Okay everyone, here's the next update.
This was very hard for me because there were lots of personal problems stopping me. For one my Grandma is now in hospital and is critically ill so I'm very worried (practically hanging on the phone) for her and for any news. Then there's the pressures of University and good grades in my final year.
But I managed somehow to get all this written and finished. So with all that stress please try and cheer me up with some nice comments. (But be honest too, we can all improve a little more)
Top Five Reviews:
s2Teennovelist - (Your review took up my screen! Wow that has to be a record breaker!) I'm so glad you liked Julian's attitude to this, he's the sort of dog who would take a bullet for his master and friends, he's a very loyal breed. BTW Atem called Yugi 'my dear' in French, I think that's it's closest translation, you'd better ask a Frenchman for the real thing because that's something I pulled out of a dictionary. I think that just a kiss and a favour mixed with a stubborn Yugi wouldn't amount to much, so he's definitely not changed his tones about Yugi yet. And I bet the swimming trunks incident didn't help change Yugi's mind either, and your right Yugi like that is a little dreamy. Atem reporting the harassments does seem a very 'Atem' thing to do, and it sparked Yugi off like angry firework! But Mai would calm him down, even just the thought of her and what she would do if she knew (although if she finds out Yugi's gonna get it, you don't piss off a pregnant woman, that's survival advice), and you can't really blame Yugi for trying to run again, just look at what he did with John! It's very similar incidents all over again. I tired to give Yugi a family that's not been written much before, too often they're deceased or together and just far away, or just the Dad's gone. I think your right though, he's welcome anywhere but no one place can make him relax and be himself. I'm glad you 'liked' Yugi's flashback, it's good to see that his attitudes and reactions are not just from his temper, it's how he's learnt to interact when presented with those situations; throw up the barriers and leave as much distance between you as possible. John's name slipping out was kinda a 'reset' button for these two. It's made them approach each other because they knew they needed to apologise and start over. Yugi went to a different place for a change of scene and of course John just has to ruin his day when it started getting brighter. I agree, what a kiss! Atem's changing his views on Yugi and his actions show it because he wants something more then physical, and that's something a lot harder to get. Yugi is not ready to trust and stick his neck out for someone he's only just met, so Atem's got to earn his trust, and soon! You'll see why. John is a son-of-a-bitch isn't he? Yugi's taken a blow but soon he's going to realise that it's just hot air with no substance, and it doesn't apply to him. John just wanted the final word, he is a coward, but let Atem's lawyer take him on and he'll be running for his worthless hide. The date has caused conflict, because Yugi wants to be loved and wants to have more than physical, but at the same time the physical is irresistible and he's attracted to him, so it's a war of mind and heart and body, so sooner or later something's going to give. I don't know what Black Listed means, but I'm sure Johns going to get it. Have at him fans! Beat him to a pulp!
Aida - Well thanks for explaining why you think Atem's more compatiable, because I already knew what he was before all of you I didn't realise I'd made him look like a rich playboy. I should have realised that because I was revealing things so slowly, but thanks for the interesting view. Yeah, Yugi running away was hard for me to write as I wasn't sure how to stop someone like that from running, if you're that determined would you stop? I had to make it hit him hard before he got too far on the road. I'm glad you liked Yugi's family, I thought I'd put another spin on his life, divorced parents, one who's a workaholic and the other who's started again and is happily married with another family. You think Atem only saying it was for Mai was harsh? He is technically house-sitting too since he's got to look out for Yugi, and it's not just Yugi's problem because the stalker was using Mai's landline, what if Mai came home and found one of those messages, she's be freaked - the worse thing to be after popping out a baby or two. I'm glad you liked how Yugi and Atem cleared it all up. I'm glad you like how our Blindshipping couple is moving towards romantic, and of course the sexual tension will be amusing for us until they realise it. And don't you worry about John, he's going to get a kick in the rear when Atem's lawyer gets to him.
Kaoru-Yuki - Yes Julian's the biggest hit with everyone, I'm so glad that people like him so much. My OC pet. He wants to keep what he considers his pack all safe and sound, that's typical in all German Shepard's. Yeah the argument was a reset and restart for those two, they both realise that they were in the wrong, and have backed down. Now they're progressing from lust and basic attractions to loving and emotional, good to see that the kiss and make up wasn't a wasted effort either. Yeah, John was bad enough to stoop to that level, it's really not a good thing for Yugi and the last thing he needed to hear too. Your right, Atem has to convince Yugi that he is loveable and not just a sex item, probably harder than it sounds because Yugi's determined to keep love at bay. The date will be something interesting, I'm sure. But please, read on and see what comes of it.
Animesaki - John's time is over love, he's a jerk but he's smart enough to not get arrested for violence. He blames and hates everyone who has it outside his control and who disagrees with him or who has it better. I agree, that outburst was like that 'reset' button for them, they finally realised that pushing and shoving wasn't getting anywhere and feel bad about it. But they're going to make it up to each other now, and the phone call was just an added sting and evidence, now Atem knows exactly what Yugi has been through. "grandfather with the Kaiba's through Joey" I explained! Grandpa was staying at the Kaiba's to keep him safe encase John started harassing Grandpa, Ryou warned him remember? And It's waaay easier to be closer to Joey than Kaiba, Joey can convince Kaiba to let Yugi stay. Hope that cleared it up.
yugixyamiyaoilover - I think that you're right, they're starting over and getting along better because of it so there will be a better relationship between the two. And there is more to Yugi, Atem's just going off his looks first, but the more he's rejected the more he'll try again and understand Yugi more. I think the more he learns the more he loves. John was being a jerk, he just wanted to leave his mark, remember in his world he's the boss and it's never fair if he gets the short straw. Don't worry, John's luck has run out, you'll see what I mean. Enjoy!
Yugi's wardrobe had to be quickly unpacked so Yugi could see what formalwear was on offer for him. He admired a few items of clothing while he combed his hair, he nearly tied it down, but then realised he was copying Atem too much, so let it bounce back. But on the matter of clothes he was dancing around them like a girl without a party frock! This was too plain, that didn't go with anything, this was too informal, that was not first date material.
First date … Yugi's mind left his clothes to think over the idea of this date. It seemed too unreal. Only yesterday morning he'd been avoiding him like the plague, and now he had agreed to go out on a date. If you could even call it that!
Yugi kept telling himself that he was doing it to apologise, to start over, not because he wanted it. But lurking just behind his back were the true reasons he refused to acknowledge; he wanted to go on this date as if proved someone wanted his company and not just his body; it meant someone cared for him; he wanted to go because … he …
Yugi shook his head as the final thought was banished before it could fully form. Like him indeed! He could only just stand him most days. But John's words had scared and changed him, he didn't want to prove John right by being bitter and depressed, if Atem could show him he was wrong … Yugi didn't know. But it would mean something.
Yet, equally he was determined to keep Atem at arms-length tonight. Any affection he gave would have to be platonic or Yugi would ask to leave. He had promised himself that. He wanted to be loved, but he couldn't trust himself to accept or offer it. The conflict already made his body heavy with exhaustion, and it was only four in the afternoon.
Yugi jumped when his phone rang and picked it up quickly "Moto speaking," he answered, now fully relaxed with the pealing noise. John wasn't going to call again, Atem was right.
"Hey Yugi."
Yugi smiled, just who he needed "Ryou. How are you?"
Ryou giggled "Just fine, I just thought you should know that rumour has it John's been kicked out of work and is running for his lawsuit life," he eagerly informed.
Yugi's jaw dropped "You're kidding!" he gasped, a slight smile of triumph pulling at the corner of his mouth. He looked out of his window in Atem's general direction and felt warm, grateful.
Ryou gushed "No, not a bit. It was on the radio this morning when I was at work! Something about breaking into files and harassment. It's everywhere along with his name. Bakura tells me he's been fired and that he's been booked for jail time in all but court law," his satisfactory tone shone in his words, John was getting his just deserts.
Yugi suddenly laughed and fell back on his bed, on top of his clothes but he didn't care. "Serves him right. Can Grandpa go home now?"
Ryou hummed an affirmative "Yep. He was so pleased, if he was twenty years younger he'd be dancing around his house," he chuckled. "I thought you should know about it all, it's been a while since we've had any good news."
Yugi smiled "I've got some more, Mai's due to give birth in two or three days, the doctors say that she and the twins are finally ready and healthy."
Ryou gasped and nearly squealed "That's amazing! I can't wait to hear what she's called them. You're so lucky, you're going to see them first and see what they're like, I love kids," he sighed. Yugi smiled as well, he'd been on his happy high since midday. Mai was going to be fine, and her children were going to be happy and healthy too, John was gone, it felt as if lady luck had finally decided to smile on his corner of life.
Ryou stopped daydreaming about the new-borns to say "You sound a lot more cheerful. How's life in your area?" he asked, Yugi could nearly see his kind and friendly smile.
Yugi turned over onto his stomach and bit his thumb slightly "Er … I'm … going on a date?" he offered meekly.
Ryou's response was instant "What! That's great! You need a nice date experience after He-who-shall-get-his-ass-in-jail. Who's the lucky guy? Or girl," he added as an afterthought.
Yugi felt a blush rise onto his face "Atem Sennen …" he mumbled.
Ryou hummed "Nice name … he's not related to the Sennen Elite Holidays company is he?" he asked.
Yugi nodded before remembering that Ryou couldn't see him "Yeah. I think he'd the heir," he thought out loud.
Ryou let out an impressed noise "Way to score. Rich and well-travelled, so what's he like?"
Yugi smirked slightly "Remember that neighbour I told you about?" Ryou confirmed after a moment. "It's him."
Ryou dropped something "Wait, wait. The guy you found a reason to hate in about five minutes of knowing him, the one who kissed you just because he felt like it, that neighbour is this Sennen rich guy?"
Yugi giggled and sat up "Yep, aren't I lucky?"
Ryou didn't speak for a moment.
Yugi ran a hand over his hair and said, nearly mocking like a kid with a fancy new toy "Oh, and did I mention that he's also the author of The Nameless Pharaoh?"
"WHAT!" Ryou shouted in English, his mind unable to process that Yugi was dating their favourite author. "You're pulling my leg, you told me his name was Atem," Ryou pointed out, as if trying to trip Yugi up.
Yugi rolled his eyes "Have you got a piece of paper?"
Ryou was momentarily silenced "Um yeah, why?"
Yugi stood up and stared at his clothes again "Write out Yami Evens Gartin, then put his first name to one side and turn his second names into Evening Star."
Ryou was quiet as he did that "Okay, done. Now what?"
Yugi smiled "Atem told me that his name meant Evening Star, and that his middle name was …" he trailed off slightly for dramatic effect. "Yami."
Ryou whistled "Wow. So he faked his identity to keep himself out of the spotlight?" he asked. Yugi hummed. "And you're going on a date with him? Damn it Yugi, you're the luckiest son of a bitch I know," he cursed through a whine.
Yugi just burst out laughing "I'll get him to sign the book and then I'll send it to you if you'll help me out right now," he promised.
Ryou gasped "Really? Love you! Okay what can I do for you?"
Yugi bit his lip and looked at his watch "My date is in an hour and a half and I can't find anything to wear," he admitted.
Ryou sighed "Oh Yugi, you always get into a fix before a date, just be you. Remember that date you went on with me to Bella Italia? You wore that sweet little black suit-vest over a lilac shirt with the white tie?" he giggled, thinking of their dating days with fondness. "Just go with something that's comfortable."
Yugi smiled a little as well, "I remember. Good idea to have easy to move clothing, I might just need it to dodge those hands of his," he muttered "I think I have that outfit, hold on," he instructed as he dropped the phone to dig through his last case. He pulled out the vest and shirt with a smile, but he hadn't packed any ties. I'll have to do without, he decided as he picked up the phone again "Go it, but no tie."
Ryou sighed "Well it should still have the same 'cuteness' effect it always does. But what did you mean by dodging Atem's hands?"
Yugi blushed at his slip up "Er … well … let's say he's been a little eager to get his hands all over me, literally," he mumbled at the end.
Ryou was gobsmacked "He kisses you then he molests you? Are you sure going out with him is a good idea?" he asked, worried for his friend. He knew very well that Yugi could take care of himself, but he'd rather have Yugi out of trouble altogether than proving he could handle it.
Yugi smiled "No Ryou, it's not like that," he said as he poured himself some tea, the kettle had boiled merrily from the kitchen and now he could enjoy a soothing cup. Yugi sipped then spoke again "It's more like … he'd determined to seduce me."
"Is it working?"
Yugi choked slightly and went cherry red "Ryou!"
Ryou laughed "You already told me he's a great kisser. So what's it like when he's 'all over you'?"
Yugi sat down on his kitchen table and fiddled with the teaspoon before saying it straight "Addicting, wonderful and you want to scream because he makes you feel so good," he admitted. "I don't think that I could ever tell you how it feels, I love it and I hate it because he can make me so hot and feel so good … I don't know I just get shivers thinking about it. But, I don't want it at the same time. I don't think I'm ready, what if he kicks me out the next day? Or …"
Ryou was quiet, but Yugi could sense his caring smile "Sounds like he's good in bed. He's rich, he's talented, he's got several corners of the world at his fingertips, and you just caught his eye," he sighed "I don't think someone with all that would need to fake anything. And shouldn't you be happy he's paying special attention to you? If he was really not into you he'd quit after you rejected him in the kitchen." Yugi blinked as Ryou's point clicked into his head "It sounds like you're starting to like him too."
Yugi snorted "Like him? I couldn't stand him until … wait did you say 'too'?"
Ryou hummed "Yeah. Who wouldn't like you? You're cute, funny, can't be pushed around very easily, you're stubborn but that's a good point sometimes, you have great taste in books," they laughed at that point. "And if he's trying to seduce you he thinks you're worth the risk of rejection, and now he's dating you, so that shows he's interested in something else."
Yugi's frowned "Or it's an apology strategy," he muttered.
Ryou was stunned "Why'd you say that?"
Yugi put his hand under his chin to support his head "I accidently called him John in a fight … It just came out …" he shamefully admitted, he still wished he could turn back time and take it back, or just erase the day entirely. No matter the wonderful idea of a date, the guilt was just too much at times.
Ryou cringed "Ah … was it a bad fight?"
Yugi sighed "John was harassing me over the phone, Atem was taking … precautions to make sure I was safe, and I got no say in whatever happened to me. He wasn't exactly … forcing me to go along with it, but at the same time I couldn't say no. I told him to leave me alone, and Johns name just slipped out. After that … I guess we both realised we were in the wrong."
Ryou sighed "Oh Yugi. I can see what you mean now. But don't make it a pity date. They're the worst."
Yugi nodded "I know. I think I do want to go on it, I'm not sure what I think of him now. He's backed off a lot since before, but he's still making sure that he's in the middle of things at the same time," he tried to explain but it was just too complex.
Ryou giggled "So he's backed up but now you're too busy focusing on the empty parking space and where he is now."
Yugi hiccupped on his tea and then sighed "Something like that," he agreed.
Ryou made a swooning noise "Well I hope it all goes well. Make sure you're not rushing into things or that you're putting yourself in danger. As nice as he sounds they can't all be trusted you know," he pointed.
Yugi put his cup in the sink and looked out of the window quickly "I know. He's trustworthy, believe me. But I'm just not sure if I can let myself trust him personally." He knew Atem wasn't 'the bad guy' but he wasn't ready to stick his neck out for anything he did or said yet, although he was close to the edge of the ledge.
Ryou hummed happily "Well good luck, and have a good time. I've got to get Bakura's steak going, any tips for me?"
Yugi's eyes lit up "Mmm, he likes his rare right?" Ryou gave an affirmative noise. "Try doing it like a pot roast, soak the meat in all the flavours for a long time then grill it."
Ryou clapped his hands "Perfect! Thanks Yugi, have a nice time."
Yugi smiled "Bye, thanks for helping me with my outfit."
"No problem."
Yugi pulled on his vest and brushed out all the wrinkles of his lilac shirt as he stood in front of the mirror. He smiled at his appearance, he actually looked like 'date' material for a change. He had a longed sleeved lilac shirt with the top button undone, a small black smart vest that went on top and hugged his torso shape, black trousers, a navy belt with a silver chain hanging across one hip and thigh, and finally the only shoes he had that resembled dress shoes. It gave him the overall appearance of cute and optimism. And he felt like that too.
Yugi smiled again and picked up his jacket, just in time for the door to ring.
When Yugi opened the door he was privately stunned. Atem truly did look like he'd run away from a modelling shoot for formal wear. He wore a white dress shirt that shaped his torso yet held several attractive creases in the fabric so it wasn't skin tight, it showed off some chest with two buttons loose. He wore standard dress shoes, black trousers, both were clearly better made than Yugi's own set. Finally he held his jacket over his arm, but he was complete without it, Yugi doubted he intended to wear it unless the weather turned unexpectedly.
Atem smiled when he saw Yugi, his eyes quickly ran over all parts of him, admiring how the trousers shaped his legs, how the lilac brought out his lighter features. He looked cute but handsome too, an interesting mix. Atem met his eyes and brought up a Violet flower, the petals were just turning blue on the tips. "Tu es parfaite, ma chérie, êtes-tu prêt?" he asked with a drawl that left goosebumps all over Yugi's skin.
Yugi ignored them and nodded "Yes. For me?" he pointed to the flower.
Atem chuckled and reached forwards to pin it to Yugi's top, where the pocket would normally go "It reminded me of a few things," he murmured, once pinned his hands left the flower to tilt Yugi's face upwards towards his own "Your eyes, and what I should mean." His deep red eyes caused Yugi's knees to go weak.
He nearly missed what he said. "What should you mean?" he asked.
Atem just touched the flower and backed away, he held out his hand "Let's go, our table will be given away if we don't arrive on time," he smiled invitingly, the curve of his lips reminding Yugi of the kisses they brought.
Yugi ignored the evaded question and took his hand, only pausing to lock the house, and let Atem lead him down the drive. When he saw the blue Jaguar he couldn't help a small burst of laughter "If Joey could see me in one of his most desired cars, he'd be livid," he commented, sinking into the soft leather seats.
Atem started the engine smoothly and merely chuckled, but the gleam in his eyes showed the thoughts he refused to say.
Yugi sat in silence until they reached the main road, they headed for the town but skirted around it and slightly beyond. But a sudden question pulled at his mind. "How long have you lived next to my cousin?" he asked.
Atem smiled slightly "Five years, give or take a few months," he chuckled, not really remembering exactly when he moved in.
Yugi smiled too and tilted his head "And for all those years I've never met you until now?" he raised an eyebrow with the smile of a detective waiting for the incriminating response.
Atem glanced at him and saw the look, his lips curved into a wider smile at the thought of Yugi arresting him, "I travel between books for research, family gatherings, company business, promotions of my books, I've been lucky for the past four months to have not been called out anywhere. And slightly unfortunate for getting writers block, although I'd describe it more as a pit," he frowned "I thought I finally had the buried gold but it turned out to just lead me into a hole I can't escape from. Maybe one day I will think of an escape plan," he mused aloud.
Yugi listened in fascination, he made it sound so much more severe than merely being uninspired. "Wouldn't building something be a better comparison? Once it's made it's worth it," he pointed out.
Atem chuckled, slightly bitterly, "If only it was that easy. Once I have the gold I must then get people to notice it, even after escaping the pit with the treasure I've got to get people to see the gold past the mud. But it has been getting easier since The Nameless Pharaoh to be noticed."
Yugi smiled "Still your best work," he honestly put forwards. "And what kind of fan base wouldn't notice you? You represent a publishing promoters dream, the voice, the looks, combined with more than enough charisma than should be healthy." Atem snorted slightly but didn't interrupt, Yugi seemed to be having fun teasing him, "Women and worshipers would flock to book signings," he pointed out smugly.
Atem laughed, an appreciative smile on his face "A compliment Yugi? Or criticism?" he queried with just as much teasing.
Yugi looked out of the window and shrugged slightly "Mmm … a compliment," he allowed, making Atem's smile permanent. "I'm sure you can handle a few, just don't let them feed your ego," he warned mildly, remembering the slightly uneven and unsettled ground he walked on when he was with Atem.
Atem nodded "Consider it done," he promised as he pulled smoothly into a car park. The restaurant looked like a few old cabins joined up with modernised extensions and lots of huge glass windows for the remote scenery and the sea views. The windows made a golden glow spill out into the night, there were hanging lights form inside and the constant wood theme made it appear welcoming.
Atem opened his door and Yugi also stepped out to let Atem lock up. Then they headed up the stairs to the doors, Atem opened the door for him with a charming smile, Yugi returned a small one as they were approached by a member of staff.
She smiled widely "Welcome. Do you have reserved seats? Or a standard table for two?" she asked brightly.
Atem nodded at her "We've booked, it should be under Sennen," he told her.
The girl had brown hair, black trousers, black shoes and a tan top with a mini vest-jacket unbuttoned at the front. Her name tag said 'Yuki', she looked on her notebook and nodded after running her finger down the list quickly. "Ah yes, longue table six, this way please," she invited, passing her book to another waiter and trading it for two menus.
The restaurant seemed to have divided themes. There was a standard restaurant room, for those who just walked in on the day, it was filled with wooden tables designed to look like driftwood, and old paintings of the sea and boats hung from the walls, along with old nets and a few shells and pinecones for added touch. The seats were wooden and didn't look too comfortable, with only a thin pillow to cushion the occupants, but the people looked very happy with their food and the cheery waiters.
They passed a corridor that was very quiet compared to the standard room. It was full of doors, and each one had a name of a captain carved onto the doors, Yugi guessed they were private rooms rented for rich guests and businessmen. Maybe Atem had experienced that part of the restaurant?
Finally they arrived at the longue room. There were tables all around the edges of the room along with great views, the speakers had soft music playing from hidden technology disguised as rocks or in plants, and the windows showed the bay in all its wonder. It was liked a painting of the sea framed by an ornate frame of trees. The tables were privately separated with fabric walls at a certain height, the fabric had patterns of the sea and plants all over them, they all opened out from carpet onto a wooden floor where dancing would take place in between ordering and eating, two couples were already swaying in each-other's arms.
The atmosphere was semi romantic and very relaxed and easy, Yugi felt any tension from this arrangement fall away as they were led to table six. Yugi took a seat on the table which was surrounded by sofas and could sit up to four or five, but it wasn't too big for two either. Atem sat opposite him and accepted his menu with a smile.
Yuki gave Yugi his and smiled "Choose your drinks and meals and press the button in the corner if you need a waiter or anything, even a change in song," she joked and left with a smile.
Yugi relaxed into the green and brown sofa and smiled at Atem "This is nice. Do you come here a lot?"
Atem smiled and nodded "Mostly alone or for business. I'm happy I can finally have someone to share an evening with. I'm glad you like it. I thought you'd want something semi private, I know I can make you feel uncomfortable," he sighed.
Yugi was tempted to correct him, to say that it wasn't true; because Atem actually made him feel either comfortable or threatened. He could feel so comfortable warning bells were ringing, or feel threatened into defensive or aggressive actions; the threat of lack of control that was, ironically, something that Atem wasn't fully in control of either. He couldn't help it when he made Yugi feel like that, but now they got along better because Yugi had eased his defences so that Atem had a little more room to breathe and act to not get Yugi riled or wary, and Atem had also withdrawn himself without changing, he'd changed, but it was more from inside than changing his behaviour.
Atem looked at the drinks on the menu as Yugi began to examine the food options "Champagne?" he asked.
Yugi raised an eyebrow over the top of his menu "We're celebrating?" he asked.
Atem smiled "Of course. Choose your order, I recommend a prawn cocktail for starter, they're divine."
Yugi nodded "Alright, make it two. And …" he thumbed down the list until something caught his eyes "Fourth down on page three for main, no desert please," he asked.
Atem smiled and reached over the press the button "Good choice," he praised.
Yuki appeared after a few moments with a notebook in hand. "Hi there, orders?" she asked.
Atem nodded "Two prawn cocktails for starters, and Grilled Scallops, Zucchini, and Scallions with White Goya Beans for one main. And I'll have that two but with a side of muscles for me," he listed off "And some Blanc de Blancs Champagne please," he finished, handing back his menu.
Yuki nodded, noted, and took Yugi's menu too. "Drinks will be right up, and your starter will be here in five minutes, but your main food could take fifteen minutes or more to get to you, could I get you anything for entertainment purposes?" she asked.
Atem shook his head "No thank you, we're fine." Yuki bowed and left with their orders.
Yugi smiled at Atem "What entertainment was she referring to?" he asked, curious to know more about this restaurant to see if he could come here with others later.
Atem rested his arms on the table "Books, magazines, newspapers and brochures generally. I've seen some kids receive drawing books and adults can request song changes and dance whenever they feel like it. I think they have some of the staff perform dances when more than a set number of tables are waiting for meals on certain days, but I'm sure we can find something to talk about to pass the time," he smiled, reaching over to cover one of Yugi's hands.
Yugi glanced down at their hands and smiled slightly at the warmth. "Are you always so charming with your dates?" he asked as Atem began to trace invisible patterns on the skin of his hand, the warmth contrasted sharply with the pleasant trailing chill of Atem's fingertips.
Atem chuckled and withdrew after smoothing the skin with his thumb as if to wipe the patters away "Only to those I like," he admitted, making Yugi's cheeks warm. The atmosphere was definitely affecting them now.
"What are you plans for the summer?" Atem asked, beginning a new conversation.
Yugi frowned a little as he thought about it, "I haven't really thought about it," he admitted "I don't have any set plans, but I know I'm going to stay with Mai and her kids for a bit, help her out while she works through the first two or more months. I always hear those are the most stressful for new Mums, so … after that, I don't know," he honestly admitted. He was well aware that, although Mai would deny and never admit it, he couldn't stay with her forever. And he was sure that at some point in the future he would want to step out on his own again too. But for now he was content to leave his life drifting, there were no major concerns right now, and it could be seen as a recovery period from his recent relationship.
Atem admired Yugi's thoughtful face, saw each subtle worry and resolution cross his face, and relaxed at the thought that Yugi was going to stay for a bit.
Yugi looked up at Atem "And yourself?" he returned.
Atem smiled, a genuine happy one full of fond memories, "I'll be heading for Egypt soon. My family has yearly get-togethers for about a week or two at one of our resorts. This year it's Egypt," he reached for his pocket and pulled out his wallet. He opened it and pulled a few photographs out "I'll meet everyone and spend some time with them, hopefully we all have some interesting stories to tell." He passed them to Yugi.
Yugi looked at the top one. There was a man and a woman in each-other's arms, the man had black hair, a nearly trimmed beard, with red eyes and deeply tanned skin that lacked the bronze glow Atem had. He was very tall and wore robes to battle the heat of the desert they stood in, he looked very kind, yet in control. He had the same sharpness in his face that Atem did.
The women had long red hair with brown and blond running through it in unusual highlights and dark tones. She had paler skin with more of a glow, her arms were slender and she was shorter than the man she was embracing. Her smile was wide, her eyes were a deep blue. She wore a pretty sun dress of white that showed off her shoulders.
Yugi looked up at Atem and said "Your parents?"
Atem nodded, he reached over to touch the image of his Mother "Ma Mère, she was born and grew up in the south of France. Father met her when he went to France to open one of his resorts, he also spoke French and they fell in love. They were married in France, then moved to Cairo to be involved in the business. Mother works in all the French sections, she's a natural business woman, though she doesn't look it," he laughed, Yugi laughed too. She looked more like a model for pretty frocks and French tea gardens.
Atem watched as Yugi put the top Photo onto the bottom and looked at the next one "Me and my Brother and Sister came along seven years later."
Atem looked at least ten years younger in this photograph, a teenager. He still had the looks and confidence, but it was oozing in youthful overconfidence or arrogance, his smile was wide as his younger sister clung to his side and his older brother held an arm around his shoulders winking at the camera.
The older brother had brown hair and blue-violet eyes like his Mother, tanned skin like his Father, and his height since he was stooping to be level with Atem. He had a sincere smile, and because of his age he held a mature aura and a more knowledgeable one. He wore a purple shirt with tan baggy trousers, overall he looked like a university student.
The little sister had blue eyes too, she had an open mouthed smile with delight shining in her eyes, her hair was also brown with volume like their Mothers. She wore a white top and white with black poke-a-dot skirt and flat shoes. Her skin was tanned and her arms were around Atem's waist with his arm around her back. She was only up to Atem's ribs, so couldn't have been more than twelve.
Yugi glanced up at Atem "They look nice," he told him honestly. It was clear that they had taken after their Mother more than Atem had, Atem looked a lot more like his Father in face.
Atem chuckled "Mahad's my older brother. He's thirty now, he's three years older than I am. And Mana's twenty four, four years younger than me."
Yugi smiled at them all and looked at the next one. It was Mahad dressed in a black suit posing under white roses with a girl in a wedding dress. She had blue eyes, black hair, tan skin, and a knowing yet calm smile even though she was blushing in joy. "That's Isis, Mahad's wife. They were married last year, when I meet them it'll also be their anniversary, we'll be celebrating their paper anniversary in Cairo."
Yugi smiled and laughed at the lovely thought, and looked at the final Photo.
There was a young man who looked a lot like Seto, but was tanned with darker hair, and smiled a bit more naturally. He stood behind the chair of an older man with white hair and a cane, and an eye patch. It didn't really go with his robes but there was certain significance about them.
Atem rolled his eyes slightly "My Uncle Aknadin and my cousin Seth. Don't be put off by Uncle's appearance, he was injured in an accident a long time ago, but he still has a temper. Luckily Seth's more easy going," he explained as Yugi handed them back.
Yugi smiled, "You're lucky to have such a nice family. I'm an only child unless you count my half siblings in Hong Kong."
Atem nodded as the waitress finally returned with the Champagne, Atem skipped the tasting ritual and simply took the bottle and ice and poured two flutes. He handed Yugi his and lightly tapped them together in a toast "To friendship and family," he proposed.
Yugi hesitantly sipped at the toast. Friendship? Could a person Atem had expressed interest in be friends with a man like him? Yugi seriously doubted that there could be any half measures, it was all or nothing. He also knew it would be difficult to just sample what he had to offer and walk away indifferent. Difficult or impossible, you didn't know what you didn't know, and once you learnt it you can't forget.
Yugi also caught the slight mood in this date, it felt like a first step in a certain direction, the semi-formal atmosphere and semi-romantic mood. But a step to what? His bed? But luckily, before any more doubting and uncomfortable thoughts could settle into his head, their starter arrived and distracted him.
It was three plump prawns doused with a delicate sauce that contained soy, and set on a bed of shredded lettuce. Yugi ate eagerly, the prawns were not too chewy and not stringy, they had an edge to them which told him they had been freshly caught this morning, and each one was a delightful pink.
Atem also enjoyed his share. Yugi watched how he ate, body language telling him a lot. The ease he dissected the prawns with told him he was familiar with this dish, he knew what to expect. His use of cutlery was precise and fluid, even trading the fork for the Champagne flute was smoothly done. Yugi wondered if he had business meetings with food available, if so then the ways he moved would have given a positive impression, as well as his good manners.
As they finished their starter a deep slow song came over the speakers, Atem looked up and his jaw set as if he had been handed the idea situation for whatever he was planning. Yugi looked up startled as he stood and took his hand "Dance with me," he invited, his red eyes using all their mesmerising charm to convince Yugi to agree.
Yugi knew he shouldn't. He knew the ideas people and themselves would get from this, but he found himself accepting and letting Atem lead him onto the polished wooden dance floor. He blamed the mysterious, unnamed quality in his eyes, it made refusing not an option. Another couple were holding each other tightly and turning on the spot to the music.
Yugi watched as Atem took his hands and rested them on his shoulders, then moved to hold Yugi's waist. Yugi felt a little thrill at Atem's touches and tried his best to hide it as they began to sway and move. Yugi relaxed and began to move with natural grace. He didn't dance very often and had taken no lessons, but he did have good balance and knew how to step on his feet to make it seem effortless.
Atem was impressed. He had picked up a few dancing skills from business meetings and galas around the world, but he was nowhere near a professional. Yugi seemed to know his next move and was already meeting him halfway when Atem moved.
The music changed and Atem took one of Yugi's hands and changed their slow dance into a gentle waltz. Yugi was used to dancing in the 'female' role, his height making it difficult for him to be dominant with other men, but girls did often express surprise when he proved he could act the male of a dance even with his height limit. Yugi could be dominant, but he was comfortable where he was, plus he was sure that those wine coloured eyes would distract him into a stumbling mess; it was good Atem was leading this time.
As they danced time seemed to stop and become less important. Maybe it was the low golden lights from above and their reflections off the floor below, but their surroundings seemed to fade away and blur out. It was like floating, standing on floating ground. Yugi couldn't remember the last time he's felt something like this. Atem was also trying to recall ever feeling this light, in every meaning of the word, but both gave up on past memories to enjoy the present.
By the time the second song had ended their food had arrived. They stopped dancing and returned to their table with smiles and holding hands. Yugi admired the food with a gurgle in his stomach, it looked fantastic, and smelled wonderful. Grilled Scallops, Zucchini, and Scallions with White Goya Beans. Yugi tucked it with a glance in Atem's direction; Atem had ordered the same but with some muscles on the side, he was also starting on his main.
Yugi bit into one of the scallops and felt like sighing in pleasure, it was cooked to perfection with excellent texture, there was a little cumin on them too as the spice warmed Yugi's mouth. The beans were fresh, and the zucchini and scallions were perfect breaks in flavour. As an added bonus the wine went with the food wonderfully, so each new bite after a drink tasted like the first one all over again.
Yugi looked at Atem as they kept eating "When do you leave for Egypt?" he asked, he had the need to break the silence, and asking about his family holiday was a pleasant topic.
Atem's hands slowed in his eating pattern for a moment, he looked up and said "A week tomorrow. Then right after there's a six month tour my publisher wants me to do in England, France and the United States."
Yugi blinked "Ah," he hummed in comment. That answer had felt like a wrench of his insides, and a lump had settled in his chest that had nothing to do with indigestion.
In eight days he's fly off to Egypt, the land of Pharaohs and forgotten gods and rich culture, and when he came back Yugi might be gone. Yugi had suddenly lost his appetite, he pushed the food around his plate and nibbled here and there.
Why was he acting like this? He asked himself as a few more mouthfuls were picked together. He'd only known this man for a week, and they'd done everything from argue to combat to kiss and eat out. He was annoying, he was charming, he was infuriating, he was calming, he was dominant, yet withdrawn. But while his presence had sparked both like and loathing there was a pull at his senses, forcing recognition on a deeper, primal level.
It urged compliance, the initiative to act on those desires he knew were there, but not good for him; the irrational part that didn't care about the future, just the now and what he wanted. It would be too dangerous to give that voice any leeway, to let it be in charge. After all it was better, far better, not to engage in anything with Atem. What could happen in a week? A one or two night stand? A quick fling like a painting only half completed or rushed to ruin? Given time it could be something wonderful, but there was no time. He'd have to draw the line tonight.
The thought weighed like a stone.
Atem noticed that Yugi hadn't eaten for a few minutes "Have you had enough?" he asked.
Yugi looked up in surprise then back at his plate, he smiled sheepishly, and slightly forced "It's more filling than I expected," he admitted, but he'd really just lost his appetite. He had hoped that Atem's perceptiveness would fail him this time.
Atem's smile hid a secret "It surprised me the first time too, a good value for money," he agreed. He then spiked one of the muscles on his fork and leaned across the table, "Try these, personally they go with every meal," he smiled. The fork was temptingly close to his mouth.
Yugi felt a little blush glow in his cheeks. There was hinted intimacy with the gesture, he was sure that the toast of 'friendship' with any other person would not have included this. He leaned away slightly, unsure, but was one again held still with the gravitational hold of Atem's smouldering eyes. "It's easy," he said gently, tenderly mocking with his low tones. "Just open your mouth."
Ah, that did it. Yugi felt like he was damned if he took the morsel, and equally damned if he didn't. But backing down wasn't an option. He hesitated for another second then took the muscle from his fork with his teeth.
To his relief Atem withdrew, he didn't really know what or who he was worried about. Himself or Atem, or why he was conflicted and uncertain, probably the cause was the promise he'd just made himself to not fall into his neighbour's arms no matter how much he wanted to or was persuaded.
He swallowed the little sample he'd been given and made a small face, it was very salty. "Good texture," he offered "But I think it's an acquired taste," he joked.
Atem laughed at once and glanced down at the small pot of muscles "I suppose that's one way of putting it. They are a little salty, but try them with the vegetables and they're perfect," he proposed, dropping another one onto the side of Yugi's plate.
Yugi, although his stomach did not desire food anymore, was curious and tried Atem's suggestion. He was right, it was a nice compliment "You're right, they do go together," he agreed, licking his lips a little.
"More?" Atem drawled softly, making shivers dance across his spine. Yugi shook his head and reached for his glass. What was wrong with him? Even the Champagne tasted different.
Yugi placed his knife and fork together and looked at the clock. It was already ten!
Atem saw his glance "Are you finished?" he asked, also checking the time.
Yugi nodded "Yes, do you mind if we leave?" he asked.
Atem shook his head "It is getting late. One moment," he reached across for the button and Yuki quickly appeared again. "Our bill please," Atem asked. He paid for it all and then led Yugi out to the car.
Yugi relaxed into the seat again and it seemed only minutes before they had pulled into Atem's drive. There wasn't any traffic, and the roads allowed the car to show off a little of its smooth speed in the remoter parts.
Yugi reached for the door the moment the engine was turned off, the date was over and Yugi felt satisfied and relaxed, he'd had a good time and nothing bad or flirty had happened to get him uncomfortable. But now all he wanted was bed, and a hot drink.
"Share a drink with me?" Atem asked suddenly. He didn't want Yugi to leave yet, he was enjoying his company too much.
Yugi stiffened. "It's late, I'm tired." He hoped to heaven that he didn't sound that breathless!
Atem caught his hand and brought to his lips, Yugi met his eyes with wide ones of his own "You can sleep in tomorrow," he promised.
Yugi felt a spike of fear at the double meaning and tried to protest "Atem-"
Atem silenced him with a finger to his lips "Are you afraid of me Yugi?" he asked, looking amused.
Yugi hesitated a second too long as he was trying to read his intentions, he seemed playful and still on 'date' mode, but this wasn't the lounge room anymore. "No."
Atem smiled and opened his door then Yugi's "Then share tea with me," he invited, he held his hand out and Yugi felt the damning ideas sneak up on him; damned if he did, damned if he didn't.
Yugi let out a breath and nodded "Alright." Ten minutes, that's all. He compromised as he accepted the help to get out of the car. They moved up to the house, he'd have his drink and then go home, he planned.
Julian greeted them the moment the door was open. He jumped up against Atem, who caught his paws to keep him from ruining his shirt and chuckled "Easy Julian," he set him down and proceeded to vigorously scratch and rub his neck and head "We're alright." Julian panted happily and moved onto Yugi the moment he let up. Yugi knelt and fussed over him while Atem held the door open.
In the kitchen Julian chose to sit by Yugi again, his head rested on his lap, and Yugi was grateful for the distraction because he wasn't sure what would happen if he kept eye contact with Atem. The semi-romantic mood had followed them home it seemed.
"Milk and sugar?" Atem asked as the kettle boiled.
Yugi glanced over his shoulder "Yes please, two sugars," he replied turning as Atem passed him. Atem opened the fridge for the milk and Yugi saw something that looked suspiciously like his Bombe au Chocolat, and next to it his stuffed sponge. Yugi felt a little sheepish all of a sudden. "You should throw those out," he mumbled.
Atem looked up and tilted his head "Excuse me?" he asked.
Yugi opened the fridge and showed him the two deserts "They won't be as good now. You should throw them out," he clarified as he shut the door.
Atem let out an unexpected laugh and shook his head "No. I like looking at them," he said as they returned to the kitchen table, Yugi's tea steaming in a colourful cup next to Atem's coffee mug.
Yugi was surprised by his answer "Why?"
Atem laughed again "It reminds me of your determination to kill me with indigestion," he laughed again and shook his head "Top marks for originality, I highly doubt any officer would believe in death by chocolate," he lightly teased.
Yugi sighed even though he was smiling, he knew, how could he not know?
Atem rubbed his hand that was in his lap comfortingly, he hadn't meant to make Yugi feel bad "I was interested to know what you'd dream up next," he explained. Yugi realised he was treating this as an inside joke, and relaxed a little. They were, of course, on a clean slate now.
He sighed as he sipped his tea "It was a challenge," he admitted. "I was considering pork next, but I wasn't sure what to do with it. Probably make it up when it was cooking, Joey was often like that, he wouldn't know what he was doing until he was thrown in the middle of it," he smiled.
Atem chuckled too "You have an enthusiastic friend," he commented.
Yugi snorted with genuine laughter "Enthusiastic is the right word for him," he agreed, remembering Joey's ever present energy, even when he was hung-over or beat up for some special occasion. He was like a pup dog, intelligent, goofy, playful, energetic and always hungry. Yugi smiled then sighed again before looking at Atem "I owe you a meal, a decent one," he admitted.
Atem leaned back in surprise "An attempt to redeem yourself?" he asked "Or do you just enjoy my company?" he leered with dark eyes and an inviting smile.
Yugi rolled his eyes "I won't lie, you're growing on me," he admitted, finishing his tea in a final gulp. "But I'll go one better, you tell me the menu. I'll cook it." Secretly he wasn't objecting to a second date or just a friendly outing, though the latter did seem a bit far down the road compared to their positions now.
Atem turned in his chair so he was facing Yugi. This was a good opportunity; Yugi was putting himself out there and letting him have some control. Atem smiled at the step forwards. He ran a thumb over his chin just once then began a list "Carne Asada steak, buttered baby potatoes in their jackets, asparagus with hollandaise sauce, honeyed carrots," he listed.
Yugi made notes and mental images of his food supplies at home and knew all he needed was fresh meat from a butcher. "Desert?" he prompted.
"You."
Yugi let out a squeak at the answer, one that made him blush in embarrassment and Atem chuckle handsomely, darkly. But Yugi regained his composure and as calmly as he could replied "Sorry, I don't decorate body parts, suggest something more conventional," he ordered.
Atem put his cup down and reached over to remove Yugi's, he pulled Yugi closer by his hands and murmured gently "Will this do?" and settled his mouth over Yugi's in a sweet and melting kiss, not giving him time to answer.
Yugi's blood glowed, his body rejoiced, he had been waiting for this, it seemed every cell at once shouted yes at the craved contact. He could deny it all he wanted, he could give all the excuses at his fingertips, but unconsciously he'd been waiting for this, the apprehensive knot in his emotions was gone as his hands moulded him close.
Atem nibbled on his bottom lip and ran his hands up and down his spine as if soothing a cat, but the random firmer touches to more sensitive areas on the way made it arousing rather than soothing. It was wonderful.
Yugi held him back to enjoy the closeness and opened his mouth to him. Yugi slid the tip of his tongue under Atem's and felt his breath catch. Yugi smirked a little, glad that he'd finally gotten Atem on the receiving end for once, only to lose his own breath as Atem took the kiss from pleasing pressure to passionate possession.
Yugi wasn't ready for the change, he could only hold onto his shoulders as Atem held him close, so much Yugi was forced to straddle him to keep comfortable, and devoured Yugi's mouth with his own. Atem wanted him, he wanted to own him, it made Yugi tremble in want, the kiss told him all this and more.
No one had ever kissed him with this degree of hunger, his whole body trembled beneath Atem's hands and mouth, as he began a trail of discovery of each and every pleasure pulse. His firm fingers ran pleasing trails down his sides to his waist, then lightly tugged his top free from his trousers and ran his warm hands up his stomach and up his torso. His hands tenderly smoothed and lightly pinched each erogenous zone until Yugi whined for more. It was like every nerve ending quivered in anticipation then shrieked in delight when stimulated, it was too hot, too intense, all of Yugi's moans were swallowed by Atem's mouth, he was hungry for them.
They needed to breathe so Atem moved from Yugi's lips to his jaw, and lightly nipped and sucked on the skin of his neck until he reached his collarbone. Yugi merely closed his eyes and leaned his head back to give Atem better access to his skin, letting out a few muted gasps and moans as Atem's lips massaged his skin, making electric sparks and aftershock trails follow wherever he kissed.
Atem let his eyes close to further focus his senses on how Yugi tasted under his mouth, how he sounded in his ears, it made Atem feel like a King to have Yugi in his arms, melting and moaning his name.
Yugi blinked. Somehow both his vest and his shirt had come unbuttoned, leaving his chest exposed to Atem's seductive touches. Atem rested his hands on Yugi's shoulders, pecked his lips to reassure him, then eased the material down to his elbows, caressing his skin to shivers as he went.
A startled moan escaped Yugi's lips when firm, skilled fingers ran over and teased a sensitive nipple to hardness and gave the same treatment to its twin, Atem lightly kissed his face whenever a pleasured noise escaped, subtly encouraging him to be more vocal. Then his mouth trailed down his throat, suckled a little at the sensitive point where his neck met his shoulders, then he finished his journey to Yugi's chest.
Yugi let out a loud gasp and moan when Atem took one sensitive bud into his mouth and suckled and teased it with his tongue until Yugi held him and begged with his actions for more. Atem felt satisfied like a cat stretching in front of a hot fire, Yugi tasted wonderful, he was sure he could become addicted to the salty-creamy-sweet skin. Yugi felt trapped between pleasure and pain and held him closer with his hands keeping Atem's head where it was. Atem pecked the hard bud and moved onto the second, which brought a new string of sounds from Yugi's mouth, he enjoyed hearing Yugi's pleasure. He wanted to make him feel better. Yugi unconsciously arched against him and cried out at a sharp bite.
But his breathing paused when he felt Atem's hand slide up his inner thigh to the point where his legs joined his body. Atem found the evidence of Yugi's arousal and lightly ran his fingertips over the hardening erection brought on by this pleasure. Yugi froze , his blush deepening and his eyes staring at nothing from the sensations as Atem teased the barrier between skin on skin … only to retreat.
Yugi whimpered in protest and pulled Atem's mouth back to his own, kissing earnestly, possessively, testing his control. His body wanted more. Yugi had planned to delight in his loss of it, but he was thrown off his leverage by a kiss so deep, intimate and demandingly possessive all he could do was hold on and bare it. It swept through him and tossed his emotions high.
Finally his lips lightened, ever so slowly Atem reined the kiss back until they were merely brushing lips together like caresses. Atem drew back and opened his eyes to watch Yugi, his arms linked together at the base of Yugi's spine as they caught their breath.
Yugi looked into Atem's eyes and realised that he was giving him a choice now. The next move was his, he could move away, fix his clothes and leave with whatever excuse decided to lend itself to his partly functioning brain. Or he could stay, and it would be because he wanted to, not by any unfair persuasion on Atem's part.
Yugi's hands moved to Atem's face, feeling his features and watching as Atem leaned into each and every touch with eyes still so intent.
How was it possible? How could you know a man for months, a year, or even longer, and not really know him at all? Then meet another and see instantly the heart and soul through all the layers time constructed through hardships and joys? Surely it couldn't happen this fast, surely it was impossible to have something with someone you barely knew, someone who wouldn't stay around for more than a week, and with someone you had only met a week ago. It shouldn't be possible.
Yugi could sink into him again, and finally know the touch and the fire he promised to ignite in him. Then what infinite else they could share, but what was the price he had to pay? Could he get involved in something to intense and fast moving and come out unaffected at the end of the week?
Sadly he had the feeling the price would be too high.
He dropped his hands. "I think I'd better go," he whispered.
Atem let out a deep sigh too. He leaned forwards and planted a gentle kiss on his forehead before holding him close. "I could tell you not to think. Just to feel," he murmured just as lowly, Yugi felt the vibrations through his chest just as clearly as hearing the voice in his ears. The gentle persuasion made Yugi's eyes sting, it sounded like a plea.
He lifted his head to meet his eyes and nodded "I know. But you won't," he confidently told him.
There was a depth of emotion in Atem's eyes, something that hadn't been there before, it scared him a little. Not because it was dangerous, but because he was scared to guess what it was. It made his heart jump and his stomach break out in butterflies again. Atem let him go and Yugi quickly got up and pulled his shirt back to his shoulders.
Yugi placed a hand on the back door before looking over his shoulder and smiling "Thank you, for the meal."
Atem nodded with a smile that didn't touch his eyes "I'm glad you enjoyed it." It was both a comment and a goodbye. And Yugi felt awful from hearing it, knowing he'd taken the light out of his eyes.
He told himself it was for the best as he trudged back to his villa across the way. It was better this way, to never get involved, it would only hurt more when they had to part. The guilt would be nothing compared to heartbreak. He didn't want another relationship to end badly, so he cut it off before it even started, it was better this way.
He slipped in the back, locked the door and moved to his bedroom like a robotic zombie.
Yugi pulled the flower out of his front pocket and admired the blue-violet for a moment. It's reminded me of a few things, your eyes, and what I should mean. Yugi placed it on his bedside table and went to look at one of Mai's books on flowers. Blue violets, meaning; Watchfulness and Faithfulness.
Yugi smiled and sniffed a little at the sweet gesture, he closed the book and went back to his room to stare at the flower again. He undressed, ignoring his problem since he was too busy feeling bad emotionally to try and feel good physically, and went into the kitchen to get a tissue and a small glass for the flower.
When he had finished getting water his mobile phone bleeped as it received a text message.
Yugi picked it up and went to his room to put the flower in its makeshift vase, then looked at his text.
Come on a picnic with me tomorrow? Is nine alright? – Atem mobile.
Yugi stared at the message for a moment before smiling. All the guilt and sadness was chased away with the idea of making another good memory with him. Yugi smiled at the Violet and dried his eyes and answered simply:
Yes.
Translations and Meanings (I do not speak French! I'm crap at languages so if the translation is off, blame Google Translate!)
You're perfect, my dear, are you ready? - Tu es parfaite, ma chérie, êtes-tu prêt?
Ma Mère – my Mother
Blue Violet - Watchfulness, Faithfulness.
So, a second date is coming up. It'll be something that could make or break Yugi's stubbornness, but what about the first one? Nice and romantic but also relaxed too, Atem clearly was being the gentleman here, now let's have the more hidden sides of him out in the open with the second date.
Oh! And would you look at that! As soon as the date started; not a single thought about John or his nasty words. Take that a$$hole!
Okay, well as I've said before my Grandma is very sick and I've got studies to do and crap teachers to compensate for - don't ya just hate it when they promise quality and then you learn more from the TV than them? I swear, if she wasn't pregnant and qualified I'd complain to have her fired.
But enough about me, give me nice and honest comments, and be patient with me for the next chapter, no telling what else life will throw at me in between updates now.
