The Alternative

Chapter Fifteen

"Yugi."

The sun scorching through the far window along with the soft tone of a melodious voice casually woke Yugi from his slumber. He yawned lazily and flipped around on the mattress.

A sugary chuckle evoked as a response. Footsteps approached the bed.

"Yugi, it's time for breakfast."

That voice...

Once understanding what he heard, Yugi sat up rather quickly and began peering around.

Now I'm certain it's a dream.

He nearly screamed in response to what he was seeing, but thankfully, he covered his mouth before letting any noise escape.

Yugi sat up in an enormous, king-sized bed. The finest silk sheets and blankets dressed the mattress. The supports were made of sycamore wood, one that he recognized from his class on Ancient Egypt. A large tapestry hung over the western wall, and large glass windows covered the eastern side. The sun piled in abundantly.

He laid his eyes on Atem, who at this point had sat politely on the far end of the bed. His expression appeared so soft and loving. A genuine smile tickled at his lips as his gaze peered gracefully into the windows of Yugi's soul. His attire exhibited such high class and authority. A tan shendyt hugged his waist. His chest remained bare, save for some type of animal skin that hung on his shoulders. A golden crown rested comfortably in his bulky hair. The sun from the east wall glimmered on his golden armlets. Black khol around his eyes perfectly highlighted the amethyst gleam.

He is perfection.

"Yugi?"

"Hm?" Yugi twitched.

"You're looking at me like you've never seen me before," Atem blushed.

Yugi couldn't control the geeky grin that smeared its way onto his face. He merely nodded through the embarrassment and even giggled at the tension.

"Sorry," Yugi bowed his head. I just kinda don't know what the hell is happening to me.

Atem tilted his head in wonder, but eventually began laughing with Yugi too.

"You make my world a little brighter every day."

Yugi's innocent laughter dwindled down at the sound of such a genuine comment.

"One day, even Ra will be jealous of your beauty," Atem winked playfully.

Yugi shivered slightly at the thought of it. I must really be love sick for Yami if I keep seeing him as some sexy ancient pharaoh. I'd never hear the end of it if I told Bakura.

Oh my...Bakura!

"Bakura!" Yugi accidentally spat out, eyes widening in worry. He unintentionally began shaking as he pictured the last memory he had.

"Bakura?" Atem questioned in confusion. "I don't understand."

Yugi flung his attention back to Atem. "It's nothing....never mind."

Though he wanted to talk about what would happen, he knew dream Atem would have no recollection of it. However, he figured this would be a good time to ask his dream lover some questions.