I DO NOT OWN YUGIOH

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The walk to the park was silent. Yami held Yugis hand so that he couldn't run away but Yugi didn't mind and allowed himself to be guided through town. However, in his mind he was screaming for him to leave Yami. To not let himself drag Yami down with him in this messed up gang. It didn't matter if it was a stranger or offender from the past who didn't remember, he didn't want to see anyone else end up like him. On the other hand, he hasn't spent time with anyone besides Saru.

Saru would always scare away his friends and people feared going near Yugi because of what Saru might due to them. He has already proven in the past that the consequences weren't shy from a bullet. It was nice though that someone wasn't scared of Saru or what he might do. Stupidly unafraid that is.

"I should be leaving." Yugi tried for the tenth time.

Yami just kept walking without any acknowledgement that he heard.

"Don't you have somewhere you need to be?"

"..."

Yugi sighed. There was no way that Yami was going to leave him alone.

The park gate came into view as they rounded the last corner. The vast green field held a clear, blue lake near the back of the park so you get away from the many kids on the playground up front. Paths wound all though the park and some branched off into the small woods that lined the park. Trees littered here and there as well as benches around the area but what really drew everyone's attention was the huge willow tree rooted in the center. Yami and Yugi slipped onto one of the paths and continued walking.

"How long has it been sense you've been here?" Yami asked

"Awhile."

"How about with Saru?"

Yugi hesitated,"The longest year of my life."

Yami looked down at Yugi,"He doesn't hurt you does he?"

Yugi turned his head away from the piercing ruby eyes,"What would give you that idea?"

Yami pulled Yugis hand so he stopped and faced him."You're scared of him. I can tell because you make sure not to do anything to piss him off. Yugi, you look at him with fear. No one should be afraid. Especially you."

"Well as-as long as I don't give him a reason to, he doesn't hurt me."

The two stared at each other. Yugi wanted to look away but couldn't seem to break away from the prying eyes. Yami studied him closely before he turned away. They stayed quiet as the few kids at the park rushed past them drawing their attention to an elderly women pushing an ice cream cart down the side walk. Yugi gave the cart a longing look before averting his eyes elsewhere. Crimson eyes saw the look and darted between the cart and Yugi.

"Do you want one?"

"Hm?" he turned his attention back to Yami who nodded at the cart.

"Uh..."Yugi again gave the ice cream a longing look before staring at the ground,"No."he answered in a sad tone.

"Don't lie. Come on." Yami started to walk toward the cart but Yugi stopped him.

"No,please, it's okay. I-I don't want one."

"Mm-hm. What's your favorite flavor?" he persisted

"You don't have-"

"Cookie dough? Alright, stay here." With that said Yami left Yugi and walk over to the cart.

Yugi sighed and found a bench to sit on while he waited. He smiled a bit as he saw Yami walking back with two cones in his hands. Despite his mind opposing it, a small part of him really wanted the ice cream and was glad that he hadn't listened to him.

"So which one do you want, chocolate or cookie dough?"

"Cookie dough please."Yugi reached out for the cone.

Passing over the cone, Yami smirked "So I guessed right."

Yugi ducked his head to avoid the mocking look. He stared at his cone contemplating if he should eat it. After awhile Yami spoke up.

"Your ice cream's going to melt if you don't eat it."

Yugi looked at Yami then back to his ice cream. Slowly he lifted the cone up to his lips and held it there. A moment later he let his tongue flick out to taste the creamy treat. He allowed the cold smoothness to rest on his taste buds as he savored the flavor. A hum of approval escaped his throat and he enjoyed his treat. Yami looked over at Yugi and studied him. In away, it looked like Yugi was ten years younger and had a positive cloud around him. His entire aura seemed to lighten up as he ate his ice cream.

"You look nice when you smile."Yami commented

Yugi paused mid-lick to look away to hide his blush.

"Thanks."

"Can I ask why you didn't take up the offer when you wanted it?"

The shorter turned to look at his treat again."I just...didn't want you to... well, buy me... anything...so..."He chanced a look at Yami and regretted it.

Those bright red eyes burned into his. They searched his amethyst depths for the reason behind his lies although he had a good idea why. Yami knew Yugi was lying because he knew that the reason wouldn't be as trivial as that. Yugi sighed and broke the intense gaze.

"Saru told me that ice cream was for kids and that it was stupid for me to love it. Then one day he banned me from having it so..."

"Well he's wrong."The force behind the voice caused Yugi to look up at Yamis profile.

From the side, Yugi could see Yami focusing his gaze on some invisible object in front of them. His eyes seemed to be glowing with tamed emotions and his jaw was set in a hard line. When he spoke his voice was firm and determined.

"If you enjoy something, you should be allowed to enjoy it. No matter what it may be. Just because someone doesn't approve dose not mean that you should disregard what you enjoy. Of course there are somethings that you most defiantly find enjoyable and should stop but ice cream is not one of them."

Yugi chuckled at the remark and resumed eating his ice cream. After a few minuets he broke the silence.

"What about you? What do you enjoy?"

"History, Egypt, books. Stuff in that area."

"I didn't think you would like that stuff."

"Oh? Then what?"

Yugi shrugged,"I don't know. Just... not that."

Yami smiled down at Yugi and the two to eat in silence. It was a nice change for Yugi to be able to talk to someone. The only people he had to talk to was Saru and his friends but none of them wanted to talk to him and they never talked about things that he was into or liked. In the end he just sat in the back and kept quiet. Even though the conversation was minimal between Yugi and Yami it was nice to just be in the others presence.

"How did you get that scar?"

Amethyst eyes darkened as they focused on the dark line that stained across his pale skin. They stayed on the scar for awhile longer before they closed.

"I just slipped with the knife while I was in the kitchen. Nothing else."

The two looked at each other. Yugi knew Yami didn't believe him. He got the feeling that he wouldn't be able to tell a lie to Yami because he would know right away that it wasn't the truth. Although, Yugi has glad for that. Yugi hated lying and it seemed like he had been doing that a lot lately. They held the stare until Yami looked away.

"If there is anything, anything, that you need help with you can always come to me."

"Alright."Yugi muttered

Not long after the response, Yugi yelped when he felt something cold on his nose. The smell of chocolate wafted through his nostrils. When he turned his head he saw Yami with a smirk plastered on his face as he licked his finger clean of his frozen treat.

"Lighten up. Like I said before, you look better when you smile."

Amethyst eyes shone with mirth as their owner dipped his finger into his ice cream and dabbed it on Yamis nose. The other looked startled causing Yugi to laugh. Yami smiled and wiped off the ice cream as Yugi got control over his laughter. Yugi smile at Yami who smile back as he wiped the ice cream off Yugis nose. Yugi blushed at the action but when he looked over Yamis shoulder is eyes widened and his smile faltered but he kept it steady.

"Thanks Yami for the ice cream and for hanging out with me."he thanked as he stood up.

"Anytime Yugi."

Yugi nodded before he walked out of the park to a figure who was waiting in the shadows. As he neared the figure, he saw the man look over his glasses at the ice cream cone still in Yugis hand. Immediately Yugi turned to a trash can. He stopped in front of one and hesitated. Yugi glanced over his shoulder to the park where Yami still sat then to the man in the shadow and reluctantly dropped the unfinished cone into the thrash.

(Koobre: By the way, this is probably going to be the last chapter for the Christmas break mainly because I need to wright more chapters soooo.. Happy early Christmas! Please Review!)