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Domino High presents: Romeo and Juliet

Chapter 9

Yugi sat at the lunch table with his usual friends after the English class. He hadn't seen Yami since he'd been dragged off for a rehearsal with Tea. He sighed to himself. For the first time in weeks he was on cloud nine and actually smiling! Whatever spark that existed between them before had returned. Was it even stronger than before? That, Yugi didn't know. But every time he caught a glimpse of Yami, Yugi could feel his heart flutter in his chest. This was the rekindled love that he'd seen in the movies. This was the feeling of falling for someone all over again…

"How romantic…" he breathed, resting his cheek on his palm.

"What was that Yugi?" asked Joey, while chomping away at his burger.

"I…er… nothing… I was just thinking about-stuff-and-things?" he hesitated. Ryou grinned.

"Ohh? And what stuff is this then Yugi?" Yugi blushed.

"Well…It's hard to explain… you know? And it's hard to put into words…" he blushed even more.

"Ooooo Yugi's got a crush! So who's the lucky girl???!" asked Tristan ruffling his hair.

"Arghhh! Stop that! It's no one…"

"Yuhuh…" smirked Ryou. Yugi rolled his eyes before resting his head on his palms again.

"You not hungry Yugi?" Yugi glanced up at Joey and shook his head.

"No…I don't really feel like eating…" he mumbled. He received some concerned looks before they all returned to their lunch. Five minutes went by in silence. In that time Joey and Tristan had devoured his meal and Ryou had whipped out his own copy of 'Romeo and Juliet.'

"It's a good play this aint it?" came Ryou's voice from behind the book.

"Yeah… if you say so…" sniggered Joey. Ryou raised an eyebrow.

"And have you learned all of your lines yet?"

"Erm..."

"Figures… have you learned your lines Yugi?"

'Would it make a difference if I told you that no one else could love you the same way that I do?'

"Yugi?"

'I can't imagine me without you either Yugi'

"Earth to Yugi!!"

"Wha…what? What did you say?"

"I asked if you'd learned all of your lines…"

"Uh… yeah I have… Ms Williams would be on my case if I hadn't…"

"See! How come Yugi can learn all of his lines before you?!"

"Well…um… that's Yugi. I just need longer…"

"I'll say!" sniggered Ryou. Joey scowled before putting his hands behind his head. And then there was silence.

"Wow… this table is jumping aint it?!" came a sarcastic chuckle. Yugi's breath caught in his throat making him cough. Joey and Tristan scowled while Ryou gave a cheery wave.

"What the hell are you wanting Romeo?" grumbled Joey, shifting in his seat slightly. Yami grinned slyly,

"I don't have a trifle behind my back if that's why you're acting weird. But I didn't come here to be insulted or defend myself…" Joey glared at him, "… here for you..." Yami handed Yugi over a script. "You left this in the practise room we were in…"

"Oh, thanks. I didn't realise it was missing," blushed Yugi.

"Well you're lucky that you've got me eh?" he winked. "You not having any lunch?" he asked concerned.

"Nah I don't feel like anything…"

"Well that makes two… but I found something even better then food…" he smiled. Yugi blushed a deeper colour of red.

"So… was that a random conversation carried on from earlier?" asked Ryou.

"Yes and no…" Yami quickly replied, shrugging his shoulders.

"Yamikins!" Yami took a deep breath and closed his eyes.

"…Bugger…"

"Yamikins, why did you run off??" Yami slouched before opening his eyes and gave a fake smile.

"What makes you think that I RAN off?" he mumbled as Tea linked arms with him.

"Well when I turned away for a few seconds and then looked back you were gone…" she said sweetly.

'Don't be sick-don't be sick…' Everyone at the table sniggered. Yami rolled his eyes.

"That was me… er… running away… for lunch…" he replied through gritted teeth, gradually growing more annoyed because of the 'thing' latched onto his arm. "Or did you forget that it was lunch time Tea?"

"Of course I didn't…" she smiled, her grip tightening on his arm. "Oooo have you been working out!" she squealed, squeezing Yami's toned arm.

"Er… no, not really…" he grumbled.

"Oooo how I'd love to hold onto you every day…" she giggled, nudging him in the side.

"You can let go anytime now…" breathed Yugi angrily.

"I bet you do work out…" she continued squeezing his arm.

"Anytime… let go…" he glared at her. 'BLOODY LET GO!'

"Er… Tea can you let go… you're cutting off my circulation… and I'm beginning to realise what it's like to feel claustrophobic." After long last he pulled his arm from her grasp, rubbing his wrist slightly.

"But I was thinking about you coming to sit with me and the girls at my table. You know… since you're not sitting anywhere else…"

"Well…I…um…"

"He's sitting with us!" blurted out Yugi. He bit his lip once he said it.

"I see…" said Tea dangerously as she shot a look at him.

"I…I even saved him a seat…" stammered Yugi, pulling out a chair from beside him.

"Oh thanks Yugi… I was looking for a chair. And besides we all discussed this in English…" he lied.

"Yup… sure did…" smiled Ryou. Tristan gave a small nod whereas Joey continued to scowl at him.

"But I didn't see all of you talking…"

"So is that all you do during English? Stalk your Yamikins and see who he's talking to? What a great life you have Tea…" sniggered Joey, his eyes still on Yami.

"I… NO! What do you think I am!? A psycho??!"

"You just gave the answer to us there mate… so just run along and find another play mate…" yawned Tristan, leaning lazily back in his chair. Tea scowled before turning away and walking towards her table.

"Erm… thank you?" said Yami hesitantly.

"Well no one deserves being dragged into the clutches of Tea. It's a fate worse than death," shrugged Tristan. Yami sighed in relief, "…but don't get me wrong we still hate you…" he laughed.

"Some more than others…" said Joey under his breath. Yami heard him and gave Joey a deadly stare.

"What was that Joey?" asked Ryou.

"Nothing…. Nothing at all…" he grumbled. Awkward silence.

"So how've rehearsals been for you lately?" asked Ryou happily. Yami sighed,

"It's been quite bad for a while actually… but today was great…" he glanced at Yugi who smiled back. "But hopefully things will cheer up soon. Well it better…" he chuckled. "But every performer has their ups and downs… some more than others I guess." Joey snorted before taking a swig of his juice. Yami glared at him, "But then there are others who are immune to any pain or emotions… or have a tendency to hate everything or everyone that moves…" Joey angrily cleared his throat at Yami's comment.

"Well everything will or should be great from now on…" smiled Yugi.

"Really? But how do you…"

"Just say that it's a gut feeling…" he gave a small wink which made Yami chuckle.

"What?" asked Tristan, looking rather confused.

"I… nothing… just something from earlier I guess…" coughed Yami, trying to draw everyone else away from his flushed cheeks. Yugi grinned as he watched Yami acting flustered. Ryou raised an eyebrow as he watched the two.

"So… you are talking again… right?" They looked at him.

"Right…" they said in unison, Yami still sounding slightly angry

"No more fall outs?"

"Hope not…" they both said again.

"Yeah, I'll believe it when I see it…" shrugged Joey. Yami leant on his hands as the others carried on talking. Every so often he received a disapproving stare from Joey and glances from Tea at the other table.

"Why me!?" he sighed silently. The bell rang, indicating the end of lunch. There was a hustle and bustle of students pushing in their seats and leaving the café. Yami lazily got up off his seat and slung his bag over his shoulder. Another two more classes and he could go home. He grumbled when he remembered his next classes.

"Double bloody maths…" he said aloud. Yugi laughed and gave him a playful nudge. Yami smiled as he watched Yugi in front of him. Well… it wouldn't be so bad. He finally had Yugi speaking to him properly again and that was all he needed. This time nothing -not even the manipulative words of Tea- could make them fall out again. But a pit of doubt still lay in his stomach. Would things ever return to what they once had? Was it just going to be Yami and Yugi, best friends forever? He felt a small jolt in his heart when Yugi turned back and laughed with the others. Oh cruel fate, why must these feelings be hidden from the one he loved? He didn't know whether these quickly returning feelings were just out of sheer stupidity or if his heart still belonged to Yugi. Is it possible to fall head over heels for someone this suddenly? These questions swirled in his mind as he and the gang made their way to maths. In a world of his own –and his mind trying to unscramble his feelings- he walked by his class. Yugi turned round and pulled Yami into the room.

"God sake Yami! I know you hate maths but come on…" he chuckled. Yami shook his head.

"So…sorry Yugi… my mind was away for a moment," he said whilst rubbing his temples. Yugi rolled his eyes as they made their way to the usual desk and sat down. They both began to busy themselves by taking out their jotters and text books. Yami looked at the heart he had etched into the wood of the desk and slowly covered it with his things to hide it from view.

TBC…

Sorry again about the delay. I just haven't had the time lately to relax and sit down at the computer to actually write something. Hopefully you enjoyed it and please leave your comments. Fingers crossed that the next chapter is up sooner this time. Thanks xx