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Chapter 21

When I did arrive home, the sun was setting and the streets were getting dark. My legs ached, my body ached. My heart...was in pieces.

I dragged myself inside my house. My eyes were bloodshot from crying so much. I sniffed and let out a whimper. I was still crying, but I was running out of tears to shed.

How much longer do I have to wait until Yugi gets here?

How much longer will I be alone?

How much?

I stood in my hallway, swaying from side to side. I really need a friend right now. I could call Amaya, but she's probably busy and I don't want her to get caught in this mess. Even though she already has.

I jumped when I heard the doorbell ring. I quickly turned the door knob and opened the front door. Yugi stood outside with his suitcase in hand, panting to gain his breath again.

"Yugi!" I screamed. I rushed to him and wrapped my arms around his neck. My weight pushed on his small, frail body, causing him to stumble back.

"Oh my god, Jaden!" Yugi yelled. He wrapped his short arms around my back and hugged me tight. "What happened?" He asked with a concerned voice.

"I-It's horrible!" I cried out. I let go of him and dragged him inside my house. Leaving his suitcase by the front door, we stumbled to get to the living room.

I held on to his hand tightly, never letting it go.

Right in the middle of the living room, I faced Yugi and stared into his confused eyes. "What's wrong, Jaden?" He asked again but with a quiet and low voice.

Tears streamed down my cheeks. I opened my mouth and tried my best to speak. "Y-Yusei..he..he b-broke up with...me." I confessed.

Yugi's eyes widen as he gasped. As my shoulders began to shake, he shook his head numerous times. My knees gave in and I slowly went down to the carpet floor. Yugi rushed and placed his hands on my shoulders.

"Jaden, I'm so sorry! I can't believe he did that!" Yugi yelled. His eyes were watery and his voice trembled.

We both landed on our knees and held each other. Yugi stroked my hair and whispered, "I thought you two would last longer..."

I gently pushed him away and stared at him intently. "Me too..but I deserve it anyways.." I replied.

"Huh?" Yugi cocked his head to the side.

"I mean...if I didn't meet him, this wouldn't have happened." I was rambling not thinking what I was saying, but everything that came out of my mouth was true. "He was eventually going to leave me."

"Jaden! Don't say that!" Yugi snapped. His eyes held an angry expression. "You and Yusei met for a reason! You two were the only people I ever known that were madly in love..." His voice drifted and he cupped both of his hands on my cheeks.

"There has to be a reason why he broke up with you...he loved you." He whispered.

"If he really loved me, he wouldn't have broken up with me. Plus, he never said why he was breaking up with me, he just said it was for the best."

Yugi stayed silent and only wiped my tears away.

"I'm worthless. I was just another person he would date, have sex and eventually break up with. I was his toy."

"Jaden...please stop saying all that." Yugi's voice cracked and he stared at me with a sorrowful expression. "You are not worthless...forget about him, you have u-"

"Shut up!" I screamed at him. "He broke up with me because I'm annoying and worthless!" I raised my hand, inches and seconds away from slapping Yugi.

However, he forcefully grabbed my wrist and stopped me from hitting him. He trembled and tried suppress a glare. He lowered my hand and held both of my hands against his.

"Don't you dare hit me. Jaden, you're emotionally unstable." Yugi tried his best to comfort me.

I leaned in and let my tears spill onto his shoulders. "I l-love him...I r-really do." I admitted with a hoarse voice.

"I'm sorry. I'm sorry this had to happen to you." Yugi patted my back and motioned me to the couch. I rose from the floor and laid down on my couch. "You should get some rest and don't worry, I'll be here. I'm not leaving your side."

I nodded my head and let sleep take over me.

I never knew Jaden could get this emotionally unstable. From the time I've known him since middle school, he's always been hyperactive and a cheerful person. Seeing him this way is unusual.

He really loves Yusei. More than he ever loved anyone.

I just don't understand why Yusei would break up with Jaden. Just a few weeks ago, they were perfectly fine. Where did everything go wrong?

And Jaden. He's never said insults to himself. I was actually surprised to hear him say those words. He really changed ever since he moved here.

I expected him to be the same since Johan is here, as well. Now that I think about it, Jaden mentioned Johan treating him a certain way.

I rubbed my forehead and glanced over at Jaden. He was sleeping peacefully. His face was immensely stained from all of his tears.

Just how bad was the break up?

I've never seen anyone cry that much before.

I began to bite my nails and thought about Jaden. I hate seeing him in so much pain.

I don't know much about break ups, but I do know how it feels to be insulted or treated badly. Mostly these feelings came from students back in middle school. However, when I met Yami, that all changed.

We had occasional fights, they weren't too bad, but they made me feel terrible. We always solved the problem in the end though. Yami always found a way to make it up.

Can Yusei and Jaden fix this? Something tells me Yusei might still love Jaden...but I'm not so sure.

As I was walking towards the kitchen, I heard vibration coming from the floor. I searched around for the source. I crouched down and looked under the couch. Right in the pitch darkness, Jaden's phone vibrated. The light was bright and flashed Johan's name.

Cautiously. I reached for the phone and answered it.

"Hello." Johan's voice came on.

I took a deep breath before answering. "Hello."

Johan doesn't like me, at all. Nor does he like Yami. I know exactly why. He feels as if we're trying to steal Jaden away from him. I sensed it when we came to visit. The way he glared at us, sent chills down my spine.

"Who is this?" He asked.

"Uh..I-It's Yugi..." I muttered.

"Yugi? What the hell are you doing with Jaden's phone?" He sneered.

I glanced at Jaden, hoping I wasn't speaking too loud. "Jaden...he asked me to come over."

"Why you?" He retorted. His attitude was starting to get on my nerves.

"He needs me right now. You would understand if you were with him more often." I replied with a serious tone.

"What? Are you insulting me?" Johan growled.

"No. I'm just saying, you're not acting as a friend to Jaden." At this moment, I don't care what I was say to him.

"You know what, I'm coming over to see him right now."

"Wait, but Ja-"

"Too bad. You can't stop me." And with that, he hung up the phone.

I stared at Jaden's phone and let out a deep sigh. If he's really going to come over, I hope he doesn't arrive when Jaden's asleep. He already has too much stress on his shoulders.

I got up from the floor and made my way towards the kitchen. In the mean time, I'll cook dinner.

My head was pounding. My eyes hurt like hell. I was extremely exhausted.

Slowly, I opened my eyes and let them adjust to the light in the room. I scanned around the room searching for Yugi. Using my elbows I propped myself up. My eyes darted over to the kitchen. The light was on and the smell of food was coming from it.

I swung my legs over and rose from the couch. Taking small steps, I made my way towards the kitchen.

The bright light blinded my vision. I squinted and let my eyes adjust again. When my vision was clear, I spotted Yugi over by the stove.

He peered over his shoulder and smiled. "You're awake!" He cheered.

I pulled out a chair from the dinning table and sat down, letting my arms droop down on my sides. "I have a huge headache." I complained to him.

"Hm. You should take some medicine after you eat." He replied.

I hummed to myself and stared at the bare wall in front of me. "Yugi." I began.

Yugi stopped stirring the pot and glanced at me.

"What are you making?" I asked.

"Miso Soup. Remember you used to eat this all the time at my house."

I chuckled and let my eyes close. "Yeah." I whispered. "You make the best soup."

"Thank you!" Yugi exclaimed. Once again, he began to stir the pot.

The doorbell rang and I quickly opened my eyes. I stared outside the hall and slowly began to get up.

"No! I'll get it." Yugi quickly left to the front door. "Just make sure the soup doesn't burn!" He called through the hallway.

Why is he worried to opening the door?

"Where is he?!" A voice yelled.

I held back my breath and stared at the door frame surprised and worried.

"Johan, calm down!" Yugi yelled back

Johan. Why is he here?

"Don't tell me what do!" Johan came into the kitchen with an angry expression; Yugi following behind him. He glared at me and crossed his arms over his chest.

"Why did you call him and not me?" Johan asked in an angry tone.

I stared at him confused, but soon frowned. I don't need all this crap at a time like this. Yugi helplessly stood behind Johan.

"Just leave him alone, Johan." Yugi muttered.

"No! You stay out of this!" Johan snapped at Yugi.

Yugi glared at him and warned him, "Johan, stop yelling or I will get you to leave."

Just as Johan was about to hit Yugi, I stopped him. I yelled out, "Stop! Just stop yelling!" My bottom lip quivered and my eyes were watering again.

Johan slowly pulled back and stared at me with concern. "Jaden." He whispered.

"Y-You have now idea how much I-I can't handle this right now." I silently sobbed. I ran my sleeve over my eyes and continued. "Johan...p-please, for once, just listen." I whispered.

Johan nodded with a shameful expression.

"Yusei broke up with me...a-and you're here, yelling at Y-Yugi, who never did anything to you!" I cried out. "Just please...accept Yugi. I-I want you all to be friends..that's a-all I ask for."

Johan's eyes were wide. His gaze darted to the floor as he tried to speak. Minutes passed before he spoke again. "I-I was just jealous...but I understand now. I-I want to be your best friend..but I'll accept Yugi being your best friend as well." Johan admitted.

He straighten himself up and spoke again. "I just want you to inform me about any problem you have...that's all I ask for."

I nodded my head and motioned him to apologize to Yugi.

Johan turned to Yugi and held out his hand. "I'm sorry for begin selfish and rude. I understand now, and I just want us to try to be friends." he said in a calm voice

Yugi grinned and shook hands with Johan. "Of course we can be friends!" He exclaimed. He quickly let go of his hand and stared up at him. "But promise to not get jealous and to always be there for Jaden."

"Of course." Johan answered and nodded his head.

"At least that's taken cared of.." I mumbled . I tapped my foot against the hard wood floor. Tears slowly streamed down my cheeks. I kept my gaze glued to the floor.

"What did you say about Yusei?" Johan asked.

A lump grew in my throat and I swallowed harshly. I moved my gaze to Johan and Yugi. Yugi gave me a sorrowful look. Johan stared at me confused and concerned.

"H-He broke up with...me." I mumbled.

I let out a whimper and ran to Johan. I wrapped my weak arms around him and cried into his chest. "J-Johan!"

He wrapped his arms around me and hugged me closely. "Jaden, I'm so sorry!" He cried out. His hot tears fell upon my hair. He began to stroke my hair and continued to hold me close.

"That bastard.." He whispered.

I gently let go of him and gazed into his watery eyes. He held my shoulders and whispered, "I'm right here. I won't leave your side. Yugi and I will help you cope with this."

I nodded my head and let him speak again.

"What exactly did he tell you?" He asked.

"He said it was for the best...he never answered when I asked him if he loved me. He even slapped me in the face..."

"What?" Both Yugi and Johan asked with a glare.

"What do you mean he slapped you?" Johan asked.

"He slapped me because I asked him if he was leaving me for Chi or some other girl. And if he was going to sleep with them." I replied.

"Why would you think that?" Yugi questioned.

I stared at them and prepared myself to finally tell them the truth. "To be honest...this is all Chi's fault. She is the reason I've been getting bullied. She asked some guys and her friends to mess around with me. Now, they left me with bruises on my body."

Both were too stunned to even answer. They remained silent and motionless.

"Her plan was to break us apart...and have him be in love with her. She succeeded in breaking us apart..."

"This is sick and...just wrong!" Johan screamed out. "We need to tell Yusei!"

"No!" I screamed. Johan eyed me and tilted his head to the side. "You can't...he won't believe you. It won't work, just don't tell him...for me." I muttered.

Yugi and Johan were silent. Wondering if they should not tell him the truth.

"If that's what you want." Johan finally replied.

I slowly nodded my head and darted my eyes back and forth from Yugi and Johan.

"Yusei will pay for hurting you so badly." Johan growled.

"You don't deserve this." Yugi whispered.

I smiled softly at them. "Thank you. I'm glad I have you two."

"Of course. You're our best friend. You mean so much to us." Yugi answered.

Johan nodded his head.

"Why don't we eat to cool ourselves off?" Yugi suggested.

Johan and I nodded our heads and followed Yugi.

Just how will I be able to cope with them?

After dinner, I explained to Yugi and Johan how I found out about Yusei and Chi. I also told them what Juro told me about Yusei, and how his behavior was since middle school.

They couldn't believe I actually believed that guy, but he did tell me Yusei was eventually going to leave me, and look, it really happened.

"Are you sure you're okay sleeping in the guest room?" I asked Yugi.

He smiled and nodded his head. "Yeah and if your parents come home later tonight, I'll just inform them you got sick and asked me to stay over for a few days." He replied.

"They'll probably worry over me and try to leave work...plus what about school?"

"I called, saying I won't be there for a few days. It really doesn't matter...you really need me." Yugi dropped his gaze to the floor.

I feel guilty, having to force him to stay with me. "But, your studies matter..." I whispered.

"I said it's okay!" Yugi glanced up at me. He gave me a warm smile and wrapped his arms around me, bringing me into a hug.

I stared down at Yugi and softly smile. I felt a warm touch on my head. Peering over my shoulder, Johan stood behind me, gently bringing his hand down my head.

After a few seconds passed, Yugi let go of me and continued to drag his suitcase to the guest room.

"I guess I should get going." Johan mumbled.

"No! Wait!" Yugi yelled running out from the room. "Why don't you stay for tonight? Jaden really needs you." He informed.

"Are you suggesting I sleep with him?" Johan tilted his head to the side and gave him a confused look.

I stared at Johan and pulled on his arm. "Will you stay with me tonight?" I asked him in a soft voice.

Johan stared at me, his eyes darting all over my face. "Okay." He answered.

Yugi smiled and let out a sigh. "Well, I'll see you two tomorrow. Oh and Jaden, try to get some sleep."

I nodded my head and watched at he retreated back into the room. I reached over and grabbed Johan's hand, dragging him into my room.

"What am I going to sleep in?" He asked as he sat on the side of my bed.

I hummed and scanned around my room. "You can wear one of my pajama pants...if you want to." I muttered.

"I'm not much taller than you, so why not."

I grabbed one out of my drawers and threw it to him. We both quickly changed and got in bed.

I didn't feel one bit awkward or uncomfortable. Back when we were kids, Johan and I would have sleepovers together and we usually slept in the same bed. Of course, that was years ago and now we're older.

"J-Johan." I whispered.

We were laying down, side by side, one blanket covering us. Johan glanced at me and raised one of his eyebrows.

"You don't feel u-uncomfortable, do you?" I asked.

He chuckled and turned to his side throwing his arm over me. "No, I don't. I'm here to make sure you sleep well, after what happened." He brought me closer to him. With the opportunity, I snuggled into his chest.

"I'm scared." I murmured.

"Why?"

"What's going to happen next? How will I be able to go to school, knowing I'll see him there?"

He frowned and thought it over. "I guess..." He began. "I guess, you just have to let go of him, even if it takes you years. It's really not that simple."

"I l-love him too much to forget him." I silently cried out.

I don't want to go to school.

I don't want to see him.

I told him I hate him and that I never want to see him ever again.

My heart aches for him.

Oh Yusei, why?

How did it come to this?

Sleep took over me and I fell asleep in Johan's protective arms.

Well, there was a lovely moment between Jaden and Johan ^^

I'm pretty busy, so next chapter will be up in a week or so. Anyways, remember to review.