Takeru: Hi! Sorry it took me long to update….got things to do and then there's the holiday season so can't help but be busy…..

Kyamato: Hi there folks!! I'm back…well I'm not really staying long but I'm really glad that this story has progress a lot and has made people interested!!!

Yugi: Well…Takeru has really made in somewhat tragic especially for me…..but he said it'll be fine in the end so I guess he did great.

Takeru: Well I'm glad that you understand and that my own love (hugs Kyams) likes what I have done with the story...^-^

Kyams: Err…. (blush)….I'm really proud of you my loving hope…. (kiss Takeru in the cheeks)

Yuki: Wow…I think they really missed each other huh?

Yugi: Yeah…well can't blame them. Let's not interrupt them and get on with the story….

Disclaimer: Takeru and Kyamato do not own Yugioh or anyone from it…just the story and OC/s

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Part 12

"talking"

-thinking-

/mind link/

(echoes)

After the scene that happened in lunch break, everyone went back to their respective classes. Yugi and Yami along with the rest of the group went back to their previous classroom and spend the rest of the classes in peace…..

While Yugi was still devastated by what Yami said and is having a hard time focusing on the class due to his headache. Yami was also feeling uneasy for what he have done and for the fact that Yugi was being cold and has not answered through the mind link even though he tried hard to contact his counterpart.

-Yugi please….I'm really sorry….I really don't know what's gotten over me. I wish I could somehow fix this- Yami mentally said to himself gazing over to his lighter part.

And while Yami was feeling guilty, Yugi was still lost to the memories of what Yami has said…along with it were the words that everyone has said badly to him….

("Well I really wish he was!!! I couldn't believe I have a selfish and irresponsible grandson like you!!! No wonder your parents never wanted you and planned on leaving you here before the accident….and now I wish I never accepted you here!!! Now, GET OUT OF HERE!!!!)

("Oh really!! I bet Grandpa got angry at you because you rather go to the sakura park and meet your boyfriend instead of going home and doing your chores Yugi!!")

("I bet you even went to his house and did something with him that's why you came home late…your even living with that guy right now since Grandpa kicked you out and disowned you")

("WHAT!! AFTER WHAT I'VE DONE FOR YOU…YOU TALK TO ME LIKE THAT!! FINE!!! FROM NOW ON I DON'T CARE WHAT YOU DO!! YOU'RE NOT MY HIKARI ANYMORE, YOU CAN DIE AND GET LOST I COULDN'T CARE LESS!!!")

-Yamette!!! Stop!!! Please…..stop it…..it hurts so much…p-please….w-why………everybody……Y-Yami….why….-

Yugi said to himself while holding his head with his hand, pain evident in his face as his headache became more painful with every word and bad memory he suffers….

A moment later and the class were interrupted when loud thud came from the back, only for everyone to see Yugi collapsed on the floor looking extremely in pain.

Everyone was shocked and didn't move at first but when Ryo shouted Yugi's name, he and Bakura immediately came close to their fallen friend. Bakura then immediately lifted Yugi from the floor and brought him to the infirmary with Ryo following behind.

After that the class became quite and still didn't get the hold of what has just happened until the teacher excused herself and followed the two white-haired students to the infirmary to check what has happened to Yugi.

A few minutes have passed and the class went on chatting and gossiping about what happened to their fellow classmate. Some were worried while some didn't even care. And while everyone around was being noisy, a certain crimson-eyed duelist was getting worried out of his wits about his Hikari. He didn't get the chance to help Yugi at all; instead it was the tomb robber who has brought his light to the clinic before him. He felt so useless not knowing what Yugi's condition is….then something came in mind.

("WAIT A MINUTE!!! What the heck a you talking about!! He didn't do such thing with anyone!!! He was bullied before he got home, that's why he was late and your Grandpa just kicked him out in the rain discriminately!! FOR GOD SAKE HE WAS WOUNDED AND BLEEDING!!! HE SHOULD HAVE DIED IF IT WEREN'T FOR-")

-Oh Ra!! Could that girl be telling the truth?! Was Yugi indeed hurt and wounded….if that was true then…-

Yami was arguing with himself when the teacher finally came back, making everyone in class quiet and behave….expecting to hear what Yugi's condition is.

"Class…looks like Mr. Motou won't be joining us for the rest of the day. It seems that Yugi is pretty much sick and is somewhat wounded…. And for now he is resting in the infirmary until he wakes up or feels a little bit better before going home." And with that announcement the teacher has continued the class much to everyone's disappointment.

*at the clinic*

Ryou and Bakura sat on the side of a bed where their friend is resting, Ryou was worried for their friend's well-being and even Bakura is upset at the boy's condition.

Flashback

Bakura has ran down the hallway to the clinic with an unconscious Yugi in his arms, behind him was Ryou with a panic look. Everyone that has seen them started gossiping or gave them a mere look of confusion or shock, but Bakura didn't paid heed to them as he continued to go to the infirmary, ordering everyone out of his way.

When they get to the clinic, Ryou pretty much screamed for the school doctor to let them in. And as the doctor opened the door, Bakura shove off the doctor and went straight for the bed to lay his unconscious friend. After that, the doctor asked them what has happened.

"We don't know!! A minute ago he was seating in his desk then we heard a thud and found him unconscious on the floor!!!" Bakura shouted

The doctor was shocked or became rather scared because of the teen's outburst which in turn looked down at Ryou somewhat expecting the young student to explain further more.

"We were in our class and he was actually fine a moment ago….he looked like deep in thoughts so I didn't paid so much heed to him and focused in class. After a few minutes, the class was disturbed with a loud thud….when we looked at the direction of the noise, we saw him unconscious and somewhat in pain that we rushed him here" Ryou explained to the doctor just in time before their teacher came in.

"Ryou! Bakura! Is everything okay? Doctor is something wrong with Mr. Motou?" the teacher said looking quite worried or shocked

"Calm down Ma'am, I still haven't check the boy so still down know the answer to your question" The doctor said calmly before going to Yugi's side and starting to examine him.

After checking Yugi's health, the doctor informed them that the young duelist has indeed had a fever and is quite wounded and bruised all over. They have assumed that Yugi has been bullied again by a group of thugs around their school.

End Flashback

"Baka Pharaoh! What the heck is he doing?! He can't even take care of his own Hikari!!" Bakura said slightly frustrated

"Kura? I think Yami isn't really paying any attention to Yugi….You see I often see him alone this couple months since Yami got his body….and Yami and the others doesn't seem to treat him well anymore" Ryou said sounding sad and worried

"Are you sure about that Ryou?" Bakura asked confirming what his own Hikari meant.

And in answer Ryou nod his head while feeling pity for his friend Yugi.

"What a bunch of fools…" Bakura said understanding what Ryou feels "Don't worry Ryou, he still have us and we won't let those twerps treat our "pipsqueak" like that"

"You're unexpectedly kind towards Yugi, Bakura" Ryou said smiling at his darker half

In return Bakura just smiled looking at the sleeping boy in the bed. Thinking of the first week since he ever had his own body.

Flashback

It was a beautiful day as Bakura decided to walk in the park. It has only been a week since he was revived with his own body; he was actually delighted to be alive again…the only problem is to cope up with things and people around him especially Ryou. He was revived using Yugi's strength or power as he wished for his own Yami to come back, and for that he felt a great deal of gratitude to the young Hikari though he still despise it's Yami.

But right now he doesn't care about the pharaoh; he's more trouble by his Hikari…his Ryou. Bakura has fallen in love with his lighter half even if he doesn't admit it to himself before. He was utterly crushed when he have to return to the shadow realm and never seeing Ryou again, but since he was revived he vowed to love and protect his own Hikari. But the problem is….Ryou still doesn't trust him or rather is afraid of him. He and Ryou live together but Ryou has been avoiding him or is not talking to him since the day he came back heck no one did. Everyone doesn't seem to like him and trust him (-it's not like I can blame them-) but Bakura actually wanted to change….for Ryou…..his love.

*sigh*

-Man this is frustrating!! I'll go insane if I keep on with this!" Bakura cursed himself as he gave out another sigh.

Then a moment later he felt someone behind him…

"Bakura? What are you doing here?" a voice came from behind

Hearing the voice, Bakura turned around only to see amethyst eyes looking at him-it was Yugi.

"Hey midget, I'm just strolling around and thinking" Bakura said looking rather troubled

"Is something wrong Bakura?" Yugi asked tilting his head on the side to study Bakura's expression.

"Hmph…it's nothing, you couldn't help me anyway…" Bakura said as he turned around trying to leave.

"Hey Bakura wait! I might not be able to help you but I at least could listen to you if you need a friend." Yugi said smiling as Bakura once again looked into him

"Are you sure about that? I'm someone who tried to kill you with that damn pharaoh….and here you are offering to be my friend?" Bakura said sounding unsure

"Yeah I know, but everyone needs a friend once in awhile and right now you need someone. So are you gonna tell me what's bothering you?" Yugi said looking quite confident

"Alright dear prince I'll tell you….how bout we sit somewhere and then I'll talk" Bakura said feeling rather happy that there's someone willing to his friend

"Sure! Sounds good to me" Yugi said as they started walking

After that Bakura and Yugi has talked about Ryou and Bakura's uncertainty and difficulties in living in the modern world. At first, Bakura thought that Yugi wouldn't be able to help…until he found out that Yugi talked to Ryou about his feelings and that he needed Ryou's help to cope up with everything. And so from that, Ryou and Bakura's relationship became good terms until Yugi did something that gave Bakura the opportunity to tell Ryou that he loved him and found out that Ryou feels the same way. In fact Ryou was so in love with Bakura that he couldn't bring himself to speak to the former spirit and was afraid that Bakura doesn't love him the same way. But since Yugi talked to him and convinced him that he shouldn't be afraid, Ryou decided to show his feelings a little bit more. And thus, they became a couple because of Yugi's help and both Ryou and Bakura has really appreciated his help and company.

End Flashback

-Yeah, I definitely won't allow them to treat Yugi that way…I owe this kind so much- Bakura said to himself as him and Ryou stayed at the clinic to watch over their dear friend.

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Takeru: Well….I know I'm not much of a RyouxBakura fan but I can't help that Yugi is kind towards them especially Ryou

Ryou: Yeah! And I'm really lucky to have Yugi as a friend!

Bakura: And if isn't for the midget, Ryou and I would be nothing.

Yugi: Oh guys! That was nothing! I'm glad you are together….not unlike me and Yami(sad)

Takeru: Oh Hikari….don't worry bout such things….it'll get better I promise.

Kyamato: Oh! By the way, thanks for the review JELLOGIRL and sorry it took long to update .