Broken
Just a slight warning. Don't get too attached to the title, it's gonna change.
The school bell rang at Domino High, signaling the end of the day. Yugi Mutou, Joey Wheeler, Tristan Taylor, and Duke Devlin were among the last of the students to leave, mainly because they were waiting on their friend, Tea Gardner to emerge from class. Odd thing was, Tea was late, which normally wasn't like her. The three boys waited patiently outside the school grounds as she came running up with a guy trailing not far behind her.
"Hey guys, I'm sorry we're late, the teacher was talking to Koga about some paper he had to write, and he asked me if I would wait on him," Tea said breathlessly as the two met up with the group. Koga was Tea's 'boyfriend', a well-known guy of Domino High, and every girl's fantasy: the tall, dark, and handsome type. He stood about 5'7", bronzed skin, dark brown hair and brown eyes, and not to mention a well-built body.
"It's fine. So what's everyone doing this weekend?" Yugi asked, waving off her apology with a smile.
"I'm going to visit Serenity at the hospital," Joey, Tristan, and Duke said at once. Well, needless to say, that started an argument over Joey's little sister. Joey, being the protective big brother, and Tristan and Duke being the jealous two that wanted to get Serenity to go out with them. Serenity was in the hospital because of her tonsils, and since it was Friday, they would be able to see her without having to leave early to do homework.
"Well, Grandpa's getting stock this weekend, so I guess you know what me and Yami will be doing," Yugi said. "What are you doing Tea?"
Tea thought about it for a minute before she looked to Koga. "Well...Koga and me are gonna get together and do something tonight, but as for the rest of this weekend, I'm not sure."
Koga chose this moment to book it. "Tea, I'm gonna see you later this evening, okay? I'll pick you up at 5 o' clock."
"Alright, that sounds good. See ya."
"Yeah...see you..." Koga paused to kiss Tea on the cheek before turning on his heel and leaving.
This action was enough to stop the argument concerning Serenity, and cause everyone's attention to focus on Tea. "What?" she asked.
"You going out with that jerk?" Joey asked.
Tea nodded. "So? What's it matter to you guys, you all know him."
"We know of him, and of his reputation with girls. There's a big difference." Duke corrected.
Tea's brows furrowed. "What do you mean, Duke?"
"Listen Tea, Koga's rep isn't that great. He looks for the next big thrill, and once he's gotten what he's wanted with that girl, he moves on to the next. Some girls say he's a player; he's only out to satisfy his own pleasures. And now he's set his sights on you."
"So you're telling me that I'm the flavor of the week?"
"YES!" Duke, Joey, and Tristan said.
Tea started laughing, not quite the reaction they were expecting. "You guys are so clueless! Koga's told me about his past, but you've got to believe me when I say he's changed."
This time it was their turn to laugh. "You expect us to believe that load of shit! Tea, he's using you, you need to get that through your head!" Joey yelled, grabbing her shoulders.
Tea jerked out of his grasp. "I don't have to listen to you three lecture me! I can tell that Koga's changed, I can feel it!"
"You're just blinded by his looks!" Tristan said.
"When are you gonna grow up and listen to us!" Duke shouted. All the while, Yugi was watching the scene unfold before his eyes, and jumped behind the bench at the last comment. The LAST thing they needed to tell Tea was to grow up, considering they haven't changed at all.
"You guys need to listen to ME: Koga and I have been seeing each other for more than a month now. Believe me, I know that he's changed," tea seethed through clenched teeth. She grabbed her bag and started to leave but stopped. "Oh, and another thing: you three have no room to talk about growing up!"
"Fine then!" Joey yelled after her as she continued to walk down the road. "Be that way! But don't say that we didn't warn you when he dumps you on your ass!"
Tea's reply were both of her hands coming up to give the middle finger in defiance as she stormed off, leaving the four boys in a state of stupor.
"If that's the way you want it Tea, then don't expect me to comfort you when he dumps you!" Joey yelled.
"Yeah, what he said!" Tristan yelled.
"The same goes for me as well!" Duke yelled.
The backside of Tea Gardner showed no signs of regret as she continued to walk.
Yugi entered the doors of the Turtle Hut to find Yami (in his spirit form. a/n: don't ask, just go with it) shuffling through boxes and placing things on shelves, and Grandpa Mutou carrying more boxes in.
"Ah, Yugi my boy, you're home! And just in time too! You can help Yami and me unload some of these boxes."
"Hey Grandpa, hey Yami. Sure, just let me set my stuff down," Yugi said blandly as he left the room. When he came back in, he was met with the questioning looks of Yami and his grandfather. "Alright, I'll tell you..." Yugi said and dove right into the story about what happened after school, the arguments, Tea's rebellion, and the effects of anger getting the better of people.
"I see," Yami said. "What did you do, Yugi?"
"What could I do? I was afraid to say anything for fear of having my head taken off."
"I think the boys were right about Koga," Grandpa began, "Word travels fast when kids from your school come here to buy Duel Monsters cards. And from what I've gathered about this Koga kid, Tea may be in further than she thinks."
"But what can I do, Grandpa? Tea's like a sister to me, but she won't listen to any of us. She has it in her head that Koga's Prince Charming or something, and she isn't thinking straight."
Grandpa nodded his head, thinking. "You two have known each other since you were small kids, you'd think that bond would be stronger than the one she's made with Koga."
"I just don't want her to get hurt, Grandpa. That's all."
"Neither do I," Yami said, setting down the clipboard and leaving the shop. "I'll be back soon."
Yami managed to catch up to Koga just as he was rounding the corner to Tea's house.
"You're name is Koga, am I correct?" Yami said flatly.
Koga turned his head as he stopped at the driveway. "Who wants to know?"
"I do." the Pharaoh said, walking closer.
"And just who the hell are you?"
"I'm a close friend of Tea's. That's all you need to know." Yami hissed.
"How's that?" he asked smirking.
"If you so much as hurt Tea, in any way, I will personally come to your home and make you feel pain that is undescribable. When I'm done with you, you will not be jugded when you die; you will cease to exist."
"Are you threatening me?"
"You'd better consider this a warning, Koga." Yami said as Tea walked out of her house.
"Yami," Tea said suprised. "What are you doing here?"
"I just needed to ask Koga a question is all. I'll be leaving shortly." Yami replied, shooting a quick glare at Koga. Koga just smiled and pulled Tea into his embrace.
"I love you," he said, smiling as he watched each word sink into the very pit of Yami's soul.
The fact that Koga said 'I love you' shocked Tea to no end. "...uh...thank you..." she replied, pulling out of arms. "I...I forgot...something in the house. I'll be back..." then quickly made her way up to the house again.
Once Tea was inside, Koga turned back to Yami with the same smirk on his face. "See...love is just a word...it doesn't mean anything."
Yami came within inches of Koga's face. "If you so much as make her cry...so help me God I will come back here and kick your ass." he hissed before turning on his heel and leaving just as Tea was shutting the door to her house.
Wow, didn't see that coming, did ya? Well, this is short and blunt, but more will be explained in the next chapter or two...just as soon as I figure out where this is going. Anyway, read and review. Elfbrat18