Rowan: Oh wow, I haven't updated this story in forever! So sorry!

Sakura: Yes, we all know how sorry you are. Now, stop the blab and get to the good stuff!

Disclaimer: Don't own, don't sue!

Warning: Yaoi. That's about it to warn about.

AN: Thank you for the reviews! They're very appreciated! -Alright, this chapter is pretty much one that gets into the details that were missing from the first chapter. Y'see, I'm trying this type of format where first there's a songfic chapter, which describes Ryou and Bakura's thoughts etc. followed up with a chapter doing Regular POV. You'll see what I mean.

Communication

Goodbye to You

"Moshi moshi, Motou residence, Yuugi speaking."

"Hi Yuugi! It's me, Ryou!" the spiky haired man smiled when he recognized his old friend's voice.

"Ryou! How are you and Bakura doing in Tokyo? Yami, Jou, Honda and I really miss you both."

"Y'see, that's why I'm calling. I need to speak with you face-to-face, if it's convenient for you of course."

Yuugi wrinkled his eyebrows in concern. "What's the matter? Has something happened to
Bakura?"

"I'll explain when we meet. Where will you meet me?"

"Well, where are you now?"

"At Domino station. I just got in."

"Alright, I'll meet you there. I won't be long."

"Marik, it was good of you to meet me here."

The blonde yami nodded at his white haired friend. "What's the matter Bakura?"

Bakura sat down on a bench in the park where they had decided to meet. "It's Ryou."

"What about him?" Marik asked as he sat down beside Bakura.

"You know how much I love him, right Marik?"

"Yeah…So?"

"I'd do anything for him. Unfortunately, I think the thing that would make him happiest is if I left?"

Marik looked questioningly at his friend. "Why do you think that?"

"Well, he's been out of the house a lot. He's being rather secretive lately. I think he's planning on leaving me! And I don't want him to! Marik, what should I do?"

"Why don't you talk to him? Maybe it's not what you think."

"I've tried! But he always says, 'It's nothing. Don't worry. You'll know soon enough.' What can he possibly mean by that?"

Marik shook his head at his naïve friend. "It means that you have to be patient, that's what."

"But what if he is planning on leaving me?"

"Hi Ryou! What was it you wanted to see me about?" Yuugi asked his slightly taller friend.

Ryou smiled at him. "Hey Yuugi, I kinda need your help."

"Sure! Help doing what?"

"Well…er, I want to buy an engagement ring. For Bakura."

Yuugi beamed at the blushing Ryou. "Congratulations! You're gonna propose to him?"

"Yeah, if I can find a ring that's not too expensive." He pulled out a bundle of cash. "There's enough there, I think."

Yuugi looked at the pile of money Ryou had. "Wow Ryou, where'd you get all this yen?"

"I had to work two jobs on top of my regular job for six months to get all that. But hopefully it'll pay off, eh?"

"It sure will. C'mon, let's go find a ring!"

Marik listened to Bakura as he ticked off all the suspicious behavior of his koi. "He's been out at all hours of the night and day. I hardly ever see him, and when I do, he's so tired. Sometimes he can be very snappish and short-tempered. And he spends so much time cleaning the apartment when he's home. It makes me feel so guilty, after all, he's cleaning up my mess." Bakura sighed unhappily. "I don't think he's happy in this relationship. Maybe…" Bakura choked on his words. "Maybe I should break up with him. Do you think it'd be for the best?"

Marik shook his head. "Hey, Bakura, I can't make that decision. Only you can. All I can say is that you have to follow your heart. What does it say is best?"

Bakura reflected on Marik's words for a moment, then nodded his head decisively. "I think I know what I have to do now."

"Oh Ryou, it's absolutely superb!" Yuugi crowed.

Ryou blushed and smiled shyly. "You think Bakura'll like it?"

"Like it! He'll love it! I guarantee he will!"

"Thank you for helping me today Yuugi. I couldn't have found this ring with out you."

Yuugi smiled. "It was nothing. Now, you better get going or you'll miss the train!" Yuugi pushed his silver friend towards the railroad. "Good luck with your koi!"

Bakura walked into the empty apartment. "I guess this is it." Bakura walked into the bedroom and pulled out a suitcase, which he stuffed with clothes. He then walked over to the desk and wrote a short letter, which he sealed in an envelope. He walked over to the door, baggage in his hand, took one last look around, then walked outside to catch the bus to Kyoto.

Ryou stumbled tiredly into the apartment at 10:30 PM. "Bakura?" he called. Everything was quiet. The silver haired man walked through the entire living space. "Bakura?" That's when he found the letter. He hurriedly opened the envelope and read the note. Ryou fell to his knees with a cry. "No! Bakura! NO!" Ryou burst into years, clutching a bag to his chest as if for dear life.

Bakura sat dully on the bus. Thoughts of regret ran through his head. "Did I do the right thing? Should I have left like that?" He felt his heart tear in two. He clutched his chest in pain. "Oh, I made a mistake. I know I did. But I can't undo it now. Ryou probably hates me now.

Ryou finally managed to get to his feet and walked unsteadily to the phone. He dialed a number and waited for the other line to pick up.

"Moshi moshi, Motou residence, Yuugi speaking."

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So, um, how was that chapter? Should I continue in this type of style (songfic chapter; chapter) or something else? Your review would help me a lot! So please, review! And I'll only accept flames when I become too egotistical for my own good and need my self-esteem lowered. I'm not feeling big-headed right now, so please don't erase what little self-esteem I have. Thank you!

Rowan and Sakura