Chapter 3:

The four housemates sat around the couch in silence ignoring the show that was playing on the television.

A thought hit Malik causing him to smile, looking to Ryou he decided to share his idea with his friend.

"Ryou" gaining the white hair teen's attention, the Egyptian continued "I was thinking since we haven't seen Yugi or Jou in a while, we should get together, just the four of us."

The white hair teen gave his hyper friend a smile, "that sounds like a good idea to me; it would be good to see them again" he stated.

Malik glomped his friend with happiness, "great then I will call Yugi and Jou and we all will go out tonight" with that the blonde hikari stood up and walked towards the phone.

Feeling his yami's hard stare on his back, Ryou let out a sigh as he turn to look at the thief, giving him a small smile.

His smile vanished when Bakura had narrowed his mahogany eyes at him, [Don't worry yami, the four of us will be together, so if anything happens we have each other's backs.]

However, this didn't reassure the thief one bit as his glare intensify [[I don't like the idea of you going out with that creature running a muck; it is not safe for you or Malik, Yadonushi; besides if you asked Marik he would agree.]]

Ryou gave Bakura a reassuring smile, [it is nice that you care Bakura, but I can take of myself; I don't need to be protected as much as I use to…..so please allow me to go out with the others] Ryou pleaded.

Bakura wanted to say no or threaten his hikari but seeing those innocent, pleading chocolate eyes he couldn't damn I have changed, normally I would give a damn if Ryou talked back to me.

Seeing the thief's defeated look, Ryou knew he had won [[fine, but take the ring with you and make sure you keep your end of the mind link open….got it]] Ryou nodded.

[I promise yami.] Nodding his head, the ancient thief turns his attention to Malik who had return to the couch with a smile.

"I take it by the look on your face everything is good" stated Ryou.

Malik nodded his head, "yup, Yugi wants us to head over to his place."

"We are going to grab a bite to eat and maybe see a movie, so we should get there about 6."

The white hair hikari nodded, "sounds great, since it is now 3:30, I better take a shower."

Malik nodded, " I am going to take one after you, so make sure you don't waste the hot water okay" seeing the stern look on the blonde's face, Ryou nodded as he headed up the stairs.

When he was gone, Marik looked deep in thought which for some reason worried Malik.

Feeling the tension between the two blondes, Bakura made his leave. He made the excuse of wanting to pick an outfit for his hikari to wear tonight leaving the two Egyptians alone.

When Marik and Malik were alone, the blonde hikari sat beside his yami and place a hand on his knee.

Feeling pressure on his knee, the blonde yami turn his attention to his hikari who gave him a concern look.

With a frown Malik couldn't help but ask "what is wrong yami?" Marik shrugged as he lean back against the couch, starring up at the ceiling with a frown.

"Make sure you take the rod with you, Malik" he stated.

Seeing that the yami wasn't going to say anything further, the blonde hikari sighs as he stood up, " I am going to go pick out my clothes for tonight" turning to look at his yami Malik smiled, "I could use your opinion."

The blonde yami starred at his hikari and nodded, "fine, knowing you, it will be midnight by the time you finally decide on what you want to wear" Marik teased as he too stood up.

Pouting, Malik followed his yami up the stairs with a smile.

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Chapter 3- done.

YEA!!!! Okkkay, so what do you guys think.

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