New chapter! :D
iPanda16- Haha, I know Otogi liking Marik is a bit odd but I wanted a twist and I thought Otogi's the type of person to like anyone with a pulse. :3
zerosmelody5- Sorry :( I'm trying to update as often as possible.
Anywho, here's chapter 18 (woah chapter 18 already?)
Please enjoy, and remember, I don't own YuGiOh or the characters.

(Marik's POV)

Ryou came back into the living room with a worried expression. I wonder what's wrong. The worry on his face turned to shock as he looked around the room. Everyone was drinking except for Yugi and I. Bakura was on his seventh beer and Melvin was on his ninth. Anzu on her sixth and had a bright pink face. Yami and Seto were both still on their first and Tristan and Joey had had three each. Ryou came and sat between Melvin and me.

"Something the matter?" I asked. He looked at me and then let out a sigh. He shook his head sadly. Don't lie to me, Ryou. I left it at that, not wanting to upset him further.

"Don't you want a beer, Marik?" Bakura asked, his voice slightly slurred.

"No, thanks, 'Kura!" I replied. He put his can of beer in front of my face.

"Come on, Marik... Just have a sip! It's a party!"

"No, Bakura, stop it."

"Come oooonnnn. Just have a little bit! Please? For me?" He pouted.

"Why, Bakura, are you trying to get me drunk?" I teased.

"Maybe," he replied, smirking at me.

"Fine, I'll have a sip!"

He grinned and then put his can to my lips. I held the can and slapped his hand off of it. He pouted at me again. Someone make him stop pouting! It's weird seeing Bakura do something so cute. The cold beer washed down my throat. I gave the can back to Bakura. He took a swig.

"You know, because we've both drunk out of this can, we practically kissed..." Bakura mumbled to me and then winked. I gave him a shove but it didn't hide my blush.

Suddenly, Ryou let out a yelp. I turned to him and saw Melvin was kissing his neck. Ryou's cheeks were bright red. "Not with everyone here," Ryou whispered. Melvin pulled Ryou onto his lap and sat quietly with his arms wrapped around him. Crap, I hope this doesn't upset Bakura. I know he's protective of Ryou. He should know to trust Ryou with Melvin though; Melvin's love for Ryou is amazing. I looked at Bakura, he looked back at me with slightly pink cheeks. He looks cute when he blushes... I wonder what he's blushing about...

(Bakura's POV)

Marik looks really hot today. Like really, really hot. Is it just the alcohol? No, he's always hot. His eyes, his hair, his skin... his lips... His lips look so soft. Should I kiss him? No, I can't in front of everyone... And what if Marik rejects me? I mean, he rejected that stupid Otogi asshole so maybe he'd reject me as well. Is he even looking for a relationship? Does he even realise he's gay yet? Marik, do you even like me? What if what Otogi said is right? Am I really the same as Otogi? Yeah, I date girls and then don't call them but... Oh fuck, does Marik think I'm just a stupid heart-breaker who just wants to use him? Fuck, fuck, fuck.

"Fluffy, you're blushing," Marik said, poking my cheek. I'm what? Why the fuck am I blushing again? Marik, you really mess me up.

"Oh... Uh... No, I'm just overheated, it's too hot in here," I replied. He'll buy that.

"Don't lie to me, 'Kura," Marik said with a grin. Bugger. Bugger. Bugger. How? How in the name of buggery can he tell when I'm lying. Ryou is the one who knows me the best in the world, and even he believes my lies.

"I'm not lying! Um, Marik, do you want to come upstairs with me? I'm seriously this living room is boiling!"

Marik's cheeks went extremely red. Huh? Wait does he think I'm asking something else? Anzu and Yugi were whispering, Kaiba smirked at us, Joey and Tristan were laughing and Melvin and Ryou were grinning at us. They are all taking this the wrong way. Seriously.

"I just need to talk to you, Marik. Bloody hell..." I muttered and then looked around the circle, "stop staring, idiots!"

"Oh, uh, right..." Marik said, unconvinced. His cheeks were still flushed.

I sighed, muttering under my breath, grabbed Marik's arm and stood up, pulling him with me. "Bakura, I can stand up on my own!" He snapped at me as I did so. Ryou, Anzu and Yugi started giggling, I shot them all a glare which caused everyone to crack up laughing. I don't understand these people!

When Marik and I had gotten to my room, we both sat down on my bed facing each other. Bloody hell, Marik, you're attractive.

"So, what do you need to talk about?" He asked, smiling at me. I watched his lips. I wonder... "Bakura?" I realised that I had been leaning in, I leaned back.

"Sorry... Um... Oh yeah. I was wondering, do you agree with what Otogi said about me?" I asked. He blinked at me in surprise and didn't speak. Oh crap. Oh crap. Oh crap. He does agree.

(Marik's POV)

Do I agree with Otogi? Well, Bakura does go on loads of dates... and he's never had a proper relationship... But... I don't think he'd do that to me. And Bakura's doesn't shut people out on purpose... Or at least, I don't think he does. He's just afraid of getting close to people because he's scared of losing them.

Oh, Bakura, I understand you now.

But why do you care if I agree? It's not like you want to date me.

I stared at Bakura, searching his face for an answer. He looked worried.

"Oh, bugger. Bugger. Bugger..." He muttered. What's wrong with you, Bakura? "You do agree with Otogi, don't you?" His eyes were wide and he had a hurt expression. Oh, frig! I never answered his question...

"I... don't... agree," I said slowly and watched as Bakura's face lit up. He looks so perfect right now. "with all of what he said," Bakura frowned slightly but tried to hide it, "I think you do lead girls on. A lot. Too much. I don't like it."

He blinked.

"Marik..." He said.

"What?" I asked. He didn't speak for a while. Huh? I raised an eyebrow and then he spoke up.

"Do you... like me, Marik?" he whispered, keeping an expressionless face.

Yes. Frigging yes! I love you! It's taking all my strength not to kiss you.

"In what way?" I asked, trying to force myself to be as expressionless as the white haired teen in front of me. Bakura, can't you tell?

"You know... the... romantic way," He said quietly. How? How am I supposed to answer that? Do you like me? Give me a clue, Bakura!

"I... um... uh... How do you feel about me?" I asked.

"I... well... um... hey, did I give you your other present?"

Nice subject change... "No, you didn't."

"Oh... I... Do you want it?" He asked, his cheeks flared up. What is it, Bakura?

"Um... sure..."

He closed his eyes. B-bakura?

(Bakura's POV)

I acted on instinct. You better fucking like me, Marik... because otherwise this will be a stupid gift. I leaned forwards and planted my lips onto Marik's. His lips were warm and quite frankly delicious. Cinnamon? Mixed with the slight taste of my beer? His lips were still. Ah, he's not kissing back... Bloody hell. I allowed my eyes to flutter open; Marik's eyes were already wide open. My reddish eyes met his beautiful amethyst eyes. I felt his mouth curve into a smile against my lips and then he began to kiss back. I licked against his lips, begging for entrance. His mouth opened immediately. I let my tongue explore the inside of his mouth. Perfect. I felt his tongue attack mine. I fought back with my tongue. After a while of tongue-fighting for dominance, Marik's teeth gently nibbled my tongue. Kinky... I opened my eyes, his were shut but I felt his mouth turn into a grin as he released my tongue. We both pulled away.

Marik's eyes were glazed, his cheeks were flushed and his mouth was slightly open with shiny wet lips. Marik's right about himself, he is most definitely sexy. He smiled at me.

"Did that answer your question?" I asked, smirking.

"My... question?" He asked, dazed. Was the kiss that good for him? I suppose that it was quite bold for a first kiss.

"You asked if I liked you."

"Oh that... Yeah... heh... that answered it... So was that my, uh, gift?"

"Yeah... Did you like it?"

"Couldn't you tell? Of course I liked it... But I'm afraid I'm going to have to return it."

"What? What do you mean?"

Marik leaned in and planted a small kiss on my lips.

"Oh... you can return it anytime you want," I mumbled with a smirk.

"I plan to," He said, smirking back. Smirking? He's toughing up... Maybe I'm rubbing off on him.

"Marik, I always think you make me a lot softer and nicer... I think I kind of make you harder too."

Marik started chuckling. I blinked in confusion. "What?"

"Well, Bakura, you most certainly make me hard," he said, still laughing.

"Oh, bloody hell, Marik! I didn't mean it like that. Although, I probably do, you know. I'm bloody sexy!" I said, also laughing.

"Not as sexy as me!" Marik replied, flipping his hair.

"You're right, not as sexy as you... much sexier!"

"Oh, shut up, Fluffy! You know I'm the sexiest one! You're just a cute ball of fluff!"

"Hah! You're the one who shut their face, you buggering bastard! I'm definitely not cute, I'm extremely sexy!"

"You may be sexy but I am the sexiest person on earth! I mean, look at me!"

"Oh, just admit that I'm the sexiest!"

"No, you admit that I'm the sexiest!"

"I never bloody will!"

"B-but, Bakura-san..." Marik said, pulling off Ryou's pout perfectly. Oh fuck.

"I have an offer," I muttered, avoiding eye contact, "I will admit you're the sexiest, if, you show me your back."

"No."

"Please?"

(Marik's POV)

Bakura... damn it... I don't want to frigging tell you. What should I do? Should I just kiss him again..? Maybe that'll make him forget... Good plan, Marik...

I leaned in but Bakura stopped me by grabbing my shoulders.

"Marik, why can't you show me?" He asked, staring me in the eye. His eyes were round and you could see how much it truly hurt him that I wouldn't show him. I just don't want to share it with anyone... it's not just you...

"I don't plan on showing anyone..." I whispered. He frowned and released my shoulders.

"I just think we should share everything... I mean... after the kisses... I suppose I'm your b-boy... boy... boy..."

"Boyfriend?"

"That... yeah..." He definitely needs time to get used to the term 'boyfriend'. I suppose, he's only dated girls in the past... I haven't really dated anyone properly... but I love Bakura... I'm proud he's my boyfriend... So, why can't I show him..?

"Don't you trust me? Don't you like me enough to show me?" He whispered. Lost.

"Of course I trust you! I just don't want anyone to see it. Ever!"

He stared at me for ages and then stood up and headed towards the door. We've only been dating a few minutes and I've already hurt him...

"Bakura, wait... I'll... I'll show you..."

He turned around.

(Ryou's POV)

"So, what do you think they're talking about up there?" Joey asked.

"That's if they're even talking," Tristan joked, "if you know what I mean!"

Everyone laughed.

I felt Melvin tense up at the thought of his brother and my brother... together... doing that... I also tensed.

"Yeah, we get it," Joey muttered.

"Good, can you explain it to me?" Tristan asked, looking at Joey confusedly.

"Ryou, do you think they're confessing their undying love for each other?" Yugi asked.

"Yugi, I think undying love is a bit too far... I'm sure they're both just attracted to one another," Yami said quietly.

"I'm not sure, Bakura is really protective over Marik... I mean, that whole thing with Otogi! He could really love Marik! Nyeh! They'd definitely make a good couple," Joey said. The Otogi thing... Otogi... even if they do get together, he'll want to break them up.

"Well, I hope they become a couple! That would be SUPER SPECIAL AWESOME!" Yugi said cheerfully.

Anzu nodded as she put down her ninth beer. I glanced at Melvin's discarded can pile. I'm surprised neither of them were as drunk as they should have been by now. Anzu can really hold her drink. So can Melvin... although the way he's been touching me shows the beers getting him a little...hehe... excited. I blushed as I felt his hand stroke my thigh.

"I think we should get Joey and Kaiba to kiss again!" Anzu suddenly shouted. Her voice was slightly slurred.

"I agreeeeeeeeeeeee." Melvin replied. I gave him a bewildered look as he elongated the word 'agree'. Kaiba dropped his second beer.

"What is this obsession with getting me to kiss this mutt! No thank you! You can't make us do it! It's not a dare," Kaiba muttered irritably. I smiled as I noticed the blush on his cheeks.

"Do it! Do it! Do it!" Melvin and Anzu chanted together.

"No!" Kaiba and Joey said together, both with bright red cheeks.

"Don't worry, I can make them do it!" Tristan said. We all gave him an apprehensive look. He pushed Joey into Kaiba saying "My voice gives me super strength!"

Joey's lips landed on Kaiba's. They both stared at each other in shock. I giggled at this, it was so obvious that they liked one another. Joey pulled away and Kaiba blinked a few times and then looked away awkwardly.

"Good job, Tristan," Anzu said.

"Wow, guys, they really have been upstairs for ages..." Yami mumbled.

"I bet they're doing it," Melvin mumbled with a sigh.

"How super special awesome!" Yugi said.

So that was part 3 of Marik's party, part 4 coming soon. (this party is endless... -.-)
I added in a tad more puppyshipping for those who love a bit of puppyshipping... I like puppyshipping too... Seto and Joey are perfect together.. just like 'Kura and Marik... and Ryou and Melvin. :'3
For those who guessed Marik's present would be a kiss... hehehehe... you were right. :D (thanks for the idea... .) :P

I find it really difficult to write anything seriously... the bits I try to write seriously come across as humour. xD Oh well.

NEXT CHAPTER: Part 4 of Marik's Party.
Will Ryou tell anyone about his conversation with Otogi? Will Joey and Seto get together? Will Anzu and Melvin ever actually get drunk from these beers... they seem pretty immune to the alcohol? *Insert some more suspense-y questions here*. FIND OUT NEXT TIME!

I'll make sure I upload the next chapter as soon as I've written it!
Don't forget to review, my fellow thief/puppy/deathshipping lovers. c: