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~~∞Ω∞Ω∞~~ Chapter 18 ~~∞Ω∞Ω∞~~

Atemu made his way back to his chambers now and Isis walking beside him. As they entered they saw Yugi's body curled up on the bed. Apparently he'd woken up before falling unconscious again. Isis walked over but didn't move Yugi onto his back she just looked him over and held her hand over his side where his stomach was before standing up and walking back over to him.

"Well?"

"He's in pain Atemu. I'm guessing with the punishment you gave it's caused his muscles to tighten and have continued to tighten causing large amounts of pain. They need to be worked out. He fainted because of the lack of energy he has. Has he been eating?"

"No...He's refused to eat. That could have something to do with the pain couldn't it?"

"Yes most likely. I'll have food sent up. You need to get those knots worked out before you feed him."

Isis left and Atemu walked over to the bed and sat down and gently shook Yugi's shoulder. Yugi slowly stirred before seeing who was there and tears fell from his eyes thinking he was to be punished again. Atemu gently rolled Yugi onto his back causing him to cry out in pain. Atemu moved between his legs quickly and placed them over his shoulders and leaned forward.

Yugi freaked seeing Atemu between his legs and his legs over his shoulders. Yugi was sobbing loudly at what he thought was going to happen.

"Shh I'm not going to take you Yugi. Does that help relieve the pain a little better?" Yugi nodded still sobbing, it really did help relieve the pain.

Atemu nodded and let go of Yugi's legs and gently placed his hands on Yugi's stomach and moved the material up to his chest and gently started to massage any knots he found. Yugi slowly stopped crying and watched as he worked on his stomach. Yugi soon had his eyes closed and relaxed as the knots disappeared. Soon Atemu was just gently massaging his stomach for no reason before he removed Yugi's legs from his shoulder when there was a knock at the door.

Atemu got up and walked over and retrieved the tray of food from the servant and turned to see Yugi gone but soon heard the toilet flush and Yugi walk out blushing slightly. Atemu chuckled and sat the tray on the bed. He saw Yugi sway slightly and rushed over very quickly and grabbed hold of him.

"You ok?" Yugi just nodded not saying a word as Atemu gently led him to the bed and sat him next to the food. "Here eat. You haven't eaten in days."

Yugi looked at the food before slowly starting to eat. Once it was all gone Yugi stood up and was about to remove his clothes when a hand caught his wrist gently and he turned to see Atemu with his head down.

"Yugi don't. If you don't want to take your clothes off then don't. If you feel comfortable with them on than leave them on. I won't force you anymore."

Yugi slowly let go of his shirt and continued to stand there looking at him. Atemu knew he was watching him and sighed softly.

"I'm sorry if I caused you to hate me with the punishment I had to give you but you moved without my say, I had no choice. If the council saw I hadn't punished you or heard me punishing you, they would have taken it upon themselves to punish you and it would have been ten times worse. If you hate me I understand and if you wish to leave the castle and return home than you have my permission to leave and reassurance that no vampire is allowed to drink from you or your family.

"Yugi the reason I chose for you to become my personal servant was because I fell for you hard. I have always wanted someone but every time they found out what I was they ran scared of me. I guess my feelings of love were taken over by hate and upset that caused me to become cold and angry. If you ever wondered why I was nice and kind before I would act of possessive then that's the reason. I don't know how to act anymore.

"Don't let what I've told you to make you want to stay. If you can't handle staying here than go, I won't stop you."

Atemu let go of his hand and walked over to the balcony. It was already dark outside and it looked beautiful. Yugi watched him before thinking and walking over.

"Is that offer open for whenever I wish to use it, my King?"

"It's Atemu remember and yes whenever you want to use it."

"I...I'm going to give you another chance. I like you a lot...Atemu...but if you hurt me the same way again I don't know if I can forgive you."

Atemu smiled sadly as he turned around and he knelt on the ground in front of him so that he wasn't intimidating. Yugi watched him and had to take a step back because of how close he was. Atemu let his wings drop beside him and rest on the ground, limp.

"Thankyou Yugi. Maybe you can help me realise what I'm doing is wrong."

Yugi smiled slightly and shakily knelt down on the ground looking at Atemu's wing that lay there. Even though they were out all the time he'd never actually taken a good look at them. Atemu noticed his interest and gently and slowly moved it forward towards him. Yugi looked at before reaching out and touching it gently. He knew for birds and bats and other animals with wings that the wings were a very sensitive part of the body.

Yugi gently stroked it, marvelled by how soft it was. Atemu smiled before noticing Yugi shiver as the wind picked up. Atemu slowly stood up and held out his hand to him. Yugi slowly stood with his hand in Atemu's and was led in. Atemu closed the door and led Yugi to the bed and suddenly stopped causing Yugi to look at him.

"Atemu?"

"Yugi do you want to...um... still share the same bed. If not there is a room over there that you can use."

Atemu pointed to another door in the room. Yug hadn't even dared to look behind the doors that were closed in the room. Yugi smiled at the offer but moved and sat down on Atemu's bed. Atemu closed his eyes a tiny smile on his face before he walked around to his side of the bed and removed only his top before sliding in and looking at Yugi who was sitting under the covers right next the edge.

"Yugi move in a little more. You'll fall out. I won't touch you ok. Just move in some more."

Yugi slowly inched in more so that he had some sort of distance from the edge of the bed before lying down. Atemu made sure there was plenty of distance from each other so that he didn't scare him.

"Good night Yugi and I'm sorry for what happened."

Yugi smiled. "Good night Atemu."

Yugi turned on his side and curled up under the covers and fell asleep. Atemu looked at him before falling asleep.

~~∞Ω∞Ω∞~~ End of Chapter 18 ~~∞Ω∞Ω∞~~

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