Oi…what have I gotten myself into! I blame you Mutoulover! I should have never told you about this story! I mean I only wrote it because you nagged me and I didn't think I would get such a response. Here I thought I would get like no reviews and then I wouldn't be obligated to finish writing it…oh well.

Heh, enough of my ranting! I mean I just want to say how happy I am for all the great reviews from you guys! You guys have given me the perfect motivation for this story now. At first it was just an experimental idea, but I had no idea you guys would like it so much. So I guess in return for all the great feedback, I'll just have to work extra hard on this ficcie and actually finish it!

Hmm, well then let's see. I hadn't really planned on finishing this fic at first, so in truth I haven't come up with the final pairings yet (usually before writing a fic I at least have an idea of how it will end in my head), therefore it will be up to you guys. Now in the past I let people vote on the final pairings, and I see no reason why I shouldn't do it this time also!

Then I will make my decision based on all the votes and my own feelings…I mean I have to admit that I really like the SetoxJou pairing and I love YamixYugi pairings too, but recently I've been reading SetoxYami fics and well those things have won me over. The JouxYugi pairing is cute too, but I like the first three the best. Dammit! I'm too indecisive…so that's why I'm letting you guys to help me decide.

Well enough of my bajabberin (Damn Disney! One night I stayed up and this stupid show called "Dave the Barbarian" came on, and the main character kept saying "Bajabbers." What the hell is a Bajabber!?!? Now I can't the stupid word out of my head! Okay so the show was kind of funny, but well...aww Bajabbers!), on with the fic!

Disclaimer: *Breaks down into tears*

A 360 Degree Bermuda Love Triangle

Chp2 Man Overboard

"Whoaaa! I can't believe the size of it!" Exclaimed Jonouchi. "Oh and the ship is pretty big too."

"Jonouchi, you are such a pervert." Scoffed Anzu.

"Yeah, but can you blame the guy. I mean the captain's wife had to have gotten those things fixed! I mean there's just no way a person could grow 'anything' to a size that big!" Added Honda as the trio continued to gawk at the captain while he and his wife entered the ship.

"Speak for yourself." Smirked Jonouchi wryly as he gave Honda and Anzu a suggestive wink.

"I'm so through trying to hold a mature conversation with you guys." Sighed Anzu as she shook her head and walked away from the two grinning boys. She then turned towards Yugi, who quickly averted his eyes away from the captain's wife and blushed. "So Yugi what do you think?"

"They are pretty big…" Murmured Yugi shyly as he kept his eyes away from Anzu.

"That's not what I meant."

"OH! Well I guess I'm really excited Anzu. I mean I've never seen a ship this nice before." Exclaimed Yugi as he continued to admire the cruise liner.

"Do you think it rocks a lot?" Questioned Ryou somewhat nervously.

"Nahh, don't worry about it man." Chuckled Jonouchi as he threw and arm over Ryou's shoulder jesterly. "I'm pretty sure a girl like her is so fancy smancy that you won't even notice."

"She? Why does the boat have to be a she?" Snapped Anzu sharply.

"Please Anzu. Don't be ignorite. Everybody knows boats and cars and stuff are all a bunch of shes." Stated Jonouchi knowingly.

"Why because of some asinine, male, ritualistic, quota that was developed by a group of chauvinist years ago?" Questioned Anzu.

"Yup?" Grinned Jonouchi proudly before he whispered over towards Honda and Yugi. "Err what did she just say?"

"You got me." Shrugged Honda. Yugi merely shook his head and smiled.

"Well what are we just hanging around here for? Let's get on board already! Lookin at this girl…er boat…" Laughed Honda as Anzu made a coughing sound in her throat. "Is nice, but I'm pretty sure it's a lot nicer on the inside!"

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"So what do we do first?" Questioned Yugi as he and all his friends finally made it on deck.

"Girls!"

"Food!"

"Room!"

Yugi frowned, as he realized that this week was going to be a long one. "Come on guys. Don't you think we should get some unpacking done?" Protested Anzu, just before her eyes began to gloss over. "Besides I'm just dying to see what the rooms on a luxury liner look like! I heard there suppose to be more fancy than those in the best hotels of Japan."

"Pfft…forget about it. I have my priorities in check, and goin to my room is not one of them." Chortled Honda as he rolled his eyes away from Anzu and towards Jonouchi. "Well not alone at least. What do you say Jonouchi? Let's go check out all the girls on this baby…Jonouchi?" Questioned Honda as he realized the blonde that was standing next to him was now gone.

Upon hearing his name, Jonouchi stopped his quest of chasing a man who just walked by in a chef's uniform. He then grinned back at every one sheepishly and laughed. "Hmm, sorry, but I'm about to follow this guy. I'm sure he knows where I can find the nearest kitchen."

Both Anzu and Honda rolled their eyes, before Ryou made a strange groaning sound.

"I think I'm gonna be sick…." Moaned the white-haired boy as he held onto his stomach suggestively.

"Ryou?" Blinked Yugi as he allowed the boy to lean on him for support.

"Come on man. Don't be such a wimp. The boat hasn't even shipped off yet!" Laughed Jonouchi incredulously.

"Yeah, I know but boats have always made me feel rather ill…" Murmured Ryou weakly.

"Well then why did you come along in the first place?" Exclaimed Honda.

"I dunnno…I just wanted to support Yugi and help Jonouchi out…that's all."

"Well we appreciate it." Thanked Yugi, earning a faint smile from Ryou.

"Well I don't know about you guys, but I'm tired of just hanging around here. I'm about to go find me some action." Chortled Honda as he started to walk away.

"Well then I'm going to my room, alone!" Snapped Anzu as she walked off in the opposite direction.

"Foood!!" Called out Jonouchi as he was already 10 feet from everyone, and still in hot pursuit of the chef who had just walked by.

"Oh gods. I think I'm going to hurl!" Chocked Ryou as he ran towards the side of the ship.

Yugi was now left standing alone, as he contemplated on what had just happened. He then shrugged, and scanned the now empty area, before he pulled out his Sennen puzzle and smiled. "Okay Yami! You can come out now!"

Yugi blinked, and then blinked again as he raised his head up to meet two worried crimson eyes. "Yugi?" Questioned Yami as his eyes began to scan the area tentatively. 

"Yami!" Chirped Yugi, causing the spirit to recoil a bit.

"Yugi what's the matter. Why have you called me? Is there someone you want me to duel?"

"No!" Smiled Yugi as he nodded his head. "This is a surprise! Remember that contest that you helped me with. Well we won, and now were on a cruise and I was…" Yugi's voice began to dim as the boy stared at the ground and tapped his foot nervously on the ground. "Well I was just thinking you might want to join us."

Yami wasn't sure what to say as he stared down at the shying Yugi. Yami didn't usually come out of his sennen puzzle unless Yugi needed him for some kind of an emergency. Then again Yami wasn't going to complain. This was in reality the best excuse for Yami to be able to physically be near his Hikari.

"Well, I don't see why not?" Shrugged Yami, as he tried to remain cool, but was really screaming on the inside with excitement.

"Really! That's great!" Exclaimed Yugi happily as he grabbed Yami's hand. Yami was more than a little taken off guard, as Yugi easily pulled the spirit towards the middle of the deck and laughed. "Then I know the perfect thing for us to do! Come on Yami!!!"

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"Hey idiot. Don't you know you shouldn't come into the pool for at least 30 minutes after eating?" Frowned Anzu as she wiped away the water that Jonouchi had just splashed on her face after doing a cannon ball into the pool.

"Hmm, I don't remember inviting my momma on this trip!" Laughed Jonouchi as he stuck his tongue at Anzu and swam away, kicking more water in her face as he past by.

"Fine, but don't say I didn't warn you."

"Hey Yami! Don't you want to join us?" Called Yugi from the middle of the pool.

"No thanks." Smiled Yami weakly just before he turned his nose and muttered under his breath. "Something isn't right about this water…it smells and taste funny…and it's blue…and not in a good way."

"That's because it's filled with chlorine." Groaned Ryou from the pool chair he was stretched out on.

"Chlor-who?" Echoed Yami as he tilted his head inquisitively.

"It's a type of chemical they put in water to keep bacteria and such from growing in the water."

"Bacterachemiwho?" Blinked Yami back with even more confusion in his eyes.

"Never mind." Chuckled Ryou.

"Well I don't see you swimming in it." Pointed out Yami.

"Yami, I'm afraid if I move from this spot I might hurl." Stated Ryou flatly.

Yami gave Ryou a slightly disgusted look, as he realized the inside and the outside of the pool wasn't a very safe place from keeping foreign smelly objects off of himself."…..you know, I think I might do a little sight seeing. I must admit I am a little curious as to how a boat this size, that isn't even made of wood can float."

Ryou merely shrugged in response as he waved Yami off.

"Where's Yami going?" Frowned Yugi as he swam towards the edge of the pool where Ryou was sitting.

"He said he wanted to go sight seeing, but if you ask me I think he was just afraid I'd barf on him."

"…ohh….well I kind of feel bad. Yami has been acting kind of strange lately, and I thought if we spent a little time together I might be able to figure out why, but lately he's just been so distant." Sighed Yugi as he tried to keep his thoughts well contained. If he got too emotional, Yami would realize what was running through his mind.

"Hmm…" Hummed Ryou contemplatively.

"Aiieee!!!!!!" Wailed Jonouchi as he began to splash around in the water clumsily. "CRAMP!" He then sank to the bottom of the pool while holding the side of his ribs in pain.

"JONO!" Shouted Yugi, but before he could react the nearest lifeguard came to the blonde's aid.

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"Stupid. What did I tell you?" Muttered Anzu as she, Yugi, and Honda huddled around the near unconscious blonde. Jonouchi groaned in response as his head rested in Anzu's lap. "Your lucky the life guard saved you when she did."

"And how I am mighty thankful." Grinned Jonouchi as he stared directly at the lifeguards' chest. "However now let's see what you can do about rescuing my heart." Smiled Jonouchi as he winked up at the lifeguard suggestively.

"Save it Romeo." Scowled the lifeguard as she smacked Jonouchi in the stomach and stomped off.

"What? No mouth to mouth resuscitation?" Called out Jonouchi in a mock innocent tone.

"Man that was corny even for you." Frowned Honda as he rolled his eyes and walked off, leaving a baffled Jonouchi behind.

"Grow up already!" Snapped Anzu as she dropped Jonouchi's head from off her lap and onto the hard concrete. "And here I was seriously worried about you."

"Hey now!" Whined Jonouchi as he finally sat up and rubbed his head. "No respect I tell ya." He then frowned as he watched all his 'concerned' friends walk off.

Yugi also huffed at the blonde with frustration and stomped away, however it was for an entirely different reason.

"What's wrong with you?" Questioned Ryou as he had somehow managed to find enough strength to sit up.

"Nothing." Snorted Yugi as he kept his eyes well away from Ryou.

"Are you mad at Jou too?"

"No." Sighed Yugi as he rested his chin on the table next to his friend.

"Then why are you so upset?" 

"…." Yugi remained silent as he realized Ryou's probing might cause him to say more than he cared to.

"It's because Jonouchi is always hitting on other girl's, isn't it?" Replied Ryou calmly as he stared out in front of himself in a nonchalant manner.

"Why would that bother me!?!" Blurted Yugi a little quicker and louder than he had intended.

"Well maybe because you never see him hitting on any guys…then again that might make you even more mad." Smiled Ryou strangely.

"RYOU!" Exclaimed Yugi, as he could hardly believe what he was hearing.

"Come on Yugi. I know how you feel about Jonouchi. I mean it's pretty obvious that you care more about him than you do the rest of us." Grinned Ryou as he finally turned his gaze towards Yugi.

"…." Yugi was now speechless, as he contemplated on whether to tell Ryou the truth or not.

'Ryou knows? Is it really that obvious? Does that mean Jonouchi knows too?'

"Why don't you just tell him how you feel about him? Now would be the perfect opportunity you know. Besides I hate to see you keep torturing yourself like this."

"No I couldn't do that!" Shouted Yugi as he stood up from his seat.

"So then it is true!" Gasped Ryou as he seemed shocked his random guessing was actually right.

"You mean you didn't know!" Exclaimed Yugi.

"Well yes…and no. I mean I had my doubts, but now I know I was right, but don't worry Yugi. Your secret is safe with me." Chuckled Ryou lightly.

"Thanks." Smiled Yugi as he sat back down.

"So then, as I was saying, why not tell Jonouchi how you feel?"

"I couldn't…" Trailed Yugi as the normally bright amethyst color of his eyes dimmed.

"Why?" Questioned Ryou as he tilted his head towards Yugi.

"Jonouchi only likes girls. It's pretty obvious, and even if he did happen to like guys too, he would never want someone like me…and what's worse, if I tell him how I feel and he does only like girls, then he will be totally disgusted by me and I just couldn't bear to lose him as a friend…No, I'd rather just keep this all to myself and only be his friend, then not be with Jonouchi at all."

"Yugi…" Whispered Ryou as he gave his friend a concerned look. He then smiled back at Yugi as he placed his hand atop of Yugi's reassuringly. "I think you're wrong…well maybe you are right and Jonouchi doesn't like guys, but I still don't think it's very fair to keep your feelings from him. He has a right to know and you have a right to tell him, and if you think being honest with Jonouchi will make him hate you, then I think that you are forgetting one of the main reasons why you fell in love with him."

"…." Yugi stared back at Ryou in silence numbly before a small placid smile replaced his frown. "Thanks Ryou…you've helped a lot."

"INCOMING! LOOK OUT!" Bellowed a not so faraway voice.

"AIIIEEE!"

"JONO!" Cried Yugi, as the blonde was smacked dead center in the face with a ball, and was then sent tumbling backwards into the pool.

"Not again." Groaned Honda.

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Jonouchi slowly opened his eyelids, before he abruptly shut them back up. His heart than began to race at an unruly speed as he debated on what he just saw.

'No way. I must be out of it. Did I just see what I just saw? Was that….Seto?'

Jonouchi peeked open one amber eye for assurance just before his heart did another double take and he immediately closed it.

'No…how silly of me. Of course that wasn't Seto. That was just Seto in a WET T-SHIRT!!!'

"I must be in heaven." Murmured the blonde, as he was almost afraid to reopen his eyes, for fear that if he did, he would realize he was just imaging the whole thing.

"Get up already mutt. This isn't school. You don't have to sleep." Sneered a familiarly arrogant voice.

"Or maybe hell…." Sighed Jonouchi as he finally decided to face reality.

"Oh Jonouchi! Thank goodness you're alright!" Exclaimed Mokuba.

"What's going on?" Questioned Jonouchi as he finally sat up from off the ground and rubbed his head.

"Oh….well I was messin around with my soccer ball and it kind of accidentally…hit you." Whispered Mokuba coyly. "I'm really sorry Jonouchi!"

"Wha…"

"Then you konked out, and for some strange reason the lifeguard didn't try to save you." Added Seto with a bit of confusion in his voice.

"Then how did I…"

"Kaiba jumped in and saved you." Replied Yugi as he appeared from behind the brunet.

"Kaiba saved me?" Echoed Jonouchi as he looked up at Seto who was now avoiding Jonouchi's eyes.

'Well that would explain the sexy wet t-shirt and damp bangs look …'

"Well since it was Mokuba who nearly made you drown, I felt obligated to do it….it wasn't like I saved you because I wanted to." Muttered Seto indignantly.

"Oh…so that was the only reason…." Whispered Jonouchi under his breath, as he lowered his head in an attempt to hide his eyes.

"Maybe you've had enough swimming for one day." Smiled Yugi as he held out his hand and helped Jonouchi to his feet. The blonde slightly wobbled as it took him a brief moment to get over the dizzy feeling in his head.

"So Kaiba. What are you and Mokuba doing here anyways?" Questioned Anzu a bit suspiciously.

"Well it's really not much of your business, but if you must know, Mokuba dragged me out here." Replied Seto, as he conveniently left out the part about wanting to see Yami. "Then again, Mokuba and I can afford a trip like this, so I guess the more appropriate question here would be, what are a bunch of nobodies like you doing here?"

"Yugi won us a free cruise." Exclaimed Ryou proudly.

"Aye now, why did you say that? We could have at least lied, and rubbed it in 'money bags' face that he ain't the only one who can afford something like this!" Complained Jonouchi.

"Why? We don't have to try and impress Kaiba." Snapped Anzu as she continued to glare at Seto.

'You might not…but I want to.'

"So the whole kiddie brigade is here." Smirked Seto as he ignored Anzu's remark. He then eyed the pool area attentively, expertly hiding his disappointment.

'Damn. He's not here…was this whole trip just a waste? Did they change their minds and decide not to invite Yami along?'

"Kiddie who? You're the same age as us smart ass!" Barked Jonouchi errantly.

"Technically yes, but on a mental standing, I would have to take myself down to a third grade logic to match wits with you Katsuya."

"What was that!?" Growled Jonouchi as he waved his fist in the air.

"Well for whatever reason you did it. Thanks for saving Jonouchi." Smiled Yugi as he cut into Jonouchi and Kaiba's oncoming argument.

"And here I am already regretting that I did it." Chuckled Seto, just before he caught Jonouchi's fist.

"That is it!" Thundered the blonde as he struggled to hold back oncoming tears. He then swung at Seto with his other fist, just barely missing Kaiba's face. He didn't really want to hit him, but Seto's last statement had hurt Jonuchi far more than anyone knew.

"Ohh, so the little puppy thinks he can bite me?" Cooed Seto in a mock tone as he grabbed hold of Jonouchi's other fist. He then threw all his weight forward causing Jonouchi to topple over backwards, running into Yugi as he hit the ground.

"Come back and try again when you're old enough to contend with the big dogs." Frowned Seto as he stared down at Jonouchi and Yugi.

"Leave them alone!" Commanded a voice that caused the blood in Seto's veins to burn.

"Yami…" Smirked the brunet as he turned to face the scarlet-eyed boy.

"I don't know why you are here, and I really don't care, but Kaiba I swear if you don't-"

"Tch. Whatever, I don't intend to waste anymore of my time with these chumps anyways. Just learn to keep your pets on a tight leash before they get hurt." Sneered Seto, as he turned away from the angry eyed Yami, and casually strode off.

Yami continued to glare at Seto with his lips pursed tightly, before he finally turned towards Yugi and Jonouchi and a smiled. "Are you two alright?"

"Yeah. We're fine." Sighed Yugi as he took his Yami's hand and stood to his feet.

"Ouu that Seto Kaiba just works my nerves!" Growled Anzu as she continued to glare in the direction Kaiba had just left.

"Ai. He's not on the top of my buddy list either." Scowled Yami, before he shook his head and gave Yugi a placid smirk. "But let's not let his presence ruin your vacation."

"Yeah our best chances are, we won't ever have to see him again for the rest of the week! Isn't that right?" Added Honda as he helped Jonouchi to his feet and patted him on back.

"Yeah. Wouldn't that be just lucky…." Chuckled Jonouchi weakly as he stared off somberly towards Seto's direction.

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"Slow down. The foods not goin anywhere!"

"Mamn Whar is mur promem?" Chocked out Jonouchi through the few seconds he managed to spare in order to chew. "Whar canm mur mut out bur a chabge?"

Anzu wrinkled her nose with disgust as she flicked off as stray piece of chicken that had landed on her arm during Jonouchi's speech. "Well I just don't want to see you choke again. Believe me, there is no one at this table who would be willing to give you mouth to mouth resuscitation if you did."

"Oh now I wouldn't say that." Chuckled Ryou as he winked over towards the blushing Yugi.

"Oh?" Blinked Anzu as she stared over at Ryou questionably.

Yugi gave the white-haired boy a helpless look, as his face paled lighter that Ryou's hair. The brown-eyed boy merely pretended to ignore Yugi's glances as he smiled back towards Anzu innocently and replied. "Well I'm not saying I would, but maybe I know of someone who would."

"And that person being?" Questioned Honda as even he seemed interested enough with the conversation to abandon his food. Jonouchi however was too consumed with his meal to even notice the tension developing in the air around him.

'Oh no…' Gulped Yugi internally. 'This is it!'

"UHUH-UHUGH!" Coughed Jonouchi as his face suddenly turned a light purple and he held onto his throat violently.

 "Water." Gasped the blonde meekly as he waved his arms around in the air, knocking his glass over in the process.

"What'd I tell you?" Drawled Anzu as she handed him her cup with a teasing motion.

Jonouchi devoured the water hungrily, as Yugi let out a sigh of relief. 'Thank Ra.'

"What's wrong? Too stupid to take the time to chew? Even babies and dumb animals are able to learn the fundamental principles of chewing by instinct alone."

"Shutup Kaiba!" Snapped Jonouchi as he glared at the tall brunet, face red with anger and hot with embarrassment. How was it that Kaiba always caught him at moments like these?

"What are you doing here?" Barked Anzu fiercely.

"What do you think? This is the main dining area. Mokuba and I came here to eat." Replied Seto knowingly as he motioned towards Mokuba who was now giving his friends a helpless 'I'm sorry' wave.

"And here I thought devil's didn't have to eat." Muttered Anzu under her breath.

"That's what I thought too, but considering you're here…

"Why that is it!" Thundered Anzu as she snapped out her seat.

"Calm down. Can't you see the more anger you show, the more self satisfaction he gets?" Interrupted Yami as he grabbed Anzu's arm in an attempt to settle her down.

"Hmm…and how would a person like you know what can satisfy me?" Smirked Seto, just before he realized what he said too late. Seto then quickly snapped his back to the former pharaoh in order to hide a faint blush as he waited for his pulse beat to slow and finally turned towards Jonouchi in order to find a distraction. "Hmm… I didn't know they allowed pets in the building? Hey mutt you got a bit of drool hanging down your chin."

"Why you." Growled Jonouchi as his body began to tremble with rage.

"Come on Mokba, let's go." Replied Seto as he completely disregarded the blonde's anger and walked off.

"Man, if we're going to keep having to run into Kaiba, every time we eat, I think I'm just going to have to settle with room service for the rest of this trip." Spat Anzu as she flicked her hair over her shoulders, and shrugged away her previous ire.

"Oh come now…Kaiba isn't that bad." Chuckled Ryou, earning a few dark glares from the surrounding table. "Ehh…I."

Ryou was soon interrupted as a hand slammed down on the table, detouring everyone's attention in the direction of the sound.

"Jonouchi?" Piped Yugi as he tried to search his friends eyes, but failed when he realized the blonde's bangs were now hiding his darkening features.

Jonouchi didn't utter a single word, as he stood to his feet, and for a brief second Yugi caught a glance of the blonde's face and gasped. "I…I'm goin for a walk." Replied Jonouchi lowly.

"What? But you haven't even finished eating?" Blurted Honda incredulously.

"Yeah, well I lost my appetite."  Muttered Jonouchi as he walked off without a second glance.

An awkward silence filled the air, as everyone watched Jonouchi stomp off without a word. They were all too shocked or confused to think of anything to say.

"I can't believe it….did Jonouchi just say that he…lost his appetite?" Stammered Honda with disbelief.

"Erhum." Coughed Ryou as he nudged Yugi from underneath the table. Yugi blinked up at his friend questionably, as he read Ryou's thoughts through his eyes.

'Yugi! This is your chance to be alone with Jonouchi!'

Suddenly Yugi snapped out of his seat, as everyone stared at him strangely. "Err…bathroom!" He blurted as he avoided all the confused eyes staring at him. "I uhh…have to go to the bathroom."

"Okay…well that was strange." Murmured Anzu as she glanced over towards her friends. "Honda…I don't think it's really right to steal Jonouchi's food when he's not here."

"Hey! He said he wasn't hungry, and besides, he's done it to me a hundred times before!" Protested Honda as he continued to scoop food off of Jonouchi's plate. He then eyed Yugi's plate, but quickly turned away as he pretended not to see the 'don't even think about it' look in Yami's eyes.

"Well, then I guess that's the reason why you never get up during lunch to go to the bathroom." Chuckled Ryou.

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"I just don't get it…why do I feel this way?" Sighed Jonouchi as he leaned over the side of the ship and stared out at the treading ocean waters. "It's just one insult after the other, and yet…and yet I still..."

Jonouchi clutched onto the front of his shirt, and forced himself to stifle back his oncoming tears. He then tightened his grip on his chest and let out another disheartened breath. "Maybe Kaiba is right…maybe I am just an idiot…"

"Jonouchi?" Called out a familiar voice, causing the blonde to stiffen and nearly jump off the side of the ship.

"Y-Yugi? Wha-what are you?" Stammered Jonouchi as he turned around, but then quickly turned his back to Yugi. There was no way he could let his friend see his tears.

"Jonouchi!" Exclaimed Yugi, as Jonouchi failed to hide them. "What's the matter? Why are you crying?"

"Crying? I'm not crying! Something just got in my eyes!" Huffed Jonouchi arrogantly as he leaned back over the railing and avoided Yugi's glare.

Yugi eyed his friend wryly, just before he let out a tired breath and smiled. "Fine then. You weren't crying…so then what is it that you are doing?"

Jonouchi was silent as he continued to stare out over the ocean. "…just admiring the view."

"Oh so you abandoned your food to do this?" Replied Yugi with a small playful smirk.

"Hey now. When you put it that way, you make it sound like a bad thing." Protested Jonouchi as he wiped away his last few tears and smiled back at Yugi.

"Well it really isn't like you."

"Heh." Laughed Jonouchi as he turned back towards the ocean and murmured. "I guess you do have a point."

Silence once again filled the starry night air just before Yugi let out a startled gasp and pointed. "What!?!" Snapped Jonouchi worriedly before he noticed what had caught Yugi's attention.

"A shooting star Jonouchi!" Exclaimed Yugi before he turned back towards the blonde and smiled brightly. "I guess that means we get to make a wish!"

Jonouchi shrugged his head in agreement, as he and Yugi both made their wishes. He then turned back towards his friend and noticed Jonouchi's smile had faded and he was now staring down at the ocean somberly.

"Look Jonokun…if there is anything bothering…anything at all…you know you can always tell me…after all we are…friends…" The last word strained out of Yugi's mouth as his eyes suddenly dimmed at the thought.

"…Yugi." Trailed Jonouchi as he stared down at his friend and debated on what he should tell Yugi. Finally he decided he could no longer lie to his friend. Yugi was concerned, and even though Jonouchi hated to burden his friend with his problems, he knew lying to Yugi wasn't fair. "Have you…have you ever wanted something so bad…but knew that it was impossible for you to ever get it…and yet you still didn't care?"

"…."

"And you know it's stupid, and you want to just forget about it, but the more you try to forget it, the more you just end up thinking about it…"

Yugi continued to stare out in front of himself quietly, as the feelings deep in his own heart were some how flowing out of Jonouchi's mouth.

"And in the end…it would probably just cause you heart break…but…man I don't know what I'm saying…so how am I suppose to expect you to understand…I'm sorry Yugi. I shouldn't be wasting your time." Chuckled Jonouchi sadly as he lowered his forehead onto the rail.

"Uh-uh" Nodded Yugi. "I know exactly what you mean…completely. I know what it feels like to want something, and it would be so easy just to reach out for it…but you just can't. You can't for fear of what consequences might follow, so you let yourself believe that life is just fine the way it is. Being safe, and at least being able to admire what you want from afar, but then there's always that thought…What if I just reach out…How easy it would be and yet how impossible it all is in your mind…"

"Yugi.." Whispered Jonouchi just before he un-expectantly took the smaller boy into his arms and hugged him tightly. "Yugi…I…you…I'm glad I have a friend like you. No one understands me like you do."

Yugi's heart thumped hard against his chest, as he felt his entire face burn. "Jonouchi…"

"Yeah Yug?" Replied Jonouchi as he still refused to let him go.

"Jonouchi you…I…."

Suddenly the entire ship shook, as both Jonouchi and Yugi lost their balance and were sent tumbling off the side of the ship. Jonouchi quickly grabbed the side of the railing, however in the process he lost his grip on Yugi.

"YUGI!" Shouted Jonouchi as Yugi slipped out of his arms and fell into the ocean depths.

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"Dammit!" Cursed Seto as he stomped out of the dining hall. "What the hell has gotten into me…"

Seto then stopped just short of the ship's rail as he stared out towards the ocean and growled. "Every time I see that damn Yami, my mind always goes blank, or I say something stupid, and then what do I do? Like a coward, I just keep running away…"

Suddenly Seto was torn away from his thoughts as the entire ship shook violently, knocking him over in the process.

"What the hell was that?" Shouted Seto as he picked himself up from off the ground. He was then surprised again as he heard a familiar voice from not to far away.

"YUGI!"

"Eh? What's goin on?" Blinked Seto as he followed the shout.

"Yugi I'll save you!" Cried Jonouchi as he immediately jumped off the side of the ship after Yugi.

"Wait Jonouchi!" Exclaimed Yugi, however he was too late, as Jonouchi landed in the water beside him with a large splash.

"Tch. Idiot." Muttered Seto as he watched the whole scene from afar.

"I gotcha Yug!" Bellowed Jonouchi as he grabbed his smaller friend and held him tightly in his arms.

"That's fine and all Jonouchi…but whose got us?" Gasped Yugi, as he tried to pull away from the smothering Jonouchi. "Why didn't you just throw out the life preserver instead? Now we're both stuck."

"Oh yeah…" Murmured Jonouchi as he finally let go of Yugi and scratched his head.

"That's because he's an idiot." Scoffed a voice from above the two teens.

"KAIBA!" Exclaimed Yugi and Jonouchi simultaneously.

"Man I never thought I'd be so happy to see you in my life!" Jeered Jonouchi.

"Looks like I have to save your ass again…Yugi I already owe, but you mutt…don't say I never done nothing nice."

"I'll ignore that comment." Muttered Jonouchi sourly. "Now pull us in already!"

"Fine." Replied Seto as he reached for the life preserver and threw it out towards the two boys. Both Yugi and Jonouchi dived for the small float as Kaiba grabbed onto the end of the rope tied to it and slowly pulled them both in. However, he was suddenly taken off guard as the ship shook again, causing the brunet to lose his balance for a second time that night.

"LOOK OUT!" Cried Yugi as Seto fell over the side of the ship with a hard splash.

"Are you alright?" Questioned Yugi as he helped the brunet catch a grip onto the life preserver they were all holding onto.

Seto muttered something under his breath, which caused Yugi to blush, as he held out the end of the rope he was still holding.

"Now what?" Panicked Jonouchi as he realized that if Seto had the rope in his hand, then there was nothing left tying them down to the ship.

"I'll tell you what…were all shit out of luck unless somebody helps us soon." Muttered Seto bitterly.

To be continued…

Momo: ^.^ Oh no! My poor whittle bishos!

Seto: You have no right to talk. You're the one that threw us all overboard!

Momo: Yeah, so. I have to get you guys stranded and trapped together somehow so you can find your soul mate and fall in love and live happily ever after, but only after long dramatic and drawn out scenes have ensued, emotional clashes rage, and your heart gets trampled and thrown around so much that you might possibly cry!

Seto: …I hate you.

Momo: Aye now buddy! I haven't finished writing the next chapter yet. It's not too late for me to make you drown.

Seto: You don't have the balls

Momo: Actually I really don't, but I do have the boobs!

Yami/Yugi/Jou/Seto/Momo: *Multiple sweat drops*

Jonouchi: That joke was bad for even you

Momo: *sweats* I know ~_~;;;

Seto: *taps foot impatiently* As I was saying, you don't have the balls, boobs *blushes* whatever you the hell you don't got, to kill me off

Momo: Oh yeah, and how would you stop me?

Seto: With my ultimate monster of course

Momo: Oh? *blinks and then suddenly realizes what he's talking about* O_@!!!! Oh no! Wait! Anything but that!

Seto: *smirks devilishly* You've guessed it

Momo: Not the Kaiba fangirls!!! *sweats and shudders* Fine I won't kill you off, but I will torture you, or pair you with a monkey, or something awful like that if you don't be good.

Seto: You mean you ARE going to pair me with Jonouchi

Jonouchi: I'M NOT A MONKEY!!!!

Yami: Yeah well they'll be at this for at least twelve more pages…so I'll just cut it short here.

Yugi: Don't forget to review and vote!