Caught in a Bad Romance

Pairing: Yami Bakura/Anzu Mazaki, slight Yami Bakura/Mai, some Ryou/Anzu, which might turn into the main pairing. Not sure yet.

Rating: T

Genre: Drama/Romance

Summary

Anzu Mazaki is the daughter of the well renowned Sheriff Daiki Mazaki, and of her famous photographer mother Akane Mazaki. When Anzu unknowingly falls in love with Bakura, the infamous thief of Domino High School, will she go to any lengths to prove to him that she's worthy? There are only two things standing in her way; her parent's disapproval, and the fact that Bakura's love is very limited. Especially towards someone as innocent as Anzu.

Disclaimer: I sadly don't own Yu-Gi-Oh. The rights belong to his amazingness, Takahashi Kazuki.

Mini Translation: Daijoobu desu ka- Are you okay?

Ohayoogozaimasu- Good morning

Minasan- Everyone

Chapter 1 The Dangerous Crush

Anzu's P.O.V.

As I put on my pink and blue school uniform and brushed my short brown hair, I was mentally preparing myself for the last month of my junior year at Domino High School. This was my last month of freedom, because my parents will then continually bug me about universities all my senior year.

My dad, the well-known sheriff Daiki Mazaki, wants me to go to Chie University so I can major in some field of politics. My mother, the beautiful red head Akane Mazaki (hence her name) wants me to major in some sort of arts. I love the arts, but I love performing arts the best. I want to go to the Julliard School in New York, and become a dancer.

Of course, my parents don't like the idea.

"All dancing will get you is a job at a strip club!" my father said.

"Dad!" I cried. "There are so many dancers out there that are successful. They land roles in movies, bands, and music videos. Dance is my passion, why can't you see that?"

"Dancing isn't a worthwhile career." Mom told me sternly.

"Oh, and taking a bunch of pictures is more worthwhile than new experiences in dance?" I snapped.

I had that fight with my parents last night, on Sunday. I hate having these kinds of fights on Sunday, because then I don't get any sleep, and then I'm exhausted in the morning. I sighed at the bags under my blue eyes and grabbed my yellow backpack, ready to go. I rushed downstairs, knowing Yugi, Yami, Jounouchi, Honda, and Ryou were waiting at my house for me.

Ever since the end of my sophomore year, Ryou has decided to join our crew on our walks to and from school. The snow white haired guy is a big softy, unlike his twin brother, Bakura. He and Bakura are nothing alike, personality-wise. In their appearance, Bakura's long white hair is spikier than Ryou's, and his brown eyes aren't innocent like Ryou's. His eyes look more dangerous, which many girls at Domino High find very attractive.

Ryou is so sweet and sensitive, yet Bakura is ruthless and, well, dangerous. He's taken though. The junior goes out with senior Mai Valentine, who is a real rebel. She plays people like cards, and so it's not hard to see how Bakura and Mai got together in the first place; Mai tried to play him, and Bakura tried to steal from her, and that event led to them starting a relationship, where they work together to achieve what they desire as a benefit.

Jounouchi is in love with Mai, and I feel bad for him because Mai sees Jou as a loser. I would like some pity for myself; for I am in love with Bakura, the "King of Thieves" as everyone called him.

Why am I in love with the thief? Yeah, he's really good-looking, but in class when he thinks no one is paying attention to him, he has some serious math skills that can almost rival Seto Kaiba. I came to learn that before Bakura and Ryou's parents died, they were both mathematicians. Now, Ryou and Bakura live in a small house that was only big enough for the two of them. Even after going through all of that, Ryou still acts as though nothing happened. That incident only happened two years ago, and I haven't seen Ryou upset at all. The poor guy. He must be bottling up his feelings inside.

"Hello? Earth to Anzu." Yugi called, waving a hand in my face.

I quickly snapped out of it.

"Oh, sorry you guys! I spaced there. Let's go!" I cried.

"It's off to da hell-hole called school." Jounouchi grumbled.

"Why? Because you can't get Mai to go out with you, let alone even see you standing in front of her?" Honda smirked.

"What! You'll pay for dat! That remark ain't goin' to be forgotten unless I sock one to ya!" Jou cried.

The rest of us heartily laughed as we continued to walk to school.

Yami walked up next to me.

"You only space out when something is on your mind, so what's up?" Yugi's cousin asked.

I sighed.

"My parents…again." I told him, only telling half of the truth.

Yami could tell that I was hiding something, but didn't press further.

"Like I always tell you; if you have faith in your parents and fate, like I do in the heart of the cards, then nothing will be impossible. Well, except Jou getting a date with Mai." Yami smirked.

"I heard dat, Yami!" Jounouchi cried.

As you can see, I haven't told anyone of my crush on Bakura, not even my best friends Yugi and Yami, to whom I tell everything to. I know that I will have to tell someone eventually, but how can I when Bakura is already in a relationship? It just doesn't seem right. Suddenly, a question popped into my brain.

I tapped Ryou on his shoulder.

"Yes Mazaki-san?" Ryou responded, using honorifics.

"How come Bakura doesn't walk with us? I mean, why should you walk all the way to school when your brother does something else?" I ask.

"Mai picks him up on her motorcycle. Besides, he's learning how to ride one, so he can give Mai rides to places." Ryou replied.

"Oh." was my response.

I should have known better anyway. What else would Bakura be doing? Riding on the back of some stranger?

When we arrived at school, we all broke off into our separate groups to go to our first class of the day.

"Bye!" I called, walking with Ryou, Yugi, Yami, and Jounouchi to first period advanced Algebra (the fact that Jou was smart enough to get into advanced Algebra is mind blowing).

Ryuji Otogi had waited on Honda, along with Malik and Marik, so the guys walked to their class.

For some strange reason, my stomach churned as I neared my class.

"Daijoobu desu ka, Anzu? You look a little pale." Yugi said, concerned.

I waved his concern off.

"I'm good! It's just the weather." I replied.

"Are you having a heatstroke?" Yugi asked, slightly confused.

Embarrassed, I told him never mind and entered the classroom boldly. My boldness was short lived when I spotted Bakura…and Mai sitting on his desk.

I honestly should be used to that by now, but every time I see them together like that before first period, it reminds me how I'm never going to experience something like that. I might as well become a nun in the Catholic church.

Trying to ignore them, I took my seat next to Bakura and tried to look elsewhere. After five minutes, I dared to look at Bakura. He caught my glance, and so did Mai. She narrowed her eyes slightly at me, a warning sign, and I quickly got up and walked over to Yami and Yugi's seats. Bakura smirked at my cowardice, and continued talking to Mai.

People say that opposites attract, but I don't think so. Mai and Bakura are so much alike, it's not even funny. Mai is more protective of Bakura than he is of her. Even glancing at her boyfriend seems like a threat to Mai. I just feel bad for Ryou every time he glances at his twin. That reminds me; Ryou is so sweet, yet he's single. I really do like him, but not in the same way as Bakura.

The warning bell rang, and Mai hopped off Bakura's desk. As I made my way to my seat, I caught sight of Bakura and Mai demonstrating public affections heatedly.

"Get a room." I muttered, slightly irritated.

Bakura growled at me once Mai left his class.

"I don't feel like dealing with a bitch today, so keep your comments to yourself." he snapped.

I gasped in shock. He was lucky that Kitsune-sensei entered the classroom, or else I would've told him off.

"Minasan ohayoogozaimasu!" Kitsune-sensei greeted us.

"Ohayoogozaimasu!" the class replied.

I glanced at Bakura again. He has been in a really bad mood lately.

"I wonder if Bakura has a male version of PMS…?" I wondered aloud.

"I heard that, wench!" Bakura snarled.

"Leave her alone." Ryou told Bakura harshly. "Just because you're upset because of-"

"That's enough, Ryou!" Bakura snapped. "And I'm sure Mazaki can fend for herself."

I just couldn't believe Bakura's attitude today. Usually Bakura and I are good friends in and sometimes out of class.

"I don't know what your problem is today, but let's not let that get in the way of our friendship." I told him, basically offering peace.

"Maybe if you stop with your damn friendship speeches, we can actually have one." Bakura said harshly.

I seriously considered slapping him, but I decided to be the bigger person. Even after Bakura snapping at me and insulting me, I still have feelings for him. Ryou looked at me wistfully and turned back around.

Mazaki-san is such a nice person. And it's obvious that she's in love with my twin. I just wish that she could tell that I was in love with her…

Yay! A love triangle and I only started! I've decided to work on this while I'm working on my other stories so I'll have something to do if I'm stuck on my other stories, and I think I won't have a writer's block on this one.

Ryou: Those who review will get cookies from yours truly!

Me: Am I allowed to review my own story?

Ryou: No.

Me: Damn it. It was worth a shot.