[sniff] The last chapter of "Just Let Me Be in Love"... This one took me a
LONG time to write- because I was just plain stuck. I kept trying to come
up with something good and ended up with this after countless drafts
I'm still not pleased! It's so short- no REAL conclusion- but it leaves you with a little more resolution on Yami's end... but not with Jounouchi's dad. That man just doesn't deserve it.
Okay- Replies!:
CHIBI-CHAN: Yes- you have been a loyal reader since almost the very beginning- thank you so much ^_^. I don't think I can say that enough! THANKS! And the Gravi fic... hmph- well, you've all ready started reading it, and I'm gonna try and have the next chapter soon ((I'm aiming by tonight- but I have no idea -_-. Maybe I need to update something else... yeah- well- the Gravi fic should be updated soon.
HYATT INSOMNIA: Ah well, the whole sad deal... I tried to keep it civil, ya know?
SARAH85: Yeah- great! Sequel to "Insanity and Desires" will be great O.o very nice story, indeed!
NIENI WOODLAND: *-*. So violent! Where do people get those savage urges? [looks at that baka- Jounouchi's father] Sheesh!
TRI: Um... pharaoh's rejection. [nod nod]
FIREDRAGON97: Ano... knocked him unconscious...?
XX-ONE-ODD-GURL-XX: Somehow? [laughs] I don't think a foursome would be such a good thing... I'm still kinda freaked about an upcoming 3-some lemon deal that I know I have to write eventually [sniff] damn it!
NONAME: o.o Ryou's jealous? Ne? What did I miss?!
SECTION31WA: I have NO idea what's gonna happen next. This chapter came blindly.
ANIME-FAN MEEPA: O_O you left your binder at school? AHHH! That can be so horrible! I know
ANIMEGIRL: Calm down, woman- hopefully everything turns out for the best!
RYOUBAKURAFAN013: [sigh] I'm in no mood for typing right now- so I'll have to make this quick ((nothin' against you- I'm just feeling INCREDIBLY lazy today)): Yes- having a boyfriend that kicks everyone's ass is a plus! Foursomes-foursomes... everyone wants a foursome... threesomes are hard enough for me! And yes- the end- but I have a couple other YGO fics in the works, so those'll be up again sometime.
Okay- there probably will be a lemon- I'm just kinda out of ideas. Finals and tests and... arg- I just can't think at all. I get out of school this week... so... when I update my website ((new layout and everything ^_~.)) I'll put up the next section and I'll put a notice in this fic. Hopefully it's not... distasteful. That's just what I'm praying for... [crosses her fingers and wishes] please!
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'...': Thoughts /.../: hikari //...//: yami
Just Let Me Be in Love: An Apologetic Ending
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The teenager didn't even hum to himself as the walked through the quiet forest. The Ishtar Estate was much larger than it had ever looked to him from the outside, and its back "yard" was huge. Not only did it have several gardens, but it had a lush forest as well. He always forgot how rich Malik's family really was.
Jounouchi had been staying at the Ishtar house for over 2 weeks, and as the new school year approached, his confidence was growing. Everything that had happened with his father was behind him. He was ready to take on the responsibility that he felt he had taken on gladly- the responsibility that came with loving both of the Bakuras.
'I've gotta be strong when the first day rolls around...' The blond sighed lightly as he stopped in his tracks deep within the green and bright forest. The colors of the leaves and the warm sunlight played atop his flesh and he felt peaceful- that's what he wanted most. It had all been so hard for him, and now he didn't care anymore. 'I bet the news of the three of us being together has all ready spread around all our friends- thank god Anzu is still in a coma- I wouldn't even stand a chance if she were still walking around Domino...'
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The blond felt red eyes staring into his back as he made his way down the bustling halls of Domino High: the first day of school. Somehow Jounouchi had managed to avoid everyone that may have actually fraternized with him except for Ryou, Bakura, and Malik- and they usually had an "I-don't-give-a- shit" attitude about what everyone thought- except maybe Ryou.
'Stare all you want, Yami.' The teen walked to his waiting locker and spun in its familiar combination.
"Jounouchi..." The pharaoh's voice came as expected- just like Bakura had predicted it would. "Jounouchi- Yuugi and I were-"
"It doesn't matter." The blond didn't even glance at the yami besides him as he unpacked his book bag and put its contents into his long-lost little rectangle space.
"Yes it does- we've had to wait 2 weeks to speak to you- we've tried to get a hold of you since that day at the arcade where have you been?" Yami sounded somewhat urgent and his tone hinted at over protectiveness.
"Where I've been isn't important."
"Yes- Jounouchi, it is. We tried to go to your apartment." At this the blond stopped, stealing a sideways gaze at the stern person speaking.
"And? What did my old man say?"
"Well... he said that you were... look- I don't really care what he said- Yuugi and I were worried about you regardless."
"Hmph." The teen went back to rearranging his locker.
"Will you just listen, Jou!" The blonde's head snapped to the male at the sudden outburst.
"Hmph?"
"Stop acting so self centered! We were worried about you and you didn't even let us know where you were going!"
"Please- stop." Jounouchi's eyes had nothing but sincerity pooled inside them. "Worrying about me isn't something you have to think about anymore. I'm fine."
"It's not that easy, Jou." The blond teenager smirked and closed his locker.
"Yes- it can be." Yami rolled his red eyes and starred at the ceiling.
"You're being ignorant- didn't any of my warnings affect you at all?"
"Yes- those 'warnings' were one of the reasons that I decided to spend the time away from here. And I've realized this: It doesn't matter what you say. I really don't care anymore. If I screw up and I get hurt- it's my fault. Bakura isn't the man you think he is- Ryou is more of an angel than you'll ever know. You have no right to say anything, Yami." The tall young man's attitude changed when he said all of those words. He was calm- the weight lifted from his shoulders was free. "And I... I know you're concerned- Yuugi might be too. But I know that where I'm at, I'm fine. The two might figure out that I'm a real slob inside." He smiled. "But that's something they'll have to figure out on their own. Can't you just be happy with me?"
The pharaoh's eyes seemed to soften somewhat- but that didn't change the calculating stare he was giving his tall friend. "You know that whatever happens, my aibou and I will always be there for you." The words were spoken somewhat sharply- but Jounouchi knew this was an extension of the yami's kindness. He nodded. "Good- but just remember- if you trip and fall on your face, we won't always be there to catch you."
A hand on Jounouchi's shoulder made a break in the locking of eyes between him and the pharaoh- Ryou was standing behind them, apparently he'd just gotten to the blonde's locker. The chocolate eyes traveled to the yami who had a small smile.
'It's fine now.' The blond smiled to his lover and then to Yami.
"See you at the game shop later, Jounouchi- Ryou. Feel free to bring along the tomb robber." The tri color-haired male turned in his spot and walked away.
"You seem happier now, Jou-kun." The hikari spoke gently as he watched Yami disappear into the morning crowds.
"I am."
"Well that's good to hear because I was starting to think you'd never come out of that damned depression. I wasn't about to doubt that Malik was putting something in your food to make you all gloomy all the time." Bakura had appeared out of nowhere, leaning against the lockers.
"But don't you like that sort of thing?"
"Yeah- but not from either Ryou or you." The yami slipped an arm around Jounouchi and pulled him close, leaving a slightly blushing Ryou to stand and watch. Bakura smirked and flickered his tongue out, tracing the blonde's lips. "But who knows?" He whispered. "Having an angst-y boyfriend can always have its better side."
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[hides her head trying to avoid the tomatoes thrown at her head] gomen gomen gomen! I know this final chapter sucks- but you saw how long it took me to even write THIS LITTLE BIT. I have no idea what the hell I'm doing! Give me a break!
But- either way, thank you for reading "Just Let Me Be in Love".... Um... hope you liked it... and I never did dedicate this story, ne? [sigh] I dedicate this story to my Angel Sanctuary Calendar- because without you, my dear calendar, I wouldn't know what day of the week it is- nor would I be able to see beautiful bishies adorn my wall. Thank you.
((Keep an eye out for a future lemon!))
I'm still not pleased! It's so short- no REAL conclusion- but it leaves you with a little more resolution on Yami's end... but not with Jounouchi's dad. That man just doesn't deserve it.
Okay- Replies!:
CHIBI-CHAN: Yes- you have been a loyal reader since almost the very beginning- thank you so much ^_^. I don't think I can say that enough! THANKS! And the Gravi fic... hmph- well, you've all ready started reading it, and I'm gonna try and have the next chapter soon ((I'm aiming by tonight- but I have no idea -_-. Maybe I need to update something else... yeah- well- the Gravi fic should be updated soon.
HYATT INSOMNIA: Ah well, the whole sad deal... I tried to keep it civil, ya know?
SARAH85: Yeah- great! Sequel to "Insanity and Desires" will be great O.o very nice story, indeed!
NIENI WOODLAND: *-*. So violent! Where do people get those savage urges? [looks at that baka- Jounouchi's father] Sheesh!
TRI: Um... pharaoh's rejection. [nod nod]
FIREDRAGON97: Ano... knocked him unconscious...?
XX-ONE-ODD-GURL-XX: Somehow? [laughs] I don't think a foursome would be such a good thing... I'm still kinda freaked about an upcoming 3-some lemon deal that I know I have to write eventually [sniff] damn it!
NONAME: o.o Ryou's jealous? Ne? What did I miss?!
SECTION31WA: I have NO idea what's gonna happen next. This chapter came blindly.
ANIME-FAN MEEPA: O_O you left your binder at school? AHHH! That can be so horrible! I know
ANIMEGIRL: Calm down, woman- hopefully everything turns out for the best!
RYOUBAKURAFAN013: [sigh] I'm in no mood for typing right now- so I'll have to make this quick ((nothin' against you- I'm just feeling INCREDIBLY lazy today)): Yes- having a boyfriend that kicks everyone's ass is a plus! Foursomes-foursomes... everyone wants a foursome... threesomes are hard enough for me! And yes- the end- but I have a couple other YGO fics in the works, so those'll be up again sometime.
Okay- there probably will be a lemon- I'm just kinda out of ideas. Finals and tests and... arg- I just can't think at all. I get out of school this week... so... when I update my website ((new layout and everything ^_~.)) I'll put up the next section and I'll put a notice in this fic. Hopefully it's not... distasteful. That's just what I'm praying for... [crosses her fingers and wishes] please!
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'...': Thoughts /.../: hikari //...//: yami
Just Let Me Be in Love: An Apologetic Ending
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The teenager didn't even hum to himself as the walked through the quiet forest. The Ishtar Estate was much larger than it had ever looked to him from the outside, and its back "yard" was huge. Not only did it have several gardens, but it had a lush forest as well. He always forgot how rich Malik's family really was.
Jounouchi had been staying at the Ishtar house for over 2 weeks, and as the new school year approached, his confidence was growing. Everything that had happened with his father was behind him. He was ready to take on the responsibility that he felt he had taken on gladly- the responsibility that came with loving both of the Bakuras.
'I've gotta be strong when the first day rolls around...' The blond sighed lightly as he stopped in his tracks deep within the green and bright forest. The colors of the leaves and the warm sunlight played atop his flesh and he felt peaceful- that's what he wanted most. It had all been so hard for him, and now he didn't care anymore. 'I bet the news of the three of us being together has all ready spread around all our friends- thank god Anzu is still in a coma- I wouldn't even stand a chance if she were still walking around Domino...'
~*~*~
The blond felt red eyes staring into his back as he made his way down the bustling halls of Domino High: the first day of school. Somehow Jounouchi had managed to avoid everyone that may have actually fraternized with him except for Ryou, Bakura, and Malik- and they usually had an "I-don't-give-a- shit" attitude about what everyone thought- except maybe Ryou.
'Stare all you want, Yami.' The teen walked to his waiting locker and spun in its familiar combination.
"Jounouchi..." The pharaoh's voice came as expected- just like Bakura had predicted it would. "Jounouchi- Yuugi and I were-"
"It doesn't matter." The blond didn't even glance at the yami besides him as he unpacked his book bag and put its contents into his long-lost little rectangle space.
"Yes it does- we've had to wait 2 weeks to speak to you- we've tried to get a hold of you since that day at the arcade where have you been?" Yami sounded somewhat urgent and his tone hinted at over protectiveness.
"Where I've been isn't important."
"Yes- Jounouchi, it is. We tried to go to your apartment." At this the blond stopped, stealing a sideways gaze at the stern person speaking.
"And? What did my old man say?"
"Well... he said that you were... look- I don't really care what he said- Yuugi and I were worried about you regardless."
"Hmph." The teen went back to rearranging his locker.
"Will you just listen, Jou!" The blonde's head snapped to the male at the sudden outburst.
"Hmph?"
"Stop acting so self centered! We were worried about you and you didn't even let us know where you were going!"
"Please- stop." Jounouchi's eyes had nothing but sincerity pooled inside them. "Worrying about me isn't something you have to think about anymore. I'm fine."
"It's not that easy, Jou." The blond teenager smirked and closed his locker.
"Yes- it can be." Yami rolled his red eyes and starred at the ceiling.
"You're being ignorant- didn't any of my warnings affect you at all?"
"Yes- those 'warnings' were one of the reasons that I decided to spend the time away from here. And I've realized this: It doesn't matter what you say. I really don't care anymore. If I screw up and I get hurt- it's my fault. Bakura isn't the man you think he is- Ryou is more of an angel than you'll ever know. You have no right to say anything, Yami." The tall young man's attitude changed when he said all of those words. He was calm- the weight lifted from his shoulders was free. "And I... I know you're concerned- Yuugi might be too. But I know that where I'm at, I'm fine. The two might figure out that I'm a real slob inside." He smiled. "But that's something they'll have to figure out on their own. Can't you just be happy with me?"
The pharaoh's eyes seemed to soften somewhat- but that didn't change the calculating stare he was giving his tall friend. "You know that whatever happens, my aibou and I will always be there for you." The words were spoken somewhat sharply- but Jounouchi knew this was an extension of the yami's kindness. He nodded. "Good- but just remember- if you trip and fall on your face, we won't always be there to catch you."
A hand on Jounouchi's shoulder made a break in the locking of eyes between him and the pharaoh- Ryou was standing behind them, apparently he'd just gotten to the blonde's locker. The chocolate eyes traveled to the yami who had a small smile.
'It's fine now.' The blond smiled to his lover and then to Yami.
"See you at the game shop later, Jounouchi- Ryou. Feel free to bring along the tomb robber." The tri color-haired male turned in his spot and walked away.
"You seem happier now, Jou-kun." The hikari spoke gently as he watched Yami disappear into the morning crowds.
"I am."
"Well that's good to hear because I was starting to think you'd never come out of that damned depression. I wasn't about to doubt that Malik was putting something in your food to make you all gloomy all the time." Bakura had appeared out of nowhere, leaning against the lockers.
"But don't you like that sort of thing?"
"Yeah- but not from either Ryou or you." The yami slipped an arm around Jounouchi and pulled him close, leaving a slightly blushing Ryou to stand and watch. Bakura smirked and flickered his tongue out, tracing the blonde's lips. "But who knows?" He whispered. "Having an angst-y boyfriend can always have its better side."
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[hides her head trying to avoid the tomatoes thrown at her head] gomen gomen gomen! I know this final chapter sucks- but you saw how long it took me to even write THIS LITTLE BIT. I have no idea what the hell I'm doing! Give me a break!
But- either way, thank you for reading "Just Let Me Be in Love".... Um... hope you liked it... and I never did dedicate this story, ne? [sigh] I dedicate this story to my Angel Sanctuary Calendar- because without you, my dear calendar, I wouldn't know what day of the week it is- nor would I be able to see beautiful bishies adorn my wall. Thank you.
((Keep an eye out for a future lemon!))
