~LEMONS ABOUND~

The next morning, Ryou woke, stretching. Rolling over he smiled at seeing his best friend asleep beside him. Quietly he got up and went out, making breakfast for everyone. Cooking the three steaks to his brothers and Zorc's liking, he placed some fruit, fried eggs, and the steaks on the plates. Grabbing some juice, he got glasses. He went first to Bakura's room, dropping off the plate outside his door with a quick knock to the door.

Moving on, he took in a deep breath. Zorc gave him the creeps. Knocking quietly, he waited to be summoned.

"Come in, brother." Akeifa called. Walking in, he saw Zorc and Akeifa lying naked, sheets barely covering their naughty bits. Blushing, he sat the tray by his brother.

"Yes, little bunny, what do you want?" Zorc asked, one lazy eye open as he ran his hand under the cover, running his fingers over Akeifa's thigh, making goosebumps rise on the flesh.

"Uh..well..I..I've never asked for anything, but my friend Marik is here, and he would be a good servant and would help me clean and cook, and could he please stay, he could stay in my room, we wouldn't need anymore room." Ryou kept his eyes on the ground.

Zorc looked over at Akeifa. "Did you know of this?" Still running fingers lightly over Akeifa's thigh.

"No...but Yami is probably the one that brought him. He is bringing little presents for Ryou all the time." Akeifa's breathing was getting shallower.

"Should I allow this person to stay?" Zorc was smirking at his effect on Akeifa as he continued to stroke Akeifa's leg. He knew Akeifa was uncomfortable with any kind of touching in front of his brother, which is partially why Zorc did it.

Whimpering, eyes sliding closed, Akeifa let out a ragged, "Yes."

Smirking, Zorc nodded at Ryou. "Fine, he may stay."

Ryou bowed, eyes to the ground. "Thank you." He backed out. Closing the door, he ran back to his room. Marik was sitting up, scratching his chest, yawning. Looking at Ryou, he smiled, blushing.

Ryou grinned and flung himself on Marik, hugging him. "Zorc said you can stay!"

Marik grinned, hugging Ryou back. "That's great!"

Ryou looked down, gnawing on his lip, sneaking worried eyes at Marik. "But...you...you're kinda Zorc's property now."

Marik smiled, lifting Ryou's chin with his hand. "If it means I get to be with you, that's okay." Realizing where his hand was, he released it, blushing. "Uh...wh..where's the bathroom so I can take a shower?"

Ryou's face was burning crimson as a light fluttery feeling went through Ryou's chest. "T..to the left there." Marik grabbed his bag and went into the bathroom, Ryou sitting on the bed, confused at what he was feeling.

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The next few days flew by. Over in Zorc's lair, Marik got situated. Ryou showed him where things were, and what Ryou did for chores. Marik gladly jumped in, helping to clean and cook and make sure that he wasn't a burden. It was pleasant, especially since he was able to spend time with Ryou. They caught up and quickly fell back into their routine from before Ryou was taken.

Bakura, on the other hand, knowing of the psychoticness that is Malik, was on the lookout for the psychotic freak. Bakura was worried. He didn't like that he hadn't seen nor heard from Malik. If Malik was one thing besides psychotic, it was loyal to his brother. It was actually an admirable trait. Which is why Bakura was nervous. He was sure that Malik was up to...something. If something wasn't done within the next couple of days, Bakura was going to go out looking for trouble, so to speak.

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Atem and Yugi went back to their normal routine. Nothing was said of that night. In fact, it was as if nothing happened. Seto acted exactly the same. Atem still meant to speak to Seto, but never seemed to have the time to do so. The palace went back to it's pleasant atmosphere with its just and kind ruler, it's wise and silent priest, and it's loveable Yugi.

Atem smiled. He had a wonderful surprise planned for Yugi. Today was Yugi's birthday. Atem was going to take Yugi on a moonlit boat ride, with beautiful flowers, a picnic, and...tonight was the night he was going to ask Yugi to marry him. Atem smiled at the preparations.

That smile turned into a frown as the black leather clad demon sauntered in. Atem felt his heart fall into his stomach. Gripping the throne until his knuckles were white, he glared at Yami. "No." He hissed.

Yami smirked. "Yes." Turning, he headed off towards Atem's room. Looking over his shoulder, "I know my way around, so don't mind me. Oh...if you want a show, come on in...otherwise, I would think you shouldn't come til sunrise...because he will, several times." Turning, he headed out.

Gripping his throne, Atem looked helplessly at Seto. Seto bowed. "My Pharaoh, whatever you need that I have is yours." Atem looked helplessly after Yami, then at Seto.

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Yugi sat on the bed, smiling. He turned 21 today. Atem had been hinting at something special tonight, and had told Yugi to dress up. Yugi had put on his best clothing, along with the golden bands with the purple jewels matching his eyes. He had put on the slightest bit of kohl under his eyes, just to accentuate them. He still smelled of lilacs, as he had bathed in the oil scented water. Hearing a knock on the door, he smiled, getting up and opening it. Upon seeing the black clad demon, Yugi's smile disappeared, replaced with a dark scowl.

"Dressing up for me? I am flattered." Yami said with mock sincerity. He walked in past Yugi, shutting the door. Turning around, he smiled, studying the delectable morsel in front of him. Yugi crossed his arms, a scowl on his face.

"You won't get anything from me, Demon." Yugi said with a brave façade. He was working very hard to keep his breathing in check, as the crimson eyed demon looked better today then what Yugi remembered.

"Oh...I think I will." Yami walked up dangerously close to Yugi. Yugi clutched his arms around himself in a death grip, a practiced expression of boredom on his face. Leaning in, Yami studied Yugi's face. "I seem to remember you liked my last visit." Honey venom dripped from Yami's words. Yami was studying Yugi. He wouldn't let this little cherub distract him again from his mission. Walking around Yugi, Yugi slowly turned with him, not letting Yami get behind him. Yami leaned in. "Happy birthday, Yugi." He whispered.

Yugi gasped. How did Yami know this? Yami leaned in to kiss Yugi, who pulled his right fist back and went to punch Yami in the face. Yami grabbed Yugi's fist with his left hand, not taking his eyes off of Yugi. Angrily, Yugi hauled off with his left fist and tried to hit Yami again. Yami grabbed Yugi's fist with his right hand. Pushing Yugi back to the wall, pinning him, Yami leaned in, lips inches above Yugi's.

"Stop denying this chemistry, Yugi." Yami's baritone voice slithered silkily over Yugi, causing goose bumps to appear. Yugi bit his lip innocently yet seductively, looking up at Yami.

"B..but I love Atem." Yugi whispered, looking up at Yami, vulnerability in his face.

Looking down at Yugi, Yami let go of Yugi's fists running fingertips down Yugi's cheek. "Yes...I believe you when you say you love Atem." Rubies clashed with amethyst, "But are you in love with Atem?" Yami whispered, lips barely above Yugi's lips.

Yugi's eyes got wider. "Th..this...this isn't love. It's sex." Yugi whispered, feeling himself harden at how close Yami was.

"Is it, Yugi? Is it just sex? Look at the chemistry we have between each other when we haven't even touched." Taking Yugi's hand, he led it down to grip Yami's stiff erection, which was painful and making his leather pants wet. Looking down, Yugi licked his lips, starting to rub Yami's pants. Letting out a mewl, Yami's eyes darkened.

Yugi looked up into those dark red orbs. Unzipping Yami's pants, Yami's hard shaft sprang out, glittering with moisture. Mouth opening in a little "o", Yugi looked up at Yami whose eyes were hooded. Sliding down to his knees, Yugi gingerly leaned up, then greedily slid Yami's length in his mouth.

Yami let out a loud moan, hands gripping Yugi's shoulders. Yugi's lips felt like velvet over him. He had never felt anything so exquisite, and he had had plenty of lovers. This..this was different. Running his fingers through Yugi's hair, he moaned, moving and thrusting against Yugi.

Looking up, Yugi was enamored with how Yami looked. He was getting so hard looking at Yami, whose eyes were closed, head back, panting as he held onto Yugi. Suddenly, Yami looked down at Yugi. Whimpering, he pulled away from Yugi. Yugi sat on his knees, looking up at Yami. "What is it Yami? Was I doing something wrong?" He questioned in a whisper.

Yami let out a ragged breath. He had to leave now. He had to figure out a different way to do this. Sex may be an act, but this...these emotions swirling inside him, he had never had these before. They made no logical sense, especially not with someone he just met three or so days ago... "N..no Yugi..you did everything right. I..I have to go."

Yugi looked up at Yami. This was insane. Yami was a demon. Yami was here to destroy him and Atem. And Yugi had never wanted Atem half as much as Yugi wanted Yami right then. Nothing Yami did since that first kiss made sense for "destroying" Atem and Yugi. He pleasured Yugi. He didn't make Atem stay. And now, while receiving pleasure, he stopped to leave? It didn't make sense. Unless...

Gasping, Yugi stood. "Yami..."

Yami was zipping up his pants. "Yes, Yugi?"

"Have you ever been in love with anyone?" Yugi asked, watching Yami.

Yami jerked his head up. "What?" Swallowing hard, Yami went back to fumbling with his zipper.

Yugi walked up to Yami, grabbing his hands. "You heard me." He whispered. "Have you ever been in love with anyone?"

Yami stopped fumbling, looking at Yugi. Swallowing audibly, he whispered. "Just once."

Yugi looked up at him. "Yea, me too. It was love at first sight for me. And it was fast. And I knew it at the first kiss. But I fought it, hard."

Yami looked down. "It was love at first sight for me too. It was incredibly fast, and I knew it with the first kiss as well. But I'm fighting it, hard."

"Stop fighting it, Yami. Make love to me."

Yami's eyes widened. Adam's Apple bobbing, Yami choked out, "I...I can't destroy you."

"You'll only destroy me if you deny me. Make love to me."

Yami could deny Yugi no longer. Picking Yugi up, he whispered, "Not here." Yugi nodded. Taking Yugi out the window, he flew off in the night to a small house. Taking Yugi into the bedroom which was small but clean and kempt, Yami sat Yugi down on the bed. "Are you sure, Yugi?"

Yugi looked up at Yami. "I love Atem...but I'm in love with you, Yami. Please, make me yours."

Yami growled, pulling Yugi's clothes off. Stripping his off just as quickly, he positioned himself over the angel, kissing and sucking on Yugi's neck, biting gently. Yugi let out a moan, running hands over Yami's back. As goosebumps appeared on Yami's skin, he kissed his way down Yugi's chest and abdomen to Yugi's weeping shaft. Taking that shaft in his mouth, he started sucking and running his tongue over it as Yugi thrashed on the bed in bliss, moaning wantonly, hair plastered to his head with sweat.

Seeing Yugi like that, Yami couldn't hold on much longer. Positioning himself, and using a little shadow magic, he looked to Yugi. "Ready?"

Yugi opened his eyes, looking at Yami. "Yes, Yami. Please." Nodding, Yami thrust himself in gently to the hilt, Yugi groaning with the pressure and fullness of feeling Yami inside of him. Moaning in pleasure, he started bucking his hips up against Yami, pushing and helping Yami shove himself deep within Yugi. As the two set up a passionate pace, neither could hold on much longer. Yami grabbed Yugi's shaft, stroking and pumping it to the rhythm of their lovemaking. Opening his eyes, Yugi looked at Yami and Yami smiled down on Yugi.

"Oh, Ra, you're perfect...I'm in love with you too, Aibou." Yami panted greedily before spilling his seed inside Yugi as Yugi shook his head yes and came on his stomach and Yami's hand. Collapsing next to Yugi, pulling out, Yami pulled Yugi to him, encircling them with his wings. As their breathing and heartbeats started slowing down, Yami looked to Yugi. " And your mine. Just mine."

Yugi looked up, amethyst eyes shining. "Only yours, Yami."

The two lovers drifted off to sleep...they'd deal with the mess they created tomorrow.