SOTP: Hey guys! Chapter 8 took a while. Sorry about that.

Disclaimer: I don't not own Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's, the story or anything else used (songs lyrics, other anime characters, etc). All I own are my ideas.

Thank you and please enjoy!

Yusei woke up with a slight pain the next morning.

He opened his eyes to find himself in a room that was not his own. The walls were a deep volite color with gold trim. Shelfs were filled with books and many differents things Yusei had never seen before. The room was dark except for the early morning sunlight that was shining through the blacony. Yusei then reconized the room as Jack's from when he visited the night before.

He sat up slowly, being careful of his wounds. Wondering exactly how he got here. Suddenly a thought struck Yusei and he quickly pulled the blankets off. Surprized to see his tail had turned into legs again. He was also wearing some light blue pants and a night shirt. Yusei then turned to see Jack in an arm chair on the left side of the bed fast asleep.

Yusei smiled as he took the blanket and placed it over him.

"I'm not sure what happened, but I had a feeling you were there when I needed you. Thank you, Jack." Yusei wispered as he placed a kiss on his cheek.

"Hey Yusei!" Called a voice from outside a moment later.

Yusei walked over to blacony slowly. Still trying to get use to walking. He looked over the railing to see Crow waving to him.

"How ya feeling man? You took quite the beating last night." Crow commented.

"Not bad. Still sore but the wounds aren't as bad as they look." Yusei said before he felt a sting of pain. Making him bend over and cluch his stomach.

"Dude, don't try to act like your alright. Your got your ass kicked. I'm just glad Jack was there to help you."

"What?" Yusei asked surprized.

"He's been with you since he saved you from those hunters. I gave him a stone that turned you human for three days. That should be enough time for you to recover." Crow explained.

Yusei eyes widened in shock. He was stunned to say the lest. Jack had not only risked his life to save Yusei, but he was so conserned that Jack stayed by his side all night. No one had ever done anything like that for Yusei before. He was so moved that he began to cry. Jack must have truly cared for him.

"Yusei?" Crow asked conserned.

"I-I can't believe this. He did all of this, just for me." Yusei cried as he slid down to the floor of the blacony.

Crow smiled softly at him, he had never seen Yusei so happy before.

"You really like Jack that much huh?" Crow asked.

"I do Crow. In fact, I think...I-" Suddenly Crow cut Yusei off.

"Don't say it! You don't have too. Well, if you want, why don't you try becoming human permanetly?"

"Cause you know why. Being human temporarly is easy, but becoming one in full is risky. Besides, if I do it'll cause chaos between the mermaids who are against those that are in love with humans." Yusei said in warning.

"So? You have to try Yusei. I know it's risky, but Kalin wouldn't have gotten to be with Coral if he didn't try. You love Jack, don't you?" Crow asked.

Which made Yusei sigh in defeat. He did love Jack. He wanted to be with him always. To share his thoughts, his feelings, and to be able to understand one another. He looked back at Jack asleep in the chair before turning back to Crow. Determation shining in his eyes.

"Tell me what I have to do Crow. I want to become a permanet human."

A moment later Jack woke up groggy and found the bed empty. He got up from the chair in a panic for a moment til he noticed Yusei on the balcony. Jack got worried when he noticed Yusei was shaking. He bent down and placed his hands on the merman's shoulders.

"Yusei? Are you alright?" Jack asked softly.

He was surprized was Yusei turned around and held onto him for dear life.

"I'm fine Jack. Thank you so much. Are you okay? I mean you stayed up all night for me right after you were sick." Yusei said as Jack returned the embrace.

"I'm alright Yusei. I told you I was better. I was more conserned about you after what those basterds did. I told my parents and they said your more than welcome to stay." Jack said.

"Are you sure?"

"Of course, I would like to show you around my home since you showed me yours. For now I just want you to rest." Jack said in comfert as he helped Yusei back to the bed.

Yusei smiled as he laided back down and Jack covered him with the blankets. Jack was so kind towards him. Before he turned to leave, he felt Yusei grab on to his sleeve. Yusei looked at him and could tell that Jack was exausted. His eyes had dark circles and they didn't have there usual luster. Yusei felt guilty and knew that he should let Jack rest as well.

"What's wrong Yusei?" Jack asked in a tried voice with a smile on his face.

"Sleep beside me Jack. Your tried, I can tell."

"You sure?" Jack asked.

Yusei nodded and Jack smiled as he crawled in next to Yusei. He snuggled up next to Jack, laying his head on his chest. Jack was a little embaressed at first, getting a deep blush on his cheeks. Yet seeing the peaceful the look on Yusei's sleeping face made Jack relax with a smile. He then placed an arm over Yusei to bring him closer. Suddenly Jack felt scared as a vision from his dream came to mind once more.

(JACK! HELP ME!)

Seeing that again only made Jack hold Yusei tighter. Kissing his forehead as Jack made a vow to himself.

(I promise to protect you from whatever may happen. Even if the cost is life, I will. I've relised now that this has gone far past a mer friendship and that I can't live without you.)

"Mmmm, Jack." Yusei mumbled in his sleep.

Making Jack smile as laided his head against the pillow. Dirfting off to sleep, where he hoped to have a peaceful dream with Yusei. Together in both their dreams and their hearts.

SOTP: Okay, that last part was corny, but I rather liked it all the same. Reveiws please!