Chapter 8: Odd

Things just get slightly odd. This chapter is short, the next one will be longer but I felt it needed a break between the two.


I woke up alone, well not completely, there was an angry relative of mine standing by my door, Bakura must've forgotten to shut my door when he left. "Can't you find your own boyfriend? Keep your filthy hands off mine!" She screamed. I rolled my eyes, ah yes that voice is not one to wake up to. I groaned as I stood to slam the door in her face, she gasped as she saw I was in Bakura's shirt. A few insults of whore and jealousy related phases came from her mouth. Today I just wasn't in the mood, I slammed my door shut but stood by to hear her stomp away. I smiled to myself, well played Aaliyah. I congratulated myself, I handled that quite well. Hmm... where was Bakura? I thought as it hit me he wasn't here, I'm going to kill him for leaving me alone to deal with this crazy female regardless if he was dating her or if she was my cousin.

I sighed, it got quiet so I figured it was safe to come out of my room. I might as well try to find my best friend and find a way to get home or something. I heard the front door open and turned to see Nikki leaving. Good. but I notice someone leaving with here, I froze as I saw Marik holding open the door for her. Before I could get a word out or even fully understand what just happened they were both gone. Instantly my hand went to reach for my pocket to grab my cell...ooh yeah... that's right. Only clothing I wore was Bakura's shirt... and my things were still in Marik's room. Shit.

"Sweetheart?... What a surprise." I slowly turned around and felt a lump in my throat as I saw the woman who gave birth to me. "It's been too long dear, how are you?" I grew even more angry. She wore yoga pants and a black tank top, her hair was in a high ponytail. Instantly I thought of how I just saw Nikki and Marik leave and noticed how they were in their school uniforms, well school sounds like the place to be right about now. "We've been worried." I noticed someones hand on her shoulder, it was my step father. I exploded.

"Yeah because it sure shows, thanks for not once calling, or coming by, or you know going to any school functions like a normal parent." I snapped as I glared at the man who remarried my mom. Their relationship pissed me off more than anything. I made sure the guy knew I strongly disliked him since he was introduced to me two days after my parents divorce was finalized. I'll never forget that moment, my dad instantly made arrangements for me to live with him and I gladly accepted without even thinking twice.

My mother looked back with guilt and regret in her eyes. "I know," she whispered "I can't change the past, but ... why don't you stay for a while?" She asked. Hell no, I had to stop myself from yelling at her. No way in hell. There was a knock at the door and she slipped away to answer it, "Aaliyah" my mother called out my name, "A friend I believe." My mom called out to me I walked over but hid behind her trying not to expose myself to whomever it was.

"I got a feeling there was a damsel in distress." Malik teased as he spotted me hiding behind my mother, he handed me my uniform. I took it and ran off to change and came back all within three minutes. Anything to get out of a conversation with my mother. Beside Malik thought it was time for me to go back anyways. "Off we go? By the way got a surprise." He said as we walked out. We got to the street and I jumped for joy hugging him tightly as I saw my car. My dad bought me a black porsche panamera when I was fighting with Bakura, normally he drove me around. "Now don't thank me just yet." Malik said as he opened the passenger door, I got in.

"What's the price?" I asked as we drove off together. I noticed my bag and dug in it pulling out my keys and my phone, of course I instantly went through it.

Malik laughed, "Your soul of course... no but actually an explanation would be nice." We were now in the parking lot, I pointed at an empty spot next to the very familiar black escalade EXT that belonged to Bakura. I could hear the muffled sound of heavy metal playing from inside his truck. I was going to open my door but Malik placed his hand on mine to get my attention, "What exactly happened last night?" He asked, "I asked and got punched, and you left so fast by the time I realized something wasn't right, I got an angry call from Ryou. Something about you being spotted in town nude? I'm not saying that's bad or anything you're attractive and all but if the wrong pair of eyes were to glace your way more than likely there will be hell... you have quite an interesting group looking out for you." That last part, he didn't sound like his usual self. I heard Bakura open and slam his door shut. I ignored Malik and got out and saw Bakura turning to face me. He looked pissed off.

"What's wrong Bakura?" Malik asked confused as he walked over to stand next to me. I looked closely at Bakura and noticed him rolling his eyes, Nikki was sitting in Marik's car. I shook my head, don't tell me they're a thing again. "Figures.." Malik sounded annoyed.

"What took you? I've been waiting." Bakura turned to look at us.

"You left me this morning!" I yelled at him.

"I had to go break up with her." it was a simple answer.

Oh, well that makes sense, "I thought you actually liked her." Malik seemed shocked.

Bakura turned to walk to our first class, something wasn't right "I don't." his answer was quick, I actually could've sworn that it was a lie for a second. Malik shrugged as we followed after him.


SOOOOo yeah. it's short. :/ but hopefully you still liked it. Please read and review!