[The conversation soon deviated from Yugi's game, and all the possibilities that contained. Kaiba was the first to redirect it. Looking towards him, Atem was quick to add.]
There doesn't always have to be an underlying reason for these gatherings, Kaiba. [Making sure to stress the point since he never needed an excuse to meet with them. Also, no, he hadn't really questioned it before despite some of his earlier observations- now however.... ] Things have changed... [This was starting to sound like the first time they traveled outside of the school grounds but there must be something additional than neither Yugi nor Kaiba had yet addressed]
..... [There were only so many ways to take the last phrase that fell from the brunette's lips and he hadn't seen either Kaiba nor Yugi at odds with one another so.....] What.... is it? [He questioned a bit hesitantly, coming to a halt in his steps and looking between them for an answer]
[Then Yugi started to speak and reached for Kaiba's hand. Well now. This did change things rather significantly didn't it? Even without hearing it, Atem could guess what was coming and admittedly he didn't know how to respond to it nor how he felt about it. The situation was made more awkward by having two pairs of eyes looking towards him undoubtedly trying to gauge his reaction. Surprise didn't even cover it- all that time spent together Atem never realized that Yugi felt this way about Kaiba, so apparently he hadn't known himself until now. Logically thinking he should be happy for them and supportive but there was something else needling him in the background that he couldn't entirely place a name to. Still he tried to shove the thoughts aside. Kaiba and Yugi did have their whole lives to live after all- one couldn't expect things to always be as they once were. This was for the best, Atem repeated to himself mentally. So.. why did he suddenly wish he could have a moment to himself to process it all?]
It's about time- I was beginning to worry that neither one of you would try to find someone to share your lives with. [He managed to get out, forcing a smile to his lips hoping he would be able to keep this up for the entire time. Maybe Yugi could sense that something was off as he drew everyone together] Yugi.... I don't know why you think that needs to be explained... the connection you feel for each of us is just ... different. [Also breaking his gaze to look aside. The last thing Yugi says however gets him to look back.] I'm not sure that any of us will have a choice..... but for what it's worth I have been doing some thinking on the subject. [Although he didn't really want to discuss it now he felt the need to greet their confession with one of his own] I originally thought I should return as soon as I was able but the longer that I am here the more I believe I would choose to remain..... at least for a time. [Keeping his reasons to himself for now]
So... [A beat passed] .. dating? [Trying to steer the topic back to where it had started]
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There doesn't always have to be an underlying reason for these gatherings, Kaiba. [Making sure to stress the point since he never needed an excuse to meet with them. Also, no, he hadn't really questioned it before despite some of his earlier observations- now however.... ] Things have changed... [This was starting to sound like the first time they traveled outside of the school grounds but there must be something additional than neither Yugi nor Kaiba had yet addressed]
..... [There were only so many ways to take the last phrase that fell from the brunette's lips and he hadn't seen either Kaiba nor Yugi at odds with one another so.....] What.... is it? [He questioned a bit hesitantly, coming to a halt in his steps and looking between them for an answer]
[Then Yugi started to speak and reached for Kaiba's hand. Well now. This did change things rather significantly didn't it? Even without hearing it, Atem could guess what was coming and admittedly he didn't know how to respond to it nor how he felt about it. The situation was made more awkward by having two pairs of eyes looking towards him undoubtedly trying to gauge his reaction. Surprise didn't even cover it- all that time spent together Atem never realized that Yugi felt this way about Kaiba, so apparently he hadn't known himself until now. Logically thinking he should be happy for them and supportive but there was something else needling him in the background that he couldn't entirely place a name to. Still he tried to shove the thoughts aside. Kaiba and Yugi did have their whole lives to live after all- one couldn't expect things to always be as they once were. This was for the best, Atem repeated to himself mentally. So.. why did he suddenly wish he could have a moment to himself to process it all?]
It's about time- I was beginning to worry that neither one of you would try to find someone to share your lives with. [He managed to get out, forcing a smile to his lips hoping he would be able to keep this up for the entire time. Maybe Yugi could sense that something was off as he drew everyone together] Yugi.... I don't know why you think that needs to be explained... the connection you feel for each of us is just ... different. [Also breaking his gaze to look aside. The last thing Yugi says however gets him to look back.] I'm not sure that any of us will have a choice..... but for what it's worth I have been doing some thinking on the subject. [Although he didn't really want to discuss it now he felt the need to greet their confession with one of his own] I originally thought I should return as soon as I was able but the longer that I am here the more I believe I would choose to remain..... at least for a time. [Keeping his reasons to himself for now]
So... [A beat passed] .. dating? [Trying to steer the topic back to where it had started]