Chapter Fourteen
Yami swept away as the white lights glowed across the shelves and illuminating the dark night. Everything outside was getting chilly for winter and they hoped to have a white Christmas. The broom in his hand was cold while it swept back old card wrappers from lazy customers who think they can throw their trash on the floor. "You almost done?" Yugi's sweet voice filled the room as he came through the back door. His pajamas were on, and luckily Yami had put down the iron protection on the glass so nobody could see him, because they had small sheep on them. It was just like Yugi to wear something like that.
"Yes, head up to bed, I'll be there shortly." Yami guaranteed with a smile.
Yugi didn't move though. "I'm sorry I questioned you the way I did. I will always trust you Yami." a small blush crept up to his cheeks.
Placing the broom back in the closet, Yami chuckled. "It's alright Yugi, I know I was acting differently since we've been going out and such."
Two arms quickly placed themselves across his waist before he could turn around. "Hey! I can't walk like this." Yami said to the younger boy on him.
"Yes you can. You did this morning." Yugi smiled, letting go of Yami.
Yami shrugged. "That maybe true, but I wasn't tired from all this work. Let's get to bed."
With a tired nod, Yugi followed Yami up the wooden stairs. Everything in the house was silent, besides Yami's boots as they clicked on the floor. "Do you think Grandpa will have a nice trip home?" Yugi asked.
"Why wouldn't he?" Yami asked but then looked to Yugi. "You aren't worried about the trip back are you?"
"He'll never understand." he replied in a whisper barely audible. A warm hand caught Yugi shoulder before Yami hugged him.
"He won't have to. We can keep it a secret."
Yugi gulped. "I never keep secrets. You know that."
His boyfriend looked into Yugi's purple eyes and smiled. "Everything has a meaning to it, and if it is meant for your grandfather to know then so be it. I won't run from the facts. I'll be there by your side the whole time."
"Really?" Yugi asked.
Yami nodded before kissing him on the cheek. "Look, I'm tired, let's go to bed." he replied, standing up and stretching. Both boys raced to the top bunk, hoping to get the wall side.
"Oh, and Yugi." Yami replied, taking off his shirt and pants. "About your questions. I promised I'd answer them. I remember one was about Bakura."
The other looked towards him and nodded. "Well, you know how we were a pair, in the puzzle?"
"Yes."
"Ryou has the ring, and his Yami is darker than anything. His heart is full of hatred and revenge for me. I am the pharaoh after all."
Yugi slipped under the covers. "So it was wrong to tell Ryou?" Yami followed Yugi before wrapping an arm around his hikari.
"Yes, but I don't want to worry about it anymore." With a sigh, both closed their eyes.
Yugi suddenly had a question "Hey Yami."
"Hm?"
"Why do we always talk to each other in our bed?"
Yami laughed. "Who knows. Maybe it's just coincidence?"
Yugi giggled too. "I like talking here though, no one listens but you and me. It's safe and warm."
Both agreed before falling fast asleep.
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^o^" Chapter Fourteen is up!! YES!! Well, I have nothing really new to say but HAPPY NEW YEARS!
Chapter Fifteen
(Mostly Joey/Seto business) Joey tells Seto all about Yami and Yugi but to his surprise, Kiaba does something unexpected. Afterwards, he finds out what Bakura's plan is, and he knows Kiaba too well. Will he be able to stop his lover from hurting the two boys? Or will Kiaba turn against him?