"Your heart will open minds"

[lostinshadows]

[It was over.

It was a long war, too long for Lavi to even appreciate to the fullest. Switching sides midway wasn't even surprising for his nature - Bookmen were never exactly loyal to any side but their own, after all - but what was surprising was how much Lavi began to enjoy their company, even if he and Shun didn't exactly see eye to eye. It was even longer until they managed to split everyone up again from Yuya and Yuzu, back into their respective counterparts.

With the dimensions still damaged from the war, it would take everyone's help to restore the proper balance again.

But now, it was a time of celebration. Everyone was enjoying themselves, partying as they celebrated having their friends back.

Lavi watched them for a bit longer from his place in the shadows, a hint of a smile on his face. However, it faded when he remembered that he still had a job to do - he needed to report back to his mentor - and sighed softly. Giving the party another look, he turns and walks out, fidgeting with the duel disk still attached to him.]

Comments

[darkduelist]

That's not exactly reassuring.

[But Yuto gives him a small smile anyway.]

[lostinshadows]

Yet I still got you to smile, didn't I?

[Lifting their linked hands, he brushes a kiss against Yuto's knuckles.]

[darkduelist]

[And again Yuto blushes brightly at that small affection.]

...You did.

[And you also made my heart beat faster. But that is not something that Yuto would say so he keeps that thought to himself.]

[lostinshadows]

I consider that an achievement.

[He also got you to blush, so bonus points.]

[darkduelist]

[He tries to frown, but a smile still refuses to disappear from his face.]

...You're impossible.

[lostinshadows]

[Lavi laughs.]

Your life would be boring without me.

[darkduelist]

I'm pretty sure it wasn't boring before I met you...

[Yuto gives him a big, happy smile.]

...But now I can't imagine what it would be like without.

[lostinshadows]

Now who's the one being sweet?

[darkduelist]

[Yuto's eyes widen for a moment then he quickly looks away, face red and eyes closed.]

...Let's go already! Everybody is waiting.

[And he tugs Lavi by the hand towards the party again.]

[lostinshadows]

[Lavi can't help but burst out laughing, allowing Yuto to drag him back to the party.

At least he's more welcomed this time than the first time, and Lavi can feel his mask slipping, allowing more genuine feelings to show.]