Staying Up Late
One-shot
Puzzleshipping/Tendershipping
Yami watched Yugi, amused. It was seven o' clock on a Friday morning, and his hikari was flying around the kitchen, yelling about being late and trying to hurry his dark along. Yami sat at the table, trying to finish a bowl of cereal and the last of his grammar homework.
"Yami!! Hurry up, we are going to be late!" Yugi announced for about the millionth time as he grabbed his own bag and ran towards the front door. Yami sighed, grabbed his books and followed Yugi outside.
For all his hustle inside, Yugi didn't look to enthusiastic now that he was out in the sunshine. He stood on the sidewalk talking cheerfully to Ryou.
"Hey, Ryou. I see Bakura is skipping again?" Yami said when Yugi paused to take a breath. Ryou smiled.
"Yeah. He decided to stay up late again." He said quietly. Yami nodded knowingly. They all caught the last word, the one Ryou didn't say...drinking.
"Well, lets go. We're better off without him anyway." Yami grinned to show he was just joking.
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That evening they were alone. Yami was so glad he finally had Yugi to himself. His grandfather had decided to go out to dinner with some colleagues of his and Yugi had taken the chance to cook for his dark. Of course, Yami was extremely glad. Yugi was a good cook, especially when he knew Yami would be eating.
Yami was just replacing the last clean plate on the shelf when he turned around into a kiss. Surprised at Yugi's forwardness, he was unable (and unwilling) to gain control, so he found himself running his fingers through his light's hair. Yugi suddenly pulled away, gasping.
"What was that for?" Yami murmured into his ear.
"Well, I was hoping you could give me some advice." Yami raised an eyebrow.
"About what?" He asked, excited by Yugi's seductive look.
"Well, I don't think I'm a good kisser. And, since dinner is over, the dishes are done, and we really don't have anything else to do...I was hoping you could teach me." He said playfully. Yami was shocked.
"No, problem, but, what has suddenly brought this on? I thought we were taking a break." Yugi smiled.
"I was wrong. I don't want a break from you. I want all of you." His eyes welled up, but no tears fell. Yami was glad, he had already caused him enough tears. Yami smirked, pushing Yugi towards the stairs.
"You want all of me?" He asked quietly, waiting for Yugi to nod before he continued. "Then you can have me."
Yugi laughed as he climbed the steps to his bedroom. "You're kinda easy, Yami."
"Shh. Don't tell anyone." Yami growled, pushing him down on the bed. "Or you may attract unwanted competition." He pulled Yugi's black shirt over his head, climbing on top of him. They kissed, Yugi tugged on Yami's belt.
"Really?" Yugi asked breathlessly when they pulled away.
"What? No, of course not." Yami smiled as Yugi finished undoing his belt. "Yugi, I think I love you."
Yugi laughed. "You just think?" Yami laughed as well, cupping Yugi's face in his hands, he looked deep into his eyes.
"I love you." His gaze was so steady, his eyes so sincere. Yugi's eyes welled again. "Now can we fuck?" Yugi scowled, but Yami laughed. "I'm just joking! I really do love you Yugi."
"I know you do. I love you too."
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"So, Ryou, where is Bakura?" Yugi asked cheerfully, Yami's arm around his shoulders.
"Hush!" Ryou closed the door behind him, careful not to make much noise. "Sorry, guys. He'll be a huge bastard if he wakes up now, though." Ryou smiled apologetically.
"Ry, he's a huge bastard anyway." Yami chuckled and Yugi elbowed him. Ryou blushed a little, following his two friends down the sidewalk.
"How are you doing Ryou? I notice you look kind of pale." Yugi said, and Ryou looked down, not wanting to meet his gaze.
"I'm fine. I'm just worried about Bakura. He...he's been drinking so much here lately. I can't seem to get him to stop-or even slow down. I don't know what to do." Ryou looked almost ashamed. "Yami, could I ask you to talk to him for me? He would never admit it, but he usually listens to you."
Yami started to laugh, but thought better of it when he saw the expression on the other light's face. He sighed, he was never good at saying no to one of the hikaris.
"Sure. I'll give it a try. I think I know what is troubling him anyway."
Ryou looked up sharply. "You know what is wrong with him?"
Yami shrugged. "I think I have an idea. Next week, I will have been with Yugi for a year. Isn't it the same with you and your dark?" Ryou looked thoughtful for a moment, then nodded. "He was so awful to you there at first, maybe that has something to do with it?"
"Maybe. I dunno. I just wish he could talk to me about it." Yugi smiled.
"Good luck. It took me longer than you would expect just to get Yami to talk to me."
Ryou laughed, punching Yami in the arm playfully. "Him? You're kidding!"
Yami pouted. "I'm shy!" Yugi and Ryou just laughed as they entered the Gameshop. Yugi's grandfather looked up from the newspaper spread out on the counter.
"Hello, boys. What is planned for today?" He said cheerfully.
"Oh, nothing much. Do you need one of us?" Yugi asked. Solomon looked around the empty shop.
"Well, if we keep up this pace..." Then he chuckled.
"Alright, alright. We'll be at the house if you need us, okay?" Yugi said as Yami and Ryou went back out the door.
"Okay, have fun." Yugi waved goodbye. 'Oh, we probably will.' He thought to himself as he ran to catch up to his dark and best friend.
"So, what do you have in mind for us to do today, Yugi?" Ryou asked.
"I have no idea." Yugi shook his head, then smiled.
"What do you want to do, Ry?" Yami asked kindly.
"I don't know...I think I'm in the mood for a movie."
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Yugi was asleep on Ryou's shoulder. The last movie they were watching was running the end credits. It wasn't late, only about seven thirty, but Yugi hadn't gotten much sleep the night before. Ryou looked sleepy as well. Yami smiled. They were so cute together.
'No, don't think like that. Yugi said you were good enough to be with him. You love him, so why are you still looking at a distance?' Yami frowned. 'But, I'm not...'
Ryou noticed, and thinking it had something to do with Yugi, started to rise. Before he could disturb his sleeping lover, however, Yami reached out and touched Ryou's arm, stopping him.
"I think I'm going to talk to Bakura now. Want to stay here?" He whispered. Ryou nodded and said in a low voice,
"Thank you."
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Yami opened Bakura's bedroom door gently. It was dark inside and smelled slightly of alcohol and pot. "Bakura?" Yami murmured cautiously. One never knew where Bakura might be, drunk or not. Yami found himself wishing he had said no to Ryou as he closed the door behind him and took a step into the room.
He found Bakura in a heap on the other side of the bed. Sighing, he heaved him up, and lay him back on the bed. His eyes opened slowly, Yami stepped back a little.
"What the hell are you doing here?" He asked roughly, but he didn't move. Yami smirked.
"I'm supposed to talk to you."
"About what?" He rolled over, throwing an arm over his head.
"What has gotten into you?" Yami asked, crossing his own arms and shifting his weight to one hip.
"None of your business. Did little Ryou send you in? He's been all goody-goody to me here lately." Yami rolled his eyes and Bakura rolled out of bed. "You might as well save your breath. I know what you are going to say anyway." He glared at him from his position on the floor. "You're here to tell me to snap out of it and get over it, because I'm hurting little Ryou's feelings, am I right?"
Yami scoffed. "So, you mind telling me what the matter is?"
Bakura mumbled something under his breath, then, standing, said, "Yes, I do mind."
Paladin: I'm gonna chop this into two parts so it will be easier to read. Thanks!
