Akkadia: walks in Hi everyone! I've got good news

Kanna: Let me take a wild, guess. You've come up with yet another story.

Akkadia: How'd ya guess?

Kanna: shrugs, Well, knowing you, that's the only good news, you'll ever have.

Yami: Hey, whoever said that it's good news?

Akkadia: Pardon? pulls out a fishing rod

Yami: Me and my big mouth! runs off

Akkadia: casts the fishing line and catches Yami, Now I'll just reel, ya in.

Yugi: walks in, do I dare ask? Oh, well, Akkadia doesn't own any Yu-Gi-Oh related characters. She only owns the story idea, so don't sue!

Kanna: On with the fic!

A/N: Ok, call me crazy, but yes, I have another idea! lol. I kinda got the idea for this story from you know the author who wrote, "Changing Makes a Difference." Great story btw! So, not to copy them, but the setting is kinda the same. The characters are at the same type of school. Ok, I'll shut up now! Enjoy chapter 1 of Teardrops in the Rain.

Chapter 1

Yami Astanoshi, clicked his pen during the final class of the day. He was in study hall and the time seemed to be moving slower than a snail stuck in molasses. When the bell finally rang he took off out of the room and straight to his dorm room. Yami was half way down the hall when the sound of whimpering stopped him. He backed up a few steps and looked around the corner. Huddled in the corner was the only boy that earned himself the name bulls eye for bullies, Yugi Motou. Now, Yami didn't know Yugi that well, considering he was a junior and Yugi was a sophomore. But he knew that Yugi didn't deserve this kind of punishment, "Hey, ding-a-lings!"

The three sophomores turned around, "What do you want? If you want a shot at the little runt then I suggest you get in line, and wait your turn. We got him first, and if you've got a problem with it, I suggest you do something about it." the leader of the gang. A mockingly tough guy with the name spike. He was dressed in the usual school attire, which was surprising, but his hair. Well, it made Yami and Yugi, look perfectly normal. He had carrot red hair with green tips.

Yami smirked, "Actually I do have a problem with it. Oh, but don't worry, you won't have to wait for me to do something about it." Almost right on cue, Joey, Seto, Tristan, and Bakura turned the corner, "Is that explanation enough?" he asked.

Spike backed away from the juniors and turned to a now trembling Yugi, "I'll get you, you little runt, understand me? I'll get you." he and his two flunkies took off running.

Yami scoffed, "Good riddance. Now-" he turned to the corner to find Yugi, already gone, "Hey did you see where Yugi went?" then it hit him, "Never mind, I know where he is. Listen I'll meet you guys later ok?" Yami headed to the library and sure enough the little sophomore was there cowering behind a book cart, "Come out here, Yugi. I promise, I won't hurt you."

After much hesitation, Yugi slowly crept out from behind the book cart and sat down in the chair farthest away from Yami. He shifted his gaze from his shoes, to the floor, to the ticking clock on the wall, to the table, completely avoiding Yami's dark crimson eyes, "Thanks for helping me." the level of his voice, matched his height, causing him to speak no higher than a loud whisper. He pulled out a handkerchief from his pocket and began wiping his eyes with it.

Yami noticed and slowly approached the small teen, so not to startle him, "Yugi, what's wrong? Did those jerks really hurt you that badly?" He kneeled in front of the boy and placed a hand on Yugi's lap, "Come on, you can tell me. I promise, I won't laugh, ok."

Yugi sniffled a little before taking a deep breath, "It wasn't those jerks that are making me cry. I'm used to torture like that." he looked up with wide glistening, violet eyes, "You see, I just found out, my Grandpa is in the hospital. He has some type of heart condition and it's killing him." he stood up, "I'm sorry, I shouldn't be bothering you with my problems. I'll just head back to my room."

"Yugi, wait, let me walk you there." Yami replied. He had a feeling that if the sophomore was alone, he would run into some trouble on the way. Before Yugi could protest, he added, "Please, I insist." he smiled, when Yugi nodded and led the young one out of the library, "Would you like me to stay with you for a while?"

Yugi was startled by Yami's offer but smiled, "If you want. I don't want to be a burden. Besides, don't you have other plans?" he wasn't sure why the smartest guy in school wanted to hang out with him. But deep down inside, he wasn't complaining.

Yami took hold of Yugi's hand, "Yeah, but that all can wait. It's not like I don't have a life, ya know." he chuckled and smiled as Yugi's grip slowly tightened, "Come on Yugi, let's go." he was answered by the growling of Yugi's stomach, "I take it your hungry? Well, I'm not surprised, you didn't eat any lunch!"

Yugi looked at his shoes and blushed, "Yeah, well I had to finish that math test we got today and I didn't make it to the cafeteria on time, so I just skipped lunch. I was planning on watching a movie tonight after I did my homework, with popcorn, complete with extra butter." his voice dropped to that shy level, "Um, you can join me if you want."

Yami smiled knowing Yugi was starting to come out a little, "What movie?" he asked. Hopefully it wasn't one he'd already seen. His stomach growled and he looked down, "I guess, you're not the only one hungry, huh."

Yugi chuckled, "Yeah, heh. Well, I was planning on watching Walking Tall. Have you ever seen it?" he asked as they continued to walk towards the dorm wing of the school.

"No, I've heard of it, but I have yet to see it. So, sure! Um, what time are you planning on watching?" Yami asked, turning the corner and climbing up the two flights of stairs.

"Well, since it's Friday, I can make an exception and do my homework tomorrow. So we can watch it whenever you want to." Yugi replied, jogging up the stairs to keep up. As he followed Yami he smiled. This he hoped was the beginning of a beautiful friendship. He just prayed they wouldn't end up like all his other ones, washed down the drain.

Akkadia: Well, that's all for now!

Yami: Hey, Yugi, why does Akkadia always put in stories like this?

Yugi: what are you asking me for? Ask her.

Akkadia: Listen Yami, if you don't like this story just say it to my face.

Yami: walks up to Akkadia

Akkadia: Kanna! Get me a gas mask!

Kanna: walks in with a gas mask

Akkadia: puts it on and turns to Yami you were saying?

Yugi: Oh, brother! Well if you like this story then 3 reviews chapter 2!