Yu-Gi-Oh! Fan Fiction ❯ Love & Pain ❯ Love & Pain-Chapter 9 ( Chapter 9 )

Ryou tried to sleep that night but couldn't because Bakura had never come home, which worried Ryou. He wasn't exactly concerned for Bakura's safety, Bakura could defend himself easily, and it's just the fact that Yugi and Joey were the one probably yelling at him that scared him. Bakura didn't take kindly to being falsely accused and he defiantly wouldn't like Yugi of all people accusing him of something he didn't even do. Ryou gave out an exasperated sigh as he pulled himself out of bed, happy to find the numb feeling finally gone and that he was able to walk again. He walked into the kitchen and was surprised to find Malik still awake.

"What are you doing still awake?" Ryou asked "And still here I thought you went home."

"No, I was just waiting for Bakura to come home is all, I thought you went to sleep." Malik said raising an eyebrow at Ryou.

"Couldn't sleep, I hope Bakura hasn't got himself in trouble." Ryou said taking a seat at the table across from Malik.

"He can handle himself Ryou, he'll be fine." Malik said

"Then why are you still awake?" Ryou asked

"I'm a night owl Ryou, I sleep during the day and stay awake during the night. Me and Bakura are both like that." Malik said

Malik looked at Ryou for a moment, he still wanted to know what was really wrong with him regardless of what he was earning from not knowing. He had a pretty good idea although he wasn't sure if he should mention it, he didn't want to offend Ryou…or Yami. Malik gave a deep sigh, which caught Ryou's attention.

"Are you okay?" Ryou asked

"Fine…could we make a deal?" Malik asked

Ryou paused "…what kind of deal?" Ryou asked cautiously

"If I guess what is wrong with you, and I'm right, you will tell me everything about the situation." Malik said

"And what do I get?" Ryou asked

"You wont have to kiss me." Malik said

"What if you don't guess it?" Ryou asked

"I'll keep on guessing until I do." Malik said

"Alright." Ryou said looking straight at Malik.

Malik swallowed he knew what he wanted to ask but wasn't sure if he should word it delicately or not.

"Yami is the one hurting you isn't he?" Malik said

Ryou sat back in his chair and looked at Malik curiously, he didn't even expect him to guess even close to the truth, and defiantly not on his first guess. Ryou didn't say a word.

"I take your silence as a yes…" Malik said

"How in the world did you know?" Ryou asked

"Why else all the questions about me and Bakura? Besides I know Bakura is not hitting you again, who else would? Especially with Yami willing to kill the person who does lay a hand on you, he would be the only one who would hit you." Malik said

"Oh no Malik, you've got it all wrong he's not hitting me at all." Ryou said trying to correct the mistake.

"But you said it was Yami who was hurting you though." Malik said

"Yes, but they're accidents…he doesn't mean to." Ryou said

"You can only have an accident so many times Ryou." Malik said

"He doesn't even know he has hurt me…I didn't ever tell him." Ryou said

"…Why not?" Malik said

"Because I love him Malik…I don't want to hurt our relationship in any way." Ryou said desperately.

"So you would rather hurt yourself?" Malik said,

"How do you tell the man you love that the last time you made love you were in agony?" Ryou asked "Its not something easily worded Malik." Ryou said

"Oh, he's hurting you in bed…Malik said hesitantly.

"Yes, he would never consciously hurt me, except when we make love…" Ryou paused. "He doesn't seem to know his own strength sometimes." Ryou shook his head

"Ryou you have to tell him, it will only get worse as it goes along." Malik said

"I know, why do you think I stayed home today? My legs hurt to much." Ryou said looking away.

"Bakura is going to be angry when he hears this…" Malik said

"You can't tell him!" Ryou said nearly jumping across the table. "You saw how he reacted when he found out about me and Yami dating, how do you think he'll react if he finds out Yami has been hurting me!" Ryou exclaimed

"Not nearly as mad as he would be finding out from someone other than you or me." Malik countered.

"Malik you don't understand! Yami and Bakura hate each other! They will never get along in my lifetime. I don't need them to get along, but I do need them to tolerate one another and…Malik please!" Ryou begged

"You're just digging yourself a deeper hole Ryou, he'll find out one way or another." Malik said

"But I would rather Yami know before Bakura…at least that way Yami can be prepared." Ryou said sighing deeply.

Malik shook his head slightly at Ryou. It must be hard having the people most important in your life constantly at each other's throat.

"If it ever gets to much to handle I'll be happy to serve as a replacement for either of them." Malik said with a grin.

"You're not helping" Ryou said not amused

"You seriously need to lighten up Ryou." Malik said sitting next to Ryou

"Sorry if I have had other things on my mind recently…relationships can be such a pain sometimes." Ryou said leaning on Malik's chest for support.

Malik smiled Ryou was too adorable for his own good; Malik couldn't help but smile and shake his head at him.

"Its amazing you have been attacked or something." Malik said

Ryou looked at him curiously moving away from him. "What brought that on?" Ryou asked

"Two reason's One: You are incredibly beautiful and Two: You are incredibly vulnerable. Not to offend you or anything its just…" Malik stopped

"I know, most people if they wanted something they could easily take it from me…I'm not exactly masculine." Ryou said leaning back into Malik

"But that's what makes you so adorable Ryou, probably why Yami loves you so much." Malik said standing.

Suddenly Bakura busted through the door. Malik rolled his eyes expecting this.

"Ryou you better tell me how the hell Yugi got the idea I was beating you into his head!" Bakura yelled.

Well how was it? Next chapter might have a little Malik/Ryou lemon if you want it, but you must request it if you want it otherwise I wont do it. PLEASE REVIEW!

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