Author's Note: Random little chapter here for some reason, there'll be more actual action next chapter, promise.
Sammy grunted as Kiryu pushed him roughly against his bedroom door. Kiryu had been on him the second they'd got in from the Crystal Cup. Yusei's duel had been the last of the day. They weren't sure where Chiyo had got off to. The twins had said that Yusei's other friends had been talking to her, that they'd been rough with her and that a man had spoken to her, but they didn't think they'd hurt her.
Kiryu smiled and slowly pulled off Sammy's jacket. All Sammy himself could do was let his head fall aside as Kiryu kissed his neck, wrapping his arms tightly around Kiryu's shoulders. With the summer heat still not easing off, even at night, their skin was unusually damp, their clothes clinging to them and, as far as Sammy was concerned, making Kiryu look hotter than ever. He just wanted to get out of these sticky clothes.
"Damn it, stop teasing me," he groaned. "You're here for a reason, remember?"
"Aw, Blackbird," he chuckled. "You want to play? Or do you just want to get me into bed to stop you thinking about Chiyo?"
"Don't start talking about her now. You know how it'll end if we do."
"Sorry," he laughed.
Sammy went to pull up Kiryu's red top, but his hands were pushed away by Kiryu's, followed by a dark chuckle. His breath caught as Kiryu took a nip at his skin. He squirmed against Kiryu's hold, trying to get at his a little bit of control over Kiryu.
"Not until I say so, Blackbird," Kiryu laughed.
Kiryu's lips finally took Sammy's and he balled his fists, trying to get Kiryu something. But of course, Kiryu was stronger, heavier and taller than him. He'd never imagined that he was so powerful, after all, he was always calm and relaxed and easy going usually. But not when they were alone.
Before Sammy could even register that Kiryu's mouth had once again left his Kiryu tugged off his top, throwing it to the ground and reclaiming his lips. His fingers moved up his abs and heaving chest, letting Sammy grip his top and shoulders once more.
Just as Kiryu's tongue passed across Sammy's lips there was the click of the front doors lock and a few seconds later, the door slammed and raised voices filled the apartment. Kiryu reluctantly moved back, stepping away to allow Sammy to move from the door.
"If that's your damn sister again… she's got learn when we need private time."
"No, that sounds more like Dad and Uncle Rex," Sammy whispered. "Shh…"
"You are not using these children for your experiments, Rex!" Rudger snapped. "It's morally wrong."
"Morally? Come along now, Rudger, is it morally wrong to lock them up because they're dangerous? So why not challenge their dangerous status? Get them to put their powers to good use?"
"One of those experiments is my daughter," came a man's voice they only vaguely recognised but neither could place. "How can you be doing this?"
"And what about my kids?" Rudger continued. "What about your own family? Would you use them just as quickly without a thought? And they're the monsters?"
"Will you keep your voices down?" Madeline snapped. "For goodness sakes, you lot, what if the kids are home? Do you honestly want them to hear all this?"
"Madeline's right," Rudger said gently. "We'll talk more about this in the morning. I hope neither of the kids are in… although…"
"Chiyo will be fine," she laughed lightly. "She's not just going to jump back into bed with Fudo's boy just because he's around again. She's smarter than that. She probably with Kiryu at his place. Sammy's probably there too."
"No," Sammy called, opening the door slowly. "Me and Kiryu are here." The adults turned to the pair of teens. "We haven't seen Chiyo since before Yusei's duel."
"It's not very late yet though," Kiryu put in. "She might have found a boy and gone to a bar or something like that. We all know Chiyo can look after herself right?"
"Of course," Madeline agreed. "Now let's all have a nice cool drink… Sammy, love, put your top back on and we'll have a nice family meal a watch a movie or something. It's been a long time since we've done anything nice and relaxed together."
"Tell them," Kiryu whispered.
Sammy shivered and drew a sharp breath. It was only fair really. He knew he'd have to tell everyone sooner or later, it might as well be sooner.
"Mum, Dad… I need to tell you… me and Kiryu, we're… well…"
"You're muttering again, Sammy," Rudger told him, although the smile on his lips told them he had already guessed what was going on. "Go ahead."
"We're together now," Kiryu said without any hesitation. He laughed as Sammy turned bright red and wrapped his arms around the red head's waist. "That's what he was trying to say."
"It's about time," he laughed. "I'm glad. Now, if only we had your sister around to share in this lovely moment."
Yusei stormed through the halls of the hotel to Divine's room. Divine was walking leisurely behind him, savouring one of Yusei's few displays of emotion. He smiled as he opened the door.
"I told you she was alright, didn't I?" Divine laughed. "Why would I do harm to something so useful? Do you honestly think I'm so insensitive as to hurt the loved one of someone who's practically my son?"
"What did you do to her?" he snarled.
"She's just sleeping, Yusei. I told you, I haven't hurt her." He laughed, noticing how Yusei looked at the blonde on the bed. "She's all yours, Yusei. Do you want her?"
He smiled as Yusei paused. Chiyo was just lying there on the bed, in one of Aki's nightgowns, long blonde hair sprawled across her pillow, face and shoulders. He'd known Yusei long enough to know how he'd react to seeing it. He remembered Yusei watching her duel in the Pro league, he remembered seeing the longing in his eyes and he knew that Yusei would do anything for her.
"Well, Yusei?" he pushed.
"What did you do to get her here?" he snapped.
"She came on her own accord," Divine said. "I merely made her an offer."
"What offer?"
"I doubt that really matters right now, does it? This is the last time I'm asking, and if I don't get an answer we're done. Do you want to stay with her or not?"
"Good boy. Have fun."
He pushed Yusei in and shut the door, locking it right away to stop him changing his mind. Aki had been very keen to see how Yusei would react to Chiyo. Divine smiled at the thought. She was the only one of his Signers who still obeyed him. He'd see too Jack later, the oldest Signer wasn't going to go anywhere any time soon, he wasn't sure what he wanted so was hesitating.
"How did it go?" Aki asked as he passed. He smiled and turned to her. "How was it?"
"He acted just as I thought he would. Thank you for all your help, dear Aki."
"We couldn't have done it without Bommer," she said.
"You did a good job, she did look simply splendid," Divine replied. "I doubt anyone would have been able to resist her."
"It's more than that," she said softly. "Jack thinks Yusei might actually love her. If he does…"
"It'll be the most useful think in a long while. Come, I'll take you to dinner and leave them be."
Yusei wasn't sure what to do. Left in a room with Chiyo sound asleep, what was he supposed to do. He knew what he wanted to do though. But he couldn't do that.
"Chiyo," he said quietly, sitting at her side. "Why are you going this for me? You idiot, I can look after myself."
"You promised me you wouldn't hurt anyone," came a hazy reply. "You could have killed Bommer."
"You're awake?"
"You're noisy."
She laughed and opened her eyes slowly, gazing up at him. He smiled. Those sparkling green eyes just melted him. She sat up slowly and Yusei was so ashamed as his gaze dropped for a brief second. But Chiyo laughed. She pulled off his jacket and wrapped it around her shoulder, covering her bare skin.
"Better, Yusei?" she teased.
"I'm not sure…" He paused and gazed at her. Chiyo was giggling. "Why did you come here for me?"
"Because, whatever happened between us, I still can't stand seeing you in pain. And if this is they only way to help you… I'll do whatever it takes. It's not like I did much for you when we were together."
"I don't even remember why we broke up."
"We were never any good for each other. I think we both knew that."
"Since when you that mature?"
She laughed again, a sound Yusei had always loved, clear and sweet and reserved for their moments together. She'd never been the most outgoing girl in the world. He sighed and closed his eyes.
"You never told me why you're always here for me?"
"Because… just because… why are you here anyway? Shouldn't you be with your friends? And what happened to your face? That's going to be a nasty bruise."
"Yeah, Mum hates me, and I never realised how strong she was."
Her fingers stroked the still tender mark on his cheek. Yusei hissed out a curse as his skin burned. Just as always, Chiyo knew his pain but it didn't stop her pressing her palm to his cheek. He knew exactly where this was going though. Looking back, they probably had known they weren't good for each other. It all started with Yusei allowing Chiyo to vent her anger, he'd hated seeing her so bottled up, unable to show her emotions. So he helped her. In retrospect, it was probably the worst thing he could have done.
It was a long moment before he realised how close they were. Was she still drawing him in, even after so long? Just because? What kind of answer was that anyway? What was she keeping from him?
"I don't think we should be starting this again," Yusei whispered.
"Then why are you still here?"
"Because you're my friend." Chiyo laughed and Yusei moved away. "No… no, I'm not going to deny it. I do still care about you and I do still want to be with you. But, as you said, we're not good for each other."
"I sort of gathered that, Yusei," Chiyo teased. "So why not give into it?"
"Because we know this is wrong. I'm not going to start this again."
"Of course. Yusei Fudo, lives through logic, never gives any time for his feelings. What about me?"
"You know as well as I do that we can't start acting like kids again-"
"You never acted like a kid. Whatever, Yusei, do what you like. You've got your friends and I've got mine, we're not supposed to mix right?"
"Don't be like this."
"Why not?" Chiyo sighed and laid back on the bed, still with his jacket on, and pulled the sheets back over her. "It's funny, I always remember the times you were actually showing some sort of care. I'd forgotten how cold hearted you really are."
"Chiyo-"
"Just leave me alone. I did all this for you, Yusei, everything is just to help you," she snapped. "You never understood did you? Just how much you actually meant to me? I guess I deserve it though."
He sighed and closed his eyes. No, he didn't understand what he meant to her, but she wouldn't tell him. Chiyo didn't get worked up over nothing and if she did she barely ever showed it. He'd dragged her into this mess and now he couldn't protect her, even if she'd let him.