Chapter 5: That's Why We Have Friends

When Yugi and Joey learned about them, Yami can only stare as Yugi giggled like mad. It was amusing, really, to see his light be so giddy all the time, after Joey admitted his feelings, although it was of no doubt he was used to it already.

Yami was happy, and they can see that, with the way he acts and talks. His friendship with the

CEO was ever blooming and he was content with Mahado all these months. Their relationship was rock steady, and nothing could ever been better than that.

The coming Saturday was Mahado's birthday party, which Yugi once again planned. Everyone was invited; even Seto and Mokuba, after Mahado assured that he wanted to meet all their friends.

Yami and Seto entered the house together, and Mahado saw it. He was jealous since Yami and he agreed that they can see each other anytime they want to but the pharaoh was always busy spending time with the CEO lately that he even forgot to call his boyfriend. Maybe he was overreacting but Yami indeed cleared out that his first priority will always be his friends.

But it was too much. The day was special to him; it was his birthday for god's sake! Shouldn't Yami be with him instead of talking with the CEO? Sure, the pharaoh greeted him the moment he arrived but he silently wondered why he even agreed to invite the CEO. As it turns out, this was the worst birthday he ever had.

"Mahado, are you alright?" Yami asked, the party was alreadly over, and the couple was already alone.

"Yes," he answered icily. Sensing something was wrong, Yami sat beside him. "It's your birthday, Mahado, you should be happy," he said.

"How could I? The one person who I cared the most didn't even pay the slightest attention to me," Mahado answered, meeting Yami's gaze. "He was too busy talking with the CEO."

Yami felt guilty. What Mahado said was true, he did manage to ignore his boyfriend all through the night, all though his special night.

"I'm sorry, Mahado, really I am," Yami said, attempting to embrace Mahado but Mahado broke away quickly.

"I love you very much, Yami, and I understand how important Seto-kun is to you but you're forgetting that you already have a boyfriend. You are in a relationship, Yami," Mahado said before standing up to drink.

"I am not forgetting you, Mahado!" Yami protested, also standing up, "I thought you understand me but now you're saying I forgot you. If I did, then I wouldn't have come today," he said.

Mahado turned around to meet crimson orbs, "You know what? I kept on wondering why Lexis left you, because at first I thought he was a fool for doing that to you. But now, I think I already know. You were too busy with your friends, flirting and socializing with them you don't even care you're in a relationship!" he said.

Realizing what he said, he waited for a slap, or a punch, knowing that the venom in his words can inflict whatever kind of physical pain, but it never came.

His words punched Yami hard, but he was too stunned by the outburst that he was left speechless. Mahado was wrong, he gave everything, he trusted completely, and still, Lexis left.

Mahado was about to apologize, knowing his words stung, as he made an attempt to gather Yami in his arms, "I'm sorry," he whispered but Yami broke away, tears forming in his eyes.

"No, Mahado, you're wrong. He left because I couldn't give him what he wanted, because I didn't want to be his... whore," he said. Mahado felt his throat dry up by the pain in the other's voice.

"You want to know why I treasure my friends?" Yami asked, hearing no answer, he added, "Because I can be sure that they'll understand and will never leave me, ever," and left, refusing to let Mahado see the tears that was falling.

He was wrong. Everyone could see how wholly he gave everything to him. He sacrificed everything just for the person he thought would love him. But it turns out that particular person was only after his body, had only wanted him as his whore... his sex slave... his slut. Yami was crying as he walked down the street. He thought Mahado would understand. But he was wrong.

How could life be so unfair? He offered everything, and instead of cherishing all his sacrifices, he gets pushed to the ground mercilessly, and left heartbroken. Now he meets someone who seems, and acts, to understand and care, only to find he was jealous of his friends.

'I kept on wondering why Lexis left you... you were too busy with your friends, flirting and socializing...'

Mahado's words tung. On the contrary, he gave away his friends just for Lexis. He closed any relationship with his friends just to assure Lexis that he was faithful and that he was his, as he was Yami's. Maybe he was naive when he did that but he would do and give everything up just for the one he loves.

"Yami, are you alright?"

Yami, who was staring on the ground, looked up to face the CEO. "Seto!" he cried, hugging the CEO. He was relieved to see the other duelist. At least he would never leave him, as he promised.

Seto stiffened when the pharaoh embraced him, noticing the tear streaks. He rubbed his back soothingly.

"Why are you crying? Did Mahado hurt you?" Seto asked. "If Mahado hurt you-"

"Nothing's wrong. We just had an argument, that's all," Yami answered.

"Why don't you come with me inside? We'll talk in the car," Seto said, "And at least I can make sure you get home safely," Yami smiled as they boarded the limo. Ra was he so grateful he had a friend like Seto.