Yami raised his arms over his head and placed his hands under his head. Light slipped in from the morning sun and partially warmed his exposed chest. His penetrating violet eyes closed as he took in a breath, it felt good to be out of the puzzle some days. He smiled to himself as he thought of the perfect day with his little friend, Yugi. Since he had gotten out of school, the two have been spending their days together, because Grandpa had left on another trip to Ra knows where.

He stretched out on the bed, rubbing his soft legs against one another, the friction felt good to Yami. He remembered that he fell asleep with denim shorts last night because of the raging heat that swept through the city. Luckily, he was used to it because of the overwhelming heat back in his home.

Yami muttered a small prayer to the God of Gods, Amun-Ra, thanking him for letting the pharaoh wake up this morning and hoping that Yugi did too. He stepped out from the white covers and ruffled his hair a little and then leaned on the window sill. Young teenage girls giggled and winked when they saw the shirtless man leaning out the window but Yami paid no attention. It was going to be another steaming hot day, in the middle of summer. He rested on the window for a while longer until the same girls started trying to call his attention by whistling. He gave them a hard stare and decided to keep his chest to himself. Yami walked out of his own room, stretching his arms as he walked and headed to Yugi's room in only the shorts that he wore. The cold wooden floor felt good against his bare feet and helped him cool down a little, but still kept the stiff heat surrounding Yami. He knocked on Yugi's bedroom door and said in his deep, rich voice, "Aibou? Are you awake?"

All that Yami heard was the sound of the small boy's bed creaking under the light weight. Yami proceeded to open the door and peak inside. Yugi was still sleeping, partially hidden under covers. The taller man smiled at the little boy, he was so irresistible at times to him.

"Little one~" said the man, in a sing song kind of voice as he walked over to the boy.

He picked up the clothes that laid on the floor and threw them lightly to a corner. Normally, the pharaoh would never do such things, since he was sent from Ra himself to rule, but it was Yugi, the boy who always found a way to melt his heart.

He sat the edge of the bed and played with the bangs that framed his child like face…

Oh, how he wanted to tell this boy how he stole his heart.

"Patience, he shall know soon enough…" Yami thought to himself.

The innocent figure buried his face in his pillow and sighed into the smooth cloth. Yami laughed lightly and rubbed Yugi's back softly.

Yugi turned and looked up at his guardian angel, who smiled back down at him and said in his rich voice, "Glad you are awake…"

Yugi rubbed his eyes in a childish habit, which made the older man's heart melt.

"Morning, Yami…"

"Did you sleep well, Hikari?"

Yugi nodded his head and said, "Yeah, but why did you awake up so early?"

Yami smiled again, "Little one, it is nearly mid day. You had to wake up sometime."

He only smiled in return and wiped his forehead with his sleeve, "But it's really hot today! I can't feel heat when I'm sleeping."

The man nodded in response and said, "I know, I know…"

Yugi yawned a little and leaped out of bed with a smile.

Yami thought to himself silently as he watched his little hikari get ready for the day.

I shall tell him…today.

I shall tell him about my true feelings.

…

Yami watched as the shorter boy beside him walk along, chatting about their day.

Because of the heat, the two duelists went to go meet up with the gang and head to the beach.

It was a beautiful day there, sun high above all of them and the cool waves glistening. The whole gang wore their bathing suits, except Yami, who said he would prefer to stay dry. Joey teased if "the old man was scared of a bunch of teenagers seeing what he would look like without a shirt" but Yami simply stated that he was not, and that in Ancient Egypt, teenagers their same age wouldn't even be allowed to wear clothes until they were 18.

The gang laughed and left Yami to sit under an umbrella on a towel, knees to his chest and smiling at the gang. Joey and Yugi hit the water immediately and took turns splashing one another and diving under the water. Tristan and Tea made a deal that who ever made the biggest sand castle got to push the loser into the water. Tristan put up a "V for victory" sign and a huge smile when he was finished but then gaped at Tea much, much bigger castle complete with moat and master bedroom. Tristan argued that there was no way that she could have done that but Tea only pushed him into the water and laughed.

All four friends splashed water at each other, laugher making them breathless, when Joey had an idea, a nice game of chicken. Yami watched with interest at the children's game and laughed at its silly name. He watched as Yugi climbed up on Joey's shoulder's and as Tea climbed on Tristan's shoulders.

"GO!" all four yelled as Yugi and Tea began to wrestle with one another. Yami watched with horror as his little hikari battled the teenage girl. Yami stood up suddenly; he would not have his light be hurt! But then he realized, that was the game. All four were laughing and Yugi and Tea didn't seem to be fighting with all their might. Then Tea was finally able to push Yugi over with Joey, but Yami would not stand for that. He ran as fast as his sleek legs would take him and rushed into the cool water. His eyes widened as he watched the boy fall, smile still on his beautiful face. At last, Yami spread his arms in front of him and caught the laughing boy, who opened his eyes when he came in contact with Yami's strong arms. He looked up that the concerned man's face, who looked back for any look of pain in the young boy's eyes.

"Yami…" said Yugi with the same child's smile, "It's okay. That's how the game goes. It's okay, I lost. "

Lost?

But Yugi never lost a game!

At least, never when Yami was there.

"You will never lose when I am with you…" said Yami, holding the boy tighter, "Never…"

"You're all wet now, Yami!" laughed the young boy as he lightly splashed the pharaoh.

Yami only smiled in return and tickled the young boy until he turned red.

Yugi didn't think much about Yami's words.

He didn't think about the true meaning that he hid under them.

Oh, but he would know soon.

Creak.

Yami snapped back to reality when the gate to the game shop opened and the two entered the home.

"Ahh..home at last! Good thing it got cooler, huh Yami?"said Yugi as he dropped his bag on the floor and sat on the sofa," But it's still pretty hot!"

"Yeah…" said Yami nonchalantly, looking at the full summer's moon.

"Something wrong?"

"Hm?" he said, turning to face Yugi.

"You seem…sad." said Yugi, chin resting on his arm.

Yami smiled as his heart warmed at the hikari's kindness, "No, Little One, I am just tired…"

"Oh, Okay! Then you should go to sleep. I'm gonna stay up for a while longer."

The taller man nodded and walked up the steps. Just before reaching the top, he stopped and said lovingly, "Sweet Dreams, my Aibou."

Yugi blushed softly at Yami's sweet words and returned his wishes.

When he reached his room, Yami stripped down to his shorts and buried himself under the white covers. He banged his head on his pillow, for he was angry at himself for not telling the truth about his feelings to his love.

Wait, love?

Did Yami love Yugi?

He felt his heart skip anytime they touched profoundly.

He would do anything for the young boy.

He dreamed of kissing the boy, making him blush, touching him…

Yes.

Yami loved Yugi. And he had to tell him that.

He man jumped up from bed and leaned his fore arm against the wall, the wall that separated him for Yugi.

How could he tell him? Would it ruin their friendship if he did not accept his feelings back?

So many questions ran though the man head.

One…

Two…

Three…

Hours and minutes passed and Yami stayed in the same position, leaning on the wall with his head down.

Then, Yami slowly walked through the doorway, into the hallway and stopped in front the doorway of his young love. He could feel the distant heat of the hikari through the doorway. His own soul called to the boy's, they wanted to touch and resonate with one another.

Yugi, who sat in bed reading, sensed his soul calling out for something, and felt his heart beat faster with every passing second. Something was missing; his soul felt cold, it needed something.

"Yami? Is that you?"

Yami's heartbeat drowned his hearing, why was he so nervous? It was just Yugi…

But, then again, he loved Yugi…

Then he heard the boy's voice calling to him.

Oh for the love of Ra, he had been found.

"Y-Yes, it is me."

Yami opened the door and saw Yugi sitting up in bed. "I am sorry I disturbed you, please, go back to sleep", he said closing the door.

"No, wait. Stay here, with me. Please…"

Yami's eyes widened at Yugi's response and felt his heart want to beat right out of his chest. Slowly, he turned once again and walked over to the bed. Yugi patted the edge of the bed, signaling Yami to come sit with him. As he sat, Yugi smiled at the man, who looked beautiful under the full moon light.

"Y-Yugi…"said Yami as he rubbed his hands together.

"Yeah?"

"I must tell you something, but I am afraid I do not know how to tell you…"

Yugi turned his head to the side, not understanding. "Yami, you can tell me anything…"

"Or you can tell me here."

Ah, Yami had almost forgotten about the mind link that the two shared, it could be helpful.

Or a disaster.

"Yugi, I…"

"Yes? Please go on…"

"I-I…want to show you something."

"What is it, Yami? You can trust me."

It was then that Yami's emotions burst, anger, pleasure, love, frustration and passion all overcame Yami's thoughts. He grabbed the sides of Yugi's face

Soft…

Innocent…

Perfect…

Yami quickly pressed his own lips to Yugi's. Yami melted into the touch, he shuddered at the sweet taste of the boy's lips, and they were so warm, so sweet.

He broke the kiss, wanting to see his Aibou's reaction.

"Yami?" said Yugi, barely above a whisper, almost like not wanting to scare away the passion.

"I understand if you do not have the same feelings. I apologize," said Yami, heart breaking.

Yugi's small hands found their way to Yami's strong jaw line, cupping them in his soft palms. Yami looked into the little one's eyes, searching for what he was trying to say. Yugi's cheeks were a deep pink, and his even the very tips of his ears were red to match his cheeks.

Yugi closed his eyes, and brought Yami's face to his and kissed the lips of the older man. Yami's violet eyes widened and his heartbeat made him shudder. Soon, his eyes closed in bliss and he kissed back.

Beautifully, they moved their lips against one another's searching for the sweet taste they both loved. Yami explored Yugi's lips.

Lips that had never been kissed before, virgin lips that have never been kissed before were now Yami's.

Lost in desire, Yami pulled his Aibou into his lap, each of his legs on either side of Yami's own exposed legs. Now, Yami could feel Yugi's fast heart beat, almost wanting to break right through his small chest.

"Little one," said Yami breaking their lips apart and feeling the young boy's rapid pulse," I will not hurt you. Do not be afraid, please, trust me."

"Yes, Yami. I trust you. With all my heart, too," said the boy wrapping his arms around Yami's neck, while Yami placed his large hands on Yugi's supple thighs.

The elder one pressed their lips together, sweet honey taste intoxicating the young man, he needed more.

He licked the boy's bottom lip, and shuddered at its even sweeter and more delicate taste. Yugi whimpered, not from fear but of fear of losing himself in lust. When Yugi did not open his mouth, Yami bucked his hips slightly against Yugi's.

The overwhelming sensation of heat and lust made Yugi tremble and let out a shaky moan, the virgin boy stood no chance and let out a soft yell. Yami took this chance to press his own tongue inside the little hikari's own. Yugi felt a tight knot begin to form in his stomach, tears filling his eyes and heat making his body shudder. Yami tasted the inside of Yugi's mouth, earning dulcet moaning anytime he pleasured his love. Yami knew Yugi had never been kissed before, much less French kissed, but that only drove him to let his lover know what kind of pleasure Yami was able to give him. In return, Yugi knew that Yami had control over him, but he knew that Yami would be gentle. Any sense of pleasure made Yugi moan in bliss, who could blame the virgin hikari?

Yet, Yami did not push Yugi to do any thing further.

At least, not yet.