Two months passed and it was now two days before christmas, the whole school was a buzz because they were due for a fortnight off for their winter break.
Wriggling close to Loretta, Atem gently elbowed her "would you like to come to the Game shop for christmas dinner tomorrow, your sister can come too" Atem smiled "That would be lovely, thank you" Loretta said smiling back
"Yugi asked me to invite you and Rachelle, since I dont live at the Game shop anymore" Atem whispered out of the corner of his mouth "Well I must thank Yugi then too" Loretta whispered back as to not be caught by the teacher
Two classes later and it was lunch time where Atem and Loretta could talk freely, meeting up with their friends under the cherry tree, the seven friends sat happily chatting while eating their lunch
"Thank you for Inviting Rachelle & I for christmas dinner Yugi, that is really sweet of you" Loretta smiled "Sure, no problem at all, I know Atem isn't my real brother, but he has always been like a brother to me and now that you two are dating, you are part of our family Loretta" Yugi said as a blushed formed on his cheeks
"I will make sure to tell Rachelle that she's invited" Loretta giggled taking a bite of her lunch "you better" Atem said tickling her ribs "Atem, stop, you going to make me choke" Loretta said with a giggle as she began coughing
"Im so sorry Loretta...here have my drink" Atem said as he rubbed at patted her back handing her, his water bottle. Taking a long drink Loretta coughed again "You know my sister wouldn't be too happy at you for killing me two days before christmas" Loretta said lightly glaring at him as she handed the bottle back
"I never meant to make you choke, I am sorry Loretta" Atem said kissing her cheek softly, pulling him into an embrace Loretta giggled again "its ok, Im still alive thats the main thing" she smiled kissing him behind the ear.
After lunch was finished it was back to class, luckily for Atem and Loretta the last two classes of the day went surprisingly quickly and now school was over. Putting dinner on early and then setting about doing their homework by helping each other where they could, Atem and Loretta settled down at the table to enjoy their meal. Now that dinner was finished and tidied up it was time for bed, deciding to go to bed early Loretta & Atem soon drifted off to sleep wrapped in each others arms
The next morning it was christmas day and the last day of school for the year, rushing to get changed into their uniforms, the pair quickly ate their breakfast and the scurried off out the door and towards the gates of Domino high. Realising they were now at school and it was a good half hour before the first bell rung, Atem & Loretta settled down under the big cherry tree to talk and to spend some much needed time together
"Im just wondering Loretta...What are you planning on wearing tonight to the christmas dinner" Atem said snuggling into Loretta's side "You will just have to wait and find out, Rachelle brought me a new dress yesterday while I was at school, so I will probably go and get changed with her" Loretta smirked as Atem pouted
"Now there is no need to look at me like that Atem Motou, you are just going to have to wait until tonight" Loretta said turning her head & folding her arms across her chest "Thats fine, well you're not going to find out what I'm wearing either" Atem teased blowing Loretta a raspberry
Giggling at Atem's uncharacteristic immaturity, Loretta turned back around to face him "Now is that anyway for a Pharaoh to behave" Loretta gently scolded kissing his cheek "No, I guess not, I'm sorry for being so immature Loretta" he pouted
Now that the bell had rung it was time for class, but classes today were alot more carefree and so the teachers didnt mind their students mixing and helping one another with various tasks. Coming into art class Loretta and Atem saw Joey and Max, who normally didn't do art class, sitting happily together decorating a small christmas tree table decoration.
Deciding to join them, Loretta & Atem set about starting a little Christmas tree of their own, in no time at all the pair had painted and decorated a small tree which had a very noticable theme to it. Now it was time for another class and then soon it would be lunch time.
The next class however wasn't very christmas themed, it was and not alot of students liked that class but one person seemed to really excel at it, that person being Atem. He wasn't as tall as the other boys but oh man was he a fast runner, being Loretta's boyfriend she couldn't help but watch him as he sprinted past her in a tri-coloured blur
"Go Atem, thats my boy, go Atem, go" Loretta cheered as the four boys neared the finish line, beating Joey by a nose everyone cheered as he was high-fived by Joey and then Tristan "Way to go man, how do you run so fast" Joey panted
"Um..." Atem said as he looked down at his feet, leaning back on his heels "Good concentration I suppose" Atem chuckled, looking back up at Joey "looks like your girlfriend is happy to see that you won" Joey said elbowing Atem in the ribs making him blush
"Bet you wish yours was here, aye Wheeler" Tristan said elbowing Joey "Shut up, Tristan, at least I got second" Joey pouted "Come on you two be good sports, its the girls turn now" Atem smiled as see spotted Loretta up at the start line stretching
"Come on Loretta, you can do it" Atem whispered to himself as Loretta looked over at him and beamed. Hearing the starting whistle go off Atem made himself comfortable on the ground as he watched the four girls run around the track.
Much like Atem, Loretta also won her race, giving Tea a celebratory hug at the end "Wow, 'retta you really came through at the end, that was impressive" Tea smile "I just wish I wouldn't have run that fast, I'm really worn out now" Loretta giggled as she walked over to sit down with Atem
After everyone had run their laps its was now time for lunch, being glad to finally sit down and relax Loretta heaved a sigh of relief as she slumped down next to the big cherry tree "Are you ok" came a familiar deep voice.
Looking up and smiling, Loretta saw that it was Atem that was standing infront of her with a concerned look on his face "I'm ok, I'm just glad I can finally sit down" Loretta said taking a drink "Im here if you want to rest" Atem said as he sat down letting Loretta rest her head on his shoulder
Suddenly being startled awake by the bell ringing, Loretta pulled herself away from Atem's shoulder, slowly clambering to her feet the pair made their way back to class.
Now that school was finally over Atem and Loretta had a very exciting night ahead of them, giving his girlfriend a kiss goodbye Atem headed off towards the game shop with Yugi to help Grandpa set up and get ready for christmas dinner.
Reaching the front door of her sisters house, Loretta knocked on the door and then slowly opened it "Rachelle, are you home big sis" Loretta called "Loretta, is that you...Wow I have seen you in such a long time" Rachelle said rushing out from where she was to hug here baby sister
"Rachelle" Loretta complained "Your messing up my school uniform" "Oh sorry, hey come and see the new dress I got you, your boyfriend is going to love it" Rachelle smirked
Following her sister into her bedroom, Loretta watched as her sister reached into her wardrobe and pulled out an almost floor length burgundy dress with a slight split up the side "Oh wow, Rachelle, that is beautiful, I better get dressed now" Loretta said as she took the dress and scurried off to the bathroom
Coming out for the bathroom with her hair and makeup done fifteen minutes later Loretta looked around for her sister, seeing that she can't be ready yet Loretta went & knocked on Rachelle's door "Hey Rach, how are you getting on" Loretta called without opening the door "Im dressed but need abit of help with my hair, can you come in and give me a hand" Rachelle called back now through a partially open door
"Which hand would you like, my right or left" Loretta joked as she stepped into her sisters bedroom "Loretta" Rachelle said shaking her head
Now that both girls were ready to go and it was nearly time to be there anyway, Loretta sighed happily as she walked out the door towards the car "I cant wait to see Atem, oh man he's so handsome, even in his school uniform" she giggled blushing slightly "You really have it bad for this guy, don't you 'retta" Rachelle smiled at her sister as she got into the car
On the other side of Domino Atem, Yugi and Solomon were all getting ready for the girls to arrive, Atem however was still in the shower "Hey Pharaoh, your girlfriend's here" Yugi teased dashing away from the bathroom door "Shoot! I was so busy enjoying the warm water that I forgot that Loretta was coming" Atem muttered to himself as he hurried about washing the remaining soap from his body, turning the water off and getting out
"Yugi, the girls aren't here yet are they" Atem called to Yugi who was now downstairs "Ra damn it, I need to hurry up" Atem cursed to himself as he snuck into Yugi's room to get dressed
As Rachelle's car approached the game shop, Loretta closed her eyes and took in a deep breath, releasing it soon after. Seeing her sister sitting with her eyes closed Rachelle put her hand on Loretta's knee "Hey are you ok" Rachelle asked raising an eyebrow
Opening her eyes, Loretta looked at her sister "Yea I'm fine, I don't know why but I'm abit nervous, I only just saw Atem afew hours ago and even though he's my boyfriend, I'm nervous about seeing him" Loretta said as she looked at her sister
"You'll be fine 'retta, you look great and I bet Temmy cant wait to see you" Rachelle smirked picking up her sisters hand and giving it a small squeeze "Thanks Rach, your the best, we better get in there or else they might think something has happened to us, by the way Rach, dont call Atem 'Temmy' he hates it" Loretta said narrowing her eyes at her sister before getting out of the car
In the dining room of the Game shop Atem and Yugi sat at the table watching Solmon adjust his tie "Would you like some help, Grandpa" Yugi chuckled "Im fine thank you Yugi, now you boys need to behave tonight" Solomon chuckled and then glared at Atem
Seeing his Grand Father's reflection in the mirror Atem shrugged "Don't worry about me Grandpa, I always behave, its Yugi you have to keep an eye on" Atem chuckled as the door bell rung "I'll get it" Atem said dashing to the door
Feeling a strong hand on his shoulder Atem turned to see Solomon behind him "What did I just say? Go and sit down my boy, I will get the door" Solomon chuckled as Atem nodded and went back to his seat
Having the door open for them, Loretta and Rachelle smiled "Good evening Mr Motou, Merry christmas" Rachelle said bowing politely "good evening Ladies, please come in" Solomon said smiling back at the two girls and then stepping out of the way for them to pass
"Loretta? Wow you look beautiful" Atem said walking up to his girlfriend and kissing the top of her hand "Thank you Atem, you look very handsome yourself" Loretta said as she kissed his cheek noticing that his tie was the same colour as her dress
"Yugi, could you please pour the girls a drink while I get our dinner out of the oven" Solomon said to his Granson as he put the oven mitt over his hands "Sure Grandpa" Yugi nodded as he poured a drink for the two girls
Now that dinner was over and everyone was full, Atem poured himself a fresh drink, standing up and gently tapping his glass with the side of his knife "Excuse me everyone, there's something I would like to say" he started as he waited for his Grandfather and Rachelle to stop talking
"Sorry Atem, your free to speak now" Solomon said nodding at Atem "Loretta" Atem started as he put his glass down and walked over to her "you look so beautiful tonight and I have a very special christmas present for you" Atem smirked at her as he pulled a small box out of his pocket
"aww you didn't have to get me anything" Loretta smiled up at Atem as he stood next her chair "I know this maybe abit sudden, but after 5,000 years I finally have you back in my life again, I love you Loretta and I wanted to know..." he said going down on one knee and opening the box "If you would marry me" he smiled up at her
"Wow, I dont know what to say...Yes Atem, I will marry you" Loretta said as happy tears formed in her eyes, standing up and slipping the ring on her finger, Atem pulled Loretta into a loving embrace "You don't know how happy it makes me to have you say yes, I have been waiting all week for this" Atem sniffed as tears began to form in his eyes
"Please don't cry Atem, you will make me start" Loretta giggled as she pulled back abit from him to look into his eyes "I love you" she whispered kissing his nose