[ And he's caught. Kaiba's fondness grows as Yugi comes close, and he has to try not to laugh when his boyfriend's impossible hair tickles his skin.
This time he doesn't seem to realize he's let it slip, as entranced as he is, so he presses on with a quiet sigh. ]
You and me. Sometimes I can still hardly believe it...when I think back to when I first saw you in class. The boy who liked games. If I hadn't been so twisted into nakedly seeking revenge by that point, we would've had a much shorter road.
Then you were the boy who constantly kicked my ass at games. That last duel in the dome, to face Aigami...you won. You knew that, right? You are the king. I'm still going to keep challenging you, so don't rest on your laurels, but you should be proud of yourself and stand tall.
[ He sighs happily and drops a kiss on his spikes. ]
And that's not even the most impressive thing about you. The most impressive thing by far is your kind heart.
[ Yugi's pressed too close for him to lay a hand over it, so he'll settle it on his back, holding Yugi closer to his own heart. ]
The business world values cold blood. It thrives on greed and selfishness, and even without his influence I likely would have been driven down that path...but as a child, I wanted to use the company to make things better for children like myself and Mokuba. Over time, I lost sight of it, and when we first met I marveled at what I perceived as weakness to be exploited, but...
[ He squeezes Yugi close. ]
You never let the world's cruelty warp your spirit. You always believed, even when the world gave you no reason to. And that makes you the strongest man I've ever known...even to the point that I believe again, if only a little. Everyone here can see it...hah, I've been told more than once that other students give me a chance solely because anyone you like can't be completely terrible. And even I can feel it. I've lost some of my edge.
[ Kaiba laughs against his boyfriend's hair, hand curled against his back. ]
You opened my heart in a way I didn't think anyone ever could, Yugi. You're extraordinary, and I won't stop saying it until it sinks in.
[ oh, wow, this is... this is a lot. he listens as kaiba more or less pours his head out, and though yugi disagrees with some things ( kicking his ass 8\ ) he keeps quiet throughout the entire thing, just as he'd asked. it'll do him no good to interrupt not besides. ]
[ when he's finally done yugi moves back so he can get a good look at kaiba. he reaches for his cheek, cupping it in hand and leaning in to drop a chaste kiss to his lips. ]
You put me on a pedestal, Kaiba, but I'm not that special. I'm just a regular person, and that's okay. To know that I have made such an impact on your life is all I need to know. You've done the same to me, you know, and I wouldn't be as strong as I am now if not for you constantly pushing me [ and atem. ] to be the best. [ and then there was during that duel with aigami when kaiba sacrificed himself, so that he could finish the duel and end the madness aigami was spreading. he'll never forget that, even if it had been for him. ]
You haven't lost anything, Kaiba. I think you're stronger now than you've ever been. [ he moves closer, nestling back against him as he cups his cheek and guides him closer for another kiss. ] You mean so much to me and I'm lucky we've had a chance to get this close.
[ Kaiba's gaze softens when Yugi takes his cheek in hand. He smiles into the kiss, then nuzzles against his palm with a coy little smile as he listens. His eyes are so captivating...oh, right, he's speaking. Kaiba swears he's listening. ]
You're right. I'm a better man because I've known you, and I'm grateful that I have such a...
[ He leans back and gives Yugi a playful once-over, flicking his chin up as they move in for another kiss. ]
K- Kaiba! [ he sets a hand to his face to avoid the kiss, because he can't help but chuckle at that. ] You're just full of compliments tonight, mm? [ but the hand inevitably drops and yugi leans in to take another kiss. ] Let's agree to disagree, that we're both lucky to have each other. I... don't know if this would have happened if we hadn't been brought here, but I like to think it might have... [ he kisses him again, this time much slower. ] I love you too, Kaiba.
[ He just wants to make you feel special, Yugi. He hums happily and stays close, thoroughly enjoying this moment. He's so, so grateful that they've fallen into each other's orbit. The kiss is so nice that he pulls back slowly and lingers close, reluctant to part.
But then that word registers. His eyes widen and he lifts a hand to Yugi's cheek. Kaiba's sure his own face must be turning pink by now. But why now, Yugi, what did he...oh. Oh, right. He had said it again, and Yugi hadn't pushed him away. He'd let him in.
Kaiba's expression becomes almost unrecognizably gentle. His eyes shine bright. The lightness and warmth surging through him lift his heart in a way he never thought possible. His voice is jagged with emotion when he finally speaks again. ]
Yugi...
[ His fingers delicately trace Yugi's cheek, nudging it to the side just enough that he can kiss the other. Then his dimple. Earlobe. Nose. Jawline. Other cheek. Brow. Forehead. He's going to kiss every available spot on his face with a pleased little grin. ]
I'm supposed to be the one giving you gifts. But you've made me happier than I can ever say.
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This time he doesn't seem to realize he's let it slip, as entranced as he is, so he presses on with a quiet sigh. ]
You and me. Sometimes I can still hardly believe it...when I think back to when I first saw you in class. The boy who liked games. If I hadn't been so twisted into nakedly seeking revenge by that point, we would've had a much shorter road.
Then you were the boy who constantly kicked my ass at games. That last duel in the dome, to face Aigami...you won. You knew that, right? You are the king. I'm still going to keep challenging you, so don't rest on your laurels, but you should be proud of yourself and stand tall.
[ He sighs happily and drops a kiss on his spikes. ]
And that's not even the most impressive thing about you. The most impressive thing by far is your kind heart.
[ Yugi's pressed too close for him to lay a hand over it, so he'll settle it on his back, holding Yugi closer to his own heart. ]
The business world values cold blood. It thrives on greed and selfishness, and even without his influence I likely would have been driven down that path...but as a child, I wanted to use the company to make things better for children like myself and Mokuba. Over time, I lost sight of it, and when we first met I marveled at what I perceived as weakness to be exploited, but...
[ He squeezes Yugi close. ]
You never let the world's cruelty warp your spirit. You always believed, even when the world gave you no reason to. And that makes you the strongest man I've ever known...even to the point that I believe again, if only a little. Everyone here can see it...hah, I've been told more than once that other students give me a chance solely because anyone you like can't be completely terrible. And even I can feel it. I've lost some of my edge.
[ Kaiba laughs against his boyfriend's hair, hand curled against his back. ]
You opened my heart in a way I didn't think anyone ever could, Yugi. You're extraordinary, and I won't stop saying it until it sinks in.
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[ when he's finally done yugi moves back so he can get a good look at kaiba. he reaches for his cheek, cupping it in hand and leaning in to drop a chaste kiss to his lips. ]
You put me on a pedestal, Kaiba, but I'm not that special. I'm just a regular person, and that's okay. To know that I have made such an impact on your life is all I need to know. You've done the same to me, you know, and I wouldn't be as strong as I am now if not for you constantly pushing me [ and atem. ] to be the best. [ and then there was during that duel with aigami when kaiba sacrificed himself, so that he could finish the duel and end the madness aigami was spreading. he'll never forget that, even if it had been for him. ]
You haven't lost anything, Kaiba. I think you're stronger now than you've ever been. [ he moves closer, nestling back against him as he cups his cheek and guides him closer for another kiss. ] You mean so much to me and I'm lucky we've had a chance to get this close.
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You're right. I'm a better man because I've known you, and I'm grateful that I have such a...
[ He leans back and gives Yugi a playful once-over, flicking his chin up as they move in for another kiss. ]
Handsome boyfriend. And modest to boot.
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[ He just wants to make you feel special, Yugi. He hums happily and stays close, thoroughly enjoying this moment. He's so, so grateful that they've fallen into each other's orbit. The kiss is so nice that he pulls back slowly and lingers close, reluctant to part.
But then that word registers. His eyes widen and he lifts a hand to Yugi's cheek. Kaiba's sure his own face must be turning pink by now. But why now, Yugi, what did he...oh. Oh, right. He had said it again, and Yugi hadn't pushed him away. He'd let him in.
Kaiba's expression becomes almost unrecognizably gentle. His eyes shine bright. The lightness and warmth surging through him lift his heart in a way he never thought possible. His voice is jagged with emotion when he finally speaks again. ]
Yugi...
[ His fingers delicately trace Yugi's cheek, nudging it to the side just enough that he can kiss the other. Then his dimple. Earlobe. Nose. Jawline. Other cheek. Brow. Forehead. He's going to kiss every available spot on his face with a pleased little grin. ]
I'm supposed to be the one giving you gifts. But you've made me happier than I can ever say.