Clandestine Attraction

Disclaimer:  I don't own YuGiOh!

            I had hoped you would be here.  Surely, I guessed that you would, this being a Halloween party for the world's most elite duelists.  But I suppose I didn't allow myself to make any assumptions, to be optimistic only to have my hopes dashed against the floor should you opt not to attend.  Not that I will be able to approach you with my feelings of adoration, I like you being here anyhow.

            You chose to dress in long flowing robes of off-white, your feet clad in sandals, and your nicely tanned chest bare.  Your gold wristbands nicely compliment the Millennium Puzzle, and although you may have to clarify your costume to some, I spot immediately that you are dressed as the Pharaoh.  Cute, really.

            I wish I could work up the nerve to go talk to you.  You look as though you're having fun.  That blond-headed friend of yours that dressed as the Flame Swordsman, he seems to be making a fool of himself in front of Seto Kaiba.  But strangely, Kaiba doesn't seem to mind.  In fact, it seems as though he might actually be smiling at the flaunting actions of your friend.  Hold on a second, did Seto Kaiba just embrace that boy?  It seems as though the cold-hearted man I met before has had a sudden change of heart in regards to your buoyant friend.  Well, good for him.  I wish I could find someone to bring the ice out of my heart.  But I believe you did that for me once before, so perhaps you would like to continue what you started?

            Who am I kidding, you would never choose to be with someone like me.  Anybody would be happy to have you in their life, for their friend, for their lover, hell, I think I would take whatever I could get at this point.

            I decide to risk everything and approach you.  After all, I am in costume, so possibly you won't recognize me?  As I near closer, the blond and Kaiba look at me with almost-recognition lighting in their eyes.  Good, perhaps if they don't remember me, you won't either.

            Now you are facing me as well.  You squint your eyes, trying to get a better look at me through the costume, and I know that you realize you know me from somewhere.

            I nod at the trio of duelists, not speaking for fear that you'll recognize my voice.  Shaking your head, you smile at me and extend your hand in greeting.

            "Hello, I'm Yugi Mutou," you say, and I accept your small hand in mine.  It is so warm, and I wish I could hold onto it forever.

            'I know you.  I have known you my whole life, although you've only met me for a short time,' I think without speaking.  Confusion clouds your face, and I know you wish for me to introduce myself, but I can't bring myself to do so and have you reject me.  I choose to live with the fantasy that one day we can be together, although I know that it could never be.

            'You are the one who freed the goodness inside of me.  I am the one who once sought the power that you hold in your puzzle.  Now I am the one who seeks the love in your heart.'  I think as I shake your hand firmly once before letting go and turning to walk away.

            "Wait!" You call, although you do not move to follow me.  No, our love is not meant to be.  "What is your name?"

            I am Marik Ishtar, the man who lived his life to protect your memories, making them my own.  We are one, my Pharaoh, and I shall continue to live my life for you.

Author's Note:  Ugh, is this really stupid?  I must be tired if I'm actually posting this junk.