[fic] Common interests - Yugioh, AtemuxYugi, G, introspective/angst, theme 068 (100_chances)
Theme: 068 - Common interests; for 100_chances
Author: Chey (duelist_gurl163)
Genre: Introspective/angst
Rating: G
Pairings: Atemu/Yugi implied
Archive: Here
Warnings: None
Spoilers: End of the show, so yeah...xD
Summary: If Yugi told him Atemu had been there, Jounouchi would have believed it. He would have believed anything if it just meant his friend could finally heal.
Disclaimer: Still not mine.
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They all paid special attention to Obon that year.
Jounouchi had never cared much for it, before. Having no real connection with his ancestors it was simply an excuse to be out of school. This year was different. This year, he knew, they were all holding their breaths, willing the festival to come, hoping that somehow it might provide comfort for Yugi.
His friend did so well acting normal, too. Anyone who hadn’t known the truth about why Yugi no longer wore his pendent would not have noticed the change in him, but it was obvious to those in their little group. Jounouchi worried the most; he’d been the one among them to catch a glimpse of Yugi’s tanabata card.
“I want to see you.”
The words had frightened him; Yugi had been so practical about everything until then. His clearly-impossible wish made Jounouchi wonder what else he was holding in. When Obon arrived not even two weeks later they all threw themselves into preparations, dragging Yugi along to help decorate the park and make lanterns, all in a silent agreement that they wouldn’t let Yugi spend the spirit-related festival alone. Perhaps Yugi knew what they were trying to do, because he never questioned why at least one of them was always by his side.
Anzu hosted a sleep-over the night before the final day. In the middle of the night Jounouchi awoke and heard the sound of mumbling. Shaking his head against grogginess, he listened harder and realized it was Yugi’s voice, whispering under his breath.
“I miss you so much. You’re doing okay, aren’t you? I hope you’re doing okay. I want you to be happy where you are. I'll always love you...even if you're far away, I promise I love you and I just hope you think well of me and…know you’re always in my heart…”
Jounouchi bit his lip, trying not to hear the words he knew were meant for only one person. He’d always known. Even months before Atemu left, even if neither Yugi nor Atemu said a word, he had known. They had all lost a friend, but Yugi had lost more. So much more.
The next evening, as they stood upon the seawall and watched their lantern boats drift out of sight, Jounouchi surreptitiously glanced down at Yugi and saw that his cheeks were wet. It gave him hope; his friend hadn’t cried once since coming home. Maybe he was starting to heal, at last.
I wonder if Atemu came back to visit him during the festival?
Yugi had made that wish to see him again, and he was sure that Atemu, wherever he was, wanted to see Yugi, too. He didn’t know a whole lot about love, but he knew the bond they had could never just vanish.
I hope Atemu visited him. I bet he did, last night, even if the rest of us couldn’t see him.
He remembered Yugi’s words, heartbreakingly soft and brittle, and refused to think that they hadn't reached Atemu, or that Atemu hadn't sent the very same message back to Yugi. There had been another person in the room last night, the only person Yugi could open his heart to that way. And if Jounouchi hadn't been able to hear a response, that was because Yugi was the only person Atemu would open his heart to, as well. The words weren't meant to be heard by anyone else.
If Yugi tells me he was here, I’ll believe him, he vowed to himself. I promise I’ll believe him.
X - X - X
Notes: Sure, they celebrate Tanabata AND Obon. Why not? Domino's a big enough place to want to host both.
I had insane writer’s block on this theme so I finally broke down and stole the inspiration from a scene in Animal Academy. It feels like cheating to borrow scenes from other things, but guh, I just wanted to complete this theme and move on. >.<
Happy early birthday to my Yugi-Gina, Inuconen, and Wesley!
Author: Chey (duelist_gurl163)
Genre: Introspective/angst
Rating: G
Pairings: Atemu/Yugi implied
Archive: Here
Warnings: None
Spoilers: End of the show, so yeah...xD
Summary: If Yugi told him Atemu had been there, Jounouchi would have believed it. He would have believed anything if it just meant his friend could finally heal.
Disclaimer: Still not mine.
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They all paid special attention to Obon that year.
Jounouchi had never cared much for it, before. Having no real connection with his ancestors it was simply an excuse to be out of school. This year was different. This year, he knew, they were all holding their breaths, willing the festival to come, hoping that somehow it might provide comfort for Yugi.
His friend did so well acting normal, too. Anyone who hadn’t known the truth about why Yugi no longer wore his pendent would not have noticed the change in him, but it was obvious to those in their little group. Jounouchi worried the most; he’d been the one among them to catch a glimpse of Yugi’s tanabata card.
“I want to see you.”
The words had frightened him; Yugi had been so practical about everything until then. His clearly-impossible wish made Jounouchi wonder what else he was holding in. When Obon arrived not even two weeks later they all threw themselves into preparations, dragging Yugi along to help decorate the park and make lanterns, all in a silent agreement that they wouldn’t let Yugi spend the spirit-related festival alone. Perhaps Yugi knew what they were trying to do, because he never questioned why at least one of them was always by his side.
Anzu hosted a sleep-over the night before the final day. In the middle of the night Jounouchi awoke and heard the sound of mumbling. Shaking his head against grogginess, he listened harder and realized it was Yugi’s voice, whispering under his breath.
“I miss you so much. You’re doing okay, aren’t you? I hope you’re doing okay. I want you to be happy where you are. I'll always love you...even if you're far away, I promise I love you and I just hope you think well of me and…know you’re always in my heart…”
Jounouchi bit his lip, trying not to hear the words he knew were meant for only one person. He’d always known. Even months before Atemu left, even if neither Yugi nor Atemu said a word, he had known. They had all lost a friend, but Yugi had lost more. So much more.
The next evening, as they stood upon the seawall and watched their lantern boats drift out of sight, Jounouchi surreptitiously glanced down at Yugi and saw that his cheeks were wet. It gave him hope; his friend hadn’t cried once since coming home. Maybe he was starting to heal, at last.
I wonder if Atemu came back to visit him during the festival?
Yugi had made that wish to see him again, and he was sure that Atemu, wherever he was, wanted to see Yugi, too. He didn’t know a whole lot about love, but he knew the bond they had could never just vanish.
I hope Atemu visited him. I bet he did, last night, even if the rest of us couldn’t see him.
He remembered Yugi’s words, heartbreakingly soft and brittle, and refused to think that they hadn't reached Atemu, or that Atemu hadn't sent the very same message back to Yugi. There had been another person in the room last night, the only person Yugi could open his heart to that way. And if Jounouchi hadn't been able to hear a response, that was because Yugi was the only person Atemu would open his heart to, as well. The words weren't meant to be heard by anyone else.
If Yugi tells me he was here, I’ll believe him, he vowed to himself. I promise I’ll believe him.
X - X - X
Notes: Sure, they celebrate Tanabata AND Obon. Why not? Domino's a big enough place to want to host both.
I had insane writer’s block on this theme so I finally broke down and stole the inspiration from a scene in Animal Academy. It feels like cheating to borrow scenes from other things, but guh, I just wanted to complete this theme and move on. >.<
Happy early birthday to my Yugi-Gina, Inuconen, and Wesley!