Chapter 4: Of Sushi, Rice, and Surprises



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I don't own Yu-Gi-Oh! or any of it's characters that I use from it. Please don't sue me, I don't think it'd help you in the long run from all the money you'd be wasting to sue me.

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As Yami opened the door on Yugi's side of the vehicle, he graciously allowed Yugi to take several strides away from the vehicle to make sure that he was out and away from the puddle of water the front wheels were treading in. He then slightly pushed on his beloved's back to admit him inside the Japanese steak house first.



While Yugi went on inside to place their name on the waiting list, Yami grasped inside his coat pocket and felt around for it. Ahhh... there it is. The plane platinum and white gold band that Yami had kept from his days in Egypt for just such an occasion. It was Yugi's birthday, but he knew EXACTLY what he (Yami) wanted but would he still be able to get it after he told his lover?





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"Mouto party of two, your table is now available. Mouto party of two." The server turned around for the young looking males to follow her. They went through two rooms before finally ending at their destination. Yugi couldn't believe his eyes!



"Surprise! Happy birthday Yugi!" screamed twenty different voices all at once. Among them were Joey, Seto, Tea, Mai, Ryou, Bakura, and Grandpa.



"Why you little..." Yugi turned around, lightly slapping the Pharaoh on the cheek. "I actually believed you when you said 'I didn't know what sushi is!' I can't believe I was such a fool! You baka Phar..."



"I love you Yugi. Happy birthday." Yami then turned and kissed his light on the forehead, showing his affection for the little one through the small gesture.



^Oh... I don't know... Should I go ahead and give him his gift now or wait? What if he's not completely sure yet though! Oh, I'm such an idiot. A true king would at least have the courage to give a simple gift to the one he loved. But what if I'm not worthy or such a gift as him...^



/Yami's eyes began to swell up with tears as he started thinking about what his life would be like without Yugi in it./



"Yami! What's wrong? Is it something I did? Please answer me! If you love me then answer me!" Yugi began bellowing at the God, attempting to take his attention away from whatever evil thoughts had entered into his head. Yami looked to be on the verge of tears so Yugi quietly led him out of the room and into the bathroom on the side wall of the restaurant. Once inside the bathroom Yugi spun the Pharaoh's head around to face the smaller one. Swiftly the Prince silently grazed his lips over his lover's and waited for Yami's sobs to cease.



"I'm sorry Yugi, but you'll have to wait until later for my gift. It's so precious too me, just like you are. That's why I was crying. I was afraid that you wouldn't stay with me after I gave it to you."



"Yami, I'm never leaving you. When I make a promise, I keep it." And with that, Yugi made his way back to the party where everyone was while Yami actually did use the bathroom. Once he too had come out of the bathroom, he noticed that everyone's food had arrived and that Yugi was sitting in the middle of the crowded table waiting for him. As he neared closer to the Light, Yugi motioned for him to sit next to him. Yami quickly took his seat and waited as Joey stood up to make a toast.



"Ladies and gents, welcome to Yug's b-day party! So far, the food is great and the service couldn't be better. Now hurry up and eat so we can get to the cake fasta!" Joey then sat down but it seemed as though Seto wasn't quite finished with the toast himself.



Standing up, the brunette continued. "I would like to congratulate Yugi and Yami for what has been an extremely happy couple ship so far and that Yugi, as well as Yami, should continue to be an item for many years to come. However, I would also like to take a moment to announce to everyone, that me and MY Joey (scowl... scowl...; glare... glare...) have decided to unite in the holy matrimony of marriage. Yes, we're getting married!" And with that, everyone congratulated the couple.



"When's the big day going to be!" screamed Mai, "I may have to actually wear a dress for once..."



"Shut up Mai!" Tea said as she reached over and slapped (not lightly) Mai across her face, leaving a bright, shining red mark on the young woman's face and then leaned down closer so only Mai could hear and finished. "You know I like you better without any close at all..."





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As dinner progressed, Yami started to become anxious yet again. He reached inside his pocket where the ring was. He pulled it out and looked at the symbols on the inside of the band.



^Well, I guess now's as good as any time to try it out. Ig-dae-go po-ko-dae. Hmmm... nothing left to do now but wait I guess.^



Yami quickly put the ring inside his normal, right hand side pocket of his pants and bided his time until the ring's inscription would take affect. Joey stood up as soon as he was done eating (completely cleaning his plate) and announced that cake would now be served before immediately jumping in line to be first.



Yami then stood up and prepared to as Yugi for his hand in marriage or as they seemed to call it now days "popping the question." As soon as Yami had stood up however, Yugi began to laugh. Not his usual laugh, but a thundering one. Yami soon realized why. The ring's power had certainly taken affect for when he stood up it tried to get to Yugi. But because the ring was inside the pant's pocket though, when it moved forward it made it look like Yami was ready to have some "fun!" He couldn't believe that the one time he really wanted something to matter and he wound up looking like a baka in front of his admirer. He quickly reached inside his pocket and retrieved the ring from its place in his pants.



Bending down to get on one knee, he reached up and took hold of Yugi's small hands. "Yugi, I've loved you since before you were born and more then I loved all of my people in Egypt. I knew that I would never end up with a lover in Egypt, but that someday I would find the one. While others had to use the powers of this special ring I hold here in my hand, I didn't need it to lead me to your's. I graciously give it to you to have forever and ask for you hand in marriage. Yugi Mouto, will you be mine?"



As everyone in the room awaited the birthday boy's answer, he reached up and kissed Yami on the lips. Not just the usual, but the whole deal. "Of course I will you silly baka, now put it on my hand..." and then after leaning over to Yami's ear he continued "before it gets even more anxious then me to get to the one I'm meant to be with..."



Yami's face had gone beat red, but that certainly didn't matter right now as everyone cheered yet again for the soon to be husbands. It was still unbelievable to the both of them, they were getting married!





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I hope you enjoyed this new chapter and I'm sorry it took so long for me to finally post again. I've had a very hectic time at school lately but now we're out for two more weeks! Please read, review, and leave any comments you'd like to. All are accepted unless flames get to dirty, etc.