What Happens Now

Chapter 8: My Name

A/N: Ryou's POV

Did he just say my name? My body pulls to a hault. Dman I need to get out of here. I hear the matress coils squeak when he gets up.

His footsteps are coming closer. I still can't move, it's as if I'm glued to this spot. My heart hasn't stopped racing. I see his hand as it reaches past me to close the door. Damn, now I'm stuck. His hand pulls back, ending up resting on my shoulder. I bite my lip and tense up involuntarily. He turns me around. I'm at his mercy now.

"Ryou..."

In some cases that wouldn't be so bad, like in those dreams where Yami and I...but no, for some reason this is terrifying me. Maybe it's because he's using my name, and looking at me like that.

"..don't be afraid of me...please.."

Was that a plea, from my Yami? He's closer now. I've got no chance of getting away. His lips are pressed against mine now. "Mmm.." I return his kiss and deepen it, tangling my fingers in his hair. His arms have found their way around my waist.

After a moment he pulls away, looking at me. An expression of awe spreading arcross his features. "Yami..."

-- End Chapter #8