Weren't You the Queen, And I Your King (Mythship × Yuugi AU)

[puzzleshounen]

CW: Incest

[The Ceremonial Duel...

The day Yuugi and the Pharaoh were to part. Atem returned home to the Afterlife, and Yuugi... was left to continue living.

He was a stronger person now, really! Losing a part of him that was always there for three straight years? It was fine. It was what Atem wanted, so it was fine.

He said forever.

But he just wanted to go home.

It was fine.

It was fine.

Yuugi couldn't bring himself to return home with the others... and so here he was, sitting in the Ishtars' guest room, trying not to let them see him crying in bed with his face buried in the pillow.

It was fine.

It was fine.

Everything was fine.

The Ishtars were so good to him: Marik was a ball of life and energy, and Ishizu... she made him feel safe. Comforted.

That was why he couldn't let them see him cry. They couldn't let them see just how much the Pharaoh's passing had affected him.

He promised.

He promised him...a lot of things. Atem spoke kindly and told Yuugi he was all he needed. He talked about what they'd do together when he got his memories back: where they'd go, what they'd do...

How he loved him.

How he never wanted to be without him...

Was...

Was that a lie...?]

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[thetombkeeper]

That'd be a lot of fun.

[Marik's heart beat begins to quicken and his eyes study Yuugi's face.

... He's been wanting to kiss him this entire time since they spoke this morning but... that would go against what he said about taking things slow.

As long as he keeps the kiss chaste though, right...?

His eyes lid as he begins to lean in and purses his lips slightly.]

Yuugi...

[puzzleshounen]

[O-oh, he's...

Leaning forward. To kiss him.

He wants to kiss him.

He wants...to...kiss... him...!!

Yuugi's heart thunders in his chest, his fingers tremble slightly as he cups Marik's cheek.

Centimeters away from his lips, Yuugi whispers in Arabic...]

/...Can...I kiss you, Marik Ishtar?/

[thetombkeeper]

[Marik's face is so hot. This feels... far more intimate, more special than anything they've done before.

He slowly wraps an arm around his waist, pulling him closer, their lips brushing against each other as he whispers back.]

/I should be the one asking you, Yuugi Mutou.../

[puzzleshounen]

[Yuugi shivers.

He's...he's... never had anyone be this romantic with him...!

He closes his eyes and wraps his arms around Marik's shoulders.]

/I would... be honored if you kissed me...

[thetombkeeper]

[It feels right. To ask him for permission. Permission to feel freely, to show him love and respect.

To be... his partner, his lover.

Marik wraps the other arm around him, pulling him closer still, and kisses him softly on the lips. It's a long, simple, chaste kiss. Their lips pressed together as the tomb keeper slowly rubs Yuugi's back and sides.

He'll let the other decide when to end it.]

[puzzleshounen]

[It's chaste, but it steals his breath away.

Everything about this does.

They're kissing on equal terms. No pressure. No expectations. Just two people being close and accepting one another.

Yuugi pulls back, and smiles, sweet and shy.]

That was... amazing.

[Look at that smile. Look at that blush. He's over the moon.]

[thetombkeeper]

[Marik nuzzles their noses together before pressing his forehead against Yuugi's, sighing softly and absent-mindedly running his tongue over his lips as if to taste Yuugi more.]

Yeah... It was...

[puzzleshounen]

Do you... want to...

[He closes His eyes, pauses for a moment.]

...hold each other, for a while? Like...cuddle? You're really comfortable.

[thetombkeeper]

[There's a pause on his end as well.]

Yeah. I'd like that a lot...

[So he slowly lays down, shifting so Yuugi can either lay on top of him or at his side.]

[puzzleshounen]

[Yuugi curls up on his side, head tucked in the crook between Marik's neck and shoulder as his arm wraps around his waist.

He sighs happily. Relaxed.

He wished Ishizu would do this more often... they always just ended up having sex...]

This is nice...

[thetombkeeper]

[She's pent up and wants the D, sadly.

Marik, however, finds he enjoys this closeness. How simple an action it is but how intimate it feels. One arm is under Yuugi, letting him lay close to him, the other rests on the boy's arm across his waist.]

It is... I like this a lot...

[puzzleshounen]

I always loved it when we'd just lay on each other.

[Yuugi snuggles a little closer, nuzzling Marik's chin.]

Atem was always so stiff. He never knew how to cuddle and just laid like a board even when I tried to teach him how.

[A pause.]

I...don't think I ever told you, but...he talked to me that night. The night everything...happened. I felt so guilty for falling in love with the two of you, but he reassured me that it was okay.

It was okay to move on. To grow. To find my own happiness.

And...I think there's a wisdom in that. To find happiness on your own terms, without letting others tell you how to love or be loved.

[thetombkeeper]

Ah...

[So Atem and him were a thing? Odd but... he supposes he understands in a way.

But it does make him jealous because the tomb keeper is a possessive thing. Yuugi will notice he gives him a slight squeeze after he mentions the Pharaoh.

Marik simply listens to Yuugi's words asides from that, taking them into consideration. Find happiness... He doesn't care if he has the Pharaoh's blessing or not.]

... That's how I felt. Guilty for... not feeling the same.

[He says as they cuddle.]

... Guilty that I desire my sister.

[puzzleshounen]

[Yuugi's soft heart saw that cuddle as comfort. What a naive sweetheart.]

I think... that's understandable. Even if you were in a unique circumstance, it can be easy to worry about that kind of thing.

And being confronted with those intense feelings for anyone can be scary, especially when they're considered taboo. But... you love who you love. The heart kind of just does what it wants.

[He nuzzles him again.]

And Marik, I...

I promise that I'll never pressure you into anything, okay? You can always be honest with me and I'll never judge you.

[He laughs.]

I dated a 3000 year old dead pharaoh for over a year. I'm not exactly in any place to judge anyone.

[thetombkeeper]

[You love who you love...

Marik takes Yuugi's words to heart and it makes him think. He nods in response to his statement letting him know he'll never judge him or pressure him. (He never pressured him in the first place.)

But that raises the question...]

Yuugi... What... do you consider love?

[puzzleshounen]

Hmmmm...

[Yuugi closes his eyes as he thinks.]

Romantic love...is...devotion. You want to be with the person, want to see them smile and laugh and see them in the morning and be next to them at night.

You want to share your life with them. Your joys...sorrows... and you want to support them and be their strength... while trusting them to support you in kind.

For me... there is a physical component, but the emotional is more important. I can find someone attractive without loving them...

But I can't love someone without feeling that devotion, adoration, and trust, you know?

[thetombkeeper]

[Marik hums in thought, holding on to Yuugi's every word.

That makes complete sense to him. Devotion. Like what Ishizu has for him. Like what he's beginning to feel for Yuugi. You support them, respect them...

His hold on the smaller male tightens for a moment again as he looks down at him.]

... And you... feel that towards me...?

[puzzleshounen]

[Yuugi smiles, nodding.]

I do.

[No hesitstion.]

[thetombkeeper]

[His heart skips a beat as he gazes at Yuugi.]

Then...

[He shifts slightly so he can press another soft kiss to the smaller male's lips.]

... I want to learn.... to love you...

[puzzleshounen]

[Yuugi kisses back, just as soft.]

I'll wait forever... for you...

[Another gentle kiss.]

[thetombkeeper]

Yuugi...

[His words steal his breath away and make him shudder.

Marik kisses him again, this time with a bit more passion, showing him he's ready to learn.

Ready to love.]

[puzzleshounen]

[Yuugi touches Marik's cheek and he heats up his kisses just a little.

Passion, but quiet.

Gentle.

Nothing but love.]

[thetombkeeper]

[Gods, it's so good. It makes his heart flutter and his blood pump. Each kiss, he gets a bit more heated, a bit more passionate until his tongue slowly caresses Yuugi's lips, Marik letting out a soft moan, continuing to hold him tenderly.]

[puzzleshounen]

[Yuugi shudders and moans in kind, and opens his mouth...

Shyly, he touches Marik's tongue with his.

He holds his lover a little tighter.]

[thetombkeeper]

[Marik's breath hitches as their tongues intertwine and he explores Yuugi's mouth, savoring his taste, and basking in his presence.

Despite his body's desire to do more, he doesn't do anything further, simply wanting to kiss and hold Yuugi. Feel his body again his, taste his kisses, hear his satisfied little sounds.

Let this moment last as long as it can. Nothing else matters.]