Freeing Cinderella

Ch.4 Shoulder to Lean On

Yugi had woken up the next morning feeling much better. He took a quick shower before dressing himself and meeting Joey in the dining hall. The two treated each other before sitting down to eat breakfast. Once finished though, Yugi asked to help clean up everything, but again, Joey told to go ahead and see Yami, who was in his study. When he reached said study, which was on the other side of the castle, Yugi took a deep breath before knocking on the door loud enough to hear.

"Come in."

Yugi grasped the handle and drew another breath before twisting it and pushing the door open, peering his head in to see Yami at his desk, reading a book with some paperwork at one end. The prince glanced up from his book to see Yugi as he smiled warmly. "Good morning, Yugi. Please, come in, don't be shy."

The boy smiled as he entered the room, closing the door back. "Good morning, Yami." He greeted as he joined the prince at his desk.

"I trust you slept well?"

Yugi shrugged. "Mm, sort of..." He seemed saddened by this.

"I would have to assume then something happened?"

"I just had another nightmare, that's all... I get them pretty commonly ever since my stepfather inflicted his wrath onto me..."

Yami closed the book in his hands and set it aside, turning to face Yugi as he grasped one of his small hands, the boy looking into the deep crimson eyes. "It will be alright, Yugi. I know it is difficult for you to adjust to your new life here, but do not worry, nothing shall happen to you."

He nodded with a small grin. "Thank you, Yami."

"You are wel--"

Knock knock knock

Before Yami could finish, there was a sudden knock on his door, though it opened before he could respond. The prince released Yugi's hand when a very tall man with chocolate brown hair and icy blue eyes, dressed in a white suit with a light blue shirt and tie entered the the room. He walked up to the desk Yami sat at, glancing over to see the stack of paperwork seeming untouched along with the book the prince was just reading. The man seemed a bit in pleased and annoyed at this sight as he placed a hand on his hip, Yami gazing up at the tall man, though he seemed unfazed by his displeased expression.

"Are you stalling again?" The man asked in a deep voice.

Yami smirked slightly. "Whatever would give you gust impression, Seto?"

"Because of that smug grin, your paperwork looks untouched, and there's a book on your desk. It really isn't difficult to see you're putting this off."

Yami sighed. "You do need to relax, cousin. Everything will turn out just as it always has. It is either that, or you are just naturally stubborn and very impatient."

The man known as Seto scoffed. "I happen to be very busy, and the sooner that gets done, the better, but It won't get dine by itself so you'd better get to work, Yami."

"I am aware that we need to be preparing, but really, you do need to lighten up, and remember who is returning today in case you have forgotten."

"Don't remind me..." Seto cringed. "She is always on my case."

"That is only because of how impatient and high-strung you can be. The difference between us is I know how to control myself, whereas she can get a bit out of hand."

"You don't think I know that? I am related to her, after all..."

"Indeed, though if it will satisfy you, I will have the paperwork done soon."