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Moi-Moi: There's nothing I love more than a good story and a quiet room to read it in. I'm on a happy vibe right now… This is one of those suggestions that had me going, "This could be fun." This is another 'M' rated one-shot. Mind ye wandering eyes, young ones…

From: sesshi

Atem just came back from the afterlife, where yugi was now with tea in new york city, but atem missed so many class, Solomon called his old friend and said "my oldest grandson atemu moto needs to finish school now. Can he stay with you guys and keep inubaka away from him." So the next day atemu moved to totkikyo where he met kagome and he fall in love with her, but he remain quiet. A week passed and atemu got to know kagome very well plus he waited for her when she got back from sengoku era,but one day inuyasha went to see kikyo and they kissed right in front of kagome. She told sango everything what she seen and ran home. Atemi saw her crying and said " come here and tell me what happend? "She told him everything and atem said "his loss and your folk are gone for 5 week . So yes we're alone." So atem peck kagome mouth, but she wanted more. So she started kiss atemu passionately and whisper "make me yours atemu please." So atem carried kagome upstairs and made passion love for the rest of the night. Atemu said "you're mine now and you're staying here with me forever ." So they put sutras around the well and got married. The end "how's that moi " update soon night

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Atem turned the 'Closed' sign over in the shop window while Solomon finished up his sweeping. Atem stared out the glass door at the darkened streets that were lit up by the street lights. A sigh nearly escaped his lips. Slowly, he drew the blinds over the entrance and locked the door.

Solomon continued to shoot glances at Atem as he swept. He could tell that the young man was lonely. He had returned from the afterlife, not finding true peace in his eternal rest. He had been more than happy to take the former Pharaoh in and his grandson had been more than accommodating.

Good feelings had immediately descended upon the Mouto household. Yugi had been overjoyed to once again have his closest companion. Atem had even pushed Yugi to finally ask Téa on a date. The two were now happily dating. Even Solomon had gained from Atem's presence. Atem was more than happy to enlighten the older man on Egyptian customs and traditions. It filled him with a sense of pride to speak about his culture as well as participate in discussion with Solomon. Not only that, Atem spent his days working at the Kame Game Shop and aiding Solomon in whatever he needed. Yugi was happy that his workload was cut in half. He now had more time to spend with Téa.

Things had quickly gone sour once Yugi had moved away to university. Yugi had left the country to follow Téa to New York. It was not until after he left that Atem realized how much of the home's positive feelings would leave with him. Yugi still called often, but it wasn't the same.

Atem would never tell the boy how much his leaving had dampened his mood. He did not wish to guilt Yugi into returning. It would be cruel to force the boy to choose between him and Téa. Atem was more than capable of being on his own.

"Atem?" Solomon called out and stopped his sweeping. The young man turned to the elder in question. "Have you ever thought about going to school? I think you would take an interest in what a school could teach you."

"I think it is too late for that. I'm too far behind to hope to catch up now. Why do you ask?" Atem replied. Solomon sighed.

"You are not happy. I was just trying to find something for you to do that could help lift your spirits," Solomon answered.

"Thank you for the offer, but I am fine. I assure you," Atem said. He moved to head upstairs to get ready for bed.

"Atem, I have a friend in Tokyo. He is a bit of a history enthusiast as well, but he specializes in Japanese history. Perhaps you could pay him a visit? Take the day tomorrow for yourself to get out of the shop," Solomon nearly pleaded. The young man before him was like family. He might as well have been his second grandson. It hurt him to see Atem so melancholic.

"We'll see. Good night, Grandpa," Atem said. He moved up the stairs, his feet making soft, padding noises. Solomon released a sigh before resuming his sweeping.

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Solomon was restocking some shelves when he heard feet padding down the steps quickly. He turned in time to see Atem standing in the entrance. He was wearing a pair of dark jeans, a long sleeved, white shirt, and a 3/4 sleeve black jacket over it. "That's good. It's going to be cold today," Solomon said. He turned away to hide his smile.

"Yes. It is. I'll be back later to help around lunch," Atem said.

"There's no need to rush. Go enjoy yourself. I can handle things here," Solomon said. He reached into the front pocket on his overalls to produce a piece of folded, white paper. "This is the address in case you do decide to visit. There's some money for food and the train inside."

Atem took the paper with a dry look. "Thank you," he said. Solomon exuded smugness. Atem sighed before leaving the shop and heading to the train station. Solomon smirked and placed the last box of booster packs on display.

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Kagome released a sigh as she hugged her textbook to her chest and dragged her feet. She had been farther behind in her lessons than she had thought. Sometimes, she wished that her mother had refused to let her travel 500 years into the past to battle a homicidal villain.

Relief flooded through her when she spotted the shrine steps. She was home. The relief vanished when she remembered how many step there were. 'Where's Inuyasha when you need him?' Kagome thought, wishing the hanyou were next to her as to carry her up the many steps.

The top couldn't come fast enough as Kagome continued to drag her feet. Eventually, she arrived at the front door. Gripping the knob, she turned and entered her home. "I'm home," she called out weakly.

Nakoda stepped out into the hallway while wiping her hands on a kitchen towel. "Welcome home, dear. How was school?" Nakoda asked her daughter. Kagome released a loud groan. Nakoda gave her daughter a small, encouraging smile. "I'm sure you have lots of work and I don't want to keep you. But first, come say hello to our guest."

Kagome raised an eyebrow at this. She followed her beaming mother into the kitchen at a slower pace. Whoever she was expecting- a family member or family friend-, they were not it.

He looked to be slightly older than she. Her eyes immediately landed on him, his violet eyes rising to meet hers. When she saw his eyes, she second guessed his age. He seemed to command the attention of the entire room as he sat in a chair with nearly perfect posture. Her eyes moved over his frame from his tri-colored, star-shaped hair, to his forearms that he had exposed from rolling up his white, shirt sleeves. He rose out of his seat to approach her.

"Hello. My name is Atem. It's a pleasure to meet you," he said. His voice suited him. It drew her in more than his presence or his mesmerizing eyes. He was slightly taller than she, even without his gravity defying hair.

"Hi. My name's Kagome," she replied, momentarily forgetting to respond.

"Atem is the grandson of one of my old friends. He is a very bright, young man. We've been talking for some time," Sojiro said and stood. Kagome looked to her grandfather before letting her eyes land on the young man still watching her.

"It was nice meeting you, Atem. I'm going to go up to my room now. I have a lot of work to do," Kagome spoke.

"Likewise," he responded with a small nod. His eyes held an intense gaze that left a slight blush rushing to her cheeks. Pulling her lip between her teeth, she turned and left. She could still feel his gaze on her back as she moved.

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Atem moved about the kitchen while helping Nakoda cook dinner. He was currently instructing her on how to make his favorite dish. It was an Egyptian delicacy, but Nakoda had been more than happy to learn.

"Excuse me for one second, Atem. I'll be right back," Nakoda spoke. Atem gave her an understanding nod before she left the room. Atem continued to tend to the food, allowing the process of cooking to ensnare his conscious thought. He hadn't even noticed the other person in the room.

"You're cooking dinner?"

He turned quickly to spot Kagome standing behind him with a cold bottle of water in her hands. She had changed out of her school uniform and was wearing a pink and red dress that flowed down her frame and stopped at her knees. Even with the change of clothes, she was still beautiful.

"You're mother offered to make something I liked, but she didn't know how to make it. I was just teaching her," Atem explained. Kagome decided then that she would never get tired of hearing his voice.

"You must have some pretty exotic tastes if even my mom doesn't know how to make it," Kagome joked. She gave a small smile that he returned.

"She's a fast learner," Atem replied. Kagome didn't reply for some time. She found that she grew uneasy being in his presence. He was quite intimidating. What should she say? She nearly scoffed at herself. She had faced monsters, magic, and battle. How scary could one guy be?

"What made you want to come visit?" Kagome asked.

"My grandpa suggested it. It was a good decision. I am enjoying myself. Your family is very nice," he said and folded his arms. Kagome tried to ignore the way his muscles flexed slightly at the action.

"Thank you," she said with a smile. He took this time to notice something glinting and hanging from her hand. He stared down at it to see a simple, dark band hanging from a thin chain. Kagome looked down at herself when she saw him staring down at her.

"Oh. You noticed. Pretty stupid, right? I was going to give it to Jii-chan to put up in the shop. The ring is pretty old. I was actually going to give it to a friend, but he didn't want it," Kagome trailed off. She had intended to give the necklace to Inuyasha, but he had snubbed her attempt. He had scoffed and claimed it to be "useless" to him. She had seen the onyx ring and found it's simple beauty alluring. Apparently, Inuyasha hadn't felt the same.

"Why would he do that?" Atem went on. Kagome allowed him to take the necklace in his hands and watched him as he turned it over for observation. "Could I have this?" he asked and gave her a questioning look.

"Sure. If you really want it. I'll help you put it on," Kagome said and took the necklace from his hands. She put down her water before racing around his neck. She clasped the chain into place before smiling at it. It wasn't for some time until she realized that she had yet to move away from him. He hadn't said anything, but allowed her to observe the chain.

"How does it look?" he asked after some time.

His voice pulled her out of her motionless state. "You look good. I mean, the chain looks nice on you," she rushed and stepped away from him. Kagome laughed nervously as her face began to warm. He smirked at her.

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Kagome climbed the shrine steps with a small bounce in her step and a smile on her face. She had spent most of her week in her own time without any interruption from Inuyasha. Not only that, but she was completely caught up with her missing work. She couldn't credit her progress to a lack of Inuyasha's presence alone. She did have a little help with her school work.

"Hello, Kagome," Atem greeted as she approached her home. She could only see the tips of his hair from behind the cardboard box he held. He turned to the side to grace her with a smile. She smiled widely in return.

"Hi, Atem. Jii-chan got you working hard?" Kagome asked.

"He enjoys having the help and I don't mind. This is easier than what my own grandfather has me do," Atem says. Kagome giggles lightly behind her hand before moving towards the house.

"I'll see you later then? I have some new math homework," she hinted. He gave her a nod.

"I wouldn't miss it for the world. Someone has to keep you from failing," he teased before walking away. Kagome watched him go before ducking inside her home. She quickly dashed up to her room to grab some clothes to change into.

Her friendship with Atem had bloomed nearly instantaneously. She found that she was drawn in by everything about him. With his regal aura and posture, Atem always oozed superiority. Even with everything going for him, he never acted too arrogant. He seemed to know the effects he had on the fairer sex, but didn't capitalize on it.

She wasn't only attracted to him physically. She found that she loved nearly everything she learned about him. It wasn't hard for the two to spend hours at a time simply talking about any and everything that crossed their minds. She had learned more about Atem in a few days than she had about Inuyasha in several months.

Thinking of the hanyou, Kagome made a mental note to take an extra long shower before she went back to the Sengoku Jidai. The last thing she needed was for Inuyasha to pick up Atem's scent on her and pester her on it.

Kagome was setting up her assignments on her bedspread when she heard two, soft knocks on her door. With a smile, she said, "Come in."

Atem opened the door and entered the room before shutting it behind him. She let her eyes scan over his outfit, not being able to see it properly before. He wore a black, sleeveless shirt along with dark, leather jeans. He still wore the necklace she gave him. "What's today's homework assignment?" he asked with a small smile.

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Homework long since finished, Kagome laid back on her mattress with Atem laying next to her. He laid back on some pillows with his arms folded on his chest. She laid on her side with her cheek resting on her palm. "I don't understand something. You're really smart. How come you don't go to school?" Kagome asked.

He looked down at her before resuming his staring contest with the far wall. "I'm not that smart," he replied.

"You're smarter than I am. And stop avoiding the question," she said. He looked down at her again with a frown. She had caught on.

"If I told you the truth, you wouldn't believe me," he answered.

She sat up then and folded her legs. "Try me."

He looked at her for some time, staring into her eyes. He searched her for any sign that he couldn't trust her. He was reluctant to tell her his true origins. He did not fear her revealing his secret to the world. He feared her rejecting him for it. But, that's not who Kagome was. He considered himself a good judge of character.

He could see the trust, curiosity, and- adoration?- in her eyes. While searching her, he found himself slowly getting lost in everything that was Kagome. He could feel his heart skip a beat before picking up its pace. He had never felt such feelings for any other women he had met. Why was she so different?

Kagome sat patiently as she let Atem stare into her eyes. She could see the guarded look in his eyes that was slowly disappearing as the seconds went by. Piece by piece, she could see other emotions fill is eyes- trust, admiration, and want?

A faint dust of pink brushed her cheeks at this. She noticed the space between Atem and herself slowly shrinking as he moved closer to her. Her heart thumped loudly in her ears. She remained deathly still. When she felt his warm hand on her cheek, she noticed that there was only an inch between their lips. His hand was starting to feel cool against her quickly heating face. He was so close…

Tap, tap, tap…

Kagome froze. The sound had come from her window. A chill ran down her spine when she realized the only person who tried to reach her through her window. "Osuwari," she whispered. Once she heard the dull thud, her eyes closed in relief. Once they reopened, she was met with the curious gaze of Atem. She gave him a nervous laugh. "I'll be right back. Don't move," she said and quickly fled the room.

She ran outside, ignoring the night chill, and moved to the ground under her window. She found Inuyasha resting in a deep crater and sighed. He looked up at her, irritation burning in his amber orbs. "What the hell was that for, Kagome!?" he barked.

"What are you doing here!? I don't have to come back until tomorrow!" she hissed. He stood quickly, ready to lash out at her but froze. He turned a critical gaze onto her before leaning in. Kagome tried to move away, but he held her close. He took two, tentative sniffs.

She smelled of herself- her own fresh, sweet, floral scent coming through. She smelled of her family as well. He could even smell the scent of that 'school' place on her. But, there was another scent. It was too fresh to be even a day old. It smelled of rain and some sort of foreign spice. There was a slight musky undertone that came with the scent of a male. Focusing slightly, he could smell arousal? It was a mix of the male's as well as her own. He narrowed his eyes at her. He could hear her swallow.

Before he could question her on it, the sound of another calling her name drew their attention. Picking up the scent on the wind, Inuyasha growled when he recognized the male. He felt Kagome's hand push him further into the shadows before she moved away from him. He narrowed his eyes at the male.

Kagome stopped before Atem with a questioning, frantic look. He was putting on his jacket and opened his mouth to speak. "It's getting late, Kagome. I should get home to check on grandpa," he said. He watched her open and closed her mouth several times as some unintelligible noises came out. He smirked at her with an amused chuckle. "I suppose I'll have to tell you some other time. Until then," he said and leaned in.

For the second time that night, Kagome froze. Not out of anticipation, but out of worry. She was sure that she could hear Inuyasha growling behind her but couldn't move her lips to use the beads of subjugation. Before she knew it, Inuyasha's growls faded into background noise and her eyes closed.

It was as if she had spent several years floating in a world of warm paradise. She was vaguely aware of Atem's thumb moving across her cheek as his tongue entered her mouth. She wasn't sure how she was still standing. She was sure that her brain had shut down and left her body numb.

"Good night, Kagome," he whispered as he pulled away from her. She barely heard him. She watched him turn to leave with knees made of jelly and a bass drum beating for a heart.

"…Night…," she replied in a dazed voice. She could feel someone approach her from behind and turned. Inuyasha was glaring off into the distance where Atem had gone. Not even his sour mood could dampen her elated one. "Did you need me to come back tonight, Inuyasha? Let me just go pack up my things."

Inuyasha raised an eyebrow as he watched Kagome walk away slowly. Suddenly, she began to skip slightly as she hummed a song he didn't know. Inuyasha had the urge to follow the boy. He guessed that it wouldn't take Kagome long to get ready. Inuyasha scoffed before following Kagome inside.

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Sango raised an eyebrow as she began combing through her long locks. She watched Kagome wash out her mouth from the frothy toothpaste before giggling slightly. The two had just finished bathing and were finishing up before returning to camp.

Sango had observed Kagome's happy mood after she had returned from her era. Sango was sure that Kagome would be upset that Inuyasha had gone to retrieve her, but she was rather giddy. The strangest part was Inuyasha's excessive irritation- even more so than his normal standards.

"Kagome? Are you alright?" Sango asked.

"I'm more than alright, Sango. I actually have something to tell you," Kagome said and approached her friend. Sango sat patiently as she waited for Kagome to share her thoughts. "It all started a week ago…"

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The two girls returned to camp with secretive looks plastered onto their faces. The other male occupants gave them curious looks. Inuyasha's look turned into one of irritation once he spotted the grin on Kagome's face. With each passing second, he regretted not going after the boy he had seen at the shrine.

"Good night, everyone," Kagome said before snuggling into her sleeping bag with Shippou at her side. Inuyasha took to his spot in the tree above Kagome while Sango and Miroku snuggled into Kilala's fur.

Inuyasha had no intention of sleeping tonight. He had slept two nights ago and did not feel the effects of fatigue. Instead, he listened to the breathing of the others as well as the sounds of the forest. It was about 30 minutes into his watchdog routine that he smelt the scent of clay and bones.

Kagome remained still and waited for sleep to take her. Tonight, she found that sleep continued to dance round her rather than embrace her. With a mental sigh, she opened her eyes to look up at the stars. She didn't notice it at first, but after closer inspection she realized the lack of red fire rat in the tree above her. She sat up in question and looked around the campsite. Between two trees in the distance, she noticed the familiar glow that Kikyou brought with her.

Her heart sunk. As she usually did, she contemplated staying at the campsite and ignoring the obvious or following the trail marked for her.

It was always the same thing that happened when Inuyasha went to see Kikyou. Could she watch that again? Could she watch him embrace her and promise to protect her with his life? Could she handle the heartbreak? She mentally sighed. Her heart was already breaking. Gathering her bag, she began to pack up her things.

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Atem was frustrated.

He had called the Higurashi home and asked to speak with Kagome only to be told that she was sick. He had been instantly alerted and questioned more on her condition. He had wanted to visit, but Nakoda had kindly asked him not to. She claimed that the family was leaving the country to take Kagome to a medical center in China for treatment.

He had hoped to catch them before they left, but was unsuccessful. There had been a note posted on the door to the empty house. Gripping the paper in his hand, he moved to sit under the Goshinboku.

He remembered Kagome telling him the story of the hanyou and the miko under this tree. He allowed his thoughts to run on her as he hoped for her safety and well-being. He pictured her in his mind- his first thought being her after he had kissed her for the first time. She was beautiful. He loved the dazed, unfocused look in her eyes that he had brought on. He was about to think more on her when he heard someone call his name.

He looked up quickly, spotting Kagome standing before him with her yellow backpack on her back and wearing her school uniform. She gave him a curious look. He stood at once, moving towards her. As he approached her, he noticed her red nose and eyes. He frowned at this.

"What are you doing here?" she asked and sniffed.

"Your mother said you had come down with some new strain of malaria and were being taken to China for treatment," he answered. He watched her laugh once and sniff again.

"She said that. Didn't she?" she said and looked him in the eyes. "Atem, I need to tell you something." He allowed her to lead him over to the bench under the Goshinboku before pulling him to sit next to her. "You can already guess, but I'm not sick. The truth is, I've been out of town for the past few days. I leave a lot so my mom and Jii-chan usually make up excuses for me."

"Why?"

Kagome took a deep breath, "It all started when I turned 15…"

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Kagome waited less than patiently for Atem to respond to her confession. She had gone out on a limb to explain her biggest secret yet. Not even her friends in this era knew of her double life. But something within her told her that she could trust Atem.

This was a test of sorts. If he couldn't handle or understand her life, he would not have a place in it. She greatly hoped that he wouldn't call her crazy and push her away.

"This Inuyasha doesn't sound very wise to me," he started. Kagome blinked. That wasn't what she was expecting. "How could he choose another over you?"

Kagome felt a large grin break out onto her face at his complement. She shrugged in response to his rhetorical question, happy that he had not yet left. "You don't think I'm crazy?" she asked.

"How can I? My life hasn't been completely normal either," he starts.

"What do you mean?" she asked a curious expression, highlighting her face.

"I am a thousand-year-old spirit from ancient Egypt. I was recently revived after moving on to the afterlife," he started with a small smile, many memories flooding through his mind. Kagome stared at him with a blank expression.

"If I hadn't told you what I just told you, I'd think you were crazy," Kagome said with a laugh. He joined in on her laughter before taking her hand in his. Her laughter stopped as she stared down at their joined hands. Slowly, she looked up into his eyes in question. Time stood still as the two kissed under the Goshinboku with a cool breeze whipping about them.

~LEMON AHEAD!~

Her family had gone out of town after winning a free trip to a spa on a lucky draw. They had to leave urgently or else risk the offer expiring and becoming void. It was only a two-day trip. This left the two teens home alone.

They were currently spending their time alone boarded up in Kagome's room. The door and window had been locked as well as the curtains drawn. The two were laying on Kagome's pink comforter, wrapped in each other's embrace.

Kagome could feel Atem's hand move along her back in soothing ministrations while the other rested on her hip. She was half laying on his body with her hands resting on his chest. She pulled away from his lips to stare down into his eyes. She brought her right hand up to cup his cheek, running her thumb over his skin.

"Thank you," she said softly.

"For what?" he replied.

"For being here. It's better to be with someone you can trust than to be alone," she answered.

All conversation ceased between the two as their lips were once again occupied. Kagome grew bolder as she moved her hands down his torso, feeling the firm muscles beneath his long sleeve, black sweater. Her hand stopped at his belt before slipping under his shirt to feel the skin underneath. Following her lead, Atem moved both his hands to kneed and caress the flesh under her shirt. His brows furrowed when his hands came in contact with the material for her bra once again.

Just then, Kagome sat up on her knees, pulling him up by his shirt with her. She tugged on the material, bringing it over his head before tossing it onto the floor. Not missing a beat, Atem captured her lips in another passionate kiss. He felt her small hands grip his shoulders before moving up his neck to cup the back of his head.

His talented lips kissed their way down her jaw line to the skin of her neck while his hands pulled her by the hips to straddle him. He detached from the spot at her neck to pull her shirt over her head. His gaze landed on her clothed chest before his hands cupped her mounds. He began to kiss each one tenderly while massaging the flesh. Before she could restrain it, a soft moan escaped her lips. She reached behind her to unhook the fabric, her chest pushing against his own.

Laying her to rest on the mattress, he was on her once again. The metal of the band she had given him felt cool against her heated skin. He kissed his way down her body before stopping at the waist of her skirt. He sat back and took her foot in his hand. She watched him with a small smile as he removed her socks one at a time before kissing the inside of her legs until he reached her thighs.

"Atem," she called in a soft tone. He stilled at once, looking up at her in question. He stared into her eyes, seeing the lust and desire flowing through. He swallowed and attempted to remain still to hear what she had to say. "Make me yours."

Leaning forward, he placed a kiss to her lips. "You are mine," he replied in a husky tone that had never heard himself use before. He moved away to allow her room to remove her skirt and underwear while he unbuckled his belts and pants.

He laid in her arms as he rested his weight on his arms. He began to move, slowly at first. He felt her legs wrap around his waist, her legs hooking at the ankles. He buried his face in her neck while kissing and sucking at the flesh there. Feeling her hips rise to meet his own, he picked up his pace.

She was moaning his name right into his ear. Her hands moved skillfully over his frame touching exactly the right spots. Her head tilted backwards as he felt her body begin to arch. Her moans were gaining in volume as her breathing became ragged.

Atem groaned into her neck before gripping her hips with a hand. She was perfect. Everything she did, whether intentional or not, seemed to turn him on immensely. As he watched her writhe below him with her dark tresses strewn about her pillow, he couldn't stop the boost to his ego of the rush of arousal through him.

Kagome felt her mind go blank as her orgasm ripped through her. Atem stilled as his own climax hit him. Her hand gripped at him, grasping the chain at his neck. She pulled him to her for a searing kiss, muffling his groans.

He pulled away from the kiss in order to catch his breath. He rolled them over before taking a deep breath. His right hand began toying with her locks before he felt her begin to shake. He heard her giggles and looked at her in question. She gave him a happy smile before placing a peck to his lips. He smirked at her once she pulled away.

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Yugi bit the inside of his cheek as he looked out at the glass entrance to the game shop. He turned worried eyes back to his grandfather. "Where could he be? I hope he's alright," Yugi fretted. Yugi wore a white shirt with dark green trim as well as dark green pants.

"Yugi, you're worrying too much. Atem's not a child. I'm sure he's fine," Téa spoke. She wore a canary yellow, long sleeved button up with a purple mini skirt.

"Listen to Téa, Yugi. Atem will be here soon enough," Solomon lamented. Yugi frowned.

He was worried about his friend. He had heard from his grandpa, Joey, and Tristan about Atem's mood. His friend seemed truly crestfallen after his departure. If he had known that Atem would have been so down, he would have stayed home.

The door opened with a jingle then before closing with a jingle of the bell as well. Everyone turned to see Atem enter in a white button up and dark pants. Yugi smiled in relief before the smile fell and a look of confusion covered his features.

"Atem. Kagome. It took you two long enough. We've been waiting," Solomon chastised with a teasing smile.

"I'm sorry, Mr. Mouto. It won't happen again. I promise," the girl known as Kagome spoke. She wore a loose white, short-sleeved dress she wore. It had ended mid-thigh and had a V-neck collar that ended just below her bust line. She wore a light-blue tank top underneath along with a matching, light-blue belt around her waist. Yugi blinked twice. Kagome gave him a confused look before smiling. "You must be Yugi. It's nice to meet you. I'm Kagome."

"Kagome is Atem's girlfriend," Solomon informed with a sort of smug tone as he stared at the back of his grandson's head.

"Why don't we move inside? I'd love to know more about you Kagome," Téa said with a smile. Solomon moved with the two girls into the back, leaving Yugi and Atem alone.

"I didn't know you had a girlfriend," Yugi said.

"It was a surprise. Let's join everyone inside," Atem says with a small smile. Yugi nodded with a smile as well. Perhaps Atem wasn't as lonely without him as he thought?

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Moi-Moi: This was a long one. Whew! I'm going to go spit out my gum.

Edited: 5/27/13