Writing Love On Scribbled Hearts

Disclaimer: I do not own Yugioh.

Warnings/Notes: May be slightly OOC but nothing major or crack-headed. Set after Enter The Shadow Realm and before Dawn Of The Duel. I wasn't sure how to spell Yugi's last name so I used Moutou, if its incorrect please let me know. Thanks. There's a lot of dialogue in this chapter; please bare with me, not all of the chapters will be this way.

A sigh emitted from pale lips, and in return a kind hand was placed on his shoulder, "What's wrong Yugi?" Tea turned to the boy and asked as Joey and Tristan ogled each other's progress reports, pointing to areas where one did better than the other and rubbing it in.

"I'm failing Foundations of Art B again! And the worst part is it's in my pathway so I need it to graduate!" He explained to her exasperatedly.

Tea looked and nodded at him empathetically, "I know what you mean, trig is kicking my butt." She replied, showing him her 69 average. Half a smile graced the shorter of two's features; "I really need a tutor that can break things down for me in a way I can understand. I mean I get all of the elements, its not the fundamentals I need help with, its drawing and painting in a way that represents me." He continued.

Tea's face fell slightly, "I tried to coach you the best I could last semester, its just that you're the kind of person that absorbs things better through hands on learning and I can't draw to save my life. Guess the same tactics don't work for art like they do for dancing." She replied.

Yugi nodded in agreement, "You were a great help Tea, and I really appreciate all you've been doing to try and help me. It's just for once I'm not very good at putting emotion into what I do." He offered.

Tea smiled and ignored Tristan and Joey's outbursts as they grew consistently louder, "Its no problem, art's a complex thing, ya know? There's a lot more to it internally than even duel monsters." She once again encouraged, "I'll help you ask around today for people that could help you out."

Yugi shook his head, "No need to bother, my art teacher said I need to figure it out on my own and when I asked other students they all said they don't really know how to teach me that kind of thing. I even dropped a note about it on the school web site and everyone keeps telling me art's just not my thing."

"So why not try something different?" Tea asked.

Yugi sighed, "I would but what I'm really interested in is game designing and for that I need this class, if I don't pass it I can't take the college classes I need to get into that field." He explained.

Tea frowned, "That's awful!" She exclaimed though all the more determined, "There must be something we can do!" She declared with prominent finality.

"Yeah I failed her class too!"

"AUGH! I swear Mrs. Blake's out to get us!" Joey exclaimed.

"Yeah, for real!" Tristan once again put in.

"Shut up! You guys are the loudest people in study hall!" Tea hissed to them from a few feet away. Both of them looked at her and then around them at all of the others who were glaring from a far. Huffing indignantly they turned once again to face the opposite direction and continued ranting while Tea picked up where she'd left off, or to put it more accurately, been interrupted.

"Let's see…who can we call…?" She said aloud as she mulled over the thought.

"It's really not the end of the world-"

"Don't say that Yugi." Tea interrupted, "This is your dream, you can't just give up on it, I mean it's just an art class we've been through much tougher." She continued. Internally Yami smiled at her enthusiasm.

"Even if you say that, there's not exactly a lot we can do about it, we should probably be focusing on something more important." At this Joey and Tristan moved to join the conversation.

"What's a matter Yug?" Joey asked.

"Yeah what's gotcha so down?" Tristan coaxed.

Yugi pointed to the art grade on his progress report, "Aw man, strugglin' again, huh Yug?" Joey replied sadly, "It's alright, we'll help ya out buddy, don't you worry."

"Guys you should all be worrying about your own studies." Yugi protested, "I'll find a way to get through this." He assured.

"You mean we'll find a way to get through this." Tristan corrected, "Now, c'mon lets think, there's gotta be someone that can help you out."

"Did you ask your teacher?" Joey asked; Yugi nodded.

"And practically the whole student body, I even posted something on the school web site about it." He told them as he had Tea.

Joey groaned in frustration, "Could your grandpa help you?" He asked after a few long seconds of silent thought.

Yugi shook his head, "Not with something like this." He replied.

"Dude I just got a crazy idea!" Tristan exclaimed out of nowhere.

All turned to face him, "It can't involve training monkey's to paint and making them Yugi's slaves." Tea put in before he could say anything more.

"Oh…what about gerbils?" Tea slapped a hand to her forehead.

"I don't even think it's legal to be that stupid." She announced to everyone, who took a second to laugh. Tristan turned to face the crowd of students who in turn redirected their focus to their reading material.

Just as Tristan opened his mouth to retort, the final bell rang, signaling the end of the school day, "Aw man, now what're we gonna do?" Joey asked as they gathered their things.

"Its no big deal guys, we'll sleep on it and if something comes to mind just email me." Yugi replied.

"Yeah but…" Tea foundered on her words as she stood in the doorway.

'Hey I just had a wicked idea!" Joey exclaimed giggling.

"Who are you, Bakura?" Tristan put in before he could go any further.

Joey punched his arm half-heartedly and continued, "What if we asked Pegasus to help Yugi?"

All three of them looked at him as though he'd lost his mind. Sure Pegasus seemed like a nice enough guy, he'd helped them defeat Anubus, but still, could they trust him after Duelist Kingdom? Yami seemed half for and against the thought, and took over for Yugi.

"I don't know if that's our smartest move." He spoke up as the three exited the classroom and made their way out of the school towards the game shop, "I'll admit we don't have any other options at the moment but we still have no way of knowing if Pegasus is our friend or our enemy." He continued.

"You know what they say. " Tristan piped up, "Keep your friends close, keep your enemies closer." Yami nodded uncertainly.

"I think we should at least see if he'll do it!" Joey put in passionately, this was after all his idea, and he for one had faith that it'd come through for them.

"There's no harm in trying." Tea added, Yami thought for a few more moments, then sighed, and gave in.

"Alright, but we'd have to find a way to get all of our school work, it's not like we can ask Pegasus to come all the way here from Duelist Kingdom for tutoring lessons." He replied. The other teens looked at one another in triumph, this was a small obstacle to face.

"We can take our classes online." Tea replied, "They do that for people all the time." She continued.

"Are you sure?" Yami asked.

Tea nodded, "They did it for Bakura when he hurt his arm remember?" Yami nodded.

"Yes but I don't think this circumstance would qualify as good reason to be on leave." He added.

"Just wait and see." She gave him and wink and a smile and hurried him along back to the game shop where the four of them could explain to Solomon what was going on.

Yami allowed Yugi to take over and the boy muttered that he was home as he caught his breath. Cheerfully the four of them greeted Solomon who stood behind the counter, taking inventory. Not at all convinced that Pegasus would take them up on their offer, Yugi felt awkward telling his grandpa what they had planned, considering that they could after all, just be shot down. However, it wouldn't be very polite of them to impose upon Pegasus and have him say yes while his grandfather disagreed. Pushing the thoughts from his mind he cleared his throat and began.

"Grandpa, I got my progress report today." He murmured with a small sigh.

"That's great Yugi, how are you doing so far?" Solomon asked as he abandoned the tablet and pen to pay full attention to the boy.

"Well, pretty well in most things actually." Solomon smiled approvingly, "Accept Foundations Of Art again, there's just something that's not clicking, and this is the class that I really need in order to be a game designer." He continued, his explanation growing slightly more emotional as he did so.

Furrowing his brow the elder emerged from behind the counter and ushered them behind the game shop to the kitchen, "We'd all better sit down." He told them. No one bothered to object, as Mr. Moutou was always hospitable.

"So, I've been looking for a tutor." Yugi continued as he took a seat, "It's just that I can't find anyone willing or qualified to help me."

"Accept someone who wants money?" Mr. Moutou provided, "Yugi if this is what you want then-"

"No, no grandpa, you've got it all wrong." Yugi interrupted with a lighthearted laugh, "It's actually a little more complicated, see Joey had this idea that we all thought was pretty accomplishable." The man slumped in his chair and Joey folded his arms over his chest to pout. "He thought we should ask Pegasus for help." The boy came straight out with it; such was the easiest way.

"Maximillian Pegasus?" Mr. Moutou reiterated.

"Now I know we still don't know if we can trust him." Yugi cut in.

"It's not that, I believe he's a good, honest man now, a completely changed man even, but he's a busy man, I don't know if it's a good idea to impose on him like that."

Yugi swallowed, he hadn't thought of that, "Please Gramps this is Yugi's only shot!" Joey exclaimed, unable to contain himself "At least let him try." He half-pleaded.

Sighing, the eldest Moutou gave in, "I suppose it wouldn't hurt to call and discuss it." He announced, "But if he says no I don't want you pushing this issue got it?"

All four of them nodded, "C'mon we gotta go call right now!"

"Hey Tristan wait for the rest of us!" Tea shouted after him as she and Joey hurried up the stairs.

"Guys!" Yugi yelled from the bottom of the flight as he hurried to climb it, "We don't even have the number for Industrial Illusions yet!"

"Dude there's no way you found the number that fast!" Joey exclaimed.

Tristan was jotting something down on paper as Yugi entered his room, "I looked it up on the internet, their number's on the web page." He replied. Both Yami and Yugi smiled at their friend's never ending want to help them out.

"Here Yugi." Tristan said as he stuffed the paper in his friend's sweaty hand and Tea handed the boy her cell phone, "Call away."

Yugi only laugh, "Here I go." Quickly, before he lost the nerve, he dialed. The phone rang twice before a voice came through on the other line.

"Hello, Industrial Illusions, Emmalyn speaking, how may I help you?"

"Yes, my name is Yugi Moutou and I was wondering if Mr. Pegasus was available."

"Yugi, put it on speaker." Joey whispered, Yugi did so feeling rather sheepish.

"You mean Yugi Moutou the king of games!" A woman's voice boomed into the room amidst a low hiss of static.

"Yes, that's me." Yugi replied, his eyes darting and unfocused as he tried to think of what to say to something like that, that wouldn't make him sound idiotic.

"Hang on I'll put you through."

"Thank you." There was silence for a few moments and Yugi's friends all smiled in anticipation.

"Well Hello Yugi-boy! What a pleasant surprise!" Pegasus chirped into the phone in a sing-song manor. "And to what do I owe this little reunion of ours, hmm?" He inquired. Yugi gave a laugh.

"Do you have a little time to spare?" He asked first.

"All the time in the world really." Pegasus replied, "Something's not wrong is it?" He sounded slightly concerned.

"Oh no, no one's hurt or anything." Yugi assured. "I don't want to impose, its just that I'm having some trouble."

"Well that's interesting, what sort of trouble Yugi-boy?" Pegasus asked.

Yugi began to explain, "Well you see I'm taking art classes that are required to get into the game designing field and I'm having trouble passing. I failed Foundations or Art B last semester and I'm not doing well at all this semester either."

Pegasus cleared his throat, "Unfortunately Yugi-boy I'm a retired painter." He replied, "I'm sorry but it's just not-"

"No, it's okay, I understand." Yugi replied, but Joey was having none of it.

"Name any price!" He exclaimed.

"Joey!" Yugi snapped in embarrassment.

"Joey-boy?" Pegasus stated somewhat puzzled.

"I know Duel Monsters is your thing but just hear him out, this is his dream job, you know all about that right!" The blonde continued.

Pegasus was silent, "What exactly is it you'd like me to do?" He asked.

"If it's possible…I was thinking maybe…you could tutor me." Yugi replied. "I know you can't leave your company, I'm willing to come to you, and I'll bring money for food, room, and board, all of that." He continued.

Pegasus laughed, "Money is of no concern Yugi-boy, I must tell you though, artistic ability is something that comes naturally most of the time."

"It's not that I can't draw, it's just that my teacher doesn't feel he's getting enough of who I am coming through in anything I hand in, no matter what I try, it doesn't seem to please him. I'm not really happy with the finished products myself either but I'm on a time limit…and…well…"

"Say no more Yugi-boy, if this man knew anything about art he'd understand that it takes time and you can't rush someone through something you expect them to put their heart and soul into." He continued, "I'll take the job." The gang rejoiced and hugged one another in excitement, "When should I send for you?" He asked with a laugh.

"Your earliest convenience, we'll work around your schedule." Yugi replied.

"Be to the airport by noon tomorrow?"

Yugi looked to his friends, who nodded, "Sure thing!" He exclaimed.

"Who all is coming with you?" Pegasus inquired.

"Joey, Tea, and Tristan, you should remember them all from Duelist Kingdom." He replied.

"Yes, of course."

"Well, I have to pack so I'll see you tomorrow then?"

"Certainly." Pegasus replied, "Tomorrow it is." With that the two said their goodbyes and hung up. The gang parted ways to prepare for their trip to duelist kingdom as Yugi explained to his grandpa that he'd be leaving the next morning for the airport.

Pegasus however, was much more intrigued by the ordeal, and spent most of that night thinking about what the next morning would bring.

AN: Sorry for such a boring introduction, the next chapter will be better by means or description and character depth. Please review, if you'd like to see any specific pairings please let me know.