Entry Six

"Yugi," Yami murmured into my back. "Say it again, please?"

"Yami I said it twenty times already," I chuckled sleepily.

"Please."

"I love you Yami."

I felt Yami's face press against my back even more, and I knew he was smiling though I wasn't looking at his face.

"You can say it a thousand times a day and I wouldn't be tired in hearing it," he sighed.

I smiled, and settled back into bed, when something struck me and I sat up with wide eyes, hand covering my mouth in a silent gasp.

"Yugi?" Yami asked worridly.

"I need to call Grandpa! He must be worried about me! Where's the phone?"

Yami pointed to the bed side table and I snatched up the phone, hoping Grandpa wasn't _to_ worried, and dialed.

"Hello Game Shop, I'm sorry but I'm about to leave so could you please call la-..."

"Okay, sorry," I said nervously, turning away to cough before going back to the phone.

"Yugi? Oh my god! Is that you!" Grandpa shouted into the phone.

"Yes," I answered sheepishly.

"Where are you! What happened? Nothing bad happened to you did it?" he asked frantically, and I smiled.

"Well...I had a dilemma, and I think I caught something from the cold (coughing fit). Sorry I didn't call earlier, I felt like crap."

"Its alright, as long as you're alright. Where are you, I'll come pick you up..."

"Its alright Grandpa. Seriously, I'm at Yami's place."

There was dead silence on the phone.

"Yugi," Grandpa said slowly. "Are you sure...you want to be near him right now?"

I felt arms encircle my shoulders as Yami rested his head upon my shoulder, and felt heat creep up my cheeks.

"Uh huh. Please don't be mad at him Grandpa. He saved me from drowning, and he's taking care of me while I'm sick."

"Well, if you are okay with being near him, then its okay with me," he said, though the words sounded strained. "Just call me when you need me to pick you up okay?"

"Will do...Yami stop it...love you Grandpa, bye," I said hurredly, as Yami leaned heavily on me, forcing me to fall back to the bed.

"I love you to Yugi. Take care of yourself."

"I promise," I said truthfully and hung up, before I collapsed back onto the bed with Yami still hugging onto me, one of his fingers playing with my ear.

"Yami, what would Grandpa think if you did something while I was one the phone?" I scolded.

"That I was trying to make out with his little cute sexy grandson," he murmured not bothering to open his eyes to look at me.

I think I was blushing.

"What are you going to do about Marik?" I asked quietly.

"I already took care of that. He was upset, but he took it like a man should, and offered me friendship instead."

"That's good."

"What about you and Seto?"

"I told you Yami, its over, were you not listening?"

"Sorry," he apologized as he opened an eye and kissed me on the cheek. "Just making sure you really did dump that retard."

I only nodded as I closed my eyes, feeling tired before the door opened slowly and an eye flicked open.

The arms around me immediately left me and I was about to sit up, but Yami held me down with a gentle hand, and pulled the sheet up to my shoulders.

"Just sleep, I'll handle this," he whispered, and I watched as he got out of bed, and took a deep breath as I closed my eyes, but I didn't sleep.

"What do you want me moranic cousin," I heard Yami ask.

"Can't you wear something a bit more? We have a guest."

"And who might that be?"

"Me," I heard Jou introduce and there was a snort.

"You are a bastard who hurt my koi!" Yami shouted.

"Yes," Jou whispered, and it sounded like he was going to cry.

There was a sigh.

"Sorry if I sounded harsh," Yami breathed though he didn't sound sorry at all. "Now, may I help you too?"

"We were wondering if both of you were alright," Seto answered, with real concern in his voice. "So, how is the wound little cousin?"

There was a slap.

"It's fine, don't touch it, it still stings like hell," Yami grumbled. "And yes we are fine, though can you send someone to bring some soup and tea, and cold water. That will be all."

"Yami!" Seto shouted. "I need to see Yugi please."

"No, he's sleeping, don't disturb him," Yami snarled.

"Please," Jou begged. "I want to apologize."

"For whacking him in the eye? He's lucky he won't lose the eye!"

"Please!"

"NO!" Yami roared.

"Yami," I said quietly as I sat up, and Yami spun around to look at me.

"It's alright Yugi, you need to rest up, you are sick."

I smiled as I slipped out of bed, a little embarrassed I was still in my boxers, and staggered towards the other three.

"Alright I'm here, so what have you two have to say?" I asked, folding my arms.

"Look Yug, what I did was wrong, I'm sorry! I don't know what made me hit you! I felt this immense anger, and and...oh what am I saying! There's no excuse in what I did! I'm such a bad friend! I'm so sorry!" Jou sobbed as he grabbed Yugi by the sides of his shoulders.

I gently took Jou's hands in mine, and squeezed them gently.

"It's alright Jou, I forgive you, seriously," I said with a smile.

"And Yugi, I need to apologize too. I didn't mean you were a toy I could throw away, honest. I do love you, but...as a friend. It's..."

"Seto, Seto, Seto," I said wagging my finger. "The break up wasn't what upset me. I know you and me weren't really meant to be, but...I had fun."

Seto smiled, and held out his hand.

"Friends again?"

"Friends again," I said and shook his hand.

Arms wrapped around my waist and I blushed as Yami hugged me against him.

"Yours?" Seto asked with a smirk and Yami held me tighter.

"Mine. Touch and die."

Both cousins were quiet before Seto swooped down and pecked me on the cheek before running for it.

"SETO KAIBA!" Yami screamed as he ran after him.

"So, I guess you and Yami are close again?" Jou asked nervously.

"Uh huh, and...I think we really will stay together again."

"That's good, hey sorry, is your eye going to be okay?"

I touched it lightly.

"Nothing damaging, though they did mention change."

"I'm sorry..."

"It's alright, Jou, we all do something stupid when we're angry. Even Yami."

"So...we cool?" Jou asked as he held out his hand.

"We're cool," I said with a smile and we shook hands.

"YUGI CALL OFF YOUR LOVER!" Seto shouted from somewhere down the hall.

"WHEN I GET MY HANDS ON YOU YOU ARE GOING TO WISH YOU NEVER EVEN SEEN MY KOI! I'M GOING TO RIP YOUR LIPS OFF FIRST THEN I'M GOING TO TIE YOU UP TO THE SCHOOL FLAG POLE IN YOUR UNDERWEAR AND FORCE YOU TO SING THE NATIONAL ANTHEM!!!"

Big sweatdrops.

"I never knew Yami could get that violent," Jou muttered.

I sighed but then started laughing.

It felt good to laugh, but it was soon cut short as I had to save Seto from Yami's ultimate noogie.

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I slept over at the Kaiba's that night, and in the morning, I decided I best go home, since I felt better, and my fever had gone down.

Once my eyes opened from the sun, I tried slipping out of bed, but arms around me were locked into place.

Gently, I disentangled them from me and staggered towards the bathroom and took a quick shower, before coming back out.

I knew it wasn't right, but I didn't think Yami would mind if I borrowed some of his clothing, and dressed in the smallest thing that could be found in his closet.

When I looked in the mirror I blushed at myself.

I was wearing a loose blue T-shirt, with tight blue jeans, and looked...like a Junior Higher. (-_-0)

"Ugh, I could pass as a twelve year old," I murmured with a wrinkled nose. "Why do clothes make me look so childish, no matter what I wear?"

"Well, I think they make you look cute," whispered a voice in my ear.

I jumped and looked up to see Yami, smiling down at me.

"Sorry, I...I was going to give them back, I just can't find my clothes...and I think I should go home and..." I stammered, but Yami stopped me by closing his lips over mine.

"It's alright. You can borrow them," he said with a wink. "I'll escort you home..."

"But aren't you still ill, and doesn't that wound of yours hurt?"

"Yes, but not that much. Yuck, I need a shower," he murmured as he walked into the bathroom.

I waited patiently, till Yami came out, dressed and was ready to go.

He slipped his hand into mine and led me out of the mansion and towards the Kame Game Shop.

A smile spread over my lips, as joy swelled up in my heart.

I couldn't remember another time I've been so happy in my life, and chuckled silently to myself, as I realized my life was like one one those sop operas.

"Yugi," Yami asked, and I glanced up at him with a smile.

"Hai?"

He squeezed my hand tightly, and pulled me closer.

"Remind me to smack myself really hard if I ever think of breaking up with you again."

A laugh erupted from my throat, and I playfully slapped him across the shoulder.

"You bet I will," I joked and we both laughed.

All to soon, we came to the Game Shop, and Grandpa ran outside, and embraced me tightly.

"Oh god Yugi, you had me worried sick! Don't you ever, ever do that to an old man like me again, you here me!" Grandpa scolded, and I sheepisly nodded.

"I'm sorry Grandpa, I promise not to do that to you again."

"Good," he said before turning towards Yami.

Yami gulped and shuffled more behind me.

"So, you hurt my grandson, then you magically get back together with him," Grandpa said darkly, and Yami bowed his head in guilt.

"I admit I have done stupid things, Mr. Mutou. And I know what you are thinking, and am in agreement. I do not deserve your grandson. He is something that I can never deserve, but I'll try my best to prove that I'm good enough for him, to you. I promise, Mr. Mutou."

'Yami,' I thought as I leaned into him, and felt his arms slip around my shoulders.

"Its only the wonders why the gods let me have you once more, after how I treated you with such cruelity," Yami whispered.

My cheeks heated and I slowly glanced at Grandpa, curious to see his reaction.

Grandpa had his arms folded, looking up at Yami with narrowed eyes, before they softened and he patted Yami on the shoulder.

"Well, I suppose if Yugi is willing to give you another chance, then I am also willing, just promise me not to hurt him again."

"Sir, I'd rather die then hurt him again," Yami protested, and I gripped onto him tightly.

Grandpa chuckled lightly, and opened the door widely.

"Both of you come in and I'll make some tea," Grandpa offered and we both entered inside and sat heavily upon the living room couch, soon sipping nice warm cups of tea.

"Thanks Grandpa!"

"Thank you Mr. Mutou."

Grandpa only nodded.

After a long time of silence, Grandpa suddenly broke it and had a guilty look upon his face.

"Yugi, you received this in the mail yesterday," he said quietly. "I also had a phone call about it, but I want you to read the letter first."

I took the letter and quickly tore it open, before scanning it, and what I read brought tears of joy yet pain to my eyes.

Arms wrapped around me, I looked up to see Yami looking down at me with great concern.

"Yugi, are you alright?" he asked.

I only handed him the letter and once Yami scanned through it, he hugged me tightly.

"Are you going to go?" he asked.

"I really really want to. It's been my dream to see California, but...I just got back together with you, and if I accept, I won't see you for about two years," I whispered as tears ran down my cheeks. "Oh god, Yami what should I do?"

His arms tightened around me, and kissed me gently on the head.

"Yugi, you must do what you must," he whispered.

"I'll miss you Yami," I cried.

"And I'll be waiting for you till you come back," he said with a smile, and wiped my tears away. "And you don't need to cry now. You don't have to leave till next week."

"I wish they offered me a one year transfer instead of a two year," I sighed.

"Don't fret, love."

But I couldn't really be comforted, because I still felt reluctant to part from my Yami.

And I was afraid I'd lose him again if I disappeared for two years.

My hands clung to him tightly, and I just wished that time would stop right there and now, letting me lean into Yami's embrace.

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How the weeks went by so fast, and I then stood in the airport ready to depart to California.

Grandpa was there, and Yami, clasped my hand tightly in his.

"ALL THOSE ON FLIGHT A1 WE ARE READY TO BOARD THE PLANE!"

I felt Yami's hand squeeze mine tightly as I reached for my duffel bag.

Grandpa embraced me tightly, and had tears falling down his cheeks.

"I'll miss you Yugi."

"I'll miss you to Grandpa. But don't worry, I'll write, I promise. I'll tell you everything that happened."

"You better," he teased and punched me lightly on the shoulder.

I stood and looked at Yami, who only smiled at me sadly, and silently opened his arms, and I immediately filled them.

"Promise to write, and phone," Yami whispered.

"I promise, don't worry."

"I'll miss you Yugi."

"I'll miss you too."

"I'll be waiting, koi," he whispered and pressed his lips against mine.

It lasted for a minute before we parted and I had to hurry on board.

"Say goodbye to my other friends for me!" I called before I went through the tunnel that lead to the plane.

I handed my ticket in, and sat down heavily upon my seat, and stared at the window, as the plane's engine started running.

"All passengers please be seated and fasten your seat belts."

My eyes closed as I felt the plane start forward then go slowly upward, and could only imagine what adventures lay before me in...California.

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Mijikai: Just a heads up, the next chapter will only consist of letters between Yami and Yugi and a bit of others, like Grandpa, Jounouchi, and Seto. His adventure in California will probably be a seperate fan fic, if people are curious enough to know what happened in California.

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