Chapter 7: The Next Plan

Me: Hey guys! I'm sorry I haven't updated in two days but I haven't been feeling well enough to write. But I'm feeling much better now so updates will continue regularly from now on. For now though, I hope you enjoy this chater!

Disclaimer: I do not own Yu-Gi-Oh. Kazuki Takahashi does but I do the OCs

"I said I kissed Yugi," Yami repeated.

Atemu leaned back in his chair and asked, "When did this happen?"

"Right before we met up with you guys," Yami replied.

Atemu blew a breath of air from his mouth and said, "I didn't expect that."

"I know. It's really awkward between me and Yugi now so I came to you for advice," Yami said.

"There's not much advice I can offer," Atemu said, running a hand through his hair.

"Anything will help at this point. Has anything like this happened between you and Heba?" Yami asked.

Atmeu thought for a moment before saying, "I think so. It was a couple months after we met and we had already fallen in love with each other. It's actually how we got together in the first place."

"What should I do?" Yami moaned.

"Why don't you tell Yugi your feelings. I'm sure she will return them," Atemu suggested.

Yami shook his head and said, "No way. She doesn't like me like that."

Atemu sighed at his brother, "Okay but I can't offer you more advice than that."

"That's fine. Thanks for the advice. I'll try to think of something," Yami said, standing up and walking out of the study, leaving Atemu to stare at his back.

"Yami did WHAT!" Heba shouted in shock.

"He kissed me," Yugi said with a blush.

"I didn't expect him to make such a bold move like that," Heba said, still in shock.

"I know. What should I do now?" Yugi asked desperately.

"Tell him your feelings of course! This is a sure sign he likes you," Heba said with conviction.

"But what if he rejects me?" Yugi asked rejectedly.

"Then I'll kick his butt," Heba said, trying to get Yugi to laugh.

Yugi chuckled weakly and said, "I still like him so please don't."

Heba turned serious as he said, "But seriously, if he rejects you, the you weren't meant to be. There are other fish in the sea."

"You're right. I have nothing to lose but…" Yugi trailed off.

Heba smiled at his sister and said, "You don't have to tell him now but you will have to eventually before someone else steals him away."

"I'll tell him before someone does," Yugi said with determination.

The next few weeks were awkward for Yami and Yugi to say the least. Ever since their kiss, they had avoided each other. When they hung out with the whole group, they stayed close to their old friends. Everyone was getting frustrated with the two, especially the matchmakers. Which is why today, they are holding a meeting.

"I hereby call this meeting to order," Heba declared to the chattering group.

"So has anyone come up with new ideas to get Yugi and Yami together?" Heba asked.

"Me and Seto were talking and we have come with an idea," Jou said.

"So what is it?" Malik asked impatiently.

"A gala is coming up that Pegasus has invited me to. I can get Yugi and Yami to go too or in place of me and Jou," Seto said.

Heba frowned, "That might work but would they agree to something like that?"

"We can try to persuade them. We have ways to make them go," Jou said with a smirk, making the others worried.

"We'll leave it to you then. Meeting adjourned," Heba said, effectively ending the little planning session.

"A gala?" Yami asked.

"Yes. I was invited to a gala that is being hosted by Pegasus but Jou and I will be unable to attend. I have already told Pegasus this and I also told him that I will send close friends of mine instead. He has agreed to these conditions," Seto explained.

Yami sighed, "We really don't have a choice, do we?"

"No," came the answer.

"Please Yugi! Pretty please with cherries on a deluxe hot fudge sundae? Pleeeease?" Jou begged his best friend.

"Fro the last time Jou, I said no," Yugi said exasperatedly.

"But Yugi!" Jou complained.

"I said no Jou! Why should I go?" Yugi asked.

"Because Yami will be there," Jou said as if that explained everything.

In a way it did because Yugi said, "He is? Why?"

"Me and Seto can't attend so we're sending you and Yami instead! It will definitely help fix the gap between you and Yami," Jou explained.

Yugi sighed once more and said, "Fine! But you owe me one."

Jou suppressed a grin as he said, "Of course Yug'! You're the best!"

"How did we get roped into this?" Yami moaned a couple hours later.

They had arrived at the party an hour or two ago and they absolutely hated it.

"Remind me to never go to one of these again," Yugi agreed.

Yami snorted, "Only if you remind me."

"Oh Yami-boy, Yugi-girl, how nice to meet you," an intricate man with long light purple hair said, coming up to greet them.

"You're Pegasus, I'm guessing. It's nice to meet you," Yugi greeted politely.

"So nice of you to come. I trust everything is fine with Kaiba-boy?" Pegasus asked with a smile.

"Of course. Kaiba told me to tell you that he was very sorry he couldn't come tonight," Yami said with a tight smile.

"It's fine. I at least get to meet his cousin and his girlfriend," Pegasus said.

"Yami and I aren't together," Yugi corrected.

Pegasus looked surprised at this, saying, "Oh? You sure look like you are though."

"A common mistake considering how we act. If you excuse us, we have to go mingle with the other guests," Yugi said, trying to get away while still being polite.

"Of course! I hope you enjoy the rest of the party," Pegasus sais with a smile, watching at the two left.

"We will," Yami said before leaving.

"Well he was… unique," Yugi aid once they were far away from the man.

"I rather not talk about it," Yami said.

"Me too. Anyways, what do you think the matchmakers wanted us to do at this gala?" Yugi asked.

"Probably to sort things out and act less awkward than before," Yami said.

"What should we do?" Yugi questioned.

Yami shrugged, "I don't know. But I think we can somehow turn this to our favor."

"We'll think of something before we go. For now, let's try to enjoy this as much as we can if that's actually possible," Yugi said before walking over to a business partner of Pegasus'.

Yami sighed as he talked with other guests. This was going to be a long night.

Later that night, Yugi and Yami returned to the house, tired but glad to be back.

"How did it go?" Atemu said from the couch where he and Heba were sitting.

"Horrible," the two replied in unison.

"It couldn't have been that bad,": Heba commented.

The glares they sent at Heba said otherwise.

"No, it was really that bad," Yugi said.

Atemu rolled his eyes and asked, "Should me and Yami leave?"

"Yep. I want to talk with Yugi alone please," Heba said, standing and dragging the two out, much to the protest of both.

When they were gone, Heba turned to his sister who had seated herself on the couch and asked, "How did everything go with Yami?"

"It went pretty good. Yami pulled me aside and apologize for the kiss," Yugi said.

Heba narrowed his eyes and asked, "Anything else?"

Yugi shook her head and said, "No. Should something have happened?"

"This could have been a time to confess your feelings," Heba commented.

Yugi blushed and stared at her lap, "I wanted to.I really did. But… I'm scared. Scared of what he could say or do. I mean, if he doesn't return my feelings, our friendship would be ruined forever."

Heba sat down next to his sister and pulled her into a one armed hug, "I won't push you. I just want you to be happy."

Yugi leaned into her brother's embrace and said, "I know."

"So nothing happened huh?" Atemu asked after Yami had told him everything.

After being dragged out by Heba, the two men had gone to Atemu's study to talk.

"Yeah. At least it's no longer awkward between us anymore," Yami said with a sigh.

"So what are you going to do now?" Atemu asked.

"For now? Nothing. If Yugi does have feelings for me then I'll confess," Yami said.

"You can't wait forever," Atemu warned.

"I know. I hope things are sorted out soon though," Yami said, getting up from where he was sitting.

"I'm going to bed now. It's been a long day. Good night Atemu," Yami said leaving the room.

"Good night," Atemu called back.

"What do we do now?" Heba asked.

"I think it's time to start pulling out the big guns. We need to set one of them up with someone else," Atemu answered.

"You don't mean…" Heba asked with wide eyes.

"Yep, it's time to call someone in. And she is the perfect candidate," Atemu said with a smirk.

And that's the end! Who is this mysterious woman Atemu is talking about? What is their next plan? Find out in the next chapter! As for Yugi's and Malik's babies, what should their names and gender be? For names, please give a first and middle name. Anyways, I hope you guys enjoyed! Bye!