Yeah- this one is sorta blah... but it's necessary [nods] Um... I frankly
think this chapter is pretty short, but hey- it's up for you to decide for
yourself! Anyway- replies!:
CHIBI-CHAN: Hmph... what are Ryou and Bakura gonna do about the apartment? Well- I haven't decided yet, but I don't want Bakura to do any killing in this story so we'll see what I can do... And gosh- a lot of people liked me using Nittle Grasper, ne? Well- check out the general note, k?
HYATT INSOMNIA: [looks at hyatt's Tohma plushie in jelousy] hmph! [huggles her new Ryuichi gift] thankies...! [points to the collection in her room of Tohma plushies- the only one missing is the one hyatt has] ^_^. Hehehehe... and about getting 9 reviews... well... I dunno- I guess considering how many I got for chapter 9 evened out the lack from chapter 8!
YAOIFAN: Yeah- it's YOUR opinion if it's only Ryou/Jounouchi or Bakura/Jounouchi. That's why it's YOUR opinion. I like mine better concerning pairings in this fic. GOMEN! ((then why did you read this story if it was a 3-some type thing?))
CHILDOFMIDNIGHT: Ah... Yami is TOO paranoid... [sigh]
ANIMEGIRL: [chuckles] Glad you liked the *small* NG section- read the general note about that... and um... gosh- Hiro? Yeah- he's a bishie ^_^. But I'm glad we agree on the Ayaka part. She IS sorta annoying... but at least I can STAND her. And ah... the Gravi DVDs... I was so happy when I got mine ^_~. Oh- and about DGL... some Malik and Ryou lemon? [dances] can't wait can wait can't waiiit! Gosh- and Bakura's driving? Yeah- I know I should have made him a reckless driver... [sigh] damn it- it's too late to change it- it would have been so funny! .
RENEE THE RABID SQUIRREL: Hey- getting 9 on one chapter makes me feel like a failure- I have high standards for myself and I'm a review whore! [sniffle] I thrive off reviews! Besides, I average 12 reviews per chapter ((like... 14 for this story alone)) and I run on a schedule! [points at her calculator] Yeah- I know- don't tell me- I'm a perfectionist and I need to get a life- but still! And your Romeo and Juliet story? I'm about to go read so hold on- knowing me I'll leave you a long ass review so don't worry ^_^.
JETI: [chuckles] well- I can't read ALL Ryou/Bakura stories- some just sorta... are like... well- some are just a let down and the person needs to work a tad bit better on SOMETHING. [shrug]
BRANDI: Um... thanks?
NONAME: [giggles] Thanks for the compliment about the kiss! [smiles cheesily as she sneaks a flask of Vodka to Bakura] hehehe!
SKIBREEZE: Hey- join the Bakura-loving party ^_^.
ANGELBARKURAISHTAR45: Yeah- "Sleepless Beauty" and "Shining Collection" are AWESOME songs- and yeah- so is "Predilection" [squeals] But it sucks that there are only three NG songs- it's not fair! [sigh] but you haven't seen the entire series? Dude- hopefully you can see the rest along with the OAV [dances]
XX-ONE-ODD-GIRL-XX: [giggles] The four guys together? That WOULD be interesting, ne? Who knows! Who knows! ^_~.
RYOUBAKURAFAN013: Hmph... I don't know if I'd be watching the three guys making out or Ryuichi Sakuma performing on stage... so hard to decide! . Yeah- it IS sad that some people live in a pig sty like that... but I don't really see Jounouchi being that way- so his room is squeaky clean ^_^. I'll do what I can to get Jou-chan out of his father's living hell! And you're the second person who brought up an orgy-type thing with the Bakuras, Jounouchi, and Malik. Hmph... gosh- I don't know if I'm READY to graduate into something with that many people! Um... don't worry about not being able to review and stuff- life takes precedence over everything! Oh- and the NC-17 chapter for "Left of the Middle" is up and stuff so check "LotM" for the note I left you... thanks for reminding me and stuff! And yeah, the probs with ff.net... [sigh] I know, I know... one of the stories I wrote ((it was a Yami/Bakura one)) got taken off so I got really PISSED. I thought it was good! [sniffle] Either way- the chapter is up and stuff!
NIENI WOODLAND: How can you leave 5 reviews on the same chapter- with the same phrase?
ANIME-FAN MEEPA: [giggles] thanks for reading my stuff- but don't PRAISE me or anything! It's just the way I write, ya know? [gives the roses back] here- you take them and put them on your Bakura/Ryou shrine, k? [nod nod] And about your friend... [chuckles] tell her to stop scarring people!
YAMI BAKURA KIA: [hides her eyes and blindly types the fic] nuuuuuuu!!!
KELY: You HIGHLY doubt I'll get 92? Hun, I have over 114 reviews on this fic... so your comment was a little off... [shrugs] but a lemon? I'll see what I can do- I'm not in the mood right now. Besides, I don't think I wanna be trashy by putting one in this soon in the boys' relationship.
GENERAL: Okay um... I don't own air hockey- and Bakura's comment is probably what Bakura would think... I actually LIKE air hockey. Also, I don't own Tekken Tag Tournament... nor Hwoarang, Angel, Kazuya, nor Devil- kk? K! Oh- and because a lot of people said they liked me even having a TINY ((yeah- I thought it was tiny...)) part with Nittle Grasper, I decided that that could be my encouragement for the Ryuichi/Tatsuha story I've been thinking about for over a month ^_^. Um... if you'd wanna read something by me in the purely Gravitation field ((o.O no pun! No pun!)) then just let me know!
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'...': Thoughts //...//: Yami /.../: hikari
Just Let Me Be in Love: A Friendly Quarrel
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Yuugi watched silently as the slender figure walked through the door- he'd act as normally as he could. That was probably what Jounouchi wanted, right? To act normal without people saying a thing about him and...
"Hey, Yuug. You guys ready to go?" Jounouchi spoke good naturedly, walking up to the game shop's main display case and resting his elbows on the glass.
"Uh... Yami is getting dressed right now..." Yuugi was suddenly nervous and didn't even look at the honey colored eyes that looked around in confusion.
"I called 20 minutes ago- he ain't ready YET?"
"I know, Jou-chan..." The small teenager started to twiddle his thumbs.
"Well- we're gonna be late if he doesn't get his royal ass over here ASAP."
"Why? Do we have some sort of appointment with the arcade?" Yami's deep voice asked curiously as he stepped into the game shop from behind Yuugi.
"Not really- just that I asked Ryou to come with us and hang out- hope ya don't mind." His eyes shifted from one male to the other- why where they looking at each other out of the corner of their eyes like that? Jounouchi shrugged. "What time do ya have to be back?"
"My curfew is 11 tonight..." Yuugi spoke more to himself than anyone else. He hopped off the stool he was on and pulled a dark blue zip up jacket over his shoulders. "Ready, Yami?"
"Hai, aibou."
~*~*~
/This is awkward, Yami./ Yuugi smiled cheerfully as the group of three spotted two silver haired teenagers playing air hockey.
//Since when did Bakura play air hockey?// Yami's crimson eyes looked at the other spirit who hand one hand absently on his hip, the other on a tan colored circular piece of plastic ready to hit the puck Ryou had just pulled out of his side of the machine. //I would have thought that man would have all ready attempted to break the machine.//
Ryou hit the orange puck as hard as he could but Bakura's calm appearance was nothing to be toyed with; he hit the puck sharply, scoring another point on the hikari and the game was over.
"Face it, Ryou. You're no good at even a pansy game like air hockey." Bakura sighed and turned, finally noticing the three males standing next to them. His eyes flickered to the tall blond then focused on the two tri- colored haired males. "Took you long enough."
Yami frowned, crossing his arms over his chest.
"Konnichiwa." Ryou smiled politely and Yuugi nodded in his direction. "I hope you don't mind that Bakura and I showed up- Jounouchi thought it would be alright."
"It's fine. It's nice to have more company." Yuugi smiled then reached forward and took Ryou's arm. "C'mon- I want to try your skills in Tekken Tag!" He started dragging the other hikari away.
"This should be interesting..." Bakura muttered, following with Jounouchi at his side leaving Yami standing there starring in mounting suspicion.
/C'mon, Yami- don't act strange, alright? Jounouchi is probably happy./
//I don't trust that tomb robber.//
/Yami... he can't be much of a threat anymore, right?/
//How do we know that?// Yami soon followed the small group, looking over everyone's shoulders as Ryou and Yuugi put quarters into the video game machine.
/We trust him with Ryou, don't we? And Ryou's really happy./ The two teenagers went through the character list.
"I haven't played this much..." The silver haired hikari looked nervously through the characters.
"Hmph..." Bakura smirked lightly before he disappeared in a flash- taking over Ryou's body and position behind the game. "I'm gonna make this worth it..."
"Bakura- it was supposed to be Ryou playing..." Jounouchi murmured, resting his hand on the male's shoulder.
"Oh please, Jounouchi. We all know Ryou doesn't stand a chance with fighting games." He moved the joystick in front of him, selecting Hwoarang and Angel- Yuugi picked Kazuya and Devil.
//I'm going to talk to Jou.//
/No- Yami. It's none of our business./
//It's for his own good.//
/Yami- don't./ Yuugi turned from his place in front of the game, giving a pleading look.
"Don't turn away, you spiky haired kid! We're fighting right now and you've better fuckin' try." Yuugi suddenly twirled around and got ready for the cue to start once he heard Bakura's sharp command. Yami narrowed his eyes at the silver haired man and slightly twitched, but he overlooked it as he saw Jounouchi slide his body against the other yami, practically clinging against his left side.
"Jounouchi." Yami spoke sternly and the blond teenager looked up.
"Hmph?"
"Can I talk to you for a minute?" The young man nodded- Yuugi stealing a glance backward that couldn't be hidden as a frown. Yami lead Jounouchi away, stopping near the exit by the change machines.
"So what's up?"
"We know."
"Huh?"
"We know about you and the Bakuras." The blond starred- confusion written all over his face.
"Me and... huh? What do you mean?" He glanced over at the two people standing in front of the Tekken Tag game, Bakura emitting his characteristic evil laugh, Yuugi's brows furrowed in concentration.
"Please, Jounouchi. I'm concerned for you. You know how dangerous Bakura is- and you being involved with him and Ryou-"
"What?"
"It's better that you break it off."
"Wait- wait- wait..." The teenager's fingers went to the bridge of his nose, pinching it and closing his eyes. "How can you think I'm involved with those two- I'm not gay, Yami."
The yami's eyes were deeply serious and when Jounouchi looked up he knew he couldn't hide the truth.
"How- how did you find out?"
"Yuugi and I saw you."
"Yuugi?" His honey colored eyes widened and his confused expression switched to that of panic. "I- I... shit..." The teenager went back to pinching the bridge of his nose.
"I want you to break it off with those two. It's better for you." Yami crossed his arms over his chest, expecting nothing but a nod.
"No." The simple word made the pharaoh narrow his eyes. "I don't want to break up with them."
"You know what Bakura is capable of doing- one wrong move and he'll-"
"I don't care, Yami. I don't want to break up with them."
"You haven't seen him at his worst-"
"Are you just here to lecture me about Bakura? Because last I checked Ryou was doesn't have 'his worst'." Their words were starting to flow much more rapidly.
"I wouldn't have a problem with Ryou-"
"Then you're putting a double standard on who I'm allowed to date? Why should it be any of your concern?"
"I'm concerned!"
"Then why can't you be concerned for my feelings and figure out that I'm happy!" And with that Jounouchi turned, walking briskly back to the two males in front of the Tekken game. He leaned forward and whispered something into Bakura's ear whose sharp brown eyes turned on the other yami before completely stepping away from the game and walking towards the door.
"Sorry, Yuugi- I have to go." Jounouchi patted the confused teen on the back before turning to follow his silver haired partner.
"Yami- if you try and hurt him, you'll pay for it dearly." Bakura spit under his breath as he passed the tri-colored male and walked to the glass doors that lead to the summer day. He opened the door and Jounouchi walked through it, both leaving without another word.
Yuugi sighed, walking calmly to his Yami who starred at the doors that the two males had gone through. "I don't wanna say I told you so..."
"Yes, aibou. I know."
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Anyway- no update till I get 125!
CHIBI-CHAN: Hmph... what are Ryou and Bakura gonna do about the apartment? Well- I haven't decided yet, but I don't want Bakura to do any killing in this story so we'll see what I can do... And gosh- a lot of people liked me using Nittle Grasper, ne? Well- check out the general note, k?
HYATT INSOMNIA: [looks at hyatt's Tohma plushie in jelousy] hmph! [huggles her new Ryuichi gift] thankies...! [points to the collection in her room of Tohma plushies- the only one missing is the one hyatt has] ^_^. Hehehehe... and about getting 9 reviews... well... I dunno- I guess considering how many I got for chapter 9 evened out the lack from chapter 8!
YAOIFAN: Yeah- it's YOUR opinion if it's only Ryou/Jounouchi or Bakura/Jounouchi. That's why it's YOUR opinion. I like mine better concerning pairings in this fic. GOMEN! ((then why did you read this story if it was a 3-some type thing?))
CHILDOFMIDNIGHT: Ah... Yami is TOO paranoid... [sigh]
ANIMEGIRL: [chuckles] Glad you liked the *small* NG section- read the general note about that... and um... gosh- Hiro? Yeah- he's a bishie ^_^. But I'm glad we agree on the Ayaka part. She IS sorta annoying... but at least I can STAND her. And ah... the Gravi DVDs... I was so happy when I got mine ^_~. Oh- and about DGL... some Malik and Ryou lemon? [dances] can't wait can wait can't waiiit! Gosh- and Bakura's driving? Yeah- I know I should have made him a reckless driver... [sigh] damn it- it's too late to change it- it would have been so funny! .
RENEE THE RABID SQUIRREL: Hey- getting 9 on one chapter makes me feel like a failure- I have high standards for myself and I'm a review whore! [sniffle] I thrive off reviews! Besides, I average 12 reviews per chapter ((like... 14 for this story alone)) and I run on a schedule! [points at her calculator] Yeah- I know- don't tell me- I'm a perfectionist and I need to get a life- but still! And your Romeo and Juliet story? I'm about to go read so hold on- knowing me I'll leave you a long ass review so don't worry ^_^.
JETI: [chuckles] well- I can't read ALL Ryou/Bakura stories- some just sorta... are like... well- some are just a let down and the person needs to work a tad bit better on SOMETHING. [shrug]
BRANDI: Um... thanks?
NONAME: [giggles] Thanks for the compliment about the kiss! [smiles cheesily as she sneaks a flask of Vodka to Bakura] hehehe!
SKIBREEZE: Hey- join the Bakura-loving party ^_^.
ANGELBARKURAISHTAR45: Yeah- "Sleepless Beauty" and "Shining Collection" are AWESOME songs- and yeah- so is "Predilection" [squeals] But it sucks that there are only three NG songs- it's not fair! [sigh] but you haven't seen the entire series? Dude- hopefully you can see the rest along with the OAV [dances]
XX-ONE-ODD-GIRL-XX: [giggles] The four guys together? That WOULD be interesting, ne? Who knows! Who knows! ^_~.
RYOUBAKURAFAN013: Hmph... I don't know if I'd be watching the three guys making out or Ryuichi Sakuma performing on stage... so hard to decide! . Yeah- it IS sad that some people live in a pig sty like that... but I don't really see Jounouchi being that way- so his room is squeaky clean ^_^. I'll do what I can to get Jou-chan out of his father's living hell! And you're the second person who brought up an orgy-type thing with the Bakuras, Jounouchi, and Malik. Hmph... gosh- I don't know if I'm READY to graduate into something with that many people! Um... don't worry about not being able to review and stuff- life takes precedence over everything! Oh- and the NC-17 chapter for "Left of the Middle" is up and stuff so check "LotM" for the note I left you... thanks for reminding me and stuff! And yeah, the probs with ff.net... [sigh] I know, I know... one of the stories I wrote ((it was a Yami/Bakura one)) got taken off so I got really PISSED. I thought it was good! [sniffle] Either way- the chapter is up and stuff!
NIENI WOODLAND: How can you leave 5 reviews on the same chapter- with the same phrase?
ANIME-FAN MEEPA: [giggles] thanks for reading my stuff- but don't PRAISE me or anything! It's just the way I write, ya know? [gives the roses back] here- you take them and put them on your Bakura/Ryou shrine, k? [nod nod] And about your friend... [chuckles] tell her to stop scarring people!
YAMI BAKURA KIA: [hides her eyes and blindly types the fic] nuuuuuuu!!!
KELY: You HIGHLY doubt I'll get 92? Hun, I have over 114 reviews on this fic... so your comment was a little off... [shrugs] but a lemon? I'll see what I can do- I'm not in the mood right now. Besides, I don't think I wanna be trashy by putting one in this soon in the boys' relationship.
GENERAL: Okay um... I don't own air hockey- and Bakura's comment is probably what Bakura would think... I actually LIKE air hockey. Also, I don't own Tekken Tag Tournament... nor Hwoarang, Angel, Kazuya, nor Devil- kk? K! Oh- and because a lot of people said they liked me even having a TINY ((yeah- I thought it was tiny...)) part with Nittle Grasper, I decided that that could be my encouragement for the Ryuichi/Tatsuha story I've been thinking about for over a month ^_^. Um... if you'd wanna read something by me in the purely Gravitation field ((o.O no pun! No pun!)) then just let me know!
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'...': Thoughts //...//: Yami /.../: hikari
Just Let Me Be in Love: A Friendly Quarrel
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Yuugi watched silently as the slender figure walked through the door- he'd act as normally as he could. That was probably what Jounouchi wanted, right? To act normal without people saying a thing about him and...
"Hey, Yuug. You guys ready to go?" Jounouchi spoke good naturedly, walking up to the game shop's main display case and resting his elbows on the glass.
"Uh... Yami is getting dressed right now..." Yuugi was suddenly nervous and didn't even look at the honey colored eyes that looked around in confusion.
"I called 20 minutes ago- he ain't ready YET?"
"I know, Jou-chan..." The small teenager started to twiddle his thumbs.
"Well- we're gonna be late if he doesn't get his royal ass over here ASAP."
"Why? Do we have some sort of appointment with the arcade?" Yami's deep voice asked curiously as he stepped into the game shop from behind Yuugi.
"Not really- just that I asked Ryou to come with us and hang out- hope ya don't mind." His eyes shifted from one male to the other- why where they looking at each other out of the corner of their eyes like that? Jounouchi shrugged. "What time do ya have to be back?"
"My curfew is 11 tonight..." Yuugi spoke more to himself than anyone else. He hopped off the stool he was on and pulled a dark blue zip up jacket over his shoulders. "Ready, Yami?"
"Hai, aibou."
~*~*~
/This is awkward, Yami./ Yuugi smiled cheerfully as the group of three spotted two silver haired teenagers playing air hockey.
//Since when did Bakura play air hockey?// Yami's crimson eyes looked at the other spirit who hand one hand absently on his hip, the other on a tan colored circular piece of plastic ready to hit the puck Ryou had just pulled out of his side of the machine. //I would have thought that man would have all ready attempted to break the machine.//
Ryou hit the orange puck as hard as he could but Bakura's calm appearance was nothing to be toyed with; he hit the puck sharply, scoring another point on the hikari and the game was over.
"Face it, Ryou. You're no good at even a pansy game like air hockey." Bakura sighed and turned, finally noticing the three males standing next to them. His eyes flickered to the tall blond then focused on the two tri- colored haired males. "Took you long enough."
Yami frowned, crossing his arms over his chest.
"Konnichiwa." Ryou smiled politely and Yuugi nodded in his direction. "I hope you don't mind that Bakura and I showed up- Jounouchi thought it would be alright."
"It's fine. It's nice to have more company." Yuugi smiled then reached forward and took Ryou's arm. "C'mon- I want to try your skills in Tekken Tag!" He started dragging the other hikari away.
"This should be interesting..." Bakura muttered, following with Jounouchi at his side leaving Yami standing there starring in mounting suspicion.
/C'mon, Yami- don't act strange, alright? Jounouchi is probably happy./
//I don't trust that tomb robber.//
/Yami... he can't be much of a threat anymore, right?/
//How do we know that?// Yami soon followed the small group, looking over everyone's shoulders as Ryou and Yuugi put quarters into the video game machine.
/We trust him with Ryou, don't we? And Ryou's really happy./ The two teenagers went through the character list.
"I haven't played this much..." The silver haired hikari looked nervously through the characters.
"Hmph..." Bakura smirked lightly before he disappeared in a flash- taking over Ryou's body and position behind the game. "I'm gonna make this worth it..."
"Bakura- it was supposed to be Ryou playing..." Jounouchi murmured, resting his hand on the male's shoulder.
"Oh please, Jounouchi. We all know Ryou doesn't stand a chance with fighting games." He moved the joystick in front of him, selecting Hwoarang and Angel- Yuugi picked Kazuya and Devil.
//I'm going to talk to Jou.//
/No- Yami. It's none of our business./
//It's for his own good.//
/Yami- don't./ Yuugi turned from his place in front of the game, giving a pleading look.
"Don't turn away, you spiky haired kid! We're fighting right now and you've better fuckin' try." Yuugi suddenly twirled around and got ready for the cue to start once he heard Bakura's sharp command. Yami narrowed his eyes at the silver haired man and slightly twitched, but he overlooked it as he saw Jounouchi slide his body against the other yami, practically clinging against his left side.
"Jounouchi." Yami spoke sternly and the blond teenager looked up.
"Hmph?"
"Can I talk to you for a minute?" The young man nodded- Yuugi stealing a glance backward that couldn't be hidden as a frown. Yami lead Jounouchi away, stopping near the exit by the change machines.
"So what's up?"
"We know."
"Huh?"
"We know about you and the Bakuras." The blond starred- confusion written all over his face.
"Me and... huh? What do you mean?" He glanced over at the two people standing in front of the Tekken Tag game, Bakura emitting his characteristic evil laugh, Yuugi's brows furrowed in concentration.
"Please, Jounouchi. I'm concerned for you. You know how dangerous Bakura is- and you being involved with him and Ryou-"
"What?"
"It's better that you break it off."
"Wait- wait- wait..." The teenager's fingers went to the bridge of his nose, pinching it and closing his eyes. "How can you think I'm involved with those two- I'm not gay, Yami."
The yami's eyes were deeply serious and when Jounouchi looked up he knew he couldn't hide the truth.
"How- how did you find out?"
"Yuugi and I saw you."
"Yuugi?" His honey colored eyes widened and his confused expression switched to that of panic. "I- I... shit..." The teenager went back to pinching the bridge of his nose.
"I want you to break it off with those two. It's better for you." Yami crossed his arms over his chest, expecting nothing but a nod.
"No." The simple word made the pharaoh narrow his eyes. "I don't want to break up with them."
"You know what Bakura is capable of doing- one wrong move and he'll-"
"I don't care, Yami. I don't want to break up with them."
"You haven't seen him at his worst-"
"Are you just here to lecture me about Bakura? Because last I checked Ryou was doesn't have 'his worst'." Their words were starting to flow much more rapidly.
"I wouldn't have a problem with Ryou-"
"Then you're putting a double standard on who I'm allowed to date? Why should it be any of your concern?"
"I'm concerned!"
"Then why can't you be concerned for my feelings and figure out that I'm happy!" And with that Jounouchi turned, walking briskly back to the two males in front of the Tekken game. He leaned forward and whispered something into Bakura's ear whose sharp brown eyes turned on the other yami before completely stepping away from the game and walking towards the door.
"Sorry, Yuugi- I have to go." Jounouchi patted the confused teen on the back before turning to follow his silver haired partner.
"Yami- if you try and hurt him, you'll pay for it dearly." Bakura spit under his breath as he passed the tri-colored male and walked to the glass doors that lead to the summer day. He opened the door and Jounouchi walked through it, both leaving without another word.
Yuugi sighed, walking calmly to his Yami who starred at the doors that the two males had gone through. "I don't wanna say I told you so..."
"Yes, aibou. I know."
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Anyway- no update till I get 125!
