A/N: Well I have decided to continue this. At least as far as another chapter, to see where it is my muse will take me this time. That is usually an interesting thing to discover. This chapter is short as well, but that is to be expected from one who wrote it all in the span of fifteen minutes...
Dedications: This chapter is for Lady of the Orange, I hope your work load becomes less strenuous. For Unintentional Nightmare, it does not HAVE do be double angst of course but I like to warn a little past what is expected. For Tenshi again, I will update "The Mind's Binding" soon, I hope, but I am going on vacation soon so it is hard to tell. And for Adrie, thank you for the praise and you shall know more now. Now, finally for noone, thank you for your review.
Disclaimer: I do not own Yugioh.
AFFECTIONS
CHAPTER 2- Broken Dreams
Seto Kaiba strode confidently into Kaiba Land. Today was the day. He knew that now the time was right to tell Yami Yugi of his affections. Nothing would deter him for telling his rival of his new found feelings. For a long time now, he had completely lacked any romantic feeling at all. He warmed up to the idea of having someone to be with. Someone to hold and be held by, and as cliche as it sounds, he finally wanted to have something to look forward to when he came home from work.
Kaiba reached the usual platform from which he and the Game King dueled. It was empty, as it always was at this time of day. The two had agreed long ago to use this time to duel each other with no help from the audience. Occasionally the audience took it upon themselves to help duelists, and a large crowd was always present for the Kaiba and Yugi duels. The two had concluded that the duels were merely a chance to study each others tactics, and nothing more. Almost as though just the two of them were friends.
The general populace did not know that it was actual the Pharaoh whom they so enjoyed watching. It surprised, yet relieved Kaiba when this fact was made known to a select few. He had always been attracted to who he now knew as 'Yami', but he felt guilty whenever Yugi would reappear. He felt like Yugi was an innocent child, but his Yami. His Yami was something much more...
Kaiba's thoughts were interrupted as the object of his thoughts entered the room. Kaiba smiled slightly, only to frown when Bakura's Yami followed behind. "What is this? I thought we had an agreement?"
The Tomb Robber would certainly be a distraction. Kaiba always knew that Bakura held a certain allure. What is more, it is obvious that the Robber is attracted to him. Yet, after much deliberation, Kaiba decided to follow who he was sure he loved, despite the possibility of rejection. *How ironic. I'm 'following my heart'...*
"I was unfortunately unable to shake him, and he insisted upon following me in. We could duel another time if you wish..."Yami spoke, shooting the Robber a glare.
"Do not mind me. I'm simply a...referee of promises." Bakura smirked, taking a seat.
Kaiba shot Yami a questioning look, but the former Pharaoh simply shook his head. "Fine. You may watch us then." *I suppose he should be here to hear this anyway. That way he will know my fate as well, for if I am rejected* Kaiba gave a slight shudder, *then it would be just as well for him to know.*
The duel commenced. It moved slowly, for each duelists' mind was elsewhere. After just a few turns, Kaiba put his hand down, and looked at Yami, a myriad of emotions just below the surface of his face. Yami immediately looked up and shot him a questioning look. "What is wrong?"
"I cannot continue until I tell you something." Kaiba took a pause here, as Yami lay his own hand down and turned his complete attention to Kaiba. Kaiba's blue eyes flickered briefly to Bakura before fixating upon Yami. "I must let you know now that..." He took a deep breath and let it out slowly, "That I think I...I think I like you. No. I know I like you, I think I love you."
Kaiba watched as Yami's eyes widened, a look a pure happiness upon his face. Kaiba felt his heart speed up, and he started to smile. The moment was ruined by a loud cough from the Tomb Robber.
Kaiba looked to Bakura briefly, then back to Yami. The Game King was currently looking at Bakura in anger and horror. To Kaiba's own horror, Yami then turned that expression to him. Suddenly Kaiba went cold. He was completely numb. *No...How could I have not seen before...No, let it be my imagination, let it be a dream...*
Kaiba's fears were confirmed when Yami rasped, "Kaiba...Seto...I...can't-"
Kaiba did not hear the words that followed. He grabbed his deck and ran. He ran away from the hurt, from the pain, and from the now blazingly clear truth. Yami and Bakura were in love. *How could I have been so stupid...so blind...*
Dedications: This chapter is for Lady of the Orange, I hope your work load becomes less strenuous. For Unintentional Nightmare, it does not HAVE do be double angst of course but I like to warn a little past what is expected. For Tenshi again, I will update "The Mind's Binding" soon, I hope, but I am going on vacation soon so it is hard to tell. And for Adrie, thank you for the praise and you shall know more now. Now, finally for noone, thank you for your review.
Disclaimer: I do not own Yugioh.
AFFECTIONS
CHAPTER 2- Broken Dreams
Seto Kaiba strode confidently into Kaiba Land. Today was the day. He knew that now the time was right to tell Yami Yugi of his affections. Nothing would deter him for telling his rival of his new found feelings. For a long time now, he had completely lacked any romantic feeling at all. He warmed up to the idea of having someone to be with. Someone to hold and be held by, and as cliche as it sounds, he finally wanted to have something to look forward to when he came home from work.
Kaiba reached the usual platform from which he and the Game King dueled. It was empty, as it always was at this time of day. The two had agreed long ago to use this time to duel each other with no help from the audience. Occasionally the audience took it upon themselves to help duelists, and a large crowd was always present for the Kaiba and Yugi duels. The two had concluded that the duels were merely a chance to study each others tactics, and nothing more. Almost as though just the two of them were friends.
The general populace did not know that it was actual the Pharaoh whom they so enjoyed watching. It surprised, yet relieved Kaiba when this fact was made known to a select few. He had always been attracted to who he now knew as 'Yami', but he felt guilty whenever Yugi would reappear. He felt like Yugi was an innocent child, but his Yami. His Yami was something much more...
Kaiba's thoughts were interrupted as the object of his thoughts entered the room. Kaiba smiled slightly, only to frown when Bakura's Yami followed behind. "What is this? I thought we had an agreement?"
The Tomb Robber would certainly be a distraction. Kaiba always knew that Bakura held a certain allure. What is more, it is obvious that the Robber is attracted to him. Yet, after much deliberation, Kaiba decided to follow who he was sure he loved, despite the possibility of rejection. *How ironic. I'm 'following my heart'...*
"I was unfortunately unable to shake him, and he insisted upon following me in. We could duel another time if you wish..."Yami spoke, shooting the Robber a glare.
"Do not mind me. I'm simply a...referee of promises." Bakura smirked, taking a seat.
Kaiba shot Yami a questioning look, but the former Pharaoh simply shook his head. "Fine. You may watch us then." *I suppose he should be here to hear this anyway. That way he will know my fate as well, for if I am rejected* Kaiba gave a slight shudder, *then it would be just as well for him to know.*
The duel commenced. It moved slowly, for each duelists' mind was elsewhere. After just a few turns, Kaiba put his hand down, and looked at Yami, a myriad of emotions just below the surface of his face. Yami immediately looked up and shot him a questioning look. "What is wrong?"
"I cannot continue until I tell you something." Kaiba took a pause here, as Yami lay his own hand down and turned his complete attention to Kaiba. Kaiba's blue eyes flickered briefly to Bakura before fixating upon Yami. "I must let you know now that..." He took a deep breath and let it out slowly, "That I think I...I think I like you. No. I know I like you, I think I love you."
Kaiba watched as Yami's eyes widened, a look a pure happiness upon his face. Kaiba felt his heart speed up, and he started to smile. The moment was ruined by a loud cough from the Tomb Robber.
Kaiba looked to Bakura briefly, then back to Yami. The Game King was currently looking at Bakura in anger and horror. To Kaiba's own horror, Yami then turned that expression to him. Suddenly Kaiba went cold. He was completely numb. *No...How could I have not seen before...No, let it be my imagination, let it be a dream...*
Kaiba's fears were confirmed when Yami rasped, "Kaiba...Seto...I...can't-"
Kaiba did not hear the words that followed. He grabbed his deck and ran. He ran away from the hurt, from the pain, and from the now blazingly clear truth. Yami and Bakura were in love. *How could I have been so stupid...so blind...*