Grr…am soooooooooooo mad… I typed up this whole chapter – a thousand somewhat words.  I go and save it and instead of saving it, the god damned computer erased the whole thing.  Grr….::kicks computer::  So blame the computer and writer's block if this chapter isn't that good.  It's coming out so late cuz my phone line hasn't been working and I have dial-up so I couldn't get online…--;;Well thank you for those who reviewed and on with the fic…Grr…::goes back to fuming::

Disclaimer: Do you think I actually own Yu-Gi-Oh?

Warning: Yaoi!  M/M.  Don't like?  Then this is the time to turn back!

Couplings: Bakura/Malik, Yami/Bakura, Seto/Ryou, Yuugi/Jou

Only Your Heart Knows Why: Contemplations

"Seto."

"Hm?  What is it, koi?"

"Yami called this morning."

"Oh?  What did he call about?  To decline the invitation as he always does?"

"Actually, quite the opposite.  He accepted our invitation."

"Are you serious?  Yami accepted the invitation?  That's surprising, he never accepted any invitations."

"I know and that's not all."

"What else is there?"

"Bakura called last night."

"He's coming, isn't he?  And Malik too?"

Ryou nodded.

"That's not good."

"I know and I'm worried."

"Yami and Bakura in the same room…there will be some form of trouble.  It's been three years since they last saw each other.  Do they know?"

"That both of them are coming to the party?"

"Yes that.  Do they?"

"No."

"You didn't tell them?"

"Nope.  I'm sure they'd figure out that the other is coming to the party.  Or at least one of them probably realizes.  Anyway I want them both here.  I really want Bakura and Yami to get back together.  Malik is ok for Bakura, but Yami and Bakura are meant to be."

"It's not likely to happen anytime soon.  Malik doesn't seem likely to give Bakura up and Yami still claims to hate Bakura.  It'd take a miracle."

"Well, I can hope, can't I?  All I know is, something will happen.  Those two in the same room, something is always bound to happen."

"You have a good point there.  But don't get your hopes up."

"They broke up Christmas three years ago at a party like the one tonight, maybe they'll get back together tonight."

"One in about a million chances, Ryou.  You know Malik will fight tooth and nail for Bakura."

"Yes I know."

"The two are adults, they'll work something out themselves.  They'll be fine.  Don't worry yourself so much, Ryou." Seto leaned down to kiss him.

Ryou sighed, kissing Seto back.  'I hope you're right, Seto.  I hope you're right.'

Yami watched as Yuugi searched his room frantically.

"What are you looking for Yuugi?"

"The gifts I have for everybody!"

"Could it possibly be those bags beneath the chair?" Yami asked with faint amusement.

Yuugi stuck his tongue out at Yami. "I knew they were there…I just…um…oh never mind."

Yami laughed, Yuugi still hadn't changed on bit in three years.

Said hikari walked over to Yami and plopped down on the bed next to him, suddenly watching him with intense violet orbs.

"What is it Yuugi?" Yami asked as he leaned back onto the bed.

"What are you planning to do at the party?"

"Have fun and talk with the old group."

"I'm mean about Bakura.  He's probably coming."

"Nothing at all."

"You can't avoid him forever Yami."

"I'm not avoiding him, just not planning to talk to him."

"Yami…"

"Look, Yuugi, he's moved on.  I might as well. There is no need for me to talk to him.  It'll only cause trouble."

"You never know until you try."

"What's the point?  He's in love with Malik.  He's likely to have forgotten the whole incident." There was a trace of bitterness in Yami's voice.

"I'm sorry.  It's just that I'd prefer to see Bakura with you than with Malik.  Do you know how many times I have had to repressed the urge to hurt Malik when I see him?"

Yami laughed at this.

"It's not likely Bakura's forgotten."

"Well, it didn't take him long to get together with Malik.  He seems pretty happy."

"Bakura can hide his feelings well, Yami.  You know that."

"Yuugi, let's be realistic, there is no way Bakura will break up with Malik.  There's no way Malik will give up Bakura.  And I'm still angry with him.  Hate him, I'm not sure, but angry and betrayed, yes.  It took so much just to get me to come back to the city and attend that party."

Yuugi reached over and gave Yami a hug. "Things will be alright Yami and I know you and Bakura will get back together.  At least try and make it up with him.  Just talk to him and maybe forgive him.  Please? "

Yami sighed, but nodded reluctantly. 

"Great!" Yuugi smiled cheerfully, "Now where are those greeting cards?"

Yami watched as Yuugi started running around the room again.  'Let's hope things will get better and not worse.  Forgive him?  Can I?'

Bakura lounged on the couch flipping through the channels.

"Malik!"

"What?"

"What's taking you so long?"

"I have to look good!"

"But it's just a party!  And besides, you always look good."

"Thank you for the compliment!  And oh, yea, patience is a virtue, Bakura!"

"As if.  I'm not virtuous and neither are you!"

Malik ignored him.

Bakura sighed, going back to the TV.

He let his mind wandered to the party.  "Malik!"

"What now?!"

"Do you know who's going to be at the party?"

"Same people who attended the party last year!"

"Oh." Bakura was slightly disappointed, but hid his disappointment.

So Yami wasn't going to be there.  Bakura whacked himself with the remote, muttering to himself, "Stop thinking about him.  He's probably forgotten about you."

"What did you say?" Malik asked, walking into the room.

"Nothing.  Malik, do I really have to go?"

"Yes.  Everything will be fine Bakura." Malik said draping his arms around Bakura's shoulders, "Everything's always fine at the party."

"I guess you're right, Malik."

Bakura thought turn to the gold foiled package in his coat pocket.   Yami's Christmas present.  The one Yami never got a chance to open.  Bakura had been hoping to give it to him and apologize, but he hadn't seen even a hair of Yami since that Christmas. 

'I can feel it, something's going to happen this Christmas.  With any luck, it'll be something good.  Well, only time will tell and if fate will have it, we'll meet again, Yami.  Hopefully things will turn out better than it did three years ago.'

December 25th, 5:30pm.

2 hours remaining until they both will have to confront the past and each other. 

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End of chappie.

Was planning to finish this on the 27th (my birthday ^___^), but I was too lazy and my phone line didn't work so I didn't.  The whole chapter is different from the original second chap that got deleted, but whatever. 

So…Review please and I'll try to get the next chapter up as soon as possible!

© Todokanunegai 1-29-03