Yu-Gi-Oh! Fan Fiction ❯ YIB ❯ Just Stop Time ( Chapter 12 )

[ Y - Young Adult: Not suitable for readers under 16 ]
Yuri: Yay! Last chapter! I'm both so relieved yet so happy! I'm really going to miss all of your lovely reviews! I hope that I have not failed you as an authoress! Well, here it is...the thrilling conclusion...well, its not all that thrilling but it is cute! Anyways, without further delay, here it is.
...Just Stop Time...
The sky, a luminous purple and pink, shined with all it’s passion on the beautiful sand below and reflected on the ocean’s surface. Even though it was near sunset, the air was crisp and warm just like a summer afternoon. From his spot on the beach chair, the tri-colored youth could see the extraordinary scene before him with ease. Not to mention, the entire place was empty. He guessed that that was what happened when you bought a condo on the shore of Aruba.
A content sigh escaped his parted lips. He felt his eyes begin to get heavy when a rich and familiar voice flowed in the breeze and blew passed his ear, tickling the skin on his cheek.
“Yugi?”
The said boy turned in his chair to smile at the other. “Yes Yami?”
The crimson eyes that he loved so much lit up. “Everyone’s waiting in the dining area downstairs. You coming, love?”
Yugi nodded. “In a few minutes.”
Amethyst eyes turned back to watch the last minutes of the sunset and squeaked in surprise when strong arms wrapped around his waist and lifted him off the seat. The next thing he knew, he was sitting on Yami’s lap. Flashing the other a bright smile, Yugi nuzzled his head under Yami’s chin and continued to stare at the breathtaking scene.
He almost purred at the way Yami was stroking his back lovingly.
“Are you thinking about it?” Yami inquired softly.
Yugi nodded mutely. “I can’t help it, Yami. I was so scared. I thought…” Yugi bit back the tears that were threatening to fall at the memory. “I thought I was going to lose you.”
Yami reached out and placed a finger under Yugi’s chin, tilting the other’s head so that their eyes locked. “Yugi, I told you I was never going to leave you.”
“But you could have…” Yugi paused, knowing that he couldn’t continue without crying.
“But I didn’t,” Yami replied softly.
Yugi sighed but instead of saying anything, he slowly unbuttoned Yami’s shirt, stopping when he saw the small scar over his heart. Leaning his head back on the other’s shoulder, Yugi began to trace the scar in a slow motion.
That’s when all the memories came back; when Mai had a gun to Yugi’s head and Yami had so foolishly jumped in the middle of Yugi and the gun, shooting at the blond woman before being shot himself, sending them both to the ground. And how, Yugi had immediately grabbed the gun and turned to shoot Pegasus dead. Then how Yugi sat there on the ground, tears pouring down his face as he begged Yami to stay with him…to not leave him alone again. That’s the scene that Jou and Kaiba stumbled upon when they came bursting into the room.
And then there was the hospital. The hours of surgery. The uncertainty if Yami was going to make it or not. The waiting. The recovery and the countless hours that Yugi had stood at Yami’s bedside waiting to see those beautiful crimson eyes only to breakdown in tears when it seemed like all hope was lost.
And then, at last, the moment Yami had awakened, somewhat groggily. The way that Yugi had collapsed at the other’s bedside and cried into Yami’s chest. And the gentle way that Yami had comforted him and told him how much he loved the amethyst-eyed youth. And now, only about a week after that, they were sitting on the shore of Aruba, in each other’s arms.
“Yugi…” Yami called out to his dazed love and watched as recognition seeped back into the other’s features once again. “I don’t want you to think of that anymore. This,” Yami said gesturing out to the gorgeous ocean and untouchable sky, “is our new lives. There is no need to think of the past anymore.”
Yugi looked down in deep thought for a moment and when he raised his eyes back up to meet his love’s, a heart-stopping smile graced his lips. Yami’s eyes softened at the priceless expression and he bent down to capture Yugi’s lips in a soft yet loving kiss.
“They’re waiting for us,” Yugi whispered quietly when he broke apart.
Yami nodded and, gently pushing Yugi onto his feet, stood up as well. Yami took Yugi’s hand in his as they made their way to the main foyer where they were greeted by several staff members, including the receptionist. Yugi had to agree that it was more like a private, small, expensive hotel then a condo but, nevertheless, he and his friends had bought out the west wing of the luxurious place while the other half was still rented out by rich people looking for a sweet getaway.
Even with the funds that all eight of them hadn’t been enough to afford the four permanent rooms that they had bought. However, after careful consideration, the four ex- operatives had decided to melt the millennium items and sell the gold to different buyers. This way, not only were they pretty much guaranteed that they never would have to work a day in their lives, but they had eliminated the possibility of anyone else attempting the same thing that Mai and Pegasus had.
True, they never found out if the legends were true and if the items did grant power. However, after all of the legends and rumors that had been proven to the eight boys during the extent of their assassin lives, they really weren’t keen on finding out.
Walking past the lounge, they finally stopped when they spotted everyone inside the mini-ice cream bar.
“Well, look who’s here,” Bakura began, spotting the duo. “It’s the annoying brat…and Yugi.”
Yami glared. “Watch it, Bakura.”
“Before you two bite each other’s heads off, let’s get a table,” Marik interrupted what was sure to be a fight.
Everyone agreed and settled at one long table. At one side were Yami, Yugi, Jou, and Kaiba in that order, respectably. Kaiba, who had his arm in a sling to prevent use of his shoulder, watched the other’s take their seats on the opposite side. Bakura was helping Ryou, who still had trouble walking from the bullet wound that punctured the muscle in his leg and then hit the bone causing the bullet to fragment into tiny pieces. It took the doctors hours to finally get out all of the metal fragments.
The moment Bakura took his seat beside Ryou, a waiter appeared though dressed in casual attire with a grin on his face. “What can I get you guys?” he asked.
“We’ll have four sundaes, three banana splits, and a frozen yogurt,” Yami replied almost immediately.
The young man nodded. “And whose bill should I put this on?”
Yami pointed towards Bakura and smirked. “Mr. Akefia,” the tri-colored haired youth responded, using the other’s assumed name. It had taken almost two days to do it but damnit if Kaiba didn’t change everyone’s identity since they would be on the top of both the HIB’s and YIB’s hit list.
The waiter walked away before Bakura could protest so instead, the white-haired teen turned on Yami. “I never agreed to buy the damn ice cream?!”
“We all voted,” Yami grinned and several snickers went around the table.
Bakura fell back in his seat and crossed his arms while Ryou tried to suppress a giggle. Once their ice cream was brought out, everyone gave in to their cravings and soon the table was filled with laughter, light conversation, and the occasional argument from Kaiba and Jou who were so obviously in love that it was almost sickening. Nothing about the past was ever mentioned. To everyone, it was like a dream. Or, in better words, a nightmare that everyone wanted to forget.
Yugi, not noticing the tap of ice cream that had somehow wound up on the tip of his nose, looked at the bright smiles on everyone’s faces, only partly listening to the current conversation over who’s ice cream tasted better. The beauty of his new home, the happiness of his life-long friends, and the beginning of his newfound love made him sigh softly.
“I wish it could be like this forever,” Yugi said aloud to himself unaware Yami heard him.
Yami just turned to his counterpart and smiled. “It will be, Yugi,” he whispered and bent down to kiss the ice cream off of Yugi’s nose. “It will be.”
…END…
Yuri: I don’t know if I like the ending. Maybe an epilogue in the near future? Even though this is kind of an epilogue in a way. I don’t know, it’s up to you guys. Just let me know. Hope to see you guys in my other stories!