Chapter 7: confrontation
Yami pov:
Yugi… gone? No, it can't be… Did Jonouchi lie to him? Was Yugi…?
Tears filled the pharaoh's eyes. He was too late, now he could never tell his other self that he felt the same way. He had lost his Aibou forever.
He ran out of the room panicking, leaving the old man surprised. Why was that boy so emotional? He only told him his friend was gone . He had seen the boy leave to take some fresh air, that's nothing to worry about.
Yami ran aimlessly through the hallways of the hospital. He had caused his Aibou's death and in the end, he couldn't save him. If he had just realized it earlier, this never would have happened. Yami paused, thinking about what he would do. He couldn't live without Yugi, but now he had to and this was his own fault. He didn't deserve any love. Yugi would have done everything for him, the young boy even gave his life for Yami.
"Yugi, I will prove to you that I care as much for you as you cared for me. There's only one way we can be together, and I will do whatever it takes to make that happen. " Yami whispered.
The pharaoh ran up the hospital stairs. On the third floor was a balcony, where the ill could sit down and enjoy the sunlight. It was very high, so he probably wouldn't survive a fall. He ran towards it. He would show no fear, he wouldn't doubt his decision, he wouldn't even hesitate… he would do everything to be reunited with…"
Yami's thoughts were interrupted when he bumped into someone, causing him to fall. The person in front of him turned around, looking at him with familiar, amethyst eyes.
"Yugi?"
Yugi pov:
The pharaoh looked at him as if he had seen a ghost. "Are you all right Yami?" Yugi asked hesitantly. Yami didn't answer, he just kept staring at him. Suddenly Yami stood up calmly, putting his hand out in Yugi direction. Yugi kept standing still, as Yami was touching Yugi's shoulders lightly with his fingers, as if he wanted to make sure that Yugi was really standing in front of him. Than he grabbed the young boy's shoulder more tightly. His crimson eyes were staring, not really showing any emotion. " Mou hitori no boku, what…"
But before Yugi could even finish his sentence, Yami flew into his arms, burying his face into the boy's neck, sobbing loudly. Yugi put his arms around him and hugged him, trying to comfort him. He pulled Yami towards a couch nearby and kept holding him, since the pharaoh refused to let his Aibou go.
Yami had always been the one comforting Yugi when he was sad, but now the tables were turned.
He just kept holding his other self tightly, trying to calm him down. After half an hour, Yami managed to pull himself together, even though his voice was more like a whisper. "I'm so sorry Aibou, this was all my fault. "
Yugi felt tense. He realized Yami must've read the note he had left. "No, it's my fault Yami, I shouldn't have done it. I was just angry, sad and jealous at the same time ,my emotions were getting the best of me. By doing this, I have hurt you terribly, I hope you can forgive me." "You don't need to apologize, It was me who…"
Yugi interrupted the pharaoh. "No, it WAS my fault. I was only thinking of myself when I decided to put an end to my life. And I will make sure that never happens, because I care too much about you."
He held his hand against the pharaohs cheek, making him look into his own eyes. "I know we can never be together, but I promise, from now on, I will do anything to make you happy."
Yami stared at him. "Well, if you really want to make me happy, there's only one way."
"Tell me Yami." Yugi begged. "Tell me and I will do...mm"
His sentence was cut short , since Yami had pulled Yugi against him, making their lips touch. Yugi was surprised, but after a second he answered Yami's kiss. He wrapped his arms around the pharaoh, while Yami's hands ran through Yugi's hair softly. The kiss ended when they both had to take some breath.
"Yami, what…why?" "Because I love you Aibou, it took me some time to figure it out, but now I know this is what I want. " Yami said, while still holding the boy in his arms. "But what about Anzu?" "To hell with her" Yami grumbled, which made Yugi giggle.
"So, will you forgive me the fact that I nearly killed myself?"
"No." the pharaoh said, his eyes suddenly turning deadly serious, which made Yugi surprised and afraid at the same time.
Yami's eyes softened. "Unless I can have another kiss." He added playfully.
"Your wish is my command." Yugi whispered, pulling Yami into their second kiss.
