My Beautiful Darkness

Keeping a secret

Yugi walked out to get some breakfest, only to find his Yami washing dishes.

" Pharoah!?" Atem jumped in shock and whipped around.

" Y-Yugi..." It was an akward moment of silence before Yugi decided to say something. It had been such a long time since Atem had last been seen as person. Sometimes Yugi, could actually forget that Atem existed. Why now was his darker half out the puzzle, washing dishes?

" G-good to see that you're still alive. Hehe." Yugi joked. Atem could only nod, his eyes more focused on the puzzle. He had planned to clean the kitchen and go back to the puzzle before Yami could destroy something. Mainly to get some fresh air after being 'locked up'. But now that Yugi was up...

" Well other me, I'm off!"

" H-huh? O-oh um..." Atem returned to the dishes unaware of the fact that Yugi was staring him down.

"Pharaoh is something wrong? You seem a little more than quiet than usual." Atem turned to Yugi and gave him a reassuring smile.

" Yugi, I'm fine. I'll be back in the puzzle shortly." Yugi frowned before walking up and turning off the faucet.

" Come one. You and I going together. As humans."

" But I- "

"No excuses Pharaoh you're coming with me as well." Before Atem could protest again, the younger grabbed his arm and ended up getting dragged to the arcade where the rest of his friends were. When Jonouchi saw the two he waved wildly.

" Yug', Atem!" Honda also joined in." Been a long time man, especially you Atem."

Atem could only shyly wave to the rest.

" U-um You too." Anzu hopped in and gave a cheerful smile.

" Come on guys! Why don't we catch up once we're actually inside."

Everyone happily chatted away, catching up on eachother's lives. Well that is, everyone except for Atem. He wasn't trying to be a jerk or anything, he just had other problems to deal with instead of bonding with his friends. What if Yami just appeared in front of them randomly or corrupted Yugi's mind since Atem wasn't there to "occupy" him? These thoughts continued to make Atem sick to the bone but all had to do was make sure that nothing strange happened. In other words, he had to stay within range of the puzzle at all times. Or better yet ...

" Yugi could I hold onto the puzzle?" Yugi gave a questioning look as he took it off.

" Wouldn't it bother you?"

" No. Well, maybe a little, but I just need to keep it safe. You go on with everyone, I'll just be here playing games."

" So you don't trust me?" Yugi added playfuly, making Atem blush and stutter.

" I-I ... N-no I just... you-"

"Kidding Pharaoh. Just make sure to meet us at this table in 3 hours." Atem nodded and drew out breath once he was left alone.

" Alright Yami," He said even thought he was just talking to a puzzle. " Don't try to pull anything stupid. Or I will personally minnd crush you."

" Oh I wouldn't even dare dream of that."

Atem twitched when he felt arms wrap around his waist. When had he got out?

" Y-Yami what are you doing? The group might-"

" Afraid of them finding out about our 'little secret'?"

" I wouldn't call it little. " Atem muttered before pulling out of Yami's grasp and turning to face him.