So close yet so far

Summary: Yugi has always been a quiet boy and didn't mind too many things. But when it comes to find the right person to share his dreams and love, it may be harder to win then a duel monsters tournament. Then when he meets someone on MSN, he may actually have a chance in true love. Atemu Ishtar, a college student, and the friend that Yugi meets, also searches for something or someone. When these two finally becomes real friends beyond the cyber world, they may face challenges and the people that stand in the way of their friendship. Is it more then a brother like love? More then friendship? Friendships may turn into love. Trust may turn into betrayal.

This is a Yaoi story between YY/Y, so all those who don't appove please don't read.

Character ages:

Yugi Mouto: 16

Joey Weeler: 17

Seto Kaiba: 18

Chapter 1: Seeking

My name is Yugi Mouto. I'm 16, a sophomore at Domino High School; I live in Battle City, Tokyo. It's usually quiet but there's always something going on here, Festivals, Tournaments, and many other events. I go to all the tournaments for Duel monsters; it's always fun…but still boring when I'm the champion of the year. And it gets very old for me when someone always calls me 'The King of Games' instead of my real name.

'Sigh'

I only like to go because it's a lot more fun to go with my friends. Joey is my best friend of the group. Tristan who is a child hood friend of Joey, we sometimes don't talk but we're still there for each other. Ryou he's very quiet and physically weak but he's a great spoke person when it comes to tough situations between friends. His boyfriend, yes his boyfriend, Bakura…a very scary looking person when he gives you a deadly glare. Ryou seems to be the only one to get under his skin and make him blush. 'Quick! Get the camera! Bakura is actually blushing!'

That's what we usually say when ever we see Bakura blush….hey! It's a sign of the end of the world for us.

Seto Kaiba; Joey's boyfriend. Kaiba-kun…my nickname for him since Joey doesn't mind. He's a very mean person, with attitude of stuck up, power hungry and aggressive. I'm not saying that I don't like him…he's ok by my book; it's just the way he acts towards others sometimes. Kaiba-kun treats Joey mean sometimes…but he still gives him is one of a kind smile in every other occasions. Joey actually gets tongue tied when Seto says some perverted things to him. Haha, poor Joey, I feel sorry for him. But the one thing that's really important about Seto is that he's the president of the Kaiba Corporation. A company that was created by Seto's adopted father, but then he took control of it years later, turning it into a game company. Seto was the one who actually made the Duel Disks and a Kaiba Duel Monsters Amusement park!

Now there's one girl who I sometimes can't get along with but only on occasions. This girl's name Tea…she's the leader of a Cheerleaders squad that are really stuck up and very frightening if you get them angry enough. Tea loves to flirt with every guy she can get her hands on…the only rejection that I think she ever had was with Kaiba-kun. Haha…I wish I had a camera with me…the face she had was priceless and a Kodak moment…she was so shocked that the most famous man here in Tokyo had put that slut in her place. What made her even more shocked was that Kaiba-kun was gay and was having a relationship with Joey. Haha oh man…I couldn't stop laughing. What really ticks me off though is that she hates Gays and lesbians. She abused poor Ryou or awhile after finding out about his attraction to guys. Bakura of course scared her off…but still…Ryou is a bit afraid around Tea.

We pretty much ignore her now…rumor has it that she's hanging around a college student. He must be famous if half the number of girls in our school is following Tea to meet this mysterious boyfriend of hers.

As much as I like to hang out with my friends and going places with them, I can't help but feel left out and lonely. Not just because I'm short for my age, but because everyone has a companion or a lover with them. I'm not picky about choosing a partner or a lover. I sometimes just wonder what it's like to be truly in love with someone who you can depend on and be comfortable to tell your secrets, your deepest thoughts and feelings. Right now…and probably for a long time, I'll be alone.

Right now, I'm walking through a park with all the Sakura Trees about ready to bloom in a week or two, still thinking about my lonely life. Going through this park always seems to make me feel calm and think things more clearly. But I'm still not getting any answers.

"Why is it that I can't be more like Joey, someone who can open themselves up more towards those who cares about someone enough to confess your deepest thoughts?"

I then saw a couple coming towards me without knowledge of me being here. They seemed so happy, holding hands, smiling at each other, laughing together. I felt so jealous. I kept my head down, the cement sidewalk catching my attention now. I began to walk faster, hoping that I could ignore them and they do the same. But of course…my luck has never been good.

The woman of the couple saw me and I could've sworn that I saw stars in her eyes and her cheeks became pink.

"Awwww! Look how cute that little boy is!

She ran towards me with her arms wide open then hugged me close to her chest. And my face was in an area that I didn't want to be in! 'Need Air!'

"Awww! You are just so adorable and so cuddly and small! You look like a sweet little baby that's already walking!" She then pinched my cheeks and spread them apart while still observing my face. And no…she did not stop giving me such baby compliments…I could've sworn I was going to puke! Sure I was lonely…but all this attention was too much for me to handle. 'Please lady let go of my face! It's not made of rubber!'

"You're mommy must be so lucky to have such an adorable child! Oh I know you're going to be so innocent forever!" She finally let go of my face…but it was so sore.

Then the man came to me and patted my head with a gentle smile one his face. He chuckled.

"Are you lost young one? You shouldn't be here walking on your own like this." Then his face became serious and concerned. "Men now in days like to take little children like you. You're too young to hear what they actually do but if you don't stay home after dark you'll find out soon."

My mind suddenly froze at the very second he said about what men do. My vision of the world suddenly became dark and cold as reality suddenly slapped me in the face. I could feel tears forming in my eyes, the thought of being too little and weak kept swimming in my head. I was a great advantage to disgusting men who would do such things to children such as rape, kidnapping, hostage or just use them like a sex toy. My body was slightly shaken…who would want me? I good was I to be for the person who I loved? Will I be thrown away after all of my hopes had risen?

"Kyle! You should say such things to him now! Look…he's all shaken inside now. He's not at the age to fully understand about the real world!" The woman hissed at her mate, almost as if not wanting me to hear….but I heard it alright.

'The…real…world'?

The lady gave me a kind smile "C'mon little one…let's go find your mommy…its sun setting now…it's not safe in parks after dark" I saw her reaching towards me. But fright…anger…and sadness reached me before she did.

I suddenly pushed the lady's hands away and ran towards my house. A river of tears flowed down my flushed cheeks. I ran all the way to my family home…the Turtle Game Shop. I ran inside, not even bothering to take off my shoes….climbed up the stairs and into my room, locking it. Crying on my bed, my dark thoughts of someone who would use me in such evil ways, I didn't want to be found right now. I buried my face in my pillow and let time pass on with out me.

Okay...that's my first chapter! Yes! I would appreciate it if you readers would review this. That way I could have the encouragement to write more! Thank you!