DD: I don't own Yu-Gi-Oh!


Yugi swallowed as he looked out at the darkening sky. Seeing the action, a soft smile appeared on Malik's face. "You can stay for a bit longer if you want."

"No; I'll be fine," Yugi replied, eyes still on the window. "Grandpa needs me at the shop."

"True," Malik agreed, "but there's a storm coming, and I know you're afraid of thunder."

"I'm not-" Yugi began but Malik put a hand on his shoulder. Yugi met his gaze and hesitated. "Well, maybe a bit…"

"You don't need to hide things from me," Malik murmured.

Yugi looked away, wanting to say the three words that had been on his mind ever since he had gotten to know the boy. Instead he settled for, "I know. Thanks, Malik."


DD: See you next time, Killer Queens!