-1Chapter 2

During lunch, Joey explained the situation to everyone. Tea, "That's horrible! How dare he take advantage of you, I'm sorry for not sticking up for you!" While everyone was consoling Joey, Ryou desperately wanted to tell everyone the whole story, but then he remembered what Kaiba had told him, 'I don't want anyone finding out, not your friends, Joey, or the Pharaoh especially. If anyone gets word about him being drunk, there will be no more rides for you.'

"Can't argue with that logic," Ryou hadn't noticed he spoke out loud, and when his friends looked at him he said he had seen a bird poop on someone's head.

'Damn it, I've been out of it lately, I blame Bakura' 'Aww, I'm flattered Ry-Ry has me in his mind.' Bakura's voice was the last thing Ryou wanted o hear and Ryou had to excuse himself before his friends noticed strange behavior. "Sorry guys, I'm not feeling so well, I need to go to the nurse."

Yugi got worried and offered to help, "If you need help, we'll all escort you." "No, it's quite alright, thank you for your concern though, I should get going." With that said, Ryou ran like hell.

'Yami, what the hell are you doing opening a connection while I'm in school! What if someone had found out?'

'Well let them find out. It would work better for me, that way I wouldn't be so bored. I would also have food, speaking of which, I'm hungry get over here.'

'Yami, I can't just leave school…'

'You don't have an option, get the hell over here NOW, you foolish mortal!'

Ryou faked sick in order to get out, and ran to his house. Ditching was nothing compared to an angry tomb robber at home. When Ryou got home he found a passed out Bakura on the couch with beer bottles scattered on the floor. He wrinkled his nose and made his way into the kitchen.

He decided to prepare his Yami's favorite food, at least that way he wouldn't be too angry right? Bakura awoke to the wonderful smell and made his way to the kitchen. He was grateful for a high alcohol tolerance. He paid no attention to Ryou and sat down, quickly eating his food. When he was done he looked at Ryou and smiled.

Ryou knew what that smile meant, but running was no use. He saw as Bakura made his way towards him, Bakura whispered into his ear and all he saw was black.

Ryou awoke only to find he was tied down to his bed. He then heard Bakura speak, "I'm very disappointed with you Hikari, when I order you to come home, and you are to get here in no more than 15 minutes. However, you are just in time for your punishment.

Ryou saw Bakura's favorite blade shine with the little light in the room, and wanted to scream only to find that he was gagged. Tears rolled down his face as soon as Bakura made the first cut on his arm. His body was covered in cuts and bruises, but he still wasn't used to the pain.

He had half healed wounds, fresh wounds, and bruises. He saw as Bakura moved in closer to his face, and he heard him whisper into his ear, "I hate doing this to you Ry-Ry, you're too beautiful, but be grateful that I leave your face untouched."

Ryou felt as his Yami's fingers trailed down his face, he shuddered at the feeling. It was so soft, yet unwanted, and the fingers made their way down to his lips. He felt as Bakura took the gag off and placed his lips on his own. He was shocked beyond belief, and the only thing that came to his lips was, "Why?"

The only answer he received was, "It doesn't matter. I guess I'll leave you here for a while." Bakura walked out the door, and left Ryou lying half naked and tied down to his bed.

As soon as Ryou was sure Bakura left, he broke down into tears. He untied himself, Bakura always made sure to loosen the knots, and he dressed his wounds as best he could before going to sleep.

Ryou heard his Yami yelling and he knew he was arguing wit his friends. He had left without saying a word, and they were surely worried. Rou heard Yugi's Yami speak, "Where is Ryou, he left school and we're all worried." "Where my Hikari is, is none of your business Pharaoh, now take your little gang away form here before I send your lot to the shadow realm, where they will be devoured by my demons." The "Pharaoh" was unfazed by the threat while all the others were shaking, Joey more than everyone else.

Yugi spoke and Bakura scowled, "Ryou is our friend, and we demand to see him."

"He specifically told me to not let anyone in; he is very tired, now go away!" Bakura was hopeful his threat would work, but Ryou spoke to him, 'Yami, it's alright; I'll just tell them I was attacked on my way here. Please let them in to see me, please.' 'I guess I have no choice.'

Get the fuck inside before I change me mind. The gang smiled and quickly, yet quietly made their way up to Ryou's room. They were shocked to find him re-bandaging his arm, everyone quickly made their way to him an asked if there was anything they could do. He just smiled at them and said he was alright.

Tea was the first to speak, "We were really worried about you when you left all of a sudden, what happened to you?" "I was just attacked by some thugs, but I managed to get away before anything serious happened." Yugi had a hard time believing him, and he nudged his Yami to speak with Ryou telepathically. 'Ryou, are you telling us the truth?' 'Yes' Yami figured it was no use and looked at Yugi apologetically.

It was Joey's turn to step in and he asked to be left alone with Ryou. "Um, Ryou, I know that Kaiba gave you a ride this morning, I wanted to know if he mentioned anything to you, about Saturday night." Ryou chose not to talk, and instead let Joey continue. "Well you see, I was the biggest jerk to him today, and I honestly love him, but I know he would never feel the same. I was also the one to throw myself at him, and I made it look like he forced me into making out. I'm so stupid, he hates me!!"

Ryou decided it was time for him to speak, "Joey, you can't be certain that he hates you. He might love you, like you love him," the kiss incident came back to him, and he felt as though he was talking form experience, he shook that thought off and continued, "Joey, have you talked to him about this?" Joey just stared blankly at him, "I'll take that as a no. Joey, the only thing I can say is for you to have a talk to him, don't expect the worse before you try, alright?"

Joey was glad Rou understood him, and was about to squeeze the life out of him until he remembered Ryou's injury. Joey just grinned and walked out of the room to let Ryou rest, he soon found that his friends had been listening into the whole conversation.

"I knew you enjoyed Kaiba groping you! Tea, you owe me $20!" "I don't owe you anything." The four friends walked down the staircase, and found that Bakura was holding the door open for them, waiting for them to leave. Yami Yugi and Bakura talked telepathically, 'I'm on to you thief' 'On to what Pharaoh?' Bakura using a sarcastic tone continued to taunt the pharaoh, 'My my, is the almighty Pharaoh angry? Please let Ra have mercy on me' Yami was too tired to deal with Bakura's immaturity and left.

When Bakura was sure they had all left, he let out a sigh and he let his mind wander to his Hikari and his soft lips, 'Why did I kiss him.'