Sorry I haven't updated in awhile but I've been suffering from writer's block. And lack of reviews;)
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I do not own any of the bands or artists mentioned in this fic. If I
did I would be insanely rich from hiring them out to parties and the
like.
Chapter 26 – Happy Birthday Yami!
Yugi was the first to wake that morning. After releasing a cute little yawn he turned his attention to the still slumbering figure next to him. He smiled at the peaceful expression on Yami's face, feeling slightly guilty about waking him. But he knew Yami was going to want to enjoy every minute of the day and the sooner he got up the sooner the merriment could begin.
Yugi leaned over and pressed a light kiss to Yami's lips. Yami stirred but didn't fully awaken. Yugi's brow creased as he wondered how he could wake up his lover. He wasn't cruel like the others so there would be no dumping water on Yami's head to get him up. Instead he was going to be kind and let Yami wake up to something very nice indeed. Yugi reapplied his lips, putting on more pressure this time. It did the trick and Yami was soon kissing right back.
Yami smiled as they pulled apart. Yugi smiled right back, whispering, "Happy Birthday Yami," in the other's ear.
"Is that why I was woken up by such a treat?" Yami inquired.
Yugi nodded. "I'm planning on making this your best birthday ever so you better hurry up and get dressed," he chirped cheerfully.
Yami's eyebrow rose. "How exactly are you going to make this the best birthday ever when I'm surrounded by my worst enemies who would be more than happy to ruin this day?"
Yugi smiled slyly. "Let's just say I gave them a reason not to attempt anything…"
Once Yami was gone Yugi walked into the common room. He cleared his throat to gain the attention of the other occupants of the room. "I'd like to just remind everyone that it's Yami's birthday next week."
"There's no need to remind us; we've been planning this day for weeks," Marik said with a false grin on his face.
"That's what I want to talk to you about; I don't want anyone to try to ruin this day for Yami. I know all of you are going to try extra hard to make this day special for him."
Seto snorted disbelievingly. "And how exactly are you going to make us do that?"
Yugi turned with an almost evil smile to Seto and Jou. "Jou, please explain where Seto stands."
Jou turned to Seto looking extremely serious. "Ruin Yami's birthday and I won't talk to you for a month."
Seto sneered. "You really think I'm bothered if you don't open your mouth for a month?"
"You didn't let me finish," Jou said with a scowl. "All technology will also meet an unfortunate end. I doubt your precious laptop can survive being dropped out of the window."
Seto stared in open mouthed horror. Malik, Bakura and Marik sniggered. They stopped when Ryou turned his gaze on Bakura. "You better not ruin Yami's birthday either or there'll be no contact from me in any way for a month."
Bakura tried to remain unfazed by the threat. "You wouldn't do that; you couldn't survive that long without me."
Ryou gave him a supercilious smirk. "Try me."
Bakura suddenly got worried and grabbed hold of Ryou for reassurance. The Ishtars shook their heads at their friend's antics before turning to Yugi. "What about us? You can't get our lovers to blackmail us," Malik inquired.
Yugi pulled out a white envelope. "Inside this is a letter to your sister telling her exactly what you two have been up to while you were away. I'm sure she won't be happy that you've been providing stolen alcohol to those underage as well as the many other things you've done."
Malik and Marik both dived forward and grabbed hold of one of Yugi's short legs. "Please don't send that to my sister!" Malik begged.
"We'll be good; we promise!" Marik cried pleadingly.
Yugi grinned triumphantly. "I'm glad you're all willing to help make Yami happy.
Yami chuckled. "I love you," he said before leaning in to give Yugi a great big thank you kiss.
Yugi giggled in response. "Come on then; the sooner we get up the sooner the fun begins!"
Once they were dressed they made their way into the common room where the rest were waiting impatiently for them. Seto and Ryou were reading while Bakura polished his dagger. Jou was watching Bakura wearily, his hand resting on a nearby cushion in case it was needed to sacrifice itself to protect his more important life. Two people were sat opposite them wearing sad-faced masks.
"Malik? Marik? What are you doing?" Yugi asked cautiously.
"We are protesting against this cruel form of blackmail you have employed," replied Malik, or Marik, it was hard to tell when they were wearing masks.
"Okay then…" Yugi said slowly, knowing there was no point trying to understand the reasoning behind the blonds' actions. "So, Yami, do you want to eat breakfast before or after you've opened you presents?"
Yami weighed up his options and decided he was ready to eat. The gang all trouped down to the Great Hall where the two Ishtars received curious stares. Most people continued watching them as breakfast continued since they were trying to eat while still wearing the mask but failing miserably. They were forced to settle for slipping the mask up slightly before stuffing the food into their mouths. Many eyebrows were raised at the spectacle.
"It's Yami's birthday today," Yugi proudly informed Harry, Ron and Hermione, who were sitting with them.
"That's nice," said Hermione politely. "How old are you?"
Yami's spoon stopped half way to his mouth. "Err…I forget – it's something like 5000."
"5000? That's impossible!" Hermione cried.
"Bakura told me he was that old as well," Harry commented.
"I did?" Bakura said absently before remembering the Weighing of the Wands. "Oh yeah! I'm a year older now as well."
Hermione looked between them as if she didn't know if they were joking or not. Ryou patted her hand sympathetically. "Just accept it and move on; that's what the rest of us do."
"But it's not possible!" she argued.
"Oh shut up Hermione," Ron said, getting tired of the subject. And so began their latest row.
After breakfast they headed back up to the common room. Along the way Bakura told the others that he needed to use the bathroom. The others waited outside (since Yugi was forcing them to share the day together) for quite a while but Bakura did not return. Eventually Ryou went in to make sure he hadn't fallen in (or ambushed by Yaoi fangirls) and when he returned he was dragging a sulking Bakura behind him. "Somebody thought they could escape out the window," Ryou informed the others while glaring at Bakura.
"I wish I'd thought of that," Seto said under his breath as they proceeded up the winding staircase.
Finally they were all sat in a circle and watched as Yami opened his presents. Yami had dreaded what the Ishtars would give him but was pleasantly surprised when he found out it was as harmless as socks…and a thong that said 'all rise for the pharaoh' on it.
Bakura he had been less worried about since he had assumed he would be getting a joint present from Ryou and Bakura, and Ryou would moderate what was acceptable and what was not.
Yami had known that Seto wasn't petty and wouldn't lower himself to buying him an embarrassing present. However, Yami wouldn't know whether his present was harmless or not since he didn't know what the hell it was. It was a black box with a screen and wires. Seto tried to tell him what it was but he might as well have been speaking in Greek for all the good it did.
Finally good old Yugi got him a new pair of tight leather pants. Yami wasn't sure if this was for his benefit or Yugi's. His since he loved wearing them because they showed off his sexy legs. Actually, that was probably the reason Yugi bought them for him.
When all the presents were unwrapped Marik (or Malik) put his hand up. "Can we go now Mr Yugi?"
"Yes, you may go."
Both Ishtars cheered delightedly and jumped to their feet before scurrying away. The others left in a more dignified manner, allowing Yami some alone time with his boyfriend.
"Did you like your gifts?" asked Yugi.
"I did; especially the leather," replied Yami.
Yugi blushed slightly. "I thought you would."
Yami wrapped on arm around Yugi's shoulders, pulling him in closer. "You were right when you said that this was going to be my best birthday ever. I can't wait to see what you've got planned for later."
"I'm sure you'll be pleasantly surprised," Yugi said slyly before he and Yami leaned forward and kissed.
That night Yami was seated in the common room before a make-shift stage. He and Yugi were the only ones about. He hadn't seen the others since lunch and he was starting to wonder what Yugi had planned. Yugi hadn't told him what his last birthday surprise was going to be, saying it wasn't a surprise if he knew. All Yami knew was that the surprise was centred around a large box-shaped thing that was currently hidden by a white bed sheet.
Eventually Seto appeared. "The others are ready," he informed Yugi.
Yugi nodded and turned to Yami. "Awhile ago you asked me what karaoke was didn't you?" Yami nodded, vaguely remembering this conversation. "Well, tonight the others have…volunteered to show you a type of karaoke."
"Is Seto up first?" Yami asked.
Seto snorted. "The technical advisor gets out of the humiliation."
Yami raised an eyebrow. "Humiliation? So this wasn't something they volunteered to do?"
Yugi looked slightly embarrassed at this. "Well, I blackmailed Bakura and the Ishtars and then they forced Ryou and Jou to join in. They tried to get Seto to do it as well but he said he wouldn't provide music if he was forced to take part."
Seto nodded smugly. "It's good being a techno-geek."
"So what happens now?" Yami asked.
"You just sit back and enjoy the show," Yugi gently instructed, kissing Yami on the forehead before running backstage.
Yami's attention was diverted from Yugi's retreating form when Seto pulled back the bed sheet to reveal a device that was obviously used for playing CDs or whatever was used as a medium for music these days. The first CD was inserted and the music began. 50 Cent's In da Club blared through the speakers as Jou walked onto the stage in his rapper garb – big shirt, big pants, backwards baseball cap and trainers.
Yami stared at Jou, not knowing whether he should be laughing or not. His knowledge of music was limited so for all he knew this could be a parody of the song and artist. Or it could be a top-notch imitation and anyone with half a brain wouldn't be able to tell the difference between Jou and the real 50 Cent.
After Yami had finished with this rather complicated thought process he heard the reason why this song had been chosen as the opener. Yo shortie – it's ya birthday. We're going to party like, it's your birthday. For some reason Yami didn't think Yugi had chosen this particular song.
When Jou was finished he slid across the stage on his knees and bowed. Yami clapped, nervously at first, then enthusiastically. Seto also clapped inconspicuously, not wanting Jou to actually think he liked his boyfriend dressing up in strange clothes and putting on a show.
The next CD was inserted. Bakura walked out wearing pretty much what he usually wore. The song was sort of slow but with a good beat. This is how you remind me by Nickleback. When Bakura sung Never made as a wise man Yami snorted. Bakura didn't stop singing, he just glared and gave Yami the finger.
By the time the song was over Yami realized that Bakura wasn't that bad a singer. At least, he'd sung this song above average. Yami watched as Bakura took up his position at the side of the stage with Jou now that his performance was over. Next up was some pop. Thinking through who was left to come he sincerely hoped this was Ryou's song because if it wasn't he was going to be having nightmares for weeks.
Unfortunately for Yami, it wasn't Ryou's song. It was Marik singing Genie in a bottle by Christina Aguilera. Seeing Marik seductively run his hand up his thigh and wink while singing You got to rub me the right way definitely freaked Yami out. Not to mention the fact that Marik was showing way too much skin to be considered decent.
Thankfully the torture soon ended. Yami had to sigh in relief. In doing so he nearly missed Marik's sexy ending. Nearly being the key word in that sentence. Regardless to say, Yami was scarred for life.
The next song was dark and creepy. Malik walked out all in black. He would have been a great Goth if he wasn't so protective of his hair and hadn't allowed hair dye anywhere near him. He played the part well, though, as he sung Black Parade by My Chemical Romance. It was really quite a contrast to his yami's performance. It still scared Yami a little though.
Next came another pop tune. By process of elimination only Ryou was left. As Spinning Around by Kylie Minogue burst out of the speakers Yami's jaw dropped. Seeing Ryou in golden hot pants usually does that to a person, especially Bakura, who was already drooling and Ryou hadn't done anything sexy yet except walk and breathe.
Ryou had a really good set of lungs; he was a born performer. He could sing and dance at the same time! He could also keep an audience entertained. This might have been good for the others but not for Bakura who was now feeling both protective and horny.
As soon as Ryou had finished Bakura jumped up onto the stage and picked his hikari up bridal style. "Bed. Now," was all Bakura said before the two of them had disappeared. If Ryou had any objections it didn't seem like he was going to have any chance to voice them.
Thinking that was the last one, Yami stood up. He was confused when another track started playing. Yami dropped into his seat when this time it was Yugi who walked up onto the stage and performed Britney Spears' Crazy. Yami couldn't take his eyes off his innocent hikari. He seriously hoped Yugi hadn't planned anything else because Yami dearly wanted to do what Bakura had done – take Yugi away somewhere private where they could finish Yami's birthday celebrations properly.
When Yugi finished Yami made his way up onto the stage. "Yugi, would you mind if I sweep you off your feet and rush you to the bedroom?" Yami asked, staring intently at Yugi's face.
Yugi shook his head. That was enough of an answer for Yami. This left Seto, Jou and the Ishtars alone with a very powerful stereo system. "What if we slip the microphone under the door and find out what they're doing?" suggested Marik.
Jou looked at him, horrified. "We already know what they're doing! I'd prefer not to know in detail exactly what my friends do when they're horny."
"So what else are we going to do with this golden opportunity?" Malik asked as he stared at the speakers.
Jou was suddenly struck by a brilliant idea. "Why don't we sneak into one of the dormitories and hold a party?"
Identical grins spread across the faces of the maniacal Egyptians. "Great idea Jou!" said Malik enthusiastically. "Wow, I never thought I'd those three words could actually be used in the same sentence."
"Watch it," Jou threatened.
"Party time!" Marik shouted out of the blue. Hey, it got everybody mobilizing the equipment didn't it?
"You're coming too," Jou informed his boyfriend as the Ishtars carted the CD player through the portrait hole.
"No way," Seto said in his usual icy fashion.
"Don't you want to see me do my sexy dance?" Jou asked as he wiggled his eyebrows.
Seto had to stop himself from laughing in Jou's face. "You? Sexy dance?"
Jou glared. "You don't believe me? Well I'll show you."
With that Jou grabbed hold of Seto's hand and dragged him through the open portrait hole. It was at that moment that Seto wondered if he had been tricked. Not likely. This was Jou he was talking about; the puppy couldn't trick a fly. Or could he?
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