Gandalf: We're not gonna take it!
Grim Reaper: No we aren't! Here's the next chapter for 'Stripped'! Mwar, and the plot roles on!
Sauruman: No you idiots, we don't own Yu-Gi-Oh. Die.
Gandalf: -blink, blink- Anyways, on we go!
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"I'm giving you everything, all that joy can bring, yes I swear! Yes I swear!" M manly voice sang out at it's highest as he opened the apartment door to a disturbingly quiet household.
"Bakura?" His voice called, glancing around the dark living room to find no one. He saw a piece of fancy stationary on the coffee table, and walked over to investigate. A note huh? He picked it up, and read.
Bakura, Ryou, and Co.:
You re the most irresponsible people ever, falling asleep when two needy children were on your hands! What were you thinking? They could've been killed or worse! Don't ever think about asking to even look at my younger brothers, never again will you watch them! Anyway, I am dropping Noa and Mokuba off on Tuesday night; just thought you should know. Again… YOU KNOW NOTHING!
Sincerely,
Seto Kaiba.
Marik snorted. 'What in the hell's worse than dying'? He pondered, heading toward Bakura's bedroom, just to see if maybe he'd fallen asleep or something. He opened the door soundlessly, to find two figures sleeping under Bakura's comforter; both with flowing locks of white. Marik blinked. What was Ryou doing in bed with Bakura? Surely, he didn't just decide to sleep with him, right? There had to be a logical explanation for this.
…but what possible explanation could there be? Marik wasn't sure. The two had been really friendly with each other since they first met… could Ryou be? NO! Surely, Ryou wouldn't cheat on him with his best friend, would he? He shook his head. No, Ryou loved him! He leant over the bed, sweeping fingers across Ryou's porcelain face, tracing circles on his silky skin.
"Ryou?" Marik purred, scratching the young one's cheek lightly. Ryou stirred, a small mewl emitting from slightly parted lips. Marik smiled softly, entranced by the sleeping boy. So beautiful and graceful; like Mali- No. He shouldn't think about him, Ryou was his after all. Malik was just his friend, and Bakura's boyfriend! He was taken, and he didn't want him anyways. Nope, not a sliver. He sighed; there was no real need to wake Ryou up yet. He was so peaceful sleeping there. He stood up, taking one last look at the teen before dismissing himself from the room, shutting the bedroom door.
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I growled, rolling onto my back, flashing coffee stained eyes open, glancing around my darkened bedroom. My eyes halt on the beautiful form next to me. Huge emerald eyes set on me, lips curving into a soft smile.
"Hey Kura." He says quietly, scooting closer. I grin sleepily and pull him close.
"Have a nice nap?" He nodded, resting his head down by chest, eyes shutting again. Wow, he's adorable…
"Bakura what time is it?" I look over to the clock.
"Eh, about eight."
"WHAT?!?"
"Uh… it's almost 8 o' clock."
"Oh god Bakura! I'm supposed to be at work by eight!" He exclaims, scrambling up.
"Can you please run me to the club?"
"Of course I will, it's my fault for letting you sleep so long, let's go!" I say, hurrying to put on my shoes. I grab my keys and run out of the bedroom.
"BAKURA!"
"Be back in ten, Marik!" I shout, grabbing Ryou's hand as we dash down the staircase.
"Thank you so much Bakura!" He says, getting in the car and shutting the door.
"Of course, what are friends for!" I start the car and back out of the parking space, driving off and out of the lot.
"Yeah, tonight I HAVE to be there! Tonight I get to start up with a new partner! A guy and we have these really cool, gaudy costumes we get to wear!" He exclaims, smiling. I nod. I want to see, I want to see! Sniff. I want to watch him strip and dance.
"Ry, I'm just curious… do you ever strip all the way?"
"Oh no! No way! I get down to hot pants and I'm done!" He chirps happily.
"Heh… I just kind of wondered." He nodded.
"That's all right. And thanks again! Sorry I couldn't stay around longer…. And just tell Marik I was really sick and you needed to get me home or something stupid like that, ok?" He asks as we pull up to a familiar building. I nod.
"Whatever you want, Ryou." He stretches over and plans a small kiss on my cheek.
"Bye Kura!" He says, hurrying out my car into the club. I blink. I need him so bad… I sigh and drive back home to Marik. The fucker. Stupid lucky asshole! GRREH!
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"We should go out!"
"I really don't feel like it."
"Yes you do Bakura, and besides, we never do anything together anymore!"
"…and you actually care?" My agitated roommate rolls his lilac eyes.
"Let's go!" He whines, tugging at my shirt.
"Fine." I mutter, grabbing my boots and putting them on.
"Besides, one of my friends told me about this cool new club only a few miles away!" I nod.
"Sounds like a real blast." I say mundanely, switching off the TV. I trample over to the door where Marik already waits.
"Don't be so excited about it!" He says merrily as he opens the door, letting me head out first before locking it.
"Trust me I'm anything but." I mutter, sulking as we head down the stairway.
"Why didn't you just have Malik go with, you know, someone who actually likes dancing and stuff?" I say as he starts up the car.
"I tried! Malik was busy though, and strangely, all my other friends were either stranded somewhere, or having a hangover." I frown. Marik's friends are the most idiotic people I've ever met…. Besides Honda. Gross. I stay quiet the whole ride there, just listening to his random stories and nodding along. We parallel park in a place that seems somewhat familiar. I shrug it off and hop out of the car.
"The place is this way!" He says a few steps ahead of me as we walk down the slightly busy sidewalk. I stop as I look up and see big, flashing red and pink, letters. 'SMITTEN KITTEN!'
"Uh Marik, we can't go here! Uh… Yami and Yugi said their strippers were terrible!"
"Bakura, stop being a pussy and come on! Yugi would never take a step near one of these places." I gulped. He was right.
"But I don't feel good, and this place gives me the creeps! I think it was the pizza we had! And oh gee, you had some too, so you're bound to get sick too!" I turn around to walk back to the car but he's faster than me. He grabs my wrist and twirls me around.
"What the hell is wrong with you? You aren't sick stupid! So let's go in!"
"No Marik, I really don't feel good I-" I'm hushed as he drags me into the building, handing a guy our admittance fee. The place is already jam packed with people. He tugs me to the bar. Shoving me into a stool next to him.
"Uh… won't Ryou be mad if he sees you in a strip club?" I squeak out, playing nervously with the buttons on my coat. Come on Marik, let's go! Before Ryou and you kill me!
"He'll be fine with it! Ryou trusts me" I nod, gulping. This has to have a bad ending. I am dead. Dead. Dead. Dead.
"Back again, wow! 'Bandit' must have really tooted your horn!" I bite my lip. Could thing get any worse?
"Uh… hey Mai…" I murmur, turning to her and giving her a forced, nervous smile.
"Bakura… you've been here before?" Marik asks, staring at my strangely.
"Of course he has! He was drooling when our 'Bandit' came and gave him a lap dance!" She says, giggling.
"Alright, well, time to go!" I say, grabbing Marik's hand to get the hell out of this place.
"No, what? Are you scared I'm going to tell Malik or something?" He asks, smirking. I blink.
"Uh… yeah?" I mumble, trying to pull him away again.
"Bakura, we're not going anywhere! I wanna see how hot this 'Bandit' you like so much is!" He exclaims, pulling me back on my stool next to him.
"So, what can I get you fellas to drink?"
"I uh…." I stop as I see a familiar body coming into view. Two men come twirling down the metal pole on the stage, one with unmistakably white hair. Ryou twirls down, arching his back, where angel wings flutter slightly. Gulp.
"Marik we have to go!" I plead. He turns around from Mai, and stares at the stage, straining his eyes. Ryou is dressed in a fishnet body suit, with white leather hot pants, said wings, pumps, and tons of glitter, making him shine. His partner wears the same in back, with long black hair cascading down his shoulders. The other guy wraps arms around Ryou, and goes down on him, hands roaming his body. Ryou does a twirl to get away, grabbing onto the pole and spinning around seductively again. I was silent and scared to death for the next fifteen minutes, not aware of what was going on around me. Ryou and the other man were now crawling off the stage, starting to give the screaming people lap dances. He struts his creamy hips, giggling as he dances. I gulp and glance over to Marik, whose eyes have never left Ryou.
"W-we… should…" A hand clamps over my mouth.
"Why does he look so familiar?" Marik hisses, straining his eyes more to get a better look.
"I… I don't know." I say, though it comes out muffled. I glance nervously to Ryou, who by now is extremely close. He gets on some middle-aged man's lap, smiling as money is once again stuffed in his pants. His wide emerald orbs turn to look directly our way, his smile suddenly faded. Now, he just looks scared.
"RYOU?!?" Marik shouts, standing up off his stool. He glares angrily at Ryou, then to me, then back at Ryou. Ryou bites his lip, and his eyes shut as he removes himself from the man's lap. By now, people are staring.
"Marik, I can, I can exp-" Marik raises a hand in mid-air.
"Explain why Bakura knew you'd be here and I didn't? Explain why I caught you two sleeping together in his room? Explain how you lied to me? Explain why the hell you come on to my best friend? You're supposed to lo- you know what? Just fuck off, both of you!" He hollers, throwing a glass on the ground, shattering heard as he runs from the building.
"I…I…" Ryou stutters, tears forming in his hurt orbs. He looks around at all the eyes on him, and gasps sobbing as he runs to the backroom. Of course, I follow.
"Ryou wait!" I call as he dashes into a guarded room.
"Sorry only employee's are-" He's shut up as I punch him in the face and hurry back. Ryou obviously got away, but I'm just guessing he ran to the room that says 'Strippers and Exotic Dancers!' I open the door and head into the room, my feet meeting furry red carpeting, and a room full of mirrors and vanities. A girl doing her makeup looks up to me from the vanity.
"If your looking for 'Bandit', he just ran into the back stall." She says, applying blush. I nod and hurry back to the stall where huge sobs are emitted.
"Ryou?"
"What the hell do you want?" He shouts through sniffles.
"Ryou please, come out and talk! I have to tell you something!"
"I can't believe-I trusted you Bakura! You told him!" He shouts, sobbing again.
"Ryou I swear I didn't! Get your pretty ass out here so I can explain! Please?" I hear a few sniffles, as seconds go by, since he's obviously thinking. I hear a click, and the door swings open. I look into sad, emerald eyes that are caked now with running makeup, white eye shadow, and dark eyeliner coloring his tears. He looks so sad, and it's all my fault!
"What?" He says softly, averting my gaze. I take his hand, leading him to the red love seat, sitting him down next to me. I stare at him, wishing I could make him feel better, but I know what I have to say probably won't.
"Well, what is it? If you're not going to say anything, then you're wasting my time!"
"Ryou, I didn't tell Marik you worked here. He wanted to go out tonight, but he never specified where. We drove here, and once we walked up to the building, I saw where we were and tried my hardest to get him to leave, but he wouldn't come no matter what I said! I didn't want him to find out, I tried to keep him Ryou, but he's such an asshole! And it's all my fucking fault! Now you're mad at me, and so is he. I'm sorry, I never meant for this to happen! I-" I stop leading for forgiveness when I feel him launch himself onto me, causing me to fall back with him on top.
"Bakura, I'm sorry, I never meant to snap at you like I did. It's just now Marik will never ever talk to me again!" He says, sobbing into my shirt.
"I'm sure he will Ryou. Just give him time… and first I need to explain to him you're not cheating on him with me." I say, hugging him. He nods, sniffling more.
"I don't know what to do now. I don't really want Marik back actually, I just, and I don't want him to be mad…" I hug him tighter.
"Then don't. You're too good for him anyways, an-" A blue cell phone next to us rings. Ryou and I blink.
"One sec!" He says, crawling off me and picking up his cell phone.
"Hello?" He says. He nods, and his face contorts into a look of pure anger as the next few seconds go buy.
"D-id he really?" He whispers into the receiver. The other person says something that makes Ryou throw his cell phone on the ground, causing it to break into pieces. I sit up, feeling nervous. He glares at me, and before I know what's happening, he slaps me. I touch my face in shock.
"What was that for?" I say my voice a little edgy.
"What? So you just try to be my friend to get in my pants? You never meant any of it did you? That's so low of you Bakura! Trying to steal me away from Marik, and make me jealous by dating Malik? Wh-what were you thinking? To think, I actually liked you! I thought about dumping Marik, just so I could be with you, and I wanted to so many times! But no, you where with Malik so I couldn't! But it was all a fucking act, just to…. To pull me away? SO Malik and you could get your own ways? No, it doesn't work like that! Marik and I have hearts to, you know? You insensitive bastard!" He sobs, grabbing his backpack that was sitting on a chair.
"You know, I thought you were a nice guy Bakura, and you almost had me fooled! I hate you, and I hope you and Malik have the worst lives ever! You know what? You belong together, because you're both scum!" He hollers, running out of the room. I freeze. This is NOT happening. W-who called Ryou and told him?
"Well, I'd say you really fucked up this time." The blonde girl says, snorting. I blink. Ryou h-hates me? Oh fuck, I am so dead when I get home… everyone is going to be so mad at me… b-but it doesn't even matter because Ryou hates me. I worked my ass off just to get to him, and now he hates me! UGH! I deserve this all, and I don't even deserve to have either of them talk to me.
"What am I gonna do?" I whisper to myself, hiding my face in my hands.
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Gandalf: WAH! Poor Bakura-kun is all saddddd!
Grim Reaper: He deserves it though…
Gandalf: -blink, blink- Well, yeah… but anyways, so here it ends for today!
Sauruman: And now!
December Jewel: Of course I'll continue D.J.! And glad you liked the fluff stuff from last ch.!
Ashuri chan: Hey, glad you liked last chapter's fluffiness! Mwar!
Snow-shadow-wolf: Hah, Marik did show up, though at first he didn't seem to mad about it! You almost crashed? -cackles- That's ok, it's like when I was driving my dad's truck, and I drove it over the curb! -sweatdrop- Glad you liked last chapter!
Bakuras-Hell: Of course it continued! I would've never not continued it, I just had to think of a good idea first! Yay! -tackles- and thanks for more cookies and such! Props man! Update soon I will do!
Voice-sama: The back scratch part? Oh well, I have this little obsession with the two giving each other back scratches and stuff… I especially like to have Ryou scratching Bakura's tummy! Aw, and I could never hate you for your story plans, I'm sure they'll be great! As long as Ryou and Bakura live of course! And I was wondering because this just like popped up in my head… but where are Katsuya, Mai, and Rebecca in your story because they were there before… But I think I missed something! -sweatdrop- Anyways, glad you liked last chapter! And mwar! This chapter was the climax! MWAH!
redconvoy: Eh… actually it means Marik found out Ryou's a two-timer and now he wants to kill MalikRyouBakura ( Please note, Marik would like to add he would like to kill Bakura the most. He stole the Ryou bunny! But it was ok, because he secretly laughed when Bakura got slapped. Mwar. ) -cough- Anyways, glad you liked and update soon I'll do!
Uoyr's Lover: You know, I still have trouble typing your name… I always want to spell it 'Uory's' for some reason… -cough- Anyways, nuu! -cling- You can't hate me! Sorry I ended it there, but trust me, there's still a couple more sweet moments to come… after everyone forgives Bakura of course! Good luck to you to, and have a lovely day!
Lily of the Shadow: Wish granted, another scene with Ryou at the club! Though… this one kind of lacked but hey, it's ok, point was, he was still there! And update soon I'll do!
Slave4kai: Glad you liked Noa's problem with the girl! Really happy you loved the chapter my friend, and continue soon I'll do!
Hieilover2004: Of course I'll continue darlin!
Yugi-obsessed: I guess the ladies hair went white from the sun or something. -sweatdrop- I don't really know.. Glad you liked the last chapter!
Amy Hirosaki: See! -angry face- Now you're teasing me because you're telling me about future chapters, yet you haven't posted one! -goes off to cry- And actually no, the Octopus wasn't a symbol of me, I wasn't even thinking about it, I just randomly put in one! Hey, and you're DA MAN too! Wrar! Have fun!
Dilandau's Best Slayer: He slaps you because he cars? -sweatdrop- I'm glad you liked the last chapter though! And of course, keep being lovely!
Sailor InuYasha: Aw… you don't like Noa? -sniff-
Noa: -growls- Well don't be surprised if you suddenly find yourself locked in a cage with a bear.
-blinks and grabs Noa-kun by the shirt collar- Don't say that you blue/green haired freak! -throws him to the muse corner with all the other muses- Anyway, glad you liked the chapter, and update soon I will do!
Kyrian: Yay! You like my ickle Noa-Noa? WooT! Yes, sorry, this story is ending in a couple of more chapters, but that means I getta start a new pretty one! Wee! But like you said, at least you'll have 'Make Like a Banana' and other great BxR fics to read! Welp, keep being cool! -hops off-
Goddesskali: Sorry, but this club scene wasn't so clubby as it was Marik-yelling-at-Ryou, and Bakura freaking out! But I hoped you liked it anyways! Much love, and of course I'll update soon!
Kawaii Chibi Kitty Angel: Well, you just can't help being irresistible!
Malik: -sigh- Tell me about it! -poses-
-blink- Anyways, tell Tomas I say 'howdy' back, and that I loved his work in 'Aristacats!' That 'Everybody Wants To Be a Cat' song rocked my world! Keeya!
Interlude: Yes, I wish I would've been at the zoo too! I wanna be the girl who gets thrown in the water! Woot! Anyways, glad you liked last chapter!
Akiko-saulii: -sniff- I want an Inu plushie! And as for Seto acting like Noa and vice-versa, it's because they're related! Er… well, by names anyways! I had a friend who gave really great massages too! But.. I haven't been friends with them since I was 11, so there ya go! But yes, ickle not-so-innocent Ryou was flirting with the Baku-channess! But… now Bakura's screwed! -cackles- Anyways, once again, I never got that e-mail, you rock and roll too, I'm glad you liked the chapter, and have a beautiful day!
Elle-fate2x1-2: Yay! I'm glad you like the story/chapter buddy! Aw, you got your account deleted? -grumble, grumble- That always blows! -pats- But here, have a cookie to make up for it! -gives cookie- And of course keep rockin' on!
Dark Magian Girl/ Hikaru: Heh, glad you liked Noa's theory on why Bakura's how he is! Of course I'll update soon, and keep being freaking awesome!
Rikainiel: -cries- If you loved me you'd go update 'Love, Camera, Action!' -sniff- Please? Yay! -cling- And of course I'll update, but you have to too! That's my agreement! Mwar. So mean of me. Anyway, I'm glad you liked last chapter! And much love of course!
Chrysler: I wouldn't want to baby-sit Noa, he might break my car window! Really, you like this story that much? That's ok, I check like twice a day for some stories too! I'm glad you really like it a lot though, and see? You didn't even have to wait too long for this chapter! Only a week I think! Heh, and I wouldn't even bother looking for the definition of 'scandalous', because you won't find my definition for it in the dictionary! Mwar! Anyways, much love, and keep being awesomely terrific!
Chaos Ritual: Yes, of course I'll keep it up! Rock on!
Angel Reaper: Aw, sorry but for a couple of the next chapters, fluff isn't really an option! Everyone wants to kill each other now! Even Malik is going to be bad, but you will just have to wait and see why next chapter! Mwar! But there will be a kiss… sometime! -nods-
DreamingChild: Heh, glad you liked last chapter, and the comment about being a transvestite! Mwar!
Koumori wolf: -bows- Thanks for the pretty complements! Matches mad ein heaven indeed! Well… not real sure about the MxM pairing, but BxR maybe! Anyways, glad you liked last chapter, and I hope you like this one too!
O.o The Yu-Gi-Oh Freak o.: Actually, I could use a new body stash! So, how much room ya got? -snickers- Very tempting offer! Anyways, glad you liked the chapter amigo!
Enjeru: You loved it? -cling- yay, I'm happy you do! Woot! Anyways, of course I'll update soon!
Chibi nazumi: Aw… -pats- it's ok, my Marik just has a bad attitude… wait… who's doesn't? -head scratch-
Marik: -sticks out tongue-
-blink- Anyways, hope you liked this chapter and keep on keeping up the beat!
Shinigami: Oh, and I lied about the muse count! I was only counting my 'Official' muses I.e. the ones I actually sorta almost but not really made up that don't have to do with Yu-Gi-Oh! But actually, counting my Yu-Gi-Oh muses I have about 20 something!
Seto: YOU KNOW NOTHING!
Katsuya: Of course Shizuka knows… doesn't she pumpkin? -blinks at Seto-
Seto: -shuffle, shuffle- Uh… yes… she does butterbean…
Shizuka: Seto-pie! -tackles-
Katsuya: -blink-
Seto: -blush-
Eh, what can I say? Of my two Seto muses, this one's a player!
Noa: It will cost you to borrow me. I have a fee of about oh, one hundred thousand dollars an hour, AND interest.
-nods- He's an expensive one! I found him lurking around Bill Gates' house! Trying to steal information for KC! Anyways, glad you liked the chapter buddy! Mwar!
hAdoWCat: I wouldn't wanna baby-sit them either, but glad you liked the chapter! And of course I'll update soon!
Saiyo's Dark Rainstorm: A favorite? WOOT! Glad you like it! Well written? Thanks fort eh complement! Mrrowl! Much love!
Carmen5-Nemrac: Yes! It was "Mambo no. 5"! I just forgot to put that in last chapter! Heh, well I'm glad you like them! Keep being grand!
Ragna01: Yay! -hug- Thanks for the complement, you're awesome too, and of course I'll go on!
Gandalf: Thanks to everyone for the great reviews!
God: Yes, thanks much!
Greebo the Dragon: And also, please note we don't own the song "Mambo No.5" used last chapter!
Gandalf: A little bit of Monica by my side! Woot!
God: Yes, and much love, see ya next chapter!
Greebo: Yep yep! Bye now!
God: And of course have the scandalousist of days!