Absent Emotions

Part 2

Ryou's POV

It was after business hours. I looked at the sky. It was dark and heavy droplets of water fell from the dark cloudy sky. I sighed and smiled. I love the rain. It just seems to wash everything away. I feel like I'm free when I feel the drops fall on me.

I stay out for a long time in the rain. I don't really mind. It's always been comforting. I stay out all night if it happens to rain all night. I like how it's so cold on my skin. I like the numbness that comes with it. I can't feel anything, physical or any emotional pain since I'm so numb. The rain really does wash all my troubles away. It's such a wonderful feeling. I wish it rained everyday.

I walk without an umbrella or a coat to cover myself. I was content with just a pair of jeans and a black T-shirt. I see everyone that was out stare at me as I walk by. I wondered what the problem is? It's just water, it never hurt anyone. I didn't mind the stares. They must be jealous or something. Feh, whatever it's not like they really are.

I sat on the park bench that happens to be clean. I'll be lucky if it happens to rain all night. Then I could sleep here; maybe I'll actually die this time. Then Yugi won't feel so guilty. Wait, on second thought he'll feel even guiltier. I sighed. Why can't my life be far less complicated?

I sensed people coming in my direction. Hmm…I wonder. One of them felt familiar. A violet hue…

Oh shit!

Damn. What the hell would Yugi be doing walking around at a time like this? He doesn't like walking in wet slippery places, especially here. If he finds me he's most likely going to scold me for being careless with my life. Am I really that careless?

Nah I don't think so. I mean I always manage to stay safe. Oh fuck. Why can't I ever die? Someone up there must really hate me.

I felt the rain stop. I looked up to see Yugi with two other guys. One that looked like him and the other one…damn resemblance is very freaky. I guess he was born first so I think I copied his look, sort of, by accident.

"Ryou are you insane?!" Yugi scolded me.

"Am I?" I responded innocently.

"Ryou! It's not right to have no protection from the rain! You know that it's dangerous! You could get sick!"

"Really? Wow I never thought of it that way. Is it really? I heard water never really hurt anyone."

Yugi sighed.

I think I should go somewhere else. I stood up and stretched.

"I think I should go. Thanks for telling me Yugi, bye!" I said and started running. I think staying in my backyard would be better. I should've done that sooner.

I made it back to my house. Seeing as everything is set then I guess no one came and stole anything. I walked to the balcony of my room. The rain still poured.

I hope that I don't get a lecture tomorrow by Yugi on how important life is. I don't think that I'll be able to hold back.

I flopped on the floor of the balcony. I'll sleep in the rain tonight. Besides it's a beautiful night.

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Yugi's POV

I sighed. It was a rainy day and I particularly don't like rainy days. Especially today. I heard yelling coming from the kitchen. Oh dear, looks like Bakura-nii-chan found Yami again.

I walked into the kitchen to see them throwing insults at each other as usual.

"Hey do I have to separate you children? Can't you see I'm having a crisis? And not even one of you is helping it!" I yelled over the two and got their attention. Bakura was about to say something but I beat him to it.

"Ah, don't say a word nii-chan you're only going to make me hate you." I saw him pale at that comment. I gave a mental smirk. I always know how to get him to shut up and give in.

"I hate it when you say that," Bakura said.

"Ah so he's your weakness. I thought you didn't have any Bakura?" Yami teased.

"Shut it, oh great one," Bakura said sarcastically, "If you weren't my little brother's boyfriend I'd wipe that smirk off your face."

"Even if I wasn't I doubt you would after all, you lost that time and many times before and I wasn't even escorting your brother."

"Bakura shut it." I said with finality. Geeze won't these two give it a freaking rest?

"God dammit! If only you weren't my brother I'd clobber you right now!" Bakura said loosing his temper.

Well two can play that game.

"Fine then! Bakura I hate you!" I said and turned around walking away.

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"Yugi wait! I didn't mean it," he said running until he reached in front of me and walking backwards.

"Hmph."

"C'mon Yugi." He begged.

"…"

"I'm sorry! Is there anything I could do so you won't hate me?" he asked begging.

Hmm…I could use this to my advantage. Maybe Bakura would be able to help Ryou, even if he has a girlfriend. I never did like her. I just hope Ryou won't hate me for this.

"Well Bakura there is something you could for me."

"What is it?" I think I just heard him sound a bit scared or is it my imagination..

"I want you to ask Ryou out."

"WHAT?!"

"What? Did I stutter?"

"Yugi, what on the nine hells are you thinking?! You know I have a girlfriend."

"I'm sure that she won't mind. I think Kara won't care. Just tell her that I'm just helping a friend out. She'll understand."

"How the hell am I supposed to ask this Ryou out? I don't even know who he is!"

I sighed. This is getting nowhere.

"Yes you do! He's the one who's always ditching the class you teach. If you select him to him to attend the school then you can start there."

"Oh, Shiozu. Hmm…no wonder. What does he look like genius?"

"He looks just like you. Trust me he stands out."

"What am I supposed to help him with?"

"Guess." I said then walked off towards Yami since I was getting a meal with him tonight and it passed out time we were supposed to be there.

I just hope Bakura could pull this off.

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