God the Grand (e): Merrily we roll onto chapter nine! Sqwee! Over one hundred reviews, holy moly!
Gandalf: Ack! -dies of shock- You like it, you all really do! -jumps around like a little school girl- Yay!
Sauruman: -eye roll- Anyways, nope still don't own it and on with the show!
Another cool Summer night, and I'm sitting on a chair, listening to the soft voices of the Television as I read a magazine. I hear a knock at the door, and head to answer it.
I open the door to find Ryou, teary eyed, and looking heartbroken.
"Ryou?" I say, giving him a quizzical glance. He looks up to me with hurt emerald eyes and wraps his arm around me, sobbing into my shirt. Hesitantly, I wrap my arms around him, too.
"Oh Bakura!" He exclaims, sniffling.
"What happened?" I ask. He nuzzles his head into my neck.
"My mom." He whispers. I let go of him, take his hand and lead him to the couch. He sits down next to me and I cradle him in my arms.
"What'd she do?" I ask.
"She, she wants me to make new friends. She thinks you guys are all so bad and she told me especially to stay away from you!" He wails.
"Why?" I ask. After all, I only really insulted his mom like once…
"B, because she thinks I'm hanging around with a bad crowd, and she said the family reunion proved it. Mayberry went, lied, and told my mom you told her that she was a whore and how you were only using me for sexual reasons. She told my mom you truly didn't want to be my friend! I know you would never say that about me and my mom said 'what can you expect from a hoodlum?' You didn't say that Bakura, please tell me you didn't." He pleads, staring at me with sparkling emerald orbs. How dare that whore? I'd never say that about Ryou; Mayberry has it coming let me tell ya.
"No Ryou, I'd never say that about you. I love being your friend, don't believe a word she says. Also, so what if I called Mayberry a whore? She is what she is." He smiles slightly at that and nods.
"She told me how Mayberry was the only good friend I'd ever have. I yelled at her, pretty bad too. I am so grounded when I get home." He says, lowering his head in defeat.
"Ryou, aren't you not supposed to be out after 9:30 p.m.?" He rolls his eyes and shakes his head.
"No, but I was so mad and I really needed to talk to someone; you." He says sweetly, tears halting. I smile and wipe a few off his cheek.
"I don't care what your mom says anyways, I would still be friends with you even if she tried to keep me away and forbid you to see me." I say, smirking. It sounds cheesy, but it's so true.
"Heh, Thanks Bakura. It really helps." He says, as he cuddles into my arms, resting his head against my shoulder, closing his eyes. Sometimes, I truly forget we're just friends. I wrap my arms tighter around him, smiling to myself.
"Guess what Bakura?" I jump slightly and peer down to him.
"What?"
"I'm hungry." He smiles and looks up to me with eyes shining in happiness now.
"What do you want me to do about it?" I retort.
"Make me a sandwich." He says cutely, stroking a strand of my hair. I try hard not to purr.
"No." I chime. He pouts.
"Why not?" He's too adorable! I pick him up in my arms and walk away from the couch to the kitchen.
"I didn't say carry me!" He says, giggling.
"You know you wanted me to!" I counter, setting him down on my kitchen counter. He nods.
"You got me there." He says, smiling. I like to think he was serious when he said that.
I stroll over to the fridge and pull out mayonnaise, cheese, and all the other smut you'd put on a sandwich. Ryou watches me as I pull out a butter knife, and bread, starting his sandwich. He looks so innocent sitting on the light oak counters, swinging his feet in the holy blue jeans he's adorned in, humming a tune to himself. I hate to say it, but I would love to ravish him on that counter top, and hear him scream my name. I smirk as I think of the possibilities…
"Bakura?"
"BAKURA!"
"Wah! What?" I say, glancing around, my gaze settling on Ryou.
"You were zoning out Kura! How am I supposed to eat if you do that?" I stick my tongue out at him childishly and cut his sandwich in half, handing it to him.
"Thanks Kura." He says merrily, taking a bite of the sandwich.
"Your welcome, I hope you can't taste the poison too much." I joke.
"I like your poison." He says, licking the mayonnaise off his lips.
"Weirdo." I snide, heading back out to the living room. I hear him jump off the counter and trial behind me. I hear him yawn tiredly.
"Tired much?" I say as I lounge back on the couch, him resting beside me, leaning onto my chest as he takes the last bite of his sandwich. He nods.
"My stupid mom made me get up early to do chores as usual. I swear if she hates me so much, why does she try to control me so?" He rolls half-laden eyes.
"A bitch yes, but I think deep down somewhere, your bitch of a mom loves you. I think she just doesn't want you to end up like a screw up; in other words me."
"I know Bakura." He says softly, shifting to his side, and stretching out to a lying-down position. I shift my weight under him, and do the same, wrapping an arm around him.
We watch the cartoons silently, and soon enough, I hear slow, steady breathing escape his mouth; he fell asleep.
I peer down to the sleeping teen in my arms and cuddle him closer. I wouldn't give him up for the world; someday I just really have to tell him that and I think soon.
It feels so perfect to be so near him. I close my eyes and take in his scent; utter intoxication.
Roxy stumbled into her home tiredly a little after midnight, eyes half laden. She found the lights all turned on in the living room, and the TV blaring softly.
She shook her pale blonde locks and sighed. 'Bakura must've fallen asleep on the couch again.' She thought, wondering why he had to waste so much electricity. She glared at the couch, and rolled her eyes, treading over to it. Her gaze softened as she found two white haired boys cuddled up together. Bakura had his arms launched around Ryou, a leg swung over him. Ryou shivered a little, since it was a tad cold.
She took the blanket off the recliner and draped it over the two, kissing Bakura's forehead, smiling.
"Sleep well you two." She whispered, shutting off the TV and lights. She then treaded up the stairs to get some sleeping of her own done.
Ryou nestled his head into the warmth that was next to him. He slowly opened his emerald orbs, and found himself staring into a tanned chest, with arms wrapped tightly around him. He flushed a dark shade of crimson when he realized where he was, and squeaked as the hands ran lower down his back.
"Ba, Bakura…" Ryou stuttered. Bakura's eyes popped open and he screamed.
"Oh my gosh! Ryou? What time is it?" He exclaimed, bolting up. Ryou jumped out of Bakura's arms and threw on his shoes the fastest he could. The sun was shining, and it should've been a beautiful day; but it wouldn't be once Ryou got home.
"My mother is going to kill me! Bye Bakura!" Ryou hollered, running out of the house with a slam of the door. Bakura blinked, shrugged and turned over; too tired to care what had just happened.
"Where's Ryou today?"
"I don't know Yugi, I haven't seen him since he left my house this morning." I admitted nonchalantly, sipping my vanilla milkshake. Seto glared at me from across the table.
"His mom let him sleepover?" Seto exclaimed, blinking.
"Er, well, not exactly… He was upset and he came over last night." I reply, setting my head in my hands.
"Oh so you comforted him?" Yami asks suggestively, smirking.
"What's it to ya?" I hiss, glaring at him.
"Nothing Baku, buddy…" He trails off. Yugi whispers something in his ear, staring at me, and the two giggle. I glare at Seto, who stares knowingly back.
"So you asked him out then?" Seto says, excitement dripping from his voice.
"Well, not exactly." I say, stirring up the vanilla mess in the glass cup in front of me. Seto rolls his ice-blue eyes, very unamused at my answer.
"We should try getting him." Serenidy chirps. Seto nods.
"Yes let's go get Bakura's man!" Yami muses, grinning. Damn, how many times a day are they going to pair Ryou and I up like that?
"So, cough up the money guys!" Serenidy says, motioning for us to hand over our bill-money. We all hand her the correct amount, which she hands to Seto, who goes up and pays the 'Bob's Burger Barn' bill.
Serenidy and I hop out of the bench, Yami and Yugi following. We head outside to wait for Seto.
Seto treaded out of the diner with a hand in his pocket. Serenidy smiled and took a hold of his other arm, giggling. He gave her a small smile as we started down the pathway to Ryou's.
No one knows that the two are dating besides Yami, and I. They've been seeing each other for the last couple of months behind everyone's back. He told us a couple of weeks back when we were out at the store, and of course, Yami cannot keep anything from his pet, thus making Yugi know too. They haven't made it public for a few reasons, A: Tristan and Duke both have die-hard crushes on poor Serenidy, and B: Joey would KILL Seto if he knew, seeming as he hates him anyways… It also didn't help that Seto was sixteen, and she only thirteen.
I shrugged off the thought as we approached Ryou's house. I of course waited outside… I didn't think his mom would want to see me…
Seto knocked on the mahogany door, a portly redhead answering.
"Hey, is Ryou home?" Seto asked coolly.
"One second kids." She said in her firm tone, glaring at the four that stood at the door before walking off.
Ryou ran down the stairs, frowning slightly.
"Hey guys." He said quietly, approaching the door.
"Hey Ry! Come out; your lover's waiting…" Yugi chirped, giggling. Ryou smiled sadly and shook his head.
"I can't today, or the rest of this week. Sorry guys, I'm grounded." He sighed, and glanced down to the ground.
"Aw, harsh! Man, well, I'll come by in a couple of days then ok? With Bakura of course, he'll come and cheer you up." Seto retorted, smirking. Ryou smiled a little.
"Tell him I'm sorry for my rude departure this morning, and I'll miss him! I've gotta go now, cleaning." Ryou rolled his eyes. "Bye!" He said.
"Bye Ryou!" They all said in unison. Ryou smiled again, shutting the door. The other four kids all uttered curses as they walked down the cement steps.
"Bakura, he's grounded." Serenidy grumbles, glaring at him. Bakura shook his head.
"I knew he shouldn't have the stayed the night!" Bakura mused, snarling slightly.
"So, tell us once again, in full detail what exactly happened…" Bakura blinked.
God: Ninth is done! Yay, though a day later then planned. -shrugs- All well, rejoice anyways!
Gandalf: -dances-
Greebo: Dippidy-do-da!
Grim: Wakalakalakawok!
Gandalf: Feh! Anyways,
snow-shadow-wolf: Your fav chappy eh? It's my favorite one too! Aw, I am still waiting for that update you know? Heh, I have a good plan for how Bakura and Ryou shall get together, and yes the ever popular 'denial' song will show up again next chappy, in front of Ryou! Only two more chapters until they get together! Then we send them off to Marik's… were the real fun starts… -grins- Glad I can make you smile! WEE! I hope you liked this chapter too! Meh, it isn't my favorite, but it works! Have a happy day!
December jewel: No worries Jewely! He won't let him go… once he gets him of course! Secondly, I hope you liked this chapter! Orange you glad I updated?
DreamingChild: Yes, his mom is very mean, and shalt only get meaner! -nods wildly- People trying to make decisions and run your life for you totally blows! As for Mayberry, her quick change has been re-changed, sorta… she still is no angel, despite what she thinks of Ryou! Hope you liked this chapter!
Pyro-Panda: No, don't let Baku-Chan get high! We prefer hugs, not drugs I tell you, hugs not drugs! -shakes Panda wildly- Lisssttteennn tooo meeee! -cough- Anyways, you can't kill Mayberry or Ryou's mom yet, there is still more torturing to come for them both!
Alana-Star: Yesh, yay for the country and the horses! Yesh! -nods- Ryou and Bakura are cute, yesh!
Slave4kai: That is my favorite chapter two! Watching Bakura teach seven-year-olds how to play poker is priceless! Glad you liked it and thanks for calling me great!
Voice-sama: Yes, actually I can read minds! It comes with the greatness of being God! Oy, then tell Sugar-Kat I say hey! Or, actually I could do it myself, either way! Yay, your writer's block faded! I'm going to go read the 12th chapter after I'm finished with this stuff! Yesh! Yay for the cursing!
Chibi nazumi: Wah, don't you like how Mayberry keeps turning things around? She's pure evil… well, sort of. -shrugs- She has a nice side though, but it never truly shows till much, MUCH later…
Amy Hirosaki: You like Mayberry meaner, really? Well then she had a full comeback this chapter! Yay! Besides, I wasn't really ready to make her full out nice yet, she's got a ways to go! Yesh! Glad you like it enough for it to be a fav. On your story list!
Yugi-obsessed: -shakes head- No Mayberry is that bad, so is his mom! Well, Mayberry isn't quite that bad, but I don't know! Muah! Glad you liked the chapter and hope you keep reading!
Fowlet: Heh, no she doesn't die… Sorry Fowly! I don't know is Mayberry should die, maybe just a good ass woopin from Kura!
Bakura: -pulls out the boxing gloves- I'm Reeaaadaa!
-sweatdrop- Anyways, glad you like and you asked for a George Michael gnome? I want one! They were talking about him at school, arg, a few days ago? He's cool! Yay!
Kate: Glad you like the story! I have country music to thank for it! Yes, Marik and Malik are going to come into the story in a few more chapters! Actually, Bakura was going to go see them, then they were going to come see him and meet his new friends! I'm not saying anymore though, but keep reading and no Ryou's mom doesn't die! Sily billy!
Sailor InuYasha: Yeah, I did take it down. -shrugs- I just didn't feel like putting it up two places. Anyways, glad you like it though, and I hope you liked this chapter too!
Koumori wolf: Really, positively awesome? Coolie! -jumps around- Score for meh! Hope you liked this chapter too! -dances-
Dark Magic 856: Tea love Ryou? -sweatdrop- I don't think I like those two paired together very much… No, I wanted to make Tea nice and likable (or as likable as Tea can be ) Here was your update and hope you liked!
Evil Chibi Marik: Been a long time, how's it going, how's your mom? -sweatdrop- The randomness… GAH! Yesh, Bakura teaching kids to play poker… CUTENESS! Especially with his side-kick 'Absolutely-Adorable-Can't keep hands off-Too cute-Nosebleed giver- Ryou'! Yay! Muahah, Mayberry took another turnabout and is back to her old, nasty, wrinkled self… Well, I don't know about the wrinkles.. -shrugs- Yes, the mom is a real big prune… But Bakura will make it up to him… in two more chapters!
Gandalf: GOD, STOP GIVING THINGS AWAY STUPID! -throws hand over her mouth-
Sheesh, sorry. Hmph. I'm not saying anything else, nope, no kiss or-
Sauruman: SHUTUUUUPPPPP! -threatens with a stick, a VERY sharp stick-
Oy. -cough- Anyways, thanks for the pocky and the Ryou-plushie! -glomps it- Have a pretty day, okies? To Nanashi and Kharue: Don't screw too much!
IceFire3: Yay! Glad you like, and keep writing I shall!
Uory's Lover: Yay, I updated and it's all for you fluffy! Yes! Well sort of anyways! -jumps up and down because you love the story- Yes, I can feel the love, muah! Good luck to you too!
Wizzu: The 'Denial' song gets to be a theme song? Yay! -dances- D is for Dandy -stops because Sauruman threw a tomato at her- Ow. -cough- Anyways, yes you would have to be stupid to dump a cutie like Ryou! He's addorrabbblleeee! -dies- Anyways, all I am going to say is two more chapters, and yes the ever popular song will show up next chapter again, and Ryou shall hear… some of it anyways…
Kawaii Chibi Kitty Angel: Longer chapters? The last chapter was long-ish anyways! Yes of course I'll update! -points to computer screen- See? I updated! Yay! Now it's your turn! -gives Chibi Kitty a shove towards the keyboard- PLEASE?
InsanityBound: I rock harder than an outdated rock band? Yay! OH! -raises hand- I wanna be 80's style KISS then! Yay! Can I, can I, CAN I? -jumps around- No, hold your anxiety, I don't want you to die! Oy! You used the word 'bomb'! Cool! You're the bomb too! Glad you like the story! Yesh!
Rach-Chan: Wow, really? Aw, I feel special and liked then! Yay! Glad you like me!
Gandalf, Sauruman, Greebo the Dragon, Scarletta the Spider, and Grim: -cough, Cough, COUGH-
-rolls eyes- And my muses who suck at fake notice-me coughs! Hope you enjoyed the update!
Gandalf: Mhm! Well that's all for the day! Thanks everyone for the wonderful reviews!
Greebo: Yes, and review again and we will keep our eternal worshipping for you all!
God: Yes, yes! Everyone, have scandalous days and once again thanks for all the grand (e) reviews! -waves- Buh-bye!
Gandalf: Later days!