Yu-Gi-Oh! Fan Fiction ❯ Crazy for you ❯ Not all sunshine and lollipops ( Chapter 3 )

A/N: Thank you reviewers, you rock :D This is a new chapter for you, enjoy!

 

 

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It was three days ago that Ryou first visited Mariku. He had recovered from his first shock quite well and had found new determination in him. Last Sunday he had called all his friends over and they had studied together and eaten snacks. That had been fun and just the thing he needed. Ryou told about his visit in the mental institution and his friends had been shocked about what happened and about the fact that he would have to spent time with someone like that. They all then proceeded to dis Mr. Akishima, oh what fun.

It had been another day at school and he had just gotten home. It was kind of annoying that he didn't have his cell phone and he couldn't contact anyone. He had sent a letter with the pieces of his phone to the mental hospital and asked them to replace at least a part of it but he had yet to receive an answer. His dad had called to the people responsible for his college funds and found out that they had some problems with their book keeping but they could be solved in a matter of few weeks, until then Ryou's father would send him money.

Nothing special had happened in school and Ryou really hadn't spoken to Mr. Akishima about Mariku or changing him to someone else so that Ryou could do his assignment without having to fear for his life. His decision about the project still held and he was determinate to survive through the year as well. He had his whole life ahead of him. Too bad that the near future was filled with homework and homicidal lunatics… The double H of doom.

“All the teachers are out to get us, I swear…” Mumbled Ryou as he looked at his pile of homework. He should get started right about now if he wanted to get some sleep tonight. He picked his pencil and grabbed the first book in the pile and started his work.

It took him awhile but he managed to get everything done. He wasn't too tired yet so Ryou opened the TV to see what was on. After some channel surfing he came across an interesting documentation about muskrats and settled to watch it. Ryou soon learned everything there is to know about muskrats and their habits. When the documentation ended he closed the TV and decided to go to bed after a quick snack.

In his dreams the peaceful land of sunshine and lollipops became conquered by bloody forks and pens. Subconsciously, Ryou wondered if he was going insane.

 

 

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“Mr. Akishima! Please wait!” Ryou called after his teacher one afternoon in Friday. Said teacher turned to look at him as he stopped for a sec.

“Yes?”

“I was just wondering if we have to do a presentation about the project.” He wasn't very fond of presenting anything in front of the class and he hoped that he wouldn't have to.

“A short presentation where you tell about your assigned patient and your discoveries, yes.”

“Oh…”

“How are things with Ishtar by the way? Have you gone visiting him yet?” Akishima suddenly asked.

“Yes, I went there last Saturday…” Ryou was a bit amazed that the teacher had asked or even pretended to care but then he remembered what Mariku had said about Mr. Akishima. “You know him right?”

“Yes, unfortunately.” He said with a cold tone of voice. “I'm surprised that you're so unaffected by your visit. Nothing happened?”

“Well, actually… He did kind of try to strangle me and broke my cell phone… I was pretty shocked at first but now I'm over it. I'm going there this weekend as well.”

The teacher raised his eyebrow. “I see… Well, I must hurry before I'm late from my own class.” He glanced at his watch and headed down the hall to his class. Ryou was left standing in the hall but as he looked at his schedule, he realized that his school day was now over. Ryou started to head out of the building, into the sunshine of the day.

He enjoyed walking the small distance that was his way home. He hummed that little song his mother used to hum to him when she tried to get him to sleep or stop crying, it always calmed him down and made him feel all happy and warm inside.

The dark cloud of tomorrow hung over his head but he tried to push it aside for now, it was too nice day to worry and besides, it was Friday. Friday is the day you are supposed to forget all about school for a while and have fun, enjoy the company of your friends or just have a quiet evening at home with a good book or a movie. Ryou knew that most people his age spent their Fridays with that special someone. Ryou didn't have that special someone but that didn't make him unhappy. He wasn't lonely with all the good friends he had and he considered dating as something in the distant future for he didn't really know anyone he would consider going out with. It was not like he was in a terrible hurry to find anyone either, he was just fine being single. That's what he told to himself and to everyone who asked.

Feeling a bit disappointed that he was so near his apartment already, Ryou made his way inside but decided to go back out later, maybe go for a walk in the park or something.

 

 

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Saturday morning Ryou got up and did his morning routine. He spent rest of the morning to mentally repair himself for the up coming visit to the Domino's House for the Mentally Unstable, DHMU for short. He decided to take a bus to his destination. In the bus he watched the scenery and entertained himself by listening to other people's conversations. His stop came far too soon and he got off the bus.

Not very long distance away was the final destination and as he entered the doors of the mental hospital he was greeted by the male nurse who had escorted him last time and he realized that he had no idea what his name was.

“Hello! Back to see Ishtar, I presume.”

“Yes. Um… How is he?”

The nurse shrugged. “Same old. He's in a strait-jacket now for trying to attack one nurse, took three people just to get it on.”

“Oh that's… ok…”

“Maybe he won't try to assault you this time. You want me to take you there?” He offered and Ryou accepted gratefully.

They walked down the halls in silence and it didn't take long for them to reach the right room.

“Here we are. I must say you got guts, kid, to come back here.”

Ryou smiled a little for the compliment. “I decided not to give up so easily.”

“Good for you I guess.” A cart full of traits rolled by and the nurse who escorted Ryou stopped the one who pushed it. “Hey, isn't it his feeing time as well?”

“Yeah, but I couldn't get a volunteer to feed him.” Said the nurse pushing the cart.

“Oh I'm sure this brave kid over here wouldn't mind, right?”

“Well, I…”

“Good! Here you go!” He handed the trait to the confused Ryou who took it.

“What am I-?” He started to ask but was interrupted by the two nurses, the other opened the door and the other shooed him inside.

“Good luck, kiddo. I'll be waiting outside like last time.” With that he shut the door, leaving the dumbfounded Ryou inside with the trait.

“Uh…” What was he supposed to do? Ryou turned around to see Mariku sitting once again on his bed, wearing the strait-jacket and gazing at him. “Hello… I got your food.”

“Well look who we have here. Back so soon?” Inquired Mariku from his spot.

“Um, yes. It's for school and I don't wish to fail.” Answered Ryou carefully. Mariku smirked at him making him feel uneasy.

“Get over here then before I starve.” He ordered and Ryou realized what `get over here' in hold; he would have to get much closer to Mariku than he wanted. With hesitating steps he got closer to the bed but stopped just before he reached it.

“Don't-don't try anything funny.” He warned but didn't manage to sound very threatening.

“Who me? Of course I won't.” Mariku reassured but didn't sound very reassuring to Ryou who sat down on the bed anyway, a good distance away from Mariku and glanced at the food. It looked kind of cold by now and unappetizing. The food consisted a soup and a glass of water, a metal spoon was also on the trait.

“I'm allowed to get a spoon because it's not too sharp.” Explained Mariku and Ryou nodded a bit. He then dipped the spoon into the soup and moved it towards Mariku. “You won't reach from there, you'll have to come closer.”

Ryou glanced at Mariku who looked at him intently to see what he would do. He moved carefully a bit closer, just close enough to reach Mariku with the spoon. He held the spoon near his mouth and he took it and locked gazes with him. Ryou found that he was unable to look away and just continued to feed him.

“This is not very good, you know.” Stated Mariku suddenly and Ryou just blinked confused. “The food.”

“Oh… I'm sure it's still edible and healthy.”

He snorted. “Healthy my ass. It tastes like absolutely nothing and is not good for anyone.”

Ryou laughed a bit at his bluntness and decided to taste some himself, just to see if it really was that bad. It was. “Like hospital food.” He made a face and felt sorry for Mariku who probably ate this every day.

“I wouldn't know, this place has it's own medical care.”

“Oh… How long have you been here?”

He shrugged. “Better half of my life. Give me some water.”

Ryou took the glass and started to reach out but noticed that he was a bit too far away and moved a bit closer again. He placed the glass on the other's lips and moved it so he could drink. Once he was done with drinking Ryou gave him a spoonful again.

“You.”

“Huh?”

“The spoon tastes like you.” Mariku clarified, making Ryou blush. He tried to look away to spare some of his dignity but found, once again, that he couldn't.

“Um, well… I-ah…” Ryou tried to say something but he didn't really know what so he shut his mouth before he would further embarrass him self. He just settled to give Mariku another spoonful. Through his fingers connected to the spoon he could feel how Mariku licked the spoon. He glanced at the plate hoping that the food would be gone from it soon but noticed that it was still almost half full. Ryou began to hum again to distract himself.

“What's that song?” Asked Mariku, not letting his mind wander for long.

“It's something my mom used to hum to me to calm me down.” Ryou told and gave another spoonful.

“You taste nice.”

Ryou blushed again at that, it was not like his taste was complimented very often, actually now that he thought of it, this was the first time. “Thanks, I guess…” He mumbled not quite knowing how to react.

“You're welcome.” Said Mariku with a smirk. Ryou continued to feed him trying not to let anything he said get to him.

“Take another spoonful.” Told Mariku.

“I don't want to…”

“Why not?”

“It tastes bad.”

“What do you think I eat every day? Come on, it's not that bad.”

Ryou sighed but did what he was told anyway. Then he gave the next one to Mariku who made a mockingly loud `mm' sound and Ryou's face heated up.

Finally the embarrassing situation was over when no more food was left on the plate and the water was gone as well. “That was it.” Said Ryou feeling relieved.

“Already?”

“Yes… Maybe I should go now…” He wanted to get going, he had never blushed so much in his life. “You know, I could bring you something next time I come over. What would you like?” Ryou felt kind of sorry for Mariku and wanted to do something for him. They had gotten a bit rough start but maybe he could make it better.

“Bring me a few of those chocolate bars, I haven't had one in forever.”

“Sure.” Ryou smiled a bit and got up taking the trait with him. That had gone pretty well maybe he had made a conclusion too fast…

“Open please! I'd like to get out now.” Ryou shouted through the door. He waited for a while then tried to yell again but got no answer. He frowned and tried knocking but it was just as effective as shouting. He tried a couple of times more but received no answer.

“Looks like you're stuck with me.”

Ryou jumped in surprise and alarm at the voice, turning around to see Mariku standing beside him, grinning like a madman.

“Ah well…” He took a step back to get some distance between them. “W-where do you suppose he'd go?”

“Why are you so afraid of me, Ryou?” Mariku suddenly asked taking a step towards the boy. Ryou was quite surprised that the other remembered his name but that didn't keep him form backing away again.

“I'm not…” He whispered as his back hit the wall.

“Don't lie.” Mariku said harshly. “If you're not afraid why are you backing away from me?” He took another step and Ryou pressed his back harder against the wall. “Why are your eyes so wide in fear?” He took a step, they were mere centimeters apart and Ryou glanced at the wall behind him to discover that it was in fact the door. “And why…” He took the final small step, which trapped Ryou between him and the door. “is your heart racing so fast I can hear it from here?”

Ryou didn't know what to do or say, he just hoped that someone would open the door and let him out of there.

“Oh come on, sweets. What did I ever do to you?” Spoke Mariku again smoothly.

“Y-you…” Ryou tried to speak but failed. His heart just refused to calm down along with his breathing and he couldn't get his brain to function enough for him to form a sensible sentence.

“Aw, is this about last time?” Mariku asked but didn't wait him to answer. “You do realize that it was nothing personal, I didn't even harm your pretty little neck.” He bent his head down to nuzzle Ryou's neck with his nose, making Ryou shiver and close his eyes in fear. Mariku chuckled when he felt Ryou shiver but lifted his head to hover over the other's scared form.

Ryou slowly opened his eyes to look at him but then he suddenly fell backwards and found himself on the floor. Someone had opened the door he was pressed against. Realizing his situation, Ryou quickly backed off against the opposite hall wall, as far away from Mariku as he could get.

“Back off, Ishtar.” Ordered the nurse who had opened the door and Mariku took a step back. Ryou still stared at him unable to look away. When the nurse was closing the door, he could see Mariku grin widely and lick his other canine before the door closed.

“Are you alright?” Asked the nurse and bent down to check on Ryou. He tore his eyes away from the door to look at him and nodded. “I am so sorry I left like that but it was emergency. One patient had swallowed his fork and was chocking so… Are you sure you're ok?”

“I-I'm fine.” Ryou got his voice back and tried to get up but his legs gave up under him. “Could you help me up?”

“Sure. What happened? He didn't try to kill you or anything, did he? Do you need to see the shrink again? Do you want anything? Juice or-.?”

“No thanks, I'm fine.” Ryou smiled a bit shaking-ly as he was helped up. “He just gave me a scare again, that's all.”

“Okay, if you're sure… Can you get home alright? Do you want to call anyone to get you?”

“No, I'll be just fine by myself, thank you.”

“If you say so…”

They walked together to the door and as they reached it Ryou turned to thank the nurse again.

“Thanks for your help again.”

“No problem kid. Are you coming back next week?”

“Yes… I'm planning to.”

“Ok, but you might want to consider it, though.” Said the nurse looking a bit worried.

“This is something I must do.” Told Ryou and smiled at him.

“Yeah, I understand. Hey why don't you come on Sunday instead of Saturday? Sunday is the criminally insane patient's outing day and we'll be able to watch over you much better outside.”

Ryou nodded. “Sure, Sunday sound fine. See you then, I guess. Bye!”

“Bye!”

Ryou made his way home by bus. Once he got there he decided to occupy his mind with homework. He really didn't want to think about Mariku Ishtar or anything even distantly related to him but once he was done with his homework and opened the TV, he discovered that there was a show about ancient Egypt on and that reminded him of Mariku again. Quickly shutting off the TV and started to occupy himself with a book. He really couldn't get Mariku, he could act civilized and almost sane one second then go loony on him the other. He was certainly not the kind of person Ryou was used to dealing with. He almost seemed like he was coming on to him but Ryou dismissed that thought as stupid; it was probably just something he did for his own twisted amusement, it was not like there was awful a lot to do in a place like that and one must get his entertainment from somewhere, right?

Ryou found himself thinking about the subject he didn't want to think about and wished he could shut down his brain, but then, he remembered that that was what had happened with Mariku and changed his mind. He gave up and just let his thoughts wander. Ryou remembered what Mariku had said it not being anything personal and that he hadn't really hurt Ryou, yet anyway.

“Yeah, he just tried to strangle me…” Said Ryou to himself. It didn't matter if he got hurt if he got killed…

Ryou once again wished that he would have his cell phone so that he could call someone but sighed and settled to read his book. He was not really looking forward to the next weekend and Sunday but time would go by anyway whether he liked it or not. He had survived this visit and he would survive the visits to come.

 

 

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A/N: There you go :) This fic is really Ryou centric and I was wondering if you would mind me doing a Mariku centered chapter at some point? It probably wouldn't be the next one but… okay, so I don't know what chapter would it be but anyway -.-`' It's possible that one chapter in the maybe even near future will be Mariku centric so get emotionally repaired everyone xD

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