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14. “They’re so cute when they’re asleep.”

Judai’s so cute when he’s asleep, Johan thought tohimself, stroking the slumbering brunette’s hair. The two boys had a sleepoverthe previous night, like they had most nights since Johan had transferred toDuel Academy.

Their sleepovers usually started with the two of them justhanging out, looking through cards and talking about anything and ended with Johanclaiming to be too tired to walk all the way back to his own dorm on the otherside of campus. The first few times he stayed the night Johan would sleep in aseparate bunk, but the two boys just started sharing a bed after about a week.

They hadn’t meant to fall asleep in the same bed the firsttime it happened. Judai had been showing Johan some cards he kept in a sparedeck box wedged between the bed and the wall, so the two were huddled closetogether on Judai’s bunk while they flipped through the cards together. An houror so later, they were both passed out, seeing as it was nearly one in themorning. The next morning, they had woken up tangled up in each other’s arms,hair sticking up in all directions more so than usual. Laughing at each other’sappearance, the boys just readjusted themselves and snuggled closer for warmth,not having to worry about getting to class on time or challenging otherstudents to des-duels since it was their day off.

Ever since then, Judai and Johan’s sleepovers had becomemore and more frequent, usually with Johan waking up before Judai and allowinghim to admire the other boy in his sleep. Nothing about the way Judai slept wasconventionally attractive in any way. Judai slept with his mouth open, snoringloudly every night and halitosis making Johan’s nose crinkle at the foul smellnearly every morning. Dried drool clung to the edges of Judai’s lips andcrusted onto his pillowcase. His hair was even messier than usual, making himlook like a feral Kuriboh more than anything. On top of all that, Judai was arestless sleeper as well, meaning he woke up with his limbs flailed about thebed and the blankets kicked off his body.

But somehow, seeing Judai in such a state was still preciousto Johan. Judai always looked so at peace, even in such a chaotic state, andwaking up to such a sight brought a smile to Johan’s lips every morning. He felthonored to call Judai both his boyfriend and his best friend.

Deciding Judai had slept in long enough, Johan leaned downto place a gentle kiss on Judai’s forehead, rubbing Judai’s arm with his thumb.

Judai groaned at the sensations, turning himself over toface away from Johan, muttering, “Five more minutes…” as he reached for theblankets to pull them over his head.

“Well good morning to you, too, babe,” Johan snickered. Hepulled the blankets closer to himself so Judai couldn’t cover his head withthem. “What, I don’t get a ‘good morning’ kiss?”

Judai only responded by rolling onto his back once more, comicallypuckering his lips like a fish without even opening his eyes. Johan rolled hiseyes, even though Judai couldn’t see his reaction, and contemplated blowing araspberry on the other boy’s lips to get him to actually wake up. Decidingagainst it, Johan leaned down once more and kissed Judai’s wet lips, wiping hismouth on his sleeve afterwards.

Rolling back over once more, Judai snuggled backwards intoJohan. “Happy now?”

Johan sighed dramatically, “I guessss.” He wrapped an armaround Judai’s waist and lied back down, pulling his boyfriend closer tohimself and tucking his knees against Judai’s.

This one’s for you, @silverwolf9898x

24. “That was, by far, the stupidest thing you’ve ever done.”

 “That was, by far, the stupidest thing you’ve ever done,” Johan said with a grin as he flipped over his trap card. Judai stared wide-eyed at the card, his jaw slack and mouth hanging open. When did Johan add that card to his deck?

The two boys were currently sitting on the floor of Judai’s dorm room, having a friendly duel with nothing but their cards. No Solid Vision, duel disks, or spirits. Just two boys and their cards. Judai had ordered a direct attack, and he knew it was a risky move, what with Johan having a face-down card on the field and the rest of his spell and trap card zone being filled with Gem Beasts. But Judai couldn’t pass up a direct attack like this, it would have one him the duel if it landed!

But no. Johan just so happened to have the perfect counter trap that released the Gem Beasts from the spell and trap zone and placed them back in the monster zone.

Judai pouted and crossed his arms as Johan moved his monster cards. “That is far from the stupidest thing I’ve ever done! Anyone would have taken the opportunity to land a direct attack. I didn’t even know you had that card!”

Johan simply shrugged, “I added it to my deck recently. Also, it destroys your monster that you used to attack.” Johan leaned over to Judai’s side of the field to pluck Judai’s monster off the field and drop it into his graveyard.

“That card is so broken,” Judai groaned. He set a card face-down, hoping it would intimidate Johan from attacking now that Judai was defenseless.

Johan giggled as he drew a card. “By the way, what is the stupidest thing you’ve done?” he asked without even looking up from the cards in his hand. Judai just groaned again, earning another laugh from his boyfriend. “That bad, huh?”

“It’s just really embarrassing to think back on,” Judai muttered, keeping his eyes trained on his own cards. “Like, it wasn’t that bad, but it clearly makes me look like an idiot.”

Johan arched an eyebrow and glanced up at Judai, his attention on the duel now broken and fully intrigued by Judai’s words. “Well now you have to tell me,” he said, placing the cards in his hand on the floor and resting his elbows on his knees to prop his head up in his hands.

Blushing as he set his cards down as well, Judai groans once more before speaking. “I got lost in the forest for about a week trying to make my way back to campus after I got sent back to Earth from Neo Space…” He hesitated before finally looked up to see Johan’s reaction. His boyfriend looked truly perplexed, his eyes squinting in thought and his mouth opening and closing several times as he tried to form words.

“How…” Johan finally started, “How did you get lost? You can clearly see the academy, even through the forest’s canopy, and there are tons of landmarks in the forest on its own to keep track of where you are and where you’ve been.”

Judai threw his hands in the air, “I’m really bad with directions, okay!”

“You… Once you saw the academy, you’d just have to walk straight towards it...” Johan really could not wrap his mind around how someone could get so lost for so long, and on such a tiny island, too.

“I’m too gay to know how to walk in a straight line,” Judai responded flatly, not knowing how to properly defend himself in this situation. Jonah guffawed at Judai’s lame joke, doubling over and clutching his sides. Despite the embarrassment of recalling the memory, Johan’s laughter brought a smile back to Judai’s face. “I think the worst part might have actually been that I mistook a monkey for Manjoume-san.”

His statement caused Johan to laugh even harder; he couldn’t even catch his breath to ask “why?” or “how?” or “what does that even mean?” because he desperately needed to know. Judai joined in on the laughter, feeling relieved that he could recount the memory with a little less humiliation than he thought he would have after sharing it with Johan.

Johan was finally starting to regain his composure, still chuckling every now and then as he tried to catch his breath. “I guess that is a bit sillier than attacking me directly,” he said between soft giggles. Wiping a tear from the corner of his eye, Johan picked up his cards again. “You’ll have to tell me more about that after I beat you in this duel.”

And the smile was wiped right off Judai’s face, going straight back to a heavily forced pout. “C’mon, you could at least have pity and go easy on me, babe.”

Random number generator gave me: 27. “why the hell is thereglitter everywhere?”

“Why the hell is there glitter everywhere?” Johan wasstanding in the entryway of Judai’s dorm room, hands on his hips and hiseyebrow arched.

Judai chuckled nervously, “Haha, it’s a funny story really…”He was sitting on the floor, hands behind his back, and glittered scatteredeverywhere. The walls, the floor, his hair, his clothes. Johan couldn’t find asingle spot that wasn’t sparkling. This was going to take forever to clean up.

Johan sighed, moving a hand to pinch the bridge of his nose.He loved Judai, he really did, but he really couldn’t believe the kinds ofantics the other boy managed to get into. “Why do you even have glitter in thefirst place? Where did you get glitter?”

“You’d be surprised what Tome-san keeps stocked in thestore,” Judai responded casually, rubbing the back of his head. Johan couldtell he was avoiding answering the “why” part of his question.

Taking a step closer to Judai, Johan tried to peer aroundthe other boy’s back and get a glimpse of what he was holding. Judai shiftedhis body to keep whatever it was hidden. “Hey, c’mon. I wanna see what you wereworking on.”

“It’s nothing!” Judai’s voice cracked as he shouted, stilltrying to maneuver himself away from Johan.

Well that’s clearly a lie, Johan thought to himself.He pouted, squatting down on the floor in front of Judai, trying to reachbehind him, but also trying not to get too close to Judai and wind up getting himselfcovered in glitter. “Judaiiiii, I want to seeeeee,” he whined.

Judai felt defenseless against his adorable boyfriend. He poutedback at Johan. “But I wanted it to be a surpriiiiiise.”

Johan relaxed, sitting back on his heels and resting hishands on his knees. “You’ve already surprised me by covering your room in glitter,silly.”

Judai sighed, resigning himself to Johan’s will. He did wantto give to Johan, just a little more discreetly. He had planned on slipping thegift into an envelope and under the crack of Johan’s dorm room, but his boyfriendhaving walked in on him while he was finishing the gift threw his plans for aloop. “Okay, but I have to finish it! I just need to add a couple more touches,so turn around. And don’t peak!”

“Okay, okay,” Johan put his hands up, getting back up on hisfeet and making a show of covering his eyes and pivoting on his heels to faceaway from Judai. “I won’t peak.”

“Good,” Judai said before turning around to finish up hisproject. Johan could hear the sound of pencils and pens scratching against paper.His curiosity was getting the better of him, but he stood his ground and kepthis eyes covered.

“Okay, it’s done,” Judai spoke at last. Johan opened hiseyes and eagerly spun around to find Judai also standing now, holding whatlooked to be a Duel Monsters card to his chest. Judai looked down at the card,then briefly glanced at Johan, then darted his eyes back down to the card. Helooked rather sheepish for someone who constantly radiated confidence, and Johancould make out a blush gracing his features.

Suddenly, Judai thrust the card in Johan’s direction, hiseyes still not meeting Johan’s. “Uh, this is for you. It’s not anything great,and I know you can’t actually use this. But I hope you still like it…”

Johan delicately took the card from Judai’s hand and staredat it. His eyes widened in amazement as he saw Judai’s rendition of what he mustbelieve Rainbow Dragon to look like. The entire image was hand drawn, colored carefullywith markers and colored pencils, and the name and description were carefullywritten in pen. And the entire card was covered in glitter, making it shine everywherethe light hit it.

“Judai…” Johan was speechless. He wanted to scream about howthoughtful and sweet this was, how much he loved that Judai would take the timeto make him such a lovely handmade gift. But he was so overwhelmed by love andsentiment, he couldn’t get his mouth to form the words.

Judai had finally looked up at Johan expectantly. He wasnervously wringing his hands together, hoping his boyfriend did like it. Johanmet Judai’s gaze, a huge grin plastered on his face and making his eyescrinkled. He swiftly moved forward, closing the gap between himself and Judai,and kissed Judai square on the lips. He wrapped his arm not holding the cardaround Judai’s waist and pulled their bodies close together, not caring anymoreif he got glitter one himself. Judai was thrown off by the sudden kiss butreturned it, nonetheless, holding onto Johan’s shoulders for stability.

Finally pulling away but still holding each other, Johan andJudai grinned at each other. “I take it you like it?” Judai asked.

“I love it, I love it so much, Judai.” Johan couldn’t keephimself from kissing Judai again, this time pecking the other boy on the cheek.He looked back down at the card again, his face breaking back out into a widegrin. “I need to frame this and put it on my wall.”

Judai blushed again at that. “Aww, you don’t have to dothat, Johan.”

“I’m doing it; this deserves to be framed! I never knew youhad such a knack for drawing.”

Judai sheepishly rubbed the back of his head again. “Yeah,well, I’ve been making up my own cards since I was a kid. It’s just really fun,haha.”

Taking a step back, Johan let go of Judai to give him space.“Well, thank you for designing one for me. I really do love this a lot.”

“Oh, it was nothing,” Judai said, trying to dismiss thepraise and appreciation with a wave of his hand.

Johan smiled lovingly at his boyfriend before looking downat his now glitter-covered clothes. He chuckled softly, “I guess we should tryto get this place cleaned up.”

31. Pulling away from a kiss, whispering words of love against each other’s lips. 

When Yusei and Bruno took breaks from working on the team’s bikes, it was usually to cuddle late in the night when Jack and Crow had long since gone to bed. It was easy to get wrapped up in writing code and researching new engine parts that could make their D-Wheels run better than ever, so they had to set timers to remember to take breaks. Sometimes they’d actually lie in bed together, sometimes just sit on the floor and chat while holding one another.

But this time, something was stirring inside Yusei; he needed more than just the soft cuddles that they usually engaged in. So here he was, straddling Bruno’s in his work chair, messily pressing their lips together in a heated kiss. Bruno certainly had no complaints about the situation. He just hoped Yusei was comfortable in his lap.

Yusei’s grip on the lapels on Bruno’s jacket tightened as he felt Bruno’s hands wander; one stayed in this hair, stroking the messy strands, while the other made its was down Yusei’s shoulder, arm, waist, stopping to gently massage Yusei’s hip. Yusei was melting into the kiss, all of his senses and thoughts filled with Bruno. Bruno, Bruno, Bruno.

God, he loved Bruno. He loved him so much.

Yusei had to tell him. They’ve been together long enough, so it was appropriate to do it now, right?

He pulled back from the kiss, breathing labored. Giving one more peck to Bruno’s lips, Yusei opened his eyes to gaze down at his boyfriend. Bruno was looking back up at him, eyes half-lidded and lips parted so he could catch his breath. Maybe it was just the late-night delirium or the glow of the computer monitor reflecting off Bruno’s face, but Yusei thought the other man looked absolutely ethereal. His lips were puffy from their make out session, and Yusei couldn’t resist kissing them again. And again.

“Bruno,” Yusei uttered between kisses, “I love you.” Another kiss. “I love you so much.” And another one.

“Yusei…” Bruno barely had room to speak while Yusei continued to pepper him with kisses. He placed a hand on Yusei’s chest, trying to get the other man to slow down and let him speak. The slight disappointment on Yusei’s face almost made Bruno laugh, but he restrained himself. “I love you, too.” He pressed a chaste kiss to Yusei’s lips. “You’re incredibly precious to me.”

Yusei shuddered as Bruno’s breath tickled his lips, and his disappointment was immediately replaced with a look of fondness and love. Bruno cupped both of his hands around Yusei’s face, touching him as if he was the most delicate thing he’d ever held.

Tilting Yusei’s head down, Bruno kissed Yusei’s forehead. “There’s so much to love about you,” Bruno muttered. Another kiss to Yusei’s nose. “Yourkindness.” A kiss on the cheek. “Your compassion.” And on the other cheek. “Your dedication.” Now on the chin. “Your multitude of skills.” And finally, back to the lips.

Yusei was getting more and more flustered with each compliment and kiss. His face was heating up quickly as a heavy blush rose to his cheeks. When confessing his love for Bruno, he hadn’t expected it to be returned so passionately.

Bruno pulled back, realizing Yusei wasn’t returning the kiss this time around. “Sorry, was that too much?”

“No!” Yusei hadn’t meant to raise his voice so much. He hoped he didn’t wake Jack and Crow. “No, I just… I love you a lot, and I’m glad you love me, too.” Yusei mentally kicked himself; he was usually so eloquent and keeps his composure relatively well. Something about Bruno just made his brain short-circuit thought, especially with so much adoration being given to him.

Bruno smiled at Yusei, a soft sort of smile that reflected in his eyes. Yusei smiled, too, feeling the creases of his eyes fold as he tried to keep from full on grinning like a child getting their favorite dessert.

The two were taken out of the moment when they heard the alarm from Yusei’s phone go off, causing them both to jump. Snatching his phone of the desk and hitting the snooze button, Yusei sighed.

“Guess we should get back to work,” Bruno said, definitely sounding disappointed.

Sure thing anon!

18. “Did I ever tell you how beautiful your eyes are?”

It wasn’t often that Jack was out of the apartment without Yusei and Crow, so the two rarely got much quality time for just the two of them. Don’t get them wrong, they loved Jack and enjoyed his company, but he required constant attention from one or both of them when the three were together. And Jack not having a job meant he was home almost all day, every day.

But today, Jack was out shopping and running other errands with Carly, so Yusei and Crow jumped on the opportunity to have the evening and apartment all to themselves. They spent a few hours working on their D-Wheels together and ordered takeout, enjoying a quiet meal on the couch together while reruns of a kids’ show played on the television.

Having taken care of the orphans in the Satellite for so long, Crow found himself engrossed in what the kids would watch on their single small TV, especially the shows that actually had a plot to follow. Yusei never minded watching these shows with Crow; he found it quite charming that Crow indulged in such a simple pleasure.

Tossing aside their takeout containers nearly an hour ago now, the two men were now snuggling on the couch. Yusei laid himself across the length of the couch, head and feet propped up on either armrest, and Crow was tucked between the back cushions and Yusei’s side, laying on top of the other man more so than beside him. One of Yusei’s hands was occupied brushing through Crow’s messy hair, and the other was gently grasping Crow’s bicep, caressing Crow’s toned muscles with his thumb.

Both of Crow’s arms were tangled around Yusei’s torso, and he could feel them starting to go numb due to poor circulation. His arms falling asleep was a small price to pay to be able to hold Yusei, and it was totally worth it to Crow.

Yusei’s eyes were glued to the television, also becoming engrossed in the plot of the cartoon they were watching. Crow, on the other hand, found his eyes trailing to look at Yusei’s face instead of the screen; he’d seen the episode before, so he figured he wasn’t really missing anything. It was much more pleasant to look at Yusei anyway.

Crow knew Yusei was attractive; anyone would know that just by looking at him. But something about being so close to Yusei at the angle made Crow realize what a truly handsome face his boyfriend had. Unlike Crow, Yusei had outgrown the soft features he had as a child and now had a strong, chiseled jaw, and his sharp check bones were accented by the prison mark that streaked down his face.

Crow’s heart panged at the thought of Yusei being forcibly marked and never being able to remove it. Considering he had four marks, Crow knew the process wasn’t pleasant, and it was especially bad when you put up a fight. He hoped Yusei didn’t hold as much resentment towards the marks as he did, but also knowing Yusei, Crow doubted Yusei rarely held a grudge and if he did, he resolved the feelings quickly.

Shaking himself out of his distracted thoughts, Crow focused on Yusei’s face once more. His skin was gorgeously tanned and surprisingly unblemished. Sure, his hands were calloused from working on machines, but aside from that, his skin was almost perfectly soft and smooth. His eyes traveled up to gaze at Yusei’s, wanting to get lost in the gorgeous azure hues of his irises, but upon looking up, he realized Yusei was staring back at him.

“Something wrong, Crow? You’ve been staring at me for a while now,” Yusei commented with a hint of amusement in his tone.

“Ah, no, it’s just…” Crow trailed off, finding himself actually get lost in Yusei’s eyes. They were just so damn pretty. It was like looking into the reflection of a clear night sky in the purest blue lake atop a mountain. Crow could practically see the stars shining in the other man’s eyes such beauty made Crow feel cheesily romantic in that moment. If he could, he would grab the stars right out of the sky and give them all to Yusei; he would just need to say the word and Crow would do it.

Crow realized he never finished his sentence, and Yusei was staring at him expectantly. “Did I ever tell you how beautiful your eyes are?” Crow wanted to smack himself. What was it about Yusei that turned him into such a gushy romantic sap?

Although, Yusei didn’t seem to mind the cliché comment. His lips turned up in a gentle smile, and Crow could make out the faintest blush dusting his perfectly tanned skin. “I, uh, don’t think you have,” Yusei responded. “You’ve told me plenty of times how hot I am, among other things—” it was Crow’s turn to blush now— “but I don’t think you’ve ever specifically mentioned my eyes.”

“Well, yeah, they’re… pretty…” Crow muttered lamely. His face grew even warmer after stumbling over his words, and he could feel the rumbling in Yusei’s chest as he chuckled under his breath.

“Thanks, Crow, that’s really sweet,” Yusei planted a soft kiss on Crow’s forehead and looked back into Crow’s eyes. “Your eyes are pretty, too, y’know. They remind of polished moonstone, and when the light hits them just right, they sparkle like the edges of raw amethyst.” Damn Yusei and his eloquent manner of speaking. Crow couldn’t handle looking Yusei in the eye anymore and broke eye contact, staring at the floor instead.

“You’re just saying that,” Crow huffed.

“No, I really mean it.” Yusei curled his index finger and used it to tilt Crow’s head up, making him look into his eyes once more. “They really are quite stunning, Crow. But then again, all of you is.” Crow felt like he was going to spontaneously combust; he didn’t know how to respond other than to lean forward and connect his lips to Yusei’s. Yusei smiled into the kiss and moved his hand to cup Crow’s cheek while the other continued brushing through the ginger strands of Crow’s hair.

Crow pulled away and buried his face in Yusei’s chest. “I love you,” he mumbled into the fabric of Yusei’s tank top.

“I love you, too,” Yusei replied, leaning down to kiss the top of Crow’s head.

7. “Wait, no, don’t take kissing away from me.”

Jack was enjoying his morning like he did every day: sittingat the quaint café across the street, drinking (a third) cup of Blue EyesMountain coffee, and reading an article in the paper, written by his favoritereporter (not that he’d ever tell her that). He took a sip of the piping hotbeverage, closing his eyes and leaning back in his seat as the warmth envelopehim. This was bliss.

“Jack!” Aaaand that was the end of his bliss. Crow was stompinghis way over to Jack’s table, Yusei trailing behind him as calm as ever. “Howmany times do I—we have to tell you? We don’t have money for you to keep buyingcoffee here!”

“And how many times do I have to tell you that you’reoverreacting. There’s plenty of budget for me to drink my coffee,” Jack repliedcoolly.

“Jack, you don’t contribute to any of our living expenses atall, and you’re using the money that we earn to pay for your fancy coffee,”Yusei replied. His voice was calm and even, but Jack could tell he wasirritated.

Jack was about to retaliate, but Crow jumped in before Jackcould open his mouth. “If you don’t start helping out, we’re going to cut youoff.”

Jack scoffed, “What do you mean you’re going to cut me off?I’m just not allowed to have money anymore. I’m the one who does the groceryshopping!”

This was true. Yusei and Crow were usually too tired or toobusy to go grocery shopping, and Jack would usually only buy the things Yuseiand Crow put on the list for him. The only time Jack truly splurged was oncoffee—which was, again, every day.

“No,” Yusei said, crossing his arms. Jack didn’t like Yusei’sdemeanor and squinted at the other man. “You’re still allowed to use our money,but—” Jack didn’t like where this was going already— “until you can get yourspending under control…” Yusei looked hesitant to go on.

Crow huffed a sigh and continued for him. “No moreaffection. No more kisses, hug, cuddles. None of that shit.”

Wait, no, don’t take kissing away from me. That’s whatJack wanted to say, but he had way too much pride to say that out loud. Instead,he simply squinted at his boyfriends. “You wouldn’t.”

“We would. And we are,” Crow retorted, looking far to smugfor Jack’s liking. Jack looked between Yusei and Crow, both meeting Jack withunwavering gazes.

Slamming his palms down on the table, Jack stood abruptly,nearly knocking his chair over. “So what? You really think I care? I don’t! Idon’t need either of you!” Jack stomped back to their shared apartment dramatically,his jacket fluttering behind him and his café check left unpaid.

Yusei sighed as he pulled out his wallet to pay for Jack’scoffee, leaving a generous tip for Stephanie since he knew Jack didn’t tipdespite frequenting the café. “How long do you think it’ll be before he cracks?”

Crow smirked at Jack’s retreatingform. “Two days, tops.”

 –

That night, the three men were watching a small-time turboduel tournament, and they were huddled together on the couch, which wasdefinitely not made to fit three adult men. Actually, Crow and Yusei weresnuggled close together and kept their distance from Jack as much as they couldon the cramped space. Meanwhile, Jack had his arms and legs crossed aggressively,making himself as small as possible to avoid making any sort of physical contactwith the other two.

They thought they could torment him by denying him physicalaffection? Ha! Jack wouldn’t play their little game. He would just close himselfoff just as much as they were closing him off, and they’d come crawling back totheir king in no time.

Jack felt Crow moving next to him and looked out of thecorner of his eyes to see the other man shifting his legs to be draped across Yusei’slap, and he scooted even closer to him. Crow was practically sitting on Yusei’slap and was snuggling himself under Yusei’s chin. Jack did everything his couldto stop himself from scoffing at the grossly romantic display and grit histeeth as he turned his attention back to the television.

He wasn’t jealous. Absolutely not.

Crow and Yusei took note of Jack’s quickly changing temperand shared a quick glance. Crow smirked at Yusei, his eyes flickering down toYusei’s lips in silent permission, and Yusei nodded in consent. Now, Crow wasadjusting himself to straddle Yusei’s lap, leaning down to pressing quick kissesall over Yusei’s face before firmly planting their lips together.

Jack tried his damnedest to not look at the commotion goingon next to him, but his eyes betrayed him in the end. His brows furrowed as hewatched what felt like a furious make out session go on next to him but, in reality,was really a rather tame yet deep kiss.

Rubbing it in his face like this wasn’t going to break him.That’s what Jack kept trying to tell himself, anyway.

Crow pulled back and placed a soft peck on the tip of Yusei’snose, causing him to smile that endearing smile of his that was often reservedonly for those who were closest to him. Jack huffed and rolled his eyes, andlooking back at the other two, his found Crow watching, smirking at Jack’sdisplays of clear annoyance and jealousy. Jack snapped his gaze back to thetelevision set but couldn’t find it in himself to focus at what was going on inthe duel at all. Crow simply shrugged and went back to peppering Yusei withkisses.

Jack tried to distract himself as best he could. His footwas tapping vigorously, and he could feel his eye barely twitching. He heard asoft chuckle escape Yusei’s lips as Crow kissed down from his sensitive earlobeto his collarbone. Not being able to handle much more of the two’s insufferableantics, Jack quickly rose to his feet.

“Get a room, you two!” He called over his shoulder as hestomped up the stairs to his bedroom, slamming the door behind him. Yusei andCrow cringed at the sound, knowing they would get an earful from Zora tomorrowabout making a ruckus.

“You think that was too much?” Yusei questioned, feeling theslightest hint of guilt for teasing Jack like this.

“Nah, he’ll be fine,” Crow replied, waving his hand nonchalantly.“He knows the consequences for his actions, and if he doesn’t like it, he’ll changehis spending habits.”

“I know your right, but he seemed awfully jealous.”Crow guffawed in response. “Jack’s been jealous plenty of times. Trust meYusei, he’ll be just fine.”

Yusei placed a gently kiss onCrow’s cheek. “I hope you’re right.”

 –

The next day Jack andYusei were working on their bikes in the garage, while Crow got as much extra sleepas he could before his afternoon shift started. Jack noticed that Yusei wouldhardly so much as look at him as they passed tools back and forth to each otherin silence. Try as he might, Jack couldn’t even get his fingers to brushagainst Yusei’s during their exchanges.

This is getting irritating already, Jack thought tohimself. He thought back to that morning when he’d tried to wrap his armsaround Yusei from behind while the shorter man made breakfast. Yusei simplyducked under Jacks arms and muttered a soft “good morning” before turning hisattention back on the food he was preparing. Forgetting the punishment his boyfriendspromised him yesterday, Jack blinked in shock before his memory caught up tohim.

Jack certainly didn’t pout when Yusei denied his embrace. Aking would never pout to someone so far below him. He did huff an exasperatedsigh though turned on his heel to sit at the table, jerking the chair outbefore plopping himself down ungracefully.

After serving Jack and himself breakfast, Yusei sat acrossfrom the other man, eying Jack as he scarfed down his food. He had asked Jack afterbreakfast if he would want to help work on their D-Wheels, to which Jack had accepted.

Which led them to know, working in silence aside from thesound of metal tools clanking and the occasional test start of the bikes. Jackwas sitting on a chair next to the computer listing out the bike’s components,while Yusei worked on the underside of the vehicle. Bored of just sitting therewaiting for Yusei to ask for another tool, Jack started swinging his leg out,tapping his foot against the bottom of Yusei’s boot. In response, Yusei benthis leg to keep himself out of Jack’s reach.

“Really?” Jack exclaimed, his tone betraying the fact thathe was clearly frustrated.

“What?” Yusei hadn’t even bothered to come out from underthe bike to talk to Jack.

“I’d hardly consider kicking you affectionate, Yusei. This alreadyfeels like it’s getting out of control.”

“It’s distracting, and you’re going to make me slip if youkeep kicking.” Jack rolled his eyes at the excuse.

“Don’t you think it’s a little harsh to deny your boyfriendaffection, just because I have a little bit of a spending problem?” Jack spatout.

This time, Yusei did crawl out from under the bike, sittingup with his legs crossed. “A little bit of a spending problem would be buying afew too many ramen cups for the week. You’re dropping almost 10,000 yen oncoffee nearly every day, Jack.”

Jack scoffed and turned his nose up. “It’s absolutely worthit. They offer the best, and I deserve the best.”

Yusei sighed, slumping his back against the D-Wheel. “We don’thave the money for the best. We’re lucky enough that Zora is letting us crashhere for free, but we still have other living expenses that we’re barelyscraping by on.” Jack said nothing in response; he didn’t want to admit thatYusei had a point. Yusei sighed at Jack’s stubbornness. “Look, I honestly don’twant to put you through this, and neither does Crow.” Jack wanted to doubtthat, but he knew Crow did love him. “But at this point it does feel like yourexcessive spending is putting a strain on our relationship.”

Jack’s eyes widened at that. Despite the stubbornness shoutingat the back of his head to maintain his pride, he turned his gaze back toYusei, his expression softening to show he was giving Yusei his full attention.

Yusei was looking down at his lap, fidgeting with hisgloves. “I get that you’re used to having the best handed to you, and you didn’thave to worry about money when you were working for Godwin,” Yusei and Jackboth winced at the name, but Yusei carried on. “But please remember that Crowand I haven’t had that luxury. I know old habits die hard, but it really isstressing Crow and I out a lot to try and budget when you’re going out andspending the money we earn the way you do.”

Jack opened his mouth to retort but thought better of it. Itwas hard to argue when he knew Yusei was right. Damn, he hated it when Yuseiwas right, and that was a lot more often than he would ever admit out loud.

Yusei looked up to meet Jack’s gaze again. “I’m not going toask you to stop buying coffee or treating yourself every now and then, but pleaseat least consider spending a little less, okay?”

Jack was about to respond but was interrupted by Crowclambering his way into the garage. “Hey, sorry to interrupt your work, guys,but I gotta head to work.”

“No worries, we’re working on my bike,” Yusei told him,pointing back to Crow’s D-Wheel over his shoulder with his thumb.

“Cool, thanks babe.” Crow leaned down and cupped Yusei’s chinin his hand, giving him a firm kiss before grabbing his helmet and hopping onhis bike.

Jack full-on pouted this time, having left himself be morevulnerable around Yusei and not having his stubborn walls up. Crow grinned athim and gave Jack a half-hearted wave before revving the engine of his bike andspeeding out of the garage.

Jack slumped resting his elbows on his knees and lookingdown at his hands. Yusei’s eyebrows arched with concern as he reached out toplace a hand on Jack’s knee. But before Yusei could make contact, Jack wassuddenly on his feet and putting his jacket and helmet on.

“Where are you—” Yusei stated, but Jack cut him off.

“I’m heading out,” Jack said terselybefore hopping on his own bike and speeding out of the garage as well, leavingYusei to be in his own company. He sighed before crawling back under his biketo work in silence before getting ready to go out for work as well.

 –

When Yusei and Crow returned home later that evening, theysaw something neither expected to ever see in their apartment. On the kitchencounter sat a simple coffee pot and a can of instant coffee, the smell of burntcoffee permeating the air. Both had figured, if anything, Jack would havesettled for one coffee a day or maybe only going to the café a couple times aweek.

But no. He had gone out of his way to buy a coffee maker fortheir home and sacrifice his bourgie coffee for the cheapest instant coffee thestores had to offer. The sentiment touched both of them, knowing it was somethingthat was difficult for Jack and his damn pride.

Yusei and Crow shared a look of adoration for theirboyfriend before walking into the living room to find Jack sitting on the couchand reading a book, scowling as he sipped the coffee he had made not long ago. Hearingthe two walk in, Jack looked up from his book at this boyfriends.

“So, whatcha got there, Jack?” Crow teased, plopping downnext to Jack on the couch.

Jack rolled his eyes at the question. “Coffee, nitwit. Whatelse would it be?”

Crow pouted as Yusei sat down on the other side of Jack. “Youmake that yourself?”

“Yes, clearly. There’s a coffee maker downstairs, and I havecoffee. It didn’t just appear out of thin air,” Jack felt bad for being such asmartass, but he was still frustrated from his earlier battle with the machinein trying to get it to work.

Yusei smiled at him, secretly proud of Jack’s sacrificesomething that was important to him for the sake of his boyfriend.

“And you didn’t make us any?” Crow was still pouting, but itwas clearly exaggerated by this point.

Jack glared back at him. “No. If you want some, make ityourself.”

“Ugh, fine. Judging by the smell, I wouldn’t want to you tomake it for me anyway,” Crow retorted, crossing his arms.

Yusei reached behind Jack to swat at Crow for being rude. “Whathe means to say is, ‘Thank you for buying a coffee maker, Jack. We appreciateit.’”

Crow rubbed the back of his head. “Uh, yeah, what Yuseisaid.”

Jack would deny it if either of them said anything, but a lightblush dusted his cheeks as he turned back down to his book. “I don’t know whyyou’re thanking me. I got that for myself, but I guess you’re welcome to useit.”

48. One person has to bend down in order to kiss theirpartner, who is standing on their tip-toes to reach their partner’s.

 “Jack, where’s my helmet?” Crow was scrambling to gethimself ready for work. He shoved his feet into his boots while still trying toput his jacket on, not realizing it was inside out.

“It’s on your bike. Hasn’t moved since you put it thereyesterday,” Jack responded. Jack had been watching Crow scramble around the apartmentfor the past 10 minutes while he enjoyed a nice homemade cup of coffee. Well,nice was being generous. It certainly wasn’t Blue Eyes Mountain coffee from thequaint café across the street, but it was cheap and kept Crow from yelling athim for spending money frivolously. “Your need to fix your jacket, by the way.”

“I’ll do it when I get there. I gotta go!” Crow was clearlyflustered but would never admit it. Jack merely sighed and set his coffee down;standing up, he walked over to Crow and took the other’s jacket off and flippedthe sleeves out. “Jack, c’mon, I said I’ll do it later!”

“No boyfriend of mine is showing up to work looking sosloppy, no matter how sloppy the job itself is.” Jack handed the jacket back toCrow, who put it on with a scowl on his face. Crow really didn’t know if heshould feel complimented or insulted right now. Before Crow could get another wordin, Jack was on his knees tying the laces of Crow’s boots.

Jack looked up to meet Crow’s gaze, a snide smirk gracinghis features. “I guess now I know what it’s like to be you.” If it weren’t forthe fact that Jack was trying his shoes, Crow would have kicked him. He insteadopted for a harsh flick to Jack’s forehead, causing the taller man to grimace,but he still looked far too proud of himself for insulting Crow’s height. “What,you don’t appreciate being tall for once?” Crow was about to hit Jack again,but his hand was caught and used to help Jack hoist himself back onto his feet.

“You’re such an asshole,” Crow scowled.

“Yeah, but you love me. I mean how could you not.”

“Please shut up and kiss me so I can leave.” Crow wasn’tblushing. Definitely not. He was just stressed about getting to work late.

“Come and get it, big boy,” Jack taunted. Crow hated him somuch. He grabbed Jack’s jacket, trying to force Jack down to his level, but thetaller man barely budged. Crow stood on the tips of his toes, trying to reachJack’s lips with his own, his lips unintentionally pouting when he couldn’treach.

Jack finally caved, seeing the frustration on his boyfriend’sface, and he leaned down to press a chaste kiss to Crow’s pouting lips. “Getgoing before you’re late,” Jack said, ruffling Crow’s hair.

“Yeah, yeah. I’ll see you later,” Crow grumbled as he walkeddown to the garage.

“I love you,” Jack called out to Crow from over the balcony,still smirking to himself.

Chapters: 1/1 Fandom: Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D’s Rating: Teen And Up Audiences Warnings: Major Character Death Relationships: Bruno | Antinomy/Fudou Yuusei Characters: Fudou Yuusei, Bruno | Antinomy, Team 5Ds (Mentioned) Additional Tags: Angst, Emotional Hurt, Toolshipping - Freeform, Nightmares, Flashbacks, Coping, Attempting to cope anyway, Yusei’s a sad and lonely man Summary: