Hey, everyone. Happy New Year. I'm sorry it took so long to upload this chapter but life happened. I'm not sure if you're still with me but I'd love to hear your thoughts about this chapter as well as the previous one. It'd help me much with this story and the stories I plan to write.
I want to thank Sky King Haruka for going through the chapter even after everything. You said this story is important to me. It is, but I could live with it having a mistake here and there. No matter how happy it makes me, it will never be more important than your well-being.
I am sorry everyone for leaving you with a cliffhanger. Chapter 11 leaves things in a nice peaceful state so it will give me some time to work on chapters 12 and 13 and hopefully give you a smile.
Enjoy.
Chapter 11
Sweat ran down his forehead, clothes already clung tightly on his slender figure, lips half parted, half-lidded eyes, Yugi danced seductively with Marik behind him. He had played along with his friends, even though the second dance wasn't part of the original plan. He should have known better than to think Marik and Malik would go along with it without any mischief. They were supposed to be the ones flirting with Yugi after his dance, but Yugi didn't have this type of flirting in mind. He had never danced with anyone but Tea—years ago she had shown him some dance moves in order for him to help her with her dancing lessons— and Mai, and even then it had never been this…intimate.
Still, he didn't shy away even though Malik gave him enough time to pull away. The young Egyptian came to him dancing, never invading his private space until Yugi started dancing with him. Yugi knew the song. After all Step Up was one of Mai's favorite movies. Following the beat was easy for Yugi after all the lessons Mai had given him and all the practice he had done as a way to let out some of the heartache of the last months. Dancing was an outlet for him. While he danced, he could shut out the rest of the world and retreat into his own world. There, he was confident and happy. Yugi wanted to show this side of him to Yami. He had never told anyone he could dance but Mai's lessons during the past few months had helped him feel more confident. His cousin seemed to believe he was a really good dancer and encouraged him to practice. She was the one who had mentioned during a lesson that his dancing could attract any person to him like bees to honey.
Yugi had decided it was his turn to show Yami what was right in front of him. The plan was for Yugi and Seto to appear together, for Yami to know Yugi was one of the two hosts of the party. That was Seto's idea. Yugi's idea was the dancing part as well as pretending to go along with Marik and Malik's flirting and even let it slip that he had enjoyed his date with them, considering their proposition to be their boyfriend. Of course there was no real date, but Yami didn't know it. The young tri-colored boy anticipated that if Yami was truly in love with him, he would use the party to confess his love for him. Obviously, his friends had other plans. Mokuba's teasing about Seto and he looking like a king and his queen hadn't been planned either. He couldn't believe Seto thought he could be a Pharaoh. Yami had agreed with that too! He had even called him Heba.
As Malik moved with him, Yugi admitted to himself that his friend could dance. He knew of course that Marik and him hit the club a couple of times per month during summer, even though they were both underage. However, he had never seen his friends dancing. Yugi may have had his plan, but he was ready to adapt to another seeing how Yami was looking at him and Malik. While dancing with his best friend, Yugi felt exhilarated. He could see Malik's lips singing the lyrics to him as if he was the girl dancer, but he didn't mind. He loved the song, he loved the dance. Adrenaline pumped into his veins as he followed the song until he felt another pair of arms around him when Malik withdrew.
When he looked up, he faced Marik, just for a moment before he was spun around. When Marik's hands came around his waist, he momentarily tensed, but he knew he could trust his friend. Malik seemed to take in every single movement of theirs as Marik and Yugi swung their hips together. Yugi felt his lungs burning with the need to breathe, a gasp escaped his lips and his eyes closed as he tried not to blush. Though, the nudging feeling that someone's eyes were on him, taking in every single movement of his with great intensity, made him open them again only to be met with crimson eyes glowing with a myriad of emotions. Faced with those eyes, Yugi danced like he had never danced before, each movement an invitation to the owner of those magnetizing eyes he adored.
Absentmindedly, he felt Malik's hands on him, but at that moment he wouldn't have reacted even if someone had set him on fire. All he cared for was Yami; Yami who seemed to have come to a decision as he made his way to him, snatched him from Marik's hold, and looked at him with those eyes Yugi couldn't resist. His own eyes, amethyst orbs glowing under the dim lights, reflected his wonderment for this regal creature he used to call his friend, and hope that Yami wouldn't back down. Before Yugi could think about anything else, a pair of lips covered his own, stealing his first kiss.
The kiss was gentler that he thought it would be. Yami's lips, strangely tasting like blood and honey, caressed his own so softly as if they were rose petals. Before Yugi could wonder if his imagination and adrenalized mind were playing games to him, the sensation was lost. Yugi opened his eyes which he had closed when he felt Yami's lips on him, but Yami wasn't done with him. Yugi barely had a second to take a breath before Yami's lips were back on his to have a second taste.
Yami couldn't help himself. Yugi tasted like strawberries and cream. When his little one didn't pull back, Yami pulled the younger boy closer and stole a second kiss from his rosy lips. This second kiss was more passionate, conveying all his feelings for the boy who had completely captivated him. If Yami wasn't one hundred percent sure for his feelings for Yugi by the time he walked in the mansion, now he knew that he would be damned if he would allow another to have his little one. He pushed his lips on Yugi's, molding the younger boy's lips to match his, his tongue teasing the tender nerves. When Yugi gasped, feeling Yami's teasing tongue, Yami took advantage of it to taste the boy's hot mouth. He felt more than heard Yugi's muffled moan and he felt proud he was the one who had caused it.
All too soon the two boys had to pull back for breath. Yugi's eyes were dazed while Yami was breathing hard. Lost in their own little world, they were startled when the room erupted in cheers and applauses. It was only then that Yugi remembered where he was. His cheeks turned red as he tried to hide behind Yami. Yami on his part took everything in with a mixture of happiness, pride, and confusion. He had ignored the crowd when he decided to kiss Yugi. During the kiss, all these people meant nothing to him. When the kiss was broken, it took him some time to remember where he was but as soon as the cheers started, he felt both happiness and pride for claiming the younger boy as well as confusion about the younger boy's friends' reaction. He wasn't sure where Yugi stood among that chaos but the way he was around Kaiba had shown him they were way too close to be just friends. After all, Kaiba didn't seem to do friends.
Besides, Yugi's dance with Malik and Marik was a far cry from innocent. Well, Malik and Marik's intentions were crystal clear. They wanted to claim the beautiful angel with the amethyst eyes. Did Yugi want to be claimed by them? Why didn't Kaiba stop the dance? Yami was so confused that he barely missed Yugi hiding behind him. Not having seen the younger boy's blush and noticing that Kaiba wasn't part of the cheering group, Yami came to the conclusion Yugi was afraid of Kaiba's reaction to the kiss.
Knowing it was time for him to come clean and find out if Yugi felt the same way for him, Yami turned around and faced the younger boy. Cupping the boy's soft cheek, Yami took a breath. "Yugi, it may come as a surprise to you after these past months, but I need to tell you something." Another breath. Yugi's amethyst eyes were on him as if he was the center of the universe. "I wanted to tell you yesterday at school too. I…" He felt encouraged by those beautiful eyes. "I love you, Yugi. I was so stupid not understanding that I've always loved you. I know I'm probably too late and I hope whoever has your heart will make you happy, but I couldn't not tell you. I couldn't go on with my life knowing you're the most important person in my life and not even having tried to be with you."
An impossible wide and bright smile bloomed on Yugi's lips. "My heart was always yours, Yami." Yugi's voice reached the crimson eyed boy who had already started withdrawing his hand from the younger boy's cheek. "I've loved you for years. It was always you." Having finished what he wanted to say, Yugi threw himself in Yami's arms crying tears of happiness.
The older boy, shocked, placed his arms around the crying boy. His brain was a minute too late in realizing what Yugi had told him. Yugi loved him. Yugi loved him! He had loved him for years! This angelic creature loved him even after all he had put him through. Yugi loved him.
"But how…? What about Kaiba? And Malik and Marik?" Yami managed to ask, even though with how he held Yugi and what he had heard he didn't want to push his luck. What if Yugi changed his mind?
"It was always you, Sennen." Kaiba confirmed, his blue eyes on Yami. "But, if you hurt Yugi again, there'll be hell to pay."
Yami knew Kaiba's words weren't idle threats. He felt more confused than ever, especially seeing the arm that Kaiba had casually wrapped around Joey's waist. Turning to face Marik and Malik next, he came in contact with Malik's fist which caught him on his jaw.
"That's for hurting, Yugi." Malik said, rubbing his aching fist after it came into contact with Yami's jaw. Marik kissed his boyfriend's injured hand before staring at Yami as if he was at fault for his boyfriend's suffering.
"I guess I deserved that." Yami said trying not to show how much it hurt, while Yugi pulled out of his arms with wide eyes checking on him before looking at his friend crossing his arms.
"Don't look at me like that, Yugi. He admitted he deserved it." Malik defended himself, crossing his arms as well. Then he turned his attention back to Yami. "If Kaiba's warning wasn't enough, I'm telling you if you hurt my best friend I'm going to send Marik after you."
"Bakura will join him." Ryou casually added. His voice was steady and soft as if he was warning Yami, but his eyes glistered with emotions that revealed the exact opposite.
Yami's face instantly turned pale, taking a step back, pulling Yugi with him. The younger boy, seeing Yami so terrified, started giggling. He couldn't help but think that a terrified Yami was a rare sight, even though he could understand why he was so scared. No one wanted to face the joined forces of Bakura and Marik. Having them as his best friends for years, Yami could only imagine what they would do to him. His body probably would never be found.
"I'll protect you." Yugi whispered softly to him.
Crimson eyes took in the beautiful boy in front of him. Yugi had never been into violence. He would let people go around unpunished for the crimes against him. It was Yami and his friends who had stopped the bullies and had taught Yugi how to defend himself. Yami had always been Yugi's protector, but he was also the one who had hurt him the most. Now Yugi wanted to protect him. He knew that Bakura and Marik wouldn't hurt the younger boy as he knew Yugi meant it in both a teasing and serious way. He knew Yugi would protect his heart and his mind, and if it came to that, his body too.
Yami placed his hand back on Yugi's cheek, softly stroking his angel's cheek. Yugi cooed like a dove moving closer to Yami. "I'll always protect you too, Yugi."
"Aren't they cute?" Serenity said softly, and Mokuba agreed. The girl moved closer to Tristan who wrapped an arm around her.
"I'm glad Yami came to his senses." Tristan joined the younger members of the group, his arm around Serenity still there even though his eyes were on Joey. "If that dancing hadn't done the trick, I would've given up on the whole thing."
Some people nodded. Kaiba scorned and Joey laughed. The blonde didn't need to warn Yami about what would happen if he would hurt his little friend. Yami already knew. The tri-colored mirror of the beautiful angel couldn't quite understand what had happened, but he knew everyone in there with maybe the exception of Duke, were really protective of his little one.
"That was quite a dance, Yug!" Joey exclaimed remembering the dance. "Both dances really. You were holding out on us. When you said you could dance, I didn't think anything remotely close to…that." The blonde didn't know how to describe the way the boy he considered a brother had moved. Damn, he was his brother of another mother but Yugi looked hot dancing like that.
Yugi blushed. Malik and Marik smirked. "You were quite hot." Malik commented, making sure to breathe the last word out seductively. "We should have a repeat of that."
Yami growled and pulled Yugi closer to him. Malik and Marik smirked even more. Yugi placed his arms around Yami's waist and breathed in the other boy's scent. Now that he knew Yami loved him, Yugi felt so much at ease. After so much heartache and the crazy schemes of his friends, he finally had Yami. He could finally be happy. With that thought, he looked up finding crimson eyes looking down at him.
"I know we need to talk. Both of us have much explaining to do, but do you think we could enjoy the party for now?" Yugi said softly, his eyes never wavering from the other's captivating ones. "We all deserve some time to relax and have fun." His amethyst gems sparkled with the happiness he felt.
"I wouldn't want it any other way, little one." Yami answered, pulling the boy even closer. "Dance with me." he whispered in Yugi's ear, feeling the younger boy shivering. "Mokuba, some music, please?" he said louder, without taking his eyes off of the angel he held in his arms.
Mokuba signaled to the DJ. Music filled the room once again. Both Yugi and Yami recognized the song. It was Could I Have This Kiss Forever by Enrique Iglesias and Whitney Houston. It was fitting since both wished they could prolong the effects of their first kisses forever.
Yami allowed his hands to rest barely above Yugi's hips while Yugi's arms found their way around Yami's waist. The new couple barely took notice of the other couples taking similar positions. They were so lost in their own world. As they slowly moved to the music, Yami would softly sing the male parts of the song to Yugi's ear while a blushing Yugi would repeat the female singer's words to him. Just before the song ended, Yami leaned in with Yugi meeting him half way into a sweet kiss.
The song was followed by other songs and the gang found themselves going from slow songs to faster ones, everyone able to relax and unwind for the first time that week. The party was wild with Mai and Malik going against each other in a dance contest and Kaiba teasing Joey for his frequent visits to the snack table. At some point Kaiba had to excuse himself for some minutes to move a sleeping Mokuba to his room. The boy had curled on a couch after several dances with Serenity, Yugi, and Mai, and had fallen asleep. Yugi noticed and told Seto who in turn decided to take his little brother to his room. It was almost eleven, well past the young boy's bedtime.
An hour later, Mai and Duke decided that they wanted a wilder scene and took their leave to join some friends at a nightclub. Soon after, the rest of the gang decided to call it a night. Since it was already late and the gang had already arranged with their parents to stay at the mansion in favor of their project—they had completed it the previous day—the teens started walking towards the rooms Kaiba's staff had set up for them. Ryou and Malik would share a room while Marik would share a room with Bakura. Tristan would stay with Joey to the room he occupied when he stayed over while Serenity would take the one across her brother's.
"I should take my leave now, my little one" Yami said sadly, seeing how everyone started filling out of the large room and into their respected rooms.
Yami was still confused by the dynamics in the group, especially after seeing the way Kaiba and Joey interacted as well as how close Bakura held Ryou when they danced, but Yugi and he had so much fun playing games and dancing that they hadn't managed to talk yet.
Yugi looked at him, biting his lower lip. Yami's eyes followed the nervous reflective movement. "Would you like to stay here tonight?" Yugi suggested softly. "We still haven't talked" he added, his eyes on his new boyfriend, not wanting to let him go yet.
Yami was shocked for a moment. His eyes flickered towards Kaiba who seemed to have his blue eyes on him, a guardian not ready to fully trust his protégée to him yet. Seeing the direction Yami's eyes had taken, Yugi assured his boyfriend that it was okay. The amethyst eyed boy knew there was a guest room Yami could use.
"I better call my mother then." Yami simply answered and took out his cell phone to call home. Yugi's eyes sparkled with happiness. "I will be back, little one."
While Yami was on the phone, Seto approached Yugi and told him he had already made arrangements in case Yami wanted to stay. Yugi knew that Yami and Seto didn't really like each other so he appreciated Seto's help. The tri-color haired boy hoped that in time those two would learn to tolerate each other and even become friends. Until then, he would do whatever he could to show them he appreciated their efforts.
"Thank you, Seto. For everything." Yugi said softly, placing his arms around Seto's waist in a hug that lasted merely a second. "Go easy on him, okay?" he added, his amethyst eyes full of gratefulness and happiness.
Seto simply nodded and ushered Yugi towards the kitchen. "Why don't you make yourself a cup of chocolate? You and Sennen have a lot to discuss." Seto's voice was casual, but Yugi could hear the tenderness behind the words.
Smiling widely, knowing he was dismissed, he ran towards the kitchen. Moments later, Yami hung up the phone and looked questioning at Kaiba having seen Yugi running out of the room. With a sigh, Yami approached Kaiba. He knew he should acknowledge the boy no matter how much he disliked his arrogance. After all this was his house and he was the one letting him stay the night. He still didn't know how Yugi and Kaiba were involved and why Kaiba let Yugi do whatever he wanted in his house but he had a feeling he would soon find out.
"Where did Yugi go?" Yami asked slowly, trying to keep his voice calm and polite.
"When he's nervous before sleeping, Yugi enjoys a cup of warm chocolate." Kaiba answered, his voice full of smugness. Yami didn't want to know how Kaiba knew this. "I bet he'll appear in a bit with a tray and four cups."
Joey walked in the room and towards the two boys. He had left to make sure his sister was comfortable. "What was that about a tray and cups?" he asked cheerfully, smiling when Kaiba pulled him close to his side.
Yami took in their position. Kaiba raised an eyebrow but Yami simply shrugged. His little one would explain everything to him. It was more than obvious Kaiba and Joey were together. He had always suspected there was a thing going on between them, seeing how they always fought with each other, but Joey denied it when Yami had confronted him some days ago. He had even gone as far as claiming he wasn't into males. Was everything a trick? The more he thought about it, the more he came to understand there was some great scheme there that was about to be revealed to him.
Joey and Kaiba were teasing each other about Joey's insatiable hunger when Yugi walked in the room holding a tray. Four cups and two bowls were carefully placed on the tray, and Yugi's steps were small and careful in order to keep them there. Seeing Joey's hastily approach, Yugi held the tray tighter and shot his blonde friend a look that clearly screamed that if he took one more step, he would regret it. Yami had never seen Yugi give anyone such a look. It was something between a glare and a pout. He couldn't help but start laughing.
Startled by Yami's booming laughter, Joey stopped to his tracks. "Ah, sorry, man." he apologized sheepishly, understanding what had set Yami into his laughing fit.
Yugi gracefully placed the tray on a table and smiled. He used to be such a klutz but dancing had helped him in that department. Still, with a tray in hand and four cups filled with hot liquid, he didn't want to test his balance if Joey decided to leap for his cup. It had happened before resulting in a chocolate covered Yugi with cream running down his face. The boy was thankful for small miracles since it was a milkshake, a cold drink instead of a hot one, which Joey had accidentally tipped on him.
"I think the puppy and I are ready for bed." Kaiba announced, giving a look at Joey who was ready to react to the pet name. "Grab your bowl and drink like a good puppy." Kaiba pushed him a bit more, grinning.
Joey growled but grabbed his cup and one of the bowls before exiting the room whispering something about rich boys and dogs. Yugi covered his mouth with both hands to stifle his laughter while Yami stared at Kaiba in horror. He didn't stop staring until Kaiba gently stroke Yugi's hair, grabbed his own cup, and left the room following his boyfriend.
Yugi smiled softly and took Yami's hand in his before leading the older boy to the couch. Making himself comfortable, Yugi took his cup in his hands and, bringing his legs close to his chest, he started talking. "I don't know when my feelings for you changed from those of a best friend to that of a love interest but I've never been interested in anyone but you. Sure, I'd thought I liked Tea at some point, but I guess I simply liked how she was always so positive and strong." Yugi balanced the untouched cup on his knees. "It took me a while to gather my courage to confess to you. I wanted to be sure I didn't mistake my feelings of admiration for you for love, but it wasn't as hard as people make it seem. Even though I am surrounded by such wonderful people, I've never wanted to be that close to anyone but you."
A soft smile graced the boy's face and Yami wanted so much to reach and kiss him, but was also too stunned hearing Yugi's soft words to move. He felt that if he interrupted the younger boy it would be so much harder for him to start talking again.
"One day, I gathered all my courage and decided to tell you about my feelings. I was scared out of my wits, but I couldn't keep it inside me anymore. Every time you'd touch my hand or stayed over at my house, I felt my heart ready to burst out of my chest." Yugi almost chuckled confessing this, but then his eyes clouded with sadness and pain. "I came to you that day, during lunch, but I was too late." His voice broke but he tried to hide it by taking a sip of his chocolate. "I knew there was a good chance you would reject me, but I also knew you wouldn't be cruel about it. I had prepared myself for your rejection, but seeing you kissing Tea…" his grip around the cup tightened, "…broke my heart. Like a coward, I ran away. It took me the whole day to calm down but I decided that if that was what you wanted, I would be there for you as a friend and nothing more. I wanted you to be happy, with or without me."
Yami looked at the beautiful boy by his side speechless. He didn't know if he would have reacted the same way if the positions were reversed. Would he want Yugi to be happy without him? If the fact he accepted being Tea's boyfriend in order not to acknowledge his feelings for Yugi, or how he had reacted to the rumor Yugi wanted Tea were any indication, he would never act in such a selfless way.
"I didn't even give you that." Yami whispered, his voice colored with regret and guilt. "I pushed everyone away. I pushed you away." He sipped some of his drink to do something with his hands other than grab and pull his hair.
"You did what was right to please the person you loved." Yugi's voice made him look up. "It hurt, Yami. It hurt so much not being able to be close to you anymore." This time Yugi couldn't hide the way his voice broke as tears started gathering in his eyes. "Knowing you hated me…"
Yami couldn't take it anymore. He removed their cups from their hands and moved them to the table. Then, he gathered Yugi in his arms and held the boy close to him with no intention of ever letting him go. Yugi hid his face in Yami's shirt and finally let the tears he forbade himself from shedding. He cried for a while with Yami rocking him softly and whispering how sorry he was for all the pain he had caused him. It took a while for Yugi to regain control of himself, but even then, Yami didn't let him out of his embrace.
The older boy couldn't dream of letting Yugi go even for a moment. No. He wanted, needed, to reassure his boyfriend of his feelings, of how much he loved him. They needed to set strong foundations for the new status of their relationship.
"Yugi, for a long time I was running from myself. I meant it when I said that I've always loved you. I was an idiot. Only when I got close to losing you, I understood how precious you were to me and how I couldn't let my fears control me." Yami took a deep breath, looking down at the precious creature he held. "I became Tea's boyfriend not because I was in love with her but because I'd heard you were going to ask a girl out. I thought I didn't want to be alone but what I really didn't want was you to be with someone else. I had no idea you loved me or that you would confess to me that day. I was so confused by the feelings inside me after hearing the rumor about you being in love with a girl and I kept remembering my father's words about relationships. So, when Tea asked me out, I took the coward's way out."
Yugi looked up, listening intensely to Yami's words. He couldn't believe that he went through so much pain because of Tea's rumors. How could a person who claimed to love him, be able to think of such a psychotic plan to get him? Yugi would never date her after all this mess, even if he had been interested in her.
"Did you love her?" Yugi had to ask. He needed to know.
Yami ran a hand through his hair. "I liked her enough to date her, but no. I never loved her." He lowered his eyes. "I just didn't want to be alone."
Yugi placed a hand on Yami's cheek and made him look at him. "You'll never be alone. As long as you want me, I'll be by your side."
Yami's eyes glittered with unshed tears as he covered the distance between them and kissed Yugi. All the feelings of adoration, despair, and love were pushed into that one kiss which left Yugi breathless. For a while the two boys didn't say anything else. Then, Yami reminded Yugi of his promise to explain to him the group's dynamics.
"Ah, you see, Yami," Yugi started with a mischief Yami had never seen in Yugi's eyes, "you've never really lost me. I was never interested in anyone but you."
Then, the younger boy explained to him how Ryou and Bakura were a couple but didn't let anyone know because of the rumors and how Kaiba had asked Joey out some time ago too. He told the crimson eyed boy of how for two days Yugi walked around not knowing if he was in a parallel universe, trying to understand why his friends acted so strange, and how he found out about their plan to discover about the older boy's feelings for him. With a blush covering his cheeks, he proceeded to tell Yami about how he found out about him and Tea breaking up and his uncertainty if he was indeed Yami's love interest.
"So, you decided to pay our friends back and then threw this party with Kaiba to test my feelings?" Yami asked in disbelief. "Who are you and what have you done to my sweet little Yugi?" he teased the younger boy, placing a soft kiss on Yugi's nose.
Yugi stuck out his tongue. "To be honest, I deserved it." Yami admitted after a while. "It only proves how blind I was not to see how much I love you, and how far you were willing to go to be with me." He held Yugi closer to him, forcing the younger boy to lay on him. "I know it must have been hard for you."
"I have you now." was all Yugi said.
"I just hope I deserved all this mess. I am nothing special compared to you, my angel." Yami whispered so low that Yugi almost missed it. Almost.
With a soft smile, Yugi stood up, leaving Yami alone on the couch to look at his little one with confusion. Yugi walked to where Seto's stereo was and after going through a stuck of CDs, he found what he was looking for. Soft music filled the room. Yami recognized the song as Thinking Out Loud by Ed Sheeran. It wasn't loud enough to wake up the rest of the household, but it was perfect for the two boys. Yugi waited until Yami approached him. Then, he started dancing around him, his lips shaping the words of the song. Yami was mesmerized by Yugi's dancing as well as the implications of the song. Soon, he joined Yugi in the dance, both boys losing themselves in the soft music and their love.
"I love you." Yugi whispered softly when the music died, the song coming to an end. "You deserve the world. Never doubt that."
Yami's crimson eyes shone with love as he took Yugi's face in his hands and kissed him. The younger boy sighed with happiness. They continued to stand there and look at each other for a while before they both decided they were too happy for sleep. They ended up on the couch once again, talking about the last months they had been separated, with Yugi sharing funny anecdotes about Joey and Kaiba dancing around each other so much that he and Bakura had to force them in a room for an hour until they admitted their feelings for each other, or how red Ryou's face was when Yugi found him and Bakura kissing in an empty classroom. Yami felt as if he was there experiencing those moments with Yugi; Yugi's way of describing everything was so beautiful.
At some point Yugi had snuggled on Yami's chest with Yami lying comfortably on the couch, holding the younger boy close to his body to keep him warm. Yugi's soft voice was like a lullaby to him while Yami's heartbeat was like Yugi's favorite song. Neither of the two knew when it happened, but at some point sleep creeped on them, and the last conscious thought of both of them was how perfect the night was.
Finally our Yami and Yugi are happy together. We got kisses, more dancing, cuddling, and a couple of confessions. Plus, everyone was able to have some fun and relax. Chapter 12 will be all about the four couples. So, stay with me. As always, you can PM or review. I love hearing from you, everyone.