A/N: I do not own YGO or any characters. This does contain adult lang in later chapters and drug abuse. Don't like that sort of thing, turn around now. May turn into yaoi but I'm not sure yet. Ok enjoy! - Naur

Consequences of Addiction

Chapter 2

And So It Begins

Ryou stared at his reflection in the glass; the person who stared back was only a shadow of the person he had been. Bakura hadn't laid a harmful hand on him in over a year but since he had become a regular in school no one had paused to ask the whiz Bakura-kun to do something. Extra credit, homework, help, projects and so much more! He was so tired of helping but it wouldn't be right to say no. He replaced the pill bottle to his hiding spot behind some others so Bakura would never find it. If his Yami now 'older brother' ever found out he was taking these there would be no telling what he would do. Making sure the bottle was hidden well enough he grabbed his make up bag that he had, had ever since Bakura had started the beatings. Bakura had never asked why he had kept it after the beatings had stopped and he had never said.

He took out his cover up and applied it under his eyes to hide the dark circles. With a sigh he finished dressing and went downstairs. Bakura stood at the stove cooking their breakfast, Ryou stomach did flips just at the sight of the food.

"It'll be ready in just a few minutes. Have a seat," Bakura told him over his shoulder.

"I'm just gonna get something on the way. I promised Mr. Ikeda that I would help him this morning. See you when I get in," Ryou replied picking up his bag. He hurried out the door before Bakura could stop him.

*****

Bakura watched as his light left without eating anything. A frown settled onto his features as he watched Ryou walk away. He saw the way he dragged his feet and became even more worried.

"What are you hiding from me hikari? Why won't you tell me?" He thought.

*****

Ryou started the walk to school, he was still tired but soon he would get the rush of energy he needed and would last the whole day until he got home. By the time he was ready to pass out it would be time to take some more pills. It would take about 15 minutes but then once again he would have energy to finish homework and anything else.

"Bakura-kun!" A mix of voices called as he walked into the school courtyard. He sighed seeing about 5 people running to him, notebooks in hand.

"And so it begins…" He thought.

Well that's it for the second chapter! Come on guys…REVIEW!!! – Naur