A/N: GAH! I'M SO SO SO SORRY! I haven't updated this in MONTHS, and I feel really bad about it. Before you draw and quarter me, allow me to defend myself. My laptop died way back when and I haven't had any time or privacy to sit down and write. Mea Culpa. But without further ado, the story continues.

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Atem sat at his desk thinking. Should he pester Yugi once again? Should he put strain on his friendship? He sighed deeply, looking back at his monitor. It read "Two Tickets for Michael Crawford: Live In Concert.". He'd gotten the tickets from Seto. The Kaiba Corporation owns the theater that Mr. Crawford is performing at, so Seto gave Atem two tickets to the show, as Michael Crawford was Atem's favorite singer.
Atem stared at the screen long. He paused for a second, then clicked print and printed the tickets. He told his secretary that he'd be back in a while, and not to touch his desk. He had something he needed to do.

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Yugi sat in the auditorium, taking notes on what his cast was doing. They were rehearsing for the school's production of Stephen Sondheim's Assassins, and things were going well. Yugi decided that they knew what they were doing, set his pencil down and began to think.
"Why am I always shooting down Atem," thought the boy, "I-I love him. I know this. But every time he's asked me, I try with all my might to say 'OH GOD YES!', but it came out 'I'm sorry Atem… I can't'"
Yugi's chain of thought was snapped when the bells and whistles sounded from the theater's sound system.
"Looks like they just killed Garfield," Yugi thought with a chuckle. He sat back and watched the show run its course, not noticing the man entering the auditorium. He stood up and shouted to the stage.
"Very good guys! I want you to go ahead and do Another National Anthem. After that we'll talk about notes and call it a day"
And with that the cast resumed rehearsals. Yugi sat back down in his chair, not noticing the new figure in the chair next to him.
"Very impressive Yugi," Atem whispered in a deep, baritone voice
"Gah! Atem! You scared me!" a startled Yugi whimpered.
"I'm sorry Yugi. I just wanted to see how things were going here."
"Everything's great Atem… listen… there's something I need to talk to you about..."
"Is something the matter Yugi? Is there anything I can do?"
"Well… it's about us…"
"Oh? What's on your mind?"
"Well… I've been thinking lately… I've been horrible too you in the past… always shooting down you're requests… rejecting you… it's not fair…"
"What're you trying to say Yugi?"
"I guess…" Yugi paused with a gulp, "I'm saying that… I'm more open to being in a relationship now. I think it's time I matured and… opened up…"
"Is that so? Well, I wanted to come and ask you a question. "
"Oh? Wh-what is it…"
"Michael Crawford is performing this weekend… and I have two tickets, fifth row, center aisle. I was wondering if you'd want to go with me to the performance…"
"Oh Atem… I…"
"I understand Yugi. I'm sorry to have bothere-"
"I'd love to go…"
Atem paused at this. Had he heard the petite object of his affection right?
"Are you sure Yugi?" He asked, pondering.
"Do you mean a date Atem? If so… I'd love to go with you…"
"Yes… I do"
"What time is the concert at?"
"Eight O'Clock PM, Friday Night."
"Would you mind coming to my apartment at around 6 for dinner?"
"I'd… I'd love to Yugi."
"Then it's a date," Yugi responded, giving his signature smile.
"Great. I've got some work to do, but I'll talk to you tomorrow?"
"Of course!"
"Great," replied Atem as he began to exit the theater.
"Oh, and Atem?"
"Yes, Yugi?"
"What about my evaluation? I'd like to get that done soon…"
"Oh, that? You passed."
"B-but…"
"Jou didn't tell you? Those are just a technicality," Atem replied with a wink. "Have a great night, Yugi"
"Bye Atem," the amethyst eyed angel replied. And with that the taller man was gone. Yugi melted in the seat. Had he really done that? He was actually going on a date with Atem Aknam. His boss! He also felt quite relieved that he didn't have to worry about his evaluation. With that, he picked up his pencil and began doodling as he watched his students sing their hearts out.
"You can always get your dream," the student playing John Wilkes Booth sang out as he exited the stage. For the first time, Yugi understood what that lyric meant.

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Wow! Mea Maxima Culpa. That was crap. I made you wait months for THAT? Please do not flog me! I am getting a new laptop soon, so I should be able to punch out chapters like a mother. I also have plans for other stories, and possibly some crossovers between Yu-Gi-Oh and some of my other favorite series.

As always, leave comments and suggestions in reviews. Hope you enjoy!