Dear Honorable Readers,
Medo and Ai are happy to post our very first story, but before the tale begins, we need to inform you of a few things. First and foremost, this story will contain elements such as shonen ai, mild bullying, mild abuse, mild violence, and mild language. Second, though we use characters from this show, Yu-Gi-Oh is not ours. Third, this story contains only Ryou and Bakura, and is set in an alternate universe. We thank you for reading our story!
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Medo and Ai
You're such a faggot!"
"Are all British people so gay?"
"You are such a pansy!"
Ryou heard insults coming from every direction. He sighed deeply. He should be used to it all by now, but every derogatory comment and foul word tore at sensitive heart. At least nobody was beating him up today. Gratefully, he heard the dismissal bell ring, but his soul sank as he realized that going home was no better than being at school. Ryou quickly packed up his things and headed home.
As Ryou trudged through the snow, he took a moment to inhale deeply, enjoying the sensation of the crisp, cool air entering his lungs. He smiled. Ryou always loved winter. He loved the crisp, white cleanliness of the snow and the cool air. He also enjoyed all of the special celebrations that went on during the season.
He continued onward, picking up his pace, and quickly reached the apartment where he lived with his mother and father. It was a pretty nice two-bedroom apartment, with an unusually large kitchen, but Ryou always felt cramped and frustrated at home.
Ryou climbed up the stairs and entered his family's place. He could hear his mother starting dinner, and he quickly set down his backpack so he could help her. He entered the kitchen, and greeted her politely, but she ignored him. She had been doing that a lot lately.
Ryou sighed quietly, but he would take being ignored over being yelled at and slapped any day. He began to set the table.
Over dinner, Ryou's mother continued to ignore him. Even his Dad, who was normally the more sympathetic of his two parents, did not acknowledge his son's presence. Ryou picked at his food sadly. He wished that his family would accept him for who he was.
After dinner, Ryou carried his plates to the kitchen and set them in the sink. He trudged towards his room so that he could do his homework, but he was gently stopped by his father.
Before Ryou could say anything, his father calmly stated, "Ryou, we need to talk. Sit down." Ryou obediently sat down facing his father. He heard his mother washing dishes in the kitchen.
"Ryou," his father continued, "What you're doing to upset your mother has to stop. We need it to stop." Ryou stared his father in the eyes, and responded shakily.
"Dad, I am who I am. There's nothing I can do."
"Well, young man, I expect you to make a change."
At this, something in Ryou snapped. He grabbed his boots and ran out the door, not stopped to put them on tell he was a couple blocks away. As soon as he had laced them up, he quickly headed to the only place he ever felt safe.
End of Chapter
Well, wasn't that fun? Tune in next time to hear just where Ryou is headed. Prepare for an exciting plot twist! Reviews make Medo and Ai very very happy.