All Yu-Gi-Oh Office AU 31-day Challenge

Day 4: Office Party

Yusaku walked quickly with Yusei to the next meeting room, writing down quickly what the boss of Signer Industries needed done in the next couple of hours before closing today.

"Judai's birthday is today Yusaku, so I need you to order fried shrimp and whatever else our hyperactive Hero wants."

"I understand. Should I order a cake shaped like Neos?" Yusaku could see the glaring smile Judai would have when he walks through the door."

"Do one of a Winged Kuriboh. Okay Sunshine, I'll leave it to you. I have five meetings to get to."

"Of course sir." Yusaku branched off from Yusei, not even commenting on the "Sunshine" nickname Yusei gave him. Anyone else who would call him that would see their computer not working the next day.

As Yusaku was thinking of what color streamers to use he ducked an incoming water balloon to his face. "Nice try Yuya, but let's not get these papers wet." He walked past the door Yuya was hiding behind.

Yuya huffed and came out of his hiding spot, catching up to Yusaku in a few quick strides. "What's up Cyber Hacker? You seem intent as always." Yuya skipped a couple of times until his pace matched Yusaku's.

Yusaku sighed and looked over at the tomato-haired ball of energy. An idea crossed his mind. "Hey Yuya, do you think you can distract Judai today? It's important that he doesn't enter our branch until it's time."

Yuya flashed a smile. "You know I can! He and Jesse have been getting along fantastically. To the point they haven't left each other's sides yet. If I can get Jesse in on it, than Judai will follow!"

Yusaku nodded in understanding. "That takes one thing off my mind. Now I just have to find a fried shrimp delivery service."

"Oh, then I know one!" Yuya was about to tell him all about his older brother's service until Yusaku cut him off.

"Last time I heard about your brother's service it gave food poisoning to a rude customer. Sorry, but I'm not giving Zarc a chance. Anywhere else you know?"

Yuya slumped. "Kai's Fry House down the street. Judai frequently goes there for lunch. He knows the owner personally."

"Even better. Let's see if I can get a deal from him since it's Judai's birthday." Yusaku checked off two things off his list. "I need a Winged Kuriboh cake and red streamers, so I'll be leaving shortly to get it. I hope they're not too busy."

"And I'll go distract our favorite hyperactive Hero!" Yuya fist bumped the air and started to run to where Judai was.

Yusaku sighed again and hoped Yuya didn't run into another open door. He didn't have time to replace a Yuya-dented door this week.

Yuya hid behind the potted plant in Judai's new branch, watching in friendly adoration as the Hero made a new best friend. He had blue hair and reminded Yuya a lot of Judai. Yes! Jesse was so much better for Judai's mental state than Chazz will ever be! Yusei made an excellent choice as always.

And an excellent choice it was. Judai never felt so alive! Jesse was downright the best person he could think of at that moment. They both have plushies of Duel Monsters on their desk, Jesse having more than Judai. They also enjoyed watching the tournaments play out. Judai's new job required him to watch the duels of the tournaments, record them, and file them. Jesse was a good listener, wasn't stingy about jokes, and even gave him many new ideas for pranks. One of which was sure to make a yearbook front cover!

Yuya ran up from behind, throwing the water balloon in his hand to hit Judai in the back of the head. The green balloon exploded. "HOLY KURIBOH THAT'S COLD!" Yuya ran away laughing.

"Oh it's game on Sakaki! Just you wait!"

"Bring it on Kuriboh-Yuki~!" Yuya's singsong voice echoed through the halls.

"Jesse, hold my Kuriboh, this game is on!" Judai ran to catch up to Yuya. Jesse raised an eyebrow and chuckled, getting up to follow Judai through the building.

Atem sighed heavily as he typed into the computer before him. It was a simple code but it gave him a headache. Yugi had his head on the desk beside him, snoozing the hours away. The only reason why he was doing this was because Yuma and Astral went to lunch. And since he wasn't doing anything it was natural that they asked him to fill in for them.

Atem didn't look up even when the door behind him was opened. A brown cup with steam coming from the top was set down next to him.

"How are you Pharaoh?" Atem jumped at the voice and spun in his chair to see a tired Yusei. Atem smiled.

"Getting a heart attack by my employer. Other than that I'm doing well. How about yourself?"

"Got done with eight meetings. I have four to go." Yusei patted Yugi's hair and promptly gave up when the other refused to stir.

Atem breathed deeply. "Yugi didn't get much sleep last night. Some idiot sent in a document of a virus-infected letter that destroyed his computer."

Yusei rose an eyebrow at that. "Oh? That's not good. Tell Yugi to get rid of it. By the way, that mocha's for you."

"You. Are. A godsend!" Atem took the drink and took a scalding gulp. It was sweet and warm.

"I wouldn't go that far. But thanks for the compliment nonetheless." Yusei stood to the back of the room and went over his mental checklist.

"Judai's birthday is today. I got Yusaku doing most of the work. Tell Yugi he can head home early or come to the party when he wakes up. It extends to you as well."

Atem smiled at the God Tier Duelist. "Well, I'd love to Saint but I have a ton of work to catch up on. One of which is that document Yuma printed off the other day."

Yusei chuckled lightly and walked out of the room. "You're stuck doing it. Yuma and Astral headed home."

Atem felt his eye twitch. "You're kidding, right?" He looked behind to see that Yusei had left. "You're kidding right!?"