Chapter 5: Daylight Comes and Me Wanna Go Home

Yugi glanced up from his place on the bed to the sound of footsteps. He was pleasantly surprised to see that Atemu had walked into the room, he was still wearing his very sexy gray long sleeved pressed shirt, although the olive green tie around Atemu's neck had been loosened. Unlike before Atemu did not stop in the doorway, but instead walked into the room and closed the door behind him giving Yugi and himself privacy. The mere action sending shivers of anticipation through Yugi's veins.

"I haven't been able to stop thinking about you all day." Atemu said, his ruby red eyes darkened with desire as he gazed hungrily upon Yugi.

Yugi licked his lips, "I haven't been able to stop thinking about you either. Especially not since you same into my room shirtless this morning." Yugi replied.

Atemu smirked, "You liked that did you? Good." Atemu replied as he slowly stalked closer to Yugi.

"I more than liked it. I couldn't stop thinking about what it would be like to run my tongue over your tattoo." Yugi replied.

Atemu paused for a moment, the smirk on his face was almost predatory, "Perhaps we should find out." Atemu replied as his hand reached up and finished untying his tie before he finally reached the bed. Yugi reached up and grabbed Atemu's tie, and pulled it off before setting it aside.

"This may be useful later." Yugi huskily whispered before his fingers began to undo the button's on Atemu's shirt revealing his delicious caramel skin. "I always was a huge fan of caramel." Yugi whispered, "I wonder if your skin will taste even better?"

Atemu just smirked before he pulled off his shirt and tossed it aside leaving Yugi once more with a delectable view of Atemu's muscular torso. For a moment Yugi allowed his hands to trace along Atemu's body which was poised above him, beginning with his muscular shoulders, down to his biceps before moving his attention to Atemu's sculpted pectorals and washboard abs.

"I didn't think you were just going to window shop. I thought you wanted to sample." Atemu groaned.

Yugi smirked before he leaned up and slowly began to trace his tongue along Atemu's left peck. Atemu's skin tasted slightly salty and Yugi loved it. What he loved even more was the primal groan Atemu made as Yugi slowly swirled his tongue around Atemu's nipple before drawing the nub into his mouth to give it the attention that it deserved.

Yugi took his time with Atemu's nipple before he slowly allowed the nub to slip from his mouth, pausing momentarily to blow on the dampened skin, making Atemu's shudder with pleasure before he slowly dragged his tongue along Atemu's chest and over to the other peck to give it the same pleasurable attention.

"God Yugi." Atemu groaned, his hands braced on either side of Yugi as his muscles shook with the strain to keep his body held up. Yugi allowed his hands to continue to wander, tracing along Atemu's spine before his fingers daringly dipped into Atemu's pants.

Once Yugi was satisfied with the attention he'd given Atemu's right nipple he slowly began to run his tongue down along Atemu's chest and down to his abs before his tongue dove into Atemu's navel, making Atemu once more groan. Yugi's fingers however, had not remained idle and had finally gotten Atemu's belt unfastened and his pants undone allowing them to fall from Atemu's hips revealing Atemu's tented boxers.

Not that Yugi wasn't rock hard himself. He had never been harder in his entire life. Yugi's hands traced along the rim of Atemu's boxers before slowly slipping inside and grasping Atemu's hardened member giving it a squeeze which had Atemu crying out. "YUGI!"

Yugi chuckled as he finally removed his tongue from Atemu's navel. "Don't you think its time that these came off? They're in my way." Yugi whispered.

"Gods yes." Atemu moaned before Yugi slowly slipped Atemu's boxers down revealing Atemu in all his naked glory. He was a perfect example of what the human male could look like, but at that moment Yugi only had eyes for Atemu's fully erect penis. Yugi licked his lips before leaning forward to draw Atemu's member into his mouth.

"Yugi." Atemu groaned as Yugi slowly drew Atemu into his mouth.

"Yugi." Atemu groaned once more as Yugi slowly swallowed him, his nose lightly brushing against Atemu's balls.

"Yugi, wake up! The doctors here." Atemu groaned.

Yugi paused in his ministrations for a moment. What? His mind seemed to ask as his tongue traced along the vein on the underside of Atemu's dick.

"YUGI! TIME TO WAKE UP! DOCTORS HERE!" Atemu shouted once more before the pleasurable dream faded as Yugi slowly blinked his eyes open to reveal Yami standing beside the bed, his hand resting on his shoulder as he shook him.

"Wha?" Yugi mumbled as his mind scrambled to sort out his dream from reality.

"I said that the doctor is here to check out your injuries." Yami said briskly. There was a slight coldness to his voice that had not been there when Yami had spoke to him last night but Yugi dismissed it. Its not like he had any idea that his husband was the star of the best sex dream Yugi had ever had. Or maybe he does know and he's jealous because he knows that you would be so much better for Atemu than he was.

"Oh." Yugi said awkwardly as he awkwardly shifted acutely aware of the tent in his pants.

Yami snorted as he straightened up and walked out of the room, "I wouldn't worry about your tiny problem. Ishizu is a doctor so she's seen all sizes before. Although, normally they come a lot bigger than that." Yami said.

Yugi gripped the blankets as a white hot anger swept through him. How dare that bitch try to imply that I have a small dick! I most certainly do NOT have a small dick. Yugi though to himself, although thankfully he was able to keep those thoughts to himself as a woman with long black hair and narrow blue eyes walked into the room.

"Hello, I'm Dr. Ishizu Kimi and I would presume you would be Yugi." Dr. Kimi greeted as she walked into the room. Forcing Yugi to forget about Yami for the moment.

"Yes, I'm Yugi. Yugi Motou." Yugi greeted, giving Ishizu the brightest smile he could manage, which combined with his anger at Yami, his embarrassment, and the pain he was in came out more like a grimace than anything else.

"Okay Yugi, what do you saw we have a look at that leg of yours." Ishizu said as she sat down beside the bed. Yami returned a few minutes later pushing some type of machine into the room. Ishizu smiled at Yami before Yami turned and strode back out without another word.

"Yugi, this is a mobile X-ray machine. Your leg is without a doubt broken, but I need to see the extent of the brake and see if we can get this set for you." Ishizu said.

"Why wasn't I taken to the hospital?" Yugi asked. That was one question that had really been eating away at him. He should have been taken straight to the hospital not brought to Atemu's house. Not that he didn't mind being at Atemu's house but still...it probably wasn't the best thing for his health.

"The park rangers provided triage once they pulled you out of the canyon and you were brought to Ranger Iiniiiwa's home because it was the closest place to bring you from the canyon. Much closer than the medical clinic in the park, which is where I work. I was supposed to come last night to check on you but I got caught up with a little girl who got kicked by an elk. By the time I had her taken care it was far too late for me to come see you. Ranger Iiniiwa assured me you were resting comfortably and that he and Yami would be able to keep an eye on you until I could come first thing this morning." Ishizu said.

"Oh. Is the little girl okay at least?" Yugi asked.

Ishizu nodded, "She's alright. The elk broke three of her ribs with his kick but she'll be okay." Ishizu said.

"Well, that's good at least." Yugi replied.

Ishizu nodded once more before she gently helped Yugi to shift his legs back up onto the bed and moved the mobile X-ray machine over. She handed Yugi a heavy apron which she placed over Yugi's pelvis as she set up the machine. "I would think you would want to maintain the ability to have children one day Yugi." Ishizu said.

Yugi nodded as he shifted the heavy apron a little bit more securely around his equipment to make sure they were fully protected from the radiation.

Ishizu moved the machine in position over Yugi's leg and began to take several x-rays to determine the extent of the damage. Yugi, for his part, couldn't do anything other than sit back and await her diagnosis.

That or let his mind wander although Yugi figured thinking about his dream from earlier would not be the best idea when his erection still hadn't gone down yet. The dream he had had about Atemu had been really intense, but intense in a good way. It should be illegal for a man to look that good. Yugi mused as his mind once more flashed him the image of Atemu standing shirtless in the doorway.

"Well, Yugi I suppose I do have some good news for you." Ishizu said, drawing Yugi from his musings.

"Oh?" Yugi said. How can you possibly have good news unless you want to try and tell me my leg isn't broken. In which case I call bullshit. As much as my leg hurts its fucking broken and we both know it. Your good news had better be that you don't need to fucking amputate my leg. Yugi thought to himself.

"Looking at your X-rays you do have a complete fracture. Your tibia is broken in two distinct places." Ishizu said.

Yugi frowned, "And that's good news? How is that good news?" Yugi growled, keeping his tone as level as he could manage. But really, if that was good news he would hate to hear what this doctor called bad news.

"The good news is that both fractures are clean and the bones are still in line which means that I just need to put your leg into a cast and prescribe you some painkillers to address the pain. Your leg, also based on these X-rays, should not require surgery. You should be back to normal in about six to eight weeks." Ishizu said.

Six...to eight...weeks?! Yugi thought to himself. That, that was not remotely good. That was downright terrible! Not only was his documentary officially not going to happen now he was stuck in a terrible sort of limbo. His reservation was only for three weeks and he wasn't going to be able to drive back home with a broken leg which meant he had no choice but to stay and no where to stay.

"Now, I'm going to prescribe 800 milligram Ibuprofen to be taken every six hours or as needed for the pain." Ishizu said.

"Seriously? My leg feels like its on fire and your going to prescribe me MOTRIN!" Yugi growled.

"I'm prescribing you a strong dose of Motrin, yes. As for your leg once I get your leg in a cast your pain should actually lesson. I'm also going to leave you a set of crutches so that you are no longer bound to a bed." Ishizu said.

"Ishizu? Sorry to interrupt but I was wondering before you left if I could offer you a cup of tea? Or if you have the time you could join myself and the kids for lunch." Yami interjected from the doorway. For some reason his intervention seemed to grate even more on Yugi's already frayed nerves. Can't he see that we're in the middle of a doctors appointment right now. Who does he think he is interrupting us.

Ishizu smiled, "Lunch would be lovely Yami. Thank you for inviting me." Ishizu replied.

Yami nodded, "Then I'll make up an extra plate." Yami said before he walked back out of the room.

"Sorry about that Yugi, now where were we? Ah, yes. I was going to put your leg into a cast. This will take a little while so I'm going to have to ask that you be patient while I do this." Ishizu said as she began to pull the stuff out of her bag to make the cast. Once Ishizu had gotten everything that she needed out she took back the protective apron from Yugi and carefully rolled up his pant leg revealing what looked like a makeshift brace which she carefully removed.

"This brace was able to keep your leg immobile enough that the bones didn't get misaligned. The Rangers did a good job providing triage." Ishizu commented before she set the brace aside and began to gently, yet tightly wrap Yugi's leg with a soft liner material. Once she was satisfied with the first layer she wet another material with water before she began to wrap that material around the first layer.

"Okay, and now all we have to do now is wait for the outer layer to dry and you should be good to go. Oh, wait before I forget. I need to run out of my car and grab you a set of crutches. I'll be right back." Ishizu said before she got up and walked out of the room.

Yugi leaned back against the headboard with an exasperated sigh. This whole thing was turning into a massive nightmare and he was now stuck in limbo. Almost makes me want to go home. I'd rather deal with grandpa griping at me. Yugi thought to himself.

Yugi was drawn from his musings by Ishizu walking back into the room, with Yami following behind her.

"Thank you for agreeing to help me with this Yami. It really is so much easier with a second set of hands." Ishizu said as they walked into the room.

Yami nodded, "Not a problem Ishizu. I'm more than happy to help." Yami replied. Although, help with what Yugi didn't have the foggiest idea.

"Can we help too mom? Can we? Can we? Can we please?" Natosi called out.

"No honey. Why don't you and your sister go play out back while I help Miss Ishizu and our guest. I'll come and get you when its time for lunch." Yami called back out.

Yami and Ishizu approached the bed. Yugi glanced up at the two somewhat warily. Yami reached down and grabbed Yugi firmly by both his arms and began to pull him out of the bed. Yugi pulled back against him, "What the hell do you think your doing?" Yugi hissed.

"Helping Ishizu to get you up on your feet so she can get these crutches sized right for you." Yami replied briskly.

"Well, do you have to be so rough about it? And seriously, have you never heard of telling someone what you were going to do before you up and grab them? How would you like it if I grabbed you by your arms and dragged you out of bed against your will?" Yugi snapped.

"Regardless. Can we get this over with? I need to go finish making lunch." Yami snapped back.

For a moment everything was silent as the two glared at one another. For the life of Yugi he could not figure out what Atemu possibly saw in this man. He was an absolute bitch. And he wasn't that attractive either.

Ishizu awkwardly cleared her throat, "Yugi, we really do need to get you up on your feet so I can get these crutches adjusted. That way you'll be able to move around, which I'm sure you'll really appreciate. I know I for one never liked being cooped up in bed for any length of time." Ishizu said.

Yugi glared at Yami for a moment longer before he nodded, "Fine. But would it kill you to be gentle about it?" Yugi asked.

"I didn't realize you were such a sissy when it came to pain. I'll try to be more gentle when I pick you up." Yami replied. His tone was a fake sugary sweet that really made Yugi want to smack him. Why again did Grandpa drill into my skull that I cannot hit bitches? This bitch is really asking for it. Here I am wounded and he has the nerve to say I'm not really a man because I asked him to be more gentle.

Yugi just scowled as Yami once again grabbed a hold of both his arms and pulled him up out of the bed. A part of Yugi was mildly surprised Yami was able to lift him since he had done nothing to aide him in the attempt so that left him lifting up 118 pounds of dead weight and Yami really did not look like he was that strong.

But despite Yugi's lack of cooperation Yami did get Yugi up on his foot allowing Ishizu to stick the crutches under each of Yugi's armpits and work on getting them adjusted so they were at the correct height.

"How do those feel? They aren't digging into your armpits are they?" Ishizu asked.

Yugi shrugged, "They feel fine to me." Yugi replied.

Yami nodded, "Good, then we'll leave you alone. Lunch will be done in about twenty minutes. If you would like to join us you can hobble out to the table." Yami replied before he turned and walked back out of the room with Ishizu following him.

Yugi scowled after Yami's departing figure. I'd rather starve then put up with you. At least if Atemu was home I would have something nice to look at other than your ugly mug.

Yugi dropped back down onto the bed before he leaned his crutches up against the wall where he'd be able to access them easily enough. His leg was still throbbing but once he took the pain medicine hopefully it would start to feel better. Or at least hurt less. At the moment Yugi would take that.

Yugi allowed his eyes to slip shut once more. A little bit more rest before the bitch brought him his food would probably be a good idea, although the odds of him being able to resume his dream were practically nonexistent.

Yugi felt like he had hardly closed his eyes before he was already being shaken awake once more.

"Mister. Mommy says its time for you to wake up. Lunch is ready."

Yugi blinked his eyes open to see Natosi standing beside his bed. Yugi sighed, before he gave Natosi a small smile. No matter Yugi's issues with Yami, Natosi and Komorkis had nothing to do with it. "Thank you for waking me up Natosi, but I'm actually still tired. Your mom is more than welcome to bring me a plate in here to eat." Yugi said.

For a moment Natosi seemed to ponder what Yugi had said before he turned and scrambled out of the room to relay his message. Natosi wasn't gone long before he came jogging back into the room and over to Yugi's bed. "Mommy says that now that you have crutches he isn't going to be waiting on you. If you want to eat you can drag your butt out to the table and eat. He also said to tell you that if you don't come and eat then he won't let you have your medicine." Natosi relayed.

Yugi frowned, "Your mommy can't keep me from taking my medicine." Yugi growled.

"Actually, you'll find that I can. You see Ishizu gave me your prescription and I have it up on top of the refrigerator so the kids don't get into it. That much Motrin at a time is not good on an empty stomach and since I don't feel like cleaning up after you if you get sick. You have a choice either get up and come eat or no medicine. Natosi, come back out to the table and eat. We'll leave our guest to make up his mind." Yami said sharply.

"Coming mommy." Natosi replied before he followed his mother out of the room.

Yugi gripped the sheets tightly as once more white hot rage coursed through his veins. How dare he? How fucking dare he?! Worse still this left Yugi with a lose lose situation. If he got up than Yami would claim a victory. But, if he stayed in bed he would go hungry AND he wouldn't have the pain medicine that he needed. What to do what to do? Yugi thought to himself. Suffer the indignity of bowing to Yami's command? Or suffer in hunger and pain? Decisions decisions.

Yugi closed his eyes as he made himself comfortable once more. He was not a sissy. He could deal with a little pain. What he could not deal with is bowing to Yami's every whim. He was a man and no bitch was going to boss him around. Especially not this one.

We'll see who ultimately wins this battle of wills. And I'll give you sneak peek...it most certainly will be me. Besides, I'm sure Atemu would love to hear what a terrible host you've been to his guest. Yugi thought to himself as he drifted back off to sleep.

Yugi woke up several hours later to voices.

"What exactly would you like me to do about this Yami? We can't very well kick him out of our home no matter how much we might want to."

"I am aware of this fact Atemu. That does not mean I have to like the fact that he in here in our house exposing our children to his terrible attitude. And don't get me started on this morning."

Yugi frowned. Atemu's home? What time is it? God I'm hungry. Yugi thought to himself.

Atemu sighed, "Would you like me to say something to him about it? Would that make you feel better Yami?" Atemu asked.

"Yes, no. I honestly don't know Atemu. If you address it I don't think things are going to get any better. But ignoring it won't solve anything either." Yami said.

"Hey, Yami, come here." Atemu said as Yugi's curiosity and hunger finally got the better of him and he grabbed his crutches hauling himself out of bed and over to the doorway where he paused after he saw Atemu pull that bitch into his arms. "YOU are my better half. My partner. My best friend. My lover. Not to mention the mother of my two beautiful children. Just because our guest has an attraction to me does not mean for a millisecond I would ever consider betraying you. YOU are my heart. My soulmate. Never forget that." Atemu vowed.

Yami sighed as he rested his head on Atemu's shoulder, his arms slipping around Atemu's waist. "I know. I know, I just. I don't know. It bothered me. I know it shouldn't, but it did. I don't like the idea of someone else looking at you like that." Yami said.

Atemu snorted, "Personally, I think they can look at me until their dying day. They can't touch and will just have to be content with admiring me from afar because I am not interested." Atemu said.

Yami chuckled, "Why do I get the feeling if it was me our house guest had the attraction to you wouldn't be nearly as accepting?" Yami replied.

Atemu growled slightly as he visibly tightened his grip around Yami, "I would have no choice but to remind him that you belong to me." Atemu said.

Yugi frowned before he began to make his way out of the room and into the dining room. The cabin, now that he was getting a chance to fully see it was pretty sparsely decorated. There was a small living room, with a decent sized wood fireplace above which were several prints of Bison and in the center above the fireplace looked like a sculpture of a bison head. Personally, Yugi thought the décor was a little bit weird but who was he to judge. His own bedroom back home was plastered with posters that he had been accumulating since his teenage years.

Yugi made his way past the living room and into the dining room where Atemu and Yami were still standing together. Despite Yugi entering the room neither had made any move to let go of one another and if Yugi didn't know any better he'd think they hadn't noticed his arrival. Although how they could miss the sound of me clopping in here on crutches.

"Hey Atemu, when did you get back?" Yugi greeted brightly.

Atemu sighed and slowly began to release his hold on Yami however before he was able to completely release him Yami pulled Atemu down for a very showy kiss. Yugi wrinkled his nose at the over the top public display. Well, that was rude. I don't know why Atemu didn't just shove him away. He clearly has no interest in kissing him. Then again, can you really blame him? I wouldn't want to kiss that either.

Yugi made his way over to the table and sat down, bringing him almost right beside the still kissing couple. Atemu's hands had slid back around Yami and were actually resting on his ass, while Yami's own hands were tangled in Atemu's hair. How pissed would they be if I accidentally bumped them with my crutches? Seriously, he needs to knock it off. Atemu does not want to be slobbered all over in some lame over the top possessive gesture.

"Ahem, Atemu did you hear me? I asked when you got back." Yugi said quite loudly in the hopes of breaking up the random kissing taking place in the dining room. Okay that does it if they don't knock it off in the next ten seconds the bitch is going to get a crutch to the back of his knee. To be perfectly honest Yugi had no idea why the term 'bitch' kept getting applied to Yami in his mind but it did and since the insult seemed to fit Yugi wasn't going to change it. He just had to remember that particular thought should not be spoken aloud in front of Yami.

After what seemed like an eternity although was in reality no more than two minutes Atemu broke the kiss before he rested his forehead against Yamis, "Do I want to know what I did to deserve to be kissed like that?" Atemu asked, his hands giving Yami's ass an inappropriate squeeze that almost made Yugi want to gag.

Yami chuckled before he pecked Atemu on the lips once more before finally slipping out of Atemu's grasp. "I just wanted to kiss you. You are my husband after all. I can do that. I don't really need a reason." Yami said.

Atemu chuckled, "No, you most certainly do not. Now, I probably need to go and get these burgers on the grill if we want to have dinner some time tonight." Atemu said as he walked over to the counter and picked up a plate with several uncooked burgers on it.

Yami nodded, "Alright, go ahead. I'll finish up making the potato salad to go with it." Yami said.

"Atemu? Did you not hear me?" Yugi asked again.

Atemu sighed as he paused just inside the door, "I did hear you Yugi. And I got home from work almost an hour ago. Now, I need to help my husband make dinner." Atemu said before he headed out the back door without another word.

Yugi sighed before he slowly got back to his feet. He and Atemu needed to talk and Atemu did promise to talk to him. Besides, the only other option was for him to head back into the room he'd been using and Yugi didn't really feel like doing that.

"Do you honestly think that Atemu and I don't see what you're trying to do?" Yami said suddenly as Yugi get his crutches situated.

"Oh, and what precisely is it that you think I'm trying to do?" Yugi asked, his tone challenging.

"We can both see that your lusting after my husband. And it needs to stop. Its making both Atemu and me uncomfortable. And if your going to be staying with us for awhile you need to be respectful." Yami said.

Yugi snorted, "Not to be rude bitch, but Atemu is a man. He doesn't need his little husband to try and protect him from me." Yugi said. Yugi mentally winced...so much for his not saying that out loud. Oh well, on the bright side Atemu was at least outside and didn't hear his slip of the tongue.

Yami laughed, "What did you just call me?"

Yugi however was not going to be intimidated, "You heard exactly what I said." Yugi replied back evenly.

"And yet you are not willing to repeat it." Yami challenged his eyebrow raised as if he was mocking him.

Yugi gripped his crutches tightly as he began to make his way to the back door where Atemu was out on the deck grilling. "I called you a bitch. And quite frankly, if the shoe fits then wear it Cinderella." Yugi growled.

What he was not expecting was for Yami to laugh at him once again. Maybe Atemu is actually being held hostage by a crazy person. Seriously, who in their right mind laughs when you insult them? I need to find a way to tell Atemu that I can help get him out of here if Yami is holding him against his will. Yugi thought to himself.

Yugi headed out onto the deck where Atemu was grilling the burgers. A little bit further away Yugi could see Natosi and Komorkis playing what looked like tag. Yugi hobbled over before taking a seat on a wooden swing set up on the deck.

"Hey." Yugi greeted with a smile.

Atemu did not say anything he just continued to focus on flipping the burgers he was grilling.

Yugi cleared his throat somewhat awkwardly since he had not expected Atemu to completely ignore him. "So, how was work today?" Yugi asked.

Atemu flipped another burger. "Work." He replied flatly before falling silent once more.

"Okay. Did anything interesting happen? See any cool animals?" Yugi asked. What the hell is up with Atemu giving me the cold shoulder? I didn't do anything wrong. Yugi thought to himself.

Atemu shrugged. "Nope. Pretty normal day." Atemu replied before he flipped the burgers one more time and began to pull them off the grill and put them onto a platter. "Natosi! Komorkis! Time to come inside. Dinner's done." Atemu hollered.

"Hey, Atemu do you think you could help me up?" Yugi asked. He was perfectly capable of getting up by himself. That didn't mean he would refuse a chance to have Atemu help him.

Atemu ignored Yugi completely and strode inside the house, carrying a platter of burgers just as Natosi and Komorkis came darting up onto the deck, giggling to themselves.

"Next time I get to be the wolf." Komorkis called out to her brother.

Natosi chuckled, "Fine. And I'll be the bison." Natosi replied.

Yugi frowned as he slowly got up onto his feet. He and Atemu really needed to talk because this whole cold shoulder thing was beginning to get really old. Yugi slowly hobbled into the cabin to see Yami was scooping some kind of salad onto Natosi and Komorkis plates while Atemu was doing some exaggerated 'hand check' to confirm the kids had indeed washed their hands.

Yugi couldn't help but smile slightly as he watched Atemu with his kids. He was really sweet with them and you can clearly see that Atemu loved being a father. That and he was damn good at it.

Yami glanced Yugi's way as he carried the two plates over to the table. "Yugi, will you be joining us for dinner? Or are you intending to hide out in the room we're allowing you to use?" Yami asked.

Yugi shot Yami a forced smile as he hobbled over and pulled out the open seat between Atemu and Komorkis and sat down. "Hamburgers are a favorite of mine. With that on the menu you couldn't keep me away. Seriously Atemu, these smell delicious." Yugi said.

Atemu just grunted before he got up to scoop himself out some potato salad before Yami came and sat down at the opposite end of the table beside her two children. "Yugi, here at our house we just ask that our guests help themselves. The Burgers and salad are on the counter." Yami said.

Yugi shot Yami a glare. However before he could retort Atemu dropped a plate in front of Yugi, with a burger and a scoop of Potato Salad on it. "That is quite enough. Now, I for one had a long day at work today and would like to enjoy my dinner in peace." Atemu said before he sat down in his own seat.

Yugi couldn't help but grin triumphantly in Yami's direction before he sank his teeth into the burger Atemu had given him. Yugi slowly chewed the juicy burger as he tried to come up with what it was that was different about the burger. It certainly didn't taste like the burgers from burger world back home. "Is there some kind of a special seasoning you use for these burgers Atemu? This tastes delicious." Yugi said.

"No. Nothing special. Just your run of the mill Bison Burgers." Atemu replied before taking a bite of his own burger.

"Bison Burgers, huh? Never had one of those before." Yugi replied before he took another big bite.

For a moment the family just ate in relative silence before Yami shattered it by addressing Atemu, "So, Atemu what time is your meeting with Seto tomorrow?" Yami asked.

"I'm meeting with him at 6, so I'll be home late." Atemu replied.

Yami sighed, "Just promise me that you won't get into a huge fight with him." Yami said.

Atemu smirked, and it was a damn sexy smirk if Yugi had to say so. "Don't worry. If Seto insists on challenging me again, I assure you it won't be much of a fight. He is no match for me and he knows it. I just have to remind him of that fact occasionally." Atemu replied cockily.

Yami just shook his head, "I know that dear. I'm not questioning your strength. I just hate the fact that regardless of your victory you still end up hurt." Yami replied.

Atemu just shook his head, that damn sexy smirk still firmly in place, "Then I guess you would just have to help me lick my wounds then, wouldn't you?" Atemu teased.

I can help you lick your wounds. Or just lick you period. Yugi thought to himself, although he at least had the common sense not to say that out loud. He had a feeling that would not have gone over really well. At least right now it wouldn't. Maybe after he and Atemu cleared the air he would be more open to Yugi's comment.

Yami actually blushed slightly before he looked down at his plate once more. "I guess I would." Yami replied.

Natosi however, sounded concerned, "Your not really going to get into a fight with Uncle Seto, are you?" Natosi asked.

Atemu shook his head, "I'm not planning on it, no Natosi. However, sometimes with your Uncle there is no helping it. And if he challenges me than I have no choice but to put him in his place." Atemu replied.

"But if you did fight with him. You would win, wouldn't you daddy?" Komorkis asked.

Atemu nodded, his hand twitched like if Yugi hadn't been seated between them he would have ruffled his daughters hair but had to refrain. "I would. Your uncle is no match for me." Atemu declared.

"That's right. Because Daddy's the best." Natosi declared.

Yugi really wished he knew what the hell the rest of them were talking about. Who in the world was this Seto person? The kids call him Uncle Seto and based on the text messages he'd read it sounded like he was more than up for a fight with Atemu. Yugi really hoped Atemu knew what he was doing. Then again, if Atemu did end up hurt, Yugi would be more than happy to help nurse Atemu back to health.

The dinner table fell back into a comfortable silence after Natosi's declaration and soon Atemu and Yami were clearing the table while they kids wandered back outside to play. For a moment Yugi just sat there before he finally got to his feet, "Atemu, don't forget that you promised to talk to me tonight. I'll be in my room when you're ready." Yugi said before he hobbled back into his bedroom.

Yugi was sitting in his room for about twenty-five minutes before Atemu came and joined him, leaning against the wall beside the door with his arms crossed over his chest as he gazed at Yugi. "I'm here. Now, talk." Atemu said.

Yugi sighed, "Look, clearly something happened that I am not aware of. What's with the cold shoulder all of a sudden? Did I do something to make you mad? Did Yami say something to you?" Yugi asked.

Atemu rose a brow, "Is there something that my husband should have said?" Atemu asked.

Yugi shook his head, "No, not that I know of. I mean, its pretty clear that he doesn't like me. Which is fine, I'm not a huge fan of his either. But just because he and I don't get along doesn't mean you and I still can't be friends." Yugi said.

For a moment Atemu was silent as he seemed to contemplate what Yugi had said, "This may sound like a random statement Yugi, but by any chance are you attracted to men?" Atemu asked.

Yugi's heart began to speed up with Atemu's question. I knew it. I fucking knew it! Atemu is into me. Take that you stupid bitch! "I am. T-that doesn't bother you, does it?" Yugi asked.

Atemu shrugged, "To each his own, I suppose. Although I'm going to guess that lately you've found yourself attracted to me. Am I wrong?" Atemu said casually.

Yugi slowly shook his head, "No, you aren't wrong." Can we get to the point already? You know the part where we fuck like rabbits? All this beating around the bush is driving me crazy. And what the hell do you mean 'to each his own? Last I checked you were MARRIED to another man yourself.

Atemu sighed, "I see. I don't know why I didn't see this as a possibility and for that I am sorry. For the record I am not interested in you. I am interested in my husband and only in my husband. I'm going to have to ask that you try to respect that. Hopefully come Monday that will be a lot easier for you." Atemu said.

Yugi swallowed thickly as Atemu swiftly snuffed out the spark of hope that had ignited in Yugi's chest. "I think you underestimate yourself Atemu, if you think that four days I'll have gotten over you." Yugi said.

Atemu shrugged, "Perhaps. But I certainly think in four days you'll certainly be seeing things a lot clearer." Atemu said before he shook his head, "Regardless, that is not at all what you wanted to talk to me about. So, why don't we get back on track?" Atemu said.

Yugi sighed, "I, well, I guess I was feeling lost. Lost and alone. That tumble off the canyon wall put an end to my entire life." Yugi said.

Atemu sighed, "I think you're looking at it from the wrong angle. You were lucky that day. And if I were you I would be counting my blessings and not focusing on the negative. You're still alive and able to fight another day. Speaking of looking at things from another angle, I'll be right back." Atemu said before he turned and strode out of the room.

Yugi frowned as he leaned back against the headboard. Atemu turning him down hurt. But, maybe with time Atemu would change his mind? Maybe the more he got to know him things would be better? Or am I losing my mind and what's left of my dignity by constantly throwing myself at someone who is not remotely interested in me? I normally am not this needy.

Atemu came back into the room however, for once Yugi's attention was not immediately captured by Atemu's gorgeous body but rather that amazing object that was clutched in his hands. My camera. Atemu went back and found my camera! God I could just kiss him.

"I believe this belongs to you. It was sitting on the ground not far from where we fished you out of the canyon. The battery is dead but, well Surely you captured something on here. Maybe you'll still be able to salvage something for your documentary." Atemu said.

"Atemu, this is...thank you. You have no idea how much this means to me. I just...wow. Just wow." Yugi mumbled as he stared at his beautiful, still fully functional camera.

"Glad having that back can help you. Now, is there anything else that you would like to discuss? If not then I would like to go and spend some more time with my family." Atemu said.

Yugi bit his lip before he decided to just go for it, "Well, would it be possible for you to get my laptop from my room at the lodge so I can download this footage and recharge my camera. I would love to see if there is really anything worth salvaging on this tape." Yugi asked.

Atemu nodded, "I'll call the lodge and see if Yami is willing to give you a ride back to the lodge to grab some of your things." Atemu said.

Yugi nodded. That would have to be good enough. It was already way more than what he'd had when he went to sleep last night. Maybe everything wasn't a lost cause after all. "That would be great Atemu. Really."

Atemu nodded once more, "As I said. I'll call the lodge and talk to Yami about driving you. I don't foresee him having a problem with that. Now, if that will be everything I'm going to go and spend some time with my family. Good night Yugi." Atemu said briskly.

Yugi sighed, it was still pretty early and he had spent almost the entire day in bed but he could also tell when a conversation was over. "Yeah, you go ahead and do that. Good night Atemu." Yugi replied.

Atemu said nothing further before he turned and strode out of the room. Yugi tried to make himself as comfortable as possible on the bed, his leg still throbbing reminding Yugi that he still had yet to take any of the medicine Ishizu had prescribed.

However the thought had hardly formed in his head when there was the sound of a light knock on the door frame on his room. Yugi glanced up, frowning slightly at seeing Yami standing there. Yami held up the glass of water and the bottle of pills, "You can have your Motrin now that I'm not going to have to worry about you barfing all over the room." Yami said as he walked in and handed Yugi the glass of water. Yugi took the glass of water without further comment as Yami unscrewed the cap on the medicine bottle and dumped out one pill which he handed to Yugi.

Yugi took the pill and swallowed it with a gulp of water before handing the cup back to Yami. "I'd get some sleep if I were you. Tomorrow morning you and I are going to the lodge to go and get your stuff." Yami said icily.

Yugi gave Yami a bright false smile, "I know. I for one cannot wait to spend more time with you. One on one." Yugi said sarcastically. To be honest he'd rather tumble off the canyon wall again then be stuck alone with Yami.

Yami rolled his eyes, "Oh yes because you are such a bundle of joy to be around yourself." Yami muttered before he turned and strode out of the room. Yugi childishly gave into his desire to flip Yami off as his back was turned. It was petty and Yugi knew it, but honestly he didn't care. It felt good.

And with that Yugi did his best to settle in and try and get some sleep. With any luck he'd have another pleasant dream about him and Atemu getting a lot better acquainted.