Z-S: Fianlly, I get this finished.

Diallo: You were being lazy again.

Z-S: No, it just seemed that this Christmas was more than I bargained for.

Diallo: True, heh then again watching you trip around in the dark was amusing too.

Z-S: -whacks Diallo- Enjoy!

Amethyst eyes looked over the reflection in the mirror carefully, turning in every angle to make sure that everything looked good. "What do you think?" he asked, turning to look over at the reindeer lying in the floor beside the window.

Finding the deer resting its head along the floor, Yugi pouted at the sleeping Orion. Walking over to the deer, he kneeled down and gently stroked the smooth patch of fur that rest between the large velvet covered antlers.

: Mph, two more minutes… Go away P.J… :

"I'm not your brother," Yugi chuckled, poking the deer in the snout to watch honey amber eyes slowly blink open to look at him before snorting. Getting back to his feet, he done a full turn for the deer, "So, what do you think?"

: You look fine. Of course I'm not the one you're trying to please. :

Sighing, Yugi ran his hand over the outfit, which was actually his elf clothing, but modified to fit in with normal standards. The purple tunic was now a vest that splits down the sides that were pulled together by black leather twine while his shimmering silver under shirt remained the same.

His pants were now sliver leather that hugged his figure like a second skin while the black leather silver jingle belled belt hung loosely at his hips. Elf shoes were replaced by black boots similar to the ones that he had seen in Yami's room. Around his neck he had a smaller collar that matched the same style of his belt, but without the jingle bells.

: Might as well put on the hat… Although I think that outfit may put your human into shock. :

Picking his elf hat, Yugi placed it on his head before looking over at the deer and sitting on the bed. "Ori… do you remember when you said that there was something more I wasn't telling you?"

: Yeah and I said ya had feelin's for ya human. :

"Yeah… well you were right," Yugi whispered, twirling a finger in one of his golden bangs. "There's just something about him… and I'm scared."

: I wouldn't be scared, from all that I can tell… I think that human likes you too. :

Yugi smiled while looking over at the deer before looking over at the small calendar on his nightstand. Time had seemed to go by so fast. Tonight was the dance… which made him happy… but tonight was also the day before Christmas Eve, meaning that he had to leave as soon as he was sure Yami was asleep.

"I can't just leave him like this."

: I feel for ya, but ya can't really stay here… especially since your grandpa expects you to return home. :

Pushing off the bed, Yugi walked over to the deer to sit on the window seat and pull his legs up to his chest while wrapping his arms around them. "I've never felt like this before, Ori."

: Could be something ya ate… Ow! I was just playing! I know that ya like the guy! Heck, I as well as his group of friends seem to find it obvious. :

"How do you know?"

: I follow the two of you wherever ya go! I see the looks ya give each other and those other humans do as well. :

Blushing lightly, Yugi pulled his hat off to sit in his lap while playing with the bell at the end. "I tried so hard to get him to believe in Christmas again… and just when I think I fail he does something to make me think other wise… but then he does something to make me think I didn't do anything."

: What'd ya expect? He's a human! :

Chuckling lightly, Yugi slid off the bed before going over to Orion and putting the elf hat between his antlers. "Keep the hat for me, and stay here while we are at the dance," he smiled before waving his hand as a platter of Christmas cookies appeared on the floor beside the deer.

: For me? :

"Yup, you deserve them… even though I wish you showed humans a bit more respect," Yugi chuckled at the snort he received before watching the deer snatch up one of the cookies. "Behave," he ordered with a hint of amusement in his voice before leaving the room and heading down stairs to see if Yami was ready.

DOWNSTAIRS…

Yami smiled while looking at the presents under the tree. He and Yugi had bought the others gifts and Yami had even managed to get Yugi a gift, even though the little one had insisted that it wasn't necessary.

Glancing at himself in the reflection of the hall mirror, he took another look over his clothing for the dance. Trademark figure hugging black leather pants and a dark red satin shirt that had black belt cuffs that made it look as if he had his usual bracelets on his wrists. Running a hand through his hair, he rolled his eyes at the festive glitter that was dusted across his wild mane. He had spent an hour trying to get the stuff out, but with no luck- he would have to get Bakura back for dumping that bottle of glitter on him later.

Taking another glance at his watch, he was getting ready to call for Yugi when the little one appeared at the bottom of the stairs, causing crimson eyes to blink at the sight before them.

Amethyst eyes gleamed as they met warm crimson. "Sorry to keep you waiting, I wasn't sure if this looked alright," Yugi smiled, waving a hand to indicate his choice in clothing.

Looking over the little one, Yami's thoughts went back to the dream with Yugi as an elf wearing an outfit almost exactly like what was worn right now. "No worries, it was definitely worth the wait," he smiled, enjoying the blush that dusted those smooth cheeks.

Yugi shuffled his feet lightly while blushing and dropping his head to try and keep his eyes away from Yami's. It was going to be really hard to leave Yami, since Yugi had been falling for him since he first seen him, and now that the other was being more open to him… well it was going to hurt even more.

Grabbing his black leather trench coat, Yami slipped it on before handing Yugi his own coat. "Well gets going," he smiled, watching Yugi slip on the long coat before looking back at him with a warm smile on his face.

"I'm ready."

"Wow Ryou, this looks great! You and Bakura did a great job," Malik smiled looking around the decorated building.

"Thanks, I sort of decided to do a bit of like how Yugi did Yami's decorations," Ryou smiled before looking at Bakura to notice him and Marik bickering over the punch bowl. "Of course you missed seeing Bakura hanging from a garland strand when he slipped on the ladder."

Not able to contain himself, Malik broke out laughing at the thought of Bakura cursing every breath while tangled around a piece of garland and hanging around. "Tell me you took pictures…"

"Which would you prefer? Kodak or Polaroid?" Ryou chuckled before noticing Jou and Seto entering the building followed by Anzu and her date for the evening. Waiting up for Jou and Seto to come toward them, he smiled in greeting.

"Ya did a great job, Ryou!" Jou mused, giving his friend a thumbs up while looking around the room.

"Thanks," Ryou smiled.

"You did all the work, didn't you?" Seto asked and smirked as Ryou gave a small nod.

"Kura helped… a bit," Ryou smiled, keeping an eye on the punch bowl so that Bakura and Marik wouldn't try to spike it or something.

"Yeah, from what I heard, Bakura for the most of it was a bit 'tied' up," Malik chuckled, causing Ryou to swat his arm playfully while letting out a small chuckle.

Eyeing the two curiously, Jou turned his attention back to the door to have his eyes widen at the sight of familiar spiky tri color hair that stood out from the rest of the crowd. "I dun believe it… Yami… he came."

"What?"

Ryou, Malik, and Seto's eyes all widened at the sight of their friend entering the building with his smaller look a like right beside him.

"Yugi was telling the truth," Ryou breathed, looking over at Malik.

"Yeah I know… freaky," Malik smirked.

"What makes it so freaky?" Jou asked, looking over at the other blond.

"Well as long as we've known Yami, he's never came to the dance… so forgive me for feeling as if I have just entered the 'Twilight Zone'… its just freaky," Malik replied.

"I figured you'd be used to freaky, look at your boyfriend he takes residence in the 'Twilight Zone'," Seto smirked before quickly side stepping the blow from the blond that would have caught him in the gut.

"Leave my little Psycho outta this," Malik pouted, crossing his arms.

"I'm guessing someone is talking about Marik, aren't they?" Yami smirked, walking up to his friends while catching the look on Malik's face.

"Yami, man… I thought ya didn't do Christmas dances," Jou mused, looking at his friend curiously.

Smiling at the tall blond, Yami shot a look over to see Yugi complimenting Ryou on his decorating. "I wanted Yugi to have some fun," he smiled, looking back at Jou.

"This must be where the Grinch learned his heart grew three sizes," Seto smirked, ignoring the glare Yami tossed at him. "Or is the part where Scrooge realized he was being nothing more than a selfish…"

Growling at the brunet, Yami was glad that Jou had managed to cut Seto off by shoving a small Christmas cake in the CEO's mouth. Smirking at the look on Seto's face, he shook his head before looking around to see Ryou and Yugi over at the punch bowl getting a drink.

"It is true; you do like him, don't you?" Malik smiled, poking Yami in the shoulder.

Swatting the hand away, Yami rolled his eyes at the goofy grin on his friend's face. Knowing that he would be pestered all night, he sighed while crossing his arms. "You're right, I do really like him. He's just so different from everyone else… he's nice…"

"Hey! We're nice," Malik pointed out, crossing his arms as well.

"He's sane," Yami glared, tossing Malik a look that almost dared him to make another comment to interrupt him. "He's just unlike anyone I've ever met… he makes Christmas worth while."

Yugi couldn't help but blush as he looked over to find Yami watching, those crimson eyes watching his every movement with a warm smile gracing that handsome face.

"Looks as if someone is a bit smitten," Ryou smiled, taking a sip of his punch while noticing the blush on Yugi's face and Yami's watchful eyes.

Blinking his eyes, Yugi tried to shy away from the other. "What are you talking about?"

"It's obvious that the two of you like each other, your blushing and Yami keeping a close eye on you sorta give it away," Ryou grinned, causing Yugi's blush to darken. "I think you two make a perfect pair, especially since Yami seems to be a lot happier with you around."

'That's why leaving is going to be so hard,' Yugi sighed while putting up a smile for Ryou. "I'm glad Yami is happy now," he whispered.

"Yup and him being here is a miracle in itself," Ryou chuckled before thinking back to what Yugi had said about leaving. "Um, were seriously going to leave… like you said you were the other day?"

Taking a sip of his punch, Yugi started to idly finger one of the bells around his belt. "I don't have much of a choice; even if I wanted to stay longer they would come and get me… so I have to leave…"

Ryou frowned, Yugi looked so sad to him, as if he really didn't want to leave Yami… but didn't have a choice in the matter. "When do you leave?"

"Too soon for my liking," Yugi sighed before shaking his head and taking another drink of punch. "Enough gloomy thoughts though, this is a Christmas dance and a time to have good time, so lets have some fun."

"Good idea," Ryou smiled, finishing off his punch as Yami appeared before them.

Smiling at Yugi, Yami offered his hand. "Ready to show these losers how to really dance?" he smirked earning a pout from Ryou and a glare from Bakura as he walked up beside his boyfriend.

"Be nice," Yugi chided, poking Yami in the arm with a light chuckle before grasping the offered hand and pulling Yami out on the dance floor behind him.

Hearing the upbeat holiday music, Yugi took a quick look around the building to make sure that a certain reindeer wasn't spying on him, but then again he had left Orion with cookies, so the deer would be eating those all night. Feeling arms gently wrap around his waist, he blushed as he looked up to find gleaming crimson eyes looking down at him.

Watching the couple dance, Ryou smiled lightly.

"I have to admit that Yami seems to be happy," Bakura sighed, dancing lightly with Ryou. "I mean the pipsqueak actually managed to get him to come to a dance."

Nodding, Ryou sighed as he leaned his head against Bakura's shoulder. "Too bad that Yugi will be leaving soon… and he really likes Yami."

"What do you mean?" Bakura asked, looking down at Ryou with an arched eyebrow. "The kid can't just leave like that… I mean he ran away and all."

"I know that, but he said that even though he wanted to stay that if he did that they would come for him anyways," Ryou replied.

Yugi smiled while leaning his head lightly against Yami's shoulder. Breathing in the other's spicy exotic scent, he wanted to lock the aroma into his memory so that he could always remember Yami.

"I'm really glad that you came around Yugi," Yami whispered. "You made this Christmas really special… and I think I actually like the holidays now."

"Christmas is a special time Yami, and everyone should enjoy it," Yugi smiled. "Even though I ran away from home… I still love the holidays and I bet that even though your mother is away that she wishes for you to have a good time as well."

Yami tensed lightly at the mention of his mother and thinking back to that wacky dream of his. "Yeah… I guess your right. I had a dream about her not to long ago and well it felt so real, but I was back in Egypt and she was there talking to one of her colleagues about Christmas and hoping that I would enjoy them.," he replied while tightening his grip on Yugi. "You were there in my dream as well… but it was really weird."

Noticing the look on Yami's face, Yugi chuckled. "What was so weird about it? I wasn't dressed up in some awful looking outfit was I?"

"No, you looked great… I mean… oh you know what I mean," Yami flustered. "It's just you were an Elf in my dream and to make it even odder there was this flying reindeer that I think was called Orion."

"Orion… never heard of that one before, then again you dreamed of me being an Elf," Yugi chuckled before pouting lightly. "I mean I know I'm short… but really."

Rolling his eyes, Yami chuckled before hugging Yugi closer to him, "That's not what I meant," he sighed while using a hand to lift Yugi's chin so he could look into those wide amethyst eyes. "I don't know where you ran away from, but I hope they don't want you back… because I don't think I could let you go."

'Oh Yami…' Hugging the other, Yugi had to bite back the urge to cry, but that would be a bad thing because Orion would know as well as his Grandpa and then he would have to leave even sooner.

Hugging the other back, Yami nuzzled into the wild hair to take in Yugi's unique scent. The little one smelled like Christmas, be it from the cookies and treats to cinnamon and peppermint, each smell apparent but not so strong that it resulted in a headache.

"Ya mean that Yugi is actually going to be leaving?"

"That's what he said, pup."

"That sucks."

"Nah, ya think?"

"Oh shaddup."

"Marik, you and Bakura please try to hold off from arguing," Ryou sighed.

"Ryou's right, this is bad news, because look at how cute they are together," Malik smiled, looking over at the dancing couple.

"If he's leaving we can't really do anything about it," Marik sighed.

"He does have a point," Bakura shrugged.

"When's he leaving?" Seto asked, crossing his arms lightly.

"He didn't say," Ryou sighed, shaking his head. "But the way he looked it seemed as if he was leaving tonight."

"But tomorrow's Christmas Eve," Jou gasped, looking back at the couple to se them going over to get a drink of punch, both still holding hands.

"Hell of a Christmas present… Ow!"

"Inconsiderate bastard," Malik grumbled, whacking Marik on the back of the head.

"Hmm I thought Bakura was da labeled 'Bastard' of da group," Jou smirked, earning a glare from the said person.

"Kaiba put a muzzle on that mutt of yours, before I have him fixed."

"Bakura, behave," Ryou chided, whapping the other on the shoulder.

"Ryou's right, and Pup keep ya trap shut, we have more important matters to deal with," Seto stated, looking over to find Yugi and Yami finishing their drinks and heading their way.

"How come you all aren't dancing?" Yami asked, arching an eyebrow at the look on his friend's faces.

"Have you ever seen Bakura dance, the guy has two left feet?" Marik smirked before ducking as a punch was thrown his way by Bakura.

"You just wait till I get my hands on you!"

Rolling his eyes, Ryou shook his head before looking over at Malik to notice him doing the same thing. "We were just taking a break and talking."

"Oh, well Yugi and I are heading back," Yami smiled, before looking back down at Yugi. "Stay here and I'll go and get our coats." Watching Yugi nod, he left to go get the said items.

"You can't leave."

"I don't have a choice," Yugi sighed, rubbing his left arm."

"Why, is someone after ya?" Jou asked, looking curiously at the shorter.

"You wouldn't believe me if I told you… I just can't stay any longer… no matter how much I want to," Yugi replied sadly while continuing to rub his arm.

"What wouldn't we believe? Just tell us the truth… or at least tell Yami… he deserves to know that you're leaving," Ryou countered, looking sadly at the other.

"I'm going to tell Yami," Yugi whispered before perking up as he noticed Yami coming back to him with his coat in hand.

"Here," Yami smiled, watching Yugi put on the coat before looking back at his friends. They all wore confused frown on their faces, making him wonder what was going on, but didn't feel like getting involved in anything right now. "Ready?" he asked, looking down to get a nod in return.

Waving to the others, Yugi turned away and walked out of the building with Yami. 'I'm going to miss all of you; it was nice meeting all of you.'

"Well did you have fun?"

Smiling, Yugi nodded. "It was the best, Yami, thanks for taking me," he replied while walking into the living room before stopping as he felt Yami pull him to a halt under the entrance way. Looking back at the other, he arched an eyebrow curiously as Yami motioned for him to look up.

There above him hanging from a bright red bow was the clump of mistletoe. Gulping and blushing scarlet, he looked back to find Yami smiling at him. "Eh… heh I wonder how that got there?"

"I wonder?" Yami stated flatly with a light smirk before pulling Yugi closer to him and hugging his gently. "I might not be all that holiday crazy, but I do know what mistletoe means."

"Really, would you tell me?" Yugi asked, cocking his head to the side while blinking his eyes.

Shaking his head, Yami couldn't believe how adorable the other was. Reaching up to caress the soft cheek, he smiled while leaning closer to other. "How about I show you, instead?" he whispered before closing the distance and capturing Yugi's lips with his own.

'I'm never going to forget you, Yami… you are my first kiss as well as my first love. I just hope that you can forgive me,' Yugi mused while letting himself melt into the tender kiss. Yami's lips were warm and tender and tasted of honey and spice.

Pulling back from the kiss, Yami licked his lips lightly. Yugi lips were like his scent, making him think back to all the sweetest treats available on Christmas, but they were also soft and pliant. Not wanting to let the other go just yet, he leaned down and rubbed his nose against the others, in a cute Eskimo kiss, causing Yugi to chuckle.

Smiling at the other, Yugi reached up to gently caress the other's cheek, taking careful movements so that the feel of Yami's skin and the structure of his face were etched in his mind for all time. "I'm glad I met you, Yami."

"I'm glad I met you too," Yami smiled, cupping the hand on his cheek and interlacing their fingers before leaning down to kiss Yugi once more. "I don't feel so alone anymore."

TWO HOURS LATER…

"I don't feel so alone anymore…"

"Why did he have to say that? Ori… I can't do this," Yugi sighed, looking over at the clock to see it displaying 11:30. Turing back to the desk, he looked over the letter he had written for Yami, explaining the truth and everything.

: Might as well tell him how you really feel. :

"This is too hard… I don't want to leave," Yugi sighed, feeling tears building up in his eyes.

: We have to go back. :

Shaking his head, Yugi took off his hat and got up from his chair to lay the letter on the bed before placing his hat next to it. Using his magic, he placed a beautiful crimson poinsettia beside his hat.

Feeling an affectionate nuzzle on his back, he sighed before turning around. "Give me a second," he sighed before leaving the room and going into Yami's room to find the other in a peaceful sleep. Walking over to the bed, Yugi eased himself up to where he could reach the other's cheek before giving it a soft kiss.

"I love you," he whispered out with a light choke as tears trailed away from his eyes. Unaware of one of his tears hitting Yami's cheek, he didn't notice crimson eyes opening as he turned and ran out of the room.

: Ready to go? :

"No… but I don't have a choice," Yugi sighed sadly before climbing out the window and jumping on Orion's back. "Let's just go home," he whispered before letting his tears fall as Orion leaped off the roof.

"YUGI!!"

Yugi couldn't help but turn around and look back at the house to see Yami standing at the window looking out at him. He could see the awed, confused and sad look on the other's face, causing his heart to ache as he turned away to lean down close to Orion's neck and break out in tears. No matter how much he wanted to turn and go back, he couldn't but to some extent he was also proud that Yami had the Christmas spirit back and could actually see them.

Diallo: Gah...! You can't end it like that!

Z-S: This isn't the last chap! -rolls eyes-

Diallo: Heh... I knew that!

Z-S: Yeah, sure ya did!

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