~*Thank you for the reviews you guys. I'm really glad that you're enjoying this story. WARNING: Lemon in this story. Okay, you've been warned ^_^. Oh, and to Scarlet-Moonlight…hope you don't get mad when you read this story. One of your stories kinda inspired me to write this next chapter. Didn't mean to steal your idea -_-()…er…no Bakura's not a vampire hehehehe*~
~*I'm My Own Eyewitness*~
At about 10:30, Tea finally arrived home. Opening the door, she made her way up the stairs and into her bedroom. Her eyes gazed at the glow in the dark stars that clung to her ceiling. The events that have taken place in the game shop seemed to be a sweet, yet confusing dream. Could Bakura like her out of love or lust? This question continued to cycle through her mind the whole time ever since Bakura left the game shop.
"First there's Yami. I've known him for…what…ever since Yugi managed to finish his millennium puzzle. Nice, caring, even if he was Yugi's dark side. Weird…he sometimes knows more about me than I know myself." Her eyes closed for a moment before opening them again. "But then there's Bakura. At first I detested him seeing that he turned us into duel monsters. Then when we went to the Battle City Tournament, he sided with the son of a bastard known as Marik. Now…he's just pushing it and for some reason, I…I…" she clamped her hand over her mouth.
Reaching inside her pocket, she took out the slip of paper that Ryou handed her. Unfolding it, she noticed that it was a phone number. "Ryou never gives anyone his phone number." Debating on whether to dial the number for a few minutes, she finally worked up the nerve to pick up her cordless phone and punch in the numbers. Once…twice…
"Hello?" a sinister, dark voice called out.
Tea was surprised at the one who answered. Instantly, she turned off her phone, slamming it onto the charger. "Ryou can't possibly…he gave me Marik's phone number?!?"
The doorbell sounded throughout the house. Slowly getting up, she made her way down the stairs and to the front door. A dark figure stood there with four roses in his hand. Each rose held a different color. Black, blood red, white and blue. "Have a delivery for Miss Mazaki."
"Bakura?!?" Tea was taken back. Sure enough, it was Bakura standing there. He took her had in his, pressing the thorns firmly onto her hand, causing Tea to wince in pain as the thorns slowly pierced through her skin, a trickle of blood dripping down.
"I'm not so sure what's your favorite color." He stepped inside, latching up the door.
"Well, they're nice." Tea smiled. "I think I have a vase somewhere in the kitchen." She took the three roses to the kitchen.
Just as she reached for the top cabinet, she felt a cold hand on her shoulder. Tea's body froze for a moment, standing there. Opening the cabinet, she took out a glass vase, cradling it in her arms before settling it on the counter. She gathered the three roses in her hands, her fingers trying to avoid the thorns and placed it in the vase.
Suddenly, she felt another soft rose brushing her cheek. Glancing down, she noticed it was a black rose that she perhaps have missed.
"I know how we can pass the time." Bakura whispered in her ear.
"Really?" Tea looked up at Bakura curiously. "What do you wanna do?"
"Well," he started to circle around her slowly. "I thought we could play a game of truth or dare."
"I don't like the sound of this." Tea quirked an eyebrow.
"My dear, it's really simple," he dropped the black rose into the vase. "When one picks the truth, they must tell nothing more than the truth. And when one picks dare, they have no choice but to do what one asks."
"Don't you think I've known that already?!?" Tea snapped.
"Good, then you wouldn't mind playing." Bakura released a soft chuckle. "Truth or dare Mazaki?"
"I…uh…" Tea stuttered.
"Come on Tea, it's a win-win situation." Bakura halfheartedly taunted.
She knew there was no escape in this, especially when it dealt with the dark side. "All right, if it makes you happy, I pick truth."
"The truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth so help me Ra." Bakura crossed his arms over his chest. "Why do you have a crush on me when I tried to kill your friend Yugi?"
"Well…" Tea struggled to find the right words to say. "I'm not sure how am I supposed to explain this but…well…there's just something about you. I never told anyone this but I have a thing for the dark side."
"If you have a thing for the dark side, why didn't you fall for Marik?"
"Marik is a violent maniac." Tea crossed her arms over her chest.
"If you say so…" Bakura looked out the window.
"Hey wait, we're playing truth or dare." Tea glared at Bakura. "It's my turn. Truth or dare?"
'Let's not be too hasty Mazaki." Bakura grinned. "I'll have to go with truth on this one."
"All right…um…h…" Tea tried to think of something worth knowing.
"Having trouble?" Bakura grinned.
"Shutup! You're making me lose my concentration." She paused for a moment. "All right Bakura, why did you give me Marik's phone number?"
A soft laugh escaped the lips of Bakura. "He seemed to grow rather fond of you ever since he first controlled your mind. Been a while since you spoke to each other. So he told me to give you his phone number."
"You mean Marik's back from the…"
But before Tea could finish her question, Bakura clamped his hand over her mouth silencing her. "Shh…I suggest you don't tell anyone this."
Meanwhile, Yugi was trotting along Tea's neighborhood. He was passing by Tea's house when he caught a glimpse of her in the kitchen. He wondered what Yami would say about this. After all, Yami was no longer within his puzzle. Ever since his grandpa decided to steal the pharaoh's tomb with the body inside, they managed to bring back the pharaoh from the dead. Now they are two separate bodies.
Slowly, he approached the front door when he heard voices. Stepping away from the doorstep, he made his way toward the kitchen window, peeking in. His eyes widened seeing his best friend with Bakura. "No way," he muttered to himself. "He can't be back. Then that means…"
"You had your fun Tea." Bakura leaned against the counter. Now it's my turn. Truth or dare?"
"I'm not answering any more stupid questions…"
"I assume it's a dare then." That smile did not leave his lips.
"Yeah, that's right." Tea's eyes sparkled with challenge. "It's a dare."
Slowly, Bakura approached her, his eyes locked onto hers. Both are unaware that Yugi was watching from the window. "If you were to love me as you say, I dare you to give yourself willingly for one night."
Tea's eyes widened as he said this. "You want a night of passion or something?"
Bakura nodded in reply. "Exactly what I was going for." He then leaned forward and gave her a soft kiss on the lips. Tea tried to fight him but Bakura was too strong for her. His fingers interlocked with hers as he pressed her body onto the table.
"I think I'm gonna be sick." Yugi rolled his eyes. He then snuck past the kitchen and to the back of the house.
Meanwhile, Bakura and Tea continued their dark dance. His arms wrapped around her before running his hands onto her shoulders.
Tea coiled her arms around Bakura's waist. She tilted her head to the side, resting it on his shoulder while he placed kisses down her neck. The world seemed to stay still for a time as Tea was lost in herself in this so called "dare" that Bakura had requested. She felt his hands running down her back, his fingers digging into her skin.
Bakura didn't seem lost himself. He was fully aware at what he was doing and was getting one of the things he wanted: Power. And he continued to overpower his new lover. Continuing with the kiss, he then leaned forward, nibbling on her earlobe, whispering. "Wrap your legs around me."
"Say what?!?" Tea could hardly believe her ears.
"No more truth or dare Tea." Bakura stroked her cheek with his fingers. With his other hand, he lifted one of her legs.
The urge to kick Bakura off came over her but this time, Tea fought it off. With her other leg, she wrapped both of them around his waist.
Gently, Bakura lifted Tea up, carrying her out of the kitchen and to the staircase. Tea kissed him lazily while Bakura kissed her back, his tongue sliding inside her mouth.
Suddenly, a knock sounded off through the house. Startled, Tea broke the kiss, settling her feet onto the floor. She felt Bakura's hand slide up her leg, causing her to blush deeply. In a shaky voice, she called out, "Who is it?"
"It's me," a familiar voice called out. "Just me, Yami."
"Oh shit!" Tea's eyes widened with fear.
"Damn you pharaoh." Bakura rasped, glaring at the closed door.
"Look Bakura," Tea whispered, looking up at him. "Just go to my room. Hide anywhere. If Yami sees you here, he'll kill the both of us."
Bakura looked down at Tea for a long time, not really saying anything. Obediently, he turned around and made his way up the stairs.
As soon as he was out of sight, Tea made her way towards the door, opening it. Sure enough, Yami stood there, wearing a sleeveless black top, long black pants and his millennium puzzle around his neck. He stood there for a few moments before speaking once more. "May I come in?"
"Uh…" Tea shot a nervous glance around the house. "Sure." She stepped to the side as Yami stepped in. His eyes looked over Tea once more.
"I was wondering if you want to go to the new 24 hour diner in Ginza."
"Sure," Tea smiled. "Just let me change my clothes okay?"
Yami's only reply was a simple nod as he watched Tea climb up the stairs.
Tea slowly entered her room and to her closet, intending to get a sweater. As she opened it, she was surprised to see Bakura inside.
"Where are you going?" he whispered.
"Bakura, you have to leave." She reached inside her closet, taking out a pink wool sweater. "I don't know what Yami will do if he were to find you here."
"Tell me where I can meet you." He helped Tea with her sweater.
"I…but…" she stuttered as she placed her arms through the sleeves.
A bit annoyed at her hesitation, Bakura spun her around so she was facing him. Pulling her close to him, he then pressed his lips onto her, kissing her hungrily. After a few moments, he broke the kiss, gazing into her eyes.
Catching her own breath, Tea nearly stumbled but grasped onto Bakura's wrist for support. She then whispered in the cold night. "There's a new 24 hour diner somewhere in Ginza. That's…that's where he's taking me."
"Pretty late don't you think?" Bakura's eyes gazed upon the clock hanging on Tea's wall. It was already 11:30. He then felt Tea tugging onto his wrist. "What are you doing?"
"You can't use my front door." Tea whispered frantically. "Unless if you want Yami to kill you."
"So how do you expect me to get out?"
Taking him by the hand, Tea led him to the window, opening it. "I know it's a long jump. Just climb down the tree over there." She pointed to the tree that stood next to her window.
Bakura slowly climbed through the window, planting his feet onto the tree branch. He stood there for a few moments before leaning in and planted a soft kiss on her lips, whispering, "Good night." He then jumped off the tree branch and ran off into the night, unaware that Yugi was watching from the bushes. When he was sure enough that Tea was out of his sight, he got out of the bushes and ran off.
Tea gazed at the sky above her for a few more minutes before he heard the sound of footsteps shuffling towards her room. Looking up, a stab of fear ran through her veins as she came face to face with Yami.
"Ready to go?" Yami gave a warm smile.
"Sure." Tea smiled back.
~*~*~*~*~
~*At the Diner*~
Yami took Tea by the hand, leading her to the last booth in the restaurant. They had not noticed this but they have passed by the booth where Yugi, Tristan, Joey, Mai, Duke and Serenity were sitting. The diner was nearly empty except for the gang.
Suddenly, a familiar man strode towards the table, eyeing Yami and Tea for a long time. "Anything I can get for the two of you?"
Tea looked up at the waiter, unable to believe what she was seeing. "Pegasus?!?"
Pegasus gave out a small laugh. "Ah yes, it's a small business Yami, Tea…but it should be one of my successes to my empire."
"So who's working under this empire?" Yami glared at Pegasus.
"At this hour, just Bandit Keith." Pegasus grinned.
"Anyway, I'll just take some green tea." Tea said quietly.
"Very well." Pegasus jotted something down on his notepad. "I'll be back." He then walked away. Minutes passed by as Bandit Keith made his way towards their booth. With one broom in his hand, he slowly settled the cup of green tea in front of her before striding past them, grumbling something about Pegasus. All was silent between the two. Tea's eyes glanced out of the window at the nightly view.
"I have noticed something." Yami's eyes kept on her. "Something's bothering you."
"Huh?" Tea looked up at Yami. "Oh…well…Yami, I'm doing fine." She smiled as she took a sip of her tea. "You don't have to worry about me."
"You guys wouldn't believe what I have seen on my way over here." Yugi's voice rang out.
"What the?" Tea spun her head around only to see Yugi standing on the table.
"I didn't know Yugi and the rest was coming." Yami looked up at a standing Yugi.
"On my way over here, I was about to stop by Tea's house and ask her if she wanted to come along with me to the diner. But when I looked through the window, I saw the most grossest, the most vomiting picture in my life."
Tea's eyes widened. Could Yugi have been spying on her and Bakura? She shook her head, trying to shake off that thought as she stood up, making her way towards the next booth where Yugi is. Before she could open her mouth to protest, Yugi carelessly continued.
"I looked inside the window and there I saw Tea making out with Bakura!!"
"Say what?!?" Everyone, especially Yami, was shocked to hear Yugi say that.
"Yugi you dumb ass liar!!" Tea raised her fist towards him. "Bakura's carcass is still pinned in the Shadow Realm!"
"Jeez Yugi, leave us out of your fantasies." Mai rolled her eyes back. "Besides, Tea's right. Thanks to Marik, Bakura's history."
"The question is though, why would Yugi say such a thing?" Yami tilted his head to the side.
"Yeah," Tristan looked up at Tea. "How often does Yugi say these sort of things?"
Joey remained silent for the time being. He knew what was going on. His fists clenched tightly, fighting the urge to reveal the dark secret and what he had seen. Anything to protect Serenity…he said in his mind.
"You don't have to lie Tea," Yugi glared at his friend. "I saw you! What do you think, I was born yesterday?!?"
"You definitely were." A familiar voice called out. Looking up, everyone was surprise to see Ryou step in.
"Ryou-kun?" Duke was surprised to see the white haired boy stepped in.
Yugi turned his head to see Ryou. Unfortunately, his hostility had not worn down. "Ryou, you know something we don't know! Spill it!"
"I have no idea what you're talking about." Ryou replied calmly.
"Oh don't play charades with me." Yugi continued on with his bantering. "Your dark side within you is back and you know it. Your Yami was making out with Tea."
"Get a grip Yugi Mutou!" Mai was getting annoyed of this silly argument.
"You're getting me confused Yugi." Ryou's eyes widened with confusion.
"Don't lie to me Ryou. You should know seeing that you tend to watch what's going on from your millennium necklace."
"You've got not witnesses." Tristan watched Yugi.
"I'm my own eyewitness!" Said Yugi.
"You can't be your own eyewitness!" Ryou snapped.
"Oh yes I can." Yugi's expression challenged the calm Ryou.
"All right then," Ryou crossed his arms over his chest. "I'll be my own eyewitness."
"Guys…" Tea started to say.
"And," Ryou continued, obviously ignoring Tea. "My eyewitness is telling me that I have been at home until midnight, trying to regain my strength. I forced myself to sneak past the doctors to get here."
"Well that's enough for me." Joey downed his drink. "Face it Yugi, Ryou's telling the truth."
"Joey?!?" Yugi was shocked to see Joey, for the first time, not take his side.
"Besides Yugi," Joey stood up. "How can Ryou make out with Tea, if that's what you really saw, when he was at home recovering? He got sick during your party and your old man had to send him home."
"Hey wait a minute…" Yugi's voice shook.
As the argument continued, Yami stepped to the side, watching the scene unfold. Something's not right. I have a feeling that the power of evil has resurrected once again. And with Ryou's story, I think there is more to what he's saying but what? His eyes then glanced at Joey. And Joey…something's definitely wrong here. As far as I know, Joey never went against Yugi. If I'm correct, he probably holds a clue to what's going on but he's been blackmailed to keep his mouth shut. The question is who's behind this?
~*To Be Continued*~