Lonely Existence

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A/N: Ello all. Thank you for being here and for reading my work. I really appreciate it.

Dragyns13: *Comforts and offers more tissues*

CapricornKitty1975: I know. I'm sorry *frowns.*

jofisk: Thankfully it didn't take him long to do that either.

I don't own the song that is in this chapter! It is "I'd Die For You" by Bon Jovi. I sincerely apologize that this chapter and the last few have been so much shorter than the others. I hope you enjoy the chapter regardless. Your continued support means so much to me. Please vote and comment as you wish.

"I don't want to leave him," I right back the tears. My arms wrap tightly around Yugi, clinging to his petite form and ignoring the rest of the band standing around Yugi's bed.

"The concert is this evening. We have to warm up and rehearse," Malik whispers.

"I'm not performing tonight," I grumble, burying my face into the nape of Yugi's neck and inhaling his intoxicating smell.

"Come on man! Yug wouldn't want that," Joey comments. He pushes his way between Seto and Bakura to stand behind me. I feel his strong grip pull on my shoulder. He forces me to turn towards him; to face him. I blink at him, my expression blank. "I know, Yug. He is like the little brother I never had. He would not want you to cancel or skip on a concert because of this. He would not want you to let the fans down."

I return my gaze to Yugi's unconscious little body. Everything I've learned about him supports exactly what Joey said. He loves our fans dearly and he loves performing. I sigh. Joey's right. As much as I don't want to, I have to perform tonight. I feel something smooth brush against my leg. I glance down to see my guitar case propped up by Ryou.

"Please come perform with us, Atemu," Ryou pleads, batting his long silver lashes at me. I'm not even dating that guy and his warm chocolate brown eyes make me want to do anything for him.

I raise my head to look Joey in the eye, "You're right. Yugi would want us to perform tonight. He would not want us to let our fans down," I incline my head, "I will play."

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Cheers, chants, and screaming greet me when I walk to the center of the stage. Bakura takes his usual position to my left and Malik to the keyboard set up behind Bakura. Ryou takes the keyboard set to the back and to my right directly in front of Marik on the drums. We are performing at the Acropolis and I'm not capable of enjoying this moment. As we take our positions, I can hear the cheers die down, slowly being replaced by mumbling and curious stares. I know exactly what they are mumbling about. I clear my throat and turn on the microphone.

"Good evening Athens!" I holler. "I'm sure you have noticed that a member of our band is not present this evening. For those of you who are not aware, there was an accident and he is not able to join us tonight. His spirit; however, is with us! Now let's rock!"

A rejuvenated roar of cheers follows. Marik starts us off, twirling his drumsticks before bringing them crashing down on the drums. Bakura and Ryou join in next followed shortly after by Malik. I clutch my guitar close to me, my lifeline without Yugi. My fingers glide across the strings. I close my eyes. Yugi, this song is for you my love.