A Wishshipping request from ktkat9! Sorry that it's a bit late, but college got in the way omg Be sure to check out ktkat9's works, as well!

Please don't mind any mistakes I might have missed!

Summary: There's a haunted house in town and Yugi desperately wants to go check out with his boyfriend. However, Joey isn't too keen on walking through a horror filled room. So, with the haunted house plans on hold, a walk home opens a door to an eventful night. What happens when something goes bump in the night? *Whishshipping* *Slight Time/Prideshipping*

Genre: Romance/Horror/Humor/Friendship

Creepy Night

"Come on, Joey! Please!" Yugi practically whined, his eyes bright with a silent pleading.

Joey could feel his resolve breaking. After all, Yugi was just too adorable for his own good. However, Joey was afraid of anything paranormal and horror, "Sorry, Yug, but haunted houses aren't my thing and you know that."

Atem stood next to Yugi, arms crossed and an amused smirk on his face, "Do you think he's gonna break anytime soon, Partner?"

Yugi looked over to the former pharaoh, "He better." He gave Joey another puppy dog face, "Please Joey!" He attached himself to his boyfriend's arm, "I need someone big and strong to protect me."

Atem snickered, "Nice move, Partner, but I'm not sure if he can handle it."

Joey felt his resolve breaking more and more, "What about Atem?"

Atem shook his head, "Can't. As much as I would love to accompany Yugi here, haunted houses seem more like a couple thing." He shrugged, "Besides, I'll be with Seto and Mokuba that night."

Joey wanted to roll his eyes and throw out insults at the mention of Money Bags, but of course, Yugi's adorable pleading was highly distracting. Plus, if he valued his life (which he did!), insulting Atem's boyfriend while in the same room with Atem wasn't such a good idea. Joey stole one more glance to Yugi's face and he broke, "Fine! I'll go."

Yugi's face lit up, "Thank you, Joey!" He wrapped his arms around Joey's waist, "You're the best boyfriend ever!"

Joey couldn't help but smile, "Yeah, yeah. Tell me something I don't know." He wrapped his arms around Yugi's petite form.

Atem smiled at the sight. He was happy that Yugi found someone and he knew that when push comes to shove, Joey would be right there to protect him. Atem approached the two and patted Joey on the shoulder, "Besides Joey, it's not like you had much of a choice. You did lose that bet." He smirked.

Yugi pulled away, "What bet?"

Atem's smirk grew, ignoring Joey's silent protesting to not say anything, "Oh, just that he had to last through that horror movie Ryou had rented last week. You know, the one we saw over at his place and Joey literally ran out of the room after thirty minutes?"

Yugi looked over to Joey, "You betted on that?"

Joey blushed and rubbed the back of his neck, "Hey! I thought I could actually last this time!"

Yugi sighed, shaking his head, "Joey, you should know to never challenge Atem at a bet." He shrugged, "He knows how to call them." Honestly, Yugi wondered how Joey thought he could watch the move in whole without even covering his eyes.

Joey rolled his eyes, "Yeah, yeah. Mister Pharaoh over here wins at just about everything."

Yugi chuckled. He stood up on his toes and planted a soft peck on Joey's cheek, "It's okay. You're still a winner in my book."

Joey smiled, wrapping his arms around Yugi again, "Hmm, if you say so."

Atem shook his head at the two lovebirds, "Besides, Joey, Partner was going to be ask you either way."

Joey looked over to Atem, his eyes wide, "You knew he was going to ask me?"

Atem chuckled, "Of course." He patted Joey's back, "Good luck in that house."

Yugi held onto Joey's hand as the two waited to enter the house. Yugi was brimming with excitement, while Joey was trying to hold in his fears. Yugi huddled closer to him and squeeze his hand, giving Joey silent support, which was something he greatly appreciated.

"Are you sure you want to go through with this, Joey?" Yugi asked, his voice dripping with deep concern, "I don't mind skipping out."

Joey shook his head, trying to be as casual as possible, "It's fine, Yug. Besides, Atem will never let me live it down if I skipped out on honoring my side of our bet."

Yugi shot him a look, "Other Me would never hold it against you, Joey." He tilted his head to the side, a slight smirk on his face, "Or is it just because you don't want to admit defeat?" When Joey just awkwardly cleared his throat, Yugi gave him a sympathetic smile, and slight tug on his arm, "Come on."

Joey blinked down at him, "What? You were so excited, Yug."

Yugi just shook his head, "True, but if you're absolutely positive that you don't want to go through with the house, then I won't push. I'm sorry for asking when I know you don't like anything like this."

Joey's face contoured into a frown, "You don't need to apologize, Yugi."

Yugi gave a small shrug, "Well, I did." He tugged again at Joey's arm, "Let's go." He left the long line, gently pulling Joey with him, "I don't mind missing out. I can always ask Other Me to come with me on another day." He gave Joey a small smile, "Besides, Other Me is with Kaiba and Mokuba tonight and Grandpa is visiting Author and Rebecca."

"So, your place is empty?" Joey cocked an eyebrow, giving his boyfriend a small smirk.

Yugi nodded, "Yup. We can cuddle, have a movie night just to ourselves. What do you say?"

"Hmm, a night just with my favorite person in the whole world?" Joey chuckled, "Of course I'm for it."

Yugi's smile grew, "Perfect!"

Bakura snickered, poking his head out from the alleyway he and Malik were hiding in, "Here comes someone." He whispered, looking back to Malik.

"Let me see!" He whispered back, pulling Bakura out of the way, earning him an annoyed grunt. He looked out into the sidewalk and an evil grin broke out onto his face, "It's the Mini Pharaoh and his boyfriend."

This time, it was Bakura's turn to pull Malik back. He looked, and then, he chuckled, "Perfect."

The walk towards Yugi's home was quiet; neither wanting to break it. The silence was comfortable and relaxing. The cool October air nipped at Yugi's cheeks, causing him to huddle closer to Joey, something that was highly appreciated by the taller teen. Everything was calm and absolutely perfect.

That was, until a low growling reached their ears. Yugi blinked, looking over to the darkened alleyways before moving closer to Joey.

Joey gave Yugi's hand a slight squeeze, "It's probably just a dog, Yugi."

"Well, it doesn't help that it's so dark and empty over here." Yugi answered, squeezing Joey's hand back.

"Well, whatever it is, I'll protect ya." Joey proclaimed, nodding his head.

Yugi didn't say anything, he just smiled and leaned in closer to his boyfriend. However, that smile didn't last long, another low growl ringing in the night. Yugi huddled closer, "There it is again, Joey."

Joey wrapped an arm around Yugi's shoulders, "It'll be okay, Yug." He looked around, making sure that there was nothing around.

The growling soon grew louder and closer. Yugi started to cling to Joey's arm, "Joey!" He whimpered out, fear taking over, "It's getting closer!"

Joey stopped, standing in front of Yugi. His eyes searched the area before him, looking out for any danger. He stole a quick glance back to Yugi as his gripped tightened on Joey's jacket, "I've got you, Yugi." Joey whispered, "You're safe."

Yugi just whimpered, nodding as he tightened his grip; holding onto to Joey like a life line.

The growling grew closer, then stopped. Joey furrowed his brows and listened carefully, making sure that whatever what making those growling noises ran off, "It's gone now, Yugi." Joey whispered, getting ready to turn around to take Yugi in his arms.

"Joey!" Yugi's screaming caught Joey's attention and caused the teen to whip around.

"Yugi!" Joey shouted, coming face to face with a tall, figure covered in fur that was matted with blood, holding his precious boyfriend in its arms.

Poor Yugi was struggling to get free, tears running down his face. There was a voice in the back of his mind telling him that it just some person playing a prank, but Yugi was in no position to listen to reason, "Joey!" Yugi shouted, wanting more than anything to just feel safe in his boyfriend's arms.

Joey gritted his teeth and narrowed his eyes, failing to notice the familiar figure trying to get the attention of the one holding Yugi, "Let go of him!" Joey shouted, the strong need to protect Yugi taking over. He launched himself forward, his fist connecting with the figure's jaw, causing his grip on Yugi to loosen. Joey wrapped his arms around his boyfriend, "Are you okay, Yugi?" Joey asked, his voice soft and full of concern.

Yugi sniffled and gave a nod, "I'm fine." He buried his face in Joey's chest, "Thank you."

"Yeah, thank you!" A soft but rough voice responded for Joey.

"I tried to warn you, idiot!" Another voice shouted in annoyance.

The couple turned to see Bakura, decked out head to toe in special effects makeup and faux fur wth a gory wolf mask in his hand and was currently getting smacked upside the head by an annoyed Malik.

Bakura sighed, scratching the back of his head, "Sorry about that. We didn't mean to make the Mini Pharaoh cry."

"Well, you did!" Joey huffed, still holding Yugi close. The need to protect Yugi was morphing to downright anger, "Honestly, don't you two jerks know when to quit?"

Bakura rolled his eyes, rubbing his still throbbing jaw, "You know we always terrorize people this time of year! But fuck, did you have to punch me!?"

Joey pointed a finger at Bakura, "You scared Yugi!"

"Joey." Yugi's small voice piped up, "Just drop it. I'm fine and we should be used to their antics by now."

Malik sighed, "He's right. Besides, we'd better get into hiding before Pharaoh finds out and comes after us."

Joey sighed, watching at the two left, arguing and shoving each other as they walked. Joey looked back down to Yugi, who was still tightly held in his arms, "Are you sure you're okay?"

Yugi nodded, wiping the last of his tears, "I'm fine." He heaved a sigh, "Come on," he removed himself from Joey's arms and took his hand, gently pulling him along, "let's get going."

"Partner! I'm home!" Atem called walking into the living room. He stood at the doorway, a smile on his face, "Looks like they fell asleep." His looked at the sight before him of Joey and Yugi, cuddled up on the couch, fast asleep. Yugi's head was resting comfortably on Joey's shoulder and his hand clutched at Joey's shirt. The taller teen had his arms wrapped around Yugi's form, his cheek resting the crown of Yugi's head.

Atem's eyes flickered over to the television as the credits of some random monster movie rolled over the screen. He chuckled and shook his head, quietly approaching the coffee table. He took the remote and shut the television off before setting the remote back on the table. He then noticed the blanket at Yugi's feet and carefully draped it over the sleeping couple. He gave another chuckle before retreating to his bedroom, giving the couple some peace and well deserved rest alone.