God the Grand (e): It's all down hill from here!
Gandalf: Nope, God the Grand (e) does NOT own Yu-Gi-Oh! Enjoy!
"Of course I want to come with you, Bakura!" Ryou exclaimed, beaming brightly.
"Do you think your mom will let you though?" Bakura asked a hopeful look in his mahogany orbs.
"I don't know. She might if there is a good reason for me to go." Ryou said, trying to think of a situation. An idea popped up.
"I know, I could ask my dad! That way if he says it's ok, she'll have to let me go!" He cried. Bakura grinned.
"Great… But Ry, if she's so mean to you, why don't you just tell your dad about that?" He questioned.
"He says she does it out of love, that if we 'bond' I'll understand her better." Ryou replied in a mock tone. "Plus, he's hard to get in contact with, and he only calls once every couple months." Ryou added sadly. Bakura frowned and wrapped an arm around Ryou's shoulders, and he leant in, resting his head on Bakura's shoulder.
"I miss him." He whispered, nuzzling into Bakura's t-shirt clad chest.
"I'm sure you do." Bakura cooed, rubbing the teen's back soothingly. Ryou lifted his head up.
"You, you never really mentioned much about your father Kura. Where is he?" Ryou asked, curiosity etching in his jade orbs. Bakura sighed.
"Who the hell really knows? He calls slash visits maybe once a year, twice if he remembers he even has a family. He's always off marketing and doing whatever a CEO of a huge company does. He's usually in Paris, but he can also be at the head quarters in Tokyo, Milan, Sydney, New York, or even Rome. Right now, I think he's at his mansion in the Bahamas. He says it's a new project, but mom and I both know it's because he found a new girl." He said mundanely.
"What does he do though?"
"He co-owns a billion-dollar shampoo company." Ryou giggled.
"He, he does?" He asked a bit bewildered.
"Yes, he does."
"Then… you guys are billion-aires!" Ryou exclaimed, mouth gaped.
"Eh, not quite. Dad has this whole thing about my sister and I needing to be normal kids and what not, so he only ever gives about eighty thousand a year." Ryou smiled.
"That's still more than my dad makes." Ryou said softly, wrapping his arm around his older boyfriend.
"Yes, but I don't even care about the money, you know? Sometimes it would have just been nice to not be around females all the time… have a father figure." Bakura sighed, and leant his head against Ryou's.
"I know, but I think I'd rather know you than my father." Ryou said, looking up at Bakura with adoration.
"Same. I'd rather have my weirdo than some father figure who's an asshole anyways." He said, kissing Ryou softly on the cheek. Ryou giggled.
"I really do want to come."
"I know Ry, and we will find a way."
"A trip to Domino City, you say?" A burly, auburn haired woman said, sipping at a cup of tea. The blonde nodded.
"Yes, it'll be for a week, with my son, and they will be staying at my sister's house." Roxi said sternly, eyeing the woman across from her. The other woman frowned.
"And how do I know this woman is not a total creep?" Roxi smiled softly.
"Ms. Ishiro, I assure you, my sister Crystalline is a perfectly wonderful woman. No booze, no parties, no drugs; the kids are to be to bed by eleven, and aren't aloud outside without parental supervision past eight. How does that sound?" The chubby woman seemed to be in thought.
"It, it sounds ok, I guess. I do wish to talk to your sister though, if that would be at all possible." The woman suggested, raising an eyebrow. Roxi nodded.
"Wonderful. I'll give you the number and you can get in touch with her tonight if at all possible, she's expecting your call." Mrs. Ketsueki said, handing Ms. Ishiro a piece of paper. The woman took it, and read it over.
"I'll call this woman tonight. I should get going now, there's a lot to be done before the end of the night. Come on Ryou, there's dishes to be done." She said harshly, summoning the boy. Laughing could be heard from down the hallway.
"Baku-Bakura s-s-stop!" Ryou cried. Mrs. Ishiro wondered.
"RYOU!" Ryou and Bakura halted, running out of the older teen's bedroom.
"Ye-yes mom?"
"Get your shoes, we're going." She said sternly, glaring at the teen. Ryou nodded silently, obeying his mother's wish. Bakura scowled. No one ordered his Ryou around. Bakura grumbled, walking back to his bedroom where Ryou was.
Bakura hurried to the boy and hugged him.
"I'll see you later tonight right?" Ryou whispered, looking to the teen with hopeful eyes. Bakura nodded.
"I can't believe she's already making you go in, it's only five!"
"Yes, well that's my mom for you!" Ryou whispered, kissing his boyfriend on the cheek.
"Bye Loser." He said, running a finger through some of the un-tamed, wild locks. Bakura kissed Ryou swiftly on the lips.
"Later weirdo, who cannot drive nor steal." Ryou slapped him playfully.
"One time Bakura!" He said, hurrying out of the bedroom.
"Ryou?" Ryou hurried to his mother's voice.
"Right here, sorry I-"
"Be quiet and let's go." She ordered, rushing out of the house.
"Nice having you!" Roxi called out the window, waving to the two. Ryou blew a kiss to Bakura, who was also watching. Bakura smiled softly, watching Ryou get into the car, and drive away.
"Do you think Ryou has a chance of going?" Bakura sighed.
"I don't know mom, I really don't."
"Come on Ryou!" Bakura hissed as he ran out of his house around 10:00 p.m. with his puppy trailing behind. The dog followed obediently, panting. They dashed down the grassy paths that smelled like the summer mint that had been growing.
"Come get me!" He cried, running faster than the dog. The puppy barked, and chased after playfully. Bakura laughed as he jumped into a clearing, making a few people stop in their tracks.
"Oh, hey Bakura!" Seto called, waving a hand. Bakura waved back.
"Where were you earlier? Yugi and Yami wanted you and Ry to go on a double date with them!" Tea said, smiling kindly. Bakura furrowed his eyebrows. Because that would happen.
"Eh, Ry's and my mom had a talk about going to Domino."
"Ry's going to Domino?" Nolbz asked, looking up from the game of monopoly he was playing with Seto, Serenidy, Dess, and Mokuba.
"Might, might… with me on August ninth." Bakura said, getting up and plopping down by Joey and Duke. Seto laughed.
"Not a chance Bakura, his mom won't let him do shit!" He exclaimed, taking the 'free parking' pile yet again. It didn't matter how many times you landed on it, Seto still did the most. He was king at Monopoly. Believe that. Bakura rolled his eyes.
"Oh, he'll be able to go, just watch." Duke snorted.
"No offense buddy, but we've known the kid longer than you… just because you swept him off his feet doesn't mean you have his mom too." Bakura snarled. He didn't like to be told he was wrong.
"Eh, listen guys; it's not really up to us to say after all! Maybe a miracle will happen and Ry's mom'll let him go!" Nolbz exclaimed, trying to keep a fight from breaking. Duke was about to open his mouth in protest when a certain teen came hopping out of the grass.
"I can go!" He cried, jumping about happily. Bakura smiled and ran over to him. Ryou jumped on him, being caught in two sun-kissed arms. Bakura twirled him around.
"I can go Bakura! I talked to my dad and he said it was for sure, I can go!" He cried, wrapping his arms around Bakura's neck, laughing. Bakura chuckled softly.
"Good, Marik and Malik will absolutely be dying to meet you!" Bakura said happily, setting the jade-eyed boy down on his feet. Ryou smiled, still clinging to Bakura.
"I'm so happy; I never get to do anything!" He cried, still grinning. Seto smiled. He was happy he had been wrong, after all, god knows how annoying Ryou would be if Bakura left him alone for a week. Even when the two where apart for a few hours, Ryou got all mopey.
Bakura kissed Ryou softly on the forehead.
"You're so cute when you're all hyped up Ry." He whispered in Ryou's ear. Ryou blushed.
"Anyways…" He trailed off, looking to the two's audience.
"You mean you guys are gonna leave us all alone for a whole week? Aw, but then we can't watch Ryou cream himself every time you look at him Bakura!" Duke joked, snorting. Seto smiled.
"Who are we gonna have to pick on now?" Serenidy smiled.
"Well, there's always Joey!" She humored, giggling. Joey glared.
"What am I? Some kinda circus freak?" No one answered.
"…………" Joey glared, crossing his arms. People laughed. Something vibrated… on Bakura's pants. Ryou glanced down.
"What the-" Bakura grinned and pulled out his cell phone, answering.
"Hullo?"
"Hiiii Bakura, itsame, Mario."
"…….Marik?"
"Nuuu, Malik!" Bakura smiled.
"Oh, what the hell do you want?"
"Uh duh, can you come?"
"Yes…and so can Ryou."
"…Where is he?"
"Standing next to me." Bakura wondered why Malik wanted to know… did it really matter?
"Who is that?" Ryou whispered.
"Malik."
"Oh, tell him I say 'hi!'" Ryou said softly, smiling.
"Uh, Ry says 'hi'""Teehee that rhymed! Lemme talk to him!" Obviously, Malik was hyped tonight.
"Ry, he wants to talk to you." Ryou glanced at Bakura questionably, and hesitantly took the phone.
"Hello?" He said shyly into the small receiver.
"Hiii! Oh my gosh, Marik, he sounds absolutely adorable!" Ryou blushed.
"Wh-what?" He said sweetly.
"Nothing, how are you?"
"Eh, ok I think, you?"
"Great! So… Are you ugly?"
"……………" Ryou didn't know how to answer that.
"Bakura, Malik wants to know if I'm ugly." Bakura snatched the phone away from Ryou.
"Hell the fuck no he's not ugly, he's hella adorable!" Ryou hid his face in his hands.
"Why me?" He whispered. People stifled giggles in the background.
"Yeah, screw you too! See you soon!" Bakura hung up his cell phone.
"What was that about?" Joey asked. Bakura shrugged.
"Dunno. Marik and my sister must've given him too many drinks again." He sighed. Malik always did like his whiskeys.
"Malik drinks?" Ryou asked, raising an eyebrow.
"Yeah, my sister buys it for him when he stays the night with Marik. Marik doesn't drink, neither does my sister really. It's pretty much for Malik and her boyfriend." He said simply. Ryou nodded. Ryou had never drunken before. No surprises there.
Bakura walked over and wrapped his arms around Ryou again.
"Don't worry my virtuous angel; they'll go easy on you." He teased. Ryou nuzzled his head into Bakura's shoulder.
"You're so mean to me Bakura." He whispered, pouting.
"It's called tough-love babe, get used to it."
"Pfft. Tough love my ass. Get some chains and whips. Then we got a party." Tristan said randomly. Bakura blinked.
"Eh…let's go for a walk Ryou…" Ryou nodded. Tristan was a strange being. However, the idea of Ryou tied up did rather arouse Bakura, but those weren't good thoughts when the boy in question was holding your hand and giggling as a fly flew past, tickling his nose. Bakura glanced over at Ryou who was already looking at him, smiling softly.
"Are the stars as pretty in Domino?" Ryou asked. Bakura shook his head.
"No, with all the pollution, you can barely see um I'm afraid. It doesn't matter, I have my own shining star next to me." He said softly, pulling the boy closer to him from behind. Ryou giggled more as Bakura ran his nose through Ryou's hair, sending tingles down his spine.
"That tickles." He whispered, setting his arms over Bakura's. Bakura took the smaller hands in his and smiled.
"I wish every night could be as good as this one." Ryou said softly, melting in the warmth of the delicate touches.
'As long as you're with me, all my nights are going to be good Ry.'
God: Huzzah! It's over, it's over now!
Gandalf: It's over, it's my turn now!
Greebo: The chapter is over now, sorry!
Sauruman: -will not comment-
God: Wanna be Rebels who didn't have a clue, let's get to it!
Gandalf: Oh yes, and sorry most of this chapter was just… stuff.
December Jewel: Hehe, no Ryou wouldn't mind going with Bakura, they could 'bond'. Muah. Oh, that so sucks! I would've snuck out to go to the concert, I love all those guys, they are all some of my favs! Only thing better then that is adding Kid Rock, and Alan Jackson to the show! -loves them too-
Snow-shadow-wolf: -nod- Yes, spiders aren't really bugs! Hehe, and Bakura has a lie! Not really funny, he just said his sister was his aunt and 'forgot' to mention his two best gay friends would be staying! In case you hadn't noticed, Ryou's mom doesn't know he's gay, or dating Bakura. Hehe. She'll be in for a shock. Aw! -hug- Sorry your day wasn't good, but I hope today was much better! Keep being cool!
Akiko-saulii: The greatest author? -cackles- I wish! No, I just have a lot of free time, and I love writing/updating this story! Oh and Domino is…somewhere? I really don't know actually. -sweatdrop- I've been trying to think of whetre the story really is, but since Domino is in Japan and some of them have Japanese names you could say Japan? But I don't think so, so really, it's just… wherever you want it to be. Oh and I actually thought about whether I'd write about their school or not, and no, I'm not going to for this one anyways. As you said it is SUMMER lovin, and taking it into the school year would make it… Summer/Fall lovin? -sweatdrop- But no worries, you will learn about the school they go to and all in the sequel to it! It starts off in the middle of most of the kid's 12th grade year… Writer's block? NUUUU! -clings- You can't! -sob- Well you better figure something out at camp then! I want moooorrrrreee!
Lavender Insanity: Hehe, glad you liked! Klondike bars.. I haven't had one in years. Hm. I think I never liked um. Welp, keep being bootylicious and update soon I shall!
Fowlet: Hah, a love puff? -snickers- And I'm glad you're glad that MxMness is starting! Next chapter, and they finally make their appearance! Pocky I shalty have! -stuffs face- Much love!
Uory's Lover: Fluffy, where are you? -pokes- You haven't been online for a couple of days…I wonder about you. Anyways, come back soon! You where supposed to greet me when I got back from the Family Reunion, which had tons of flies! Anyways, you play guitar too? Cool stuff, I wish I had the motivation and drive to keep playing… but I'm just lazy and don't. All my friends went out and got instruments cause we where going to start a band. It was going to be Agitated. Hmph. Welp, much love and I really hope you liked!
DreamingChild: Yes, Ryou will be hanging out with Bakura's old gang, and soon… surprises will be in store for the Young Lad! Muah. He's such a sweetheart… and Bakura's old friends… won't be. Hope you enjoyed DC!
Slave4kai: Gah! -hugs, is still feeling special because she had a dedicationer- One day, I will repay these dets and write a special one-shoter just for you! Yes, I went online and looked at cars and a Ford Escape was the first one I found and I was like 'cool stuff!' So there ya go!
Anime Crazed: Yes one more chapter and you shalt have your Marik and Malik! Glad you like!
Soy Sauce: WUD UP?!? -absolutely loves your Penname- Add three or four new chappies? It's ok dearie, this story has at least eight more chapters until it's end and the sequel's beginning. And one question I have been wondering for quite some time now: What in the hell is a Kurama?
LYNNSTORYTELLER: Really? One of the only nice ones? I've read a few BxR niceness stories…Continue soon I shall!
Yugi-obsessed: Yes, Marik and Bakura have a fun lil' relationship, and Ryou gets to go, orange you glad?
Kyoko-san: On the fritz? -snickers- That reminds me of Frito chips. Yes, don't diss George Lucas, he's brilliant! -high fives Life- I love 'Star Wars' too! Especially Jar Jar Binks… -sweatdrop- I don't get why people don't like him… Hehe, and glad you like Ryou's obsessive ness! No, Bakura and Marik where just joking about the threesome! Ryou made Bakura gay, not Marik…he had Malik, and would never share anyways, which you will see -raises a finger- soon! OMG! -hugs- and you noted that 'loser' was indeed Bakura's nickname! -claps- I'm proud! -throws tons of sparkly things- Enjoy! Hey, a couple people noted all my muses start with G! and actually… they don't! I have Sauruman and Scarletta which start with S's! Hah! Anyways, yes indeed long live George Lucas, and much love!
Amy Hirosaki: Gods, I love your review poems! I love them so! They rock much! I am going to print them out and put them on my binder to show them off to the woorrrllddd (with of course your permission and when school starts of course) And the same goes for me…I'm not the greatest driver…I can't back up right, or do U turns or…anything but go straight really. Heh, anyways, glad you liked!
Voice-sama: V-chan! -glomp- Hiya! You swallowed a fishy light? When I was fine, there was this toy I had with these tiny little balls. My dad yelled at me because I was eating them. -shrug- You like the name Crystalline? Me too! Wee! And aren't you glad, cause Ry can go! Wee!
Shinigami: Hah. Yes, it was no question of 'why' when I was reported. Heh, and of course you can borrow Seto-muse for a few days!
Seto: -smiles- Of course I wanna be partners in crime, anything that includes embarrassing Baku-chan and Ry is good!
One more chappie and you get your MxMness! And no worries, Malik and Marik will be down to meet Seto… I can't give you an exact chapter countdown though! Less than six but more than three? Heh, well, I hope you liked!
Werewolf on Fire: Sorry it ended to soon for you, I hope you like this chapter though!
Evil Chibi Marik: -cries- I just found out I can't spell. I can't spell illiterate.
Gandalf: -sweatdrop- At least not without the spellcheck..
-is glomped- Fucking kawaii? Very Descriptive ECM! Aw, poor Nanashi, sooo adorable and fluffy! He blushed… -snickers- If I let a friend drive the car I don't have that I would have if I was sixteen, my mom would want to ground me, too. And question: Why was Kharue drunk? -shrug- All well! Thanks again for the pocky! Much love!
Citcat-chan: Spiffie? Cool-o! Glad you liked the lassst chapter, and I hope you like this one two! Have fun, drink some coke! -doesn't know- And update soon I shalt!
Jessie Jephson: Glad you liked the chapters! And update soon I shalt!
Kioko-san: Sorry, but I can't and won't put a lemon! A lime may be in order though! Sorry, I'm a wussy, and I've been deleted before, and I'd rather not have it happen to me again! It blows… horridly. Also, I am the kind of person that gets away with nothing, so I'm bound and determined to get caught! -sweatdrop- But a lime will come, I promise!
Brandi: Yes, Marik and Malik will come to visit…but not for a while, and yes, Seto will get his song sang again, and fully! Keep reading and hope you enjoyed!
Kiromoto-san: Hm… your Yami worries me. -shrug- Well, glad you liked your cookie!
Faén Silivren: Glad you like! Yes, Ryou will get to meet up with Marik and Malik, as you probably know if you read the chapter! Yay, and I'm glad it's one of your favs! Keep rockin on!
Khaleoud Senqir: Hm, well I've seen stories with it spelled 'Serenidy', tohugh I know you can spell it 'Serenity'… I also like it better with a d, but hey whatever works I guess! Glad you like!
Lostlover1: No worries? A bold statement! I wish there where no worries… it'd be nice.. Anyways, I'm glad you like, and good luck to you as well!
vvDemonvv: Of course I won't give Ryou to Malik, he's Bakura's!
Bakura: -cuddles Ryou- Mine.
See? I'm glad you like it darlin, and you rock too!
Alana Star/Sugar Cat: You act like a cat on a sugar high? Hm.. -pats- I wonder about you…
Sarah Harvey: Update soon I shall do dearest! And I'm glad you love it, it makes me feel special! Yes! RxB owns MxM… and any other pairing too. Keep rockin on!
Shadadphilaro: Really? Your absolute favorite? REALLY? -glomps- Coolness! Glad you like my story stuff that much! No, I bow down to you, you rock my world! Yes!
Chibi Nazumi: Welcome back then!
Bakura: -slight blush- No reason… -licks lips as Ryou walk by-
Ryou: -blinks cutely- Hi Kura! -skips along-
Bakura: -drool-
Gah, much love!
Koumori wolf: Cool? Cool? Cool! As always, truly happy you like it, and update soon I shall!
Rach-Chan: Don't we all like lemons better? Heh, I would post one… but yeah. As I'm sure you know, ff.net is kind of strict about those… though some people are lucky enough to slip past their nets… Sorry I haven't gotten around to e-mailing you, but GAH! I keep forgetting… stupid me! Update soon I shalt!
Living Obscenity: Yes! I have heard the song "Young"! I love it… but I love Kenny Chesney, so there you go! He's ultra grand! Yay, I even get a thumbs up! Wee!
Gandalf: Thanks for all the great reviews as always!
God: Yes, and be cool, review some more!
Greebo: Bye now!
Gandalf: Yes, later days!
God: Hope your days are full of rainbows?