I'm actually surprised that I've written up to chapter 3. I usually quit on stories by now but hurray! 8D

Chapter 3: Lovesick Hearts

Jonouchi, Honda, and I hung back behind Anzu and Yami as we made our way to the nearest movie theatre in Domino city. A dark cloud seemed to hang over us, darkening the mood, and Yami and Anzu were a little ahead of us. Their heads were bent close together and every now and then they would laugh out loud. I had never, in my entire life, been filled with so much jealousy.

As we neared the theatre, Jonouchi whispered, "Yuugi, Honda."

I tore my eyes off of the couple and looked back at him as Honda asked, "What's up, Jou?"

"I'm not going to hang around those lovebirds all day," Jonouchi declared, glaring at Yami and Anzu. "So, if you wanna join me, I'm ditching them once the movie starts."

"Why wait until then? Let's go now." I suggested, the words slipping out of my mouth.

Jonouchi and Honda stopped suddenly and stared at me, their eyes wide in disbelief. Yami and Anzu continued on, oblivious to us. I stopped too and turned to face them.

"What? You two aren't the only ones who hate this. I said, shrugging my shoulders.

A smile broke out on Jonouchi's face and Honda nodded his head approvingly. I turned back to Anzu and Yami and saw that they were far ahead. It was the perfect opportunity for us to make our escape.

"Well, what are we waiting for? Let's go!" Jonouchi exclaimed and dove into an alleyway.

Honda shrugged his shoulders and followed him. I moved towards the alley but then I stopped and looked back at the pair. I expected to see them already buying their tickets but I was wrong. And sort of right.

Anzu was blabbering on as she bought her ticket, undoubtedly sharing on of her "infamous" stories. Yami, on the other hand, had stopped talking; he had probably stopped listening too. He was gazing back at me and our eyes met.

The contact must have sparked a connection because I suddenly heard Yami's voice even though his lips never moved. Where are you going, aibou?

I was so shocked by the voice that I actually looked around me. I turned back to Yami and saw that his face was clear and his spikey blonde bangs blew slightly in the breeze. He stood ramrod straight and his rigid body showed that he was tense and angry. But it was his eyes that told the truth.

Yami's crimson eyes were clouded with sadness and disappointment. It hurt, actually hurt, to see those emotions in his eyes; especially since I knew he was directing them at me. I was tempted to stay, to be the third wheel in their little date, if it would make Yami happy. But then I remember who he belonged to, who he was really with.

I scowled at him and sent back, As far away from you and Anzu as possible.

Why? He asked.

Why? Because I hate seeing you with her! Or anyone else for that matter! I thought back angrily before I could stop myself. When I had realized what I had said I took a step back, shocked at myself.

Yami's eyes widened in surprise and he stared at me as if he couldn't believe what he had just heard. I began to blush fiercely and began to think of ways on how to get away. That's when I remembered the alley.

Yami, hearing my thoughts, tried to stop me. Yuugi, please wait… Let's talk about this.

No! I thought back sharply and rushed into the alley.

"Whew! I'm glad we got away!" Jonouchi announced jovially as we sat on the steps of a coffee shop. "If I had to listen to them flirt for one more minute I would have gone crazy."

"Yeah, me too." I agreed and sat down next to him, bringing my knees us to my chest.

Honda, who had been silent through most of our escape suddenly exploded. "God, I hate it!" He yelled, clenching his hands into fists.
Honda's outburst was so sudden that Jonouchi and I actually jumped and scooted away. We threw each other confused glances and stared at Honda. He was fuming and breathing heavily and looked more threatening than usual.

"Uh, hate what, Honda?" I asked, trying hard to muster a steady voice.

"Just…just that! That picture of Yami and Anzu!" Honda nearly shouted.

Oh, yeah. That.

"It's not like I have anything against Yami. Don't get me wrong, I think he's really cool. Honda ranted, causing customers to look at us. "It's just; I've always loved Anzu, ever since the first time we met. And seeing her with another man…"

Honda lowered his head and stared at the ground. It was strange, but Honda's despair became like a comfort to me. It was nice to know that there was someone else who was jealous of Yami and Anzu's relationship. At least I wasn't alone anymore.

Jonouchi and I remained silent, struggling to find the right words to comfort our friend. After a while, Honda lifted his head and stood. He turned on his heels and began to ascend the steps towards the coffee shop.

Honda stopped and turned to us. "I'm gonna get a coffee and maybe a bagel. Do you guys want anything?"

Jonouchi and I shook our heads. Honda nodded and stepped into the shop. Jonouchi and I sat together in silence, thinking over what had just happened. Birds flew over our heads and sang their songs, creating at least a little noise.

Jonouchi lowered his head a few minutes after Honda left. "Yuug', can I tell you a secret?"

Of course, Jonouchi," I answered.

"Well, this is gonna sound weird but…" Jonouchi stopped, looking away from me.

"Go on," I prodded.

"Well… I uh… I think that I might have a crush on Kaiba," Jonouchi confessed.

I stared at him, unable to comprehend what he had just told me. "Uh…" I was at a loss for words.

"I know; I can't believe it either. But he asked me out and I realized, at that moment, my true feelings for Kaiba." Jonouchi continued, avoiding my eyes. "Strange thing is that I always thought I always hated him. What with him always calling me a mutt and a bad duelist; I hated him with a passion. But these feelings of… of love are what I truly feel about him. Kind of weird, huh?"

It was my turn to look away. I thought over what Jonouchi had told me and about the note Kaiba had wrote. So he really did it. I thought, mentally congratulating Kaiba for his bravery. But now I had a new problem: How was I going to get Jonouchi to tell Kaiba what he really thought about him?

"Well," I struggled, "you need to tell Kaiba your feelings; tell him how you really feel."

"And how do you suppose I do that?" Jonouchi asked, finally turning to me.

"You could tell him yes," I suggested.

"What?" Jonouchi asked in surprise.

"Think about it. You like him, and he likes you, obviously. If you truly mean what you just told me then you'd toss everything to the side and say yes. You'd fight for him and admit to him, and to yourself, that you have fallen for him." I explained, stumbling over my words. Then, I laughed out loud. "Wow, I'm a damn hypocrite."

"Yuugi!" Jonouchi exclaimed. "Why would you say something like that?"

"Because, I'm hypocritical to just about everything I said to you." I answered.

"I don't follow." Jonouchi stated, staring at me.

"Well, I have a crush on someone too, but I'm too afraid to tell him. Besides, he's… he's taken already."

Jonouchi was silent for a moment before he murmured, "Oh, I get now. It's Yami, isn't it?"

"Yes," I replied, my voice catching in my throat.

We sat together, not saying a work, as we gathered our thoughts. I was surprised at myself; I had never told anyone what I was really going on in my head, let alone my heart. I was even more surprised that Jonouchi had confessed to me. Then again, Jonouchi and I were best friends.

Suddenly, Jonouchi sat up straight and cleared his throat. "Yuugi," he began, pulling me from my thoughts. "I'm—I'm going to go to Kaiba. But I don't wanna go alone." He turned to me, "Will you go with me and make sure I don't change my mind? And then, after that, we can go and you can confess to Yami. That way we can end Yami and Anzu's relationship before it gets too far!"

I nodded and smiled up at him. I actually liked that idea. "Sure, Jonouchi, I'll go. And maybe I will tell Yami how I really feel about him. Wait, shouldn't we tell Honda where we're going?"

Jonouchi glanced up at the coffee shop. "Nah, it would complicate things. Besides, I think he wants to be alone."

After that, Jonouchi stood and began to walk down the steps to the sidewalk. I nodded again and chased after him. When I had caught up, I looked back to where we had previously been sitting.

If I tell Yami my true feelings, will he drop Anzu and come to me? I wondered. I guess we'll just have to wait and see.

I think maybe I'm making the chapters too short… oh well. Don't forget to review!