Hi Everyone!
Again, a massive Thank You to Pharaohs Girl18 and GreenAppleBling! I really appreciate their reviews and it's always a joy to receive them! I'm really glad you liked the previous chapter and I hope this one will just be as enjoyable!
No kitten plush this time, but something better :)
Please enjoy!
/\/\/\/\/\
Blind Date – Part 12
/\/\/\/\/\
There were a few more things Yami loved about Atemu than just him being kind and handsome. The tanned man's punctuality was amazing as well as his excellent driving skills. Yami felt relaxed as Atemu had driven him to college to morning, which was a relieve compared to his ride from Valon yesterday evening. As always, the tanned man was a real gentleman by opening the door for him, which had made Yami blush and smile, though more so when Atemu kissed his cheek softly. As Yami waved the tanned man goodbye, after thanking the other a million times for picking him up even though Atemu should probably be in New York, Ryou decided to walk up to the pale man from the corner of the college building with a knowing smile on his lips as he had seen all of it.
"That looked like a kiss", the white-haired man said, trying to tease Yami to get an answer, even though he was at first rewarded with a dark look from burning crimson eyes. Ryou tried to ignore it, though the cold shiver running across his spine told him differently. Yami huffed softly instead of answering, before walking off. Ryou chuckled softly.
"At least he likes you. Don't worry, I won't turn into Malik", Ryou said as he fell in step with Yami. Crimson eyes turned to him.
"You better not. Besides, it was a kiss on the cheek to say goodbye. Malik won't exactly grow excited because of that", the pale man countered, watching how Ryou smiled at him with a small bump of his elbow against Yami's.
"But you do", was the answer and Yami could feel his face warm. Yes, yes he did, though he never said that out loud to Ryou. Not that he had to, Ryou could apparently read him like an open book, which was something Yami was unfamiliar with. Yet, deep down, he liked it. He liked to show off he had someone who cared for him and vice versa. He was taken from his musings as Ryou chuckled softly while they entered class.
"Malik still wants to have his car however". Yami grinned at those words, shaking his head.
"No, what Malik wants is your ass in that car. He won't get either one". Ryou flushed a bright red and smacked Yami's arm in retaliation. When Yami winced slightly, Ryou still glared at him, face beet-red.
"That's also for last week, turning up drunk for your exam. I sincerely hope you didn't fail it, especially for my sake", Ryou uttered, knowing if Yami failed any kind of exam, he would have to listen to him moan all day. As Yami rubbed his arm gently and wrinkled his nose their teacher came in and asked for order. Ryou quickly sat down beside his friend, with the older woman walking passed them while handing out their papers. Yami grinned slightly as he looked sideways at Ryou who pursed his lips at the sight of the paper before him.
"I didn't fail", Yami answered slowly, raising his paper ever so slightly while Ryou leaned forward to stare at his mark. Brown eyes turned dark as Ryou's jaw went slack, that was a great mark. As he shook his head, a pout appeared on the white-haired man's lips.
"Unbelievable", he muttered, heaving a sigh before folding his own finished exam and placed it in his book bag. "Talk about a way to smash someone's hope of ever passing the year". Yami tilted his head slightly at Ryou'd dramatical answer.
"I'm sure you're doing well, Ryou. Besides, two more exams to go, what can possibly go wrong?", the pale man asked, though he crossed his eyes to stare at Ryou's finger nearly touching him against his nose.
"Don't jinx it", Ryou warned and Yami nodded, a small chuckle escaping him.
"I won't, Ryou, promise", he answered in return, before order was once more called for. Blank paperwork was handed out, before the teacher gave them their exams. Pencils were drawn and the clock was set. Yami heaved a soft sigh as he read the first question, scribbling away gently as he knew the answer. Sometimes he would look at Ryou, who was busy with his own answers, which made the pale man smile. He knew Ryou was often worried he wouldn't pass the year, though his marks were nearly as good as Yami's. Just because he was a nerd, didn't mean Ryou had to be one.
For the past three years it had been him who had dragged Ryou to the library, as he had been too persistent to study instead of making friends. Sure, Malik was a friend now, though at first the tanned man had been a little wary of Yami. Pretty much the same as Yami had been of the other... considering Malik would never study at the time and had nearly failed his classes. Yami had really wondered why the man had signed himself up to this particular college if he didn't want to work for it. Over time it had gotten better, especially because Malik had followed Ryou around like a lost puppy, which was still funny to mention sometimes. Yami smiled as he wrote his answer onto his blank papers. Forced hours in the library could change a man, though for Malik it had worked out quite nicely. For Ryou too, kissing behind the bookcases had become his favourite hobby overtime. Yet, Ryou hadn't changed much from dating Malik. True, he had gotten a little more confident and his mother-hen abilities had nearly gone through the roof when Malik had had a fever in their second year, but that was all right. Yami was long glad Ryou cared for him a little differently. Chuckling to himself at the memory, Yami waited outside the classroom for Ryou to show up, who was once again trying to get Yami's nose out of his book while the latter was checking his answers.
"They're already wrong if they're wrong, Yami. You can't change it", Ryou said as he took the book from the taller man and closed it firmly. "Besides, like you said. One more exam, you might as well focus on that". Yami rolled his eyes, but followed the white-haired man out the college building towards the bus stop. They wouldn't have any other classes that day, which was fine with Yami. He still needed to study for his exam upcoming Tuesday, even if others would tell him otherwise. Plus, he had work tomorrow.
"Oh, right... I need to get off at your stop Ryou", Yami suddenly said as they entered the bus and brown eyes turned to him curiously. "Physiotherapist", was the pale man's only comment and Ryou nodded.
"Good luck", the white haired man said softly and Yami nodded as he nibbled his lip. He knew he needed to move his wrist again, but after doing the dishes yesterday, he wasn't particularly favourable of movement. Squashing the feelings, Yami bid farewell to Ryou who had kindly walked him towards the building after their bus ride, before entering it confidently. He could do this, just like he would squash Marcus and be the best intern ever.
/\/\/\/\/\
At this rate, he was never going to be the best intern ever. At this rate, he would probably be fired if he decided to throw a cup of coffee through The House and hit the tall man where it would hurt him most. Yami glared daggers at the retreating back as he watched Marcus go towards the back and into the office. Charlotte gently patted him on the shoulder, but with his good hand, Yami made a fist to alleviate his anger somehow. It didn't work.
"He can't do that!", he hissed at her, before marching around the counter and walked up to Stefan. The lanky teen stood in the middle of The House, flabbergasted and with his shoulders sagging. Charlotte nibbled her lip as she fixed a glass of water and followed after Yami to the younger teen. She watched how the pale man guided Stefan to a seat and took the tray from the nearly shaking teen. Gently she patted Stefan's shoulder and offered him the glass of water to sip from, her mother instincts rising as she stroked his black hair next.
"It's all right Stefan, you did well", Yami said, trying to sound soothing even though he was still fuming. Charlotte smiled, even though the lanky teen started to shake his head.
"I walked against Marcus... I was holding a cup of coffee...", Stefan murmured, apparently still in shock. Yami couldn't blame the teen as Marcus had completely lost it. The tall man had shouted at the teen as if the world had gone down. Charlotte shook her head slowly, still stroking through the teens black hair gently. Yami pursed his lips.
"That was not your fault. He walked against you, he could see you in this darn empty House, but didn't swerve to the side while you were practising with your tray. I told you to do that and you were great!", Yami said, smiling proudly as he thought back on how Stefan had really been getting better with balancing the tray. Even enough to start holding it with one hand and a filled cup of cold coffee. Stefan shook his head again.
"He's going to tell mrs. Valentine! I can kiss this job goodbye!", Stefan exclaimed, before Charlotte patted his head slightly as she tried to gain his attention. She was smiling with slight amusement gleaming in her eyes.
"I once spilled cold coffee over Mai's new stiletto's which were worth at least two-hundred dollars. She forgave me, I'm sure she won't fire you because Marcus walked into you and made you spill your coffee", she said and the lanky teen gaped at her, before she left to help the customers at the counter. Yami slowly sat down on a chair as well and tilted his head to look at Stefan.
"Look... what Marcus said was completely out of line. If one should be worried to be fired, it's him. Mai will hear from this and we stand behind you", the pale man tried to reassure and brown eyes turned his way.
"Mrs. Valentine will hear from this?", the teen asked and Yami nodded.
"She will. It was not your fault Stefan, you were doing something I told you to do. He just had to be some sort of bear as he tried to come back from his final check-up of the terrace. He's not that big really, he could have avoided you, but he decided not to. Mai will hear the story from our side too". A small smile still curled Yami's lips slightly. "Besides, we need you. With this wrist, I'm still forbidden to do anything worthy around here. We need you to fill in the gap and you're doing great so far". Stefan snorted softly.
"You're still better than me with one hand than I am with two", he countered and Yami chuckled at the response.
"Because I have had years to practise and you've had... four days in two weeks time?", was Yami's reply and Stefan pursed his lips as the truth hit him. He still shrugged slightly and Yami sighed softly.
"I know Marcus is a pain and he will stay that way, even after we've spoken to Mai. The question is, will you give up after the first confrontation or will you try and beat him? Because you can beat him, you can show him you'll become a better man than he is. You just need more time and try again. There is no shame in falling, Stefan. You can only rise after, though I would understand if you want to leave now, but do you want to give him that satisfaction?", the pale man asked softly and brown eyes stared at him.
"Who is to say he won't do it again? Who is to say he won't lose his temper again?", Stefan asked and Yami gave a slight shrug.
"Nobody, but it's up to you to decide if you want to find out or not. I won't stop you from leaving, though I will continue to help you if you stay", was the soft answer and Stefan gave a small smile. He gently picked up the tray from the table and gulped down the glass of water Charlotte had offered him. Taking a deep breath, Stefan slowly rose from his seat and Yami followed him.
"One more try can't hurt, I guess", the teen responded and Yami smiled as he gently patted the taller teens shoulder in comfort, before he watched Stefan gather his courage some more while picking up the shards of the fallen cup. Charlotte walked up to him, smiling proudly.
"I didn't hear what you said, but it must have been awesome. Mai was right in appointing you to teach both him and Sarah. You're great with them", she said and Yami smiled at her.
"Thanks, though I wouldn't want to be on the other end of Mai's crutches right now. Marcus can complain all he want, but she will still butcher him and fire his sorry ass into the next world". As he spoke, Yami could feel his temper rising again, before it peaked as he heard his name from the doorway between the front and the back areas.
"Muto! What are you doing?!" Yami swiftly turned on his heel and marched up towards Marcus. He'd had it up to here with the arrogant bastard and straining to keep calm, Yami glared at the other man.
"Not here, in the office", the pale man said as he walked passed Marcus and towards the door leading into the small office room. Marcus turned to him, one eyebrow raised sceptically.
"Why would I do that? To hear your lousy excuses as to why you were not doing your work?", the taller man asked, watching how crimson eyes turned dark and cold.
"Get in there or do you want to embarrass yourself again?", Yami asked, the tune of his voice as dark and cold as his eyes. He was seething and he would let Marcus know he did. Marcus set his jaw.
"I will not take orders from you, Muto. I'm the manager, you take orders from me and you will tell me what you were doing!", the taller man ordered. Yami bristled softly.
"I was doing my work! Something you have never done from the moment you got here. I was appointed to teach Stefan and Sarah how to become a barista, so I gave Stefan the idea to practise with the tray and you just barged in and nearly ran him over! What you did was way out of line", Yami challenged, a dark glare trying to match his. Truth be told, the pale man was not impressed. Marcus wasn't all that threatening.
"Who do you think you are, raising your voice to me?! That boy ran into me and I had to tell him his place! As I am with you, right now! You are an employee, Muto! You do not raise your voice to me!", was the countered reply. Yami growled.
"You're as much an employee as me, Marcus! Get that damn stick out of your ass and do your work! You're a disgrace for being a manager! You said you could serve coffee, but you can't! You said you would help The House, but you don't! What do you do, Marcus? Because sitting at that desk is not your work!", Yami replied, waving his good hand at the desk inside the office. "I'm doing my work", the pale man continued darkly before Marcus could respond, "time for you to do yours. Get a tray, fill a cup and do something useful for once". As he turned away from the tall man, Yami walked back inside the front part of The House, watching how Charlotte was closing off while Stefan was mopping the floor. For a moment there was a deadly silence as Marcus stood frozen to his spot, before he seemed to shake with anger.
"Muto! This will be reported!", Marcus called after him, which made Yami turn on his heel and face the offending man once more with a cold smirk on his lips.
"Oh, you bet it will be reported. You bet I will tell Mai of how you mistreated Stefan. I will tell Mai I won't be intern with you teaching me. You have nothing to teach! You have nothing to offer to either me or The House! You are a disgrace and Mai will hear from me", Yami threatened, before he hung his apron on the hook and focused on closing off the coffee machine. For a moment longer, Marcus stood where he was, before he swiftly turned and went into the office, the door slamming shut behind him. Silence rang through the coffee house for a long while, the three occupants finishing their work lost in thought. As they picked up their bags in order to leave The House, Stefan sighed softly a last.
"Thanks Yami", he whispered, watching how the pale man blinked while he was snapped from his own musings. Crimson eyes turned to the lanky teen and even though there was still an angry gleam deep within them, they were once again warm and friendly. The pale man smiled as he patted Stefan's back gently.
"It's all right, don't worry about it. All you need to worry about is practise, practise and more practise", Yami teased and Charlotte smiled as Stefan held his breath at the idea. Yami chuckled as they left the coffee shop, Charlotte staying behind a moment longer.
"I asked if he was coming, but he wouldn't answer. He has a key, so just leave him be. I send Mai a text to come sort stuff out tomorrow or else we'll be in big trouble", she said softly and Yami nodded.
"Or me", he muttered darkly, before Charlotte laughed and he joined in her mirth. She gently hugged him, wishing him good luck with his last exam, before leaving towards the bus stop. Yami took a deep breath as he turned to walk to his stop, before he caught sight of the best thing ever. His anger immediately disappeared as Atemu walked up to him and he smiled happily when he wrapped his arms around the other man. Feeling strong arms wrap around him made him sigh softly in relieve.
"For a hug like this one, I'll come every day", Atemu whispered softly, stroking Yami's back gently.
"I'm so glad you're here", Yami merely said, trying to bury himself against Atemu. The man once again brought him some form of peace and tranquillity, which Yami greatly appreciated as well as loved. He never saw Atemu's small frown, though the embrace tightened slightly.
"What happened?", the tanned man asked, his voice carrying a worried tune and Yami took a deep breath.
"Muto! What are you doing?" With his peace and tranquillity shattered, Yami pulled himself from Atemu's embrace slightly, a dark and cold glare settling in his crimson eyes. Atemu still held him slightly, which to Yami was his only anchor.
"My shift is over", Yami hissed, shaking with rage, "Go away. Get in your damn car and leave, now". For a moment there was tense silence, before Marcus straightened his shoulders and walked away from the couple where Atemu still held one arm around Yami's waist while his other hand lay upon the pale shoulder. Rose-red eyes were hard as Atemu watched the tall man leave. As the car left, he gently pulled Yami back into a comforting embrace.
"That happened", Yami answered softly and Atemu sighed softly.
"You did good", he said, a small smile playing on his lips. "I am proud of you". Yami chuckled softly, relishing in the fact Atemu was stroking his back again and was trying to comfort him, which was working. He shouldn't think of Marcus anymore, Atemu was here now and that was all that mattered.
"Don't tell me you drove two hours just to see me at the end of my shift?", the pale man asked softly, though he still didn't let go. Atemu chuckled rather guiltily.
"Truth be told... I was already in Domino. Pretty much the same as the times I was able to pick you up and drive you to school. I had to be at Kaiba Corporation", Atemu answered softly and Yami pulled back slightly, smiling at the tanned man.
"That honestly makes me feel better about you being here", he said and Atemu smiled, before he gently kissed Yami's cheek.
"I'm glad it doesn't offend you, though there is another reason I'm here. I was wondering if you still had time for a quick dinner?" Yami tilted his head slightly and Atemu nibbled his lip. "It'll be very quick, I'll have to be back at Kaiba Corporation before seven". Yami smiled at those words as his mind provided him with the thought of Atemu playing hooky. It made him chuckle softly.
"I thought I would be taking you out next week?", he asked, but Atemu rose his shoulders slightly as if to say he couldn't help himself. Which he couldn't. The office had driven him mad once again and for once he had sought out the only person who could give him the peace he longed for. Yami chuckled again, before he had gathered enough courage and gently kissed Atemu's cheek in return.
"I'd love to", he answered in return, linking his arm with Atemu's gently as he was guided towards the black convertible. "For a quick bite... We could go to Burger World", the pale man offered next, rose-red eyes glancing at him.
"Burger World?", Atemu asked in return and Yami chuckled softly as the tanned man opened the door for him and he got inside the car.
"Absolutely. We can take the drive-through and eat our dinner at Suncrest Hill. That'll be a quick bite and we'll have enough time to be together before you have to go back to the office", Yami answered, though rose-red eyes continued to glance his way.
"Aha", was Atemu's mere response as he revved the engine, watching Yami send a text message as he nibbled his lip slightly. The pale man chuckled softly at Atemu's apparent confusion as well as having no knowledge of where Yami had planned on taking him after he had put his phone away.
"You have never gone to a drive-through before?", Yami asked softly and Atemu glanced at him as he stopped before the traffic light.
"No, not really. I don't even know where Burger World is", the tanned man replied honestly and he watched how Yami nibbled his lip a little more, though there was this small smile trying to hide itself. Atemu could feel his cheeks warm even if the blush would probably never show.
"Take a left at the next intersection", Yami said, following up with his plan. "I can't believe you've never really gone through a drive-through. Not even when you were younger?" The pale man couldn't help but ask this question and he watched how Atemu glanced at him again.
"Not even when I was younger. There was no need", Atemu said and he could feel Yami's hand on his arm as the younger male steered him to take a right turn next. Frowning at the huge Burger dominating the building, Atemu held his breath slightly.
"It's fun, I promise", Yami said as Atemu got in line behind a few other cars.
"Aha", was the small response, rose-red eyes glancing around, before they settled upon Yami who chuckled softly again. "Are you making fun of me?", the tanned man teased and Yami seemed to shrink in his seat.
"No! But... it's so... I don't know. We are doing something normal and you look so worried it's a little funny? So, yes, actually... I'm making a little fun of you, but I still want you to experience it?", Yami asked, before he sighed softly and hid his face in his hands in embarrassment. Atemu chuckled next, laughing softly as he could imagine what the situation would look like from Yami's point of view. Gently, he moved the car in front of the black intercom.
"Hi! Welcome to Burger World, how can I help?" Atemu stared at the intercom, before he looked at Yami. What could he pick? Was there even a menu? He watched how Yami undid his seatbelt and leaned towards him and the intercom.
"Do you like strawberries? Do you even like burgers?", Yami asked quickly and Atemu stared at him.
"Yes? What, why?", he asked in confusion, but Yami merely smiled at him.
"Trust me", was the answer, before crimson eyes turned to the intercom, "Can I have two medium strawberry milkshakes and two medium classic burger menus?" On the screen below the intercom, Atemu could see the order as Yami had said.
"Sure thing! Anything else?", the woman asked, but Yami shook his head.
"No thanks", he answered in return.
"All right, just drive up to the first window please". Atemu looked at Yami, who guided him around the small bend in the road surrounding the building and he rose his eyebrows at the first window. As it opened up, a woman leaned outside and gazed at the car, before she seemed to gather herself and smiled broadly.
"Hi! Welcome to Burger World! Two medium strawberry milkshakes and medium classic burger menus?", she asked, repeating Yami's order and the pale man nodded.
"That's us", he said, before taking his wallet from his bag and paid by card. Atemu, too confused by the happenings around him, protested slightly, though Yami chuckled at him and leaned towards his ear.
"They don't take credit cards", the pale man joked and Atemu stuck out his tongue childishly in response, before he moved the car to the second window. As he accepted their dinner, handing them to Yami so he could drive, he had to admit he was enjoying himself. It was as Yami said, he was doing something normal and even though it was abnormal to him, it felt good. It felt good to be with Yami in a pair of jeans and a shirt, instead of his fancy suit and a luxurious restaurant. It felt good to make him smile, especially after what had happened moments earlier.
"Are you sure we can enter?", Atemu asked as he eyed the park's entrance, while Yami stepped from the car and smiled at him.
"I'm sure, as long as we don't litter. Come Até, there is little time left", Yami answered eagerly and Atemu got out of the car as well, linking his arm with Yami's as he followed the younger male towards the spot they had occupied nearly a week before. Helping Yami to the ground gently, Atemu sat down beside him and accepted the paper bag which apparently held his dinner. It smelled good, the tanned man had to admit that. Yami leaned against him slightly, smiling at him still.
"I'm really glad you're here Até", he said softly, taking a bite from his burger and sighing softly. Atemu looked at his companion, who had turned his gaze towards the horizon they could see in the distance. Taking a bite from his own dinner, which was surprisingly good, he nibbled his lips slightly after swallowing.
"Do you want to tell me about it?", he asked carefully, feeling the mood shift ever so slightly at Yami's new sigh. The tanned man could feel how the younger male leaned against him a little more, his silence speaking a hundred words and Atemu waited in equal silence as he pulled Yami closer against him as they finished eating. Gently Atemu manoeuvred the pale man to sit between his legs, Yami's back against his chest so he could embrace the other and protect him from the world. Atemu's insides warmed as Yami accepted the new position and leaned a little more against him as he tried to pull Atemu's arms tighter around himself. This new hug was something he needed and relishing in the new feelings bubbling to the surface, Yami relented.
"It was Marcus", he finally said, his baritone voice dark and sad. "I was trying to teach Stefan, he's a new guy, to balance a tray and a cup of coffee with one hand. Marcus decided to barge in from the terrace, adamant to tell us the customers were gone, before he nearly ran Stefan over. Luckily, he was only practising with cold coffee, but it was still spilled all over Marcus' shirt. He completely lost it", the pale man started, sighing softly as he allowed for Atemu to rub his arms gently in comfort. The tanned man said nothing as he listened, his chin resting atop Yami's shoulder.
"I tried to cheer Stefan back up, but when Marcus asked what I was doing, I confronted him. I told him I was doing my work, something he hadn't done since the day he arrived. Which is true, Até! All he does is sit in the office and bark us around. Charlotte's not even safe from him anymore. I told him that he was a disgrace for the profession and that he wouldn't be teaching me anything during my internship". Atemu frowned at that slightly.
"I surely hope not. Mai accepted you as her intern, that fool can't even teach a bunch of first graders", the older man said and Yami nodded as he plucked at the grass beneath him and twirled it around his fingers.
"Mai is thinking of opening up a new coffee shop and because she'll be busy with that and the fact it won't happen until her foot has healed, she kind of assigned me to Marcus. I can't, I won't! He can't teach me anything! I don't understand why Mai won't show me how to start a coffee shop from scratch, though I figured it's because nothing has been completed yet. The idea is there, but that's about it", Yami whispered, leaning against Atemu just a little more. He was so comfortable, felt understood, he kind of spilled all of his thoughts. Tanned hands stroked Yami's arms some more, before Atemu tightened the embrace around him.
"You did well in standing up for yourself. There is absolutely no reason for you to accept Mai's proposal as well as Marcus' reign that borders the insanity. I'm proud of you", Atemu whispered and Yami smiled at those words.
"I couldn't let him get away with yelling at Stefan like he did. It was so unfair, Atemu, it did border the insanity", Yami replied, though he still gave a soft sigh. Atemu leaned his head against Yami's ever so slightly.
"If you're worried about your internship, you could always come to me. I can offer you an internship at my office", Atemu said softly and he felt how Yami shifted slightly to look at him. Atemu allowed the shift, his sincere expression locking with crimson eyes.
"Intern at Sennen Corporation? That would mean I'd be using you to get myself a good spot", Yami whispered softly, before he leaned back against Atemu again. "No, I can't take that offer, Atemu. I will not put you in the position where you will be blamed for favouring me. That would be too cruel. Besides, would you be able to evaluate me fairly?", the pale man questioned softly. Atemu pursed his lips slightly, trying to come up with a decent reply, though he knew he couldn't. He would respect Yami's wishes.
"No, I'll just step up to Mai and tell her I don't want Marcus to teach me. If she thinks I am worthy of being intern with her, she'll just have to step up and do the job", the pale man said firmly and Atemu smiled.
"Very well", he whispered warmly, feeling Yami chuckle softly afterwards.
"Besides", the other said, as if he had just come up with an idea, "if I would be intern at your company we'd be visiting a drive-through many times merely for the sole reason of me seeing you doing something normal". Atemu laughed softly.
"Normal?", he asked, "Driving through that is normal?" Yami nodded seriously, though Atemu could see how the corners of pale lips were curled in a grin.
"Perfectly normal, Até and even though I think you're handsome in a suit, I like these jeans too", Yami admitted and rose-red eyes caught the red tips of pale ears. Atemu laughed again at Yami's slight embarrassment, kissing the pale cheek.
"Really now?", he asked, nuzzling the side of Yami's neck softly as he placed tiny butterfly kisses against the pale skin. For Yami, he'd be more "normal" if the other wished for it, even if he couldn't change all of himself. Catching himself when he realised what he was doing, Atemu pulled away from Yami's neck and smiled apologetically at the pale man who had turned ever so slightly to look at him.
"I'm sorry... I got carried away", Atemu whispered, though Yami turned a little more in his embrace, pale fingertips touching his face ever so slightly. There was a kind, understanding smile upon Yami's lips, his crimson eyes warm and alluring.
"Don't apologize, Até. As my boyfriend, you're allowed to kiss me", Yami said softly, far more daringly than he actually felt. His insides were trembling, butterflies swarming around his stomach in a huge storm. Rose-red eyes stared at him, warm and sultry as a tanned hand lay against his cheek gently, a thumb stroking pale lips lovingly.
"Really?", Atemu whispered, his mind beckoning him to allow himself this moment. A moment where he was just a man, with warm feelings brewing inside him and in the company of another man who was beautiful and who he would give all his attention to. All his warmth and kindness, his respect... A man who Atemu would vow to protect forever.
"Really", Yami whispered and Atemu could feel the pale man's breath upon his lips. He allowed himself one last look, to see if Yami was truly sincere, but when he saw nothing but warmth, a certain kind of understanding and longing, he closed the gap between their lips softly. Atemu smiled when Yami gasped ever so slightly, pale fingers tightening around his arm as if the latter tried to ground himself. He tried to pull the pale man closer, even though he couldn't in their current position. Yami's lips were soft, mesmerizing and shy against his own. Atemu allowed himself to soak in that feeling, of their lips moving slightly against one another and to know Yami was accepting this from him.
Gently, he broke the kiss, crimson eyes slightly dazed and Atemu knew he probably wasn't much better. He leaned their foreheads together, balancing Yami as best as he could with their slightly awkward position, but it felt good. It felt good to be normal and to have this man with him. To be allowed to share this first kiss beween them and a warm smile curled his lips.
"I love you, Atemu". The words were soft, Yami nibbling his lip as he smiled shyly, but crimson met rose-red anyway. The tanned man smiled some more, rubbing his nose against Yami's softly.
"And I love you", he whispered in return, gently capturing Yami's lips again in a soft kiss. This time, Yami pushed a little against his own and Atemu smiled. To have this man with him, to kiss him, to love him... That alone could make his world turn for the better.
/\/\/\/\/\
They finally kissed! I hope you liked it very much, I loved writing it hahaha
I also loved writing Atemu's first time through a drive-through. Yes, teasing him is a lot of fun :P
If you have the time, please leave a review! See you again in part 13, byebye!
