Masami: Welcome back everyone! Now that the Fringe Fest is over, we can really get cracking on this thing! I wanna get scene VII done today!
Damion: (sets up the camera)
Yami: This is one scene I'll actually enjoy doing!
Yuugi: Why's th- . . . oh I know why . . . (blush)
Yami: n.n
Masami: ok! Places everyone! Roll Camera and ACTION!
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Friday
Yuugi's body was stiff as he sat in his desk, waiting for the day to begin. He and Mai got to school earlier today and Yuugi realized that was a mistake that could cost him quiet a bit.
There were only a few students in Morita-san's history class at the moment. Most of them he didn't know but there was someone he knew. Ushio. He sat in the back right corner of class. Yuugi remembered seeing Ushio sitting with the boys from the library that were picking on him and Yami. He prayed that they wouldn't touch him today, but it didn't seem too likely.
No one was around. Not Yami, not Seto, not Jou, not anyone! This would be a perfect chance to come at Yuugi since none of his friends were around to protect him. Suddenly, there was a large hand on his back. Yuugi looked over his shoulder and flinched. Ushio was standing over him menacingly with a grin on his face. "Hey Yuugi. How you doin'?"
But he didn't answer. The two boys had surrounded him so there was no way to escape. He was trapped. "Anyway, my boys here told me what happened at the library last week."
Yuugi gasped. 'Oh no . . . what's he going to do!'
"And I gotta tell you . . . I can't stand faggots like you and Atemu." He grabbed a fistful of Yuugi's hair and slammed the side of the boy's face down onto his desk. "It's too bad that there's so many witnesses around. I can't touch you. But after school, I'd be watching my back if I were you."
He released the boy and Ushio and his friends left. Yuugi looked out the window. The Sakura tree's blossoms were in full bloom now and its beauty seemed to relax his tense body.
Thankfully, Morita-san came in followed by Yami, Jou and Honda. Though they had bad timing, Yuugi was glad they were here. Yami saw Yuugi and smiled . . . but it turned into a frown. Deep inside Yuugi's bright amethyst eyes, he could see fear. Out of the corner of his eye, he also saw Ushio smirking. 'Damn it. What did he do!'
Yami ran to Yuugi's side. "Are you all right, Yuugi? What did that bastard do to you?"
He smiled. "It's ok, Yami. I'm fine."
"Atemu-san, please take your seat."
Reluctantly, Yami sat down behind Yuugi and sighed. Morita-san started the lesson. Jou sent a folded piece of paper onto Yami's desk and the teen read what was inside.
"Hey. What's wrong with Yuugi?"
He sent the paper back with his answer. "Ushio did something to him but I don't know what. Yuugi said he was fine but I know he's not. I could see he's afraid."
Jou gave the paper to Honda so he could read it. Yami saw he was writing an answer then sent the note to Jou. He wrote something down and Yami got the paper back.
"That ass hole! I can't believe him sometimes!" Was Honda's reply.
"I don't think Yuugi should be alone today, Yami. If Ushio's going after him, we can't give him any opportunities."
Yami nodded and they started to pay attention to Morita-san's lesson. After the bell rang, Yami gathered his stuff and stood up. But he noticed Yuugi was still sitting down. "Yuugi, class is over. Come on. We don't want to be late."
He shook his head. "Mai said I have to wait for her."
Yami blinked. "Well then I'll wait for her with you."
"No. You have to go."
He frowned. "Yuugi, is it Ushio? Did he say something to you?"
Yuugi shook his head. "It's Mai. She said I can't be with any of you any more. You'll get in trouble if she sees you with me. I don't want you to be hurt."
"But what about you? She wouldn't get mad at you?"
He sighed. "Please Yami just leave. Mai yelled at me enough last night. I don't need anymore grief today."
Yami stared. He sighed and turned around. "All right. If that's what you want. I don't want to get you in trouble."
Jou blinked. 'What's going on? Did Yami and Yuugi just fight?'
He and Yami talked about what happened in the hall so Yuugi wouldn't hear them. "What's with him? He's never turned you away before."
Yami nodded. "I know. But it's not by choice. He said Mai yelled at him a lot last night. He'll get in trouble again if Mai sees him with us."
"Damn! What's the matter with that girl? We're not going to hurt Yuugi and we're not dangerous."
Yami shook his head. "It's not that. She doesn't trust us. I don't know why but she just refuses to even get to know us." Jou agreed. But maybe they could do something to change all that.
XxX
Yami and Yuugi were cleaning the halls at the end of the day. And Yuugi was terrified. He was dropping everything and shaking constantly. Finally, Yami had finally had enough. He dragged Yuugi over to the bench and sat him down. "Yuugi, please tell me what Ushio did to you this morning."
The boy bowed his head. "Nothing."
Yami pulled his face up and stared into his eyes. "Please Yuugi. Tell me. I can help you. If you're scared of being alone I'll walk home with you today if I have to. I just want to protect you."
"But you can't. Mai wouldn't let you."
"Yuugi . . ." Yami gently caressed his cheek. "Do you want me to? Do you want me to be with you? Forget Mai for a second. Do you want to be with me?"
He smiled. "Yes. I don't want you to leave. You mean so much to me. And so does everyone else. You're the first friends I've ever had and I don't want to lose you. I don't care what Mai says. You are trustworthy. And I know you would never hurt me." Tears of joy slipped out of his eyes but Yuugi didn't care. He embraced Yami and smiled. "Please promise you'll never leave me, Yami. I care about you so much."
He smoothed back Yuugi's hair. "You don't have to worry. I would never ever leave you no matter what anyone said. I don't care what people think. I'll always be by your side."
They stayed in each other's arms for a moment before returning to cleaning. There wasn't much left to do so Yami decided now to ask him. "Yuugi? Are you doing anything tonight?"
He paused to think about it for a moment. "Um . . . no. I don't have anything planned. Why?"
Yami took a deep breath. "Well, I was wondering if you would like to do something tonight."
"L-like what?"
He casually shrugged. "Anything really. Get a drink; maybe go to the arcade or something. Then get something to eat."
Yuugi's face turned to the shade of a tomato. 'I don't believe it! Yami's asking me out! I can't believe this is really happening!'
Yami saw Yuugi blushing. 'Oh he wants to go. I can tell. Now let's have a little fun with this.' He grinned. "Yuugi? Are you all right?"
He shakily nodded. "Y-yeah. I'm fine. W-why?"
"Well, I've noticed your face turned red a lot."
Yuugi squeaked. 'It turns red a lot! Oh no! I'm blushing! Oh no!'
"N-no . . . I'm fine! Really!"
Yami chuckled. "Ok, if you say so." He paused. "So . . . would you like to do something with me tonight?"
Yuugi took a deep breath to keep himself calm. "Yes. I'd love to."
The teen smiled, but it quickly fell into a frown. "What about Mai? Would she let you go out with me?"
"I doubt it . . . but you know what?" Yuugi smiled. "I don't care. I . . . I like you a lot, Yami. And I don't care about what Mai thinks of us being together. I just want to be with you."
Yami smiled. He wrapped one of his arms around Yuug's waist and gently cradled the back of the boy's head with his other hand. "I want to be with you too. Yuugi, I don't care what anyone thinks either. And no matter what Mai says I'll stay with you."
Yuugi wrapped his arms around Yami's waist and sighed. "I'm glad."
Yami sighed. He heard his watch beep and looked at it. "Oh right." He pulled back and held both of Yuugi's hands. "Yuugi, I'm sorry but I have to get home. I promised Kaasan I'd help her paint the bathroom tonight. I won't be too long since we have a really small bathroom and most of our walls are covered with these tacky bathroom paintings Kaasan likes. ( 1 ) When should I pick you up?"
Yuugi thought for a moment. "I'd say around 5:30. That's when Mai has to go to work so it'll be safe."
He nodded. "Right. Will you and Mai be all right getting home? I mean . . . Ushio . . ."
Yuugi smiled. "It's ok Yami. I promise we'll be fine."
"All right." Together, Yami and Yuugi gathered their cleaning supplies and put them away. "Well, I'm off. I'll see you at 5:30 . . . anata."
Yuugi blushed and nodded. When Yami disappeared as he turned the corner, Yuugi leaned his back against the wall and sighed. He put his hands over his heart and giggled. 'I can't believe it! Yami asked me out! This is so amazing! I never thought he liked me that way!' He sighed again. "I can't wait for tonight."
"And why's that?"
Yuugi gasped when he heard a voice. He stood up straight and held his breath. Mai stood there with her hands on her hips and a suspicious look on her face. He gulped. "W-well . . . I thought of a . . . good idea . . . for a story to write! It's for a history project Morita-san assigned to us."
"He never told me about it, Yuugi."
The boy's body froze. "Well . . . he's not exactly sure about- . . . if he's going to assign it or not."
Mai didn't believe him but was not in the mood for an argument or an interrogation. She simply rolled her eyes and together they left the school. Yuugi was a little paranoid as they walked home that day. Ushio had threatened to come after him when he was walking home. But they were all ready half way home and nothing had happened! Could it have been a warning for the future?
In a way he hoped so. Yuugi didn't want anything to keep him from going out with Yami tonight. This night was the most important night of his life and nothing would ruin it or keep him from it.
XxX
Yami smiled. 'I can't believe Yuugi said yes! He really said yes!'
"So, this is going to be our first date! I have to think of the most perfect night!"
He thought about it for ten minutes and nothing came to mind. That's when a solution to his mental block walked into his room. "Yami-chan! Dinner time!"
Yami sat up and smiled. "Kaasan, I need your help."
"With what?" She sat beside him.
He sighed. "Well . . . I wanted to come up with something on my own . . . but you know me. Anyway, I was wondering. Well . . . I'm taking Yuugi out tonight and I can't think of what to do. It's our very first date and I want it to be absolutely unforgettable."
Hiroko smiled. "Is this Yuugi the boy you've been pining for and doting upon for the last little while?"
Yami blushed a little. "Yeah . . . you could say that."
"Well then! No wonder you're having such a hard time." Hiroko grinned. "Now then, what does he like? What are his interests?"
He shrugged. "I don't know. I mean . . . I know . . . I just . . . don't know."
Hiroko blinked. "What?"
"Never mind. Originally, I told him we might go get a drink. Then we would go to the arcade and get something to eat after that. But . . . it just doesn't seem special enough."
She raised an eyebrow in confusion. "Yami-chan, what are you talking about? I think that sounds wonderful. On a first date, it's a good idea to go to an arcade or something. It breaks the ice and makes you more comfortable if you're both doing something you'd enjoy."
He nodded. "Ok. But . . . I really wanted this night to be special and . . . just . . . amazing you know? I want him to have the time of his life so he'll never forget it."
"Yami-chan, this is going to sound really corny-"
He sighed. "Kaasan? Everything you say is corny!"
After rolling her eyes, Hiroko continued. "But as long as the two of you are together, he'll never forget any moment. He'll think how wonderful it is just to be with you. Just go with your original plan, Yami-chan. It'll be fine."
Hiroko left the room to allow Yami some time to think. 'Maybe Kaasan is right. Yuugi and I always enjoy each other's company no matter what we're doing. So it won't make any difference where we go!' With renewed confidence, Yami stood up to get himself ready.
XxX
Yuugi couldn't believe it! They made it home without any trouble at all! And he couldn't have been happier. Now there was nothing that would keep him back from going out with Yami. Yuugi couldn't stop grinning. This was going to be his first real date! . . . right?
"Ok, Yuugi. I have to get to work." Mai said as she slipped on her shoes. "Remember, stay inside, don't answer the door unless it's me, and do your homework. I want it done before I get back all right?"
He nodded. "Ok! Bai bai Mai!"
She chuckled and closed the door behind her. Yuugi giggled. "Any minute now and Yami will be here! I should get ready!"
The boy ran to his and Mai's room to look through the few clothes he had. There were about seven different outfits. One was a white shirt with three thick green horizontal stripes and brown shorts. Another was a blue shirt with black sweat pants. Another was a- Oh who cared? All of his clothes were ugly! He only got these because no one else at the orphanage wanted them! So what was he going to do?
Yuugi grabbed all of his clothes and threw them out of the small trunk that held them. They were strewn across the floor so he could stare at them and decide what to wear.
"No." He said pointing to one outfit. "No, no, no, no! AH!" He groaned. "Nothing is good enough for Yami! So am I stuck wearing our school uniform? How is this a date worthy outfit!"
But it didn't matter now. He heard the doorbell ring and spark out after words. "Well, the doorbell has to be fixed."
Yuugi stood up and walked over to the door. He took a deep breath before opening it with a smile on his face. "Hi Yami."
The teen smiled. "Hi. Are you ready?"
His smile fell of his face. "More or less. I'm sorry I'm still wearing our uniform. I should have gotten dressed like you, but this is all I really have."
Yami smiled. "It's ok. I don't need you to look special just for me. You just have to be you."
Yuugi smiled as well and admired Yami's outfit. He wore a tight fitting red tank top that was the same hue of his eyes. There was a golden wristband on his right arm to match the golden chains that hung on his black, baggy, cargo pants. The thread that held his pants together was a bright blue hue that made the stitch work really visible. Yuugi thought he looked absolutely stunning.
Yami was always told red, blue and black look really good on him. He wanted to look his best for the date but now he felt bad. Yuugi only had his school uniform to wear and here he was, looking all gorgeous and hot! How fair was that? But he didn't want his guilt to show through. Yuugi would feel bad for making him feel bad and he didn't want his love to be sad on their first date. Yuugi took a deep breath. "Let's go."
He grabbed a key off the wall and locked the door. Then with out warning, and when Yuugi's back was still turned to him, Yami grabbed Yuugi's other hand and knotted their fingers just as he did before.
Yuugi blushed and smiled up at him. As they walked down the stairs, hand in hand, Yuugi asked where they were going. "Well, first I was thinking of getting something warm to drink. Then we could go somewhere of your choice and after that we'd get something to eat also of your choice."
He blinked. "Why is it all my choice? Why not you?"
Yami stopped at the base of the stairs and cupped Yuugi's cheek. "Because I want this night to be perfect. You know what you like more then I do so you have to choose. I know you can't choose something bad so I have nothing to worry about."
Yuugi smiled and leaned into Yami's hand slightly. "Are you sure you can trust me?"
"Oh I think I can. I know you'll be very gentle."
The boy hadn't expected an answer like that. He blushed and hid his face in Yami's palm. "Yami . . . stop it." He affectionately protested.
The two then left the building and walked down the sidewalk. Yami quickened his pace to get out of the area quickly. He didn't want to be in such a dangerous place as this. "Yami, are you ok?"
He smiled. "Of course. I'm fine. Why?"
"I don't know. You just seem . . . distracted."
Yami shook his head. "Not at all. I only care about you right now."
Yuugi blushed. "Yami!" He wined.
The teen winked. When they were a safe distance from Yuugi's apartment, Yami loosened up. He took Yuugi to the same coffee house he and Seto always go to.
Yami ordered his usual cappuccino with whip cream. Yuugi asked for simply a hot chocolate but with extra whip cream. They sat and drank while talking about anything that came to mind. They laughed at jokes or even things that weren't funny and made no sense at all. But they were having the time of their life.
After they were finished in the coffee shop, they decided to walk around for a bit. Yuugi held Yami's arms as their feet led them to the park. It seemed so romantic; the setting sun in front of them, the silent chirping of birds around them and the private solitude of a lonely park just for them.
They sat down on a wooden bench for a while and watched the sun set beyond the horizon. Yuugi was resting his head against Yami's shoulder while Yami's arms held him close.
"Yuugi?"
"Hm?"
He paused. "You're not . . . afraid are you?"
Yuugi looked up at him. "What?"
"I know this is foolish . . . but I need to know." He solemnly said. "If this park was crowded with people . . . would you still be like this with me?"
Yuugi paused. 'Oh I see. He means if people saw us would I still want to be close to him like this.'
He smiled. "Yami, I told you before. I don't care what people think. I'm not afraid if people see us. I just want to be with you. They don't understand how we feel for each other and it makes them uncertain and scared. But it doesn't matter. You're all that matters to me."
Yami smiled. "And you're all that matters to me, kuuki."
Yuugi giggled and snuggled up against Yami. After a while, they walked to a restaurant. Yami had to choose where to go even though he said he wanted Yuugi to. But since Yuugi had lived in Nagano all his life, he had no idea what Domino City had to offer.
Yami chose a nice, simple and clean eatery with excellent food. He and Yuugi both ordered a hamburger with fries and a chocolate shake. Yami felt more at ease knowing Yuugi didn't care that people would see them together. That was his biggest fear of this night. Yami himself didn't care who saw them, but he didn't know if Yuugi did.
Now that that was cleared up, he could relax and do anything he wanted. Well . . . within reason. After they finished the meal, Yami paid for it. Yuugi held Yami's arm again as they made their way back to Yuugi's apartment. After a moment of silence, the shorter said, "I'm sorry, Yami. I shouldn't make you pay for everything."
He chuckled. "Don't feel bad. I don't mind it at all. It's no big deal, Yuugi. Honest."
Yuugi smiled. "Yami, you're spoiling me."
"Really? I hadn't noticed." This wasn't spoken with any amount of sarcasm in his voice. Yami really didn't think he was spoiling Yuugi. He just thought they were on a date. Yuugi chortled and shook his head. 'I'll repay you someday Yami. I promise.'
Soon Yuugi's apartment building came into view. And before it was too late, Yuugi had to ask Yami the question that was burning in his mind all night.
"Yami? Is this . . . I mean, what just happened . . . was this a date?" He asked curiously.
Yami shrugged. "Do you want it to be?"
He hid a blush in the taller's bicep. Yuugi turned his head forward but kept his cheek resting on Yami's arm. "Maybe."
Yami smiled. "Then maybe it is."
"Well . . . Maybe we can do it again sometime."
They stood in front of the building and held both of their hands as they stood in front of each other. Yami smiled. "Maybe. You never know. But then again, maybe it'll be Tuesday after school."
"Well . . . Maybe I'll just have to say yes."
He chuckled. "Well . . . maybe tonight . . ."
Yami slowly leaned in and pulled Yuugi close to him. They slowly closed their eyes and were about to share their first kiss when someone suddenly stumbled out of the alley just behind Yuugi. Yami pushed Yuugi out of the way and was ready to defend, but someone else jumped out of the alley on top of the man that fell.
The two of them started fighting and Yami heard one of them shouting about how much money the other owed them. He grabbed Yuugi's hand and pulled him inside, slamming the door after himself. Yami sighed. "That was close. Are you all right, Yuugi? Are you hurt?"
He smiled. "No I'm just fine."
"Good." He smiled. " By the way, there's something I wanted to give you." Yami fished in his pocked and pulled out a piece of paper. He handed it to Yuugi and the boy looked at it. "What's this?"
He smiled. "It's my phone number. If you ever need me, no matter the time, day, or place, I'll be there for you. Well, good night Yuugi. I'll see you on Monday."
Yuugi nodded and watched as Yami left. 'Bye Yami. And thank you . . . for being different.'
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Masami: CUT! Thank you all! We're done for today!
Yami and Yuugi: (goes home)
Damion: (leaves for editing room)
Masami: Geh. (goes home)
( 1 ): I was kind of thinking of those Precious Moments (Don't own it) pictures. I saw this bathroom once and the walls were like covered in them. Lol. It was sooooo tacky! x.x plus I can't stand art work in bathrooms. You're not there to admire the art work you're there to……..well, you know. You've been there before. n.n