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this!!! Thank you to all who ever reviewed! (YS: That's a lot of enthusiasm
put to those words. Maybe you'd better take it down a notch.) S: Killjoy...
_Enthusiastic_ thank-yous to Neko-chan (I really don't understand what makes my fic so 'original'! I'll try to post a bit more frequently now...), Angelina (... yeah), Sailor Comet (I thought I might add Mokuba to lighten up the mood a little bit. I'm no good at any kind of humor, but this fic's mood might need just a tiny bit of lightening...), crystaldraygon98 (^^ I'll add them in the next night, I think I've tortured Ryou enough for now...), Jadej.j (Yep! A good thing! ^.^), Nozomi (I think you're right... But this is an AU, so never mind. I promise I'll warn if I put in a threesome - which is very unlikely now), Renee the Rabid Squirrel (I'm sorry for the long wait!), Eeyaatoe (Pegasus? *thinks* Well, you'll find out later *smiles widely*), Jealous Vampiress (I think you're going to like this chapter and the next... You were one of the S/J requesters?), Dark Lady Setsuna (I'm glad!), Silver Dragon (Sorry to keep you waiting!), Lady Kaiba (I liked your new story! I haven't heard of that series, but then I haven't heard of many things...), Jadesaber (I'm back to Y/Y in this one *smiles*), Seventh Sage (lots and lots... I hope I'll have more time in the future to write this...), highqueenofthegods (...I'm not telling who he is yet... ^^), Lady Geuna (The triangle sounds interesting... But not in this fic. perhaps I'll add Otogi in some other connection), firedraygon97 (I didn't mention you? I'm so sorry!! Yami Marik is a different person than the unknown, if you remember from the Marik POV, he's already in the same city) and Chibizoo (ah, back from your vacation I see. I hope you enjoy this!).
Slaying the Dreamer, chapter 8: A Small Revelation
---Yami POV---
I sat in silence as the short mortal walked around the living room. He hadn't stood still for a single moment since we stepped in from the door, no matter what I tried to say to calm him down. He was simply too nervous to listen. Not that my own condition was much better.
Fidgeting now and then, I wracked my brains for something more to say. I had already tried commenting on the weather, his clothes - that had freaked him out, and several other things that hadn't gone so well either.
Sighing heavily, I stood up and followed his restless pacing to the other end of the room.
"Why don't you just stand still for a moment?"
The question was delivered in a frustrated voice, merely inches behind him. But it got his attention, he wheeled around and raised his head to look at me with wide eyes. Then I realized just how close we were, despite the difference in heights. Trying to sound calm, I continued.
"I mean, it cannot be _that_ bad. You invited me here."
"...I know. That is exactly what worries me. And I would be grateful if you kept your voice down, I don't want jiichan to wake up."
Nodding slightly, I stared at him. Apparently it unnerved him this time, for he turned his gaze and blushed slightly. Sighing again, I took his hand and led him to the couch.
"Sit. Your continuous pacing is making _me_ nervous."
He complied silently, and I sat next to him. Too close, I noticed to my dislike. I seemed to have lost every single ounce of my uncaring exterior.
"What now?"
After a short, uncomfortable silence - filled with embarrassing thoughts at least on my part - I answered my own question.
"Do you have any more questions for me to answer?"
"Not really... That is, I cannot remember them right now..."
He was silent again, leaning a bit towards me. Or was it just wishful thinking? Either way, too much silence and closeness, too little distractions. Just what I needed - and that remark was dripping with sarcasm.
"Does it not bother you?"
Blinking at the small one's question, I turned to watch him.
"Does _what_ bother me?"
Hiding his face in his hands, Yugi answered with a hushed voice.
"I mean, that we're both guys."
...I should have thought on that earlier. Of course he would be uncomfortable with it. As a vampire, such things didn't matter so much anymore, and besides it felt good to be around him. But was there something else to this ease I accepted the turn of events with?
"I think it doesn't."
"So you knew beforehand? That you were g...g-"
Smiling fondly, I touched his shaking shoulder. He couldn't even say the word...
"I didn't."
Well, perhaps I knew it, but didn't remember. But I failed to mention this, it would be too complicated to explain.
"Look at me, Yugi... Please?"
He slowly turned, dropping his hands on his lap.
"It's not that terrible. Sometimes things just happen. I don't know what I could say to make you believe me, but please... Trust me, it's not a bad thing."
Shaking his head, Yugi mumbled something I couldn't decipher. Awkwardly I reached for him.
"Do not be afraid, Yugi."
He sighed, leaning in to my touch. Bending my head so our foreheads were touching, I inhaled his scent - unintentionally making me more aware of the blood in his veins. But this I must come to accept, I thought. The craving would always be there, never quite leaving me at peace. Always wanting to feed from him...
It wouldn't be so bad if he knew this, but of course I couldn't tell him. It would scare him, perhaps make him leave me, and the thought of never being in his presence was too alien to comprehend now. But if he knew he would be prepared for what might happen if my self-control ever slipped. He might even be able to help me.
Two tempting choices... The other one tempting because of my fear, the other one because of my...attraction? I daren't call it anything stronger, not yet. Anything might happen.
He was starting to cry again, wet tears welling up in his shining eyes. I didn't know what to do with him anymore, so praying whatever gods were listening that I wasn't making a wrong choice I captured his lips with mine, plunging my tongue deep into his unresisting mouth, trying to be careful with my fangs.
Taking a better hold of his body, I broke my kiss just long enough to settle him down on the couch, laying down on top of him. I could feel his hands start to roam over my body - an action that my body craved for, but my mind feared. My rational mind was giving up, however, and all thoughts of ending this now, when nothing too serious had yet happened, were fleeing to some deep hole in my mind, where they would never be noticed.
Moving my mouth from his, kissing my way down his throat, I listened, fascinated, to the little moans he made as my inhumanly strong hands were fighting with his shirt, as I wasn't quite ready to rip it off.
Finally able to get it over his head, I marveled at the softness of his skin, raining little kisses everywhere I happened to feel like it.
Slowly letting my hand wander down to his waistline, I was just fumbling for his belt buckle when I heard a strange noise. Immediately snapping my head to the direction of the voice, I saw a blond-haired mortal, somehow familiar. He was staring at us, eyes big as saucers, mouth gaping. He looked somehow battered, and blood stained his right hand.
A little gasp came from the blushing Yugi.
"Jounouchi-kun! What are you doing here?"
I could ask the same thing. But in a way, I was relieved that he had come.
The boy I now remembered had been with Yugi the previous night gave a little start, flushing.
"Sorry... If I had known you were this busy I would have searched for shelter somewhere else, excuse me for getting a crazy killer after me."
This immediately caught my attention.
"Killer?"
"Yeah, this strange, tall guy came out of nowhere and attacked me... Are you sure I'm welcome here? If I am, would you please even have the decency to put some more clothes on and get to some...less bothering position..."
Looking down at Yugi, I was somewhat baffled by the turn of events. He looked back at me with wide eyes and red cheeks. I got up and handed him his shirt.
"You have a big tendency to get into trouble, Jou-kun."
Yugi was pulling on his shirt, so his voice was a bit muffled. I watched him, trying to keep calm. Gods, I wasn't even able to concentrate on a possible threat to all of us when he looked like that - amazed, embarrassed, curious, even a touch scared.
"Well, I don't intend to."
"If you all will just end this meaningless conversation, we could perhaps get to some more interesting things. Such as why are you in this house with that half-naked mortal. But I guess the answer to _that_ is pretty obvious."
Jounouchi tensed and dived then towards us, hiding behind my back. Trying not to get annoyed with this mortal one my one-time comrade, I answered.
"That is none of your business, Seto, stay out of it. And you shouldn't scare these boys. They are now under my protection."
"Too bad. The fair-haired one would have made an excellent meal."
He stepped forth from the shadows of the hallway, blue eyes gleaming in the dim light. He was smirking coldly.
I glared at him. How dare he scare my little Yugi speaking like that?
Then I realized it. Yugi... He had no idea what I was. Turning to him, I saw him staring at me suspiciously. One more hole in my shaky cover.
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AN: Got you a bit hopeful there with Yami and Yugi, did I? *grins widely* Naaah, I wouldn't do that yet, too much has to happen before. But I _did_ get Jounouchi to the story! And he has met Seto too, so I hope you're not _too_ mad at me for making them interrupt... I'm thinking on this story to include seven nights in their time, I don't know how many chapters it will include, most nights will be shorter than this one. But seven nights sounds pretty good, don't ya think? Could also be less.
And I'm really sorry how late this is... And I cut it short that I would get to posting it sometimes. I hope you'll review, please forgive me! *looks desperately at the readers*
_Enthusiastic_ thank-yous to Neko-chan (I really don't understand what makes my fic so 'original'! I'll try to post a bit more frequently now...), Angelina (... yeah), Sailor Comet (I thought I might add Mokuba to lighten up the mood a little bit. I'm no good at any kind of humor, but this fic's mood might need just a tiny bit of lightening...), crystaldraygon98 (^^ I'll add them in the next night, I think I've tortured Ryou enough for now...), Jadej.j (Yep! A good thing! ^.^), Nozomi (I think you're right... But this is an AU, so never mind. I promise I'll warn if I put in a threesome - which is very unlikely now), Renee the Rabid Squirrel (I'm sorry for the long wait!), Eeyaatoe (Pegasus? *thinks* Well, you'll find out later *smiles widely*), Jealous Vampiress (I think you're going to like this chapter and the next... You were one of the S/J requesters?), Dark Lady Setsuna (I'm glad!), Silver Dragon (Sorry to keep you waiting!), Lady Kaiba (I liked your new story! I haven't heard of that series, but then I haven't heard of many things...), Jadesaber (I'm back to Y/Y in this one *smiles*), Seventh Sage (lots and lots... I hope I'll have more time in the future to write this...), highqueenofthegods (...I'm not telling who he is yet... ^^), Lady Geuna (The triangle sounds interesting... But not in this fic. perhaps I'll add Otogi in some other connection), firedraygon97 (I didn't mention you? I'm so sorry!! Yami Marik is a different person than the unknown, if you remember from the Marik POV, he's already in the same city) and Chibizoo (ah, back from your vacation I see. I hope you enjoy this!).
Slaying the Dreamer, chapter 8: A Small Revelation
---Yami POV---
I sat in silence as the short mortal walked around the living room. He hadn't stood still for a single moment since we stepped in from the door, no matter what I tried to say to calm him down. He was simply too nervous to listen. Not that my own condition was much better.
Fidgeting now and then, I wracked my brains for something more to say. I had already tried commenting on the weather, his clothes - that had freaked him out, and several other things that hadn't gone so well either.
Sighing heavily, I stood up and followed his restless pacing to the other end of the room.
"Why don't you just stand still for a moment?"
The question was delivered in a frustrated voice, merely inches behind him. But it got his attention, he wheeled around and raised his head to look at me with wide eyes. Then I realized just how close we were, despite the difference in heights. Trying to sound calm, I continued.
"I mean, it cannot be _that_ bad. You invited me here."
"...I know. That is exactly what worries me. And I would be grateful if you kept your voice down, I don't want jiichan to wake up."
Nodding slightly, I stared at him. Apparently it unnerved him this time, for he turned his gaze and blushed slightly. Sighing again, I took his hand and led him to the couch.
"Sit. Your continuous pacing is making _me_ nervous."
He complied silently, and I sat next to him. Too close, I noticed to my dislike. I seemed to have lost every single ounce of my uncaring exterior.
"What now?"
After a short, uncomfortable silence - filled with embarrassing thoughts at least on my part - I answered my own question.
"Do you have any more questions for me to answer?"
"Not really... That is, I cannot remember them right now..."
He was silent again, leaning a bit towards me. Or was it just wishful thinking? Either way, too much silence and closeness, too little distractions. Just what I needed - and that remark was dripping with sarcasm.
"Does it not bother you?"
Blinking at the small one's question, I turned to watch him.
"Does _what_ bother me?"
Hiding his face in his hands, Yugi answered with a hushed voice.
"I mean, that we're both guys."
...I should have thought on that earlier. Of course he would be uncomfortable with it. As a vampire, such things didn't matter so much anymore, and besides it felt good to be around him. But was there something else to this ease I accepted the turn of events with?
"I think it doesn't."
"So you knew beforehand? That you were g...g-"
Smiling fondly, I touched his shaking shoulder. He couldn't even say the word...
"I didn't."
Well, perhaps I knew it, but didn't remember. But I failed to mention this, it would be too complicated to explain.
"Look at me, Yugi... Please?"
He slowly turned, dropping his hands on his lap.
"It's not that terrible. Sometimes things just happen. I don't know what I could say to make you believe me, but please... Trust me, it's not a bad thing."
Shaking his head, Yugi mumbled something I couldn't decipher. Awkwardly I reached for him.
"Do not be afraid, Yugi."
He sighed, leaning in to my touch. Bending my head so our foreheads were touching, I inhaled his scent - unintentionally making me more aware of the blood in his veins. But this I must come to accept, I thought. The craving would always be there, never quite leaving me at peace. Always wanting to feed from him...
It wouldn't be so bad if he knew this, but of course I couldn't tell him. It would scare him, perhaps make him leave me, and the thought of never being in his presence was too alien to comprehend now. But if he knew he would be prepared for what might happen if my self-control ever slipped. He might even be able to help me.
Two tempting choices... The other one tempting because of my fear, the other one because of my...attraction? I daren't call it anything stronger, not yet. Anything might happen.
He was starting to cry again, wet tears welling up in his shining eyes. I didn't know what to do with him anymore, so praying whatever gods were listening that I wasn't making a wrong choice I captured his lips with mine, plunging my tongue deep into his unresisting mouth, trying to be careful with my fangs.
Taking a better hold of his body, I broke my kiss just long enough to settle him down on the couch, laying down on top of him. I could feel his hands start to roam over my body - an action that my body craved for, but my mind feared. My rational mind was giving up, however, and all thoughts of ending this now, when nothing too serious had yet happened, were fleeing to some deep hole in my mind, where they would never be noticed.
Moving my mouth from his, kissing my way down his throat, I listened, fascinated, to the little moans he made as my inhumanly strong hands were fighting with his shirt, as I wasn't quite ready to rip it off.
Finally able to get it over his head, I marveled at the softness of his skin, raining little kisses everywhere I happened to feel like it.
Slowly letting my hand wander down to his waistline, I was just fumbling for his belt buckle when I heard a strange noise. Immediately snapping my head to the direction of the voice, I saw a blond-haired mortal, somehow familiar. He was staring at us, eyes big as saucers, mouth gaping. He looked somehow battered, and blood stained his right hand.
A little gasp came from the blushing Yugi.
"Jounouchi-kun! What are you doing here?"
I could ask the same thing. But in a way, I was relieved that he had come.
The boy I now remembered had been with Yugi the previous night gave a little start, flushing.
"Sorry... If I had known you were this busy I would have searched for shelter somewhere else, excuse me for getting a crazy killer after me."
This immediately caught my attention.
"Killer?"
"Yeah, this strange, tall guy came out of nowhere and attacked me... Are you sure I'm welcome here? If I am, would you please even have the decency to put some more clothes on and get to some...less bothering position..."
Looking down at Yugi, I was somewhat baffled by the turn of events. He looked back at me with wide eyes and red cheeks. I got up and handed him his shirt.
"You have a big tendency to get into trouble, Jou-kun."
Yugi was pulling on his shirt, so his voice was a bit muffled. I watched him, trying to keep calm. Gods, I wasn't even able to concentrate on a possible threat to all of us when he looked like that - amazed, embarrassed, curious, even a touch scared.
"Well, I don't intend to."
"If you all will just end this meaningless conversation, we could perhaps get to some more interesting things. Such as why are you in this house with that half-naked mortal. But I guess the answer to _that_ is pretty obvious."
Jounouchi tensed and dived then towards us, hiding behind my back. Trying not to get annoyed with this mortal one my one-time comrade, I answered.
"That is none of your business, Seto, stay out of it. And you shouldn't scare these boys. They are now under my protection."
"Too bad. The fair-haired one would have made an excellent meal."
He stepped forth from the shadows of the hallway, blue eyes gleaming in the dim light. He was smirking coldly.
I glared at him. How dare he scare my little Yugi speaking like that?
Then I realized it. Yugi... He had no idea what I was. Turning to him, I saw him staring at me suspiciously. One more hole in my shaky cover.
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AN: Got you a bit hopeful there with Yami and Yugi, did I? *grins widely* Naaah, I wouldn't do that yet, too much has to happen before. But I _did_ get Jounouchi to the story! And he has met Seto too, so I hope you're not _too_ mad at me for making them interrupt... I'm thinking on this story to include seven nights in their time, I don't know how many chapters it will include, most nights will be shorter than this one. But seven nights sounds pretty good, don't ya think? Could also be less.
And I'm really sorry how late this is... And I cut it short that I would get to posting it sometimes. I hope you'll review, please forgive me! *looks desperately at the readers*