"I don't want to be alone right now." Was the quiet explanation from the one standing at the doorstep of the Kaiba manor. Kaiba looked down at Yugi, studying him. He tried to get a good look at his expression, at his face, but Yugi kept his eyes downcast, refusing to look at him.
"Why?" The question wasn't malicious. Merely curious as to why he was the one Yugi went to. Sure, they had a bit of a "thing" going on, but they had yet to go to the other in times of discomfort. Kaiba considered it purely experimental.
"I can only take the silence for so long, Kaiba."
"Can't sleep?" The question left his mouth before he could stop it and he mentally winced at the show of concern. Yugi responded with a small laugh, anyways.
"I haven't been able to really sleep in a few weeks."
"What do you want me to do about it?"
Once more, the question wasn't full of maliciousness, but Yugi must've taken it that way or suddenly rethought his decision to show up. At least, that's what Kaiba saw from the way he recoiled.
"I.. I'm not sure. I'm sorry, Kaiba. I didn't mean to.. I-I'll leave." Yugi berated himself silently. Were they even at the stage of going to each other in times of need? Did that usually happen immediately? Yugi had no idea, especially with someone as cryptic as Kaiba. As he turned to leave, Kaiba spoke.
"Wait."
For the first time since Yugi showed up, he finally looked at Kaiba. Remembering back to his childhood, he remembered when he wasn't able to sleep, he'd always let Mokuba crawl in bed with him. Only then did he seem to really sleep. Stepping aside, he looked down at Yugi.
"Come in."
Weary and confused, Yugi tentatively stepped passed Kaiba and into the manor. Looking back, he saw that Kaiba had already shut the door and was heading to the stairs.
"Follow me."
Leading him upstairs, Kaiba walked to his own bedroom. Suddenly feeling hesitant, Yugi paused.
"I don't think I should-"
"Yugi." Kaiba let out a sigh and turned back to look down at him. Surprising Yugi and even himself, he took the younger man's hands in his own. "It's fine. Just come here."
And, within no time at all, Yugi was lying on Kaiba's bed, tucked away in his arms, held close to the one behind him and secure. For some reason, he felt a deep ache within his heart and yet, he felt safe.
"Kaiba, I..."
He felt gentle lips press the nape of his neck which made him trail off.
"Seto."
"I- What?"
"Call me Seto."
There was a pause. And Yugi felt a sudden burst of warmth accumulate inside of him as he smiled.
"Okay. Seto."
The lips on the back of his neck pulled up into a faint smile and Yugi closed his eyes, falling asleep quicker than he ever had while he was alone.