Princess Strawberry: Hello, everybody! Here I am with a brand new chapter! Oh, and thank you to Yuugilover3 for putting me on her "Favourite Authors" list! Anyways, in answer to some of you people's questions....
1) Rogue Agent: You asked if Yami knows what Yuugi said, then how come he doesn't say "I love you" back?...Simple. Yami knows Yuugi is innocent and too pure for his own good, so he isn't pushing him too hard.
2) EEP, sorry agentpudge! But I have a question for you. How did I make you reduce your vocabulary? *cocks head in curiousity*
3) Oh, and Amethyst Sin? I don't plan on making Anzu die, because I still need to torture her. I don't plan on making Yami french Yuugi yet, but maybe in the later chapters, when Yami OR Yuugi confesses to each other.
Now...where are the rest of the people?
*Somewhere in another room*
Yuugi: Ah hah! I WIN THE BET!!! *does happy dance* You two owe me some money! MUAHAHAHAHAHA!
Yami Strawberry: -___-;;; Darn it! How could I lose to you???
Yuugi: *bottom lip quivers*
Yami: Hey! Don't hurt my aibou!
Yami Strawberry: Yeah, but you are the King of Games, but being beaten by your own light? Come on! That is absolutely ridiculous!
Yami: Good point! AIBOU!!!!!
Yuugi: *puppy dog eyes*
Yami: *melts* All right...we'll start the fic right now. Happy?
~*~ "Speaking"
'Thinking'
/Yugi speaking telepathically to Yami/
//Yami speaking telepathically to Yugi//
^The receiver's end^
^^The phoner's end^^ A/n: Is "phoner's" even a word? O_o
A/N: Us interrupting you for a few seconds ~*~
Disclaimer: Why am I stuck with this job when no one else is here? *stamps feet* Anyways, Princess Strawberry does not own Yu-Gi-Oh or any characters she uses for this fic. There will be more Yami/Yuugi fluff, and more Anzu bashing! I present to you, "Chapter 4: Homework and then Some" of Peaches and Chocolate! Enjoy!
Peaches and Chocolate
Chapter 4: Homework and then Some
Yuugi awoke the next morning groggily to find the cup he was drinking from yesterday was removed from his hands. He shrugged, then snuggled back towards the warm body. Wait a minute... a warm body?
Yuugi jerked awake, waking Yami up in the process. All the things that had happened yesterday night flooded back into Yuugi's mind. Yuugi mumbled something about phoning his friends to come over to finish their homework because they didn't get the chance to do so yesterday. Yuugi dragged his feet sluggishly out the room, then he went back on his word. He re-entered the living room, grabbed his cup, and went into the kitchen. Yami noiselessly followed him. Yuugi turned on the tab and cleaned the cup. The window was left open, which was strange, considering the fact that it was only seven thirty in the morning. The fluttering movement of a piece of paper caught Yuugi and Yami's attention. Yuugi beat Yami to it, however, he slipped, causing him to fall backwards, and Yami caught him just in time. Yami noted a faint blush on Yuugi's face. 'Aibou gets embarrassed too easily.'
"You know, aibou, you should be more careful," Yami stated as he hauled Yuugi to his feet.
"It's not my fault," Yuugi pouted. "Read this letter and you will probably have the same reaction!"
Yami grabbed the letter, which was still flying around the kitchen, and read it. His jaw dropped.
It read:
*Dear Yuugi and Yami,
I am sorry, but I have been called away on another business trip A/N: Or archaelogical dig, however you want it. Just make this point straight - Sugoroku is NOT going to be home! ^______^, and I will be away for at least a week. You two don't really have to open up the Kame Game Shop during these times, at least once or twice a week is fine. All right, you two? Take care! I'll try and bring back some souvenirs for both of you!
Love,
Jii-chan*
"See?" Yuugi grinned, seeing the expression on Yami's face. It was priceless. Yami's ruby red eyes were huge, as if competing with Yuugi's violet ones. His mouth had been exaggerated to the point where it was past his Sennen Puzzle. A/N: You know the kind of manga they draw when they are really shocked and stuff? And their jaws touch the ground and they scream their head off? That's the kind I'm talking about. "I told you you would have a similar reaction as to mine."
Yami recomposed himself, thinking of a comeback he could throw back at his aibou. "Oh, yeah? At least I am not so clumsy, like a certain somebody I know." Yami winked at Yuugi, and the blush deepened to a light scarlet.
"Excuse me," Yuugi mumbled, and left the kitchen. He picked up the phone in the hallway, and dialed Jounouchi's number.
"Come on, Jou, answer the phone..." Yuugi growled softly.
^Hello? Jounouchi residence.^
^^Jou! How are you this morning? You sound a bit tired.^^
^I should be the one asking you the 'how are you this morning' question, Yuug'! You were unconscious for like six hours straight yesterday!^
^^Oh, did I worry you?^^
^Heck, yeah! I was scared half to death!^
^^Ok, Jou. Hang on...Yami needs to talk to me...^^ Yuugi placed his hand over the mouthpiece, and turned towards Yami. "What?"
"Nothing, aibou. Except the fact that it's already eight o'clock. And unless you want to supply lunch for your friends, I suggest you hurry up with the phone calls."
Yuugi gasped. "You're right, Yami! Hang on...I'll tell Jou now." ^^Joey, are you there?^^
^Yeah, Yuug'. So, why'd you call me this early? You know I always sleep in on weekends!^
Yuugi laughed softly. ^^I was getting to that. Since I was unconscious yesterday, I thought we might hold the Homework Session today. You know, finish off our homework for the weekend?^^ Yugi paused before adding, ^^Jii-chan is not going to be home, he has to go another trip.^^
All right, Yuug'. I'll call the others and we'll come at around... Jounouchi's voice trailed off, deep in thought.
^^Joey?^^ Yuugi's worried voice came over the phone.
^Huh? Oh, I'm still here, Yuug'. I was just thinking when we would come over.^
^^How about at twelve thirty this afternoon? After you guys eat lunch, you could come over.^^
^Great idea, Yuug'! I'll call the others and let them know.^
^^All right, Jou. Thanks. Bye.^^
^You're welcome, Yuug'. Bye.^
CLICK. The connection was cut.
"Ok, Yami. The guys would be here at around twelve thirty today. So I'm going to fix myself a brunch. Want some?"
Yami shook his head. "No thanks, aibou. I don't eat."
Yuugi shrugged. "All right, then. I will be in the kitchen if you need me."
Yami looked after Yuugi. 'I need you more than you realize, aibou.'
~*~*~ Too lazy to write what happens in the morning. Skip to the part when it is twelve twenty ~*~*~
"Yami! They will be here soon! Do you want to stay in or out of the Puzzle?" Yuugi asked, peering up at his darker half from the book he was reading.
//Does it matter, aibou? I mean, you will just be doing homework.//
/Yes, it does, as a matter of fact! I want you to stay out./ 'To enjoy his presence is more like it, Yuugi.' His conscience silently told him.
//Fine.//
The bell rang. Yuugi scampered off the couch, placed the book on the coffee table, and opened the door, revealing Jounouchi, Honda, Ryou, Seto, and.......Anzu - the least favourite person on his list. Sure, she might have helped him win the extra five starchips from Mai back in Duelist Kingdom, but he soon realized that she did that just to help his yami. So Yuugi settled down in silent hatred towards her.
"Hi, everyone! Come on in!" Yuugi chirped happily. There was a bright flash from the Sennen Ring, and Yami Bakura stood next to his aibou. A/N: You know what? I'm just going to call Yami Bakura, Bakura. OK? @__@ Hope that didn't confuse anyone... Bakura growled, and put a very possessive arm around his aibou's waist. "Ryou won't get hurt, right?" Bakura growled, a slight edge in his voice.
The rest of them sweatdropped, but Yuugi recollected his voice first. "Of course not, Bakura! It's just a homework session!"
"That's right, Tomb Robber no Baka. Your precious little aibou won't get hurt. Or why don't you just stay out of the Sennen Ring for this 'homework session' thingy? I'm sure Ryou would like that." Yami's voice drifted from down the hall. He came to a complete halt in front of the group, placing his hands firmly on Yuugi's shoulders. A pinkish tinge stuck to Yuugi's pale skin, but only Ryou noticed it. "Why don't you all come in? It must be really cold standing around that door. I heard it is minus ten degrees outside." Yami's cool and collected voice grew fainter as he led his aibou and himself back into the living room.
The gang trooped inside, taking off their winter garments and hanging it in the closets. Actually, Seto had a bit of trouble, since he had never been at Yuugi's or anybody else's house before. But with a little bit of help from Jounouchi because Yugi had turned the puppy dog eyes on him, he was able to settle around the living room with his homework laid in front of him comfortably.
"So, what do you want to start with?" Yuugi asked, contently sitting cross-legged on the ground, jutting his elbows on the table, and looking adorably cute.
"How about Math?" Jounouchi suggested, since it was his weakest strand.
"All right," everyone agreed. Well, almost everyone. Yami and Bakura, since they don't go to school, just sat around and picking up their conversations randomly. When they grew tired at it, they settled for a glaring contest. First glaring at each other, then looking back at their aibou with passion and love, then glaring at each other again, and the process continued until they found a new target: Anzu. They caught her staring at Yami, and found that the wanna-be-ballerina was not concentrating on her homework. So why not switch to another person. They were getting tired of glaring at each other anyway. They repeated the same process as before, but substitue Yami and Bakura with Anzu.
Presently, Yuugi stood up to get them all a snack. "I'll be right back. If anybody needs me, I will be in the kitchen."
"Needs you?" Honda asked, raising an eyebrow.
Yuugi blushed. "Need me as in help, not that way!" And he disappeared into the kitchen, face positively resembling a well-grown tomato.
Ryou stood up. If what he suspected is true, then he'd better confront Yuugi soon. "Hey, Yuugi?" Ryou poked his head around the door and peeked in.
"Hai, Ryou?" A/N: If people had read other fics, you should all know what some Japanese words I use mean. Hai means yes. Iie means no. Aishiteru mean I love you. OK? ^.^
"Yuugi, do you like your yami?" he asked softly, but loud enough for Yuugi to hear it.
Yuugi was shocked. Ryou knew??? "But how.........?"
Ryou smiled an understanding smile. "Don't worry, Yuugi, I won't tell anyone else. Besides," Ryou's voice dropped to a whisper, so Yuugi had to lean over to catch the words, "I like my yami too."
"Really? Congratulations, Ryou!" Yuugi smiled broadly, patting Ryou on the back. "Have you told him yet?"
Ryou shook his head. "No, I haven't. But I suspect that you hadn't either?" Ryou smiled as Yuugi shook his head too.
"Promise to keep it a secret?"
"Hai, I promise."
~ To be Continued ~
Authoress' Notes:
Princess Strawberry: Did you like that? Hopefully you do, because I spent a lot of time on this. But since today is P.A. Day and Teacher / Parent Conferences, I got a day off school, so I was able to update. The next time I will probably update is around Christmas Break.
Yami Strawberry: Hey! I spent time on this, too. *attempts to do pout, but fails horribly*
Princess Strawberry: *smiles understandingly* I never said you didn't, Yami.
Yami Strawberry: *blinks* Really? Oh, I knew that. *scoffs but hugs me anyways*
Princess Strawberry: *chokes* C....C.an...'t bre.a...t...h..e..!
Yami Strawberry: Sorry! Anyways, for people who wanted Bakura/Ryou fluff, here's the start! And if anybody got any extremely good ideas of how to torture Anzu, please tell us! We know the glaring contest was a bit sheepish, but we rushed through this chapter. So, leh! *sticks out tongue*
Yami: Now look who's immature? *rolls eyes*
Princess Strawberry: Hey! You took my line!
Yuugi: -_-; Ignore them. Please r/r!!! ^________^
Princess Strawberry: WAIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Don't leave yet! People who want a Yami/Yuugi fairy tale fic, please tell us! I know I posted this announcement in the other fic I wrote today, but just in case!
~Ja