A/N~ Alright…here is the sequel. Sorry it took so long to get it up. Please understand that I will not be able to update quite as quickly but I will try to have something out for you at least once a week. Reviews are always helpful. Here we go again! Glad to be back!

Chapter 1- Life

The drug was taking its affect and there was nothing the ex-agent could do about it. Atemu panted heavily as he grasped the steering wheel and blinked hard to focus his eyes on the road. Adrenaline coursed through his veins as his eyes darted from the rearview mirror to the cars and trucks in front of him. With a quick look to his left, Atemu put the pedal to the metal and drove around a semi.

Shots rang out once again behind him, shattering the glass window in the back of the car. A shaky gasp from beside him made him remember the reason for being in that car that moment. Atemu looked nervously at the teen crouched on the floor of the car. He raised a shaky hand and placed it on his lover's head. "Stay down!" He yelled over the screeching tires. "It'll be okay…just stay down!"

Atemu's vision blurred again and he reluctantly removed his hand from his boyfriend and slapped himself. He had to stay awake. Another round of shots rang out behind him making him swerve to avoid getting hit. He kept his head low as his frightened companion let out a yelp of fear.

The ex-agent glanced in the rearview mirror again to see Malik pulling out yet another weapon and aiming it. Atemu swerved into the left lane and rode along-side another semi for protection. Another glance in his rearview mirror told him he had outsmarted the criminals for now. "Damn." Atemu cursed blinked harshly. He had to find a safe place to stop and soon. He didn't know how long he could fight off this drug. His hands were already shaking. A smaller hand reached over and placed itself on top of Atemu's tightened one. Atemu jumped and turned to see the smaller version of himself giving him a concerned look. "Yugi, please! Get down!" He ordered, though it sounded more like a beg.

The teen ignored the request and sat closer to his protector. "Are you okay?" He shouted over the noise of running cars and wind blowing their hair.

Atemu's eyes flitted nervously to the rearview mirror and then back to Yugi. Amethyst. Atemu felt renewed strength as he tightened his hold on the wheel and starred at the younger. "I'm sorry." He yelled.

Yugi looked confused. "What are you talking about?!" He screamed, tears coming close to spilling over, "This is all my fault. If I hadn't---,"

The gray car chasing them reappeared behind them and another round of shots flew by them. Yugi screamed in pain and fell shortly to the floor of the broken car. "Yugi!" Atemu shouted worriedly and swerved into another lane, ignoring the angry beeps that accompanied his move. He placed his hand on Yugi's arm and gently moved him, angered to see a graze mark on his lover's shoulder. Yugi bit his lip but gave him a shaky nod, letting him know he was okay. Atemu grabbed his intercom linked to the car and shouted in it, "Bakura, where the hell is that back up?!" He screamed angrily.

Above the noise and wind Yugi and Atemu heard the response, "Damn you, be patient! I just got the copter off the ground! Give me five minutes and I'll be there!" Bakura's annoyed voice rang out.

Atemu growled and banged his fist against the wheel. They didn't have five minutes! They wouldn't have five seconds if the ex-agent didn't think of something fast. His vision continuously blurred and the idea of taking a quick cat nap sounded very appealing. He breathed heavily and glanced over at Yugi. He was crouched down again, holding his shoulder in pain. It wasn't bleeding heavily and it was an injury that had to be taken care of. Atemu felt another growl escape his throat when he saw Yugi's face. He was scarred. He had a good reason to be. He had to get his little one safe again. His hand never left Yugi's arm as he veered across three lanes of traffic and sped up the exit ramp. This was his only chance.

Atemu felt Yugi climb back up in his seat and hold onto Atemu's hand tightly. "I love you." Yugi said.

Atemu looked over at him worriedly. Anger tore through him as he tightened his hold painfully on the teen. "Don't you dare do that!" He screamed. He saw Yugi looking fearfully at the criminals bounding after them in their car, guns at ready. He gripped his lover harder and forced the younger to look at him. "This isn't the end! Don't you dare say that to me now!"

Atemu turned onto a side road and gunned it. His arms started to go numb. Not yet, damn it! Not yet! His mind screamed at him. Just a little further and they would meet up with Bakura. Just a little further. Atemu's eyelids drooped. He saw another turn coming up. He could make this one for sure. He let go of Yugi's arm and grabbed the steering wheel, turning it with all he had.

He turned too much. The car circled out of control going about 70 mph. Atemu felt the rest of his body going numb. He heard Yugi call his name but he couldn't look into those Amethyst jewels. How he wanted to see them one more time. The seconds ticked by like days as Atemu closed his eyes and felt a warm body latch to his own. The sound of exploding and shattering metal could be heard from miles away.

6 DAYS EARLIER

"You know, Atemu," Yugi pointed out, sitting next to his older protector, "That tastes better when put on something…like toast or a bagel."

Atemu glanced over the kitchen table to notice his charge still have dressed, barely awake. He looked down at the item in his hand and almost gagged, making a disgusted face. He had been eating butter again. It was a horrid habit he unconsciously started doing when he had a lot on his mind. For some odd reason, the fridge was the first place he would go and a stick of cold butter appeared to be quite appealing. Atemu tossed the half eaten stick away from him. Yugi laughed and Atemu threw him a look, stopping his fun immediately.

Atemu gazed up and down his lover and stopped when his crimson eyes met with amethyst. Atemu looked away hurriedly, taking a deep breath. He wasn't entirely sure how, but those eyes had incredible power over him. Nothing else made his temperature rise, his heart race, or made his joints turn to mush than those spell casting eyes.

Finger gently brushed his neck as Atemu straightened and realized that Yugi was no longer at his seat. He turned to his right to see the vibrant teen smiling at him. His arms wrapped about the ex-agent's shoulder as the teen placed small kisses on the elder's back. Atemu took in a shaky breath and tried to resist melting into his lover's arms. He grabbed one of Yugi's hands and pulled the younger so he was face to face with him. Crimson eyes starred at that pale and very naked chest and back up into those eyes again.

Concern filled the teen's features as he sat in his protector's lap. "What is it?" He asked, kindly.

Atemu shrugged, placing his usually stern face on. "Nothing." He replied, wrapping his arms about the tiny figure in his lap. He leaned in and captured those perfect lips in a passionate kiss. The two had a tongue battle for what seemed like minutes before Yugi, as always, retreated and allowed his agent to dominant their kiss. Atemu broke the connect and leaned his head against Yugi's bare shoulder. "Absolutely nothing."

"Liar." Yugi replied.

Atemu lifted his head and looked into those all knowing amethyst eyes. "What makes you so sure?"

Yugi rolled his eyes, a habit that always annoyed the ex-agent. The boy could be so naïve and ignorant at times, yet Atemu couldn't help but love him. Yugi put a hand on Atemu's cheek and shook his head, seemingly annoyed. "You never kiss me like that unless something is up. Wanna talk about it?" He inquired, gently stroking Atemu's cheek.

Atemu reached up and stopped the fingers that made his insides quake almost out of control. Atemu shrugged once more and moved their hands back to his side, "There isn't anything to talk about." He explained simply. He tried to ignore the look of hurt in the younger's eyes as he eased up, moving the figure in his lap off of him. "What do you want for breakfast?" He asked quickly, before that amethyst made him loose all control. He didn't have to worry. He wasn't lying to his lover, though he wasn't being completely honest either. Over the past month or so, Yugi had become more and more familiar with Atemu's way of being. He didn't talk until he was ready and it was something Yugi had grown to understand. Atemu had discovered that Yugi was extremely patient, something he often took advantage of. He hated himself but loved Yugi more for it.

Atemu once again felt arms around his middle and turned to see Yugi hugging him tightly. Yugi looked up at Atemu and smiled, "I want pancakes, bacon, scrambled eggs, and French toast." He joked, loving Atemu's reaction.

Atemu smirked slightly and suddenly whipped around, grabbing his charge's waist and practically flipped him upside-down. Yugi shrieked with laughter and Atemu felt a smile grace his lips. Yugi always had a way of making him feel happy, even if it was in a different way. "Are you sure that's all?" Atemu asked in a serious tone, spinning his upside-down love held tight to his waist around quickly.

"Atemu!" Yugi laughed, trying to grab his protector's ankles. "Let me down!"

Atemu felt childish but he didn't care. "What? You want down?" He teased.

Yugi was out of breath and squirming. He looked up at Atemu, keeping his arms above his head, trying to grip the floor. "Atemu, let me down!" He demanded, a smile still planted on his face. Atemu reluctantly lowered the little teen to the floor. Yugi scooted over to the kitchen cabinet and didn't get up. He had a serious look on his face as he and his protector had a stare down. "Can I ask of one more thing?" He asked, before immediately continuing without a response, "Can I have freshly squeezed orange juice with all that?" He inquired, a smile growing on his face.

Atemu wasted no time in attacking his little one again. He picked up his charge bridal style and started to kiss his love silly. Yugi laughed as he wrapped his arms about his ex-agent's neck. Atemu nipped at Yugi's neck as he asked, "You want that in a plastic cup or wine glass my prince." He teased.

A grunt came from the corner of the room. Atemu and Yugi both silenced and turned to see a sleepy and quite irritated Bakura watching them sternly. Atemu felt heat rise to his face as he let Yugi down and looked his friend up and down. Bakura looked over at Yugi and then back at the clock. "If you don't mind, its seven in the morning and some of us are still trying to sleep."

Atemu raised an amused eyebrow, "Still? You and Ryou went to bed early last night. I'm certain eleven hours of sleep is quite enough for you both."

Yugi laughed and in a hushed voice walked past Atemu whispering, "From the sounds we heard last night, there really wasn't much sleeping going on."

Bakura growled slightly at the remark. "You do realize sound travels?"

Yugi turned to him sharply. "Yes. I found out last night."

Another growl, "Watch your tongue you little---,"

Atemu's anger started to build and before Bakura could finish his sentence he interrupted. "That's enough." He snapped, silencing the other ex-agent. "We'll keep it down." Atemu compromised.

Bakura shot a look as Yugi before eyeing Atemu. "Thank you" he hissed and walked back to the room he and Ryou shared.

Atemu turned to Yugi who had a smirk on his face. He and Bakura never truly got along. Even the past month of them living together had only made matters worse. Ever since Atemu gave up his job for Yugi, there had been nothing but fights between Bakura and the smaller teen. Most likely due to the fact that Yugi was Atemu's campanion and they started to do everything together. It made less time for Atemu to hang with Bakura, and even though the stubborn ass of an ex-agent would never admit it, Atemu knew that Bakura missed their time together. Atemu shook his head at Yugi, "You really should not provoke him."

Yugi smiled and walked over to Atemu, sliding his arms about his protector and leaning against his chest. "True." Yugi admitted, "But it is so much fun to fight over you."

Atemu shook his head and placed a kiss on his charge's forehead. Yugi innocent but far from naïve at times. Atemu pulled the little one away and looked him up and down. "Don't try his patience. Don't forget, he helps to protect you."

Yugi shrugged and turned to the fridge. "Only because you tell him to."

Atemu swallowed hard as he watched his younger love bend down to pick out a few eggs for their breakfast. He quickly turned away before he grew the overwhelming urge to slam his lover to the ground and screw him senseless. He sat and the table and starred absently at the wall. How does he do that to me?

A/N~ Alright…stopping there. Review please?