Misunderstanding: Part 3
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Kaiba gently placed his hand on the other's cheek, rubbing his thumb back and forth affectionately. Yugi's mouth melted into the kiss as he let out a quiet moan against Kaiba's lips.
He's so...warm... Yugi thought as the two broke apart.
"K-Kaiba...? W-what was...?"
Kaiba pulled back slightly, a huge grin on his face.
"It's called a kiss, Yugi."
Yugi scowled.
"I know that much, thank you!"
Yugi paused for a moment, trying to form a somewhat coherent sentence before he could accidentally blurt something stupid out.
"But since when the hell did you feel that way...about me?"
Kaiba sighed.
"Honestly not that long, but since you've aged and matured, I just..."
Yugi raised an eyebrow.
"So I'm suddenly more appealing now that I'm not short and puny anymore? Good to know I guess."
Ra, damn it! Why am I feeling like this? My heart is pounding so fast and hard right now. I don't think I've ever experienced such emotion before in my entire life. Do I really have feelings for Kaiba?...At least...at least he's actually here for me, unlike the one I thought loved me with all his being. Unlike how Atemu has been acting for the last two years, Kaiba actually gives a damn about my existence. Well isn't this ironic...
Kaiba rolled his eyes.
"No, by 'maturing' I meant growing older and, obviously in your case, growing wiser."
Yugi snapped out of his conflicting thoughts and winced guiltily.
"S-Sorry...I didn't mean..."
Kaiba chuckled.
"It's okay, Yugi. You need to learn to stop apologizing so much, though." he said, flashing him a smile.
Yugi smiled and blushed.
"Y-Yeah, I know. I get that a lot. "
While sitting in the room with Kaiba, Yugi experienced something he hadn't felt in a long time: feeling wanted. It was something Yugi relished and believed that he would never feel again. Looking up, Yugi gazed into Kaiba's eyes.
"What does this mean, anyway? I mean...in regards to whatever this is..."
Kaiba gave a sideways smile and blushed.
"It can mean we're a thing, if you want..."
Yugi felt himself blush as well.
"S-Seriously...?"
Yugi got up from the couch and stood in front of Kaiba, not knowing exactly what to do. He could only manage a slight nod and smile. Seto breathed a sigh of relief at Yugi's action, his pent up worry starting to dissipate.
"Yeah, seriously." he replied, thankful he wasn't about to be kicked out.
"Kaiba, you're the first person in two years that has ever showed me any compassion whatsoever. The least I can do is give you...us...a chance."
Seto smiled.
"And two years ago, I never would have thought I'd be showing you such compassion,"
Kaiba suddenly frowned, shuffling his feet.
"But really? I'm the first to show you any compassion in two years?"
Yugi nodded.
"Ever since Atemu's been back, things have been really off in my life. I don't quite understand it, but I've started feeling more lonely and abandoned with every passing moment. Sure, I have the usual fans coming up to me, but I hardly see any of my close friends anymore."
Seto sighed and shook his head.
"You're too nice, Mutou," he mumbled.
"You deserve better than that. You really do..."
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A few weeks passed, and as time went on, Yugi felt him growing closer to Kaiba. Little by little, his broken heart over Atemu healed. As much as Yugi hated to admit it, deep down, he still felt something for the ancient pharaoh. In a desperate attempt to cut off those feelings permanently, Yugi buried all of his thoughts and memories of Atemu deep within his mind, forming a mental barrier around them. Yugi vowed never to let that barrier fall at all costs.
Yugi was in his apartment now, cleaning up the place.
That should be good enough He thought to himself as he threw away the remaining garbage lying around.
Yugi took his keys and shoved his wallet in his back pocket. After locking up the apartment, he went to the parking lot and climbed into his car, a simple black camaro.
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Kaiba typed away at his computer, cerulean eyes glued to the screen. He groaned and rubbed his temple, breathing a sigh.
God, will this management ever give me a break?
The new employees had turned out to be pretty lazy, but they were damn good negotiators. It was only beneficial for the company to keep them. The only problem was that Seto got stuck with the majority of the work load.
Ugh...this day is never-ending. I sure hope it will end soon. Well, at least I can look forward to meeting up with Yugi at lunch. That's something to be positive about.
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Yugi started his car, pulling out of the driveway and headed down the street. He drove to a nearby diner and ordered some lunch for Kaiba, happy that he would be able to visit him at work. Since Kaiba was constantly busy managing his new employees, Yugi hardly had a chance to meet up with his new...boyfriend. Yugi blushed, his face lighting up like a Christmas tree.
It was still a while before Yugi was to arrive at KaibaCorp, so he decided to wait a bit before showing up. He didn't want to disturb Kaiba if he was still hard at work. Feeling nostalgic, Yugi decided to visit his grandfather's game shop to see how his old man was doing. Yugi parked the car in the back and walked to the front, his gravity defying coat fluttering in the wind (A/N: pfffttt I just keep bringing that up, don't I? xD)
Yugi's grandfather smiled at him as Yugi came inside.
"Yugi, hey. What brings you here?"
Yugi smiled and shrugged.
"I just came by to visit, that's all. How are you doing, grandpa?"
"I'm doing just fine. Business has been slow as usual, but I don't mind. The usual customers still come in every once in awhile. It's always nice to see them. But what about you, Yugi? Is everything all right on your end?"
Yugi nodded.
"Yeah, everything's fine. School and work management has gotten a lot easier, and my life overall seems to be getting a lot better."
"I'm glad to hear it. I was starting to worry about you, Yugi. I thought that you might have gotten back into your depression again."
"No, it's fine, really. I promise. By the way, um, have you seen Atemu around anywhere? I haven't seen him in such a long time."
Yugi's grandfather thought for a second.
"Not today. He usually stops by every once in awhile to visit the shop just as you do. I guess he's not here yet."
Yugi scowled.
Oh sure...He visits my GRANDFATHER and makes it a priority to remember to ignore me.
Yugi sighed.
"Well I guess I'll head out now. I gotta go bring Kaiba his lunch. See you later, gramps!"
Yugi walked out of the shop and got in his car in time to see a lone figure heading for the shop.
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Atemu pulled his coat tighter around him, shoving his hands in his pockets. His shoes tapped the pavement as he kept walking towards the Game Shop. Atemu's reason to see Yugi's grandfather on a regular basis was to keep reliving some of the memory of his former partner. He was sure Yugi didn't want him in his life anymore, what with him having to share a body with Atemu for so long. Atemu sighed and looked up. As he did, he saw a young trichromatic-haired boy climb into a car parked in the back of the shop. Atemu blinked and slowed his pace ever so slightly.
Thank Ra these windows are tinted Yugi thought as he pulled the car up to the front and looked out the window at Atemu.
Atemu shook his head at himself.
It's not him. You're daydreaming. And if even if it was him, he probably doesn't want to see you. Atemu thought bitterly.
Atemu exhaled and kept walking, pulling a hand out of his pocket to open the door to the shop.
Yugi stopped the car and hesitantly rolled down the window, his violet eyes filled with sorrow. His voice was barely audible as he spoke the former pharaoh's name, whose back was now turned to him.
"Atemu..."
Of course he doesn't want to talk to me. No surprise there, I guess. But this is the first time I've seen Atemu in ages. Maybe I should say something to him.
Yugi sighed and rolled up the window.
I can't do it...If I go and talk to Atemu right now, it'd be too awkward. It's best to just forget about him and move on. After all, it seems as if Atemu has already done that. He doesn't want anymore to do with me, so I shouldn't bother him with inane conversation. This is for the best...
Atemu paused as he almost put his hand on the door handle, hearing his name on a familiar, faint voice. He turned, but all he saw was a black car driving off. He sighed.
Yup...definitely daydreaming.
As Yugi tried to pull out, he heard a fizzing sound. He groaned and drove the car to the side of the shop, knowing that he had a flat tire.
"Shit!"
Reluctantly, Yugi shut off the engine and opened his door. Stepping out of the car, he made sure not to look behind him for fear that Atemu was watching him. Yugi reached for his cell and called Kaiba, letting him know that he would be a little late.
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Kaiba heard his phone ring and he nearly threw his laptop across the room.
"Who the hell is-" Kaiba started to say, but when he saw who was on the caller ID, his anger sizzled down to almost none at all.
"Hey, Yugi." he said, holding the phone in between his shoulder and ear as he went back to typing.
"Hey Kaiba. I hate to say it, but my tire's flat. I'll be about fifteen minutes late. Sorry about that..."
"Oh, that's okay. Do you need me to pick you up or anything?"
"No, don't worry about doing anything like that. I just need to put on the spare. I should be there around noon."
Okay, be careful,"
Kaiba paused.
"...I love you."
Yugi blushed and smiled.
"I love you, too, aibou."
Kaiba bit his lip.
Partner... He pondered the word in his mind. Somehow Yugi sounded off as he said it. Seto mentally shrugged. He placed the phone on the receiver and went back to his never-ending schedule rearranging.
Yugi hung up his own phone and slid it in his pocket. Afterward, he hurriedly went around to the back of his car and opened the trunk. He managed to retrieve the spare tire and car jack. Placing his tools and the tire down, Yugi took off his jacket as well as his tank top, not wanting to get them covered in dirt. Carefully, he slid underneath the car and began unscrewing the flat.
A few minutes later, Yugi had the spare firmly attached and bolted in. He double checked to make sure that everything else underneath looked fine before sliding back out.
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Atemu stepped out of the Game Shop, saying goodbye to Yugi's grandfather as he did so. He paused after about two steps, his face turning an aesthetic pink as he noticed Yugi standing up.
Ra, he grew a lot...
Yugi coughed, for the fumes coming out of the underside of his car were strong and intoxicating. His face and chest were covered in car exhaust and oil.
"Agh...damn car."
Atemu shifted uncomfortably, rubbing his face with the palm of his hand in a desperate attempt to get his blush to go away. This, of course, only made it worse. Eventually, after no luck, he sighed and leaned against the brick wall behind him.
Yugi pulled his tank and jacket on once more. As he turned to get back inside his car, a gentle breeze caused his jacket to sway a bit. Yugi brushed the gold bangs out of his face and sighed heavily.
Atemu's eyes kept glancing back at Yugi. He had always thought of Yugi as pretty cute, but now his former partner was just downright sexy. Atemu frowned, knowing his face was probably beet red by now. He just hoped that Yugi didn't notice.
Yugi looked over his shoulder at Atemu, smiling softly.
Atemu blinked at Yugi actually smiling at him, returning the gesture with a dorky sideways grin. As much as Atemu hated to admit to it, the color of his face was deepening to a darker shade of crimson.
Yugi turned away and got in his car. He turned it on and drove in front of the shop once more.
"Atemu..." He whispered softly as he rolled down the window once more.
Atemu stepped forward slightly, putting his hands back in his pockets.
"Hey..." he greeted.
Yugi averted his eyes as his hands nervously clutched the steering wheel.
"...I'm sorry...You probably don't want to see me right now, do you?"
Atemu blinked.
"Why wouldn't I?" he asked, confused.
Wasn't he the one that didn't want to see me? This is all so confusing...Have I been reading Yugi's true feelings wrong this entire time?
"Well, you've been avoiding me lately, and I thought that meant you didn't want to see me anymore. I'm sorry..."
"No...I thought that you were the one who didn't want to see me," Atemu responded, feeling instantly horrible.
"Yugi, I..."
Yugi looked down.
"It's all right, I get it. I know you're very busy, what with having a new chance at life and all. I'm sorry,"
Atemu gulped. His eyes watered as his guilty heart pounded like a pulsating bass drum within his hollow chest.
Yugi...
"I have to go now, Atemu. Kaiba's waiting for me, and I'm already late."
Without another word, the window rolled back up, concealing the troubled young adult inside once more. Yugi left, although reluctantly, and made his way to Kaiba Corp, leaving a very confused and heart broken pharaoh behind.