Well hello again everyone! Gomen for not updating last week... but things happen, and I didn't have any free time. This week, however, I am proud to introduce my Longest Chapter EVER! ^_^ That's my way of saying sorry to you all!
Ooooh, never guess what super-funky item of clothing I now own? As well as having three Yugi outfits (Duelist kingdom, Dungeon Dice and the duel between Yugi and Jou on the pier) I now also own a rather cool t-shirt, which says "UKE Seeks SEME - Apply Within!" Ain't that the greatest?
Speakin of great... guess who's 18 this tuesday? ^_^ That's Oct 7th! ^_^ Yay for me!
Here's the reviews:
To ShadowSpecter: I know... poor Ryou... but I'll do a super-fluffy Ryou x ? fic in the future, just to make up for it ^_^ Possibly R x B...
To AnimeObssessed: You no likey my ikkle 'Kura? *ponders* Meh, I can work with it. At least you're slightly on his side though ^_^ That's what I wanted - you people had to realise Kura ain't all evil!!!
To 'Kayu': No likey Tuthmises? Good! ^_^ And nah, no hate mail, just both fics reached an angst point at the same time ^_^'
To 'Yuki KIKI': Oooooh... someone's on Kura's side there! *huggle* Least I ain't the only one!
To Emriko and Kittkat: Geez, no-one here likes Set do they? 3 chapters ago he was a side character, and now he's the target of more hate mail than all the rest combined! And as for the 5 chapters thing... could be more. We'll have to wait and see ^_^
To Tasan15: Okay, so I couldn't hurry... but here's more!
To Yugi-Chan: Thankees ^_^
To Yugilina: Awww *huggles back* Thankyou! And, in the long run, I think you'll both be happy with what I've got planned...
To Chaotic Bystander: Another anti-Tuthmises person eh? Geez, I toy with emotions so easy sometimes... everyone's on Bakura's side now! ^_^
To Hijiri Hitokiri Battousai: *huggle* Is okay... and thankyou for putting it on faves! ^_^ I've got author alerts active too, if ya like it THAT much...
To 'ANATSUU': Here ya go!
To Anime-Crazi: Hehe... whiplash is my speciality ^_^ Believe me, the ride ain't over yet! *massages your neck as we approach the next drop* Hold on tight...
To Neko-Baka-Chan-Chan: Hehe... Gods, don't worry if you miss a chappie here and there! And I nearly gave you an egyptian name there! I got as far as 'Nekp-Bakw' before I noticed ^_^ Anyways, here's a wonderfully long chappie, specially for you!
To silver-fox20: Sad, yeah, I know... *sniffle* But here's some happiness again ^_^
To 'Blueraydragon': *huggles back* Don't worry, Kura's gonna be okay... I give my word on that!
To Yami Yami Yugi: Ouch... I'm so glad I ain't Set right now... Sowwy for making you cry *huggle* But back to happy now ^_^
Well, now on with the ficcie ^_^ This chapter will, on the surface, seem like pointless fluff... to be fair, that's a half-truth. However, as any regular reader of mine could probably tell you, a pointless chapter on my part is often more important than a major chapter... it's the build-up that counts... (hence my rollercoaster style! *jumps in the next car* WHEEEEEEEeeeeeee!!!)
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Tonight was another one of those nights, the Pharaoh mused. He was the most powerful man in the world; rival empires cowered before his presence, people prostrated themselves at his name and what he said was what was, without fail. Even so, sleep dared to defy him again. Flicking his sheets, grumbling in annoyance and rolling over for the umpteenth time, Yami buried his face in his pillow and sighed loudly. After a few seconds, that too became uncomfortable, and Yami rolled over again, letting out an exasperated puff of breath. Mere moments after that he had to move once more, this time opting for a sitting position, his knees halfway to his chest, elbows resting on them and his head in his hands.
'Come on, what have I done?' Yami mentally asked the Gods. 'If this is about that thing in the temple, I'm *sorry*! How was I to know that dye was still drying?'
Yami flumped back down onto his bed, his arms spread out straight either side of him. One hand draped lazily over the edge of the bed, and Yami tucked it back in. Without thinking, Yami began to pull his other arm in from the other edge of the bed… when he realised that it wasn't over the edge. Looking across at his hand, Yami noticed for the first time just how big his bed really was. Positively enormous, in fact. And he filled so little of it… All of a sudden, the bed felt so empty, and Yami felt like he was shrinking. A shroud of loneliness settled over Yami, and it slowly developed into a desire for Yugi. Yami sighed… what he'd give to have Yugi here now. Just to see him again… to hold him - to kiss him. But, of course, it was too risky. Yami sighed once more as he recalled how soft Yugi's pastel skin was, and how gentle his touch was. The smell of his hair… the shine in his eyes… the way he fitted into Yami's arms like a piece of a puzzle. Groaning, Yami rolled over onto his side. Closing his eyes, he im
agined Yugi lying there next to him, sleeping softly like a little kitten.
A small smile crossed Yami's lips, and he swung his legs over the edge of the bed with a groan and padded across to the door. He had to see Yugi again, and he'd just realised exactly how he could get away with it.
Yami swung the door partway open and poked his head round it. Putting on a sleepy voice, he addressed the sentry stationed there. "Behdet," he murmured, faking a yawn and blinking his half-closed eyes. "I would like some grapes. Have one of the slaves bring some up." Yami pretended to pause as if considering. "Send the usual one, since he knows what to do. I'm not in the mood for someone who's going to mess about."
Without so much as a questioning look, the guard bowed his acknowledgement deeply and walked off down the hallway.
*~*~*~*~*~*
"And he definitely ordered it be his little plaything?"
"Yes. He made that quite clear."
"Excellent… Very well, you are dismissed. But be sure to report to me with any further information."
A figure bowed deeply and walked off down the hallway.
*~*~*~*~*~*
Yugi moaned softly as a pounding at the door disturbed his sleep. With a sigh he lifted his head, keeping his eyes closed, and responded with a simple, "Mmm?"
"Get up slave!" a voice barked. "The Pharaoh orders you to bring him some grapes, right now!"
Yugi groaned as he eased himself into a sitting position, still groggy from sleep, and began rubbing his eyes. 'Why on earth would the Pharaoh want grapes at this time of…'
Yugi's line of thought tailed off as he came to his senses. The Pharaoh! Yugi's yawn turned into a smile as he climbed to his feet, stretching his limbs. Yami wouldn't call him this late unless there was a reason. "Okay," Yugi called back, pulling his simple clothing on. He knew it sounded insolent, but at that moment in time he didn't honestly care. As he walked past the guard, he began to wonder exactly what the Pharaoh had in store for him, and he felt his heart picking up as he began to make his way to the kitchen.
Passing through the seemingly endless corridors of the palace, his excitement grew, until at one point he realised he was half jogging and half skipping along. With a small smile he corrected himself, stopping dead and then taking measured strides, focussing on containing his excitement so as to not give himself away. After all, why would a slave be so happy at this time of night? Yugi giggled slightly as he answered his own question, before continuing on his merry way, his heart singing more and more strongly as each step took him one step closer to his love.
Eventually, Yugi came to the kitchen, humming subconsciously as he walked through the marble doorway. He was barely aware of the room around him, his imagination having whisked him away to a fantasy land where he and the Pharaoh were… 'misbehaving' somewhat. Being as he'd taken the route enough times before, Yugi was able to find the cupboard with the with the gilt trays without any problems. However, since his attention was otherwise taken, Yugi didn't notice that whoever had stacked the trays had evidently been in a rush, and the pile slipped forward as he opened the door. With a mighty crash, the trays fell on and around Yugi, bringing him back to reality with quite a bump - literally.
*~*~*~*~*~*
Balancing the tray in one hand, Yugi rubbed his head tenderly and frowned as the sentry opened the door, sure that he'd have a nasty lump in the morning. At least it didn't hurt too badly for now - his hair probably cushioned the worst of it. The sentry grunted to attract Yugi's attention and stood to one side, motioning for Yugi to hurry up and get through. Yugi duly obliged, picking up his speed as the door was almost slammed shut on him.
Once inside, Yugi felt his breath catch in his throat. True, he'd been here before, but he hadn't paid the room much attention then, nor had it been illuminated so dramatically by the moonlight. The silvery-white light lent an almost ethereal aura to the room as it sparkled off various golden and bejewelled trinkets, creating little halos everywhere Yugi looked. It was like looking up into the night sky. The sight was utterly awe-inspiring… almost as if the akhs of the Gods themselves had taken residence in this very room. Yugi stepped forward carefully, not daring to make a noise, his eyes wide as his head rotated back and forth, his mouth hanging open in a silent gasp.
*~*~*~*~*~*
Yami watched Yugi slowly make his way forward. The boy, his love, seemed utterly entranced by the room, as if Ptah had specially re-created the universe for his eyes only, bestowing beauty, grace and splendour upon even the most humble of creations. A ray of moonlight shone upon Yugi as he stepped in front of the window, and Yami's breath was stolen from him as he sat up suddenly, his eyes beholding the beautiful sight in wonder. For but a brief moment, Yami would have sworn Yugi shone as the light struck him - not just reflecting the light, but radiating his own inner glow. In that moment, Yugi's beauty surpassed everything that had existed before him, everything Yami had seen before diminished to a single withered stalk while Yugi rose above as but a single silky petal, beautiful, delicate, touched by the breath of the Gods. Sekhet-Hetepet, for that brief moment Yugi could have even been a god!
Even now that the glow had faded - if it had been there at all - the moonlight still bestowed an unearthly beauty upon Yugi, accenting his slight frame and turning his skin almost creamy, making his eyes sparkle, and the delicate smile on his face that came as he spotted his love seemed to illuminate the whole room.
*~*~*~*~*~*
Slowly, Yugi came to his senses, gradually adjusting to the awesome presence the room inflicted upon him. As the moonlight hit him he remembered why he was there in the first place, and his eyes drifted to the royal bed, a smile playing across his face as he saw the Pharaoh lying there. Taking the tray in both hands once more, Yugi trotted across to the bed and stood beside it. Deliberately putting on a naïve, innocent face, Yugi curtsied and giggled. "Pharaoh," he chirped brightly.
Yami chuckled at Yugi's little bit of acting and propped himself up against his pillows. Putting on a snooty face, looking down his nose at Yugi and puffing his chest out, he replied in a haughty tone, "Slave."
Both boys giggled and chuckled again respectively, and Yugi set the tray down on a bedside table before addressing Yami once more, still play-acting. "Would the Pharaoh care for a grape?"
Yami smirked, holding on to his haughty air. "Yes, the Pharaoh would." With that he tipped his head back, closed his eyes and held his mouth open, awaiting his grape. When, after a few seconds, the grape still hadn't come, Yami allowed one eye to open to see what was going on.
Stood beside the bed, looking very pleased with himself, was Yugi, arms folded and jaws chewing.
*Chewing*?! Yami lowered his head and folded his arms, half-glaring at Yugi - a look Yugi found to be rather seductive. "And where, pray tell, is the Pharaoh's grape?" Yami asked, the pout in his voice evident despite his best efforts. Yugi giggled again, and purred in reply, "Well I can't reach you from here, oh mighty Pharaoh."
Recognition flashed across the Pharaoh's eyes, a small glint in the moonlight, and a naughty grin came to his face. Climbing onto all fours, Yami slowly stalked across the bed toward Yugi, growling deep in his throat. Reaching the edge, Yami sat back on his haunches and licked his lips, looking Yugi up and down. One arm slowly stretching out, Yami's eyes locked on Yugi's, fingers quivering in anticipation as he grabbed…
Yugi couldn't help both his eyebrows twitching up simultaneously as Yami scurried back across the bed, grapes in hand. Yugi gave a heavy sigh and placed his hands on his hips as Yami triumphantly flipped a grape into his mouth. "That wasn't fair."
A smirk once again set on his face, Yami looked across to Yugi, chewing slowly and savouring every drop of flavour. "Hmm? Did you want another grape, slave?" Yugi, desperately trying to keep a straight face, folded his arms and pouted in reply. Yami gave him a smile and twitched the bedcovers back. "Well come and get one then," he stated as if it should have been patently obvious to Yugi.
Giving a delighted yelp, Yugi jumped into the bed, landing in a sitting position, and scooted sideways till he was next to Yami, ruffling up the covers as he went. Greeting his love with a kiss, Yugi slipped both his arms around Yami's elegantly toned torso, gazing up at the Pharaoh through adoring eyes with a blissful smile on his angelic features.
Yami slipped an arm around Yugi's lithe frame, noting with a small growl that it was still fully clothed, and used his free hand to pull the covers back up, the delicate linen caressing their skin as Yami trapped Yugi's smile under his lips, first with small, gentle kisses, then with more passionate, lingering kisses. Yami gently cupped Yugi's cheek as he drew away and licked the little one on the tip of his nose, causing him to squirm and giggle. Yami's tongue was surprisingly tickly.
Still with his arm around Yugi, Yami ran the hand on Yugi's cheek through his hair, gently brushing it back, smiling as he felt Yugi lean into it with a sigh. A little sparkle in his eyes and a sly grin on his face, Yami cocked his head to one side and stared at Yugi contemplatatively. "So how about that grape then?"
Yugi smiled and nodded smartly, looking rather pleased once more. Reaching down beside himself, Yami plucked a grape and bit into it, allowing the juice to dribble over his lips, squeezing the grape slightly as he did so. Closing his eyes, he leaned toward Yugi and met him with a kiss once more, allowing the little one to lick the juice up as they joined, Yami purring deep in his throat as Yugi's tongue ran across his jaw and caressed his lips. The two sat with their lips pressed together for a moment longer, each exerting equal pressure on eachother, until Yami pulled away just long enough to press the half-grape into Yugi's mouth before closing the gap again. Humming into the kiss, Yugi gave a satisfied moan and allowed one of his hands to trace down Yami's delectable body.
Feeling Yugi's hand touch and rest on his arousal, Yami summoned all his willpower and - with great difficulty - took Yugi's hand in his own, Gently easing it away. Confused, Yugi broke the kiss, looking up at Yami with questioning eyes. Still holding his partner's hand, Yami explained himself.
"Yugi… I didn't call you up here for that tonight. I don't want that to be all we ever do when we see eachother." Yami paused as Yugi's eyes softened slightly, wondering how to go on. "Tonight… I just wanted to hold you in my arms. That was all. What kind of relationship could we have if sex is all we have? Just once, I want to wake with you in my arms, so I could know the feeling always. To know that you're there for me, and for you to know that I'm there for you, no matter what. I just want to be able o remember that. And to know that we have more than just sex… to know that we could still have a future… you understand, right?"
Apparently not. The confusion remained in Yugi's eyes a moment longer, and Yami began to wonder if he'd just made a grave mistake. His fears were quelled, however, as Yugi's face suddenly lit up, and he hugged Yami tightly, burying his face in Yami's bare chest. "Thankyou…" he whispered. "I wanted to know too. I love you."
Caught off guard by the little one's sudden change of mood, Yami paused for a brief moment before hugging Yugi back, gradually leaning the two of them down into the pillows. Once there, he helped Yugi slip his top off before leaning back and sighing, waiting for Yugi to join him. When no Yugi arrived, Yami looked across and saw Yugi working on his other garment. "You don't have to, y'know," he murmured sleepily. And he meant it - as long as Yugi was with him, nothing else mattered.
Yami heard Yugi yawn as he responded. "S'okay… I trust you." The clothes were discarded to the floor with a flump, and Yugi lay down, cuddling into Yami's arms. As Pharaoh wrapped his arms around Slave, the slave tilted his head up to kiss the Pharaoh goodnight before snuggling in as closely as he could, his soft cheek nuzzling against the Pharaoh's chest, sending a warm feeling through both boys. Yami smiled as he looked down at Yugi, all cuddled up like a kitten, and kissed him gently on the forehead, holding him tighter as he sighed contentedly. Before long, all was silent, save for the slow breaths of the Pharaoh and his love, their chests rising and falling in unison.
That night, the two boys shared the sweetest dream of their life. Framed in moonlight, Yugi's soft hair draped over Yami, both dreamed of their undying love for eachother. Of being able to hold eachother until the sun rose, wakened by a kiss from the other and reaching out to caress his smiling face. Of a world where Pharaohs and slaves didn't exist, and where their love for eachother could flow as freely as the Nile herself. Of a world where they could be happy together, forever.
In their dreams, they whispered to eachother. "Sometimes, even for just a moment, dreams can come true. Someday, ours will too."
*~*~*~*~*~*
*squeals, squirms and giggles* I love that chappie! ^_^ It's just so kawaii, and the yami\yugi fluffyness... *ponders* WAI! ^_^ That was my first full-chapter fluff scene without any lime ^_^ GO ME!!! You saw it here first folks, I just took another step along the path of my writing career!
*folds arms and looks dead happy* Now then... how's about a review for the personal-record-breaking birthday boy? ^_^
Ooooh, never guess what super-funky item of clothing I now own? As well as having three Yugi outfits (Duelist kingdom, Dungeon Dice and the duel between Yugi and Jou on the pier) I now also own a rather cool t-shirt, which says "UKE Seeks SEME - Apply Within!" Ain't that the greatest?
Speakin of great... guess who's 18 this tuesday? ^_^ That's Oct 7th! ^_^ Yay for me!
Here's the reviews:
To ShadowSpecter: I know... poor Ryou... but I'll do a super-fluffy Ryou x ? fic in the future, just to make up for it ^_^ Possibly R x B...
To AnimeObssessed: You no likey my ikkle 'Kura? *ponders* Meh, I can work with it. At least you're slightly on his side though ^_^ That's what I wanted - you people had to realise Kura ain't all evil!!!
To 'Kayu': No likey Tuthmises? Good! ^_^ And nah, no hate mail, just both fics reached an angst point at the same time ^_^'
To 'Yuki KIKI': Oooooh... someone's on Kura's side there! *huggle* Least I ain't the only one!
To Emriko and Kittkat: Geez, no-one here likes Set do they? 3 chapters ago he was a side character, and now he's the target of more hate mail than all the rest combined! And as for the 5 chapters thing... could be more. We'll have to wait and see ^_^
To Tasan15: Okay, so I couldn't hurry... but here's more!
To Yugi-Chan: Thankees ^_^
To Yugilina: Awww *huggles back* Thankyou! And, in the long run, I think you'll both be happy with what I've got planned...
To Chaotic Bystander: Another anti-Tuthmises person eh? Geez, I toy with emotions so easy sometimes... everyone's on Bakura's side now! ^_^
To Hijiri Hitokiri Battousai: *huggle* Is okay... and thankyou for putting it on faves! ^_^ I've got author alerts active too, if ya like it THAT much...
To 'ANATSUU': Here ya go!
To Anime-Crazi: Hehe... whiplash is my speciality ^_^ Believe me, the ride ain't over yet! *massages your neck as we approach the next drop* Hold on tight...
To Neko-Baka-Chan-Chan: Hehe... Gods, don't worry if you miss a chappie here and there! And I nearly gave you an egyptian name there! I got as far as 'Nekp-Bakw' before I noticed ^_^ Anyways, here's a wonderfully long chappie, specially for you!
To silver-fox20: Sad, yeah, I know... *sniffle* But here's some happiness again ^_^
To 'Blueraydragon': *huggles back* Don't worry, Kura's gonna be okay... I give my word on that!
To Yami Yami Yugi: Ouch... I'm so glad I ain't Set right now... Sowwy for making you cry *huggle* But back to happy now ^_^
Well, now on with the ficcie ^_^ This chapter will, on the surface, seem like pointless fluff... to be fair, that's a half-truth. However, as any regular reader of mine could probably tell you, a pointless chapter on my part is often more important than a major chapter... it's the build-up that counts... (hence my rollercoaster style! *jumps in the next car* WHEEEEEEEeeeeeee!!!)
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Tonight was another one of those nights, the Pharaoh mused. He was the most powerful man in the world; rival empires cowered before his presence, people prostrated themselves at his name and what he said was what was, without fail. Even so, sleep dared to defy him again. Flicking his sheets, grumbling in annoyance and rolling over for the umpteenth time, Yami buried his face in his pillow and sighed loudly. After a few seconds, that too became uncomfortable, and Yami rolled over again, letting out an exasperated puff of breath. Mere moments after that he had to move once more, this time opting for a sitting position, his knees halfway to his chest, elbows resting on them and his head in his hands.
'Come on, what have I done?' Yami mentally asked the Gods. 'If this is about that thing in the temple, I'm *sorry*! How was I to know that dye was still drying?'
Yami flumped back down onto his bed, his arms spread out straight either side of him. One hand draped lazily over the edge of the bed, and Yami tucked it back in. Without thinking, Yami began to pull his other arm in from the other edge of the bed… when he realised that it wasn't over the edge. Looking across at his hand, Yami noticed for the first time just how big his bed really was. Positively enormous, in fact. And he filled so little of it… All of a sudden, the bed felt so empty, and Yami felt like he was shrinking. A shroud of loneliness settled over Yami, and it slowly developed into a desire for Yugi. Yami sighed… what he'd give to have Yugi here now. Just to see him again… to hold him - to kiss him. But, of course, it was too risky. Yami sighed once more as he recalled how soft Yugi's pastel skin was, and how gentle his touch was. The smell of his hair… the shine in his eyes… the way he fitted into Yami's arms like a piece of a puzzle. Groaning, Yami rolled over onto his side. Closing his eyes, he im
agined Yugi lying there next to him, sleeping softly like a little kitten.
A small smile crossed Yami's lips, and he swung his legs over the edge of the bed with a groan and padded across to the door. He had to see Yugi again, and he'd just realised exactly how he could get away with it.
Yami swung the door partway open and poked his head round it. Putting on a sleepy voice, he addressed the sentry stationed there. "Behdet," he murmured, faking a yawn and blinking his half-closed eyes. "I would like some grapes. Have one of the slaves bring some up." Yami pretended to pause as if considering. "Send the usual one, since he knows what to do. I'm not in the mood for someone who's going to mess about."
Without so much as a questioning look, the guard bowed his acknowledgement deeply and walked off down the hallway.
*~*~*~*~*~*
"And he definitely ordered it be his little plaything?"
"Yes. He made that quite clear."
"Excellent… Very well, you are dismissed. But be sure to report to me with any further information."
A figure bowed deeply and walked off down the hallway.
*~*~*~*~*~*
Yugi moaned softly as a pounding at the door disturbed his sleep. With a sigh he lifted his head, keeping his eyes closed, and responded with a simple, "Mmm?"
"Get up slave!" a voice barked. "The Pharaoh orders you to bring him some grapes, right now!"
Yugi groaned as he eased himself into a sitting position, still groggy from sleep, and began rubbing his eyes. 'Why on earth would the Pharaoh want grapes at this time of…'
Yugi's line of thought tailed off as he came to his senses. The Pharaoh! Yugi's yawn turned into a smile as he climbed to his feet, stretching his limbs. Yami wouldn't call him this late unless there was a reason. "Okay," Yugi called back, pulling his simple clothing on. He knew it sounded insolent, but at that moment in time he didn't honestly care. As he walked past the guard, he began to wonder exactly what the Pharaoh had in store for him, and he felt his heart picking up as he began to make his way to the kitchen.
Passing through the seemingly endless corridors of the palace, his excitement grew, until at one point he realised he was half jogging and half skipping along. With a small smile he corrected himself, stopping dead and then taking measured strides, focussing on containing his excitement so as to not give himself away. After all, why would a slave be so happy at this time of night? Yugi giggled slightly as he answered his own question, before continuing on his merry way, his heart singing more and more strongly as each step took him one step closer to his love.
Eventually, Yugi came to the kitchen, humming subconsciously as he walked through the marble doorway. He was barely aware of the room around him, his imagination having whisked him away to a fantasy land where he and the Pharaoh were… 'misbehaving' somewhat. Being as he'd taken the route enough times before, Yugi was able to find the cupboard with the with the gilt trays without any problems. However, since his attention was otherwise taken, Yugi didn't notice that whoever had stacked the trays had evidently been in a rush, and the pile slipped forward as he opened the door. With a mighty crash, the trays fell on and around Yugi, bringing him back to reality with quite a bump - literally.
*~*~*~*~*~*
Balancing the tray in one hand, Yugi rubbed his head tenderly and frowned as the sentry opened the door, sure that he'd have a nasty lump in the morning. At least it didn't hurt too badly for now - his hair probably cushioned the worst of it. The sentry grunted to attract Yugi's attention and stood to one side, motioning for Yugi to hurry up and get through. Yugi duly obliged, picking up his speed as the door was almost slammed shut on him.
Once inside, Yugi felt his breath catch in his throat. True, he'd been here before, but he hadn't paid the room much attention then, nor had it been illuminated so dramatically by the moonlight. The silvery-white light lent an almost ethereal aura to the room as it sparkled off various golden and bejewelled trinkets, creating little halos everywhere Yugi looked. It was like looking up into the night sky. The sight was utterly awe-inspiring… almost as if the akhs of the Gods themselves had taken residence in this very room. Yugi stepped forward carefully, not daring to make a noise, his eyes wide as his head rotated back and forth, his mouth hanging open in a silent gasp.
*~*~*~*~*~*
Yami watched Yugi slowly make his way forward. The boy, his love, seemed utterly entranced by the room, as if Ptah had specially re-created the universe for his eyes only, bestowing beauty, grace and splendour upon even the most humble of creations. A ray of moonlight shone upon Yugi as he stepped in front of the window, and Yami's breath was stolen from him as he sat up suddenly, his eyes beholding the beautiful sight in wonder. For but a brief moment, Yami would have sworn Yugi shone as the light struck him - not just reflecting the light, but radiating his own inner glow. In that moment, Yugi's beauty surpassed everything that had existed before him, everything Yami had seen before diminished to a single withered stalk while Yugi rose above as but a single silky petal, beautiful, delicate, touched by the breath of the Gods. Sekhet-Hetepet, for that brief moment Yugi could have even been a god!
Even now that the glow had faded - if it had been there at all - the moonlight still bestowed an unearthly beauty upon Yugi, accenting his slight frame and turning his skin almost creamy, making his eyes sparkle, and the delicate smile on his face that came as he spotted his love seemed to illuminate the whole room.
*~*~*~*~*~*
Slowly, Yugi came to his senses, gradually adjusting to the awesome presence the room inflicted upon him. As the moonlight hit him he remembered why he was there in the first place, and his eyes drifted to the royal bed, a smile playing across his face as he saw the Pharaoh lying there. Taking the tray in both hands once more, Yugi trotted across to the bed and stood beside it. Deliberately putting on a naïve, innocent face, Yugi curtsied and giggled. "Pharaoh," he chirped brightly.
Yami chuckled at Yugi's little bit of acting and propped himself up against his pillows. Putting on a snooty face, looking down his nose at Yugi and puffing his chest out, he replied in a haughty tone, "Slave."
Both boys giggled and chuckled again respectively, and Yugi set the tray down on a bedside table before addressing Yami once more, still play-acting. "Would the Pharaoh care for a grape?"
Yami smirked, holding on to his haughty air. "Yes, the Pharaoh would." With that he tipped his head back, closed his eyes and held his mouth open, awaiting his grape. When, after a few seconds, the grape still hadn't come, Yami allowed one eye to open to see what was going on.
Stood beside the bed, looking very pleased with himself, was Yugi, arms folded and jaws chewing.
*Chewing*?! Yami lowered his head and folded his arms, half-glaring at Yugi - a look Yugi found to be rather seductive. "And where, pray tell, is the Pharaoh's grape?" Yami asked, the pout in his voice evident despite his best efforts. Yugi giggled again, and purred in reply, "Well I can't reach you from here, oh mighty Pharaoh."
Recognition flashed across the Pharaoh's eyes, a small glint in the moonlight, and a naughty grin came to his face. Climbing onto all fours, Yami slowly stalked across the bed toward Yugi, growling deep in his throat. Reaching the edge, Yami sat back on his haunches and licked his lips, looking Yugi up and down. One arm slowly stretching out, Yami's eyes locked on Yugi's, fingers quivering in anticipation as he grabbed…
Yugi couldn't help both his eyebrows twitching up simultaneously as Yami scurried back across the bed, grapes in hand. Yugi gave a heavy sigh and placed his hands on his hips as Yami triumphantly flipped a grape into his mouth. "That wasn't fair."
A smirk once again set on his face, Yami looked across to Yugi, chewing slowly and savouring every drop of flavour. "Hmm? Did you want another grape, slave?" Yugi, desperately trying to keep a straight face, folded his arms and pouted in reply. Yami gave him a smile and twitched the bedcovers back. "Well come and get one then," he stated as if it should have been patently obvious to Yugi.
Giving a delighted yelp, Yugi jumped into the bed, landing in a sitting position, and scooted sideways till he was next to Yami, ruffling up the covers as he went. Greeting his love with a kiss, Yugi slipped both his arms around Yami's elegantly toned torso, gazing up at the Pharaoh through adoring eyes with a blissful smile on his angelic features.
Yami slipped an arm around Yugi's lithe frame, noting with a small growl that it was still fully clothed, and used his free hand to pull the covers back up, the delicate linen caressing their skin as Yami trapped Yugi's smile under his lips, first with small, gentle kisses, then with more passionate, lingering kisses. Yami gently cupped Yugi's cheek as he drew away and licked the little one on the tip of his nose, causing him to squirm and giggle. Yami's tongue was surprisingly tickly.
Still with his arm around Yugi, Yami ran the hand on Yugi's cheek through his hair, gently brushing it back, smiling as he felt Yugi lean into it with a sigh. A little sparkle in his eyes and a sly grin on his face, Yami cocked his head to one side and stared at Yugi contemplatatively. "So how about that grape then?"
Yugi smiled and nodded smartly, looking rather pleased once more. Reaching down beside himself, Yami plucked a grape and bit into it, allowing the juice to dribble over his lips, squeezing the grape slightly as he did so. Closing his eyes, he leaned toward Yugi and met him with a kiss once more, allowing the little one to lick the juice up as they joined, Yami purring deep in his throat as Yugi's tongue ran across his jaw and caressed his lips. The two sat with their lips pressed together for a moment longer, each exerting equal pressure on eachother, until Yami pulled away just long enough to press the half-grape into Yugi's mouth before closing the gap again. Humming into the kiss, Yugi gave a satisfied moan and allowed one of his hands to trace down Yami's delectable body.
Feeling Yugi's hand touch and rest on his arousal, Yami summoned all his willpower and - with great difficulty - took Yugi's hand in his own, Gently easing it away. Confused, Yugi broke the kiss, looking up at Yami with questioning eyes. Still holding his partner's hand, Yami explained himself.
"Yugi… I didn't call you up here for that tonight. I don't want that to be all we ever do when we see eachother." Yami paused as Yugi's eyes softened slightly, wondering how to go on. "Tonight… I just wanted to hold you in my arms. That was all. What kind of relationship could we have if sex is all we have? Just once, I want to wake with you in my arms, so I could know the feeling always. To know that you're there for me, and for you to know that I'm there for you, no matter what. I just want to be able o remember that. And to know that we have more than just sex… to know that we could still have a future… you understand, right?"
Apparently not. The confusion remained in Yugi's eyes a moment longer, and Yami began to wonder if he'd just made a grave mistake. His fears were quelled, however, as Yugi's face suddenly lit up, and he hugged Yami tightly, burying his face in Yami's bare chest. "Thankyou…" he whispered. "I wanted to know too. I love you."
Caught off guard by the little one's sudden change of mood, Yami paused for a brief moment before hugging Yugi back, gradually leaning the two of them down into the pillows. Once there, he helped Yugi slip his top off before leaning back and sighing, waiting for Yugi to join him. When no Yugi arrived, Yami looked across and saw Yugi working on his other garment. "You don't have to, y'know," he murmured sleepily. And he meant it - as long as Yugi was with him, nothing else mattered.
Yami heard Yugi yawn as he responded. "S'okay… I trust you." The clothes were discarded to the floor with a flump, and Yugi lay down, cuddling into Yami's arms. As Pharaoh wrapped his arms around Slave, the slave tilted his head up to kiss the Pharaoh goodnight before snuggling in as closely as he could, his soft cheek nuzzling against the Pharaoh's chest, sending a warm feeling through both boys. Yami smiled as he looked down at Yugi, all cuddled up like a kitten, and kissed him gently on the forehead, holding him tighter as he sighed contentedly. Before long, all was silent, save for the slow breaths of the Pharaoh and his love, their chests rising and falling in unison.
That night, the two boys shared the sweetest dream of their life. Framed in moonlight, Yugi's soft hair draped over Yami, both dreamed of their undying love for eachother. Of being able to hold eachother until the sun rose, wakened by a kiss from the other and reaching out to caress his smiling face. Of a world where Pharaohs and slaves didn't exist, and where their love for eachother could flow as freely as the Nile herself. Of a world where they could be happy together, forever.
In their dreams, they whispered to eachother. "Sometimes, even for just a moment, dreams can come true. Someday, ours will too."
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*squeals, squirms and giggles* I love that chappie! ^_^ It's just so kawaii, and the yami\yugi fluffyness... *ponders* WAI! ^_^ That was my first full-chapter fluff scene without any lime ^_^ GO ME!!! You saw it here first folks, I just took another step along the path of my writing career!
*folds arms and looks dead happy* Now then... how's about a review for the personal-record-breaking birthday boy? ^_^