Yusei eased himself into the steaming bath Jaden prepared for him. Even though the Slifer dorm wasn't the greatest, they still had a better bath then what Yusei was used to. Setting on top of a few towels was the clothing Jaden lent him, an oversized shirt and pajama pants. Yusei knew that they probably wouldn't fit him since the youth was a bit smaller than him, but he was sill grateful.
Relaxing in the water, Yusei thought about his crash landing in front of the school, and wondered how he would get home. Maybe when I went traveled through time the first time, the Crimson Dragon's magic somehow got infused with my bike? Or maybe there is some magic remnants left over…in which case I may have used it all on this trip…
Grabbing a bar of soap, Yusei scrubbed himself. He tried to push out the negative thoughts with more positive ones. At least I'm here with Jaden right? It could be worse. I could have landed in a desert, or my bike could have completely broke in the fall…His lips curled in a small smile. Not to mention how happy Jaden was that I took him on a ride…
Thinking of how Jaden's hazel eyes lit up at the sight of the D-Wheel made Yusei's heart skip a beat. Not to mention how unusually nice it felt to have someone hold onto his waist, even if it was just for safety…a warm sensation filled the man's face and he swiftly ducked his head under the water.
What kind of thoughts are those? Ridiculous…that seems kind of…gay-ish… Yusei raised his head above the water slowly. I'm very comfortable with my sexual identity…as a straight male. Yes. That is exactly what I am. This must be some sort of brotherly affection, I'm only feeling this as an instinct to protect him as my junior.
Feeling better about himself, Yusei nodded gently as he finished up in the bath. When I get out, I'll go back to the dorm and discuss what we need to do in order to get my back to my time…to my friends. The water dripped off the man's skin as he pulled himself from the steaming water. Drying off the moisture, Yusei looked at the pile of clothing Jaden had provided him.
Lifting the shirt to his face, Yusei smelled it, taking in the scent of Jaden's clothing. It smells like him… He closed his eyes and shook his head. …This is silly.
"Hey Jaden, I'm back," Yusei entered the dorm, his dirty cloths draped over one arm and Jaden's clothing tight on his toned body. "I hope I didn't take too long…?" Looking over at the younger boy, he was already passed out on the bottom bunk of the bed. His limbs were sprawled out in every direction, each of his facial features calm. Smirking at the sight, Yusei tossed his dirty cloths down in a corner and walked over the light switch, shutting off the lights.
Before climbing the ladder to the second bunk, Yusei hesitated. Something about the peacefulness about Jaden's face…calmed Yusei. He stopped himself for but a moment before setting down next to the sleeping youth. …He's so… Thoughts escaped him. Pulling the covers over Jaden, Yusei leaned over to get a closer look at the boy. Pushing his bangs out of his face, Yusei observed how soft the mop of hair on the sleeping boy really was. Sure, it looked soft and poofy, but this was more than he could have imagined. He almost wanted to bury his hands in the mess…
Jerking his face away, Yusei realized how truly close their faces were. In fact, he could have almost kissed him at that distance…
I…I need to calm down. What if he wakes up? What kind of excuse do I even have for being this close? Retreating to the second bunk, Yusei couldn't help but be aware of the boy sleeping beneath him. I really don't have an excuse, and that's what scares me. Pulling the covers over his head, Yusei tried to block all thoughts of Jaden out of his head. He needed to think of ways to get home, not excuses to touch his roommate's hair.