Disclaimer: Don't own "Yu-Gi-Oh!", once again. If I did, then I get to see – I'd get to see………… hehehehe….. Yaoi!! *^.^* Thanks for ALL my reviews by the way!! This chapter is dedicated to my "LITTLE BIG" sister, Saakura!! The reason I call her that is because I'm older (by four months I might add), but I'm shorter. *^^*;;; Also, she spoils me!! Hehehe…. She also helped me out a little 'cause I was stuck… Well, ONTO THE STORY!! THANKS SAAKURA!!!!!!!!! By the way, I changed the font a little bit, forgot to do that in the BEGINNING!!
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I Couldn't Possibly Be….
Chapter Three:
The Problem with Yugi
I awoke because the sun shone through the blinds and into my eyes. I blinked a bit then yawned. I stretched and proceeded to get out of my "bed".
'I wonder if Yugi is still asleep?' I wondered as I walked into the kitchen to make breakfast for the both of us. I was about to open the fridge when I noticed a note on the door.
It said,
Yami,
Gone to school, going to look for a job after. Do what you want. I'll be back later.
Ja ne,
Yugi
I scratched my head as I read the note then said, "Oh well. I guess I won't need as much food today…" I shrugged and got out the necessary items for breakfast.
When I was done eating, I went and got a shower, all the while thinking about what Yugi was doing. What kind of job he was looking for. As bored as I was I started cleaning up.
I cleaned the kitchen, the bedroom, the store, the bathroom, and every little thing waiting for Yugi to come back. For some reason I kept thinking about last night. The first fight. And it was over a stupid blanket. "Oh RA!" I said and sighed. "How childish could I get? And over a BLANKET!" I started the vacuum up and began to clean the stairs.
I got into the groove of cleaning and straightening everything that I didn't realize how late it had gotten. By the time I was done it was already 8:00 p.m. and Yugi still hadn't come back. I had begun to worry. I was afraid that he had gotten kidnapped or even RAPED! I mean, come on! The guy's practically a little kid!
I had begun to pace the room and all those thoughts going around in my head. Rape, murder, kidnap! I could feel myself sweating. And without warning, the door flew WIDE open!
I jumped back startled by the noise and I caught my breath at what I saw. An old guy with over-alls on and a bandana on his head! He was carrying a suitcase in hand and a smile lit up on his face when he saw me.
"YUGI!!!" he exclaimed running over to me. He squeezed me tight into a bear hug to where I couldn't breath. "I – can't – BREATHE!!!!" I managed to choke out. "Oh, gomen," he said and let go.
He took a step back and looked me up and down before saying, "Yugi, you've gotten taller in such a short amount of time. What have you been doing?" He held his chin in his palm while speaking.
I was about to say AGAIN that I wasn't Yugi, but another slam came when I opened my mouth.
"HEY, YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMIIIIIIIIIIII!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" I could hear Ryou's and Malik's voices. 'Oh great…' I thought and rolled my eyes. 'Here we go…'
"Hiya Yami!" Malik said a little too cheerfully. "Yeah… Hi…" I said uncertainly. They both smiled at me, which scared me to no end. 'What are they up to?…' I thought sweatdropping.
"Have you seen Yugi?" Ryou asked with his head cocked to one side.
"Wait! This IS Yugi!" the old man said pointing up to me. They laughed and I sighed.
"I'm Yami," I said introducing myself, which included and extended hand.
"OH!" he said embarrassed. He took it graciously and had a firm grip. "What are you doing here?" he asked looking me straight in the eye. All I could answer with is, "Yugi invited me." I smiled and he frowned. "Really?" he asked sternly. "Yeah…. Why do you ask?" I said raising an eyebrow. "Nothing, nothing…" he said and turned away.
"Yami, I need to talk to you." Ryou said waving me over. Malik was preoccupied with the old man.
"Um… Okay...." I said following him into the back room where the couch and TV were. He sat down and motioned for me to come over. "Don't worry, I won't pull anything on you." He said chuckling a bit. I felt myself blush and then scowl. "I WASN'T THINKING ANYTHING LIKE THAT!!!" I yelled at him. He just smiled and motioned for me to come over once more. I hung my head and walked over to him.
He turned on the TV and switched the channel to the BBC. I can see why considering his accent… It's got a hint of British to it. "Why did you want to talk to me?" I asked turning towards him, leaning in, curious.
He sighed and turned towards me. "Well, I need to tell you about Yugi…"
I caught my breath at that statement. Maybe what I thought had come true! 'Oh RA! Please say it isn't so!!' my mind screamed. "What?" I asked meekly.
"Well, he came over today. He was crying and trembling really hard. I got him to calm down though. After about ten minutes, he finally spoke to me…." He paused for a second. "He was brutally beaten today. Not as bad for him go to the hospital though…. He came running in screaming 'HELP ME!!' and I came running down the steps as fast as I could. He's scared to come home though…"
"Why doesn't he take a stand!?!" I yelled and stood up. "Take me to him…" I said in a low voice with my fists clenched at my sides. "Now…. Please. I need to talk to him."
"Wait. There's more." Ryou continued and I reluctantly sat down. "What?" I questioned and he continued. "During his stay at my home, he fell asleep."
"Okay…….." I said and rolled my eyes. "Well, what happened?" I asked and Ryou continued, "He was saying some stuff in his sleep…" I replied, "What does that have to do with me?"
He kept silent before saying, "He said 'Don't leave me Yami' and tossed and turned until he stopped and his breathing was hard. I'm worried that something else is bothering him.." He held a concerned look in his eyes.
"There's something you're not telling me, isn't there?" I stated sternly. Holding my fists together.
Ryou sighed and said, "Well, to begin with, Yugi also had a horrible past. His father was abusive and his mother left him out in the cold one winter." He turned his head away as he said this, tears filling his chocolate orbs. "Then, his grandpa came along and saved him. To this day, Yugi still has nightmares about his father." I felt my eyes widen when he said this. "He's always been so carefree and acts innocent because he doesn't want to show us the pain he's going through. Even though I can see as well as everyone else. He's looking out for everyone," he paused for a minute, then added, "Including you."
I felt on coming tears and held my breath, trying to fight them. "I see.." I whispered. "Well, let me talk to him…" I hung my head and thought, 'Well, at least I can give him my support through this…'
"Yami…." Ryou started, "Do you…. Well, it is only been two days but.. Um… Well…. How do you see Yugi?" he asked hesitating.
"As a little brother….." I paused then continued, "I think…"
"Yugi has feelings for you he can't explain." Ryou stated. "But, he's afraid you'll turn him down. You need to go and comfort him. But don't tell him I told you that, okay?" he said then smiled.
"Alright." I replied nodding my head.
"Well, come on now. Let's go and see what Malik is doing to Yugi's grandpa." Ryou said and got up.
"That's his grandfather?" I questioned. "Is it me or is there a short gene in their family?" I laughed a bit and so did Ryou.
"Yeah. His mother was actually beautiful, but his father…. He was horrible. I STILL get Goosebumps whenever I mention him…" He was rubbing his arms trying to get rids of some feeling that some would happen.
"I see. Well, from now on I'll take care of Yugi. You have my word. I promise." I said holding up my right hand and my left was over my heart. "Now," I said turning serious, "take me to him."
Ryou led the way out and I followed him towards where Malik and Yugi's Grandfather were having an argument. All I heard was, "WHY DON'T YOU LISTEN!?!?!" and "I KNOW IT WAY BETTER THAN YOU'LL EVER KNOW!!!" Sparks were flying and the tension was getting even worse.
Ryou interrupted politely, but to no avail. He cleared his throat and asked again for them to stop, but once again they weren't listening. "AHEM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" Ryou finally had to yell. That got their attention. Malik turned and gave us a smile, a little bit weird if you ask me…..
"Okay, Malik I've told Yami here and we're going to go over my home. You might want to stay here and tell Grandpa what happened." Ryou said bowing and walked out the door.
"Good bye." I said bowing as well and followed Ryou out the door. We walked out to his car and he hopped into the front seat and I ran to the passenger's side, opening the door and getting in as quickly as I could. He took off right after he revved the engine.
We took off down the street and into Domino City towards the mansions. We were silent basically the whole time until Ryou spoke up. "Ya know, he does see good in you. Treat him right and don't hurt him okay?" he said without turning his head to see him.
I nodded, but didn't say anything. I stared out the window thinking, 'I wonder if Yugi is all right. He's right I shouldn't hurt him….' I sighed.
"We're here," Ryou said and got out of the car. My eyes went wide at the wonder before me. We pulled into the drive of a HUGE mansion. I never thought I'd get to see one up close. 'Maybe Ryou's rich or something….' I thought and followed him in staring at the house the whole way.
"Master Ryou. I see you've come back." A butler said greeting us at the door he had opened. He bowed at Ryou said, " Yes, I've brought a guest please show him to my room where Yugi is."
The butler replied, "Right away sir."
I followed him up the long flight of stairs that seemed to never end. We walked down a long hallway with massive windows that were draped and a picture of Ryou, or was it Bakura?, hung between every window. We came to the last room and stopped. The butler turned to me and said, "Master Yugi is in here. I'll leave you with him." He bowed and left me alone in the dark hallway. I took a breath before walking into the darkened room. The only light that was on was the lamp by the bed. And there he lay, fast asleep, curled up and wrapped in the bed sheets. He was wearing what I assumed one of Ryou or Bakura's t-shirts.
I walked over and sat on the edge, watching him. His chest rising and lowering with his steady breathing. I got up and pulled the blankets up to his chin and re-tucked the un-tucked blankets. I fluffed up his pillow and brushed his bangs out of his closed eyes. "So peaceful…" I said aloud then saw it…. A huge bruise over his right eye. He cringed when I touched it. A tear slid down his face and he softly said, "Yami…… I'm sorry, please. Don't leave………." He grabbed my hand and squeezed it hard. He started to kick and struggle as well.
"Shh….. I'm right here Hikari…. Don't worry…" I said and squeezed his hand back and he stopped struggling and kicking. "It's okay…." I said and kissed his forehead.
He went back to breathing right again and I got up to leave to tell Ryou that I he was sleep.
But right then…….. He grabbed my shirt sleeve, and said… "Yami stay with me….." Right then and there I realized that he cared for me and wanted me around. That brought such joy to me that I began to cry, not because I was sad, but because I was happy. I was happy for the first time in my whole entire life.
I stayed with him that night. Sleep had taken me away about five minutes after my head hit the pillow and just watching his steady breathing made me even more tired.
Tomorrow…. Tomorrow was a huge day to everyone, including myself. Well, it was mostly about me…….. And Yugi.
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