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Disclaimer: This humble fic is based upon an anime-etic genius, YU-GI-OH, which i also wuv. But, sadly, it's not mine.

Warning: Lemon. If you don't like 'em, don't read. But, y'know, i think most people reading this don't mind...

Chapter 36: Here With Me (i wuv that song! hehe...)

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Yami pulled his cheek down slightly, and applied a dark line of eyeliner to his left eye. It was oddly comforting, putting on eyeliner. He supposed it was a fragment left over from life when he was the Pharaoh of Egypt, and would wear kohl. It made him feel powerful. Which sounded stupid, he knew, but as he checked himself one last time in the mirror, he couldn't care less. He picked up his bag, and went downstairs. Creeping through the shop, he spoke a quick, silent prayer to Ra that Yugi wouldn't hear him leaving. He reached out to grab the door knob...

"Leaving without saying goodbye?" Yami's shoulders slumped. Fine then, Gods. He turned to face his light, dropping his bag.

"You must understand. I have to go. Please don't make this any harder than it is." He could feel tears stinging the back of his eyes. Great, now he'd have to re-apply his eyeliner.

"Yami, no-one tells me anything, you included. I'm not going to understand. But, if you have to go..." Large, purple orbs gazed imploringly into the Pharaoh's face. "I'll miss you."

"Aibou..." Yami's voice cracked, using his pet name for Yugi which, admittedly, he hadn't used for a very long time. He pulled the smaller boy into a tight embrace, tears finally falling down his cheeks. He choked back a sob. "I'll miss you too, aibou..."

And with that, Yami Motou left the Turtle Game Shop, and never set foot in the premises again.

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Mr Kaiba opened the door to find a rather down-trodden Yami. Also a rather intriguingly dressed Yami, he noted, taking in the buckled blue top, along with the considerable amount of flesh it failed to conceal. Standard shiny leather hipsters, a few belts here and there, and thick, black eye-makeup surrounding sorrowful, ancient irises. Beautiful. Yet concern flooded ocean-blue eyes as he pulled him inside. "Are you okay?"

"I'm fine. I just... wanted to be with you tonight." This was invitation enough for Seto, and he took Yami's chin in his hand, tilting his face upwards. His hands greeted Yami's body greedily, pushing him up against the door. Yami rubbed his nose against the Priest's, smiling despite the doorknob jabbing painfully into the small of his back. Kaiba's tongue ran over the other's sweet red lips, before deepening their kiss, exploring and twisting its way through the warmth Seto now knew so well. He coaxed a moan from the back of the spirit's throat, and with a smile brought long fingers up to caress the cheek of the one he adored. And his fingers came away wet.

He broke away from Yami in shock. The Pharaoh whimpered. "Don't stop."

"You're crying."

"I'm fine," he repeated, hastily wiping his eyes. This, Seto doubted highly. He caught him in his arms, and stared at him from behind brown bangs. But Yami did not look away. He slowly led him up the stairs, still watching him. Their lips met on the landing again, and they continued to kiss their way to the bedroom. Seto lowered his prize onto the bed and slowly began to unbuckle the shirt, as if Yami were a very special present. When the shirt was effectively disposed of, Seto lowered his tongue to the Pharaoh's chest, bringing more whimpers from the boy as he lapped up soft skin and sweat. The muscles underneath trembled to the touch, as Seto's hungry mouth devoured him, ending at his navel. Yami laughed as he murmered softly against his stomach.

Cheeky fingers unzipped tight leather, softly stroking what they found underneath. The spirit gasped as fingers were replaced with lips, and Seto ever-so-gently bit the tip of his manhood. His tongue ran over an increasing arousal, as Yami's breath became shorter and little more than pants. He felt Seto grin as he moaned, almost squirming but not quite, nearing his climax. His muscles tensed, and with a final lick from his boyfriend, he released with a groan. Seto swallowed it with a significant look, smiling at Yami.

"Feel better, sweetheart?"

"Mmmmmngh," Yami melted into a hug.

"Ready for round two?"

Yami grinned, pushing Seto beneath him. His kissed him fiercely, practically ripping his love's shirt off. His hands ran over the skin, as chicken-skin marked their trail. Seto kissed him back just as passionately, rolling back over him. He paused to breathe - as much like heaven this was, he wasn't in a particular rush to die - and nibbling on Yami's ear, whispered "I guess that means yes..."

Yami mustered the strength he could, and pushed Seto into a sitting position, leaning into him with almost cat-like grace. He could feel him laughing into their kiss, and bit down on Seto's lip. He smiled with satisfaction when he heard Kaiba yelp with surprise, and closed the gap between them. "Well, if that's how you want to play..." The Priest's mouth moved down Yami's jaw, spreading fairy-kisses, until he reached his neck. He bit hard, and tasted a metallic substances on his tongue. Oops, too hard, he thought; until he noticed the line of hikkis the other was spreading down his collarbone.

He laughed again, just for the sake of laughing. He pushed Yami back onto the bed, and put the other's legs behind him. He smirked at the Pharaoh's raised eyebrow. Kneeling, he entered quickly, earning the anticipated gasp. He trusted to the fact Yami wasn't in pain, and moved his hips to a rhythm, slowly getting more forceful in his thrusts. Yami moved with him, as Seto once again managed to reach the spot inside him. He bit his lip, holding back a scream, as his boyfriend pushed harder. He smirked again, as Yami couldn't contain said scream, and it came out in the form of his name.

His hands travelled up the Pharaoh's legs, holding him at the waist. Yami grabbed his arms with a moan, as they continued to push harder against each other, working Seto's release. Kaiba himself couldn't contain whimpers of pleasure as he reached his own climax, and both closed their eyes as it came. He withdrew, and lay next to Yami. The Pharaoh snuggled into his Priest, and they lay together as sleep came whispering to greet them. Yami watched as Seto's eyes left his face, and began to close. "Yami..."

"Yes?"

"Thankyou."

"For what?" asked Yami with a smile.

"For... everything. Thankyou for being here with me."

Crimson eyes shot open, staring at the now sleeping teen next to him. Guilt shot through him like poison, and curling up closer to him, he burst into silent tears, sobbing to the night.

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Okay then, and before you review, I've got a little competition. I'm looking for a new band name, to go in a fic, and I'm stuck. So the person who comes up with the best gets sent the first chapter of the sequel, before it is posted. Okay? That would be reeeeally helpful. Thankies!

Oh, and this is not the last chapter, by the way. So, purple buttons, everyone? *flutters eyelashes*