A/N: Here's the part where I make a liar of myself and post up something new anyway XD I've never been good at being consistent.

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

Gifts:

(Ren's POV)

"Okay, seriously, why is it that I have a boyfriend that has the same mindset as me about the whole gift-giving thing?" I groaned into the couch pillow.

"Ren, you might not want to be trying to suffocate yourself like that," Eric lightly teased. He popped in just to visit after his latest doctor's visit.

"One of these days, I'm gonna figure out a way to kick you out without it biting me in the ass...literally." I lifted my head from the pillow to glare at him.

"Fair enough. Now, what was it about your dilemma?"

"Well...it's just...I want to give Yusei something like how a lot of couples tend to do, but I just don't know what to get him. It's almost like every time I think of something, he's either already got it, or a better version of it, or even I feel like it's not quite enough!" My face met the pillow again. "I feel my brain exploding from the stress of it all."

"You're overreacting a bit, Ren."

I lifted my head up. "No I'm not!"

"Okay okay, calm down. What I'm saying is how about instead of buying something for him, why not make it?"

"Like what? I'm not that skilled in the art department."

Eric sighed, pinching the bridge of his nose. "No, what I meant was, why not use your cooking skills. You spend half the time online looking up new recipes, right?"

It finally clicked. "Oh...right..."

"Ren, you might want to get checked out for having the thickest skull in recorded human history."

"Hey!"

(Some time later)

Once Eric had left, I looked around for a recipe and settled on just making a homemade pizza. It's kind of funny when people think that since I come from money I expect to go to fancy restaurants, but no. Plus, even before I left my parents' place, I enjoyed making my own meals. Thankfully I've gotten a lot better than during the many times I've overcooked or burnt the meals.

I chose to make a cheese pizza considering Yusei hasn't told me his exact preference (then again...we haven't yet gone to a pizza place...oops). I checked the cabinets and fridge for the ingredients only to find I was low in some. A quick run to the store fixed that up. I checked the clock when I got back. Okay, I should have enough time to prepare. I doubt he'd get here any earlier. He had a job on the other side of the city. Well...at least, I would rather he not come here early before I'm done...no pressure, right? I pulled on an apron and got to work.

(Yusei's POV)

I pulled up in front of Ren's house. That job took me a good part of the day, so I hope he didn't think I was going to skip coming over today without calling or texting. The lights were on and his car was parked in the garage. Then again, he doesn't always take his car nor turn off his lights if it's an emergency when he leaves.

My hand went to my pocket, to make sure it was still there. Ren's hard to figure out, so I hope he doesn't mind such a simple gift. It's not like I haven't asked him what he'd like, it's more of he shrugs it off and says he just doesn't want a whole lot of things (then again, sometimes he goes with, "Aw, but you're all I'll ever need," which makes me wonder when he's being serious).

(Ren's POV)

I finished toweling off my hair when I heard a knock at the door. After I had finished cooking, I found some of the ingredients had gotten in my hair somehow, so I had to hop in the shower. "Hold on, I'm coming," I called. I doubted they could hear me too well through the door, but oh well.

Wait...why do I feel a breeze? Then I realized I was still only wearing a towel. "Shit, never mind! I'll be back in a minute!" I raced back up the stairs.

Once dressed, I opened the door. "Hel- Yusei!" I greeted, giving him a hug.

"Hey, sorry I'm late," he replied, returning the embrace.

"It's fine. I've been keeping busy anyway." I pulled away, letting him come inside and shutting the door.

"Have you been cooking?"

"Hehe, yep. I wanted to at least do something as far as gift-giving, but I'm not too good at making things other than food, so surprise!" I headed for the kitchen. "I'll get some plates. Make yourself comfortable."

I hadn't realized he was behind me while I was getting the plates until I felt something being placed on my neck. "Wha-"

"Well, you're no the only one who didn't have a whole lot to go off of for a gift."

I looked down at what he put around my neck. It was a small gear tied to some string. "You didn't have to."

"But I wanted to at least give you something. We've been together for a while now, and it felt a bit off that I have yet to make you a gift. I didn't have a whole lot for a worthwhile gift, but-"

"Seriously, Yusei. Do you not know me?" I turned my head to look at him. "I don't need nor want anything big or fancy. Hell, you could have brought nothing at all and I'd still be happy. I know it sound like the most cliché line from a movie, but...you really are all that I'll ever need." Wow, that was cheesy...but true, I thought when a bit of silence settled in.

He smiled, turning me around fully and kissing me. "I'm glad to hear that, Ren."

"Good. Now, let's get moving before the pizza gets cold."

A/N: Well, that's a wrap. Oh yeah. I forgot to mention this the last couple of chapters, but...Happy Pride Month! Updates might be slow 'cause of IRL stuff, but I'll try to put up something sometime soon.

Also, I want to ask, I've got a few shorts that I was basing around a challenge list of prompts. Would you guys want me to finish those and put them up to read? I am going to warn that the 'Doing something weird' prompt is uh...very weird. ^^'