Hey there! I'm not feeling quite well because I had diving lessons this
morning and though it was just theory, I feel all dizzy and stuff. I hope
you're not mad at me because Bakura kissed Ryou. I felt like it was time.
Hey! What about you try and guess to what song I listened when I wrote the
chapters? The answers within them ^-^ somewhere. . . And OH MY RA! You make
me so. . . happy. . . *starts crying* Sooo. . . happy. . .
Malik: Calm down, honey. . . *pats her back*
Voice: *sniffs* I love you all. . . *gets comforted by Malik*
To RaineKitsune: Hmm, however it is, I'll keep it this way, because changing it now would be really confusing for all of us, ne? ^-^
To Fluffy: THANKS! ^-^
To Lee: I don't think you can call them lovers by now. . . but they'll become, that's for sure!
To GraveRobbers Aman: Thank you ^-^Yeah, daggers are fuuun. . . *smirks evilly* *hugs*
To Molly-chan: *starts crying again* Thanks so much; But yeah, Baku-chan is good at teasing ^-^
To snow-shadow-wolf: *cries harder* I'm glad you like it. . . so this is your fav fic? *sniffles* Ra. . . I don't deserve reviewers like you. You're awesome!
To little-kat-girl: *hugs her* Thanks. . . uhm, are you threatening me? Please calm down ^-^ Thanks for the crackers and the pockys!
At least, before the story continues, let's have a minute's silence in commemoration of the cleaning lady! She's our true hero! *puts a flower on the Cleaning-Lady-Shrine* **
Ryou's POV
I slept quite well this night. All I dreamed about was Bakura, what confused me a bit; it wasn't like I was in love with him, was it? Maybe I was, just a little bit. Anyways, I joined breakfast late because I had to find the kitchen first; I tell you, this mansion sure was huge!
When I entered the room, Shizuka, Anzu and Malik sat on the table and Isis made coffee. Her brother was talking to her, I didn't understand one word because he spoke real fast, and Isis seemed annoyed. Shizuka was reading a newspaper and nearly dropped her head on the table. She looked tired, very tired. Anzu, though, seemed to be fully recovered and smiled at me when she spotted me. A rush of relief ran through me, and I dashed towards her and nearly knocked her from her stool by embracing her.
"It's okay now", she laughed. "I'm fine." My world seemed to be okay again, all my friends were fine, Bakura had kissed me, and he would protect me more from now on. . . Could it get any better? I finally felt at home. After breakfast, Anzu told me that she would take me shopping so I could get clothes and stuff I needed, and I nodded happily. The muffins sent me into a great sugar high, so Isis left the kitchen, muttering about kids, headache, and machine guns. Malik grinned triumphantly at me and ran after her; I couldn't help but felt sorry for her a bit.
Anzu and I went to town by hover car. It was cool to see the world fly by beneath us, to hear songs and singing along loudly and carelessly. Well, I always thought it was quite embarrassing to sing along and don't get a single clay, but it was fun to do it with someone else. When we reached the town, we had collapsed into giggles and tears ran down my cheeks from laughing too hard.
My accompanist really knew some cool places. She bought pants, shirts, coats, shoes and stuff for me that I would need.
"Is it okay for you to pay?", I asked after she picked three shirts, a toothbrush, and shampoo and went to the counter. "Sure it is. Well, okay, I don't really pay; Seto does." She burst into sniggers once again. I grinned. "Oh, that's okay, then."
"Do you need something else?", she asked half an hour later. I shook my head thoughtfully. "I don't know. . . hey, is that Bakura over there?" She followed my gaze and I was glad she did, so she couldn't see my blush. "Yeah, he is; what do you think, should we spy him?", she grinned, not mentioning my blushed cheeks. I nodded excitedly. "Sure!!" "Okay, let's go! But you have to be quiet." Anzu grabbed my hand and we walked on the other side of the way, shielded by too many people, watching Bakura as he went into a store. "Ohhh no. . . ", Anzu sighed and pointed at the shop. My eyes widened. "What does he want in a porn shop??" The girl shook her head violently. "I don't know, and I don't want to know.", she shuddered. "Maybe he went into some kind of cinema. . . don't you think?" I looked up at her inquiring. Anzu shrugged. "Let's see."
After a few minutes, Bakura stormed out of the shop, with Mariku grabbed at the wrist. The Blonde pouted. "I'm NEVER gonna leave you alone again in the mall! Does THIS look like the Children's Paradise??", the White-haired one thundered.
"The kids were boring", Mariku said. "They didn't want to obey." "Of course they didn't want to! Just use your head ONCE, Mariku, just once, because you don't have it so you can wash your hair!!", Bakura snarled at him. Mariku shrugged, grinning.
"I don't?"
The white-haired Egyptian let go of Mariku's wrist and stormed off. It took him just seconds to notice we stood there, laughing so hard we had to hold our bellies.
"I - had - never- thought. . . ", Anzu sniggered, holding on to my shoulder. Bakura growled and grabbed her chin so she had to look up. "If you consider of telling anyone about it, you have to face death, honey. I promise." The girl was silent for about five seconds, just staring at him; then she burst into laughter again. "I didn't know you could be that funny", she breathed between two flashes of giggles. Bakura snorted.
"Well, if you think I'm that funny, you can take Mariku home with you, because otherwise he'll end up stealing something again. Ryou and I will finish the shopping. I have to talk to him." I blushed again. "Talk to him" reminded me of the last evening. And that reminded me of the burning sensation of his lips claiming mine. I shook my head to chase away the thoughts, and saw Anzu nodding. She still laughed, but hugged me and went over to a grinning Mariku who laid his arm around her shoulders so she couldn't topple down from laughing. They walked away and I turned to look at Bakura.
"You wanna talk to me?" He nodded and told me to follow him, so I did. "Yeah, you know kid-"
"It's Ryou.", I reminded him.
"Uhm, well, Ryou then. You know I have to leave soon?"
"You what?! You can't go, you can't leave me here, and what if Yami comes back?" I know, I sounded frantic. I didn't want him to leave!
"I didn't say I was leaving you here."
"And anyways, you told me you wou- what?"
"I said, I didn't say I'm leaving you here."
My eyes widened as he shortly glanced down at me but continued walking.
"You're coming with me."
"Really? Yay!"
"Thank Kaiba for this. I was against it; You should stay with Anzu and Mariku."
"They're not coming? But why? I thought Mariku was your partner?" Bakura nodded.
"It's right Mariku is my aibou. But he has to go with Isis and Malik to another destination, and Anzu has to, too. It's not her job to play your babysitter."
Somehow this sentence hurt me. So I was a baby to him? Ha, I would show him how mature I was! "So it is your job now, huh?", I asked, smirking slightly. "Nope. It's my job to train you. And that's my only relation to you."
. . .
. . .
How mean. . . he was playing with my emotions and didn't even notice! "S- So?", I asked trembling, not daring to look up.
**
Bakura's POV
I didn't mean to hurt the kid. Yeah, of course I pretended not to notice his hurt expression, and he kept his head low as we walked out of the mall. The parking lot behind the mall was empty, no cars beside mine, no people, no nothing. Perfect.
Ryou's voice was trembling, and so was his delicate lower lip. I adored his lips. In fact, I adored every part of him. Damn, the kid was softening me. I remembered that Mariku has said that when I talked to him about Ryou. He also said that I knew what happened when I softened. Right, I had to be getting hurt again.
Though, I stopped and put my fingers beneath his chin, lifting his head and tracing my thumb softly over his lips. I loved his eyes that moment, full of confusion with a hidden hint of burning passion. Maybe I was 'softening' the kid, too? I firmly told me to get a hold of myself.
"That's the only relation I can have to you.", I breathed softly, trying to calm him down. "I don't want you to get hurt." Ryou just sniffed and his adorable eyes filled with tears again. The next second he grabbed my chemise in a tight embrace. I sighed inwardly and wrapped my arms around his lithe body; it felt good to have him in my arms. Fortunately I would be able to hold him again in the next few weeks because of Kaiba who had insisted I should take him with me.
Uncertain I brushed his soft bangs out of his eyes, stroking the creamy skin of his forehead as I did so. "Please, stop crying." No effect in asking. . . Once again, I gave in the desire and brushed my lips softly against his. Immediately, the sniffs stopped, and I gazed into his inquiring, bemused eyes; maybe his eyes were the reason I couldn't resist, maybe it was the faint blush that crossed his fair cheeks, maybe it was his whole adorable being. I don't know.
But I did kiss him again. I knew it was a mistake. I knew Yami could be anywhere around here. If he would find out about my desire, my love, Ryou would be taken away from me faster than I could blink. His arms wrapped around my neck once again, fingers burying into my hair, his eyes closed and his body went limp. I pressed him against me, my hands finding their way under his pullover alone, tracing up his spine slowly. I smirked into the kiss as he purred.
I pulled away way to early in our both opinion. "Don't you want to get information about our mission?", I breathed into his ear quietly, but he shook his head. Exactly the reaction I had imagined. "You can tell me once we're off. . . " I smirked. "That's right, kid." His lips parted as I ran my tongue over his lower lip.
**
Reader's POV
"I told you they're cute together.", Anzu said, leaning her head onto Mariku's shoulder who was still wrapping an arm around her shoulders.
"I guess you're right; for once." "Hey!!" "That was a joke, honey.", Mariku grinned as Anzu punched his ribs softly.
"We should go and leave them alone."
"I'll be driving.", the Blonde insisted.
"Oh no you won't. Not in my car."
"I said, I'll be-"
"Don't you put your mind games on me!"
Mariku sighed. "You sure notice everything."
"Of course I do. Do you think it's a good idea to let Bakura and Ryou search for the items in Hurghada*?"
"It was Seto's idea, so we don't have to doubt it."
Anzu climbed onto the driver's seat. "What are you going for, anyway?"
"Malik, Isis and me are heading for Cairo.", Mariku said, fastening his seat belt. "We have to rob the pyramids."
"That's nice. . . ", Anzu sighed. "Shizuka and me go to Luxor.**"
"And Seto stays at home. That was obvious."
The girl nodded and started the hover car, leaving the mall and the white haired teenagers behind.
*~*
*= Hurghada is a town at the Red Sea. (It's nice there, by the way ^^)
**=Luxor is a town which is about a half-day drive away from Hurghada. The Valley of Kings is there, where pharaohs and queens are buried. (It's very hot there -.-)
Malik: Calm down, honey. . . *pats her back*
Voice: *sniffs* I love you all. . . *gets comforted by Malik*
To RaineKitsune: Hmm, however it is, I'll keep it this way, because changing it now would be really confusing for all of us, ne? ^-^
To Fluffy: THANKS! ^-^
To Lee: I don't think you can call them lovers by now. . . but they'll become, that's for sure!
To GraveRobbers Aman: Thank you ^-^Yeah, daggers are fuuun. . . *smirks evilly* *hugs*
To Molly-chan: *starts crying again* Thanks so much; But yeah, Baku-chan is good at teasing ^-^
To snow-shadow-wolf: *cries harder* I'm glad you like it. . . so this is your fav fic? *sniffles* Ra. . . I don't deserve reviewers like you. You're awesome!
To little-kat-girl: *hugs her* Thanks. . . uhm, are you threatening me? Please calm down ^-^ Thanks for the crackers and the pockys!
At least, before the story continues, let's have a minute's silence in commemoration of the cleaning lady! She's our true hero! *puts a flower on the Cleaning-Lady-Shrine* **
Ryou's POV
I slept quite well this night. All I dreamed about was Bakura, what confused me a bit; it wasn't like I was in love with him, was it? Maybe I was, just a little bit. Anyways, I joined breakfast late because I had to find the kitchen first; I tell you, this mansion sure was huge!
When I entered the room, Shizuka, Anzu and Malik sat on the table and Isis made coffee. Her brother was talking to her, I didn't understand one word because he spoke real fast, and Isis seemed annoyed. Shizuka was reading a newspaper and nearly dropped her head on the table. She looked tired, very tired. Anzu, though, seemed to be fully recovered and smiled at me when she spotted me. A rush of relief ran through me, and I dashed towards her and nearly knocked her from her stool by embracing her.
"It's okay now", she laughed. "I'm fine." My world seemed to be okay again, all my friends were fine, Bakura had kissed me, and he would protect me more from now on. . . Could it get any better? I finally felt at home. After breakfast, Anzu told me that she would take me shopping so I could get clothes and stuff I needed, and I nodded happily. The muffins sent me into a great sugar high, so Isis left the kitchen, muttering about kids, headache, and machine guns. Malik grinned triumphantly at me and ran after her; I couldn't help but felt sorry for her a bit.
Anzu and I went to town by hover car. It was cool to see the world fly by beneath us, to hear songs and singing along loudly and carelessly. Well, I always thought it was quite embarrassing to sing along and don't get a single clay, but it was fun to do it with someone else. When we reached the town, we had collapsed into giggles and tears ran down my cheeks from laughing too hard.
My accompanist really knew some cool places. She bought pants, shirts, coats, shoes and stuff for me that I would need.
"Is it okay for you to pay?", I asked after she picked three shirts, a toothbrush, and shampoo and went to the counter. "Sure it is. Well, okay, I don't really pay; Seto does." She burst into sniggers once again. I grinned. "Oh, that's okay, then."
"Do you need something else?", she asked half an hour later. I shook my head thoughtfully. "I don't know. . . hey, is that Bakura over there?" She followed my gaze and I was glad she did, so she couldn't see my blush. "Yeah, he is; what do you think, should we spy him?", she grinned, not mentioning my blushed cheeks. I nodded excitedly. "Sure!!" "Okay, let's go! But you have to be quiet." Anzu grabbed my hand and we walked on the other side of the way, shielded by too many people, watching Bakura as he went into a store. "Ohhh no. . . ", Anzu sighed and pointed at the shop. My eyes widened. "What does he want in a porn shop??" The girl shook her head violently. "I don't know, and I don't want to know.", she shuddered. "Maybe he went into some kind of cinema. . . don't you think?" I looked up at her inquiring. Anzu shrugged. "Let's see."
After a few minutes, Bakura stormed out of the shop, with Mariku grabbed at the wrist. The Blonde pouted. "I'm NEVER gonna leave you alone again in the mall! Does THIS look like the Children's Paradise??", the White-haired one thundered.
"The kids were boring", Mariku said. "They didn't want to obey." "Of course they didn't want to! Just use your head ONCE, Mariku, just once, because you don't have it so you can wash your hair!!", Bakura snarled at him. Mariku shrugged, grinning.
"I don't?"
The white-haired Egyptian let go of Mariku's wrist and stormed off. It took him just seconds to notice we stood there, laughing so hard we had to hold our bellies.
"I - had - never- thought. . . ", Anzu sniggered, holding on to my shoulder. Bakura growled and grabbed her chin so she had to look up. "If you consider of telling anyone about it, you have to face death, honey. I promise." The girl was silent for about five seconds, just staring at him; then she burst into laughter again. "I didn't know you could be that funny", she breathed between two flashes of giggles. Bakura snorted.
"Well, if you think I'm that funny, you can take Mariku home with you, because otherwise he'll end up stealing something again. Ryou and I will finish the shopping. I have to talk to him." I blushed again. "Talk to him" reminded me of the last evening. And that reminded me of the burning sensation of his lips claiming mine. I shook my head to chase away the thoughts, and saw Anzu nodding. She still laughed, but hugged me and went over to a grinning Mariku who laid his arm around her shoulders so she couldn't topple down from laughing. They walked away and I turned to look at Bakura.
"You wanna talk to me?" He nodded and told me to follow him, so I did. "Yeah, you know kid-"
"It's Ryou.", I reminded him.
"Uhm, well, Ryou then. You know I have to leave soon?"
"You what?! You can't go, you can't leave me here, and what if Yami comes back?" I know, I sounded frantic. I didn't want him to leave!
"I didn't say I was leaving you here."
"And anyways, you told me you wou- what?"
"I said, I didn't say I'm leaving you here."
My eyes widened as he shortly glanced down at me but continued walking.
"You're coming with me."
"Really? Yay!"
"Thank Kaiba for this. I was against it; You should stay with Anzu and Mariku."
"They're not coming? But why? I thought Mariku was your partner?" Bakura nodded.
"It's right Mariku is my aibou. But he has to go with Isis and Malik to another destination, and Anzu has to, too. It's not her job to play your babysitter."
Somehow this sentence hurt me. So I was a baby to him? Ha, I would show him how mature I was! "So it is your job now, huh?", I asked, smirking slightly. "Nope. It's my job to train you. And that's my only relation to you."
. . .
. . .
How mean. . . he was playing with my emotions and didn't even notice! "S- So?", I asked trembling, not daring to look up.
**
Bakura's POV
I didn't mean to hurt the kid. Yeah, of course I pretended not to notice his hurt expression, and he kept his head low as we walked out of the mall. The parking lot behind the mall was empty, no cars beside mine, no people, no nothing. Perfect.
Ryou's voice was trembling, and so was his delicate lower lip. I adored his lips. In fact, I adored every part of him. Damn, the kid was softening me. I remembered that Mariku has said that when I talked to him about Ryou. He also said that I knew what happened when I softened. Right, I had to be getting hurt again.
Though, I stopped and put my fingers beneath his chin, lifting his head and tracing my thumb softly over his lips. I loved his eyes that moment, full of confusion with a hidden hint of burning passion. Maybe I was 'softening' the kid, too? I firmly told me to get a hold of myself.
"That's the only relation I can have to you.", I breathed softly, trying to calm him down. "I don't want you to get hurt." Ryou just sniffed and his adorable eyes filled with tears again. The next second he grabbed my chemise in a tight embrace. I sighed inwardly and wrapped my arms around his lithe body; it felt good to have him in my arms. Fortunately I would be able to hold him again in the next few weeks because of Kaiba who had insisted I should take him with me.
Uncertain I brushed his soft bangs out of his eyes, stroking the creamy skin of his forehead as I did so. "Please, stop crying." No effect in asking. . . Once again, I gave in the desire and brushed my lips softly against his. Immediately, the sniffs stopped, and I gazed into his inquiring, bemused eyes; maybe his eyes were the reason I couldn't resist, maybe it was the faint blush that crossed his fair cheeks, maybe it was his whole adorable being. I don't know.
But I did kiss him again. I knew it was a mistake. I knew Yami could be anywhere around here. If he would find out about my desire, my love, Ryou would be taken away from me faster than I could blink. His arms wrapped around my neck once again, fingers burying into my hair, his eyes closed and his body went limp. I pressed him against me, my hands finding their way under his pullover alone, tracing up his spine slowly. I smirked into the kiss as he purred.
I pulled away way to early in our both opinion. "Don't you want to get information about our mission?", I breathed into his ear quietly, but he shook his head. Exactly the reaction I had imagined. "You can tell me once we're off. . . " I smirked. "That's right, kid." His lips parted as I ran my tongue over his lower lip.
**
Reader's POV
"I told you they're cute together.", Anzu said, leaning her head onto Mariku's shoulder who was still wrapping an arm around her shoulders.
"I guess you're right; for once." "Hey!!" "That was a joke, honey.", Mariku grinned as Anzu punched his ribs softly.
"We should go and leave them alone."
"I'll be driving.", the Blonde insisted.
"Oh no you won't. Not in my car."
"I said, I'll be-"
"Don't you put your mind games on me!"
Mariku sighed. "You sure notice everything."
"Of course I do. Do you think it's a good idea to let Bakura and Ryou search for the items in Hurghada*?"
"It was Seto's idea, so we don't have to doubt it."
Anzu climbed onto the driver's seat. "What are you going for, anyway?"
"Malik, Isis and me are heading for Cairo.", Mariku said, fastening his seat belt. "We have to rob the pyramids."
"That's nice. . . ", Anzu sighed. "Shizuka and me go to Luxor.**"
"And Seto stays at home. That was obvious."
The girl nodded and started the hover car, leaving the mall and the white haired teenagers behind.
*~*
*= Hurghada is a town at the Red Sea. (It's nice there, by the way ^^)
**=Luxor is a town which is about a half-day drive away from Hurghada. The Valley of Kings is there, where pharaohs and queens are buried. (It's very hot there -.-)
