HI, I'm back with another chapter! I'm glad I got such awesome reviews and great suggestions to stories. You're all so nice. Thank you. I really like the support. I'm looking for a good Ryou/Bakura one-shot if anyone knows one.

Melody- Shut up and start the next chapter

Me- fine...stupid demanding yami

Melody- what was that

Me- nothing

Melody- whatever she doesn't own yugioh and let's just be glad of that otherwise it would be x-rated yaoi and none of us would be able to watch it unless it was behind our parents backs.

Note- Yeah you'll notice I didn't make Jou's accent as strong for obvious reasons. I mean i love to hear it but typing it is confusing on both parts I man I know I have trouble reading the accent when people go into it really deep. Not saying it's bad I think it's a great talent that I don't have.

Another Note- Thank you Inuyasha's Plaything for telling me the drug in white chicks was called a roofie.

Chapter 14...For Every Smile

(this was the night before when everything else happened)

Seto made his way down the hall slowly not sure why he demanded to see Jou. This was all so confusing to him. Opening the door slowly he was shocked to see Jou pretty much wide awake.

"Hey" Jou said quietly not meeting Seto's eyes. Apparently this situation was just as weird for him.

"How are you feeling" Seto asked the barest hint of emotion in his voice.

"Fine, how's Yugi. I mean is he ok" Jou asked eyes anxious to know.

"I won't lie to you. He's taking it pretty rough"

"Oh" Jou replied and Seto heard him mumble something under his breath like 'it wasn't his fault'.Seto went and sat down on the solitary chair in the room taking off his jacket to make himself comfortable. A few moments of silence passed comfortably.

"Seto?"

"What"

"Why is it that your seeing me. You didn't have to"

"I know, I was worried about you pup" Seto grudgingly admitted his heart clenching when Jou's eyes widened in surprise. "You thought I wasn't"

Realizing his mistake Jou shook his head, "No it's not that, I just didn't expect that you'd admit it"

"Well I did so let's just drop it" Seto said thinking of how pointless the conversation had become.

For once Jou didn't say anything stupid back and just gave a small smile grabbing Seto's hand in his and drifting off to sleep. Too bad he missed the look of affection and love Seto gave Jou back.

XXXXXXX

The gang decided to meet up in the waiting room of the hospital which Jou was staying in. They were all fairly curious as to what was going on since it was Jou that asked them to come first. Seto who was with Jou wouldn't say a thing about it and now that they were all gathered around they wanted to know.

"What the hell is taking so long" Bakura growled out annoyed. He wasn't pleased that they'd been waiting for over a half hour now.

"Kura be patient." Yugi looked at the two closely after that comment. They had both been joined at the hip since arrival when just the other day Ryou was jumpy and declaring they were friends with benefits. Apparently Malik noticed as well because the two shared a look then attacked the other boy.

"What happened"

"Did you two have sex" Who said what is pretty obvious, the 'sex' comment coming from Malik who let out a whoop when the other blushed.

"You didn't" Yugi said surprised and elbowed Yami in the side who hadn't stopped snickering since the conversation started.

"Well...um...you see..." Ryou started stuttering as Bakura just chuckled.

"Hot and passionate" he said delighted when Ryou turned a deep shade a red then nodded at his friends questioning gazes.

Marik let out a low whistle, a bemused expression painted on, "Never thought Ryou would go through with it" he said and Malik looked down a little.

"So does that mean you didn't have sex with Malik" Ryou asked suddenly a joyful expression on his face.

"NO"

"Yes that means I win. Okay then pay up everyone" the albino declared a raised hand out. Grudgingly Yami, Yugi, and Bakura all began pulling out 20's from their wallet then handed it to the boy.

"Wait you guys betted on us" Malik said his voice raising with each word.

"Malik wait, we didn't mean it, it was just a joke, we...um..We're sorry" Yugi pleaded down on one knee before the Egyptian. Fortunately Malik fell prey to the 'look' and nodded, signaling the ok. They all sat silently for a few minutes, leaning into each others embrace.

"How cute" a mocking voice said from the corner of the room. They looked up and saw Seto standing there without his jacket with his infamous smirk.

"Finally, you took long enough." Bakura snarled at the other but they could see that both were joking.

"You'll get over it I'm sure. Now Jou wants to speak with Yugi, Ryou, and Malik" Seto said his eyes on the three that were all looking at different places avoiding anyone's eyes.

"Well then you better get going" Bakura whispered into Ryou's ear and Ryou releculantly let go.

"C'mon you guys" he said motioning to the other two who followed. Once they were gone Marik gave Set a sharp look.

"What's this all about" he asked observing the other.

"I don't know Jou wouldn't even tell me" the other answered not liking not knowing.

"Guess we'll have to wait and see Yami said.

XXXXXXX

"Stop fussin' I'm fine" Jou complained smacking away the hands all trying to fluff his pillow at once.

"But Jou-" "Yugi stop and listen to me. All three of you need to stop blaming yourself."

"Why would we do that" Ryou said trying to deny the accusation.

"Because that's just how you are. All of you. Malik thinks it's his fault because it was his dad. Ryou you think you could've jumped in the way. And Yugi you feel awful because you think it's you fault because you were the one who shot me." Jou said all in one breath, then taking in more air finished, "And it's not. You were only trying to help."

"I guess" was the only reply he got from Yugi and one from the others.

"I don't expect you to believe me. I know it will take time but I want you to know right from the start I don't blame any of you for what happened. Now since that's done. How's Bakura" Jou asked aiming the question to Ryou wiggling his eyebrows.

"How come everyone knows what's happening in my sex life!" the boy half-yelled then remembered he was in a hospital and blushed.

"Because you're so damned obvious. I mean your much more confident now than before."

"Hey I resent that statement, I'm a cute and innocent person." Ryou joked making them laugh.

A knock at the door was heard and they all quieted down as Seto's had poked in. "Is it safe now" he asked amused.

"Yeah, let the idiots in"

"If I'm an idiot than what the hell are you" Bakura retorted coming in and quickly going over to Ryou draping an arm over the other's shoulders.

"A high-classed retard" Marik laughed coming in next with Yami.

"Nice to see you two didn't change over night" Jou grumbled.

"How are you" Yami asked sitting in the seat Seto occupied the night before.

"Again with tha' question. I'm fine"

"Just making sure. I mean if something happened to you Seto would have to go back to the pound to find a new dog" Marik said and Jou blushed sinking lower in the bed.

"Enough with the dog jokes, only I can make them" Seto glared at Marik coming around to lean on Jou's bed on the opposite side of Yami. Another round of silence passed through the room except a relaxing one this time. Ryou, who Bakura now had two arms wrapped around suddenly wrenched away from the other and ran to Jou's bedside pushing Seto out of the way.

"I have the perfect idea" he said grabbing the other's hand and everyone who held their breaths in curiosity burst out laughing.

"Should I ask" Jou said trying hard to calm his breathing as to not hurt himself further.

Ignoring the other Ryou smiled, "We should throw a welcome back party. Wouldn't that be fun"

"Yeah that's a great idea and we can hold it in Seto's mansion when Yugi and I don't have counseling." Malik piped up from where he was standing beside Marik.

"In my house!" Seto moaned rubbing his temples, "I knew it was a bad idea to get to know them. But does anyone listen to me. Nooo. Let's be friends they said. I told them it would only bring trouble and now they want to use my house. My nice house. I can already imagine it'll be ruined by the time their done and..."

"Seto"

"Yes"

"You're ranting now" Jou informed a hint of a smile on his face.

"Oh"

XXXXXXX (A few hours later)

Malik lounged on Marik's bed thinking to himself while his look alike showered. He couldn't help but think he should already be over what happened with his dad. Everybody else seemed to be fine except for the occasional sad look. Shouldn't he?

Rolling over to lay on his stomach he scooted up further gripping a pillow and hugging it. Malik took in a deep breath and smiled smelling Marik's cologne. He couldn't believe he was in the other's house :mansion: nevermind on his bed. Marik had been so nice to him, not at all acting like the stuck up jock he was stereotyped with at school. Though Malik knew that as nice as Marik was being he had a side to him that was just as dangerous as Ryou was sweet. And at that moment Malik decided he wouldn't shy away from the other when he finally saw that side of him, but would take it in. I mean you couldn't have just a part of person but all.

'Since when did you decide you want Marik' a voice asked in his head causing the boy to blush and snuggle further into the pillow burying his head in as well. When he noticed air wasn't a luxury Malik raised his head to breathe deeply when he didn't hear the sound fo the shower anymore. Turning to look over his shoulder the other rolled back on his back, his jaw dropping at the site before him.

Marik was standing in the doorway of the connecting bathroom, with only a towel loosely resting on his hips, steam coming out from behind him. Water droplets fell from his still wet hair falling down his body leaving a wet trail. Following a drop of water Marik eyes widened as the one he chose to stair at went right over a dark nipple. Shifting his position Malik looked the other way a blush dancing across his cheeks.

"Am I that interesting" Marik asked noticing how the other looked at him and where the gaze last was. Walking towards his bureau he had to hold back laughter watching the other sneaking peaks at him from under the hair covering his eyes. Marik almost smiled remembering the other doing the same thing when they were all at Seto's the first day he tried to kiss the boy.

Marik decided to spare the boy anymore embarrassment by putting his boxers on with his towel over his waist. Once they were on his hips he wiggled the towel off then threw on a pair of baggy jeans with a black wife beater.

"Malik," he called getting the other's attention, "It's ok you know"

"What" Malik said looking confused.

"To feel the way you do, it's ok" Marik filled in.

"It can't be. I mean I feel so selfish, and Jou got hurt, then Yugi having to go to counseling to. I can't take it Marik. I'm so happy he's dead but I can't help but feel his presence around me and I'm scared! I'm so scared Marik, so scared." Malik cried launching himself into Marik's arms as tears fell down his face.

"It's ok, I swear to you I won't leave you alone to go through this. We're all here for you, and you can talk to Bakura about this whenever you want. Just because he may understand you better. But I love you and I won't let go" Marik blurted out then cursed himself as the other pulled away a little and looked into Marik's eyes.

"W-what. You do"

"Yep"

"Are you sure" Malik asked and Marik frowned.

"Of course I am don't even think of doubting it"

"But I'm used and dirty"Malik protested quietly and Marik pulled the other close and leaned down to kiss his forehead.

"Your everything but those kind of words" Marik whispered knowing it would take awhile for the other to believe that.

"Then Marik,"

"Yeah"

"I think I love you too"

XXXXXXX

Yugi and Yami laid in the junior's bed, Yugi with his head resting on Yami's subject while Yami stroked his hair gently.

"How was the counselor. He seemed nice" Yami said bringing up the topic not sure if it was safe or not.

"It was fine. Dr. Gordon was really nice, not at all what I expected." Yugi replied leaning in more to the touch remembering his first meeting with the doctor.

Flashback- Yugi twisted his hands nervously as he waited to see his new doctor. The only thing that he knew was the he was male and his name was Doctor Gordon. Trying to calm his nerves Yugi went over to the water fountain taking in large amounts of water. Over the sound of water he heard his name being called and rushed over to the young woman holding a clipboard.

"Are you a Mister Yugi Mouto" she asked kindly and underneath her hat he could see a small strand of blonde hair peeking out.

"Hi I'm Dr. Gordon's assistant, May Rodes, if you could kindly follow me, his office is right this way" she said and doing a little pivot turn walked down the hall she came from passing a few doors before coming to a large clear one at the end of the hall. Going through the door she stepped through revealing a small office with a door in the left hand corner of it. Leading him to the door she opened it peeking her head in.

"Dr. Gordon Yugi is here to see you" she said then turned smiling sweetly at Yugi opening the door more so he could fit through. As the door clicked when shutting behind him Yugi shook his head trying to slow his heart beat. He looked around the room noticing a few couches and a punching bag in the far corner.

"Hello Mister Mouto, or is it ok if I call you Yugi, Well, I'm Dr. Gordon you can have a seat wherever you like." A man said and Yugi instantly felt relieved to notice the man wasn't an old guy with a weird white coat and very serious, but instead a man looking to be in his mid-thirties with a comforting smile. Yugi took the chair right in front of the desk not nearly as nervous as before.

"Yugi's fine" he said reaching over to shake the offered hand.- End Flashback

"I'm glad, though I wish I could've met him first" Yami said with a pout.

"Yami I did fine on my own, maybe after a few more meetings I could introduse you both" he said then nuzzled into the other surprised when he heard laughter.

"Are you...ticklish" Yami's eyes widened considerably and he shook his head no too soon.

"But I think you are" Yugi said jumping onto the other starting a full out war.

Me-Well I don't think this turned out awful.

Melody- for once I agree

Me- Yeah I don't know when I'll be updating next but bear with me here. I saw how short the other chapter was so I tried to make this one longer. I hope you all like it

...R&R...