God, the Grand (e): This is my confession. We do not own Yu-Gi-Oh!

Greebo, the dragon: Nope, nope, nope!

"God Bakura, get your ass out of bed! You've been moping around all fucking week dude!"

"Maybe I will as soon as you get the hell out of my room!" I holler back, glaring at my tri-color haired roommate.

"Dude, get up and help me clean this apartment! Yugi's coming over and I don't want my baby to think I live in a dump!" He says, pouting. Sigh. I'd forgotten all about the party. My mind was stuck on a certain snowy-haired stripper I was dying to see. I turned around so I was lying flat on my stomach.

"So… do you have a date tonight?" He asks. I shake my head. There was no point in asking anyone to accompany me; all I really want is Marik's accomplice. Ever since Ryou left early Sunday morning, even in my classes, I've tried to scratch him from my mind, but all I can think of is a cute smile and sparkling jade eyes sitting next to me.

"You're thinking about Ryou again, aren't you?" He asks, in a whiny tone. He takes a seat at the edge of my bed.

"I don't know what it is about him; I can't get the brat out of my head." I grumble. I sense Yami starting to smirk.

"You are in over your head pal, remember, this is Marik's boy we are talking about here. Just cool it down a little, you know? At least wait until the dumb blonde fins another so called 'Soul Mate'. You know he'll find a new one within a few months." He comments, messing with the fabric of my black comforter. I throw a pillow at him.

"Gee, aren't you the father of brilliance?" I retort.

"Yugi thinks so! Oh my gosh, I almost forgot to tell him what time I was going to pick him up tonight! Get dressed Bakura!" He calls, running out of my room and dashing to the phone.

Poor dense Yami, he doesn't even see that Yugi has him oh so totally wrapped.

I sigh, as I've been doing, and pick out some dark blue jeans and a shirt with some small logo on it in red letters.

I hurry off to the bathroom to shower.

Yami and I cleaned up the whole apartment, with a bit of help from Yugi, who came over a bit early.

We turned up the music so it was blaring. Fortunately for us, half this apartment complex is either college students or teenagers and won't complain, because most are invited!

"You ain't nothing but a hound dog, crying all the time!" The music blares. I dash to the radio, stop it and change it to a random radio station.

"That's your party music?" Yugi asks, giggling. I scowl at him.

"Oh Yugi dear, I made you cookies as a declaration of my love!" Yami chirps, holding out a plate of heart shaped, pink frosted cookies that have 'YY=Love' written crappily on them.

"Oh Yami! That was so sweet of you!" He cries, taking the taller in his arms and glomping him to death. Yami blushes. I roll my eyes and head to the kitchen to grab a soda.

"Don't worry about him Yugi; he's just jealous he doesn't have a cute uke of his own!" Yami coos.

"Isn't he the one who like Ry-?"

"Shhh!" I hear my roommate seethe at his young love.

"You know I can hear you from in here you dolts!" I scream out. Yami chuckles.

"Yami stop!" Yugi chirps through giggles. I don't even want to know what they are doing.

Thankfully the two have made it out of the living room. They probably had to go screw again, nothing new.

The door is slammed shut and in walks a tall brunette female, a honeydew blonde, and a few people I recognize as Malik and Mai.

"Oh hey Bakura! I didn't know you were friends with Yami!" Mai says happily.

"I live here… how do you know these two Katsuya?" I ask the blonde male.

"Well Mai is my girlfriend, and Malik is her pain-in-the-ass best bud!" He answers chuckling.

"We've met." I say softly. Malik smiles.

"Nice apartment!" He complements, taking a seat on our maroon recliner.

"Yeah…" I trail off.

"So, Mai and I are going to find something to drink!" Katsuya explains, dragging the tall female along with her.

"Well, I'm Anzu! You must be the guy Ryou was telling us about!" The cerulean orbed girl says smiling. Why was he talking about me?

"What, are you like one of his school mates or something?" I ask, trying to sound unimpressed.

"Yes, Ryou and I are friends. My best friend is Yugi though." She announces.

"Grand for you, you managed to make friends with the pet." I chide. She gazes at me in confusion.

"So Bakura, have you seen Ryou lately?" Malik asks.

"Not for awhile."

"Oh, he should be here tonight, his boyfriend is supposed to pick him up." He says. Yay, I get to see him! Not that it matters since Marik will have his grimy Egyptian arms all over the flawless beauty.

The door shuts again, and in walks a raven haired eleven-year-old.

"Hey Bakura!" The young boy chirps.

"Uh Mokuba, why in seven hells are you here tonight?" I snap.

"Well Seto says you guys have to baby sit me tonight, something came up!"

"Mokuba, Yami was supposed to tell your brother we were having a party tonight!"

"Oh, yes I know! He said 'tough shit, a promise is a promise!'"

I glare at said boy. "I never made him any promises!" I whine.

"No but Yami did one night. Him and Seto kissed and he begged Seto never to tell Yugi so in return Yami has to baby sit me whenever, no matter what the circumstances." He says cheerfully. Damn it! Marik'll be drunk and I know Yami is much to busy with Yugi! I have to waste my night watching the brat! I grumble and sink lower into the couch. Mokuba happily grabs an unopened soda from the table and plops down next to me.

"Bakura, you really should try to be more cheerful! My school guidance counselor says 'if you smile, people will smile back'!" He announces, grinning. I glare.

"Well, I'm going to see what Yami and Yugi are up to!" He exclaims before running off. I probably should've told him to leave Yami alone, but every child should at least get traumatized once in their lives.

My ex boyfriend Hiroto Honda walks in the door with his new fling Ryuuji Otogi. Joy.

"Aloha Bakura." Hew says quietly, trying to change what could be a normal entrance into an awkward one. He obviously doesn't get I'm over him.

"Look Bakura, lets not argue tonight ok? Let's just act normal and try to get along! I know I hurt you, but it's time to move along. This is Ryuuji." He announces.

"Just walk away." I hiss at him. The two listen and move onto the dining room where more people I've never seen before are starting to crowd around.

I stand up and walk towards the kitchen when I hear a high pitched shriek. Hm, must be Mokuba. A few seconds later, a mahogany orbed child is attached to my waist.

"Yami and Yugi are doing something that's over an 'R' rating!" He squeaks. I snort.

"If I give you cookies, brownies and soda, will you go watch cartoons in my room and leave me the hell alone?" I ask wearily. He takes in the inquiry and nods.

I grab said stuff and lead him into my bedroom turning on the 'Disney Channel' for him. I head out of the room, only to run straight into someone.

"Hey watch-"

"……………."

"Hi Bakura." Ryou greets, beaming. Once again my mouth is hanging open at his sexiness. He wears a tight shirt that has a glittery holograph that reads 'Hollywood'. It has one long sleeve, and the other is nonexistent. He wears gray pants that show off his cute little butt, and platform boots. He wears his stripper make up tonight, making him look all the more yummy.

"Bakura…"

"Oh, sorry, I was spacing out! Hi!" I reply. Marik gives me a quizzical glance before dragging Ryou along with him down the hall and into the kitchen.

I shake my head and stride back into my bedroom, joining Mokuba to watch some movies with weird monsters… I know this move, it's 'Lilo and Stitch'! Yami dragged me to see it.

Around fifteen minutes later, someone walks in.

"If you're planning on screwing someone, go join Yami." I say tiredly, not looking away from the TV screen. Said person sits on my bed.

"What are you watching?" A soft voice asks. My head swishes around, and there's Ryou.

"Lilo and Stitch!" Mokuba announces merrily.

"Well aren't you cute! Is this your little brother Bakura?" Ryou gushes.

"No, he's baby sitting me tonight since Yami and Yugi are doing something I'm not aloud to see. I don't know what it was, but they make loud noises and what sounds to be moaning! I think Seto does whatever they do, because sometimes I can hear his bed bump against the wall when he has Shizuka over!" Mokuba says causing Ryou to giggle.

"Yugi told me he'd be here, but I have yet to see him." Ryou says.

"So, do you usually watch the Disney Channel at all your parties?" He asks me.

"No, I just don't feel like being out there I guess."

"I didn't really feel up to coming tonight, I'm way tired from work the other night. Marik begged me though. I came, though I'd rather be at home watching old movies with someone." He says, almost whispering.

"Someone?" I question. Doesn't he mean Marik?

"Oh, just you know uh, someone…" He trails off nervously.

"So, why aren't you out there with Marik?" Mokuba asks.

"Because I wanted to come see Bakura!" He announces, gazing at me. I peer into his emerald orbs from my lying down position. He smiles and turns away.

"I also wanted to say, I'm sorry for not telling you I left Sunday! I was up around six in the morning, and you were still sleeping. I stayed lying down for a while, and then got bored. So, I covered you up and left." He says sweetly.

"That's ok. How come you don't work tonight?"

"Closed tonight!" He informs me.

"So do you guys like have secret crushes on each other or something?" Mokuba asks randomly. I can feel a slight blushes creeping its way up. It'd a good thing the light is off.

"No, I have a boyfriend!" Ryou cries.

"What's it to you anyways?" I ask curiously.

"Because if you like someone, you should ask them out!" He says knowingly.

"Ryou, why are you in here?" Marik interrupts.

"Just saying hi to Bakura and my new buddy Mokuba!"

"Come on, you don't really want to spend the night with these two losers do ya? Hey, why is Mokuba here?" He asks, puzzled.

"Because a promise is a promise." I retort. He starts cracking up; he must've heard the story.

"Well, anyways, come on Ryou!" He says, motioning with his hand. Ryou gets up and strolls towards him.

"You should come out too!" He tells me, and what kind of guy would I be to refuse?

Man is our apartment ever crowded.

Marik dragged Ryou with him to talk to some people. I wasn't able to follow, so I went over to Mali, who was leaning coolly against a wall, sipping a tropical drink.

"Hey." I greet.

"Hi Bakura." He replies, sipping from the hot pink straw.

"Why aren't you out mingling?" I ask. He shrugs.

"I really only know Yugi, Mai, and you. I did see this really hot guy though. I was about to go up to him, but I couldn't get though these damned people! He's scrumptious, with tanned skin, gorgeous lavender eyes, and unique blonde locks! Do you know him?" He asks curiously.

"Sounds like Marik." I reply nonchalantly.

"Take me to him!" He demands, grabbing my shoulder.

"He has a boyfriend." I counter. Malik rolls his eyes and gives me a confident smile.

"Like that's a threat!" He says casually, flicking back a few stands of hair. Obviously, he doesn't know who Marik's fling is.

I drag him past people.

"So you found a boyfriends then Bakura, I'm so happy for you!" Honda gushes, placing a hand on my shoulder. I flip him off and drag Malik away to the table where Marik's currently playing a game of poker at.

"Royal flush!" He says, smirking. Ryou's leaning against the window next to him, watching the game. Malik yanks me down next to him on the benches across from Marik.

"Deal us in!" He demands, staring hungrily at Marik. Marik stares at him back for a few seconds before nodding.

"Ready to get your asses beat?" He snides, grinning at Malik as he deals out the cards.

"Please, Bakura and I are partners, and may I add, one of the best partnerships you'll ever find! We'll beat you to the ground!" He chimes. Ryou glances to the two of us and smiles.

"Hey Malik, Bakura." He says cutely.

"Heya Ryou! Who are you here with?" Malik asks.

"I'm here with my boyfriend-"

"Yours truly." Marik boasts.

"Oh…" Malik remarks, sounding a bit disappointed.

"Damn it! I wasn't expecting his boyfriend to be that damn cute! Stupid Ryou… all well, it's just a minor obstacle." He hisses to me.

"Just pick up the cards." I say, resting my head in my hands.

A king, two aces, a ten, and a jack. Wow, this kid is lucky, he got himself a winning hand on the first try since wild cards are aces!

"Holy shit…" I whisper.

"Shh, Bakura, you're supposed to bluff!" He hisses in my ear. I glance again to Ryou who was starring at the two of us, looking jealous? Wonder why, the only person flirting with Marik is well, Malik.

"Any trade-ins?" Marik questions he group. A few switch.

"How about you two losers? What is your name anyways? I know you can't possibly be interested in Bakura, he's a dumbass!" He scoffs, scanning Malik.

"Oh shove it." I chide. Ryou looks bored… we could always change this into strip poker, and he could play! I'd love to see him naked… Oh crap Bakura, shut up before people think its Malik giving you the boner! I slap my head and fidget. 'This table is about to be crushed' I think as I glance around the table.

An hour's gone by, and I'm getting really bored… We've won all but three games, and most of them are getting drunker by the minute.

"I'm out…" I announce. Malik nods. I hope my partner doesn't mind too much. Pfft. Besides, it's only normal I go looking for Ryou!

I search about every room and cannot find the emerald eyed beauty. I know he wouldn't be in Marik's room, because some couple went in there a while ago.

He could be in my room; I don't know why he'd be in there though. Speaking of my room, it's about time to check up on Mokuba.

Lo and behold, there's Ryou, playing clue with Mokuba on my bed watching music videos.

"Oh, Bakura! Look Ryou and I are playing clue, you should play!" Mokuba exclaims.

"Sorry we didn't ask, but Mokuba was getting bored and I didn't think you'd mind if we borrowed your game of clue." He Ryou said, smiling.

"Nope, don't mind." I counter, sitting down next to them.

"So how was poker?" Ryou asks a hint of annoyance in his usually sweet voice.

"Ok, Malik and I crushed them… mostly Malik." I comment.

"I think he likes you." Ryou says passively as he moves his colors to the conservatory.

"Um, who?" I question, wrinkling up my nose. I'm confused!

"Malik."

"Oh… him." I say, less than enthused.

"Do you like him?" I was about to answer when said boy walked into my room.

"Hey guys! Ryou, Marik wants to see you in the kitchen." Malik muses.

"Ok, be back Mokuba." He says merrily, ruffling Mokuba's hair. Hey, Ryou seems to like the little brat, maybe I should give Seto his number so he can watch him instead.

"So… you know Ryou?" He asks.

"Met him at a club." I say, moving Ryou's piece for him.

"Oh you're who he talks non stop to Mai about too!" He squeals.

"I am? You sure it's not Marik?" I ask, suddenly quite amused.

"Damn he's lucky to be with Marik… I swear to you, I'll have him, somehow. You don't like Ryou do you?"

"No, why would you ask that?" I snap.

"Because when I talk about him, your eyes get wide and glaze over. Either way, I'll come up with you, don't you worry!" He said, before exiting my room.

It was about then I heard screaming and yelling, one voice unmistakable.

I run into the kitchen where people crowd around a feuding couple.

"God Ryou! You never, ever spend time with me! You hate me!" I hear Marik roar.

"Marik I just didn't feel like watching you play poker, I'm sorry I don't find standing around interesting!"

"No Ryou, you were to busy doing god knows what with god knows who!" Marik shrieks. Ryou's eyes widen and the poor kid looks as if he's about to cry.

"I never did anything Marik, I would never cheat on you!" He cries.

"What ever tramp! Just leave, no one wants you anyways!" Marik spits out, stumbling over as he points accusingly at Ryou.

"Marik you don't mean that, you're drunk!" Ryou sobs, taking Marik's hand.

"It's over!" Marik screams, storming off.

Ryou then ran out of the kitchen, me trailing close behind. He storms out the door, bawling his eyes out.

"Ryou!" I call. He twirled and lunged at me.

"Ba, Bakura…" He sobbed. I wrapped my arms around him and whispered comforting phrases into his ear.

"I, I didn't do anything to him!" He whispers.

"I know, Marik is just a jerk when he's drunk." I say gently.

"I know I just don't know what to do." I hug him tighter.

"It's ok Ryou, I'm sure Marik'll come to his senses. Do you want me to take you home?" I ask him worriedly, unconsciously stroking his cheek. He smiles and shakes his head.

"I still owe you a coffee don't I?" He says, sobs subsiding a bit.

"That you do." I reply, smiling back.

"Then we should-"

"Hold on and I'll go grab Mokuba, you stay here." I command, running back into the bustling apartment.

God, the Grand (e): Cliff hanger… sorta…

Gandalf: Hanging from a cliff!

Greebo, the dragon: Why Georgia, why?

Grim Reaper: WEE! Too sexy for muh self!

Gandalf: …………..

God: My newest muse, the Grim Reaper!

Grim: -whines- Black death I tell you, call me black death!

Greebo: Whatever you say Grim!

Grim: Arg! You stupid crayon you!

Gandalf: I want to be tickle me pink!

God: Then I want to be macaroni and cheese!

Grim: And I want to be black, MUAH!

Greebo: Pink for me! Anyways, let's get on with this!

Grim: You shalt die, snow-shadow-wolf!

God: Oh, he kids! Anyways, I think overly perverted fics are fun… depending on the pervertness of course! 'Mulan' is such a good movie, I love the dragon guy, he's cute! I was going to save this for my reply to you in 'Summer Lovin', but I feel it's much to important! YOU WATCH WEEKENDERS?!? You are by far the coolest person on fan fiction.net just for doing that! Oh, and watching 'Recess' of course! I love the Hustler Kid too! Tino's my fav. On 'The Weekenders'! I like the weird stuff his mom cooks. Coincidence, I only drink apple juice when I am desperate too! Which I was when I did the last chapter of 'Summer Lovin'… there was only water or milk besides it… Gandalf forgot to go grocery shopping! Anyways, glad you like the story of course and I hope you get some inspiration soon, because I need my weekly fix of MC! Yay, kitties!

Grim: Await your death Kawaii Chibi Kitty Angel!

God: Yay for dirty underwear! Greebo thoroughly enjoyed her latest pair of britches! She had them with some red wine! Thanks for the cookie, I tired to share it with Grim, but he said sweets are poison to your health… though he's dead. Either way, have a great day!

Grim: Blood shall be shed, Yugi-obsessed!

God: Glad you think the stories cute! Yes, Ryou does 'like' Kura, he just kinda can't admit it cause he kinda has a boyfriend… but Malik will work on it, as you will see next chapter!

Grim: One last day Carmen5-Nemrac!

God: Glad you thought the chapter was cool! And here is your update! Hope you thought the chapter was Grand (e)!

Grim: Sweet sugar Maruken!

God: Hiya! 'Snuggle bunny' is a good word! Yes o' yes! No idea how Ryou escaped Marik's death grip hug, it must be his magic stripper powers! Yay, you thought it was funny!

Grim: Yay! Now to chopping up some B0nB0nCaTz!

God: Your update is right here my fury buddy! Glad you think it rox!

Gandalf: What's with the attitude change Grim?

Grim: -locks self in refrigerator-

Gandalf: -sweat drop- Well, I guess I shall take over! Hurry up, Dark Magician Girl/ Hikaru!

God: I hope this chapter had some Ryou cuteness for you too! More next chapter, I promise! Hope you liked this chapter, and of course here was your update!

Gandalf: I feel like I'm DreamingChild!

God: An episodes of friends? Don't think I saw that one! Did you like the finale? I thought Rachel should've went to Paris, but hey, what ever works I guess! I know, Ryou sleeping on Bakura is just too cute! I would tell you how he's going to get together with him, but then I'd be giving out the plot! Which I would do, but that would totally ruin the torture I put on you making you having to come back and read just to find out! All I can say is Malik plays a big part! Well, hope you liked this chapter!

Gandalf: it's been a Millennium!

God: Here's your update! Yay, you reviewed! Hope you keep coming back for more!

Gandalf: No kidding, Nope it isn't Kurama, it's Voice-Sama!

God: Yay, I have managed to rhyme your name again, ten points for me! I hope this chapter makes up for the extra short one! Of course Gandalf has Britney Spears records, she happens to be one of our favs! Sugar-Kat is your Yami? Well you lucky Hikari you! She's my buddy, tons of fun! Glad you love my stories! Yay, love, a good word!

Gandalf: No kidding! Now to maedhros!

God: Well, I kinda wanted to make Bakura a bit nicer than usual, since he isn't really a yami in this story! I hope that's a good thing? Well, hope you enjoyed this chapter!

Gandalf: Grim and you have something in common, Angel Reaper!

God: You're both reapers! You live near the Amish? My sister wanted to be an Amish… she's strange. I want to live on a farm, so I can have lots of cows and cats! I also love the movie 'Mulan'! I always thought it looked stupid when it first came out years ago, but when I actually watched it a few months back it was really awesome! Marik could have a potato farm with Malik! Yay!

Gandalf: Country times! To O.o The Yu-Gi-Oh Freak o.!

God: Aw, if Ryou was a kitty? CUUTTEE! I want a picture of that! Yay, kitties and Bakura!

Gandalf: and another cat, Kaboodles Kitten!

God: Badger, Badger, Badger! Ie! Hope this makes up for the extra short fluffy chapter! Yay for Malik! I hope you update 'Cat Got the Cream' soon! I like where that story is heading! Yay!

Gandalf: Mhm! Boot Scootin Samara a.ka. Chrysler!

God: Nope, of course Marik didn't catch um! What? You don't want to go live on a farm like Marik? I know I do… minus the horses, I want sheep! You liked that line? It was likely I was eating Mcdonald's when I wrote the last chapter! Go Ronald Mcdonald! 'Mulan' does rock, along with 'Lilo and Stitch'! Experiment 626! Yay! I don't really like 'Lion King' much though, nor the second! I do like 'Aladdin' though! Take two for the street rats! Here was your update!

Gandalf: Now to the last, but so not the last, Uory's Lover!

God: I absolutely loved the last chapter of 'Straight', if I didn't say it in my review! I updated! Yay! Though, I think you're going to gut me like a fish now, because I went and left a bigger cliffy… with a 'y' because Mr. Spellchecker doesn't like it with an 'ie'. Sorry for the short chapters! Does this one make up for it, it was semi-long… hate to say it, but I think next chapter is going to be just as short! Eep! Hate to make this short, but someone needs the computer so I must be off!

Gandalf: And quickly at that!

God: Thank you everyone once again, for the lovely reviews! Hope you all thought the chapter was Grand (e) as could be!

Gandalf: Yes, we must be off now, don't forget to be tubular and review!

God: Later days!