Yami: Cut the crap, and get the story started! I want my aibou...-eats popcorn-
Yugi: Please, start the chapter? –does the puppy eyes, sitting in Yami's lap-
Oh...um...AW, WHO CAN STAND AGAINST THOSE EYES!
Disclaimer. I own nothing, and will never do. (mehehe...-plots on how to take over Yu-Gi-Oh-)
Pairings: Yugi/Yami only in this chapter!
Warnings: Anzu bashing, OOC acting. And lots and lots of fluffy fluff that is so fluffy that you can make pillows of it! Thousands of pillows! ...hm...-starts a pillow factory-
Well, now the story will start! Hope you'll enjoy this piece of fluffy angsty fluff and-
Yami/Yugi: SSSHHH! –glares-
Um...-whispers- Read and enjoy, people!
Chapter 12Yugi's room
Normal POV
Yugi slowly opened his eyes. The lids of his eyes protested against being lifted, and tried to make him fall asleep again. 'The bed is so warm' his mind told him with a cooing voice. 'Go back to sleep...' And Yugi was about to. But when he snuggled up against his pillows, something suddenly came back to him.
"I didn't fall asleep on the bed."
The violet eyes opened quickly, and Yugi stared around him. He laid in his bed, securely tucked in under the sheets. His head rested gently against his favourite pillow, not against the wooden floor that he should have fallen on after he fainted, after he had solved the...
Yugi snapped his head to the desk.
In the middle of it, was the puzzle. It shone slightly in the pale rays of the sun that hit it from the window.
It was solved. And that meant...that Yami should...
Yugi excitedly reached out for Yami's mind, and held his breath.
Nothing. Not the slightest trace of Yami was to be find within his mind.
Yugi's eyes filled up with tears, and he slumped back against the pillows. That was it. No hopes left. He had solved the puzzle, and Yami still hadn't come back. It could only mean that...that Yami was...gone. Forever.
Yugi sobbed softly, and turned over so he could burry his face in his pillow. Tears seeped into the pillow, making it damp. His heart was empty, and broken into so many pieces that not even a thousand puzzle experts could have put it back together. The only person who could was gone. Yugi felt no hope, nothing. Only severe sadness and hopelessness.
Then, the door opened and closed quietly. Yugi sighed, knowing that it was Grandpa. It couldn't be anyone else.
"Go away...I want to be left alone f-for a w-while, Grandpa." When the door didn't open again, and the steps only walked closer, Yugi felt angered. "Go away! Just leave me be!"
"Do you really want me to leave, aibou?" A soft and gentle voice said, as a weight was applied to the bed next to him. Gentle hands brushed through his hair, and caressed his shoulders slightly.
Yugi froze, and his breath got caught in his throat. No...it couldn't be. It wasn't possible. It was just another dream. One of those wonderful dreams, where Yugi met him again, and saw him smile in that wonderful way. Those dreams that made Yugi hear his breathtaking voice, that made his heart beat faster. He would disappear again, after Yugi had woken up. As always.
"You're not real." Yugi whispered softly, with a choked up voice. "Y-You're just a dream...you'll disappear..." He sobbed. "...again."
The weight on the bed shifted, and suddenly Yugi felt hot air on the shell of his ear. It sent magical shivers down his back, and caused his breath to hitch. "If this is just another dream the puzzle has sent upon me to torture me, I hope I will never wake up." Soft hands rested on Yugi's back. "Will you turn around so I can see your face, Yugi?"
Yugi hesitated. If he now turned around to find nothing...his heart would brake even further. Then he'd die. Not that he considered that a bad thing. At the moment, it would be a bliss. So, Yugi shifted, drew a deep breath, and turned over. He kept his eyes closed for a few seconds. Then he slowly parted his eyelids, to stare upwards.
His violet orbs met with a pair of red eyes that he recognized all too well. Yugi gasped, and stared. And stared. Then he stared a little more.
It was that face...the face that had haunted his dreams, plagued him and made him cry. And also, it was the face he loved, adored and that brought him hope in the darkest times. The face that made him smile with happiness and cry with despair. It was...
"Yami!" Yugi cried out, and threw himself into the man's arms. He pressed himself closer to the other, almost drowning in his scent. Unexplainable happiness filled him. Feeling the other holding him, hugging him back...feeling those strong arms reassuringly around him...it was all so surreal. But at the same time so perfectly real.
"Aibou..." Yami whispered, and drew a deep breath through his nose. The smell of roses and salty tears hit him, and made him smile and frown. Yugi's normal scent, was tainted with those tears. "Don't cry, hikari. There's no need for tears now..." He said softly, and brushed away the small droplets of salty water with one hand.
Yugi cried. But not with sadness. These tears came from pure joy. He laughed and smiled and cried in the same time, desperately clinging to Yami's shirt. Fear of loosing him again hit him, and Yugi clutched Yami's shirt in a way to keep him there. "P-Please don't disappear! Stay with me, I can't stand it if you disappear again, Yami! D-Don't go...say that you'll stay now..." He sobbed again, and buried himself deeper in Yami's chest.
Yami bit back a sob of his own, and forcefully nodded. "I swear by Ra, Anubis, Ptah and all other gods I know that I will never leave you again, Yugi. I swear, I won't leave your side. I will stay as long as you want me to..." He sobbed quietly. "I swear it."
Yugi gradually stopped crying, and when all the tears were out, he sighed softly. Then he pulled away a little, and held Yami at an arm lengths distance. Their eyes met, and clashed like two swords, and then mingled in a familiar way. For the first time in many weeks, Yugi smiled. Actually smiled with joy, a smile that reached all the way up to his eyes.
"I missed you." Was all he said, and smiled again.
Yami smiled back, and put a hand on Yugi's cheek. "I missed you too, aibou."
He stroked the cheek with tender care, and frowned at a small scar on his cheek. That was Tony's work. That bastard. At least Yami knew that the man was plagued in the shadow realm; he had seen and heard the man scream with agony and plead for freedom. A freedom that he would never get.
Yugi put a hand on Yami's that rested on his cheek, and closed his eyes. He was there. Finally, he was there. The mindlink slowly grew back within Yugi's mind, and he started to feel Yami's feelings and presence again. It was a wonderful feeling, like someone had put back half of his soul, and made him complete. God, the emptiness he had felt for so long...it was finally gone.
Yami watched Yugi, and smiled at the boy's calm and happy face. He finally seemed happy. And that made Yami feel a thousand times better. All the terrors of the Shadow Realm disappeared with in the blink of an eye, and the darkness he had endured was now only a faint memory, a scar. Finally, Yami was pleased and happy.
Yami had felt the second Yugi had solved the puzzle again. Because then, he was forcefully thrown back into the world of the living, and back into Yugi's mind. He hadn't remained long in his soulroom however. The second he saw the grey walls of stone around him, he cast a spell that would grant him with a body of his own.
Unfortunately, the spell took energy both from himself and Yugi. So, when he finally stood in Yugi's room again, the small boy fainted. And he would have hit the floor if Yami hadn't caught him. Seeing Yugi again, although pale and unconscious, made Yami extremely happy and pleased. Though, he was so tired after the spell that he couldn't celebrate that for long. He just carried Yugi to his bed, and tucked him in. Then he fell asleep sitting on the floor, and his head leaning against the madras.
Upon waking up, the first thing Yami saw was Yugi. That made his heart jump, and caused a smile to form on his lips. That was how he always wanted to wake up.
Then, Yami had left to eat some breakfast.
To some people, that might have sounded strange; that he left Yugi to eat right after he was reunited with the one he loved. But, hey, he was hungry! Casting spells took energy. When he was done, he went up to see Yugi...and the rest was history.
All that mattered now was that they were together again.
The whole room was silent, and the atmosphere was calm and serene. The two boys was so happy that they just sat in the silence, enjoying each other's presence. Because that was how it was supposed to feel. It was this way the world was meant to be; the two of them together.
Light and Dark.
Suddenly, Yami felt an urge deep within him. Watching Yugi, having him so close...it drove him almost insane. He had though that he would never see the boy again. And now that he did, he couldn't get enough. He needed to get even closer...even though he shouldn't. A forbidden impulse coursed through his body, pleading and screaming. And Yami succumbed to it.
"Yugi...open your eyes." He said softly, and stroke Yugi's cheek with his fingertips. It was soft, as always. Nothing had changed. It would, though. When he did what he had to do, it would change. Nothing could change that fact. The question was whether it would change for the better or for the worse.
Yugi complied, and opened his eyes. Innocent, violet orbs met with dark, red eyes filled with longing. Yugi blinked, sensing emotional struggles within his darker counterpart. "Yami? What's the matter? Is everything alright?" Worry filled Yugi, and he watched Yami closer.
"Don't be angered with me, aibou." Yami said with a pleading voice.
Before Yugi could answer and ask what Yami meant, the tanned Egyptian leaned closer to him. Quickly, and with gentle care as if he touched a butterfly, Yami brushed his lips against Yugi's. Yami lingered for a second to feel the softness of Yugi's lips completely, seeing that it could be the last time he felt it.
Yugi mewled with surprise, and his eyes widened slightly. Then, before anything else could happen, Yami pulled away. His cheeks were red with shame, and his eyes were filled with both lust and shame. "I'm sorry, Yugi. I...I don't know what that came over me..." Yami fell silent, not knowing what to say more to excuse himself.
Yugi slowly licked his lips, and blushed. It hadn't been bad...no, not at all. He really enjoyed it. And he...he wanted... "Y-Yami...could you...do that again?" His voice seemed hoarse, and he blushed even worse at his own request.
Yami blinked with surprise, before he smiled and leaned in again. This time, when their lips met, Yugi responded. Albeit shyly, he responded with the same longing he had felt for Yami since he disappeared. Yami's long fingers went up to his neck, and entangled with his hair, pressing them both closer to each other.
A dark urge filled Yami, and made him moan softly at feeling those soft lips against his own. So long...too long since he'd been able to kiss Yugi. That one kiss that he had stolen from Yugi at the hospital had only made it worse for him to get torn away from the boy that he loved. It hadn't put out his thirst; it had only made it worse.
Yami kissed Yugi harder, and parted their mouths with the pressure. Then he let his tongue sneak past Yugi's lips to taste him. The spirit moaned again, letting his curious tongue plunder the soft cavern. He put his hands on Yugi's waist, pulling him closer. The dark urge grew stronger when he felt Yugi's body against his own, and he kissed him even harder.
Yugi froze, and his heart started beating faster. But not with lust this time. No, he was starting to grow afraid. Instead of Yami's mouth, he now felt Tony's craving and harsh lips descending upon him. Inside his head, he saw Tony press his body closer to himself, and exploring him. Just like that night...
Yugi snapped his eyes open, and pushed Yami away. "No!" He screamed, and backed away from the other. His heart beat so hard in his chest that he could hear it all around himself. Tears ran down his cheeks, and he sobbed quietly. It all came back to him now; the way Tony had touched him, tainted him...all replayed within his mind painfully detailed.
Yami blinked, and snapped out of the surprise. Why had Yugi pushed him back like that? The boy had asked him to kiss him, and then pushed him away! Didn't he know how he affected him? Yami almost felt angry, but then saw the way Yugi acted.
The boy sat pressed against the wall, with his knees pulled closer to his body. The little body shook with sobs, and tears ran down Yugi's cheeks in steady streams.
Yami felt his heart twitch with shame, and he carefully moved closer. "Yugi? Are you okay? I...I'm sorry if I did something wrong..." He swallowed. Then he reached out for Yugi's cheek, and caressed away a few tears. "Yugi?"
Yugi flinched, and then opened his tightly closed eyes. Seeing Yami sitting opposite him, with a worried look in his ruby eyes, Yugi relaxed. It was Yami, not Tony. Tony couldn't hurt him anymore, not when Yami was back...nothing could hurt him.
"I'm sorry..." Yugi whispered, and looked down on his hands that now were neatly folded in his lap. "I...I didn't mean to push you away..."
Yami frowned. "There's no need to apologize, Yugi. I guess I moved a bit too fast there...But...did I do something wrong, aibou? If I did, I'm truly sorry." Yami tried to catch Yugi's gaze, but failed, seeing that Yugi refused to look up.
"No!" Yugi snapped his gaze up, and looked Yami in the eye. In those orbs you could still spot a few tears. "You didn't do anything wrong, Yami. Not at all...it's...it's just..." Yugi bit his lower lip. "When you kissed me...I just...I saw Tony in front of me...I'm just afraid."
Yami's eyes darkened at the mentioning of Tony's name. That damn bastard. Not even after he sent him to the Shadow Realm he disappeared completely! Curse him, curse him all the way to hell's nine chambers!
The former pharaoh's anger melted when he saw how scared Yugi looked. Unsure if it was the right thing to do, Yami scooted closer, and sat down next to the smaller boy. Then he wrapped one strong arm around Yugi's shoulders, and leaned his head on top of Yugi's. "It's alright now, aibou. He won't hurt you anymore. He can't reach you, I promise."
Yugi froze for a second, panic and fear growing in his heart. Then he gave himself a mental slap. It was Yami, not Tony holding him. Yami would never hurt him or do something bad to him. The panicking feeling within Yugi vaporized, and he smiled softly. He leaned his head on Yami's shoulder and sighed. "I'm so happy you're back, Yami."
Yami smiled too, and drew a deep breath of Yugi's scent. "I'm happy to be back." He paused. Then he spoke again with a softer voice. "And I'm happy to be here with you again."
Yugi blushed, and then pulled away. He stared into Yami's eyes, and almost drowned in them. The red, strong eyes met his violet ones without hesitation.
Yugi swallowed. He needed to tell Yami...for real. Softly, Yugi put his hand on Yami's shoulder. "Yami...I...ever since I solved the puzzle, and met you...I've felt so happy. First because I gained a friend. And then because I got...something more. I got a...a...someone who actually cared about me...and that protected me when I needed it the most..." Yugi smiled, a tear running down his cheek. "I got you."
Yami felt a lump in his throat, and swallowed it heavily. Pride filled him, and he smiled too. "I remember the day you solved the puzzle too. The darkness disappeared, and I was saved from the shadows. And the first thing I saw...was you. A boy who needed tenderness, and protection." Yami reached out and put a hand on Yugi's damp cheek. "And I was happy to provide both."
Those words made Yugi smile even more, and also caused more tears to escape. "It felt weird at first to have a yami. I was scared at first, but...you calmed me. You made me feel safe..." Yugi sighed. "For the first time in my life, I felt safe. And I never wanted it to end. No one had ever protected me before you, no one had stood up for me...before you."
Yami softly caressed Yugi's cheek, adored by how soft and smooth its' skin was. "I knew that I had to protect you, Yugi. I depended on you, and I still do. But soon, it wasn't an obligation. It was the only thing that was right for me. Fighting people just for fighting was never an option for me. But fighting for you...it was all I wanted to do. And now, I wish to protect you for a different reason..." Yami stopped himself. It was too soon. Yugi had to recover from Tony's attack before he told him this...
Yugi's eyes glinted at understanding what Yami tried to say. His heart jumped, and tried to fly out his chest. But Yugi kept it inside himself. Instead, he smiled gently, and leaned his forehead against Yami's chest. "You know what I'm trying to say, right?" Yugi whispered softly, and closed his eyes.
Yami's heart almost stopped, and then raced of in a speed even forbidden for cars. He knew, of course he knew. But...he wanted to be sure. "I...I'm not completely sure..." He stammered.
Yugi smiled. "Then I'll tell you, Yami." He leaned back, and looked Yami straight in the eye. When their gazes met and mingled together, Yugi pulled away all the mental blocks he had put up for several months, and years. A flood of emotions escaped him, and ran over to Yami's mind. Calm erupted within Yugi, and he felt, for the first time, relaxed, not needing to keep any blocks or walls up; Nothing would make Yami hate him.
Yami gasped, and closed his eyes to be able to feel it all. It was like a tidal wave, drowning him in feelings. Warm feelings, that matched his own perfectly. Passionate feelings, that made him shiver with anticipation. Soft feelings, that clouded his mind.
And then, Yugi's sweet voice whispered in his ear. "I love you, Yami." A soft breeze of air against his ear, making him smile.
Yami opened his eyes, to look into Yugi's violet eyes. Tears made his gaze slightly fuzzy, but he still could see Yugi, and drank his beauty. Yami smiled softly, and also opened his mind completely to Yugi, letting him feel and see all he had ever hidden. The good and the bad, the dark and the light. All that was him.
Yugi also gasped at the wave of feelings, and accepted it with open arms. As it mingled with his own mind, and filled him to his very core, he felt Yami's lips against his own. Just a simple brush, soft as feathers.
"I love you, Yugi. With all my heart and every ounce of my very soul." A simple whisper against his lips, and Yugi smiled.
The Gods could say whatever they wanted; Yami and Yugi was meant for each other. Nothing, nor no one would ever be able to tear them apart. They would be together.
Until the end of time.
End Chapter!
AW! Was that cute, or was that CUTE! That must have been the fluffiest piece of fluff I have ever written!
Nope, this wasn't the last chapter! Next one might be, though. Right now, I just want it to end...but Anzu and Janice have to die first!
Ah, and FINALLY they told each other what they felt...-sigh- God, I've waited for this to happen myself...and I'm the author...:P
Now, please review, and I will love you until the end of time!