Here's a reminder of what happened- Malik, Ryou, Yami, Yugi, Tristan, Duke, Joey, and Kaiba were playing truth or dare at Yugi's house.  Kaiba and Joey left.

Now...Ryou needs to answer the question..."Do you like Malik Ishtar?"

 

Bakura:  This is stupid
Me:  Shut up Bakura!  This is my FIRST fan fiction!  You're not supposed to be here anyways!  Now go!
Bakura: ...
Me:  *points finger over Bakura's shoulder* someone ran off with the pizza!
Bakura:  Shit!  *runs after no one*
Me:  Smirks.  Enjoy!

 

The Truth Revealed

 

 

 

            It felt like my whole body was on fire.  A big lump formed in my throat and I just couldn't trust myself to speak.
I could lie.
But where will that get you?  The voice in my head answered my thoughts.
It means that a good friendship won't die because I won't have to-
"Ryou!  Hey, you there buddy?  I heard Duke's voice and noticed that he was standing right in front of me now.
"Yes, I do!"  I clamped a hand over my mouth, my eyes widened.  I couldn't believe I just confessed that!  After I told myself I wouldn't! 
Dammit Ryou!
"Woo hoo!!!"  Yugi jumped with glee.  "I knew it!  I knew you liked him!"
Everyone then stared at Malik who...he just stared at me...like I was some stranger.  My heart dropped and I could feel the tears threatening to break through that wall.
"I got to go!"  I jumped up out of the chair I was sitting in-it tipped over-and ran out of the house.
I can't believe that I messed up a fuckin' good friendship, dammit!
Tears poured out of my eyes as I made my way to the park.

            I woke up to the buzzing alarm clock.  I threw my covers off me, turned off the alarm, and got ready for school.
Maybe I should just stay home...  I didn't want to face Malik.  I just...couldn't...
After arguing with myself, I decided to go-I didn't want to make up any work I missed.
I threw my things in my locker and got out my English book...I like English, well...did.  Malik was in that class with me.  So were Yugi and Joey.  Everyone probably filled Joey in on what happened after he left and he probably told Kaiba.  Soon the whole fuckin' school will know!
As I made my way into the classroom, I could see Joey and Malik standing at Yugi's desk who was sitting in his seat.  They were laughing... yeah...probably at me...
Instead of going to Yugi's desk; I took the long way around and ended up taking my seat.  The teacher should be here in 5-10 minutes.  I doubt they noticed me walk-
"Ryou!  Hey!" 
Shit shit shit!  Dammit Yugi!  I wanted to strangle his neck, but then Yami would murder my ass.
I did the first thing that came to my mind, I opened my notebook and pretended to write and that I didn't hear Yugi.
This time Joey spoke.  "Ryou!  Hello!  Are you deaf?!"  I could feel all three of them looking at me, but I didn't dare look back at them.
"Ryou Bakura!  Look at me now!"  Oh Ra he was...what was that word?  ANNOYING! 
Pretending to still not hear him, I moved my finger to my ear and scratched around it.
"That's it!  Malik, go get him!
Ha!  Right, like Malik would-
"Hey Ryou..."  Okay...maybe he really would come over here.
I nodded my head, letting know I heard him.  The awkward silence trailed on for quite a while.
"Well...Uhm...I think...Yugi and Joey...wants you."
I still didn't look at the beautiful tan Egyptian.  Instead I looked over at Joey.
"What?"  I snapped.
"Geez...someone's a little moody today."
That's it...I was mad...I was unbelievably angry!  I slammed my notebook down.
"You know what, Joey?!  You're fuckin' seventeen, and you're still acting like a fuckin' child!  Grow the fuck up!"
Everyone in the class now looked at me in shock.  I could see that I hurt Joey deeply which wasn't my intention.  I just...wanted...I don't know what I wanted...
Malik placed his hand on my shoulder.  "Ryou, are you...okay?"  I then turned my head, and this time I was facing Malik.  Staring into those concerned eyes.
I tried holding the tears in...but I...couldn't...I broke down right there.  I pushed Malik which caused him to fall on a desk and ran for safety.

            I hid in the bathroom until lunch.  As the bell for lunch rang I made my way to the cafeteria.  I started walking to my usual table where Yugi, Yami, Joey, Malik, and Kaiba sat.  If it wasn't for Joey dating Kaiba, he wouldn't have been sitting with us.  I stopped cold when I heard Joey talking.
"He was pissed.  I was just joking around and he flipped, then he pushed Malik and ran out of the room.  Didn't he Malik?"  Malik nodded.
"Something's bugging him."  Yugi stated.
"Like we didn't already know that."  He taunted Yugi.  Yami growled at Kaiba as he placed his arm around his lover's shoulders.
"Okay...lets see... when did all of this start?"  Yami asked.  Everyone shrugged.  I just sighed and walked past the table.
"There he is now..."I could hear Yami.  "Ryou, we're right here."  I ignored them.  I couldn't face them, not after the way I acted and they all knew how I felt about Malik. 
I stood in line for lunch, bought a bottle of water and past their table again.
"I'll go talk to him."  Great...now I have Yugi on my back.
I kept walking, hoping Yugi wouldn't be able to catch up.
"Ryou!"
I kept walking.
"Ryou, I know you can hear me!"  I decided to stop and turn around to face Yugi.  "What's wrong?"  Yugi was concerned
"Everything!"  I threw my hands up in the air, one cotainting my water.
Yugi tilted his head in confusion. 
 I sighed.  "Forget it..."  I turned around again and started walking toward that doors that would take me out of this hell chamber.
"No!"  Yugi came around me and faced me, blocking my path.  I could easily push him over, but I didn't feel like getting killed by Yami for touching his annoying toy....err...I mean...boyfriend.  "Please, Ryou...talk to me.  You're always so happy...so what's wrong?!"  He yelled looking over my shoulder.
I sighed and gave in.  "Do you see the way he looks at me now?!  I'm so distant to him!"
Yugi's eyebrows furrowed.
"Why did you force that truth out of me?!"
Yugi's face then lit up with understanding.  I could seriously feel the tears falling from my eyes; leaving trails down my face.  
"Why, Yugi?!  Even though I couldn't be his boyfriend, at least I was close to him as a best friend and that was enough!  But now everything's ruined!"  That lump formed in my throat, and I needed a drink of water.  Oh duh...I took the lid off my water bottle and took a huge gulp and asked him again, "Yugi.  Why did you and the others force it out of me?!"
He stayed quiet for a moment and when I thought he wasn't going to answer, "You should really ask Malik..."
My teeth clenched together and I swear my eyes showed rage.  "Ask Malik?!  Why the fuck would I ask Malik?!  It was you who asked that question!"
Just then...I felt a hand on my shoulder.  I gasped and turned around to find...
"Malik...."  

There's either gonna be one or two more chapters after this.
Again...I am sorry about the short chapter...

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