Forgiveness

Since Yugi thought that (Y/N) might ignore his call, he decided to go straight to her house. Her house was very close to the game shop, so it was no trouble. 

He knocked on the front door of her house and after a minute, (Y/N) opened the door. Her eyes were puffy and red, a clear sign that she has been crying for a long time. Her cheeks were stained from streaks of hot tears. The look on her face now broke Yugi's heart. He shouldn't have been so harsh to her.

"Yugi...," Her voice sounded raspy. "What are you doing here?"

Yugi entered the house and took a sit on the sofa in the living room. (Y/N) sat next to him after closing the door. Yugi looked into (Y/N)'s eyes with sincerity. "I'm sorry about earlier."

(Y/N) shook her head. "No, I'm the one who was wrong. I shouldn't have taken the locket."

Yugi touched (Y/N)'s shoulder, making (Y/N)'s cheeks give out a light blush. "I was upset that you took the locket, but I shouldn't have been so harsh." 

A part of (Y/N) wanted to embrace him and unfold her feelings to him, but a bigger part of her was afraid of rejection. 

"Besides, everything worked out, so let's just move on."

A knot formed in (Y/N)'s in her chest. "So... you told Téa about your feelings for her?"

Yugi scratched the back of his neck. "Um, no. But I bought her ice cream, and I will, tomorrow."

"Oh."

"Why did you take her present though? I mean, you wanted to tell me something."

(Y/N) didn't hold anymore restraint as she hugged him. Yugi heart raced from the sudden action.

"It's nothing." The feeling of her breath tickling his ear as she spoke made a red line appear across his face. "Good luck tomorrow. I hope everything goes well with Téa."

As Yugi left, his heart was still from beating from the hug (Y/N) gave him. The hug was gentle and there was this feeling inside him that he couldn't make out.

When Yugi returned home, he told Yami everything what happened at  (Y/N)'s house (he left out the hug😳). "So, you worked things out with 

(Y/N)?" Yami asked with a smile. 

"Yeah. I just wish I knew what she wanted to tell me." Yugi says while thinking about (Y/N)'s behavior today. 

"Well, you should give her a little more time to tell you. You should get some rest for now."

Yami was right. Yugi was harsh to her back at school before she left. Sure, he apologized to her, but he still need to give her space. 

Yugi had trouble drifting off that night. His sleep was restless and broken. Eventually he must have nodded off, because he started to hear his name.

...Yugi ...Yugi!

"Yugi, earth to Yugi, wake up!" (Y/N) called out.

Yugi woke up with a start. He was faced with (Y/N) in his school uniform with his backpack strapped to his back. (Y/N) laughed her ass off at Yugi's confused state. Yugi's face was bright red. Yugi almost over slept, but Yami helped him get dressed and they met up with (Y/N) while Yugi was half asleep. Yugi was tired yesterday and he wasn't able to get enough sleep. He was really embarrassed that he acted silly in front of (Y/N).

Yugi, Yami, and (Y/N) headed for Téa's place. They arrived only a couple of minutes late. "Hey, you guys!"

"Good morning, Téa!" (Y/N) and Yugi greeted at the exact time. The two looked at each other and laughed at their accidental Simultaneous words. Yami chuckled. "Good morning, Téa."

They headed for school. A cool breeze lifted the stray hairs off (Y/N)'s ears. Yugi took a long glance at (Y/N) with a smile, glad that he apologized to her. Yugi looked away when (Y/N) noticed his gaze on her and turned to see if her assumption was correct. 

Téa smiled at her two friends. "I see you two made." 

Yugi and (Y/N) turned to Téa. "Yes." 

(Y/N) responded with a genuine smile. 

"I'm glad to hear it. Hey, you three want to go to the park after school?"

"Yeah, that sounds great!" Yugi agreed.

(Y/N) nodded. "I'm in!"

"Sounds good." Yami says

"Cool. Joey said he'll bring a frisbee."

She was inviting everyone else again. He wanted to be alone with Téa, on a date. Not playing frisbee in the park. At least (Y/N) got to join this time. That was the one thing Yugi didn't mind. 

Time Skip

Yugi was tired in class. He was having a hard time keeping his eyes open, so (Y/N) tapped on Yugi's shoulder.  "Yugi, you can borrow my notes after class and copy down whatever you missed. I'll even offer to be your tutor."

Yugi looked at (Y/N) who was sitting right next to him. "Are you sure? I don't want to trouble you."

"It's fine! Just do the best you can for now."

Yugi gave you a thankful smile and went back to trying to pay attention in class. 

Yami, who was sitting behind (Y/N), smiled at her and whispered. "Thank you for your kindness."

"As long as Yugi's happy, I don't mind." (Y/N) went back to taking notes and the fake smile she had vanished.

She hated thinking it, but (Y/N) wished Yugi desired her like he did Téa. (Y/N) wished they could swap places. If onlf so she would have a chance. If only.

Time Skip

Unlike the morning, the afternoon was hot and muggy. The breeze was scarce, just a skip through the hair, light and unsatisfying. Yugi's short nap in class didn't help very much and only got him a dissatisfied look from the teacher. He didn't get detention though because the took pity on him after noticing Yugi was tired. The only thing that did help was (Y/N)'s well written notes.

Yugi noticed Téa wasn't wearing the locket he gave her. Yugi hadn't seen her wear it. He wondered if she didn't like it. 

"Are you alright, Yugi?" (Y/N) asked with concern. "You look upset."

"I was just wondering... Téa," The brunette turned to Yugi. "Did you like the necklace I gave you?"

"It's beautiful, Yugi. I love it."

"Have you worn it yet?" (Y/N) asked.

"Of course not! I don't want to ruin it."

Yugi stared at Téa dumbly. What was the point of buying her jewelry if she wasn't going to wear it?

He was starting to feel frustrated. "Téa, it's okay if it gets dirty. I don't care about that."

"Oh. Well maybe I'll wear it tomorrow. I don't have it with me right now. Hey Joey!"

Joey walked up with Tristan, frisbee in hand. The six of them started their game. They played for about an hour before Joey had to leave for work and Téa for dance rehearsals. 

(Y/N) stayed with Yugi. They hung out at her place and played Duel Monsters and other games. She also helped Yugi with a subject in school he was having trouble on.

Yugi didn't tell Téa his feelings, again. 

"I'm sorry you had a bad day." (Y/N) says as she took a sip of her iced tea.

"It wasn't so bad." Yugi says, feeling a bit disappointed on the fact he hasn't told Téa his feelings. 

"Is there anything I can do to make you feel better?" (Y/N) asked.

"You've done plenty. You're always doing stuff for me."

"I like doing stuff for you. I like... never mind."

"Huh? What is it?"

"I... no. I'm being selfish again. Have a nice night, Yugi." Yugi stared at (Y/N) for a moment, got his things, and left to go home.

What was (Y/N) going to say? (Y/N) was going to say something to him, just like the day at school over the locket. She looked like she really wanted to say something important, but she was holding herself back. 

Time Skip

The next day, (Y/N) snd Yami went to school early without him and Téa wasn't waiting for him when he arrived at her house. A couple of minutes passed before her shadow finally appeared in the front door. She opened the door, and the first thing Yugi saw was the locket swinging from her neck. 

"Hey, Yugi!" Téa says. 

Yugi blushes lightly. "Your necklace looks nice, Téa."

"Thank you! My friend gave it to me."

The way Téa said "friend" annoyed Yugi. He didn't want to be her friend! He wanted to be more than that. Or at least, he thought he did. Yugi was beginning to think Téa might not feel the same way as him. Or she wasn't getting the message. 

"What are you doing after school today?" Yugi asks.

"I have dance practice later, but nothing immediately after the bell." Téa responded. 

"Would you like to get something to eat?"

"Sure. I'll text the guys and---"

"No! I mean, just me... and you."

"Oh. Uh, okay. I guess." Her answer was lukewarm. 

For the rest of the way, they walked in awkward silence. 

To be continued...