Difinity: *cries* ARIGATOU GOZAIMASU!!!!!!!!! *tackle glomps every single reviewer*
Yami: *covers ears*
Yugi: She's loud! *pouts*
Yami: X__X
Difinity: *tackle glomps Sonic-kun*
Yami: O_O
Difinity: Ne~! Kawaii!!
Yugi: Sonic?
Yami: O_o How did he get in here??
Difinity: ^____^
Yugi: *is confused*
Yami: Well, at least it isn't us
Difinity: But you'll get glomped too~~!!
Yami: X_X
Yugi: *is still confused*
Difinity: Ne, Sonic-kun! Where's Shadow-kun??
Yugi: *starts counting the tiles on the ground* One…two…three
Difinity: Ehee
Yami: ¬___¬ Just shut up and get on w/the chapter
Difinity: This is far from over, Kenshin!
Yugi: 'Kenshin'?
Difinity: Whoops, I've been watching Rurouni Kenshin again. ^O^ *huggles Kenshin*
Yami: Oi. *anime fall*
Disclaimer: I wish I did, but I don't. *sigh* AND I also don't own the song "There You'll Be" by Faith Hill ^__^
Note: This story contains Yaoi, shounen-ai, Anzu bashing, and all that good stuff. If you don't like it, then why are you here? No offence to all the Anzu fans out there! ^O^
'…' is thinking "…" is speaking
~*…*~ are song lyrics
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Land of Forever
By: Difinity
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Yugi blushed slightly as he looked at himself in the mirror, looking over his outfit. Yugi smiled slightly, smoothing out his pants, sighing somewhat contentedly. A jolt of worry hit him, making him nervous and almost scared to even go to the dance. Did Yami really want to go with him? Or did he just feel obligated to ask him? Through his fears and worries, Yugi remembered how Yami had stuttered and blushed furiously. Yugi giggled, remembering how cute that moment had been. A spark of hope flashed in his amethyst eyes, his imagination floating.
Suppose that they got to slow dance together? Suppose that maybe, just maybe they'd get close. Yugi imagined Yami's strong, muscular arms around him, holding him close. Yami's warm breath on his neck, the lovely haziness of it all. Those warm, loving, ruby colored eyes. His kind smile, his deep voice. Yami's muscular build was sure enough to make any girl, or boy, faint. The way he walked, gestured…
Yugi collapsed on his desk chair, his eyes fogged over, cheeks flushed red. He shut his eyes as he smiled contentedly, Yami's face floating in his mind. Yugi giggled again, now fully accepting the fact that he INDEED have a crush on his best friend, but under the circumstances, how could he not? Yami was kind, funny, smart, brave, and, in Yugi's eyes, drop dead sexy. [A/N: damn straight! XD]
Yugi sighed, sitting up, looking over his attire, pondering. He wore his usual neck buckle, but wore a sleeveless, black shirt. He wore black leather pants, fitting snuggly against his legs, black boots that added just a bit in height. His belt seemed loose, but hung at his side fashionably. Bracelets hung loosely on his wrists. Yugi spun around, looking himself over, wondering what Yami would think of him. A small blush formed on his cheeks, his face lighting up with a smile. He sighed and glanced at the clock, seeing that the dance would start in about 1 hour. Yugi's heart skipped in anticipation, wanting to dance with the only person he cared about.
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"Nervous, ne?"
"You know you're not helping."
"Oh. Am I supposed to be helping?"
"Never mind."
The five year old titled her head to the side, staring at her brother, who would occasionally look in the mirror for a minute, then look out the window, and return to getting dressed, his cheeks slightly pink. Melanie sighed, wondering when her brother would just admit the fact that he liked Yugi very much. She was no master in love, but the dazed looks that Yami would sometimes give the wall, and the occasional mumbling of Yugi's name in his sleep was more than enough proof. Melanie hopped off her brother's bed, looking up at him, another very thick book in her arms. Yami stopped and glanced down at her, raising an eyebrow.
"You really like Yugi, don't you?" she asked innocently. Yami blushed and returned to fixing his neck buckle. "Oh just admit it," Melanie sighed. "There's nothing wrong with liking someone, and there's nothing wrong with you liking another guy. So don't you dare give me those lame excuses." Yami continued to ignore her, but knowing fully that she was right. There was nothing to be ashamed of, and in truth, Yami wasn't ashamed of anything. It was the new feelings he was beginning to feel. Sure, he had had crushes on others before, but he had never began to feel so strongly about someone. Yugi seemed to awaken a new world of feelings that Yami never even knew existed.
"I'm not ashamed of anything," Yami said calmly. "And I know there's nothing wrong with liking another guy."
"Then why don't you just admit it to yourself that you like Yugi?"
Yami opened his mouth to speak, but decided to not say anything. Melanie looked up at him and blinked. The small girl shrugged as she put on her headphones and began to hum a tune. Yami looked at her, raising an eyebrow as she softly began to sing.
'She's an odd kid' Yami thought.
"All by myself," Melanie sang softly. "I don't need anyone at all. I know I'll survive. I know I'll stay alive." She paused for a second. "All on my own. I don't need anyone this time. It will be mine. No one can take it from me. You'll see…"
Yami blinked. Melanie continued to hum, but looked up at her brother and smiled, her eyes warm and bright. 'But I love her anyway' Yami thought, smiling at his little sister. "You sure like singing, don't you?" Yami cooed. Melanie stuck out her tongue.
"Yes. But don't think that I'm going to go for some childish idealism and say, 'Oh! I wanna be a singer!' I'm not THAT naïve," she pouted, setting her book down. "I have plans for myself." Yami raised an eyebrow. "But, that will only be determined in my life's run."
Yami turned to fully face his younger sister, who now had her eyes closed. He knelt down to see eye-level with the prodigious girl. She opened an eye, then slowly opened the other, her expression one of slight confusion. Yami stared deep into her eyes with a serious expression, one that didn't fault.
"Onii-chan, nan-" Melanie was cut off by her brother's embrace. Her eyes widened slightly, surprised by Yami's sudden actions. Yami squeezed his sister gently in his arms, pulling the little girl close to him. Melanie patted his back slightly, still flustered. The ruby-eyed boy pulled away slightly and kissed his sister's forehead gently. He smiled at her warmly, showing her his special smile that he had only for her.
"Don't try to act all mature," he said softly. "Stay a kid." Yami winked at her and walked out the door.
Melanie blinked.
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"Are you nervous?" A girl's voice asked over the phone.
"Well, of course I am! I've never gone to a dance with a date before!"
The girl laughed. "Don't worry, Yugi, you and Yami will have a great time. Me and Seto will be there too, just in case if you need any help," Trinity added. Yugi sighed into the phone, glancing over at the clock for about the 5th time within that same half hour. "Gee, Yugi, you're acting so nervous!" Trinity said.
"Well, I am nervous! Really nervous I might add!" Yugi sighed. "What if he doesn't really want to go with me?" Yugi heard Trinity sigh on the phone.
"Of course he wants to go! Why would he ask you if he didn't? Just relax and have fun," she consoled. "Now you just stop worrying and wait for Yami to pick you up. I'll see you at the dance. Ja ne!"
Yugi nodded and hung up, biting his lower lip as he glanced at the clock. Yami would arrive there soon. The amethyst-eyed boy walked over to the door, hearing the faint sound of the doorbell downstairs. He heard Jii-chan call his name, and while taking a deep breath, Yugi opened the door to his room, and left his quiet sanctuary.
Yugi walked downstairs cautiously, listening to the quiet murmurs of Yami and Jii-chan. He took a deep breath, his hands trembling, knees weakening. The nervous boy walked cautiously, prepared for Yami's reaction, whatever it may be. He stopped at the foot of the stairs, peeking slightly at Jii-chan and Yami.
"Yugi! Come down! Yami is here!" Yugi heard Sugoroku call out. After examining himself once more, Yugi emerged from the hall and walked towards his date. Yami took his eyes off of Sugoroku and glanced over at the small boy. Yami's breath caught in his throat as he felt a blush creep up his cheeks. Yugi looked down at his attire, obviously noticing Yami's reaction. Sugoroku smiled at the two boys warmly, feeling the natural shyness between the two. With a small bow, he walked out of the room, leaving Yami and Yugi alone. The amethyst eyed boy shifted slightly, keeping his eyes on the ground.
"Yugi…ano…," Yami said, flustered. "We-We should get going." Yugi nodded and bid good-bye to his grandfather before heading out the door with Yami. The two walked silently next to each other, and soon settled inside the spacious black car. Yugi sat by the window, glancing over at Yami once in a while. He bit his bottom lip, noticing how very handsome Yami looked in his outfit. The ruby-eyed boy wore slick, black leather pants that stuck tightly onto his muscular legs. His tight leather shirt revealed a nicely toned chest, broad shoulders, and a very masculine neck. Yami's arms were slightly tanned, thick with muscles and rough. Yugi felt his knees weaken at the sight, feeling his face heat up in a mad blush. Yami noticed this and grinned.
"You look very cute, Yugi," Yami blurted out. Yugi looked at him, his eyes widening slightly. Yami blushed and looked away, heart pounding madly for letting the comment escape his lips.
"D-Domo," Yugi stuttered, placing his hands in his lap. The two boys sat in silence as the car drove the crowded parking lot, dropping them off by the door. Yugi stepped out, stretching slightly while Yami slipped out smoothly, standing at an angle, watching Yugi with warm eyes. The short boy looked back and smiled brightly, a pink tint coloring his cheeks. Yami walked towards him and ushered him into the building. Yugi stepped inside and smiled brightly, eyes shining.
The large auditorium was decorated in bright streamers that hung across the walls. Navy and silver colored balloons floated around, some tied to chairs, others touching the ceiling of the large room. Glitter covered the floor, and there were refreshment tables on the far sides. Smaller tables had been set up, where many students were sitting with their friends, talking laughing, some staring across the room at people whom they intended to dance with. The DJ was set up in the left corner, a large stand supporting the young man and his turntables. There was a pile of records, and a microphone beside him. Different colored lights hung from the ceiling, lighting up the room. The music boomed and echoed throughout the area, some people already dancing.
"Yugi!" Someone called from across the dance floor. Trinity waved brightly from the refreshment table, Seto standing next to her, a cup of punch in his hand. She was dressed in a midnight blue sleeveless dress. Her wore a bright silver chain across her neck, and small sapphire were on her ears. Her long chestnut colored hair waved down elegantly, and was decorated with a navy blue and silver ribbon. She wore knee-high blue boots, which matched her dress exactly.
The enthusiastic girl scampered across the dance floor, greeting the nervous couple. "Oh Yugi, you look great!" She squealed. "And Yami! Wow! You guys both match!" Yugi smiled sheepishly as he looked at the various similarities between his and Yami's outfits. Trinity took a hold of Yugi's hand pulled him towards the tables. "Come on! Me and Seto have been waiting for you!" Yugi followed her, and Yami tagged behind slowly, glancing around at all the shining decorations.
'I wonder if they'll play a slow song…' Yami wondered. Trinity talked excitedly to Yugi, while Yami and Seto stood, not paying much attention to the hyper girl. Seto's blue eyes were focused on something. Yami followed his gaze, and realized the CEO of KaibaCorp was staring at Jou intently, studying his profile.
"Why are you staring at Jou-kun?" Yami asked. Seto nearly dropped his cup as he glared at the ruby-eyed boy.
"That's none of your concern," he snapped. Yami raised an eyebrow, sensing reluctance from the much taller boy.
"Well, you are dating Trinity, so it just seems weird that you would be looking at someone else," Yami inquired. Seto glared hard at him, not wanting to answer the comment. He merely shrugged and promptly stalked off.
A pair of blue eyes watched the now alone ruby-eyed boy. Anzu puffed her chest out and marched towards him. A sudden crowd began to fill the area, blocking her from her destination. She shoved her way through the crowded mob, eager to pull Yami out into the dance floor and have him wrap arms around her waist. She giggled as she imagined herself safely tucked in his arms, her head resting on his chest. Just as she had escaped from the crowded area, Yami had walked off in search of his date. Anzu placed her hands on her hips and stomped her foot on the ground, angry and frustrated.
Just as Yami approached Yugi, the lights in the room began to dim down, and couples slowly began to descend to the dance floor. The music stopped as the atmosphere in the room changed dramatically. Yugi glanced around, nervous and confused. Yami, taking a deep breath, stepped forward, prepared.
The music slowly began to play as Yami approached the boy.
"Yugi…," he said quietly, offering his hand. "May I have this dance?" Yugi's eyes widened as he registered the offer in his brain. Dance. A slow song. Together. With Yami. His heart began to pound hard against his chest as his cheeks flushed bright red. He slowly took Yami's hand, and the older boy walked him over to the dance floor. Yugi stood in front of Yami, taking deep breaths as the taller boy took Yugi's hand in his own. He pulled Yugi closer to him, gently wrapping both his arms around Yugi's waist. The timid boy's arms shook as he set his hands atop Yami's broad shoulders.
Yami, acting only on what his heart desired, pulled Yugi closer to him, enough to be able to graze the boy's ear with his lips.
And the music began…
~*…When I think back on these times
And the dreams we left behind
I'll be glad 'cause I was blessed to get
To have you in my life
When I look back on these days
I'll look and see your face
You were right there for me…*~
The song struck a nerve in Yugi's mind, and he impulsively scooted closer to Yami, his arms very slowly encircling themselves around Yami's neck, little by little. Yami felt this and tightened his hold on Yugi, breathing softly against the boy's neck, his lips aching to taste the pliant lips that belonged only to Yugi. Yami murmured something softly in Yugi's ear, sending a shiver up the boy's spine. Yugi wanted to rest his head against the taller boy's chest, but thought the gesture would be inappropriate. Though his thoughts were being blurred by the romantic haziness of the moment, Yugi remained alert, not wanting to spoil the innocent moment of bliss.
~*…In my dreams
I'll always see you soar
Above the sky
In my heart
There always be a place
For you for all my life
I'll keep a part
Of you with me
And everywhere I am
There you'll be …*~
Yami impulsively pulled Yugi closer, his actions completely being controlled by his heart. He shut his eyes and recalled the same song he had heard once before…
~*Flashback*~
Yami blinked cutely as he stared at his friend who had just fallen asleep. The taller boy smiled warmly as he gently patted Yugi's soft hand. Yugi mumbled something that Yami couldn't understand. He shrugged and looked out window and sighed as he watched the scenery zip by. He accidentally touched a CD player that was left on the seat. Yami raised an eyebrow, surprised that it wasn't crushed. He immediately recognized it and knew it belonged to Melanie. 'That girl is just plain spoiled' Yami thought solemnly. The taller boy shrugged as he put on the headphones and turned on the CD player. 'I wonder what dumb CD she's got in here' he thought again. He pressed play and then forward when he heard a woman's voice begin to sing. He skipped a few tracks until he stopped in mid-forward during a song. The lyrics began to stick in his mind as he processed them through his mind as well as his heart.
~…In my dreams I'll always see you soar above the sky…~
Yami glanced at his sleeping friend, his eyes glazed over with an emotion he couldn't understand.
~…In my heart there'll always be a place for you for all my life…~
Yami blinked as he continued to listen to the song, intrigued by the haunting lyrics.
~…I'll keep a part of you with me. And everywhere I am, there you'll be…~
Yami felt his heart pound hard against his chest. He glanced over at Yugi, who was still sleeping. Yami's breathing became labored as he felt his face flush red. His hands began to tremble as he shut his eyes, absorbing the lyrics into his mind. The tantalizing melody of the music swirled around his mind, bring out his feelings and emotions for Yugi. With a slight shock, Yami looked at Yugi, but for some reason, the small boy didn't look the same to Yami anymore. He looked more angelic, beautiful, and has something about him that Yami couldn't get a hold of. With trembling fingers, he tenderly stroked Yugi's cheek softly, feeling the small boy's soft, fluttering breath against the tips of his fingers. Still, the music played on the CD player, and Yami didn't bother turn it off. The rest of the song blurred in his mind, but only three certain verses stuck in Yami's mind, repeating themselves over and over again, tumbling one after the other in a never-ending cycle.
~…In my dreams I'll always see you soar above the sky…~
~…In my heart there'll always be a place for you for all my life…~
~…I'll keep a part of you with me. And everywhere I am, there you'll be…~
~*End Flashback*~
Yugi felt the tug and gasped softly as a memory flashed in his mind.
~*Flashback*~
He remembered, that the night before, Melanie had come into his room and showed him her selection of CD's, books and manga's that she had.
Yugi, just to humor the small girl, had played along with her act. She popped a CD in her CD player and made Yugi listen to the song. Once skipping a few tracks, he stopped at a song which made his heart tingle and bubble with a feeling he didn't understand. Even more shocking to him, when he had heard three lyrics, Yami's smiling face appeared in his mind's eye.
~…In my dreams I'll always see you soar above the sky…~
~…In my heart there'll always be a place for you for all my life…~
~…I'll keep a part of you with me. And everywhere I am, there you'll be…~
~*End Flashback*~
~*…Well you showed me how it feels
To feel the sky within my reach
And I always will remember all
The strength you gave to me
Your love made me make it through
Oh, I owe so much to you
You were right there for me…*~
Relying on his emotions, Yugi lay his head against Yami's chest, now fully wrapping his arms around the taller boy's neck. Tears gathered in his soft amethyst eyes as he felt Yami tighten his hold yet again, feeling safe and contented just being there, dancing softly with someone he truly cared about. The shorter boy shut his eyes, trapping the tears inside as he felt Yami press his lips firmly, but gently against his forehead. Yami remained that way for a while, eyes closed, lips pressed against the small angel's forehead.
Yugi now longed to feel Yami's tender lips pressed against his own, but thought of that as wishful thinking. A contented sigh escaped passed Yugi's lips, and Yami smiled broadly, a red blush spreading across his cheeks. The couple swayed side to side, feeling as if they were floating, caught in a haze of romance and love, the thought foreign to their mind, but the feeling familiar to their hearts.
~*…In my dreams
I'll always see you soar
Above the sky
In my heart
There always be a place
For you for all my life
I'll keep a part
Of you with me
And everywhere I am
There you'll be …*~
Trinity watched the couple through tear-filled eyes. Sadness overwhelmed her as she glanced over at Seto, who then looked at her and smiled one of his rare smiles. He noticed the tears in her eyes, and his smile was replaced with a look of concern.
"Trinity…are you—"
"I'm fine," she cut in, wiping her eyes. She fiddled with the many silver bracelets that hung from her thin, pale arms. "Its just that…," she stopped abruptly. "Never mind." Seto stared at her, sensing that something was troubling her. She looked up at him, her eyes filled with fresh tears that she didn't bother to hide. The tears slipped down her cheeks swiftly, and she then returned to looking at the two tri-colored boys on the dance floor. She wiped her eyes wordlessly, a small smile touching her lips.
'I just hope they'll have better luck than I did,' she thought sadly.
~*…'Cause I always saw in you
My light, my strength
And I want to thank you
Now for all the ways
You were right there for me
You were right there for me
For always…*~
Yugi opened his eyes, his tears blurring his vision. Yugi felt Yami rest his chin atop his head, still swaying back and fourth, dancing slowly and gently, trapping the innocence and bliss in the moment. Yugi felt his heart swell with happiness, a new feeling of security and acceptance washing over him. As a tears slipped down Yugi's cheek, he realized something. Through all the pain, through all the hurt and sorrow, Yami was always by his side. Yami always protected him from the evil that threatened to shatter his innocence, the very light that shone in his soul. Yami was his protector, the one person who understood him, and cared about him, no matter what he did.
Yami noticed the tear slid down Yugi's cheek, and gently lifted Yugi's face to capture his gaze. Yami gently kissed the tear away, Yugi shutting his eyes in the process. Their faces were so close together. The slightest movement would result in their lips brushing together softly. Yugi sighed, wrapping his arms tightly around Yami's neck. Yugi buried his face in the crook of Yami's neck, shutting his eyes as the song came to a close.
~*…In my dreams
I'll always see you soar
Above the sky
In my heart
There always be a place
For you for all my life
I'll keep a part
Of you with me
And everywhere I am
There you'll be …*~
Yugi removed one arm and placed it over his heart as Yami held him close.
"There you'll be…," Yugi whispered.
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Difinity: Ne, that was LONG!
Yami: ^__^ But I liked it ^__^
Yugi: Me too~!
Difinity: I figured you guys would.
Yami and Yugi: ^___^
Difinity: Now I just hope our reviewers liked it o_o
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