Chapter 6:

Breakfast and Talk:

Morning approached, leaving only two days left of freedom before classes start on Monday.

Ryou groaned as the sun's warm rays landed on his face through the dorm's window. Of course if he and Bakura had remembered to close the curtains last night, the annoying yet soothing light would've been blocked out.

Turning so his back was facing his brother's, the chocolate eye boy slowly began to open his eyes, knowing that it was time to wake up. The teen's vision was hazy due to sleep so his vision was not 100% clear.

Through his hazy vision, the boy for a minute thought he saw purple, brown and yellow.

He blinked in confusion wondering why he was seeing these colors so after rubbing his eyes to get rid of the sleep, his vision cleared. Suddenly, his body froze as a pair of dull violet eyes, were staring right at him, at a close proximity.

With an eeped, Ryou flew back, landing hard on top of his sleeping brother.

With a growl, Bakura shoved his brother off of him as he turned, this time facing the window.

Squinting and mumbling incoherent words, the older albino slowly opened his mahogany eyes, narrowing them as they focused on a blushing Ryou and an amuse Marik.

Slowly but surely, the pieces of the puzzle clicked together. Sitting up, Bakura began to stretch while giving out a satisfactory grunt as his back muscles popped into place; releasing the tension that was building up.

Once done, he looked over as three pair of eyes ware starring at him. Looking at his two unwanted guests, Bakura shot both Malik and Marik a dirty look while crossing his arms over his bare chest, "and what in hells name are you two doing here" he asked?

Malik gave him a smirk, "morning to you too sleeping beauty" he joked.

Growling, Bakura was about to throw a nasty come back but was stopped by Ryou's soft voice.

Turning to Marik, who was still sitting on the edge of the bed, "how long have you two been here" he asked while tilting his head innocently? Marik gave him a smirk, "long enough young one" he stated while Malik nodded in agreement.

"Anyway" began Malik "we were both wondering if you two fine lads would care to join us for breakfast" he asked while bouncing on soles of his feet.

Bakura and Ryou shared a look, "fine, now get out of here so we can get ready" the older of the two grumbled. Both Egyptians nodded as they walked out of the suite, deciding to wait outside for the two albinos.

45 minutes passed and the Bakura brothers were walking out of suite, dress and cleaned to join their two friends. Once Ryou locked the door, the four teens proceeded towards the elevator.

As the four teens were heading towards the cafeteria Ryou noticed that both Atem and Yugi were not with them.

Curious, the young teen turns to Malik, "say Malik, where are Yugi and Atem?" The said blonde shrugged his shoulders, "beats me, they just said that they wanted to explore the campus some more; but Marik here had other ideas as to why they didn't want to join us."

Catching the drift, Ryou couldn't help but blushed knowing that it couldn't be really true. Seeing the whitenette blush, Marik placed an arm around his shoulders, "didn't think you had a dirty mind Ryou."

Hearing amusement lace in the older blonde's voice, Ryou's blushed deepened well what did you expect me to think.

Bakura rolled his eyes at his younger brother, "ignore him Ryou, Marik just saying that because his mind is always in the gutter."

The Egyptian shot the older whitenette a glare while receiving one of Bakura's famous smirks.

Shaking his head at the two's attics, Malik grabbed Ryou's arm and pulled him away from the two hoping to reach the cafeteria with Ryou's innocence still intact.

When they finally made into the cafeteria, the two albinos and two Egyptians grabbed their trays and began gathering their food.

There were a few empty tables available so they headed towards one that is beside the window. After taking their seats, Malik decided to start the conversation.

"I can't believe we only have two more days till classes start, gah" he complained while taking a bite out of his bacon.

Marik gave his cousin a smirk, "you're just annoyed because that girl, who had been crushing on you since we've been here, is in three out of your four classes."

This piece of information had gotten Bakura's attention, "now I am intrigue, due tell me more Marik" he asked the older Egyptian?

Marik couldn't be more than happy to comply, knowing how pissed Malik was going to be once he was done telling the older albino his tale.

Ignoring Malik's protest, the older Egyptian began while giving Bakura an amuse look, "there is this pain in the butt girl who has it bad for our little Malik-chan here, and to make matters more interesting, the girl gave him a cute little nickname, Malik-kins" Marik shot his glowering, blushing cousin a coy smile.

Processing this piece of information, Bakura choked on his food as he barked out a loud laugh causing Malik's blush to darken; his face went even darker, if that was possible, at both Bakura's and Marik's taunting.

Ryou was silent during the whole exchange picking at his food, not feeling hungry.

However, a conversation that was taking place at the table behind him had caught his attention "Did you guys hear, I don't know, anything weird last night" asked a boy with brown hair and spectacles?"

A blond girl nodded, "yea, it was so weird, at first I though it was my suite mates playing on joke on me and my roommate."

After taking a sip of her orange juice the girl continued "I could've sworn that when I woke up this morning, two of my paintings had fallen onto the floor; where as the night before they were nailed, securely in the wall."

"That is nothing, one of my floor mates thought they heard loud pounding against the walls in our hallway and then there was these loud whisperings" stated a third voice, this one belonging to a girl with pink hair, tied up in pigtails.

Ryou kept silent as he heard these different exchanges I wonder why they weren't physically hurt, like I was he thought. When nothing else was said, the whitenette let out a disappointing sigh.

Feeling three pairs of eyes on him, Ryou slowly turn to face his brother and two friends. Seeing their worry expression, the timid boy gave them a reassuring smile.

"Is everything alright, Ryou" asked Malik who was concern for his friend. This time Marik spoke up, "you're quieter than normal, and by the looks of it your attention must've been elsewhere."

Ryou blushed, "sorry, you guys" he whispered. Malik shrugged, "it's no big deal, just remember if something is bothering or someone, come to me ok; Bakura isn't your only confidant here." Ryou gave him a smile, "thank you Malik."