The
fallout from the mess the virus created within the system caused so much work
over the next few days that when a group trip to the cinema was suggested, Kari
and Ombre had to decline.
It
was a shame, since it had been partly suggested to show Yami and Ombre what
films could be like for themselves and so they could all enjoy some normal
entertainment for a change, but the others understood. The Duel Disk system was
‘down for maintenance,’ Duellists everywhere were going mental and Kaiba Corp’s
investors were bailing like mad.
Fixing
what had been broken by the invaders was more important than a cinema trip and
Ombre refused to leave her hikari’s side until she could be certain the men who
had broken into Kaiba Corp wouldn’t be back.
The
day of the cinema visit Yugi had risked trying to work the shop while Yami had
a day off. When the store had seemed to be quiet all morning, Yami had been
dragged off to the nearest arcade by Joey to have a bit of fun for a change.
Unfortunately
with it being a Saturday the shop went mental after lunch time when the
Japanese schools, who weren’t on summer break yet, let out for the day. Yami
came home to pick up Yugi for the cinema trip to find his grandfather had shut
down the shop a little early and left a note saying he was heading out to meet
a friend, while Yugi was crashed out on the sofa, out like a light.
“Yugi?”
He asked, shaking his light. Yugi started awake, blinking at him blearily.
“Hey.”
Yugi yawned, already beginning to fall asleep again, “’M ready to go...”
“I
don’t think we should go today.” Yami smiled at him gently. “You’re shattered.
Maybe working today wasn’t such a good idea.”
“Was
‘kay.” Yugi mumbled, forcing himself to sit up and stare at his darker self, “Just
busy...” He paused and thought for a moment before slipping the Puzzle off and
shoving it at Yami, “You go.”
“What?”
Yami half yelped in surprise, having not suspected that from Yugi.
“You
go.” Yugi repeated himself, shoving the Puzzle at Yami, “Take it with you. Have
fun. Shouldn’t miss out because I’m tired.”
“But...”
Yami started as he took the Puzzle from Yugi and slipped the chain over his
head.
“Go!”
Yugi chuckled, sinking back down and pulling a cushion over his head. “I’m
asleep.”
“Are
you sure?” Yami asked, pulling the cushion off, causing Yugi to groan, “I don’t
want...”
“They’re
your friends too.” Yugi mumbled, opening one eye, which gazed at him, “I go, I’ll
pay to sleep through the movie. And we’re home. Home is safe. Go. Shoo.”
“Only
if you go to bed.” Yami finally gave in, helping Yugi to his feet and following
him to his room, watching with concern as Yugi tripped over his own feet and
stumbled into the bedroom, collapsing on the bed without getting changed. “You
can’t go to sleep like that.” Yami chuckled, poking Yugi in the side.
“Watch
me.” Yugi grumbled. “Go ‘way, you’ll be late.”
“Yugi,
come on.” Yami grinned as he pulled Yugi sitting, “Bedclothes.” He passed Yugi a
pair of shorts and a t-shirt. “Get changed before you pass out again.”
“Fine.”
Yugi grouched, taking them, “Now shoo.”
“I’m
going, I’m going.” Yami laughed, “Sleep well, I’ll see you in the morning.”
Yugi
waited until Yami had left the room and then flopped back again, dropping the
bed clothes in a pile as he did so. He was asleep again before Yami had locked
the door on his way out.
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