Chapter 22

Dirty Dancing 2

Keket gripped the light pole outside and rested her forehead against it.Why did Bakura have to be the one to fall in love with her?It wasn't natural. It was too unreal.

The dark blue night clouds slowly slid across the heavens.A clap of thunder was heard in the distance signaling rain.

"Keket?" A soft voice filled with caution questioned her.

"Why you Bakura?Why do you have to want me?" Keket didn't lift her head.

Bakura opened his mouth to speak but was cut off.

"How could you say something like that?You're like a brother to me.What were you thinking?"

"I was thinking of how amazing you are.Keket, I never really had the chance to see you from a different direction.Marik never gave me that opportunity.But when Tea started putting images into my head-"

"Oh God Bakura!" She pounded the light pole and lifted her head."You are not that manipulative!I know you better than that!Plus,you hate Tea!Why would you ever listen to her!"

Bakura looked at the ground and then into the girl's amazon green eyes suspicously. "But don't you ever get images of me?I know Tea had tohave said something to make you wonder."

Keket eyes widened.That was true.Tea had said a number of things to make her ponder of what could and can be.Yet Bakura was still a friend and she didn't want to lose the realtionship she already had with the boy.

"Bakura I don't want this to be difficult."

"Nor do I." He placed a hand on her shoulder gently turning her to face him completly. "So let's just try this.You never know what may happen."

"Yes but - I just don't want to go down that road."

A passing car lit their faces momentarily. Bakura watched it speed away and looked back down at Keket.

"I won't force anything on you.Seeing you in a depressive state is not what I want but..." He lifted herchin with a finger. "I do want to know what you taste like." He smirked the way Marik did before a kiss.

Keket didn't resist closing her eyes and waiting.The kiss was slow and passionate.Far different from the way Marik deilvered.Even the texture of Bakura's lips were far different.They was soft and very warm.

He placed his hands on her waist pulling her closer to his body.Bakura moaned amazed by how sweet she tasted.No wonder Marik kept her well protected.

He mentally frowned thinking about his roommate's behavior towards such a perfect human being.Surely,he didn't deserve her.

They broke the kiss sighing faintly. Bakura looked down at Keket lovingly as her face turned a light pink.She rested her head against his chest in an attempt to hide it.

Bakura smiled embracing her and kissing her forehead.He knew he would be a good boyfriend.He just knew it.

Just then a far too famliar red car pulled up beside them.The loud honking of the car horn startled the two.

They watched the window roll down revealing Tea's face heavily made up with make-up.

"Hello." She smiled.

"T-tea?" Keket pulled away from Bakura. "What are you doing here?"

"I came to see how my wonderful best friend was doing but I guess I found my answer." She winked and opened the car door.

She wore a red silk dress that cut off just above her knees.The moonlight gave her legs an angellic glow.She closed the car door and fixed her hair.

"So,what have you guys done tonight?A little dancing?A little drinking?A little kissing perhaps?"

Keket stepped away from Bakura and held her arm shyly.

Bakura noticed her denial and tried to ignore it. "Tea can you leave...please."

"No way! Not without Keket.I came here to pick her up."

"Tea?" Keket was getting irritated.

"That's okay.I'm sure Keket would rather prefer if I took her home." He looked at the tanned girl for approval.

Keket nodded. "I'll be fine with Bakura,Tea.You can go home now."

"Aw.Well,okay then." She leaned into the tanned girl and whispered. "But promise to tell me everything that happened tonight."

Keket's eyes widened. "Uh,sure."

Tea briefly hugged her friend and winked at Bakura.The two watched her speed on down the road and disappear around the corner.

It was now closing time and the club was emptying fast.They waved at a few of their peers as they waited for Marik to appear.Bakura ran his fingers through his hair and looked at his watch.

"Where is he?"

Marik walked out of the club with his hands in his pockets.There was a smug look on his face that Bakura was use to seeing.It was easy to tell that the boy was bothered by something.Did he see them kiss?

Without a word,Bakura and Keket followed him out into the parking lot.When they reached the car,he finally spoke.

"She's not getting in this car."

"What?" Keket questioned.

"Marik she needs a ride.She lives too far away to walk."

"I know,I use to live there.She'll be alright.Besides,she needs the exercise." Marik looked her up and down in a mocking fashion.

Now mentally Marik knew what he was saying was not true but he wasn't planning on giving into loving Keket again.She had to try to get him this time.He wanted to hear her beg.

"Jerk." She mumbled.

Bakura opened the front passenger door and helped Keket,who was glaring at Marik,inside.

"You let her sit in the front?"

"Yes,seeing as she seems to be the only one who is acting like an adult,tonight." Bakura glanced at him before entering the driver's seat.

Marik sat in the back of the dark blue car crossing his arms and looking out the window.The ride was silent until an image reminded Marik to ask a question.

"So,what were you and Keket doing outside so long,Bakura?" His violet eyes focused on the back of his roomates head.

"Simple.We talked." Bakura was calm,keeping his eyes on the road.

Keket looked through the rearview mirror at Marik.He was suspicous alright.She jumped a little when his sharp eyes caught hers.

"What are you looking at?"

Keket looked back out the window and remained quiet.

The streets of Toyko were still a buzz and many night clubs were open.The night sky was beginning to lighten ever so slowly as Keket stepped out of the car.She leaned against the window after closing the car door.

"Thanks for the ride home,Bakura." She smiled.

"You're welcome." The window rolled down. "Have a good night...er morning."

"Okay.You too." Keket half laughed.

Marik observed the way the two looked at each other.Surely,they did a lot more than talk tonight.He tapped the window signaling for the two to wrap up their conversation.He cleared his throat glaring at Bakura.

Keket stared at the Eygptian boy a little scared.The darkness of both the night and the car seemed to travel to the backseat of the car.It was like darkness was consuming him.

"Goodbye Marik."

"You're home now so leave." It both satisfied and pained him to speak so coldly to her.But apologizing would have to be for another day.

Now he would have to ask Bakura a few questions and if he answered them wrong...

Bakura watched Keket walk up the steps to the front door of her home.Her sexy stride catching his chocolate eyes and causing them to widen slightly.He bit his lip seeing her pull out her keys from her bosom.

He wondered what else she hid in there.

By this time, Marik had already climbed into the front seat and seeing what Bakura was sweating over.He frowned at him again.

After one last wave goodbye,Bakura sped off down the quiet streets that connected to the city.

He smiled to himself feeling proud even though he didn't get the girl.Just the thought of kissing her,talking to her made him burst with happiness.

Marik,on the other hand,noticed this happiness and didn't approve.

"You seem perky." Marik eyed him cautiously.

"Oh really?"

"Care to tell why?"

"No reason.Just happy to be alive." Bakura tried his best to avoid Marik's burning glare.

There was more to be said.Marik decided to pry even deeper.

"Keket.She looked nice tonight didn't she?"

"Yeah.She should wear her hair like that more."

Her hair!Frustration was beginning to build.

"What do you think about that outfit?"

"It was nice."

That was the last straw,Bakura was going to tell him everything that went though his mind when Keket was present.He would know.One way or another.

"You like her don't you?"

"Like who?Keket?"

"Yes you idiot!"

"Of course I like her.As a friend."

"You know that's not what I mean! Listen, I know something went on tonight and I'm finding out!"

"Why do you care?Don't you hate her?" The difference in the two's voices was enormous.

Bakura calmy parked the vehicle in front of the apartments and turned off the car.He sighed and looked at Marik.

"The feelings I have for Keket are none of your business."

"I see.But what I do with Keket is your business?" Bakura smirked.

The phrase 'what I do with Keket' caused Marik to tense up even more.He reached over and grabbed the boy's arm.

"Look.All I want is for you to stay away from her.You do that,and I won't hurt you."

Bakura laughed and brushed Marik's hand away. "Do I hear a challenge?"