1Hi I noticed that my last chapter was a little bit depressing on Yugi's part even though I was aiming for Ryou angst...oh well more material...

Yami- MORE MATERIAL that's what you say after putting my hikari through such hell

Melody- Shut up gods you're becoming annoying and I have a headache so for Ra's sake SHUT UP

Yami- yes ma'am

Bakura- She has you whipped

Marik-yeah the almighty pharaoh who bows to know one is whipped by a fellow yami

Yugi- LET"S GET THIS STRAIGHT I"M THE ONLY ONE THAT HAS YAMI WHIPPED I JUST ALLOW MELODY PRIVILEGES!

Melody- yep that's how it goes

Ryou- that's funny if you think about it

Malik- what would be funny is to see our yamis like that

Ryou- yeah how come you can't be obedient

Bakura- because you like it when I talk back Ryou blushes and he pulls the albino close

Me- Leave it for the story

Bakura- damn

Me-Malik can you do me a favor and do the disclaimer

Malik- sure...Maria does not...own...Yugioh

Me-Malik why did it take you so long looks at Egyptian who is having his necked sucked off by Marik...Never mind...o.O

Melody- they're you're favorite couple aren't they

Me-yep but I like Ryou Bakura Marik and Malik couplings the best but they're aren't enough out there so...IF YOU KNOW ANY STORIES WITH THIS COUPLE TELL ME...or if you like this couple I recommend reading Heartfelt Apologies by Chibi B-channie Oh and One Dance by ladywolfTerri

Melody-I still have a headache

Me-ok I'm gonna shut up and here's the next chapter...

Masked Emotions

Chapter 6...Heart's Song

Yugi slowly woke up looking around his room and gasped at the pain coming from his wrist. Sure when he was cutting he didn't feel anything but after words was a bitch. He got up slowly putting on the uniform he cleaned last night. He couldn't believe he lost control again. It had been so long since he went that far over board that huge gashes were along his left wrist and a fair amount on his right wrist too. This was because he was right-handed and spent more time on his left wrist.

Now what to wear to cover this he thought since his sweater was still in the wash. He noticed a thick black arm band and clasped it onto the bottom half of his arm so it covered his entire forearms. Now since that was done he got ready to go to school grabbing a bagel to eat on the way out. He jogged slightly to make it on time and wasn't at all surprised at the hand that pulled him into an alleyway right near school.

"I don't have time to beat the shit out of you so give me your lunch money" Ushio said quickly and Anzu was right beside him. Sighing Yugi pulled out five dollars and handed it over.

"Happy now" Yugi said annoyed. He didn't feel like dealing with Ushio today but luck never liked him anyways and to be honest the feeling was mutual.

"No but I'll deal with you when we get out of school today" Ushio said smirking and walking off.

"Looking forward to it" Yugi said sarcastically. He made his way to the place he usually met up with Ryou and Malik and noticed them not there. Looking around the school yard he saw them hanging with their soon to be boyfriends and the rest of the popular crowd. Yugi stood there not sure about what to do. He would have to walk by them to get inside.

"Fuck it" Yugi mumbled and walked past them into the building. Ryou and Malik noticed him walk bye and tried to smile and get his attention but he didn't notice because his head was down. Politely excusing themselves they went after their friend. They knew where to go. Their hiding place which was on the second floor under a balcony where their was a large space that was hidden by a wall. Walking to that very place they noticed Yugi sitting with his knees to his chest his head resting over his arms that were crossed on top of his knees.

"Yugi what's wrong" Ryou asked. Yugi looked up and placed a smile on his face noticing them. The two looked shocked this was a smile that they all used to fake hiding things from other people not themselves.

"Nothing" Yugi answered praying they wouldn't notice the wrist bands. Too late Malik had.

"Yugi" he questioned. Sighing Yugi wiped the smile off his face and took off the wrist bands revealing his cuts. Ryou gasped and dropped to his knees near his friend and slowly ran a finger over the marks.

"Why" Ryou asked and Malik sat down as well running his finger over the cuts on the other arm.

"I felt alone and lost control" Yugi said simply. His two friends nodded.

"Don't try to hide this from us, Please" Ryou whispered.

"At least show us" Malik added in.

"I'll try" Yugi answered slowly placing the wrist bands back on.

Malik sat there wondering what could have made Yugi done this and then suddenly knew the reason. He couldn't believe he had been so stupid.

"Yugi just because we're with Bakura and Marik doesn't mean you aren't are best friend" Yugi looked surprised then nodded his head. He knew he couldn't keep such a thing a hidden they knew each other to well.

"Fine but let's get away from me and move to Ryou" Yugi said. Ryou looked confused. "I'm not stupid I know you haven't eaten so do me a favor and at least eat this" Yugi said holding out three pieces of an apple. Ryou looked mildly surprised but knew he had to do this for his friend and slowly nibbled on the bits until they were gone.

"Good now let's go to class" Malik said and the three smiled at each other and got up. For the moment everything they've done to hurt themselves was forgotten and they were just three simple boys trying to live. An hour later they were in the locker room getting dressed.

"I fucking HATE coach sweet" Yugi said bitterly. They were forced to run laps today and the coach complained about Yugi's wrist bands.

"So do I" Yugi looked around and saw Yami standing behind him smiling, "What was wrong this morning" Yami asked concern in his eyes though his face was guarded. Yugi looked at him surprised. Someone noticed him, maybe he wasn't alone...maybe. Yami's eyes flickered down to his wrist bands and an unreadable look passed over his face before he looked at Yugi.

"Um...I just didn't want to add myself in" Yugi said before Yami could comment about his wrists.

"Really, well you are definitely welcome to hang out with us every morning in fact I was hoping you would like to go out Friday night" Yami asked and Yugi looked around at his friends who nodded with smiles on their faces.

"Alright" Yugi smiled and Yami leaned down and pecked him on the cheek.

"Great we can talk about it more later" he said and then grabbed his stuff to finish getting dressed. Malik went into the bathroom changing and then came back out."Congratulations" Malik said, "We all landed dates for Friday night and I know exactly where we're going" he finished smugly. Ryou raised an eyebrow.

"Really"

"Yep turns out Otogi's new girlfriend, I think her name is Melody, is throwing a huge party and that's we're we are going." Malik said pride evident in his voice.

"Melody that name sounds familiar" Yugi said and shook it off "How did you find this out"

"I heard them say it"

"Figures" Ryou said. "Are you guys coming to the concert during lunch" he asked as they left the locker room.

"Course we are"

"And so are we" Bakura said walking up with his friends. (Friends sure...more like fellow psychos) Ryou blushed.

"You are"

"Yeah Bakura said you sing really good so we're coming to"

"That's great thanks" Ryou said smiling then noticed the time, "I have to go get ready see you after the show" he said then ran off. (If you all forgot they have lunch after gym)

"He always gets so nervous then does fine" Yugi commented.

"Is he that good" Marik asked.

"Yeah, he was even asked to go away and go to the top musical college there is but he turned it down wanting to just finish school" Malik said and the others nodded. All of the sudden they heard shouting from the other side of the gym and saw Chloe and Kayla running towards them. They were all becoming really god friends with the somewhat hyperactive girl and her mostly silent girlfriend.

"You're all going to Ryou's concert right" Kayla asked once she got close enough.

"Yeah why"

"Well we are to and wanted to know other people that were going" she said and smiled, "C'mon before we're late"

They all left heading towards the auditorium. When they got there Jou was like usual already sitting down and beckoning them over. (This is the seating arrangement...Jou, Yugi, Malik, Kayla, and Chloe, behind them, Seto, Yami, Marik, and Bakura. And of course they were surrounded by the rest of the 'popular people') The auditorium filled up fast and the lights quickly dimmed as the audience went quiet. A young girl with spiked blonde bangs and dyed blonde shoulder-length hair appeared on stage.

"Hello everybody, I'm Melody and I'd like to thank you for coming to our first concert this year" the girl said and everybody heard Otogi say that's my girlfriend then whistle. Melody looked over at them and smiled.

"For our first act..." Melody started. (Now a few people sing and laddi daddi da and now it's time for Ryou)

"Now for our final act we have someone who is not in chorus to sing us a song he wrote with an actual member" Melody said and got off stage. Malik suddenly let out a cat call as the figure came on stage. Bakura held his breath as he looked upon the boy. Ryou was dressed in the school uniform but with the lights on him he looked even more beautiful. There was another figure beside him who was supposed to sing as well. He slowly opened his mouth and began to sing.(Ryou and OC)Crawling in my skin
These wounds, they will not heal
Fear is how I fall
Confusing what is real

Everyone was shocked at the rough edge his voice had but how it still held it's beauty.

(Ryou)There's something inside me that pulls beneath the surface
Consuming, confusing
This lack of self control I fear is never ending
Controlling

The audience was in a trance staring at the two boys on stage. Eyes were mostly glued on Ryou though.

I can't seem
To find myself again
My walls are closing in
(oc) (Without a sense of confidence I'm convinced that there's just too much pressure to take)
I've felt this way before
So insecure


(Both)Crawling in my skin
These wounds, they will not heal
Fear is how I fall
Confusing what is real

(Ryou)Discomfort, endlessly has pulled itself upon me
Distracting, reacting
Against my will I stand beside my own reflection
It's haunting how I can't seem...

Malik and Yugi both felt a pull at the song their friend was singing. It was something that they all felt they had in common.

To find myself again
My walls are closing in
(oc)(Without a sense of confidence I'm convinced that there's just too much pressure to take)
I've felt this way before
So insecure


(Both)Crawling in my skin
These wounds, they will not heal
Fear is how I fall
Confusing what is real

(Ryou)There's something inside me that pulls beneath the surface
Consuming, confusing
This lack of self control I fear is never ending
Controlling (Whispered during chorus)

When the song ended everyone stood up clapping and screaming for an encore. Ryou blushed and bowed along with the other boy.

"That was awesome" Kayla said awe struck.

"Agreed" Chloe said.

"Yeah he's so good because his songs come from personal experiences, they always have" Yugi explained and then stopped as if he said to much. Bakura raised an eyebrow at that but said nothing.

"Let's go greet him" Malik said running down the now empty auditorium. "RYOU" he yelled knowing his friend was behind the curtains. The albino's head popped out grinning sheepishly.

"You called" he said giggling.

"You were great" Yugi called running to the stage followed by everyone else.

"Thanks but Rei needs credit as well"

"GOOD JOB REI" Kayla yelled and a faint thanks was heard.

Bakura jumped onto the stage and grabbed Ryou pulling him close.

"You really were good" he whispered putting a stray hear behind the light's ear.

"Thanks" Ryou returned just as soft. Bakura grabbed his chin and tilted it up kissing Ryou softly on the lips. The kissed went from sweet and passionate to aggressive really quick and the two were in a heated lip lock when a coughing noise was heard.

"We have to go to class" Yugi said. Only Malik, Marik, Yami, and Yugi were still there.

"Whoops" Ryou said and grabbed Bakura's and running towards his next class.

Me-YAY oh and just so everyone knows I don't own Linkin Park's Crawling...this chapter was mostly just a bonding part for the friends so I could get going...and the ocs that I added tonight will be the last unless it's just tormentors. 'Rei is the one from bey blade so I don't own that either.

Melody- You put me in it

Me- Yep

Melody- OK

Bakura- Ha you're with Otogi

Melody- You're point

Marik- The kid is WAY to gay looking

Melody- So you're boyfriend wears TIGHT VIOLET shirts

Me and Malik- Hey!

Melody- No offense you look good and all

Yugi- Can we stop now

Yami- Yeah

Ryou- Hey what's that...points to small stone blocking the game room

Me- That my dear is the writers block I will have if I don't get reviews

Ryou- REVIEW please Ryou smiles