Darkness Within

chapter 11: Christmas

"A party huh? I don't know Jonouchi..." I sniffed. "Yug and I are just getting over our colds."

Yugi and I had been sick for several days. We even missed the last days of school which I was happy about but apparently while we were out everyone had been invited to some huge Christmas party.

So now Jonouchi is asking us if we want to go and I'm not sure if that's such I good idea. I've never really liked parties, I just wasn't a very social person. And knowing our school its probably one of those parties where everyone goes wild and well you know.

"Oh come on Amaya! You guys haven't left the house in days!" Jonouchi whined.

I groaned. "Fine. I"ll ask Yug' if he wants to go. Hang on." I put the phone down and walked into the living room where Yugi was watching TV. "Hey Yug', Jonouchi invited us to this party. Do you want to go?"

I silently pleaded for him to say no. "Ya sure." Damn.

I walked back to the kitchen, picked up the phone. "You still there? Guess we're going..."

"Awesome! Its tomorrow at six. See ya there." Jonouchi cheered as if he had won something.

"See ya." I hung up the phone. This is a bad idea.

I looked at myself in the mirror. "Guess I'm as ready as I'll ever be."

I wore a long purple dress that sparkle a bit in the light. The dress, on the side, cut up to my thigh, it had no sleeves/straps and was a little tight. I had light blue heart shaped earrings and I would have had a matching necklace but instead I wore my pyramid.

I sighed and walked downstairs, stumbling a few times on my heels.

"Yug', you ready?" I called.

A few seconds later Yugi came running down the stairs. "Yup." He was wearing jeans, a black shirt, a blue jacket, and of course the millennium puzzle. He blushed when he saw me.

I rolled my eyes. "Come on, we're going to be late." I grabbed my jacket and we walked into the cold night.

When we arrived there was a bunch of people, loud music, and it smelled of alcohol, giving me a headache.

It was exactly what I thought it was going to be. Drinking, loud music, so many people you could barely move, and oh ya cant forget the slutty girls.

Yugi and I sat down at a table. This wasn't really our seen. No, our friends asked us to come so I looked around for them, not leaving the table.

I spotted Miho and Honda they were over on the dance floor but they weren't dancing. Apparently Miho was getting checked out though I don't know why. Her dress was ugly, it was long, puffy, yellow and had green ribbons. But Honda seeing this, was yelling at the guys to back off, causing a scene.

Next I spotted Anzu being the slut she is. She wore a super short red dress that just showed her off. She was obviously drunk, hanging around and flirting with a bunch of guys. I really wish I had a phone. This would definitely pay her back for the other day.

Then lastly, Jonouchi. He was watching a bunch of half wait scratch the half, almost completely naked girls.

Really the whole seen just kind of reminded me of a strip club. Although I've obviously never been in one, this is definitely how I would picture it.

"I knew this was a bad idea." I groaned. "Why did you even want to come, Yug?"

"I don't know... I mean I've never been invited to anything so I didn't think it would be like this..." He said, turning from me.

I sighed. "Whatever. You want something to drink?" No answer. "Yug? Hello?"

I noticed he was just staring at something so I turned to see what it was. A bunch of whores. "Dude! What the hell!"

This got his attention and he turned back to me, his face red with embarrassment. "S-s- sorry!" he stammered.

"Well you should be!" I snapped but didn't raise my voice. "I'm going to get some air." I got up.

"I said I was sorry..."

I gave him a reassuring smile. " Its not you, Yugi. The noise and smell is giving me a headache"

I made my way through the crowd of people. Some of the guys saw me and whistle, some looking at me like... Lets not get into that. One time someone slapped my butt and I went to turn and punch them but I couldn't tell who had done it so I let it go. For now. If they tried it again, if anyone did, I would kick there ass.

After what seemed a life time, I made it out to the backyard. There was very few people, most were going back inside, I would have the place to myself. Sure it was cold, covered in snow, but it was a whole lot better then being in there.

I breathed in the cool night air, and looked up at the starry sky. It was Christmas eve which meant tomorrow would be my first Christmas here. Was I excited? You bet. I was just kinda sad I wouldn't be able to get Yugi, Gramps, or anyone anything... not even Yami who I owed more than anyone for saving me so many times. Oh well I guess.

I had wiped snow off one of the seats and was just laying there, my eyes closed and enjoying the quite until... "You there!" I opened my eyes to see a couple of guys hovering over me.

"What do you want?." I asked them, getting up. I was afraid of the answer I was going to get.

They just laughed.

I started to back off, to run inside but one of them caught a hold of my wrists. "Let me go!" I started to scream but the other guy put his hand over my mouth. Both of the guys smelled of alcohol and smoke making me want to gag.

I tried my best to get away but these guys were big, much stronger than I was. I couldn't scream, hit them, the dress prevented me from kicking them though it wouldn't have done any good.

"Let go of her you bastards!"

The guys let go of me and backed away a little. I ran over to Yami who looked so pissed off. In fact more so than I had ever seen him. I shook. And not from the cold.

"Relax dude." One of the guys had recovered. "We were just ah playing, joking, that's it! Just having some fun!"

"Fun?" Yami repeated, sending a chill down my spine.

I watched as the eye of Horus appeared on his head. Shadows sprang from the earth, almost like a mist. The two guys watched confused at first then shrieked as the shadows engulfed them. A few seconds later the shadows departed, sinking back into the earth, leaving the guys on the ground, petrified with looks of horror. I had seen terrible things before but this... this was as bad as what Bakura did and in a way maybe worse.

Yami smirked and the eye of Horus disappeared. He grabbed a hold of my hand and led me inside. Again some of the guys whistled at me, checked me out but one look from Yami and they backed off.

We left the party.

"You okay?" Yami stopped walking.

"Oh ya I'm fine! I smiled. "But this happens way to often...Why? I'm nothing..." I whispered the last part.

He narrowed his eyes. Had he heard what I said?

"What, I said I was fine?!" I snapped.

He shrugged and we continued walking.

We were finally home. It had begun snowing about half way home despite that it had been clear a short time ago. The shop was dark accept for the faint light of the Christmas tree. So I made my way to try and find the light switch and in doing to tripped over something.

I shut my eyes even though it was pointless. I waited to hit my head or something but nothing happened. I found myself in Yamis arms.

I felt my cheeks warm. "Uh can you put me down?" I stammered. He did as I asked.

I brushed my hair behind my ear, not really knowing what else to say. It was just him and I, in the dark, alone.

His crimson eyes shown in the dark. He leaned in closer to me. I could feel is breathe against my face. I leaned closer too. A second later our lips touched. Nothing would or could ruin this moment. And I was glad. And maybe I should have been freaking out. I mean here I was kissing Yami! The fan girls dream!

We deepened the kiss but it didn't last long. "Hey guys! You in there!" I heard knocking on the door.

I panicked and I shoved Yami away. As much as I didn't want too... I went over and found the light. They lights flickered on and I noticed purple eyes had replaced crimson. I sighed.

I opened the door and gestured for him to come inside. "Hey Jonouchi." Disappointment edged my voice.

"Why did you guys leave?"

I sighed. "Wasn't really our seen." I looked over to Yugi who was looking around confused. What a surprise.

"Something wrong?" Jonouchi asked.

I hadn't notice the frown across my face. I quickly got rid of it and gave a fake smile. "Everything fine! Shouldn't you be heading home?"

"Nah, probably not a good idea."

"Well I guess you could stay here. I'm sure gramps wouldn't mind." I didn't ask questions since I already knew why.I turned to Yugi who nodded even though confused.

Jonouchi seemed to think it over awhile. "Sure! Thanks Amaya!"

"Okay now that that's settled... What time is it?" I looked over at the clock that hung in the game shop. 12:15.

"Merry Christmas guys." I smiled, a real one. Here I was, with my two best friends on Christmas day.

We walked in to the kitchen. "Bed time guys. Jonouchi, you take the couch."

"Alright."

I ran up the stairs and through down a few blankets and pillows for Jonouchi. "Yug come one!" I called . I had some explaining to do. Again.

Yugi ran upstairs and we went into my room. I told him more lies. Good thing I was good at that. And after we both went to bed.

I lied there. Just staring up at the ceiling thinking all about yesterdays and todays events. The party, those guys, Yami saving me and then today. Yami and I... I blushed and smiled so wide. But the smile faded... I had pushed him away... I sighed. And soon fell asleep.

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