Ryou couldn't believe his secret had gotten out. He should have known better than ask Yami to talk to Bakura. He just didn't think about it bothering Bakura that much. Bakura was the one who said their relationship was just physical. That Bakura didn't really want to be tied down. He had laughed when Ryou said one day he would find something more and leave.
Could Bakura actually love him? He didn't think so. But the bed where he currently lay seemed so empty.
'So what about Yugi and Yami? The bed would be kinda full then, don't you think?' The thought came unbidden and Ryou blushed as soon as he realized what he was thinking about. 'What is wrong with me?'
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"Hey, Yami." Yugi said gently later that night. It was just passed midnight and Yami had not been to sleep yet. He just couldn't stop thinking about this afternoon. Right after Ryou had left, Yami kissed Yugi to make him stop crying...and thought he had smelled Ryou. The clean scent Ryou's hair gave off practically wafted after him. "Yami." It could have been where Yugi chose to use Ryou as a pillow. Surely, that's what it was? "Yami!"
"Hmm?" Yami finally realized Yugi was calling his name. "What?"
"We need to talk about Ryou." Yami really didn't want to, but he rolled over in bed to face his light. He waited for Yugi to speak.
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The door slammed right after midnight, waking Ryou from a dead sleep. He sat up just as Bakura walked through the bedroom door. He was drunk, Ryou could see it from where he was, even in the dark.
"Bakura?" He didn't answer him, sauntering into the room and trying to turn on the lamp beside the bed. He leaned too far, however, and almost fell. Ryou reached out and put his hand on Bakura's chest to help steady him. Bakura snarled, slapping Ryou hard across the face. He fell back with a cry, hands flying to his mouth.
"Don't touch me." Bakura growled harshly, stumbling into the bathroom and slamming the door behind him. Ryou lay on his side, tasting blood and feeling more hurt than pain.
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"So...you kissed him?" Yami said slowly, almost like he couldn't believe it. Yugi looked ashamed for a moment, then nodded. "Yugi-" Yami started to get up, but Yugi put his arm around him, holding him back.
"Yami, don't." Yami was fighting with his temper.
"But, you just said you love me. Do you or don't you? Just tell me. I'm tired of playing these games." Yami said, his frustration showing in his voice.
Yugi sighed forcefully. "I love you. I love you! Okay? Why do you still need to ask me?"
"Because you're kissing someone else!"
"Yami, you can't tell me you've never thought about doing it yourself."
Yami pulled away from Yugi and climbed out of bed.
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Ryou drug himself off the bed, and made his way over to the door. Placing his hand on the rough wood, he called softly,"Bakura? Are you alright?"
"Go away."
'Well, at least he responded.' Ryou thought. "Why don't you come out? You should get some sleep."
"If I come out there Ryou, I'm going to kill you." A chill ran up Ryou's spine. There was no emotion in his voice. Ryou believed him.
He backed away from the closed door, and turned to leave. He caught his reflection in the mirror on his way out. His face was bruised and his eyes were puffy and red. 'Great.' He couldn't really describe his feelings as he walked out the front door. He wasn't really sure where he was going. He guessed there was only one place to go.
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Yami was ready to leave. "Yami, please." Yugi called after him as he headed for the door. "Where are you going to go? It's one a.m."
Yami whirled around, had his mouth open to speak, when there was a knock on the door. It stunned both of them into silence. Yami took the few steps between himself and he door and opened it.
He was surprised to see Ryou.
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They looked like they had been fighting. Ryou stood there in the doorway, feeling awkward and silly. "Hey, sorry guys. I know it's late."
'And that was lame...'
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Yami was staring, he knew, but couldn't stop himself. He suddenly felt very protective. Dimly aware that wasn't the first time he had felt that way, he reached out and grabbed Ryou's arm, pulling him gently into the house. His anger seemed to dissolve upon inspecting Ryou further and seeing the state he was in.
"Ryou, what happened?" Yugi finally asked his friend. Ryou blinked, breaking his eye contact with Yami, who continued to stare.
"Bakura. Look, I know I've been a lot of trouble to both of you, but-"
He didn't get to finish his sentence because Yami cut him off with a kiss. Yugi just grinned.
Paladin: Wow, that was awkward and long and took forever to do! I'm still not sure if that was the ending I was going for...I'm just glad it's over. Thank you, hope it wasn't too bad. Oh, yea, I finally updated ASTAE and One Day if you want to check them out. :)
