'+My Fiancé's Cousin'

[CHAPTER EIGHT]

It was 3 months and two weeks until the wedding and there was still so much to plan. It didn't help Yuugi much that Seto was never home. Leaving early in the morning and coming home late at night. However, he still had Yami. "Yam!" Yuugi yelled out one morning.

Yami who was eating his breakfast, gave out a sigh and turned around, "What?" He asked.

"I need you to come with me to give the measurement for the bridal gowns." Yuugi told him.

"Who's your maid of honor?"

"Anzu." Yuugi smiled.

Yami groaned, "That girl at the engagement party?"

"Yeah and stay away from her!" Yuugi frowned slightly with a warning, "You hurt her badly…"

"She should stay away from me." Yami muttered, rolling his eyes.

"Meanie…."

Yami's eyes suddenly widen, "Is she coming over? Please say no…"

"Nope, she's busy with something but she gave me her measurements." Yami sighed in relief behind Yuugi's back, "So Yam, get up and let's go!" Yuugi jumped up and down like a child, feeling super excited to go shopping for his weddings.

Yami laughed at his immaturity, "Ok, I'm coming Yuu." He got up and grabbed his car keys.

"Can I drive?" Yuugi asked innocently.

"No."

"Aww…please?" Yuugi pouted, putting on his puppy-dog face.

Yami instantly regretted looking at the boy and found it so hard to resist his pleading, "Urgh, fine…." Yami dropped his car keys into Yuugi's hand.

"Yes!"

"Don't make me regret that…"

[~]

"BOTH HANDS ON THE WHEEL!" Yami snapped at the boy.

Yuugi rolled his eyes. He had one hand at the top of the wheel and the other was reaching for his milkshake. "But I'm thirsty!" Yuugi complained and reluctantly placed both of his hands on the steering wheel.

"Fine" Yami took he cup and held it to Yuugi's mouth who took a sip from the straw. With a good slurp, Yuugi grinned.

"Yummy!" Yami laughed and placed the cup back in its holder. He looked up ahead.

"Red light"

"That's yellow." Yuugi said.

"It's gonna turn red in a second."

"But not yet."

"Stop." Yami ordered but Yuugi refused.

"No."

"Stop…."

"No…."

"Yuugi slow down and stop!"

"No! I can make it!"

"STOP!"

"NO!"

"IT'S A RED LIGHT!"

"IT'S STILL YELLOW!" Yuugi drove through the yellow light.

Yami clenched his teeth, "Stupid annoying Yuu." He cursed, "You could've ruined my baby…"

Yuugi frowned shaking his head, "What is it with you guys and cars? I mean, it's just a car."

"Just a car? No no no, this thing is a work of art…." Yami explained but Yuugi wasn't really paying attention to what Yami was saying. He was examining Yami's face. Yami was flawless and his face was just perfect. His eyes were deep and memorizing and could electrify anyone and hold them in a trance for as long as he wanted. His hair was-

"Yuugi!" Yami yelled and Yuugi broke out from his thoughts.

"Huh?"

"WATCH OUT FOR THE TREE!"

"Shit….." He slammed for the brake.

[~]

"Are you okay, baby?" Yami's concerned voice reached his ears.

"Great, he's talking to his car now?" Yuugi thought and mentally rolled his eyes. He opened his eyes to find Yami looking worryingly at him. "…..was he talking to me?"

"Are you okay, Yuugi?" Yami asked again, touching Yuugi's forehead.

"Did you call me baby…..?"

Yami's hand froze, "N-n-no! I said Baka! You must've heard me wrong." Yami replied, not meeting Yuugi's eyes.

"Oh." Yuugi mumbled, a touch of disappointment was hinted in his voice.

Yami opened the door to his car and walked over to Yuugi's side. "Let me help you out." Yami opened the door and held out his hand for Yuugi who smiled and graciously took it. Once he was out of the car, Yami immediately began to check his car. "Damn…the paint job is scratched." He groaned.

"Ooops…sorry." Yuugi apologized, scratching his head embarrassingly, "At least it's on a legal parking spot if you notice."

Yami looked at the car and realized the tree was right in front of a parking space, "Hmm, what do you know? Ok, let's go."

[~]

"Yuugi," Mrs Motou called out and a 10 year old boy bounced over to his mother's lap. "Didn't I tell you not to bother your father while he's at work?"

"But he's always at work!" Yuugi pouted, crossing his arms in annoyance.

Mrs Motou stroked his son's hair, "He's trying to provide things for us, sweetheart." She explained.

"He should provide some fatherhood for me." Yuugi muttered.

His mother hushed him, "Come," she said and set Yuugi back on the ground. Yuugi missed being carried in his mother's arms but knowing her condition, he kept his mouth shut. Mrs Motou was unbelievably graceful. She was a pale beauty with long black hair and deep purple eyes. Yuugi always thought his mother was one of the prettiest women he had ever met. His mother guided them into her room and into the walk-in closet. Many beautiful clothes from all over the world hung from the racks but only one was on display. On a mannequin of his mother's exact size, was the wedding dress. It was simple yet beautiful. Little Yuugi stared at the white fabric in awe as his mother led him closer. "This is my wedding dress Yuugi," Mrs Motou smiled, "My mother made it for me for my wedding."

"It's so pretty!" Yuugi chirped happily.

"And one day, I want to make your wedding clothes too, just like what my mother did for me." She grinned, "And I bet you will look even more beautiful than me."

[~]

A few years later, 18 years old Yuugi walked towards his pale mother who was laying on the bed. "Mother, are you okay?" His mother didn't respond. Yuugi sighed and took his mother's hand, "You were not harmed in the fire, were you?" He asked gently.

Yes, it was true. A maid had left a candle burning in his mother's room and everything was set ablaze. The firemen came to stop the fire but his mother's entire bedroom had been burned, including her wedding dress and the half finish tux she was creating for Yuugi.

"I lost it…." His mother whispered to herself. It pained Yuugi just to hear how weak his mother sounded.

"It's ok mother…." Yuugi tried to comfort her.

Mrs Motou pulled away and turned her back to Yuugi, "Just leave me."

Yuugi fought back his tears and slowly rose, "I love you Mom." He walked out of the room, shutting the door behind him. He crouched down and wept.

[~]

Yuugi's eyes fluttered open and sweats were dripping down from his forehead. It was still night time and he had been dreaming about his mother again. He felt something wet hit his hand and realize that he was still crying. A knock from his door suddenly startled him and Yami's head popped out. "Are you okay Yuu? I hear your scr-" Yami's eyes widen seeing Yuugi's teary eyes, "Why are you crying? What happen?" He immediately rushed to Yuugi's side.

Yuugi bit his lip and tried to keep his tears from falling in front of Yami but it was failing. Yami wrapped his arms around him and held Yuugi close. Yuugi continued to cry in his chest, embracing in the warmth of Yami. "Sorry…." Yuugi mumbled, "Just thought about my mom…." Yuugi hiccup through his tears.

"Shh…it's okay." Yami said stroking his hair like the way his mother used to do.

Yuugi loved the feeling….

Being in his arms….

Wishing that the moment could last forever….

It felt so right.

But it was so wrong.

This was Yami, not Seto who he was marrying.

He pushed Yami away from him who looked surprised by the sudden change. "I'm sorry….can you leave me alone." Yami looked like he wanted to say something but kept quiet. He nodded his head and walked out of the room.

When Yami closed the door, Yuugi broke into sobs again and hid under his blanket. He had promised his mother and being anywhere near Yami would be wrong.

Because the more he was with Yami, the more he will began to fall for him.

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