Sorry for the absence here's next chap of Outcast! R&R!

Atem woke up an hour before his alarm. Yugi had been living with him for a month. The teen had started to go to school again. Atem had managed to persuade the principal to let Yugi make up the classes he missed. Sighing he got out of bed. He went to the bathroom got dressed and then went to make breakfast.

Being a waiter has helped Atem make a bit more money for food and bills. Though he made more money, supporting two people instead of one added a lot more expenses. Knowing he only had to deal with it for a bit longer he pushed forward.

Once breakfast was done he changed into his work uniform. It was Saturday and he had a full day of work ahead of him. He often worked full days on weekends. It sucked not having his weekends but it was necessary. Coming back to the kitchen he found Yugi sitting at the table.

"Hey. Happy birthday." he said sitting across from him.

"Whatever." Yugi muttered as he ate.

"Not looking forward to being 18?"

"Not really."

"Why not? You're an adult now. Are you worried about having to be on your own in a sense?"

"No I'm used to being on my own. Its facing my grandfather and cousin I don't look forward to."

"Wait your cousin is going to be there?"

Yugi nodded. "Yeah."

"What's his name?"

"Heba."

"Heba huh? Is he the cousin that made everyone believe you do drugs?"

"Yes. And he's the one Ushio is actually after."

"How did he mistake you for your cousin?"

"You'll find out today."

"Oh shit. I totally forgot we planned to go today. Yugi I'm sorry but I have to work."

"Then I'm not doing it today." Yugi shrugged.

"Yugi the sooner you get it done the better."

"Don't care. I'm not going alone."

"Fine we'll go tomorrow. I'll tell Ren today that I need the day off."

"We can't afford you having a day off. We can go on monday."

"No. You aren't getting out of school."

"Atem I-"

"No. End of story."

Yugi frowned as he played with his food. "I wasn't trying to get out of school." he muttered.

"Then why go on monday?"

"Because my cousin will be at school."

Atem sighed. "You have to face him sooner or later."

"Ok I choose later."

"Yugi." Atem said in a stern tone. Yugi had heard this tone many times.

"Atem I don't want to." Yugi said taking his plate to the sink.

Atem got up followed him. "I know you don't want to but you have to. If you don't you'll regret it."

"I'll regret never talking to the one ruined my life? Yeah don't think so." Yugi rolled his eyes. "Can I go now father?"

"OK one don't call me father again. And two no you can't. You're coming to the restaurant with me." Atem said grabbing his hoodie.

"You know you should get a new coat. Or a coat in general you won't sick as much." Yugi said.

"Coming from the one who was willing to sleep in the freezing rain the night I met him." Atem said tossing Yugi his coat.

Yugi shrugged as he put his coat on. "Nowhere to go you know."

"And that's why I took your stupid ass in." Atem grabbed his wallet phone and house key.

"Whatever." Yugi muttered stuffing his hands into his pockets and walked out. Atem rolled his eyes followed being sure to lock the door behind him.

"Do you always do that when you uncomfortable or cornered?" Atem asked.

"Do what?" Yugi asked.

"Shove your hands in your pockets and close yourself off from everyone. Even start muttering." Atem said as they walked.

Yugi shrugged. "You learn to just give up instead of getting hurt when it comes to growing up with cousin who seems to have it out for you."

"I doubt he has it out for you Yugi." Atem said in a parenting tone.

"Oh yeah? Then explain his actions towards me." Yugi said.

"Like what?" Atem asked.

"OK. When we were 10 he beat the shit out of me for a toy. Then when I told my grandfather Heba acted as if some bullies did it and told me to pin it on Heba." Yugi said.

"And what? Your grandfather just believed Heba?"

"Yes! And when we were 16 I had a boyfriend named Tristan. Heba took him."

"Really?" Atem said clearly not believing it.

"Yes! He got Tristan in bed! I always told Tristan I wanted to wait. I thought Tristan understood why but when I asked him why he slept with Heba he said at least Heba wouldn't make him wait."

"Oh. Sorry Yugi. But you still need to face him." Atem said as they came to the restaurant.

"Whatever. Why am I here?" Yugi asked.

"Because you start work today. Let's go." Atem said pulling him in.

"What?" Yugi looked at him shocked.

"Yes now let's go. You need to meet Ren. He's your boss now and be respectful." Atem said as they went to the back.

"I'll do my best." Yugi said rolling his eyes.

Atem stopped him. "I mean it Yugi. This is my boss. You can't just say whatever you want."

"Alright alright. I'll watch what I say." Yugi said. Atem nodded and took him in.

"Hey Tem!" a girl ran to him. She practically pounced on him. Her breasts being rubbed on his chest. "I missed you."

"Tea got off. I don't have time for your distractions right now. Why don't you go find another guy to annoy?" Atem said pushing her off.

"Tem you're so mean to me." she said with seductive pout. "Ok well see you later Tem." she walked away.

Yugi scoffed shaking his head. "That's why you rush here for over time huh."

"What? No!" Atem said. "She and I are nothing."

"Yeah right. She was all over you Atem. Hey it's fine I get it." Yugi said walking away.

"No wait you have the wrong idea!" Atem said. He sighed. "Great. Whatever I don't have time for this." he checked in and went for Ren. He found him in his office

"Atem, what can I do for you?" Ren asked.
"I was wondering if you would be up for hiring a new person." Atem said

"This person that kid from the other day? The one who harassed Kyle?"

"Uh yeah."

"Atem I understand you want to help him but he is much too disrespectful for this job."

"Ren please. He needs this job. I'll train him myself."

Ren sighed. "Alright."

"Thank you so much." Atem said.

"Yeah yeah. But I warn you he screws up it's on your hands." Ren said. "He starts next monday."

"Ok." Atem nodded. He thanked him again before going out to Yugi. Looking around he couldn't find him. "Hmm. Maybe he went out back for a cigarette." Atem went to the back. He found Yugi but he wasn't doing what he thought.

Yugi ducked from a fist as it came flying. He quickly backed away only to hit the wall of the restaurant. He looked up at Ushio in front of him.

Atem sighed and walked over. "What are you doing here?" he asked Ushio as he stepped in front of Yugi.

"Get outa here. It's none of your damn business." Ushio said.

"I'll make it my business. Leave." Atem said.

Ushio just laughed at him. "You're kidding right? You have to be! You can't make me leave. You're nothing but a pipsqueak!" he laughed some more.

"As an employee of this restaurant I ask you to leave. If you don't I will call police to escort you." Atem said.

Ushio smirked and grabbed the front of Atem's shirt lifting him up. "Oh are you now? That's some big talk coming from someone so small."

Yugi snuck around him while he was distracted. He ran inside to Ren. "Ren."

"Where's Atem? His shift has started." Ren said.

"He's out back there's a man who's about to hurt him." Yugi said.

"What?" Ren followed Yugi out to find Atem still being held by Ushio. "Put my employee down."

Ushio looked to find them. "What are you going to do if I don't?" Ren calmly walked to him and reached into his pockets. "Hey what the hell are ya doing!?"

Ren pulled out a tiny bag with green dried leaves in it. "I wonder if the police would want to come pick up a drug user."

Ushio dropped Atem. "Woah man just wait minute. Look I let him go. Just give me my stuff back and I'll leave."

"You won't come back." Ren said.

"Ok ok I won't come back." Ushio said.

Ren tossed him the bag. "Get out of here." Ushio nodded and ran off. Ren then turned to Atem. "Are you Ok?"

Atem dusted himself off. "Yeah."

"Good." Ren said before hitting him over the head. "What the hell were you thinking?"

"Ow! I asked him to leave that was all. He was out here starting trouble with Yugi and I asked him to leave the restaurant." Atem said.

"And what were you doing that made him bother you?" Ren looked at Yugi.

"I was just having a cigarette." Yugi said.

"Hm if you're going to be working here know that the next time this happens you're out. Understood?" Ren asked.

"Yeah." Yugi said looking at him with cold eyes.

"Good." Ren walked passed him and into the restaurant.

"What the hell Yugi? Why was he after again?" Atem growled.

"How the hell should I know?" Yugi growled.

"Hm well considering it's you he's after."

Yugi glared at him. "I haven't done shit to him."

"Right so he's just after you for nothing?"

Yugi's snorted. "I guess so."

"When you decide to tell me the truth I have break at 1pm. I suggest you go study or something." Atem started walking towards the restaurant.

Yugi turned. "Fuck you! I am telling the truth!" Atem didn't answer. He just walked into the restaurant. "I would think you of all people would believe me." Yugi muttered before walking away.

He shoved his hands in his pockets and started walking down the street. Atem was the only person who even tried to help him and now all of a sudden Atem was like everyone else. Yugi hated that. He hated people who suddenly change.

It's not like Yugi wasn't trying to turn his life around. Actually he'd been trying his best. He thought he could make Atem proud. Though he didn't know why he cared. He never cared what anyone else thought so why is Atem any different? This thought just crossed his mind as he walked into someone. He fell back with a grunt.

"Watch where you're going!" Yugi growled getting up and brushing himself off.

"Well now look who we have here. It's my dear little cousin." Yugi looked to see Heba. "What are you doing over here cous? This neighborhood is too nice for scum like you."

"Fuck off." Yugi growled.

"I heard you got someone to believe you. Don't worry that won't last long." Heba sneered.

"What are you talking about?" Yugi growled.

"Oh I'm simply going to pay him a little visit." Heba smirked.

Yugi tensed as his hands clenched into fists. "Stay away from him."

"Afraid he'll like me better little cous? That I'll give him what he wants?"

"Don't waste your breath. He's into girls dumbass. He's with some Anzu chick." Yugi went to walk passed him.

Heba caught him by the arm. He leaned into Yugi's ear and whispered. "We'll see how long that lasts after i get to him."

Yugi ripped his arm free and turned to him grabbing his shirt by the collar. "I suggest you stay away from him. Unless you want to end up in the hospital."

"Is that a threat dear baby cousin?" Heba sneered.

"No. It's a promise." Yugi tossed him down before walking away. He didn't care if he got any shit from Ushio. He wanted to get as far away from Heba as his cousin pissed him off. He's such an ass. Honestly it made it worth going to jail for assault if it meant beating the hell out of the kid.

Yugi wasn't paying attention to where he was going anymore. He didn't care at this point. Atem would end up just like everyone else. He'd turn his back on Yugi.

"Hey." Yugi stopped at hearing a familiar voice. He turned to find Jonouchi.

"Wow so you're talking to me now?" Yugi glared.

"Me not talking to you was your doing. Not mine." Jonouchi glared.

"OH! That's right I remember now. I practically begged for your help, you talk to my bastard cousin once, then turn your back on me. Hm nope don't think that was my doing, but if thinking that helps you sleep at night be my guest. I stopped caring months ago." Yugi sneered

"If you stopped caring then why are you sounding so pissed right now?" Jonouchi asked.

"What's it to you?" Yugi glared at him. Honestly he was still completely pissed at Jonouchi for it. He had asked begged even for help from his best friend and instead got stabbed in the back. Not that he'd let Jonouchi know any of this.

"I came to tell you that if you attempt to rob or hurt Atem in any ways i'll kick your ass." Jonouchi growled.

Yugi laughed. "You? Kick my ass? Yeah good one."

"I mean it Yugi. Atem is a good man and while he's smart he doesn't always make the best decisions. Taking you in was one of them."

"Well shit happens." Yugi shrugged. "Now if you excuse me i have shit to do."

"I bet you do." Jonouchi sneered before walking away.

Yugi just rolled his eyes and walked away. He had to wonder why everyone was against him. All his life he'd done nothing but be kind and caring to others but yet this is how they repay him. All he knew was that he was done taking shit from anyone. He was done being the underdog. Everyone who had a problem with that could go to hell. He couldn't care less.

He was no one's bitch and he was determined to make that clear.

Sorry i've been away! Working on studying for college! Anyways please review!