Yu-Gi-Oh! Fan Fiction ❯ School of Magick ❯ Roommates ( Chapter 3 )

WARNING: This is a Yaoi (male/male) pairing story. Don't like, don't read.

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Yami's Girl710: Glad you like it so much. Don't worry; there will be Yami/Yuugi fluff coming up in a few chapters. Right now they're just getting to know each other. Thanks for the suggestions for Kaiba, Yami Bakura, and Shizuka.

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0: Thanks for the complement. As for there being secondary elements, I don't think I'll deal with those in this story. I'll keep it in mind for a future story though. For this fic ice would part of the water element, lightning would be part of air, and rock would be part of earth. Thanks for the suggestion though.

Disclaimer: Still don't own it. Really wish I did, since then I would already be able to speak Japanese rather than having to struggle with it now. Oh well.

Notes: //Yami to Yuugi// /Yuugi to Yami/ "Speaking" 'Thoughts'

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Chapter 3: Roommates

The boy smiled, and extended his hand. "My name is Yami. I'm your new roommate."

Yuugi slowly shook his hand, still trying to kick-start his brain into some semblance of normal operation. 'Tell him your name.' He told himself, forcing his mouth work.

"I'm Yuugi. Nice to meet you."

Yami let go of his hand and gestured to the room around him. "Sorry about the mess, but I just got in about half an hour ago and I was too tired to really organize my stuff."

"No problem." Yuugi replied, finally getting his legs to work and making his way over to the chest at the foot of his bed that held his clothes.

He opened the lid and pulled out a pair of soft cotton pants and a silk shirt. Standing up, Yuugi glanced again at Yami. It was a little eerie seeing Yami standing there. It was too much like looking at himself.

"I was going to bathing room." Yuugi started, "Do you need someone to show you around?"

"Maybe tomorrow." Yami replied, sitting back down on his bed. "I'd rather just rest. The journey here was very long and tiring. Thank you."

Yuugi just nodded and headed to the bathing room. When he got there he commandeered a large tub, filled it with warm water, then stripped and sank greatfully into it. The warmth relaxed his muscles, and he closed his eyes, just enjoying the feeling for a few minutes.

Slowly, his mind started working again, reviving a little now that he was taking the time to rest. His thoughts wondered, first to the practice session that he and Ryou had had. Then to the assignments he still had to complete for class tomorrow. Then he found his thought drawn to his new roommate. 'He looks so much like me. Is that why they wouldn't tell me about him? Why is here? I know that he came from a school across the mountains. Why would he come here? He is kind-of cute though . . .' Yuugi's eyes widened as he thought this. 'I did not just think that. Did I? I must be more exhausted than I thought. My mind isn't working right.'

Yuugi forced his mind to think of other things. He soaked his muscles for a few minutes more, then drained the tub, refilled it with water, and took a quick bath. After that he pulled on his clean clothes, tossed the used towels and his dirty clothes into the laundry chute, and headed back to his room.

He opened the door as quietly as possible, remembering that Yami had said that he wanted to rest. He thought that Yami was asleep, but as he made his way to his desk, Yami spoke.

"I've been informed that I'll be in all your classes starting tomorrow. Can you tell me a little about them? I haven't even been told what classes I'll be taking."

"Well," Yuugi replied, sitting down in the desk chair and turning to face Yami. "First there's Magickal Theory, then Meditation, then Defense Skills, then we get a break for lunch, then Weapons Work, and finally Attack Skills. After classes are over we get a few hours to study or practice before dinner. Lunch is divided up into different groups depending on what level your in. But dinner and breakfast are all levels together. I'll show you around and introduce you to some of your classmates if you'd like."

"That sounds fine. Thank you." Yami replied, he shifted position on his bed, then asked. "What level am I being placed in here? And how do they divide up the levels?"

"Well, usually your level is based on what year of study your in and how well you did in the previous level. If you don't do well enough in a certain level of study, then they won't advance you. Sometimes you can do well enough to advance to a higher level earlier. Anyway, we're in level five." Yuugi replied, pulling out his Magickal Theory book and opening it to the marked page. "What level were you in at your old school?"

"Level six, but they based the levels a little differently. They were mainly based on your power level, not your skill level. That's one of the reasons I wanted to come here. I wanted to learn the techniques, not just the brute strength attacks."

"Oh."

They didn't say anything more for a little while, and Yuugi turned his attention to the book in front of him. He was on the last assigned page when Yami spoke again.

"I hope this doesn't sound rude, but . . . how old are you?"

Yuugi glanced at him, a smile on his face. "It's okay, I get that question a lot. You probably think that I'm ten or something, right?"

Yami simply nodded his head.

"I'm fifteen." Yuugi replied, his smile widening at the shocked look on Yami's face.

"Fifteen?" He repeated. "How long have you been here?"

"Two years."

"And you're already in level five courses? That's amazing."

Yuugi blushed a little, and looked down at the book. "I just study hard, that's all. My friends are all in level four, but their a couple years older than me. What about you Yami?"

"I'm eighteen. I've been studying for four years."

"That's pretty good. You're a year ahead." Yuugi replied, marking the page he stopped on so that he could finish it tomorrow. "Do you mind if I ask what element you use?"

"I don't mind at all. I'm a pyromancer. I seem to remember being told that you're a pyromancer as well."

"That's right. It'll be great having another pyromancer around that I can talk to. Maybe we could practice together sometimes."

"I don't see why not."

Yuugi stood, put his book away, and moved over to his bed to lie down.

"Morning bell rings an hour after dawn." Yuugi told Yami, yawning a little.

Neither one spoke anymore, and Yuugi fell asleep fairly quickly. Yami stayed awake a little while longer, thinking about his first day of classes. It sounded like it would be interesting here. 'It will definitely be challenging. I really haven't had any background in Magick Theory or the finer points of control. I think I'll take Yuugi up on his offer of help and practicing together.'

Yami glanced over at his sleeping roommate. The moonlight coming in through the window above Yuugi's bed was shining on the boys face. 'He looks so peaceful. He's definitely friendly. Unlike my previous roommate. He looks kind-of cute . . .' Yami shook his head, trying to shake that thought out of his mind. 'I did not just think that. I just met him, how can I think that?'

With that last thought in mind, Yami lay down to sleep. He fell asleep with one last thought, 'He's too young and innocent. I won't force myself on him. His friendship will be enough . . . for now.'

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Another chapter down! This one had a lot more of Yami in it. The poll for Yami Bakura's, Kaiba's, and Shizuka's (Serenity) elements is still on. I'll let you know what I've decided when they appear. Well, now that you've read it, please review!