A/N: This was one of the ideas from Sister Of The Pharaoh. The end's going to leave on a bit of a cliffhanger (*cough* up to your imagination what happens but very obvious what this lead to *cough*). I hope this works ^^

DISCLAIMER: I do NOT own Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's. That goes to the respective owner. I only own my OC(s).

Late At Night:

(Ren's POV)

"Ngh...nope, can't sleep..." I mumbled, rolling onto my front. This night, I decided to spend the night with Yusei after my band let out. He was still working, so I tried to see if I could go to sleep before him. It's been...maybe two hours since then...well, shit.

I rolled out of the bed, running a hand through my hair. I was letting my hair grow out a bit to get it out of the undercut style. I felt it was time to get a style change. Besides, I kind of wanted to put a matching braid on my right side to go with the one Chelsea helped me arrange on the left. What time is- Holy crap! It's almost 3 AM! I thought when I took a glance at my watch.

Wait...then why hasn't Yusei come up here yet? This is his room after all, not mine this time. I headed downstairs. "Hey, Yusei. You still-" I slapped a hand on my mouth once I noticed his slumped form.

He must have passed out a bit after I got here, with how deep asleep he appeared to be. He must have worked himself out. Man, I need to be more convincing when I ask him not to work himself tired all the time. That, or stay up with him to keep an eye on him. More often than not, I'm the one who can't get any sleep.

I noticed his jacket laying on the ground near him. It was getting cooler with the change in season. Well, can't let him catch cold. I quietly walked over, picked up his jacket, and laid it on his shoulders. Yusei shifted a little, making me freeze for a second, but he stilled. I let out a mental sigh. Geez, why am I acting like this is some big secret? Not like this is the first—or last—time I'm doing it.

Before I turned away, I took another look at him. He always seemed peaceful when he was asleep. At least, when I managed to catch him asleep. He became more relaxed, letting his defenses go down for a moment. Sure, when we're alone, he lets them down a little, but not like when he's asleep.

Well, I better let him get to sleep. He needs it, considering the jobs he's been taking lately for the tournament. 'Sides, he might head to bed once he realizes how uncomfortable that position is. I leaned in a bit, pushing back his bangs, and placed a kiss on his forehead.

For crying out loud, we've been together for a few months. Why would I find this embarrassing? I thought once I pulled away, my cheeks heating up a bit. Yeah, I get a bit embarrassed every now and then. It wasn't because I was dating Yusei, of course. I was this way with others I've dated in the past, too. I dunno, maybe I'm just over-thinking things like usual...

As I was heading back to the stairs, I heard a tired, "Ren?"

Ahhhh crap...I'm caught. Keep cool, Ren. "Yes?" I replied in a slight squeak. Oh for the love of-! That's not keeping it cool! Maybe it's because this is the first time he's woken up when I did this that I'm slightly freaking out.

I turned back to him to see him rubbing the sleep out of his eyes. "What time is it?"

"Um...at least three in the morning, last I checked."

"That late? Is your insomnia acting up again?"

"Nnnnnnaa—yes." Hard to pull a lie on him half the time...and this time he's half-asleep! Guess I better wing it. "Though, it's not like it's hurting much! I mean, the guys and I aren't planning on meeting up that early. 'Sides, I can get a couple cans of soda or something to-"

"Ren."

I gave a bit of a yelp when I realized he was now standing in front of me. "Holy shit, you're fast!"

He chuckled. "I think you're just tired enough not to notice right away."

I pouted. "Are you making fun of me now?"

"Of course not." He wrapped his arms around me. "Just that we should head off to bed."

I sighed. "Fine, but I don't think I'm going to be conking out anytime- AH!" I yelped again when he suddenly decided to pick me up bridal style. "For the love of everything good, can't you warn me?"

"Now where's the fun in that?"

"I swear, if you drop me-"

"I won't, trust me. Besides, I might have a way to make sure you can sleep."

I blinked, a bit confused at first before my face flushed a bit. Well then, this is going to be quite a night.

A/N: Is the ending too corny or is it just me? XD I'll try to work on continuing the scene sometime (as a separate piece since I'm keeping these shorts rated T or under).