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Disclaimer: I don't own any of the characters, but if I had my choice, it would be Yami. He's just too cute!

Yami: --" mumbles "why is it that girls are always picking on me?"

MU: Because you are cute! So shut up and stay with that. We never want to see you change.

Yami: Whatever. Let's just get on with this fic shall we?

Chapter 8: I Love You

"Yami, tour palace is amazing. I've never been anywhere like it before."

Sakura stood in the center of the throne room, her eyes wide with excitement as she looked at the ceiling. It was high and arched with a beautiful mural painted on it.

"I'm glad you like it here." Yami watched her from the doorway. Looking at her in his castle was sight that he truly enjoyed. His castle was indeed large; it consisted of five floors! Than the tower consisted of another six floors. Even though he loved his home, it was just a bit to grand for him. He wanted something smaller.

"Like it, I love it. Our palace is kinda small, but it feels like it has been lived in for a long time. Yours feels like it was newly redone, so it doesn't have the usual charm." She looked back over at him and smiled.

He looked over at her and was about to respond when an elderly man came into the room. "Lunch is ready my lord." He left without saying another word.

He went back to looking at her, "We should get going, my grandfather likes it when people are early."

She nodded and placed her arm around the arm that he offered her. When they reached the lunch room, Yugi was standing over at the bay window, looking out onto the lake that was in the back of their palace. He looked up when they came in, "Oh, hey Sakura. How is everything?" He bowed to her. "Hello Yugi. Everything id fine and what is with all of the formalities, you and I are friends. Friends don't bow to friends." Both boys smiled at her.

"I would have to agree with the young princess." Everyone turned around to see the King enter the room. "Friends do not bow to their friends." He went over to her. "It is good to see you Sakura, your father has told me much about you. But his words do not put you at justice. My grandsons, however, puts it in such a way. How did you describe her again Yami, oh yes, 'A radiant flower that can cast down all the others.' Personally, I like his description much better."

His eyes were twinkling with amusement as he watched the young couple before him squirm with embarrassment. Both were the color of a bright red tomato. "Th-thank you Sire. It is wonderful to be here." 'Is that really how Yami described me to his grandfather!' Yami couldn't help but give a small death glare at his grandfather. Why had he told her how Yami had first described her? Why did he do it!

Yugi watched it all in amusement. When their grandfather started telling her how Yami had described her, he felt several stitches start in his sides. He was trying his hardest to hold back the laughter. His brother was turning such a bright red. After a while, he started snickering. Thank fully it wasn't loud enough for Yami to hear. His brother would have killed him.

Even though he was still blushing, Yami chanced a glance down at Sakura, who was looking down on the floor away from him. But he could see a bit of her face; it was so bright with embarrassment. He looked up and saw his grandfather and Yugi head to their seats. He touched her arm, and her face went up to meet his. They went along until they came to where Sakura sat, which was right next to him. He slid the chair out, allowed her to sit, and pushed her back in before taking his place. During lunch, small conversations took place, but that was about it. It was soon after lunch that the real fun began.

After lunch, everyone went his or her separate ways. The king was going out into the land to check on some of the crops, Yugi went out front to meet up with Joey, and Yami led Sakura away down a narrow Staircase, which opened up into a large hall. Oddly enough, a large tapestry cloaked the stairs at the entrance.

"We have tons of secret passage ways. That's one that's often used to get down here."

"Get down where? I can't see a thing."

Yami smiled at his own daring. He had one hand over her eyes to keep them shut so he could surprise her.

"Don't worry, I'll let you see in a moment." Even though he was in the back of her, he guided her safely along till he reached a pair of doors. With one hand, he opened one of the doors and led her inside.

"Yami," she said amusedly, "will you take your hand off my eyes?" The smile on her lips was broad. Even though she couldn't see, she loved the feel of his hand on her.

"Alright, now." He lifted his hand off her eyes. "Thanks…" Her eyes went wide. She stared up in awe as she saw all of the books. She was in his library. It was so big. She felt like a little bug in the room. She went forward and started turning around in circles trying to take it all in. "Yami…" he watched her with happiness. Now he could finally share his books with someone other than Yugi, who rarely ever used them.

"Yami, this is incredible. I've never seen so many books in one place before."

"You like my collection?"

"All of these are yours?"

He sighed. "Yes, they are. I tried getting so many others to read them, but no one seems to want to."

"Then they're fools. Everyone should read books." He looked on at her as she went to examine the books that were on the bottom half. Than she cried out in surprise. He went over to her, wondering if something was wrong. She was staring at one of the books with a look of sadness and at the same time happiness.

"Sakura, what's wrong?" He placed a hand on her shoulder. When he realized what he had done, he quickly removed it, hoping against hope that she hadn't noticed.

She touched the book. "You…You have this book. I don't believe it." She pulled it from the shelf. Yami looked at the title, Sleeping Beauty. Tears started flowing from her eyes. He noticed this and brought her over to the sofa that was next to the fireplace.

"Sakura, what's wrong? Please tell me."

Still staring down at the book, she explained. "This was my mothers favorite book. She was reading it to me before she died. We never had a chance to finish the whole thing. Even though my father loved her, he couldn't bare having some of her favorite things around anymore. So, whatever could have been consumed by flame, he burned. This was one of the items he burned. Just seeing it brought back so many wonderful and painful memories."

He watched her with sad eyes. He remembered how he felt when their mom had died to. "How old were you when she died?"

"Three. So I don't really remember her that well. Except that she was always holding me."

Yami stared at her. She never had a chance to know her mother. At least I had a little bit of time.

"I know how you feel. Both of our parents died when we were young."

"How old were you?" She looked up.

"I was six, Yugi was five. He didn't know what was really happening at the time. I was left to care for him. To take care of him. So far, I haven't really done a good job though, most of the time he's teaching me about different things."

She continued looking at him before she looked down again. "I'm sorry."

"It's okay." He wanted to cheer her up, but didn't know how until two things came to mind. One, he could put into action now, the second would have to come a little later.

He pulled her into a hug. Then he asked her, "Would you like to borrow the book, so you could finally finish it?"

She looked up at him, "Could I?"

He nodded his head and she smiled.

"Come on. I want to show you something." He took her other hand and took her back up the stairs and out into the entrance hall. He led her through the French doors and out into the garden. He stopped one of the butlers, gave him the book and told him to leave it with Sakura's things. Yami went on, bringing Sakura along with him.

When he got halfway down the isle, he turned to her. "Close your eyes." Sakura looked at him puzzled, but did as she was requested. They went on, a bit more slowly but they were still going at a fast enough pace for him. He wanted to get her there at just the right time. Soon, they came upon a small riverbed; it had stepping stones in it so you could walk across. Seeing as on how she might stumble, he picked her up into his arms. She was very startled to feel his hand slip around her waist and the other under her knees. "What the!" He smirked. "Don't worry. I've got ya." "I know you have me, but why are you carrying me?"

He should have figured she'd ask something like that. "I'm going to carry you over something." She nodded her consent, then leaned her head onto his shoulder and wrapped her arms around his neck. Thank God no one was around to see him. If Joey or Yugi ever caught him doing this, or even seen how they looked, he would never get a moments peace. They'd bug him to death.

Even though they got over the water without incident, climbing down a set of narrow crumbling stairs was going to be tough. He placed her down and said for her to follow him. He took her hands into both of his and started leading her down. Then, when they were so close to the bottom, she slipped. Yami grabbed her around her chest and pulled her up into a standing position. He didn't realize where he grabbed her, but she did. It felt real odd, but she kept quiet. But there was now a slight pink in her cheeks that wasn't there before.

Now they were finally at the spot. Yami pulled her along. "Where are we going?" He smiled. She had no idea. He led her underneath a structure. "Sakura, I want you to lay down on this stone slab." He sat her down onto it. "All right, but will you please let me look now?" He watched her as she lay down.

"Not yet. As soon as I tell you to look, I want you to open your eyes." Since the stone slab was large enough, he sat right next to Sakura 'she looks so peaceful'. There were many large rosebushes surrounding them, so Yami reached over and took one of the roses.

Then he did something that he would forever remember. He started at the forehead and worked around her face. He dragged the rose around slowly, outlining every little detail of her face. (Okay, I know you're probably getting lemon thoughts right now, but nothing lemony is going to happen)

Sakura was melting, she couldn't believe what he was doing. 'Oh My God! I can't move. I don't know if I want to stop him or not. I should tell him to stop, but screw it. There's no way I'm gonna have him stop now.'

He worked at a moderate pace. When he got around the lips, he moved ever so slowly. Then, he brought it down her chin and along her throat. She was enjoying the feel. But he soon stopped and said, "All right, open your eyes."

When she did, she gasped. Above her was a beautiful stained glass window that had ivy and roses creeping along it. She got up a bit and looked around. She was in a stone gazebo and the sun was just starting to set. It was a beautiful sight to behold. She looked over to Yami. He watched her with a smile.

"It's beautiful here Yami. I'm glad you brought me here, to this place." She made no mention of before; she wanted to keep that to herself.

"Yes it is," he looked at her long and hard, he slowly came down upon her. He was lost. He had no idea what he was doing, all he wanted to do was feel her lips pressed against his.

"Yami." She whispered, her eyes half closed.

Just when their lips were about to touch, the bells sounded, signaling the end of the day. This seemed to bring them out of their state. They moved away, blushing furiously.

"I'll take you back to your carriage."

When they were back inside, neither of them spoke. "Thank you for having me over Yami, I had a wonderful time being here."

He nodded at her and smirked 'How could I have even tried to kiss her before? I was so stupid! Let me just give her this and I'll be done with for today. I still can't believe what I nearly did though.'

"Here, I wanted to give you this. Something to remember your time here by." He gave her a small box. It had the family crest upon it, a large pyramid with the millennium symbol on it.

As she looked upon the item in the box, her eyes filled with happiness. It was a green stone and in the center of it was a small flower petal. It all hung on a gold chain. She smiled as she looked up into his eyes, "Thank you. It's absolutely wonderful. I'll treasure it forever."

Yami blushed after the last part she said. He watched as she lifted the necklace from the box and put it on.

"I like you kid. You're all right." Yami turned around to see Kero flying near him. "You are permitted to see my mistress when ever you please." Yami smirked at the little beast. "Now I need permission to see Sakura? Since when?"

"Since now. Come on Sakura, we have to get home before your brother starts throwing a fit." She nodded and said, "All right, I'll be right there. Let me just get my things." Kero nodded and went on to get the carriage prepared. The butler came up and handed Sakura her small handbag, which held her Sakura cards, and the book Yami lent to her. However, something was placed into the book that she did not expect; A rose. She looked back at him and he smiled at her.

"Your carriage is ready princess." Sakura nodded at the footman and he left. Yami extended his arm, and they both went out together. When she got into the carriage and was about to take off, Yami did something that he wanted to do and say since they had first met. If he didn't hurry though, he would never have a chance to say it, or do it. Just then, it started forward. Yami ran up and jumped onto it, "Yami! What…!"

Yami placed his finger onto her lips said, "I love you Sakura." And kissed her on her cheek. Kero was not happy, his mistress had just received her first unofficial kiss. It was said that if a person had great power, than on their first kiss, they would transfer some of that power onto another, making them incredibly strong. Unfortunately, Sakura was one of these types. So she could only kiss someone that she would want to spend the rest of her life with.

Yami jumped off before she could say or do anything. Without heeding her little companion, she leaned out of the window, blew him a kiss and said, "As I you Yami." Yami couldn't figure out what she meant by that but was very satisfied that he not only kissed her, but that she had, in a way, kissed him back.

She slid back into her seat and Kero gave her a questioning look and asked, "What did the 'As I you' mean exactly?"

"Oh Kero, I just said that I loved him to, but I don't know if he got the message. I just hope he did." She looked away. Her guardian was going to explode, she just knew it. They were halfway down the long expansive drive when they stopped short. Kero could sense that something was wrong, so he went into his true form. Sakura looked on in wonder, feeling that something bad was going to happen.

MU: Hope you all enjoyed!

Yami: Why must you make me do such lovey-dovey things? Especially with a girl I don't know.

MU: Because you two would look so kawaii together. Honestly, if you really wish to know, this is just the beginning of the cuteness. There is going to be a whole lot more love between these two.

Yami: Oh joy. But can I at least meet this girl that I'm supposed to be in love with?

Sakura pops in

Sakura: Hey! Oh. So you're supposed to be my prince?

Yami: That all depends on who you are.

MU: Yami you are a complete idiot. This is Sakura you dope. The one you're in love with. Jeez, I knew you were dense, but come on. I described her perfectly, and here she is standing before you, and all you have to say is 'that all depends on who you are'!

Yami: I'm sorry, it's just that I have never met her, and I didn't know if it was her or if you had described someone different.

Sakura: giggling

Both of us: What is so funny?

Sakura: Just to let you know, I think I'll stay with Syoaron. I'll remain in this fic for the remainder of the story. But I don't know why you didn't just do yourself with him. You two make an adorable couple.

MU: blushing well…anyways lets just get this over with shall we? See you guys later.

Yami: looking away, blushing brightly Yeah, I have to go so see ya around

Sakura: watches while they leave, gigglingOh, they are so cute. Watch guys, by the end of this fic, they'll be in love. Gotta go. See you guys in the next chapter. And remember R&R!