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Atem's POV

I sigh heavily around the corner. I hear the voices of my friends chatting among themselves in hushed voices and while I can't make out what they're saying I know the topic must be Yugi, myself, Bakura … every other thing going on. I am exhausted and I wish we could go home. All I want is for life to go back to normal. I want to snuggle with Yugi on the couch watching a movie, retire to bed where I can hold him and relish in his weight, warmth and scent, his very presence. But … I guess that will need to wait; for now it has to be enough that he is feeling better. At least, better enough that I trust him to be alone.

An hour ago I would never have left him alone, but after that breakdown he so desperately needed and after an even longer sit down in silence - at least from him - he seemed to gather his strength. We sat in that hallway for as long as he needed and only when he calmed down did the others begin to chat. Thankfully about light hearted topics, things that tried to distract Yugi away from the thoughts that haunted him. He didn't join in on the conversations but I could tell by the way he turned his head in my chest and the silent way in which he was breathing he was listening. I dared not to break his peace to probe his mind - I doubt his mind was where he wanted to focus on, so I took solace in his tight grasps of my shirt and the way he threatened to rip my clothing if I let him go. After all, it was not long before that he was almost desperate to push us away.

I don't know if he's forgiven himself but I do know at least he is trying. Which is good. It's what he needs. I understand where he's coming from. I've done things I myself regret and wish I could do over, even years later and somehow he forgave me, my father forgave me and for some of those things I'm still forgiving myself but at least the pain has ebbed. It will take a long time for Yugi to recover but he's on the right path. It is narrow for now but all I can do is guide him until he no longer needs it.

I let go of another sigh, half a yawn but it feels so much better to let it go. He's showering now and while I normally would have offered to be there with him, this time I have respected his request for privacy. I trust he isn't punishing himself the way he was before. I could see it in his eyes and the earnesty of his smile. The privacy he wants now is purely to regather his pride. His mind will be over active still by the time he gets out but I do not think he will be focusing on what could have been but rather what is. He admitted as much that he wasn't thinking about what he did but rather what we're going to do now. We cannot stay here forever and we are so close to rescuing Marik. We know how to find Bakura … once he's put in the ground and Marik is safe we can focus on getting our lives back together. I believe Yugi when he says this is what he's thinking about and now…

Another sigh to relieve the tightness in my brain. Now I can relax. Yugi will be okay, I am sure of it. A shower to clean himself off and center his grounding, some food to clear his mind and tire his body and he will be resting beside me, safe in my arms.

The others don't take long to acknowledge my arrival but a small smile is all I need to give them for them to finish up their conversation. We're all situated in one of Kaiba's entertainment rooms. It's about as large as a cinema which is fitting considering the cinema sized TV at the end of it and several, large shaped lounges skirting the room. A strip of softly coloured lights around the roof set the mood to a gentle warmth as it rotated slowly through various colours. The thermostat was set to warm so its actually quite comfortable in here but I will be happy once I am snug in the soft, fur blanket provided for us. We chose our sleeping arrangements earlier but I see Ryou and I have swapped to allow a convenient little space beside me for Yugi. I am very appreciative of that. Still I choose not to get comfortable yet. I'd much rather wait for Yugi in case he needs anything so, a nice little spot beside Joey will do.

"How's Yug?" Joey asks me once they're done talking.

"I think he's okay. He just needs to center himself." I say, stifling a yawn.

"How are you?" Tea asks me. I'd think nothing of it and answer her with the first thing that came to mind if it weren't for the pressing anticipation that hung over everyone. It made me think and once that silence was established I couldn't well just leave it at a simple brush of the question.

"I'm okay. I'm tired but nothing some rest can't fix." They nod and it seems they are satisfied. I'm not lying, I am tired and I do believe I will be in a brighter mood tomorrow… but I do feel I cannot rest until Yugi returns.

"Yeah I think that's the consensus for us all. Its been quite the day." Ryou says softly as he flops back heavily onto his pillow with a solid thud.

"So what do we do tomorrow?" Tristan asks from his spot on the floor. They made the floor as comfortable as possible: stealing cushions and couches and piling them under blankets to keep them together. As luxurious as Kaiba's mansion is it was made clear yet again he was not prepared for multiple guests. Luckily Mokuba allowed us to use what we liked to make ourselves comfortable and he seemed unfazed when he saw us putting it all together. I suppose it's not really his responsibility what happens with the furniture. Unequipped or not for guests they do have maids and butlers to take care of the household.

"Ah come on, do we have to think about that now?" Joey groans. It makes me smile and i almost laugh at how dramatic he is. He throws himself back, an arm landing heavily over his arm while he flops his legs onto my lap. I grunt, protectively tensing because of where his heels landed but despite that: this is nice… and it makes me think back on what Yugi said earlier. I share Joey's sentiment and would really rather not talk about this now, but at the same time the dire circumstance we are in is bringing us all closer. They're my best friends but I must admit Yugi was right earlier about one thing: I love my life. I love my friends and how they act around me, I love banding together during a difficult time, I love being here. 5000 years ago my best friends had my back, they listened to me when I needed to vent and they helped me when I needed it; but they never would have teased me, never would have made me sleep on the floor without my consent, never would have rested their feet on my lap so nonchalantly. They never would have treated me like any of them...which brings me to one of Yugi's other points: I get to live my life like a normal person now. Of course I had considered this before, even so much as seeking Kaiba's help with identification so I can start chipping in… but it hadn't really hit home I guess until now. But Yugi… this was something he felt on a much more base level than I had.

Wow…

I really belong here, don't I?

I look upon my friends, smiling as Yugi's words ring true in my mind. I appreciate their smiles. I appreciate their concerns. I love how passionate Joey can be, how protective Tea is, how blindingly true Tristan thinks and how fierce Ryou is. I wouldn't trade them for the world. They are everything to me just as much as Yugi is. Or perhaps it's more fitting to say that the life I have now is my world. It means so much more to me than it ever has. I feel slightly cold thinking that, after all I am glad I remember the life I had before and my family, my kin of old are very important to me. I dare not risk forgetting them again because to do so is to lose them… but my life now... short of Yugi I cannot think of anything more important.

I suppose it should be obvious to think so but this is what Yugi was saying: how he has seen just how much I appreciate everything… I am so glad to be here.

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Which brings me to Tristan's question: what do we do tomorrow? I'm in no mood to plan anything now but one thing is for sure: no matter how we get there Bakura is going down. He took so much from my people and while I cannot blame his disdain of my family I cannot allow him to threaten the family I have now; and i do mean my friends as well as Yugi and his grandfather. Everyone here is as important to me as any blood relative and I will protect them. No… we will protect each other.

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I feel safe. Warm too. I feel completely at ease under the massaging touch lulling me into even more relaxation. I dont know who's fingers they are but I can't help but lean into their hypnotising motions through my hair, soothing tension I didn't know I had. But as the fingers looped and glided across my scalp I felt heat by my ear I couldn't resist. I lean towards it and something soft nuzzles my cheek. I recognise the scent and my heart feels floats. Of course its him… but why is he above me and not cuddling me?

"Hey. Sorry to wake you." His voice whispers in my ear. I didn't think I was asleep but thats hardly my concern. I want to know why he's not cuddling me.

"It's k." I mumble and my body fights my desire to talk with the urge to stretch. Its now I realise I am very sore now. Joey's snoring beside me, his legs heavier than they were before on my lap. Almost every part of me is aching, my neck especially having not been supported… maybe I was asleep. That explains why Yugi is above me… I'm on the couch still. I dont remember falling asleep.

Cracking my eyes open I see Tea is motionless on her lounge while Ryou and Tristan are watching us quietly, apparently in mid conversation maybe. I guess I wasn't asleep for too long… long enough for Yugi to finish and come find us at least.

"Are you okay?" I ask him, yawning behind my hand suddenly. His hushed giggle is cute and he follows it with an affectionate headbutt.

"I'm good. But we should get you to bed." He says quietly. I agree and carefully I slide out from under Joey's legs. He barely stirs and as soon as I'm free enough to kneel on the floor he moves anyway, crushing his pillow in his arms and mumbling something about how he likes that.

"Joey's sleeping well." Tristan snickers. I'm too tired to laugh but I am amused. I can only imagine who he's dreaming about.

Yugi sneaks into my view, gently taking my hand and guiding me towards our bed in the middle of the floor. He's dressed in weird clothes but I don't really care. He's first into bed, holding the blanket up for me to eagerly climb into. It doesn't take me long to entwine my legs with his and wrap my arms around his waist. I take in his scent with a deep, hungry breath and while he smells unfamiliar I recognise his own scent, his particular warmth and the way his body feels against mine. Someone else's clothes and someone else's soaps but he is still mine. If I could I'd be purring about now.

"Aww isn't he cute?" Tristan sings. I'd throw a dagger at him but I honestly couldn't care how I look. I have Yugi now and I want my cuddles.

"He's always cute." Yugi giggles, pulling me close to him in a gloriously tight embrace. I feel my own giggle rumbling in my chest as I try to get even closer to him but I end up just exhausting myself more.

I think Ryou says something… or maybe Tristan… I'm not sure. I just know I'm safe with Yugi and that is where I want to be.

I wake to the feel of soft warmth on my skin. His scent fills my nose, expanding my mind like a drug and I as crawl closer to him I feel his searing hot skin under the pads of my fingers. His legs are still snaked in mine but his thigh is between mine so as I move I feel him, or rather myself, grind against me. Immediately my body is waking up to the touch and my half sleepy mind is ignorant to my fingers wondering over his skin. During the night I must have lifted his shirt because while I can walk to the hem of his pants I don't feel his shirt until I reach his shoulder blades. He hums tiredly and it's clear to me he's still asleep. I stop moving, chewing my lip to try and maintain some control but my desire is strong. His breath is heavy and relaxed and as I crane my head to look upon him I can see him through the dim coloured lights of Kaiba's loungeroom. It occurs to me now there's another reason I shouldn't pursue this desire. Not only is he asleep but we aren't in the privacy of our home, we're not even in the privacy of ourselves: Tristan is asleep behind him, Ryou is asleep not too far. Joey is snoring on the couch loudly and Tea I can see has hidden herself under her pillow, undoubtedly or at least hopefully asleep. I have no idea what time it is, or why I'm awake but what I do know is that Yugi's presence is driving me crazy. Moving reminds my body how hot I am for him, not moving makes me painfully aware of how much I want to move and being in the middle of the room among our sleeping friends is only making this worse. The thrill chasing my libido is only increasing my urge to obey it and Yugi's exposed neck isn't helping at all. Hes fast asleep with his head up, beckoning me to inch closer. I should let him sleep but the devious part of my brain tells me he's had more than I have. As I do get a little closer I feel his fingers untangle from my hair and I remember the little scalp massage he was teasing me with earlier. That must be the culprit to my devious wake up call now… which means he's asking for this.

Deciding to commit, I start with small kisses to his neck, hoping to ease him awake. I don't want to wake anyone else too and there's something so fun about trying to heat up his dreams first. He doesn't stir though so I leave a deeper kiss right on his apple which turns into a lick up to his jaw. For added measure I grind my hips against the thigh between mine. I'm hoping the movement will wake him but also even if it doesn't the friction is relieving. I can already feel myself hardening quickly, my body heating rapidly and almost buzzing with anticipation.

He lets out a small hum which could be mistaken for a moan but he's not awake yet. I ease down my advance… I really don't want to wake our friends instead but when I'm sure the coast is clear I let my fingers inch down his back to play with the hem of his pants. He's wearing boxers… which explains why his skin is so accessible. His legs are free and like silk against mine when I move. I can easily slide my fingers underneath to tease and hopefully encourage his fantasies. Mine are already aflame. Just thinking of how risky it is to play like this with everyone so close and so unaware makes my heart race.

I feel him shift and I pause, letting him stretch his legs and inadvertently push his hips towards mine. I chew on my lip to stop the moan and once he stops moving I slowly let out the breath I'm holding. That might have been close but if I didn't stop when I did we might have woken Tristan behind him. But I'm safe now and with him shifted like this, if I just slide my hand around the front … I can tease his naval and the tiny little hairs starting to grow up to his belly button. He shifts again at my touch but this time I don't stop. I want him awake now and I want him to know exactly what I want. I won't go lower than I have despite how much I want to. I can tell how close I am to brushing his cock but I want to tease and make him chase me… and that's exactly what I'm doing. Another soft groan and a push of his hips and I can tell he's starting to wake up. Good, wake up Yugi, come to me like a good boy.

I want to encourage him more so I lean up and kiss his throat again, letting my tongue lay flat on his skin as I taste the sweet flavours of sweat hinting on the surface. God he makes my mind go wild and he hasn't even done anything yet. If we were alone I'd devour him and show him just how much I desire his body and the sounds he hides.

I feel his breath hitch, his fingers flexing in my hair to get a good handful. I'm not sure if he's awake yet but I am not backing down now. I'm so close to getting what I want… if I just press into him more … hah!

He pulls on my hair just as I pull on his waistband and deepen my kiss but it's a kind of tug that tells me he is in fact awake and he's trying to control me. Too bad for him I'm feeling a little bratty.

He moves in a way that blocks me from kissing him but the thrust of his waist almost helps my hand slip lower than I intend. Cheeky.

"Good morning." He whispers, nuzzling my nose adorably. I smile, chewing my lips to try to control the excitement budding in my chest. I can't wait to play with him and all this foreplay has been driving me crazy for him. I want that power struggle. I want him to punish me for waking him up, I want to punish him for being so delectable. I just want to be naughty with him.

"Good morning." I whisper back to his lips, capturing him in the same moment. I feel him take a breath but what he breathes is me and I waste no time pushing my tongue into his mouth. He squirms slightly but he's not fighting me. In fact after the initial surprise he's leaning into me, tugging on my hair just the way I like it. It has just the slightest amount of pain but most importantly the threat I've been naughty. Yes! Gods! Yugi what will you do to me?

He must have noticed where his leg is because as he raises it I'm forced to retreat. The blood rushing through my body doesn't know where to go: to my cheeks, to my crotch, to the rest of me? I choke on the moan, letting my voice rasp behind the breath I don't let through. If they wake up to this it will be mortifying but I do not want him to stop enforcing his power over me.

He giggles softly and it's a second later that I feel his other hand appear from nowhere tickling my stomach, walking down to the hem of my own pants and teasing the soft fabric over my erection. I can feel his fingers mapping the area underneath, getting a feel for my situation without actually touching me and it's already more effective than anything I was doing. More naughty too. If anyone knew what he was doing … we'd be in so much trouble.

I am so hard though, I can feel myself pulsing and burning for him to touch me. I want to be ravaged under him almost as much as I want to claim him all for myself.

He breaks our kiss and as I take a much needed breath he pushes against me, capturing the skin of my neck firmly in his lips, licking and nipping until my hot breaths turn into a moan I am forced to bite down.

"Shhh." He hisses, backing down enough for me to settle. I am so feverish and I almost don't care anymore. I want him. Now. Be it here or elsewhere… Even we're just quiet here. I'm sure I could sneak under the blankets and make him feel good but I have my doubts about whether Yugi would be quiet once I do that thing he likes with my tongue. But that might be fun too. God thinking about how they wouldn't know … I'd have so much control over him and he'd be so frustrated he couldn't just steal it back from me without waking them. But then… I want to fuck him too so doing it here would be difficult. I could turn him around to face Tristan but if they woke up there is no mistaking how awkward it would be should I get lost to the passion… and I'm in no mood for taking this slow tonight.

"We should find somewhere more private." He whispers to me and I melt immediately. It's like he read my mind and I am too happy to follow his lead. He teases me with the smallest brush of his tongue that has me chasing him but a small hand to my chest makes me stop. I can feel the growl rumbling and it takes half a moment for me to clear my mind enough to get up.

He releases my legs and I follow his lead, quietly sneaking out of our bed. It's cold outside the blanket but my priority is not to wake anyone. If anyone woke and saw us sneaking off I have no doubt what they'd be thinking. It's not a secret how active we are but it'd still be embarrassing if they knew what we were up to. Alright, I am swift but quiet, stepping gingerly over the cushions and blankets and finding my way easily to the couch. No one moves an inch and I am home free. Success! Now it's Yugi's turn to creep out. He's just as quiet as I am but as he reaches the couch Ryou moves and we freeze. He's turning over… if he opens his eyes and sees us standing, Yugi mid sneak we are done. He won't stop us but there is 0 chance he will let this slide. I've seen the way he looks at us, heard his comments too. He absolutely approves of us but it's more I'm sure he's interested in the details… details that should remain between us. It certainly wouldn't surprise me if he was even interested in joining. The concept is fine by me but I don't know Yugi's thoughts on polyamory, nor am I in the mood to share him yet. There's still so much I want to do with only him to even think about another joining us… I'm straying.

Thankfully, much to our relief he settles back down. Yugi waits a moment longer before slowly, like a predator stalking his pray, he steps off the makeshift mattress and onto freedom beside me. I quickly snatch his hand and with very light steps we swiftly fly around the corner, snickering to one another in hushed, childlike glee for our success.

He's mine now but we're not safe enough yet, so together we lightly jog up the hallway, thankful for hard tiles under carpet as we are as silent as the night. Anyone nearby has a better chance of hearing our laughter than they do our footfalls… that is until I'm satisfied we're far enough away and I force him against the nearest wall. He lets out a breathless moan and I latch onto his neck with extreme vigor. He melts, sagging slightly against the wall but I am quick to catch him. My knee finds a comfortable place between his legs while my hands grip his hips firmly. I have no choice but to help him grind on my leg, after all it's only fair I return the favor.

"S-someones… naughty...th-this morning." He pants, his voice still a delicious whisper. He has no idea.

"This is your doing." I lead him in, drawing away from his neck to lick his jaw, to nibble at his ear. His breathing is shaking, his hands are tight on my waist and there's a growl just under his voice itching to be freed. Let the beast out Yugi… come on. "What is it the kids are calling it these days? Your fault for being such a snack?"

"Hah…" He moans but the growl is still there. He's caving quickly but his control is still intact. One more hit oughta do.

"How can I resist devouring you for much longer than I have? I'm only sad I couldn't take you on Kaiba's bed when I could earlier."

There it is. The growl, the beast. He forces his strength on mine, turning me so I'm against the wall this time. He has me pinned, both his hands firmly on my wrists beside me as sniffs and hints my neck for the kisses he desperately wants to plant on me. He's losing his control but he's doing well to maintain what he can. That means I can be more bratty. Ohhh I can't wait to see what he does to me.

"I can think of somewhere else you can take me."

Ohh… interesting.

"Take me there." I command. He looks up at me and the moonlight shining through the window beside us lets me see just how hot his eyes are. It's almost like the innocent little Yugi I adore and cherish has been replaced with this dangerous little deviant he keeps so guarded and I take pride knowing it was my doing that let him out to play.

He takes my hand and together we hastily rome the halls until we come to a particular room. From the hall it looks like an ordinary room but I know this hall well from earlier. It's well into the night now and I'm certain he's gone to bed but I still feel somewhat apprehensive to sneak into this room. Any other room I am fine with but this one … this might be pushing our luck. But Yugi's not afraid … in fact his willingness is endearing. He tests the door, see if it had a lock and to our surprise it opens silently. He doesn't swing it open, he merely inches it open enough to peak through. Only after he's sure it's empty does he open it enough for us to sneak in and close it behind us.

Kaiba's office. We were here earlier to thank him only it turned into something more akin to a scolding from a teacher. It wasn't pleasant. To be honest I'm surprised he didn't throw us all out for arguing and shouting in his home. The fire was well and truly doused now and the moon shone through the entire room, casting its cold blue light through the windows to create boxes of light upon his desk and the floor. Yugi appeared to glow in it's light like a radiant angel … so beautiful. He walks backwards towards the desk, slowly… one step behind the other, chewing his lip playfully and daring me to follow. Slowly he shifts the shirt off, revealing his gorgeous slim body just begging to be under my fingers. I will never get bored of that sight. He's still as exciting to me as the first time I saw him and just as enticing to touch and taste and feel. There is barely any way I can accurately describe how much I want him.

I go to him, admiring the way the light caresses his outline, the way his muscles are firming in his stomach and his chest. He's getting stronger every day. You wouldn't expect such beauty under the clothes he wears that makes him appear weaker than he is but there is a man here that's as alluring as any meal. He's so beautiful and the light only accentuates that beauty.

He lures me all the way to the desk, leaning on the back of it and never once losing my attention. There's nowhere for him to back away to, not that he was retreating, but I don't want the control right now. I want him to know how much I want him. So I lower myself to my knees before him, refraining from touching any part of his body because I want him to feel godly. I want him to lord over me like the King he is. On a daily basis I might wear the crown but tonight …

"I am your willing slave Yugi." I breathe, taking in every inch of the sight above me. I eventually catch his gaze and wait for my orders, hoping that he will let me please him. His smile is one befitting glee but he's quick to slide into the role of the dominant and he soothes my desire with a single brush of my scalp. I lean into his palm, grateful for his touch and I respond to the slightest push towards his hips. I know what he wants… but I haven't been given permission yet, so I tease with gentle nuzzles over his boxes, feeling the soft erection beneath. He's not as ready as I am but I've also been itching for this longer. It won't take me long…

And it doesn't. Licking at his boxers, moving his cock with my movements and never once using my hands has him aching for more. His cock is hardening quickly and he can barely control the slight thrusts of encouragement. I feel him shift though and his fingers in my hair tightens to keep me still while his other hands slides down the silk to free himself. His cock swings out to slap the side of my cheek, standing on it's own. It's harder than I thought it was. The skin is pulled back completely and the veins are prominent. It feels so solid against the side of my face but I need permission. I want him to command me. So I look up at him, waiting, daring to lick but trying hard not to for if I do I will not be able to control myself. His scent is overpowering and I know for certain if I taste him there will be no listening to orders no matter how hard he pulls my hair. I'm already intoxicated.

"Suck me. Put me in your mouth." He says after a while. Oh that is all I need. I waste no time handlessly finding his tip and sliding my lips over his girth. I give him a small taste of whats to come, taking in small gradual breaths before I swallow him whole. He wasn't prepared but it's his shaking breaths and reflexes that I love the most. His hands grip my hair tightly, he slaps the desk with his free hand and looks up to the heavens as his cock slides on my tongue. I can feel how deep he is down my throat but I take my time breathing so I don't choke. My gag reflexes are getting used to his length so this isn't so difficult as it was when we started doing this and once my body has grown accustomed I start flexing my tongue. He loves it so much when I make it dance, when I curl it around him, when I make it bounce rapidly against the underside of his shaft. His thighs are tensing and the strangled moans mixed with how both his hands run through my hair to push himself deeper into me is sending my blood to run hot. Without seeking permission I feel my own hands rubbing against myself and I cannot stop. I take myself in my palm and stroke, feeling the wetness of precum coating me. The throbbing is ebbing with every pass but the heat is unbearable. I want more. I need to breathe though.

I release him sadly and breathe in hard but it doesn't take long for me to return. I ease up on myself though, bobbing my head up and down his cock instead of taking him deep like that. He still loves it he's just not as paralysed as he was before. He moans every time he enters me and soon he's thrusting into me and all I have to do is keep my mouth open for him and bounce his cock on my tongue the way he likes it.

After a little while my cock is aching for more than what my hand can provide and I can taste his flavours getting sweeter. He's so hard now it's almost difficult to keep sucking. My jaws' starting to ache but his moans… gods his moans.

"T-Temmy…"

Oh I love that name! He sounds choked though and I can feel the muscles in his legs tensing. He's going to cum if I don't stop him. I almost want him to but not yet.

I pull off him and lick along his base with the remaining thrust of his and I stand to meet him. I've relinquished enough of my control to him now and he's in no position to be giving me any more commands. It's my turn.

He's willing to give it back to me, falling easily into my control as I kiss him deeply. His hands are quick to slide my pants off the rest of the way and he helps me take the shirt off before he kisses me again. He's sitting on the desk with his thighs tightly around my waist, itching to get into a better position. I'd take him around the back but perhaps this way would be best first. With a single hand I lift him slightly to rest him against the desks surface and lift his hips up. He holds onto my neck and gives me time to position my cock. Normally we'd have lube but this wasn't exactly planned and I doubt Kaiba keeps a bottle handy in his desk… my saliva will have to do… I hope I don't hurt him. He doesn't seem to care though… yet. Okay…

I find his hole and relax him with my fingers while our cocks rub against one another. It's a good thing I'm preparing him. My saliva and spit doesn't seem to be enough. He's very tight, even with just one finger. This isn't going to be enough, so I kneel down and kiss and lick his entrance. He squirms but his whimpering moans are adorable. I've never actually done this to him. To be honest I don't even know what compelled me, but it's not as unnerving as I thought it would be and the taste is barely different to his cock. It makes it a lot easier to slide my fingers in though. His moans are different than I'm used to and the way he's moving his legs is almost like he wants to move me away but also keep me near. It's difficult to read but there absolutely no indication he truly wants me to stop. In fact as I glance up I can see him jerking himself while his other hand is gripping his thigh tight enough for his knuckles to whiten. He must be enjoying this. He's wet and relaxed enough now for three fingers with ease so if I'm quick I can ease myself in without too much trouble.

Standing up I position myself and I watch him lift onto his elbows to watch. One of his hands gently touches my chest, brushing over my nipple and giving me a cheeky little flick but his open mouthed gaze is watching my cock enter him. Despite my attention he's very tight and his strained breaths worry me but he's helping me get deeper. He digs his heels into the backs of my thighs, helping me delve into him slowly and as I climb inside his breath catches and he slumps onto the desk with a heavy thud. I'm concerned he hit his head but he honestly doesn't seem to notice. The noises he's making is hypnotising. I'm halfway between aroused and worried. I've never heard him make such suffocated noises before, it's like he can take in air but not release it. That smile though. That hot, drunk smile relaxes my nerves… which is almost not that great. He's so damn tight I might just orgasm from this. This is much easier with lube but what a fucking feeling this is oh my god. I'm gonna cum so quickly, fuck he's tight.

"Oh my gods Yugi…"

"So… big." He whimpers. I see his eyes have rolled up and he has barely any control over anything right now. He's floating and I don't blame him. I'm going to explode with this feeling alone let alone if I were to pull out … and ohhh… thrust back in…

"Ohmahgahd." He gasps, his voice a strangled squeak. His pleasure in this is driving me wild let alone how damn tight this is. I knew lubricant helped but I didn't it helped that much. Somehow it felt more amazing with it but at the same time I can barely control myself.

"D-does it hurt?" I ask him. He takes a moment to breathe before he eventually swallows and blinks.

"A little bit … but I want you to cum in me. I want everything you have inside me."

Oh my gods.

Like a floodgate was released at the moment he gave me that command I pump into him once, twice, three times… 4 until everything I have pours into him. I can feel my cock throbbing against his walls and somehow, with my seed coating his insides it gets easier to thrust now so while I'm getting increasingly sensitive I try my hardest to maintain some of myself to keep thrusting in him.

"Ahhh ahhhh hhhah hhuh nyaahh yeahhh Tehmm Tehh mmma hhah nyahh!" He's moaning loudly, completely lost in the moment and I try to silence him with kisses but it's getting difficult to maintain my mind. It's going numb … and my cock is so sensitive it almost hurts to move much more. I'm so sorry Yugi.

Gently I pull out of him and his thighs relax. He's a puddle on Kaiba's desk and quite the sight too. He lays there breathing heavily, my seed leaking out of him and onto the table as the light bounces of his beautiful porcelain skin. I feel bad for not being able to stay hard long enough to make him cum but god damn was he tight tonight. He's so beautiful though … I will not be the only one cumming.

Determined to make him feel just as pleased as I am, I stand between his thighs and caress him before taking his cock into my mouth again. I might not be able to fuck him like I wanted to but my tongue is more than capable. He's quick to flinch but just as quick to relax. I dip my head down and lift it up, becoming more vigorous with every pass and soon my fingers are breaching his hole: 2 digits then three. It feels strange fingering him with my seed still leaking out but somehow its easier to move and he is squirming and moaning and writhing under me. Soon I taste his flavours change, his cock is rock hard again and his strangled moans are desperate. I slide back down, vibrate my tongue as I rise and slide back down again and as I do his hands tighten. I feel a single flex of his thighs, a single pulse of his cock and his hands lock me down as he thrusts into my face. The next moment I feel and taste his cum falling thickly down my throat. I don't panic… I've gotten good at swallowing and ignoring the sensation on my tongue. I watch as his chest heaves, his back arched as his body rides through the orgasm and soon he lowers himself back down, relaxing completely. He's finished … and both of us are much more relaxed. I let him go, swallowing the last bits of him before I lift him up to cuddle me. He falls limply in my arms so it's not much of a two sided cuddle but this feels better than not.

I can't believe we just did that. We just fucked on Kaiba's desk… if I didn't want to get in trouble fucking in front of our friends I then go ahead and have sex with Yugi on Seto Kaiba's desk? Oh well… it'll make a for a good story one day.

"D-did we just… on Kaiba's ... ?" He breathes tiredly and I laugh.

"Yes."

He laughs with me, clearly exhausted now… and I don't blame him. I think I'd like to go sleep too… I didn't think of this. He is usually very quick to fall asleep after an orgasm … I hope we can sneak back without anyone noticing. But first I should probably clean off Kaiba's desk. I wonder if he has tissues in here.

I settle Yugi and ensure he will be okay supporting his own weight before I let him go. Thankfully Kaiba does in fact keep tissues in his desk, albeit in a draw which is strange to me but whatever. Cleaning up doesn't take long and I help Yugi get dressed again before we sneakily make a quiet retreat the way we came.

When we get back, they're thankfully sound asleep … which is so good. I let Yugi go first, staying close behind him in case he falls over and soon we are ninjerly crawling back into our beds without so much as a stir from anyone. I cannot believe how successful that was. I'm going to put that down under skills I have: able to sneak off and have sex with my boyfriend without anyone being the wiser.

"You guys have fun?" Tristan's voice cuts deep, sending ice through my skin like the breath of winter. How did he know? Did we wake him coming back? Shit.

"U-um… I needed to go to the bathroom." Yugi whispers back but even I don't buy that… I mean I know better though.

"Sure… I didn't know bathroom breaks were that enjoyable." He snickers… oh god he heard us … did anyone else?

"Uhh…" We are completely at a loss for words… what do we say?

"Whatever dudes. I won't tell on ya. Rather you get it out of your system now than when we need ya on the field." He says. I feel the mattress shift and I think he's rolling over. He doesn't sound annoyed… just incredibly amused…

Well… I guess I'll take that back off the list of skills.

"Just next time gag him." Tristan snickers and I feel Yugi crawl into me, clearly hiding from the shame and embarrassment. I am as still as a rock, biting my lips and trying to control my breathing because my heart is out of here. If the lights weren't glowing the room would still be lit with how red I feel right now.

But… you know what? I don't care too much. I enjoyed myself. We got to do something we never would have gotten the chance to do and it will be hilarious between us whenever Kaiba comes up in conversation. I do not regret fucking him. In fact, if we had lube with us I'd do it again and again. There are so many unused rooms in this house… someone might as well use them for something.

Yugi's POV

"Right so if we get Marik here -" Odion says, tapping his finger on an area of the screen resembling a garden. He's still talking and going over his proposal when I notice someone else entering the area. That someone else pleasantly being my grandfather.

I haven't seen him since yesterday. I knew he was here but we'd both been separate so I lit up upon seeing his happy, bright eyes and that happy world smile of his.

"Grandpa!" In a few short steps I'm at his side, hugging him tightly. I didn't realise how happy and relieved I'd feel to see him! I almost died yesterday and if that wasn't bad enough our house was raided. If they had been home when they attacked … I don't want to think about that. I'm just so grateful he's okay!

"Good morning my dear boy!" He says cheerfully. I love his hugs. There's few things in this world that make feel as safe as they do. Again… just so happy he's okay.

"Lets stop for now." I hear Ishizu say kindly. I suppose I should be paying attention to this but I couldn't help it. But fair enough. My family is safe… it's time to make Ishizu's family safe too. I can celebrate with him later.

"How are you feeling, Yugi?" He asks me when I push off him. He touches my cheek, checks my forehead and pets my hair, taking me in for all I'm worth. I have no idea what he sees but he seems like he's looking at me anew. Not that I should be surprised. It's going to the be the main topic for the next few days but I did almost die. He must be as relieved as I am.

"I'm doing great Grandpa. Really? Are you okay?" I ask him. I know he's fine on the surface and I know this isn't really appropriate timing to be catching up, but I must ask, even if it's just courteous. I know he won't give me a real answer yet, not while we're talking about important things.

"Give me some credit son, I'm tougher than I look. What am I interrupting?" He asks everyone, pushing past me easily.

The whole gang is here in one of Kaiba's living rooms. This one, unlike the one we stayed in last night, is more of a modest room. A single 3 seater white leather couch sat before a large wall mounted screen with a modest stainless steel and glass coffee table in the middle. The room was carpeted unlike most other rooms I've seen and a few homely plants sat in the corners. The curtains were drawn but the room was still bright with the lights on. It's actually a lovely day today but the glare from the window made it difficult to see the screen Mokuba had put on the TV.

Of which: he had found the house Atem, Ishizu and Odion had described to him. We know now the mansion Bakura is staying in is a few hours north. It's a rich establishment previously owned by the previous Yakuza boss. It's currently unknown what happened to earn him control as the Head of this branch is unaccounted for but everyone under him seems to have allied with Bakura. My guess is he used the Millennium Rod and everyone else seems to think this is the most likely thing. Kaiba's men is still gaining intel on this and relaying it back as it becomes available but so far it's not much to go on.

We have all been discussing the best way in without too much use of the Key or a way out should we need to without it. The only one not present until now was my grandfather but even so Kaiba remains as quiet as if he wasn't here, leaning grumpily in the back corner. Why he's not talking I'm not too sure but I'm not complaining either. Odion, Ishizu, Mokuba, Atem and I are huddled around the laptop while the others are either seated on the couch or on the floor nearby. Odion was just suggesting a way out once we get Marik but securing Marik aside we still need a way to return his soul and for that we need to know how it was taken.

"May we?" Odion asks me as I come to stand between Gramps and Atem. I nod and smile when I feel Atem's fingers on my waist affectionately. He's barely let me out of touching distance since yesterday and I have to say I really like this. Not that I felt starved or anything before but it's nice he's being so open about his affections in front of everyone. I thought he'd be more timid than this.

"So if we can get him out in the open here it should be safe enough for Pharaoh to take him somewhere safe where Bakura cannot control him. If he's far enough away he won't be able to use the Rods influence against him and thus us." He continues.

"Thats true but if we move him too far away we may not be able to return his soul. We need to find out how it was taken." I say.

"Yugi's right. With 5 Millennium Items I'm afraid there's multiple ways he could have been parted from it and each way will determine how it is returned." Atem says. I knew he'd back me up.

"I'm afraid this is beyond me." Gramps laughs and heartily goes to sit with my friends.

"What are the ways it could have been removed?" Ishizu asks us.

"He could have used the Millennium Ring." Ryou says from the couch. "He enjoyed the process of doing that to others in the past. I see no reason he wouldn't favour that one. If he's done that I'm afraid the only way to return Mariks soul would be to either fetch it from the Shadow Realm ourselves using a Millennium Item or defeating Bakura. In the past banishing him back into the Ring worked but now that he has his own body I assume it'll be more difficult."

"I agree. I don't have much problem trying to find Marik in the Shadow Realm but I know how dangerous it can be and I'm not that experienced with it. I'm not keen on the idea of sending Atem in to fetch him alone either." I say thoughtfully.

"I have to agree." He says quietly. I'm glad he's not about to run head on into danger.

"Another way he could have banished his soul is similar to the Ring. He could have dueled Marik in a Shadow Game in which case we would need to defeat Bakura in a Shadow Game." I suggest.

"That seems more up your alley Yug. Any one of you could challenge Bakura to a duel and woop his butt." Joey cheers. "Hell I can do that."

I smile and I do believe he could but it's not something I want to risk. If Bakura duels Joey, or any one of us, he still has 5 millennium Items. A Shadow duel is no laughing matter no matter how many we've been in. It could mess any one of us up. But it is still more favourable the delving through the Shadow Realm itself.

"What's another way?" I ask Atem. He glances at me but I can tell he's thinking.

"The Millennium Eye." Kaiba says, finally. A collective gasp is heard but all he does is roll his eyes. I'm just surprised he's contributing. He doesn't normally put any stock in this Egyptian Bullshit as he so eloquently puts it.

"Hey yeah. Remember Pegasus used the eye to capture our souls?" Mokuba asks us. How can I forget. He used the same thing on my grandpa just to get me to duel for my puzzle. It's how I first came to learn of Atem's existence. In a way, without Pegasus who knows if Atem and I would have ever become so close. Not that I want to thank him for tormenting me and my friends hospitalizing gramps but there's a sort of irony involved.

"Right. So the eye as well. If he's done that, that means he's got his soul captured somewhere and we have to make him release it right?" I ask. Just like with Grandpa, and Kaiba and Mokuba. Their souls were in Duel Monsters cards. Bakura might not be using a card but he must be using a catalyst of some kind.

"Not necessarily." Atem says to my surprise. He looks at me with a knowledgeable smirk but I don't get it. What is he saying? "Yugi, you should be able to free Marik using the Puzzle if this is the case. The Puzzle has the ability to put souls back to where they belong if they are not within beyond it's reach such as in the Shadow Realm."

I can?!

"Really?" He nods and absently I touch the Puzzle, feeling it's warm power swirling within. That changes things. If thats the case this might be the most desirable option but…

"Okay… but how do we determine how he separated his soul?" I ask.

"Beyond getting a confession from Bakura himself." Odion begins but is interrupted by a resentful scoff from Atem. I know what he's thinking. Thats about as likely as getting Kaiba to tell us we're his friends. "I think a Millennium Item should be able to indicate how it was removed. The Rod can certainly tell us but I am afraid I know little about the Puzzles capabilities. The Key can determine it is gone with ease, perhaps it is possible it contains answers as to how as well."

"I didn't get a good look into his mind before. If we can find him again and I can get enough time with him I might be able to determine that." Atem says, nodding in agreement. Okay. That seems like a plan we're sticking with.

"I must ask. If we're doing this, can we not retrieve Marik? Is there a reason we must keep him within proximity to Bakura or his manor?" Ishizu asks. I'm curious about this too.

"Marik's soul can be returned no matter where he is, the issue is if Bakura discovers he's gone before we're ready." Atem says. I see. If we take him away and we need to come up with something later then Bakura might get suspicious and increase his security if he can't find his slave.

"I see." Ishizu says, chewing her nail nervously. "I wish I had the necklace. With that I could at least peer into what the futures hold."

"Is there a way we can determine the whereabouts of the Items?" I ask Atem.

"It is dangerous but yes. The Key can take us to them, or near enough. That is how we found the mansion in the first place. However, if we get too close to the Ring and Bakura has them on his person he will be able to detect us the closer we get regardless of the Keys protection. The Key's cloaking can work but he is powered up by 4 other Items. Assuming he hasn't left them out of his sight well… they're either on him or they're not."

Right… so it'll be practically impossible unless we get lucky or we fight him. Well we have to sooner or later.

"So how do we challenge him?" I ask him. The room is silent, uncomfortably so. I understand, it makes me nervous too. He's got Marik hostage. He's got an army murderous thugs. He's got 5 Millennium Items. And he's got DiaBound. We are outmanned, out powered and outsmarted. It will take a great deal of cooperation and faith from us… we likely won't get two chances.

"A decoy." Ryou suggests. The room gasps in alarm and immediately our friends are declining, asking him what he means, saying he's an idiot but his eyes are locked with mine and I know exactly what he's thinking. It's stupid. It's reckless. It's exactly what Kaiba was scolding me for yesterday. It's needlessly dangerous and could very well end horribly for us all … but it might be the only thing that will work.

What if I jumped in front of the train… but I knew we would be okay. No sooner had the thought appeared in my mind did I decide he was right.

"Guys!" I shout and they all fall silent, looking at me in surprise, shock and alarm. "This will work. Hear me out."