Author's Note: Hey, here's my newest chapter. Now the story begins to come together? And expect lots of fluff between Tea and Yami Bakura. Enjoy!

Chapter 10:

I Want You To Show Me

Téa, Yami Bakura and Marik were seated in Kaiba's office. Kaiba was explaining what had happened to him and Ishizu. Pacing the floor, which he did a lot, he began to tell them of this new company that had taken over and almost gave Ishizu the death penalty. Marik was more frightened then ever hearing that his sister was one of the targets of these hoodlums. Téa had to hold him down in his seat, fearing her would run out the door and went after the thugs like a madman.

"This company appeared after Battle City. They seem to have one goal in mind, and that is to rid you millennium holders of your items. They also have planned a tournament that is most likely a trap to" Kaiba was cut off by the sound of his cell phone ringing. "Yes?"

Téa watched as Kaiba paced back and forth. Something had him bothered. Glancing over at Yami Bakura, she noticed he was staring right at her. She blushed and looked away. She didn't understand why, but she felt slightly uncomfortable around him now. Luckily Marik was too caught up in his worries about Ishizu, to notice. Poor Marik, he had gone through so much too. She reached over and placed her hand on his shoulder, smiling lightly.

Marik smiled warmly and took her hand sin his. "Téa, I need to speak to you later, can we meet at your house tonight?"

Tea nodded. "Of course. Just come around eight."

Marik kissed her cheek. Yami Bakura's hands clenched into fists and his teeth gritted together, a low growl emitted from his throat. Téa blushed and pushed away. She winced as she heard Kaiba slam his cell phone into the wall.

"It seems that they were found. My home isn't safe anymore. Mokuba and Ishizu are gone."

Marik stood up, grabbed Kaiba by the collar of his shirt and shoved him into the wall. "You said she was safe!!!" He shouted, eyes flaming with fire. "You said she wouldn't be touched! Where is she?" He demanded, tightening his grip.

Kaiba grabbed his hands and flung him off of his body. Marik went crashing to the floor. Téa knelt down beside him.

"If you even try something like that again, I will have you removed from here for good!" Kaiba adjusted his suit and walked toward Marik. Kneeling down, he peered into the boys' eyes.

Marik was glaring at him with hate. "There is no way I'll ever let you be with my sister, you snob!"

Téa gasped. "Marik…don't…"

Marik pushed Téa aside and stood up. "I know what you want, Kaiba." He said, biting into his name. "I've known for a long time! And you shouldn't even try, because it will do you no good!" He spun around, opened the door and slammed it shut.

Téa and Yami Bakura glanced over at Kaiba. He was staring at the door, eyes wide and mouth slightly opened.

"Kaiba?" Téa asked, reaching for him."

Kaiba didn't move. "Get out…" He said in a whisper.

"What?" Téa asked, moving closer.

Kaiba looked at her, and shouted. "GET THE HELL OUT!!!"

Téa backed away. "Fine! Be that way! See if we ever try to help you again!" She grabbed Yami Bakura's hand and pulled him out of the room.

Kaiba looked down at his feet. Shame was flooding through him. "Mokuba…Ishizu…" He whispered, before falling to his knees and punching the floor.

***

"What's wrong with you?" Yami Bakura snapped, trying to halt the enraged Téa.

"Nothing! Nothing at all! Except for the fact that Kaiba is in love with Marik's sister and he won't do anything about it!"

"Why does that bother you?" He asked.

Téa looked up at him, almost at a loss for words. "Because…. because I can't stand people who won't admit their feelings and might just let an opportunity pass them by!"

Yami Bakura looked at her in awe. Her mother had said something similar to him. Maybe she was right. Maybe he was letting a chance pass him by. He looked up at Yami. "You're right, Téa…" He whispered. He looked around him, noticing his sight was improving slightly. He backed away from Téa and headed in the opposite direction.  "You're right…"

Téa watched, unable to do anything. "Bakura?"

***

Later that evening, Téa had decided to take a dip in the pool. On her way down, the doorbell rang. Checking the clock, she realised that she was suppose to meet Marik. Wrapping the towel around her waist, she opened the door and greeted a solemn Marik.

"Téa, we need to talk." He led her to the couch and sat her down with him. "About what happened between us the other night. I think it was a mistake. I don't want to lose your friendship, but I can't be with someone whose heart would never be mine."

Téa looked confused. "I don't understand…"

Marik caressed her cheek gently. "Téa I know you love Bakura."

Téa gasped and pushed his hand away. "What? How could you say that?

Marik smirked. "Because it's the truth."

Téa stuttered with her words and then looked away, ashamed. "He doesn't love me…" she said quietly.

"Why do you say that?" Marik asked.

"He…" Tears began to sting her eyes. "He told me so." She tucked a strand of wild hair behind her ear. "So I denied the whole thing."

Marik pulled tea into a warm embrace. "I think you should go after what your heart desires most. Téa, I do care about you, and as a friend I am telling you…" He pulled her away and gripped her shoulders tightly. "Don't let him go…"

Téa nodded. "Thank you." She gave him one final kiss on the lips. Savouring the feeling. She pulled back and smiled at Marik. He smiled back and they hugged.

Outside, unknown to them, a certain figure was watching the entire seen. "So, she does love him. I guess it's for the best…" The figure stepped out of the shadows. His silver bangs covering his dark eyes. Tucking his hands in his pockets, he began to walk away, catching one last glance at the only person he's ever loved.

Inside, Téa was saying goodbye to Marik. After a final hug, she left to go for a swim. It was dark out, with only a light from the porch shinning on her. Sliding into the cooling waters, she sighed. It was so relaxing to float our here, in the darkness, oblivious to the world.

As Marik left, he bumped into a familiar face. "Bakura? What are you doing here?"

Yami Bakura growled. "Just taking a walk, what's it to you? Don't you have some place to be? Like in Téa's arms or something?"

Marik sighed. "We aren't together Bakura. We're just friends."

Yami Bakura eyed him suspiciously. "Why?"

Marik laughed and rubbed the back of his head. "Um, it just didn't work out. Look, I know how you feel, and even though we are enemies, I think you should know that if you don't tell her soon, you'll lose her."

Yami Bakura huffed. "I don't know what you are talking about!"

Marik rolled his eyes. "I'm not getting into it. Look, Téa is outback bathing in the pool, now is your best chance." He started to walk away. He stopped inches away form his ear and muttered. "I am not doing this for you, I am doing it for her. You hurt her and you'll answer to me!"

Yami Bakura turned to look at him. "You love her, don't you?"

Marik bowed his head and continued to walk away, a single tear glistening in his eye.

Yami Bakura watched him leave. He stared over at the pool. It was all fuzzy to him, but he could still make it out. He just couldn't read yet. A loud splash caught his attention. He looked on and noticed Marik was gone. Sighing, he walked off toward the sound of splashing.

***

It was like the dark was engulfing her and washing away her worries. Closing her eyes, Téa let herself drift off. Suddenly she felt something warm touching her. Her eyes bolted open and she spun around. Dark eyes were peering into her light ones. Téa couldn't seem to find the right words and just stared at the boy above her, holding her shoulders. His silver hair was hanging down over his eyes and framing his face. He didn't smile or frown. He was emotionless when it came to expression, but his eyes held all of the emotion he had buried deep in his heart. Finally Téa snapped out of her daze. "Bakura? Why are you here?"

Yami Bakura didn't speak. He just stared at her.

Téa looked quizzically at him. Just what was going on with this guy? She was sure he hated her, or maybe just disliked her. But now she wasn't sure. An evil thought ran through her mind. She grabbed his arms and pushed him into the pool.

Yami Bakura's eyes went wide as he felt himself falling. Soon cold water met with him and he cried out in shock. "Téa! What are you doing?" He sputtered.

Téa giggled. "Just having some fun."

Yami Bakura glared at the giggling girl before him. His hair was plastered to his face and his clothing was soaked through and clinging to his body.

Téa swam up to him and wrapped her arms around his neck. "You need to learn to relax, Bakura." She began to massage his shoulders and neck. "Bakura…why are you here?"

Yami Bakura looked away. "I…"

Tea smiled and placed her finger over his lips. "It's ok, just relax and listen then."  She pulled back and began to stroke his wet hair. 

"Téa…what are you…?"

She looked into his eyes. "I know you have been afraid of these new feelings and I refuse to have you run away because of it.  And even though you don't feel the same, I will tell you this now!  Bakura…or I should say, spirit of the ring…I love you." She breathed.

Yami Bakura's eyes softened and he reached up to touch her cheek. He laughed and shook his head.  He new he was defeated.  "I don't know how you did it…" He took her hand in his and placed it against the left side of his chest. "But somehow…you've found a way into my heart, Téa Gardner." He leaned in, brushing her lips. "I love you too."

Their lips finally met in a gentle kiss.

To be continued…