Yugi has been depressed ever since Yami left for the after life and now his family and friends are moving away to distant colleges. Yugi's the only one who has decided to stay in good old Domino, with his Grandpa and mother. Yugi just decides to get on with life but when some of his friends come back for the holidays, he's in for the shock of his life.

I do not own Yugioh.

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A week month, not much had changed, expect Anzu had gone away to America now, ready to set up for her first year at New York Dance College. Yugi's father had returned, and would be there for many months, working in his business' Domino branch. His Grandpa would be staying for another two months before going off to Eygpt. Emi was doing summer studing, because of the courses she was taking in Tokyo, but she would be there all summer.

Jou was going to visit his sister Shizuka, for a week or two. Her eye sight had been improving since the operation. Honda was on a family vacation. So yeah, not much was changing.

Yugi came into the kitchen, to see his mom and dad, already sitting there witha smile on their faces. "What's with the grins?" Yugi asked as he sat on the table. Yugi was wearing his usual blue pj's with the yellow stars.

"Wait for your sister and then we'll tell you," Mr. Motou stated.

Emi came walking in a little while later. She looked at Yugi with annoyance. She was wearing blue pj's with white stars. "Oh bloody hell," She cursed. "Stop buying us the same pj's. It was cute then we were five."

"Watch your language," Mrs. Motou yelled. "Come sit down we have news."

Emi sat opposite Yugi. they both awaited the news. "We're getting re-married," Their parents chimed.

"Huh?" Emi and Yugi gasped. "Really?"

"It's for our 20th weeding anniverary," Mrs. Motou blushed like a school girl. "We think it would be nice to celebrate something this special with the entire family. Including my sister."

Yugi and Emi moaned, "No! Not Auntie Kinu! She hates us."

"No she doesn't," Mr. Motou insisted.

"Yeah she does," Yugi moaned.

"Changing the subject, is it okay if I have a friend come over later?" Emi asked, with pleading eyes. "Please. He's really looking forward to meeting everyone."

"Okay, stop with that look," Mr. Motou laughed.

"Great," Emi cheered. "I think you'll like him Yugi."

Emi winked before leaving the kitchen. Yugi sighed. Just what I need more friends, Yugi thought sarcastically. What I really want is Yami.

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Atemu plane landed not to long ago. He now had to wait for Jou to arrive. Atemu remembered Jou well. His attitude, the way he looked, even his appetite. Jou came running up to the former Pharaoh, hugging his tightly. "Man is it you?" Jou cried in disbelief. "I mean it's gotta be, you like him. I missed ya man."

Atemu pushed Jou off him. "It is good to see you again," Atemu smiled.

"So Emi wasn't lieing, you do remember!" Jou exclaimed happily. "So you and Yugi, are you gonna-"

"I want him to get to know Atemu Akatsuka's life," Atemu stated. "He may not care for me."

"You're still the same Atemu," Jou said. "I'm sure Yugi we be glad to see ya."

"I hope so," Atemu preyed. Please Ra, let Yugi accept me.

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"Yugi, what are you doing?" Emi asked seeing her brother still hadn't changed. "You are coming with me and my friend!"

Yugi hid his face in a cushion. "I want to stay here," Yugi persisted.

"Get dressed, Jou will be here in a sec, to say goodbye," Emi yelled throwing some clothes at Yugi. "Now march to that bathroom."

Yugi groaned as he took his clothes to the bathroom. He changed into his usual leather attire, but left out the jacket becuase of the hot weather. Yugi looked at the bandage on his left arm. Though he didn't hurt himelf as much, he still did, he knew it would be hard quitting cold turkey. He unraveled the bandage and got some of his arm warmers. No one will ask questions, He thought.

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Jou came walking through the door, Atemu following him closely. It had been a while since he walked into the Kame Game Shop. It hasn't changed a bit, He smiled greatfully. Grandpa came from under the desk, seeing Jou and Atemu standing there. "Jou, you look good," Grandpa said. He focused his eyes on Atemu. He truely was the same, apart from the glowing tanned skin. "I guess you must be Atemu."

"It's good to see you again, Mr. Motou," Atemu bowed.

"Call me Grandpa," Grandpa said, pulling Atemu up. "I am pleased to see you again. As I'm sure Yugi will be."

"Grandpa, is Yugi going to be down soon?" Jou asked.

Emi came running downstairs, hearing Jou. She jumped into Atemu's arms. "You're here," She screamed.

Atemu hugged Emi back. "It is lucky I found you," Atemu smiled, pulling out of the hug.

Emi went for Jou next. "I so owe you," Emi laughed. "Thank for this."

"What's with all the racket?" Yugi asked walking down the stairs.

He stopped in his tracks as he saw Atemu. Atemu and Yugi stood there motionless. Yugi felt his heart stop, it was almost unreal, he could have sworn he felt like they were the only to people in the room. Atemu slowly walked up to Yugi and cupped both cheeks. He was finally touching Yugi, he could feel the warmth and softness of his skin. Yugi's breathe increased rapidly, a small blush appeared on his nose. Yugi placed his hands on top of Atemu's. "I-is it you?" Yugi stuttered.

Atemu nodded. He gave Yugi a small kiss on the forehead. Everyone watched the scene. Jou and Emi felt proud of themselves, so they gave each other a high five.

Yugi's eyes started to fill up with salty pools. Atemu whipped the tears away. "I have missed you, Aibou," Atemu whispered.

"Yami," Yugi whimpered.

"In this life I am known as Atemu Akatsuka," Atemu stated. "But I have all of the memories of us, our friends."

"Atemu Akatsuka? I like it," Yugi smiled.

"Hello, what about me?" Jou exclaimed ruining the loving moment.

Emi slapped her fore head. Idiot! "Sorry Jou," Yugi said walking up to him. "Guess I'll miss you when your gone."

"I'll bring you something back pal," Jou grinned. Jou gave Yugi a big hug, enough to last a couple of weeks. "Well I better go. See ya buddy. Bye Emi. Nice see ya Atemu."

"Bye Jou," Everyone said gwaving Jou off as he walked out of the door. "Okay boys, I think it's time for us to get going," Emi proclaimed.

"You kids have fun," Grandpa said. "Don't be late back."

"Bye Grandpa," Yugi waved as Atemu lead him out of the door.

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"So where to first?" Atemu asked.

"We'll let you deciede," Emi said. She saw Yugi still had a blush on his face. She nudged him, trying to hint him to go for it. Yugi blushed deeper. "Well Atemu, how about it? Where do you want to go?"

"I would like to museum," Atemu admitted. "I was hoping I could see some history."

"O-okay," Yugi said. "Well go to the museum. W-we could go to the arcade after this? Th-that is i-if yo-you want?"

"I'd like that," Atemu smiled down to Yugi and grabbed his hand.

Yugi was afraid to let go and too embrassed to do anything. When can I tell him my feelings, Yugi thought. Then again, is he still the same Atemu from the one I knew. What if he's from a destorted background, or what if he really isn't the rebirth of the Pharaoh and is this just using me for some weird plot?! Atemu and Emi couldn't help but how odd Yugi was acting.

Yugi seemed spaced out the whole time they were in the museum. Dispite the fact Atemu had been holding his hand for the entire time. Emi slapped Yugi on the back of the head. "Yugi wake up," She whispered. "You do realise Atemu is still holding your hand? Listen I'm going to and get mum and dad a gift. Make this count. Get to know him. Now's your chance."

Yugi pulled his hand back. "Well this was fun," He laughed nervously.

"Well I've got to leave you guys alone," Emi said in a fake sad voice. "I've got some shopping to do. You guys have fun, okay?"

Emi ran off waving, For Yugi's sake, I hope this works.

Yugi blushed a deep shade of red coving him from cheek to cheek. "Would you like to get some lunch?" Atemu asked, with a polite smile. Yugi nodded. "Great, I know this cute little cafe. It's really amazing." Yugi didn't look convinced. He wasn't good with fancy places. "They have the most amazing burgers."

"Where do we go?" Yugi exclaimed excitedly.

Atemu dragged Yugi carefully by the hand. Yugi caught up with him, running beside him. Any doubts he had were dissappearing. The only difference was that he had his own body, they couldn't share thoughts but maybe he was given a chance to rebuild a bond with the former Pharaoh.

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Atemu and Yugi sat opposite each other on the table near a window. "I like this," Yugi said softly. He looked at Atemu with love in his eyes. "Atemu, when you and I were still-"

"Yami," Atemu inttereupted. "Aibou, I want you to call me Yami. When we were together I was so happy. I kind of got used to it."

"Okay, Yami," Yugi corrected. "When you and I we still connected, I don't know whether you noticed but I um- well," Come on Yugi, you can do this.

"I've fallen for you," Atemu blurted.

Yugi gasped and blushed a deep shade of red. "R-really?" Yugi stuttered trying to cover his face.

"When Emi contacted me, I just knew that I should meet up with you," Atemu admitted. Yugi listened intensly. Was this real? "I know it's fast, I just meet you in this life. But Emi talked about you being depressed and I just thought, I had to see you. Yugi I missed you."

Yugi stood up and walked over to him. Atemu rose to his feet. "Aibou I'm sorry if I-" Atemu stopped half way as Yugi's lips met his. Atemu was shocked at first but the idea of Yugi's lips on his just whisked him away. Yugi pulled away feeling a bit embrassed. "Yugi does this mean-"

"I really like you Yami," Yugi said getting tearful. "I've loved for as long as I can remember. Yami, I really want it to work but I want to take it slow."

"I guessed as much," Atemu stated. "I've lived a seperate life and us just saying how we feel based on our time together. Aibou, I care for you but I need you to get to know me in this life."

"Thank you for agreeing Yami," Yugi smiled as he hugged him tightly. "I know we can make this work."

"I agree little one," Atemu said hugging back. "I know we can."

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Emi walked around the mall, looking through the varies windows looking for an engagment present, when her phone ran. She answered it quickly seeing it was Yugi's number. "Hiya big brother," She answered cheery.

"You planned this didn't you?" Yugi answered.

"I'm hurt, but I was good wasn't I?" Emi replied happily.

"I guess so," Yugi sighed. "Thanks for the help. We're sort of dating now."

"No problem," Emi laughed. "I'll tell Grandpa you'll be late. Just keep your cell phone on. Love you bye."

Emi hung up before Yugi could protest to anything. She sighed happily. She knew Atemu could make him happy again. Emi blushed as she saw a boy from her old class. She saw somewhere to hide and jumped for it. The boy went over to her with a smirk on his face. "Hi there miss Motou," He smiled. Emi gasped. "Haven't seen you in a while, huh?"

Emi got up straighted her hair and clothes out. "Hello Taka," Emi blushed deeper. "How are you?"

"I'm okay," Taka replied scratching the back of his head. "Um- what are are doing behind here?"

"I was looking for something," Emi replied.

"How's your big brother?" Taka asked changing the topic.

"He's fine, got himself a boyfriend!" Emi gloated.

"Playing cupid again," Taka laughed. "As always. Still trying to get Kaiba with Jou then?"

"As always," Emi replied.

"Emi would you like to get something to eat, I want to tell you something?" Taka asked.

"O-okay," Emi gulped.

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Yugi held Atemu's hand as they walked through the park. Yugi had learnt alot about Atemu already: hobbies, school history, his friends and family. "I can't believe this is real," Yugi laughed. "But I think we should get to the game shop. You could always stay the night, if you want?"

"I'd like that," Atemu smiled. "If your mom and dad don't mind?"

Yugi shook his head. "I'm sure they won't," Yugi said.

So the pair started to walk back to the shop. Yugi was home later then he should have been, but oh well. Time flys when your having fun. They walked through the shop door, hand in hand with goofy grins on their faces. "Mom, dad we're-" Yugi stop in his tracks seeing Taka and Emi sharing a kiss. "What's he doing here?"

Emi jumped away from Taka. "B-big brother?" She stuttered. I didn't realise you were back."

This took this biscuit. Now his little sister was going to start dating? "Hello Yugi," Taka waved nervously. Despite being taller then Yugi by a fair couple of inches, he was still pretty scared.

"What are you doing here?" Yugi repeated. "You're a no good punk, I think you better leave."

"I'll talk to you later Emi," Taka said giving Emi a kiss on the cheek.

"Bye Taka," Emi said sadly. After Taka left Emi looked at Yugi with teary eyes. "I can't believe you. If you can't be happy niether can we? I hate you!"

Emi ran upstairs, passing her parents. Atem looked at Yugi with sad eyes. He remembered how Taka would sometimes get into fights at school, despite the fact he was a well round student with good grades and a decent family background. Yugi looked upo at his parents. "Do you know about them?" Yugi asked with a furious tone.

"Yugi, Taka is a good kid," Mr. Motou said. "He asked us before hand, both he and Emi are going to Tokyo if you forgot?"

"Go and talked to her," Atemu demanded in a soft tone. Yugi looked at him confusingly. "Your parents do not mind our relationship and they do not mind Emi's. If they accept the relationship, shouldn't you?"

Atemu actually made sense. It couldn't hurt to talk about it, right? Yugi sighed heavily as he countinued upstairs. He couldn't believe his sister said she hated him. He knew she didn't mean it. It wasn't the first time she had said something like this.

Yugi knocked on her door and waited for an answer. He could bearly hear her through the door so her pressed his ear against the door. He could hear Emi crying down the phone. "Taka I'm sorry about brother," Yugi heard. "I want to be with you but I can't if he- Taka please don't hang up!" Yugi felt a pang of guilt. He felt like it was his fault no one could be happy. But if only he could accept people then they could all be happy. Yugi knocked on the door before he could hear a roaring, "Go away!"

"Sister if you want, you can," Yugi said through the door. "I am being selfish but please I can't beleive I'm going to lose my little sister. My best friend has sacrificed much for me. I just want you to be happy. Just come out."

Emi opened the door slightly. "You won't get mad at him?! Emi asked.

"Of course not," Yugi smiled.

Emi fell through the foor and hugged Yugi. "Thanks big brother," She cried.

Atemu watched. It looks like he wwould have to do something about this. If he and Yugi have a long distance relationship it could hurt Yugi even more. Guess I'll just transfer.

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There you go. Sorry it took so long holiday! And guess what Volcano. Ohh. Well please, please review!