A Rose for You By Keiko G.O.D
Keiko: This is a quick one-shot I just came up with. It has slight Joey/Ryou, but that's it.
Disclaimer: Do not own Yugioh (DUH!)
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In the little flower shop on the corner of Cherry Blossom Lane (my made up street), was one Joey Wheeler. He was just leaving after buying a dozen roses. Walking quickly down the street, he began to think about his upcoming date with Mai Valentine, the whole reason why he was buying roses in the first place; to inpress her.
Making his way to the park, where he was to meet her, he passed by many small businesses that were closing for the night, in the pink tinged sunset. A romantic evening indeed.
Joey was almost too occupied in his thoughts to notice a certain white haired youth sitting on a bench at the park entrance. Slowing down, he regarded the wistful look now covering the chocolate-eyed boys face.
" Hey Bakura, what's wrong wit you?" he asked. Startled, for Ryou did not hear Joey come up, the boy's head jerked up quickly, surprise evident. " Oh, hello Joey…" with that Ryou trailed off into silence.
Pondering over the shorter youths quietness, he sat down on the bench beside him, and waited for Ryou to speak. Some time later, a voice came from underneath the mop of white hair. " I'm sad because my father was supposed to come home today, for my birthday. He just called to say he couldn't come. He didn't even mention anything."
Hmm'ing to himself, Joey blinked. He hadn't known that it was Ryou's birthday today! Looking at the boy beside him, he noticed that a few teardrops landed on his pale hands. Unconciously, Joey reached into his jacket pocket, and pulled out a Kleenex, and handed it wordlessly to the white haired boy.
Stifling a sob, Ryou quietly thanked Joey, and wiped his eyes. Sniffling, he turned his teary eyes towards the honey blonde. " I'm sorry Joey. It's just a silly little thing. I shouldn't be crying over it."
" Bakura, that's no reason. Your dad shoulda remembered, it's not your fault. Heck, I'd probly get real upset if someone like my sis fergot my birthday."
The soft chocolate eyes blinked, absorbing the information. Ryou let a small smile creep onto his face. " Thank you Joey. I feel better now."
Joey reached over, and wrapped his arms around Ryou in a quick hug, then stood up. " Ey, I'll see you around Bakura!" He started to walk away, then stopped and turned around. Taking a rose out of his dozen, he presented to Ryou with a little bow. " Happy birthday Bakura!"
A grin lit up on Ryou's face. " That's so kind of you Joey. And stop calling me Bakura, that's my family name. Close friends of mine can call me Ryou."
Joey tilted his head slightly, and laughed " Alright, Ryou then, happy birthday!"
And he headed off to his date, whose face kept being replaced by a certain white haired boy with a red rose in his hand.
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There's some quick happy fluff. And that's my valentines day fic! I might (not likely) have a lemon out for then as well, but if not, here's my Valentines gift to y'all!
^_^ Happy V-day!