Rin: -banged in the head repeatedly with random objects by random people- I'm sorry! I'm sorry! Don't kill me! I'm back now for good. Let's hope and pray, ne? Anywho, down to business: Normally I would write review responses but it's against the rules, so I can't. I will write a reply if your review is signed in, though. If it's not, all I can say is I'm truly sorry but I DO read your reviews and they make me very very happy, so please keep reviewing! ( Even though I don't deserve it for being gone so long! )

Now down to my other business: the beloved disclaimer.

I do not, will not, shall not, but can hope to own Yu-gi-oh! Hahaha. Loop hole for all you lawyers! Don't sue!

Now what you have all been waiting so patiently for: the eighth chapter in our story. So now, I bring you the long awaited chapter. Please enjoy!

Faded Memories
Chapter Eight
Just Listen

With Yugi, Yugi's POV

As I was walking back to the shop, all I could think about was how I missed my chance again and what a loser I was. As I was leaving Domino Park, I passed by the bridge that crossed over the pond. I stared at it, contemplating whether it was worth it. I decided against it...for now. Maybe later, when I feel up to it.

Everything reminds me of him, and I can't stand it. I needed to get to home, fast.

I finally reached the game shop and opened the door, only to be greeted by a truly wonderful sight...Yami. My Yami.

With Yami, Yami's POV

I had just finished up my talk with Solomon when the doors opened to reveal a very sullen Yugi.

Mine and Solomon's talk was very productive. He told me to give Yugi time, if he needed it. I was willing to give Yugi time, but how much time can I give? I can't give very much of my time. I'm do back in the states in less than two weeks, and something else was bothering me. What if I gave Yugi all of my time, but he decided he didn't want to be with me? That would kill me.

Anyways, Yugi stood there staring me down. I felt shy under his strong gaze. What's this? Little Yugi is now able to intimidate me? Maybe it's my fear of him saying those dreadful words.. "I don't love you anymore, Yami."

I flinched inwardly as those words rang in my mind. It was almost as if Yugi had said them himself, but that's not right. Is it? I quickly looked up to see Yugi's eyes wide in concern for me. Concern for me. That sounds nice.

"You..You okay?" He asked me quietly. I could only nod, and look at the floor in anger at myself. He's not asking because he loves me. He's asking because he thinks I'm a nutcase. I'm not a nutcase though..am I?

"Well.." I looked up and saw he was looking at the floor as well. My God..What happened to my Yugi? The light in his eyes were gone. His adorable dimples no longer showed constantly. He had bags under his eyes, from what looks like countless nights without sleep. Had my leaving affected him that much? Oh God. I'm the reason Yugi's like this.. I left him and now..

Inside my head I was kicking myself.

"Yugi.." I said softly, staring into the amethyst eyes I have loved for so very long. My first love. My last love. My true love.

"Yami.." He spoke my name in such a whisper it made my body shudder involountarily. He sounded so seductively innocent.

"Yugi.." I spoke his name softly again, I attempted to say something else but Yugi shook his head no.

"No Yami..No more words..Just listen. Listen to my heart beating. Listen to your heart speaking, but most importantly..Listen to my love and affection for you." Yugi spoke in that innocently seductive way again. I'd be a fool if I didn't listen to him. At that moment, I did exactly as Yugi instructed. I listened and my heart spoke to me softly, ever so softly, but I could still hear it.

My heart told me that I wanted to be with Yugi forever...

"Yugi, I-" Yugi cut me off, before I could say another word.

"I love you, Yami. Always and forever, and..well.. I understand if you don't love me anymore after how I've treated you tonight.." Yugi's eyes were shining with newborn tears.

"Yugi, how could I love anyone but you? You're the light to my darkness. The cream to my coffee. The peanut butter to my jelly, if you will." I smiled as I heard him choke back a laugh.

"I hate peanut butter, you know that." Yugi looked up and smiled, a smile which I returned.

"I'll tell you what.." I began, walking up to him to wipe the tears away from his face. "I'll let you be jelly, if you let me kiss you."

Yugi threw his arms around me, so I took that as a yes. I looked into his eyes and lowered my mouth onto his. It was small..Light. Like how a butterfly might kiss, but a passionate kiss didn't seem to fight into this moment. I had just gotten my love back.

I lifted my head up to see the light slowly coming back into Yugi's eyes.

"I love you, my jelly." I whispered into Yugi's ear.

"And I love you, my peanut butter..even if you are a substance that should be wiped from existance." Yugi whispered back.

I was so happy that I couldn't help but laugh like a mad man. I picked Yugi up and swung him around, just like I seen in those American movies.

"Well now..I hope you both don't mind but I'd like my sleep. I need to lock up, so Yami..scoot!" Solomon smiled at me and I realized he watched the whole thing. The sneaky old codger.

"Alright..I'll see you tomorrow Yugi. I promise. I'll be by first thing." I quickly gave Yugi a small kiss and exited the shop.

Yugi's POV

Well, all is well with me and Yami. I love him and he loves me. But.. He lives in America now. How is a love between me and him going to work when he lives in America? Oh well. "Love will find a way", won't it? I suppose I should just trust my heart and do as it says.

"Grandpa.. I'm going to bed. G'night!" I called, running up the stairs. I was in a hurry for it to be morning. I can't wait til morning. My life is really turning around.

End of Chapter Eight

Rin: Well... Two more chapters to go..Well, one chapter and one epilogue. So, I know it was short, and I know it took a long time to get this posted but good news, my loyal reviewers!

I already have the last two chapter written! Hoo-rah! Which means, I'll update faster...Much much faster! And who knows? If I get over 10 reviews, I may even just post the chapter tomorrow..if I get over 10 reviews. So please please please don't hesitate to review! I'm open for constructive criticism. Constructive. Kay? And I know there are a lot of errors in the story so just..fix them yourself.

Oh! It might prove quite difficult to put up the epilogue..My computer sort of shut down on me, and won't let me get into the files I have saved on my computer. -is on parent's computer- I did happen to write down the ninth chapter in my notebook, though! But everything else..well, you get the idea!

Next Chapter: America or Japan? Hard Decisons!

See you soon!