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Slowly, they made their way downstairs, Yami carefully supporting Yugi to make sure he didn't fall and receive anymore injuries. Yugi slipped on his boots and hesitantly walked out into the snow. The snow was fresh and just barely coated the ground but it was still slippery nevertheless. They walked until they came to the edge of the forest. Yugi walked ahead to where the sun shined perfectly through the trees, casting a warm glow. Yugi looked up at the sky and watched the snowflakes fall with childlike wonder.
Yami on the other hand, was completely breathless as he stared at the boy before now. Yugi had a new glow around him and he couldn't help but smile seeing him so at peace, so...normal.
Yugi lifted a hand as a single snowflake fell into his palm, instantly turning to water, "It's so…"
"Beautiful." Yami whispered, gazing at him with such tenderness, though Yugi never caught his expression.
"Yeah, I never knew snow could be like this…"
"You've never seen snow before?"
Yugi shook his head, "Never like this. Before, it was always stained with blood. Mostly the blood I spilled."
"Yugi…"
"It's okay. It was in the past. I'm happy I get to see snow like this now."
He turned and smiled; that same smile that made Yami's heart flutter and knocked the breath out of his lungs. It was so infectious, so warm. He couldn't help but fall for the boy more. Yes, after a month of Yugi's absence, he finally admitted to himself that he was indeed in love with him. At first, he wanted to deny it and push the feelings to the side but he found it hard. His heart couldn't let him go. In fact, it craved for him, demanded that he accept it. Any time he didn't, the wolf in him would howl in protest.
Suddenly, Yami felt something hard and cold hit his chest. He jumped and looked over at Yugi who winked playfully. This was a completely different side of him he had never seen before. Yami glared and conjured up a snowball in his hand, "You're going to pay for that, Mutou."
"Bring it on, Sennen."
Yami growled at the challenge and chased at him as Yugi ran behind a tree for protection. They chased each other around the tree, hitting each other with snowball. It was obvious that Yugi was the winner but Yami didn't mind. Their laughter carried through the woods, rustling the trees as the wind blew. Eventually, the two got tired and rested their hands on their knees for a breather.
"I totally won that battle." Yugi declared breathlessly.
"Psh, that's because I let you win, Mutou."
"Oh, just admit it defeat already, Sennen! Or can your ego not take losing to me?"
Yami rolled his eyes and walked over to him, "I wouldn't be too sure about that."
Yugi raised a brow and Yami smirked deviously as he took his hand out from behind his back. Yugi gasped when he felt a pile of snow plop on top of his head. "You did not just smash a snowball on my head!"
"And if I did?"
"Sennen, you jerk!" He shoved Yami angrily though that same playfulness was still evident in his eyes.
"Ouch! Damn, Mutou! You're so violent. Besides, no need to be mad that I won."
"You did not win. You cheated."
"Jealous much?"
"As if!"
It took a while before they noticed their position. Yami had backed Yugi up against the tree and had his hands placed on both sides of his head. Their breath turned into wisps of smoke as they breathed heavily. Silence engulfed them as they stared into each other's eyes, the mood changing from light to heavy in an instant.
"I really am happy you're back…" Yami whispered.
"Y-yeah, me too."
"There's something I want to tell you…"
"Yeah?" Their faces grew closer and closer and soon two breaths became one.
"I wanted to say that I-"
"Yes?"
"I-" Yami voice trailed off as his lips brushed softly against Yugi's. Their eyes closed, feeling the warm flesh of each other's lips. Yami dropped a hand and cupped Yugi's cheek, tilting his head to deep the kiss.
Soon, both were lost in their own little world as time seemed to stand still, electricity shooting through their bodies. Yami pressed closer, as if trying to melt into Yugi, trying to connect them together. Fire spread through their bodies, startling them and causing Yugi to shiver and cling to Yami almost desperately.
However, they were forced to break apart as the distant shouts of the pack brought them back to reality. They stared deeply into each other's eyes, panting, their cheeks flushed a light pink. Yami gulped and reached out for Yugi again, "Yugi, I-"
"Yugi!"
Yugi quickly pushed Yami away when he heard his brother call him. He only took a few steps forward before he knocked off his feet, his back hitting the cold snow. He groaned and pushed his brother off of him, "Hey, I'm still in recovery here!"
Heba chuckled and stood up, pulling Yugi up to his feet as well, "Sorry, bro. I'm just happy to see you're alive and well…" He glanced over at Yami who stood there awkwardly, "And with Yami...alone...in the middle of the woods…"
Anything interesting happen, my innocent little twin?
Yugi blushed, "Heba!"
Heba grinned, "I'm just kidding. But seriously, everyone is really eager to see you. Come on!"
"Alright, alright. Come on, Yami."
Yami merely nodded and followed along in silence, trapped in his own thoughts. They'd just kissed, they had their very first kiss with each other and it had been unlike anything Yami had ever felt before. It made his blood sing, his lips burn, and his body tingle. He'd never felt something so intense before, and with these emotions came fear. Fear for something that was beginning to grow so strong that it was nearly starting to consume him.
"Yami?"
Yami blinked and shook his head, coming out of his thoughts. He stared at Yugi's mother who was standing before him now and bowed slightly, managing a small smile, "S-sorry. I was...distracted."
She chuckled, "Lost in your own thoughts, are you? Anyway, I just wanted to thank you, Yami. For watching over Yugi and for being there for him."
"He's been there for me just as much as I've been there for him. In any case, I owe him a lot for what he's done for me. He may not realize it or know it but he's the only source of light I have."
Yami swallowed thickly, feeling his throat begin to close and lungs constrict. He didn't understand why he was feeling so emotional all of a sudden but that kiss seemed to awaken something inside him, something that craved Yugi, something dark, but it was these emotions that drove Yami to love Yugi all the more deeply, drove him with this intense desire to protect Yugi from everything and everyone.
"You love him...don't you?"
"Wh-what?" Yami startled and looked at the woman again, fear evident in his crimson orbs.
"You're in love with my son. I see the way you look at him, Yami. I just want you to know that it's nothing to fear. You're both broken souls, you need each other. More than either of you care to admit."
Yami closed his eyes and inhaled deeply. He already knew that. He knew he needed Yugi. It wasn't even so much a want than it was a need now. And that kiss earlier didn't help in the slightest. He looked toward Yugi who was being smothered by the pack, laughing slightly and smiling along with his family, and Yami wanted nothing more than to be apart of that.
A family…that is what he wanted with Yugi. And whether or not Yugi cared to admit it, he wanted that, too.
A family together...is that possible, Mutou?
Yami and Yugi sat in the living room, sipping their mugs of hot chocolate. Their cheeks had turned rosey from playing in the snow earlier with the rest of the pack and now that they were alone together, their little "moment" from earlier weighed heavily on them. They didn't dare make eye contact and drank in silence. That is until Yugi cleared his throat.
Yami looked over and coughed, "So…"
"Umm…"
"This weather sure is...cold, huh?" Yami scratched the back of his head.
"Er...yeah, it's cold. H-how's your hot chocolate?"
"Oh, it's um...it's good. What about you?"
"Fine. It's really good."
They smiled and laughed awkwardly. Neither had really any idea what to make of the situation but they were both quite shocked and a little giddy from earlier. It was as if they were little elementary school children experiencing their first crush. Yugi looked away and took another sip of hot chocolate before placing it on the coffee table. Yami looked over and noticed that Yugi had a little bit of whipped cream on his upper lips. He smiled to himself. "Y-you...uh...got a little something on your lip…"
"Huh?" Yugi lifted his hand to wipe it off but Yami quickly set his mug down and stopped him, startling Yugi slightly.
"Don't worry. I got it."
He raised his hand and wiped off the cream wit his fingers. Without thinking, he brought the finger to his lips and licked it, causing Yugi's eyes to go wide and his face to turn a deeper shade of crimson. Yami's heart thundered loudly in his chest seeing Yugi's pink cheeks. It made him feel things inside, and so he cupped Yugi's face and leaned in closer….
"HEY, GUYS!"
"AHH! WHAT? Nothing! Nothing happened!"
Yugi freaked out and pushed Yami away, rougher than he thought and he fell onto the ground. That damn psycho and his sidekick had caught them off guard. Yami got off the ground and glared while Yugi slapped his cheeks to calm himself down.
"Are you guys okay?" Malik asked.
"W-we're fine. What are you guys doing here?" Yugi stammered.
"We just got back from a little walk. Where is everyone else?"
"They're resting in their rooms."
Malik nodded and led Marik to sit on the couch across from Yami and Yugi. The two blushed profusely and the atmosphere grew ten times more awkward. Malik and Marik noticed this and smirked. "So...what have you two been up to?" Marik eyed them suspiciously.
"N-nothing. What are you talking about?"
"Don't play dumb, Yugi. I know you better than that. Something's definitely up."
"Wh-what are you grilling me for? I just came back from the dead! Can't I get a break?"
"Hah! You're too cute! As if I'm letting this go. Yes, I'm glad you're back but you aren't getting out of this one, Little Yugi." Marik winked.
"It's nothing! There's nothing! Nothing at all!"
"You're a horrible liar, Yugi. Geez, being dead as changed you."
"Wh-what?! Stop being stupid, Marik or I'll fry your ass!" Flames danced in Yugi's eyes.
Marik whimpered and hid behind Malik who just rolled his eyes, "Your behavior is different, Yugi. And your aura is lighter."
"I-I don't know what you're talking about…"
"Really? Yami, what's going on? Is there something Yugi's holding back from us?"
Malk glared at Yami. Yami bit his lip and played with his fingers, anxiously, looking anywhere but at Malik. Yugi prayed that Malik's ability of breaking a person down with just his stare wasn't effective of Yami.
"I-I...I don't know!"
"You're a horrible liar, too." Malik shook his head and sighed. However, soon he got an idea and gestured for Marik to move in closer. He whispered into his ear, making Yami and Yugi nervous. They looked at each other in fear and looked back at the two evil masterminds. "Well, I guess they're really not going to talk, Marik…"
"Yeah, I guess not. Oh, well. No point in forcing them. Might as well have a little fun of our own."
Malik winked suggestively and Marik wiggled his eyebrows before leaning into kiss the slightly smaller male. It wasn't long before the two were engaged in a heated make out session while Yami and Yugi sat there awkwardly, their facing burning a bright crimson. However, Yami had to admit seeing those two being so passionate with each other made him feel certain "urges" towards Yugi. He looked over to him, noticing how the smaller was looking everywhere but him and the couple.
"Ahem, do you wanna get out of here?" Yami asked, quietly.
"Huh?" Yugi jumped slightly but nodded, "Oh, y-yeah."
Yami took Yugi's hand and led him over to the stairs. Gaining the attention of the two lovebirds. "HEY! MAKE SURE YOU'RE BEING SAFE!" Marik called out.
"FUCK YOU!" Yugi and Yami yelled back simultaneously before looking at each other, blushing, before quickly turning away.
They shook their heads and quickly ran up the stairs to Yugi's temporary room. Meanwhile, the two psychos smiled triumphantly and high-fived. Their plan had succeeded.
"So, you think we got them 'heated' up?" Malik smirked deviously.
"I don't know about Yugi but Yami definitely had some fire in his eyes looking at Yugi. How long do you think it'll be before they...mate?"
"I don't know. But what do you say we work a little magic and help the destined couple out, shall we? And we can always bring in our little creampuffs for backup."
"Oh, I love it when you're all devious. It's sexy as hell." Marik growled playfully and lunged at Malik, tackling him and pinning him against the couch before leaning down for a heated kiss.
Oh, yes...the psychos most definitely had a plan...a plan that was going to "heat" things up a bit...
…
Damn it! Can those two be more awkward?! Geez! Yugi shook his head and laid back against the bed as Yami sat on the reclining chair next to it. He was quite embarrassed himself and fluster. Still, he couldn't help but think about the way Marik and Malik had been with each other. There was so much passion...so much love.
Yami looked over to Yugi slightly and discreetly skimmed over his slim but toned body with his eyes. His breath caught in his throat staring at the boy's neck and slightly exposed chest with the loose V-neck Ryou had so graciously dressed Yugi in. He partly thanked Ryou and cursed him at the same time.
Yugi was indisputably beautiful. But he already knew that since the day he met Yugi. He remembered the way Yugi was dressed in dark clothes, the same as him, casual. It didn't even seem like he tried to look good, he just did. And then he remembered the look Yugi had given him, the cold, harsh look that sent shivers down his spine but that look had changed over the course of their blossoming friendship. Yugi was not what Yami expected. He was more beautiful than Yami could've ever imagined.
Staring at Yugi, all he wanted to do was reach out to touch him, to hold him, and-Yami stopped himself and shook his head. He shouldn't be thinking such things about Yugi. Their relationship was still blossoming and he didn't even know what they were exactly or what that kiss meant. All he knew was that he was in love with Yugi and in his own way, Yugi loved him.
He wanted to be able to have Yugi the same way Marik had Malik but he couldn't...at least not yet. Yugi had just come back from the dead and feelings were a touchy subject with Yugi. And then there was the fact that he was scared to make a move on him, he afraid that if he touched Yugi the wrong way, he'd break...and he didn't want that. Yugi, whether he liked to admit it or not, was fragile boy, even more so now without his wolf side active. And if Yami were to lose it...if he were to have him that way, he could possibly scare him or break him.
Yami sighed causing Yugi look over at him. He noticed how Yami draped his arm over his face, covering his eyes. Yugi frowned, worried about him. He didn't look well and it seemed as if something was bothering him. His mind wandered back to what had happened in the forest...he remembered how alive he felt. He remembered how warm and soft Yami's lips were and how gently he'd kissed him. Bright crimson spread throughout his cheeks again just thinking about it. It wasn't like this was the first time he'd kissed someone but it sure felt like it. Yami had him feel things that were otherwise foreign, things that he didn't even know he was capable of feeling. It was all new to him and it scared him. Yet, he couldn't bring himself to run at the moment.. He had run away all his life and it was getting damn tiring.
He tore his gaze away and looked up at the white ceiling. Am I...in love with him? The thought played around in his head for a while. He did not know if he was in love with Yami. All he knew was that Yami meant a lot to him and there was no way he'd ever give him up or leave him again. Because deep down, no matter their relationship, they were meant to be in each other's lives and that's how it was going to be...forever.
Snow fell gently upon the forest floor, pure white and glistening in the sunlight. The trees covered in a sheet of white with beautiful crystalized raindrops dangling from their branches. Yugi stood in the middle of the trees, gazing up at the gray sky. A pair of blazing crimson watched him from afar, taking in his beauty, his delicious scent. Sensing a presence behind him, Yugi turned around and found himself staring at Yami, his pupils dilated, fire dancing in his ruby like eyes. There was a dark desire hidden in those eyes which caused Yugi to gulp and take a step backwards.
"Y-Yami…" His voice echoed.
"Mine."
Then, all too fast, Yami had flashed over to him knocking him to the ground. Everything had turned red then and the next thing he knew, Yami lay lifeless in his arms, his body coated in Yugi's blood. Yugi's clothes were torn and shredded to pieces, sickening scratches evident on his waist and along his arms, along with a horrible bite wound on his pale neck. Yami backed away in horror, staring at his bloodstained hands. "No...NO!"
Yami jolted upward, drenched in sweat. His hair was in disarray, eyes bloodshot, brimming with tears. He clutched his chest and looked over to the boy who laid on the bed beside him. Taking a deep breath, he looked away and stared at the ceiling. His nightmare haunted him, made him feel sick to his stomach. He'd dreamt the same dream the past week and it frightened him. He'd almost killed Yugi before and if that should happen again...if he should hurt Yugi once more...he would never forgive himself.
He brought his hands to his face and wiped the sweat away and brushed his damp hair back. A slightly grunt brought him back to his senses and he turned to look over at Yugi. His eyebrows were scrunched together and his lips were pressed into a hard lip. Yami smiled to himself and reached over from the recliner. With the pad of thumb, he smoothed out the creases in Yugi's forehead and gently brushed his finger against his pale, pink lips. They were so soft...so tempting.
He closed his eyes and groaned internally before opening his eyes again. He remembered what it felt like kissing Yugi a week ago in the forest. Ever since then thing had been different between them. They were close, and the closer they got the more dangerous it became. Yami always felt the wolf act up, urging him to take Yugi but he was a gentleman and he didn't want to harm Yugi. His nightmares knocked some sense into him, that if he should make any advances toward Yugi, things might end badly and bloody.
With a sigh, he ran his fingers along Yugi's jaw, tracing meaningless shapes on his cheeks. Staring at Yugi now, with the moonlight shining through the curtains, casting a silver glow around him, made his heart clench. The boy was absolutely breathtaking. "I-I can't ever afford to lose control around you, Yugi. I don't know what I'm capable of and I could hurt you...and yet, I can't help myself from feeling this way." His hand trembled as he pulled away.
His feelings for Yugi only seemed to grow each day. He grew more and more eager to do more with him, maybe kiss him on the cheek, hug him at night, or simply hold his hand, making up the excuse that his hands were cold and he needed something warm to hold...but he feared that if he crossed the line, he scare Yugi away. That was the last thing he wanted. He wanted to show Yugi that he would not harm him and that he'd keep himself but how could he do that? Their world was in chaos with Yugi's father on the loose and who's the say that the Royals weren't still planning their downfall. It was all so risky.
There was also the fact that Yugi could not shift and he could not tap into his wolf wide anymore.. He could only reply on his elemental powers and as a fighter. Yami knew that Yugi was more than capable of protecting himself and fighting but he still couldn't help but handle him like glass, delicately and carefully.
Wide awake now, Yami decided to head down to the living room. Seeing as it was empty, he crept downstairs to sit on the couch. Summoning a small flame in his hand, he lit the fireplace. He leaned back against the cushions, watching the fire flicker and dance to its own rhythm. He was so distracted by the fire and his thoughts that he didn't hear someone walk in until they sat beside him. He jumped slightly but relaxed seeing that it was Heba.
"Lost in your thoughts?" Heba asked.
"You could say that…"
"What are you thinking about? You seem bothered."
"I-it's just that things with Yugi...well, I…"
Heba chuckled, "I'm going to assume that it's wolf gnawing inside of you. Whenever you're with Yugi, your scent changes and yours pupil dilate, indicating that you're...hungry and that your wolf is being channeled."
"I-I shouldn't be thinking or feeling such for him, Heba. He's….he's too fragile, too innocent."
"I respect you restraining yourself. Although, I must warn you, the desire will only grow stronger. The hunger will continue to grow until it becomes too much for you to control. The wolf inside you in strong, it wants what it wants. it won't be long before it tries to claim Yugi."
Yami snapped his head up and frowned. "Wh-what do you mean by that?"
"It's as clear as day, Yami. I've known it from the very beginning. Actually everyone knew."
"What the hell are you talking about?"
"It seems as your wolf has marked Yugi as its mate. However, your wolf only controls the feelings of lust and desire, so do not worry if you think that you only feel this way for him because of it. You love Yugi with your human heart. If you did not, your wolf would not have considered Yugi has your mate."
"M-mate? Yugi? I don't know if I'll ever be able to...love him in that way. It's too dangerous. I could kill him…"
"You won't kill him, Yami. Your human heart will not let you. Because you love him, you will not harm him. That thing beating in your chest beats for him, it will stop you from hurting him. The wolf...it can be tamed, you just need to find the will inside yourself to control it."
"I-I don't even know where I exactly stand with him. We never talked about it..I'm in love with Yugi and I know that he loves me but our relationship...it's complicated."
"It's blooming. All relationships take time to grow and blossom. But in time it will turn into something beautiful depending on how well you take care of it. Smother it too much and it will drown, but neglect it and it will die."
"What do I do? I love him. I want to be the one for Yugi but things are so hectic now, I don't know if we have time to even think or talk about this stuff. How do you and Atem make it work?"
"We don't force it. We just go with it. Atem and I were friends for the longest time and then suddenly something changed and he was no longer just a friend to me. He was my life, my breath, my everything. I fell in love with him. And we dated for a while before we took each other as mates. It was a gradual thing, no rushed. It's easy to fall into love, Yami but it's damn hard to work for it. But being Atem's mate, I can feel all his worries, fears, and emotions. I know what on his mind and in his heart and he, mine. That's what keeps us alive. We're bonded for life."
Yami nodded understandingly. Atem and Heba made it work despite the hell they go through and went through and they're still going through but was it possible to have that with Yugi? He loved him deeply, more than he probably should but would it be possible to have Yugi as his mate?
"Heba, Yugi's mother mentioned that if Yugi was taken as a mate, he would become a wolf again, is that true?"
"Yes. You see, while Yugi's wolf is dormant, the wolfblood still remains but it's inactive which means it does not activate unless bitten and mated by his intended. It reawakens the blood in him."
"So, he won't be a Halfling anymore? And what about his other powers?"
"He will still have them. The only thing is that he will be able to shift like the rest of us. You're an Alpha and biting him would trigger the Alpha blood in Yugi as well. But listen, Yami, you don't have to rush anything, just go with it and everything will fall into place."
Yami sighed, "Yeah...you're right."
"Oh, and another thing. If you don't intend to have pups, make sure to use protection during the Spring time, that's mating season for wolves. And yes, yes, you're both male but you're also part supernatural meaning it is possible for us to get pregnant. Considering majority of the pack is gay and we need to repopulate eventually. Not sure how it works but it does."
Yami blushed and nodded. Heba smiles and stood from the couch. "Don't worry about it too much, Yami. Just enjoy being with him. Everything that is meant to happen will happen."
Yami smiled slightly and nodded again before heading back upstairs. Yugi was still sleeping soundly. He closed the door and quietly tip toes over to the recliner beside the bed and sat down. He leaned over and planted a light kiss upon Yugi's forehead. "Sleep tight, my little one." I love you…