Chapter eight. I LOVE getting reviews, so dun dun dun, I'm dedicating this one to Super-Nanny, one of my most faithfuls yay!
This is to make up for the long time you waited because I had a selfish writer's block.
Disclaimer: I don't own Yugioh. NOTHING! Cries
Lola was feeling put out. Not only had her boyfriend been acting distant, but now some social worker had been snooping around her room, asking her questions about her personal life and acquaintances. And nobody was telling her what was going on, not even Tracy.
She wished Ryou was there, so she could confide in him, but he'd gone home to that Bakura he talked about. She worried about him, he was just so vulnerable at times. She missed his presence. He filled the room with light and warmth that no one had done in a long time. Not in Lola's view anyway.
She scanned her face in the mirror, discovering that a tear had leaked from her eye. Why was she so emotional? She found herself crying over the Andrex Puppy adverts and getting overly angry at the slightest upset.
She leaned over and took a tissue to wipe her eyes, noticing a blotchy patch forming around her nose and eyes.
At that moment, a loud sharp knock pierced her thinking bubble and the door swung open, a beak nosed lady walking briskly in and standing to face Lola. The girl in question scowled. What a time for Ms Devere, her 'social worker' to call.
'Lola, hello. I've come to talk to you about your placement situation.'
That caught her attention. 'What about it?' She snapped, aware of the woman's beady little eyes boring into her.
'I was wondering,' She asked, ignoring Lola's sharp tone. 'Whether you're alright in your current home.'
Lola thought it over. 'It's alright. Not the best but I do fine.'
Ms Devere looked her over. 'Right. So strictly speaking you're not the happiest here?'
'Not exactly. Since when have I ever been at my happiest when you're around?' Lola cocked her head and dared Ms Devere to stare back.
The social worker frowned and shook her head. 'Well then, I think we have just the thing for you, it could be quite a pleasant surprise.'
Lola narrowed her eyes. 'Like what?' She growled slowly, not liking this apparent 'surprise.'
'Well Lola. We've come to realise you need more independence in your life. So, we're moving you to another house in furthest South Domino. A school has vacancies and the house is more than welcoming you to stay.'
Lola didn't speak. She simply dropped her tissue softly on the floor.
Ryou was stunned.
Bakura's lips were still attached to his own, unmoving and eerie. Regaining control of his senses, he wriggled free and stood up, not wanting to look at his Yami.
'Bakura…' He started but his words failed him.
'Yes, hikari?' Bakura's tone was still smooth, but the faintest hint of worry backed up his answer.
'Why… why did you do that? I've got a girlfriend.' He turned to face his Yami, his pleading eyes begging Bakura to answer.
The older man looked slightly puzzled. 'Because I love you.' He stated simply, and made for Ryou again.
'No, Bakura. How can you love me? All you've done is hurt me these past few years.' Bakura closed his eyes and turned round, his fists clenched.
'I'm doing something I don't usually do Ryou. You should be grateful and at least make the most of it.' Ryou turned his head away.
'So you don't love me. I'm just an object to take out you're sudden lust on.' He spoke quietly, tears welling in his eyes.
Bakura turned back round. 'I do love you Ryou.'
'Then why did you hurt me so much? I've got a girlfriend now! She's done more for me than you've ever thought of! She stuck by me when you put me in hospital! Yeah, you! I LOVE her! Can't you see that! God, what a time Bakura! You're just… you're just TOO LATE!' Ryou shouted, leaving Bakura looking stunned.
'I see.' He whispered, and turned his head away. 'Well, guess that's that then.'
'Bakura you can't leave me here! You have to explain! The rages and the hurting and putting me in hospital! And now you come out and say you love me? I can't trust you! You made me this way, Bakura. Why the sudden change? Why the sudden switch?'
Bakura looked back at him again.
'You want me to explain?' He said quietly. Ryou nodded. Bakura looked down and spoke.
'All Yami's love their hikari's, Ryou. It's just a natural feeling – '
'But – '
'Don't interrupt me Ryou. As I was saying, all Yami's love their lighter sides because they have a bond that you couldn't share with anyone else, any other ordinary person. Some people have a different way of showing it. I took out my love for you using violence.'
'Why didn't you say so? I would've heard you out.' Ryou said, feeling confused and angry at the same time.
'Because I was taught that love was a weakness when I was young, your age. I learned that in my harshest lesson. The last time I opened my heart to someone they refused me and threw my feelings away. I didn't want to be rejected again, I was scared of what you might say, and so I used violence and anger. But I realised that somewhere I did still have that piece of me, the day when you retorted, when you hit me back.'
Ryou stood there, gaping. Bakura stared at him.
'Well? That was your explanation, what more do you want from me, Ryou? I, I love you, OK? Really, I honestly do.' Bakura looked pained and Ryou thought back to when he must've had his heart broken.
'But… But I'm seeing Lola now. I love her, but, I don't know what I feel about you, Bakura. I don't know whether I can love you back.' Bakura looked quickly away, afraid to let Ryou see his emotional side.
'I don't know what to do, Bakura? What a time for you to say this. If only you'd said it sooner.'
'What do you mean? Does it mean I have a chance?' Bakura looked up, Ryou surprised to see what looked like hope in his eyes.
'I… I don't know. I used to love you with all my heart and soul, but you've pretty much squashed it out of me with your violence.' Ryou felt as though his heart was breaking in two. He loved them both, and it seemed they both had problems that he couldn't bear to see happen to them.
Bakura shut his eyes tight. He knew he'd been stupid, he just wanted to make it right.
They stood there in silence, before the shrill ringing of the phone awoke them from their trances. Ryou cursed mentally before leaving Bakura to answer the phone.
'Hello? Ryou Bakura speaking?' He was greeted by a series of painful and frantic sobs on the other side of the line, which he recognised instantly as Lola's .
'Lola? Lola what's wrong! Lola? Please tell me!'
'Ryou!' She choked out, barely able to speak. 'They're moving me! The social workers! They're moving me to South Domino! Oh Ryou I'm never going to see you again!' She broke into frantic wails and Ryou stood there, numbed by her words.
Never see Lola again? It couldn't be happening. He hung up on Lola and stumbled back into the living room, his vision swaying.
'Bakura…' He managed to say. 'You've got to help me.' Before he collapsed on the floor.
I am evil. I can't believe I've done this! Who shall triumph in Ryou's heart? Please review. It made me sad to write it, but tell me what you think and whether you want me to continue. Xxx