Most of this story is in Bakura's POV

"Talking"

Thinking'

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Bakura's Holiday Love

Chapter 8: A very Fine line

Bakura's POV

I scowled, feeling very destructive at the moment; if it wasn't for Yami holding me back I swear I would have obliterated this kid already. 'Who does he think he is?' I thought angrily as the boy reached into his coat pocket.

Yami audibly growled, when he noticed what Tama took from his pocket was in fact a cell phone, a camera phone to be exact as the small lense seemed to glare in the dimly lit room.

He smirked, "As I said, things have a way of turning out in my favor" the brat said smoothly; eying both of us disturbingly.

"And again I'll ask you what do you want?" I glared at his light chuckle, my temper rising exponentially.

"Well, as a matter a fact there is something that I or should I say my dear cousin would like very much. And as I am intent of staying on her good side, I want her to be happy at least until I have to leave. Having one dimwitted sister is enough already." Tama started.

Yami tensed, not liking where this situation was heading, "What are you saying?" He asked suddenly.

Tama grinned, in true Kaiba-esque fashion and raised an eyebrow, "all she wants is a kiss. I'm pretty sure finding out that you're taken would reduce her to a tantrum that would pretty much destroy all living things; not that I mind, after all with her too upset my family would have to leave early" Tama smirked.

"There is No Way Yami is even going to touch that-that thing" I grounded out, irritated beyond all reason. To even suggest that my Yami do something so vile so utterly—wait did I just refer to Yami as mine?

'I guess I'm getting used to this rather quickly, all things considered' I blinked as the fact dawned on me; I was falling for the pharaoh.

Yami looked green at the thought of having to touch a girl in that manner, especially Téa. "And if we refuse," he stated already knowing the answer, warily watching the small device held closely by the small genius.

"Your little group gets a nice little preview of what Yami and Bakura really think of each other, every little detail." A demonic smile stretched across the cherubic face; it seems this one has the evil genius job in the bag.

I was about to give the little brat something to smile about when we were interrupted by a suspicious looking Yugi, a glaring Joey and a relieved Téa who by the looks of it were looking for the little brunet.

"There you are, Tama you silly little boy c'mon were about to leave" Téa called, as Tama gave us a see-what-I-mean look as he put on an innocent face and stepped over to his mindless cousin.

"Yami are you alright, you seem a bit pale" Yugi stated, looking between Yami and I, before coloring slightly, finally turning towards his unresponsive counter part.

I gave a side long glance at the silent gamer, eyes widening as I noticed the dark energy surrounding him. 'Not again, this kid seems to bring out the worst in Yami' I thought to myself as he quickly took a breather, calming down slightly.

"I'm alright Yugi, just tired I suppose" Yami effectively lied, sending Yugi and Joey a winning smile before moving to the front foyer to join the others. As we passed Tama he whispered, "You have until before we leave this evening or else" the dark undertone of voice meant he was serious, and Yami tensed briefly before continuing on.

Something about all this seemed to make my chest hurt, as if I was pierced in the heart. I winced, I was angry yes anyone would be angry in my situation, but I wasn't only angry at Tama as I was disappointed in Yami. Why though, I couldn't be upset at Yami, I cared a lot about the ex-pharaoh. In fact I felt pride that he even chose me, proud even, that we were together.

The thought came barreling at me so fast I thought I would trip, but I maintained my balance, eyes wide in shock.

'Was Yami planning on keeping US a secret?'

I had to know, my heart hammering in my chest so hard it hurt; I couldn't believe that a few days ago I would have wanted nothing to do with him, but now…

After we left the Game Shop, our odd group started down Main Street, stopping at mostly decorated houses, because as Joey reasoned, they seemed to have more a kinder welcome than those who only threw up the regulated blinkers around their garage and front door.

Because of their selective choices, we had to walk about a bit before even coming across a suitable candidate. I took this time to talk with Yami; moving closer to him and falling back from the group a bit, I glanced at him. He walked looking ahead, but the smirk on his lips told me he'd been expecting me.

I shifted, putting my gloved hands into the pockets of my leather jacket, the fur on the inside made it all warm and toasty on my end. "How're you holding up" I asked, looking ahead also.

Yami smiled slightly, "I really don't want to be here, but Yugi hasn't seen his friends since school ended, Téa doesn't count, besides who am I to outright say I don't want to go-he would insist on staying with me and I couldn't let him do that" Yami explained, sourly.

"I see," I stated, stopping a few feet away from the group as they stopped at the cross walk. "And about what happened before we left, are you really going to go through with something as ludicrous as what that brat demands?" I questioned, noticing when he frowned, glaring at the child in question who walked at the head of the group, laughing at a joke he made at Joey's expense.

'He has them eating right out of his hands, even if he didn't have proof he would get them to believe him, damn' I thought angrily watching the group.

"I had thought about it, after all I don't know what would happen if the other guys found out about us being together. I wanted to explain us to them, for them to understand" Yami trailed off, stopping abruptly.

I shuddered, every word he said was like a gash across my heart. So he did intend to keep us a secret, he was actually considering going through with this? "So you actually plan on co-operating with his plan then?" I tested my whole stature tense as if awaiting a blow.

"I-I had given the idea a thought despite the level of disgust I feel just mentioning it…"He stopped turning to me suddenly, only then realizing what he had implied.

"So you would rather touch her than let your so-called friends find out about us?" I snarled, turning to face him. Their merry little group continued walking farther away from us as we had stopped completely.

"…what do you mean, 'Kura? I know we just got together yes, but I don't think I could be able to stand it if Jou and the others were against this" Yami tried to reason; but I couldn't see past the main fact that Yami wasn't as ready for us to be together as he seemed.

I glared, "So what at the first mention of negativity, you'll dump me for your friends? Oh it's okay it's just Bakura he doesn't mind, he doesn't feel like the rest of us. Do I really mean that little to you?" I spat, the pain in my chest escalated; it felt like I was having a heart attack.

"NO, I-I didn't mean-" he was interrupted as Yugi shouted back at us to keep up.

I gave a dark look to the ex-pharaoh before heading off back the way we came. He turned, calling out to me. "What?" I intoned, without turning back.

"Where're you going?" he asked sounding upset. I scoffed at the twinge in my chest.

"Home, I only agreed to come, because like you I thought it was important to someone I cared about" I stated impassively. Without receiving any reply I continued briskly towards the Game Shop.

'How stupid, to let myself get so caught up like that, to actually feel' I thought stomping in the snow angrily.

Apparently Yugi and his friends came back wondering why it was taking Yami so long to catch up to them. I frowned, trying to block out their loud chatter.

I was about to cross the street where we had stopped earlier, when I heard Yugi ask Yami loudly where I was going off to. I felt Ryou sigh sadly across the link. I refused to acknowledge him. I was across the street, when I heard a loud shout; and the sound of crunching snow.

I barely had time to prepare as Yami ran into me, clutching at my back as if I were his last life line. I tensed, unsure of what to do. I turned to the slightly shorter teen, in wonder. "Y-Yami?"

"…'m sorry, I'm so horrible to even consider such a thing" He started; his grip tightened its hold on my sweater, "Why would I want to even look at another when I have everything I want, and need right here?" I was shaking I knew it, but I couldn't help it.

By now the whole crew had stopped a couple of feet away from us, held frozen in shock. "Yami, do you…" I asked for the first time uncertain. He smiled knowingly, reaching up towards my face. Looking me in the eyes he conveyed every emotion he felt before closing the space between us.

My reaction was a bit quicker this time, and I readily replied; smirking as I heard a collective gasp run though the group, Yami grinned as Téa fainted into Duke's waiting arms. I held on tightly, not ready to let him go just yet. Even though we just recently got together, he wasn't keen on letting us fall apart quite yet it seemed.

"Thank you Kura,'" Yami whispered later that night, as we sat on the sofa in the dimly lit living room.

I blinked, looking at him with a questioning glance, "What for?"

"You may not know this, but this is the first Christmas I ever truly got what I wanted, and for that I thank you" he smiled, as I grinned.

"How do you know, it's not even Christmas yet" I teased.

"Oh I'm pretty confident. It seems someone out there really does know what he's doing" Yami smirked

"Of course only for you"

Tenshibabe: I am surprised; it only took me two hours to write this. I had an idea and milked it for all it was worth go me!

Up next: Christmas yay and maybe something more at the end, *wink-wink.