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Chapter 10:

March 2 2002

I really need to work on writing more...I forgot all about my diary! I knew something like this would happen...anyways, nothing much happened these past few days...

But, Ryou and I are going to the school dance, together as FRIENDS! My mother just grins every time I try to explain it to her. She thinks there's more to this relationship then just being friends! Now, if you switched Ryou with Bakura, then maybe I wouldn't protest as much, heck I wouldn't protest at all!

ANYWAYS, I was just at Ryou bears house. Let's just say this night has been rather funny. You see, we were laying on his bed, playing duel monsters and listening to the radio. Hey mama by black eyed peas came on and it hit me like a wave. I just wanted to dance. So I jumped off the bed and began to sway my hips to the beat of the music. Ryou stared at me with wide eyes.

"Zozo! What are you doing?" he asked, watching me twirl my hips. I just grinned and grabbed his hands.

"Join me Ryou bear...By the way, do you even know HOW to dance?" I laughed when he gave a shake of his head.

"N-No...I can slow dance..."

I paused and stared at him with disbelieving eyes. "Ryou bear, you plan on taking me to a dance, and all you can do is SLOW dance? Not every song is a slow song!" I heaved a sigh then grinned.

"Then I'll have to teach you..." Now, I must say...I really don't know how guys should dance, or HOW they dance. So, I just taught him what I know.

"Ok, now sway your hips like this!" I commanded while placing both my hands on his hips, moving him gently in the direction I wanted.

"Zozo, I don't know if this will look right..." Ryou stammered as he moved his hips in a circle.

"Oh come on, all the girls are doing it...and besides, the lights will be off and everyone will mistake you for a girl anyways."
Ryou blushed and placed a hand over his face to hide it. "Oh Ryou bear, I was kidding..."

We both laughed it off. I then continued to teach him my skills. "Alright, now, dip it low! Pick it up slow...now...twirk your hip...wow Ryou, your good at this!" He was picking it up fast. "Zozo, this feels weird." He said while he dipped down once again. "Now, push your pelvis out...like air humping...no, like this." I had to grab his hips once again and I pushed them forward. "Just imagine it's...some hot sexy girl in front of you." I teased. I think I saw his face turn even redder, but it was hard to tell since I was down by his butt. Which is rather cute I might add...hey, Bakura has the same butt, so I guess it's alright if I stare...NO IT'S NOT!

Anyways, Then I told him to place his hands on his knees and stick his butt out.

"Now, shake what your mama gave ya or what she didn't...what ever..."

"Zozo...I don't know..."

"Just do it!" I said while stomping my foot, which made my curls bob around my head, which I like allot! He sighed then bent over like I said.

"Zozo...Can you please not stand behind me..." He whispered, a blush creeping up his neck. I smiled with amusement and moved in front of him.

"Alright Ryou bear, shake it like a polaroid picture!" Ryou beganto move his tiny little butt into the air, closing his eyes. I couldn't help but laugh. I fell backwards onto his bed, clutching my sides.

"Ryou bear! Please, stop! It hurts...Ok, you can stop bumping and grinding!" I yelled. But he didn't hear me over the loud music or my laughter.

That's when his royal highness decided to come out. He appeared with his arms crossed over his chest, his face set into a scowl.

"What the hell is all that racket...?" He paused mid sentence and stared down at his hikari who was still swaying to the beat of the music, his hands still on his knees.

"RYOU! What the hell are you doing!" Ryou jumped in surprise and blinked up at Bakura. Bakura raised his fist, ready to strike but I was on him, like white on rise.

"Uncle!" I screamed while grabbing his fist and jumping on his back. He was shocked to say the least and almost fell over.

"Why you little..." a growl escaped his lips and I just giggled."What the hell was my Hikari doing?" He screamed while balling his fist.

"Dancing silly!" I crawled off his back and stood in front of him.

"What the hell was he..." I grabbed his arms before he could say another word. And right when I did that, a slow song just happen to come on...so...I pulled him close and began to dance around the room slowly. Bakura tried to tug away, but I just squeezed harder on his hands.

"You should learn now, because I don't want you stepping on my feet at the dance." I laughed. He narrowed his eyes at me.

"Aren't you going with Ryou?" He asked, studying my face for any hint of a prank. I just smiled and nodded my head.

"Yep, but since you're sharing the same body...you'll both be there, and I want to dance with both of you." Bakura grinned. "I'm not a dancer sorry." And with that he brought his foot down on my toes. I screamed and pushed him away. He just threw his head back and roared with laughter.

"You're so mean!" I shouted while clutching my foot.

"That's payback for making my Hikari dance like a belly dancer! He will not be seen in public dancing like...like...some hooker!"

"Hey! What's wrong with the way I dance?" I shouted while placing my foot down gently. Bakura grinned.

"I really didn't get a chance to see you dance, care to demonstrate for me?" He asked, his eyes glittering dangerously. I shot him a dirty look then turned away from him.

"I'm leaving Ryou bear, I'll see you later." I gave him a hug then grabbed my book bag.

Bakura may be hot and all, but he still can unnerve me!

This makes me think... Ryou bear and Bakura look the same, just that Ryou is lighter and smaller. He is rather cute, but in a girly kind of way. And Bakura is tough and rather rough around the edges, making him sexy and desirable.

Why can't you combine them into one? A Bakura Ryou that is gentle but tough, Kind yet mean, and sexy yet cute?

Euch! Enough thinking! This is where I end.

-Zozo

Come on Ryou, dance for me!" Bakura laughed. Ryou turned a dark red. "I wish she hadn't put that in there...really..."

Bakura jumped to his feet and began to sway his hips. "Look at me, I'm going to BUMP AND GRIND!" He shouted with laughter.

Ryou glared at his yami. "You're just jealous that you can't do it!" Bakura just laughed some more and wiped at his eyes. He had been laughing so hard that it brought tears to his eyes. At least you knew he was capable of crying.

"But aren't I doing it right!" He held his sides, as if they wouldsplit.

"Come on Ryou, read on!" Bakura said, finally controlling his laughter.

Ryou gladly turned to the diary and turned the page.

March 10 2002

The dance is only a week away and I still haven't found anything to wear! I really don't want to wear a fruffly dress...(Sigh)

Well, anyways, Ryou bear is going to the mall with me after school, so...ya...we'll see what we can find. I hope he's not looking forward to anything to dressy. I hate dresses! I'd rather go in a tux...hey wait a minute...maybe me and Ryou could switch places...(Grins) Think he'd go for it?

Later

I had the best time ever! Who knew shopping could be so fun. After school, we headed straight for the mall and right into the prom store. We looked at every dress they had on sale, but most of them were long pink or blue puffy dresses.

Like I've said before, I'm not a dress girl, so puffy is out of the question! Ryou looked at every dress they had and still couldn't find one for me.

"Alright, then lets look at the tux's!" I yelled and headed over to the men's department.

"You're joking right?" He asked staring at me with wide eyes. I grinned at him and gave him a wink. Of course I was kidding, but it was fun to make Ryou all embarrassed and red.

I grabbed the nearest tux, to trick Ryou bear into thinking I was serious. I rushed to the men's changing room and slipped into a stall. The tux was a little tight around the chest area and baggy around the waist. But I wore it anyways, I stepped out and gave a bow.

I deepened my voice and gave Ryou a glance.

"Hey baby, want to go to the dance with me?" Ryou stared at me with wide brown eyes.

"Zozo...you look...like...you're a clown Zozo!" He grinned and clapped his hands.

"Thank you. Thank you. Thank you very much!" I said with a twirl. He laughed and I ran back into the stall to change. When I got out, Ryou was eyeing a rather pretty black dress.

He looked up at me and smiled. "I like this one...It will look good on you." I wrinkled my nose and stepped closer to have a good look. It was a plain dress that folded in the front...well, I'm not that good at explaining...but ya.

Anyways, it had a long slit that went up to the bottom of my thigh, leaving any man wanting more. It was spaghetti straps and looked just right for me. But then an evil thought crossed my mind.

"Hey, Ryou, since you like it so much, why don't you try it on for me?" I took the dress off the rack and shoved it into his hands. He looked down at it unsure then smiled.

"If you're brave enough to try on the tux, then I'm brave enough to try on this dress!"

I swear he's getting braver every day. He's even sticking up to his yami, which I find hilarious. Ryou will yell at Bakura, then Bakura will turn red in the face because he can't do anything to his hikari except yell, which isn't affecting Ryou anymore!

My little boy's growing up! (Sob)

Anyways, he went into the girls changing room and quickly slipped the dress on, then moments later he stepped out, smiling a large brave smile.

I could have sworn I saw him sway his hips...but I'm just going to pretend that I didn't. Anyways, like usual, Bakura always picks the wrong times to appear. The m. ring began to glow and there he was, standing in front of Ryou, his arms crossed over his chest. His mouth dropped as he saw Ryou prancing around in the dress. Ryou paused when he noticed his yami, then gave a large grin.

"Hello Bakura...like my dress?" He asked fingering the fabric. I laughed and fell to the floor, holding my sides.

"NOZOMI! What are you doing to him! You're turning him into a girl!" Bakura roared while stomping his foot. I just giggled and rolled on the floor with laughter.

Bakura gave another roar then disappeared into the ring.

"Alright, Ryou, I'll get that dress, now, let's find you a tux!"

And that's the highlights of my day. After shopping we went our separate ways. I headed home and took a long nap. Chemo really does wear me out. But you know, when I'm with Ryou bear, I don't feel like I have cancer...I feel normal, carefree, and alive. But at the end of my day, that sense of pretense is shattered by my vomiting and the feel of my bald head. Sometimes I can't help but cry myself to sleep. It's hard. Really it is. I've already lost fifteen pounds and you can now see my ribs. You can count them too if you wanted. My clothes hang on me and my face looks small and boney. I want this all to end. I wish it was anightmare. But, it's not. Ryou is the only one that's keeping me from falling apart...from dying, because he doesn't know it yet...he's my life line, my heart, the one thing that's keeping me going.

-Zozo

Anybody got a tissue? I enjoyed writing this chapter, I could just imagine Ryou dancing...dirty and all...And no RYOU IS NOT GAY! He's just a little bit more in touch with his feminen side then Bakura is...So what if he sways his hips while wearing a dress...he's just playing the role...uh...(cough)

OK, well Read and Review, and I'll update as soon as possible. Wait till they go to the dance...if you thought Ryou dancing like a girl in front of Nozomi was bad, wait till he's in public...Heh heh!

-Yunie