Disclaimer: Yugioh doesn't belong to me or the show'd probably be rated R.
Well now, here's the second chapter. Thank you for the reviews. Sorry about the poetry. It's really crappy. Enjoy.
Antithesis in the Stars
Yuugi knew he could not escape Yami. His only hope of avoiding Yami was probably going to a friend's house. Anzu's house would probably be the best he thought. Yami wouldn't go there. But first, he had to call to see if she was available. Dialing her phone number tentatively, he tapped his finger on the table and looked outside. Ominous gray clouds were collecting and it would soon rain. Anzu picked up the phone and Yuugi explained that he wanted to go over to friend's house since he had nothing better to do. She agreed and he ran out the door and over to his friend's house. It had already started to rain when Yuugi arrived and Anzu quickly rushed him in.
"Yuugi, you're all wet! Here, lemme get you a towel!" Yuugi shivered as he took of his soaked coat. Anzu rushed back and wrapped the dry cloth around him. She led him to the couch and went to the kitchen. When she returned, Yuugi was nearly dry and she handed him a cup of hot chocolate.
Anzu looked at him worriedly. Wouldn't Suguroko have something for Yuugi to do? This is really weird. The eerie silence resounded through the room. Anzu couldn't stand it and spoke up.
"So what do you wanna do today?"
Cocking his head to the side, he pondered. "I dunno. Whatever you want. Do we have any homework that needs to be completed?"
"You came all the way here to do homework?!"
Yuugi turned his view askance, "Um, I dunno. You could help me with some of the problems?"
Anzu just watched him silently. Odd. Yuugi, you never have trouble with school. So why are you here?
Hearing no reply, he looked back up at Anzu. "Anou, is something wrong?" She smiled. She shook her head 'no'.
"I'm just thinking of what to start first. Math sounds easy. Hold on. Lemme go get it." Anzu stood up and left for the stairs. Yuugi sighed. This wasn't much better than being stuck with Yami at home. At least I get to see his face…Ah, no not now. I shouldn't be thinking about Yami right now.
She returned to find the boy in deep thought. His dolorous countenance betrayed his true feelings. She walked over quietly without him noticing. He was snapped out of his thoughts as she patted him. He flinched, expecting to see Yami's sanguine eyes staring at him. Instead, he faced Anzu's sapphire ones.
"Yuugi..earth to Yuugi, are you there??"
"Huh!? Ya-, I mean Anzu! Do you have to homework?" He tried to cover his slip as best as he could. However, Anzu had detected the slip and decided to interrogate later.
"Sure, here you go. If I remember correctly, the problems are on page one fifty-eight."
Quickly, Yuugi flipped to the page and scanned over the problems. These are easy. I'm going to have to fake…or she'll suspect something. "Anzu, can you help me out with this?" Raising an eyebrow Anzu took a look at the problem. First problem and already needing help? "Yuugi, this is review. To find the slope of x is simple. If you can't solve these problems, you're going to have a hard time with the new things. The formula is y=mx+b."
Nodding, Yuugi did the problem very slowly as if trying to delay time. Anzu read a book for English. Nothing was heard from either of them until the silence was making Yuugi nervous. He played with pen cap. After a while, he decided to doodle on the corner of his paper. He was so caught up in trying to stay calm, he didn't notice Anzu watching him. His pen revealed a happy person holding a rose.
"Done with your homework already?" Yuugi desperately tried to hide his drawing. He smiled and looked up. "Um, yea. It was really easy!"
"I see. What do you want to work on next?"
"Well, I was thinking, we have a few more days to do this work. It's the weekend. Why don't we go watch a movie or something?" (A/N: No, not a date. I hate that pairing.)
"Okay. Let's go to the video store."
They set off to go look for one. Yuugi browsed through the store and Anzu looked at new releases. Yuugi couldn't decide on which one to choose. Finally, he decided on Spirited Away. Anzu looked up and he approached her.
"Spirited Away? Sounds good. I've never seen it. Okay, let me pay." Yuugi nodded and gave the box to her. "Can I go get some ice cream?"
"Yuugi, are you crazy?! It's below zero outside!"
"True, but I'm hungry."
"Ok, meet me by the bus stop."
"'k." Without another word, Yuugi raced out the door. He pulled his coat tighter around him as the chilling winds swept by. Brrr…it is cold. Maybe I should've listened to Anzu. Nah, ice cream is good…I wonder what Yami flavored ice cream would taste like…GAH NO! Yuugi, get your mind out of the gutter!!! He came to a parlor and got two cones. Strawberry, his personal favorite and chocolate for Anzu. He hurried back and found Anzu already waiting patiently by the stop.
"There you are. I was wondering if I had to come and find you. Unlike most food products, the amount seems to get larger instead of smaller."
Yuugi blushed. "Sorry it took so long, there were too many flavors to decide on." And none that suit my tastes perfectly. Yuugi sighed inwardly. That was a distant fantasy. Yami would never love him…at least, not that way.
"Come on, let's go watch our movie. Looks like another storm is headed our way. Yuugi glanced up at the dark sky and nodded.
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Chihiro: What about you? What will you do?
Haku: Don't worry, I'll go back and have a talk with Yubaba. I'll tell her I'm going to quit being her apprentice. *pause* I'm fine, I got my name back.
Chihiro: Will me meet again sometime?
Haku: I'm sure we will.
Chihiro: Promise?
Haku: Promise. Now go. And don't look back.
Yuugi blinked away tears that threatened to spill out. At least they both got a rhapsodic ending…unfortunately, that almost never happens.
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Yami fiddled with a pencil while he sat on Yuugi's bed. 'Where could he be? The mind link's closed off and he's already been out for five hours!' Nervously, he read the clock. It was seven fifteen and still no sign of Yuugi. It was already getting dark outside. Fidgeting was getting unbearable and he stood up. He paced back and forth from the window to the wall, looking outside periodically. 'Maybe I should go look for him…no, what if he comes back while I'm gone? Yuugi…come home soon.'
~ ~ ~
The movie ended and Anzu peered at Yuugi. Again, his face is lugubrious. Why is he so sad? I should definitely find out. Since we have more time, homework might draw out some answers…quite literally.
"Yuugi, we still have some time left. Are you in a rush to get back home?"
He shook his head. "No, I can stay as long as I want."
"Well, let's get our homework over with. I want to enjoy tomorrow and be free from this burden. What about you?"
"That's a good idea. Let's get started."
Time passed as both did their homework in complete silence, save the scratching sound of pencils on paper. Yuugi did not notice Anzu watching him the whole time. She had already done her work last night and this was just an affectation. Her question was rewarded with a simple answer when Yuugi went back to his homework. On the corner of his textbook, an unmistakable sketch of Yami was etched. Ah hah. So that's why you have these melancholy feelings.
"So, Yami is it? Is he the one who's making you sad?"
Yuugi froze. That was the last thing he expected to hear. Fumbling for a plausible excuse, he scratched his head and put on a fake smile. "What do y-you mean Anzu? What's this sadness business all about?" He had stuttered. Yuugi continued scratching his head as Anzu kept prodding at the subject.
"Yuugi, I can see through that. You love Yami don't you…"
"Um, he's my yami. Of course I love him!"
"More than that…"
"No! What gave you that idea?"
Pointing Anzu clarified, "Your doodle, right there. I'd say that's unusual."
"I was just thinking about what to get him for Christmas! Heh heh." Anzu's not buying this…
"How about…say a wedding ring?" Anzu teased.
"I don't love him like that! He's my Yami and a good friend. That's all."
We'll see about that. "Why would you draw your friend if you were thinking about presents? Wouldn't you do a list?"
"Yea but I was bored!"
"Whatever Yuugi. I know you like him. Why don't you tell him?"
"Hey Anzu, it's getting late. I should go home before Yami gets worried about me. Besides, Suguroko will be getting back in a few hours. I don't want to miss him."
I thought you said that you could stay as late as you wanted. "Well then, let me walk you home."
Yuugi accepted and they both walked back to the Kame game shop. Yuugi waved Anzu goodbye as she left. Anzu smirked as she walked back. She saw Yuugi's secret and she would do something about it. Yuugi was definitely not about to confess his true emotions. Yami ran down the stairs as he heard Yuugi the door open. He embraced the smalled one possessively when he saw Yuugi. Yuugi flushed and tried to hide his face.
"..Yami..can't.breathe.."
"Sorry aibou. You had me so worried. I thought I'd have to go out and look for you. Where were you?"
Still hiding his red cheeks, he replied, "I was at Anzu's house. We watched a movie and did all our homework."
"Oh…" Trying to hide his disappointment, he said, "Next time, tell me where you're going first."
"I'm sorry for making you worried. I'll let you know next time." Yami ruffled his spiked hair and laughed. "It's already nine now. You should do something until Suguroko comes back—" Just as he finished his sentence, Suguroko burst into the room.
"Sorry, I'm late. The traffic was horrible. Yuugi, how was your day?"
"It was fine. Grandpa, it's getting late. You should go sleep now."
"Well, I didn't even notice! You should too."
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Yuugi sat at his desk while playing around with pen in his hands. playing around with pen in his hands. Yami sulked in his soul room. 'He loves Anzu now…I hate that bitch. She stole my Yuugi. I never thought something like this would happen.' A mantra rang through his head, 'She'll pay dearly for this.' But wait. That would upset Yuugi if I hurt her…
Yuugi pulled out a sheet of paper. I'm so sorry Grandpa, Yami, Anzu, Jou and everyone who's been so kind to me. Yami, we'd never be able to share a life together. So sorry…Ai—Aishiteru. This is for the best…
He took out a red pen to finish his last letter. A poem would do nicely. Yes. It'll be a memoir of my last thoughts.
Vertigo
Nothing left for me in this world,
My hope slyly left my side.
Is there no understanding reality?
I can't seem to survive.
This isn't my place,
I've been undermined.
Darkness pervaded my chalice of life.
Why can't I live, am I not allowed?
The dizziness is getting to my head.
People say this life is great.
Truth refuted that one.
Painful memories haunt my dreams,
Not helping my plaintive emotions.
Shadow of joy reverberates in my mind,
I want to escape this hellacious realm.
I've found my confining parameter.
There's nothing more disconcerting than boundaries.
Pearls of pain leave my eyes,
I tried too hard to be yours.
Now I suffer the consequences,
I should've given up while I could.
Albeit my smiling face,
Everything is a mess and it hurts more 'cause it was my fault.
Everyone is just a disparaging statue.
They mean nothing to me.
Road to salvation is so contradictory.
Isn't self-destruction a sin?
I'm sorry my concatenate angel,
I'm giving up my world for you.
You should never see me cry.
My life is expendable, yours is not.
This is what I wanted...right?
A beautiful poem in shaky handwriting was left. There was one last thing to do.
~Owari~
Cliffhangers…I never liked them but hey, suspense is good too. Please write me a review and tell me what you think. No flames please. See ya till the next chapter. Oh wait, again, forgive me for updating slow. I'm not a good writer.