Unsweet Silence Chapter 3

Yami slouched at his desk in a doze. There was a poke in his side, Yami looked up to see Yugi poking him with a pencil, telling him to wake up. Yugi had been here just over two weeks, and a lot of things had happened since then. Teá had tried to get Yugi's friendship but the teen was wary of the evil twin. Anzu had made it her mission to make Yugi laugh out loud, the amethyst eyed teen hadn't made a noise above a grunt of pain or a sigh. Seto and Joey had warmed to the shorter teen and Yugi had become a lot more responsive to them.
He still didn't speak though.
Yami smiled at the teen as Yugi pointed to the front of the class. Concentrate! He was telling Yami. Yami really liked Yugi. He was sweet, caring an open book yet he had secrets that were hidden beyond those open pages. Yami thought he was very cute. Yami sighed and nodded "I'm awake" he assured Yugi.
Yugi pouted then went back to his own notes.
Yami sighed, his blond bags flying up from his forehead as he did so. Geography should have never been invented. He complained to no one as he jotted down notes on magnitude of earthquakes or some other crap.
Yugi looked at Yami and smiled. Yami had fast become his friend. Ever since he had told Yugi that he could stand by him Yugi had warmed to him. Anzu and Joey were also very funny, Tristan was still a lovesick idiot but he was a sturdy friend too, almost rock like, Seto had not insulted Yugi all day… Yugi supposed that meant that he liked him a little too.
Yugi jabbed Yami in the ribs again as he zoned out. You're going to fail the test if you don't wake up! He scribbled on a piece of scrap paper. Yami scowled and nodded reluctantly. Yugi smiled and went back to work, sill keeping an eye on his number one friend.
The bell went suddenly, making Yugi jump. Anzu and Joey laughed "What's the matter Yugi? Da bell scare ya?" Joey asked as he jumped around them and stood before Yugi's desk as he packed his books away.
Anzu bonked Joey on the head fondly "No… he's not scared of a bell… he's obviously got something up his ass to make him jump so high" everyone laughed, Yugi blushed and scowled, he couldn't help it if he jumped at loud noises, bells especially… fire alarms.
Yami chuckled and stood up gracefully. "Give him some slack, Anzu. And how's Serenity?"
Anzu and Joey smiled like Siamese cats. "She's good" they said at the same time. Anzu chuckled "I'm getting her a present for our anniversary, two whole years since I met the little doll" she sighed dreamily and she seemed close to drooling.
Joey elbowed her "Nat in front of da kids A-Z!" he hissed.
Anzu blinked and then blushed "Oh… sorry" she said embarrassed. She flicked her hair over her shoulders so it hid some of her blushing cheeks.
Yugi shook with silent laughter then followed Tristan out the door. "Hey, Yami. Is the sleepover still alright? I mean Seto's outa town and all, wouldn't he feel left out?" Tristan's brown eyes were rarely expressive but he was caring, in a rock like way.
Yami snorted "The jerk wouldn't be interested in a sleepover, you know that. And I don't want him and Joey in the same room if you get my drift…" everyone but Joey shuddered, Yugi was oblivious.
Anzu smirked at him "Seto and Joey were getting a little hot in a single sleeping bag… we had to move ourselves to the other end of the damn house, and I could still hear the-" Joey but her off by bumping her. Anzu glared "Well you can't say you weren't horny!"
Yugi blushed but laughed, again not a sound escaped his lips, silent as the grave. Yami shuddered at that, Yugi was here but unheard… it was like someone had put him on mute! Then Yami had an idea "Since Seto's missing out, you wanna join us Yugi?" Yugi blinked, startled at the question. He pointed to himself to make sure. Yami smiled kindly, Anzu and Joey matching his expression, Tristan was goggling at Miho… again. Yami put an arm around him "Yes you. It's tomorrow, you can come right from after school and we can drop you back on the Saturday, late though"
Yugi looked dazed then overly happy, his purple eyes sparkled so brightly they were like spotlights. He scribbled on a piece of paper. You really want me there? What should I bring? What are we going to be doing? Yami sat Yugi down at their bench while he waited for his bus. Joey sitting next to him, Joey and Serenity lived with Seto and Yami as their Father was a drunken lunatic that was doing time right now. "Sure we want you there, we'll get to know you better and stuff"
Joey read the next question after he waved Anzu on her way. "Well, ya need a pair a trunks, Yami's pool ain't somet'ing ya wanna sit out of. Den a party outfit, encase we get da urge ta rave, ya jammies, den some muck about gear. What ya wear on da weekend"
Yugi nodded slowly then scribbled again. Where do you live?
Yami wrote down his address. "I'd give you my number but something tells me you won't be able to use it properly" Yugi pouted and stuck his tongue out of his mouth. Yami smirked "Cute pout, Yugi" Yugi blushed and jumped up, seeing his Grandpa's car coming around the corner. He began to run off, waving to Yami and Joey over his shoulder.
Suddenly a hand gripped his arm, tightly, sharp nails and he was stopped in his tracks. He looked up fearfully and saw Teá's harsh eyes. "Listen you freak. Stay away from Yami. He's mine. You'll suffer if you don't"
Yugi began to struggle he mouthed 'Why?' scared and his notepad in his opposite pocket.
Teá scowled. Her face icy and gorgon like. "Don't act cute with me!" she growled again. "You're taking Yami away from me, and unless you give him space… you should really watch where you're going little guy" she said sweetly as Yami and Joey approached, Teá suddenly sweeter than fairy cakes.
Yugi flinched away from her and nearly tripped over when she let go of him so easily. Joey and Yami steadied him, Yami's crimson eyes were concerned and angry, he looked at Teá with a growl in his throat. "Why are you here, Teá? You're sister left five minuets ago"
Teá looked pleasantly surprised and rolled her hips as she walked up to him, invading his personal space rapidly. "Yami" she purred, making all they boys feel sick. "How nice to see you outside lessons, I've missed you"
Yami pushed her back, hand on the shoulder "The feeling is not mutual. Get out of here, you alright Yugi?"
Yugi nodded, rubbing his upper arm. Joey stood in front of Teá as she tired to see what was wrong. "Get outa here, ya whore!" he snapped, picking a hairclip from her hair and throwing it in the mud.
Teá glared but firmly turned on her heal and left, head held high.
"Yugi?" the littlest teen looked up and then almost ran into his Grandfathers arms "You alright, son?" Yugi nodded and made some gestures, letting his elder know that it was just a random thing. Solomon didn't look so sure but let it drop "If you say so, who these boys?" Yugi smiled and pulled his Grandfather forwards and pointed to the older teens before putting a hand to his right shoulder, slightly over his chest, his personal sign for someone special to him. Solomon looked delighted "Ah, these are your friends, eh?" Yugi nodded.
Solomon chuckled "Well bash my beard, you two do look alike" Solomon exclaimed when he saw Yami properly.
Yami smiled "I get that a bit since Yugi turned up. I'm Yami, this is Joey"
"Nice ta meet ya" Joey said taking the old mans hand after Yami let it go.
Solomon nodded at them both "I'm Yugi's Grandpa, you can call me Solomon. I'm pleased to meet you both, I was so happy Yugi made friends so quickly, he was so worried everyone would think he was odd for not talking" Yugi shuffled his feet shyly.
Yami half smiled "We did think it was strange, but I'm sure he has a good reason for not talking"
"Ditto, ah crap, Yami! Dar's da bus! Sorry, Grandpa, Yugi, but we've gota run" Joey said quickly as he ran to stop the bus.
Yami laughed "Wait for me, Joey! See you later Yugi! Don't forget to ask about tomorrow!"
Yugi nodded and waved, arm over his head and smiling widely. Solomon chuckled and steered the boy to his car "I like those young men. They're tough young things, loyal as you please" Yugi nodded eagerly, agreeing completely.
"What was the thing you were meant to ask me then?" Solomon asked as he got into the car. Yugi scribbled and passed a note; Yami's having a sleepover at his and Seto's (His cousin) house and he and his friends want me to join them. Can I please?</i> Solomon steered out into the traffic. "I like those boys, and if the rest of them are as nice as you tell me they are, I see no problem in you going, you'll just have to make up you're chores the next day"
Yugi clapped his hands and hugged the old man. "Don't do that while I'm driving!" Solomon yelped. Yugi let go and giggled silently all the way home.
Yugi sat on his bed later that night and then went to kneel in a corner of the room that he had turned into a small shrine… for his parents. His parent's photos, loads of them, crowded around some personal items and some glows sticks as Yugi refused to go near fire. Yugi smiled and touched their faces.
I've made friends… they want to spend the weekend with me… this is a good thing, isn't it. They don't mind that I don't talk, they don't care that I'm a freaky mute. I love you both. Goodnight.
Yugi smiled and kissed his Mother's face while hugging his Father's picture then getting into bed with a teary eyed smile.
He missed them.
A lot.
Solomon watched through the keyhole and sighed. Poor Yugi, maybe these new friends of his can loosen him up a bit. Ah, Ran, I'd give anything to hear his voice again. Solomon entered and tucked the snoozing boy snugly into his blankets. "Goodnight, Yugi"