Sweetest of all

Chapter 9:

They started to walk down the hall and instead of the wedding march that we all are so used to, the song 'Brown Eyes' started to play. Which, in my opinion, is totally more appropriate for this special occasion.

Ryou felt nervous but better than he thought he would because Bakura was walking next to him.

Despite Ryou's confidence in his yami, Bakura was dying inside. He didn't want all these people looking at him. He hated attention, especially when Yugi and Yami were sitting in the middle row. 'Who invited them anyway? I certainly didn't.'

Kaiba was sitting a row behind Yugi and Yami, he looked impatient. Mokuba was sitting next to him in a tux that Kaiba sent seven hundred dollars on. Joey, Tristan, and Duke were in the front row enjoying the song.

There were tons of others in assorted seats Ryou was looking for his family, he saw his dad and granny. But still couldn't see his mom, 'She didn't come...'

They had finally gotten up to the altar and the song ended.

The minister started talking, "We are gathered here today...."

No one really listened; Ryou was still looking from side to side trying to find his mom. 'I honestly cant believe she didn't come... I mean really, I thought dad was going to force her or something.'

Bakura was drifting in and out of consciousness. 'Ugh. How long is this guy gonna talk? And what the hell is Ryou looking at? He must be interested in something...' Bakura started to look back but then saw Ryou whip his head around, 'Hmm.'

Marik and Malik were getting tired of standing in one place.

Malik, are you listening to this old geezer?

/ No...I'm bored. /

Let's go watch T.V.

/ We can't do that! We have to stay here. That's what best men do... /

But the new episode of Sponge bob is on tonight. If we leave now, we could still catch it.

/ Ooh, really? We could... Wait a minute! No! We have to stay here. It won't be much longer. /

Okay...

Ryou and Bakura weren't using their link, they were afraid that they'd miss the 'I do' thing. Yugi and Yami were smiling through their whole little conversation.

/ I glad that Bakura and Ryou are getting married. /

Yeah, but with all their past problems do you think they'll last?

/ I haven't a doubt. They've got something really special. /

Do you envy them Yugi?

/ No. Why would I envy anyone else's relationship when I have you? /

Yami smiled and put his arm around his hikari.

The minister was almost done, "If anyone has a reason that these two should not be-wed, speak now or forever hold your peace..."

In the back of the room, Ryou's mom bit her tongue with much difficulty. "..."

"Well then," he continued. "With the power invested in me, I now pronounce you husband and... husband. You may now kiss the... um, husband."

Bakura looked at him funny and kissed Ryou. Everyone stood up and started to clap. Ryou's mom sighed and gave a little smirk, "Oh well..."

IN 20 MINUTES AT THE RECEPTION!!!

The cake had already been cut and Donnie took two HUGE pieces and ran off to the back of the room. The D.J was playing the songs that Bakura had picked out, which right now was this alternative song called, 'Fever for the flavor'.

"I can't believe Bakura picked this for his own wedding." Joey was over by the refreshment table talking to Kaiba.

"He has bad taste."

"What would you pick for your wedding Kaiba?" Joey gave him a seductive look.

He blushed, "I don't know... something soft, I guess."

"Do you ever plan on getting married?"

"Uh..." Kaiba sauntered away to mingle.

"Humph!"

Ryou's dad had totally stolen all of the shrimp from one of the food tables. He walked past Ryou, "Great shrimp, son!"

"Uh, thanks dad. Hey, have you seen mom?"

"Yep, she's over there." He pointed over towards the very last table in the back.

"Over there?"

"Over there." He walked off.

Ryou didn't see her but went over anyway just to take a peak. He looked around and didn't see anyone, they he heard something and he looked under the table.

"Mom?"

"Oh..." She sat up, "Hello Ryou."

"What are you doing under there?"

"Nothing."

"Did you come to the wedding?"

"Yes."

"I didn't see you."

"I was in the back. The very back."

"Thanks mom." He took her from under the table and hugged her.

"For what?"

He let go, "Just for coming. I know how hard it must have been for you."

"You have no idea."

Ryou smiled.

"I'll never be able to show my face at my knitting club ever again!"

"That's okay mom. You've got something better than a knitting club."

"Oh, and what is that?"

"A new son-in-law."

"Ugh..."

Bakura walked over, "What are you two doing way over here?"

"Nothing." Ryou said, "My mom came to the wedding, isn't that great?"

"Wonderful," Bakura had a hint of sarcasm in his voice.

Ryou's mom ignored it, "Well, since you're my son's husband... there's something about him you must know."

"What it that?"

"He... he isn't perfect. He has a stubborn streak and is sometimes unbearable when it comes to picking out clothes... and..."

"He snores."

Ryou and his mom looked at him, "Well," she shrugged, "That'll just be our little secret."

THE END...