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On another note this story has about 2-3 chapters left. Just thought I'd warn you.

Also, I need to say something to all of my readers. I had gotten a review on one of my other stories that prompted me to say this: I apologize if the story isn't the way you like it, but please remember this is my story. While I do appreciate constructive criticism, I do not appreciate people telling me that I should do this or 'Why did I do that? That's not how it should go?' If you do not like the way my story is going feel free to back out. I've had readers do that where half way through the story they dropped out because apparently they didn't like something. I appreciate suggestions but do not tell me what to do. I have a certain way of writing things and I know exactly what I am doing.

Forgive the rant just what they said to me really upset me. Anyway on with the next chapter. Don't forget to review!

Chapter 35

The next morning Yugi woke up early. He turned over in bed and wondered why Yami wasn't in bed with him. Groaning he climbed out of bed and down to the nursery to check on the kids. Both Takara and Akemi were still sleeping but Akemi's face was scrunched up signaling that he was gonna wake up soon. He didn't hear Yami at all and went to go check and see where he was. He knew that Yami wouldn't leave this early for work and especially not tell him. After crossing off the bathroom he headed toward the kitchen. When he saw Riena standing there instead of Yami, everything sunk in. Yami was in a coma. Yugi sank to the floor as he burst into tears. Riena put down her utensil and ran to him. She wrapped her arms around him and shushed him.

"It's gonna be alright, Yugi. I promise."

Yugi sniffled, "What if he doesn't wake up? What am I gonna do? What am I gonna tell the kids?"

"Yugi, dear, calm down. Yami's gonna wake up, trust me. He's a strong boy and I know he'll pull through. He has you and the children waiting for him."

Yugi shook his head and brought a hand up to wipe his eyes, "But what if he doesn't? Do you realize how hard that's gonna be for me and the kids?"

"Yugi, everything's gonna be fine. Now, you need to get ready for school."

"Not going."

Riena sighed, "Sweetheart, I know you're upset, but you can't skip school because of it."

"But what if something happens?"

"I'll come get you immediately."

Yugi sighed and went to take his shower. He stood under the spray and cried. He didn't want to go to school. He wanted to be home just in case Yami woke up or something. He didn't know how he'd survive without Yami. Yugi wouldn't be where he is today if it hadn't been for Yami. He quickly finished his shower and got dressed. Just as he exited the bathroom Akemi started crying. Yugi dropped his clothes in the hamper in the bedroom and headed to the nursery to get his son.

"Hey, buddy, what's the fussing for?" He said picking him up and walking to the rocker. He lifted his shirt and Akemi immediately latched onto a nipple. Yami hissed.

"Gently, baby, gently."

Yugi sat in the rocker rocking back and forth feeding Akemi and wondering what he was gonna tell his friends.

"Papa?"

Yugi looked up and saw Takara standing in her crib.

"Hey, princess. Have a good sleep?"

Takara nodded. Just then Riena walked in the nursery with a bottle for Takara and took her out of the crib.

"I figured she wanted a bottle."

Yugi nodded as he switched Akemi to a sitting position as he burped him. Once Akemi let out a small burp, Riena took him from Yugi's lap.

"You need to go, Yugi. They'll be fine."

Yugi sighed and nodded. He left the nursery and headed into the bedroom where he grabbed his jacket and his backpack. He went back into the nursery where Akemi was sitting on Riena's lap and Takara was on the floor playing with Kit and a ball. He bent down and kissed her on the cheek before walking over and placing a kiss on Akemi's forehead. Akemi reached for him and cried when Yugi left the room. Just as he exited the house Bakura's car pulled up in front of the house.

"What are you doing here?" Yugi asked opening the door.

"Taking you to school. Rabid told me what happened to Yami. Get in."

Yugi sighed and got in the passenger seat and shut the door behind him. Bakura sped off toward the school.

"So, you okay?"

"Do I look okay? My boyfriend's in a fucking coma! Of course I'm not okay, what kind of fucking question is that?"

"Whoa, Yugi, calm down. I'm sorry."

Yugi breathed hard and then sighed, "I'm sorry, Bakura."

Bakura shook his head, "No, don't be. I totally understand. What exactly did the doctors say?"

Yugi shrugged as they got closer to the school, "Not much. Just that he didn't have any other problems than being in the coma. And they obviously can't determine when or if he'll wake up."

"Damn. Why don't you bring the kids over after school? Ask Joey? I'm sure they would love to see each other. I mean I know Eve's younger than Luna and Akemi but still it would be good for them to play with each other."

Yugi nodded as Bakura pulled up to the school. Yugi thanked Bakura and climbed out of the car. He headed inside to his locker and threw his things inside before heading to his class.

"You're late," His teacher said.

Yugi apologized as he slid into his seat. He immediately started his work, but his head and heart wasn't in it today. He was worried about Yami. And he also worried about Riena with Takara. He wasn't sure he could trust her alone with either of his kids because of yesterday. Slowly but surely he finished his work. Joey waited for him to head to their next class together.

"Yugi, you alright, man?"

Yugi nodded, "Yeah, m'fine. How's Eve?"

Joey groaned, "Don't remind me I'm bound to start freaking out. Seto said he was gonna stay home with her today, but that I had to go to school."

Yugi chuckled, "I was the same way with Takara but not that much with Akemi. Don't worry Joey, it'll get easier as she gets older."

Joey nodded as they walked to English together. "I know."

"Yeah. Yami helped me a lot. I swear if it wasn't for him I wouldn't have two beautiful children and I wouldn't even be where I am today," Yugi said tearing a bit.

Joey frowned but was unable to ask what was wrong since they had reached the class. Yugi also couldn't pay attention to the class. Throughout the rest of the morning Yugi wasn't focused in any of his classes. His teachers noticed that something was wrong and tried talking to him about it but he refused to mention anything to them. By the time lunch came around, Yugi pulled out his cell phone and dialed Riena.

"Yugi, is everything alright?" Riena asked.

"Yeah, I was just checking in on the kids."

"Oh, they're doing fine. Takara just finished breakfast and is watching cartoons. Akemi is sitting on the floor with me playing with his toys."

Yugi smiled. He was glad that the kids were doing well, "Have you heard anything from the hospital on Yami?"

Yugi heard Riena sighed, "No. Yugi, don't worry. If they call I will definitely call you, I promise."

Yugi bit his lip trying not to cry, "Okay."

Tristan, Tea, and Joey had joined Yugi in the hallway and frowned at Yugi, "What's wrong with Yami?"

Yugi hung up from Riena and followed his friends into the lunchroom. They got their lunch and sat at their usual table. Yugi played around with his food. Just eating a little bit. His friends were worried.

"Yugi, what's going on? What's wrong with Yami?"

Yugi sighed, "Yami was in a car accident and is in the hospital in a coma."

"What!" Tea screeched. Yugi nodded sadly.

"Are you okay?"

"Seriously? What the fuck do you think! Why does everyone keep asking me that? I am not okay!"

"Whoa, Yugi, calm down, buddy," Joey said.

"Sorry, everyone just keeps asking me that. I mean I am not going to be okay. I have no idea what's going to happen. I mean what if Yami never wakes up? What am I gonna tell the children? What am I gonna do? It's not fair!"

Yugi's friends felt so bad for him. They didn't know what to say. The rest of the lunch period was silent. They finished lunch and headed toward their next class. On their way to the History class Ryan and a group of his friends stopped them.

"Well, well. I just heard that your fag of a boyfriend is in the hospital."

Tristan and Joey moved closer to Yugi's sides, "Back off Fulton if you know what's good for you," Tristan said.

Ryan laughed, "Or what?" He looked at Yugi, "I hope he dies. But if he doesn't die maybe he'll realize that you're not worth it. I mean who wants to love you? You're a freak."

Yugi saw red. He swung his fist and punched Ryan in the face. Ryan was so shocked that he didn't register Yugi swinging his hand again to his face.

"Shut up! Don't you dare talk about Yami that way!"

Ryan chuckled, "That's the best you can do? Man, not only are you a fag and a freak, but you're weak too?"

Yugi growled and threw himself at Ryan throwing punch after punch. Tristan and Joey tried to pull Yugi off of Ryan. Just as the two of them managed to pull Yugi off a teacher arrived.

"You two get to class. Fulton, Mutou, follow me."

Yugi glared at Ryan as he followed the teacher to the principal's office. He directed them to sit as Mai Valentine looked up.

"Yugi, seriously, you've been fighting?"

Ryan frowned, "You think he's better than me?"

Mai chuckled and nodded, "Actually, Mr. Fulton, yes. You have been in this office countless times on bullying and fighting. Mr. Mutou, has not."

Mai typed some things on the computer and looked up again. "Mr. Fulton, you've been in here for a total of twenty-seven times for several accounts. So here's what's going to happen, I am going to call up your mother and explain to her that I am expelling you."

Ryan frowned.

"Mr. Mutou, you are free to go back to class."

Yugi nodded and left the office. He headed to class and tried to finish out the rest of the day. As the end of day Joey offered Yugi a ride home with Seto. Yugi nodded.

"Thanks," he said as he climbed in the back of the limo with Joey. "Oh, Bakura wanted to invite Eve to come have a play date with Akemi, Takara and Luna. He said that he knows Eve is still young, but it would still be nice for her to get comfortable with them and become friends."

"Sure. Whenever you want we can," Seto said. Joey smiled at Eve as he held her.

"Would you like that, beautiful? See your new friends?"

Eve just cooed and drooled. Seto, Yugi and Joey started to laugh. Yugi was dropped off at home. The minute he walked in the door, Takara ran to him.

"Papa!"

Yugi swooped her up and placed a kiss on her cheek, "Hey, princess. Have a good day with nana and 'Kem?"

Takara nodded and kissed Yugi on the cheek just as Riena walked out of the nursery carrying Akemi. Akemi's face lit up when he saw Yugi.

"Hey, buddy," Yugi said kissing his forehead.

"Have a good day?" Riena asked.

Yugi shrugged, "If you say so."

Riena placed Akemi on the floor, "Well I need to grab some things from the store."

Yugi nodded as she walked out the door. He smiled at his two children and sat on the floor after dropping his backpack. He was prepared to spend as much time with them as possible.

"Papa? Daddy?"

Yugi sighed, "Daddy's not here. He's sick so he's at the hospital."

Takara nodded like she understood. Yugi kissed her and sat Akemi on his lap as he played a clapping game with them.

TBC...