Sorry about the wait faithful readers I'm sick, my dad just enrolled me in a ballet school in London[I leave for London in a few days on the 8th of April] and I had 8 essays, 2500 math problems on the Phytagrius [sp!] Theory and 19 projects in the past three weeks and I still had to keep up with regular school and my 12 extra-curricular actives! Wow, what a mouthful, but that just what I have to deal with. And my living nightmare is still not over…
Anyway, I'm boring you, I'm pretty sure there's a whole bunch of people out there that have it worse than me. Besides this is what I have to do for us…^, ^0
So on to the story…
Disclaimer: I don't own Yugioh! But if I did I'd have made Exodia obliterate my father!
Chapter Two
Suspicions Arise
Part One
RYOU'S POV
Right now, I'm smiling. Kura isn't home yet and I've been planning this for a whole week and a half. I even gave all the servants the weekend off. It's been two weeks since we've been re-united with all our friends, and yes that includes the Kaibas. I smile at the memory.
"It seems Yugi was right, I do lose myself in memories easily," I say to myself.
At the moment you're most likely wondering what this incredible surprise is, right. Well, I'll tell you. Usually, it's Kura who's the sexy provoker. That is, he's always the one who's buying me chocolates, making certain suggestions, whispering sweet nothingness into my ears and he's always the one that makes the first move. But not anymore! I slam my fist into my left palm and my eyes sparkle with determination as I continue. I've decided that tonight, I'm going to be the sexy one, I'm leaving the world of shy-ness, wait is that even a word?
I continue to ponder this as slip on the last of my 'costume.' I'm wearing Bakura's favorite cosplay outfit. It's made of green leather pants, equally green leather belts making an 'X' over my bare torso and matching green leather accessories, which include; a choker-with a gold buckle, to match the gold buckles on the belts- and fingerless gloves that end at my elbows. You guessed it; I'm dressed as a naughty newt, and the green leather everything is unbearable. [A/N: Shocking, right?] I discovered his obsessions with the small, slimly lizards once when we passed by a petting zoo some years ago…
Flashback
"Why are we here, koi?" Bakura asked. I had awoken him as soon as I heard the circus was in town, and for that he wasn't happy. Aka, he was having another of his 24 hour naps. The lazy bum.
"Be patient, Kura. All in due time," I responded, tired of his complaining.
Suddenly he grabbed my arm.
"What in the world of thievery is that!?!" He exclaimed, pointing. Following the invisible path drawn by his finger, I discovered the source of his excitement; a newt.
"What, do you mean the newt?"
"No! The reptilian! " He continued, once again pointing towards the newt like a sugar-high 5 year old in a toy store.
"Yes, that's a newt," I replied, emphasizing each and every word as if he were a retard, which at the moment wasn't far from the truth. Hey, it was either retard, or psycho; you deicide.
"Yes, yes! What an incredible name-for incredible creature! Its image is almost as beautiful as the image of Pharaoh's decapitated form being used as my coffee table whilst said head being placed on my mantle! "
Cue major sweatdroping…
"Bakura, it's a newt. Not exactly the world's greatest creature; more like nastiest, actually.
To that statement, Bakura stared at me with impossibly large eyes and screamed, "ARE YOU MAD!"
This of course, attracted a lot of unwanted attention from passers-by. I simply smiled and waved, praying to the, oh so vengeful gods above to spare me the embarrassment, just this once. Thankfully, they were in a good mood and granted my simple request. After the sane, carefree people returned to their normal lives I turned to my koi and said in a low growl, "With you as my Yami, that's very possible, if not certain." He, of course, shrugged this comment off and continued to stare at the newt. I, after only two minutes of staring at him, staring at the newt-who was coincidently staring at me- , I turned away, bored. Can you say 'biggest mistake ever?'
Next thing I know, Kura is half dragging me, as we both run from the owner of the petting zoo because the baka had just stolen the man's prized newt collection. Yes, he stole 25 newts that day, and they now have their very own habitat in and around our house…it is for that reason that my carpets will never be white.
End Flashback
My musings are interrupted by the sound of the front door, opening. I rush to the window, well there's Kura-kun's car in the driveway, like always. I swear, no matter how many times I tell him to park his car in the garage, he insists on parking it in the driveway, I mean what's the sense of having a garage, if you won't use it? I'm once again interrupted-and just in time too-by the sound of keys hitting a hard surface-most likely the coffee table-and a groan, followed by a, "LIFE STINKS!"
Remembering my simple 3-step plan-fed, wooed, bed-I snatch my off-white button-up shirt and put it on at a break-neck pace.
By the time my frustrated Yami had reached half way up the stairs, he looked up and ended up gawking. There I was, at the top of the stairs leaning on our bedroom door-frame, smirking, and looking, how would Kura put it…oh yes, sexyified. What happened next was a surprise that I didn't exactly plan, quite the opposite, in reality.
My koi bowed his head, walked up the stairs-calmly at that-only stopping to give me a peck on the cheek and tell me, "Goodnight Angel." He then just waltzed into our bedroom and started to change. I turn around to protest, when I notice a mark on his neck, "Kura…what's that? It looks like a…"
He quickly pulled on his brown, silk shirt and silenced me with a kiss. The only problem with that particular kiss is that, I didn't feel anything. Usually, when Kura-koi gives me a kiss-whether a peck or full on major lip action-it gives me shivers…but, it wasn't the same this time.
"Ryou…"
"…"
"Ry…"
"…"
"Hikari…"
"…"
"RYOU!"
"Huh?"
"Are you alright? I mean my kisses usually leave you a bit dazed, but this is ridiculous…"
I smile at him warmly, "I'm fine, and I'll always be, once you're right here with me."
He pulled me into a hug and said, "I will. I always will, no matter what. Just promise me you'll always remember our love, despite everything…"
"What do you…"
"Shhh…That's not important now."
I gave him a puzzled look but the genuine love I saw in his eyes was enough to make me let it go.
"So…what's with the outfit, I'm curious…"He whispered in my left ear. Of course, even though I promised myself and tried really hard not to, I blushed and it was scarlet.
"I-I…w-well…ummm…dinner?" I mentally slapped myself
//Baka! Baka!// I thought.
/Who's a baka? /
Apparently too loud…I had totally and absolutely forgotten the mind-link.
"No one!" I replied.
"Anyway…" He looked skeptical, "Not tonight, I'm bushed…"
"Oh…"I answered disappointed.
"Maybe the night before you leave to visit the Moto's on their crazy island. What'd they call it…Red Egyptian? Rebirth of Day? Pi-Pi's fun house?"
"Sure, we'll do it then. Oh, and by the way, it's called The Nile's Gift."
And with that, I gathered my night clothes and left for the bathroom. No way was I letting him see me dressed like that! At least, not yet…
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The Next Day
Residence of Ryou and Remu Bakura.
Laundry Room
I sigh. Right now I'm stuck with the laundry. I should have never given the servants the weekend off…too late now. I sigh again.
As I throw the whites into the machine and press the button, my thoughts stray.
What's wrong with Kura?
He's acting so strangely all of a sudden…
"Hmm..." I said to myself.
First-He's not as much of a horny teen as usually-although, that's not necessarily bad-
I shake my head.
Second-Last night was definitely not like him, normally he would have-tired and frustrated, or not-right then and there jumped me like some deranged puma. Instead, he just went to bed.
Third-That mark on his neck, it looked like some sort of bite mark.
Forth-Why did he hide it from me? Doesn't he trust me, anymore?
Fifth-What did he mean by, "… Just promise me you'll always remember our love, despite everything…"
Sixth-It's Saturday. At least once a week, my perv Yami makes it his duty to inspect every inch of my anatomy-and I do mean every inch-by sharing a bath with me. And there's never anything I can say, or do, to stop him. At least, that's how it was…
I shake my head again.
No Ryou, stop it. You're hurting yourself with these negative thoughts. You have a wonderful husband.
I look at the wedding band on my left ring finger. I smile. The day I got married is undoubtedly, the best day of my life.
He would never do anything to hurt you.
Although, he didn't even kiss me goodbye this morning…Stop it! Don't think like that! Nothing's wrong with Remu-koi…
That's because something's wrong with you.
What?
You heard me, Bakura's fine. He's just tired of being with a weakling, like you.
I'm not weak! Kura loves me!
Just keep telling yourself that. You'll believe it eventually….
I believe it now!
Sure you do…and I believe, that there's a one-eyed, peg-legged man on the moon with an eye patch and fairy wings.
Stop that!
Stop what?
That!
That what?
Stop trying to make me feel as though Kura doesn't love me! IT's NOT TRUE!
Then why are you listening to me?
Because…because…
Exactly…
…Who are you?
You of all people should know…
A puzzled look appeared on my face.
I'm you…Einstein.
Me?
Yes, you. Well, technically, your ka.
My ka? Wow, what and honor…
I know. I'm amazing…
Cue sweatdrop…
Hey, I mean it. I'm incredible. I have healing abilities. Do have healing abilities? No? I thought so…
As Ryou listened to his Ka boast about itself, he thought, He sounds just like Bakura…
I do not sound like THAT BAKA!
Do too.
DO NOT!
DO SO!
Argo! Whatever!
After a few moments of silence Ryou asked, "Where were you?"
Pardon?
You heard me? Where were you?
Where was I when?
You know, all these years… Like the time I bruised my both knees? Or when I had a broken arm? Or even when…
Ok. I get it. I was in your head.
What!?!
You know your sub-conscious.
Then why didn't you show yourself and heal me using those 'incredible' healing abilities, I've been hearing so much about?
Well, you see. Ash... to hell with it! I was bored and sleepy; I didn't really feel to come out…
You're so selfish and lazy…
No I'm not. I'm just…conservative.
Right…
I'm serious! Anyway…I'm tired and the connection is breaking. Besides, the only reason I came is because Dark Magician-sama, was bitching about me not doing my duty to my other half, or whatever.
Will I ever hear from you again?
Yup, all you got to do is call.
Well, bye.
Nope, it's not good bye. See you later.
I smiled. Today wasn't going to be that bad after all.
A/N: So, how was that? Tell me what you think. I'll appreciate it.
Oh, and if you didn't notice or didn't understand, Bakura's first name is Remu in this fanfic.
Next chapter: Ryou will go clubbing with the girls. Prepare yourself, cross-dressing is so going to be there.