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I'm afraid it's a short chapter today but I'll try to make sure the next one's longer! Enjoy and please, review!
I don't own YuGiOh or the characters.
(Marik's POV)
My eyes shot open in horror; I'd had another nightmare. I felt my arms begin to shake in fear. I glanced at the alarm clock, 3 am. I sat up and slowly climbed out of bed.
"I wonder if I screamed during that nightmare. Bakura usually comes in when I do... I'm speaking to myself," I whispered quietly, allowing myself a short, slightly maniacal laugh. I'm surprisingly like Melvin when I'm tired. Maybe I'm as insane as he is. I allowed myself wander around. Before I realised it, I was standing outside Bakura's room. He doesn't like people going in his room... Will he mind if I do? It's really early... He'll probably be annoyed. I shrugged tiredly and turned the door knob. I looked around but I could barely see a thing. The only light in there was from an outside streetlamp and was concealed by Bakura's dark curtains. I could just about make out where Bakura and his bed were. I took a deep breath and whispered, "Bakura?" He didn't even stir. I tiptoed quietly, trying not to wake my irritable British boyfriend, and headed towards his figure.
CRASH.
BANG.
THUMP.
As I had approached Bakura's bed, I had tripped over some discarded item (one of many) on his floor. I looked to see the object that had tripped me, what is it? But I couldn't tell what it was because of the lighting. I heard a groan from the bed that was now just above me. When I tripped, I had fallen forward and bumped my head on the side of the white-haired teen's bed. Suddenly, a hand came down and I felt something cold and metal pressed against my neck.
A knife...
I shrieked in fear.
"Marik?" came a disgruntled and weary voice.
"Y-yes... It's me... Don't kill me," I replied to my clearly annoyed roommate. The knife left my neck and I heard him put it on top of something.
"Don't worry, I won't!" He said while laughing, "by the way, you scream like a girl."
"I do not!"
"Do too!"
"Do not!"
"Do too!"
"Do not!"
"Yes you do! Enough of that, I'm tired. Why are you here so early in the morning? And I never said you were allowed in my room."
"But, 'Kura, I'm your boyfriend," I said sweetly and pouted. I then realised that doing so was pointless as he couldn't see my pout because of the lighting.
"So, I still didn't say you could come in my room."
"You come in my room all the time!"
"Because you me up with your screaming."
"Still, you're a hypocrite."
"You're a bed wetter."
"I DO NOT WET THE BED!"
"Yeah, but it would be funny if you did."
"Oh, shut up, Fluffy!"
"Kiss my ass, Marik!"
"But there's poop down there!"
"Oh, shut your buggering face."
"NEVER! FOR I AM MARIK SEBASTIAN ISHTAR!"
"Sebastian? Really? Your middle name is Sebastian?"
"DO NOT MOCK MARIK SEBASTIAN ISHTAR, OR YOU WILL MEET YOUR DOOOOOOM!"
"Oh, bloody hell, Marik. Stop being so loud at this time in the bloody morning. You're giving me a headache."
"Fine. But only because your pretty, although, I am much prettier. I mean, have you seen me? I'm absolutely-,"
"I get it, you're undeniably gorgeous. Now, why are you in here?"
"Because I want to have sex."
"Wh... what? Marik, you can't be serious? W-what?"
"I'm just kidding. Oh, Marik Ishtar, you are an amazing liar..."
"Okay, stop flirting with yourself and tell me why you came in here?"
"Fine," I mumbled frowning, "I had a nightmare and I'm too scared to sleep in my room. I don't feel safe alone... It was horrible, Bakura..."
"D-do you want to talk about it?" he asked, I could tell by his tone of voice that he didn't feel at ease when talking about emotions.
"No, I'm fine; can I just sleep in here tonight?"
I heard him let out a sigh of relief and then he murmured, "Sure, I suppose there's enough room on here."
"Thanks, 'Kura."
I heard him shuffle along on his bed and then I silently stood up and crawled into bed beside him. Minutes passed by and I had almost fallen back to sleep when Bakura rolled over to face me. I could feel his breathing down my neck as I faced the other way. "Marik," He whispered quietly.
"Yes?" I asked, trembling involuntarily at the closeness.
"You're..." He began seductively, his breathing was loud. I was overly aware of him and I had butterflies in my stomach. "...Hogging the entire duvet, can I please have some of it?" I almost laughed in surprise.
"Um, yeah, sure."
Once Bakura had enough of the duvet to keep him satisfied, we both laid in silence. I could still feel his breath gently tickling my neck but it wasn't as distracting as something else I noticed. We both slept topless. I felt myself shaking slightly again and heat rise to my cheeks.
"Are you okay? You're shaking," Bakura mumbled tiredly.
"Um, I'm fine, just cold," I replied.
"Oh, right." I felt his arms wrap around me and his muscular chest pressed against my back. I was surprised at how this didn't even scare me. In fact, it made me feel safe and secure. I moved against him, enjoying his body heat and how safe I felt as his arms protected me.
"Thank you, Bakura," I whispered and sooner or later I fell asleep.
When I awoke, it was from a nightmare-free sleep. It was light now; Bakura's arms were still wrapped around me and he was snoring quietly in my ear. I blushed and turned over to face the Brit. He didn't look himself as he slept. His expression was soft, almost optimistic-looking and there wasn't a trace of neither a smirk nor a scowl anywhere on his face. His lips were parted slightly and his eyes closed. For once, I was unable to see his beautiful yet fierce eyes. The eyes that told so much but explained so little. The eyes that had a deep and dark story behind them that was not yet told. His eyes, the eyes I loved. Bakura and Melvin are right, I am soft... I poked Bakura gently and he stirred slightly. I poked him again and his eyes fluttered open, looking extremely out of character and cute as he did so. A slight scowl emerged on his face. "That's the second time you've woke me up in one morning," he said, his voice sounding sharp and aggravated.
"You're really not a morning person, are you?" I commented, smiling at his ill mood, which didn't faze me. I was happy because, for the first time in ages, I had slept without having a nightmare.
"You seem to be," he muttered, "I thought Ryou was the only one who could stand mornings..."
"He couldn't yesterday."
"That's only because the guy can't handle alcohol and was hung over."
I snorted in agreement. Bakura allowed himself a small smile but after his face immediately dropped back into his normal, irritated expression. I noticed that his eyes seemed to be analysing my face. "How did you sleep last night? You seem extremely cheerful," He asked.
"I slept well. I didn't have a nightmare when I slept in here."
"That's good."
"Yep... What do you want to do today?"
"I don't know. What time is it?"
"Hmm..." I glanced at the clock. "10 am."
"I don't really mind, whatever you want to do is fine with me."
"Maybe we can meet up with the gang?"
"The Yugi lot? Ugh. Seeing them on Saturday was enough..."
"You just said whatever I want to do is fine with you..."
"Okay, fine. Go organise it or whatever while I take a shower and get changed."
"Sure!" I said and gave him a quick kiss.
(Bakura's POV)
The kiss Marik gave me was short and I wished it had been longer. I let out a sigh as his lips left mine. He grinned at me and I rolled my eyes at him.
"You're like a child," I mumbled, looking at his toothy grin.
"Does that mean you're a paedophile?" He joked.
"Ugh. Just go make your bloody plans."
"Okay. Try to contain your excitement."
"Oh, I will."
He rolled over, moved my arms off of him and sped out of the room. I smiled wryly as I watched him leave.
It's going to be a fun day...
Not.
How will Bakura's day with his favourite (lol) people go? Find out in the next chapter of Roommates. :D
Replies to reviews on chapters 22 & 21.
Yami-The-Dark, (Ch21) I know the breakfast plot twist was filled with suspense... DUN DUN DUN! WAFFLES! :O Your review made me chuckle. Thanks :)
Bakura96, (Ch21) I was about to make a comment about switching the '9' and '6' round in your name to make it '69' but then I realised that I already had.. XD Thanks! I like hung-over Ryou too... It's really fun to write like him.. unfortunately, I don't think he's ever going to drink again. :PBegecko-chan, (Ch21) they're better now and they thank you for your concern. Marik is wondering if your name is Steve, if not, would you like to change your name to Steve? He's looking for a new mind slave. :3
ArcherAzzure, (Ch21) I agree, thiefshipping is meant to be. :3 You'll find out about Joey, Seto and Yugi in the next chapter probably. :) HE FORGOT THE MILK, OH NO! Thanks so much!
Animetheyaoidrug, (Ch21) Thanks a bunch! Haha, I was imagining what they'd look like all hung over... Bless them.. Luckily for 'Kura, it seems the shift went well. YAY! :) I will!
Carlos De Citron, (Ch21) gagged up Bakura? HOT! XD Thanks! Marik says he'd happily take your brother as a mind slave! :D Hehe.
Zerosmelody5, (Ch21) MarikPlaysBloodlines is hilarious! XD I hope LK makes another one. Thanks!:D (Ch22) Thanks!
XamierTheNobody, (Ch21) heh... foxy boxes. Thanks :D
Ginnonifu, (Ch21) That's so sweet. Thanks, I wouldn't deem myself a genius though. I'm just writing whatever comes to mind. (Ch22) Hehe. You called me a genius again. *Blushes.* Oh stop. "And Dani's head grew three sizes that day...~" Thanks! :3
PiWrite, (Ch21) I laughed so much at that. Marik says "Dad, is that you? If it is, Bakura's going to kill you for hurting me." "No I'm not, Marik..." "Silence, Kitty." "URGH."
Aqua girl 007, (Ch20) You posted this review after I replied to the other Ch20 reviews sooooo thanks! Yugi was only being like that because he was drunk though! Don't worry, he's still the same guy when he's sober. :o
Auroramcchickenatmcdonalds, (Ch22) I really enjoy reading your responsed to my 'suspense' questions. :') Thanks for reviewing. Maybe :o
iPanda16, (Ch22) haha, Ryou is kinda evil and manipulative in my story... in some ways I think he's one of the scaries characters O_o xD thanks for reviewing.
PaperCuttingEdge, (Ch22) I know right? XD thanks, and I will.
Darkelf777, (Ch21) Hahaha xD Thanks for reviewing. (Ch22) I'm glad you found it funny. :3 Thanks!
I'm glad that people have enjoyed the story so far. I've thought of a new story for when I finish writing this one.. but I think there's a lot more I want to write for this one before I even begin the next story. THANK YOU SO MUCH, EVERYONE HAS REVIEWED AND READ MY STORY SO FAR! :D
I hope you all enjoyed this chapter!
Bye for now,
Dani.