A/N: Here it is! The third chapter! Have you guys been waiting long? You guys have been so freakin' awesome! So far, this is my most popular fic.
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As Yami walked, quietly, through the front door, he made sure not to disturb his assumed sleeping hikari.
I hope he's not too mad at me. When he wakes up, I'll make sure to apologize again.
He sat himself down on the couch that held such remorse from earlier that evening and turned on the TV.
I hope this plan works, whatever it may be. I want nothing more than to make my aibou happy. So, everyone's going to help, huh? Sheesh! Why must a person go through so much just to get someone a gift? Is this how people are now a days?
At the Jounouchi Residence
"Yeah... uh-huh... tomorrow at noon? Great, great! He'll be so surprised! Yeah... I'll make sure he's at the Domino mall on time... Uh-huh! Yeah, yeah, yeah, I know how you get. Just don't go overboard, cuz Yami's new at this, okay? Good, I'm glad you're learning self control. Yeah... Look, I've gotta go. More people to call, you know. Yeah, okay. See ya!"
As Jou hung up the phone, he scratched his head in worry. "Man, Ryou goes nuts when it comes to shopping! I hope he won't scare Yami out of doing this. I really want those two to be happy... together." He shook his head a few times to put his mind back on track. "Alright! Time to call everyone else and tell them about the plan. I hope all of 'em aren't too busy. I'll make this work no matter what!"
With an extra boost of confidence, Jou spent the rest of the evening calling all of his closest friends to tell them about his elaborate plan to get Yami and Yuugi together.
The Next Day
Looking over at Jou while sitting in the passenger seat of the blond's car, Yami grimaced. "Jou, are you sure it's safe for me to go to the mall with Ryou? You know how he gets. I'll be exhausted in less than an hour."
Jou gave the wary pharaoh a smile before reverting his gaze back on the road. "It'll be fine, Yami. I told Ryou last night to tone it down, considering you're new at this whole thing. I know he'll keep his cool. Or, at least, I hope he does."
Yami looked worried and ready to call it quits.
"Don't worry, don't worry! If he goes a little too crazy, just tell him to relax."
The pharaoh gave the blond the most sarcastic glare. "Come on, Jou! This is Ryou we're talking about. Telling him to relax is like asking a gay guy to wear plaid. It ain't gonna happen."
"But, you're gay." Stated Jou, pointing out the obvious.
"And you don't see me wearing plaid, do you?"
"Point taken." The taller boy just patted his friend on the shoulder, "I'm sure everything will be just fine. Oh we're here! And, look, there's Ryou waiting in the front... jumping up and down... like a teenage girl..."
Both boys sweat dropped at this amusing sight. Yami couldn't help but feel even more nervous about today's events. "This is going to be one long day.'
As Jou pulled up to the front entrance, Ryou ran up to the car, excited as ever. "Hey guys! How's it goin'? You ready for some heavy duty shopping, my poor little love sick pharaoh?"
Yami raised an eyebrow at his excitable friend, "Yeah... sure, Ryou. Ready and rarin' to go, I think..."
A bright smile flew across the brown eyed teen's face as he grabbed the less than ready pharaoh by the arm. "Then let's get goin', Yami! We don't have a lot of time since you have to meet more people before Christmas."
Both waved their farewells to Jou, although Yami's was more of a 'don't leave me alone with him' wave. As soon as the car was out of sight, Ryou got behind Yami and pushed him into the mall. "Come on, let's get started! Do you have an idea about what you want to get Yuugi?"
"No... actually, I haven't got a clue. The only thing I do know is that I want it to be special. One that signifies how much he means to me." Even though he was getting shoved by the snowy haired albino, Yami was able to smile softly as he thought about his feelings for his sweet aibou.
Turning to face the dazed pharaoh, Ryou grinned at his love sick comrade. "I'm glad you've finally decided to tell him. Honestly, I was worried about you two."
With his full attention now on the sudden mood change in Ryou, the Egyptian pharaoh cocked his head to one side, "Why is that?"
Ryou's bright smile was now calm and serious, "Because both of you seemed so miserable as each day passed without either you coming clean about how you truly felt. I'm not the only one who was worried, you know? Everyone was." His sweet smile came back, "But now the wait is over. You two will finally be together and find true happiness!"
Yami rarely saw his chocolate eyed friend act so serious and, he had to admit, it was rather cute. "Thanks, Ryou. You're a great friend. I can only hope that you're... well, more like, everyone's wish to see Yuugi and I get together becomes a reality. To be honest, I'm a little doubtful of that outcome, considering the fight we had last night. He probably still hates me." Sadness enveloped crimson eyes, which Ryou noticed right away and placed a comforting hand on his shoulder.
"I'm sure he doesn't hate you. In fact, I'm willing to bet money on him forgiving you at this very moment and wishing you were there by his side. Don't worry, my dear friend. With what we have planned for him, there's no way in hell he could stay mad. Speaking of which, we really need to get started. All we've been doing is talking and wasting precious time. Let's see, where should we start..." He surveyed the directory very thoroughly until he spotted an ideal location. "Perfect!" His eyes lit up as he pointed it out to Yami.
Since the pharaoh still wasn't that knowledgeable about these modern day shopping establishments, he smiled and shrugged his shoulders. "You're the boss! I have no idea what I'm doing, so I trust your shopping expertise. Let's get to it."
Ryou grabbed Yami's shirt sleeve anxiously, "That's the spirit! By the time Christmas is here, you're going to be a happy love crazed machine!"
Yami looked puzzled, "A... love machine?"
Ryou giggled, "Hell yeah! Now let's get a move on!"
to be continued...
Owari
In case you guys were wondering, I plan on leaving all of the details to the plan and what unfolds as a result a secret until the final chapter. ::::evil laugh::::: I want you guys to be just as surprised as Yuugi! Please review! Especially you, Hitomi! Aishiteru! Happy Holidays minna!