Epilogue
-O-
Yugi's POV
It's been quite a few months since then. School went by quickly and the summer spent with Yami and my other friends was the best. The new school year started in the fall, and for the first time I was actually able to attend Domino High in the slightly cooler weather.
But now, winter has finally arrived and I find myself standing quietly in front of the game shop door, watching the still falling snow pile up on the ground.
Ever since that day, I made a promise to myself that I'd go outside the first snowfall of the year, but now as I'm standing here, I feel the fear creep into my mind. My body starts to tremble and I have to hold on to the doorframe for support. My eyes start to tear up and my breath comes out in short gasps. But just when I think I might have to give up on going out, I feel strong arms encircle my waist, and I'm pulled back into Yami's chest.
"Are you sure you want to do this Aibou?" he whispers in my ear, "You can always wait till next snowfall."
I shake my head, my conviction only growing stronger, with his arms wrapped around me.
"Okay, when you're ready," he replies, shifting positions so he now has his arm around my shoulders and was beside me. He looks to my face, silently asking if he could open the door. I nod in reply, and I grip his arm as he pushes the game shop door open and helps walk me out into the cold.
My body immediately responds, reacting to the cold more fiercely then it had in months. I tremble against Yami but urge him to keep going, forcing myself to try and push the fear down. He lets go of me for a second to reach down and scoop up a small pile of snow. He then turns to me, holding the pile in front of him. I take it from him and the cold melting water goes through my mittens and onto my skin. I stiffen but force myself to use both my hands to form a snowball and before Yami realizes what I'm doing, I step back and toss the slightly packed snow into his face.
I watch as he slowly clears his face of the flurries and looks down at me with a smirk.
"So that's the game you want to play, Aibou?" he asks, taking a step in my direction.
I step back slowly, seeing mischief in his eyes but before I can run he jumps at me, successfully tackling me to the ground. I flinch as the snow hits the bare skin of my face but Yami quickly flips our positions so that I'm now sitting on top of him as he lays his head back in the snow, laughing quietly.
I smile, my hands splayed on his chest and my legs straddling his hips. I feel snow start to melt through my pant legs but as I sit on top of my Yami, I no longer feel any fear.
He tilts his head back up to look at me and his smirk returns. He grabs my hands and forces me to collapse on his chest. His arms encircle me and his lips catch mine in another kiss.
I quickly return the kiss, my hands automatically reaching up and entangling themselves in his multicolored hair. His tongue darts out and runs against my bottom lip, silently asking for entrance which I willingly give to him, our tongues quickly battling for dominance which Yami easily wins. His arms tighten around me and the kiss grows even deeper when-
"Jeez guys get a room! Yug, your house is right there!" Joey cries exasperated, as Yami and I pull apart, "There are children in the neighborhood!"
I feel my cheeks redden but Yami sits up and pulls me to him, giving Joey a glare but then catching my lips into yet another kiss as if Joey hadn't even said a word.
"Fine, I'll wait for ya in the house then. When you guys are done you'll find me raiding your hot chocolate stash," Joey replies with a wave and quickly entering the Game Shop.
"Why did you invite him again?" Yami mumbles against my lips, "He interrupted something very important."
"I think you'll get over it," I reply with a smile. I give him one more quick kiss before I push off of him and roll myself onto my back on the snow.
I flinch when the cold snow hits the back of my bare neck and for a moment it's like I'm back to that night eight years ago, but the moment passes when I feel Yami's cold hand caress the side of my face.
"Ready to do what we came out here to do?" Yami asks from beside me.
"Definitely."
And with that we both start moving our arms and legs over the freshly fallen snow. Our arms brush against each other as we work on our snow angels.
We both stop at the same time and Yami stands, pulling me up beside him carefully so we won't ruin our work. I smile as I look down at the two perfect angels.
They look almost exactly the same except one is slightly taller than the other. The angels wings collide on the edge, making it look like the two angels are holding hands.
"Perfect," Yami says, wrapping his arms around me.
"Thank you, Yami," I whisper as I take his hand in mine.
"For what, Chibi Ichi?" he asks, burying his face in my hair.
"For everything. Thank you for being here for me. Thank you for helping me to get over my fear."
"Of course, anything for you Chibi Ichi," Yami replies. I smile but then I shoot him a glare and a slight pout.
"Really? Then stop calling me Chibi Ichi!"
"Make me," Yami taunts playfully, once again showing a mischievous glint in his eye. But I make the first move this time, catching him off guard and tackling him onto the snow.
"Okay, okay, I'll stop," he laughs, "Aishiteru, Yugi."
"I love you too, Yami," I reply, knowing that the fear I've been harboring for all these years has finally left me. And in its place is the love I hold for my friend. My love.
My Yami.
-O-
A/N: And that is the end of my threeshot... I hope you've all enjoyed it! I've apreciated all the reviews I've gotten up to this point and I'm happy everyone has seemed to enjoy reading it! :) I know this epilogue was very very short but I also made sure to make it really fluffy. I hope you guys liked the fluff...
Anyways, for the quick translation: Chibi Ichi - Little One.
Once again, i hope you all enjoyed it and please review! This story is now over and I don't plan on making a sequel. So unless anyone gives me an idea I will now be working more on another YamixYugi story called Prisoner of Hope which I hope you check out in the near future. Thanks for reading! :)