The next day went quite similar, but with a few changes. First of all, Bakura noticed how dreamy Tea looked and that she was spacing out a lot, but mostly when the subject of Yami-Yugi came up. He realized that Tea was in love with Yami.
"So you really like him, huh Tea?" asked Bakura as Tea and him were sitting on a bench in the grand garden.
"Yeah, I really do. Do you think he loves me back?"
Bakura nodded his head. "I think he does, Tea. You should spend some time with him again tonight; I believe he thinks you can relieve him of his daily stresses as Pharaoh." She giggled, feeling as bright as the stars that watched over her and Yami-Yugi last night.
Bakura's day was the usual, except for snooping around the throne room, spying on the Pharaoh and his bodyguard. He was spying from the front throne room doors that were a crack open. He even witnessed the scene when Yami-Yugi almost executed one of his servants.
Yami-Yugi's day went so much smoother and less stressful, yet he still felt the bitterness linger on throughout his day. He almost sentenced one of his servants to death for building a technology based pyramid.
"I will have you sentenced to death!" shouted Yami-Yugi at the servant.
"Please my Pharaoh, it was a small mista-"
"Small!? You've ruined the name of ancient Egypt's pyramids itself! Disgraceful! You will be-"
As Yami-Yugi was about to have the servant executed, he stopped himself. He felt the guilt rise up inside of him, but he wasn't just guilty about what he said; he was guilty about taking Yugi's body.
*I snatched him all for myself, not allowing anyone else to have him but me. I cannot allow my impure nature to corrupt him and corrupt my title as Pharaoh...*
He sat back down on his throne; then looked away from all of them, guilt treading in his voice.
"You are free to go my servant. Keep up the technology based pyramid. I shall make use of it somehow."
Sababah kept quiet, but showed micro expression of fear on his face. The servant was relieved, so then he saluted and walked out of the throne room very quickly.
The end of the day went similar, only with Tea asking Yami-Yugi some questions after they heard Sababah play Evening Fall for them. Only this time, Tea felt comfortable enough to say how she feels towards Yami-Yugi.
"So Yami-Yugi," began Tea, "I have some questions to ask you."
Yami-Yugi seemed rather calm at the moment, and tried to hide the bitterness and malice he felt throughout the day with smiles and laughter.
"I'm open to answer your questions, Tea."
"Well, first of all, how long are you going to be keeping me here?"
He paused. He hadn't anticipated she would ask such a question, but he thought carefully in his response anyways.
"Well, to be blunt, 3 years Tea."
She kept calm, but her eyebrows showed surprise.
"3 years? Why would you want to keep me with you for that long?"
"That's that amount of time I have until my time of being Pharaoh is up."
He was half lying to her. That was true what he said, but it was also the amount of time he has until he will separate from Yugi's body. He was scared to tell her such a thing, so he kept quiet about it.
"Oh, I see. Well I have some other questions for you."
"Oh really? Like what?"
She explained to him about what she and Bakura saw in the garden the other day; she asked him about what the inscriptions said on the plaque on the fountain. She also asked him who painted the painting that was mended on the wall in the garden, and why it was there.
"Ah, the plaque. Now that's a story to tell. The plaque says this: Love is like flowing water. When given or received, it flows into the heart and fills it with joy. If love is torn apart from someone, it collides and flows into the deepest darkest parts of our heart."
"Oh wow, how poetic!" She thought on what she had just heard, and then smiled wide at Yami-Yugi.
"So Tea, people tend to think the worst when they lose love or someone that they love. They turn to much darker things, hoping to find something that will fill the empty hole in their heart. As for who specifically painted the large painting in the garden, I'm not exactly sure myself. I do know that the painting was painted by a psychologist that studied ancient Egyptian history. Other than that, that's all I know on the painting."
She was amazed by his logic and words of wisdom. "That's amazing Yami-Yugi! I'm so happy to be here with you!" She gave him a warm hug, which made him blush a cute pink color.
"Yami-Yugi, there's one more thing I wish to ask of you."
"Ask me Tea, and I'll answer you."
She let go of him, slightly trembling from even thinking about how he might respond. Her heart began to beat fast, her hands feeling as though tiny prickling needles were lightly poking them.
"Do you...love me?"
His eyes widened. He thought she would never feel his love for her, but he shook it off and smiled at her.
"Yes Tea, I really do love you."
Joy overflowed Tea's heart, content and happiness sparkled in her big ocean blue eyes. She was crying tears of joy.
"Oh Yami-Yugi, I love you too!"
She stood up and picked him up by the waist, twirling with him down the stairs in front of the thrones. They were both laughing, happy souls in love. When they reached the bottom of the stairs, they gave each other a tight hug.
"Let us never break apart Tea." Whispered Yami-Yugi to her, as he placed his hand on her right cheek. They gazed into each others eyes, letting themselves be wrapped in each others love and care.
Tea held his hand that was touching her cheek. She resided to holding it at their sides. With the throne room's huge window allowing the full moon to glow it beauty on them, they kissed on the lips ever so slowly. The world was oblivious to them, feeling light as a feather, almost like they were being gently lifted off the ground and floating in the air.
When they stopped kissing, Yami-Yugi gently wringed his hand, so she was not grasping his hand. She backed away a little, taking in the moment as slowly as she could. She was the first to speak.
"Let us always love each other Yami-Yugi, no matter what."
"Yes, no matter what." He yawned, and clapped his hands, which allowed the throne room's lights to be off.
"Good night Pharaoh Yami-Yugi." She bowed, and then waved as she walked to the throne room doors, exiting the room rather quickly. He waved as he said goodnight to her. He glanced at Sababah, who was smiling the whole time.
"Well my Pharaoh, you're in love. I'm happy for you."
And so, Yami-Yugi went to sleep and so did Sababah, but this night, Sababah, Tea and Yami-Yugi slept in peace. As for Bakura, he was watching the whole time from the throne rooms back entrance doors. He too, slept peacefully, but he dreamed of evil things.
Evil things, like finding the perfect moment to steal Yami-Yugi's Millennium Puzzle.
