Seshafi: So, I'm finally starting to write again.
Ryou: Yeah, uh, what took you so long?
Seshafi: raises an eyebrow You need to stop hanging around Bakura and Marik… Ok. Anyways. I think that my Microsoft Word and need to go to couples therapy because they choose when they want to work for me.
Yami Seshafi: And that's not all.
Seshafi: No, it's not. Since I got back from camping, I've had volleyball at 6:30 am until 11. Then I've had a basketball training thing from 1-4. AND THEN I have segment two from 7-9. I've been busy.
Yami: So it took you this long just to add another chapter?
Seshafi: You know what? If you weren't a Pharaoh and had Yugi as your lover I'd kill you.
Yugi: What did Yami do now?
Seshafi: sighs Forget about it.
Yami Seshafi: Sesha doesn't own anything, sadly.
HEAVENSHINEALIGHTDOWNONME
Soon after changing into his customary leather pants and black tank top, Yami was sitting in the living room, talking to Cam, who was currently pacing back and forth in front of Yami.
"So, you SURE you don't know why you're unhappy?" Cam asked.
"I'm POSITIVE," Yami responded, growing more annoyed. "You've asked me this question over six thousand times and I've repeatedly given you the SAME answer!"
"Well, then, I guess this could be a partnership case…" Cam trailed off, sitting down Indian-style on the carpet.
"A partnership case?" Yami asked questioningly.
Cam sighed deeply. He organized his thoughts and then started to explain.
"There are some cases, most likely like this one, where there is one person that is extremely unhappy, and one that doesn't see it. The one who doesn't see it thinks that he is happy, but is sort of in denial or just not seeing that he could be so much better off. I'm thinking that's what's going on right now, but this would mean that there is another Shadow working here," Cam said.
"There are MORE of you here?!" Yami nearly shouted. He was having enough trouble with one!
"Yes! And stop shouting!" Cam yelled back. "I am seriously getting mad. I knew I sensed another Shadow around here!"
"Here?" Yami asked. "But… that would mean the other angel-thing is working with Yugi!" The very thought of that made him bristle. Yami was supposed to watch over Yugi. Not some stupid angel. (Seshafi: gasp Yami, how dare you. Yami: What? It's true! Yami Seshafi: Aibou… the story! Seshafi: RIGHT!)
"Don't call us 'angel-things'," Cam said. "We're called Shadow Angels, or just Shadows. And I know that you're supposed to be watching over Yugi. But it doesn't look like you're doing such a great job, does it?" Cam made sure that last sentence stung.
Yami snarled. But there was nothing he could think of to say in a response. It was true. Tea was taking so much of his time and attention, Yami hadn't been looking after Yugi as much as he used to.
"Yeah, that's what I thought," Cam said smugly, taking Yami's silence as his answer. "Now, seriously, we need to come to some kind of neutral ground. You and I need to get along in order to achieve your happiness. Agreed?"
"Agreed," Yami said. He was getting tired of arguing.
"So, Cam," Yami started. "If Yugi is the one that has the other Shadow, shouldn't we go find him? See what he's upset about and find out who the other angel is?"
"That could be a good idea…" Cam slowly said. "But… where would he be?"
"Let me take care of that," Yami said smugly. At least I still have a few tricks up my sleeve, Yami thought.
/Aibou?/
/Yes, Yami?/ came Yugi's distant reply.
/Where are you?/ Yami asked nonchalantly.
Another pause. And then-
/The park. Why?/
/Are you with anyone?/ Yami questioned. Another pause, this time longer.
/Yami, what do you want?/
Yami was hurt at this question. Did his aibou resent him that much?
/I-I was just wondering. I miss being with you, little one./
Yugi didn't reply. Yami sighed, then turned back to Cam with a sad look in his crimson eyes.
"He's at the park."
HAHAANOTHERSWTICHWHOOHOO
"Layla, I think Yami's coming," Yugi said anxiously to the girl.
"I know, I was listening in," she said.
"You can do that?!" Yugi responded, alarmed. Just how much power did this Shadow HAVE?!
"It's one of my selective gifts. Like humans, only certain Shadows have 'selective' gifts," Layla explained.
"Oh, so like a human talent kind of thing?" Yugi asked.
"Exactly. Now, what are you going to do about Yami coming to the park?" Layla asked.
"Well…. I don't know. I want him to notice his feelings for me… but I don't know how to do it," Yugi admitted sheepishly.
"I have an idea," Layla smiled. "Let's make him jealous…" she finished with an evil laugh.
"How?" Yugi asked.
"I'll pretend to be some new girl you've found. That usually works," Layla responded.
"Uh…b-but…I-"Yugi stuttered.
"Don't worry," Layla laughed. "I won't make you feel uncomfortable. It's all in good fun," she said, winking.
Yugi turned to look at the park entrance. The game shop wasn't too far from the park; Yami should be here any minute. With butterflies in his stomach, Yugi turned to Layla again.
"And what if it doesn't work?" Yugi voiced the question he feared the most.
"Then there's something seriously wrong with this guy," Layla said in a mock-serious tone. Then she laughed.
"Yugi-kun, relax. It'll work, I promise," and Layla gave Yugi her convincing smile, making him relax.
"Alright, I trust you," Yugi said, turning again to look at the entrance of the park. This time, Yami's figure was approaching him. And he was moving fast!
"Uh…Layla? Yami's coming…" Yugi trailed off, nervously looking at the Shadow.
Layla then scooted closer to Yugi on the bench. She shrunk her height so that she was only two inches shorter than Yugi. Layla took Yugi's left hand in her right, and rested her head on his shoulder.
Layla looked up at Yugi, and he understood perfectly. Using his right hand, he started stroking the side of her face in what he hoped to be a loving gesture.
Right on cue, Yami put his hand on Yugi's right shoulder, making him jump in surprise. Yugi had been so wrapped up in preparing for Yami's arrival that he had forgotten how close Yami was.
"Oh, hey Yami," Yugi said in what he hoped to be a relaxed but pleasantly surprised voice.
"Um… h-hey Yugi," Yami stuttered. He grew silent as a faint blush crept up his cheeks. Yami quickly shook his head then spoke again.
"Who's your girlfriend, aibou?"
ANDTHATSALLFORNOWSTAYTUNEDFORTHENEXTCHAPTER
Seshafi: sighs I got another chapter done. Hurray! victory sign
Yami Seshafi: And it only took you how long?
Seshafi: Oh, shut up.
Yami: eating a doughnut Hm… so Yugi. Trying to make me jealous?
Yugi: blushes It's part of Layla's plan.
Layla: Back off, Pharaoh. You'll have your chance.
Seshafi: U-- I think my muses are fighting again.
Bakura: You actually THINK?!
Yami Seshafi: What's that supposed to mean, tomb robber?
Bakura: Uh…nothing?
Ryou: Three reviews for next chapter!
