This is the point where I am supposed to blush madly and giggle. THANK YOU
SO MUCH FOR YOUR REVIEWS!
FANTASYMICHELLE: Lol- a little lovin'? [snickers]
YOUKO DEMON: Ew... clowns... yuck...
YUGISISTERMAGENTA: Yeah- like... most of it happened to me ((like 80% of it))- but I can't remember the details all that well cuz it was about 2 years ago. And you hope I find my guy again? Ah... I dunno- I don't think I will, actually. And the questions: Solomon doesn't know Yuugi is attracted to men and yes, my trip was THAT crappy up until then. Horrible.
SHADOW-SPECTER: I'm surprised I didn't kill myself, honestly! And this chapter is more transitional, but things are set up for a YY/Y in the next chapter.
YAMIS GIRLFRIEND: Um Um um... what day? This particular chapter is the 5th day of the trip- meaning two more "at sea" and then the last morning.
ANIME-FAN MEEPA: Hehe... Yuugi Potter? That was great! ^_^.
NIFE: I understand what the dubbers did to Malik's name, hun. I mean- anyone who doesn't know should be shot in the face...
LADY BUM: [blink] thank you...?
SOULDREAMER: Yes- as is, Solomon is a pain in the butt to me... always getting in the way... gr...
RENEE THE RABID SQUIRREL: Renee hentai desu ka!
POISONEDHEARTSNEVERCHANGE: Creepy, ne? Well- it was the way that it was said that was kinda alright.
RYOUBAKURAFAN013: [hugs her] Thank you for the plushie! [dances Yuugi- plushie on the table] And I apologize for not having this up sooner... no inspiration, I tell ya! Anyway, you mentioned a lot of OOC-ness. Well- I really couldn't help it... I mean, I had to have the characters fit the situations, and to some degree THEY DO- but if I wanted things to go the right way for the events, they had to be a little more outspoken. Yes- I was surprised I restrained myself while being pulled along by those Jamaican people... and um..."Mariku" hehe... if you look at the kanji for his name, it is "ku" at the end and stuff. I think the only reason I don't use it is because it's too kawaii and I'd rather call him that in private! [wiggles brows]
AKA TALENTLESS: Lol- demented stalker Marik... hehe... it's amusing to think about...
DESTINY: heh... well- the fluff'll begin towards... well... yeah- just read...! And a lemon? I'll think about it ^_~.
SHENYA: Oh- I won't abandon my fics unless I have a really good reason to... so far, though, I've kept to them- even if they have taken forever to do.
LYNN: Gomen- I don't send out chapter notices! Too many people- not enough time!
NEK0-CHAN: I'm glad you like this story so far- and yes, I'm planning to update. Couldn't you tell? Hehe
Ah yes... read my pretty minions! MUAHAHAHA! J.k! First of all, let me apologize for not updating this sooner... school and moving and just generally not being "in the mood" has prevented any sort of regular update like you may have been accustomed from me at the beginning of the summer. But considering I have this up and ready to be picked at and stuff, I figure I shouldn't keep you longer! Read!
DISCLAIMER: No- I don't own it. No. No. No. No. No. Nu! YU GI OHHHHH! GIMME!
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Helplessly, Hopelessly: "Festive Engagements"
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The next morning Yuugi awoke feeling more excited than he had done ever before on the entire trip. The only thought that would allow itself in his mind was "I get to see Yami today!". The glow on his face was enough of a tell-tale sign for Mr. Motou.
"Now, Yuugi- I don't want you doing anything dangerous or that'll get you into trouble with those new boys you know." It was supposed to be a warning, but for a hustling Yuugi, it was nothing but a waste of time.
He frowned. "I know, Grandpa." And went back to gelling his hair.
The morning also included an extremely quick breakfast in which Yuugi sat at the edge of his seat in an attempt to look around in the entire buffet area in hopes of finding the similar teenager. But it was all in vain- and by the end of breakfast, he was sitting in his "spot" with his headphones blasting Ayumi Hamasaki's "Endless Sorrow" and a plate of California sushi rolls in front of him.
Unexpectedly, he felt a flick on his forehead, causing him to look up at a smirking Yami and a Seto behind him with crossed arms who was looking around. It was as if the wave of depression had disappeared and Ayumi's "Endless Sorrow" was nothing but a bad joke. He pulled off his headphones and smiled up at the two who took places in the chairs at the small table.
"What are you eating...?" Yami asked curiously as he inspected the four small sushi rolls, the goop of wasabi mixed with soy sauce, and then the pile of ginger slices [1].
"Sushi." Yuugi said simply as he expertly used his chopsticks to pick up one of the rolls, dip and cover it in the wasabi-soy sauce mix, and plop it into his mouth. Both Seto and Yami had a disgusted look on their faces making it hard for Yuugi to chew.
"That's... disgusting..." Seto slid down in his seat.
"No it's not." The Motou picked up a piece of ginger and munched on the spiced root. "You two just aren't used to it."
"That stuff..." Yami pointed at the wasabi. "I've tried it and it's... it makes my eyes water. It's horseradish or something, right?" Yuugi nodded.
"Give me a second, alright?" Yuugi stood up and jogged to the conveniently placed sushi bar, picked up two packets of chopsticks, and jogged back. He handed a pair to the two males and sat down again.
"You're crazy." Seto said with a frown and he set the packet onto the table with a SNAP. Yami looked down at the slender white covering, shrugged, and ripped it open.
"So how do I do this?" He snapped the two wooden sticks apart and tried his best to pinch with them; it was awkward.
"Alright." Yuugi said brightly, sitting at the edge of his seat. "Pick it up like this..." He demonstrated. "And then dip it into this mix right here." He dipped the roll into the thick sauce. "Then just eat it. After you finish eating it, eat one of the ginger slices."
"Why?"
"It neutralizes the taste so you can taste the next piece of sushi." He looked down at his roll. "Or at least that's what Grandpa tells me." He shrugged and ate his own piece, then proceeded to try not to laugh when Yami attempted to do the same. The older teenager dropped his piece back onto his plate TWICE- dropped it and couldn't pick it up from the wasabi- mix, and when he finally did get it into his mouth, his eyes watered and he began to chew unnaturally fast in order to get the roll away from his screaming taste buds. Yuugi was finding it extremely difficult not to fall over in a fit of giggles.
Yami groaned, rubbing his eyes, blinking a few times, and looking at the smallest teenager. "How can you stand that stuff...?"
"Well I eat it all the time... " Yuugi attempted- and succeeded- at speaking in a very childish and innocent voice, making Seto chuckle lightly. Yami sighed and stood up.
"Do you guys want to go to the arcade?" He motioned to the small room directly across from them. Seto shrugged and stood while Yuugi dipped his last piece of sushi and munched as he stood up as well.
"I don't have that much money, though..." Yuugi slipped his hand into his pocket and pulled out three dollars in change.
"Don't worry about it." Seto said gruffly as he walked ahead of them as they stepped into the dimly lit area and looked around.
"I like that game." Yuugi smiled and walked over to one of the machines, sitting on one of the two simulated motorcycles attached to it. Yami walked behind him and put his hands on the end of the seat, swerving it lightly causing Yuugi to squeal.
"Did I tell you that I'm a motor cross rider?" [2] He asked as the Motou slipped a dollar's worth of quarters into the machine.
"No you didn't." Yuugi said lightly as he looked over his shoulder. Yami nodded then motioned to the game. The teenager looked back at the game, then proceeded to make his course choice. The game made its racing noises and soon it was underway.
"You're not swerving right." Yami chuckled. "Here- let me help you." He tilted the motorcycle to the left to follow the course, causing Yuugi to let out a frightened yelp which made Seto and Yami laugh.
"You scared me!" Yuugi cried out as he tried to regain control over the motorcycle that Yami was guiding from behind him.
"Don't worry, Yuugi- he knows what he's doing." Seto said smoothly, moving to sit on the free motorcycle to watch the race. "Besides- if he didn't, he would have eaten a few dirt mounds at home all ready."
"Thanks, Seto..." Yami grumbled as he continued to lean the motorcycle from side to side for the game.
It was met with sarcasm. "Welcome."
"How long have you two known each other?" Yuugi asked softly as he neared the end of the race. Seto shrugged.
"Maybe 7 years."
"Wow." Yuugi let go of the plastic handlebars and sat up on the bike as he crossed the finish line and the music played on the video game- 2nd place.
"Yes- well- I can't seem to get rid of that idiot." Seto slid off the motorcycle; Yami had a face of mock hurt.
~*~*~
"My friends at home used to do this all the time..." [3] Yuugi giggled as the three hurried to a booth placed directly in front of a set of stairs that had its entrance on the top deck. They sat and positioned next to each other to seem as if they were reading a magazine that Yuugi was holding open- but in reality, they were watching the set of stairs like hawks- as well as the slightly fragrant body gel that they'd decided to smear onto the golden handrail.
"You don't seem like the type to play pranks, Yuugi." Yami smirked as he prodded Yuugi in the side.
"Yes well- that's why it makes it so much more fun- no one expects them from me!"
At that moment the glass door from outside opened, and a male in his late 30s along with who was probably his wife, began walking down the stairs. They were talking heatedly about the plans for the next day; their argument sounded as if it was aggravating the two. The male was doing most of the verbal arguing- and as he reached the stairs, he gripped the handrail- causing his argument to stop- and him to run down the stairs because his weight had been pushed against the slippery bar.
Yuugi, Seto, and Yami had to literally hide their three faces behind the magazine to not burst out laughing.
"What the fuck?!" The man grumbled out when he reached the bottom stair and took his hand off the slippery bar. His wife walked ahead of him, snickering lightly.
Not even a minute later a woman who seemed in a hurry walked down the stairs from outside, gripped the handrail, reached the bottom, stared at her hand, then continued walking and rubbed her hand on her skirt.
Both instances were leaving the three teenagers with red faces in attempts to not ruin the joke.
~*~*~
Yuugi had to keep from running out of the dining room when they all started singing. 'Didn't I specifically ask for him NOT to do this...?'
"HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU- HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU! HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DEAR YUUUUGGIIIIII.... HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!"
'Oh this is humiliating...' Everyone at his table clapped, Grandpa seeming to be the most enthused.
"Happy sixteenth birthday, Yuugi!" Grandpa got up and hugged him from the side. "So old now- growing up before my eyes!"
'Just remind me that I'm turning into you!' Yuugi smiled as brightly as he could as a cake was put in front of him. "This is... great, Grandpa- thank you...!" He hugged Solomon back; it seemed no one noticed it was grudgingly.
"Here- your gift!" A small rectangular box was placed in front of him; the uncomfortable ness didn't diminish because everyone was watching as he unwrapped the box in which a silver watch with a dark red face was given in.
'At least it's not crap...' "Thank you so much, Grandpa- it's great!" He smiled and hugged the old man again.
"We'll have to get it fitted before we leave." Solomon sat back down and went on smiling, eating his desert whilst Yuugi showed his watch to Jounouchi.
'I need to get out of here...' The 16 year old sat patiently, staring down at his new watch every few minutes to check on the time.
After a grueling twenty minutes he was excused to leave at which after being safely out of eyesight of grandfather and table-mates, was at a run and searching for Seto and Yami.
The truth was that he couldn't really explain why he was so magnetized towards the two; Seto was a generally acceptable person- but Yami was a different story. Although they had only known each other for a day, he couldn't help but feel that Yami would be the person that allowed him freedom for the last two days of the trip.
'He might actually give me something memorable...' He slowed his walking as he reached his ever-familiar "spot" and finally came to a stop as he stood next to the windows. 'Yami will make me happy for the rest of this trip. He'll be someone I want to remember for the rest of my life.' Yuugi couldn't help but smile as he sat.
Instants later, Yami and Seto were walking towards him, both looking extremely disgruntled.
"What's the matter?" Yuugi asked slightly confused as they approached.
"Almost got into a fight." Seto muttered, crossing his arms across his chest and looking outside to the dark sea.
"A fight?"
"Yeah." Yami rolled his eyes. "Some assholes that said they knew you saw us hanging out together."
"Know me..? Well- what did they look like?" Yuugi was looking between the two older teenagers; both looked as if they wanted to punch a whole into the wall.
"Both were super skinny. One with a really strange tan for a guy- and the other with a stupid sneer on his face; that one had white bushy hair." Seto frowned.
"Bakura? You guys almost got into a fight with Bakura?" Yuugi suddenly felt extremely put off- why were they fighting?
"Yeah- whatever."
"Well why were you fighting?"
"It doesn't matter. I don't wanna talk about it." [4]Yami sighed and looked around. "Can we go outside or something?" Everyone nodded and within minutes were walking around the nearly-deserted upper deck. Through out it, though, Yami seemed anxious- or thoughtful- or both. It was hard for Yuugi to tell with the way the male was staring blankly ahead of them.
"Wait here- I'm going to get a drink or something." Yami said out of the blue and was gone just as quickly.
"Something is really the matter, isn't it?" Yuugi's voice was light- a mid point between speaking to himself and speaking to Seto.
"He's just confused." The brunette was leaning against the metal railing besides them, looking up at the different cloud formations that spotted the sky.
"Confused...?" He looked up at Seto- hoping his questions wouldn't be adverted as before. The male smiled at this, then looked down at Yuugi.
"He wasn't kidding when he said you're the only thing he's looking forward to. This evening when we had to get ready for dinner he told me he was happy that you're normal. Every person he's ever dated or he's ever gotten a chance to meet has some sort of drama or something attached. He's happy that you're normal- but upset because he'll only know you for two days."
"I see. But why confused?"
"Because he's starting to really like you- but doesn't know if it's for nothing."
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[1]: I don't know if this is how Japanese people eat sushi... it's how I do, though! [shrugs]
[2]: No joke. The guy irl wanted to be a professional racer and everything!
[3]: Yup- we did it all the time (but with Vaseline!)
[4]: I never found out why those two were arguing... but I know they nearly beat each other up O.o
It's no use to ask for reviews considering everyone has been so generous/persistent and stuff. So yeah- I'll get around to updating at one point or other!
NEXT CHAPTER- EVERY CLOUD HAS A SILVER LINING: Pyramids, warm summer showers, and a "full moon"!
FANTASYMICHELLE: Lol- a little lovin'? [snickers]
YOUKO DEMON: Ew... clowns... yuck...
YUGISISTERMAGENTA: Yeah- like... most of it happened to me ((like 80% of it))- but I can't remember the details all that well cuz it was about 2 years ago. And you hope I find my guy again? Ah... I dunno- I don't think I will, actually. And the questions: Solomon doesn't know Yuugi is attracted to men and yes, my trip was THAT crappy up until then. Horrible.
SHADOW-SPECTER: I'm surprised I didn't kill myself, honestly! And this chapter is more transitional, but things are set up for a YY/Y in the next chapter.
YAMIS GIRLFRIEND: Um Um um... what day? This particular chapter is the 5th day of the trip- meaning two more "at sea" and then the last morning.
ANIME-FAN MEEPA: Hehe... Yuugi Potter? That was great! ^_^.
NIFE: I understand what the dubbers did to Malik's name, hun. I mean- anyone who doesn't know should be shot in the face...
LADY BUM: [blink] thank you...?
SOULDREAMER: Yes- as is, Solomon is a pain in the butt to me... always getting in the way... gr...
RENEE THE RABID SQUIRREL: Renee hentai desu ka!
POISONEDHEARTSNEVERCHANGE: Creepy, ne? Well- it was the way that it was said that was kinda alright.
RYOUBAKURAFAN013: [hugs her] Thank you for the plushie! [dances Yuugi- plushie on the table] And I apologize for not having this up sooner... no inspiration, I tell ya! Anyway, you mentioned a lot of OOC-ness. Well- I really couldn't help it... I mean, I had to have the characters fit the situations, and to some degree THEY DO- but if I wanted things to go the right way for the events, they had to be a little more outspoken. Yes- I was surprised I restrained myself while being pulled along by those Jamaican people... and um..."Mariku" hehe... if you look at the kanji for his name, it is "ku" at the end and stuff. I think the only reason I don't use it is because it's too kawaii and I'd rather call him that in private! [wiggles brows]
AKA TALENTLESS: Lol- demented stalker Marik... hehe... it's amusing to think about...
DESTINY: heh... well- the fluff'll begin towards... well... yeah- just read...! And a lemon? I'll think about it ^_~.
SHENYA: Oh- I won't abandon my fics unless I have a really good reason to... so far, though, I've kept to them- even if they have taken forever to do.
LYNN: Gomen- I don't send out chapter notices! Too many people- not enough time!
NEK0-CHAN: I'm glad you like this story so far- and yes, I'm planning to update. Couldn't you tell? Hehe
Ah yes... read my pretty minions! MUAHAHAHA! J.k! First of all, let me apologize for not updating this sooner... school and moving and just generally not being "in the mood" has prevented any sort of regular update like you may have been accustomed from me at the beginning of the summer. But considering I have this up and ready to be picked at and stuff, I figure I shouldn't keep you longer! Read!
DISCLAIMER: No- I don't own it. No. No. No. No. No. Nu! YU GI OHHHHH! GIMME!
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Helplessly, Hopelessly: "Festive Engagements"
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The next morning Yuugi awoke feeling more excited than he had done ever before on the entire trip. The only thought that would allow itself in his mind was "I get to see Yami today!". The glow on his face was enough of a tell-tale sign for Mr. Motou.
"Now, Yuugi- I don't want you doing anything dangerous or that'll get you into trouble with those new boys you know." It was supposed to be a warning, but for a hustling Yuugi, it was nothing but a waste of time.
He frowned. "I know, Grandpa." And went back to gelling his hair.
The morning also included an extremely quick breakfast in which Yuugi sat at the edge of his seat in an attempt to look around in the entire buffet area in hopes of finding the similar teenager. But it was all in vain- and by the end of breakfast, he was sitting in his "spot" with his headphones blasting Ayumi Hamasaki's "Endless Sorrow" and a plate of California sushi rolls in front of him.
Unexpectedly, he felt a flick on his forehead, causing him to look up at a smirking Yami and a Seto behind him with crossed arms who was looking around. It was as if the wave of depression had disappeared and Ayumi's "Endless Sorrow" was nothing but a bad joke. He pulled off his headphones and smiled up at the two who took places in the chairs at the small table.
"What are you eating...?" Yami asked curiously as he inspected the four small sushi rolls, the goop of wasabi mixed with soy sauce, and then the pile of ginger slices [1].
"Sushi." Yuugi said simply as he expertly used his chopsticks to pick up one of the rolls, dip and cover it in the wasabi-soy sauce mix, and plop it into his mouth. Both Seto and Yami had a disgusted look on their faces making it hard for Yuugi to chew.
"That's... disgusting..." Seto slid down in his seat.
"No it's not." The Motou picked up a piece of ginger and munched on the spiced root. "You two just aren't used to it."
"That stuff..." Yami pointed at the wasabi. "I've tried it and it's... it makes my eyes water. It's horseradish or something, right?" Yuugi nodded.
"Give me a second, alright?" Yuugi stood up and jogged to the conveniently placed sushi bar, picked up two packets of chopsticks, and jogged back. He handed a pair to the two males and sat down again.
"You're crazy." Seto said with a frown and he set the packet onto the table with a SNAP. Yami looked down at the slender white covering, shrugged, and ripped it open.
"So how do I do this?" He snapped the two wooden sticks apart and tried his best to pinch with them; it was awkward.
"Alright." Yuugi said brightly, sitting at the edge of his seat. "Pick it up like this..." He demonstrated. "And then dip it into this mix right here." He dipped the roll into the thick sauce. "Then just eat it. After you finish eating it, eat one of the ginger slices."
"Why?"
"It neutralizes the taste so you can taste the next piece of sushi." He looked down at his roll. "Or at least that's what Grandpa tells me." He shrugged and ate his own piece, then proceeded to try not to laugh when Yami attempted to do the same. The older teenager dropped his piece back onto his plate TWICE- dropped it and couldn't pick it up from the wasabi- mix, and when he finally did get it into his mouth, his eyes watered and he began to chew unnaturally fast in order to get the roll away from his screaming taste buds. Yuugi was finding it extremely difficult not to fall over in a fit of giggles.
Yami groaned, rubbing his eyes, blinking a few times, and looking at the smallest teenager. "How can you stand that stuff...?"
"Well I eat it all the time... " Yuugi attempted- and succeeded- at speaking in a very childish and innocent voice, making Seto chuckle lightly. Yami sighed and stood up.
"Do you guys want to go to the arcade?" He motioned to the small room directly across from them. Seto shrugged and stood while Yuugi dipped his last piece of sushi and munched as he stood up as well.
"I don't have that much money, though..." Yuugi slipped his hand into his pocket and pulled out three dollars in change.
"Don't worry about it." Seto said gruffly as he walked ahead of them as they stepped into the dimly lit area and looked around.
"I like that game." Yuugi smiled and walked over to one of the machines, sitting on one of the two simulated motorcycles attached to it. Yami walked behind him and put his hands on the end of the seat, swerving it lightly causing Yuugi to squeal.
"Did I tell you that I'm a motor cross rider?" [2] He asked as the Motou slipped a dollar's worth of quarters into the machine.
"No you didn't." Yuugi said lightly as he looked over his shoulder. Yami nodded then motioned to the game. The teenager looked back at the game, then proceeded to make his course choice. The game made its racing noises and soon it was underway.
"You're not swerving right." Yami chuckled. "Here- let me help you." He tilted the motorcycle to the left to follow the course, causing Yuugi to let out a frightened yelp which made Seto and Yami laugh.
"You scared me!" Yuugi cried out as he tried to regain control over the motorcycle that Yami was guiding from behind him.
"Don't worry, Yuugi- he knows what he's doing." Seto said smoothly, moving to sit on the free motorcycle to watch the race. "Besides- if he didn't, he would have eaten a few dirt mounds at home all ready."
"Thanks, Seto..." Yami grumbled as he continued to lean the motorcycle from side to side for the game.
It was met with sarcasm. "Welcome."
"How long have you two known each other?" Yuugi asked softly as he neared the end of the race. Seto shrugged.
"Maybe 7 years."
"Wow." Yuugi let go of the plastic handlebars and sat up on the bike as he crossed the finish line and the music played on the video game- 2nd place.
"Yes- well- I can't seem to get rid of that idiot." Seto slid off the motorcycle; Yami had a face of mock hurt.
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"My friends at home used to do this all the time..." [3] Yuugi giggled as the three hurried to a booth placed directly in front of a set of stairs that had its entrance on the top deck. They sat and positioned next to each other to seem as if they were reading a magazine that Yuugi was holding open- but in reality, they were watching the set of stairs like hawks- as well as the slightly fragrant body gel that they'd decided to smear onto the golden handrail.
"You don't seem like the type to play pranks, Yuugi." Yami smirked as he prodded Yuugi in the side.
"Yes well- that's why it makes it so much more fun- no one expects them from me!"
At that moment the glass door from outside opened, and a male in his late 30s along with who was probably his wife, began walking down the stairs. They were talking heatedly about the plans for the next day; their argument sounded as if it was aggravating the two. The male was doing most of the verbal arguing- and as he reached the stairs, he gripped the handrail- causing his argument to stop- and him to run down the stairs because his weight had been pushed against the slippery bar.
Yuugi, Seto, and Yami had to literally hide their three faces behind the magazine to not burst out laughing.
"What the fuck?!" The man grumbled out when he reached the bottom stair and took his hand off the slippery bar. His wife walked ahead of him, snickering lightly.
Not even a minute later a woman who seemed in a hurry walked down the stairs from outside, gripped the handrail, reached the bottom, stared at her hand, then continued walking and rubbed her hand on her skirt.
Both instances were leaving the three teenagers with red faces in attempts to not ruin the joke.
~*~*~
Yuugi had to keep from running out of the dining room when they all started singing. 'Didn't I specifically ask for him NOT to do this...?'
"HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU- HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU! HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DEAR YUUUUGGIIIIII.... HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!"
'Oh this is humiliating...' Everyone at his table clapped, Grandpa seeming to be the most enthused.
"Happy sixteenth birthday, Yuugi!" Grandpa got up and hugged him from the side. "So old now- growing up before my eyes!"
'Just remind me that I'm turning into you!' Yuugi smiled as brightly as he could as a cake was put in front of him. "This is... great, Grandpa- thank you...!" He hugged Solomon back; it seemed no one noticed it was grudgingly.
"Here- your gift!" A small rectangular box was placed in front of him; the uncomfortable ness didn't diminish because everyone was watching as he unwrapped the box in which a silver watch with a dark red face was given in.
'At least it's not crap...' "Thank you so much, Grandpa- it's great!" He smiled and hugged the old man again.
"We'll have to get it fitted before we leave." Solomon sat back down and went on smiling, eating his desert whilst Yuugi showed his watch to Jounouchi.
'I need to get out of here...' The 16 year old sat patiently, staring down at his new watch every few minutes to check on the time.
After a grueling twenty minutes he was excused to leave at which after being safely out of eyesight of grandfather and table-mates, was at a run and searching for Seto and Yami.
The truth was that he couldn't really explain why he was so magnetized towards the two; Seto was a generally acceptable person- but Yami was a different story. Although they had only known each other for a day, he couldn't help but feel that Yami would be the person that allowed him freedom for the last two days of the trip.
'He might actually give me something memorable...' He slowed his walking as he reached his ever-familiar "spot" and finally came to a stop as he stood next to the windows. 'Yami will make me happy for the rest of this trip. He'll be someone I want to remember for the rest of my life.' Yuugi couldn't help but smile as he sat.
Instants later, Yami and Seto were walking towards him, both looking extremely disgruntled.
"What's the matter?" Yuugi asked slightly confused as they approached.
"Almost got into a fight." Seto muttered, crossing his arms across his chest and looking outside to the dark sea.
"A fight?"
"Yeah." Yami rolled his eyes. "Some assholes that said they knew you saw us hanging out together."
"Know me..? Well- what did they look like?" Yuugi was looking between the two older teenagers; both looked as if they wanted to punch a whole into the wall.
"Both were super skinny. One with a really strange tan for a guy- and the other with a stupid sneer on his face; that one had white bushy hair." Seto frowned.
"Bakura? You guys almost got into a fight with Bakura?" Yuugi suddenly felt extremely put off- why were they fighting?
"Yeah- whatever."
"Well why were you fighting?"
"It doesn't matter. I don't wanna talk about it." [4]Yami sighed and looked around. "Can we go outside or something?" Everyone nodded and within minutes were walking around the nearly-deserted upper deck. Through out it, though, Yami seemed anxious- or thoughtful- or both. It was hard for Yuugi to tell with the way the male was staring blankly ahead of them.
"Wait here- I'm going to get a drink or something." Yami said out of the blue and was gone just as quickly.
"Something is really the matter, isn't it?" Yuugi's voice was light- a mid point between speaking to himself and speaking to Seto.
"He's just confused." The brunette was leaning against the metal railing besides them, looking up at the different cloud formations that spotted the sky.
"Confused...?" He looked up at Seto- hoping his questions wouldn't be adverted as before. The male smiled at this, then looked down at Yuugi.
"He wasn't kidding when he said you're the only thing he's looking forward to. This evening when we had to get ready for dinner he told me he was happy that you're normal. Every person he's ever dated or he's ever gotten a chance to meet has some sort of drama or something attached. He's happy that you're normal- but upset because he'll only know you for two days."
"I see. But why confused?"
"Because he's starting to really like you- but doesn't know if it's for nothing."
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[1]: I don't know if this is how Japanese people eat sushi... it's how I do, though! [shrugs]
[2]: No joke. The guy irl wanted to be a professional racer and everything!
[3]: Yup- we did it all the time (but with Vaseline!)
[4]: I never found out why those two were arguing... but I know they nearly beat each other up O.o
It's no use to ask for reviews considering everyone has been so generous/persistent and stuff. So yeah- I'll get around to updating at one point or other!
NEXT CHAPTER- EVERY CLOUD HAS A SILVER LINING: Pyramids, warm summer showers, and a "full moon"!