I just realised that I completely forgot to do a disclaimer, bad me.so even though everyone knows the drill already, I don't own Yu-Gi-Oh, nor am I making a profit from this story.

Okay, now the boring bits out of the way, thanks Shaami, Todo & Exbobble06 for the reviews, glad the chapter was liked & that the OOC Ryou & Yugi- tachi bashing wasn't a problem.

No idea what this chapter is going to be like, but I hope you enjoy anyway & thanks again to my regular reviewers, you really brighten my day up ^_^

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Well, I think this is going to be a very interesting day, I've already 'accidentally' brushed against Pharaoh several times so far, I think he's beginning to regret ignoring his own clothing rule, leather isn't a very giving fabric. Even if he isn't, I'm certainly enjoying this game, though I have to remember not to push it too far, I wouldn't want to ruin things, now would I? I smirk slightly when I notice Yami keeps stealing glances at me, I deliberately yawn & no surprise, he does too, meaning he certainly was looking at me. I decide to sit extremely close to him, our body heat mingling, he shifts slightly, though the slight blush evident on his face means it's not because he dislikes it. Time for an intimate little chat at close proximities, lets see who lasts longest.

"Yami, I wanted to make sure that everything was okay, at home with Yugi, after all, you did say you'd rather spend time with your enemy, not a good sign, hn?" I start softly, not a tone I normally use.

Yami sighs in response, but I wait for a verbal reply. "It's okay, I just feel a little left out sometimes, Yugi wants friends & fun, not some ancient Pharaoh. I know he cares about me, just, not how I'd like. I want to be his friend, not someone to turn to for help in a duel. That probably didn't make any sense, sorry."

I shake my head. "No, I do understand Pharaoh. After all, I am an ancient spirit myself. Maybe you should tell him, he can be a little naive you know."

That earns me a smile & I almost forget that this is the present, not our time. "Thank you Bakura, I really didn't expect help from you, but I guess you understand better than anyone else."

"You always hated being alone Pharaoh & that's exactly what your position meant you had to be. Life is never easy, most are just too ignorant to realise." I reply nonchalantly, hoping that he will have overlooked my first comment.

From the look on his face however, I know that isn't the case, damn it, here comes the question I don't want to answer. "How would you know that tomb robber? Not even I remember my past, so how would you?"

"You know my pain has something to do with you Pharaoh, so doesn't it stand to reason that we were somewhat acquainted?" I ask bitterly, I don't need a reminder.

Yami looks guilty for that, I know he hadn't meant to, I just.he doesn't know what I've lost, I know he wants to remember his past, but I'm not ready to face mine in the process. I sigh softly & look away, an uncomfortable silence settling in the room. Neither of us knows what to say now & I am far to lost in my thoughts & memories to care, too wrapped up in my pain & anguish & in broken promises, lies & deceit.

"I-I'm sorry Bakura, I just.I guess I'm too eager to know my past, I didn't think. I really am sorry." Yami mutters quietly, but sincerely.

"I know." I reply, though it is barely a whisper.

I try to concentrate on something else, wanting to escape the onslaught of memories. As a last resort, I turn my attention to Ryou. Hn.seems my hikari is frustrated, just because he can't focus on here; poor little light.what's this now? Disgust? Why would he be feeling disgust? Ah, I see, he has to work with 'friendship girl', heh; this isn't my aibou's day. I tell him to be strong & that he isn't missing anything, before leaving him with the 'ranting bitch' & returning my attention back to Pharaoh.

Oh joy, he's looking at me with concern & pity, just what I always wanted. Were this one of the Yugi-tachi, I'd yell at them or insult them, unfortunately however, it isn't, so I can't. Maybe it's time to play the console again, before I end up throttling him.

I place the game back on & we begin playing random levels as we had done yesterday, the atmosphere however, is very different, all I can feel is guilt & pity radiating from the Pharaoh & not only is it irritating, but it's putting me off my game. I pause the game & throw a cushion at him. He stares at me in utter shock & confusion, which makes me start laughing hysterically, I've never seen the 'great Pharaoh' look so clueless, innocent even & I find it very amusing that he could look that way from something so simple.

"Why did you do that?" He finally asks when he gets over the initial shock.

"Because you were putting me off. All that guilt & pity is annoying." I snap back, which sounds easier than it was, considering I'm still laughing excessively.

Yami opens his mouth to speak, but closes it again, causing me to laugh even harder, since he looked just like a fish, as hard as it may be to compare my very sexy Pharaoh to a fish.oh my, now I have an image of it, I'm going to die of laughter.You would to if you had the image of a fish with multi-coloured hair & regal clothing swimming around in your head.that was a bad & unintentional pun.

Ah, Ryou's out of class, let's send him my amusing image & see what he thinks of it. He laughs through our link & tells me to explain how I ended up with an image like that in my head, I tell him I will & turn my attention back to Yami once again, while calming my laughter down, mainly because I can't breathe.

"Enough with the stupid emotions, okay? Lets just play, like we were yesterday." I practically order. He nods & looks back at the TV, so I un- pause the game & we continue playing.

At about lunch time, we stop playing & I get us something to eat, I had just placed everything on the table & was heading back to my seat when Ryou decided to ask me something, with my attention turned away from what I was doing, I somehow managed to trip & fall straight onto Pharaoh. We both stare at each other, wide-eyed, the feeling is strange, the extreme contact both pleasant & uncomfortable.

Thankfully, Ryou asks me what's wrong, which is enough to bring me back to my senses & I scramble off Yami, trying to hide my blush. I show Ryou what happened, to stop his questioning & I feel him blush in response, he apologises quickly before closing the link.

I notice Yami staring at me & figure I had better explain what happened, before something even worse happens. "Sorry Pharaoh, Ryou asked me something, which distracted me, I certainly didn't mean to do that."

"That's okay Bakura, I guessed that's what happened." Yami replies, maybe I just imagined it, but I'd swear he sounded disappointed.

We quietly eat & then resume playing the game until Ryou returns from school. Yami leaves once again, but before he does, I remind him to speak to Yugi & apologise once again. He smiles genuinely & thanks me, blushing slightly at the apology. I ask if he intends to come over again tomorrow & he seems elated that I asked, after an affirmative to my question, he leaves & I close the door, turning to face a very curious hikari. I sigh; this is going to be a long night.

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Well, that was certainly, different.I don't quite know what to make of it. But then, I suppose this is what happens when you're writing at three in the morning with no previous ideas for the chapter.

So, a little more teasing & an embarrassing accident, what will I do to these poor boys next? Honestly, I have no idea, nor will I until the next chapter is written, that's the problem with writing these things without really knowing what you're writing, it's a complete surprise.

Anyway, time to shut up & go, I'm not crazy, just half-asleep already.

Uh, hope you all enjoy & review.

Ja ne.