Blood and Soul

Note

Jonouchi comes into the dorm room, "Hey Yugi, I brought your homework."

"Thanks Jo," Yugi takes the small pile of papers.

"How are you holding up?" Jonouchi asks as he sets his backpack down.

"This one has been rough," Yugi admits, "It should have been done yesterday and this one is stronger."

"Do you need to see the nurse?" Jonouchi grows concerned.

"I'm gonna wait it out one more day," Yugi replies, "Maybe it'll be fine."

"Well alright," Jonouchi responds, "Just... if it doesn't let up, please don't be stubborn."

Yugi nods, "Thanks Jo."

"I'm going to hang with the Kaiba boys before Mokuba has to go back to the academy," Jonouchi says as he changes his shirt.

"Say hi for me please," Yugi responds as he looks through his homework.

"Sure thing! See ya!" Jonouchi goes out the door.

------x------

Bakura comes in during the evening, "I've brought you some dinner."

"Thanks," Yugi replies as he takes the blood bag.

Bakura flashes an envelope "And I was asked to deliver this."

Yugi takes the envelope, "From whom?"

Bakura makes kissy faces.Yugi rolls his eyes.

"Oh come now," says Bakura, "I can't help it if I believe you two are meant to be."

Yugi looks at the envelope, "But... what if we're not?"

"You don't know that."

"Neither do you."

"True, but I'm trying to be hopeful."

"You are. Thank you Bakura."

Bakura smiles, "Enjoy your letter. Marik and I are heading into the city."

"Have fun," Yugi replies as he watches Bakura leave the room.

Yugi devours the blood bag before opening the envelope. He pulls out the paper inside, unfolding it.

Yugi

I wanted to thank you for inviting me for dinner with your friends. I've met plenty of nice people back in Egypt, but I've never met anybody as nice as you. I felt very welcome, even after you had to leave. I was wondering if we could hang out once your heat has passed. We can even do another sparring match if you wish.

Until we meet again,

Atem Sennen

Yugi rereads the note, smiling. He somewhat admires the smooth penmanship. He felt his own cheek.Am I actually blushing?Maybe Bakura is right.Perhaps Atem is worth the chance.Yugi gasps as another wave of his heat hits him.

Ugh, when will this thing end?