Request from @dangerouslypleasantdueling
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Fandom: Yu-Gi-Oh Duel Monsters (Anime)
Rating: Mature
Warnings: M/M, blindshipping/Puzzleshipping
Relationships: Atem/Yuugi Motou
Characters: King Atem, Yuugi Motou—-
The rainy season was a blessing to the Egyptians. It was a nice break from the blustering hot sun and dry, dusty air. The farmers were able to bring in healthy crops of food and livestock to the local villages, which helped cut down on imported goods, which made the Pharaoh and his royal council happy.
But, unfortunately, the rainy season also brought a chill in the air, which lead to sickness.
The mighty and powerful King Atem was one of the unlucky ones that had gotten sick. Although it was nothing serious, just a common cold, once word spread around the palace that the Pharaoh was sick, all the maids and servants were knocking at his door, asking if he needed anything or wanted anything. In all honesty, Atem just wanted to be alone… well, not completely alone.. there was only one person he wanted to stay with him.
“Where is Yuugi?” Atem asked as one of the maids fluffed his pillows once again.
“He is in his charmers, my king. I can send one of the guards to retrieve him for you, if you wish.” She smiled softly as she bowed to the pharaoh before excusing herself from the room.
Atem groaned as he leaned back against the headboard of his large bed, closing his eyes and relaxing his sore joints. It was nearly noon and he was still in bed. It had been so long since he had a cold, he felt snuffy and his throat was sore. But his servants acted as if he was deathly ill.
“My Pharaoh, I’m sorry to disturb you, but the guards told me you wanted to see me,” a gentle voice filled the room. Atem smiled, even before opening his eyes, he knew that voice and he made him feel better already.
“Yes, Aibou,” Atem smiled as he sat up in bed and looked over at his dearest friend. It had been nearly a year since Yugi Motou found passage to Atem’s dimension. Nearly a year that Yuugi told the King of Egypt that he wanted to stay here with him. He wanted to stay and be a part of Atem’s world.
Yuugi’s face softened, his eyes sparkling and his smile growing larger. He knew that Atem only called him by his nickname when they were alone, they could drop the formal talk and just by themselves. Yuugi had quickly learned after coming to Ancient Egypt that he had to address Atem in a respectful manner in the eyes of the public and even around the palace.
“I’m so glad you asked to see me, other me!” Yuugi said excitedly as he rushed over to Atem and jumped on to the bed, sitting on his knees right in front of the pharaoh. “I wanted to ask you if-” he paused, his smile quickly fading once Atem covered his nose and mouth, turning away from the smaller man as he coughed and sneezed. “Oh no, Atem, are you sick?” Yuugi frowned, leaning forward and placing the back of his hand to Atem’s forehead to check his temperature. “Oh! You are burning up. You are sick, Atem. Is there anything I can do for you?”
“Yuugi, please,” Atem sighed as he gently took the younger man’s hand in his own. “Don’t worry about me. I just want to stay in bed and rest.. with you.”
“With me?” Yuugi’s eyes softened and he moved himself so he could lay with the Pharaoh on the bed, their hands still laced together.
“Yes, Aibou,” Atem smiled as he setting down in his bed, pulled the covers over both of their bodies. Yuugi laid his head on Atem’s large chest.
“I’m totally okay with this,” Yuugi chuckled, pressing his head against Atem’s skin to hide his blushing red face. “I like spending time with you.” Atem smiled and wrapped his arms around Yuugi’s waist, pulling him closer.
“I’m glad to hear that, my Yuugi, this makes me feel a lot better,” Atem purred happily.
“Yeah? Then I’ll stay here as long as you want me too!” Yuugi tilted his head up to look at the Pharaoh’s face. Atem leaned down and kissed the top of Yuugi’s nose.
“Forever will do…”
Love Sick
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