Tokyo station was busy and beautiful. The Saturday morning sun beaming through the sky lights in the ceiling. Business men and happy families were rushing through the station, each person trying to get to their gate in time before boarding.

Yugi yawned as he checked his watch. He sighed and adjusted the strap of his light blue duffle bag. His gate was full of people trying to get to the front of the line to board the train first.

He stayed seated and took out his phone, hoping to pass the time while he waited for the ten o'clock train. He rubbed the exhaustion out of his eyes as a voice over the intercom announced his train's arrival.

"Now boarding Sunrise Seto/Sunrise Izumo at gate 31. Please have boarding pass and proper identification ready."

Yugi stood and stretched with another yawn. He held his train ticket and ID in his hand as he got in line.

He normally didn't like traveling alone, but after his most recent session with his therapist, he thought some time away from his day to day stress would be a good thing.

He groaned internally as he was finally able to board the train.

Packed.

Even with the assigned seating, he didn't want to sit shoulder to shoulder with a complete stranger.

He felt his blood begin to boil when he looked above his seat and saw that all of the overhead compartments were full. He rolled his eyes and strolled through the train, walking through the different cars until he found an area with vending machines containing different snacks and drinks.

Yugi lost his footing as the train lurched forward and began to move in earnest. He bumped shoulders with another young man who was retrieving a small coffee from the machine next to him.

"Excus-" Yugi started, but his voice caught in his throat when a pair of dark crimson eyes met with his.

Atem gasped and smiled, "Yugi?! Oh my Gods!" He said throwing an arm around the shy male.

Yugi laughed nervously and returned the hug with a timid embrace. He couldn't mask his happiness as Atem gave him his most dazzling smile.

"It's so amazing to see you, Aibou." Atem said putting a firm hand on Yugi's arm.

Yugi's face turned beet red as electricity shot down his spine and landed in the pit of his stomach.

He gulped and tried his best to answer,

"It's really nice to see you too...Pharaoh…"

Atem suppressed and shiver at the old title. He couldn't believe he and Yugi were on the same train.

"Were you getting a drink?" Atem asked, hoping to be able to talk to his old friend for just a little longer.

Yugi nodded and rubbed at his arm.

"The train is so packed in the assigned seating area, plus there's no overhead space so...I guess I'm just wandering…" He said, putting his money in the machine and making his selection.

"Why don't you come join me in the lounge? All of the businessmen leave it empty because they're using their sleeping compartments." Atem said happily, taking a small sip of his coffee.

Yugi turned toward the now mature ex pharaoh. He wondered what kind of career Atem had that would get him access to the first class lounge area.

In any case, it was better than sitting armpit to armpit with some stranger.

"I would love that." He said with a smile.

Atem beamed and took Yugi by the hand, leading the shy male through the train and into the private lounge.

Atem gracefully sat in a small armchair and crossed his legs, gazing at Yugi through half lidded eyes.

"Please sit, Aibou. Where are you headed?" Atem asked, watching Yugi's every move as the shy male took a seat next to him.

Yugi put his bag down next to him and sighed,

"Hamanatsu. I needed a mini vacation. My therapist says I'm too wound up.." He said taking a sip of his aloe water.

Atem raised an eyebrow,

"Therapist?"

Yugi shifted in his seat uncomfortably.

"After grandpa died, things got difficult. It didn't help that everyone moved away…." He said looking out the large window at the beautiful scenery passing by.

Atem lowered his gaze. He remembered the day he got the call from Yugi about his grandfather taking a turn for the worst…

"You could have called me, you know I'm always here for you." Atem said in a calming voice.

Yugi shook his head and smiled,

"I didn't want to bother you. Besides, it looks like you've done well for yourself." He said, admiring Atem's dark burgundy three piece suit.

The gold buttons on the matching vest gleamed in the sunlight and the coordinating dark blue tie was shining against his white dress shirt.

Atem chuckled,

"Only on the outside. Mokuba's been working me to the bone. I'm meeting him and Kaiba in Okayama, apparently the investor didn't want to make the journey to Domino." He said unbuttoning his suit jacket.

Yugi had forgotten that Atem went into business with Kaiba. He remembered that when Mokuba became the president of Kaiba Corp U.S. he wanted a fresh new face for any and all marketing.

Atem was the face of the American branch of Kaiba's company.

"Why didn't you travel with the Kaiba's? I'm sure they would have loved to have you in their stretch limousine with a built in bar." Yugi said, trying his best not to sound bitter.

Atem gave Yugi a sad smile and put his hand on Yugi's knee,

"Aibou, they wanted you as well."

Yugi sighed and looked into Atem's crimson eyes, all of the painful memories returning at once.

"I had too much going on...and it wouldn't have made me happy." He said, adjusting his thin black choker.

Atem looked Yugi up and down, admiring that the shy male was still wearing his signature collar. His light blue button down was untucked and paired beautifully with thin white jeans and dark blue boots.

He studied Yugi's face carefully, noticing the dark circles and tired skin.

"Are you currently happy, Aibou?" Atem asked, scooting his chair closer.

Yugi's heart began to beat heavily in his chest the closer Atem moved. He became painfully aware of Atem's hand moving up his thigh.

"I, uh, um.." Yugi stuttered, trying to keep his wits about him as Atem's knee separated Yugi's legs.

"Aibou…" Atem's voice was low and almost a purr.

Yugi looked into Atem's eyes, their faces now inches from each other.

"Y-yes, Pharaoh?"

"I'd like to make you happy…" Atem hummed, leaning his face toward Yugi's.

Yugi let out a shuddering breath as Atem's hand began moving from his thigh to his waist.

"I-I would like that…" Yugi answered, his entire body growing hot.

Atem pulled away as he heard the sound of people approaching the lounge.

Yugi's breathing was heavy as he tried to will his arousal to go away.

"Let's go somewhere more private…" Atem purred, standing up from his chair and nonchalantly walking by the group of businessmen making their way into the lounge.

Yugi grabbed his bag and quickly caught up with Atem, following him through the train once more.

Atem stopped in front of Yugi and unlocked the door to a very compact sleeping compartment. The bunk beds were already hanging from the wall, the thick support strap of the top bunk taute.

As they entered, Yugi realized there was even less room with both of them in standing in the center.

Atem shut the door, the room becoming dark quickly.

Yugi dropped his bag on the floor as the train lurched to its first stop. He felt an arm around his waist and then warm soft lips on his neck.

He shivered as a hot tongue traced a line up his neck and to the back of his ear.

He moaned as the hand around his waist moved to his bulge, rubbing up and down slowly and teasingly.

"Oh God…" Yugi breathed, his body trembling from Atem's ministrations.

Atem smirked and nipped at Yugi's ear lobe,

"Do you like that, Aibou?" Atem murmured, unbuckling Yugi's belt.

Yugi responded with a whimper as Atem ground his erection against Yugi's.

Atem pulled Yugi's belt from the loops and raised the smaller male's hands over his head. He bound the shy male's wrists together and onto the thick strap supporting the top bunk.

Yugi's breathing was shallow and choppy. He felt the buttons of his shirt being undone at a slow pace. He gasped as his shirt was pulled open and Atem's tongue assaulted his nipples, biting and sucking on the sensitive nubs.

He moaned as Atem pinched one his nipples between his thumb and index finger, gently pulling on it to torture Yugi more.

The train started up once more, back on track for its journey through Japan.

Atem unzipped Yugi's jeans and pulled them off roughly, relishing the surprised gasped that came from the smaller male.

Yugi shivered as Atem traced small circles on his stomach with the tips of his fingers. He became nervous has he felt Atem's fingers hook into the band of his underwear.

Atem brushed his lips against Yugi's as he slowly shimmied the boxers down Yugi's legs, leaving the fabric to pool around his ankles. He bit Yugi's bottom lip as he wrapped his fingers around Yugi's throbbing member.

"Oh fuck.." Yugi moaned, his legs shaking as Atem began to move his hand up and down.

Yugi gasped and crowed, feeling his legs become weak. He moaned into Atem's mouth as the ex pharaoh kissed him passionately, pumping him even faster.

"Atem...please.." Yugi breathed, breaking the kiss. He couldn't remember how long it had been since he had been touched, and Atem knew exactly what he needed.

Atem nipped at the shell of Yugi's ear and chuckled,

"I won't know what you want unless you tell me, Aibou…" He said, pinching Yugi's pert nipple with his free hand.

Yugi whined and bucked his hips into Atem's hand. He couldn't think straight and his entire body tingled with need.

He felt Atem's hand cup his cheek and the larger male's warm lips on his. He returned the kiss eagerly and nearly yelled with joy as Atem unbuckled the belt binding his wrists.

Atem pulled off the rest of Yugi's clothes and hooked his index finger in Yugi's choker and pulled the smaller male to his knees.

He took off his suit jacket and unbuttoned his vest, throwing the jacket to the floor and sitting on the bottom bunk. He curled his pointer finger toward himself, beckoning Yugi over to his waist.

"Come here, Aibou."

Yugi moved closer to the bunk, feeling cramped in the small space. He looked up at Atem's dark crimson eyes and shuddered.

They were almost glowing in the dark.

Atem's eyes were challenging Yugi to disobey him. His eyes were full of lust, ready to continue.

"Well?" Atem said, moving his pelvis closer to the edge of the bed.

Yugi reached a shaking hand toward the button on Atem's slacks and undid it, pulling on the zipper and shifting his boxers down slightly to release Atem's erection. He placed his hands on either of Atem's thighs and leaned his face forward. He kissed the tip of Atem's weeping member, soliciting a light moan from the ex pharaoh.

He circled his tongue around the head before completely enveloping Atem's member in his mouth, bobbing his head up and down.

Atem moaned and let his head fall back, pushing his hips upward into Yugi's mouth. He tangled his fingers in Yugi's hair and pumped into his mouth faster.

Yugi hummed around Atem's member and squeezed the ex pharaoh's thighs. He pushed Atem's hips down and gave his erection one last languid lick.

Atem let out a low growl and needlessly bucked up into the air. He impatiently took off his tie, vest and dress shirt, throwing the articles of clothing on the floor of the dark room.

Yugi peeled off Atem's slacks and boxers, feeling his own erection drip pitifully onto the carpeted floor. He pulled Atem's bottoms fully off and threw ex royal's legs over his shoulders. He spread Atem's cheeks and unashamedly to licked his puckering hole.

Atem leaned back on his elbows and moaned loudly, closing his eyes and tilting his head back once more. He gasped as Yugi bit on his perineum and circled a finger around his entrance. He yelled and shook as a finger entered him, the finger curving upwards to strike his prostate.

"Aibou...Oh..Gods.." Atem moaned as Yugi added a second finger, scissoring his fingers to stretch and prep Atem.

Yugi pulled his fingers out of Atem, unable to wait any longer.

"Atem…" Yugi mewled, crawling on top of Atem and kissing his soft lips.

"Tell me what you want, Aibou…" Atem whispered, tugging on Yugi's leather collar, choking the smaller male slightly.

Yugi moaned and lined himself up at Atem's entrance,

"You, pharaoh...You're all I've always wanted.." He said, his legs shaking with anticipation.

Atem pulled Yugi closer and kissed him softly,

"Then take me, Aibou, and don't hold back."

Yugi's expression became dark as he slowly pushed himself into Atem, relishing the ex pharaoh's moans. He moved his hips slowly at first, trying not to finish early from the tight heat surrounding him.

He fell forward when Atem tugged on his collar once more, making him place his elbows on either side of Atem's head.

Atem slapped one of Yugi's taute cheeks and smirked when the smaller male groaned in ecstacy.

"I said don't hold back. I know who you really are in bed, Aib-Aaahnn!" He moaned as Yugi began to slam into him in earnest.

He gasped and trembled when Yugi circled his hips as he thrust into Atem.

Yugi's mind was completely blank as he grabbed Atem's throat and squeezed. He applied moderate pressure as he continued thrusting into his doppleganger.

Atem wrapped his legs around Yugi's waist and rested his arms on Yugi's shoulders, all the while enjoying Yugi's fingers around his throat. He gasped as the new angle sent shocks of pleasure throughout his body, his vision going white each time Yugi slammed into him.

Yugi's breathing was becoming more choppy as he was reaching his end. He removed his hand from Atem's throat and slipped it in between their bodies, which were slick with sweat. He wrapped his fingers around Atem's leaking member and pumped it in time with his thrusts. He moaned into Atem's ear when he felt the ex pharaoh tighten and clench around him.

Atem came with a long low howl, his back arching and his legs shaking uncontrollably. He gasped and moaned as Yugi pummeled into him faster, trying to find his release.

"Ahhh, mmmmmnnn, Atem, I'm-Ah!" Yugi's thrust were shortened as he spilled into Atem, his mind completely shutting off and white dots clouding his vision. He slowed his pace as he rode out the last of his orgasm, kissing and biting Atem's neck gently.

Yugi pulled himself out of the exhausted king and collapsed on top of him. His wits started to return as he regained control of his breathing. He grunted as he and Atem adjusted their position so they were laying on the bed vertically.

Atem sighed happily, not caring about the sticky substance oozing out of him. He would deal with it later. Now it was time to rest.

"I didn't realize how long it had been since we had seen each other in person…" Yugi said dreamily.

Atem kept his gaze at the bunk above them. He couldn't help but feel guilty about not keeping in touch with Yugi. He had spent most of his time in America but it wasn't as if he didn't have the money to visit Domino once every couple of months. He would make the trip for business but would never have time to visit the game shop.

"Maybe you could come to Okayama instead? I'm sure Mokuba would be happy to see you again, and Kaiba-"

"Kaiba would have absolutely no reaction to my presence at all. He's only ever been interested in you." Yugi interrupted.

"Is it a bad thing that he was able to tear down his emotional walls?" Atem asked, propping himself up on his elbows.

Yugi shrugged,

"No, it wasn't. Until I found out about you two."

"It's been over for years, Aibou. We've found a good work relationship and Mokuba definitely helps mediate when things get out of hand." Atem sighed, laying back down and turning on his side to get a better look at Yugi.

"It didn't bother me that you two were in a relationship...I just..I thought that you would come back when things ended between you two. It was difficult, you know? Knowing that you and I could have had a chance." Yugi started, sitting up and getting out of the bed.

Atem watched as Yugi picked up his clothes from the floor, laying them out on the top bunk.

"I hoped you'd come back. Come home. But, you chose them over me." Yugi finished, sitting back down on the lower bed.

"They wanted both of us to help Mokuba, Aibou. You said no." Atem reasoned, hoping he didn't completely ruin everything between them by coming on to Yugi so strongly.

"I said no because Grandpa was sick. He was family to you too, even if you weren't related by blood. I'd hoped you'd stay with us in our time of need, but…" Yugi shook his head and sighed.

"But, I guess that's ancient history now...Grandpa is gone and you have your career.." Yugi said gazing at the carpet.

"And you, Aibou?"

Yugi turned to look at Atem and stared deeply into dark crimson orbs. He breathed out through his nose and smiled weakly.

"I have issues." He said jokingly, trying to make light of why he was on this train in the first place.

Atem chuckled and took Yugi's hand in his,

"That's something we all have...I'm glad we ran into each other like this, Aibou. How long will you be in Hamanatsu?"

"For the next couple of days or so. Maybe a full week. I can't be gone long. I had to close the game shop in my absence." Yugi answered, getting up to get dressed.

Atem nodded slowly. Maybe there was a way they could make this work.

"Are you staying in a hotel?" Atem asked nonchalantly, standing up to clean himself off.

Yugi shook his head,

"No, I'm staying in a hostel. It's um, all I can really afford if I want to stay a while." He said, stepping in to his pants and pulling them on.

"Ah, I see." Atem said simply, taking a moist towelette and wiping himself down.

Atem and Yugi continued pleasant conversation in private as time passed, their time together coming to an end as the train approached Yugi's stop.

Atem adjusted the collar of Yugi's shirt as the conductor made the last announcement for passengers leaving the train.

"See you soon, Yugi." Atem said with a small smile.

Yugi let out a light laugh,

"Is it considered soon if it's going to be years, Atem?" He asked, slinging his bag over his shoulder.

Atem smiled innocently and pulled Yugi into a tight hug.

Yugi blushed as he backed away and started to leave the compartment,

"Goodbye, Atem."

"Until I see you again…" Atem responded knowingly.


A few days passed and Atem was released from his duties in Okayama, free to return home to America early.

He had other plans.

He stood in line at his gate, patiently waiting for the associate to check his boarding pass and identification. As he approached the desk, the small woman across from him smiled.

"Goodmorning, sir. Where are you stopping on this journey?" She asked, taking his board pass and ID card.

"Hamanatsu." He responded.

"Very good, sir. Business or Pleasure?" The woman asked, scanning the pass, and handing it back to Atem.

Atem gave the small woman a dazzling smile,

"Pleasure."


I'm so sorry that I don't have a story update this weekend but I'm just soooooo overwhelmed.

It's pride weekend where I'm at and the parade looked awesome from my bus ride to my dog sitting job…..

Please enjoy this puzzle shipping one shot I wrote for Zelenkaia for her birthday back in May. I've finally fully edited (please forgive any left over errors as I've had a long day) and proofread the story a full month and a half later, so here it is for your reading pleasure.

Highlight of My Life will hopefully be updated on Monday/Tuesday of this week (having an editor will really help me for this story pls someone help...HAHAHAHA *loses mind*)