Shipping: Candleshipping

Warnings: Abusive father

Summary: Ryou is abused by his father and not even his best friend, Bakura, knows. What happens when Bakura and Kaiba all walk in on it one night?

Ryou's P.O.V.

I woke up to my alarm clock going off. I groaned as I rolled over and looked up at the clock and shut it off. 5:45am. I laid in bed a couple minutes longer before actually getting up and getting ready for school.

When I was done, I changed into my clothes and went downstairs to make my dad his breakfast. Usually, if his breakfast is ready by the time he awakes, my beatings aren't too bad. I try to leave before he wakes, so hopefully today I can make it.

I finished making the breakfast and set it on the table. I went back upstairs to my room, grabbed my backpack, and then quickly left the house. I sighed in relief as I shut the front door.

I walked down the porch steps and started my way down the sidewalk towards the school. About halfway there, I met up with my best friend, aka my crush, Bakura.

He walked up to me and wrapped his arm around my shoulder. "Hello~!" He said grinning. I blushed lightly at the touch. As much as I hated to admit it, it's pretty obvious like him. I blush every time he touches me, and just the way I act says it all.

But the thing is, he's not the only one I like. You see, I also like our other friend, Kaiba. He's the richest guy at our school and he's very cold-hearted, but there's something about him that draws me in. He's actually really nice to me.

I smiled as we walked. "Hey." I replied back to him. Oh, one more thing; neither of them know about what my dad does to me, and frankly, I plan on keeping it that way. I don't want them thinking I'm weak for not fighting back.

"On your way to school?" Bakura asked. I giggled nodding. "Well, yeah! I'm not a school skipper like you." He chuckled, lifting both his hands in defense, but not removing the arm around me. "Hey, you'll learn someday."

I rolled my eyes and removed his arm, despite how much I wanted him to, as we arrived at school. I went to my locker, where I quickly exchanged my backpack for my books, agenda, binders, and notepads.

By the time I shut my locker, Kaiba and Bakura were already leaning against the locker waiting for me.

"You ready to go?" Kaiba asked. We all had first period together. I smiled and nodded. "Alright, then lets go." He turned and began walking, followed by me and Bakura going after him.

-After School-

"Do you want me to walk you home?" Bakura asked me as he leaned against the wall. I stood up from the drinking fountain I had been drinking from.

I looked at him. "No, it's fine." I said. I didn't want him to meet my dad. "You sure?" He asked as we began walking. I nodded. "Yeah." "Alright, be safe." He said. He kissed my cheek, causing me to blush, and walked away.

I slung my backpack up on to my shoulder. I left the school and walked home, though I tried to walk as slowly as possible.

I took a breath, gripping the door knob, and slowly twisted it open. I walked in and was nearly hit with a plate. Luckily for me, it hit the wall beside me. "There you are, boy!" My dad shouted at me. "Where have you been?!"

"At s-school..." I said. He stomped over to me and grabbed my arm, then tossed me to the ground. I cried out as I landed in a horrible position on my wrist. It was bent at an odd angle. I bit back the tears that threatened to pour. There's no way I'd give him the satisfaction in crying. He would not break me!

He glared at me. "You should have been the one that died instead of your mother and sister." He growled. He kicked me in the hip, causing me to fall back in pain. "Such a wimp!" He yelled. He kicked me in the side of the head and knocked me out.

Bakura's P.O.V.

"Where's Ryou?" Kaiba asked as I walked up to him. "He went home." I replied. "Oh. I wanted to talk to him." I raised an eyebrow. "About what?"

He sat down on the bench. "I don't know if you noticed, but there was a gigantic bruise on his arm. Again." "Again?!" I flipped.

"He always has bruises if you paid attention. There on his legs, arm, stomach, and even one on his cheek." "I remember the one on his cheek, but how do you know about the others? He's always wearing jackets and pants."

"I have gym with him." Kaiba explained. "Oh. What do you think there from?" Kaiba looked up at me with a annoyed look. "Why do you think I wanted to talk to him?" I shrugged. "I know where he lives. We could go to his house."

Kaiba stood up. "Alright, lead the way."

-At Ryou's House-

I stood with my arms crossed as Kaiba rang the door knob. About a minute later the door opened. Ryou's father looked at us. A smile was on his face, but you could easily tell it was fake from the look in his eyes.

"Hello, who are you?" He asked.

Kaiba glared at him. "Who I am is none of your concern. I'm here to see your son." The father didn't even seem fazed by the coldness in Kaiba's voice.

"No. Now goodbye." He went to shut the door when I stopped him. I glared at him. "I don't think so." Kaiba also glared at him. "I'm Seto Kaiba. CEO of KaibaCorp."

The man froze, his eyes widening. While he was distracted, I pushed him to the side and walked in. Kaiba followed me and we nearly died at what we found.

Kaiba flew around to face the dad while I clenched my fist in anger. "What the hell is this?!" Kaiba screamed. I knelt down beside Ryou and brought his unconscious body to mine. I could feel my blood rising as I held him.

I stood up, holding him bridal style. "I'm. Gonna. Kill you!" I shouted at him. He smirked. "Then you'll go to jail." I gritted my teeth, trying to keep myself from punching him. I couldn't anyway, I was still holding Ryou.

Kaiba looked at the dad. "Doesn't matter. The cops are on the way, anyway. You're going to jail." Ryou's dads eyes widened then he glared, growling, and charged at Kaiba.

Kaiba, upon noticing this, stepped out of the way. I tripped him, sending him flying to the ground. I put my foot on his back to hold him down.

It didn't take long before the cops came and took the dad away. I flipped him off as the cops pulled away then carried Ryou to the ambulance. Kaiba followed me as I laid Ryou on the stretcher. The paramedics began working on him.

Me and Kaiba stood beside the ambulance as we waited. A cop walked up to us. Good day, sir's. I was just wondering if you could answer some questions for me?" "Yeah, sure." I said dully. Kaiba nodded. "Alright."

And thus, the questions began.

-A Couple Days Later-

I walked into the room Ryou was in. Kaiba was already there sitting beside the bed talking to Ryou. Ryou had a smile on his face as they talked.

I sat down on his bed causing him to look at me and make his smile go wider. I chuckled and ruffled his hair. A light blush crept on his face like it does every time I touch him. I don't like cute things, but he's an exception. Same with Kaiba, but he's not really cute. More hot.

"Hey buddy, you ready to go home?" I said to him. He looked at me. "Where am I going to live? My dads in jail and my mom and sister are dead." I frowned and was about to speak when Kaiba interrupted me. "You're gonna live with me."

Ryou seemed shocked by that, but went along with it anyways.

-That Night-

I followed Ryou and Kaiba into Kaiba's mansion. I sat down on the couch and pulled Ryou into my lap. His face went all red. "B-Bakura!" He stuttered.

I grinned and nuzzled my face into neck. "Yes?" I said. "Wh-What are you doing?" "Holding you." I replied. I tightened my grip on his waist.

"No PDA in my office." Kaiba said as he typed away on his keyboard. I pulled away snorting. "You're just jealous I'm touching Ryou and you're not." Kaiba's face actually turned a little red. "N-No!" I chuckled at his flusteredness.

"Sure~" I said teasingly. It was pretty obvious that Kaiba had a thing for Ryou. The guys mean to everyone, but him. He can even be mean to me!

Kaiba scowled. "Whatever!" "Come on, admit it! You have the hots for Ryou!" Kaiba glared at me. "I'm not admitting anything." I smirked. "You're not denying anything." Kaiba didn't respond to that as he went back to his laptop. I chuckled and looked at Ryou. His face was completely red.

"Aw, are you blushing? Do you like Kaiba?" Ryou turned and buried his face into my chest in embarrassment. I leaned down and whispered into his eye, "Do you like me? Because I like you."

He looked up at me with wide eyes. "R-Really?" I nodded. "Yep. So do you like me?" He blushed looking at my chest. "Y-Yeah..." I grinned and grabbed his chin, forcing him to look at me, then reached down and gently kissed his lips.

The kiss was short, but... sweet. Ryou looked up at me, once again, his face was red. I looked over at Kaiba as the sound of his chair being pushed out was heard.

He walked over to us and grabbed Ryou's chin and turned him to face him. He also kissed him. Their kiss was longer then mine and Ryou's was.

When they pulled away, I spoke. "You're ours now, little one. Remember that." I tightened my grip on him. Ryou nodded.