Whaaaaat? Another chapter? And so fast?! I know, I am honestly just as shocked as you are!
Warnings? Puzzelshipping! Dead ahead Captain! … Is it getting hot in here or is it just me?
Disclaimer: I don't own YGO no matter how much I wish I did...
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Three Kings: Chapter 14
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Bakura had to use every ounce of self control not to chuck the phone across the room after hanging up.
"That goddamn…" He trailed off.
Atemu clasped his shoulder, "It will be OK. Get the information we need. Otogi could be a great asset to the Kings one day."
"Understood." Bakura turned but before he left Seto stopped him by stepping in front of the door.
"Bakura… those new additions can stay in your room."
Bakura rolled his eyes, not that he was shocked his prediction came true of them staying in his room… but it still sucked, "I have to go meet with Otogi and I have to babysit? Isn't the girl a little young to be sharing a room with anyone?"
"Why? Certainly you're not a threat. And Ryou is her cousin isn't he? I'm sure he'd be the best person to look out for her." Kaiba's tone was final and he stepped aside to let Bakura through.
Bakura glared but didn't bother fighting. He just wanted to go to bed… the jet lag was starting to make his head buzz. Bakura went across the hall and opened the door to find the four mismatched crew of tagalongs sitting together, drinking tea, laughing…
"What is this… the fucking Brady Bunch?" Bakura said flatly as he paused and put his hand on his hip taking in the irony of the whole thing.
"About time!" Jou stood up eagerly, "What's ta plan?"
Kaiba stepped into the door behind Jou, "I don't think so, mutt… let's go."
Jou pouted but followed along obediently as he waved goodbye to his new friends.
Bakura dismally explained to Ryou and Rebecca that they would be staying in his room. Rebecca seemed excited about a "sleep over" and she and Ryou headed out with Bakura. Atemu slipped into the room just as the two were leaving. Yugi's face suddenly felt incredibly warm.
They were alone again…
Atemu glanced at his look-alike before heading towards the fridge, "Are you hungry?"
Yugi shook his head, he and the others had ordered room service. Jou wouldn't let them just sit around starving but the others wouldn't let Jou cook them all dinner when they were on what felt like a vacation (if you can call 3 out of 4 people being technically brought somewhere against their will a 'vacation'). Yugi felt guilty about eating knowing that Atemu hadn't had the chance to. Atemu however was relieved to know Yugi had been taken care of.
"Good." Crimson eyes softened into a smile.
Yugi's heart thumped in his chest. How was he going to manage to not die of a heart attack being alone with such a handsome-
'Dangerous' Yugi reminded himself. 'Gods why does that just seem to make him even more attractive?'
Atemu pulled out the hummus dish from the fridge and then grabbed some pitas from a cabinet. They always had the place stocked perfectly for his visits. The hotel owner and Atemu's father had been good friends. Atemu took his food and headed towards the door to the room's private balcony.
"If you'd like…" Atemu hesitated, he wasn't used to feeling so damn shy, "You're welcome to join me outside. This room has the best view of the pyramids in the entire city."
Yugi smiled, "Sure!"
Thinking about seeing the pyramids, even from a distance, shook away some of Yugi's nerves. He hadn't got a chance to check out the balcony yet. Atemu opened the French style doors and left them wide open to let in the comfortably warm night breeze. There were mosquito nets that he put down to prevent any unwanted bugs getting into the room and then held one net aside to let Yugi pass through. Yugi thanked him and tried to not be such a creeper when he walked by and got a whiff of Atemu's cologne. As Yugi passed by, his gaze went up towards the skyline and his breath hitched. The Great Pyramid of Giza… there was almost an aura coming from it and the smaller two. Yugi was stunned for a minute. There room was positioned perfectly along the Nile to see Giza sparkling and the pyramids just on the horizon. There was definitely something magical about this place. Atemu led the way to a couple lounge chairs that were situated next to a private plunge pool surrounded by all sorts of different kinds of palms. Yugi was speechless.
"What do you think?" Atemu asked smiling at the wonder in Yugi's amethyst eyes.
"It's amazing…" Yugi blurted out, "They're like magic."
Yugi was embarrassed when Atemu chuckled, realizing how naive he must sound. But, when Yugi looked at him sitting on the lounge chair, stretched out and relaxed, all thoughts of pyramids flew from his head and instead his thoughts were replaced with 'gods on earth.'
Atemu waved to the chair next to him, "Take a seat."
Yugi gulped but obliged, taking a seat next to Atemu. There was a comfortable silence for a moment as Yugi tried to pretend that he was focused on the pyramids again and not on the incredibly hot-
'DANGEROUS MOB BOSS!' His inner conscious chimed.
Yugi's face felt flushed again as he began to wonder how long they would be together like this. He had no idea what they were planning on doing or how long they would even stay here. Yugi wondered if Atemu had some of Isis's ability when he began to speak about the next day...
"I'll likely stay in the area tomorrow, Yugi. But I don't know if it would be a good idea for you to go with me. I'm also concerned about you going anywhere by yourself." Atemu's eyes darkened taking Yugi by surprise, "Yugi… Promise me you won't go wandering off by yourself… Not until we get everything taken care of."
Yugi felt a little intimidated by the crimson, unwavering gaze. He nodded and just as soon as he nodded, Atemu's eyes softened.
"Good… I-," Atemu cleared his throat, "It would be detrimental if you were to be captured. I don't want to even think about what they'd do to you..."
Yugi visibly shivered and Atemu reached out to touch Yugi's hand, the sudden contact of skin making the younger boy gasp. Atemu instantly retreated and Yugi cursed himself for reacting the way he did.
"I'm sorry," Atemu said gently, looking away from Yugi, "I don't want to scare you. I'm only concerned."
Yugi leaned forward off the back of the chair, "Please! Don't be sorry… I should be sorry… You're going through more trouble than I'm worth to you I am sure. I don't want to be a bother. I won't leave, I don't want you to have to worry."
This time, Yugi reached for Atemu's hand, surprised by his own courage. Atemu's eyes widened and locked onto Yugi's. He felt a damn dumb fool staring at the boy. He wanted nothing more than to lean forward and taste those soft looking lips. Yugi's heart was pounding as he looked into the red deep pools of Atemu's irises. Those eyes... and soft tanned skin, the seriousness in his gaze, like Atemu had seen a thousand life times. Atemu squeezed Yugi's hand and suddenly gave him a sad smile.
"I don't think I could not worry about you Yugi…. You're too damn incoccent for your own good." Atemu looked down to their hands and gently played with Yugi's fingers in his own. "I feel obligated to protect you. I guess it's difficult to explain..."
Yugi blushed. Earlier in the market they were holding hands, but they hadn't interlaced their fingers. He was surprised at how comfortable his hand was in the darker's palm. Atemu let out a sigh.
"It's probably best we go to bed soon." He sounded reluctant.
Yugi certainly felt reluctant to reply but managed to get out "I suppose," just before letting out a rather large yawn.
He quickly covered his mouth and rubbed a small tear from his eye that had formed with the intensity of his yawn. Atemu laughed.
"Too innocent," Atemu repeated between chuckles as he leaned forward and placed his lips ever so gently on Yugi's cheek before whispering gently into Yugi's ear, "and too damn cute…"
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Yugi's heart was pounding as he got into his bed. Atemu had… Had kissed him?! I mean sure, just the cheek... but then he also called him cute? It had been the first time he didn't feel insulted or teased by being called 'cute.'
Yugi was sure he made a fool of himself in the way he stuttered absolute gibberish trying to make a complete sentence after the yami of the two pulled away. Atemu had only laughed, but there was a sorrow in his eyes. He led Yugi back inside and had wished him a good night with a gentle squeeze of Yugi's hand… and Yugi stood their, absolutely dumbfounded. He finally made his way into his room but he wasn't quite sure how he got his brain to function.
Now as he laid in bed he wondered how Atemu was feeling. Regardless of him saying Yugi was cute… What did it mean? Yugi couldn't let himself believe that the Don had any real feelings for him. It wasn't possible, right? After all Atemu was a god among men. Filthy rich but gorgeous and despite running a crime syndicate, pretty kind as well. Fair… Loyal...
Yugi couldn't remember falling asleep, but he did remember seeing a certain pair of eyes in his dreams all night.
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Atemu woke up, it was still dark. He felt someone moving on the bed beside him and instantly reached for the gun under his pillow but the small hand on his waist stopped him. He looked up, it was just light enough for him to make out Yugi's hair and amethyst eyes. His pale skin was translucent.
"What are you doing, Yugi? Are you ok?" Atemu asked slightly alarmed.
Atemu couldn't tell what time it was. Everything seemed a little fuzzy as his brain tried to process what was going on.
Yugi smiled sweetly at him, "I couldn't sleep… Can I sleep with you?"
Atemu instantly felt the blush in his cheeks and the fire in his loins. Why was this happening to him. He was trying, Ra knows he was trying, to stay away from the amethyst eyed boy. Yugi was so innocent, so pure… Yugi could have a normal life… and Atemu was just so fucking tainted.
"Yugi-I…"
Before Atemu could finish Yugi had locked lips with the King whose red eyes grew with shock. Feeling Yugi's soft lips against his own woke something in Atemu and the pharaoh wrapped his arms around the younger, pulling him in deep. Their bodies melted together, Yugi splayed atop of the elder and sighing ever so lightly as he felt Atemu's obvious bulge. Atemu lifted Yugi quickly and pulled the covers away so that there was nothing between them but their pesky pajamas. Yugi was only wearing pajama pants and Atemu admired his small frame. So deliciously delicate. He flipped Yugi down onto the mattress and captured his lips, tongue diving into Yugi's waiting mouth. Atemu growled, he needed Yugi.
But there was something beeping in the background. It was getting louder as Atemu began to grind into Yugi, sucking on his neck and running his hands over the smaller lithe frame. The beeping got louder and now there was sun in Atemu's eyes.
He groaned as his eyes opened… A dream.
Atemu had never had a wet dream quite like that. His groin was very uncomfortable given the slight mess he'd made. He slammed off the beeping alarm, giving it a disgusted look. He wasn't sure how he could face Yugi after a dream like that. He figured he could start with a nice cold shower...
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END OF CHAPTER 14
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I am so sorry… I had to! Hope you liked this chapter as much as I liked writing it! Please let me know your thoughts!
This was me unleashing my pent up fangirldom so I hope it's been worth the wait! Huge shout out to google docs, without which I would have no way of writing this!
Stay tuned!