DISCLAIMER: I don't own Yu-Gi-Oh. Please enjoy this story. I'm curious where I'm going to take it.

Prologue *Julia's POV*

But Camille is great company Layla! I argue with one of the voices in my head.

Julia, you need to move on. Get over Yami. He got himself a whore. You guys broke it off two years ago! Layla replies.

Layla! Be gentle with her! Camille butts in. She was also raped remember?

It's okay Camille. I try to prevent a fight within my head. I will go on just one date with him, but we are more like siblings. I start to get ready for my date with Ryou. Do I look okay?

Julia, you look beautiful. Camille replies. Do you have the Millennium Knife?

Do I ever leave without it? I pace my apartment until I hear the knock. "I'm coming!" I open the door. "Hi Ryou." I smile up at the pale, white haired man.

"Hi." He looks down at me nervously. My stomach does flips. I don't want to fall in love. "Umm, are you ready?"

"Oh, uh, yeah." I shake myself awake. "Let's go." I follow slightly behind him into the dark. "Where are we going?" I get a pit in my stomach. Camille! It's freaking nighttime! I don't want to be on the street!

Julia, it is a date. What did you think would happen?

That we would have a quiet evening in the apartment. I sigh in my head. Just please be ready if I need you. Either of you. I was so engrossed in the conversation with Layla and Camille I didn't know we stopped. I look around quickly and see we are in front of a quiet café.

"We are going here. Is that alright?" My friend looks at me concerned.

"Yes, this is nice." I smile. He hesitantly takes my hand into his. It is warm and comforting.

"Ummm, I have a surprise for you when we are done eating." The tall built man blushes. I didn't even know he was capable of blushing!

Ryou? He blushes over everything. Camille responds confused. You are on a date with Ryou right?

Uhhhh, sure? My answer didn't help Camille.

Tell me who it is or I swear to Ra I am coming into that café to figure it out!

I will when I get home okay? I beg with her.

Fine. She isn't exactly happy with my decision.

I had finished my tea; I mean it's all I ordered. My date sits patiently while drinking his water. He didn't really order anything either. "Well, this was fun. Maybe we can do this again?" I try to break the awkward silence.

"I would like that a lot." He takes my hand in his again. "Ummm, I wanted you to have this." I look down at my hand. A beautiful silver heart shaped necklace lies innocently in my hand. "I saw it and thought of you."

"It's beautiful; but tell me Bakura. Why did you pretend to be Ryou?" I smirk at my friend.

"Well, umm, uh." He stumbles. "I thought you liked him; and he was supposed to be on this date instead."

"I couldn't date Ryou. He is like a brother to me." I smile. "You on the other hand," I take a deep breath. "I could give you a chance. I am just not sure I want to date ever again."

"Julia, I have wanted to tell you how I felt since we met." Bakura smirks. "But, you kind of don't pick up on hints." He becomes serious again. "I know you don't want to date again. Trust me I want to kill Yami for dumping the most talented, beautiful girl in the world for that whore Tea, but I can't help but thank him at the same time. He gave me my chance I missed all those years ago."

"It's not just him Bakura." I look down at the table. "Remember when I had a miscarriage." Bakura nods slowly. I take a shaky breath. "I was raped. The child was a gift that came out of it, and then I foolishly lost it. It's all my fault." I swipe at the tears running down my face. "That child was my life. He was what kept me going. Now, there is no one. Camille goes out at night and doesn't come back until dawn. Layla is married and lives with Akefia. They don't need me." I look him in the eye. "No one needs me."