Story - New and Weird.
Written by Rachel, a.k.a. VoiceOfReason
/\/\/\***/\/\/\ - Change of scene or time period.
"Person speaking"
'Person thinking'
Warnings: Slight mentioning of yaoi - More to come in future chapters. And while we're on the warnings, things might get more violent as the story goes on. No, not just between Bakura and Rachel, though it's going to be fun making Bakura get hurt. *Cackles* But between Rachel and her father. I might need to raise the rating, but I'm not sure yet. *Shrugs*
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Rachel: I finally realized how you get html into the chapters. I'm so stupid. It was right there in front of me, I just didn't bother to read it.
Bakura: Yes, well, that's you perfectly, isn't it?
Rachel: ...Huh?
Bakura. See. You're stupid. S-t-u-p-
Yugi: *Hits Bakura on the head with Rachel's frying pan*
Bakura: *Curses, clutching his head* You'll pay for that, temee! *Runs for Yugi*
Rachel: *Holds up Bobo, Bakura's bed time teddy bear, holding a knife to its throat* Lay a hand on Yugi and Bobo gets it!
Bakura: O_O!! Bobo! NO! *Stops chasing Yugi and starts to cry*
Yugi: I-I'm out of here, that's just too freaky for words... *Walks off mumbling something about a psychiatrist*
Rachel: *Throws the knife away and hugs Bakura, giving him his teddy bear* Aww, poor Bakura...
Bakura: *Hugs back, sniffling slightly*
Rachel: ^_^ See. You're not pure evil. *Pats Bakura's head*
Bakura: *Purrs then falls asleep in Rachel's arms, cuddling Bobo*
Rachel: Aww, he can be really cute when he's not trying to steal all the Millennium Items, kill Yugi and me or take over the world! Anyway, I don't own Yu-Gi-Oh or any of the characters etc. etc.
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Chapter 3 - Fighting and flirting
"Well well well." Bakura smirked. Rachel frowned. "Fancy meeting you here?" He spat, taking a step towards Rachel, Ryou and Yugi. His friends did the same. Ryou gulped, and Yugi let out a small cry of panic. Bakura smirked and walked towards the two small boys, cracking the knuckles of his left hand with his right.
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Bakura's face was bright red. Through both embarrassment and anger. He scrambled to his feet and whirled around to see a very amused Rachel. He was going to explode. How dare she do this to him?! And for the second time!
"You tripped me!" He spat.
"Me?" she blinked, feigning innocence. "You must be mistaken. It was you who tripped over my foot. You're not hurt are you?"
Bakura glared at her, silently fuming. He glanced over at his friends, Mai and Jou looked slightly worried, Honda and Anzu had looks of disbelief on their faces, and Yami looked highly amused.
"What's so funny?!" Bakura was not in the best of moods right now, and he had no patience for this arrogant prick.
"The fact that you have just been floored by a girl, and not one that wants you for pleasurable purposes. Then again, you haven't exactly been one for the girls have you, Bakura?" He chuckled, satisfied by the horror-stricken look on Bakura's face.
"...S-speak for yourself, Yami!"
"Ah yes, that may be so. But at least I'm not a closet homosexual." He smirked, aware of how angry he was making his friend. His attention was turned, as he realized someone was laughing uncontrollably. It was the new girl. He raised an eyebrow.
"I'm s-so-sorry!" she choked, "I've never heard anything so funny!" She was clutching her stomach and tears were rolling down her face. Ryou also started laughing, but his laugh caught in his throat as Bakura turned and glared at him.
"How dare you laugh at me you pathetic excuse for-"
"Oh shut up already!" Rachel rolled her eyes, "You're starting to really annoy me!"
"W-what did you say?!" Bakura was angry beyond words, all his friends but Yami had taken a few steps backwards, well aware of how dangerous Bakura was when he was angry. And none of them had seen him this angry before. Rachel smiled as Bakura glared at her.
"I'm pretty sure you heard me." She leered.
Ryou couldn't help it. The situation was too funny - Bakura being out- smarted and out-mouthed by a girl, a new one at that. He started to laugh again. Rachel smiled and winked at him. But Bakura was far from amused. He walked up to Ryou and punched him in the stomach, instantly knocking him off his feet.
"That'll teach you to laugh at me," he growled; lifting his right foot, ready to bring it down onto his stomach once more.
"I wouldn't do that if I were you." A sweet voice threatened.
"Oh really? And what are you going to do about it?"
"Do you really want to be on the floor for a third time?" she mocked, emphasising the word 'third'. Yami looked up, blinking slightly.
"Third? But you've only floored him once so far, so that would make it the second time." He looked questioningly as a slow smile crept onto the girl's features.
"Tsk tsk, Bakura. Someone hasn't been telling the whole truth to his friends, has he?" She grinned as Bakura had changed his position; he no longer had his foot above Ryou's stomach. Glad for the freedom, Ryou slowly got up and backed away, towards Yugi. Bakura was looking slightly wary, as his friends gave him curious glances.
"Shut up, girl! I don't know what you're talking about." He shifted his weight uneasily and looked at Yami, who was very interested in the new topic.
"What haven't you been telling us, Bakura?" Yami asked, pretending to be innocently curious. Not pulling it off too well, however, as he tried not to smirk.
"It's none of your concern," Bakura snapped, glaring at Yami who was finding all this highly amusing.
'Who knew a mere girl could get Bakura so worked up?' Yami thought to himself, 'I need to get to know this girl better, who knows the amount of fun I'll have with her and Bakura around at the same time.' He grinned, thinking ways he could get his friend back for all the times he had humiliated him. He was completely unaware a smaller version of himself was watching his every move, blushing ever so slightly.
"Of course it's his concern, he's your friend, isn't he?" She smiled innocently as he turned his glare on to her. "And it isn't nice to keep secrets from friends." She shook her head, as if ashamed of Bakura. Bakura said nothing, just kept his ice-cold stare on Rachel, as if hoping to turn her to stone. "Well, I suppose getting your ass kicked by a girl isn't something you'd want to tell many people." She grinned, and looked around to see shocked expressions on all faces but Bakura's and Yugi's.
Bakura looked mortified, whereas Yugi simply stood where he was, gazing at Yami who had still not noticed. It seemed he were unaware of the small boy's presence. Shivers went down his spine as Yami laughed, his deep rich laugh that seemed to ring in Yugi's ears.
Bakura stood silently, glaring fully at the girl who was humiliating him in front of his friends. Soon the whole school would find out the toughest guy in school, exception of Yami, had been beaten by a new, strange, foreign girl. He took a step forward in Rachel's direction but was stopped as she wagged her finger in front of her as if saying, "Don't be stupid Bakura, I kicked your ass before and I'll do it again." Realising she was right he stopped, looking down, red from embarrassment and anger.
"That's a good boy." She leered, enjoying the state of helplessness Bakura was in.
"Don't think this is over, girl! This is FAR from over!" He yelled, storming into the school building. His friends followed quietly, whispering to each other.
"Phew! I'm so glad that's over. I thought he'd never get the hint and leave." She smiled and turned to Yugi and Ryou. She turned around again as someone behind her cleared his throat.
"Excuse me, girl?" It was Yami. Unlike his friends, he had stayed outside to talk to Rachel. She narrowed her eyes.
"I have a name, you know." She didn't like the look of this guy. He looked cocky and arrogant. He sure acted that way, especially to Bakura. But that she didn't mind. She looked at him more closely and realized he looked just like Yugi. Except for the fact he was taller, had a more muscular build and his eyes were sharper and less innocent looking than her friend's. A slight frown appeared on his face, but was soon replaced with a small smile.
"Yes, of course, I'm sorry. What is your name, by the way?"
"It's Rachel. And I gathered from listening to your argument with that baka you're Yami?" He nodded, smirking slightly.
"I was just wondering what it was you did to Bakura to make him act the way he did? I've never seen him so frustrated before, even when I humiliate him, how do you do it?" Rachel laughed at his honesty.
"Well, he was bullying my friend Yugi here," She pointed towards Yugi who was finding the floor interesting as Yami glanced over at him, as if seeing him for the first time. "Who at the time wasn't my friend, but anyway... And I decided to intervene. I mean, come on, bullying someone smaller than you, it's hardly fair, is it?"
Yami shook his head slightly; amused at the way the Rachel girl went about saying and doing things. Yugi made a small noise of protest. "Sorry Yugi, but you're not exactly the tallest person around, are you?" Ryou laughed slightly as Yugi snorted, sticking his tongue out at Rachel. She replied the gesture, and turned back to continue what she had been saying earlier.
"Well, I went up to Bakura and told him to leave poor Yugi alone, but being the egotistical baka he is, he would have none of it. I guess he wanted to keep his 'bad-boy' reputation he appears to have or something. And I don't think he liked the way I was talking to him." She laughed slightly, "I guess I am kinda cocky. Anyway, he ended up going for me; I didn't think he'd actually try to hit me. But he did. So I had no choice to defend myself." She grinned evilly. "But I got a bit carried away..." Yami raised an eyebrow.
"How carried away?"
"Well... I grabbed hold of Bakura's hair and slammed him into a nearby locker." Yami winced slightly. "Twice." Yami chuckled; she sure had guts. "I guess he's not as tough as people think because he fell to the floor after that." She shrugged. Yami just stared at her with his mouth slightly open.
"You knocked him out?"
"Well...yeah." She finished lamely.
"My God, not even I've been able to do something like that so fast." Rachel laughed and scratched her head, embarrassed.
"Yeah, and I don't think he likes the fact I could kick his ass. So whenever he talks to me I have the advantage. Also, I'm pretty good with insults." She grinned, shrugging. "So I guess that must be what gets him frustrated." Yami simply nodded slowly.
"...Rachel?" Yugi squeaked, then winced at the sound of his voice. It wasn't supposed to come out like that. 'Great. Now Yami is going to think I'm a total loser. Not that he probably doesn't already.'
"Yeah, Yugi?" She asked, looking towards the two boys once more.
"Registration is about to start. (A/N: Over here it's registration, I think it's Home Room or something...? Who knows!) And you're wanting me to show you round, aren't you?" He blushed slightly; realising Yami was listening in on their conversation.
"Oh right, sure." She smiled at Yugi, and then turned to Ryou. "You're coming too, aren't you? I'd like to know which classes the three of us have together. I'd hate to be stuck in a class with a bunch of people I don't know. Then again, I've been at school for a day, and I'm sure I have a class with you." She smiled warmly at Ryou who just smiled back, blushing slightly.
Yugi grinned at the pair and turned round, walking towards the school, humming the Wedding March. Rachel and Ryou's mouths dropped as they both blushed furiously.
"Yugi!" They yelled at the same time, highly embarrassed at their friend's actions. It was Yugi's turned to blush, however, as Yami laughed. He thanked the heavens he had his back turned so no one could see.
"I'll see you around, Rachel." He grinned, and then looked towards the two other boys. "And you two...uh..."
"Yugi and Ryou." Yugi said, turning around to look at Yami.
"Right, sorry." He smiled sheepishly. He blinked as he got a good look at the boy. It was like looking at a younger version of himself. How could he have not noticed this boy before? He was a lot smaller than himself, and his eyes were large and innocent, and his eyes were a deep purple colour, whereas his own were a ruby colour. Other than that, they were identical. He was even the same age as he was; this was evident by the uniform he wore. The white shirt, blue blazer, and blue pants. The small boy's cheeks were tinted pink, giving him an angelic look. 'This boy is quite beautiful. I can't believe I've never noticed him around before. I don't think many people have, apart from the bullies like Bakura anyway.' Anger welled up inside of him; he felt he needed to protect this boy from all harm. Such innocence should not be shattered. He chuckled slightly as he realised why Yugi was blushing. He was used to all the girls fawning over him, even though they knew that had no chance. Though he didn't understand why, he didn't think himself as anything special. (A/N: Aww, he's so modest!)
"Are you two done staring at each other yet?" Yami was snapped out of his thoughts as an amused voice spoke. He glared at Rachel, but blushed as he realised he had in fact been staring.
"I'm off to class now, later." He turned round and walked quickly into school, brushing past Yugi slightly. They both blushed at the slight touch. Yami simply shook his head and kept on walking. Yugi had a stupid smile on his face. Rachel grinned and waved her hand in front of his face.
"Hello? Anyone there?"
"Huh? Wha-?" Rachel chuckled at her friend and put her hand on his shoulder.
"Looks like you've got it bad." She smiled and winked knowingly at Ryou, who nodded.
"I don't know what you mean..." Rachel looked sceptically at Yugi.
"Oh come on, you think you can hide something like that from me?! I have something called women's intuition. Besides, you've got love written all over your face!"
Ryou laughed at how blunt Rachel was. Though it was true, his face was the colour of a tomato.
"Don't talk to me about love, I've seen the way you and Ryou look at each other!" He stuck his tongue out, pleased at the reaction he got from the two of them - Once again, they were blushing furiously. "And you've hardly even known each other long!"
Ryou looked at Rachel. Yugi had hit the nail right on the head. Although they had not known each other long, Ryou enjoyed her company. From what he had seen, she was funny, honest, caring and fearless. He admired her courage. She wasn't scared of Bakura one bit. Also, she was beautiful - Her long, silk hair, her deep hazel eyes, her curvy figure, and the tanned colour of her skin gave her an exotic look. He didn't understand that. She said she had been from England. But there was no way she could have a tan like that considering the atrocious weather. His skin was far from tanned. He'd have to ask her about that some time. His mouth opened in horror as he realised Rachel was staring right back at him with a questioning look on her beautiful features. Her cheeks were the same colour as his - bright red. She smiled cutely and walked up to him. Ryou's heart pounded in his chest as she neared him. She lifted her hand and closed his mouth gently and grinned.
"Don't want to catch flies now, do we?" She whispered in his ear softly. A shiver went up his spine, but he was now blushing even more, if possible.
Yugi simply watched on in amusement. He would have fun playing Cupid with these two. But for now he'd leave them alone. He smiled slightly and walked into school, knowing they would do quite fine without him for a while. Rachel wasn't in his first class anyway.
Ryou and Rachel hadn't even noticed when he walked away, and Yugi hadn't noticed that someone was watching him from the far end of the corridor. The person followed him as he skipped in through the door that said, "Boys". He grinned as he noticed they were alone in here, and stepped purposely towards the boy.
Yugi, who had only just realised someone was in here with him, whirled around and came face to face with amused eyes. His breath caught in his throat and his eyes widened.
"Wh-what do you want?"
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Rachel: Oooh, a sort-of cliffhanger! Who is the mysterious person in the boy's toilets? Is it Yami, Bakura, or someone else? What does he want? *Cackles*
Bakura: *Rolls his eyes* How dramatic.
Rachel: *Narrows her eyes at Bakura* Don't make me hurt Bobo!
Bakura: Ha! You have nothing against me now! I've hid him somewhere safe!
Rachel: Ack, damnit!
Yugi: I know! I know who the mysterious person is! It's-
Bakura: *Puts his hand over Yugi's mouth* Don't ruin the plot!
Rachel: So you do care!! ^_^
Bakura: Uh...no...
Rachel: *Huggles Bakura* You do! I know you do!
Bakura: *Huggles back slightly* Okay, so maybe a bit... *Mumbles and walks off*
Yugi: o_O;; He tends to do that a lot, doesn't he?
Rachel: *Shrugs* Ah well. Anyway, sorry about not updating sooner! I've been ill! Well, I still am, but I just wanted to get this chapter over and done with. *Coughs all ill like*
Bakura: *Walks back in disgust* You mean you've just given me your disease?!
Rachel: It's not a disease! It's just a cold of some kind.
Bakura: Whatever... it's still a disease...
Yugi: You're so pathetic, Bakura! *Dodges as Bobo is thrown at him* Anyways, R and R please people!!! *Does cute puppy-dog eyes*
Written by Rachel, a.k.a. VoiceOfReason
/\/\/\***/\/\/\ - Change of scene or time period.
"Person speaking"
'Person thinking'
Warnings: Slight mentioning of yaoi - More to come in future chapters. And while we're on the warnings, things might get more violent as the story goes on. No, not just between Bakura and Rachel, though it's going to be fun making Bakura get hurt. *Cackles* But between Rachel and her father. I might need to raise the rating, but I'm not sure yet. *Shrugs*
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Rachel: I finally realized how you get html into the chapters. I'm so stupid. It was right there in front of me, I just didn't bother to read it.
Bakura: Yes, well, that's you perfectly, isn't it?
Rachel: ...Huh?
Bakura. See. You're stupid. S-t-u-p-
Yugi: *Hits Bakura on the head with Rachel's frying pan*
Bakura: *Curses, clutching his head* You'll pay for that, temee! *Runs for Yugi*
Rachel: *Holds up Bobo, Bakura's bed time teddy bear, holding a knife to its throat* Lay a hand on Yugi and Bobo gets it!
Bakura: O_O!! Bobo! NO! *Stops chasing Yugi and starts to cry*
Yugi: I-I'm out of here, that's just too freaky for words... *Walks off mumbling something about a psychiatrist*
Rachel: *Throws the knife away and hugs Bakura, giving him his teddy bear* Aww, poor Bakura...
Bakura: *Hugs back, sniffling slightly*
Rachel: ^_^ See. You're not pure evil. *Pats Bakura's head*
Bakura: *Purrs then falls asleep in Rachel's arms, cuddling Bobo*
Rachel: Aww, he can be really cute when he's not trying to steal all the Millennium Items, kill Yugi and me or take over the world! Anyway, I don't own Yu-Gi-Oh or any of the characters etc. etc.
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Chapter 3 - Fighting and flirting
"Well well well." Bakura smirked. Rachel frowned. "Fancy meeting you here?" He spat, taking a step towards Rachel, Ryou and Yugi. His friends did the same. Ryou gulped, and Yugi let out a small cry of panic. Bakura smirked and walked towards the two small boys, cracking the knuckles of his left hand with his right.
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Bakura's face was bright red. Through both embarrassment and anger. He scrambled to his feet and whirled around to see a very amused Rachel. He was going to explode. How dare she do this to him?! And for the second time!
"You tripped me!" He spat.
"Me?" she blinked, feigning innocence. "You must be mistaken. It was you who tripped over my foot. You're not hurt are you?"
Bakura glared at her, silently fuming. He glanced over at his friends, Mai and Jou looked slightly worried, Honda and Anzu had looks of disbelief on their faces, and Yami looked highly amused.
"What's so funny?!" Bakura was not in the best of moods right now, and he had no patience for this arrogant prick.
"The fact that you have just been floored by a girl, and not one that wants you for pleasurable purposes. Then again, you haven't exactly been one for the girls have you, Bakura?" He chuckled, satisfied by the horror-stricken look on Bakura's face.
"...S-speak for yourself, Yami!"
"Ah yes, that may be so. But at least I'm not a closet homosexual." He smirked, aware of how angry he was making his friend. His attention was turned, as he realized someone was laughing uncontrollably. It was the new girl. He raised an eyebrow.
"I'm s-so-sorry!" she choked, "I've never heard anything so funny!" She was clutching her stomach and tears were rolling down her face. Ryou also started laughing, but his laugh caught in his throat as Bakura turned and glared at him.
"How dare you laugh at me you pathetic excuse for-"
"Oh shut up already!" Rachel rolled her eyes, "You're starting to really annoy me!"
"W-what did you say?!" Bakura was angry beyond words, all his friends but Yami had taken a few steps backwards, well aware of how dangerous Bakura was when he was angry. And none of them had seen him this angry before. Rachel smiled as Bakura glared at her.
"I'm pretty sure you heard me." She leered.
Ryou couldn't help it. The situation was too funny - Bakura being out- smarted and out-mouthed by a girl, a new one at that. He started to laugh again. Rachel smiled and winked at him. But Bakura was far from amused. He walked up to Ryou and punched him in the stomach, instantly knocking him off his feet.
"That'll teach you to laugh at me," he growled; lifting his right foot, ready to bring it down onto his stomach once more.
"I wouldn't do that if I were you." A sweet voice threatened.
"Oh really? And what are you going to do about it?"
"Do you really want to be on the floor for a third time?" she mocked, emphasising the word 'third'. Yami looked up, blinking slightly.
"Third? But you've only floored him once so far, so that would make it the second time." He looked questioningly as a slow smile crept onto the girl's features.
"Tsk tsk, Bakura. Someone hasn't been telling the whole truth to his friends, has he?" She grinned as Bakura had changed his position; he no longer had his foot above Ryou's stomach. Glad for the freedom, Ryou slowly got up and backed away, towards Yugi. Bakura was looking slightly wary, as his friends gave him curious glances.
"Shut up, girl! I don't know what you're talking about." He shifted his weight uneasily and looked at Yami, who was very interested in the new topic.
"What haven't you been telling us, Bakura?" Yami asked, pretending to be innocently curious. Not pulling it off too well, however, as he tried not to smirk.
"It's none of your concern," Bakura snapped, glaring at Yami who was finding all this highly amusing.
'Who knew a mere girl could get Bakura so worked up?' Yami thought to himself, 'I need to get to know this girl better, who knows the amount of fun I'll have with her and Bakura around at the same time.' He grinned, thinking ways he could get his friend back for all the times he had humiliated him. He was completely unaware a smaller version of himself was watching his every move, blushing ever so slightly.
"Of course it's his concern, he's your friend, isn't he?" She smiled innocently as he turned his glare on to her. "And it isn't nice to keep secrets from friends." She shook her head, as if ashamed of Bakura. Bakura said nothing, just kept his ice-cold stare on Rachel, as if hoping to turn her to stone. "Well, I suppose getting your ass kicked by a girl isn't something you'd want to tell many people." She grinned, and looked around to see shocked expressions on all faces but Bakura's and Yugi's.
Bakura looked mortified, whereas Yugi simply stood where he was, gazing at Yami who had still not noticed. It seemed he were unaware of the small boy's presence. Shivers went down his spine as Yami laughed, his deep rich laugh that seemed to ring in Yugi's ears.
Bakura stood silently, glaring fully at the girl who was humiliating him in front of his friends. Soon the whole school would find out the toughest guy in school, exception of Yami, had been beaten by a new, strange, foreign girl. He took a step forward in Rachel's direction but was stopped as she wagged her finger in front of her as if saying, "Don't be stupid Bakura, I kicked your ass before and I'll do it again." Realising she was right he stopped, looking down, red from embarrassment and anger.
"That's a good boy." She leered, enjoying the state of helplessness Bakura was in.
"Don't think this is over, girl! This is FAR from over!" He yelled, storming into the school building. His friends followed quietly, whispering to each other.
"Phew! I'm so glad that's over. I thought he'd never get the hint and leave." She smiled and turned to Yugi and Ryou. She turned around again as someone behind her cleared his throat.
"Excuse me, girl?" It was Yami. Unlike his friends, he had stayed outside to talk to Rachel. She narrowed her eyes.
"I have a name, you know." She didn't like the look of this guy. He looked cocky and arrogant. He sure acted that way, especially to Bakura. But that she didn't mind. She looked at him more closely and realized he looked just like Yugi. Except for the fact he was taller, had a more muscular build and his eyes were sharper and less innocent looking than her friend's. A slight frown appeared on his face, but was soon replaced with a small smile.
"Yes, of course, I'm sorry. What is your name, by the way?"
"It's Rachel. And I gathered from listening to your argument with that baka you're Yami?" He nodded, smirking slightly.
"I was just wondering what it was you did to Bakura to make him act the way he did? I've never seen him so frustrated before, even when I humiliate him, how do you do it?" Rachel laughed at his honesty.
"Well, he was bullying my friend Yugi here," She pointed towards Yugi who was finding the floor interesting as Yami glanced over at him, as if seeing him for the first time. "Who at the time wasn't my friend, but anyway... And I decided to intervene. I mean, come on, bullying someone smaller than you, it's hardly fair, is it?"
Yami shook his head slightly; amused at the way the Rachel girl went about saying and doing things. Yugi made a small noise of protest. "Sorry Yugi, but you're not exactly the tallest person around, are you?" Ryou laughed slightly as Yugi snorted, sticking his tongue out at Rachel. She replied the gesture, and turned back to continue what she had been saying earlier.
"Well, I went up to Bakura and told him to leave poor Yugi alone, but being the egotistical baka he is, he would have none of it. I guess he wanted to keep his 'bad-boy' reputation he appears to have or something. And I don't think he liked the way I was talking to him." She laughed slightly, "I guess I am kinda cocky. Anyway, he ended up going for me; I didn't think he'd actually try to hit me. But he did. So I had no choice to defend myself." She grinned evilly. "But I got a bit carried away..." Yami raised an eyebrow.
"How carried away?"
"Well... I grabbed hold of Bakura's hair and slammed him into a nearby locker." Yami winced slightly. "Twice." Yami chuckled; she sure had guts. "I guess he's not as tough as people think because he fell to the floor after that." She shrugged. Yami just stared at her with his mouth slightly open.
"You knocked him out?"
"Well...yeah." She finished lamely.
"My God, not even I've been able to do something like that so fast." Rachel laughed and scratched her head, embarrassed.
"Yeah, and I don't think he likes the fact I could kick his ass. So whenever he talks to me I have the advantage. Also, I'm pretty good with insults." She grinned, shrugging. "So I guess that must be what gets him frustrated." Yami simply nodded slowly.
"...Rachel?" Yugi squeaked, then winced at the sound of his voice. It wasn't supposed to come out like that. 'Great. Now Yami is going to think I'm a total loser. Not that he probably doesn't already.'
"Yeah, Yugi?" She asked, looking towards the two boys once more.
"Registration is about to start. (A/N: Over here it's registration, I think it's Home Room or something...? Who knows!) And you're wanting me to show you round, aren't you?" He blushed slightly; realising Yami was listening in on their conversation.
"Oh right, sure." She smiled at Yugi, and then turned to Ryou. "You're coming too, aren't you? I'd like to know which classes the three of us have together. I'd hate to be stuck in a class with a bunch of people I don't know. Then again, I've been at school for a day, and I'm sure I have a class with you." She smiled warmly at Ryou who just smiled back, blushing slightly.
Yugi grinned at the pair and turned round, walking towards the school, humming the Wedding March. Rachel and Ryou's mouths dropped as they both blushed furiously.
"Yugi!" They yelled at the same time, highly embarrassed at their friend's actions. It was Yugi's turned to blush, however, as Yami laughed. He thanked the heavens he had his back turned so no one could see.
"I'll see you around, Rachel." He grinned, and then looked towards the two other boys. "And you two...uh..."
"Yugi and Ryou." Yugi said, turning around to look at Yami.
"Right, sorry." He smiled sheepishly. He blinked as he got a good look at the boy. It was like looking at a younger version of himself. How could he have not noticed this boy before? He was a lot smaller than himself, and his eyes were large and innocent, and his eyes were a deep purple colour, whereas his own were a ruby colour. Other than that, they were identical. He was even the same age as he was; this was evident by the uniform he wore. The white shirt, blue blazer, and blue pants. The small boy's cheeks were tinted pink, giving him an angelic look. 'This boy is quite beautiful. I can't believe I've never noticed him around before. I don't think many people have, apart from the bullies like Bakura anyway.' Anger welled up inside of him; he felt he needed to protect this boy from all harm. Such innocence should not be shattered. He chuckled slightly as he realised why Yugi was blushing. He was used to all the girls fawning over him, even though they knew that had no chance. Though he didn't understand why, he didn't think himself as anything special. (A/N: Aww, he's so modest!)
"Are you two done staring at each other yet?" Yami was snapped out of his thoughts as an amused voice spoke. He glared at Rachel, but blushed as he realised he had in fact been staring.
"I'm off to class now, later." He turned round and walked quickly into school, brushing past Yugi slightly. They both blushed at the slight touch. Yami simply shook his head and kept on walking. Yugi had a stupid smile on his face. Rachel grinned and waved her hand in front of his face.
"Hello? Anyone there?"
"Huh? Wha-?" Rachel chuckled at her friend and put her hand on his shoulder.
"Looks like you've got it bad." She smiled and winked knowingly at Ryou, who nodded.
"I don't know what you mean..." Rachel looked sceptically at Yugi.
"Oh come on, you think you can hide something like that from me?! I have something called women's intuition. Besides, you've got love written all over your face!"
Ryou laughed at how blunt Rachel was. Though it was true, his face was the colour of a tomato.
"Don't talk to me about love, I've seen the way you and Ryou look at each other!" He stuck his tongue out, pleased at the reaction he got from the two of them - Once again, they were blushing furiously. "And you've hardly even known each other long!"
Ryou looked at Rachel. Yugi had hit the nail right on the head. Although they had not known each other long, Ryou enjoyed her company. From what he had seen, she was funny, honest, caring and fearless. He admired her courage. She wasn't scared of Bakura one bit. Also, she was beautiful - Her long, silk hair, her deep hazel eyes, her curvy figure, and the tanned colour of her skin gave her an exotic look. He didn't understand that. She said she had been from England. But there was no way she could have a tan like that considering the atrocious weather. His skin was far from tanned. He'd have to ask her about that some time. His mouth opened in horror as he realised Rachel was staring right back at him with a questioning look on her beautiful features. Her cheeks were the same colour as his - bright red. She smiled cutely and walked up to him. Ryou's heart pounded in his chest as she neared him. She lifted her hand and closed his mouth gently and grinned.
"Don't want to catch flies now, do we?" She whispered in his ear softly. A shiver went up his spine, but he was now blushing even more, if possible.
Yugi simply watched on in amusement. He would have fun playing Cupid with these two. But for now he'd leave them alone. He smiled slightly and walked into school, knowing they would do quite fine without him for a while. Rachel wasn't in his first class anyway.
Ryou and Rachel hadn't even noticed when he walked away, and Yugi hadn't noticed that someone was watching him from the far end of the corridor. The person followed him as he skipped in through the door that said, "Boys". He grinned as he noticed they were alone in here, and stepped purposely towards the boy.
Yugi, who had only just realised someone was in here with him, whirled around and came face to face with amused eyes. His breath caught in his throat and his eyes widened.
"Wh-what do you want?"
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Rachel: Oooh, a sort-of cliffhanger! Who is the mysterious person in the boy's toilets? Is it Yami, Bakura, or someone else? What does he want? *Cackles*
Bakura: *Rolls his eyes* How dramatic.
Rachel: *Narrows her eyes at Bakura* Don't make me hurt Bobo!
Bakura: Ha! You have nothing against me now! I've hid him somewhere safe!
Rachel: Ack, damnit!
Yugi: I know! I know who the mysterious person is! It's-
Bakura: *Puts his hand over Yugi's mouth* Don't ruin the plot!
Rachel: So you do care!! ^_^
Bakura: Uh...no...
Rachel: *Huggles Bakura* You do! I know you do!
Bakura: *Huggles back slightly* Okay, so maybe a bit... *Mumbles and walks off*
Yugi: o_O;; He tends to do that a lot, doesn't he?
Rachel: *Shrugs* Ah well. Anyway, sorry about not updating sooner! I've been ill! Well, I still am, but I just wanted to get this chapter over and done with. *Coughs all ill like*
Bakura: *Walks back in disgust* You mean you've just given me your disease?!
Rachel: It's not a disease! It's just a cold of some kind.
Bakura: Whatever... it's still a disease...
Yugi: You're so pathetic, Bakura! *Dodges as Bobo is thrown at him* Anyways, R and R please people!!! *Does cute puppy-dog eyes*