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This fic is dedicated to Liz and Tiff.

"Please tell me." Ryou had been prodding Bakura for the past half hour to tell him what Marik and Yugi had done. Marik had dragged Malik into the bedroom about 25 minutes ago and Yugi and Yami hadn't come out of their room yet.

"Well I can't tell you…at least not without-" He stopped.

"Bakura!"

"I'll tell you later. But-" He leaned over and whispered something in Ryou's ear.

"Ok." Bakura started to get up when Julian came in. Ryou was hidden behind 'Kura.

"So you're awake? How does it feel having the one you love nurse you back to health.

"Feels good." Ryou started to get up but got a mental message from Bakura.

)) Stay put.((

"Well you know he's just going to leave you again, just as everyone else has. What? You didn't know I knew about your other lovers did you?" Yami and came back out. "It's funny really I, one of Ryou's ex-lovers, am not allowed to be friends with Ryou, or at least you make it seem that way. Yet Ryou, Yugi, and Malik let you three stay friends." Marik and Malik came back out. Marik took one look around at Julian smirking, Yugi and Ryou looking confused, and Yami and Bakura with a frightened yet outraged look in their eyes and knew something was up.

"What's going on?" Marik asked.

"Oh just telling a little more about Bakura and his old lovers still being friends and yet I can't be friends with Ryou." Marik's eyes went wide then narrowed.

"Don't you dare!" He threatened.

"What is he talking about Marik?"

"Yeah, Yami, what does he mean?"

"You want to know Yugi? I'll tell you see Bakura, Marik, and Yami are old friends, they grew up together."

"Yeah, we all know that. What's your point?" Malik demanded.

"I'm getting there. See Bakura doesn't want me to be near or friends with Ryou; yet, you, Yugi, and Ryou let those three stay friends."

"Well they were friends long before any of us existed!" Joey noted.

"True, but not completely."

"How is that possible?" Minoko asked.

"Well, they were friends…for a time but see what you don't know is they were lovers." Marik lunged at him knocking him into a wall.

"Yami is this true? Were you, Marik, and Bakura lovers?" Yugi looked into his eyes searching.

"Yes."

"Yami!" Marik and Bakura shouted at their friend.

"I'm not going to lie to him. That's part of my past and it helped make me who I am now. We were lovers but if we hadn't been I would have never learned compassion, understanding, heart, I would have never been for you two. I know that's exactly how you two feel because I know you, but I don't regret what I said or did in the past. So you were my lovers, so what? All three of us are happier than we've ever been. We'll stay friends no matter what, Ryou, Malik, and Yugi are just going to have to accept that." Yugi gave Yami a funny look. "Before them I didn't care who I hurt or how I hurt them. They gave me a dose of my own medicine and made me realize what I was doing was wrong. If it wasn't for them Yugi we wouldn't have what we do." He kissed his lover deeply.

"Then I should thank them, shouldn't I?" Yugi embraced him tenderly putting his arms around Yami's waist and laying his head on Yami's shoulder. Yami wrapped his arms around Yugi.

"Marik come here he isn't worth it." Marik let go of Julian and went back to Malik. "Besides I don't want him relishing in your touch. I don't mind that you, Bakura, and Yami were lovers I just wish you would have told me." Julian looked from Yugi to Malik then at the Egyptians in front of him.

"What? You two will let those three stay friends yet I can't stay friends with Ryou?" Malik spoke up.

"Well one, they knew each other 1000's of years before we were even born! Two, they made each other better throughout their time together. And three, it's just like Yami said. They're part of each other's past. Each one wouldn't be who they are today with out the other two."

"Not to mention-" Bakura was cut off by Julian.

"Then don't."

"-that we aren't trying to break up what the other has. We're happy that they're happy and will always be there for one another no matter what. I would do the same with Ryou. The reason why is because I love them and just want to the to be happy even if I'm not included."

"Well it looks like that will happen. Because he's not going to stay with a rat like you and you're an idiot for even thinking he would." Ryou couldn't hold it in anymore he jumped and moved out from behind Bakura.

"Why? He's right. I'm not going to leave this wonderful, sexy, Egyptian that makes me happier and completes me more than I have ever been. You're the idiot for thinking you could break us up. I will never leave Bakura, he's the reason why I live. Without him my life would be meaningless." Ryou cupped Bakura's face in his hands and stared into his brown eyes. "I love you Bakura." He kissed him softly then pulled away. "Now I'll get you in a moment but I must demand that you, Julian, stay the hell away from me and Bakura. Is that clear? Good. Now, after all that I feel as if I need to please you so, come." Ryou pulled Bakura into the room." Joey sighed.

"Man this place is too hot and cold." Mai went and sat in his lap.

"Yes too much drama, glad we're not like that." Joey gave Mai a kiss.

"Me too." Julian sat down next to Minoko.

"I can't believe Ryou said that. He used to be so nice. His innocent voice was always what unnerved me but all I heard was the hatred coming out of his mouth." Minoko kissed Julian then took his hand and whispered something to him.

"But I've never had sex with a girl…unless you count that night when I got really drunk and had a one-night stand."

"Well trust me you'll like it. Girls are more flexible and know how to make a guy both want and beg for it. So what do you say?"

"Ok." Minoko got up and walked into her room. Julian looked around and followed closing the door behind him. Ryou was busy getting a couple towels and a little radio. Bakura was sitting on the bed watching Ryou.

"Ryou what are you doing?"

"Getting prepared." Ryou grabbed the millennium ring from the bedside table.

"Prepared for what? Where are you going? Ryou!" Ryou left the room with Bakura behind him.

"We'll be back later. Oh wait." Ryou went into the kitchen and came back out with a picnic basket. "Ok we'll be back later." Bakura pursued Ryou outside and into the woods. "Bakura you're up to this right?"

"Yeah, why?"

"You don't need to rest and get healed do you?" Ryou stopped and turned around and looked into Bakura's eyes. He looked so innocent and caring, it made Bakura want to pin Ryou down and strip the innocence that still lied within him but he held still.'

"No, I'm fine. Marik and Yami are great healers. Khons blessed us well." Ryou nodded and turned around and started walking again. Bakura stopped him and turned him around again. "You do know that's not what I meant. Ryou, they were my lovers in the past but you're all I need or want. You're the greatest healer out of them all. You not only heal me physically but mentally and spiritually too. I love you." He pressed his lips against Ryou's.

"Ok, come on." Ryou started walking again.

"Where are we going anyway?"

"It's a surprise."

Next chapter: one that some of you have been waiting for. Night at the pond, chapter 10! It's a lemon so there's your warning. I hope you will like it. I'll get it posted as soon as I can but it's ten pages long so wish me speedy typing!

To reviewers:

Chizz-muffin chick: showers them with gifts welcome. I'm glad you like my story. I'm intending on typing up a one-shot my friend Heather asked me to write. Hope you like it and if you like lemons then you'll love the next chapter.

Saffron-Starlight: she's not gone yet but she'll leave eventually, don't worry.

Otaku22: laughs thank you. You have been a loyal reviewer from the very beginning. I owe you so much. showers with gifts a showing of my appreciation. Onward ho!

Sami Ryou's Hikari: sorry I didn't get it right but that's just the scenario that keeps playing in my head bows please forgive me.

Rose Child of Light: yeah I didn't like the not seeing you arrangement either. And Bakura was just making a statement, but thank you. I'm going to get Kristin to read my story too. This is going to be fun! pounces and kisses You're it!