Absent Emotions

Part 4

Ryou's POV

It's been a few weeks since Bakura and I started going out. He said today that we were going to meet his cousin. Plus he said that we were moving into an apartment.

I sighed. It's been weeks and yet I haven't felt anything from him. He never did have feelings or emotions when he was talking to me sweetly. Only when he talked of respect he was talking about his cousin Kara, you know his girlfriend. I already knew that.

They don't know but I followed them on one of their dates. He told her that he didn't have feelings for me. And to think I almost fell for that guy.

I did a test. I promised through this whole ordeal that I wouldn't use my empathy.

Now that I know how useful it is I think I should've used it in through this whole ordeal. I almost fell for him!

He never is around anymore. But I don't really care. It's no surprise that he would still be with Kara even if he were with me for some time. He said that she is on vacation and would come back three weeks later. Heh. How ironic, that I almost fell in love and became the broken end. I'm not going to make the same mistake again. I knew that we wouldn't last long.

I am only a boredom reliever. That's my purpose in life. Isn't it neat?

I plopped in the couch of the new apartment where we will be staying along with Kara. Since Yugi somehow didn't have room since Yami would be with him at the house.

I checked the clock. It was time for work. Yes that's how I'll spend my time. I'll always work. I'll ask Malik for extra shifts. I don't care if I have to stay all night and finish cleaning up. It's not like Bakura or anyone for that matter is waiting for me. I'm always left behind.

That's right. I would never fall in love or be the broken end of this relationship.

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Bakura's POV

It's been two weeks since Kara moved in. I thought that I would feel better but the tension in the air grew even thicker. I don't even know if I've gotten through to Ryou. He's one tough case to crack. He's been working a lot. I don't think that it's healthy for him. He works till late at night and then goes early in the morning.

I think he suspects the sleeping arrangements to be a bit suspicious. Kara made the arrangements. She and I would share one room while Ryou would be in the other room. She convinced him that it's okay since we were cousins and wouldn't do anything like that.

Apparently Ryou didn't give much of a fight. It's as if he'll do anything she says. It's as if he'll do anything anyone says…

Oh no. I think when I asked him to go out with me he just said yes because I asked him to. I gotta talk to Yugi. He knows Ryou a lot more than I do. I don't even know one thing about him and it's already been a month.

I walked along the streets towards Yugi's place.

As I passed through an alley I recognized someone. I saw Ryou surrounded by five tall brute men. I assumed that they're all a gang and want something out of Ryou. I was going to go help him but after awhile the five men surrounding him fell unconscious.

"Next time you guys wish to play, please call first. Though I doubt you'd be doing that anytime soon," he said emotionlessly and walked out of the scene. I quickly hid before he saw me. What did he mean?

I rushed to one of the guys and checked their pulse. It was still there. I sighed in relief. For a second there I thought…

I continued walking towards Yugi's place. I hope that Yugi knows something about this.

Ryou's POV

I stepped out of my hiding place as soon as Bakura left after checking my leftover. He thought I killed them! This is priceless. I chuckled a little out loud and began walking to work. I'm a little late but I'm sure Malik would understand. I'm working full time or actually more that full time. I work until I'm finished after ten and begin working at six for breakfast. Now I don't have to worry about waking them up. They're pretty much occupied with each other to notice me.

As I walked there I saw that the restaurant is closed. Oh yeah Malik said that he'd close it today since it he was in a very happy good mood today. Oh well that just leaves me with nothing to do. I guess I'll go back. I know Kara will give me something to do. After all, I'm only here until no one needs me anymore, which I know would be very soon.

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At Yugi's place…

Yugi's POV

I sighed. I knew this would happen. I thought Ryou would be able to like and feel something for someone for the first time, but I guess it's only wishful thinking. I hope he doesn't find out it's me otherwise I think he'll just commit suicide before we actually get through to him. I don't know what type of power he has. I just hope that he doesn't have one where everyone's feelings and thoughts are a book to him. I'm so screwed if he is.

Bakura came over and told me. I know that it's been a month and Ryou has been working. He doesn't even sleep in the same bedroom as Bakura. I don't know what's happening.

I know Bakura isn't even in love with Ryou! God how could that happen?! Stupid Kara is always ruining everything! At this rate they're not going to even be together. Ryou will just believe that they need each other and he is only a third wheel!

This is so going nowhere. I should plan a party at their place. Nah a party is too extreme. A little get together is more appropriate. Ryou's not going to get out of this one. Especially tonight since I heard that the restaurant he works in is closed.

I hope this turns out the way I want it too.

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Ryou's POV

I started walking home from my other job that I got when Malik closes the restaurant for the day. And this job is none of anyone's business. I just took it so I wouldn't have to go to that stupid get together that Yugi planned. I know that Yugi had something to do with it. Bakura said that it was Kara's idea, but I saw right through that lie of his.

It's amazing how many times a person could lie to someone they claim to be with.

One night I remember he promised me forever. But he wasn't in his right mind. I knew who he thought I was. He thought I was Kara; he even called me her name during his drunken state. So I had reason to know of this and why he's lying to my face. Heh though no one could really keep secrets from me. I love being a telepath. Gives me advantage over others.

I reached the apartment. I didn't know if I should go in there. I'm so not welcome as I can feel from Kara. No matter how nice she acts in front of the others towards me, I know how she really feels. I decide to step into their conversation that they're having about me. I walked right though the door. Yes, I could be transparent also. I solidified as soon I was done. I listened in.

"How long do you have to do this?" Kara asked.

"As soon as he starts thinking that life is meaningful," Yugi answered for Bakura.

"Doesn't the world have psychiatrist for that?"

"Yes, but they usually don't help. All they do is listen to others problems and yet they can't solve their own."

"Yes but does Bakura have to continue doing this? I'm tired of all this sneaking around."

"Why don't you tell-"

"Ssshh, someone's listening," Yami said.

Oh dear have I been found out?

"Who is it Yami?" Yugi asked.

"I don't know. Quiet."

A moment passed and I felt something strike me on the arm. Did it hurt. I saw a kunai stuck in my arm. I opened up the door leading to the room. They all gasped. I pulled the kunai out watching the blood flow out of my system. Days like this I wish I was alone.

"Ryou…" Yugi began.

"What? I just came in and right when I was about to walk in I get attacked with a kunai. Isn't that just peachy?" I said faking that I wasn't the one spying on them.

"You didn't hear anything?"

"No, am I suppose to?"

"Oh no it's okay, it wasn't that important anyways."

"Well in that case I'll just go to bed. I do have work in the morning." I said walking back to my room.

I surveyed it. I swear a tornado hit it. Broken glass shards and old razor blades with bloodstains were lying around. I'm lucky that none of them even bother to come in here. I looked at my bleeding wound I just got. It hurt but physical pain is better than emotional pain. But then the pain would heal automatically. I didn't ask for this. Yugi thinks I didn't know. I know that he put a healing spell on me that's reversible but I just couldn't find the right one yet.

I heard a knock at the door. I quickly made the objects disappear from the floor.

"Ryou?" I heard Bakura ask.

"Yes?" I answered.

"Are you okay? Yami didn't mean to do that. He just was paranoid. I don't know how Yugi could stand-"

"Don't worry I'm fine. Besides the wound healed after I took out the kunai. I'm okay."

"Are you sure?"

"Yes. Why the concern all of a sudden?" I said loosing a bit of patience.

"What? What are you talking about Ryou?"

"Nothing. I'm just tired."

"Okay, I'll see you in the morning."

I felt him leave. I can't believe I almost slipped.

I flopped down on my bed facing the ceiling. Days like this I wish it would rain.

Come to think of it, it hasn't rained since Bakura claimed that we were going out. Maybe I should tell them the truth and get it over with. Nah, where's the fun in that. Besides I have a feeling something exciting would happen this weekend.

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