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Disclaimer: Difinity no own Yu-Gi-Oh! So put those nasty lawyers away! *hides*
WARNING: This story contains SHONEN-AI! That means boys being kissy with boys! *fan girls cheer*
Couples: Yami/Yuugi, Seto/Jou, Bakura/Ryou, Honda/Otogi
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Kiss Me Over The Garden Gate
Chapter III: Take My Advice
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Aibou Ryou, I need your help!
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Yadonushi Yuugi? Isn't it late over there in Japan?
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Aibou Well, yes, but I figured this is the only way I can reach you.
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Yadonushi You're lucky I'm online right now. I mean, we just go here a few days ago. Btw, how did Yami's doctor's appointment go?
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Aibou It was fine. But he made such a big deal of it though…*laughs*
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Yadonushi lol. So, what's on your mind?
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Aibou I…How…Ryou, how do you know when you love someone?
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Yadonushi Do you think you might be in love with someone, Yuugi?… Well, for example, when I first realized that I loved Bakura, I felt…*sigh* happy. Like, as if nothing in the whole world could bring me down, you know? My heart would beat so quickly whenever I was around him, and I'd practically be beaming when I'd be beside him. My stomach would feel all fluttery and at first I thought I was sick; but when I really thought about him, I suddenly knew that was the farthest thing from the truth.
Aibou And…?
Yadonushi I felt like the happiest person on Earth. I'm sorry that I can't explain it any better than that, but love is just so…incredibly indescribable.
Aibou I see…
Yadonushi Yuugi…I'm just guessing here, and don't get angry at me if I'm wrong, okay?
Aibou What is it?
Yadonushi You love Yami; I know you do. It's written on your face whenever you look at him. So…go for it, Yuugi. Trust me, if he loves you the same way, you two will be together forever and you'll be eternally happy for the rest of your life.
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"Yami, where are you going?" Yuugi asked as he spotted his darker half slipping on his shoes by the doorway. Yami looked up and blinked, quickly thinking up a tiny fib. He just hoped he'd be able to hide it from his little hikari. It was a known fact that he was a horrible liar in general, and lying to Yuugi only made it worse. Still, it was always worth a shot, yet most of the time he failed miserably and had succumbed to the warm amethyst eyes that had the ability to pry out even his darkest, most embarrassing secrets. Yami smiled at his partner and stared into his eyes.
"Just going for a walk, aibou," he said calmly. 'If you fail this time Yami, you DIE' he threatened himself. To his great surprise--and delight--Yuugi smiled and nodded. Yami inwardly sighed in relief, feeling proud to have crossed that barrier. Glancing up at the clock, he said goodbye to Yuugi and headed out. Yami had scheduled an appointment to see a certain CEO. With that idea in mind, Yami strolled down the street, wondering what had possessed him to ask KAIBA for help. Though it had meant for him to swallow his pride, Yami had called Kaiba and asked for 'advice'. The Pharaoh smirked as he recalled being rejected, but was soon accepted the moment he threatened to let the cat out of the bag.
Which obviously meant having a certain raven-haired Kaiba inform Jou about his older brother's little crush, and the fact that Kaiba had clipped Jou's photo from the year book, enlarged it and had it in a lovely silver frame in his room.
(Of course, everyone but Kaiba knew that Jou had done the same thing with the CEO's picture, yet Jou had gone to even greater lengths and had it made in a wallet size too~!)
"That's blackmail, Pharaoh," Kaiba had growled.
"Yeah," Yami laughed. "I know. See ya soon…"
Upon arriving at Kaiba Corporation, Yami rode the elevator to the top level where he was escorted into Kaiba's private office. He found the studious CEO typing frantically at the laptop that was sitting on his gleaming desk. Kaiba never bothered to look up, but just waved his hand, dismissing the guard and leaving Yami in the room.
"Well let's get this thing over with," Kaiba snapped. Yami raised an eyebrow.
"What surprises me more is that you actually have any advice to offer," Yami mused as he wandered over to a plush chair and settled there quietly. "But according to my sources, you are quite the romantic."
"Whoever told you that is so fired," Kaiba muttered. Yami smirked. The brunette sighed and ceased typing. He rested his chin on his palm and studying Yami for a moment before sighing again. "So, what's going on between you and Yuugi? Something's got to be going on now."
Yami picked at the chair as he observed Kaiba's spacious office. A wide-screen television was implanted on the side of the wall and a plant stood alone in the corner of the room. A small table was placed between the couch and Kaiba's desk. He recalled that Mokuba would spend many afternoons watching television on the room while keeping Kaiba company. Although Kaiba had never asked his little brother to do so, it did show that he appreciated it and he didn't seem so stressed out as long as he had Mokuba to talk to during the longer hours he stayed in the office. The younger Kaiba hated seeing his brother work alone so he had decided to make daily visits and spend a long duration of the afternoon with Kaiba, helping him with paper work or just going on and on about his day at school.
Atop Kaiba's desk, was a silver frame that gleamed brightly due to the sunlight. Inside, was a picture of himself and Mokuba that was taken not too long ago. Both boys were at the park during the previous winter and Jou had taken the photograph.
Although Yami knew Kaiba treasured the photograph, he suspected it wasn't the only reason why he kept it so close to him. (Yet whenever the photographer is mentioned, said CEO's cheeks turn red and he'd stalk off, ignoring the subject completely :D)
Yami sighed. "Nothing; And that's what seems to be the problem," he grumbled, still picking at the chair. "I'd like something to happen, but it doesn't seem to be heading in that particular direction." Kaiba nodded, taking in the information of Yami's current predicament. He pondered the Pharaoh's options, and took in the fact that Yami was too--oh, how to phrase it--afraid to put the moves on his innocent aibou. It wasn't a secret that Yami was completely love sick, but somehow, it still remained oblivious to Yuugi. Most of the time however, their relationship was getting along fine, with or without any romantic involvement. To Yami's surprise, on many occasions, Anzu would try some stunt to try to get Yami and Yuugi together.
Said aspiring ballerina had turned into a rabid-yaoi-fan girl over the previous winter, and made it her life's duty to put her boy friends together. Her previous successes had been Bakura and Ryou, and Honda and Otogi. Anzu was working on Kaiba and Jou, but had yet to make any real progress. The CEO of Kaiba Corporation denied any accusations that Anzu had thrown at him, many of which were hardcore proof that Kaiba had feelings for Jou. While when she turned on Jou and asked him, said blond would turn bright red and shake his head angrily denying the accusations as well. Yet, with her willful attitude, Anzu would just smile and continue to try over and over again. (Kaiba threatened to place a restraining order on her, but Anzu promised to back off. But obviously, she didn't :D)
But Yami and Yuugi; They were her "special" case. Getting Yami and Yuugi together was her dream. She wanted to get them together in "the most romantic way possible." At the thought, the brunette girl would giggle like mad and glance over at the two boys, thinking of fantastic ideas and sometimes disturbingly cute fantasies. However, said couple would just inch away and pretend she never tried anything in particular.
"Oh," she'd sigh over and over again. "How wonderful! They fancy each other ever so much!" Anzu picked up a brand-new way of phrasing things when a foreign student from England had come to Domino. Anzu had taken her under her wing, and was delighted to know that this girl was a huge yaoi fan as well. Both girls would spend the afternoon together and think of wonderful yaoi-filled ideas. (Causing all the boys to become incredibly disturbed.)
"Well it's simple, you moron," Kaiba smirked as he said it. "You're obviously way to afraid to put any moves on the kid, and since it is YOUR place to make the first move, nothing's going on in 'Wonderland.'" Yami's head hung low as he absorbed Kaiba's cold advice.
"So this is my fault?" Yami asked. Kaiba nodded. His eyes, for a split second, grew thoughtful in a kawaii way, but soon the look was gone.
"I say, you try something in an area where you both feel comfortable; something that'll spark his interest." Kaiba paused. "Why don't you take Yuugi to that Sakura* park? I heard from my employees that it's very beautiful; especially at dawn and during a full moon." Yami gave him an odd look and raised an eyebrow. Kaiba merely shrugged and continued working silently. "Well, I gave you a tip didn't I? It's really up to you if you want to go through with any of it." Yami sighed and continued to pick at the chair.
"Yeah, but then what? What do I do then?" he asked, feeling peeved at how low he had to succumb to obtain the object of his affections. Once again, the brunette shrugged.
"Hey, I'm not the one who's in love with Yuugi, you know."
Yami blushed.
Kaiba leaned back in his chair and stared out the window, sighing very quietly. "You're the one that's got to think of what to do on this date of yours." At that, Yami stood and stretched.
"Well, okay. Erm, thanks I guess," Yami grumbled.
"Whatever," Kaiba mumbled and went back to work. Yami was about to leave when he stopped and approached Kaiba's desk.
"Oh yeah, I almost forgot." The Pharaoh reached into his pocket and pulled out a photograph. He slapped the picture down on the desk and walked out of the office. "Enjoy~!" he called as he shut the door. Kaiba stopped typing and took the photograph in his hand.
It was a picture of Jou at the very same sakura park Kaiba had told the Pharaoh about. The blond boy was grinning widely and the sun made his blond hair glimmer brightly. His honey colored eyes glowed and his skin looked like that of a white lilac. A small hue of pink was covering Jou's left cheek as he grinned at the camera. Kaiba stared at the photograph for a moment.
He then promptly fell out of his chair.
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Sakura = Cherry Blossom
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End of Chapter III
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