Disclaimer and such: Yeah, yeah, I know. I don't own Yu-Gi-Oh! or any characters therein, and I honestly don't have a clue who does. All I know is that it's a wicked cool show. If I may say so, those people are geniuses! This is definitely a Yugi/Tea ficcie (maybe others will fall for each other, too...like Mai and Joey...^_-), and it's set after "Champion vs. Creator" ya know, where Kaiba gets his butt kicked by Pegasus. Warning: major spoilers for the 1st season throughout. The song "Rainy Day Man" that will eventually appear isn't mine either. It's just 1 of my favorite Sailormoon (also not mine) songs. Any extra characters are mine, but I really don't care if you take them. This is also my first bit of Yu-Gi-Oh! fanfiction, so be honest, either way. All right, I'll shut up now...#-_-#

Rainy Day Man [complete lyrics!^_^]

Rainy Day {Man}, Rainy Day {Man},

Rainy Day Man

When I think about the first time (the first time)

I thought I'd found someone who cared for me.

{But} things were not as they appeared to be.

Rainy Day Man,

On your shoulder I cried,

When my first brush with love left me shaking inside.

Rainy Day {Man}, Rainy Day Man.

Ever since I can remember (remember)

Just like a brother, you've been strong and true,

Always been the one to see me through.

Rainy Day Man,

You're much more than a friend.

I would give anything just to see you again.

Rainy Day {Man}, Rainy Day {Man},

Rainy Day Man.

Always been the one to see me through.

Rainy Day Man,

On your shoulder I cried,

When my first brush with love left me shaking inside.

Rainy Day Man,

You're much more than a friend.

I would give anything just to see you again.

Rainy Day {Man}, Rainy Day {Man},

Rainy Day {Man}, Rainy Day Man

thoughts = italics

lyrics = ~ ~

mental conversations = *italics* (you know, like when Yami and Yugi are talking, etc.)

Rainy Day Man

Chapter 1: Defeat, Admission, Runaway

In the forest beside Pegasus's castle

"Pay attention, Keith." Yami Yugi announced, "For, now is the moment of your defeat, and I want it made clear that someone can beat you without cheating, regardless of your underhanded efforts!" Then he played Dark Magician, which unleashed its Dark Magic attack and destroyed Bandit Keith's Hitatsumi Giant that was being held by a Spell-binding Circle, effectively demolishing the remainder of his life-points. Bandit Keith stood in shock as Yami stepped down from the stadium, then stalked off into the night with his thugs without a word.

"Way to go, Yuug!" Joey whooped, slapping him on the back.

"Yeah, you really pulled a rabbit out of your hat this time!" Tristan agreed happily.

"Nice going, mate," put in Bakura with his usual British reserve. {AN. I think he's either that or an Aussie}

Only Tea was silent in the sudden din of voices, and seemed to be caught between relief and anxiety. Without warning, she threw herself into Yami's arms and cried. This became one of those extremely rare occasions where Yami was disconcerted. The others sweat-dropped and developed a deep interest in the state of their shoes.

"Err...Tea?" Yami asked uncomfortably. Ok, now what? I may be an expert when it comes to Duel Monsters, but as for girls...I'm decidedly an amateur in this field. He looked at the others for help, which did no good at all, since they were looking anywhere but at them, so they didn't see his silent plea.

"Ashiteru, Yugi...." Tea whispered into his shirt. {AN-"I love you"}

This, of course, intensified his embarrassment. Yugi is definitely not going to like this new turn of events. Knowing of his alter ego's feelings for the girl in his arms, Yami was in a jam as he'd never before experienced. Do I hurt Tea to help Yugi, or hurt Yugi to help Tea? I like Tea myself, but as nothing more than a friend. Give me Duel Monsters any day. When Yugi wakes up, I'm letting him deal with this. In the meantime, someone HELP!

"Yugi?" Tea looked up at him hopefully. Geez, the way he's looking at me is making me nervous. This was a bad idea, I think.

Yami laughed nervously in his head. OK, I've got to say this as fast as possible. "Tea, I don't think this is right..." he muttered, and fidgeted self-consciously. Once again, Tea did something unexpected. She burst into tears, pushed away from him and ran into the shadows of the forest.