NOTE: Talking like /this/ means through the mind link. Yuugi speaks through the mind link, while his other half speaks out loud because no one can actually hear him but Yuugi.

Also: hikari = light

yami = dark

/

It was after school, and Yuugi was weaving his way through the crowded streets of Domino city. Unbeknownst to those around him, Yuugi's other half was walking right next to him, silent at the moment, but switching his gaze from his aibou to the scenery as they walked. He was debating whether or not to speak his mind. His hikari could sense his troubles through the mind link.

/Mou Hitori no Boku…is something bothering you?/

"Ah, Aibou…no not exactly. I was just thinking about what the gang was talking about at lunch. I'm not sure I understand what 'prom' is. Would you mind explaining it to me?" He asked Yuugi. Yuugi, without looking at him, smiled.

/Well, I'll try. I don't know much about it either, but the best way I'd explain it is as a party to celebrate getting out of school – a formal party to celebrate graduation. All the seniors go; some bring their parents, and most bring dates as well. /

"Sounds interesting. And are you going to take a date to this party, Aibou? How about Anzu?" Yuugi blushed deeply.

/Mou Hitori! Please don't pester me again!/

"Well, if you'd ask her out, I would stop."

/But…I can't…what if she doesn't like me...?/

"Oh come on! Anzu is your friend, Aibou. She has to at least like you." Yuugi sighed in exasperation as he arrived at the Game Shop, temporarily ignoring the pestering ex-Pharaoh to greet his Grandpa. He walked into the back of the Shop, climbed the stairs to his room; chucking his bag on the floor and collapsing on his bed. The spirit was sitting next to him expectantly. Yuugi sighed and replied to his earlier comment, voice muffled by his pillow.

"You know what I mean. It's one thing that she's my friend, but I don't want to spoil our friendship if she doesn't return my feelings…I like being her friend very much."

"Then why not ask her as a friend?"

"It's not that simple!" It was the spirit's turn to sigh as he stood up to face the boy.

"Look Aibou, if you don't ask her out, then I'll ask her out for you, and pull a switch like you did to me that one time! You've got to believe in yourself!" Yuugi looked up at his yami.

"I appreciate your concern, Mou Hitori, but if I ever want to be with Anzu, I want it to be my way, and not yours. No offense, but we're different at times…" Yuugi yawned, trailing off. "All this talking has made me tired…I think I'll take a nap. Do me a favor and wake me if Grandpa calls?" The spirit nodded.

"Alright. Sweet dreams Aibou." Yuugi turned over to his side, pulling the covers up to his shoulders and placing the Puzzle on the nightstand. He clicked off the lights and was soon fast asleep. His other half watched him, and when he was sure Yuugi was out cold, he went to stand by the window and pear out at the city.

"Oh, Aibou…I wish you'd at least ask her once…that way, I'll be able to guarantee whether I could ever be with her…the suspense is killing me…" He whispered softly, closing his eyes; forehead pressed against the glass as he pictured Anzu's beautiful smile.