DD: Sorry that it took so long to type up. I kept getting distracted. But here you go! Hope you enjoy! I own nothing!
When the door finally opened, everyone was tense. They looked up as a doctor entered the room.
"Is Bakura alright?" Ryou asked, standing up.
The doctor gave him a reassuring smile. "He's stable. We just need to keep him here for observation for the night and maybe the following morning to run some tests. Then he's free for discharge." The four sighed in relief. "He's asleep now but you'll be able to see him in the morning."
"Can we go in and see him if we don't wake him?" Heru asked hopefully.
The doctor hesitated. "Alright, but only for five minutes. Follow me." He led them down a few corridor to the room that Bakura was in.
He was lying flat on his back - possibly for the first time in his life - on the hospital bed and he was hooked up to a machine that made sure he was getting enough fluids.
Miho waited outside as the brothers entered the room, not wanting to intrude. Akefia glanced back at her. "Come on. You don't have to wait outside."
"You sure?"
He nodded. She hesitated before following him inside. He smiled at her, and she returned the smile. Heru sat in the chair next to Bakura's bed.
He watched Bakura's sleeping form. He hesitated before gently taking his hand. Bakura didn't react much, but he seemed to relax a bit. Heru whispered something to Bakura, so softly that no one could hear what he said. Then he let go of his hand.
Bakura shifted slightly in his sleep, but he didn't wake. Heru went back to where the others were standing .
"Are you okay?" Ryou asked gently.
Heru nodded. "I'm fine." Ryou gave his younger twin a hug before making his way to Bakura's bed. He sat down beside him and seemed to have a silent conversation with him. His eyes glistened with tears as he gently brushed a strand of hair out of Bakura's face.
He mumbled something before kissing the top of Bakura's head and joining the others again.
"Are you okay, Ryou?" Heru asked. A silent tear trickled down Ryou's face. "Come on; let's go wait outside." He wrapped his arms around him and led him outside.
Akefia sighed as he looked at Bakura. "This is my fault..."
"You shouldn't blame yourself," Miho murmured.
He looked at her. "But if it wasn't for me, he wouldn't have been outside for so long and wouldn't have caught a fever."
"You've been a fantastic brother to him, Ryou and Heru. You don't abandon them despite the fact that most people would find it easier. You're still here. That should be proof enough."
"I... I just with I could give them a better life. They deserve better than an old abandoned house, hardly anything to eat or drink, no medicine if they get sick, having to dig through rubbish and steal to get by... But I can't do it... No matter how hard I try, I always fail..." He ran a hand through his hair. "They'd be better off without me..."
A loud slap rang through the room.
Akefia's head snapped to the side. His eyes were wide in shock and his cheek burned. Miho was glaring at him. "You... you... How could you say that? Your brothers would all be long dead by now if it weren't for you! How long do you think they would have lasted? They would have starved or been arrested if you weren't there to help them! And what about him?" She pointed to Bakura. "He wouldn't have even made it half a day without you getting that medicine or calling me. Don't. Be. So. Selfish."
Akefia gritted his teeth. "If it wasn't for me, our parents wouldn't have died and they wouldn't be living on the streets!"
"Well you said yourself that they were better dead."
Akefia looked away. "For me; yes. I don't know how they would have acted around the others if I hadn't been there. I don't know if they even remember them." He sighed and leaned against the wall.
"We'd better go before we wake him," Miho mumbled. Bakura shifted again in his sleep.
Akefia nodded and took Bakura's hand for a moment before following Miho out of the room.
Heru and Ryou got up from the floor where they had been sitting and the four began walking down the corridor.
"Are we going to be staying here overnight?" Heru asked after a few minutes.
"We'll see if we're allowed," Akefia replied.
They continued down the hallway until they reached the reception area. The receptionist looked up at them with a smile. Her name tag read 'Mana'. "Can I help you?"
Akefia hesitated. "Our brother is being kept here overnight. Can we stay here until we can take him home?"
"I'll check to see if there are any free guest rooms." Mana turned to the computer and tapped a few keys. She looked up after a minute or two. "I'm sorry; the guest rooms are full because of a few emergency cases we've had recently."
Akefia sighed. "Okay; thanks anyway. The doctor said we could visit him tomorrow. When can we come in?"
"Visiting hours start at seven, but they're pretty sporadic," Mana replied. "Sometimes they end at ten and sometimes they don't end until midnight. It really depends."
"Okay, thanks." Akefia turned away from the desk.
"I guess you guys will be staying with me," Miho said, her voice soft.
Akefia nodded in agreement. Heru glanced between them and nudged Ryou. Ryou glanced at Heru. "They need to get together," Heru mumbled.
"Definitely," Ryou replied.
Akefia glanced at them and raised an eyebrow. "What are you two whispering about?"
They smiled at him. "Nothing."
Akefia shook his head but walked out to the car with Miho. Heru and Ryou followed close behind. Akefia cleared his throat. "Thanks for letting us stay with you."
Miho smiled at him. "There's no need to thank me; you're my friends." Akefia returned the smile. Miho looked down. "And I'm sorry about earlier. I shouldn't have slapped you. I'm sorry."
Akefia chuckled. "Don't worry about it. You were right. Besides, it's been a long time since anyone other than my brothers told me I was being an idiot. I needed it."
When they reached the apartment that Miho lived in, it was empty. "Where are your parents?" Heru asked.
"They're out of the country on business," Miho replied as she hung up her coat. "But I don't live with them anymore."
"Why not?"
Miho shrugged, looking back at him. "They wanted me to learn to be more independent so... yeah. They got me an apartment. Anyway, I'm sure that even if they were here, they wouldn't mind." She smiled. "So do you guys want some dinner or would you just rather go to bed?"
Ryou hesitated, hungry but not wanting to be a burden.
Seeing his hesitation, Miho added, "I was going to make myself something anyway, so I don't mind making extra."
"Are you sure?"
"Of course." Miho nodded. "So what would you like?"
"Um... were you planning on making anything in particular? If you were, we'll just have that or a sandwich..."
"I was planning on re-heating some curry if that's okay with you."
"That's fine."
Miho turned to Akefia and Heru. "What about you guys? I always make dinner for five days when I cook, so there's plenty left."
Heru nodded with a grin. Akefia raised an eyebrow. "Are you sure there's enough?"
Miho nodded. "Yeah. If you fancy something else, I can always make scrambled eggs or something like that."
Akefia still seemed hesitant. Heru elbowed him before he could decline the offer. "He'll eat too," Ryou said.
"Good." Miho nodded and went into the kitchen, taking the curry out of the fridge and dishing it out onto four separate plates before putting one of them in the microwave. Heru grinned when he saw that it was vegetarian curry.
He wasn't a big fan of meat.
When all four plates had been heated, Miho sat them on the table in front of everyone.
They all sat down and Ryou mumbled a soft, "Itadakimasu," before beginning to eat with the others.
Dinner was silent for several minutes. "Um... Akefia?" Ryou asked to try and ease the tension. "What time are we going to see Bakura tomorrow? Seven or after?"
"I'll drive you to the hospital whenever you're ready," Miho cut in.
Akefia hesitated. "Maybe at seven. The receptionist said that the hours were unpredictable so it might be a short day tomorrow."
Ryou nodded. "Thanks."
They fell silent again. After dinner, Miho began to clear the table. Akefia stood up to help her with the dishes.
"You don't have to help; you're the guest," Miho protested.
"You helped me plenty of times today and yesterday. This is the least I can do."
Miho hesitated. "Okay... I won't stop you. Do you want to wash or dry?"
"I'll wash," Akefia decided.
Miho nodded and began filling the sink with warm water. Heru nudged Ryou. "Should we leave and hope something happens when they're alone?"
"Yeah," Ryou agreed. "They might feel too awkward with us around."
The two stood up and began to creep out of the room.
"Where are you two going?" Akefia asked without turning around.
They froze. "...Nowhere..."
"If you guys want to look around, feel free," Miho called over her shoulder.
"Thanks," they replied, grateful for the excuse to leave.
They quickly left the room. Akefia and Miho continued in silence for a few minutes. "So... tell me," Miho began. "What kind of things do you like?"
"What do you mean?"
"Uh... What's your favourite book?" Miho asked.
"Oh... I don't read much, but, uh... I like Harry Potter," Akefia replied.
Miho smiled. "Me too."
Akefia looked over at her. "Really?"
Miho hummed and nodded. "My favourite is the sixth book. I just wish the author made Malfoy less evil and more relatable like they did in the films."
"Huh... It would have made him more appealing," Akefia agreed. "He was my favourite character.
"Really?" Miho blinked. "I never really liked him."
Akefia nodded. "I guess he reminded me a bit of myself," he mumbled.
Miho hesitated before placing a hand on his shoulder. She gave him a comforting smile.
Akefia returned it before clearing his throat. "So, anymore questions for me?"
"Uh... favourite hobby?"
"Hobby?" Akefia raised an eyebrow. "I like going for walks if that counts."
"Sure it does." Miho put the dishes in the press.
"Okay, good. I just find it really relaxing. It gives me time to think."
Miho nodded in agreement. "There's a quiet park nearby that barely anyone goes to; it's a great place to think."
Akefia smiled. A slight red tint rose to his cheeks. "Sounds great. Maybe, uh... Maybe you could show me where it is at some stage. If you want to."
Miho smiled at him. "Sure; that sounds great."
Akefia returned the smile. "Thanks."
Miho put the last dish away. "Well, looks like we're done. Thanks for the help."
"No problem."
Miho glanced at the clock. "It's getting late. We'd better find your brothers so I can show you guys where you can sleep tonight."
Heru and Ryou who had been listening at the door scrambled to get out of sight. They made it to the living room just as the doorknob turned.
"Heru? Ryou? Where are you guys?" Akefia called.
"Living room."
Akefia and Miho walked in to see the twins sitting tensely on the couch. "Are you two okay?" Miho asked.
"Yeah, we're fine." Ryou smiled.
"That's good." She returned the smile. "Come on; I'll show you where you're sleeping." She turned and walked into the hall.
Heru and Ryou stood up to follow her. Akefia walked behind them and placed a hand on each of their shoulders. "What did I tell you two about eavesdropping?" He asked.
They jumped. "Uh... not to get caught?" Heru asked.
"No."
"Uh, you... you... told us not to," Ryou answered.
"Then you keep doing it because...?"
"Don't be mad at Ryou; it was my idea," Heru cut in.
Akefia chuckled. "I'm not mad. You'd know if I was. Just don't do it again."
"Okay..." Heru muttered, crossing his fingers in his pocket.
"No crossing fingers."
Heru uncrossed his fingers. "Okay, we won't."
Akefia grinned. "Good."
He patted them on the shoulder before the three followed Miho down the small hallway to the bedrooms. "Heru, Ryou, you two can sleep in here," she said, pushing open a door. "There's a single and a double bed, so you can work out sleeping arrangements between yourselves."
Ryou and Heru shared a glance. "We'll share the double," Heru said. They had shared a bed for eight years. It wouldn't feel right not to do the same now.
Miho nodded and turned to Akefia. "You can have the room beside theirs. If you need anything just knock. I'm a light sleeper."
The three nodded. "Thanks; we will."
"Sleep well," she said before turning towards her room.
"Goodnight, Miho," the twins chorused.
"Sleep well," Akefia added.
She smiled, though it was more directed at Akefia than Heru and Ryou. "Thanks," she said before closing the door.
Akefia watched the closed door for a few seconds before turning to his brothers. "Night, guys."
"Night nii-san." They hugged him before going into their room.
Akefia mimicked them by going into his own room, but he found himself just staring up at the ceiling. He couldn't sleep.
He tossed and turned, thinking about the day.
Thinking about Miho.
He groaned and buried his head in his pillow. Why couldn't he get her out of his head?
He had never felt like this before. All he could think about was her; it was frustrating.
He sighed and sat up, running a hand through his hair. Trying to think like this was pointless.
He needed a walk.
He climbed out of bed and left the room, closing the door with a soft click behind him. He glanced at Miho's bedroom door and paused.
He raised his hand to knock.
Maybe he'd be able to sleep after seeing her again. He hesitated and turned away with a heavy sigh.
It wouldn't be fair to wake her. Not after everything she'd done.
He walked out of the house, hoping some fresh air might help him think.
He stepped out of the apartment and the door swung closed behind him. The cool, night air brushed his cheeks, blowing his hair behind him.
He leaned against the railing, a drowsy smile crossing his face. He looked up at the sky.
It was hard to see the stars in Domino, but the moon was easy to spot. It was half-full, or half-waning. Akefia couldn't quite remember which.
Before long, his eyes began to droop and he yawned. He turned back to the apartment.
He shouldn't have trouble sleeping now.
He tried to turn the doorknob, but it refused to budge. He frowned and tried again only to achieve the same result.
Locked.
He sighed and leaned against the wall beside the door, sliding into a sitting position with his knees pulled up to his chest. He could pick the lock, but it would probably set off an alarm.
His eyes began to slip closed but they flashed open when he heard the door open.
He looked up to see Miho standing in the doorway. She gave him a slight wave as he threw her a tired smile.
"Can't sleep either?" She asked.
Akefia shook his head. "I came out for a walk and got locked out."
"Sorry. I should have-" She yawned. "S-should have warned you earlier; this door has a habit of locking itself so I keep a spare key under the flower pot." She nodded to the flower pot by Akefia.
Akefia grinned. "Good to know."
Miho hesitated before sitting beside Akefia. Akefia glanced at her to see her watching the moon. Her face shone in the eerie, almost mystical light.
"It's pretty, isn't it?" She murmured, resting her chin on her knees.
"Mm," Akefia hummed in agreement, looking away from her.
"You know, when I was little, I used to love coming outside just to watch the moon. It was like a friend to me; even when I couldn't see it, it always came back."
Akefia smiled softly. "I used to leave my curtains open at night and just stare at it until I fell asleep."
Miho returned the smile and met Akefia's periwinkle gaze. Her amethyst eyes sparkled in the moonlight.
The distance between them seemed to grow shorter. There was a brief moment of hesitation before the distance was closed.
The kiss was chaste, but soft and sweet. It was perfect. Miho knew that no matter what happened, she would always remember it.
Then Miho yawned again, causing Akefia to chuckle. "Looks like you're tired after all."
Miho blushed. "I guess so."
Akefia stood up and offered a hand to help her up. She placed her hand in hers. "You didn't flinch," she whispered.
"I guess not." Akefia smiled. He pulled her up and they made their way back inside. When they reached the hallway, they both stopped, neither wanting to go back to the solitary of their rooms.
Miho hesitated and looked up at him. "Um... do you want to sleep in my room tonight? Not anything more, but just like... Actual sleeping and... I'm rambling..."
Akefia chuckled. "I was hoping you'd ask."
Miho's face flushed and she smiled. She opened the door and they went inside. The bed was a double, so there was plenty of room for both of them.
It was a bit awkward at first; Akefia hadn't even been in a relationship before so he didn't know how to act. But soon they were lying beside each other, comfortable with the closeness between them.
Before long, sleep began to claim them and they gave in to darkness.
The next morning, the sun streamed through the windows, waking them. Miho yawned and stretched as her bleary eyes focused on Akefia, who was sitting up beside her.
"Mornin'," he mumbled, his speech slightly slurred as it always was when he woke up.
"Good morning," she yawned. "Sleep well?" He just nodded in response.
Miho glanced at her watch. It was only six, and the hospital was a five minute drive away so they had plenty of time.
Akefia rubbed the sleep from his eyes. "How about you?"
Miho smiled at him. "I slept great." Better than in a few months, she realised. Since before she and Tristan had broken up, agreeing to be nothing more than friends.
"That's good."
Miho yawned. "We should probably get up..."
Akefia reluctantly nodded and stood up. He had left the spare clothes that Miho had left for him in his room so he would need to go back there to change.
Just as he was leaving Miho's room, Heru walked out of the room he and Ryou were sharing.
They stood there for a moment, Heru staring at him open-mouthed. Akefia's face flushed. "I didn't- We- no."
Heru just began giggling and darted back into his room.
Akefia groaned. He had wanted to avoid that.
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The drive to the hospital was quiet and a bit tense, but it was thankfully short. Soon they reached it found Mana.
She smiled at them as they approached. "He's in the same room as yesterday and he woke up a few minutes ago. He's being a bit... difficult."
Akefia bit back a sigh. "Thanks." They made their way down to Bakura's room.
Outside it stood a nurse with wide eyes. Her face was pale. Inside they could hear yelling and several colourful Arabic curses that made Heru grin and Ryou roll his eyes.
Miho turned to the nurse. "Are you okay?"
She nodded. "I'm not going back in there though..."
Akefia gave her an apologetic smile. "We'll deal with it..."
The nurse nodded gratefully.
They entered the room to see the doctor trying to give Bakura an injection, but the younger boy kept fighting him off. He stopped struggling for a moment when he saw his brothers enter the room.
The doctor tried to use the chance to give him the injection, but Bakura shoved him away again. "Get the hell away from me!"
Akefia went over to them. "Bakura, calm down. The injection is going to help you. The sooner you get the injection, the sooner you can leave."
"I'm not getting an injection!" He growled. Akefia tried to hold him down, but Bakura still managed to avoid the injection. Ryou and Heru tried to help, but they had underestimated his determination to avoid the needle at all costs and he kicked the doctor hard in the stomach.
The doctor stumbled backwards and Miho ran over to make sure that he wasn't badly hurt. "I'm fine," he assured her before turning back to Bakura. "I'm sorry; I've never resorted to such extremes but if you don't let me give you this injection, you'll need to stay for the rest of the week and your family won't be able to visit you."
Bakura's eyes widened and he began roaring in Arabic again. The doctor glared at him. "I mean it!"
Miho sighed as Bakura only yelled louder. "Can I try talking to him for a minute?"
"Be my guest," the doctor sighed. Akefia gave Miho a worried glance before following the doctor outside with his brothers.
Miho walked over to Bakura. "Hi."
Bakura scowled at her. "Who are you?"
"I'm Miho; I'm a... a friend of your brother's."
Bakura snorted and looked away.
"Why won't you let the doctor give you the injection?" Miho asked.
"None of your business," Bakura snapped, tensing.
"I know you're probably not afraid of the needle, but if you are, that's fine. There's nothing wrong with being scared."
"I'm not scared of the needle."
"Then what?" Miho pressed, sitting in the chair beside his bed. "You don't have to tell me, but if you do, I might be able to help you."
Bakura sighed and kept his gaze on the starch white hospital sheets. "If I do, you'll tell my brothers. I don't want them to know."
"If you don't want me to, then I won't." Bakura reluctantly glanced at her out of the corner of his eye. She smiled. "I promise. If you want, I'll tell you one of my secrets so we'll be even."
Bakura hesitated before nodding. "Fine. You first."
Miho took a deep breath. "When I was in high school, there was this expectation that I was an idiot and always would be, and even though it hurt, I went along with it because I was scared that if I tried to prove people wrong, I would just end up upsetting them. It turned out to be too much and I started..." She sighed. "I started hurting myself to deal with it." She rubbed her wrists. They burned from the memory. "It was the only way I felt anything really. I didn't want to die; I just wanted to feel something so the cuts were never deep, but there were a lot of them. Eventually, my friend Yugi found out what was going on and helped me stop." That was the first time she had ever told anyone but Yugi, but she did it. "Your turn."
Bakura looked down, his fists clenching. "...Akefia, Ryou and Heru were away. They had gone to school, but I was sick. I know Akefia doesn't think I remember our parents much, but I do. I know what they did to him. That day they decided to start with me too." He closed his eyes. "They forced me to take heroin. I was only six so I couldn't stop them. Then they... They stole something. Something I'll never get back. And they did it several more times. I was too drugged up to try and fight them off. Whenever I was at home alone with them or even if it was just really late and my brothers were asleep, they'd drug me up again and do the same thing all over again."
There was silence for a moment.
"Thank you," Miho whispered.
Bakura squeezed his eyes shut as he tried to fight off tears. "I'm not taking the injection."
"It's okay; don't worry. You don't have to. I'll take care of it," she murmured.
Bakura shakily nodded, his bangs falling forward and hiding his face.
Miho stood up. "I'll be right back, okay? I'll sort something out with the doctor. Don't worry; I won't tell anyone." She waited for a response, but when she was given none, she left the room.
The doctor and the three brothers looked up as Miho closed the door. "Is he calm enough now?" The doctor asked.
"I'm sorry, but you can't give him the injection. You'll have to give whatever you want to give him through pills or from a bottle."
"That would take too long," the doctor protested. "The disease could grow worse. I have to give it to him through an injection."
"Please; there has to be something else," Miho pleaded.
The doctor sighed. "There is, but he'll need to stay here longer. Why is he so against the injection?"
"He has his reasons," Miho replied. The doctor reluctantly nodded and left. The group re-entered the room. Ryou ran to his older brother.
"Are you okay?" His voice was soft.
"Yeah, thanks."
Ryou smiled and hugged him. Bakura returned the hug.
Ryou buried his head in the crook of Bakura's neck. Bakura held him tighter. "It's okay, Ry." Ryou shakily nodded. "Really; I'll be fine." He gave him a reassuring smile.
"O-Okay..." Ryou reluctantly pulled away.
Heru hugged Bakura as well. "Next time we tell you that you need to rest, don't keep going for another four days," he muttered.
He chuckled and returned the hug. "Yeah, that might be a good idea."
Bakura looked up as Akefia walked over. Heru and Ryou retreated to the armchair in the corner of the room.
"I'm sorry," Akefia whispered.
"It's not your fault."
"But..." Akefia hesitated.
Bakura shook his head. "Let's just forget about it."
Akefia nodded and hugged his younger brother. Bakura returned the hug. "I'm sorry for worrying you guys," Bakura mumbled after releasing Akefia.
"Don't worry about it, nii-san." Ryou smiled.
"Okay, thanks."
"No need."
"Well I'm thanking you anyway and you can't stop me."
There was a knock on the door and Miho opened it, revealing another doctor. His name tag read 'Mahad'. "Is everything okay?"
Miho smiled at him. "Yes; everything's fine."
"Good." Mahad turned to Bakura. "Your doctor will discuss your treatment with you later. You'll need to stay for another five days but then we'll be able to discharge you. Oh, and visiting hours end in half an hour."
Miho glanced at the clock. It was nearing ten pm. She frowned. That couldn't be right. They hadn't been arguing for that long, had they?
She glanced back at Mahad, who chuckled. "Time flies."
"I guess so..."
He smiled at them. "Have a nice day."
Once he left, Heru scowled. "This sucks..."
Akefia shrugged. "Nothing we can do about it..."
"I guess..."
Akefia ruffled his hair. "At least they let us visit."
"True," he sighed. "But they don't let us stay."
"You heard the doctor; just five more days."
"Five days in this hell hole?" Bakura groaned. "I'm going to die of boredom." Miho chuckled. Bakura glanced at her and back at Akefia. "So when did she come into the picture anyway?"
"We met her yesterday, but Akefia met her a few days ago," Heru replied.
Akefia cleared his throat. "I met her when I went out to get the food and medicine."
"And then you slept with her last night." Heru smirked. "You're moving fast, aren't you?"
Akefia and Miho both blushed bright red. "We, I... Nothing happened!"
Bakura smirked, holding back laughter. "Is that so?"
Miho nodded, her blush darkening. "We-we just talked."
"That's all?"
"Uh... well..." Akefia cleared his throat again.
Heru's jaw dropped and Bakura's smirk grew. Ryou shook his head and hit both of them lightly.
"Hey!"
"It's your own fault."
Akefia gave Ryou a relieved smile. "Suck up." Heru stuck his tongue out at Ryou.
Ryou rolled his eyes. "You should both know better than to annoy Akefia. And besides, I'm sure they just talked and slept. Right?"
There was an awkward pause. "Uh, yeah. That's right. Just talking."
"You're lying," Heru sang. Akefia glared at him. Heru smirked. "Well?"
Akefia looked at Miho. "Should we tell them?"
Miho nodded. "They'll find out eventually."
"Okay." He cleared his throat. "We... we kissed."
Bakura blinked. "That's all?" Miho and Akefia nodded. Bakura groaned. "You're no fun."
The first doctor knocked and poked his head through the door. "Sorry to interrupt but visiting hours are over. You should say your goodbyes. You can visit him again tomorrow." Heru stuck his tongue out at him as the door closed behind him.
Ryou rolled his eyes. "Heru, it's not his fault."
"He's still a meanie." Heru folded his arms. They all said their goodbyes to Bakura, Akefia promising to bring Bakura one of his books ("Not the sappy romance novels," Bakura insisted.).
As they walked down the hall, Akefia took Miho's hand in his. He could feel her shaking slightly and he gave her hand a reassuring squeeze. "Are you okay?" He murmured so Ryou and Heru didn't hear them.
"Yeah, I...I'm okay. Thanks," she whispered.
Akefia nodded. "If you're sure."
They were exhausted when they reached the apartment and they groggily made their way inside.
Heru yawned. "I'm going to bed..."
"Me too..." Ryou rubbed his eyes. He had fallen asleep in the car and had to be helped inside by Heru. "Night..."
"Goodnight."
The twins retreated to their room. Miho yawned. "We'd better get some sleep too." Akefia nodded in agreement. "So... Will we go to our own rooms or...?"
Akefia blushed. "If you want, we could sleep together again?"
Miho nodded, also blushing. Akefia smiled at her and they made their way to Miho's room. This time, Akefia brought the spare clothes in so that there wouldn't be another incident like that morning.
They lay down, Miho's head resting on Akefia's chest, Akefia's arm around her. It was more comfortable in the dark. And without Heru's comments.
Their eyes slipped closed and they dozed off, soft smiles gracing their faces.
The next morning, they woke up early again. "Morning," Akefia whispered.
Miho smiled at him. "Morning." Slowly, he let go of her and sat up. Miho yawned and stretched. "Did you sleep well?" She asked as she sat up beside him.
Akefia smiled and nodded. "Yeah. How about you?"
The phone rang in the hallway, but they heard Ryou answer it. Miho smiled. "I slept great."
"That's good." Akefia kissed her cheek. Miho blushed and her smile grew.
There was a knock on the door.
Miho sighed and stood up. Another perfect moment gone. She opened the door to see Ryou looking panicked.
"What's wrong?" Miho asked, concerned.
Akefia walked up behind her. "Ryou?"
Ryou's gaze flitted between them. "I...I heard the ph-phone s-so I... and..."
"Ryou..." Akefia placed his hands on his brother's shoulders. "What's wrong?"
Ryou swallowed. "They-they gave Bakura the injection."
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