Chapter 6

I Know The Pieces Fit

Yugi slept in the tunnel all night. He woke up not knowing what time it was. Crawling out of the orange plastic tube he stood up and scanned the playground. The clouds were dark holding on coming rain. The wind was cold and frosty. Sighing the boy treaded to the school. He already knew he was last. Walking into the school he walked past the office and straight to his class room.

"Good morning Yugi. I'm so glad you could join us." Yami said when he saw the tri haired boy standing in the door way. Dragging his feet to his desk he sat down. Yugi noticed that Sini wasn't there today. Mumbling something under his breath he watched bored as Yami explained the assignment to the class.

"Mr. Moto, can I speak to you for a second?" The assistant principal asked from the door way. Yami nodded and told the class to practice until he returned.

"Yes?" Yami asked walking out of the class room.

"I have a report that you and Yugi were spotted together in a park yesterday. Is this true?" Yami looked slightly skeptical.

"Yes. Is that a problem?"

"Yes it is. We think it's best not to get close to the boy. I do not want to find out later that he kills you or you've formed a non student teacher relationship of any sort." He said gruffly. The tri haired man looked slightly shocked.

"I would never do that. He was starving and I got him some food. I'm not going to push him away. He needs help and leaving him alone is not the answer."

"Listen Mr. Moto the board of the schools wants you to stop anything before it begins. So kindly leave the boy alone. He's already too far gone. After this year we are planning to send him to a mental institute. There is no other way around this." Yami looked shocked, mouth slightly agape.

"No!" Yami hushed slightly since they were near his room. "You can't do that. He's not some screwed up child. I think there is something triggering his need to act out so violently and to push people away. Something or some one sparks his need to hurt those around. If we could just get through to him then I'm sure we will learn why he is acting like this." The assistant shook his head slowly but firmly.

"He's already hurt too many people and not to mention animals. It's best to lock him up so he can't hurt any one else."

"I beg to differ. Ra. He's only 11 years old. He's only in the 5th grade. There is so much more out there for him. He's just strayed from the right path. I'll guide him back on track to a healthy path. He's just an angry little boy and I'm sure he could use a stable role model."

"Please Mr. Moto understand that what you're reaching for is false hope. It's not going to work. The kid is a lost case. It's hopeless-"

"That's why he isn't improving. Every single person thinks it's too late, but it's not. He still has a shot at being a smart and wonderful adult. Right now he's starving and not sleeping at all on the streets.-"

"See what I mean? He's trouble. Always running away."

"But that's just it. How long do you think he's lived on the street? What drove him there? He wouldn't have run if he had a happy supporting family. There is so much more to this than you think."

"You're just setting yourself up to a huge disappointment." With one final shake of the head he turned and left. Sighing Yami strode back into the class room. Yugi was slouched down in his chair trying to stay awake. Trying to keep alert Yugi reached up and tried to rub the sleepiness away. He didn't get much sleep last night, always waking up to make sure he was safe. He could never go into a deep comforting sleep; he always had to have light, short, rests so he can stay aware. All those nights were starting to catch up to him. Yami noticed this and walked over to the boy's desk. Kneeling he smiled at the boy. The tri haired boy attempted to glare at the man.

"Would you like to sleep? You look exhausted." Yugi shook his head still trying to keep his glare up. Holding out his hand to the boy he stood up slightly. "Come. I know where you can sleep where you'll feel safe."

"I don't need god damn charity for a damn teacher! Leave me the fuck alone!" The boy shouted.

"Look I know you're tired. I'll make a deal. I swear I know a room you can go in and sleep where no one can get to you. In return you let me take you out to eat." The boy rolled his eyes.

"That's not a deal. You didn't get anything you retard!"

"Yes it is. I let you sleep in the locked room and in return you give me company on a date I choose to go out to eat. See it's fair." Yugi didn't respond. "Come on." Yugi just stood up and followed the man out of the room. "Here we are." Yami took a key out and opened the door. "Listen I'm the only one that has a key to this room. I'll give it to you." Yami held out the key to Yugi. "I swear that this is the only key. It's my work room. No one can come in with out the key. So if you lock it from the inside then no one can get in." Yugi stared at the key.

"But some one could just bust the door down! A key doesn't mean anything!" The tri haired man smiled and walked over to the door.

"All teachers have a room like this. There door is made of steel instead of wood. The screws on the side that hold the door together are not there because they are attached to a metal plate inside the wall. So no one can take the door off." Yugi glared at the man. "Don't believe me? Come look." Yugi slumped his shoulders and looked around the room. There was a bed in the corner, desk and drawers, and a closet.

"What if you need to get in?" Yugi asked coldly. Smiling Yami walked back over and held out the key.

"I'll just wait." Hesitantly Yugi reached for the key and grasped it with his tiny hand. "Good night." Yami walked over to the door and closed it. There were no windows so it was dark. Yugi walked over to the door and locked it. Then he just stood there and stared at the door. Sighing he made his way over to the cot and climbed in. 'Well this is weird. It's been a while since I've been on a bed. I bet he was lying. Some one will walk right in and I'll get into trouble.' Yugi stared at the door waiting for some one to walk in. Slowly his eye lids grew heavy and they gently closed. Snuggling into the blankets the boy fell into a deep sleep. For once he wasn't hunted but the thoughts of some one attacking him, or even by nightmares. His coma like sleep lasted well into the next morning.

Sorry it's short but I should get another chappie up soon!

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