Authors note: I know it's been a while but I've just got the date for my music grade 8 flute exam...runs in terror...so practice for that is taking up a lot of my time but I've managed to squeeze an update into my schedule for you ;)

Disclaimer: I don't own Yu-Gi-Oh or any of its characters, life is cruel I'm afraid.

I woke up feeling strangely content. I realised with a start that Yami was sleeping, curled up behind me with his limbs entwined with mine. I remembered the night with a shiver, we had had some pretty heated discussions, and I cursed myself for still not being able to say those three magic words that would make Yami so happy.

I was terrified of what could happen if I did say those words, he would have complete control over me, he could make me miserable or happy with one simple word...and if he left, well, that didn't even bear thinking about.

There were no words to describe the nightmare I had last night. It had felt so real. He was back, he wanted revenge, and he would destroy us, make our lives a living hell. Compared to him Anzu seemed like a relatively small problem. But maybe it was just a dream. I shouldn't think anything into it, I had to deal with the problem at hand; Anzu.

I couldn't believe she would be as selfish as that to try and split me and Yami apart. She wanted to stop our relationship progressing from anything other than friendship and for the life of me I didn't know why. I was definitely going to find out though. First thing at school, Anzu would have some tough questions to answer.

I felt Yami stir behind me and I giggled as I felt him nuzzle my neck, I wondered if I would ever get used to his touch. His touch made fireworks in my body, I fizzled and cracked with a heat so strong when he touched me, that every thought in my mind left me and all I could think about was what his lips felt like on mine, his hands on my chest.

'Yugi, if you keeping thinking those thoughts I'm going to ravage you' Yami suddenly said in a hoarse voice.

'Sorry' I replied slightly embarrassed.

'Don't apologise for your feelings Yugi, they bring me closer to you'

'Well you shouldn't know them anyway; this whole mind link thing is totally unfair'

'Well' Yami paused 'You know how to make it fair, and if you don't want to do that block your thoughts you did that quite sufficiently last night'

Suddenly the nightmare came back to me full force and I turned over so I could grip Yami's hand. Nothing could happen to him, nothing, he was my world even if I was too scared to tell him so. I quickly blocked my thoughts he couldn't know about that dream, he couldn't.

'You're doing it now' Yami said whilst raising himself up on his elbow to stare down at me with a worried expression.

'For good reason'

'Nothing is going to happen to me Yugi, I promise' He told me sincerely, and I so wanted to believe him but he was so full of evil that I didn't know what to believe.

I think Yami gathered that I had finished discussing the topic, because he suddenly sprung out of bed, which gave me a perfect view of his wonderful body. Everything about Yami was perfect; he was lightly muscled, more so than me with firm thighs and strong shoulders, perfectly toned. He was my own personal God.

'I'm glad you think so Yugi' Yami winked at me, and I gave him a rude hand gesture in reply and watched in satisfaction as Yami's mouth dropped open in surprise.

'My sweet innocent Aibou, not so sweet and innocent, wherever did you learn that crude gesture?' he laughed jokingly.

I giggled in reply 'You can't be best friends with Joey without picking up a few things' I winked at him.

'Come on, out of bed you have school to go to' Yami said.

'I know and Anzu is going to be getting a lot of questions thrown at her'

I watched as Yami's expression clouded and deep hatred and anger clouded his eyes. I gasped; Yami had never looked so hateful and full of vengeance as he did now, well besides perhaps the time he was overcome by the seal of oricalchos.

I walked over to him and wrapped my arms around his waist and rested my head on his naked chest, hoping to soothe him. It seemed to work, his posture relaxed and he returned my embrace. I suddenly realised how sparsely clothed he was, he only had on boxers, and I blushed as I felt him harden in our embrace.

I stepped quickly away and Yami laughed.

'Scared Yugi?' Yami teased.

'Yes, and don't pretend you aren't either, you're overcome by these new feelings just like I am' I told him seriously.

Yami instantly sobered 'yes, your right, these feelings are very alien and new to me Yugi, but they are for you, so they can not be a bad thing. Especially when I love you as much as I do'

I closed my eyes at those words. They caused deep unrest in my head; guilt that I couldn't say it back, shame that I was taking advantage of his kisses and caresses even though I hadn't given him anything in return.

'That's not true Aibou' Yami suddenly said 'You've given me so much, a reason to live, a reason to breathe and I won't stop until I've earned your love'

'Yami, you have earned it, I just can't say it' I replied earnestly.

'I know, but you will in time, I guarantee it' He winked.

I shared his enthusiasm even though nothing was certain and got ready for the day at school with a complete essay ready for Miss winters I did not want another detention.

I stormed into the school yard with all the grace of an elephant and scanned the court for any sign of her and immediately spotted her, slutty skirt at the ready and black bra on show, Anzu was never hard to find.

She practically skipped over to me and I wanted to ring her neck for the fake innocence on her annoying face

'Good morning Yugi' she chirped happily.

'If you say so Anzu' I replied.

'What's wrong Yugi, is something the matter with Yami?' she looked so hopeful at the prospect and I was surprised at the violent urges I was feeling towards her. Maybe Yami was right, maybe I wasn't so innocent after all.

'I got home from detention last night Anzu, to find Yami on the floor of my room, rocking backwards and forwards in what appeared to be an emotional breakdown'

Anzu paused and didn't say anything so I carried on.

'I've never seen the pharaoh look like that before, my partner was broken, sobbing and looked like a thouroughly wrecked man and do you know what he told me when I asked him what was wrong?'

'I have no idea Yugi' Anzu replied falsely.

'He said it was you, he said you told him I was going round to Joey's and that I couldn't cope with him in my life anymore, I know Yami, I was lucky that he was still there when I got back from detention Anzu'

'I swear Yugi, all I told him was that you were in detention and that you'd be home late, just like you told me to'

I couldn't believe she was lying. So blatantly to my face.

'Honestly Yugi' she carried on. 'Who are you going to believe, me your childhood best friend or some the guy who broke your heart and left you broken in our hands?'

I admit she did have a point, my trust in Yami was low, I couldn't even tell him my true feelings because my trust in him was so low. Yet, I knew what I saw; Yami had been hurt and hurt badly, never in my whole time of knowing him had I seen Yami get emotional about something as he did then.

'I believe Yami Anzu' I told her 'I'll always believe him, he holds my heart'

Anzu seemed to deflate at my words. Her shoulder slumped and her head dropped down.

'Did you do it Anzu? Did you really tell him those words?'I asked her quietly.

'Yugi, you have to understand' she said in a voice so quiet and honest that I froze having never heard this side of Anzu before. 'I'm fighting a losing battle, I've been in love with you for such a long time, and then he shows up and takes you away from me, I love you so much Yugi I was willing to do anything to win you'

'You think I'm a prize to be won?' I asked hurt.

'Of course not, I just wanted so badly to be the one you loved'

'Anzu, I'm touched by your words, you're a beautiful girl, and you could have any boy you want, and I'm flattered that it's me you want, but what I have with Yami, is something so much more than love, its magical, ethereal, I can't describe it.'

'I understand you, and I'm sorry, I shouldn't have told him those words'

'What did you hope to happen?' I asked curious.

'That he would leave, and his chances would then be gone and I would be there to take his place 'Anzu said quite seriously.

'Anzu' I told her my voice deadly quiet. 'If you had succeeded in making Yami leave, I wouldn't be here. I can't live without him and if he ever left me again I know I wouldn't survive, I would die Anzu, and I wouldn't be standing here.'

Anzu shut her eyes in horror and stepped back away from the realisation of what she had almost done setting in and tears ran down her face.

'You would have taken your own life?' Anzu asked.

'I can't live without him' I told her simply.

'Can't you see Yugi, this relationship isn't healthy you're bonded to a person that holds your life in the palm of his hand which he could crush instantly'

'I know' I replied.

'Doesn't that scare you?' Anzu asked.

'You have no idea how terrified I am'

Anzu drew me into a hug a warm friendly one and I let her glad that I had my friend back and not the bitch that liked to take over now and again.

'I'm scared for you Yugi'

I didn't know how to reply, how to put her mind at rest when it wasn't at rest. I was scared for myself one thing I knew for certain was that I can't live without Yami, and I will try with everything that I am to make him realise that and say those three words.

I know some of you want a really bitchy nasty Anzu, but I don't see her being that way in my story, she's just a girl in love who's been crushed and is used to getting what she wants so if you want an Anzu bashing story I suggest you don't carry on reading Anzu isn't the bad guy/girl in my story, she's just a nice subplot to help me develop Yami and Yugi's feelings. Review pretty please