Summary: Yuusei had the courage to save the world twice, but it's difficult to find the guts to ask a simple question to a girl. RXR please!

Type: One – Shot (sequel to Concoction)

Character(s): Aki x Yuusei

Setting: post - canon

Rating: K+

Genres: Romance

Warning: I don't own Yu-Gi-Oh, not even this title. I own only the plot of this story.

Nightfall

Yuusei's POV

"Alright, it's nightfall," I gritted my teeth, trying to chase away my nervousness. "I can do this."

I was at Daedalus Bridge, talking out loud to myself, as I waited for my lovely girlfriend to show up. I was walking here and there, unable to stay in one spot. My heart was beating like crazy and I took a look around, trying to focus my attention on something else.

I sighed happily, looking away at the last sunshine. I took a closer look in the legendary bridge; the union symbol between Neo Domino and Satellite. My chest filled with pride, knowing that I helped to build this bridge, along with Jack and Crow. Of course, we had to fight hard, risking our lives in a duel like no other.

"Yeah," I muttered to myself, "I found the courage to save the world twice, yet I don't have the guts to ask a simple question to a girl."

I shook my head to clear up my thoughts, checking the time on my phone. She would be here soon. I felt my mouth dry.

"I can do this," I ended up taking a deep breath. "I had been practicing the whole week."

"Practicing for what?" I heard her voice and felt my heart stop for a minute.

"Aki," I exclaimed. "You came."

My heart was beating like crazy in my chest, feeling as if it was ready to jump out of my body. I bit my lip. Alright, I made up in my mind; saving the world was easier.

"Are you alright?" she asked with wonder, examining me carefully.

"Aki," I started, feeling more nervous than I ever felt in my life, "I've known you for years but we've been dating for some months now. Those last few months have been the happiest in my whole life, because of you."

"Yuusei, I'm so glad because I feel the same," she grinned, "but why are you saying this to me now? What happened today? Is everything alright?"

I could see she was worrying, but I ignored her questions; I had to stay focused. I took a deep breath.

"You know how much I love you?" I wasn't sure if this sounded like a fact or a question.

"Of course I know," she smiled. "And you know that I love you too. I love you more than anything, even my own life."

"Good," I wanted to smile back but I was too nervous, "because I feel the same." I took her hand in mine and I placed it on my chest. "Can you feel this?" I asked her.

"Your heartbeat? Yes, I do," she replied, knitting her eyebrows in wonder.

"My heart beats, but it beats for you," I whispered a truth that I was keeping hidden for a long time. "Without you in my life, it wouldn't be able to beat any more; I love you, Aki."

"Yuusei…?" she muttered, sounding more confused than ever.

I took a deep breath; it was now or never.

"Izayoi Aki," I started officially and I went down to one knee, pulling out a small red box from my pocket. "Izayoi Aki," I repeated again, opening the box in front of her.

She gasped with wide eyes as she realized my intentions.

"I promise to love and take care of you until the end of my days," I continued, trying to keep my voice calm. "I will stay by your side, protecting you from everyone and everything," I paused, taking a deep breath. "Will you marry me?" I asked, in the end feeling my heart ready to explode.

She froze with terror in her eyes. "I…" she mumbled, "I don't know what to say." She ended up with wide eyes.

I felt a pinch in my heart. My mouth was dry and I licked my lips. "Well," I said slowly, "you can start by giving me an answer."

She opened her mouth, but I heard no sound. I swallowed with difficulty, preparing myself for the worst. I might have made a mistake; maybe she was not ready for this, or she didn't want it. I stood up on my feet, looking deep into her eyes, waiting.

I saw her expression as it changed in slow motion. Her eyes filled with excitement as she gave the smile I loved the most, placing one hand on her lips.

"The answer is 'yes,'" she gasped with a voice full of emotion.

I breathed out in relief, getting some time to absorb her words. I smiled back as I got closer and locked her in a tight hug. I stared into her eyes, feeling somehow lighter and ready to fly. I bent down to reach her lips in a tender kiss.

"Yes," she whispered against my lips as I felt her smile becoming wider. "Yes, yes, yes!" she suddenly exclaimed happily, grabbing me by my collar and pulled me closer. She kissed me with a passion capable enough to set everything on fire. "A thousand times, 'yes'!"

I smiled on her lips too, kissing her fully, feeling that life couldn't be more beautiful.

He proposed! So you guys and gals guessed right…

Credits to my betas, EndlessNight025 and AkixYusei!

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