Prompt – Mistaken

Pairing – Bronzeshipping

Time – Post-series

Malik's POV

I groaned as I woke up to a knock on the door. Looking at the clock, I muttered, "Who the heck is bothering me at 8:00 in the morning on a Saturday?" I grabbed a robe and put it on as I went downstairs to the front door. Opening the door, I made a barrier with shadow magic, so that I could see who it was, but they still couldn't come in. It was Yugi, Yami, Ryo, and Bakura. I frowned. "Why in the name of Ra are you disturbing me this early on a Saturday? It's my one chance to sleep in!"

I was sure that whatever the reason, I wasn't going to like it. I was proven right when Yugi answered, "Malik, we wanted to seal Marik in the Shadow Realm. We can see the bruises that he's given you. You don't have to take his abuse."

I was caught off guard by this, and I stared in shock. Yami said, "We don't want you to be hurt any further."

At that, I recovered my senses and began to laugh. Through my giggles, I said "You have absolutely no idea. That's not what happens at all."

Bakura shrugged. "Ryo and I are only here to make sure that they don't go too far. Why don't you tell us how you get the bruises? I'd love to hear."

I managed to stop laughing, but before I could speak, I was pulled into a hug from behind. "Good morning, hikari. Are they bothering you?"

"Not really. They wanted to seal you in the Shadow Realm, since, according to them, you abuse me. I was about to explain that they were mistaken when you showed up."

He smiled. "I don't think that they understand at all."

I nodded. "I know. After all, I enjoy your kind of 'abuse' so much."

He turned me around and pulled me into a kiss. When we parted, he said, "I love you, hikari."

I hugged him, resting my head on his shoulder. "I love you too, Marik."

After a few moments, I heard a cough. Ryo smiled at us and said, "Well, I think we've seen all that we need to, so we shall be going now."

I watched as he got Bakura to help pull Yami and Yugi away. Apparently they were so shocked that they couldn't move. Once they were gone, I closed the door, removing the barrier. Marik and I spent the rest of the day making more "bruises."


A/N: Yeah, I just had to get this out of my head. The ending sucks, but every time I try to write a lemon, I get stuck. Blame the plot bunnies for all OOCness. Don't own a thing. R&R, please!

-Mandy