AN: *Steps out from behind a shame pillar* Hi? Wow, it's been ages... again. I'm sorry, I am! I really will try to write more. Gah, I'm a horrible person.

Anyway, this is uber pre-yaoi, you'll know what I mean when you read it.


Farewell

The little boy was biting his lip, trying to in keep the sobs that threatened to escape him. His cheeks were puffed out with baby fat, and his large, lavender eyes shone with large droplets of water that wouldn't fall. He was clutching a ratty, old teddy bear to his chest, the only thing his parents had left him with.

Yami was leaving today. Been adopted, the care-worker had said.

The tears that had been threatening to fall finally escaped from Yuugi's eyes.

He wouldn't see his best friend ever again.

A broken sob escaped his abused lips. He stared at the boy in front him, who was looking at Yuugi with pleading, dark-red eyes.

"I'm sorry."

Yuugi shook his head violently, his spikes becoming more disarrayed, getting adopted had always been their dream. They had just always hoped it would be together. The older boy continued before Yuugi could get a word out.

"I'll miss you."

Yuugi's bottom lip trembled as he spoke, "Me too."

Yami stepped closer and put a hand on Yuugi's shoulder, looking down at him with the most determined expression an eight year old could have.

"I'll find you again!" He gave him a bright grin, "When we're older!"

"Do you promise?" Yami nodded his head, his eyes sad but brightening at the thought of being reunited again in the future, "Pinky swear?"

Yami stuck out his little finger from his other hand, "Pinky swear!"

Yuugi gave him a watery smile, entwining his own little finger with Yami's.

"Yami, you have to go."

Both boys looked at the social worker waiting at the entrance of the orphanage.

It was time apparently.

Yami nodded at the woman before turning back to Yuugi, looking at him one last time before hugging the younger boy tightly.

"Remember what I said, okay Yuugi?" Yuugi nodded into the taller boy's shoulder, the bear crushed between them.

"Yami." The woman called again, making both boys flinch as their time came to an end.

Yami ran to the woman, leaving Yuugi holding the bear to his chest in the middle of the entrance hall, he sniffed and waved at Yami.

"Bye, Yami!" He called one last time to the older boy, making Yami turn around. There was a bright smile on his face which made Yuugi grin, his friend's happiness was infectious, he was shaking his head at his farewell, however.

"I'll see you later, Yuugi! Don't hide when you're older, it'll be easier to find each other."

And then he was gone, out of Yuugi's life. Maybe forever.

Yuugi smiled through his tears though, he spoke softly, to the white, sterile walls of the orphanage, "See you later, Yami."


AN: Well, I hoped you enjoyed it. I have a soft spot for this one. I'm thinking of writing a on-shot for it... eventually. So, think of this as a prequel to a future thing. Yeah, I'm distracted, so uh, tell me if you like it! I'll try and write one of those sequels from ages ago before I leave for uni again, this year's going to be epically busy so... yeah!

Review!