Hey! As always...the delay was caused by homework- but I have been working on this fic a lot more than my others only because I actually know what's going to *happen* in this one. I have a little bit of an idea in the other fics but bear with me. The next one that gets attention is "Who Says-" and then "Egyptian Soul." Sorry for everyone waiting! I heart you all! Anyway...here is chapter 4- I wrote it instead of doing my homework:-D Go me!
-Notes-
-In this chappie I mention Ryou's house- I don't know what it looks like so it's all made up
-Egyptian stuff is also mentioned- all is made up except the names of the Gods
R&R and Enjoy!
*~*~*~**~*~*~*~*
The sky was menacing. Yami and Mai raced through the wet streets-laughing but quite out of breath-towards the Game Shop. A wild crack of thunder over their head made them both jump as they put on extra speed to reach the building. A glittering streak of lightning (threatening to turn them both into sizzling masses) roared in their ears as Yami flung the door open and they both jumped inside.
They fell against the counter and continued to breath heavily. The couple had run from the park when the rain had started but they hadn't counted on the storm progressing so quickly.
[I guess that's why I should learn to watch this "Weather Channel" Yugi keeps talking about,] thought Yami, as he mopped the water off his face. Mai breathed heavily for a few more seconds before reaching to fix her hair, which had curled immensely due to the downpour and looked as if it hadn't been brushed for years.
Before she could attempt at detangling it, Yami had grabbed her hand and whisked her quickly upstairs, where they wrapped themselves in blankets and sat across from eachother on the bed, slowly gaining warmth.
**
Yugi was freezing. He walked quickly, squinting his eyes against the driving rain, wearing only his uniform and a flimsy jacket which offered little warmth. He had missed the bus. What a perfect day to miss the bus.
Not only was the rain slowly leaking through his jacket but the lightning was giving him a heart-attack everytime it crackled. The Game Shop was too far away. He'd have to settle for something else. Whose house was near here? The weather was bad enough to scare his Yami-and that was saying something. His Yami. Nowadays, he was different...yet happy. Mai was everything to him. But had he forgotten about Yugi?
The hikari sighed and kept walking quickly. He knew whose house he was near. Ryou's. He could go to Ryou's until the storm passed and then walk the rest of the way home. Maybe Bakura was feeling generous and he could drive Yugi to the Game Shop. That is, if Ryou let him. The last time the deranged tomb robber got behind the wheel, he didn't come back for a day. Said he was taking some "down time."
[Last time I heard, downtime doesn't include getting multiple speeding tickets and nearly bowling over three old ladies. How do I know all this happened? Bakura loves to brag.]
The tri-haired teen smiled grimly to himself, jumping at the lightning which had just pulled him back to reality and looked both ways before crossing the gray street which would lead him to Ryou's house.
He saw his reflection distorted in a giant, muddy puddle of rain and kept walking, choosing to ignore it. Lately, he had had a lot of time to "reflect." It was rather boring about the Game Shop now. Yami never dueled him anymore because he spent his time with Mai. ALL of his time. Yugi missed his dark half but he knew he was happy. That was all that mattered, so it didn't bother Yugi as much as it could have.
The thing that bothered Yugi, was Kenka. That brute. Kenka was one of the upper classman in Domino High and had taken a special liking to Yugi. The kind of liking that exists in a bully/target relationship. At least once a day, Kenka threatened Yugi, for no apparent reason. The short teen didn't even know how Kenka had learned of his existence. They had never exchanged a word before this year. He had just started to pick on him one day and never ceased. Yugi sighed again. He'd tell Yami tonight.
[Wow, I walk faster when I'm thinking.]
The Puzzle keeper found himself outside Ryou's house. He would be glad to get inside and get dry.
**
"Truth or dare."
"Truth."
Mai smiled and bit on her bottom lip thoughtfully as she tried to think up a question for the Game King. The power had gone out thirty minutes before and they were sitting on the bed near the window. Mai had suggested playing it instead of doing their usual "activities," which included kissing until they were out of breath and doing everything that happy couples do.
[Got one.] Mai grinned and Yami quirked a brow at her, returning the smile with a hint of confusion behind it.
"When you were a Pharaoh, what was your favorite thing to do?"
[I know what she's expecting me to say. Make whoopi to every gorgeous Egyptian princess who comes along. Well, surprise surprise. That was my SECOND favorite thing to do.]
"Well, believe it or not-" A sudden crack of lightning interrupted his answer. Mai jumped and shifted a little bit closer to Yami, to his delight.
"Before that thunder rudely interrupted," smiled Yami, "I was saying that my favorite thing to do on my free time was to ride horses."
"Ride horses?! Tell me more about it."
Yami had her hooked. Mai was very curious, when he got into his old life. There was a lot to tell but not all would be said. Even for Mai.
"Alright, I guess I can tell you a little about it. My favorite horse was named Desert Rose, he was a beautiful brown Arabian stallion which I had bought off a horse trader in Giza. Everyday I rode him out into the desert and just galloped until my eyes stung from the sand and he was too tired to run any more. It felt good, just being free from everything, even if the sun *was* extremely hot and there was always a chance of being jumped by a caravan of thieves. But still, it was a release. You know?"
Mai nodded, her eyes glittering.
[Wow. I never knew guys liked riding horses. Especially my dark and handsome Yami. I can't say he's *Tall* dark and handsome. Just dark and handsome. But still good. Very good.]
The blonde inched a little bit closer to her Pharaoh. He narrowed his eyes mischievously and smirked.
"Now you. Truth or dare?"
"Hmm. Dare."
"I dare you to kiss me."
[I can DEFINATELY complete *this* dare.]
Mai shed the blanket and took hold of him, lightly touching her lips to his. He gave her the "puppy face," (to which she was a horrible sucker to) and she returned to him willingly, kissing him over and over again. As they broke away, Yami touched his forehead to hers. Suddenly, the lights turned back on.
"Powers back," he stated blandly.
"I know." Mai reached over and flicked of the lamp. "Doesn't mean we need it."
**
DING-DONG.
Yugi heard hurried footsteps and then a muffled yell as the door burst open. He gasped at the site before him, then tried not to laugh. Bakura stood in a fluffy white towel, toothbrush hanging out of the corner of his mouth and sopping wet hair matted to his face. Yugi figured that he had just emerged from the shower because he smelled faintly of coconut, or something fruity. Ryou stood behind him, peeping over his shoulder. He immediately started to smile when he saw his friend and tried to push past his Yami, who held out an arm.
"Yami- let him in! It's raining!"
Bakura looked over his shoulder with a bored expression on his face and then turned back to Yugi.
"We're not buying girl scout cookies today."
Yugi shifted uneasily and then looked towards Ryou, who was prying his Yami's fingers off the door frame.
"That's not funny! Let-him-in! Please Yami?"
The tomb robber narrowed his brown eyes and then shrugged. Shifting the toothbrush to the other side of his mouth he walked away into the darkness of the house.
"Sorry about that," muttered a flustered Ryou, as he ushered Yugi inside.
"There's power!? I woulda' thought it was out."
"It came on just a few minutes ago. I can't believe my Yami took a shower during a lightning storm."
"Well, he probably just figures that if he was struck by lightning it wouldn't kill him anyway, so why not?"
Ryou laughed and then excused himself. Yugi looked around. He was standing in the hallway, carpeted in royal blue, and could see clearly into a little living room and the kitchen. On the table was a box of Cheerios, two candles and a neat little stack of Duel Monsters Cards. A few of the cabinets were open and Yugi looked apon the snacks hungrily as he waited for Ryou to come back. Normally, he would never bother his hosts for food but he was really hungry.
Suddenly, a voice behind him made him jump.
"Heh. You take after the Pharaoh. Too flighty."
Yugi turned slowly to see Bakura, now dressed and standing in front of him, his hip tipped out just a little and his facial expression proving that he was the cockiest thing ever to walk the earth. The hikari smiled weakly and shivered involuntarily. He was still cold and his clothes weren't helping. Bakura's smile dimmed a little and then returned.
"Cold huh? Don't you worry you're little tri-colored head about it. Ryou probably went to find something warm, knowing him. He cares too much too." The white-haired Yami flicked his bangs out of his eyes and then looked over the shorter teen's head to the open cabinets.
"Hungry?"
"Well...yes."
"Tough."
Yugi's eyes widened a little before a smug look came over Bakura's face.
"Lighten up. I'm not *that* cold-hearted. Everyone deserves a little chocolate."
With that, the tomb robber walked past Yugi and fished out a candy bar from the cabinet, handing it to him. It took Yugi a second to register that Bakura had done a good deed. He should probably call the exorcist to get whatever demon that was inhabiting Bakura out. This was just unheard of.
"Uhh, thanks! This isn't stolen, is it?"
Bakura scoffed. "Ha-ha. So tell me? How's the Pharaoh and his lady-friend? Not that I care. I'm just a nosy bastard."
[Had to ruin perfectly good chocolate by bringing *that* up. Wait. I'm happy
for them. *Happy.*]
"They're good," Yugi said tiredly.
Bakura quirked an eyebrow.
"Really now."
"Yeah."
[Ryou, where are you?]
"And how are *you?*" Bakura smirked. [This kid's hiding something. But of *course* he'll say he's just fine. Well, the day I buy *that* is the day I stop stealing and join some kind of support group for it.]
"Uh, I'm-"
"Okay I found some extra stuff you can wear!"
Ryou came bounding down the stairs with an armful of clothes and smiled at Yugi.
[Saved.]
Bakura put on his most menacing skowl and then shoved past Ryou to watch t.v. in the living room. [Damn. Almost got it out of him. Stupid hikari.]
As soon as he was gone, Ryou turned back to Yugi.
"He wasn't bugging you...was he?"
"Not at all."
"Good. Hey, where'd you get the candy bar?"
****
Mai traced her finger on Yami's back, following the curving lines of the picture which was there. It was a tattoo, all in black, which depicted an Egyptian crest. The crest was actually an image of Horus, whose wings splayed across the Pharaoh's shoulder blades and whose head was peering down. The heads of two falcons looked out from either side of Horus's head and a few Egyptian hieroglyphs were shown on the wings.
"I don't like many tattoos but I love this one." Mai gazed down on her handsome Yami, whose tan arms rippled as hidden muscles worked to flip him onto his back.
When he could look her in the face, he grinned.
"You like it, huh? Well it hurt like hell."
Mai laughed. "What do the letters mean?"
"'With wings of golden fire and eyes of Sun and Moon, Horus guardian watches
over Egypt forever more.'" Yami paused, noting Mai's awed expression. "The two falcon heads are looking west and east and Horus watches all. That's what they told me, anyway."
The blonde smiled, running a hand down the Pharaoh's cheek and then playing with his hair. He was so...perfect. [I've got to watch myself. I'm getting really attached.] Mai remembered the last time she got really attached. Almost to the point of love. Had she really ever *loved?* [Whatever I feel now must be close to it.] Yami kissed her hand and she looked into his crimson eyes. [He'd never hurt me.]
After a few minutes the Pharaoh sat up against the head board and gazed around. It was now completely dark.
"I wonder where Yugi is? He should be home from school by now."
"Well, we shut the door. He wouldn't have come in."
"You're right. I'll go check downstairs."
The Game King, who had donned a pair of sweat pants earlier, went to find Yugi. Five minutes later he came back with a worried look on his face.
"Uh, he's not home. Could he have gone over anyone's house?"
"He's a smart kid, that's probably what he did. Maybe he missed the bus or something. What a bad day to miss the bus."
Yami looked at the floor.
"I'll go call Joey."
***
Yugi threw down the Dark Magician.
"No! You always beat me with that. Always." Ryou frowned and stared down at his hand. [Oh well, I tried.]
"Sorry Ryou, you're just gonna have to get better to beat *me,* the almighty Yugi."
Grinning, the shorter teen gathered up his cards and took another bite of the chocolate bar, which he *still* hadn't finished. He had been here a while, too. [I should probably call home.]
As if some celestial being had read Yugi's mind, the phone rang. Both hikaris listened as Bakura gruffly answered it from the other room.
"Hello? Oh. It's *you.*"
Yugi smiled mischievously. "Must be my Yami."
Ryou got up and gently took the phone off the receiver. The two hikaris stifled
their laughter as they eaves-dropped on the conversation.
-Listen Tomb Robber. Just tell me if Yugi is there or not.-
-Mr. High and Mighty, you called me. So be polite.-
-....okay...how's this...*please* tell me if Yugi is there or not, before I send my shadow magic through the receiver and fry you like a Thanksgiving turkey.-
Bakura laughed.
-That's more like it. Yes, he's here. What a good Yami *you* are, leaving him out in the cold.-
-At least I never beat mine. Now put him on.-
The smile was whiped quickly off his face.
-Fine.-
"YUGI! Your idiot Yami is on the phone!"
The two hikaris, now deaf, giggled a little bit before hanging the phone back up. Then, the tri-colored light walked into the living room and took the phone from the sardonic Tomb Robber.
-Hello?-
-Yugi! I've been calling everyone! Why didn't you call?-
-I-um...just got over here. I had to wait at school until it stopped raining and then I made a break for it.-
-Oh. I was worried about you.-
Yugi felt a pang of conscience. He probably *should* have called him.
-I'm sorry Yami.-
-Don't be. Should I come pick you up?-
-If you want. Ryou and I were just dueling.-
-Well, Mai's over, so I was thinking of going out to get some dinner. Don't feel like cooking. You know what happened the last time I tried *that.*-
-Yeah.- Yugi laughed but really didn't feel all that happy. If they went out to dinner than they probably wouldn't be home for a few hours.
-So do you mind just staying there?-
-No, it's no problem. When it gets late I'll just walk home.-
-Thanks aibou. Be careful. I'll leave the door unlocked.-
-Bye.-
*Click*
Bakura snatched the phone away from Yugi and placed it back on the charger.
"Are you staying longer?"
"If you don't mind."
"No, just don't make a mess. Ryou will have to clean it all."
"Okay."
Yugi walked back into the kitchen and took his seat across from Ryou again.
[Why do I suddenly feel second-best?]
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That's all folks:-P I have no idea when I can get the next chapter up but just keep checkin in! Thanks
P.S.- Can anyone guess what the name "Kenka" means?
-Notes-
-In this chappie I mention Ryou's house- I don't know what it looks like so it's all made up
-Egyptian stuff is also mentioned- all is made up except the names of the Gods
R&R and Enjoy!
*~*~*~**~*~*~*~*
The sky was menacing. Yami and Mai raced through the wet streets-laughing but quite out of breath-towards the Game Shop. A wild crack of thunder over their head made them both jump as they put on extra speed to reach the building. A glittering streak of lightning (threatening to turn them both into sizzling masses) roared in their ears as Yami flung the door open and they both jumped inside.
They fell against the counter and continued to breath heavily. The couple had run from the park when the rain had started but they hadn't counted on the storm progressing so quickly.
[I guess that's why I should learn to watch this "Weather Channel" Yugi keeps talking about,] thought Yami, as he mopped the water off his face. Mai breathed heavily for a few more seconds before reaching to fix her hair, which had curled immensely due to the downpour and looked as if it hadn't been brushed for years.
Before she could attempt at detangling it, Yami had grabbed her hand and whisked her quickly upstairs, where they wrapped themselves in blankets and sat across from eachother on the bed, slowly gaining warmth.
**
Yugi was freezing. He walked quickly, squinting his eyes against the driving rain, wearing only his uniform and a flimsy jacket which offered little warmth. He had missed the bus. What a perfect day to miss the bus.
Not only was the rain slowly leaking through his jacket but the lightning was giving him a heart-attack everytime it crackled. The Game Shop was too far away. He'd have to settle for something else. Whose house was near here? The weather was bad enough to scare his Yami-and that was saying something. His Yami. Nowadays, he was different...yet happy. Mai was everything to him. But had he forgotten about Yugi?
The hikari sighed and kept walking quickly. He knew whose house he was near. Ryou's. He could go to Ryou's until the storm passed and then walk the rest of the way home. Maybe Bakura was feeling generous and he could drive Yugi to the Game Shop. That is, if Ryou let him. The last time the deranged tomb robber got behind the wheel, he didn't come back for a day. Said he was taking some "down time."
[Last time I heard, downtime doesn't include getting multiple speeding tickets and nearly bowling over three old ladies. How do I know all this happened? Bakura loves to brag.]
The tri-haired teen smiled grimly to himself, jumping at the lightning which had just pulled him back to reality and looked both ways before crossing the gray street which would lead him to Ryou's house.
He saw his reflection distorted in a giant, muddy puddle of rain and kept walking, choosing to ignore it. Lately, he had had a lot of time to "reflect." It was rather boring about the Game Shop now. Yami never dueled him anymore because he spent his time with Mai. ALL of his time. Yugi missed his dark half but he knew he was happy. That was all that mattered, so it didn't bother Yugi as much as it could have.
The thing that bothered Yugi, was Kenka. That brute. Kenka was one of the upper classman in Domino High and had taken a special liking to Yugi. The kind of liking that exists in a bully/target relationship. At least once a day, Kenka threatened Yugi, for no apparent reason. The short teen didn't even know how Kenka had learned of his existence. They had never exchanged a word before this year. He had just started to pick on him one day and never ceased. Yugi sighed again. He'd tell Yami tonight.
[Wow, I walk faster when I'm thinking.]
The Puzzle keeper found himself outside Ryou's house. He would be glad to get inside and get dry.
**
"Truth or dare."
"Truth."
Mai smiled and bit on her bottom lip thoughtfully as she tried to think up a question for the Game King. The power had gone out thirty minutes before and they were sitting on the bed near the window. Mai had suggested playing it instead of doing their usual "activities," which included kissing until they were out of breath and doing everything that happy couples do.
[Got one.] Mai grinned and Yami quirked a brow at her, returning the smile with a hint of confusion behind it.
"When you were a Pharaoh, what was your favorite thing to do?"
[I know what she's expecting me to say. Make whoopi to every gorgeous Egyptian princess who comes along. Well, surprise surprise. That was my SECOND favorite thing to do.]
"Well, believe it or not-" A sudden crack of lightning interrupted his answer. Mai jumped and shifted a little bit closer to Yami, to his delight.
"Before that thunder rudely interrupted," smiled Yami, "I was saying that my favorite thing to do on my free time was to ride horses."
"Ride horses?! Tell me more about it."
Yami had her hooked. Mai was very curious, when he got into his old life. There was a lot to tell but not all would be said. Even for Mai.
"Alright, I guess I can tell you a little about it. My favorite horse was named Desert Rose, he was a beautiful brown Arabian stallion which I had bought off a horse trader in Giza. Everyday I rode him out into the desert and just galloped until my eyes stung from the sand and he was too tired to run any more. It felt good, just being free from everything, even if the sun *was* extremely hot and there was always a chance of being jumped by a caravan of thieves. But still, it was a release. You know?"
Mai nodded, her eyes glittering.
[Wow. I never knew guys liked riding horses. Especially my dark and handsome Yami. I can't say he's *Tall* dark and handsome. Just dark and handsome. But still good. Very good.]
The blonde inched a little bit closer to her Pharaoh. He narrowed his eyes mischievously and smirked.
"Now you. Truth or dare?"
"Hmm. Dare."
"I dare you to kiss me."
[I can DEFINATELY complete *this* dare.]
Mai shed the blanket and took hold of him, lightly touching her lips to his. He gave her the "puppy face," (to which she was a horrible sucker to) and she returned to him willingly, kissing him over and over again. As they broke away, Yami touched his forehead to hers. Suddenly, the lights turned back on.
"Powers back," he stated blandly.
"I know." Mai reached over and flicked of the lamp. "Doesn't mean we need it."
**
DING-DONG.
Yugi heard hurried footsteps and then a muffled yell as the door burst open. He gasped at the site before him, then tried not to laugh. Bakura stood in a fluffy white towel, toothbrush hanging out of the corner of his mouth and sopping wet hair matted to his face. Yugi figured that he had just emerged from the shower because he smelled faintly of coconut, or something fruity. Ryou stood behind him, peeping over his shoulder. He immediately started to smile when he saw his friend and tried to push past his Yami, who held out an arm.
"Yami- let him in! It's raining!"
Bakura looked over his shoulder with a bored expression on his face and then turned back to Yugi.
"We're not buying girl scout cookies today."
Yugi shifted uneasily and then looked towards Ryou, who was prying his Yami's fingers off the door frame.
"That's not funny! Let-him-in! Please Yami?"
The tomb robber narrowed his brown eyes and then shrugged. Shifting the toothbrush to the other side of his mouth he walked away into the darkness of the house.
"Sorry about that," muttered a flustered Ryou, as he ushered Yugi inside.
"There's power!? I woulda' thought it was out."
"It came on just a few minutes ago. I can't believe my Yami took a shower during a lightning storm."
"Well, he probably just figures that if he was struck by lightning it wouldn't kill him anyway, so why not?"
Ryou laughed and then excused himself. Yugi looked around. He was standing in the hallway, carpeted in royal blue, and could see clearly into a little living room and the kitchen. On the table was a box of Cheerios, two candles and a neat little stack of Duel Monsters Cards. A few of the cabinets were open and Yugi looked apon the snacks hungrily as he waited for Ryou to come back. Normally, he would never bother his hosts for food but he was really hungry.
Suddenly, a voice behind him made him jump.
"Heh. You take after the Pharaoh. Too flighty."
Yugi turned slowly to see Bakura, now dressed and standing in front of him, his hip tipped out just a little and his facial expression proving that he was the cockiest thing ever to walk the earth. The hikari smiled weakly and shivered involuntarily. He was still cold and his clothes weren't helping. Bakura's smile dimmed a little and then returned.
"Cold huh? Don't you worry you're little tri-colored head about it. Ryou probably went to find something warm, knowing him. He cares too much too." The white-haired Yami flicked his bangs out of his eyes and then looked over the shorter teen's head to the open cabinets.
"Hungry?"
"Well...yes."
"Tough."
Yugi's eyes widened a little before a smug look came over Bakura's face.
"Lighten up. I'm not *that* cold-hearted. Everyone deserves a little chocolate."
With that, the tomb robber walked past Yugi and fished out a candy bar from the cabinet, handing it to him. It took Yugi a second to register that Bakura had done a good deed. He should probably call the exorcist to get whatever demon that was inhabiting Bakura out. This was just unheard of.
"Uhh, thanks! This isn't stolen, is it?"
Bakura scoffed. "Ha-ha. So tell me? How's the Pharaoh and his lady-friend? Not that I care. I'm just a nosy bastard."
[Had to ruin perfectly good chocolate by bringing *that* up. Wait. I'm happy
for them. *Happy.*]
"They're good," Yugi said tiredly.
Bakura quirked an eyebrow.
"Really now."
"Yeah."
[Ryou, where are you?]
"And how are *you?*" Bakura smirked. [This kid's hiding something. But of *course* he'll say he's just fine. Well, the day I buy *that* is the day I stop stealing and join some kind of support group for it.]
"Uh, I'm-"
"Okay I found some extra stuff you can wear!"
Ryou came bounding down the stairs with an armful of clothes and smiled at Yugi.
[Saved.]
Bakura put on his most menacing skowl and then shoved past Ryou to watch t.v. in the living room. [Damn. Almost got it out of him. Stupid hikari.]
As soon as he was gone, Ryou turned back to Yugi.
"He wasn't bugging you...was he?"
"Not at all."
"Good. Hey, where'd you get the candy bar?"
****
Mai traced her finger on Yami's back, following the curving lines of the picture which was there. It was a tattoo, all in black, which depicted an Egyptian crest. The crest was actually an image of Horus, whose wings splayed across the Pharaoh's shoulder blades and whose head was peering down. The heads of two falcons looked out from either side of Horus's head and a few Egyptian hieroglyphs were shown on the wings.
"I don't like many tattoos but I love this one." Mai gazed down on her handsome Yami, whose tan arms rippled as hidden muscles worked to flip him onto his back.
When he could look her in the face, he grinned.
"You like it, huh? Well it hurt like hell."
Mai laughed. "What do the letters mean?"
"'With wings of golden fire and eyes of Sun and Moon, Horus guardian watches
over Egypt forever more.'" Yami paused, noting Mai's awed expression. "The two falcon heads are looking west and east and Horus watches all. That's what they told me, anyway."
The blonde smiled, running a hand down the Pharaoh's cheek and then playing with his hair. He was so...perfect. [I've got to watch myself. I'm getting really attached.] Mai remembered the last time she got really attached. Almost to the point of love. Had she really ever *loved?* [Whatever I feel now must be close to it.] Yami kissed her hand and she looked into his crimson eyes. [He'd never hurt me.]
After a few minutes the Pharaoh sat up against the head board and gazed around. It was now completely dark.
"I wonder where Yugi is? He should be home from school by now."
"Well, we shut the door. He wouldn't have come in."
"You're right. I'll go check downstairs."
The Game King, who had donned a pair of sweat pants earlier, went to find Yugi. Five minutes later he came back with a worried look on his face.
"Uh, he's not home. Could he have gone over anyone's house?"
"He's a smart kid, that's probably what he did. Maybe he missed the bus or something. What a bad day to miss the bus."
Yami looked at the floor.
"I'll go call Joey."
***
Yugi threw down the Dark Magician.
"No! You always beat me with that. Always." Ryou frowned and stared down at his hand. [Oh well, I tried.]
"Sorry Ryou, you're just gonna have to get better to beat *me,* the almighty Yugi."
Grinning, the shorter teen gathered up his cards and took another bite of the chocolate bar, which he *still* hadn't finished. He had been here a while, too. [I should probably call home.]
As if some celestial being had read Yugi's mind, the phone rang. Both hikaris listened as Bakura gruffly answered it from the other room.
"Hello? Oh. It's *you.*"
Yugi smiled mischievously. "Must be my Yami."
Ryou got up and gently took the phone off the receiver. The two hikaris stifled
their laughter as they eaves-dropped on the conversation.
-Listen Tomb Robber. Just tell me if Yugi is there or not.-
-Mr. High and Mighty, you called me. So be polite.-
-....okay...how's this...*please* tell me if Yugi is there or not, before I send my shadow magic through the receiver and fry you like a Thanksgiving turkey.-
Bakura laughed.
-That's more like it. Yes, he's here. What a good Yami *you* are, leaving him out in the cold.-
-At least I never beat mine. Now put him on.-
The smile was whiped quickly off his face.
-Fine.-
"YUGI! Your idiot Yami is on the phone!"
The two hikaris, now deaf, giggled a little bit before hanging the phone back up. Then, the tri-colored light walked into the living room and took the phone from the sardonic Tomb Robber.
-Hello?-
-Yugi! I've been calling everyone! Why didn't you call?-
-I-um...just got over here. I had to wait at school until it stopped raining and then I made a break for it.-
-Oh. I was worried about you.-
Yugi felt a pang of conscience. He probably *should* have called him.
-I'm sorry Yami.-
-Don't be. Should I come pick you up?-
-If you want. Ryou and I were just dueling.-
-Well, Mai's over, so I was thinking of going out to get some dinner. Don't feel like cooking. You know what happened the last time I tried *that.*-
-Yeah.- Yugi laughed but really didn't feel all that happy. If they went out to dinner than they probably wouldn't be home for a few hours.
-So do you mind just staying there?-
-No, it's no problem. When it gets late I'll just walk home.-
-Thanks aibou. Be careful. I'll leave the door unlocked.-
-Bye.-
*Click*
Bakura snatched the phone away from Yugi and placed it back on the charger.
"Are you staying longer?"
"If you don't mind."
"No, just don't make a mess. Ryou will have to clean it all."
"Okay."
Yugi walked back into the kitchen and took his seat across from Ryou again.
[Why do I suddenly feel second-best?]
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That's all folks:-P I have no idea when I can get the next chapter up but just keep checkin in! Thanks
P.S.- Can anyone guess what the name "Kenka" means?