All I want for Christmas is you

Shadow: ^_____^ yeah! The last chappie is finally here! Everyone excited?!?!?! I am…I can finally work on Mission: can you win his heart, Iry-nfr-hAt, and Lying from you again! Hooray! Also, I shall be starting a new ficcie soon…so keep your eyes peeled for that!! Well…R&R PLEASE!!

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Yugi panted as he ran out of the elevator. His heart was beating rapidly against his chest as he continued on his way to his and Yami’s room. He just had to tell Yami now…it was his only chance…Later, he knew, that he would back out and get nervous. That would be awful…

He smiled, nearing their room and stopped as the door was flung open. Out of the room stepped Anzu Mazaki. She was looking away almost sadly. Yami, as well, had a downcast expression on his face. The brunette whispered something in the tall boy’s ear before looking up at him pleadingly. Yami looked unsure but nodded slightly to whatever she had requested.

Anzu smiled, joy brightening up her eyes. She took a step forward, wrapped one arm around Yami’s neck, drawing it down so that his eyes were level with hers.

Yugi looked confused and watched…eyes widening at her next action.

Once their faces were even enough, the brunette moved closer and lightly pressed her lips to the tri-haired teen’s. Violet eyes widened at the sight and he let out a soft cry, letting his back fall against one of the blue painted hotel walls. Tears streamed from his eyes. //I was too late…if I had come sooner…if I hadn’t been such a fool, denying my obvious feelings for him…If I had told him the truth…but now it’s too late…he loves Anzu now. His feelings for me are gone!//

Without thinking, he streaked down the hallway, passed the lip-locked pair and down to where the stairs were.

Yami’s eyes snapped open, seeiugi ugi run past him and Anzu. Guilt rose in his eyes, “Yugi…” he whispered.

Anzu, who had stepped away, looked sadly down the hallway, “I’m sorry,” she whispered. “I didn’t mean for him to see that…I just wanted, for so badly now, to kiss you.”

The tall teen growled, “damn!” he yelled.

“He must think you don’t love him now,” the brunette said, her lip curling upward into a smirk. “What a pity it is…”

Crimson eyes narrowed as they averted to azure orbs, “you! You selfish, arrogant brat! You planned this didn’t you! You planned to come talk to me right when he went to Ryou’s room…and you saw him in the hallway, that’s why you kissed me…because you knew he would be hurt!”

“A girl has to do what a girl has to do, Yami!” Anzu yelled. “My mother always taught me to fight fire with fire…Yugi was my competition…the only thing in my way from winning your heart…I was simply exterminating the bug in my way!” she hissed.

Yami snarled, “I can’t believe you hurting him like that! I knew you were no good from the start! It’s always been a sixth sense of mine…I could judge people’s personality after spending a little while with them…and I knew right away you were a spoiled brat that wasn’t good enough to be Yugi’s friend and not respectable enough to be anything more than an acquaintance, if even that, to me.”

The blue eyed girl scowled, “I was only doing what I thought would win your affection…most of the normal people in school hate Yugi…he is nothing more than a scrawny, talent less, weak, unwanted nothing!”

Yami slapped her across the cheek, “he is five times the person willwill ever be…he has much more talent than you could ever muster even if you put all the experience of your past lives together…he is stronger than anyone I ever know at heart…..and he is wanted, unlike you, by me! And that is all that matters!”

Anzu rolled her eyes, “yeah…sure Hon, whatever you say…just keep sticking up for him. You know he is just a loser. Pretty soon, you’ll have found out what you missed and come crawling back…but sorry, this one is moving on! Now…that Seto Kaiba is a hottie…”

“Slut,” Yami spat.

The teenage girl winked, “at least I’m talented in some areas…I doubt you’ll get any out of that,” she pointed towards the stairwell where echoed sobs could be heard from. “_thing_”
The tri-haired boy growled menacingly, “I suggest you hold your tongue! I, unlike you, don’t just think about undressing the one I love! Ad long as I am near him, and as long as he is happy, than I am happy too! You disgust me with your perverted mind and foul talk. I pity those who you have so cruelly used in the past.”

“Now, now Yami…why must you be so cruel? I was only doing what anyone in my position would do!”

“Well that just makes you even more of a tramp.” Yami pulled out of her grasp and stalked away towards the stairwell.

Anzu glared after him, “you’re making the worst decision of your life! You’ll wish you hadn’t refused me!”

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Yugi rubbed his eyes to dry the tears. Still, the liquid flowed from his round amethyst orbs. He couldn’t believe it…he had finally gathered the courage to tell Yami his true feelings…and just when he was about to, he found that Yami no longer loved him…instead, it was Anzu he was kissing now. The small one sniffled, curling his legs up to his chin and wrapping his arms around them. //It’s official…nobody will ever love me and Anzu will always get everything I want…//

“It isn’t fair,” he whispered. “I-I just wanted someone to love me…I just wanted it…wanted it to-to be like the families on TV. I just want someone to hold me and love me…I’ll never have that…ever…” He rested his head on his knees, “I’ll always be just a lonely nothing…the thing that nobody wants…that nobody loves. I’m doomed to be all alone for the rest of my life!”

There was a deep chuckle.

Yugi whipped his head upwards and saw Yami standing above him. He looked away, “hi,” he whispered softly, trying not to sound angry. //I can’t be mad at him…it isn’t his fault…if it is anyone’s fault, it’s mine…it’s my fault…if I didn’t exist, nobody would be hurt…Yami could happily be with Anzu without my interference…//

“Yugi…” Yami quietly crouched down to his level and took the boy into his arms, resting the other’s head on his chest.

//This is just like last time…when I was hurt and he took me to the hospital.// A few more tears trailed down flushed cheeks. //He must think I’m so weak…//

The taller tri-haired teen raised a hand and began to affectionately pet the smeller’s silky hair. “Aibou…it’s okay to cry…it doesn’t make you weak…”

Yugi looked up, seeing tears in Yami’s own usually confident and cocky angled crimson eyes, “Y-Yami….” Slowly and shyly, the youth wiped some of the tears from the tanned cheeks.

Yami smiled through his tears, taking Yugi’s delicate hand in his own and bringing it to his lips. He kissed it softly, “Aibou…it saddens me to see you so upset…It’s like seeing an angel weep and that sight makes me cry as well.”

The short boy blinked and scooted closer to the other, wrapping an arm around Yami’s neck, “I-I’m sorry, Yami. I really messed up this time…”

“No you did nothing wrong. It is I who is sorry. I shouldn’t have kissed you oth other day. I let my emotions take control of me and that wasn’t a smart thing. I’m sorry that Anzu kissed me, I know you like her.”

Yugi shook his head, staring Yami strait in the eyes, “no…no, I’m happy you kissed me. In fact, it was one of the best things that could have happened to me.”

“Aibou?” Yami questioned, confusion evident within his watered eyes.


“It made me realize that Anzu isn’t the person I thought she was, and that she was just using me…and It made me feel something new…It made me feel true love towards you.” He paused. “When I saw her kiss you, I thought that you didn’t like me anymore…and that you had given up on me.”

The taller shook his head, embracing the small boy, “no, Aibou I would never stop loving you and I would never give up on you, ever.”

Yugi rested his head on Yami’s shoulder, “r-really?”

“Yes. I love you, Yugi…my Aibou…you mean the world to me and you always will. As long as we’re together, I will be happy.”

“Me too. I want to be with you forever, Yami.”

“And I wish to be with you longer than forever.”

“longer than forever?”

Yami smiled, resting his head on top of Yugi’s , “for eternity…and in all of our after-lives as well.”

Yugi’s tears dried somewhat and he cried out in joy, latching onto Yami and kissing his neck lightly, //that is the sweetest thing anyone has ever said to me.// “I-I love you Yami…”

“And I you, Yugi.”

(Shadow: everyone take time to go ‘aaaawww’”

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Yugi stood nervously behind the curtain. They were the next group up for the Chorus competition. He was so scared that he was going to mess up. He peeked his head through the curtain again, seeing the students from the Crossroads High School finish their second song, ‘winter wonderland’ and take their position for the third song.

Running back over to his group he huddled over to Ryou who looked like a skinny Santa Clause. He giggled, looking down at himself and seeing he looked the same way.

The uniforms Mrs. Mazaki had designed and purchased were made wish the finest red velvet. For the boys, the material was cut and made into loose pants and a Santa-style long sleeved top. Around the bottoms of the pants, shirts, and collars were fluffy white cuffs. Everyone also wore elf-like white shoes. The girls had a slightly more fashionable attire. Long skirts, also made from the red velvet, came down to their ankles. White stockings were worn underneath and they wore white dress shoes. Their tops were design less, only having the cuffs on the collar and bottom of the sleeves.

Anzu’s outfit was different from everyone else’s of course. Her velvet skirt only came to her thighs and was outlined in the white fluff. Her shirt was sleeveless. On her arms were long white gloves that reached her elbows and thigh high white stockings covered her legs. She looked rather skimpy and it was a wonder she didn’t freeze yet.

The audience clapped, signaling that the Crossroads Chorus had just finished their act. Nervously, Yugi took his spot between Ryou and Malik and waited for Shiro-sensei to give them further instructions.

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Yami panted as he ran down the street. He was late, he knew, for Yugi’s Chorus competition…the one he promised he would have a front row seat for. Well, he did have the front row seat, but if he didn’t show up in time then that wouldn’t really matter.

The reason he was late was simple: he had gone shopping for the perfect Christmas present for Yugi. He had found it and also had to find something to give his little Aibou after the performance. What he had bought was a bouquet of fully bloomed red and white roses as well as a large red teddy bear that alone had cost forty dollars.

//Come on, come on! Just a little farther! I can’t be late…I just can’t…I have to hear my Aibou sing!//

He noticed the dome-like building where the competitions were being held. He grinned, picking up his pace. Running to the ticket booth, he shoved the piece of paper into the woman behind the desk’s face. “Here take it!” he yelled.

“You can’t go in right now, they’re in the middle of the competition! You’ll have to wait until this group is finished!” The woman hollered, not pressing the button to rise the gate and let Yami inside.

“And now, introducing the Domino High Duelists for our last Chorus performance this evening!” The MC announced loudly over the speakers. Cheers were heard as the said choir group took their place on the stage.

Yami’s eyes narrowed and he growled at the woman, “listen, lady! The one I love is in their performing right now and I’ll be dammed if I have to wait out here instead of listening to him sing!” he screamed at her, jumping the gate and running into the dome.

The woman rolled her eyes, not bothering to call security. He did, after all, give her a ticket.

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Yugi frantically searched the crowd, searching for any sign of tri-colored hair. He found none. //Yami…you said you’d be here…where are you?//

“Alright, let’s start with Mele Kalikimaka in three, two, one!”

The Chorus began singing, swaying to the beat. Anzu, of course singing lead while the rest of them echoed her words.

The song finished in only moments and Yami still had not shown up. //I can’t believe he lied to me. He promised he’d come…he’s the only one not here…even Marik and Bakura showed up!//

Their next song began. Mrs. Mazaki had talked Shiro-sensei into not singing Away in a Manger. She said it was too boring, but Yugi knew it was because he had to do a duet with Anzu and Mrs. Mazaki wanted her daughter to sing alone. Instead, they sang Jingle bells.

“Dashing through the snow In a one-horse open sleigh Through the fields we go Laughing all the way. Bells on bob-tail ring Making spirits bright What fun it is to ride and sing A sleighing song tonight!” Anzu sang loudly through her chattering teeth. Though they were inside, it was still freezing and she was most definitely not dressed for the weather.

The whole chorus sang the choir line, “Jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way, Oh what fun it is to ride In a one-horse open sleigh, O Jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way, Oh what fun it is to ride In a one-horse open sleigh.”

Malik sang the next verse and the Chorus repeated their verse. The next verse was followed by Shizuka Jonouchi. In the audience, Katsuya Jonouchi, her older brother, let out a loud yelp, screaming that that talented beauty was his sister.

Shizuka blushed and finished her verse, resuming her place next to Honda Hiroto who had joined the Choir because of his crush on her.

Yugi sighed again. //I can’t believe Yami isn’t here!//

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Yami continued running down the halls. He heard the chorus singing the main Jingle bell verse. //Oh man this is the worst! I’ll never get ot my seat in time//

“Now the ground is white, Go it while you're young, Take the girls along And sing this sleighing song. Just bet a bob-tailed bay, Two-forty as his speed, Hitch him to an open sleigh and crack! You'll take the lead.” Ryou’s distinct British accented voice sang.

“Oh! Jingle all the way, Oh what fun it is to ride In a one-horse open sleigh!”

“in a one horse open sleeeeeeeiiiiiiiiiiiiiiggggghhhhh!” Anzu drew out the last note.

“Hey!” the whole chorus shouted, pumping their fists into the air simultaneously.

The MC began talking again, “Alright now this is a unique song, specially thought of doing by Mrs. Anita Mazaki. It’s the last song of the evening for both the Domino High schoolers and for this tournament. I hope you’ve all enjoyed the music…this is ‘All I want for Christmas is you’”

Yami grinned as he reached the stage. “Pardon me, excuse me, sir.” he said as he stepped between people to get to his seat. “Please move…”

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Anzu began to hum slightly to the intro. The spotlight abandoned the rest of the Chorus and landed solely on her. She opened her mouth and began singing, “I don’t want a lot for Christmas…there is just one thing I need…And I don’t care about the Presents underneath the Christmas tree…I just want you for my own…more than you could ever know…make my wish come true…………..All I want for I Christmas….is….Yoooooooooooouuuuuu” She sang slowly.

Yugi had tears in his eyes. Now he wished he had tried out for the solo. He had someone to sing it to…he could have sang it to Yami. //What’s the use…he isn’t even here…// His eyes lit up as he heard someone call his name. //Yami?!// There, in the front center row, was the tall spiky haired teen. The red eyed youth was grinning up at him. He winked and gave Yugi a thumbs up, mouthing ‘I love you.’

Yugi smiled, tears falling down his cheeks from the happiness he felt inside of him. ‘I love you too’ he mouthed back.

Faster music started playing as the whole chorus joined in. “I don’t want a lot for Christmas, there is just one thing I need,”

“And I…” The girls alone sang.

“Don’t care about the presents, underneath the Christmas tree!”

Anzu began singing alone again, the Chorus going ‘ooh’ in the background. “I don‘t need to hang my stocking there above the fire place!”

“oh no” the girls sang.

“Santa clause won’t make me happy with a toy on Christmas day. I just want you for my own, more than you could ever know. Make my wish come true. All I want for Christmas is you.”

The boys all pointed at Anzu, “you, babay”

Music played before the next verse began.

“I won’t ask for much this Christmas, I won’t even wish for snow. I‘m just going to keep on waiting underneath the mistletoe! I won't make a list and send it To the North Pole for Saint Nick I won't even stay awake to Hear those magic reindeer click…” the brunette sang.

“'Cause I just want you here tonight Holding on to me so tight What more can I do Baby all I want for Christmas is you…” Ryou finished.

“You, babay!” The boys sang again, this time pointing to the audience. Yugi pointed his finger directly at Yami who grinned and winked again.

Yugi stepped forward, glad he had one small solo in this song. “All the lights are shining So brightly everywhere.”

“So brightly, baby!” Anzu sang.

“ And the sound of children's Laughter fills the air” the shorter sang.

“Oh yes.“ The brunette sang loudly, trying to make her voice better and more noticeable than Yugi’s.

“And everyone is singing”

“oh yeah!”

I hear those sleigh bells ringing Santa won't you bring me the one I really need - won't you please bring my baby to me...oooh”

Anzu smirked, glad she got to sing the last line, “Oh I don't want a lot for Christmas This is all I'm asking for I just want to see baby Standing right outside my door Oh I just want him for my own More than you could ever know Make my wish come true Baby all I want for Christmas is You…”

“All I want for Christmas is you…baby…” The Chorus repeated that phrase until the music stopped completely.

The crowd began cheering enthusiastically. Yami yelled loudly, clapping his hands and whistling. “Yeah, Yugi!!” he yelled.

“The trophies will be given in five minutes…please, everyone settle down...”

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Yugi smiled, snuggling up next to Yami on their bed in the hotel room. He looked down at the third place medal that was still around his neck. He was slightly disappointed they hadn’t gotten first prize, but third was better than nothing.

Yugi giggled, remembering how Yami had told him that the only reason they didn’t get first was because he didn’t get to sing enough solos.

Yami grinned down at the little one, “what are you thinking about?”

“The competition…you…”

The taller’s eyes softened and he kissed Yugi’s hair. “I’m sorry you didn’t win first…I know it meant a lot to you.” He kissed the other’s lips lightly.

Yugi blushed, looking to the bedside table where Yami’s flowers for him sat. “That’s okay…I got something better than first prize today,”

Yami sat up putting most of his weight on his left elbow, “and what would that be?” he asked, using his free arm to draw Yugi closer to him.

The little one yawned cutely, burying his face in Yami’s chest. “I got you,” he explained. “Which really was the only thing I ever wanted.”

The red eyed teen smiled, lowering himself down back onto the bed and hooking his hand around Yugi’s head, drawing their lips closer together. “I love you, Yugi.”

Yugi’s eyes closed and he moved his face a bit closer, “I love you too, Yami…you’re the best thing that ever happened to me…you are all I wanted this Christmas…and I got you…and I’m never going to let you go.”

“I’m not going to let you go either…I will always be here for you.”

“Th-thank you.” Tears of joy formed in violet eyes and spilled down their owner’s cheeks.

Yami sealed the space between their lips closed in a sweet kiss. He picked up where he had left off last time by running his tongue over the other’s soft pliable lips.

Yugi let out a small moan of pleasure. //I can’t believe I have finally found love.//

When Yami pulled away, he was panting lightly. He smiled down at Yugi and kissed him on the forehead, then on the cheek before laying back down. The little one cuddled next to him, “my Christmas wish came true…you were all I wanted for Christmas…and now you’re mine. I love you Yami…”

**THE END**

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Shadow: ^____^ hope you enjoyed!! Thanks to everyone who supported this ficcie! You’re the best! R&R and HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!