Disclaimer: I own nothing, except the spell, which I created so Meh 'Sticks tongue out childishly'

AN: Hi, sorry this took a while to update but I was like super busy! Anyways its here now and I hope you enjoy it! Oh and if you would R&R I'd be so very, very grateful, since your opinions make writing it easier, since I know if it's liked or not… I hope that made sense…but yeah, oh well.

Edited: 17/12/07 or 12/17/07

Hugs and Kisses

BlackEyedWicca

Not You As Well

His eyes searched the room for the book, when they finally landed on it; sitting innocently on the bed he practically sprinted the short distance to grab it.

When he had it, he frantically started looking for the page the spell he had cast was on. When he found it, he once again searched it for anything that could possible help him.

After reading it ten times he growled before throwing it back on the bed.

He started pacing the length of the room absentmindedly twirling the strand of hair Bakura had tugged.

While pacing he started mumbling to himself, "What is going on? Why did the spell work on this scale? How much did the ring affect it?"

Stopping his ramble, he looked down at his shirt before pulling the ring out from beneath the fabric and over his head,

He stood staring at it for a few seconds before he threw it on his bed, turning his gaze to look out his window, hoping the answer would magically appear.

When no solutions presented themselves, he turned back to the ring that had accidentally landed on top of the spell book.

Leaning down he placed his hand over the ring and went to pull it up when a bright light encased both items. Pulling his hand back in surprise Ryou watched both with fascination and nervousness as both the book and ring lifted up into the air, the light intensifying to the point he needed to cover his eyes with his arm.

After a few moments it had faded enough that only a light gold tinge covered his room, cautiously he lowered his arm, what hovered in front of him made his eyes widen and a small whimper to escape his mouth.

The book was now the colour of pure gold and on the front cover sat a picture of the millennium ring, the real one was nowhere to be seen.

He stood frozen unsure if he should grab the floating book or run for it, however the decision was made for him when the book flew through the air stopping right in front of his face.

Hesitantly he reached out and plucked it from the air; he was momentarily surprised to find that it felt just like the millennium ring did. Opening it slowly and cautiously he blinked in confusion; all the pages were blank.

He flipped back and forth through the pages for a few seconds but when he couldn't find anything other then blank paper he shut it.

Looking at the cover of the book he had a sinking feeling that the picture of the millennium ring was in fact the ring itself. Running his fingers over the picture of it, he became positive, the real ring was now apart of the book.

He eyes soon filled with terror as he whimpered out, "Bakura is going to kill me."

Slowly looking down at the book his nervousness started to increase. If Bakura ever found out... a shudder ripped through him, he didn't want to think about that.

Lifting his gaze from the book, he let his eyes travel around the room for something that might be able to help him. It didn't take him long to notice his backpack, the one he always kept filled with supplies in case Bakura told him they had to run from the law… again.

He had taken a step towards it when he heard a voice fill the house.

"Ryou, darling I have found your romance!"

His eyes widened as quickly turned around, running to lock his bedroom door.

Malik was back.

He frantically started searching around his bedroom hoping to find something that could help him.

"Ryou? Honey? Are you okay? You must come downstairs and see what I have for you!" Malik called.

Ryou's panic only intensified at that statement, he did not want to find out what Malik had brought him.

Rushing over to his bag he quickly threw the spell book in before putting the backpack on.

Grabbing a sheet from his bed he quickly tied it to the bedpost before dropping it down out of his window. It was as he started dropping it further and further towards the ground that his mind kept finding flaws in the plan, the most prominent one was the sheet ripping causing him to fall to the ground and die… he didn't like that option.

Ignoring the possible outcomes his mind kept coming up with, he continued until the sheet was dropped as far as it could go. Cautiously looking out of the window he was unsure which would be safer; facing Malik or attempting to climb down the side of the house.

Suddenly, he heard Malik knock on the door before saying, "Ryou honey are you stuck? Are you avoiding me?"

Making sure not to breathe Ryou stayed perfectly still; waiting for Malik's next reaction.

Just when Ryou was starting to believe he might have gone Malik said, "I'm coming in, you could be hurt! I'll even break the door down if I have too!"

Slowly turning back to the sheet hanging from the window; it only took a few seconds for him to make his decision.

Taking a deep breath he mumbled, "Please god, let me survive this."

Carefully climbing onto the windowsill he grabbed the sheet and started climbing down the side of his house, stopping every few seconds to build up enough confidence to keep going.

When he was a little over halfway down he heard a bang come from his room startling him enough that he dropped the sheet and fell the rest of the way down landing on his back.

He lay winded for a few seconds but he was snapped out of his daze when he saw Malik appear in the window and call out in a fearful voice, "Oh my goodness Ryou! What have you done? Are you injured? I must come and help you!"

Sitting up he ignored the pain that shot through his back before saying, "No, it's okay Malik, it's not that bad… I'll be up in a second."

He tried to give a small smile but it came out more of a grimace.

Biting his lip Malik said, "You are not well… I must help you!"

Ryou never got a chance to say anything before a voice called out, "Hey Ryou, you okay?"

Turning around hissing at the slight pain the movement caused he was both surprised and happy to see Duke Devlin sitting in the drivers seat of a new red sports car.

"Duke," he said smiling as best he could, "How are you?"

Duke gave a small frown before saying, "How am I? More like, how are you? You don't look to good."

Ryou opened his mouth to reply, but before he could Malik answered, "That's none of your business dice boy, he's mine to take care of, not yours!"

Raising an eyebrow Duke asked, "Yours? Since when does Ryou belong to anyone?"

The glare Malik threw at him made Ryou shiver, Duke however seemed unaffected.

Turning to look at Ryou he gave a small smile before asking, "You need a lift anywhere?"

"No he does not! What makes you think that?" Malik asked peeved.

Snorting Duke replied, "He has a backpack, kind of a clear indication."

Turning to look back to Ryou he asked, "So you want a lift?"

Slowly standing up as carefully as he could, trying not to upset his still sensitive back he answered, "Sure thanks Duke."

He hadn't taken more then two steps when Malik yelled, "But Ryou! You'll miss my romance!"

Ryou's only response was to walk faster.

When he was no more then three steps away from the car he heard the sound of sobs behind him. Turning around he froze, Malik was running towards him, hands outstretched in front of him while sobbing.

"Might want to hurry," Duke said nervously while opening the door.

Ryou didn't need anymore persuasion, he quickly jumped inside.

He had barely shut the door when the car sped off.

Turning around he watched Malik and his house fade into the distance, when he turned back around he thought he saw Bakura standing on the sidewalk but when he looked again, no one was there.

Turning back around he pulled of his back pack and sat it in his lap before saying, "Thanks Duke, I really appreciate it."

He gave a thousand watt smile before saying, "It's not a problem Ryou, I was actually heading to see you."

Ryou blinked before asking, "You were? Why?"

Duke smiled before saying, "I'll tell you soon."

Ryou's confused look turned sceptical. Noticing it Duke laughed before saying, "A bit hard to talk while I'm driving ne?"

Ryou blushed before nodding in agreement.

Turning on the stereo Duke said "Hope you don't mind but I feel like some music."

Ryou smiled

"Not at all, I'm the same."

As the sounds of Green Day filled the car, they both became lost in there own thoughts, content to leave the other alone for the moment.

After a few minutes of driving, Duke stopped the car causing the music to switch off.

Coming out of his thoughts Ryou faced a smiling Duke.

"Come on, lets go," he said.

Stepping out of the car they both walked into the Domino City Park.

While they walked, Ryou kept shooting Duke questioning looks but he ignored them.

It didn't take long for Ryou's curiosity got the better of him.

Hesitantly speaking up he asked "Duke, what is it you wanted to talk to me about?"

Slowing to a stop at a nearby bench Duke sat down, closely followed by Ryou.

Turning to him Duke said "Now I know we haven't known each other long but there's something I want to ask you."

Ryou nodded before replying, "Well whatever it is I hope I can help you."

Smiling Duke leaned against the park bench and almost purring he said "Well Ryou it's quite simple, I want you to be my boyfriend."

Ryou sat stunned for a few seconds before he leapt up and practically yelled, "ARRGH, Not you too!"

Duke blinked but seemed to ignore the outburst favouring to stand up and with a flick of his hand pulled out a silver bracelet with green dice. Smiling he grabbed Ryou's hand and quickly snapped it on him before Ryou could protest.

Pulling his hand back Ryou examined the bracelet his eyes widening as he looked at the dice. Looking back at Duke, he momentarily forgot his anger as he said "These, these are emeralds and the bracelet… its silver… this must of cost a fortune."

Grabbing Ryou's hand once again he twirled Ryou before whispering into his ear, "Only the best for the one I love."

A small whimper escaped Ryou as he looked into Duke's face that was slowly coming closer with each second. He tried to pull away but Duke had him securely held. Just as Duke's lips were mere inches from his own, a voice yelled out "Get the fuck away from him, Devlin!"

AN: Well whatcha think? A slight cliffy ne? Anyways whatcha think? Man I would love that bracelet, sounds pretty :D lol I made it up and I'm saying it sounds pretty! 'Shakes head' anyways I would appreciate a review….but as usual it's not compulsory, still thanks for reading! I appreciate every reader! Well until next time XD

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BlackEyedWicca