At last, I have returned with chapter 3 :)
Yuugi was in an intense panic. He needed to know-he had to know what was going on. Everything was so confusing and the fact that Ryou wasn't coming to school anymore absolutely terrified him. He began to think that maybe it was his fault somehow. Maybe he shouldn't have said anything or tried to pry into Ryou's life like that...But who else was there to do it? Yuugi called and called, sent at least a hundred messages, but he just couldn't get a hold of Ryou.
By next weekend, Yuugi decided to pay Ryou a visit.
He was probably fine, Yuugi told himself as he walked in the bright afternoon sun. Ryou was just going through a midlife crisis. Before his midlife. Ryou just needed a friend, was all, and it wasn't like Yuugi didn't try. No, it couldn't be that. It wasn't fair that he was being pushed away like this when Ryou was all that was on his mind lately. Yuugi was honestly surprised his own grades hadn't dropped and he could only imagine what Ryou's grades looked like. Ryou cared about school, he always had. Did his work on time, wouldn't miss a due date… It was so odd and, well, sad to see him change so drastically in just a few weeks.
As Yuugi walked to Ryou's apartment, he passed by a strip of shops, deciding to take a look to see if he could find anything for his friend. He peered into the windows, searching for something that he thought would catch Ryou's eye, but eventually just settled for a small bouquet of flowers. That would surely suffice.
Sitting at his kitchen table, Ryou looked up when he heard a knock at the door. His brows knit and he started to panic, trying to figure out if he should answer or not. Ultimately, the decision was made for him when he was pushed off his chair. "Answer it," The spirit hissed, kicking Ryou in the side before disappearing. The boy looked at the door and felt tears prick at the corners of his eyes. He knew exactly who it was. "J-Just a minute," He managed to get out as he held his stomach where he had been kicked. Slowly, Ryou got up to his feet and walked to the door, getting pushed again on his way. He had learned to ignore the little things like that lately and placed his hand on the knob.
"Hey Ryou!" Yuugi chirped, moving his head into the crack in the door. "I just thought I'd stop by and hang out for a little? I brought you some flowers!"
Even though he knew who it was, Ryou was still surprised to hear his voice and blinked as the bouquet was shoved in his face. "Ah..Yuugi, I don't-" Suddenly, Ryou's back was pinched and he jumped slightly, surprising both parties. "Sorry, um, yeah, come in." When he had turned around to walk back to the table, Ryou held scowl.
"Don't be so bitter, Host. I'm allowing you some company."
Yuugi, meantime, took the liberty of placing the flowers in a vase and placed the vase on the table. "So," he said sitting down across from Ryou. "How are things here? Have you been catching up on school work?" The sad gaze Ryou held as he looked down at the table was what answered Yuugi's question. He didn't like talking much, not anymore, at least. It wasn't Yuugi, it was never him. It was always the Spirit. The Voice. That thing that kept telling him what to do and how to act. Any time Ryou made an effort to defend himself, it resulted in pain. Physical, emotional, all types of pain that he didn't know existed. It wasn't fair, really. He never asked for his father to bring him possessed artifacts. Ryou never asked to be silenced when he tried to speak up in defense of himself or even Yuugi. Lately, however, Ryou just didn't feel like trying anymore.
"Ryou?" Yuugi asked, tilting his head as he tried to read Ryou's vacant expression. "Are you okay?"
What a stupid question to ask. Ryou looked up at him and stared, trying to figure out if the other was serious or not. Was he okay? Was Ryou okay? Oh how he so badly wanted to shout. To scream at the entire world 'No! I'm not okay and the only person on this earth that actually cares is the one person I can't talk to about it!' This wasn't fair! None of this was. Yuugi shouldn't be here and neither should that damned Spirit. Ryou wanted to be alone. He didn't need anyone and if he didn't need anyone, then he didn't need any help. Especially Yuugi's. "I'm fine," He replied finally, looking away with a face. "I don't need you constantly pestering me, Yuugi. Leave me alone."
There. It was out. He should go now right? Before anyone would get hurt..
"What? Ryou, I just got here! You're not going to chase me out like this agai-"
"Yes!" Ryou shouted, standing up. This action earned him a chuckle in his mind. "Yes! I want you out! Out of my house, out of my business, out of my damn life, Yuugi! How many times have I told you you can't help me? Too many. I just want you to leave me. Forever. I hate that you keep coming back. I don't want you here." Reaching into his back pocket, Ryou pulled out the compass Yuugi had given him a while back. There was no need to find any now that there was one inside his head. "Take this back." He tossed it to Yuugi and crossed his arms. "Go away, don't come back, and don't call me. You're not my friend. You never were."
Ryou watched as Yuugi stared down at the gift, noticing tears rolling down his cheeks. He then nodded and, without a word, got up from the table and left. Ryou watched him go, but felt his knees grow weak after the door had closed.
"Very nicely done, Host. This was exactly how we talked about it."
Suddenly, Ryou felt himself get draped in a blanket of cold and he looked down to see a pair of arms wrapped around his waist.
"Now we can have as much fun as we want without him getting in our way. Come, Host, let's play a game…"
Hi I'm still here :) Sorry this chapter is so short, but I really wanted to end it here for the sake of the plot haha. I hope you all are enjoying it so far! I'm going to try to get the next chapter up before next month, but I apologize in advance if I don't D: Reviews are always appreciated! Speaking of YOU ALL ARE SO NICE AND MAKE ME SO HAPPY I HATE HOW THIS IS COMING OUT BECAUSE I DON'T LIKE THE WAY I WRITE BUT you guys make me feel confident thank you thank you ily 3
