This chapter is set a couple of months after the last chapter. Jeeves still doesn't know about the deal but does know that whatever's happening, Téa isn't being as honest she seems. She, Ryou and Bakura all suspect Jeeves of knowing.

Out of Class

Chapter Seven: Sunset over the Lakes

By JadenXJesse lover

The bright, early-morning sun rose above the horizon and shone brightly through the window and onto Ryou's innocent face. He fluttered his eyes half-open; slowly realising he is no longer in a dream. As soon as he fully realised, he jolted upright on his soft four-poster bed and, like the sunlight, joy overwhelmed him.

"Saturday, at last!" he hastily got out of bed and changed into his normal gowns. He then sped past Jeeves and reached the dining room in record time. "Good morning mother, father! Such a wondrous day, wouldn't you say so?" he cheerfully greeted them

"Indeed so..." his parents, rather confusedly replied "You seem overjoyed this morning, may I ask why?" his mother asked nosily

Curses!

"Ummm... Because... I'm meeting... meeting Téa for a picnic today." He clumsily lied

"Ah, well then you better finish your breakfast quickly." His father sportingly encouraged him

Lunch

Ryou arrived promptly at Gardner Hall, dressed immaculately and ready to impress. Or at least pretend to impress.

"Ryou! How nice of you to come!" Téa's mother greeted

"Oh, did my dear Téa not tell you? I do apologise, though she was the one who invited me and therefore, I only presumed..."

"Oh no, no! Not all! You're welcome here anytime." Téa's father happily stated

Her parent's wasted no time making conversation and so quickly lead Ryou to her room; rather smaller than his but still larger than the common lowlife. He knocked softly on the navy blue doors. "May I come in?"

"Yes, please do."

"Good day to you Lady Téa."

"And to you, two, Master Ryou."

"I have brought all the necessary items you have instructed me to bring, now please will you enlighten me as to what's going on?"

"First, do have a seat." She nudged him to sit next to her on the bed

And as soon as he sat down she gently pushed him onto to the bed and crawled on top of him. She wrapped her arms around his shoulders and waist, holding him dearly and closely to herself.

"CONSTRAIN YOUR..."

He was interrupted by her tongue attacking his mouth and trying to gain dominance. Ryou was so astonished by this that he retaliated and attacked her with his tongue as well. Though he soon opened his blue eyes and realised his mistake. He pushed her away in shock and remained to seem as though they never kissed.

"*Cough* Yes, well..." he stuttered his words "Where was I...? Oh yes! Why did you invite me here?"

"I've arranged for you and Bakura to have a romantic night at Borrowdale, a lake in the Lake District, up north. You'll be going by railway and you will be spending the whole weekend there. I have informed your parents that you will be staying with me and I will go to Manchester to visit my cousins as well as pretending to be with you."

Ryou slightly taken aback was about to reply when one of Téa's servants escorted the two to their carriage. They rode for half an hour, eating on the way as they have not had lunch, picked up Bakura and headed for the train station...

Sunset in Borrowdale

The two lovers sat together under a grand oak tree, watching the beautiful lake sparkle under the dimming orange light. Bakura held tightly to Ryou's waist and let him rest atop his shoulders. He kissed Ryou softly on the forehead whilst running his free fingers through Ryou's aromatic hair. He was ecstatic to see his lover once again and held him even tighter, though still comfortable and soothing. A small, faint smile appeared on his face and a single tear of joy ran down his cheeks.

Ryou snuggled closely to Bakura, receiving a pulse of warmth running through him. He muttered quietly "Bakura... I love you so much..." Bakura gave no reply, instead he held Ryou closely to him, comforting and cradling him. Ryou suddenly began to cry, being caught up in the moment, and hugged Bakura back.

"There, there... We're together now, that's all that matters..." He reassured his white-haired lover

He gave Ryou a gentle kiss on the lips and let him rest against his chest. They remained snuggled up and deeply in love for the whole night, watching as the orange Sun sets between two mountains. As the moon began to rise and cover the lake in the glimmering white light. As the stars glistened to life and dotting the clear night sky. As the fireflies danced, in harmony, above the calm, shining waters of Borrowdale. As they slowly fell asleep in each other's hold.