The New Beginning

Back in the present time

"It's so good to see you Tea, and there is no reason for you to cry!" Of course you could hear the sarcasm in my tone.. I mean I know I could tell there was a hint of sarcasm of course..

"I know I shouldn't cry, but it's been almost a year since I have seen you and being in your arms again. I also can't believe you're taller than me? That blows my mind!" She said with a smile on her face.

Thanks, I love how that is the first thing she noticed was my height. I know I have always been on the short size, but I never realized how much on an issue that was. I am slightly annoyed now. I wish I didn't get this much crap for my size. Hmm maybe this is why I am still single, but of course it didn't matter. I wouldn't have dated anyone anyways unless it was Atem of course.

"Haha yeah I have gotten taller. I guess I finally hit my growth spurt." I said very sarcastically and I sounded really snappy at that. 

"I have already messaged the gang to meet us here. I just thought maybe we can talk before they come by?" Tea said with obvious hints with her big blue eyes. I know what she was trying to pull, but I wasn't ready to tell her just yet. I needed to prepare myself and I haven't done that yet.

"Uh, I need to shower and get ready. Think maybe we can meet up in a few hours? I've been in my room for the past 3 days and would like to actually look alive instead of like death." I said with a serious tone and tried not to be so cold. It was really hard not too, I mean she come 2 days early and randomly popped up to my house unannounced. 

I could see the sadness in her eyes when I said that and I could tell she wasn't expecting that to be the answer. I just need some time to actually think about what I am going to tell her and how I am going to tell her. I can't just be like "Hey, I don't see you in that way. I do love someone and it's not you. You actually know him and I am pretty sure you liked him too. Sorry to tell you, but I am in love with Atem. I always and forever will be in love with him." I have to be really careful with my words with something like this. I just need some alone time to think about the right way to tell her.

"Why don't you stay here? Not like you've never been here when Yugi is getting ready? I'll be around here at the shop, so you love birds be careful now!" Grandpa said while winking at me.

He just made everything so much worse now. NOW SHE IS GOING TO THINK I HAVE TOLD HIM I HAVE FEELINGS FOR HER. Thank you, Grandpa, you're the best. You are, but I am slightly irritated with you right now. I just want to strangle that man, but I love him. ugh

"Thank you for the invite Soloman, but I think I'll just head home and see my folks for a bit. I can tell that Yugi needs some alone time now. I'll see you guys later and I'll text you later Yugi." She said with a small smile and I could see a tear forming from her eye. I feel bad, but then again I don't.

"Okay Tea, thank you swinging by! Don't forget to say goodbye to this old man when you leave back to the states!" Grandpa said very loudly.

Then after that I could tell that he was going to lecture me. I am going to have an earful from this old man of mine and I am not ready for it...

"Yugi, you're so rude. How can you just be so cold towards Tea? I think she had something very important that she needed to tell you. You guys have always been so close and don't you think it's about time you make the move with her?" He said with a very serious tone and he took me off guard with how serious he was.

Then I thought to myself that I needed to tell grandpa as well. I've been so worried about telling my friends that I forgot about telling him as well. This might be a little harder to tell him now that I am thinking about it. He has always seen Tea and I being together once we had matured enough. I guess this is time to disappoint him...

"Grandpa I need to tell you something. This is going to be really awkward but I need to tell you because I have been hiding this from myself for a long time now and I need to tell you. Just listen to me. I am going to tell you but don't say anything until I am done." I said.

He nodded.

"Okay I have feelings for someone. You do know who this person though. Very well actually.  The person is actually a guy, and you know him very very well." I tried to hint it as obvious as I could, but when I looked at his eyes I could tell he knew before I even threw the hints at him. I stopped talking when I knew he already knew..

"Yugi, I know who the person is. It's always been him, and by him I mean Atem. I am not ashamed of who your heart belongs too, and I am sorry for making you feel like you should be with Tea. I just thought maybe you had moved on since he left, but it's okay Son. I am not going to judge you and I am happy you told me. I have always  known, but I wanted you to tell me when you were ready. Just know I love you and if he comes back you have my blessing. I love you, but now go have some fun with your friends! You're 21 now, go have some fun kiddo." He smiled at me and patted me on the shoulder. 

I was so shocked that he knew. That actually blew my mind honestly. That was so much easier than I thought. Well I'm glad he knows. I seriously have the best Grandpa in the world. Also I should take his advice and go have some fun with my friends! I'll worry about the talk when the time comes.