A/N Blah blah blah I don't own Yu-Gi-Oh blah blah blah

When the pillow war came to an end and the laughter died down, the teens squished onto the couch. Atemu sat on one end, then Safiya, then Jamie, then Yugi.

After everyone became comfortable, Yugi leaned over Jamie and in towards the center of the group to make sure everyone heard him. "Oh, before I forget, that phone call earlier? That was Joey. He wanted to know what our plans were for the day."

"And…?" Jamie asked.

"I told him that we weren't doing anything. And he suggested that we all meet at the park and show you how a duel works."

"Ooh, that sounds like fun. What do you two think?" Jamie asked Atemu and Safiya.

"Well," Atemu began. "Without me, Yugi would lose a duel with Tristan, so I suppose I'll have to go." Deep laughter punctuated his insult.

Yugi crossed his arms and furrowed his brow. "Jamie, can you hit him for me?"

"No problem Yugi." Jamie reached over Safiya and punched Atemu square in the thigh.

"I see how it is, Yugi. You need to have a woman do all your dirty work." Atemu said, trying to hide his wince and gingerly rubbing his leg where a bruise was already forming.

"And what is that supposed to mean, Pharaoh?" Jamie rose from the couch and placed her hands on her hips.

"So Yugi, we're going to the park, right? Safiya and I will meet you there." Atemu quickly grabbed Safiya's hand and fled the house, laughing all the way.

Jamie was left standing in the center of the room. She tried to hold in the laughter, but failed. "So much for the high and mighty pharaoh. He can't even handle a little girl like me."

"I've never seen him so… animated before," Yugi observed. "It's weird. He's usually very serious and focused."

"That sounds kind of boring."

"Well, he's usually saving the world or something like that. It's kind of hard to have a good time when your very existence is on the line."

"No kidding."

"But he seems much happier now that he's been reunited with Safiya."

"I think everyone is happier, Yugi."

Yugi nodded and then moved in close to her side. "So, um, are you going to tell me what that inside joke was? It's killing me."

"If I tell you, you have to promise not to get mad."

"Cross my heart."

She exhaled loudly. "Atemu told me that you like me."

"What?" Yugi's face turned a brilliant shade of red.

"But that was after I told him that I like you." Her face turned a shade of red to match his.

He looked up at her and the red slowly faded from his cheeks. "So, where exactly does that leave us, Jamie?"

"That's entirely up to you."

He slowly reached out and took hold of her hand. "How about we figure it out on our way to the park."

"Sounds like a plan to me." She followed him as he descended the steps and exited the house through the card shop.

When they reached the front door, he let go of her hand and held the door open for her. "After you, m' lady," he said bowing low.

"Why thank you, kind sir," she giggled in response. She stepped past him and took a moment to breathe in the beautiful spring air. "Oh Yugi, it's absolutely gorgeous outside."

"It is. And that's why we're walking and not hitching a ride."

"Oh," she said, turning to face him with a hint of mischief in her eye. "I thought you wanted to walk so that you could be alone with me for that much longer."

He smiled sheepishly. "That, too."

"I'm okay with that," she replied, laughing.

A comfortable silence fell over the two as they headed towards the park. Jamie was taking in the sights of the neighborhood and Yugi was deep in thought.

It's as if I've known her all my life.

That's because you have.

Pharaoh, this is supposed to be a one-sided mental conversation. And you know how I feel about you joining in

I realize this Yugi. Please forgive me for intruding, but I couldn't help myself.

Well, since you're already talking, you may as well continue. What did you want to say?

Before yesterday, I may not have remembered Safiya or my past life as Pharaoh, but she was still with me. She was only hidden behind an unopened door, a door that you and I shared within the Millennium Puzzle, like so many other things. Now that said door has been opened, you and I both share in those returned memories. I realize that Jamie is not Safiya, and that you are not me, but you and I have become so similar in the little time that we've known each other. Just imagine how much more similar Jamie and Safiya must be since they've been together for ten years. And just as I associate Safiya with everything that I love, you associate Jamie with everything you love. You two are essentially the reincarnations of our former lives, even though we coexist with you.

I never really thought about it that way. So you're saying that Jamie and I are destined to be together?

That is indeed what I'm saying. Do with it what you will.

"Yugi, look out!"

Startled by Jamie's voice, Yugi stopped short. When he looked up, he was merely inches away from a lamppost. "I... uh…"

"Let me guess, you were either daydreaming about Ra knows what, or you were talking to Atemu."

A look of astonishment came over Yugi's face. "You just said Ra."

"I did… Is there a problem with that?" She asked hesitantly.

"The Pharaoh, I mean, Atemu says that."

"Safiya says it, too. I kind of picked it up over the years."

Yugi smiled in spite of himself. Unknowingly, Jamie had just reaffirmed the Pharaoh's suggestion.

"Hey Yugi, what's the smile for?"

"Well, I was talking to Atemu and he said that we were destined to be together."

"Safiya told me the same thing."

"It's a conspiracy!" Yugi said in mock exasperation.

Jamie laughed, then smiled, whispering just loud enough for him to hear. "If it is indeed a conspiracy, why fight it?"

"I—" He interrupted himself as a thought crossed his mind. He shook his head and a satisfied grin crossed his face.

"Yes?" Jamie prodded.

Yugi turned to face Jamie. "Jamie, what say we skip all of the formalities and cut to the chase. Will you be my girlfriend?"

"No."

"What!" Yugi stumbled back a step in shock before he saw the broad smile on Jamie's face. "Oh, I see how it is."

"If we're going to be girlfriend and boyfriend, you need to lighten up, man. But let me tell you," she said, leaning in close to his ear. "It's worth it. Life with me by your side will never be boring."

For the second time that day, a shiver fell down Yugi's spine. No one had ever done that to him before. While she was still close to his ear, he turned his head and kissed her gently on the lips, catching her by surprise.

"Yugi, what was that for?" Jamie asked, a bit shocked.

"If we're going to be boyfriend and girlfriend, you need to lighten up, girl." A broad smile crossed his face.

"Oh, that was low," she laughed, punching him playfully. "But I do approve. I think you and I will be just fine." She reached for his hand and they proceeded toward the park holding hands and talking of anything and everything that crossed their minds.

A/N Here's a bit of a spoiler for my few loyal readers:in the next chapter, everyone's favorite CEO will make an appearance.