Yu-Gi-Oh! Fan Fiction ❯ Past and Present Meetings ❯ Lost and Found Friends ( Chapter 4 )
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By: closet-monster 
Ryou has his first day at school and makes some friends, but one seems to be missing...
Anime/Manga: Yu-Gi-Oh! Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Romance | Type: Alternate Universe | Uploaded On: 03.02.2004 | Pages: 5 | Words: 2.8K | Visits: 392 | Status: Completed
Ryou has his first day at school and makes some friends, but one seems to be missing...
Anime/Manga: Yu-Gi-Oh! Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Romance | Type: Alternate Universe | Uploaded On: 03.02.2004 | Pages: 5 | Words: 2.8K | Visits: 392 | Status: Completed
A/N: O.O Did I actually get revi ews? I GOT REVIEWS!! ^^ Thank you thank you thank you!!
Joey: I TOLD you they love me!! ^^
...shut-up butt plug.
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'I'm crazy, it's official.' Ryou makes his way downstairs for breakfast, fingering the necklace under his sweater. (so what if he likes to wear sweaters when it's hot...leave him alone!) 'Where did this come from? Did I get it as a present and just forgot about it...or does it have something to do with that boy?' He rounds the corner. 'No, it was only a reflection. I'm just too stressed out and I'm starting to see things because of it. ...not a very reassuring thought.' He reaches the kitchen and takes a seat at the table.
"Good morning Ryou."
"Morning Mom."
"Would you like something to eat?"
"Actually, I was wondering if I could ask you a question." His little ordeal last night seemed more important than his stomach right now.
"Oh...well, what is it?"
"Did you and Dad ever go to Egypt?"
"Heavens no! We don't have the time or money for trips like THAT."
"Oh, well have you seen any Egyptian stuff in town before, then?"
"No, I'm afraid not."
"Are you sure?"
"Yes, Ryou. What are you getting at?"
He felt sick. 'There's no way I got this from them.' "Nothing."
"What's wrong, dear?"
"I said nothing!" He roughly pushes himself away from the table. "I have to go to school now." He grabs his backpack and heads for the door.
"Ryou..."
He glances back, a pained look on his face. "Sorry Mom." And with that he left the safety of his home, not caring to shut the door behind him.
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'My God, where IS that bus?' He stood alone at the end of his street, waiting for the so-called "school transportation system" to come pick him up. 'I've been standing here for ten minutes and it has YET to show itself.' He kicks the stop sign angrily. "WHAT THE HELL!?"
He stops. This wasn't like him! 'It's alright, everything's fine. I'm just a little on edge today, that's all.' He takes a seat on the curb, trying to figure out the time. 'Of course I forgot my watch...hey, maybe they know!' He steps out into the street, flagging down a passing bike-rider. "Hey, do happen to know what time it..."
'Whoa.' The boy in front of him had...interesting hair, to say the least. It was shaped like a star, with reddish-violet coloring on the edges, black in the middle, and blonde bangs hanging in the front.
"...the time?"
His thoughts are interrupted by the question. "Oh, y-yeah. Do you know what time it is?"
He nods his head. "I just left my house. It's about 7:20."
"Ah! I'm gonna be late for school!"
"Do you go to Domino High?"
"...yeah. First day here."
"Oh, well I can take you if you want."
He stares at him. How could a boy that small survive high school?
"Don't worry, I was already heading over there before you stopped me."
"Oh, well..." He looks around the bike. "Where do I sit."
"Right here." He pats behind him.
"...where?"
"On the seat."
"Don't you think it's a little small for the two of us?"
"It's okay, I've done this before. It'll hold us."
"...alright." He thought he could trust this...what was his name?
"I'm Yugi." The teen extends a hand. "Nice to meet you."
"Oh, I'm Ryou." He shakes it. "Same here."
"Well, you'd better get on soon or we really WILL be late. ...just don't tell my grandpa I wasn't wearing a helmet!"
"Right!" He takes a step around the back, eyeing the seat. "Ooo boy..."
^^;; "Here." Yugi scoots forward. "Sorry, but that's as much room as you're gonna get."
"Thanks." He swings his leg over carefully, moving forward for more security. "...uh, what do I hang onto?"
A giggle.
'What's he laughing about?'
The bike suddenly lurches ahead, nearly knocking him off.
"Ah!" He grabs onto the smaller boy. "Slower! Go slower!"
"Come on, it's not THAT bad!" He pedals faster.
'Oh God, we're gonna crash.' He squeezes his eyes shut and tightens his grip. 'We're gonna crash, I'm gonna die. Oh God, oh crap, we're gonna die.'
"Hold on!"
"Hold on!? But I AM holding on!"
"Well, we're comin' up to the hill, so-"
"The HILL!?" He screams at his back. "WE'RE GOING DOWN A HILL!?"
"Here it comes!"
"AAAAAAEEEEEEEEIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!!" A shrill scream erupts from the teen before they plummet down the steep road. "OH MY GODD!!!!"
"WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!"
"WHY ARE YOU LAUGHING!? WE'RE GONNA DIIIEEE!!!!!"
"ALMOST THERE!"
"WAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!" He buries his face in the other's hair.
"Oh!" Yugi hits the brakes, startled.
"AAAAHHHHH!!!" The scream in unison as the bike skids dangerously onto flat ground.
"OH NO!"
"LOOK OUT!!"
They slam into a parked car.
"UGH!" Yugi flips onto the hood.
"UMPH!" Ryou bounces off, landing on his back.
"Oh man!"
"Did you see that!?"
"Killer crash dude!"
The moan in response to the on-lookers.
"Hey, make way, make way!" A brunette shoves his way through the crowd. "Aw man, look at my car!" His gaze shifts to the small figure on top of it. "Yugi!?"
"Urg...Tristan?"
"Yeah, it's me. Are you okay?"
"Not sure. I..." His eyes widen. "Oh, I'm sorry Tristan! I'm so sorry!" He props himself up on an elbow.
"Hey, no problem Yug. I don't see any dents or anything..." Okay, so there was a rather LARGE dent in one of its sides, but that was the least of his worries right now. "But how did you..." Movement below catches his eye. "Whoa! Who the hell is that!?"
The albino slowly opens his eyes. "...ugh..."
"I bet that was a nasty fall." He bends over him. "But, wait a minute..." He grabs him by the collar. "Did you do this? We're you trying to start a fight with Yugi!?" He shakes him. "Answer me!"
"No, Tristan, stop!"
"...huh?"
"His name's Ryou. He's new and he was waiting at the wrong end of the street for the bus, so I gave him a ride on my bike."
The said boy blushes slightly. 'So THAT'S why the bus never came.'
He had gotten up and was standing by the pointy-haired one by now. "I got distracted and hit the brakes. It's my fault. He wasn't...picking on me." He winces. God it was embarrassing when Tristan went on protective rampages.
"...oh." He lets go of the yellow sweater. "My bad."
"Here." He takes hold of one of his arms. "We can go get late passes at the office. Think you can stand?"
"...ack." He lets himself be helped to his feet. "Sorry Yugi. That...was a first for me."
"It's okay. Let's just go before they start asking questions." He nods over at their spectators.
"...ah." The three head over to the doors. Sodo you think I'll get in trouble for not wearing a uniform?
Oh yeah, definitely.
WHAT?
They're real strict about uniforms in this school.
Why didn't you tell me sooner!?
They're gonna kill you man! RUN!!
AAHHHHHH!!! He runs away screaming.
maybe we should tell him it's not a big deal.
This is more fun.
That's so coldhey Ryou! We were just joking! They'll let it slide the first day!
He stops in his tracks. ...oh. He tries failingly to regain his posture. That's cool.
Yeah
"Well, I gotta go! See you guys later!"
"Cheerio!"
"Yeah, sorry about your car Tristan!"
"Eh, you got more beat up then my car, so we're even!" He runs down the hall to his class. "Later!"
"Bye!" The remaining two limp their way to the office and get late passes.
"Let's see." They take out their schedules. "Hey, we both have World Lit. first hour! Let's go!" And with THAT, the two boys walked upstairs to their classroom, each happy to have a new friend.
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A/N: Eww, friendship. I think I'm gonna be sick.... (keep reading!)
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By the end of school, Ryou had met pretty much all of Yugi's friends. There was a blonde, Mai, an overly-cheerful girl, Tea (he tripped her at lunch, but swore his leg did it on its own and was quickly forgiven), a guy obsessed with dice, Duke (wasn't sure they were the best of friends), and of course, Tristan. He said there was someone missing, though. Kinda looked worried about it. So, on their way home together (yes, they walked. their houses were so close to the school they didn't know why a bus even came), he decided to ask him about it.
Hey, Yugi, I was just curious. Who is it that wasn't at school?
Oh, Joey? Yeah, he wasn't here today.
why the face?
Hmm?
You look a little preoccupied.
oh. He slows down. Hehe was acting really weird yesterday. And when I saw his face, it was all beaten up.
Well, what are we waiting for? Let's go see him! He runs ahead.
Hey, wait up! He jumps on his bike. He doesn't live that way! Make a right!
Got it! He turns the corner. The two of them quickly make their way to the Wheeler residence. Heywhat arethose lights? Ryou huffs.
They're police sirensoh no! They're coming from Joey's house! Yugi jumps off and runs the rest of the way. Joey!
They reach the front door within seconds. What happened!? Is everything alright?!'
I'm sorry, we can't let you in here. This is a crime scene.
A crime scene!? Ryou screams.
We heard gunshots go off last night and-
GUNSHOTS!? Let us in!! They duck under the tape and run down the short hall to the bathroom, where the majority of the police were gathered.
What's going on!? Where's Joey!?
Hey, you can't be in here kid!
He has a friend who's in trouble, so why don't you just shut the hell up city dog! He slaps a hand over his mouth. 'Oops. There I go slipping again. What's gotten into me today?'
Ryou?
He shakes it off. Never mind that! We have to find Joey!
Right! The smaller boy runs into the bathroomand gasps. What's all this!? Why are there bullet holes in the wall!?
There was a shooting, son. No bodies were found, but The officer nods over at the door.
oh no He felt numb. 'Is thatblood?' He kneels beside the dark pool on the floor. Hewas wearing jeans yesterday. He looks at the torn piece of cloth inches away. It has to be his! Look! He points at a red blotch by the edge. That's part of the heart Mai drew on them!
Wait, wait, wait! Who? Several cops had gathered nearby.
Joey! It's his! It has to be! His face suddenly darkens. Does that mean hegot shot?
It appears so.
Wait! Ryou shouts. You said you haven't found a body or anything, right!?
Nope. Nothin' so far.
Then he must've escaped! He grasps Yugi by the shoulders. He got away, don't you see? He ran somewhere safe. He's safe now.
A sniffle. I guess so. He abruptly grabs onto the nearest officer's arm. Did you arrest his dad? Did you put him in jail!?
We haven't caught anyone yet.
But he did it! He's the one who shot Joey! He lets go. Hetried to hide it for so long. I don't think there was a single person in the school who knew his father abused him. But this He lets out an angry cry. This has gone too far!
Hold on, son. Are you sure it was him?
Positive.
Do you have any idea where we might find him?
Try the local pub, he's bound to be drinking!
Well, thanks for all your help, uh
Yugi.
Yugi. We'll contact you if we find out any more information. AndI'm sorry this had to happen.
It's not your fault. He steps under the tape and back outside. You just better get that bastard.
Yugi!
He looks at Ryou. It's my fault this happened. If I would've just gone with him, instead of letting him push me away Tears run down his cheeks. Oh God.
Yugi He pulls him close. Don't be afraid. You can't think like that.
Why did this have to happen? He chokes. Why couldn't he just let someone help him? Why He hugs onto Ryou tighter. Why didn't he run away!?
Oh Yugi He wraps his arms around the smaller boy, letting him sob into his shirt. It's alright. Don't He feels his chest tighten. Don't worry. Everything'll be okay.
Ryou? He hears him start to cry.
No, no. Everything's fine. Everything's He shakes with emotion. 'No, I have to be strong.' He lifts a hand and wipes away the tears. Yugi. Do you know where he could've gone?
He shakes his head. He never talked about his family. And no one at school mentioned anything about seeing him
That doesn't mean he's not safe.
huh? Ryou's voice had suddenly grown sterner.
We can't sit around all day crying for him. It's pointless.
But
He shakes his head, as if trying to clear it. I'm sorry, it's just-
No, you're right. He wipes his face with a sleeve. We'd better get going. It's late.
Are you sure?
He nods, slightly clenching his teeth. I'll be fine.
alright. They swap information with the police and say their thanks, grabbing Yugi's bike on the way out and walking the rest of the way home in silence, each lost in their own thoughts.
The sun was nearly setting by the time they reached Ryou's house. Both were worn out from the day's events and both were emotionally exhausted.
Wellsee you later Yugi.
Yeah. See ya at school. He stops himself from turning around. Hey, Ryou.
Hm?
I have something I wanna show you tomorrow.
'what's he smiling about?'
Byyeeee. He leaves him bewildered on his porch, giggling on his bike all the way down the street his grandpa's game-shop.
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A/N: Here's the deal for all you Joey and Seto fans! (including me! ^^) I'm gonna start rotating the chapters in between them and the rest of the story. Since I did the first two chapters on them, I did the last two chapters on other people. You see? ^^;; I'll switch them every chapter from now onunless there's a life-changing event in one of them. Then I might dedicate two chapters for their cause.
Alright, I'll go now. Remember, next chapter switches to Joey's stuff! Funnies up ahead!
XD PLEASE REVIEW!!! XD
please?
Joey: I TOLD you they love me!! ^^
...shut-up butt plug.
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'I'm crazy, it's official.' Ryou makes his way downstairs for breakfast, fingering the necklace under his sweater. (so what if he likes to wear sweaters when it's hot...leave him alone!) 'Where did this come from? Did I get it as a present and just forgot about it...or does it have something to do with that boy?' He rounds the corner. 'No, it was only a reflection. I'm just too stressed out and I'm starting to see things because of it. ...not a very reassuring thought.' He reaches the kitchen and takes a seat at the table.
"Good morning Ryou."
"Morning Mom."
"Would you like something to eat?"
"Actually, I was wondering if I could ask you a question." His little ordeal last night seemed more important than his stomach right now.
"Oh...well, what is it?"
"Did you and Dad ever go to Egypt?"
"Heavens no! We don't have the time or money for trips like THAT."
"Oh, well have you seen any Egyptian stuff in town before, then?"
"No, I'm afraid not."
"Are you sure?"
"Yes, Ryou. What are you getting at?"
He felt sick. 'There's no way I got this from them.' "Nothing."
"What's wrong, dear?"
"I said nothing!" He roughly pushes himself away from the table. "I have to go to school now." He grabs his backpack and heads for the door.
"Ryou..."
He glances back, a pained look on his face. "Sorry Mom." And with that he left the safety of his home, not caring to shut the door behind him.
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'My God, where IS that bus?' He stood alone at the end of his street, waiting for the so-called "school transportation system" to come pick him up. 'I've been standing here for ten minutes and it has YET to show itself.' He kicks the stop sign angrily. "WHAT THE HELL!?"
He stops. This wasn't like him! 'It's alright, everything's fine. I'm just a little on edge today, that's all.' He takes a seat on the curb, trying to figure out the time. 'Of course I forgot my watch...hey, maybe they know!' He steps out into the street, flagging down a passing bike-rider. "Hey, do happen to know what time it..."
'Whoa.' The boy in front of him had...interesting hair, to say the least. It was shaped like a star, with reddish-violet coloring on the edges, black in the middle, and blonde bangs hanging in the front.
"...the time?"
His thoughts are interrupted by the question. "Oh, y-yeah. Do you know what time it is?"
He nods his head. "I just left my house. It's about 7:20."
"Ah! I'm gonna be late for school!"
"Do you go to Domino High?"
"...yeah. First day here."
"Oh, well I can take you if you want."
He stares at him. How could a boy that small survive high school?
"Don't worry, I was already heading over there before you stopped me."
"Oh, well..." He looks around the bike. "Where do I sit."
"Right here." He pats behind him.
"...where?"
"On the seat."
"Don't you think it's a little small for the two of us?"
"It's okay, I've done this before. It'll hold us."
"...alright." He thought he could trust this...what was his name?
"I'm Yugi." The teen extends a hand. "Nice to meet you."
"Oh, I'm Ryou." He shakes it. "Same here."
"Well, you'd better get on soon or we really WILL be late. ...just don't tell my grandpa I wasn't wearing a helmet!"
"Right!" He takes a step around the back, eyeing the seat. "Ooo boy..."
^^;; "Here." Yugi scoots forward. "Sorry, but that's as much room as you're gonna get."
"Thanks." He swings his leg over carefully, moving forward for more security. "...uh, what do I hang onto?"
A giggle.
'What's he laughing about?'
The bike suddenly lurches ahead, nearly knocking him off.
"Ah!" He grabs onto the smaller boy. "Slower! Go slower!"
"Come on, it's not THAT bad!" He pedals faster.
'Oh God, we're gonna crash.' He squeezes his eyes shut and tightens his grip. 'We're gonna crash, I'm gonna die. Oh God, oh crap, we're gonna die.'
"Hold on!"
"Hold on!? But I AM holding on!"
"Well, we're comin' up to the hill, so-"
"The HILL!?" He screams at his back. "WE'RE GOING DOWN A HILL!?"
"Here it comes!"
"AAAAAAEEEEEEEEIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!!" A shrill scream erupts from the teen before they plummet down the steep road. "OH MY GODD!!!!"
"WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!"
"WHY ARE YOU LAUGHING!? WE'RE GONNA DIIIEEE!!!!!"
"ALMOST THERE!"
"WAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!" He buries his face in the other's hair.
"Oh!" Yugi hits the brakes, startled.
"AAAAHHHHH!!!" The scream in unison as the bike skids dangerously onto flat ground.
"OH NO!"
"LOOK OUT!!"
They slam into a parked car.
"UGH!" Yugi flips onto the hood.
"UMPH!" Ryou bounces off, landing on his back.
"Oh man!"
"Did you see that!?"
"Killer crash dude!"
The moan in response to the on-lookers.
"Hey, make way, make way!" A brunette shoves his way through the crowd. "Aw man, look at my car!" His gaze shifts to the small figure on top of it. "Yugi!?"
"Urg...Tristan?"
"Yeah, it's me. Are you okay?"
"Not sure. I..." His eyes widen. "Oh, I'm sorry Tristan! I'm so sorry!" He props himself up on an elbow.
"Hey, no problem Yug. I don't see any dents or anything..." Okay, so there was a rather LARGE dent in one of its sides, but that was the least of his worries right now. "But how did you..." Movement below catches his eye. "Whoa! Who the hell is that!?"
The albino slowly opens his eyes. "...ugh..."
"I bet that was a nasty fall." He bends over him. "But, wait a minute..." He grabs him by the collar. "Did you do this? We're you trying to start a fight with Yugi!?" He shakes him. "Answer me!"
"No, Tristan, stop!"
"...huh?"
"His name's Ryou. He's new and he was waiting at the wrong end of the street for the bus, so I gave him a ride on my bike."
The said boy blushes slightly. 'So THAT'S why the bus never came.'
He had gotten up and was standing by the pointy-haired one by now. "I got distracted and hit the brakes. It's my fault. He wasn't...picking on me." He winces. God it was embarrassing when Tristan went on protective rampages.
"...oh." He lets go of the yellow sweater. "My bad."
"Here." He takes hold of one of his arms. "We can go get late passes at the office. Think you can stand?"
"...ack." He lets himself be helped to his feet. "Sorry Yugi. That...was a first for me."
"It's okay. Let's just go before they start asking questions." He nods over at their spectators.
"...ah." The three head over to the doors. Sodo you think I'll get in trouble for not wearing a uniform?
Oh yeah, definitely.
WHAT?
They're real strict about uniforms in this school.
Why didn't you tell me sooner!?
They're gonna kill you man! RUN!!
AAHHHHHH!!! He runs away screaming.
maybe we should tell him it's not a big deal.
This is more fun.
That's so coldhey Ryou! We were just joking! They'll let it slide the first day!
He stops in his tracks. ...oh. He tries failingly to regain his posture. That's cool.
Yeah
"Well, I gotta go! See you guys later!"
"Cheerio!"
"Yeah, sorry about your car Tristan!"
"Eh, you got more beat up then my car, so we're even!" He runs down the hall to his class. "Later!"
"Bye!" The remaining two limp their way to the office and get late passes.
"Let's see." They take out their schedules. "Hey, we both have World Lit. first hour! Let's go!" And with THAT, the two boys walked upstairs to their classroom, each happy to have a new friend.
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A/N: Eww, friendship. I think I'm gonna be sick.... (keep reading!)
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By the end of school, Ryou had met pretty much all of Yugi's friends. There was a blonde, Mai, an overly-cheerful girl, Tea (he tripped her at lunch, but swore his leg did it on its own and was quickly forgiven), a guy obsessed with dice, Duke (wasn't sure they were the best of friends), and of course, Tristan. He said there was someone missing, though. Kinda looked worried about it. So, on their way home together (yes, they walked. their houses were so close to the school they didn't know why a bus even came), he decided to ask him about it.
Hey, Yugi, I was just curious. Who is it that wasn't at school?
Oh, Joey? Yeah, he wasn't here today.
why the face?
Hmm?
You look a little preoccupied.
oh. He slows down. Hehe was acting really weird yesterday. And when I saw his face, it was all beaten up.
Well, what are we waiting for? Let's go see him! He runs ahead.
Hey, wait up! He jumps on his bike. He doesn't live that way! Make a right!
Got it! He turns the corner. The two of them quickly make their way to the Wheeler residence. Heywhat arethose lights? Ryou huffs.
They're police sirensoh no! They're coming from Joey's house! Yugi jumps off and runs the rest of the way. Joey!
They reach the front door within seconds. What happened!? Is everything alright?!'
I'm sorry, we can't let you in here. This is a crime scene.
A crime scene!? Ryou screams.
We heard gunshots go off last night and-
GUNSHOTS!? Let us in!! They duck under the tape and run down the short hall to the bathroom, where the majority of the police were gathered.
What's going on!? Where's Joey!?
Hey, you can't be in here kid!
He has a friend who's in trouble, so why don't you just shut the hell up city dog! He slaps a hand over his mouth. 'Oops. There I go slipping again. What's gotten into me today?'
Ryou?
He shakes it off. Never mind that! We have to find Joey!
Right! The smaller boy runs into the bathroomand gasps. What's all this!? Why are there bullet holes in the wall!?
There was a shooting, son. No bodies were found, but The officer nods over at the door.
oh no He felt numb. 'Is thatblood?' He kneels beside the dark pool on the floor. Hewas wearing jeans yesterday. He looks at the torn piece of cloth inches away. It has to be his! Look! He points at a red blotch by the edge. That's part of the heart Mai drew on them!
Wait, wait, wait! Who? Several cops had gathered nearby.
Joey! It's his! It has to be! His face suddenly darkens. Does that mean hegot shot?
It appears so.
Wait! Ryou shouts. You said you haven't found a body or anything, right!?
Nope. Nothin' so far.
Then he must've escaped! He grasps Yugi by the shoulders. He got away, don't you see? He ran somewhere safe. He's safe now.
A sniffle. I guess so. He abruptly grabs onto the nearest officer's arm. Did you arrest his dad? Did you put him in jail!?
We haven't caught anyone yet.
But he did it! He's the one who shot Joey! He lets go. Hetried to hide it for so long. I don't think there was a single person in the school who knew his father abused him. But this He lets out an angry cry. This has gone too far!
Hold on, son. Are you sure it was him?
Positive.
Do you have any idea where we might find him?
Try the local pub, he's bound to be drinking!
Well, thanks for all your help, uh
Yugi.
Yugi. We'll contact you if we find out any more information. AndI'm sorry this had to happen.
It's not your fault. He steps under the tape and back outside. You just better get that bastard.
Yugi!
He looks at Ryou. It's my fault this happened. If I would've just gone with him, instead of letting him push me away Tears run down his cheeks. Oh God.
Yugi He pulls him close. Don't be afraid. You can't think like that.
Why did this have to happen? He chokes. Why couldn't he just let someone help him? Why He hugs onto Ryou tighter. Why didn't he run away!?
Oh Yugi He wraps his arms around the smaller boy, letting him sob into his shirt. It's alright. Don't He feels his chest tighten. Don't worry. Everything'll be okay.
Ryou? He hears him start to cry.
No, no. Everything's fine. Everything's He shakes with emotion. 'No, I have to be strong.' He lifts a hand and wipes away the tears. Yugi. Do you know where he could've gone?
He shakes his head. He never talked about his family. And no one at school mentioned anything about seeing him
That doesn't mean he's not safe.
huh? Ryou's voice had suddenly grown sterner.
We can't sit around all day crying for him. It's pointless.
But
He shakes his head, as if trying to clear it. I'm sorry, it's just-
No, you're right. He wipes his face with a sleeve. We'd better get going. It's late.
Are you sure?
He nods, slightly clenching his teeth. I'll be fine.
alright. They swap information with the police and say their thanks, grabbing Yugi's bike on the way out and walking the rest of the way home in silence, each lost in their own thoughts.
The sun was nearly setting by the time they reached Ryou's house. Both were worn out from the day's events and both were emotionally exhausted.
Wellsee you later Yugi.
Yeah. See ya at school. He stops himself from turning around. Hey, Ryou.
Hm?
I have something I wanna show you tomorrow.
'what's he smiling about?'
Byyeeee. He leaves him bewildered on his porch, giggling on his bike all the way down the street his grandpa's game-shop.
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A/N: Here's the deal for all you Joey and Seto fans! (including me! ^^) I'm gonna start rotating the chapters in between them and the rest of the story. Since I did the first two chapters on them, I did the last two chapters on other people. You see? ^^;; I'll switch them every chapter from now onunless there's a life-changing event in one of them. Then I might dedicate two chapters for their cause.
Alright, I'll go now. Remember, next chapter switches to Joey's stuff! Funnies up ahead!
XD PLEASE REVIEW!!! XD
please?