The Pharaoh and the Slave

Chapter Eight: Reaction

Yugi was shocked to say the least.

He knew how he felt about Yami; he realized just before he awoke. The feelings he had been getting around the heir and why he blushed so hard at times - especially when he saw Yami's abs covered in water - were because of a certain emotion.

Love.

However, he knew that he couldn't say or do anything. It wasn't the fact that they were both males that kept him from doing anything; it was their status. Yugi was a mere slave while Yami was a Prince, soon to be Pharaoh. Forget about making a move; he wouldn't even confess!

Yet here was the one he loved kissing him.

Unable to resist, Yugi leaned into the kiss. He felt Yami smile into the kiss and he, himself, smiled. Yugi wished they could have stayed there forever.

But the need for air was too great.

Yami broke off the kiss, much to Yugi's dismay. Yugi opened his eyes and found himself staring into crimson eyes. Those eyes looked away from his own. "I'm sorry. I didn't... You probably hate me now, don't you?"

'How can I hate you when I obviously love you?'

"You probably do not even like me like that. You probably feel disgusted. I shouldn't have done that. It was on impulse. I.. I'm sorry." Yami tried to stand but Yugi - a bit ticked off - pulled Yami straight back down, ignoring the pain in his side. "Yugi?" Yami asked in surprise.

"I didn't..." Yugi looked down to his lap as his face turned red. "I didn't... hate it... per se..." He peeked at Yami to see a shocked expression. "I actually... Liked it..." Yugi blushed even harder at his own confession.

Yugi felt a hand on his cheek and turned to face the being whose hand it was. He was greeted with a smiling Yami. "Then you wouldn't mind if I did this?" After asking the question, Yami brought their lips together for another kiss, causing Yugi's heart to speed up. He closed his eyes to enjoy the kiss, unwilling to resist.

The moment was ruined however when a certain male burst the door yelling, "Yami! Guess wh- whoops."

Yugi and Yami jumped away from each other in surprise. Had they been caught? Turning to face the doorway they sighed in relief; it was only Atem. Yugi smiled. "Hello Atem. What has you so happy?"

Atem smiled brightly. "I just spent the last few hours attempting to get Heba off his death sentence and getting you two more freedom than you have." This shocked Yugi. Atem went through that much just for him? Especially after Heba tried to kill Yami?

"And?" Yami asked. He was a bit frustrated that he and Yugi had been interrupted but he knew Yugi would want to know if Atem succeeded. "Did you succeed?"

Atem smiled deviously. "Of course! I had to resort to a bit of blackmail but it worked nonetheless." His face turned serious. "I managed to get Heba off his death sentence and he has become my personal slave. It was the only way. I apologize, Yugi."

Yugi shook his head. "I understand. My little brother did try to murder the heir to the throne after all." He smiled at Atem. "Thank you for helping him."

Atem nodded. "I also used the fact that you two were trained assassins to my advantage. You two will be our private and secret bodyguards. In short, bodyguards no one but the priests, pharaoh and us know about." Yugi nodded. He didn't mind being Yami's private bodyguard.

Yugi looked at Yami with determination in his eyes. "Yami." Yami looked at him, surprised at the assertiveness the young slave was showing. "I want to see my brother."

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"I wish to see the prisoner."

The guards bowed and stepped aside, allowing Yami to walk over to the door. Yugi attempted to follow but his way was blocked by the spears the guards held. He watched Yami turn. "The slave comes with."

One of the guards turned towards Yami. "But my prince, he's a mere slave. The king-"

"My father has no control over my slave. I am the only one who can give orders to him." Yami glared and deepened his voice to sound threatening. "Let him pass or you will receive punishment later."

Shivers went up Yugi's spine. However, it wasn't out of fear; Yami's deep voice was hot. Yugi shook his head of the thoughts as the guards stepped aside. Yugi jogged over to the door where Yami was waiting. Yami opened the door and allowed Yugi to enter first.

Yugi took a deep breath and entered the room, prepared to face the brother he believed to be dead.

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A/N: Well, here is the new chapter. I apologize for the long wait; a lot has been happening in the last couple weeks that caused me to have no inspiration. Hence why this is so short; I really didn't know where to end it. Hope you like it nonetheless!