A/N: Sorry about the wait...bad case of writer's block. I've gotten over it for the moment. By the way...I don't own Yu-Gi-Oh!

Chapter 8

Jealousy Rising, Relationship Falling

Téa

I can't believe my luck! I get to work with Yami! He moved to the seat next to mine and I couldn't help but smile. I moved my chair closer to his, causing our thighs to touch. He moved his chair away from mine, looking at me strangely.

He turned his attention towards Yugi and that Tyler girl. He seemed worried about somthing. I just can't tell what it is. Maybe I'm loosing my abilty to tell problems or worries by looking at someone.

"Why are you constantly checking on that Tyler kid?" I asked, hoping for a good answer.

"I have my reasons Téa..." Yami began. He's hiding something from me. I just know he is. I hope it's not what I think it is. What does he see in her? She can't talk so that stops her from expressing her emotions. She hardly wears make-up and doesn't flirt with guys. I understand that not talking limits the flirting she could do but there is also physical flirting which she would excel in. She isn't as well endowed as some of the other girls but she can work with what she has.

I've been dating Yugi for ar least six months hoping that it would get Yami's attention at some point but I haven't. I guess that isn't the jealous type. He still had his foucus on Yugi and Tyler, especially her. I've noticed ut since early this morning...

Flashback...

Yami gave the Tyler kid a piece of paper and she walked off, leaving him and Yugi standing there. I approached them hoping to know what that was about.

"Hey Yami!" I said after greeting Yugi. He didn't say anything in return. He seemed to be foucused on something in the hallway. I glanced the direction he was foucused on and saw Tyler's back. She seemed to be reading something. It's probably the letter that Yami gave her. I know that it can't be a love letter, they met just two days ago due to what Yugi told me. Unless it was a love at first sight thing but from the look of things...this isn't. I'm betting that he pities her for not having any friends.

"Are you okay Yami?" I asked, expecting a response. He was still foucused on Tyler. I glanced at each of them in turn. I kept my eyes on Tyler for a while until she reached the door to homeroom. Crimson met blue and glanced at each other for a moment. Blue bit her lip as a tear streamed down her cheek. She walked into homeroom, not glancing into Yami's crimson eyes. I tried to get his attention once more.

"Is something bothering you?" I asked, this time expecting no response.

"Sorry guys...lost in thought," he said while foucusing on reality once more. Why was he watching over Tyler? Does he like her more than he likes me? Probably not, she's to wierd.

The bell rang and I followed Yugi and Yami to homeroom. I took my usual seat and looked at Yugi for a while. Then I foucused my attention to Yami. He seemed to be concerned about something in some part of the room. I followed the direction his eyes were glancing and saw Tyler, she seemed busy writting something.

End Flashback

This has been going on all day. Why is he so concerned about her? I moved my chair closer to his and he looked at me more confused than before. Could my flirting be working? He moved his chair away from mine and glanced at Tyler and Yugi. What does she have that I don't? I really don't get it.

We were sent to homeroom since the teacher wanted to talk to us. We were told about this gift excahnge that they wanted to do. I think that it could be fun. I wonder who I'll get. I hope it's either Yugi or Yami, especially Yami. I know exactly what to give him.

When they called out my name I bounced ahppily to the teacher's desk. I closed my eyes and grabbed a random piece of paper from the fishbowl. I opened it hoping that my wish came true...but it didn't. I got this jock who's a jerk. I can't believe how quickly my luck has changed from good to bad. I was disapointed as I walked back into my seat. I hope Yami doesn't get Tyler and I really hope that he doesn't fall for her either.

Shortly after I was called, Yugi and Yami were called to. Yami took a deep breath before putting his hand in the fishbowl. He picked his paper and opened it in front of the teacher. His eyes slightly widened at the sight of the person he got. I'm guessing he either got me or Tyler.

After everyone was called we were let out for the day. Tyler was the first one out and Yugi went after her. I guess Yami didn't otice because he was sitting at his desk, thinking. I kept my eyes on him for a while. Suddenly he got up and left. I was on my way out so I could talk to him but someone blocked my way.

"I know what you're up to Téa," said the guy that blocked my path. I looked up and saw Joey. His brown eyes full of worry and knowledge. "You're probably not seeing it or you haven't picture it yet...but you going to break Yugi's heart."

"He knows how to take care of himself, he can handle it," I said. " I hope..." I finished quietly. I heard footsteps approach us. I turned around and saw Yugi.

"Hi Joey! Téa could you call me later? We haven't talked that much lately," he said while running off. That was true, we haven't talked much lately. I was usually busy or he was helping his grandfather at the game shop.

"Téa you really shouldn't do this. You've always liked Yugi...until Yami came into the picture," Joey said.

"So?"

"If you break Yugi's heart Yami won't like you in any way for a while," he said. He did have a point. He moved aside and I went outside. I looked around but didn't see Yami or Yugi anywhere. He must've gone home. I went back to my place and called Yugi. He said the he was busy but he would call me after he was done.

I did my homewrok quickly and quietly. After I was done I got myself a snack and sat down to eat it while thinking about Yami. After I was done the phone rang and I ran to answer it.

"Hello?" I asked.

"Hello...Téa? It's me Yugi," spoke Yugi. He seemed worried.

"Hi! What did you want to talk about?"

"About us..."

"What about us?"

"I really don't know how to say this..."

"Say what?"

"I know what you're planning on doing. I've known it for a while now. I really didn't want it to be true but I knew it was after what's happened the last couple of weeks."

"What do you mean?"

"You know what I mean Téa. Don't act all innocent on me. That's my thing."

"I don't get it..." I said, my voice trailing off. I wasn't sure if he knows all of it.

" Yes you do! I really liked you Téa, I really did. I can't believe you."

"Why?"

"Because all we've been thru is a lie! You've liked him all along! Don't deny it!"

"Liked who?" I asked innocently. He knew! But how????

"Yami!" he yelled to the phone.

"Oh...him."

"I can't believe you're still acting innocent about it! I've got some news for you Téa..."

"And that is?"

"We're thru. I'm not letting you break up with me and move on to Yami. He doesn't deserve you. Nobody does. You tried to make him jealous but you didn't! Instead, he was really happy for me. Happy that I was daiting someone I liked."

"What d o you mean? We're breaking up?"

"I'm breaking up with you. I'm not letting you use me anymore."

"I..."

"Sorry, we're thru. By the way...don't bother going after Yami."

"Why is that?"

"He's interested in someone else..." he began confidently.

"Who?"

"I don't know myself. He won't tell me but ask him tomorrow..."

"Better not be Tyler..."

"It's his choice not yours...goodbye Téa," he said, while hanging up. He broke up with me...not good. He could tell Yami what I wanted to do. I have to go over there and talk to Yami before Yugi does...(A/N: I know that a break up should be in person...besides if I didn't do it this way...nevermind! I'm not saying a thing about the next chappie.)