The days went by faster than he had ever witnessed before, for it seemed
only yesterday that he allowed the strange man who he later found out was
named Bakura, enter his small home for shelter that night. That night
turned into many, and soon he realized that several months have flown pass.
Though he was not the only one who noticed, the hunter/thief Bakura has
noticed as well his long absence from his home and was beginning to miss
the hot sands of his home, which was Egypt.(1)
Ryou would sometimes see his not-so-secret love stare longingly out towards the sea, knowing that somewhere beyond that seemingly endless supply of water was his home. Ryou knew Bakura wanted to return back, yet he did not want to leave him behind. Ryou knew this, and was waiting for Bakura to hurry and ask him to leave with him. Bakura would often tell him about Egypt and all the wondrous things that lay hidden there (though Bakura would mostly talk about the hidden tombs that he wanted to explore). Ryou thought Egypt sounded wonderful, and though he was afraid of leaving the shelter of his island of forest, he knew he could count on Bakura to protect him from any dangers that he would happen to find.
'Hurry and inform me soon Bakura-love...' He thought to himself.
*~*~*~*~*~
It had been ages since he stepped into the holy sands of Ra, ages since he explored, ages since he saw any of his companions. He was beginning to miss it all, he wanted to return, but he didn't want to leave Ryou here by himself.
It was only two months ago when he confessed to Ryou how much he loved him, it took him that long to realize how deep his feelings were for his small angel. He was happy yet disappointed that Ryou had felt the same way for him for almost the same amount of time, if not longer. Happy that Ryou returned his affection of course, but disappointed that they wasted such a long time being shy to one-another and hiding their feelings.
Should he take Ryou along with him? He glanced nervously away from the clear waters, to his love staring at him with pity and impatience in his beautiful jade eyes. Does he know how he feels? Is this some sort of hint showing him that he too would like to join him as well? Or was it just his wishful thinking taking over?
"You seem to be nervous about something..." Ryou said, "Planning to run away and leave me all alone to wallow in my misery?" He finished with a trace of teasing in his tone.
"Why would you be in misery?" Has asked breathlessly as his love settled himself in his lap and his arms locked around his neck firmly. Ryou stuck out his tongue slightly, to show that he didn't appreciate such a stupid question. "If you had left, I would be miserable for as long as you return back to me. Without you, the world loses its interest to me." He whispered leaning in to kiss the tip of Bakura's nose.
Bakura struggled to hold back the aroused sound that was making it's way past his throat. It still fascinated him how Ryou could make him so flustered by such small innocent gestures.
"What if I were to say, that I might have been thinking of leaving." He whispered huskily, slowly trailing his index finger up Ryou's spine, causing the small one to shiver on top of him.
"Then... then I would ask you to come along." Ryou gasped out, unconsciously fidgeting in place, which only aroused Bakura further in the process.
"To keep me warm at night?" He accused raising an eyebrow.
"I would not just come to do no more than warm your bed." Ryou said shocked, almost instantly losing the excitement he had moments before. His sparkling green eyes lost most of their shine, and became a sad shade of green. Did Bakura think he only wanted sex from him? Or was Bakura only looking to solve his own needs?
Luckily Bakura saw the hurt look, and how his eyes were starting to hold some doubt towards him. His kissed him softly on the mouth before replying, "Maybe I sounded too serious when I said that; I was only teasing Love."
Ryou looked at him as if asking if he was sure, and was immensely pleased when Bakura smiled softly at him and drew him into a comforting hug.
"I would do much more than warm your bed. I'll be there to make sure you always have something to do." Ryou suddenly spoke softly next to his ear.
Bakura chuckled softly at this, "I am sure your curiosity would find many ways in which to keep me busy."
Ryou only let out a content sigh, and snuggled into his love's shoulder.
Bakura glanced down into his angel's dozing face. "Does this mean you would join me in my returning to Egypt?"
Ryou cracked open an eyelid and looked up at him sleepily, "I would love that very much." He said stifling a yawn. "When will be leaving?"
"My ship should be returning in three day's time." Bakura finally answered after looking up at the sky thoughtfully.
"You have a ship?" Ryou asked innocently giving Bakura his full attention.
His dark love only smiled down at him with a wolfish grin, "Yes I have ship, though it is not completely mine, my good friend Malik is also owner of Ishtar."
"Ishtar is the ship right?" Ryou asked confused.
Bakura's smile fell and a crooked grin taking its place, "Yes Ishtar is the name Malik gave the ship."
"What should I bring?" Ryou asked.
"The regular belongings."
"Well what are the regular belongings?"
"Why do you ask?"
Ryou looked down at the sand, a faint pink hue painted the bridge of his nose, as he answered softly, "I've never been on a ship before." The words were spoken so quietly it was impressive that Bakura was able to pick it up.
"Do not worry, I will help you pack." He answered while ruffling his blushing angel's hair.
*~*~*~*~*~
Three days came and went, and on the fourth day early in the morning. The two lovers sat quietly on the rock watching the sunrise. Ryou told the sun, that he would be going with Bakura to his home, and that he would still keep his tradition going, along with his game. Of course he did not say any of this aloud for fear that Bakura would surely think he had lost his mind.
"Are you ready to leave now?" Bakura asked him softly, they had till noon to reach the docks of the island.
Ryou looked up and smiled at him brightly, "Yes, I am ready."
Bakura took a hold of Ryou's gloved hand and pulled him up to his feet. Ryou stood and brushed the loose sand off his dress and pants before walking up to his two bags.
(For those that are confused. Ryou is sporting a no sleeve wool knitted dress that ends to about your knees. Underneath this garment, are cotton pants and long sleeved shirt. The pants and shirt are done in a dark shade of green, and the outer garments are done in a bark looking brown. He is also wearing a leather belt, and sheepskin bag (but you would mistaken it for a purse at first) to finish it off he has a pair of normal brown shoes. Bakura is wearing his usual cape attire)
Bakura grabbed one, and Ryou carried the smaller one in front of him. Ryou thought it was odd at first after Bakura asked him to dress the way he did, but he trusted him so he did as he was told.
As for Bakura he has satisfied. Bakura wanted no unwanted attention directed towards his love, and so disguised him as a woman. It wasn't that hard, taking into consideration that Ryou already looked feminine without the clothes. If any of his men asked he would tell them who Ryou really was and they would know not to touch him and to make him as comfortable as possible. What he couldn't count on was any new recruits or passengers that have paid their way onto his ship. He told Ryou he would have to be very careful, for not everyone was as nice as they seemed.
Ryou seemed to understand immediately and said that he would try his best to stay by him whenever he could.
Bakura made no objections to this proposal; he wouldn't have it any other way...
It was when they neared the ship that Ryou gasped out in surprise. "Bakura it's so big!" He exclaimed waving his hands around for emphasis.
His love only laughed at his childish act and soon had his Ryou hoisted onto his shoulder, everyone watched shocked as they saw him carrying the small 'girl' up the plank and onto the deck. Ryou squealed out in delight occasionally when Bakura would bounce in his step purposely just to keep him entertained.
He set him down and Ryou looked up at him with a beautiful smile on his face, "That was fun! Could we do that again?" He laughed.
Bakura only smiled and patted him slightly on the head. "I'm going to introduce you to someone okay?" He asked him.
Ryou nodded his head enthusiastically much like a six year-old after being promised a treat.
Bakura gently tugged on Ryou's arm and directed him to the back of the ship.
*~*~*~*~*~
He could see them all staring, staring at *his* love. It was as if as soon as his Ryou was placed on board everyone stopped what they were doing and stared, and he couldn't blame them really after all he was affected as well when he first saw him.
He glared at several men who seemed to pose a threat to Ryou and his childish innocence and they immediately backed off... for now. He could see it in their expressions; they knew the small one was obviously his, but what he didn't know wouldn't hurt him.
'That's what they think...' He snorted to himself, but quickly smiled down at his angel when curious jade eyes searched his face for any signs of discomfort.
'It seems love, that I'll be watching you more closely than I had planned...'
*~*~*~*~*~
There is chapter four. I hoped you all liked it.
Thank you all for your lovely reviews, they kept my spirits high!
1) - It has been brought to my attention, that in this time period it wasn't known as Egypt, but something else... my friend informed me of this, though she did not tell me what it was called so I am afraid it will have to stay as 'Egypt' unless someone would be so kind and tell me)
I would greatly appreciate it if you could ignore any small spelling or grammar errors that most likely will be laced throughout here at times. If you happen to see a great problem don't hesitate to inform me!
Please don't forget to review this; reviews do boost an author's self- confidence! ^ ^
Ryou would sometimes see his not-so-secret love stare longingly out towards the sea, knowing that somewhere beyond that seemingly endless supply of water was his home. Ryou knew Bakura wanted to return back, yet he did not want to leave him behind. Ryou knew this, and was waiting for Bakura to hurry and ask him to leave with him. Bakura would often tell him about Egypt and all the wondrous things that lay hidden there (though Bakura would mostly talk about the hidden tombs that he wanted to explore). Ryou thought Egypt sounded wonderful, and though he was afraid of leaving the shelter of his island of forest, he knew he could count on Bakura to protect him from any dangers that he would happen to find.
'Hurry and inform me soon Bakura-love...' He thought to himself.
*~*~*~*~*~
It had been ages since he stepped into the holy sands of Ra, ages since he explored, ages since he saw any of his companions. He was beginning to miss it all, he wanted to return, but he didn't want to leave Ryou here by himself.
It was only two months ago when he confessed to Ryou how much he loved him, it took him that long to realize how deep his feelings were for his small angel. He was happy yet disappointed that Ryou had felt the same way for him for almost the same amount of time, if not longer. Happy that Ryou returned his affection of course, but disappointed that they wasted such a long time being shy to one-another and hiding their feelings.
Should he take Ryou along with him? He glanced nervously away from the clear waters, to his love staring at him with pity and impatience in his beautiful jade eyes. Does he know how he feels? Is this some sort of hint showing him that he too would like to join him as well? Or was it just his wishful thinking taking over?
"You seem to be nervous about something..." Ryou said, "Planning to run away and leave me all alone to wallow in my misery?" He finished with a trace of teasing in his tone.
"Why would you be in misery?" Has asked breathlessly as his love settled himself in his lap and his arms locked around his neck firmly. Ryou stuck out his tongue slightly, to show that he didn't appreciate such a stupid question. "If you had left, I would be miserable for as long as you return back to me. Without you, the world loses its interest to me." He whispered leaning in to kiss the tip of Bakura's nose.
Bakura struggled to hold back the aroused sound that was making it's way past his throat. It still fascinated him how Ryou could make him so flustered by such small innocent gestures.
"What if I were to say, that I might have been thinking of leaving." He whispered huskily, slowly trailing his index finger up Ryou's spine, causing the small one to shiver on top of him.
"Then... then I would ask you to come along." Ryou gasped out, unconsciously fidgeting in place, which only aroused Bakura further in the process.
"To keep me warm at night?" He accused raising an eyebrow.
"I would not just come to do no more than warm your bed." Ryou said shocked, almost instantly losing the excitement he had moments before. His sparkling green eyes lost most of their shine, and became a sad shade of green. Did Bakura think he only wanted sex from him? Or was Bakura only looking to solve his own needs?
Luckily Bakura saw the hurt look, and how his eyes were starting to hold some doubt towards him. His kissed him softly on the mouth before replying, "Maybe I sounded too serious when I said that; I was only teasing Love."
Ryou looked at him as if asking if he was sure, and was immensely pleased when Bakura smiled softly at him and drew him into a comforting hug.
"I would do much more than warm your bed. I'll be there to make sure you always have something to do." Ryou suddenly spoke softly next to his ear.
Bakura chuckled softly at this, "I am sure your curiosity would find many ways in which to keep me busy."
Ryou only let out a content sigh, and snuggled into his love's shoulder.
Bakura glanced down into his angel's dozing face. "Does this mean you would join me in my returning to Egypt?"
Ryou cracked open an eyelid and looked up at him sleepily, "I would love that very much." He said stifling a yawn. "When will be leaving?"
"My ship should be returning in three day's time." Bakura finally answered after looking up at the sky thoughtfully.
"You have a ship?" Ryou asked innocently giving Bakura his full attention.
His dark love only smiled down at him with a wolfish grin, "Yes I have ship, though it is not completely mine, my good friend Malik is also owner of Ishtar."
"Ishtar is the ship right?" Ryou asked confused.
Bakura's smile fell and a crooked grin taking its place, "Yes Ishtar is the name Malik gave the ship."
"What should I bring?" Ryou asked.
"The regular belongings."
"Well what are the regular belongings?"
"Why do you ask?"
Ryou looked down at the sand, a faint pink hue painted the bridge of his nose, as he answered softly, "I've never been on a ship before." The words were spoken so quietly it was impressive that Bakura was able to pick it up.
"Do not worry, I will help you pack." He answered while ruffling his blushing angel's hair.
*~*~*~*~*~
Three days came and went, and on the fourth day early in the morning. The two lovers sat quietly on the rock watching the sunrise. Ryou told the sun, that he would be going with Bakura to his home, and that he would still keep his tradition going, along with his game. Of course he did not say any of this aloud for fear that Bakura would surely think he had lost his mind.
"Are you ready to leave now?" Bakura asked him softly, they had till noon to reach the docks of the island.
Ryou looked up and smiled at him brightly, "Yes, I am ready."
Bakura took a hold of Ryou's gloved hand and pulled him up to his feet. Ryou stood and brushed the loose sand off his dress and pants before walking up to his two bags.
(For those that are confused. Ryou is sporting a no sleeve wool knitted dress that ends to about your knees. Underneath this garment, are cotton pants and long sleeved shirt. The pants and shirt are done in a dark shade of green, and the outer garments are done in a bark looking brown. He is also wearing a leather belt, and sheepskin bag (but you would mistaken it for a purse at first) to finish it off he has a pair of normal brown shoes. Bakura is wearing his usual cape attire)
Bakura grabbed one, and Ryou carried the smaller one in front of him. Ryou thought it was odd at first after Bakura asked him to dress the way he did, but he trusted him so he did as he was told.
As for Bakura he has satisfied. Bakura wanted no unwanted attention directed towards his love, and so disguised him as a woman. It wasn't that hard, taking into consideration that Ryou already looked feminine without the clothes. If any of his men asked he would tell them who Ryou really was and they would know not to touch him and to make him as comfortable as possible. What he couldn't count on was any new recruits or passengers that have paid their way onto his ship. He told Ryou he would have to be very careful, for not everyone was as nice as they seemed.
Ryou seemed to understand immediately and said that he would try his best to stay by him whenever he could.
Bakura made no objections to this proposal; he wouldn't have it any other way...
It was when they neared the ship that Ryou gasped out in surprise. "Bakura it's so big!" He exclaimed waving his hands around for emphasis.
His love only laughed at his childish act and soon had his Ryou hoisted onto his shoulder, everyone watched shocked as they saw him carrying the small 'girl' up the plank and onto the deck. Ryou squealed out in delight occasionally when Bakura would bounce in his step purposely just to keep him entertained.
He set him down and Ryou looked up at him with a beautiful smile on his face, "That was fun! Could we do that again?" He laughed.
Bakura only smiled and patted him slightly on the head. "I'm going to introduce you to someone okay?" He asked him.
Ryou nodded his head enthusiastically much like a six year-old after being promised a treat.
Bakura gently tugged on Ryou's arm and directed him to the back of the ship.
*~*~*~*~*~
He could see them all staring, staring at *his* love. It was as if as soon as his Ryou was placed on board everyone stopped what they were doing and stared, and he couldn't blame them really after all he was affected as well when he first saw him.
He glared at several men who seemed to pose a threat to Ryou and his childish innocence and they immediately backed off... for now. He could see it in their expressions; they knew the small one was obviously his, but what he didn't know wouldn't hurt him.
'That's what they think...' He snorted to himself, but quickly smiled down at his angel when curious jade eyes searched his face for any signs of discomfort.
'It seems love, that I'll be watching you more closely than I had planned...'
*~*~*~*~*~
There is chapter four. I hoped you all liked it.
Thank you all for your lovely reviews, they kept my spirits high!
1) - It has been brought to my attention, that in this time period it wasn't known as Egypt, but something else... my friend informed me of this, though she did not tell me what it was called so I am afraid it will have to stay as 'Egypt' unless someone would be so kind and tell me)
I would greatly appreciate it if you could ignore any small spelling or grammar errors that most likely will be laced throughout here at times. If you happen to see a great problem don't hesitate to inform me!
Please don't forget to review this; reviews do boost an author's self- confidence! ^ ^