Change of Heart
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Pairing(s): RyouBakura, YamiRyou
Summary: Ryou thought he loved Bakura, but Yami has been shining in a new light Ryou is almost afraid of. And who is the one who keeps sending him gifts? shounen-ai RB YR
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Chapter 2: And Love Another
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Ryou's POV
Its a warm, sunny day and I'm stuck in school. Usually I would complain about having to be stuck in a smelly building when the wheather is just so perfect to be playing outside, but... That's the furthest thing from my mind.
Dear Ryou Bakura,
That letter... It keeps nipping at the back of my mind, drawing my attention away from our sensei's lecture for todays lesson and my own "Bakura watching," which is an amazing feet in itself.
If you wish to know who I am,
Who could it be? Is it a boy or some random fan girl? Or is it someone I already know?
I really doubt it could of been from Bakura, or even Seto Kaiba for THAT matter. Those two don't seem to be the types to buy such cute toys... Unless if Kaiba wanted to get it for Mokuba. But other then that... Jounouchi and Honda were also out of the question. Those two are more street fighters and both already have a crush on certain girls, Mai and Shizuka. So that also ruled out those two young ladies, as well.
That left only Anzu, Ryuuji, Yuugi, and Yami.
Well... No WAY could Anzu go for me! She was already swooning over Yami, even if he's always ignoring her. And Yuugi was obviously crushing over her, but as I had said before, she is already too into Yami to notice anyone else. (1) As for Ryuuji... He is a flirt, but he doesn't seem to be wanting a steady relationship anytime soon. That I can tell. So that left only one person...
..Yami.
go to Domino's central park near the water fountain
Should I go? It might be a trick or even a trap to get me alone... But if I don't go, I'll never find out who wrote this letter. And my curiousity is killing me already, its pretty much impossibly to erase it from my mind now. And the note DID say;
and you will find another package just like this one.
So it can't be all bad, right? There might just be another note, with his or her name on it. Then I can confront whoever it is and apologies for their trouble. I can't lie to them and tell them I feel the same way, because, no matter who it is, I love Bakura and only Bakura. Not even Yami, being as handsome and almost as dangerous as him, could pull me away from my yami... Or, at least I hope...
If you want nothing to do with me, however, I shall stand down and leave you be.
I wish it were that simple. But whoever it is, I need to confront them and let them down easily. It would be too cruel just to ignore them after they gave me such an adoribly gift. It would only be fair, even if it'll hurt them either way...
The choice is up to you.
Yes, it is all up to me. And this is what I choose. I'll go to the park, I'll find that package, and I'll tell them I already have someone. Its as simple as that.
Signed, Your Secret Admirer. ♥
... Now all I have to do is wait for the stupid bell to ring and let us go for the day...
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The sky is still clear. A lovely blue, soft and pale, but fitting the atmospher just fine. A gentle breeze flutters by, softly brushing the bright green trees' leaves and beautiful flowers that cluttered the park with its glory. The place was really breathtaking.
Turning my attention away from nature, I scan the park I had entered not long ago, searching for the said water fountain my Secret Admirer told me to go to for the next message.
... I really hope this isn't a cruel joke...
Finally, I spot the old fountain, water slowly sputtering out from the old fish's mouth, drizzling down its supposed chin in a drool. I had to feel sorry for it, even if it was just a statue. The fish was old, anyone with a brain could tell, but people continue to let it run, even when the water pressure is no longer as strong as in the past or was there a problem with the water tube? Maybe it was becoming clogged with old age and the people who work on it just got lazy? I'm not sure, but its a very pitiful sight. A fish, reduced to drooling for so many people that don't even care for it anymore...
A sigh escapes my lips. The world is a hard place, after all.
Returning to the mission at hand, I turn away from the poor old fish and look for anything that would stand out, that was most likely the same size as my first gift, and most importantly; pink.
It didn't take long to find it, surprisingly. It was, on the other hand, difficult to reach it.
Whoever it was, really knew how to climb a tree. It was neatly tucked away into an old abandon bird's nest, but the pink wrapping was still in clear sight for anyone who walks near the trunk to see. Being a bit shorter then most boys, but luckily taller then Yuugi, I had to jump at the first branch a few times before actually getting a good hold of it, and pulling myself up. Once succeeding in the first step of climbing all trees, all was smooth sailing from there. The next problem though, was getting down.
After getting a hold of the package, climbing down was a bit nerve racking, but once I reached the last few branches, I was able to relax. With a sigh, I moved to take a backwards step onto the branch under me, let go too soon to the one I once held and, unluckily, slipped and fell. Landing on the only part of me with natural air-bags. My arse.
Wincing at the hard fall, I thank the Gods above for not letting me fall on the cement just a few feet from where I actually did land. Standing up, I unconciously rub my rump to sooth the pain, just ever so slightly. And then, it hit me.
I had the second gift!
Smiling widely at succeeding in finding and retreaving, a game Bakura is found of playing with the Millenium items, I tuck the package into my bookbag and quickly raced for home. Bakura would most likely wonder why I didn't come straight home like usual, and he'd be cranky if I didn't get dinner done soon. So there was no time to find out what was inside the pink wrap. Not with an insane, hungry yami in my house, anyway.
It was safer that way, after all.
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Letting a tired, but releived breath escape me, I softly shut my door behind me. Bakura was finally full, and after a rather long arguement about how I shouldn't come home so late, he was fast asleep in his own room. Slowly, I walk over to my bed, flopping down face first, face baried in my pillow, I let my eyes droop, willing sleep to claim me for the night.
Bakura was always so exhausting when having to fight with him. He would never surrender or admit if he was ever wrong. And if an arguement went to his favor, he'd gloat in your face until you can't take it anymore and want to slap him silly.
I'd never do that, of course! But I have had my moments when I was tempted...
Just then, I remembered. I still never found out what was in this gift.
Pushing myself up into a sitting position on my bed, I reached down to pick up my bookbag, unbuckling it to reveal the small pink package. Lifting it out of my bag, I drop my bag back to the foot of my bed carelessly, my attention fully on the mystery of this pink wrapped gift.
Removing the purple ribbon, just as I did to the light blue one, I silently watch with excitement as it revealed itself this time as...
"..A Duel Monster card?" Blinking, I pick up the said card, revealing it to be the Spirit of the Harp card. "Why would they send this..?"
Suddenly, a small peice of paper slipped from behind the card, floating down to lay on my lap. Blinking again, I slowly pick it up as well, noticing this peice of paper was actually a ticket. One that would allow me enterance to the Musical Parade (2) that had traviled into Domino just a month ago.
"... A spirit that soothes the souls with its music of its heavenly harp..."
It all makes sense now! Whoever it is has just asked me out to go listen to classical music with him, and they have a love for Duel Monsters, if they sent me a card like this one. Especially one with such an understanding of the mood they want to set. And it also narrows it down to only one obvious person who would try to make Duel Monster cards into something romantic.
Yami.
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Three days have past and school is finally out for the weekend. And today is the day I go out with my "Secret Admirer."
Yes, I've decided to go with his plans for the day. It wouldn't hurt to see what he tries to do to woo me. I'm actually curious to see what he does do.
But that's ALL! No way am I allowing him to steal my heart when its already taken. I'm only curious, and nothing more...
Blushing at the thought of actually falling for Yami, I tried to rid the dark red hue, ignoring Yami's crimson eyes which were pinned on me as we headed out of the school building. Once out in the fresh air, I could feel the cool breeze gently caress my burning cheeks. It felt rather nice right at the moment.
"I'll see you at home before night fall, right?" Bakura suddenly said at my side, bringing my thoughts away from the cool wind.
"Uh, y-yes." I nod, blush burning deeper in embarressment. I must of sounded like an idiot...
"Good," he nodded, before walking home alone.
It wasn't odd for us to go our seperate ways. Especially on the weekend. I'd usually go with Yuugi-tachi to the Game Shop and just hang out with the gang while Bakura relaxed back at home or head to the nearest bar to try and get drunk. But... he'd usually get kicked out for starting a fight even before he becomes intoxicated with booze.
Once he was out of sight, I felt a hand fall to my shoulder, startling me slightly. Turning around sharply, I wasn't too surprised to find Yami there, smiling that damned brilliant smile again. His eyes sparkled with knowledge, obviously knowing that I knew it was he who sent me that package. I even tried to ask him to get his money back from it the day after I found out just how much he spent on my ticket. But, being a surprisingly gentleman about it, reffused to take it back and that he'd be happy to take me anywhere, no matter what the price.
"Ready to go?" Yami asked in his usual deep, smooth voice that still always seemed to get to me lately.
"..Hai," I nod, knowing it was now or never. And I'd rather choose to now then never go at all.
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It started out all right at first. The large musical band were not not overly expensive for a reason, having played wonderful the whole night. It was very moving when their music started to become slow and sad, almost making me break down in tears. But what can I say? I'm emotional. Which always seem to upset Bakura...
Sighing, I try to take my mind off my yami, having already excepted that this night was for Yami and he alone. I couldn't let Bakura ruin his one and only date with me. That would be so... shallow.
Shaking off that train of thought, I turned my attention up to Yami, who seemed to be ignoring the music that seemed to play on and on. Instead, his crimson eyes were watching me through the darkened room, that glazed over look shining in their depths once more.
A blush found its way to my cheeks at this. Derverting my eyes to the preformers instead, I tried to ignore the feeling of being watched, which was awfully hard to do when you knew there WAS someone watching you at the very moment you're trying to forget. I wanted so badly to let out an exasperated sigh, but didn't want Yami to take it the wrong way or get any ideas of the sort. So instead, I remained silent, keeping my eyes glued to the preformers as they played their instroments to make beautiful melodies.
That is, until I felt a hand grope at my own that lay politely in my lap.
Gasping lightly, I turned my now wide eyes up at Yami, who smiled apologetic at his action. Blinking a couple of times, I watched silently as he mouthed out a question, having once already tried to talk to me only to be rudely shushed by our neighbors. Getting the message quickly, I blink once again before nodding my agreement. A large victory smile came over his face at this, before turning his attention back to the actual main entertainment(which was me in his eyes).
Raising an eyebrow, I silently wonder, why Yami would get this excited just for a cup of coffee?
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The Musical Parade was finally over and Yami was eagerly dragging me to the closest coffee shops, StarBucks. (3)
Luckily for me, how I forgot to grab my wallet just in case of something like this would happen, Yami had been able to barrow Yuugi's, having been willing to help his yami out for his first date in this time era. That, or to finally get Yami someone to be in love with so Anzu would finally notice him. Either one seemed to work with Yuugi.
After ordering a chocolate mocha, Yami getting just black coffee, we both sat in a booth near the windows, watching people walk by to where ever they were headed. Well, more like me watching people while Yami watched me.
He must really be head-over-heels about me if he enjoys watching me so much. And in such a simple act of sipping on a straw... Wait a minute!
A deep blush coated my cheeks at the hentai thought that just crashed into my "innocent" mind. Sipping a simple straw can easily end up sucking on something much more personal and less simple. Or less simple to the more innocent of mind.
Obviously Yami caught my blush, but then again, I was almost as bright as a neon light.
"You all right?" Yami asked, in that voice I was finding myself liking more and more.
"H-hai," I nod, smiling weakly. I just had perverted thoughts! No, I was NOT fine!
"You sure?" he asked again, looking uncertain.
"Don't worry, onegai," I tried to calm him, weak smile now turning soft, "I'll be fine."
"If you're sure..."
I nod, "I will."
A warm smile was directed at me by Yami, happy to know I was fine. He really was a sweetheart once you get over the fact he use to be a pharaoh in ancient Egypt and a cold one at that. Turning the smile with a smaller one, I return to my drink.
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Finally, drinks now empty and myself out of anymore time, I find myself standing infront of Yami, right outside of Bakura's and my house. His hand held mine, fingers intertwined. Surprisingly, I didn't mind. To be truthful, I actually liked the simple contact. And I almost forgot about my love for Bakura as I stared into those twin crimson orbs that locked with my own chocolate brown.
Which was odd, how Bakura had crimson eyes, aswell, but... there was something different about the two. Yami's were softer, warmer, more open. Probably thanks to Yuugi and his friendships. But Bakura... His were cold, hard, and a lot of the time anger burned in their depths. But he was my yami and I still loved him. Even if he were a cold-hearted-jerk. Which he was.
Slipping my hand free from Yami's, I smile up at him as I say softly, "Thank you for this night. It was... really wonderful."
"I'm glad," Yami replied just as softly, but with his voice much deeper then mine, "It would of been unfair if I was the only one having a good time."
Giggling, I nod, "Yes, that would be unfair." Turning a look over to our house, I look back up at Yami as I say, "It was really fun. Really. But... As everything must end, I need to say goodnight."
"So do I," and with that said, Yami leaned down slightly to capture my lips in his in a burning kiss.
My eyes widen at this, but instead of running like last time, I stand my ground, allowing him to kiss me. A blush burns my cheeks as his lips burn my own, and no matter how wrong this is suppose to be, with my unspoke love for Bakura, I can't help but enjoy this. My heart begins to race as he puts his arms around me, hugging me close to deepen the once simple kiss into something much more... passionate. And what surprises me the most, is that I'm actually responding!
Before I even know what's going on, I hear the front door slam open, along with a disbelieving gasp from none other then Bakura.
"Damn Pharaoh!" Bakura growled, "Get away from my hikari!"
Next thing I know, Bakura shuved Yami away from me, glaring at him as if he were planning Yuugi's yami's death as he tightly grabbed onto my upper arm before tugging me inside and slamming the door behind. Even as Bakura rants and raves about how the "disgusting pharaoh" and "idiot hikari's falling for his tricks," all I can think about is the way Yami's face seemed to break, sadden by our sudden departcher.
I wonder... is this love I'm feeling? For someone, who isn't Bakura?
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tsuzuki...
1 - As seen in the manga, not TV series. Which, to be truthful, I like a LOT more. Manga rules!
2 - Musical Parade... I don't know if that's an actual thing, but I was just making up a name for one of those bands that play classic music. Ya know... (shrugs)
3 - Not really important, but in a SetoRyou fic I was trying to make, I accidently wrote StarBurst instead of StarBucks. (sweatdrops) Figured out my mistake this monday, thanks to two things. One, me thinking of a mocha and wondering if I spelt it write, and two, there was a starbucks sign right out the window when my mum parked outside of the store I was gonna get my mocha from.