Duke Devlin - Theme 2 - Duke/Jai
Title: Unititled
Author: raindrop_jewel
Fandom: Yu-Gi-Oh! (domino_effect_)
Pairing: Duke x Jai
Character Focus: Duke
Partnered With: indigo_umbra
Theme Set: 2
Disclaimer: Yu-Gi-Oh's original characters are the property of Shueisha, Konami, Toei, 4 Kids Entertainment, Kazuki Takahashi, etc etc.
Rating: R
Warnings and Notes: m/m
01. tired
A weary phone call of his received even with the bite of sarcasm makes him remember that he isn’t alone.
02. sunrise
Even though he’s never taken the chance to watch a sunrise with anyone - at least not deliberately - the night Jai called far too early, Duke couldn’t help but hope this man would be his first.
03. floor
It’s no secret that Trillian isn’t the only one who fancies curling up with her favorite person on the floor.
04. shelter
Safety and security come from more than a roof over one’s head; the most comfortable shelter is wherever Jai is.
05. alter
Each day he grows closer and closer to abandoning the fight for change, pushed toward that goal by the ever-accepting words of his companion, giant walls chipped away at gradually with a tiny pick.
06. riverside
While walking along the Hudson River on route to the Javits Center, the promise of leather-clad motorcycle enthusiasts a little daunting, he’d never dreamed that in a few short weeks they’d meet again in the dimly lit walls of the Darklight.
07. crazy
He’s certainly called ‘crazy’ often enough, but the truth is, his sanity is helped by the other’s presence rather than harmed.
08. cancer
Sometimes he feels invincible, ego running rampant and mind curled around the fact that nothing can hurt him - but he knows that ego means little to Jai, and there’s no place he feels more real than in the presence of his companion.
09. reverse
The reverse of time is something he’d never consider; because of Jai he doesn’t believe in regret anymore.
10. fall
The realization that someone will be there to dust him off once he does fall brings the most addictive feeling of contentment, something he hasn’t felt for years before now.
11. neutral
Even the calmest of evenings don’t always stay as such, the fire and ice of their very beings complimenting each other for the antithesis of neutrality.
12. loud
It’s rather amusing for him to be able to shirk the blame, to be able to tell the neighbors the next morning, “It wasn’t me!”
13. seek
Certain quests for discovery are impossible without a guide, and he knows he’s extremely fortunate to have one so loyal and knowledgeable as his aide.
14. patient
Of course he doesn’t do well with those who can’t sit and really listen to him, but that concern is nonsexist with Jai, ever-willing to listen quietly while he relays all that is on his mind.
15. restaurant
Looking back now, he’s grateful they didn’t turn out like the made-up couple at Mars 2112, because constant bickering and affairs with purple aliens probably wouldn’t strengthen their relationship any.
16. whisper
It’s impossibly distracting, the way Jai leans close and speaks soft against his ear, the warmth of his breath tickling skin and fueling the heat building within.
17. alone
Silence can be maddening when he’s not here, the very tick of the clock loud and distracting, making the desire to here his voice all the more strong.
18. fire
That fire in his eyes when he’s angry is almost intimidating, those focused eyes narrowed and tinted with false gray piercing, making Duke loathe the possibility of ever drawing that gaze out of him.
19. alarm
Because he still doesn’t feel the instinctive flash of warning from unknown dangers, he doesn’t understand why it’s so easy to sense pain and concern from the one who teaches him to trust those feelings.
20. roulette
Luck is something he’d relied on heavily in the past, praised it as something that never let him down, but for the last few months he's put his and Jai's stubbornness over random luck.
21. disappear
The very thought of Jai leaving makes him cold; his impossibly stubborn side won’t let his companion get away so easily.
22. hospital
When Joey told Duke he'd met Jai at the hospital, Duke couldn't help but be intrigued, couldn't help but think events in general had to be connected because everyone seemed to know each other.
23. delirious
When irrational with worry, he always looks to Jai to be his voice of reason, to reassure and to calm his concerns.
24. table
When feeling playful and seductive, there’s nothing more amusing that turning the tables with a sudden snap of handcuffs around pale wrists.
25. numbered
A part of him is annoyed with the numbered LED characters on his alarm clock, as they’re at times nothing more than an unwelcome signal that Jai has to go home.
26. bastard
With a glare of his eyes and a justified insult comes with it the threat of being banned to the plush yet lonely cushions of the couch tonight.
27. allergy
He’s reluctant to admit having this particular learned allergy, a sensitivity that’s almost protectiveness whenever someone else insults the one he cares most for.
28. pack
It’s a not-so-secret desire of his for the two of them to go on a vacation sometime, to pack up and leave the bustle of city life behind and seek out somewhere quiet, a welcome juxtaposition from the crowded streets of Manhattan.
29. bleach
Halloween will be a combined effort this year, hair bleached and dyed, make-up applied, costumes adorned and events visited, preparation and excitement that just isn’t as entertaining for Duke when he’s alone.
30. winter
Plans for winter already brew in his mind, fuzzy plots for hot chocolate and snowball fights and watching the fireworks together in Times Square.
31. furious
Duke’s mood rarely shifts to the extreme of furious, as he often finds in Jai enough distraction to draw him away from negative thoughts so intense.
32. accident
Their connection itself was an accident, a chance few meetings that led to more, and he’d never dreamed last year that they’d be together as they are now.
33. sullen
He can never resist the tiny, nagging feeling that surfaces whenever Jai is depressed or hostile which urges him to do all he can to lighten Jai’s mood once more.
34. test
Dealing with his companion’s temper is a test of patience all in its own, a bit of a challenge that Duke is so stubborn not to lose to.
35. insult
True insults are rarely exchanged; instead, he looks on it as merely teasing, a playful give and take of humorous aggression that never really annoys him when he’s in a pleasant mood.
36. commit
Duke requires no words at all to know that Jai will stay, that Jai is loyal; the trust between them has grown and he wouldn’t dream of doubting that anymore.
37. smoke
The feel of Jai’s fingers sliding through the smoky black of his hair is absolutely calming, a silent way to lull him into relaxing that Jai knowingly takes advantage of.
38. midnight
There’s none but Jai who see him in the late hours of the night; midnight is their time, and the stretch of darkness their time to avoid the rest of the world.
39. polish
His morning ritual is something that he never avoids, polishing up to look his best despite the fact that he’s been told his appearance is far from what’s most important.
40. bitter
Simple pleasures are always warm memories in Duke’s mind, and even make good daydreams, like thoughts of sharing bittersweet chocolate cookies while curled up on the couch and settling in for a late night movie.
41. sand
Not that he’d admit this, but he wants to ease Jai’s unpleasant memories, to smooth them over with new outings, with new walks over white sand and new opportunities to watch the ocean water wash gently up onto the shore.
42. disaster
Often he thanks himself for the courage he’d had months ago to insist upon staying in Jai’s life; without that stubbornness, the situation would have remained to him a disaster.
43. organize
Every time he visits Jai’s apartment, the shift from clean rooms to organized chaos is an interesting switch of scenery to say the least.
44. elevate
Duke doesn’t believe for a moment when Jai mentions that he’s no good with people, because it’s almost impossible for his mood not to lift with the very presence of his companion.
45. rush
The rush of heat between them is positively addictive, mouths pressed together roughly as arms hold tight onto the promise of more.
46. relocate
It’s hard for him to fathom a move, not just because he’d be leaving the place he’d treasured all his life, but more so because he can’t bear the thought of being too far away from his companion now.
47. fan
His radio sounds one of their songs, Johnny Rzeznik voicing out words of adoration: “I’ll be the greatest fan of your life.”
48. wild
Those wild-eyed gazes and desperate cries are never forced, drawn out skillfully instead by the warm strength of his lover’s hands.
49. safeguard
Duke himself feels safeguarded, protected not by obligation but by choice, and whenever Jai is near, however illogical it might be, he truly believes he has little to fear.
50. celebrate
If given the chance, he takes advantage of any and all celebrations, because any excuse to spend more time with Jai is a good one.
Author: raindrop_jewel
Fandom: Yu-Gi-Oh! (domino_effect_)
Pairing: Duke x Jai
Character Focus: Duke
Partnered With: indigo_umbra
Theme Set: 2
Disclaimer: Yu-Gi-Oh's original characters are the property of Shueisha, Konami, Toei, 4 Kids Entertainment, Kazuki Takahashi, etc etc.
Rating: R
Warnings and Notes: m/m
01. tired
A weary phone call of his received even with the bite of sarcasm makes him remember that he isn’t alone.
02. sunrise
Even though he’s never taken the chance to watch a sunrise with anyone - at least not deliberately - the night Jai called far too early, Duke couldn’t help but hope this man would be his first.
03. floor
It’s no secret that Trillian isn’t the only one who fancies curling up with her favorite person on the floor.
04. shelter
Safety and security come from more than a roof over one’s head; the most comfortable shelter is wherever Jai is.
05. alter
Each day he grows closer and closer to abandoning the fight for change, pushed toward that goal by the ever-accepting words of his companion, giant walls chipped away at gradually with a tiny pick.
06. riverside
While walking along the Hudson River on route to the Javits Center, the promise of leather-clad motorcycle enthusiasts a little daunting, he’d never dreamed that in a few short weeks they’d meet again in the dimly lit walls of the Darklight.
07. crazy
He’s certainly called ‘crazy’ often enough, but the truth is, his sanity is helped by the other’s presence rather than harmed.
08. cancer
Sometimes he feels invincible, ego running rampant and mind curled around the fact that nothing can hurt him - but he knows that ego means little to Jai, and there’s no place he feels more real than in the presence of his companion.
09. reverse
The reverse of time is something he’d never consider; because of Jai he doesn’t believe in regret anymore.
10. fall
The realization that someone will be there to dust him off once he does fall brings the most addictive feeling of contentment, something he hasn’t felt for years before now.
11. neutral
Even the calmest of evenings don’t always stay as such, the fire and ice of their very beings complimenting each other for the antithesis of neutrality.
12. loud
It’s rather amusing for him to be able to shirk the blame, to be able to tell the neighbors the next morning, “It wasn’t me!”
13. seek
Certain quests for discovery are impossible without a guide, and he knows he’s extremely fortunate to have one so loyal and knowledgeable as his aide.
14. patient
Of course he doesn’t do well with those who can’t sit and really listen to him, but that concern is nonsexist with Jai, ever-willing to listen quietly while he relays all that is on his mind.
15. restaurant
Looking back now, he’s grateful they didn’t turn out like the made-up couple at Mars 2112, because constant bickering and affairs with purple aliens probably wouldn’t strengthen their relationship any.
16. whisper
It’s impossibly distracting, the way Jai leans close and speaks soft against his ear, the warmth of his breath tickling skin and fueling the heat building within.
17. alone
Silence can be maddening when he’s not here, the very tick of the clock loud and distracting, making the desire to here his voice all the more strong.
18. fire
That fire in his eyes when he’s angry is almost intimidating, those focused eyes narrowed and tinted with false gray piercing, making Duke loathe the possibility of ever drawing that gaze out of him.
19. alarm
Because he still doesn’t feel the instinctive flash of warning from unknown dangers, he doesn’t understand why it’s so easy to sense pain and concern from the one who teaches him to trust those feelings.
20. roulette
Luck is something he’d relied on heavily in the past, praised it as something that never let him down, but for the last few months he's put his and Jai's stubbornness over random luck.
21. disappear
The very thought of Jai leaving makes him cold; his impossibly stubborn side won’t let his companion get away so easily.
22. hospital
When Joey told Duke he'd met Jai at the hospital, Duke couldn't help but be intrigued, couldn't help but think events in general had to be connected because everyone seemed to know each other.
23. delirious
When irrational with worry, he always looks to Jai to be his voice of reason, to reassure and to calm his concerns.
24. table
When feeling playful and seductive, there’s nothing more amusing that turning the tables with a sudden snap of handcuffs around pale wrists.
25. numbered
A part of him is annoyed with the numbered LED characters on his alarm clock, as they’re at times nothing more than an unwelcome signal that Jai has to go home.
26. bastard
With a glare of his eyes and a justified insult comes with it the threat of being banned to the plush yet lonely cushions of the couch tonight.
27. allergy
He’s reluctant to admit having this particular learned allergy, a sensitivity that’s almost protectiveness whenever someone else insults the one he cares most for.
28. pack
It’s a not-so-secret desire of his for the two of them to go on a vacation sometime, to pack up and leave the bustle of city life behind and seek out somewhere quiet, a welcome juxtaposition from the crowded streets of Manhattan.
29. bleach
Halloween will be a combined effort this year, hair bleached and dyed, make-up applied, costumes adorned and events visited, preparation and excitement that just isn’t as entertaining for Duke when he’s alone.
30. winter
Plans for winter already brew in his mind, fuzzy plots for hot chocolate and snowball fights and watching the fireworks together in Times Square.
31. furious
Duke’s mood rarely shifts to the extreme of furious, as he often finds in Jai enough distraction to draw him away from negative thoughts so intense.
32. accident
Their connection itself was an accident, a chance few meetings that led to more, and he’d never dreamed last year that they’d be together as they are now.
33. sullen
He can never resist the tiny, nagging feeling that surfaces whenever Jai is depressed or hostile which urges him to do all he can to lighten Jai’s mood once more.
34. test
Dealing with his companion’s temper is a test of patience all in its own, a bit of a challenge that Duke is so stubborn not to lose to.
35. insult
True insults are rarely exchanged; instead, he looks on it as merely teasing, a playful give and take of humorous aggression that never really annoys him when he’s in a pleasant mood.
36. commit
Duke requires no words at all to know that Jai will stay, that Jai is loyal; the trust between them has grown and he wouldn’t dream of doubting that anymore.
37. smoke
The feel of Jai’s fingers sliding through the smoky black of his hair is absolutely calming, a silent way to lull him into relaxing that Jai knowingly takes advantage of.
38. midnight
There’s none but Jai who see him in the late hours of the night; midnight is their time, and the stretch of darkness their time to avoid the rest of the world.
39. polish
His morning ritual is something that he never avoids, polishing up to look his best despite the fact that he’s been told his appearance is far from what’s most important.
40. bitter
Simple pleasures are always warm memories in Duke’s mind, and even make good daydreams, like thoughts of sharing bittersweet chocolate cookies while curled up on the couch and settling in for a late night movie.
41. sand
Not that he’d admit this, but he wants to ease Jai’s unpleasant memories, to smooth them over with new outings, with new walks over white sand and new opportunities to watch the ocean water wash gently up onto the shore.
42. disaster
Often he thanks himself for the courage he’d had months ago to insist upon staying in Jai’s life; without that stubbornness, the situation would have remained to him a disaster.
43. organize
Every time he visits Jai’s apartment, the shift from clean rooms to organized chaos is an interesting switch of scenery to say the least.
44. elevate
Duke doesn’t believe for a moment when Jai mentions that he’s no good with people, because it’s almost impossible for his mood not to lift with the very presence of his companion.
45. rush
The rush of heat between them is positively addictive, mouths pressed together roughly as arms hold tight onto the promise of more.
46. relocate
It’s hard for him to fathom a move, not just because he’d be leaving the place he’d treasured all his life, but more so because he can’t bear the thought of being too far away from his companion now.
47. fan
His radio sounds one of their songs, Johnny Rzeznik voicing out words of adoration: “I’ll be the greatest fan of your life.”
48. wild
Those wild-eyed gazes and desperate cries are never forced, drawn out skillfully instead by the warm strength of his lover’s hands.
49. safeguard
Duke himself feels safeguarded, protected not by obligation but by choice, and whenever Jai is near, however illogical it might be, he truly believes he has little to fear.
50. celebrate
If given the chance, he takes advantage of any and all celebrations, because any excuse to spend more time with Jai is a good one.