A/N: I'm really sorry if you reviewed this chapter before I deleted it :: sweatdrop :: I realized it would be a better idea to put this word for ch. 2 because the next one was going to be Malik x Ryou and it would be weird to have this and that following right afterward.
And then I was going to put it up later Sunday but I didn't have time. Ok, I'll stop rambling now.
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Chapter 2- traduce
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traduce-
1. to expose to shame or blame by means of falsehood
2. to violate, betray
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Yami no Malik turned a page of his magazine. The sound resounded in the quiet room.
He cleared his throat. "The recent bombings in the Gaza strip have provoked Egypt to a more defined policy regarding the terrorist activities in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict... Egyptian foreign minister Al-Anql made a public statement earlier today that..."
"Stop it."
He glanced at Bakura. "Yes?"
"Don't bother rambling to fill up the silence," said Bakura. "I know what you're doing."
"Do you know why I'm doing it, then?" Malik asked evenly.
"I wouldn't even begin to guess," Bakura replied. "You know, Yami Malik... I'm starting to think that Yuugi-tachi was right about me getting involved with you. And you know how I hate to admit that they're right about anything."
Malik snorted. "Well. High praise."
"Stop mocking me," Bakura insisted. "You think you don't have to listen to me, just because you know what I'm about to say?"
"Let me continue your thoughts, if I may," said Malik. "Let's see... I shamed you. You feel like I "exposed" you to people you don't trust. You feel violated and betrayed." He grinned. "Am I close enough?"
Bakura was silent.
"Look," Malik said harshly, "don't expect more from me. You knew what you were getting into. I have no idea why you're attracted to me, so if you don't either then you're a masochist if you stay."
"You only hurt me emotionally," mumbled Bakura.
Malik rolled his eyes. "Ohh, no, must never put a blemish on delicate maiden's heart, I forgot."
"I'm not a maiden!" Bakura yelled.
Malik shrugged. "Close enough. Only a girl would care if Shaadi and the pharaoh found out about our sex life. Ooh, Yami Yuugi knows you get tied up and hung in a closet, I'm sure his faint appetite is going to be ruined by that."
"He already thinks I'm dirt for being with you," said Bakura.
"So there's nothing new there, then," said Malik.
"I can't believe I let this happen again," muttered Bakura. "Bad enough for you to traduce me in front of Yami- I think I've almost forgive you for that- but all of my friends as well..."
"Ryou. Don't be an idiot. If you stay, you'll put up with me and stop that infernal whining sound you like to make."
Bakura stood up. "Why haven't I left you yet?" he asked the air.
Malik leered at him. "I think that you just like being emotionally violated," he said.
And after a pause, Bakura sat back down.
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A/N: Ok... yeah