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Chapter 4: Begin Together

Trust.

Did Ryou really trust Bakura? Sure, he remembered all the affectionate moments he had with the former spirit, but Ryou also remembered the moments where because of Bakura he had been injured or almost killed.

"Ryou. Do you trust me?" Bakura asked.

Ryou thought silently. "What do I have to lose? Really."

"Yes, I do." Ryou put one hand on Bakura's arm.

"Follow me."

Bakura headed straight for the computer and began looking at real estate.

"You want me to get a new place?" Ryou was confused.

"Yes. You need to go smaller. You need cheaper rent and utilities."

"What about you?"

"I'll be there naturally."

"…"

"I travelled to the other side of the planet to find you. I'm not leaving so easily."

"If you're going to stay with me why don't you just get a job and stay here?"

"Ryou," he laid his hand on Ryou's shoulder. "I will. But you need to save up some money."

Ryou sighed and dropped his head. "I've been here so long." He began remembering his mom and his sister.

"Ryou you big dummy. You know you are too clumsy to run down the stairs. You always fall and hurt yourself."

He laughed.

"What are you kids doing?" Ryou watched his mom push her hair behind her ears. Her voice was so gentle.

"Ryou fell down the stairs again." Ayame giggled.

"Ryou dear, you should have realized you're too clumsy for that." She smiled. It was gentle kind.

He stood up picking up the Millennium Ring as he brushed himself off. It was all he had left of his father.

"Sorry mom."

"It's alright. Now kids, head into the kitchen, dinner is done."

"Ryou. How about this place?"

He read the entry.

One Bedroom/One Bathroom Home

Kitchen/Living Room Concept

East Side Domino City

3821 Diamond Street

$430 monthly

"It sounds good." Ryou was reluctant. "Bakura, this place is all I have left of my mother and sister."

Bakura sighed turning himself to face Ryou on the couch. He hugged Ryou to him. "I know. I resided in the ring all those years. I remember everything, including what happened that night they died."

Ryou cried.

"You mother and sister wouldn't want you to feel bound here because of them. They would want you to be happy. They wouldn't want to see you out on the streets because you couldn't afford to pay the rent."

"I know." Ryou sniffled.

He pulled away. "Okay let's do this. I'll call Ritsu and ask for a week off to move."

"You won't regret this, Ryou. I need to borrow your phone to call the landlord of this place."

He handed his cell phone over and then grabbed some boxes and plastic containers from his closed. He figured he might as well start packing. He started with his books on the shelf, reading the titles and some of the back covers as he packed them away. He'd read most of them he thought as he listened to Bakura's phone conversation.

"Hello, Mrs. Yamata. My name is Bakura… Touzoko. My friend and I are very interested in the house on Diamond you have available."

There was a pause while she spoke.

"Okay, we'll head on over then. We will see you soon." Bakura smiled as he hung up.

Ryou stood up. "I'll go change."

Bakura's eyes went wide when he saw Ryou walk downstairs. He was wearing a pair of skinny jeans with black converse shoes his shirt was a snug fitting blue and white striped shirt.

"We'll have to take a bus." Ryou stated. "I don't have a car."

Ryou led Bakura to the stop. His hands were in his pockets the whole way. Bakura followed behind watching each of Ryou's movements attentively. He smiled when he realized that Ryou swung his hips as he walked. He heard Ryou sigh.

"It's gonna be alright." He tried to comfort.

Ryou smiled briefly before stopping to wait for the bus. The wait wasn't long. They each took their seats. Bakura became lost in thought as he watched Ryou shut his eyes.

"I'm doing this for you Ryou." He watched him drift as the bus hummed.

"It'll be a new beginning, for you, for me. We'll do it together."

"I wish I could apologize for all the bad times. But it seems you only remember the good."

"Everyone else remembers what I've done to you in the past."

He felt Ryou's head hit his shoulder.

"I wish we could've started this sooner."

His eyes wandered back to Ryou. He brushed a loose hair behind the boy's hair, his pale skin cool to the touch. He looked so delicate. Bakura felt as if he should treat him like glass or he would break.

"I found you. After countless months trying to escape Ancient Egypt, making alliances I can't believe I made, I made it home. Now, I'm too afraid to just tell you. Now, we're starting over together. This is my chance."

Ryou woke up and lifted his head. "Sorry, Bakura. I didn't mean to fall asleep."

"It's alright." Bakura smirked. "I forgive you for being pathetic and not being able to stay awake for five seconds."

"Hey. I hit my head yesterday remember?" He gestured to his face. "I could've died."

"Yeah. Yeah. Looks like we're here."

The exited the bus to see an elderly couple on the porch of the house they were touring.

Ryou was surprised at the quaintness of the house. It was simple something he liked. It was white with black shutters and a black roof. It had a wooden fence around the front yard, a cherry blossom tree on one side.

"Hello Mr. Touzoko." The old woman said putting her hand out for Bakura to shake.

"Hello to you as well Mr. and Mrs. Yamata. This is my friend Ryou."

They glanced behind Bakura. "You two look very similar."

"We get that a lot." Ryou answered nervously.

"Let's get started." The old man turned and opened the door.

Bakura and Ryou entered the house. Ryou fell in love with the place instantly and smiled. Bakura smiled because he knew Ryou loved it.

The living room was a cream color with a large tan throw rug in the middle of the floor that covered the mahogany floors to give it a separate feeling from the open concept plan. The kitchen had the same mahogany floors. The cabinetry matched perfectly and the countertops were a green color that brought out the brand new appliances. Down the hall on the right was bathroom. The tile on the floor was white and dark blue, it matched the tiled walls. There were two sinks in front of a large mirror. Both were the same size. The first was a gold color with black trim and a large closet on the left side. It reminded Ryou of Egypt, he thought it suited Bakura. It could suit him as well he thought.

Bakura came up from behind Ryou and placed his hand on shoulder. "How do you like it?"

"They both turned around." The old couple had startled them.

"I love it!" Ryou was excited. "It's amazing."

"Then it's yours," the old woman smiled. "It's $430 a month, plus utilities."

"It's so inexpensive." Ryou was shocked despite that he knew that ahead of time.

"This was our son's house after he moved out of ours. We bought him the place but he has since started a family and needed a bigger place. We're and old couple child, we just want a nice tenant living here and we'll be please so long as you promise to take care of it." She smiled.

"Of course." Ryou smiled.

The old man handed them the keys. "Feel free to move in immediately. Once you get settled we'll bring the paperwork by next week."

The old couple left as Bakura and Ryou said thank you.

"Well, that was quick." Bakura laughed.

"I suppose we should get back and call a moving truck." Ryou thought aloud.

"Mhmm. Let's go."