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And I'm not just saying that.

You-the readers and reviewers-are truly amazing.

Because of you, this is my most successful story EVER! And I still have quite a few chapters to go (I'm counting about five at the moment).

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Thank you so much guys. If it wasn't for your support, this story would have stopped long ago.

So to show how much I appreciate you guys, I present to you the "steamy" chapter I was talking about earlier.

Enjoy!

/Yami to Yugi through the mind link/

/Yugi to Yami in the mind link/

'Thoughts'

"Speaking"

Disclaimer: I do not own Yu-Gi-Oh! or any of the characters. If I did…well…I think you get the idea…

-I-

Rekindled Love

Chapter 8: High Emotions

-I-

When Yugi didn't make a move to stop the kiss, Yami continued to press his lips onto Yugi's, enjoying the sweet taste. The sweet ecstasy. How he had missed Yugi's perfect lips. How he had missed the sensation of their bodies brushing against each other like this. He felt Yugi relax underneath him. His heart began to beat faster and harder as he felt Yugi allow his tongue to explore his mouth.

Yugi moaned in pleasure, enjoying the taste of Yami's lips on his. He had never felt anything like this before. He had never felt so incredible in all his life, not even with Anzu. He wanted this. He wanted more. He body longed for Yami. He felt Yami being to pull away…

'No! Not yet!'

Driven by his urging high emotions, he lifted his head up and fiercely kissed Yami back, sliding his own tongue into Yami's own month. He felt his hand move upwards to Yami's chest. He slipped his fingers around the zipper on Yami's thin black jumper and began to pull it down. Once it was undone, Yugi moved his hand back up Yami's chest and felt his toned body, for he was not wearing a shirt underneath. He let his hand explore the new yet familiar surface.

Now it was Yami's turn to moan in pleasure. Lost in his actions and driven by love, he sensed his own hand move up to Yugi's chest and begin to slowly unbutton his shirt. He reluctantly broke their passionate kiss and bent his head down to Yugi's now bare chest. He planted soft butterfly kisses on Yugi's soft skin, working his way down. His hand trailed behind.

When Yami's lips could go no further, he moved himself forward and kissed Yugi on the lips again. He then moved his head to the side and gently started to bite Yugi's neck. His hand moved down from Yugi's waist, gently stroking his skin. His hand soon found itself at the top of Yugi's trousers, trailing down to his fly. He wrapped his fingers around the small metal zipper and slowly pulled it down. His hand then slid through the gap and did some exploring of its own.

Yugi moaned again through pleasure as Yami continued to give his neck small bites and kisses. His mind had switched off, allowing his heart and emotions to take over. He didn't care what was happening right now. He didn't care what other people thought. This was what he wanted. This was what he needed. For six long years his body had been fighting these powerful emotions. But now they had come back. In that one moment, Yugi's emotions had come rushing back, consuming his body and mind. But he didn't fight it. How could he? It all felt so…right…

But when he felt Yami's hand beginning to explore "down there", his senses came rushing back. Was this really what he wanted? Did he truly desire this?

Quickly, different emotions starting rushing through his brain: happiness; fear; pleasure; confusion. The last one was stronger than the others and managed to drag Yugi down from cloud nine.

"WAIT!" he screamed, placing his hands on Yami's bare chest. He pushed Yami back off of him, just managing to crawl out from underneath his body. He jumped up, zipping his fly back up as he did so.

Yami felt himself being forced back and fell onto the floor. Groaning and blinking out of his daze, he sat up and looked at Yugi.

Yugi looked into Yami's confused crimson eyes. Both of them were panting. Yugi felt his body tremble. He was so confused. Only a moment ago he had enjoyed what was happening. His body had wanted Yami to do that. His heart still wanted it. But when he had felt Yami's hand and saw where it was leading, confusion clouded his mind. He was with Anzu now. Yami had been gone for six years. How could he still feel this way towards someone who had hurt him so much? How could his heart still feel this way, urging him to do and feel things he thought he had locked away forever? How could something so wrong, feel so right?

Yami slowly stood up as he looked at Yugi's trembling body. He looked so scared. So confused. It broke Yami's heart knowing that he had done this, without even realising it. He thought Yugi had enjoyed it. It had felt like he did. It had felt so right…

…So why had Yugi stopped him?

"Y-Yugi," Yami stuttered, unsure of what to say. Guilt quickly began to course through his body. "I-I'm sorry…I-I-I don't know what I was thinking." He looked down at his hands with disgust. "I don't think I was thinking at all." He glanced back up at Yugi with teary eyes. "I'm sorry. I'm so sorry."

Knowing that he had ruined everything, Yami bolted from the room. Tears streaming from his once proud eyes, he ran to the front door and threw it open, running into the street.

Yugi started into the empty room. He didn't know what to do. His heart was telling him to go after Yami, but his brain told him not to. He fell back on his sofa, burying his head in his hands as he heard Yami bump into something just outside the front door, before running away.

"Yami…"

-I-

Jonouchi felt the nervous sweat trickling down his face as he felt is companion staring at him.

"W-What?" he asked nervously. "W-What are you looking at, Honda?"

Honda just continued to stare at Jonouchi with a curious yet suspicious look on his face. He slid his hands into his trouser pockets.

"W-What?" Jonouchi repeated when Honda's stare intensified. "Will you just tell me what you're staring at already?"

"I'm staring at you," Honda stated slowly.

"I know that!" Jonouchi cried, throwing his hands in the air. The pair turned the corner and started walking by the main road. "But WHY are you staring at me?"

"I'm just thinking…"

"A-About what?" Jonouchi gulped loudly.

Honda stopped under a flickering street lamp, crossing his arms across his chest. "Why Kaiba was at your place when I called round?"

Jonouchi stopped, giving a small "mep". He slowly turned his head round to face his best friend, laughing nervously. "I-I-I told you! K-Kaiba and I w-were just going over t-the school t-tournament rules!" He gave another nervous laugh.

Honda raised an eyebrow. "And you had to discuss it with your shirts off because?…"

Jonouchi froze on the spot. The small trickle of nervous sweat quickly began to resemble a waterfall. "I…err…uhm…I-"

"Save it Jou," Honda said with a sigh. He walked over to the sweating Jonouchi and stopped at his side. "Why don't you just tell me?"

"T-Tell you what?"

"That you and Kaiba are together."

"Of course we're together! We work at the-"

"Not like that!" Honda shook his head. "I meant romantically together."

Jonouchi said nothing. He just turned his head away and looked at the ground. He spoke in a quiet voice, "How long have you known?"

"Quite a while," Honda answered in a sing-song voice, walking slowly ahead. Jonouchi walked slowly with him. "You know, you could have made your self's a little bit more inconspicuous…"

Jonouchi just walked in silence, his head lowered. The pair turned another corner and began walking down a quieter road. The Kame Game Shop could just be seen in the distance at the other end.

Honda sighed at Jonouchi's silence. "I don't see why you had to hide it from us. It's not like we'd be against it or anything. In fact, I'm happy for you. And I'm sure Yugi and Anzu will be too. Not to mention Shizuka."

"I know," Jonouchi said, looking up. "I know that, Honda. I don't know why I didn't tell anyone." He looked up at the sky. The sun was just beginning to set. "I guess I was just…scared."

"Why?"

"You know what Kaiba and I were like back in Domino High. We couldn't stand each other. But now, we're in love. It's just…I don't know. It just seems weird. I was scared you guys wouldn't understand…"

"Why would you think that?" Honda asked gently. "Love is a very complicated matter. It doesn't matter to us who you fall in love with. The most important thing is that you're happy."

"I am happy," Jonouchi sighed with a smile. "I'm very happy with Seto."

"Then we're happy," Honda smiled, placing a friendly hand on Jonouchi's shoulder.

Jonouchi smiled up at his best friend. "Thanks."

"No problem," Honda said with a nod. He removed his hand and picked up the pace a little. "Not that that's settled, we can move on to more important matters…"

Jonouchi jogged a little to catch up. "Where are we going anyway?"

"Yugi's place."

"Yugi's?" Jonouchi questioned. "But why?"

"He's been acting really strange these past few days. And he and Anzu seem to be arguing a lot these days. I mean, she did walk out on him last week."

"Yeah, but she came back, didn't she?"

"I know, but I'm still worried about him. He's never acted like this before. I was hoping to catch him whilst Anzu is still on her trip so I could get some answers."

Jonouchi stopped, turning his head away from Honda. He knew exactly why Yugi was acting this way.

Honda sensed the blonde stop and stopped himself. He looked at Jonouchi with a confused look. "What is it?"

Jonouchi glanced up sadly at Honda. "You don't know, do you?"

"Know what?" Honda questioned. "If you're talking about Yugi's behaviour, I just said I'm going to ask him about it. Why? Do you?"

Jonouchi looked away.

"You do, don't you?" Honda asked.

Jonouchi nodded slowly.

"Well, aren't you going to tell me?"

"Yugi made me promise not to tell anyone," Jonouchi said in a quiet voice. "And you know I never break a promise to a friend."

"But Yugi's not just your friend; he's my friend too. Don't you think I have a right to know if he's OK or not?"

Jonouchi thought for a moment. "Yes," he said hesitantly.

"Then why don't you tell me?"

Again, Jonouchi thought for a moment, weighing his options. He said slowly, "I guess it would be alright to tell you. He is leaving soon…"

"Who? Yugi?"

Jonouchi shook his head. He uttered one single word that sent chills down both of their spines. "Yami."

Honda felt jaw drop. "Y-Yami?" He whispered in astonishment. "The Yami? The one who hurt Yugi? He's…He's back?" He felt his blood run cold when he saw Jonouchi slowly nod his head. "That bastard is back? He's the reason Yugi's been acting like this?"

Jonouchi nodded. "Now can you see why Yugi wanted me to keep this a secret?"

Honda ignored the question. "Does Anzu know?"

"Not as far as I know…but…" Jonouchi looked up at Honda and saw him marching towards to Kame Game Shop, his fists clenched tightly. Panicking, he quickly chased after him. "Honda! Wait!"

Honda continued to storm ahead. "How long has he been here?" He asked angrily.

"I don't know!" Jonouchi said, trying to keep up with the brunette. "At least two weeks. Maybe more. Would you slow down?"

"Why didn't he tell anyone?"

"I don't know! I only know because I walked in on them when Yami was about to kiss him-"

"WHAT!" Honda stopped.

"Don't worry, I stopped them," Jonouchi reassured. "I thought that was the end of it, but then I found out Yugi was meeting up with him. He assured me it was to get him to leave him alone-"

"And you believed him?"

"Of course I did!" Jonouchi retaliated. "I trust Yugi! Besides, he's with Anzu now."

"SO?" Honda yelled. "That doesn't mean anything! For all we know Yugi could still love Yami. Did you ever think of that?"

"Yes! I even asked him!"

"And what did he say?"

Jonouchi faltered. He turned his head away. "He didn't. He didn't say anything…"

That small sentence broke what was left of Honda's short fuse. He stormed off towards the Kame Game Shop.

Jonouchi looked up at the sound of his angry footsteps and ran to catch up with him. "Honda! Wait up! Where are you going-"

"To talk some sense into Yugi," Honda answered through gritted teeth.

The Kame Game Shop quickly began to get closer and closer. Anger still pumping through his veins, Honda continued to stomp towards Yugi's home, ignoring Jonouchi's pleas from beside him.

The pair soon reached the door, Honda's anger dying down a notch as he laid his eyes on the turtle sign at the front. He slowed down his pace as he and Jonouchi walked up to the front door. He held his hand up, ready to knock on the door-

But the door suddenly flew open. Something dashed out of the house and straight into Honda and Jonouchi, knocking them to the side. Honda landed in one of the small bushes beside the house, whilst Jonouchi found himself rammed against Yugi's post box. The "thing" that ran into them involuntarily stepped backwards and fell onto the floor, letting out a loud groan of pain.

Honda rubbed his head and began to stand up out of the bushes. "What the-" He froze when he saw whom had run into him.

There, lying on the floor just outside the front door, was Yami. Although his eyes were closed as he rubbed his sore back, Honda could easily see fresh tears cascading down his cheeks. He felt his anger boil. He could vaguely hear Jonouchi recovering as he stared down at him.

"You," he sneered, looking down at the former Pharaoh.

Yami's eyes shot open upon hearing Honda's voice. Panicking, he stood up on shaky legs, stumbling as he did so.

Honda ignored the fear in Yami's eyes when he saw his flushed cheeks and unzipped jumper, revealing his chest.

"What did you do?" He asked angrily through gritted teeth. Yami didn't answer. "What did you DO?"

Yami stared fearfully at Honda, before bolting. He ran straight past him and Honda and straight down the street. The tears continued to pour down his eyes as his actions towards Yugi began to slowly sink in. 'Yugi…'

"Hey!" Honda called angrily, running down the small pathway leading from the front door. "Get back here!"

"Honda!" Jonouchi called. "What the fuck are you doing?"

"Making him pay for whatever the hell he did to Yugi!" Honda called back, before disappearing down the street after Yami.

Jonouchi contemplated whether to go after him or not. But when he heard a small sob from inside, he quickly decided against it. There was something more important he had to do.

Dashing inside the house part of building, Jonouchi ran down the small corridor and looked into the first room he passed: the living room.

He stopped when he saw the sight in front of him. Yugi was sitting on his sofa, his head buried deep in his hands. His shirt had been undone, and Jonouchi could see Yugi's chest move quickly in and out as he tried to control his hyperventilating.

Jonouchi felt his heart break as he slowly stepped forward towards Yugi. Yugi was his best friend. He was suppose to protect him. They had promised each other they would always be there for one another, and that they would do anything to protect the other. Jonouchi had promised Yugi he'd do that for him, especially with Yami back. Instead, he had allowed things to go too far…

He had allowed Yami to hurt Yugi again.

-I-

Tada!

So, was that "steamy" enough for you? (Maybe I should have included more?…). And what about Jou and Honda? Like it? Hate it?

See, this is where things start to get really exciting. These next few chapters are going to be one hell of a roller coaster ride!

I hope you're prepared to ride it with me!

And I apologise now if you think Yami is completely evil. I can assure you, he's not. If you don't believe me, then the next chapter will soon change your mind. I love Yami (but not as much as Yugi)!

Please R&R. I don't know if I'll be able to update for a while since my exams are pretty soon and my parents wants me to revise as much as possible. So please be patient with me. Don't leave if I don't update for a while!