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Set: You know, there's nothing on us in this story

Kit: This is about Ryou and Bakura!

Set: But what about Atemu and I?

Kit: I know not of what you speak

Malik: he's talking about he and Atemu being yaoi vampires

Kit: Atemu and him!

Malik: do not correct my grammar woman!

Kit: Anyway, you are a yaoi vamp too

Malik: I was mentioned

Kit: True and we all know Pegasus is gay

Pegasus: winks to the male readers out there

Malik: Why are you bothering with this? NO ONE READS OPENING REMARKS!

Kit: I do… sometimes

Bakura: Can we start?

Kit: Only if I get to tackle you…

Bakura: Well you control my future… so… ok…

Kit: YES! Tackle/glomp all right lets get this ball rollin'!

A ball rolls by

Kit: BAD JOKE!


Chapter 5: Will you love me?

The next night Bakura awoke early and went to Ryou's room. The young boy was asleep recovering from yesterday. Bakura walked over and sat on the bed watching Ryou sleep.

'Bruises don't look good on him… I should have sensed it sooner.' He thought brushing his fingers over the bruise, this made Ryou shiver, and Bakura pulled his hand away. He sighed 'I am as cold as death. I've been dead for so long… yet, he makes me feel like my heart is beating again. Such an interesting boy…'

Bakura leaned over and kissed the discolored skin. Ryou stirred and Bakura pulled away watching the boy lying next to him.

"Mmnh…" Ryou groaned and opened his eyes.

"Good evening."

"Huh?" Ryou looked up at Bakura, "Oh, hello Master."

"How did you sleep?"

"Fine."

"Are you hungry?"

"No… are you?"

Bakura blinked at his pet. Ryou had a calm look, one that came from someone that feels safe and at peace. Bakura had never seen a look like that on any of his pets, not even Arath looked at him with those eyes.

"…Yes" Bakura answered. He was hungry, but more than that he wanted to see what Ryou would do. The answer surprised him; Ryou nodded and turned his head. This was new and very unexpected none-the-less Bakura leaned over and kissed the skin licking it gently. He slipped an arm around Ryou's waist the other tangling its fingers in his hair.

'I wonder, is this his way of thanking me, or does he really trust me?'

After a while he bit down and drank. He loved the taste of Ryou's blood. So sweet, so rich, it was delicious. He didn't take too much though, Ryou was still hurt, and he licked the skin healing it and pulled away.

"Yes, tell me why the sudden change?"

"… You said you wouldn't kill me and I believe you."

"I never said I wouldn't hurt you"

"I don't think you will… I trust you Master."

Ryou watched his Master, his eyes showed shock; it was obvious no one had said that to him in a very long time. He somehow knew Bakura was not going to hurt him, something deep inside him… and he was right. Bakura no longer had desire to harm his pet. Instead he wanted to protect him from Malik, from the other vampires, from anyone who would hurt him. These feelings were so strange to Bakura. He didn't understand them at all. The silence was finally broken by a knock at the door.

"Who is it?" Bakura growled.

"Only me…"

Bakura recognized the voice as Atemu or, more commonly to him, Yami.

"Come in…"

Atemu walked in closing the door behind him and walked over.

"Why are you here Yami?"

"Checking on your pet. I saw what you did to Malik and wanted to make sure he was not dead."

"I see…"

Ryou blinked, not understanding the odd kindness, Atemu noticed the confusion.

"Despite what you may think not all of us are evil."

"Set has softened you, Yami."

"Yes, I suppose." Atemu chuckled.

"Yami, I will be sleeping in here from now on…"

Atemu blinked then nodded, Ryou blinked at his Master not understanding.

"Just keep the balcony door covered Bakura."

"I know, I know."

"Master?"

Bakura looked down at a confused Ryou.

"I am not going to let that bastard attack you again."

"What about when you hunt Bakura?"

"I don't know…" he sighed. "Malik will try again, I know it…"

Atemu felt badly for his friend and decided to help.

"I'll look after him while you hunt. You only need to hunt twice a month and you have Ryou's blood for imbetween full feedings."

"You sure Yami?"

"Sure, I don't' want another incident like Arath."

Bakura nodded a thanks. Atemu left and again Ryou and his Master were alone. There was silence again… till finally Ryou yawned snapping them both out of their blank mind.

"You should rest Ryou."

"I'm ok."

"Ryou. Lay down and rest, you lost allot of blood and your wounds need to heal."

"All right Master…" Ryou did as he was told curling on his side.

Bakura watched him, his steady breaths, his calm heartbeat, he was perfect. Bakura felt a need to be closer to the beautiful creature next to him. He lied down and pulled Ryou closer to him but was careful not to disturb him. Ryou was a bit surprised but felt safe under his Master's arm. He snuggled closer and closed his eyes as Bakura stroked his side soothingly. They both felt safe and happy, something deep down they hadn't felt in a long time.

Days passed, Ryou quickly got used to being around his Master most all day. He enjoyed Bakura's company very much. Learning about vampires, hearing real history Bakura was so fascinating to him. Soon he noticed Bakura's behavior changing. For no reason he'll put an arm around him or kiss his neck, it didn't bug Ryou but it was odd. One night he decided to ask.

"Master?"

"Yes Ryou?" He looked down at the boy. They were sitting on the bed, Bakura's arm around Ryou.

"Unm why have you been touching me so much lately?"

"Why?"

"No reason, I was just wondering." Ryou shrugged and snuggled closer.

Bakura smiled, he had been doing that allot lately, he put his other arm around Ryou and held tight. No one would take Ryou from him… not Malik, not Set, not Pegasus. Ryou was his and his alone; he was going to make sure it would stay that way.

"Ryou… do you still wish to leave?"

"…I will always want to go back home to my friends and family, but its not so bad anymore. I actually kinda like it here."

"I'm glad."

Ryou was content. Ever since Malik attacked him Bakura had been so nice, he actually smiled now. They sat like that for a long while, until tiredness forced hi to sleep. Noticing, Bakura laid him down. He stared down at him. Gorgeous, delicious, and his… Bakura began to realize the strange feelings with him. He leaned over and kissed the side of Ryou's lips, he was in love.

'So this is what it feels like to love… but would you… could you… will you love me, my dear beautiful Ryou?'

He laid down next to his Ryou and pulled the blankets over them. Kissing Ryou's cheek he closed his eyes and went into a peaceful sleep.


Kit: This chapter took a while; I really needed to think about it. That and has been screwing up. I really hope you liked the chapter. Things are heating up! Ja ne!

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