Slave Labor

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Slave Labor -Chapter 4 -Getting Closer

Atemu was leaving Yugi's room, a disappointed look plastered across his face. He didn't notice Bakura leaning against the wall, his arms crossed. Bakura thought he would confront Atemu about Yugi, but the look on Atemu's face changed his mind. Instead, he went off to the kitchen. Atemu can handle himself and besides...he's hungry!

Pharaoh Atemu was pacing around his room when Priest Seto decided to make an appearance.

"Pharaoh," he said, knocking on the door. Atemu called him in and sat down, trying to look calm in front of the priest. A good Pharaoh must always have a clear enough mind to rule Egypt. But, Priest Seto had known Atemu long enough. "What is the problem, my Pharaoh?" he asked, full of concern. Atemu looked up, an angry look on his face.

"Why does everyone think that there's a problem?" he asked, obviously upset. Usually he's very good at hiding his emotions, but right now he isn't.

"No offense, my Pharaoh," Priest Seto replied, "But everybody can tell something is going on. Does it have anything to do with that little slave boy?"

"He's not just a little slave!"

"I take that as a yes," Priest Seto replied. Atemu frowned and looked away. Finally, he decided to just come clean with it.

"I can't help it! I just really like him...a lot!" Atemu replied, quietly to himself. He knew that Seto could hear him. Priest Seto crossed his arms, as he usually does, and looked at the Pharaoh. A few seconds passed, and he finally spoke up.

"You haven't really talked to him yet," he said plainly.

"I would just have to tell him when he has to leave," Atemu replied, putting his head in his hands.

"Why? Maybe he wouldn't have to go. You should ask him before deciding all of these things," Seto said. Then, he left quickly, shutting the door behind him. Atemu was shocked. He had been trying to accept the fact that Yugi had to leave and thats why he hadn't talked to him. But, maybe Seto is right. Maybe, Yugi doesn't have to leave. Then they can get closer.

Atemu immediately jumped up and raced out of his room, turning the corner and walking quickly to Yugi's guest room. He was a little worried about what he would say, but the excitement kept him going. Maybe, Yugi could stay!

"Yugi!" he called, opening the door. He had forgotten to knock, and now he was paying the price. Yugi was standing there, shocked...and completely naked.

"GGAAHHH!" Yugi screeched, blushing and rushing into the closet. He came out a few seconds later, wearing an old pair of pajamas. "Ph-Ph-Pharaoh! I-I'm sor-rry!" Atemu was still in shock, blushing the deepest red he'd ever been.

"N-no..." he finally said, "I...um...it was my fault. I just, uh, forgot to knock. B-but I came to ask you-." Yugi frowned.

"Is it time for me to leave already?" he squeaked. Yugi's eyes got big and round and even a little watery. Atemu flinched, wishing that Yugi was smiling instead of frowning.

"Thats what I came to find out," Atemu said, "To tell you the truth, I have been a bit to scared to come talk to you about it." Yugi gasped in surprise.

"You? Scared?" he asked, his eyes big and round. "But you are so brave! Why would you be scared?" Atemu blushed and rubbed the back of his neck nervously. He couldn't push the thought of Yugi's adorably innocent eyes out of his mind.

"Well," he mumbled, "I was kind of afraid of you leaving." The last part was said so quietly, Yugi couldn't hear it.

"Excuse me, Pharaoh?" he asked.

"Atemu," the Pharaoh corrected.

"Excuse me, Atemu, but can you repeat that a little louder?" he giggled. Atemu sighed, took a deep breath and finally decided to say it.

"I was afraid you would have to leave and I really don't want you to leave. I want you to stay here, at least for a little while." Atemu squeezed his eyes shut, and gripped the edge of his blue cape.

"Ok."

Atemu's eyes burst open, meeting with Yugi's happy ones.

"I'd love to stay, Atemu! I really would!"

Atemu's heart could've burst from joy.

Outside in the hallway, two people smiled and walked off towards the kitchen.

"I think that helped," Bakura said, smiling confidently. "All thanks to me."

"Are you kidding?" Seto replied, scoffing, "I'm the one that told him to talk to Yugi. You made it worse, if I recall." Bakura laughed his usual insane laugh and continued on his own to find Marik. Seto merely shrugged, and went to his own room.

Me: Sorry about the long wait! I'll do better next time '^^

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