Disclaimer: I do not Own Yu-Gi-Oh or any of the Characters in it
Authors Notes: This is a re-written and up to date, better written and more detailed version of my fic Sweet Revenge...
'Yami Bakura to Ryou Mind Link'
'Ryou to Yami Bakura Mind Link'
"Ryou thinking"
"Conversations"
Sana-Chan:*sits typing away slowly*
Ryou:Evening Sana-Chan, How are you today? And what are you up to? *Peers over Sana-Chans shoulder*
Sana-Chan:Hmmm? *Glances to the side* Oh Hello Muse darling, I am fine thank you, and I am typing up chapter 10 now, another hidden Chapter about you
Ryou:What happens in this chapter? *Notices Page is blank*
Sana-Chan:That is a surprise, Want to do your job sweetie?
Ryou:Mhmm, *turns to readers* You already know Sana-Chan doesn't own any of us she just uses me as her lovable muse, so please read and review. *Smiles brightly hugging Sana-Chan*
It had been a total of three days since Ryou had watched in horror and tears as his Yami, the only male he had ever loved get put into the back of an ambulance. The following morning Ryou had read a letter of sorts from Bakura to him, since that day after Mariku had left to go and see how Bakura was doing Ryou had gone downhill. Marik had fought with Ryou and tried to take the knife in which Ryou held ever so tightly in his grasp, but Ryou refused to hand the knife over and slashed at his wrists like he had done so many, many months before hand. Now on the fourth morning after Bakura was taken to the Hospital Mariku was sat with Ryou in the living area upon the plush purple couch watching Stay Alive. A film Ryou loved and enjoyed watching, it hadn't long started when Mariku glanced over at Ryou and watched him for any signs of the boy hiding a concealed blade of any form. Marik had informed Mariku of all the signs Ryou would show of his Depression being back, and of course Ryou was back to taking his Anti-Depressants which only concerned Mariku even more. Seeming calm for the time being Ryou slowly nudged himself closer to Mariku and curled up watching his favourite film with his hot cup of sweet tea, sighing only lightly Mariku returned his attention back to the film.
As the film played out nicely and the Ishtars residence was seemingly quiet, Mariku once more glanced down at Ryou to see the white haired teen smiling up at him with his bright almost doe like eyes
"What is wrong Ryou?"
"I'm getting hungry, c-can I have a sandwich please?"
"Chicken and lettuce?"
"Please" Ryou replied sweetly as Mariku nodded with a smile and stood up stretching, keeping his eyes innocent like Ryou watched as Mariku walked into the kitchen and out of sight. Releasing a low sigh Ryou stood up and stretched lightly before quickly dashing up the stairs to the bathroom, biting his lip lightly Ryou eyed the broken shard of glass he had hidden well in his pocket. After closing the bathroom door Ryou walked over to the sink and opened up the small cabinet to reach for his Anti-Depressants and the blue plastic cup in which he filled half full of water, Ryou sighing raised the trouser leg up to his knee of his right leg and placed the sharpest edge of the glass to his ankle and pulled hard and fast slashing his ankle open. Biting his lip hard to prevent the pained screamed, he slashed his ankle a second, third and fourth time before a knocking on the bathroom door caught his attention
"Ryou are you alright?"
"Y-Yeah... J-just taking my meds and washing my hands"
"Okay Ryou, your sandwich is waiting for you" Mariku said as he sighed and leaned against the wall beside the door as he heard the tap running and the sound of rummaging through the first aid box, "Ryou are you cutting again?"
"N-No"
"Don't lie to me Ryou, I have told you over and over that you can talk to me if something is wrong"
"I'm n-not cutting...h-honest" Ryou called back his reply as he wrapped his ankle quickly and messily as he pushed his trouser leg back down and took his tablet before walking to the bathroom door and unlocking it, peering out he came face to face with Mariku, "d-did you need the bathroom?"
"Yeah, I paused the film for you"
"Thank you M-Mariku" Ryou said softly before trying his hardest to walk past Mariku without a limp before he felt his wrist grabbed, "W-what is wrong M-Mariku?"
"Ryou you can't hide that limp, now tell me what you did"
"N-Nothing"
"Ryou stop lying to me, I am not Bakura remember? You can tell me" Mariku said in exasperation as Ryou sighed and lifted his trouser leg, growling darkly Mariku tightened his grip slightly and pulled Ryou back into the bathroom and forced the boy to sit down as he looked over the new slashes, "Ryou why do you keep doing this? You don't need to, I promised you that I would keep this from Marik but if you continue to cut and hurt yourself I will tell him, and you know Marik will only worry and force you to go and see Bakura"
"b-but..."
"Just sit down and let me get this wrapped properly" Sighing Ryou nodded and sat quietly while Mariku cleaned and re-bandaged his ankle.
Another six days passed, Ryou attained more cuts to his body which caught Mariks attention. As several more days went by both Ishtars realised Ryou had finally stopped self harming but still continued to cry himself to sleep, in which Marik and Mariku would take turns in trying to sooth and calm the smaller teen. By the eleventh morning, Ryous cuts had started to vanish and he started smiling a little more, he had also started talking more with Mariku every time he felt the urge the cut himself and had also found a way to prevent himself from cutting by writing instead.
Waking on the twelfth day, Ryou groaned as he sat up and looked around the room he had stayed in. On the small bedside table was his Anti-Depressants and a glass of orange juice, sighing only faintly Ryou quickly took his tablet and got himself showered and dressed and went down stairs to come face to face with Ishizu
"G-Good morning Ishizu"
"Oh, Good morning Ryou, how do you feel today?" The young female Egyptian spoke softly, her long black hair braided with gold and silver clips while a crisp cream coloured Egyptian dress adorned her tanned flesh
"W-well thank you, W-where is Marik and Mariku?"
"Oh Mariku is at Work and Marik went to the shop for some milk"
"O-Oh I see" Ryou said softly walking over to the kitchen table and taking a seat opposite Ishizu, "S-so erm-"
"I'm back! The frigging shop only had semi-skimmed milk" Mariks annoyed voice spoke as Ryou giggled lightly
"That is fine little brother, Ryou is up"
"Morning Marik"
"Ryou, Good morning. Did you sleep well last night?" Marik asked as he sauntered into the kitchen and went back to preparing breakfast and drinks
"I did t-thank you"
"Good! Me and Ishizu are taking you shopping today, we thought it would be good for you and Mariku demanded that I take you shopping for some more clothes, because since being here you've gained a little weight"
"A-are you saying I'm fat!?" Ryou hissed playfully as he clenched his fists
"Yeah I frigging am you albino fatty!"
"T-that's it! You're dead!" Ryou growled and jumped over the kitchen table and pounced Marik sending him flying onto his behind as Ishizu sat and chuckled lightly, "Take it back! Take it back!"
"Fatty, fatty, FATTY!" Marik shouted laughing as Ryou thumped him in the arm before standing up and breathing lightly
"At least I don't snore!"
"Nor do I!"
"No Mariku does! He is so loud!" Ryou said giggling faintly as Ishizu chuckled and rolled her eyes at the smaller teens having fun
"I frigging know! Anyway, what do you want for breakfast?"
"Mariks special Ryou meaty Breakfast" Ryou said grinning as he finished of making the drinks while Marik nodded and started preparing a English fry up for his British friend and something light and veggie for him and his sister.
After breakfast, Ryou, Marik and his sister Ishizu grabbed their coats and headed out the front door, with a set plan in mind the three of them walked along the road talking about the shops Ryou wanted to go into. As the small group of three walked Ryou paused momentarily and grabbed Mariks arm tugging him back slightly, glancing up Marik looked towards the direction Ryou was looking as he noticed a dance stage was being set up on the grassy field with slightly sparkling devious violet eyes
"Want to check it out?"
"Yeah, Ishizu do we have time?"
"Yes of course, but I didn't think you could dance Ryou?" Ishizu responded softly as she looked at the two teen males before looking up at the dance stage
"Well... erm... I d-don't really dance, but I enjoy watching others dance"
"Yeah so how about we meet back here in 30minutes?" Marik said deviously dragging Ryou over to the dance stage waving his sister off. Ishizu just chuckled to herself as she smiled lightly and walked off towards the museum to check on her timetable of when she was due into work.
While being dragged over to the enormous dance stage Ryou stared in awe as he watched two different groups practicing a dance routine, with bright brown eyes Ryou watched amazed as he felt Marik release his wrist which caused the boy to glance at Marik who was talking with someone
"So there is 4 days till a big dance off contest?"
"That is right Marik, why did you and Mariku want to enter?"
"Well I don't know, Mariku tends to get nasty with me if I sign him up for things without his permission" Marik responded as he watched Ryou walk closer to him and the male before him, "Though if you are doing single dance offs I will sign my own name up"
"Well actually, there are three sets, singles, triples and groups"
"Triples? What the frig is that meant to mean"
"Well Marik, the triples are three members to a small group" the male said glancing at Ryou with a smile, "Why hello Ryou, how have you been?"
"Huh...? Hi..." Ryou replied wearily looking up at the taller male, the males ice blue eyes smiling as long middle back length midnight blue hair blew lightly in the cooling breeze
"Don't tell me you forgot who I am?"
"Erm..."
"Ryou this is Vincent, You remember from the tattooist" Marik explained as he noticed Ryous dumbfounded look within his eyes
"Oh! Hi Vincent, I'm fine how about you? And what is going on here?"
"I'm fine Ryou, my sister Aidosana is around here somewhere" Vincent said smiling as he looked around briefly before explaining to both males about each of the dance sets. Ryou seemed to beam with excitement while he and Marik spoke with Vincent, Marik noticing this explained that maybe he should sign himself up it was for fun and they could practice at home. Ryou sighed softly and nodded explaining himself that it may help him with his current situation that he kept quiet about
"Well then! If we can ask Yugi to join us on this triple one that would be awesome! Then we can see if Mariku and the frigging Pharaoh would do that six member dance off"
"But that would only give us five members Marik" Ryou said sadly as he sighed looking around watching some of the other groups
"Well if you still can't find a sixth member myself or Aidosana can fill the spot for you"
"R-really Vincent?"
"Sure, anyway I better head off I am hungry and I need to find my sister. So catch you both around, you have 3 days to find the sixth member if not just drop by the tattoo studio" Vincent said with a smile as the two teens nodded and watched as the older male walk off, Marik then smiled and turned to Ryou beaming happily as he grabbed his wrist and pulled the albino male back towards the meeting point to meet up with his sister.
As the morning went by quickly, Marik and Ryou had brought all sorts of clothes raging from tight yet comfortable jeans and tops to ultra tight and seducing leathers. Ishizu explaining that she would meet with the boys at the food court while she walked back down to the Ishtar residence to get her car, both boys agreed as they continued doing a spot of shopping as they bumped into Yugi with Atem heading towards the food court. Smirking Marik nudged Ryou to look as the two teens smiled
"Hey Yugi-Kun!" Ryou shouted with a bright smile catching the smaller teens attention
"Hello Bakura-Kun, Marik how are you?"
"Good t-thanks, where are you heading?"
"The food court we're hungry, what about you?" Yugi asked softly in his childlike voice as Atem just watched the three lights
"Same, we've been shopping all morning and my feet hurt" Ryou said with a small chuckle as the four males walked over to a table and sat down, "Say Yugi-Kun, me and Marik were wandering could we ask for your help?"
"Sure Bakura-Kun, what with?" Yugi said with slight worry lacing his words as his amethyst eyes glanced between the two males
"Well Yugi, there is this dance off coming up and we were wandering if you would join our group for the triples dance set?"
"Sure sounds fun Marik, when is it?"
"In four days... but that isn't all"
"What else is wrong?" Atem added looking at Ryou noticing how the albino teen seemed to be smiling more
"Well me and Marik have entered ourselves in all three groups, and we are three people short for the group dance, so we were kind of wandering if you two would join us" Ryou said softly holding up the contest requirement form for their group dance off as Yugi looked it over and smiled brightly
"Why not, sounds like fun"
"So you and Atem will join us?"
"Sure, but who are the others?" Atem asked as he took the form from Yugi and looked it over as a young female waitress came over to take their orders of drinks and food
"Well there would be us four with Mariku if he will join us and we were going to ask our friend Vincent to take the sixth place for us, as Touzuko is...well..."
"Touzuko is out of town for a few weeks, since the club dance off he went off to do some work and won't be back for another week and a half" Marik explained quickly as Yugi gasped and looked at Ryou
"Yeah, I spoke with him last night on the phone he was meant to be back today but they've asked him to stay back a little longer for double pay"
"So the Thief finally got a job? That is good Bakura, anyway back to this dance off how will we get practice in?" Atem asked as he leaned back in his seat and tossed the form back onto the table eyeing the two males opposite himself and Yugi
"Well, for practice I was thinking we could all meet up either at mine or over at the park. If we all practiced at mine I can get Mariku to make us drinks and food for us Hikaris to practice our groups dance and we could do all six of us at mine as well" Marik explained as he went into further detail about the type of dancing they would do, Yugi nodding occasionally as did Atem as their orders were placed before them.
After the four had eaten their lunches they had agreed to meet up at the museum later that day to decide on music to use for the big dance contest, nodding in agreement Yugi and Atem turned and went off home after they finished up a little shopping as Ryou and Marik walked out of the shopping mall to see Ishizu waiting by her car. Smiling at each other the two lights walked over to the car and put their bags into the boot as Marik explained that he wanted to continue shopping for a little longer for some comfortable sport styled outfits for the dance off practices, Ishizu smiling softly nodded and explained that she only had an hour and a half before she was due into work. Marik smiled and nodded as he grabbed Ryous hand and practically dragged the Albino teen along the road towards one of the best sports shops in town.
By close to 4pm that evening Marik and Ryou were sitting in the living area with Mariks laptop looking up some decent music for their dance off contests that would take place in just four days, finding a rather decent sounding tune Ryou smiled brightly
"That one! That could be mine, yours and Yugi-Kuns song to do our dance"
"Yeah this would be really cool, but we will have to find one for all of us" Marik responded softly as they both glanced up towards the front door when it opened to see Mariku, he was standing in the door way with Atem and Yugi making Marik and Ryou both gasp out loudly and shooting their eyes towards the clock, "Frig! I forgot the time! Sorry Yugi, Pharaoh"
"No worries Marik, Mariku didn't seem to mind bringing us here, plus we were all talking about Touzuko being away on work"
"Yeah, no worries Marik, though may I have a word with you, in the kitchen" Mariku hissed lowly as Marik gulped deeply looking at Ryou then back at Mariku and sighed deeply as he stood up and handed the laptop to Ryou before walking into the kitchen, "What the hell Marik!?"
"W-what? We couldn't exactly tell them that Bakuras in hospital can we?"
"Yeah I guess, but next time inform me I wasn't expecting to see those two looking lost outside the museum"
"Yeah that is mine and Ryous fault, you see there is this dance contest of sorts in four days and me and Ryou put our names down for the single dance offs and the small group dance off. We were waiting for you to get home to ask if you want to do the big group of six dance off, Yugi and the Pharaoh said they would and our mate Vincent said he would join it or Aidosana would for Ryou we just need one more and I would really love it if you do it with us, Please" Marik asked, his violet eyes sparkling slightly as Mariku growled darkly at his lighter half before sighing and rolling his eyes heavenward
"Fine, I'll join it with you" the older Egyptian said almost softly, "Though where are we going to practice a dance routine?"
"Well I was thinking here, if you don't mind as me and Ryou were just looking for some decent music anyway"
"I see why not, I'll make a round of drinks" Mariku said kissing his Hikaris forehead as Marik beamed happily and bounced back into the living room explaining that Mariku was making drinks and that himself, Ryou and Yugi would try to sort out a decent dance routine for the song they had found. Nodding Ryou put the song on repeat and loud as Marik pushed the couch out of the way as Ryou and Yugi watched the dance routine to the video they found
"Are you doing that dance routine Bakura-Kun?"
"Yeah, something like that Maybe a little more in-sync and better"
"B-but Bakura-Kun, can you even dance?" Yugi asked as Ryou was dragged by Marik to stand of to the side of the living area floor as Yugi followed giggling
"Yes Ryou can dance, and he is good at it. Now think we can pull that off?" Marik asked as Yugi looked towards the laptop and nodded. Mariku then restarted the song as the three lights got into their respective positions and started as the music started to thump through the laptops speakers. While Mariku and Atem watched in awe as all three Hikaris twirled and moved to the sound of the beat the music produced for them, Atem looking rather shocked at the way Ryou moved as he glanced at Mariku
"When did Bakura learn to dance like that Mariku?"
"Well I have no idea, that day you saw us in the leather shop Marik caught Ryou dancing in the spare room and called me up. When I got to the door way Ryou was standing in the middle of the room with his MP3 player dancing to what I can guess was a slow beat and moving with it"
"I see, he must off started out at a young age. Anyway how did that Thief take Bakura telling him how he felt?"
"Well I can say rather shocked, I don't think he was expecting it. He didn't even recognise Ryou at first" Mariku explained lowly as he sipped on a cup of coffee and glanced back up at the three Hikaris who had started the dance again, this time with a little different twist by starting out as marionettes being controlled by a puppeteer.
After two hours had passed the three Hikaris had the dance routine down to a T, giggling between themselves they sat down on the floor as they were all handed a glass of orange juice and some snacks. Marik smiling brightly as he glanced towards Mariku and asked for his laptop, nodding Mariku grabbed the slick black machine and handed it carefully to the smaller Egyptian male. Taking the laptop Marik stopped the music as the three Lights spoke amongst themselves leaving Mariku and Atem to also talk between themselves. As Yugi explained that he had recently heard a retro sounding song that would be good for their big group dance, nodding Marik explained that Yugi should show them the song as Ryou leaned back on his hands before he was handed his Cell Phone
"Ryou you have a phone call"
"O-oh thanks Mariku" Ryou replied sweetly as he took his phone and glanced at the caller I.D, not recognising it Ryou stood up and answered his phone as he walked towards the front door and stood in the hallway, "H-Hello? T-this is Ryou Bakura...Yes that is correct... I see... I c-could possibly come over later... No please don't... I... I don't want him knowing... Of course thank you... about 8pm? Okay thank you... Yes good bye" Sighing Ryou clenched his Cell Phone in his hand as he slid down the hallway wall and wrapped his arms around his knees sighing deeply, Mariku watching from the door way glanced at Marik briefly as he motioned to him to keep everyone in the living room as he walked towards the stairs and disappeared only to re-appear moments later with a note book, pen, a small box of tablets and a blue plastic cup filled with water. Atem glancing between the two Egyptians went to say something when Marik got his and Yugis attention
"Do you two want to stay for dinner?"
"W-well... I don't see why not"
"Great! We can order out, I fancy pizza anyway" Marik said softly as he grabbed the remote control for the television and switched it on as he flicked through the channels till him and Yugi decided on a film that intrigued Atem.
While out in the hallway Ryou was sat writing something down on paper while Mariku carefully caressed the smaller teens back, stopping only when he felt Ryou lean against his arm
"Who was on the phone Ryou?"
"T-the hospital... B-Bakura was a-asking for... me t-today"
"I see, what else did they want little one?" Mariku asked as he rubbed the smaller teens back more
"T-they asked me to go and see him, I d-don't want to Mariku... I d-don't think I can see him, n-not at the moment" Ryou whispered weakly as he turned to face Mariku and buried his face into the taller males chest hiccupping back a lump within his throat
"Well what was the agreeing of time?"
"T-that is when B-Bakura-Sama is normally asleep due to his medication he is being given, the nurse I s-spoke to said I could see him them"
"Well will you go? While he is asleep, then he won't know you have been there" Mariku said lightly as he felt Ryou nodding within his arms, smiling slightly Mariku shot his eyes to the doorway to see Yugi staring at them
"Is Bakura-Kun okay?"
"Yeah, it was just Touzukou calling to let Ryou know he was thinking of him"
"That is really sweet, oh Marik said me and Atem could stay for dinner and that he wants Pizza" Yugi explained as Ryou rubbed his eyes slyly and looked up smiling bright with pink tinged cheeks, Yugi seeing this smiled brightly as Mariku sighed lightly and nudged Ryou to stand up
"Yeah that is fine, we'll be in shortly" Mariku explained as he watched Yugi turn and vanish back into the living area, "Look Ryou, if you want go sit in your room for a little while, go and write something down even if it is just how you are feeling about that phone call. I promise it will help, and I will take you up to the hospital just after 8pm"
"O-Okay, t-thank you Mariku" Ryou replied weakly as he stood up and dusted himself off as he and Mariku walked into the living area, "I'll be back down after I shower, I think I need one I sort of smell" Ryou said lightly with a chuckle
"Yeah okay fatty"
"Watch it Marik, I kicked your bottom this morning you buggering Bastard"
"Yeah sure you fat British wanker" Marik teased playfully as he was hit in the face with a couch cushion, as Ryou ran off up the stairs as Mariku explained silently through their mind-link to explain that he would be taking Ryou out for a walk later.
Upstairs sitting on the bed in the spare bedroom Ryou sighed deeply as he pulled out an A5 sized note book, opening it a black pen slipped from between two pages and landing on the floor. Groaning inwardly Ryou leaned forward and grabbed for the pen as he noticed something he had hidden beneath his bed, dropping to his knees Ryou reached under the bed and pulled out a shoe box. Biting his lip Ryou opened the box slowly to reveal a small necklace sized box, lifting it carefully Ryou looked at the silver chain that was adorned with a white gold heart and red rose charm with the word 'Bakura' written in fancy writing upon the white gold heart. Sighing Ryou closed the lid of the box and placed it on his bed before pushing the shoe box back under the single bed, as he pulled himself to stand up and dust himself off as he heard the sound of someone clearing their throat from behind him which made him jump slightly
"Sorry for startling you Ryou, Mariku wanted me to come give you this" Marik said softly as he walked over to the bedside table and placed down a cup of hot sweet tea, "Is that the necklace you brought for Bakura the other day?"
"Y-Yeah, I was wandering weather to let him have it yet or wait"
"Well, I think you should leave it on his bedside table tonight, that way when he wakes up tomorrow it will be waiting for him. I think he will like that, especially if he knows you went to visit him at least once. Even if he wasn't awake to see you, he will know just because of that so take it" Marik said softly as he rubbed Ryous hand gently
"Yeah, maybe I will" Ryou responded softly as he glanced towards Marik smiling, "I should really write how I felt down, Mariku wants me to"
"Okay, well why not write it down while relaxing in the bath? It may help a little"
"Yeah, maybe you are right, thanks Marik" Ryou replied softly as he grabbed for his hot drink and sipped it slowly as Marik left him to be by himself. Letting another sigh escape his lips Ryou grabbed for a change of clothes and his note book and pen and went into the bathroom where he placed his things down as he turned around to see Marik smiling and holding his drink, "Thanks Marik. I'll try not to fall asleep again" Ryou said chuckling weakly remembering the last time he went for a hot bath, he had fallen asleep in the tub and almost drowned and no doubt would of if Mariku hadn't of kicked the bathroom door in and pulled him from the bath in fear of him trying to kill himself. Ryou sighed softly and watched as Marik walked along the hallway before closing the door and running himself a hot rose scented bubble bath.
Once the bath was run and nice and hot with rose scented steam filling the small bathroom, Ryou finished his cup of tea before stripping and stepping into the hot water with a low hiss from the stinging to his still slightly healing scars. With note book in hand and pen ready to write, Ryou leaned back as he inhaled sharply before releasing it slowly as he closed his eyes for several moments. Upon opening his eyes Ryou put pen to paper and slowly started writing his feelings
Friday 28th July 2012, I had a phone call from the hospital today, I spoke with a miss nurse Clara. She told me that Bakura-Sama had been asking for me today, it has been 12 days since he went into hospital now and I have not once gone to see him. I really don't think I can do this, seeing him like that in a hospital bed with IV drips and a heart monitor. Mariku says that Bakura-Sama started talking a little a few days ago. Mariku goes up to see Bakura-Sama every day, just to tell him that I am okay even though I am not. I have been taking my anti-Depressants now for 11 days, Marik wasn't happy when he found out, but I have no choice. But after receiving that call from the hospital, I felt like cutting again, I just wanted to slash and rip my wrists apart at the mere thought of my sadistically sick fuck Yami wanting to see me. I could feel my heart shattering again, I have not heard nothing from him since... well since that day he tried killing himself, I died a little inside that day, I was so scared that I had lost my Yami. I may feel hurt and broken inside and out but deep down in my fragile glass heart I know that I forgive Bakura-Sama for what he did to me, but I still hate him.
I'm going to go see Bakura-Sama today, the kind nurse explained to me over the phone that she would let me in to see him after visiting hours are over and when Bakura-Sama is asleep, Mariku said he will take me up to see him. I think it best if I see him when he doesn't know I am there. I just hope I can do this without shedding anymore tears, I know I cry to much but I can't help it, it is all his fault! Though I cannot say I haven't thought of sneaking off to see Bakura-Sama, but I know I wouldn't get out the front door without changing my mind or being caught. Mariku has insisted that I should go see him soon, and after knowing he wants to see me, I will go see him, but he will not know I was there. I will take the necklace I brought him as well and leave it on the hospital bed side table, Maybe I will write a Letter to Bakura-Sama and leave that as well. I haven't really decided, but I will soon decide I just need to get this initial shock out of my system, I really miss Bakura-Sama. Maybe he misses me? Maybe he has changed from the way he was? I guess I will never know. I should stop writing this now, as my book is getting wet as I am in the bath.
Sighing Ryou closed his note book as he stared at the final page, there were no more pages to write in. Ryou just slipped his pen back into the note book and tossed it onto the bathroom side as he ducked under the water and got himself washed.
Downstairs in the living area sat Mariku, Atem, Yugi and Marik all playing cards as Ryou sauntered slowly down the stairs rubbing his hair with a towel as Yugi looked up at the same time as Marik with slightly wide eyes as Marik wolf whistled
"Looking good Ryou! I told you those trousers would suit your fine ass" Marik purred as he kicked Mariku lightly catching both Atem and Marikus attention to glance up as Mariku choked on his drink
"Damn! Bakura you do really badly look like an innocent version of that damned thief!"
"T-thank you, I think" Ryou replied softly as he sauntered into the kitchen and discarded his wet towels and flicked the switch for the kettle as he walked back into the living area with a little twirl, "So how many hearts do I break?" Ryou teased playfully as Marik pretended to faint as Ryou aimed his finger gun and whispered the word 'Bang' at the four males as they all playfully dropped down
"Ugh... R-Ryou...s-shot me" Marik explained slowly as if dying as Ryou chuckled and spun on his heel
"Well Bakura-Kun, I have to say leather really does suit you. I would off never thought that you would wear it though"
"I have always liked the look of Leather, especially on Touzukou. Marik and Mariku always said I would suit it as well because... well because Touzukou is my Yami and both Yami and Hikari suit the same things, I just never expected to look this good" Ryou said simply as he gathered the empty cups and offered everyone drinks, noticing how Mariku winked at him and nodded. Once Ryou had gathered the four empty cups he sauntered back into the kitchen and made a round of drinks as Mariku sneaked into the kitchen with his phone ready and snapped a several quick photos of Ryou
"Ha now I have evidence"
"W-what do you mean 'Evidence' M-Mariku?"
"I told Bakura that you have tried leather pants on and they really suited you, he didn't believe me so I sort of made a promise to him that the next time you wore anything leather based I would take a few pictures to show him" Mariku explained while Ryou busied himself with making the drinks
"R-really? B-but..."
"Look don't worry, he won't be seeing them till he gets out of the hospital okay? Also Vincent called while you were in the bath, Marik asked him to be in our six man group and he agreed. Apparently the dancers are going to be recorded, all participants will be recorded separately and as their group. Each member gets their own recording free so that is a total of 3 DVD's each if they participate 3 times" Mariku explained as he watched Ryou gasp lightly and turn crimson in the face, with his own breathing hitching and then suddenly quickening Ryou turned to face Mariku
"Then B-Bakura-Sama can see them?"
"If that is what you want Ryou, I can take them to him and show him them. I will even get him to write to you while he still in hospital okay? If that is what you truly want"
"It is M-Mariku, I have written one to B-Bakura-Sama. I'm going to leave it for him tonight, along with that necklace" Ryou said weakly as he sighed softly just as the kettle clicked off after boiling, so he got to finishing the drinks as Mariku took out a serving tray from the pantry and placed it on the side
"Here carry them in on this, but let me take a few pictures to have printed of okay?"
"O-Okay, but why?"
"Keep sakes, I will have copies to show Bakura of course. I am sure he will love them like he loves you Ryou" Mariku said softly snapping a few more pictures before leaving the kitchen and returning to the plush purple couch just in time to watch Ryou saunter in as if he was a professional maid, snapping more pictures Mariku noticed that Ryou seemed to be blushing slightly more as he handed everyone their drinks before smiling innocently
"Now bugger off and let me eat I am starving"
"Dinner will be here soon anyway" Marik said softly sipping his coffee as the five males sat and spoke for a while about what they should wear for their dance contest, Ryou explaining that maybe they should each wear something from Egypt. Atem nodded slowly as Yugi and Marik added that maybe Ryou should wear Bakuras crimson coat over his outfit for the six person dance off while the others wore something more suited to what their rank would of been 5,000 years ago. Atem agreed as did Mariku as they continued chatting about wearing leather underneath and would rip each other's Egyptian outfit off, Yugi would pull of Atems and vice versa same for Marik and Mariku and Ryou with Vincent. Agreeing Mariku stood up as the door knocked indicating that their dinner was there, shouting at the top of his lungs Marik explained that he couldn't wait for the contest and that they should practice every day till the event, including the big group dance off that would be held at one of Vincents private dance studios the following day. Agreeing everyone smiled and nodded as Mariku walked in with four pizza boxes and placed them down for everyone to dig into with drinks.
Sana-Chan:Finally finished this chapter, I hope everyone will enjoy this chapter *glances at Ryou stuffing his face with cream-puffs*
Ryou:W-what? *Swallows a mouthful of cream-puff*
Sana-Chan:This chapter, what do you think?
Ryou:Do you really have to ask? This chapter was bloody brilliant! I just hope everyone else thinks the same thing *Beams happily*
Sana-Chan:Same, plus it long to make up for the last chapter being so short. So Muse darling do your thing while I go shower
Ryou:Got'cha! *turns to readers* Well, I see some eager little readers wanting to review already, I hope you thoroughly enjoyed this long chapter and that it was worth the wait, also in the disclaimer for the chapter after next will be the You-Tube links for the music videos of the songs and music used for Dance contest Look forward to it everyone and have your tissues ready *Smiles innocently and blows kisses to the readers*