Chapter 2

Frozen Tears

A long deep moan was heard from Bakura's room. He opened his eyes slightly but quickly shut them as the sun entered his sensitive iris. His head pounded with great force. It felt like he had just gotten hit with a car; scratch that, a huge semi truck. Reaching over to the night stand he grabbed the bottle of pills Yami had placed there for him. He realized that the bottle was already open, most likely Yami's doing. Bakura smiled and popped three pills in his mouth and swallowed them. He then laid back down and waited for the pressure to decrease.

Yami smiled as he entered the kitchen. Yugi was up on a chair standing over the oven. Tenshi was running around his chair, chasing a small mouse they had bought for him.

"Good morning little one." Yugi smiled and turned around.

"Hi dad!" Yami walked over to Yugi and watched the boy.

"Can I see your arm little one?" Yugi sighed and flipped the bacon. The boy bit the inside of his mouth nervously. Yami looked sadly over at Yugi and gently touched the boy's chin with his fingers and dragged his face toward him. "We are sorry." The 12 year old nodded looking away. "Look at me son." Yami said seriously. Biting his bottom lip Yugi drifted his gaze up, and into Yami's crimson eyes. "I swear by Ra himself we will never ever hurt you again." Yugi nodded smiling slightly. Yami gently pulled his son into a hug. Yugi set the spatula down and turned fully and wrapped his arms around Yami. Yugi buried his face in Yami's neck. The tri-haired man felt his shirt soak with tears. He smiled as he held his son closer and soothingly rubbed his back.

"I know 'Kura didn't mean it." Yugi said softly. "He just...reminded me of...him..." Yami pulled Yugi back and looked at Yugi's sorrow filled face. Smiling gently he wiped away his son's tears.

"It's ok now. Bakura loves you very much and I know he'll never drink again. Ok?" Yugi smiled slightly and nodded. "Now do you want to go make sure he made it out of bed alive?" Yami said chuckling. "I'll watch the food." Yugi's grin grew and he gave Yami a final hug then ran up the stairs. When he reached Bakura's door he felt slightly nervous. Grabbing the handle he listened for any sound inside. Twisting the door handle he opened the door slightly. He smiled when he saw Bakura on his bed tangled slightly in his sheets as though he had tried to get up more than once and failed...miserably. Taking in a deep breath he took a step inside. Walking over to the albino's bed he reached out and gently touched his shoulder.

"'Kura?" Yugi asked shaking him slightly. Bakura moaned and turned away from the touch and slipped under another blanket letting his head slip under his pillow. Yugi bit his lip not knowing what to do. He was still nervous in making Bakura mad again. For all he knew that moan meant leave him alone...or else... Sighing Yugi looked defeated. With slumped shoulders he treaded back down stairs.

"Is he going to get up?" Yami asked as Yugi entered the room. Yugi shook his head slightly, keeping his gaze away from Yami.

"I couldn't do it." The boy whispered. Yami walked over to Yugi and kneeled in front of him.

"It's ok." Yami said pulling Yugi close. "I should have made you do that after last night." Yami said softly.

"I'm sorry." Yugi whispered.

"No don't be. I'll go get the lazy git up." Yami said smiling gently at Yugi. "It's ok." Yugi nodded sighing and walked over to the food. Yami watched worried. Sighing he walked up the stairs. Reaching Bakura's open door he walked in and saw Bakura tangled up in his sheets. Yami smiled and pulled the covers away from him.

"No...couple more...min...t...s..." Bakura moaned drifting back to sleep. Yami chuckled.

"Not this time my friend. Come on Yugi's making breakfast and I have something to tell you." Bakura groaned as he sat up from his tangled mess.

"Ok I'm u-" Bakura was cut off by a yawn. "-up." Yami smiled and sat next to him.

"It's about Yugi." Yami said seriously. "He was afraid to wake you up." Yami sighed looking at Bakura. "You need to talk to him." Bakura nodded slumping his shoulders.

"I don't know what to say." Bakura said softly. "I'm sorry I got drunk and hurt you just like your father?...I'm sorry I broke my promise lets start over?" Bakura shook his head. "What have I done?" Bakura said planting his face in his hands. "I am sorry Yami but I don't know how to tell him."

A faint of a smile. His innocent eyes looked at the man that, unknowingly, apologized to him. His grin was growing by the second.

"It's ok. I know you didn't mean to." A soft answer responded. Yami and Bakura looked up and saw Yugi standing in the door way. "I can never hate any of you." Bakura smiled.

"Yugi." He breathed.

"Breakfast is ready." Yugi said smiling and looking away embarrassed. Bakura stood up and walked over to Yugi. Sweeping the boy in his arms he held him tightly. He pulled back and looked into Yugi's eyes. Reaching up with one hand he wiped away a stray bang.

"What do you say we go down to the park today?" Yugi's eyes lit with happiness.

"Really?" Bakura nodded.

"Right after breakfast." Yugi nodded and hugged Bakura. Yami smiled and followed the two to the kitchen. "Mm...it smells good." Bakura said sniffing the air.

"Of course it does!" Yugi piped up running towards the counter to bring the food to the table. Yami smiled as Bakura walked over to help Yugi set the table. He sat down and looked at the newspaper that was sitting on the table from yesterday for jobs. After everything was set everyone gathered around the table and began to eat. "Can I ask you something?" Yugi asked his father.

"Sure." Yami said smiling.

"Can I help you look for work?" Yugi asked softly not wanting anything to ruin this calm moment.

"Why Yugi that's a great idea. You can help us choose." Yugi smiled and nodded and continued his food. When they were finished they washed their dishes and got ready to go for to the park. The boy smiled and grabbed his shoes and quickly tied them. His smile grew as he saw Yami and Bakura waiting by the door. It brought back so many memories when they had first taken Yugi to the park. How Yugi was so protective of himself. Afraid to let anyone close. Now the boy happily hummed and skipped all the way to the park, and cheerfully said 'hi' to anyone who passed. Yami and Bakura chuckled as they watched the hyper child hop next to them. They both grabbed the boy's hands and crossed the street then they set Yugi loose to play on the equipment. Yugi smiled and giggled happily as he played along with the other children around the playground. Bakura and Yami smiled and sat down on a shaded bench and continued to look at the newspaper.

"Hi!" Yugi shouted from the top of the highest part of the equipment. They chuckled and waved and watched as Yugi quickly turned and slid down the slide. Giggling he sat up from the slid and ran back up the ladder. Bakura heard a slight clicking sound.

"Yami do you hear that?" Bakura whispered looking around the park.

"No what is it?" Yami said drifting his gaze from the paper to Bakura.

"I thought I heard a clicking sound."

"Really?" Bakura nodded still looking around the play ground. That's when he noticed a gruff looking man sitting in his car. He had something black pointed at the play ground.

"Look." Bakura said softly, slightly pointing to the car. Yami looked to where he was pointing. He too saw the man. A camera was in his hands and he was quickly taking photos of something...or someone...

"Hey! Stop that!" Yami shouted standing up, when he realized he was taking pictures of Yugi. The man looked over at Yami and quickly put the camera away and started the car. Driving away fast Yami ran over to Yugi. "Yugi it's time to go!" Yami shouted with Bakura right behind him. Yugi looked confused but walked over to Yami. Yami, who was still run over to him, swiped Yugi up and held him close. Lifting Yugi he carried him the way home.

"Yami why are you carrying me? I can walk and why are we leaving?" Yami smiled gently. Bakura too had kept a protective eye on the boy now. Constantly watching the street for the car.

"I know Yugi. I'm sorry you can't stay later too but Bakura's not feeling good." Yami said lightly nudging Bakura.

"Yeah I'm sorry Yugi. Really I am but my stomach hurts really bad." Bakura said rubbing his stomach. Yugi watched Bakura.

"It's ok. Did you get hurt?" Yugi asked now worried. Bakura smiled gently.

"No it's ok I'm fine. You don't need to worry. It's just a little stomach ach and it'll pass. I just need to lie down for a while." Yugi nodded.

"I hope you feel better." Yugi said softly. Bakura smiled and nodded. Yami smiled as he held Yugi closer. He didn't trust anyone right now with the boy, except Bakura. That man shook Yami. Why was he taking pictures of Yugi? Why Yugi out of all the kids?

"You know I think it's time we visit Gary. What do you say? Stop by and see how he's doing?" Yami said suddenly remembering his cop friend. Yugi brightened.

"Really! I haven't seen him in a while..." Yugi faltered. "What about 'Kura?" Bakura smiled.

"It's ok Yugi I'll be fine. I'll just take something before we go. We can drive over to his house."

"I don't want you to be sick though."

"It's alright I'll be fine." Yugi nodded slightly.

"Are you sure?"

"Yes little one I'll be fine." Yugi smiled and rested his head against Yami.


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