Light of Fallen Darkness: My author's notes are getting shorter and shorter… Is that a good thing or a bad thing? Okay, I'll just shut up now and answer a few reviews.
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Amethyst-eyed Koneko: #1. Yeah, I thought that Yami was 5000 years old too but most people say he's really 3000 years old. I really don't know but again, I was never a big Yu-Gi-Oh! fan so I just go with what I know. #2. I read from a novel that frisson is supposed to be a connection between two people who like each other. Hehe...
Hell's Sorrow: Wow, thanks for all your reviews! I can't read or write Chinese to save my life but I know enough Cantonese to get me around, I'm just not as fluent as the rest of my family. Hehe, don't worry though, I'm not going to get a writer's block in a long time.
The first thing Kaiba and I saw when we burst through the classroom just before the bell rang, was a pair of fuming copper eyes and shaggy blond hair. "Yug! Where the hell did you go yesterday?" He hissed as I strolled to my seat at the back beside his desk.
"I had to help Grandpa with some stuff, that's all." I answered as nonchalantly as I could.
Kaiba's brother had a loud voice, and he used it to scare the crap out of Yami and Kaiba when they woke up this morning. They tried to get out of bed before the eleven year old boy could catch them in each other's arms but they ended up tumbling on the floor still tangled together. Mokuba just stared at the two before turning on his feet and letting them know what time it was. After several blinks, the truth hit them hard and Yami scrambled to the bathroom while Kaiba raced into the hallway.
Yami and I switched places right after Kaiba left so one could imagine how surprised Mokuba was when he waltzed back in the guestroom several minutes later.
"Hey Yami, what were you-Yugi?" He rubbed his eyes before realization dawned on him. "Good morning Yugi."
I smiled, "Good morning Mokuba." The blue eyed boy flopped on the bed. He stared at me intently, as if trying to study me. I started tosweat with nervousness.
"Did they do it?" He suddenly asked.
"Pardon?" I stuttered, trying to figure out what he meant.
"Seto and Yami, did they do it?" It took a short time for the sound of Yami choking on air to meet my ears and the heat of my face to increase.
"Wha-where…but…how old are you?" I demanded.
"Eleven." Mokuba answered innocently. Unfortunately for me, he was far from it. What the heck is he learning from that hell hole called school anyway?
"Eleven?"
"Eleven."
"You're not supposed to know about this kind of stuff yet."
"Don't try to change the subject."
Brothers, what did I expect? "Well if it's a no you're looking for, then consider your question answered."
Mokuba sighed, "Sometimes, I wonder if Seto's the older brother or not." He began, "After all, he was practically an adult by the time he started junior high."
"What do you mean Mokuba?" I inquired.
"He's a great brother to have and I would never change him for anything else in the world!" Mokuba continued, seemingly oblivious to my question. "But it's a nice change sometimes when he takes on the role of a father." He smiled. "What I mean is," On second thought, he probably has better hearing than I do, "It'll be even better for both Big Brother and I if he could find someone to fill in the spot of a mother."
Then it all started to click, "Are you referring to Yami when you say you want…a mother?" I asked.
Mokuba smiled, "Seto's changed. He isn't so distant and cold anymore. In fact, he's starting to laugh more now and then. Of course it's rare but you can still see the change. Yami's a good influence on him."
I could practically feel the blush settling on Yami's cheeks.
"What did Kaiba want with you yesterday?" A brown eyed brunet popped up in front of my face. I didn't even notice the bell for our ten minute break to ring until now. Amazing how much daydreams can take up so much of one's time.
"Oh, he just wanted a rematch with my other self." I lied. Well, at least it was believable. The gang bought it and the conversation quickly changed to Kaiba. Eventually, Anzu mentioned that Kaiba Land has finally been finished and that the Domino Times says it will be opened by the end of this week.
"How about we go check it out?" She suggested.
"Yeah, so we can laugh our heads off when we see rich boy's butt ugly face on the billboard." Jonouchi snickered.
"I wouldn't be so sure about that." Yami smirked. "I wonder how far his jaw will drop when the ads come out."
"Knowing Jonouchi, it'll definitely be at least four feet." I joked, "Give or take an inch."
Yami was in despair and I was close to being deaf. "So that's it?" He cried. "It's just three ads!"
"And it will be more than enough to attract publicity. I thought you said you wouldn't mind doing this for free." Kaiba raised a brow as he stared down at Yami. He carelessly twisted the cork halfway around a bottle of acid before setting it down on a shelf. Newly developed pictures of Kaiba Land were scattered all over his desk.
"I-I know! But, I was thinking you might need more!"
"Like a double digit number?"
"Shut up. I'm trying to think here!"
"Yami, did you even take a glance at the news today? Everyone in Domino City is talking about Kaiba Land. I don't need to tire out potential customers before getting them started on the amusement park." Kaiba pointed out as he slowly pushed his way past Yami to the door.
"But-but…" Yami's scarlet red eyes were on the brim of overflowing with tears, "I won't get to be with you anymore!" He blurted out.
Kaiba stopped and turned around slowly to gawk at Yami.
"Oh shit. I did not just say that."
"You did."
"What did you just say?" Kaiba asked softly.
Yami looked away, "I won't get to be with you anymore." His face reddened greatly. "I won't have a reason to be with you anymore."
This is the part where Kaiba is supposed to glare at Yami with disgust and kick him out the door, literally. Ra or whoever must really love Yami today because, thankfully, none of that happened. Instead, Kaiba walked over to where Yami was and cupped his hands over the spirit's cheeks. He brushed away Yami's tears with his thumbs and connected their foreheads.
"Since when did you need a reason to be with me?"
Whatever Yami was about to say next was cut off by the touch of unfamiliar lips pressing gently onto his. Yami's eyes widened but he slowly closed them and responded to the kiss, placing his hands on Kaiba's chest and pulling the taller brunet closer to him.
I wasn't homophobic, but that didn't mean I would be any less embarrassed if I was. My eyes seemed to automatically shut themselves.
Yami and Kaiba gasped for breath, still not letting of each other. I know for a fact that a smile crept on Kaiba's face while he said, "And it's Seto."
Laughter escaped Yami's mouth. "I love you." I heard him say.
The fact that I was-unintentionally-listening to all this didn't stop Kaiba from replying in a husky voice, "I love you too."
Before he could continue, the sound of a young boy clearing his throat sounded at the doorway of Kaiba's room. Mokuba stood there with a crazy grin spread out on his face.
He started clapping and nodded to Yami, as if giving him some sort of approval. "Now that we know the truth about both your feelings, there is only one question left. How come you guys didn't tell each other sooner?"
I wouldn't be surprised if this kid gets accepted to Tokyo University someday.
Light of Fallen Darkness: Yes, this chapter was extremely short but it's the second most crucial chapter to the story so it is only fair. Anyway, if you read this chapter carefully (Especially if you're familiar with photography), I left a huge tip on how the story will end in here. Even if no one catches it though, you will in the next two chapters I promise. Please review! Constructive criticisms are encouraged and flames will be used to make a bonfire and burn all the crap lying around my house.