A/N: Who's ready for a bunch of random scenes? I've been on a bit of a block for a few weeks (and the last couple of days weren't exactly going so well IRL), so I figured why not throw a bunch of short scenes into one? Also, need to mention this. The story based on the vampire/werewolf AU Not A Perfect Life But It's Ours is up and going! It's called Amid Clan Disputes. It's rated 'M' due to a few things (*cough* Ren needs someone to put soap in his mouth *cough*). Just a bit of a warning.
DISCLAIMER: I do NOT own Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's. That goes to the respective owner. I only own my OC(s).
The Smallest Things:
(Scene 1)
(Ren's POV)
"Ren, come on, you're not a little kid."
"..."
"You're being very immature about this."
"..."
I heard Yusei sigh, probably pinching the bridge of his nose. "Seriously, Ren? You're going to pout and give me the silent treatment?"
"..." Gee, wonder why? I thought. A lot of people think that with a personality like mine I'd always be picking fights one way or another, but Yusei and I don't fight too much compared to some past relationships. Though, when we do fight, it's probably a bit more expected...at least those who know me. One way or another, we usually fight about me trying to help with anything dealing with preparations for the WRGP. It's actually spiked a bit more since I've got my license what with the possibility of another Ghost attack (which, to be frank, I'm scared as all hell if there's another). I will say this now...the fight did not involve the explained situation.
It went more along the lines of I had to participate in a bet that he lost which I did not want to do in the least bit and was still pissed about it*. Heh, guess that's another similarity that Yusei and I have: we carry grudges badly. Unfortunately for him, he was also a part of the wrong end of the grudge bearing.
"You know I've already apologized for having you participate in that, right?" I didn't answer him. He gave another sigh. "Fine, have it your way." I heard him move. What is he-? I felt a hand on my head, tilting my head back, and lips covered mine.
Hey! That's cheating! When he pulled away, I spoke. "I'm still mad at you, you know."
He smirked. "At least I got you to break your silent treatment."
I blinked, a bit confused. Then it hit me. "Dammit all!"
(Scene 2)
(Yusei's POV)
I knocked on the door. "Come in!" called AJ's voice.
Walking in, I asked, "Is Ren up?"
"Nope, he's still asleep in his room." AJ was sitting on the couch, flipping through a book.
"What? It's almost noon."
"He was out of his insomnia medication last night, and unfortunately I couldn't get them that night either. He really needs to tell me when he's running out so I can call it in." She muttered the last part.
"I'll get him up."
"Good luck."
I headed up the stairs and to Ren's room. Sure enough, he was fast asleep, face down into the pillow. I went to his bedside, leaning over and shaking his shoulder. "Ren, hey, wake up."
"Nooo," he groaned, burying his face more into the pillow.
"Come on. It's about noon and this is one of the few chances I can get away from work."
"Five more minutes..."
I sighed. Well, time for more drastic measures. I walked out, went down stairs and toward the kitchen, going to the fridge. He's really not going to like this. I pulled out the item from the freezer, going back to his room. Once there, I pulled back his covers just enough to press the item to the back of his neck.
Instantly, he jumped out of the bed on the opposite side I was on with a yell, landing on the floor with a thump. "Oh my God you are an evil boyfriend!"
"Sorry, but since you're awake, you can get ready for the day."
He lifted his head out from the other side, sticking his tongue out. "Just wait—I'll get you back one day."
"Perhaps, just not today." I walked out to let him get dressed and to throw away the ice cube I "borrowed."
(Scene 3)
(Yusei's POV)
Ren seemed to have a habit of coming up with the most random things to talk about. I can never tell if he's curious for my reaction or just wanting a discussion over the usual quiet that we sit under when we hang out either at my place or his. Though, this time definitely caught me off guard.
He had been nose deep in a book while I was working on programs to test with Bruno when we got the chance. I didn't even notice him pull away long enough to speak. "I wonder what it'd be like to raise kids."
I stopped, trying to comprehend what he just said. My mind couldn't come up with a good enough response, so I went with, "What?"
"I said I wonder what it'd be like to raise kids. You know, until they were old enough to be independent? Chelsea's always commenting about it when she calls."
"You do realize we're not in the right time to be caring for kids, right?"
"I didn't say right now. I meant maybe a few years down the road or something. You make it sound like I'm getting impatient."
"I can never tell with you." He retorted by blowing a raspberry as I chuckled. I frowned a bit after. It wasn't that surprising hearing Ren wanting to have kids, especially with how well he interacts with them, but there was just one problem. If Ren and I did stay together into marriage, then Ren wouldn't be able to have kids because we're both men. He wouldn't have the chance to raise his own at all. Would he even be happy at all knowing that?
I felt a poke on my cheek, snapping me out of my thoughts. "Huh?"
"You're sulking again," Ren said, a slight glare on his face.
"I wasn't sulking."
"Yes you were. I can tell."
I quirked an eyebrow. "Oh really, how?"
"Your eyes get distant and your frown deepens just a bit more than usual." He sat back, crossing his arms. "Okay, what's on your mind?"
"It's nothing." The glare deepened to his 'I'm-not-giving-up-until-you-tell-me' face, and I sighed. "Ren, if we stay together, you won't be able to have kids of your own. I don't know if you'd be happy with that, and I don't want to be selfish in making you stay."
"...seriously? Geez, I thought it was something serious."
"What?"
"Dude, when in the whole sentence that I gave you that I said I wanted to have kids biologically? There are other means of having kids, and not in that sense. I'm perfectly fine with adopting or fostering kids. I mean, it's almost the same thing. You're raising them, right?"
"I...guess."
"Besides, considering the fact that I'm bi, I was perfectly aware that there could be the possibility of getting with someone who couldn't have kids, so I would be happy with either option."
"Is that your way of saying you're staying with me?"
"I'm saying that unless something really drastic happens—or if somehow we don't have those feelings anymore—you're stuck with me for the rest of our lives."
I stared at him, shocked. Ren normally went with a straightforward 'I love you' over anything that sounded like it came from a movie. He showed more emotion through touch rather than words (a bit strange for someone like him but I'm not complaining). He would surprise me when he did put it in words.
I closed the laptop, setting it aside. I pulled Ren to me, making him yelp slightly at the sudden movement. "You certainly have a way with words."
He smirked at that. "Well, one of us has to be a talker in this."
(Scene 4)
(Ren's POV)
"Dammit, Yusei! I just sprained my wrist, not break a leg!" I growled slightly when he grabbed the box I was trying to get. I had hurt my right wrist after a (epic) failed stunt while practicing with my band. I did have a brace to cover said wrist which annoyed the hell out of me. Not so much that it prevented me from doing things directly. More so that Yusei had the idea that I needed help with everything because of the small injury. I might as well have a broken arm in that respect!
"I don't want you straining yourself, Ren. Your wrist needs time to heal," he replied, handing me the box.
I glared slightly, grabbing it with my good hand. "You do realize that I can use both hands equally, right?"
*- reference to one of the first oneshots I did of these two doing the Bean Boozled Challenge. It's called Losing Bets. It's more humor than romance, though XD
A/N: And we wrap up this...multi-shot? I can't really call the shorts like these oneshots, can I? XD Oh well, better than a bunch of really shorts ones being on here and clogging up space. I'm trying to get back into a writing mood (especially with my full stories because I have some that haven't been updated in a year or two!), but considering I usually float around dA a lot, I get distracted...by other fandoms I'm in. ^^' Plus I'm wanting to do a bit more of Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's stuff on my page (though the current pending stories are crossovers...there's something wrong with me X'D). I hope to get back into updating things more. I will say there are some more oneshots coming (two being requests), so be on the look out for those. Bye for now!
Also, was anyone thinking I would have someone interrupt Ren and Yusei in the third scene? Just asking XD
And another thing, I'm playing around with the idea that Ren is ambidextrous. Should I keep that, toss it out, or does no one care?
