Paint me the sky

Shadow: ^_____^ wow so many people love this fic! Me so PROUD!! Also, thanks to my good friend Brandi for giving me the Candy Necklace idea that is used later in this chappie!!! [hugs Brandi] ^_~ thanks girl, you rock!!

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Yugi opened the door to Yami's bedroom. He had just gotten home. The drive had been long and unbearable. He had to sit in the limousine across from Seto, feeling those icy azure eyes glaring at him the whole way back to the mansion. He felt miserable. It was all his fault that Seto was angry. If he hadn't lost track of time, then he wouldn't have missed the banquet. And if he hadn't missed the banquet, Seto wouldn't have called Yami's parents. Now it looked like he was going to lose both of them.

The short man smiled, seeing Yami asleep on the queen-sized bed, tangled up in the dark green silk sheets. Walking over to Yami, he sat down on the bed next to him, softly running his hands through the taller's hair. Yami sighed at the touch and nuzzled his face against the pillow.

Yugi yawned. He was tired and wanted to go to bed. But he couldn't sleep in his and Seto's room tonight...the brunette was far too angry with him. So, that only left Yami's room, Kokuba's room, or a guest room. He really didn't feel like spending the night alone and wouldn't ever spend more than a few minutes in Mokuba's room. So it left only Yami's room. It would be akward to sleep with Yami, but it wouldn't that bad.

Sighing, Yugi removed his hands from the other's soft tresses and took off his shoes and socks. He then got up and walked to the other side of the large bed, pulling the covers down. He took off his pants and shirt, leaving on only his boxers and an undershirt. He slid into the bed, cuddling into the coold sheets.
Yami turned in his sleep, shivering as he grabbed more covers.

"Hey," Yugi whispered in a laugh, grabbing his sheets back.

Yami let go of the blankets and settled for snuggling against Yugi, wrapping his long arms around the petite one's waist and draping a slim leg over the other's. The shorter gasped and tried pulling away, but Yami's arms only tightened around him. He groaned and shifted onto his side, trying to break the hard grip Yami hand around him. Yami made a purring noise as he slumbered, pulling Yugi flush against him and burrying his face in his hair. Yugi groaned again, his face pressed against Yami's bare chest. Why wasn't the other wearing his nightshirt? The short male sighed, his breath tickling the taller's skin, making him let out another purring noise.

Yugi raised an eyebrow. Yami actually...purred...in his sleep? That was very, very odd. But in a good way. It was a soothing sound, to be honest. He liked it. The man closed his eyes, rubbing his cheek against the older's chest and wrapping his arms around him. Soon, sleep claimed him and he dreamt peacefully curled against Yami,

~~~

Yami woke up the next morning, seeing Yugi cuddled up to him. He unwrapped his arms from the shorter's waist and smiled. Yugi had slept with him last night? But why? Yugi usually slept with Seto down the hall, even if he asked the shorter to stay with him. His crimson eyes brightened as Yugi mumbled something in his sleep and snuggled against the warm body more. Did this mean Yugi might actually love him?

Yami reached forward and cupped the smaller's face in the palm of his hand, rubbing his thumb across the soft, cream colored cheeks and those full, rosy lips. He giggled and leaned down, pressing his lips against Yugi's.

Yugi made a humming noise, kissing the other back. This was always how Seto greeted him in the mornings he woke up first. //Wait...Seto and I are in a fight...this can't be him...// He paused, //but if it isn't Seto than who...Yami!// His eyes snapped open to stare into soft scarlet orbs. He pulled away, "Yami no!" he yelled.

The taller male stopped kiss him and tears filled his eyes, "but Yugi do yest'day..."

"That was an accident, I didn't mean it."

Yami nodded, "sorry...Yami sorry," he whispered.

Yugi swallowed, licking his lips and tasting a cinnamon flavor from Yami's tongue. He blushed, "i-it's okay. Just don't do it again." The other nodded and apologized again.

The older lay back down on the bed and closed his eyes.

"Yugi! There's something in the mail for you!" Mokuba yelled from downstairs.

Yugi sighed, running his hand through Yami's soft hair. Standing up, he went to exit the room room. Yami sat up in the bed, panicked, "where Yugi go? Yugi leave Yami? he asked, worried.

Yugi chuckled, "don't worry, I'll be back in a minute." He then turned and left the room, walked downstairs. He found the teen in the kitchen, holding up and envelope. "Who is it from?"

"Tokyo University of the Arts."

A smile broke out into the short man's face, "oh gosh, really?" he asked. The teenager nodded and handed him the envelope. He ripped the envelope open and pulled out the papers inside.

Seto entered the room, fastening his tie. He noticed his brother and fiancé hovering over a piece of mail, "what's that?" He asked, having partially forgave Yugi enough to speak to him.

"Letter from the Tokyo University of the Arts," Yugi replied, eyes scanning the letter. "Oh my gosh! They accepted my application!" he squealed.

"Really? Awesome, Yugi, that's great," Mokuba yelled, giving the other a high five.

Yugi continued reading the letter, "they want to meet with me...this Thursday, the seventeenth of June," he said happily. Then the smile disappeared from his face, "oh no."

Seto's brows creased, "what? What's wrong?"

"I can't go to that meeting..."

The brunette raised an eyebrow, "what? Why not?" he asked.

Yugi pointed to the meeting date, "Thursday...I promised Yami that I would bring him to the waterpark."

"Oh god, Yugi! You can't possibly be serious!"

Mokuba looked up at the two men, rolling his eyes. //Here comes another arguement.// Sighing, he left the room and headed towards the living room.

"I most certainly am serious! I can't break my promise to him," Yugi said.

The CEO growled, "Yugi this is your future! This is the best college in all of Japan and I am not letting you not go to that meeting because you'll be at a waterpark!"

"It isn't like that, Seto." The painter sighed, "it's just that...I promised him...and he was so happy. I couldn't break his heart by telling him we can't go."

"Can't you just rescedule?"

"Hmm...maybe if I call the university...I can ask them to set the meeting to another day," Yugi thought.

The brunette glared into violet orbs, "listen Yugi, listen to me. You are not passing this chance up just to go to a stupid water park with some stupid psycho bastard!"

"Seto don't you dare tell me what and what not to do! And stop referring to Yami as a psycho! The only one acting psycho is you!"

SLAP!

Yugi dropped the letter and fell to the floor, holding his hand over his cheek. Tears filled his eyes and his cheek burned. He looked up into ice blue eyes. They were so cold...like they used to be all those many years ago.

"Don't you dare talk to me like that. This is my house and I won't tolerate anyone speaking like that!"

"And I guess...I guess since this is _your_ house, anyone else who lives here isn't allowed to make their own choices either," the shorter snapped.

The brunette sneered, "what?! What the hell are you talking about?"

Yugi glared at him, "you never let me do what I want! This is my choice and I choose not to go!"

"But this is your future!"

"I'm taking Yami and that's final!"

Seto growled and kicked Yugi in the stomach, making him topple over, "you aren't doing anything of that sort! You're going to cancel any stupid trip to the waterpark and instead, are going to go to that meeting!" he yelled.

Yugi was sobbing on the floor, clutching his stomach now, "no. You-you can't make my decisions for me, Seto!"

"Just watch me! I'm not going to let you throw your life away, Yugi, you hear? I'm not! You've worked hard to get into that university and you're not going to give that all up!" he hollered.

The shorter stood up and winced as his stomach seered with pain. He stared up at the taller with hurt in his eyes. He took a small step foreward, "I...I'm sorry, Seto..." He clasped his hands together, "but I don't think I can spend the rest of my life with someone who doesn't consider my feelings before making a decision that can change my life."

Seto gasped. What did Yugi mean by that?

"And furthermore..." the shorter paused, "I don't think I can live happily with someone that doesn't allow me to live my own life." He took Seto's hand in his own, "I'm s," ," he whispered, pulling his hand back.

The brunette looked down at his hand, seeing the engagement ring he had given the other. Tears sprang to his eyes and he immediately regret what he had said and done, "you're...you're actually leaving me?"

Tears leaked from amethyst orbs, "I'm sorry..." he said quietly.

"I thought you loved me?" Seto exclaimed brokenly.

Yugi looked away, "I thought I did too."

The CEO's eyes closed and he clenched his hands into fists, "fine," he seethed. "Leave then."

"I'm taking Yami with me." Seto snorted as a reply. Yugi bit his lip and ran out of the room, his stomach and cheek still stinging.

The brunette stalked out of the kitchen, anger in his eyes. He bounded up the stairs and headed towards his room, stopping when he saw Yami peering out his bedroom window, his crimson orbs filled with fury. "What the hell are you staring at you freak?" he asked, spitting at Yami.

The spiky-haired man left his bedroom, glaring at the taller, "Seto hurt Yugi," he growled, "why do?"

"Yugi's being a bitch and I won't stand for it."

Yami scowled, "Seto mean to Yugi. Yugi love Seto and Seto mean!" he hit the brunette's arm, "Seto no deserve Yugi! Yugi love Seto and Seto mean!" he yelled.

Seto glared down at Yami, "shut up you piece of shit," he spat.

The tri-haired man growled, "No mean to Yugi! Seto be nice!"

"I would be nice if you hadn't come and fucked up my life." The taller growled, shoving the shorter into the wall, "you fucker, I had everything until Yugi met you. This is all your fault," he screamed at him, slapping him across the face.

"Yami!"

Seto's eyes darted to the end of the hallway where Yugi was standing, mortified at seeing his fiancé hit the other like that. Yugi rushed over to Yami and cradled him in his arms, "how could you, Seto?"

Seto growled, "I've waited to do that since the moment he stepped into my house."

Violet orbs were filled with tears, "Seto you're a cold hearted person!" their owner shouted. The short male rocked Yami slightly, "it's okay, Yami. We're leaving now. He won't hurt you again." Yami sniffed, hiding his face in Yugi's neck. Yugi patted his back, "come on we have to go pack."

~~~

Seto watched, angered, as the yellow taxi drove away. He sighed, leaning against the front door. He couldn't believe it. Just couldn't believe it. Yugi had actually left him...after he promised he wouldn't. //I guess a promise to precious Yami is more important than a promise to me!// he yelled inside his mind. He closed hiss, /s, //oh, who am I kidding? He had every right to leave. If I were him, I would have left too. How could I have treated him like that? How could I hit him?//

~~~

"Room for two please."

"Two beds or one?"

Yugi hesitated a moment and shot a glance at Yami who had his face pressed against the glass of an aquarium, watching the colorful fish with wonder. He smiled slightly, "one."

"Your room is 305, here's your key. Enjoy your stay."

Yugi nodded and took the key. Picking up his suitcase, he turned to Yami, "let's go," he called, tapping him on the back.

Yami nodded and picked up his own bag, following the shorter, "where go?"

"Upstairs to our room." Yugi led them to the elev and and pressed the level three button. The elevator doors closed and the elevator brought them to the right floor. "Come on." He took the taller's hand and led him down the hall.
The short male used the key to open the door and stepped inside. It wasn't much, only one bed as promised, a small bathroom, and a closet, but it would have to do until they could find somewhere better.

Yami giggled, running into the room and jumping on the bed. He frowned as he landed. This bed was stiff! It was nothing like the bed at the mansion that he was used to.

"I'm sorry if it isn't comfortable, Yami," Yugi whispered, "tomorrow we'll go somewhere better, I promise."

The taller looked up at him and smiled, "Yami happy if with Yugi," he said, forgetting about the hard matressed bed.

The shorter placed his suitcase on the floor and sighed. Even though he was still so angry and hurt by him, he still missed Seto. And he missed Mokuba. And he missed the Kaiba Mansion. Tears came to his eyes and he reached into his pocket, pulling out what looked like a necklace. He stared at his for a moment, and then the tears began to fall, "Seto," he cried, falling face forward on the bed. He curled into a tiny ball and shook, "Seto...Seto...I'm sorry..." he sobbed, bringing the necklace to his lips.

Yami looked down, taking the necklace. He examined it and broght it to his own lips, biting it. To his surprise, a piece of the necklace broke off and landed on his tongue. Confused, Yami sucked on the necklace. It couldn't be a real necklace...it was like candy!

"Yami give that back!" Yugi cried, snatching the candy necklace back and putting it around his neck, biting the candy pieces. This was what he always did when he was upset. Go find a candy necklace and suck on it. It was an odd thing to do, one might think, but it was his comfort food...much like chocolate was to teenage girls.

The taller looked down, "Yami want," he whispered, reaching for the candy, "it yummy!"

"No, it's mine. I need it."

"We share?" Yami suggested.

Yugi looked down, "fine." He reached to take off the candy necklace and break off some pieces for Yami, but before he could, he found Yami laying on top of him, sucking on not only the candy necklace, but also his neck. He gasped, the blood rushing to his cheeks, "wh-what are you doing?!"

"We share," Yami repeated, licking the candy necklace. He smiled, taking a bite off one of the pieces, "Yugi want?" he asked. The shorter nodded and he leaned down, biting off another chuck of the necklace. He then pressed his lips to Yugi's sliding his tongue past the other'ss ans and placing the candy in Yugi's mouth. He then pulled away and began sucking on the necklace again.

The short male guessed that his face probably looked like a tomato. He chewed on the candy and let out a soft moan when Yami licked the necklace and his neck again. Why was Yami affecting his this way? Could he really be in love with him? Was it possible to be in love with two people at the same time? He shook his head. Did he love Seto anymore? Yes...he could just forget about all he and the brunette had. But...what he and Yami had was special too. They had some strong bond from the very beginning. And Yugi couldn't ignore the pull he felt towards either man. Sloveloved him, he knew, despite the way he had treated him this morning. Yami...well...Yami was just special. And he loved that about him.

Yami sat up and licked his lips, giggling, "candy yummy," he said. He looked down, "Yugi okay?"

Yugi nodded, his cheeks still flaming red, "fine," be squeaked. Standing, he rushed to the other side of the room, "I just...I'm just going to take a quick shower now." Without waiting for a response, he ran into the bathroom and closed the door.

The scarlet eyed man sighed. Did he do something wrong? Why did Yugi always act like this around him? ...Always in a hurry to get away...? He stood and walked over to the bathroom, "Yugi?" he called. "Yugi there?" he asked. He only heard the water running. Sighing, he opened the bathroom door. Talking was coming from behind the bathroom curtain.

"Why am I acting like this...how could I be attracted to him?!"

Yami took a step forward and opened the curtain a peek, poking his head through it, "Yugi?"

The tri-haired painter screamed and tripped on his own feet, falling on his but and landing with his legs spread out wide. He blushed, "Yami!" he yelled, covering himself up and shitting the curtain.

The taller giggled, "Yugi nudie!"

The shorter of the two tried to calm himself down. //Yami just saw me completely naked...// he thought, eyes widening. //...And in a very suggestive position, too.// He gasped, seeing Yami try and open the curtain again. Standing, he held it closed.

Yami sniggered and went to the other side of the tub, stepping inside and poking Yugi's back. The smaller turned around and yelped, turning back around. Yami wrapped his arms around him, not caring that the water was soaking his T-shirt and jeans. He pulled Yugi against him and smiled, nuzzling his face in the other's wet hair, "Yami like play."

"Y-Yami this isn't the best time to...to play." Yugi explained, "I'm trying to take a shower."

"Yami shower?"

The petite male shook his head, "no not right now. You can go after me."

"Yami no want go after. Yami shower with Yugi," the other said, hugging him tighter.

Yugi felt hot. He couldn't believe Yami was asking to shower with him. Well sure, Yami had asked and said lots of other embarassing things before...and even if a shower wasn't that big a deal...it was still Yami. The same man who he felt an odd attraction to since the day they met. The same man that liked to hold him. The same man that had kissed him three times. The same man that broke him and Seto up. The same man that...and he could admit this now...he was falling in love with.

He turned in Yami's arms and began unbuttoning the other's already wet blue shirt. He pulled the shirt off and tossed it on the floor. "If you want to...I guess you can," he whispered, closing his eyes as he unbuckled the belt around Yami's waist and unzippered his bluejeans. He held his breath and turned back around, thinking he should just let the other remove the rest of the clothing. He couldn't believe he just agreed to shower with the gorgeous man. Sure, he had changed him a few times. But that was different. He had never actually seen Yami naked. He always just let one of the staff members bathe Yami. He had never seen that lightly muscled, tanned body dripping with water. He shuddered and closed his eyes, trying not to think for a moment.

Yami removed his wet boxers and threw them out of the tub. He sat down in the tub and pulled Yugi into his lap, "we bath." He put the plug in the drain so the water could fill the tub.

Yugi bit his lip. He had really just wanted to take a quick shower and get in over with. He didn't want to spend longer than necessary in the lap of a sexy, naked, wet Yami.

Yami played with the water that was slowly filling the bathtub. He splashed it on Yugi and smiled, "we get soap..." he looked around and saw a sponge and tube of body wash. He squeezed the vanilla scented wash onto the sponge and ran it across Yugi's back, humming, "Yami get Yugi cleaned."

Yugi blushed, his violet eyes drooping slightly as his body relaxed under the soft sponge brushing gently across his back. He turned and rested his head on Yami's arm, wrapping his legs around Yami's stomach. Sighing, he cd sod some water in his hands and poured it down the taller's side.

Yami giggled, finished washing Yugi. "Yugi wash Yami," he instructed, handing the shorter the sponge.

Yugi took the sponge and swept it across the talls chs chest. He smiled and took the sponge away, rinsing the soap off.
He leaned forward and placed a soft kiss on Yami's t. Ht. He immediately pulled back, blushing. He felt Yami's arms around him again and smiled, resting his head on Yami's chest and listening to the other's heart.

"Yami glad be with Yugi."

"I...I'm glad you're with me too, Yami."

Yami pressed his lips against Yugi's neck, "Yami love Yugi."

The petite painter bit his lip. Could he answer that truthfully? Should he say he loved the other? Did he really love the other? Nodding to himself, Yugi made a decision, "I love you too, Yami," he confessed, kissing the taller's chest again.

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Seto stared at the empty side of his bed. He reached out a hand and put it where Yugi normally slept. It was cold. The warm little body no longer lay peacefully there. He sighed, sitting up, "if he wanted to leav ethan it's his own choice. I have to right to hold him back," he said to himself. Resting his head back on the pillow, the brunette curled into a ball, tears forming in his eyes, "but I miss him so much. I wish he had stayed...If I had only not been such an idiot..."

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Yugi lay in bed that night, his head resting under Yami's chin. The taller male had his arms wrapped protectively around him and his face burried in his hair. The shorter smiled, hearing that purring noise again as the other exhaled. He sighed, shifting slightly to get more comfortable. He missed his and Seto's bed. He missed Seto so much. He wish he hadn't stormed out like that...but...the brunette had made him so angry. He had hit him! And, he had hit Yami too.

Yami moved closer to him in the bed, exhaling and blowing Yugi's hair back with his breath.

The other smiled, wrapping an arm around the taller. He didn't regret loving Yami...but he did regret leaving Seto. He didn't understand how he could love two people. It just wasn't possible was it? He thought a moment. He knew he didn't love one more than the other. So...maybe it d bed be possible for Seto to love Yami too...then they could all love each other. //But Seto would never love Yami...he blames him for all this happening. I don't know what Yami feels for Seto, though. Probably nothing...he only loves me he said.//

Yami's eyes blinked open and he stared tiredly into the shorter's amethyst orbs, "Yugi no sleep?" he questioned.

Yugi closed his eyes, "I have a lot on my mind," he replied.

"Yugi need sleep."

"I know Yami." The smaller yawned and cuddled closer to the larger, warmer body, "I'll try."

Yami nodded and rested his head on top of Yugi's again, soon falling back asleep.

Yugi watched Yami's chest rise and fall for a while before he too became overcome by sleep.

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Shadow: [climbes out of the mountain of fluff she was burried it] ^________^ OOOOH wow that has to be the fluffiest chapter I have EVER written!!!!! [does happy dance] yeah for fluff!!

Specter: [rolls his eyes] whatever...

Shadow: >>

Specter: ^^; er...we'd like to thank Shadow's good friend Brandi once more for giving us that super cute candy necklace scene idea!!! [hugs Brandi too and gives her a big chocolate chip cookie with a Yugi face printed on it in icing]

Shadow: ^_____^ R&R PLEASE!!