Kasumi: I'm baaaaaaaaaack!

Katana: .. :screams in horror: ..

Kasumi: Haha! A Yugi Bakura fic! There really aren't enough of these out there.

Katana: You're telling me. I just don't understand why you had to put YamixRyou in there. Gross. .. :makes puking gesture: ..

Kasumi: I know, I know, but since it was BakuraxYugi, I had no other choice. Sorry all!

Katana: You should be.

Kasumi: .. :glare: .. Anyway, two things. One, I don't own Yu-Gi-Oh or any of its characters and two, I'm sorry for the rushiness of the first part. I promise it'll get better. Now, on with the fic!

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Yugi inched more to his left and tried his hardest to melt into the blue fabric of the couch. He took another small glance to his right where Marik and Malik were enjoying a rather hot and heavy love fest. For a split second he thought he saw Marik's hand dart up Malik's shirt, but he looked away too quickly to notice. Never before had Yugi felt so uncomfortable…except maybe for the time he walked in on Ryou and Yami…uh…expressing their love.

The whole room was alight with love and tenderness…and he wanted so badly to gag. Ryou was in Yami's lap, Jou was nibbling on Seto's ear, and Otogi had his arms draped across Honda's waist as the latter played a duel with Anzu…oh yes. It was a regular cuddle party. Even Mai was comfortably chatting with Shizuka, one of her hands idly twirling a piece of the young Jounouchi's hair.

Wasn't this supposed to be a birthday party and not an orgy? Then again, Yugi supposed that Ryou was perfectly happy spending the anniversary of his birth in the Pharaoh's lap. But what of Bakura…? All the other yamis had taken their hikari's birthdays as the day to also celebrate their own, but Bakura didn't seem to be having too much fun.

Yugi glanced to his left where Bakura sat in a corner, scowling at no one in particular. His heart stuttered in his chest as he gazed at his handsome features…so dangerous and yet mysterious…and his snowy hair falling in waves to his shoulders...It was an effort for Yugi not to get up and plop into 'Kura's lap and bury his face into that slender neck. Oh how he loved that spicy scent.

Yes, it was true. Bakura and Yugi had been together for the better part of two months…all behind the gang's back of course. Though Yugi wouldn't tell anyone, it killed him every second he had to watch the others in their love's arms while he had to sit alone, knowing that a lingering glance at his lover would raise suspicion.

Yugi sighed internally and went back to watch the table intently. He felt so guilty, watching Ryou have the time of his life while Bakura sat in a shadow. He understood that the group didn't totally accept Bakura, but couldn't they at least include him? They had accepted Marik without much of a fuss…mostly…and he was more psychotic than Bakura…Usually.

He looked at the pile of gifts that was heaped to the side of the coffee table. He silently counted each one and felt the knot in his chest grow.

Seven. All to Ryou. Not one to the spirit of the ring. Not one. True, he loved his friends, but he had no idea they could be such assholes. Not one! Not even as a pity present? Yugi gritted his teeth and plastered on a fake smile so that no one would notice his glare.

Truth be told, Yugi wasn't certain if Bakura even loved him. Yes, they had a sex life. A wonderful sex life. A super, fantabulous, amazing sex life. But they never said 'I love you'. Not once. Then again, I suppose it's hard to fall in love when you have only a few hours in which to sleep together after intercourse before one has to pick up and leave. Still, Yugi had no doubts. Even though Bakura was cold, ruthless, bloodthirsty, and acted like he didn't give a flying fuck, Yugi loved him. Bakura was gentle with him; not kind exactly, but not frightening. It felt right in his arms, slender fingers running up and down Yugi's spine, lulling him to sleep after bouts of love-making. It felt right to kiss him good-bye. It just felt all-around right. No, 'I love you' was never said, Yugi was afraid it would scare Bakura off…afraid that the older boy was just in it for the sex. But Yugi would endure, if only for a few blissful hours with his love.

Hours passed like minutes and soon everyone was gone. No one sent a backwards glimpse at the shadow in the corner, all having forgotten he was there. All except Marik, who sent him the finger. At this, Bakura smirked and returned the gesture. Yugi smiled discreetly. Okay, so Bakura had at least one friend in the group, even if that friend was usually having a tongue wrestle.

Ryou, Yami, and Yugi set about the task of cleaning up the house and, upon being asked to help, Bakura snorted and crossed his arms. Had Ryou not shooed a grumbling Yami into the next room, Yugi was sure there would've been blood on the walls. Why did that thought anger him so?

The job was tedious, but with six hands it was done quickly enough. "Yugi…uh…I'm gonna take Ryou out to a hotel…I won't be 'till morning, okay?" Yami said quietly to Yugi, rubbing the back of his neck. He seemed to think that the very mention of sex around his hikari would permanently scar him. Just another reason Yugi's relationship was kept a secret.

Yugi just smiled warmly and nodded. "Sure thing." he replied cheerfully, "Just don't go too hard on him, 'kay? It's so obvious when he walks around with a limp." He added the last part with a wink, struggling to keep a straight face as his yami's face was dusted in pink.

As Yami sauntered out the door with a possessive arm draped across Ryou's shoulders, Yugi whipped around to face Bakura. The spirit stood and stretched before making a move to get his coat.

He didn't get close before a bundle of extremely affectionate Yugi was in his arms. Extremely affectionate. He would've staggered backwards if his days as a tomb robber hadn't given him excellent balance. Yugi's lips moved against his in a ferocious kiss and he couldn't begin to protest. Simultaneously, their mouths opened and their tongues slipped into each other's mouths, battling for dominance. Bakura won, of course, and gently massaged the other's cavern.

Waves of warmth spread through Yugi's body and it was hard not to strip down and beg Bakura to take him right there. Very hard. But he had other plans for tonight. He would give Bakura a proper birthday gift. One that he would never forget.

He pulled away slowly, not wanting to break the bond. Damn oxygen…"Bakura." he said breathlessly, "Go to my bedroom and wait there. I have a surprise for you."

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Kasumi: There you go. Sorry for the shortness and rushiness.

Katana: Lemon warning for next chapter! Virgin minds be warned!

Kasumi: The next chapter should be out in the next few days. Review please! Cake for all reviewers!