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Chapter 3: Lullaby
Well let's just say Bakura has been difficult since he is on bed rest. I guess you could say he isn't used to it. "Bakura please sit down! You are making me nervous!" I run over to the stubborn man as he stumbles.
"Marik I am fine! It is only minor burns." Bakura tries to push me away.
"No you aren't! The doctor said you need to rest and not walk around for two weeks; it has only been two days!" I gently guide him to the couch. "Now what do you need me to get?"
"Nothing, I just want to stretch my legs!" He tries to stand again, but falls back down. "I am as a freaking baby." Bakura sighs defeated. "I am sorry I am not as strong as you think I am."
I smile and kiss his forehead. I kneel down to look into his light brown eyes. "You are strong and very brave. You saved those children. I couldn't be more proud of you." He smiles back at me.
"Marik, I want to personally choose a song for you to listen to. It was the only thing that kept me going when I was alone, defeated, and unwanted." I look at him concerned. "Don't worry Marik, I don't think about that anymore." I grab the iPod and bring it to him. "Put the ear bud in and close your eyes." I do as he says. He takes a deep breath, kisses my cheek, and presses play.
Well, I know the feeling
Of finding yourself stuck out on the ledge
And there ain't no healing
From cutting yourself with the jagged edge
I'm telling you that, it's never that bad
Take it from someone who's been where you're at
Laid out on the floor
And you're not sure you can take this anymore
So just give it one more try to a lullaby
And turn this up on the radio
If you can hear me now
I'm reaching out
To let you know that you're not alone
And if you can't tell, I'm scared as hell
'Cause I can't get you on the telephone
So just close your eyes
Oh, honey here comes a lullaby
Your very own lullaby
Please let me take you
Out of the darkness and into the light
'Cause I have faith in you
That you're gonna make it through another night
Stop thinking about the easy way out
There's no need to go and blow the candle out
Because you're not done
You're far too young
And the best is yet to come
So just give it one more try to a lullaby
And turn this up on the radio
If you can hear me now
I'm reaching out
To let you know that you're not alone
And if you can't tell, I'm scared as hell
'Cause I can't get you on the telephone
So just close your eyes
Oh, honey here comes a lullaby
Your very own lullaby
Well, everybody's hit the bottom
Everybody's been forgotten
When everybody's tired of being alone
Yeah, everybody's been abandoned
And left a little empty handed
So if you're out there barely hanging on...
Just give it one more try to a lullaby
And turn this up on the radio
If you can hear me now
I'm reaching out
To let you know that you're not alone
And if you can't tell, I'm scared as hell
'Cause I can't get you on the telephone
So just close your eyes
Oh, honey here comes a lullaby
Your very own lullaby
Oh, honey here comes a lullaby
Your very own lullaby
I start crying at the fear in the lyrics. "You felt fear? Or were you the one thinking about suicide?" Bakura pulls me close to his chest and lets me cry.
"I…I thought about suicide. No one understood me. I was alone; all I ever had was guilt for Ryou and mine's family's death." I look up into his tear filled eyes. "It was my fault. If I had only told them where we were going, they would be alive." Tears fall down his face. "But no, I was a stupid kid. Our parents took our sister, Amaine, and looked for us all over town. They were crossing train tracks. They didn't even get a warning. The train slammed into the car; it killed them all instantly." Bakura breaks down completely and sobs. I hold him and rock him gently.
"I'm here." I gently rock him for an hour. "Let it out Bakura."
"I love you Marik." Bakura falls asleep with his head on my lap.
"I love you too Bakura." I fall asleep stroking his soft long hair.