Yugi laid in his bed, staring up at the ceiling. So much had happened in what seemed like such a small amount of time. He solved the millennium puzzle, met the spirit inside, who he would later call Yami and together, the two fought to save Solomon's soul. They had accomplished many goals thought impossible by others. The one thing they couldn't do however, was say goodbye.
The young duelist shifted onto his side, just across the room, the former Pharaoh slept peacefully in his bed. Yugi smiled faintly, watching the teen's chest rise and fall with each breath he took.
Yami, I don't know what I'd do without you. Maybe one day I can tell you just how much you mean to me. I wish I had even just half of your confidence. Your courage. Yugi thought to himself. A loud knock on the door caused Yami to stir, but soon became still again.
"Yugi, are you two awake yet, we have to be on our way to the shop soon."Solomon called.
"We'll be right down Grandpa."Yugi replied, he rose from his bed and crossed the room. He hesitated, standing beside his friend, hating to disturb him after all he had done.
"Hey, Yami, it's time to get up."he called reluctantly, shaking the sleeping boy gently. Yami's eyes opened slowly. Yugi greeted him with a smile.
"Good morning, Yami. Did you sleep well?" the former Egyptian ruler pushed himself up, with a yawn.
"Yes, thank you, Yugi, and you?" He asked.
"yeah, it was alright. Grandpa wants us downstairs for breakfast, we have to leave for the shop soon. We did say we'd help him today." Yami sighed.
"Yes, I remember, I just didn't realize it would be so early." Yami stretched, rising to his feet, he followed Yugi down to the kitchen, where Solomon was already making toast.
"Good morning Yugi, Yami."The old man greeted.
"Good Morning Solomon." Yami replied giving a short nod.
"Hey Grandpa." Yugi moved to the fridge and took out the carton of orange juice, setting it on the table, while Yami got the glasses and plates from the cupboard.
"We don't have much time this morning. We have items to put out on display, and I have some work to do in the back. So I'll need one of you to put the items out and one to stand at the counter" Solomon explained. "I'll leave the choice to you two."
Breakfast seemed to pass quickly, Yugi couldn't help but smile, he remembered the first few weeks after their return home. Yami had agreed to stay with Yugi, after the duelist pleaded with the pharaoh. He had only semi-reluctantly agreed and when they arrived, it soon became painful for them both.
Yugi and his friends tried to include Yami in their group but it was clear the boy missed his own family and friends. Yami would often decide he didn't want to eat and would spend many days in his bed without a word. It had taken over three months to get his Yami back, although he still had his days, sometimes the feeling would come suddenly. It broke Yugi's heart to see the strongest person in his life hurt so terribly. But to see him now, smiling as he spoke to Solomon, Yugi could only think of how beautiful he was. How grateful he was for everything Yami did for him, for everything he had given up to be there now. It had all been for Yugi.
Soon after, they found themselves on their way to Solomon's store and Yugi had decided that he wanted Yami to know how much he appreciated him. Today would be the day to tell him the truth.