Routine

Routine 3

The last class of the day was always hardest…

"Hey, Bakura, Marik, why do you two always sit in the back?" Joey asked loudly as he walked over to the back of the class room where the couple was sitting. Ryou flinched mentally the ways he always did when he was called that particular name. Marik's hand found his. Both boys sighed.

"Joey, we tell you everyday…" Marik started.

"…Because it's much more interesting to watch everyone else," Ryou finished.

Joey stared at Ryou blankly. "Sure, it is," he mumble staring at their hands for a moment.

Marik attempted a glare, but Joey didn't seem to notice. Instead he called the rest of 'their' friends over. "Hey, guys, come sit back here with us!" he half shouted.

Marik's hand tightened around Ryou's and Ryou gave a light, comforting squeeze back. They would manage to deal with Yugi and them. They always did. Ryou couldn't help but feel annoyed. He was glad the bell would be ringing for class to end soon.

Yugi, Tea, and Tristan sat down around them. "Hey, guys! How is your guys' day?" Tea asked cheerily.

'Before or after you showed up?' Marik thought sulkily.

"Ah, why do you all take drama again?" Ryou asked politely.

"Because it's an easy class, duh!" Tristan said.

"Oh, of course…" Ryou murmured quietly.

"It's much more fun if you participate, though," Tea said brightly smiling at him.

Ryou cleared his throat. "I'm sure it is…"

"Maybe he'll call on you next, Ryou! You never go up," Yugi added referring to the little improv (1) scenes they did in class.

"I hope not," Ryou mumbled quietly as a blush spread across his face.

Marik rolled his eyes. Now if Ryou had to go on stage it would be Yugi's fault for jinxing him…

"If he doesn't wanna go up just leave him alone…" Marik mumbled to himself sulkily.

Joey tossed him a glared. "You say something, Ishtar?"

Marik glared right back. "Maybe."

Yugi glanced quickly at Marik and away and then nudged Joeys side. He mumbled something quietly that neither Ryou nor Marik managed to catch.

Ryou ducked his head slightly with a small frown. Couldn't they just try and be civil with Marik…? They were supposed to be his friends. Right? Didn't that mean they should at least try and act nice around his boyfriend?

Everyone sat quietly for a moment thinking to themselves.

BBRRRIIIINNNGG!

The bell gave a sudden shriek that effectively tore everyone from their thoughts. Everyone rushed from the class quickly, forgetting their goodbyes.

Ryou and Marik stood outside of the school holding hands. "We can make some popcorn and watch a movie or something when we get home," Marik suggested as they started walking.

Ryou sighed. "Yeah… That would be nice." The boys walked quietly for a moment before Ryou spoke up again, "I'm glad tomorrow's Friday."

Marik smiled. "Me too."

1) Improv, like...improvising. And no, it's not spelled wrong. The little skits are improvised, for those of you how don't take drama or just don't know.

Um, thanks to Mistories, again, for being the only one to actually review. If you have anymore ideas for this story I'd be happy to hear them!

To everyone else, thanks for reading. Reviews would be much appreciated. Hope you liked the story! =3

- Kryrs. E. xxx