Chapter 8:

Feb. 18 2002

Freedom! FREEDOM! No more hospital food that tastes like shit, no more being stabbed by needles, No more nurses hovering overme and no more stupid machines that beep at you nonstop! I'M FREE!

My mother picked me up at noon and drove me home. It felt so wonderful to feel the wind on my face.

I made my mother drive me home first before dropping me off at Ryou bear's. I wanted to surprise him with a visit! I rushed into my house, took a shower and then changed into my freedom clothes. (Civilian clothing)

When I reached Ryou's place, everything was gated. I threw my bag of goodies over the fence then climbed it. Of course, I did all this once my mother left. Anyways, I started searching for his apartment complex. I had forgotten where he lived; I'd only been there once! But soon I found it. How could I have missed it? It was the only apartment building that looked dark and scary... (Shiver) Curtains covered every window and a 'DO NOT DISTURB' sign was hanging on the door.

What a wonderful place to live, for Bakura that is. I can't imagine Ryou living there.

Anyways, I knocked on the door and put my hand over the peep whole. Like I said, I wanted to surprise him. I heard someone slowly trudge to the door and give a curse. Then the door slowly opened. But instead of Ryou, it was a rather tired looking Bakura.

"UNCLE!" I shouted and his eyes narrowed.

"Damn bitch!" and he slammed the door in my face! Let's just say, I have plans for my revenge! Five minutes later Ryou opened the door, with big wide surprised brown eyes. I smiled and opened my arms.

"I'm back!" I squealed. Ryou pushed the door open and stepped back to let me in.

"NO! Don't let the demon in!" Bakura shouted while darting to the door, hoping he could slam it shut. But I was already in.

"I missed you too Bakura!" I said flashing him a sweet yet fake smile. He grumbled under his breath and trudged into the kitchen.

Ryou smiled and gave me a hug. I hugged him back and patted his head.

"I'm staying the night...which reminds me..." I stormed towards the kitchen and headed for the utensils drawer. I grinned when I found the knifes. Bakura just glared at me while he drank from the milk carton.

"Do you know how many germs are in there?" I asked while tugging the drawer from the cabinet. He didn't say anything, just continued to chug and glare. I shrugged my shoulders then stomped out into the living room, towards the door. Ryou looked at me with wide eyes.

"What are you doing?" he asked as I opened the door with my foot.

"Changes! Remember? Told ya to be ready for them!" I smiled and stormed out of the complex. I looked around to see if there was a dumpster, but there were none. Where the hell do these people dump their trash? So I decided I'd have to dig a hole and toss them in. hopefully no one will dig them up.

So, I went to digging with my hands, cuz I didn't have a shovel. Ryou just stood in his door way, staring at me as I tugged at the soil.

"You could help you know!"I said flinging a clod of dirt at him. The dirt flew into his hair, causing the white locks to turn a dark brown. I laughed as he brushed it out of his hair.

"That wasn't very nice..." he said kneeling down to me and picking up a clod himself.

He tossed it towards me but I dodged it.

"You should work on your aim!" I laughed

Finally, after digging for an hour I finally buried the knifes.

"I need a shower!" I said trying to brush the dirt off me. We went back into his house and he showed me to the bathroom. "Here are some towels and some washrags...I promise that Bakura won't peek!"

I gave him a sly smile.

"Who said I didn't want him to?" And with that I laughed. I was just kidding, but the look on Bakura's face kind of made me think he wasn't...I hope he can't see through walls!

After my shower I went out into the living room. Ryou was by himself, cooking in the kitchen. He looks so cute in a apron. He's making steak and some side dishes...apparently steak is Bakura's favorite...

Well, that's all that has happened and I've been sitting here writing, waiting for dinner. It smells so good...my mouth is watering!

-Zozo

"I wonder if Zozo got to bean angel like she wanted." Ryou asked while looking towards the ceiling. Bakura snorted. "She isn't an angel...if anything she's Satan's little helper."

Ryou glared at his yami.

"So, did you find out what her box says?" Bakura asked while shoving a Twinkie into his mouth.

Ryou nodded his head, and then tore the Twinkie from his mouth. "You'll make me fatter!"

Bakura eyed the Twinkie in his hikari's hand. "You need the extra fat!" he snatched the Twinkie back and shoved it down his throat before he could grab it again.

Ryou sighed then turned to look at the box.

"It says:

Life is too short

Don't waste a minute

Enjoy each day

And everyone in it

Tomorrow will come

It could be your last

Make the most of today

Life passes to fast.

Bakura nodded his head and turned to the book. "So true...ok, now read on!"

Feb 19 2002

BAKURA IS A PHSYCO! Let me start off from the begging. Ryou had just finished making dinner. He called me and Bakura to the table, which was decorated with flowers and plates heaped with food. I almost fainted when I took the first bite. It was amazing.

"Want to get married Ryou bear?" I asked, of course I was kidding. But he turned a dark pink. Bakura didn't even say a word of praise. He just scoffed it down.

"HEY! Manners!" I shouted while nudging him in the side. He began to choke on the food he was eating then shot me a glare.

"Well...I'm waiting." I said while tapping my fork on the side of my plate. His eyes narrowed towards me and held resentment.

"It's...go...goo...good..." he choked out the words then turned back to his plate of food.

"And?" I asked while grabbing his fork. He stared at my hand in shock as it wrapped around his.

"And what? Bloody hell! I said it was GOOD!" I smiled and began to shake my head.

"Manners! Say thank you." he gritted his teeth and turned to face Ryou.

"Your damn fucking food is good, thank you! Now," he turned to face me "Let go of my hand Bitch!"

I smiled at him and held tighter. "And if I don't want to?" I asked, giving him a wide smile. "Then I'll make you!" he grabbed my hand with his free one and tore my fingers off his. I must say, that his hands were rather large...and large hands mean...uh anyways... (Yes, I know for sure now that I like him)

We went into the living room and I challenged Ryou to a duel. But he had a better idea.

"How about me and Nozomi against you Bakura?" Ryou asked with a large smile.

Bakura snorted. "You two wouldn't last a second. But if you feel like losing, alright then. LET'S DUEL!" He paused then an evil smirk cover his face. "Lets make it interesting...if I win, Nozomi has to do whatever I say...if I lose, which I highly doubt, I have to do whatever she says...deal?"

I reached my hand out to him. "Deal."

I laughed as he brought out his deck, it was kept in a box...I keep mine in my purse...

He carefully shuffled his deck, along with Ryou.

By the rate they were going, we'd never get to duel. So I shuffled mine the faster way, but...you have to bend them...

Bakura's eyes widened when he saw me bend them as I shuffled.

"What? I'm just shuffling..." he grabbed my hands and pulled them away from my cards. "You DON'T BEND THEM!" he roared. I just laughed and pulled my hands away.

"I'll do whatever I damn well please with my cards!"

That's when Ryou got into the conversation.

"Haven't you heard of the heart of the cards?" he asked glancing at my bent cards.

"Noooo...they're just PAPER!" I shouted. I frowned at them and tapped my foot.

"Are we going to duel or not? Come on, I want to kick Bakura's ass!" They finally got over their shock and started to play.

Sadly, Bakura won...like he said he would. "Ok, Nozomi...you have to strip down to your undies and run down the street screaming that you L-O-V-E M-E!"

I stuck my tongue out and gave a loud yuck. He just grinned and stood back, waiting for me to undress. I turned my back to him and faced Ryou.

"Close your eyes, Ryou."

Ryou clamped his eyes shut and I began to shed my clothing. I could feel Bakura's eyes on my backside.

"Jackass!" I screamed over my shoulder. He just laughed and continued to stare. Thankfully I wasn't too skinny. I still had my girly figure.

After my clothing was gone, and I wore only my bra and underwear, I walked to the door. I took in a deep breath. "Alright, here I go!" I shouted. I began to run down the cold streat. I laughed; because there was no way in hell I was going to shout that I loved Bakura. So instead...

"BAKURA'S GAY! A FAG! A BOOTY BANDIT! A FUDGE PACKER!" Children playing at the park stopped and stared at me with their mouths hanging open. I just laughed and headed back to the apartment. Bakura was leaning against the wall, his arms crossed over his chest. And Ryou stood by the door, clapping his hands in amusement.

"Very funny." Bakura snorted then went into the house.

When it was time to go to bed, Ryou let me have his bed. I was grateful, because me and the floor to match.

Anyways, you know that feeling you get when you know someone's watching you...well, I got that feeling while I was sleeping. Don't ask how. But I woke up and almost screamed. Bakura was standing over me...just staring.

"Bakura! What the hell are you doing?" I asked while sitting up. He pushed me back down and smiled.

"Watching you...go back to sleep." I laid my head back down and narrowed my eyes at him.

"How the hell am I supposed to sleep with you hovering over me like this? Go away!" I shouted. Ryou lay on the floor sleeping like a baby.

"Don't wake Ryou." he whispered while getting closer to me. I scooted away from him and began to through pillows at him.

"Go away you psychotic freak! Do you watch everyone sleep?"

He grinned. "Nope, just you." and with that he disappeared. I didn't tell Ryou this morning, but why should I? It's not like he can do anything anyways.

Well, that's where I end today. I'm about to make breakfast for Ryou and sadly, Bakura.

CIAO

-Zozo

Ryou let the diary fall from his hands.

"You! You were watching her sleep? What the hell?" Bakura smiled at his stunned hikari.

"What? She looked so cute, and besides...I was bored. You get tired of staying in your soul room after awhile. You know there isn't any cable in there."

Ryou flung the nearest object he could find, at Bakura's head.

"No wonder she didn't want to ever spend the night!"

Bakura laughed. "That's a lie and you know it. She was over all the time! I have a feeling it was because of me!" he grinned and flashed Ryou his open hands.

"She did mention my big hands...you know what she was thinking right?"

Ryou covered his ears. "I don't want to hear it!"

Bakura smirked.

"You know, we may share the same body, but there are some differences...my size down there just happens to be one of them."

Well, here's another chapter. Read and review. The more reviews, the more I'll write! heh heh!