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Disclaimer: I don't own Simple and Clean, nor do I own Yugioh
Neko: Hiding from Yami Here's another chapter. They're all so depressing, and sucky. Gomen.
Yuugi: hugs neko Yes it really does suck
Neko: Should I just give up?
Chapter Five
You will suddenly notice that your belly button has disappeared.
A small boy, around five years old laughed, chasing his best friend up and down the streets.
"I bet you can't catch me!" The other little boy cried happily, flipping his loose long black hair.
"Betcha I can, Ryuji!" Yami laughed.
Ryuji stuck out his tongue, the sun was setting and soon they would have to go back inside. Yami was catching up to Ryuji, running as fast as his short legs would allow him. Ryuji then took a sharp turn and ran full pelt towards the street, failing to notice the speeding car that was heading in his direction. Yami gasped and yelled,
"RYUJI LOOK OUT!"
Ryuji turned around and literally stood there like a deer in headlights as the car hit him, sending his flying a few meters and landing on this back. There was already a small pool of his ruby blood on the pavement. Yami was in hysterics, screaming out for his mother.
Yami sat in a white waiting room filled with blue chairs, there was a picture book on his lap and his feet were swinging. He was scared, somewhat. Ryuji was lying so still after his was hit by the car. He could remember the lights and panic that were the streets a few minutes back. He didn't understand what was happening. Blissfully unaware, for now. He heard someone enter the eerily silent room.
"Yami?"
Yami looked up from his book, a worried look on his face.
"Yes mama? Is Ryuji okay?"
Mrs. Moto shook her head. "No Yami, I'm afraid Ryuji will never come out to play again."
Yami looked puzzled and tilted his head cutely. "What do you mean?"
"He's with the angels now."
Yami's ruby eyes widened in horror and unwanted understandment. "No. He can't be." He said in his small voice, a few tears falling from his face.
His mother ran up and hugged his as Yami sobbed into his mother's blouse.
"It'll be okay sweetie." He mother cooed.
You're giving me too many things
Lately you're all I need
You smiled at me and said
Yami opened his eyes. That had been the last time he cried. He had lost his best friend. Now he was loosing his love. It was nearly the same. Perhaps this was why he was such a delinquent.
Yami stood up a little bit after. Yuugi had long since disappeared from his line of vision. He had said he loved him. Yuugi loved him back, but because of his stupidity he would never speak to his light again.
"Marik, you won." He said out loud.
With his head bowed he began walking, a single cold wet drop landing on the back of his bare neck. Then two and two proceeded to hundreds. Rain poured on Yami's frame, drenching him, his hair falling limp, but he didn't care. The cold drops fused with his tears. He never knew the pain of heart break before because the relationships he had been in only lasted about a week and never serious. Then he met Yuugi.
Don't get me wrong I love you
But does that mean I have to meet your father
When we are older you'll understand
What I mean when I said "No,
I don't think life is quite that simple."
The park exit loomed into view. Yami's head was still cast down. Ryou would get Yuugi and he would have to jack off in math class. He deserved every penalty. Ryou loved Yuugi and had never done anything to hurt the little angel.
Fishing his keys from his pockets Yami unlocked the door to his apartment. His mother was asleep on the couch and his could tell his father wasn't home. He quietly trudged upstairs, setting his shower to hot. Peeling off his wet cloths Yami stepped into the steamy shower, reflecting on everything that had happened today. Still wondering if he had done the right thing.
When you walk away you don't hear me say
"Please, oh baby don't go."
Simple and clean is the way that your making me feel
Tonight
It's hard to let it go
The morning dawned and Yuugi awoke with pain in his back. He groaned and rolled of the couch landing roughly on his side. He glanced at the wall clock. It read 7:30. School would start in half an hour. He glared. He decided that he wouldn't show up for school for the rest of the week.
Hold me whatever lies beyond this morning
Is a little later on
Regardless of warning the future doesn't scare me at all
Yami waited at the gates again. He was past desperate to see Yuugi again. Just a small glimpse. In the small stampede of students a stare head as visible, but it was blonde hair. Yami sighed. He waited until his best friend walked up to him.
"Hey!" The blonde said cheerfully.
Yami glared. "You won." He said bitterly.
Marik looked puzzled. "I won what?"
Yami growled. "The bet! The fucking bet!" He gritted his teeth.
Marik still looked confused. "How?"
"I told Yuugi everything; I won't ever talk to him again." A tear cascaded down his cheek.
Marik looked beyond shocked. "Why the hell did you do that!"
Yami tried to steady his voice. "I-I love him." He choked. "I couldn't do this to him."
Marik looked triumphant and sympathetic.
"You made a wise choice Yami, but don't think the penalties will waver."
Yami nodded. Marik gave his best friend a hug.
"Don't worry. Everything'll be fine. Trust me."
My mother said that when Ryuji died. He mused in his head.
When you walk away you don't hear me say
"Please, oh baby don't go,"
Simple and clean is the way that your making me feel
Tonight
It's hard to let it go.
Yuugi miserably watched the sky watching the clouds shift. His Harry Potter book lay on his lap, open half way, some pages had damp marks.
How could he use me like that?
Did you ever think he would love you? A nasty little voice answered.
How do you know it wasn't all an act? He'll never fall for you.
Yuugi wiped his eyes on his sleeve. He was thinking too much into this, he had suffered this before and perhaps it was time he became stronger.
Yuugi closed his book. He'd show up tomorrow at school a stronger person. After all what doesn't kill us makes us stronger.
Hold me whatever lies beyond this morning
Is a little later on
Regardless of warning the future doesn't scare me at all
Yami rested his head on his desk. His eyes closed. The teacher's voice was just a dull hum in his mind.
He had a strong urge to see Yuugi, apologize to him, hold him, kiss him.
Ryou should knew where he lived.
Yami began to go over anything and everything he could say to Yuugi and everything Yuugi could say back.
When the bell rung Yami ran to Ryou's second period. He found the albino boy about to enter the class room.
"Ryou!" He yelled.
Ryou spun around and almost instantly glared. "What do you want?" He growled.
Yami wasn't in the least affected by Ryou's harsh tone.
"I know you know where Yuugi lives so I want you to tell me." He demanded.
Ryou gave a strict stare. "Hell no! Moto. I know what you did with Yuugi. Marik told me."
Yami froze. Fucking son-of-a-bitch! He scowled, but calmly said,
"Fine." And walked away. He supposed that looking in the student directory would be just as good.
Yuugi munched on Ruffles while flipping through cable channels, bored out of his wits. Had he not already called in sick he would have gone to school. But facing Yami was something the young teen would rather avoid for a while.
The day dragged on. Ryou missed Yuugi in his classes. And he blamed Yami. He could just picture Yuugi under his covers, crying. Yami was right; he did know where Yuugi lived. And he was intent on giving the small boy a visit. Even though the albino knew that Yuugi loved Yami, he wasn't about to give up on getting Yuugi to like him back.
Yami at in the library in front of a computer screen scrolling down pages with the mouse. Everything on this computer was alphabetized by last name. Yami kept scrolling until he came to the "M"
"Mouto, Yuugi." He mumbled. "Perfect."
All he could hope for was a miracle and a second chance.
The clock indicated school was out. Yuugi paused his game, taking this time to crack his neck and answer the door. Once he opened the door he was met with two winded boys. Once he smiled at the other he glared.
"Hello Ryou." Then coldly, "Yami..."
Before Yuugi answered the door
Yami ran all the way to the game shop, Ryou at his side.
"Do you think Yuugi will forgive you?"
The albino yelled as they raced down the streets
Yami growled. "I don't expect him to, but it's worth a shot."
Ryou wanted nothing more than to punch the other boy.
"What are you doing here?" Yuugi questioned kindly, kindness souly directed at a proud looking Ryou.
"I wanted to see if you were okay. I heard what Yami did."
Yuugi shrugged. "I see. Ryou, do you want to come in?"
Ryou nodded and stepped in, taking a place by Yuugi's left side. Yami was pathetically staring at his feet. ((AN: I guess you're all wondering what happened to his trouble making side. LOL. Yuugi stole it! MUAHA! CHARACTER MANIPULATION! I'm insane ))
"Yuugi"
Yuugi glared. "I don't want to hear it, Moto."
Yami's head shot up, his eyes glistening with unshed tears. Yuugi had never used his last name, not so coldly.
"You hurt me, but you know I've been through this too many times. It's beginning to heal faster. I know you're not sorry, if you were you wouldn't have done this to me. If anything I'm sorry. I don't think this will affect you though. I don't want to talk to you again, but I hope you know, I love you. Think about it." Yuugi's voice was breaking. He was leaning against Ryou, ready to close the door. Yami's eyes were still wet and so were his cheeks.
"Yuugi, though I know you don't want to hear this, but you just have to. Yuugi until now I didn't think twice about you."
Yuugi scoffed, "All the more reason to keep doing that."
Yami ignored that rude comment. "And I know a few of my friends abused you."
Ryou nodded vigorously, Yami felt small and outnumbered.
"But I do love you and I always will Yuugi! Marik made the bet and I was stupid enough to agree. I hope you can find it in your heart to give me another chance. I'm not asking for forgiveness because I know I don't deserve it." With that Yami turned his back and began walking down the side walk, head bowed.
Yuugi held back tears honestly not knowing whether to believe Yami or not. He had seemed so sincere.
Ryou hugged Yuugi fondly as the shorter of the two cried, drenching the albino's shirt.
"I don't know what to think anymore." Yuugi croaked.
Yami walked home in lower spirits than he had expected. He drug his feet staring at the ground.
"Yo! Yami!"
Yami turned around. "What is it Malik?"
Malik smiled. "I found out what happened."
Yami glowered. "Marik?"
Malik gave a nod. "I never thought you'd loose a bet to my brother of all people."
Yami felt even lower if possible.
"I forfeited, Malik, I couldn't' do it to Yuugi, he doesn't deserve this."
Malik gave Yami a quick hug.
"You did the right thing, Yami. And you just bought me a new jacket!"
Yami scowled and gave him a punch.
"Screw you! Ishtar!"
Malik laughed. "What d'you say we go to a bar?"
Yami gratefully nodded. "You really know how to cheer people up, Malik."
Malik smiled. "Arigatou." He winked.
Yami seemed somewhat suspicious of Malik's bouncy, bubbly behavior and decided to inquire.
"Why are you so happy anyway, Malik?"
Malik gave a giggle.
"You got layed by someone other than Bakura?"
Malik shook his head. "No, I got layed by Bakura."
Yami stared, incredulous.
"Nani?"
Yami burst out laughing, doubled over and holding his gut.
"OH MY GOD! You barley got layed?"
Malik growled.
"But you and Bakura are always so 'close'. I would have thought by now" He trailed off.
Malik looked down embarrassed.
"Well, um you seeI"
Yami smiled. "I understand. It's good Bakura learned the word patients this year in English. And he loves you."
Malik's high spirits seemed to soar even higher.
They walked in silence, Malik still wore his goofy grin. Though not many people realized this, Malik could be a very bubbly , happy, not perverted person, as hard as it was to believe.
Inside the bar they had just stepped in was dirty, the haze of smoke obscured vision, the strong smell of alcohol lingered in the air, fusing with the smell of tobacco. There were a few tables with dim lights above them and a bar in a corner. In another corner sat Bakura, a beer bottle in his hand. He looked nervous.
Yami took a seat next to his albino friend who was fingering something in his pocket. Malik had disappeared to get his and Yami's drinks.
As soon as Malik returned Bakura blushed deeply, Yami was starting to wonder what Bakura had in his pocket.
Malik had decided to sit on Baker's lap.
"Kon'nichiwa!" He said happily.
Bakura smiled, licking the tip of Malik's ear.
"Hello, koi."
Malik blushed, but it was hardly noticeable.
"Yami can you leave for a second?" Bakura said suddenly, rather rudely.
Yami smirked. "Got something important to say?"
Bakrua glared. Yami just help up his hands and walked to the mens' room.
In the main room Bakura had pushed Malik off his lap and stood up.
Malik too his seat on the wobbly table, as curious as a kitten.
"What's this all about Bakura-chan?"
Bakura just smiled softly, something he rarely ever did. Slowly the albino knelt down and pulled out a red velvet box form his jacket pocket.
"Malik, last night I realized something. That I wanted to spend all of my nights with you. I love you. Malik Ishtar, and if we have to we'll get married in Las Vegas!"
Malik was shocked, to say the least. Bakura was just waiting silently, the three stoned diamond ring glinting in the dim light.
"Yes." Malik whispered, Bakura just managed to hear it.
"HELL YEAH! Thank you!" He yelled, jumping up, smiling stupidly, and punching the air.
Malik just laughed and laughed as if he had never laughed before.
When Yami stepped out he found Malik making out with Bakura on the floor on his right ring finger perched a three stoned diamond ring. So instead of breaking up the happy couple he walked out, feeling happy his two friends had found happiness in each other, unlike him. He tried to shrug off the wave of depression that threatened to devour him. On his way back he passed the Kame Game shop. He sighed. Yuugi seemed a lot better off with Ryou than him, and now that he thought about it, Marik would probably be upset that Ryou chose to go out with Yuugi. Ironic how things end up being.
We're both with out a light...
Neko: Depressing wasn't it? I have one more chapter that I have to type up after this, but my back is killing me, so I'll do it later. Review and you'll get it sooner than you think. wink And I also have to apologize for how crappy the stories been coming along. Even I'm ashamed.
Yami: eye twitching
Neko: sweatdrop Yami's can be scary. Now Review! THE CREAMPUFFS COMMAND YOU TO!