Yugi coughed into the sleeve of his night shirt,watching Solomon examine the thermometer. From the other side of the room,Atem sniffled and leaned back against the pillows that were currently propping him up.

"You have a little fever," the old man announced. "I think you two should rest today, I can stay home for the day."

"But Grandpa,I have a big test today at school, and your store will be busy with the holidays coming up" Yugi protested.

"You boys are more important than the shop. If you don't feel well-"

"It's just a cold or something. We'll be fine." Solomon sighed.

"I know how you can be when you're sick, Yugi. I really don't think leaving you to-"

"I'll be here,Solomon." Atem said, climbing out of bed and making his way to Yuri's bed. He knelt down,taking the other teen's hand and stroking his hair.

"Don't worry, my heart." He said softly. " I'll take care of you."

"You always do, Love. But you should rest too. I don't want to-"

"I'll rest much better if I know you're getting what you need." He raised Yugi's hand so that the sapphire ring was eye level.

"The day I decided to give you this, I also accepted the responsibility of making sure I do everything I possibly can to care for you, I promised you that not a single day would pass that I wouldn't be there. In sickness or in health, this is what it means to truly love someone. You're very precious to me." Atem turned his head to cough,taking a moment before turning back to Yugi.

"You often ask me about my life in Egypt, what it would have been like to be my heart during my time as king, allow me to show you that now."

"Are you boys sure you'll be alright on your own today?"

"I should warn you,Love, I'm probably the world's worst sick person." Yugi sniffled. Atem kissed Yugi's head softly.

"We'll be fine,Solomon." He assured the older man. Solomon smiled.

"So much in love...I've only ever seen it a few times in my life. Well, if you need anything, call down to the shop,I'll be in to check on you around lunch time. Try to get some rest,there's orange juice in the fridge and I can always get more later."

"Thanks Grandpa." Yugi said. After Solomon had gone, Atem remained beside him.

"Are you warm enough?" He asked.

"I-I am a little cold." Yugi replied propping himself up on his arms. "It's kind of hard to breathe lying down." Atem stood,walking the short distance to his own bed,removing the blanket and pillows from it. He carried the objects back to Yugi.

"I can't take all of that from you, you need to have a good place to lie down too." Atem chuckled warmly.

"We'll just have to share then,won't we?" Yugi slid over,making room for Atem. The former pharaoh's presence gave Yugi a sense of security and they both seemed to sleep better.

Atem spread the blanket over them both, placing his pillows on the bed and leaning against them.

"Come here,Yugi." He invited lovingly. The other teen didn't waste time in doing as he was told, placing his head on Atem's chest.

"This is much better.". Yugi said closing his eyes.

" Then sleep my heart." Yugi snuggled into his love and closed his eyes, giving into his fatigue at last.

"You're sure I won't be bothering you?"

"Of course not. You could never be a bother to me. I love you far too much." He placed an arm around Yugi, holding him close. He waited quietly for Yugi to sleep before drifting off himself.