Diallo: -Paws at the cottonball at the end of his Santa hat- Why must you do this to me?

Z-S: Because you look cute!

Diallo: -grumbles-

Z-S: Anyways, hope ya enjoy this chap!

Honey amber eyes followed the young amethyst eyed elf in disguise as he continued to pace back and forth in his appointed bedroom.

: Keep pacing and that human will have your head for putting a hole in his floor! :

"At least he would yell or say something to me," Yugi countered, his voice frantic and worried. "It's been 4 days… and he's not said a word to me unless I start a conversation. Other than that… he just leaves me alone."

: I tried to warn ya. I told ya humans don't like to be told that they're wrong, but would you listen? Nooo- Hey! Watch it with those pillows! :

Glaring at the reindeer, Yugi sighed in defeat while flopping back on his bed. "I thought he had changed… I thought he started to believe. I mean he even told me that he heard the bells… but then…"

: He thought it all to be a dream, which is the purpose of the powder you sprinkled on him. :

Turning to lie on his stomach, Yugi buried his face into the dark blue comforter. "I don't know what to do anymore," he sighed, his voice muffled against the fabric.

Seeing his little companion in distress, Orion quickly got to his feet and walked over to the bed to affectionately nuzzle his snout through Yugi's spiky mane. His warm breath tingling against the other's scalp, causing the little one to let out muffled giggles.

: Hey, don't worry, you still have a few more days before we leave… and you can even decorate my antlers if it'll make ya feel better. :

Lifting his head up to look at the deer, Yugi smiled while reaching up a hand to run across the moist snout. "You're right," he chuckled before leaning over and picking up his backpack to unzip the front to pour tinsel, ornaments, bows and sparkling garland onto the bed.

"Now to decorate those antlers of yours," he chuckled, picking up the ornaments and tinsel.

: Lucky me… :

MEANWHILE…

'I know it was all a dream, but it felt so real…' Yami mused, shuffling through the day's mail before spying an overly decorated envelope. Quirking an eyebrow curiously, he opened the letter to retrieve an invitation to the Christmas dance that was going to be held in a few days.

Normally, he would have tossed the invite as well as the random Christmas cards in the garbage, but now everything seemed different.

Crimson eyes darting over to the stairs, Yami shook his head. He wasn't sure of what to make of his little houseguest anymore, especially after having that weird dream of seeing Yugi in an adorable elf outfit as well as having those elfin ears.

Running a hand through his hair, Yami flopped down on one of the counter stools and laid the mail on the counter. Thinking about what had happened in his dream, he looked over at a picture hanging on wall that was of him with his parents, and he was sitting on his father's shoulders while his mother was holding his hands.

'Dreams usually fade after you wake up though, but I can vividly remember this one and it's been 4 days,' he sighed, running a hand through his hair. That dream had left him confused, and when he had woke up he had went into Yugi's room to prove to himself that Yugi was definitely not an elf.

Running a hand down his face, Yami groaned at that thought. It wasn't really hard to imagine the little one as such, his features already elfin in appearance and plus his personality and easy going nature. Hell, if Yami hadn't dreamt him being an elf, he would've certainly tagged the little one as being an angel.

Shaking his head, he got slid off the stool and grabbed the invitation before making his way up the stairs. He felt that Yugi deserved to have a night of fun and well he was wanted to make the little one happy, especially since he had been a bit distant the past few days.

Who would blame him though? It wasn't everyday that you have a dream about someone being an elf, flying on a reindeer, and admitting that said elf was also adorable… oh yeah and finding out that their parent's were worried about them no matter what.

Reaching the little one's room, Yami took a deep breath before knocking on the door. Hearing a startled eep, he blinked at hearing what sounded like something running to the window as well as the faint sound of jingling bells.

"Y..Yami?"

Looking down into wide amethyst eyes, Yami shook his head. "What was going on?" he asked looking into the room but seeing nothing out of the ordinary.

"You startled me and I fell off the bed," Yugi smiled stepping to the side and letting Yami walk in. "Why?"

"I thought I heard bells and something running to the window," Yami replied, walking into the room and sitting down on the edge of the bed.

"Oh well the bell you must've heard come from my backpack but I don't know anything about the running to the window," Yugi shrugged, walking over to the bed to sit beside the other before taking notice of the paper in his hands. "What's that?"

Shaking his head, Yami looked down at the invitation in his hands and smiled lightly. "Umm, well to make up for my behavior the past few days I thought I would take you to the Christmas dance."

Amethyst eyes widened as they looked over the taller figure. "Really," Yugi asked. "You mean you'd take me?"

Nodding, Yami couldn't get over the warmth filling his heart at the beautiful smile etched across the cherubic face. "Of course, I mean you deserve to have some fun," he smiled before giving a light 'oomph' as Yugi tackled him to the bed in a large hug.

: Am I interrupting anything? :

Hearing the amused voice, Yugi blushed scarlet as he looked down to find crimson eyes looking up at him in amusement. "… I'm really sorry 'bout that," he mumbled scrambling back to straddle across Yami's lap before noticing that it wasn't an innocent place to be either, causing him to blush even more before quickly climbing off the other.

: And with that blush I think you have surpassed Rudolph! :

Shooting a side glare at the reindeer, Yugi's attention quickly jerked back to Yami as he felt a warm and gentle hand caress his cheek.

"Don't worry about it, little one," Yami smiled, stroking the soft cheek. "I didn't mind." Enjoying the blush, he scooted off the bed while leaving the invitation on the bed in his place. "The dance is the day after tomorrow, and I'm sure the others will be glad to see you."

"They'll be glad to see you too, Yami," Yugi smiled reaching up to intertwine his hand with Yami's and giving it a light squeeze. "They want you to enjoy the holidays just as much as I do."

Chortling, Yami shook his head. "I'll probably throw everyone in shock at showing up," he smirked before lifting up their joined hands and rubbing Yugi's knuckles across his cheek. "However, for you I think I will try to enjoy the holidays and make the most of it."

Smiling and continuing to blush, Yugi pulled their joined hands back to him so that he could lightly kiss the top of Yami's hand. "That means a lot to me," he whispered, looking up into warm crimson eyes before hearing amused whoops and cheers coming from the window, causing him to toss the reindeer outside another glare.

"What are you looking at?"

"An insane rein… er nothing," Yugi fumbled, pulling away from Yami as he nervously rubbed the back of his head. "I just thought I saw something."

Yami blinked. Did Yugi just start to say reindeer? Looking over at the window to see nothing but the usual scenery, he looked back down to find Yugi shuffling his feet across the floor. "Alright, but anyways get ready and we'll go meet up the others and grab a bite to eat."

Nodding, Yugi watched Yami close the door behind him before glaring over at the window. "You know those cookies I promised you…" he asked, watching the deer nod. "Put another hoof out of line and you can forget about them!"

: Ok, ok… I'll be good! :

"Oh c'mon, Kura, you looked cute in it."

"I don't do cute."

"You do Ryou, don't you?"

A scarlet blush.

"Shut Up, Marik!"

"Bakura, relax and just wear the hat, it'll make Ryou happy."

Russet brown eyes narrowed at the corn silk blond across the table. "There is no way in the seven hells I'm going to wear this thing," Bakura growled waving the large Santa hat that was clutched his hand.

"Really Bakura?"

Before Bakura had time to react the hat had been jerked from his grasp and clamped down onto his head. "What the hell?!" he growled, glaring up to look into smirking face and amused crimson eyes.

"Smooth move, Yami," Marik chuckled, looking over at his white haired companion to chuckle at the look of Bakura wearing the large Santa hat while glaring death to all those around the table. "Looks like Santa went bad this year."

Chuckling at Marik, Yami shook his head while eyeing the red and white jester hat on Marik's head. "And what are you supposed to be? Joker Claus?"

"I'm the Jester of Christmas," Marik smirked, flicking one of the jingle bells at the end of his hat.

Shaking his head, Malik rolled his eyes at his boyfriend. "He seen the hat and wouldn't shut up until he got it," he sighed, reaching up to flick one of the bells as well. "I think he does look cute in it."

"All ya need to do is get Ryou and Malik elf hats," Jou smiled, walking up to the others with Seto striding right beside him.

At the mention of the word 'elf', Yami looked down to find Yugi smiling at the two while talking to Ryou. Tearing his eyes away from the little one, he looked back at the rest of his friends to sigh in relief at not seeing Anzu around.

Grumbling at the hat, Bakura reached up to take the horrid thing from his head but was stopped as Ryou grabbed his hands.

"Leave it on, Kura. You'll be my own Santa this year." Ryou smiled, leaning over to put a soft kiss on Bakura's cheek.

Yami couldn't help but smile a little at the two. Aside from Bakura's moody and bad attitude, Ryou made him complete since he was nice and friendly. Looking over at the cuddling duo of corn silk blonds, he shook his head. Those two were both crazy so they deserved each other.

"You know, Yugi we could really use your help with putting up the final decorations for the Christmas dance," Ryou smiled. "I mean you have great taste when it comes to the holiday decorations."

"I'd love to help you, Yami and I will be going to it," Yugi beamed.

"Come again?" Bakura asked, looking over at Yugi with a cynical eyebrow.

"Yami and I are going to the dance."

"You're joking," Marik butted in, looking over to find Yami, Seto, and Jou taking care of ordering some food.

"No, he mentioned it to me today and he told me that he would take me," Yugi reasoned, smiling at the unbelieving looks he was getting.

"That's great, Yugi. It'll do Yami some good to get out and enjoy himself," Ryou smiled, patting Yugi on the back.

"I'll believe it when I see it," Bakura muttered. "Hell, I'm still surprised that he didn't take down all the stuff we did at his house."

Pouting slightly, Yugi shook his head. "He wasn't happy about them, but I think he got over them," he stated, looking up at Bakura and Marik.

"Or so ya think," Marik smirked. "I just think he is doing this because the hard ass might actually like you."

Blinking his amethyst eyes, Yugi fought down his urge to blush. "I'm only a guest at his house… a guest that will be leaving soon," he whispered sadly, turning away from the others not catching the small frown that crossed their faces.

"Where are you going?" Ryou asked, looking over Yugi curiously.

"Nevermind," Yugi sighed, putting on a smile for the others as he noticed Yami coming back with a tray filled with two plates of food. "Forget I said anything about it."

As everyone got their food and started to eat, Bakura and Marik noticed the side looks that Yami would give Yugi and Malik and Ryou would notice the looks that Yugi would give Yami. It was obvious to them that Yugi was becoming more than a mere guest to Yami and Yami was more than a mere host to Yugi.

"So has ever one gotten their Christmas shopping done?" Ryou asked, deciding to break the silence.

"Just finished," Seto smirked before poking Jou. "The mutt here has the trunk loaded with last minute stuff."

Lightly smacking the hand away, Jou gave the other a pointed look. "I had a lot to buy for, and you're not that easy to please, pal!"

"I told ya what would please me."

"I ain't buying ya leash and ya better not even think about getting me a damn collar either!"

"Damn, and I had already got your tags," Seto chuckled, earning a glare from the blond.

"We just finished our shopping the other day," Ryou smiled. "But I think we need to go and look for one more gift."

"We do?" Bakura asked, earning a jab in the ribs by his boyfriend. "What was that for?"

Whispering into his ear about Yugi, Ryou watched as Bakura gave out a soft 'Oh'. Turning to look at the others he decided to chance his neck question. "What about you, Yami?"

Crimson eyes regarded the rest of the table before falling onto soft amethyst. "Actually, I thought about getting a few things today, if Yugi wants to help me," he smiled, catching those amethyst eyes gleaming brightly back at him as Yugi nodded.

The others had to catch their jaws from dropping as Yami and Yugi bid them good bye before leaving and going through the mall.

"I…"

"Don't…"

"Believe…"

"It…!" Malik finished, rubbing his eyes. "Someone pinch me… Ow! Dammit, not that hard!" he grumbled, smacking Marik on the shoulder.

"Y'know, maybe Yugi is da best thing dat could happen ta Yami," Jou smiled, looking back at the others.

"Yup, it already looks like Yami is opening up more to Yugi," Ryou smiled. "He even told us that Yami is going to come to the dance."

"No way," Jou grinned. "Yami is actually going to come to something that deals with the holidays."

"Looks that way," Bakura smiled before taking his chance to take off the hat, to only have Ryou smack his hands away.

"Leave it on!"

"I swear you have eyes on the back of your head!" Bakura grumbled.

"No, it's just your predictable when it comes to something you don't like," Ryou smiled, cuddling up beside his boyfriend.

"Predictable my ass," Bakura grumbled. "I just want the…"

"Bloody thing off… yeah I thought so," Ryou chuckled, looking up to see Bakura glaring at him. "I told you that you're predictable."

The others couldn't help but laugh as Bakura continued to start rants to only have Ryou finish them off for him. Ryou was the only one who was able to get away with it though, because if anyone else would have tried… well Bakura would have choked the life out of them or would have them strung up with the garland hanging from the ceiling rafters of the mall.

Not exactly a fun idea for spending the holiday, now is it?

Diallo: Ok don't forget about Orion's pic.

Z-S: I know, the link to the pic is on my profile, Oh and fair warning to all those. Forgive me for the antlers! And although I would have loved to have had an Elf Yugi in there... I can't draw people worth a lick

Diallo: Please Review!