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Chapter 7p
Mysterious Old Womenp

^^^Yami and Yugi^^^p

Yami half walked, half dragged Yuugi to his phone. "Aibou, you can let go of me now," he said.

Yugi gave a small pout and reluctantly left his Yami's side.

"You look so cute when you make that fame." He blushes crimson at the added comment. Yugi picked up the phone.p

"Moshi moshi. Hello?" he said.p

"Yugi, it's me, Bakura."p

"Bakura! What ahppened to Ryou? Where are you guys? Can I talk to Ryou?"p

"Woa slow down! You can't talk to Ryou because he passed out. We're at this old persons house and shes taking care of him right now."p

"Okay thats a relief that you found him. I hope he's okay. I'll tell Yami what happened."p

"Okay. I'm going to check on my hikari now. Ja ne."p

"Ja ne."p

Yami rose from where he was sitting while Yugi was on the phone. "Well what's up? Are they alright?"p

"Bakura's okay, but Ryou is unconcious. They found a place to stay overnight,"p

"So now it's just you and me?" Yami blushed as thoughts ran through his head but tried to keep them down so Yugi couldnt read them.p

"Hey Yami, I'm going to get some sleep; its been a long day and night and I'm sure Ryou wouldn't want us losing sleep because of him."p

"Yeah you're right," he replied with a yawn to confirm it.

Yugi left for the bathroom to change while Yami changed in their room.p

^^^Yugi^^^p

Why can't I just admit to him how i feel? We were so close before; I wish I could have stayed like that forever, but I'm sure Yami wouldn't. Ugh... why do I have to love my Yami! Yugi sighed as he finished and opened the bathroom door to get some well deserved rest.p

Yami's POV:p

Yami was lost in his own thoughts and because of that, taking a long time getting in his pj's. He just finished unbukling his shirt when Yugi stepped in.

Oh God I thought he would be done by now! Hey he didnt turn around. I don't think he heard me come in. Maybe I'll just stay here for a little longer...

When Yami removed his shirt, Yugi couldn't help but flush at his slender yet muscular back. As he began to take off his pants however, he decided to make himself be noticed.p

/Hey Yami./ Yugi said through their mental link. Yami turned around in surprise. //Oh, uh...hello aibou. Sorry, I was still changing.//p

"Don't worry about it." he said aloud. iWhy would you think I would mind? You're only the hotest guy I know./i Yugi absentmindedly let the latter of his thoughts slip through their link. Yami turned beet red when he heard. iI don't think he meant for me to hear that. Ra, now what am I suppsed to do? Tell him I've gone from a silly crush to madly in love? Maybe I should just pretend I didn't hear it. But what if he meant for me to hear it? Then if I don't respond, he might think I'm angry at him or I don't feel the same? Ack!! So confusing! Damned emotions!/ip

Yami's thoughts were going fast as lightning, and he began to feel dizzy. He had never had to face this emotion before, and it was ripping him apart inside. Finally, Yugi's voice pulled him out from his thoughts.p

"Yami, um...why are you staring at me? Yaaaamiii. Yami are you there?"p

"What? Oh sorry aibouo, I was just thinking about someon- I mean something." he shook his head. This was not going right at all. "Don't worry about it." he said after as he climbed into the bed. He lay on lhis back and Yugi snuggled his head onto his chest, closing his eyes. Yami turned beet red at the closeness, but didn't protest. He was about to fall asleep when Yugi whispered his name through their link.p

/Yami?/p

//What is it aibou? Is something wrong?//p

/You'll always be here right? You're not going to just leave me?/p

Yami was shocked that his aibou would think that. He would never leave him unless Yugi wanted him away. He didn't know what to say. Unfortionatly, Yugi took his silence the wrong way and a tear escaped his clouded eyes, unnoticed by Yami. iHey, now would be a perfect time to confess to him./i he thought.p

"Yugi?"p

"Hai Yami?" he answered, but didn't turn around. Yami placed a hand on Yugi's head and ran his fingers through his hair. Yugi leaned into his touch. iWhy does this have to be so difficult? It's so nice having him here with me. I- I don't ever want to move. Oh well, it's now or never./ip

"A- aishiteru. I'll never leave you aibou." he stuttered sheepishly. At that word, Yugi lifted his head and turned to face his yami. Yami blushed and looked down, afraid of being rejected. Yugi however, wouldn't let him look down, and took his chin in his hand to lift him face to face.p

"Aibou I- gomen. I probably shouldn't have said that."p

"Aishiteru my koi." Yugi responded happily. He leaned over to kiss him but lost his balance and they toppled over onto the floor, Yami laying on Yugi. They lay there for a few moments before realizing their current poistion. Both blushed, and Yami tried to get up, but Yugi grabbed the back of his head and pulled him in for a passionate kiss. Yami was a bit surprised at first but gave in whole-heartily. The kiss lasted a few minutes before Yami pulled away for air. He stood up, bringing Yugi with him, and sat him back on the bed. He brought the blankets back over them and laid next to his aibou.p

"Goodnight my hikari." he said as he placed a small kiss on his forehead. Yugi snuggled against Yami's chest and shut his eyes wearily while whispering goodnight back.p

^^^Bakura and Ryou^^^p

The old woman smiled evily at Ryou's lifeless form. iHe is perfect. Just thje kind of vessel I need. This body has grown far too old. Now, to extract the young one's soul./ip

Her eyes glowed a dull yellow while a white aura emmited from Ryou. Bakura walked in and saw this. He didn't know what was going on, but he didn't think it was good. He leapt onto the old woman and tackled her to the ground. Amasingly, she didn't put up a fight and just fell like an old rag doll.p

"What's going on here?" he pondered. iWhy can't I feel my hikari's soul? Wait...I can't feel his soul...and the old woman is acting like an empty vessel...What if...no! She couldn't have gone into Ryou! I need to do something!/i He tried to enter this ring to get into his soulroom but it was blocked. i That witch, she must have blocked access into the ring! /i //Aibou! Aibou can you hear me? Say something if you can hear me!//p

End of Chapter 7p

Card-Keeper: Sorry bout the cliffie! I wanted to get this chapter up! Anyway...hope you enjoyed the fic! Ja for now!