Yu-Gi-Oh! Fan Fiction ❯ New Beginnings ❯ Chapter 5 ( Chapter 5 )

A/N: Thanks again for the wonderful reviews.

Disclaimer: I want Yu-gi-oh (mainly seto), I need Yu-gi-oh (Mainly Seto), I have to have Yu-gi-oh (MAINLY SETO)… But I don't own Yu-gi-oh (and that means I don't own Seto, okay now I'm depressed)

Chapter 5

The sun had already set an hour ago when the clouds started moving in and the temperature dropped. Without the moon and stars peeking through the evening sky it looked and felt later then it really was. Smoke arose from several chimneys and the homes looked warm and inviting with the soft glow coming from them. One quaint little house though was dark as its occupants were sleeping off a horrible day.

A pale figure in bed was moaning and turning with sweat running down his pale face. He was in the grips of a horrible nightmare and was shaking in his sleep, terrified.

Ryou's eyes snapped opened and he laid very still it was dark, too dark. He listened for the other two and almost cried out when he was met with a deathly silence. He sat up his heart was pounding and he felt slightly dizzy. He was still shivering the nightmare had really gotten to him, he had relived his horrifying experience from this morning except this time he wasn't rescued.

He looked at the clock and was surprised at the time, six o'clock, it felt much later. Where were Joey and his Yami? He felt a tear slip down his face as rationality fled his mind. What if they were mad at him and left him here by himself. What if they didn't want anything to do with him again and blamed him for the whole mess. He held his ring close as he tried to find some comfort for his aching soul.

Yami Bakura was curled up in the chair in the living room. His legs tucked underneath him and his head laying against the back slightly turned. His eyes suddenly opened, Ryou was awake and upset. He cursed himself as he looked outside noting how dark it was, he shouldn't have fallen asleep. He turned his head and saw that Joey had fallen asleep as well on the couch.

Frowning he got up and went over to the sleeping figure. He shook his head and kicked the couch jarring the blonde awake. He sat up about to say something to him but Yami Bakura nodded his head towards Ryou's. "He's upset." Was all he said before walking down the hall.

Joey was up and right on his heels in a matter of a second. Like the white haired Yami he was upset with himself for falling asleep, especially out here. They should have been there when he woke up.

Ryou looked up as they walked in and almost cried out with relief. Joey sat down next to him while his Yami leaned against the wall. Joey didn't say anything and pulled him into his arms. Ryou cuddled into him seeking comfort and safety.

Joey kissed the top of his head trying to sooth him. As soon as he felt him relax some he asked, "Are you okay?"

Ryou managed to nod, but stopped his head was killing him. He raised a hand to his forehead and groaned. Yami Bakura noticing this didn't say a word he just turned and walked out the door. Joey scowled at him and continued to rub Ryou's back.

"What's the matter, your head hurting?" Joey asked gently.

"Yes" he whispered barely and clung to him tighter. Before he could say anything else he found Yami Bakura standing in front of him with a glass of water and some aspirin. He handed them to Joey and went back to lean against the wall. Joey smiled at him, while Yami Bakura just turned his head unbelieving at how soft he was getting.

"Here Ryou" Joey said and gave Ryou the medicine who took it immediately. Joey pushed him back down in the bed to rest. He made sure he was comfortable and laid down beside him with an arm wrapped protectively around him. "Why don't you try to get some more sleep."

"No," he said quietly "After the dream I had I don't think I can sleep right now." Joey just nodded and kissed him on the cheek. Ryou attempted a smile then the figure across the room caught his eye.

Ryou leaned up a little to look at his Yami trying to ignore the pounding that it was causing in his head. "Thank you by the way."

"For What?" he sneered.

"Everything," Ryou said quietly.

Yami Bakura walked over to him, with a snide remark on his lips and stopped. He could see how pale his softer one looked and held back what he was going to say. He felt his stomach drop a little as he looked into his eyes; the large brown eyes were a little to dull for his liking.

He sat down beside him rubbing his hands softly across his face. "What am I going to do with you?"

"I'm sorry" He said.

"Shh no Ryou, shhh" He leaned down and kissed his lips. He felt warm hands on his back as Ryou had wrapped them around him. He laid his head down on Ryou's chest listening to his heart for a moment. `I really could have lost him'

Joey moved a little giving Yami Bakura more room as he also scooted into bed. He would have snuggled up to them both but wisely kept his distance. He couldn't help but smile as the darker one ran his fingers gently through Ryou's hair soothing his head. Ryou had closed his eyes letting the soft feeling relax him.

After a while Ryou's head was starting to feel better thanks to the medicine and his Yami, he just felt weak. The stress had really taken it out of him and was thankful for his two lovers. He knew he wouldn't have been able to handle this if it wasn't for them especially his Yami. He smiled down looking at the top of the head that was on his chest. He ran his hands through his Yami's hair and felt the other one sigh.

"Feeling better?" Joey asked rubbing his arm.

Ryou smiled at Joey nodding his head a little, "Yes, my headache has stopped."

"Good" He said kissed him gently, Ryou responded a little and Joey would have continued but an odd sound came from his stomach.

Yami Bakura sat up glaring at the offending area for breaking the quietness and Joey laughed. "I guess it's reminding me that I haven't eaten all day."

"Well then we should find you something to eat huh?" Ryou said with a ghost of a smile on his lips.

Joey looked down at him "Well what do we do because we all know full well your not cooking."

Yami Bakura laid back down this time practically covering Ryou with his body. Ryou feeling a little squished shifted a little so he could breathe better. He started rubbing his fingers through his hair again and Yami Bakura relaxed holding him.

"Whatever you want to do Joey, I'm not hungry."

"You will eat" said a mumbled voice from his chest.

Ryou looked down at him "But…"

"You need your energy you will eat." Yami Bakura said with out looking up and Ryou knew better than argue with the tone he used.

Ryou shrugged "Well then why don't we go out, I would like to get out of this house or something."

Joey frowned a little and looked at him warily "Are you going to feel up to it?"

"We won't go far maybe back down to the diner" seeing the look on Joey's face He giggled a little, "then again maybe not."

Yami Bakura couldn't help but give a soft smile at sound of Ryou laughing a little. It meant Ryou was feeling a little better then this morning; he had been seriously worried about his mental health.

Joey thought about it and nodded. "Okay if you say so but after that I need to go pick up some clothes." Joey said looking at the way he was dressed in just a pair of shorts.

"I don't mind besides I think I am running out of things that would fit you." Ryou said looking at his closet.

"You two have fun, I am going to get some rest." Yami Bakura said before leaning up and kissing Ryou. Ryou wrapped his hands in his hair not wanting him to go, having him next to him made him feel safe. He knew that he really had no choice but attempted to keep him there if just a little longer. He delicately slipped his tongue out to his Yami's lips and Yami Bakura was a little surprised but moaned as he opened up for him.

They kissed passionately for a few minutes the whole time Joey just sat back giving them room. When they broke apart they were panting a little and Yami Bakura smiled. If nothing else happened any time soon then Ryou will be okay.

He leaned up and looked at Joey, "Do not let him out of yours sight while your out. I will be watching as well but you will be right there." And then to Ryou's surprise he pulled Joey into a deep kiss himself. Joey groaned under the forcefulness of Yami Bakura. He pulled back a little bit and looked into his honey coloreds and Joey nodded his head showing he understood. He reached down and licked Ryou's lips one more time then left.

Ryou couldn't help but smile at Joey. "It looks like you two sure made up."

Joey shrugged not really sure where he stood with the tomb robber but hoped that he was making progress. He really wanted his acceptance if not his affection.

"Well let me get my pants on from earlier and we will go get some food that you WILL eat." Joey said burying his head into his lover's neck hearing the giggle he started blowing raspberries sending Ryou into a fit of laughter. "Please stop! Please your making my stomach hurt."

Joey pulled back and kissed him, "sorry love."

Ryou just smiled and Joey got up turning on the overhead light. He then helped Ryou stand up and go to the closet to fish out some clothes. Joey smelled his pants to make sure they didn't smell to bad and slipped them on. He was suddenly hit in the face with a shirt. He looked at it and shrugged it was a Dark blue t-shirt that fit a little tight. Ryou didn't care thought as he glanced at him; personally he liked the way the shirt fit. He had decided not to think about what happened this morning; he just wanted things to get back to normal. Ryou also threw him a Dark green and dark blue striped button up to go over the t-shirt.

He pulled out a black turtleneck for himself and slipped it on pulling his hair out. He then grabbed some jeans and pulled them on quickly. He felt Joey behind him and he turned his head to smile at him. Joey kissed him quickly and picked up the brush off of the dresser and pulled it gently through his hair. Ryou sighed and let him spoil him for a little bit. All this attention was helping to keep his mind off what happened.

Joey could have done this all night; he loved Ryou's hair. It reminded him of pure silk and loved the silver highlights that shown every time his hair ran over the bristles. He looked at Ryou's face and saw that his eyes were closed enjoying what he was doing. He actually hated stopping but he wanted to get some food into Ryou.

Ryou turned and smiled at Joey when he felt him stop and watched as he quickly pulled the brush through his own hair. Joey was suddenly caught off guard when Ryou threw his arms around him and kissed him.

"I love you" Ryou said against his lips.

Joey shook his head and leaned back to look him in the eye. He kissed his nose quickly "oh and I do love you too." He then put an arm around him and led him out of the room. When they got to the front door Ryou suddenly got nervous, what would happen if he was out there, what if Joey got hurt.

Joey sensed Ryou's uneasiness and gave him a questioning look.

// I am here Ryou, nothing is going to happen to you.// Yami Bakura said getting a little agitated but trying not to show it.

Ryou sighed at his Yami's voice, / I know I am being weak again, I am sorry./

//You are not only being weak Ryou but absolutely stupid. You cannot live your life in fear, I won't let you. In fact I hope you do see him again, then I at least I can teach him my own personal lesson.//

Ryou gave him a mental hug and felt his Yami stiffen before relaxing, / Thank you for looking out for me./

// We all know you can't…// He stopped he was letting his worry for Ryou to be taken out on him. He didn't know if Ryou was emotionally stable enough at this point to do that. // Just take care of yourself out there// Was all he said before going quiet.

Joey was patiently waiting for Ryou to come back to him. As soon as he saw his eyes focus on him he gave him a smile.

"Let's go eat." Joey said as Ryou grabbed his jacket.

"You took the sweater home the other day I don't have anything for you."

"Don't worry about, like I said before I like the cold."

Ryou just shook his head and walked out the door. The crisp air felt very good to him and closed his eyes smelling the smoke in the air. He felt Joey give him a hug from behind kissing him on the neck. He leaned back against him for a moment enjoying just being there.

"Come on we can do this later" Joey whispered. Ryou nodded and took off down the sidewalk very close to each other but not touching.

"Ryou I was thinking of something, should we tell the others about what happened?"

Ryou stiffened; he didn't want to think about this. "I don't know"

"At least maybe Yugi and Yami, if he is threatening all of us they should know."

Ryou sighed and dropped his head to think. He was right, they should know. Yami would be very mad if something happened to Yugi and found out that they knew.

//Screw him//

/What? /

//It's not his business if you don't want to tell him and if he doesn't understand then that's his problem. //

/But what if something happened to Yugi and I found out that I could stop it. /

//Then do it for your own self conscious, but don't worry about Yami.//

" Very well Joey, how about after we eat we go see Yami, but only them."

Joey nodded, glanced around and gave him a kiss on the top of the head. "You really do look nice tonight," he whispered to him.

"HEY WHAT ARE YOU TWO WHISPERING ABOUT!"

They stopped and looked at each other hearing the yell. They turned to see Honda and Mai waive at them. They moved away from each other a little and waited for them to catch up. Ryou prepared himself mentally putting on a smile that he didn't feel. Thankfully he had enough practice when his Yami and him weren't getting along so well.

Honda ran up and put his arm around Joey's neck fooling around, "Hey where's a sweet thing like you going on a night like this?"

Ryou pushed down at the twinge of jealousy and almost laughed when he felt his Yami getting angry.

Joey smiled and pushed Joey's arm off of him, "Hey guys what's happening."

"Just hanging around, what about you?" Honda said grinning.

"Finding food."

Mai walked up beside Ryou and smiled at him. "So are we, why don't you go with us?"

Ryou sighed and Joey saw. "Nah, you guys go have fun, we wouldn't want to…"

Mai laughed lightly, "Nonsense, come on we all haven't gone out in awhile."

Joey couldn't see a way out "Well…"

"Your coming Joey…I need someone who doesn't make me look bad when I eat." He started pulling Joey with him.

Ryou followed with his head back down he really didn't feel like this but didn't know how to get out of it.

"What's wrong Ryou?" Mai asked walking with him. He looked up at her and smiled, "I didn't sleep well last night."

She nodded excepting the answer easily.

"So where we going?" Joey asked trying to slow down to get back to Ryou but Honda wouldn't let him.

"How about "The Hungry Horse?" Honda asked.

Ryou wrinkled his nose, "Is that place even sanitary?"

Honda looked at him smiling, "of course it is…well I think it is. Either way it has an all you can eat bar."

Ryou sighed knowing that was where they were going whether he liked it or not.

"Come on Joey I will race you there." Honda said.

Ryou's head snapped up and he felt panic sweep into him. Joey shook his head; there is no way in the world that he was leaving Ryou alone.

"No that's okay."

"You wuss your wimping out?" Honda said trying to provoke him.

Mai walked up to him and smacked him on the arm "Honda! Don't you dare leave me here while you two act like three year olds."

Honda ignored her, "Really Joey come on I didn't think you were afraid."

`Mental note kick Honda's ass the next chance I get' Joey thought to himself. He then said "Nah, besides I know how mean Mai gets."

"What did you say!" She ran up and bopped him on the back of his head. Joey laughing tried to get away from her as they walked. Honda was trying to get to Mai laughing hard himself.

Ryou was starting to feel bad again watching all the playing. He could feel his eyes itching and he ducked his head. He knew that he should be happy that Joey was having a good time, he had a hard day too, but he couldn't help it. Emotionally he was drained right then so he was oversensitive and had an acute feeling of loneliness watching the three walk in front of him. He wanted nothing more to have Joey's arm around him and to be able to lean on him. They had been going at a quick pace and it was taking its toll on him, his leg and stomach were starting to throb.

Joey and Mai were kind of walking together with Honda near them. Joey was quickly assuring her that there were no hard feelings and that he truly was happy they were together. Honda satisfied that things were worked out but was also really surprised that Joey was so serious. He walked up behind Mai who turned around and gave him a warning glance before he grabbed her tickling her a little. Joey laughed for a moment then looked around and started to panic. He didn't see Ryou right away and turned around seeing him walking behind them slowly. Worried he stropped and waited for him to catch up. As soon as he did he feel into step beside him..

"Are you okay?" He asked softly. Ryou looked up and didn't even realize that he was there.

Ryou gave him a shaky smile " I am perfectly fine Joey, don't worry about me so much. You don't have to watch over me all the time, this hasn't been an easy weekend on you either. Go have some fun."

"Ryou…" Joey sighed, he could tell that Ryou was upset and he felt extremely guilty. "If you want I can tell them to go to hell and we can go somewhere else."

Ryou shook his head, "No! Really, this is fine." He then sucked in a breath as a spasm hit his stomach again. Joey looked at him in worried and Ryou shrugged, " my leg and stomach is hurting a little."

"Were walking to fast aren't we?" Ryou shook his head but Joey ignored him," Hey guys lets slow down a little."

Honda turned around puzzled, "Why?"

Joey glared at him "Because I want too how's that."

Honda shrugged "Sure."

Honda with Mai slowed down and turned around back into their own little world, which was fine for the two behind them. Joey snuck an arm around her and rubbed Ryou's back. "I love you" he whispered.

Ryou smiled and leaned into Joey a little. "I love you too."

Joey pulled his arm away and smiled at him. "If you ever want to go home then we will no problem okay."

" I know " he smiled sweetly at him. "Thank you for not racing off with Honda I…"

"Hey I told you I would stay with you tonight and I am watching out for you. Besides Yami Bakura would have my balls."

Ryou laughed causing strange glances from the two up front. "There you two go again whispering." Honda shouted.

Ryou just shrugged and started giggling at the thought of the secret they were keeping. Now that Ryou was walking beside Joey he felt better, he was finding out quickly how much he needed him.

When they got to the restaurant it wasn't too crowded for a Saturday night and they were seated in booths rather quickly. Mai and Honda sat on one side while Ryou and Joey sat on the other. Ryou got a salad from the bar not wanting anything heavy on his stomach and sat back down. He was happy to find Joey coming back quickly with his plate field.

He glanced around and grabbed Ryou's hand kissing his palm before letting it go. "You sure your okay?"

"Yes I am," he looked down at Joey's plate then glanced up at him through his bangs. "Hungry?"

"Yes I am." He said rubbing a hand secretly down his back. Mai and Honda soon came back ending their little romance. Though they kept their legs crossed over each other's underneath the tablecloth.

"So what have you two been up too? I tried calling you today but your dad said you were out." Honda said before taking a bite.

"My dad was home? Wow I wonder what's up with that. Anyway I am spending the weekend with Ryou."

"Really why?"

"Why not, I have nothing else better to do except wait for the old man to come home drunk at night."

Ryou was trying not to giggle and he added, "My father is out of town and we talked last night about him keeping me company."

Honda nodded seeing nothing strange with it. Joey felt Ryou's leg press up against his and smiled. "So what you two doing after this?" Joey asked, hoping they had plans.

"Seeing a movie probably." Mai answered while she was busy trying to steal some of Honda's shrimp.

"What is Yugi and Yami up to tonight, we saw them last night and know that Anzu is out of town?" Ryou asked.

"I don't know really they were pretty unsure themselves this afternoon when we stopped by. I think they were staying in tonight." Honda said slapping at Mai's hand.

"You want to join us?" Mai asked popping the shrimp in her mouth smirking.

Joey shook his head and smiled "No that's okay, I think we may stop by and see Yug then maybe rent a movie or something."

Honda and Mai shrugged.

They finished their meal with little incident, though Ryou was still a little tired. He wanted so badly to curl up next to the warm body beside him and close his eyes, but he knew he couldn't. Joey looked at him and ran a hand on his leg under the cloth; he could tell how tired Ryou was. Ryou just smiled a little and sneaked a glance at him.

Once dinner was done they found themselves outside, Ryou and Mai were talking a little while the other two goofed off.

"Are you sure everything is okay with you. You have been pretty quiet tonight." She asked.

Ryou nodded, "Yeah like I said I just didn't sleep well, one of those nights."

"Must have been Joey's snoring, I swear I have heard buzz saws louder then him." Ryou gave her an odd look; he didn't want to talk about this with her. She started to laugh at the look he was giving her misreading it. "Yeah I guess he wouldn't be actually sleeping near you. Good thing too for you he's a bed hog that and loves to lay on top of you."

Ryou just nodded and turned away a little, he really wasn't in the mood for her. "But between you and me," she said not noticing his uneasiness, "he is better at some things than Honda is."

"So why did you leave him?" Ryou asked a little on edge.

"I don't know, I liked him and all but being great in bed doesn't automatically make you good dating material. There is just something about Honda that is more secure and steady than Joey."

Ryou closed his eyes and shook his head, looking over to find Joey had Honda pinned against the wall. "Say it!"

"NO!" Honda shook his head.

"Say it!"

"NO way in hell!"

"SAY IT!"

"Okay fine, Joey is the king of all the world and we all should bow down to his greatness!"

"See that wasn't to hard was it?" Joey said letting him up laughing. Mai shook her head, "boys."

She walked over to them, "be good Joey." She then turned to Honda, "Come on were going to miss the movie if we don't hurry."

Honda put his arm around her and gave her a quick kiss. "Okay, later Joey…Ryou…"

"Later you two."

"Goodbye, be careful"

They watched them leave then turned and started to walk toward Yugi's place. Joey could sense that Ryou wasn't happy and he felt himself feeling guilty again. Running into Honda and Mai wasn't the best thing in the world for them, especially with Ryou wanting to keep everything a secret.

They walked a little bit before Joey pulled Ryou to a darker, area. He pulled Ryou up by the coat and kissed him hard. Ryou giggled under his lips, and he could feel Joey huff a little. Ryou wrapped his arms around his waste and slipped his tongue in to taste him.

They stayed that way for a few seconds before pulling back. "Sorry I just wanted to do that so badly at dinner." Joey said licking his lips a little.

Ryou who was breathing hard kissed him again the said, "So did I"

Ryou hugged him tighter kissing him again and ignoring the stares they were being given by the people that noticed them. He pulled away and sighed a little burying his face into his shirt. He could feel how cold Joey was. "Come on, your cold let's get over to Yugi's and then get to you place and make sure you get a coat."

"Hey who's supposed to be taking care of who?" Joey said while running his hands through his hair. He didn't want to go anywhere except home. He then looked at him,

"Hey you okay, you seemed down a little bit ago."

Ryou smiled, "yeah I guess I am still a little bit to sensitive tonight"

"Did one of them say something to you?"

Ryou laughed, "No, not if talking about how good you are in bed is a bad thing."

"Mai said that?"

"No Honda."

"Whaaa?"

Ryou shook his head "Of course Mai… it's just when she did I don't know I felt angry. I mean I know you had a relationship with her but I didn't want to hear those things. I was actually jealous I think."

Joey cupped his face looking into his eyes, "I don't think Mai truly believes I am over her. She just doesn't realize I have everything I need, there is nothing in this entire world that begins to compare to you. You are one of a kind Ryou Bakura."

Ryou blushed, "I'm being silly as it is…"

Joey stared hard into his eyes, "Hey you've been through a lot today, your allowed to feel and be anything you want. I will love you know matter what you do."

Ryou looked in his eyes and almost cried when he saw the amount of love and tenderness that were in them. He knew he meant every word. "I love you too Joey"

Joey smiled and wrapped his arm around him, "Come on let's get to Yug's your right it is pretty cold out here."

When they finally reached their destination Ryou was feeling somewhat better. Joey had whispered sweet words to him all the way there. He almost laughed a few times though at some of the comments his Yami made, he had told him many times to just hush. Joey knocked on the door and waited for it to be opened with Ryou curled up in his arms. It wasn't long until they heard footsteps and Yugi opened the door. He was surprised to see the two there and was happy to see them his eyes shining.

"Joey! Ryou! Come in!" He said brightly and moved out of the way as they walked in. "What brings you here. I figured you two would be out on your own."

They walked into the living area with Joey saying, "We need to talk to you guys, its serious. We would have been here earlier but we hadn't eaten all day and ran into Mai and Honda."

"Okay" Yugi said looking at them in concern. They got to the living room and almost laughed, Yami was laying upside down on the couch watching TV. Yugi cleared his throat and Yami sat straight up and looked at them.

"What are you two doing here?"

"They said they needed to talk to us about something serious." Yugi said.

Yami turned around sitting correctly on the couch and leaned on his knees looking at them. "What is it?"

Yugi went over to sit in between Yami's knees on the floor. Ryou and Joey snuggled up together in the floor across from them. Yami could tell whatever it was they weren't going to like it. He wrapped an arm around his little light.

"I don't know where to start" Joey started and they sat there for a little. Joey was running his hands over Ryou's side who he was holding close.

"Is it that bad?" Yugi asked and Joey nodded.

"Then just take your time and start at the beginning." Yami said wondering what would make them so upset.

"Something happened today…" Joey started then stopped, Ryou was starting to shake. It was the first time he had done that tonight since they had been out. He kissed him on top of the head. Ryou thought that this would be a lot easier, but as soon as he sat down with Joey he knew he was wrong. He had pushed it out of his mind until just then and all the mental anguish from this morning came flooding back.

"What is it Ryou?" Yami asked quietly. Ryou felt the tears forming and he didn't know if he could do this.

Joey rubbed his hands down his back "Do you want me to tell them love?" Joey whispered quietly and Ryou nodded burying his face into Joey's shirt.

"What is wrong Joey?" Yami was now holding Yugi tightly feeling his light getting worried.

Joey opened his mouth and shut it. He didn't realize how hard this was and knew now only somewhat what Ryou was feeling. He hadn't really let it him what had happened to Ryou and telling his best friends was hard. He had been in action since this morning and hadn't really stopped to think about the details of what happened.

He could still feel Ryou trembling at it brought tears to his own eyes. He hated this and what it was doing to him, he then felt an arm around him. He looked up into the teary eyes of Yugi. "What's wrong Joey? Ryou?"

He wiped his eyes with the back of his hand., "sorry I didn't think this would be so hard, I didn't think about how much this would hurt Ryou"

Yami was now kneeling next to him pulling an upset Yugi in his arms. "Take your time." Yami said again.

Joey took a shuddering breath, "Ryou was kidnapped this morning."

"WHAT?" Yami looked at Ryou worried. "What happened?"

Joey could feel his head shake, he rubbed his back. "Don't worry love I won't go into detail he whispered in the top of his hair." He felt him relax a little.

Yugi was now squirming away from Yami and hugging Ryou.

"He had walked out on an argument his Yami and I were having so Yami Bakura wasn't with him. He was taken and it took some time to find him."

Yugi was rubbing Ryou's back wanting to make him feel better. "Are you okay Ryou, I mean really I ."

Ryou sat up and looked at him red eyes and nodded. "Sorry I didn't mean to break down on you guys."

Yami shook his head, "Nonsense Ryou, you have been through a lot today."

"Do you know who it was?" Yugi asked.

Ryou shook his head, "I had a run in with him the other day literally. He had tried something then and Yami had taken care of him."

"How did he find you?" Yami asked.

Joey looked at Yami then Yugi "That's why were here Yami, he knew where he lived and he knew about us. I never saw the guy but he knew my name. I wanted to let you guys know to watch out for yourselves."

Yami's eyes went wide and subconsciously pulled Yugi closer to him. "Ryou, did he hurt you in anyway." Ryou's eyes went wide and shook his head holding Joey closer.

"Ryou are you sure…"

There was a light and Yami Bakura was glaring down at him. He had been listening in and couldn't stand it anymore. "That is not your business."

Ryou was surprised to see him, and was suddenly worried that this could end up being a fight. Yami glared back, "I am concerned about him Yami Bakura nothing more. Also I am concerned about my own aibou."

"Well I think he has told you enough, he doesn't need to relive it anymore." He yelled, Yami's eyes went wide. Ryou's Yami was being way overprotective of him; whatever happened was bad…really bad.

Ryou slipped out of Joey's arms and stood up wrapping his arms around his Yami. "I'm okay now, really there is no need to fight." Yami Bakura not thinking wrapped his own arms around the trembling boy kissing the top of his head. Realizing what he was doing he pulled him away.

He looked him over for a moment. "Don't upset yourself more than necessary." Was all he said giving one last glance at Yami he left.

"Sorry about that." Ryou said trying to smile.

Yami just nodded understanding. Joey pulled Ryou back down holding him close. Ryou put a hand to his head to try and ward off any headaches, "I really don't want to talk about what happened Yami, just know that it wasn't pleasant. If possible I also don't want to let anyone else know."

"Shouldn't they know?"

Ryou's eyes were large, "Please !! I think he is just after me because of what Yami did to him, I don't know if I could face them again if..."

Yami could see the pleading in Joey's eyes and the tears welling back up on in Ryou's. "Very well."

Ryou relaxed and Joey smiled. "So what now?" a depressed Yugi asked. Ryou felt bad that he had gotten Yugi so upset. "Well I'm staying the weekend with him we were going back to my place to grab some more clothes. If I wear these pants one more time I think they are going to crawl away on their own"

Ryou laughed a little trying to lighten the mood. Even though he was still upset he didn't want it to affect the other two.

Yugi gave Ryou one more hug, both him and Yami had an idea of what happened or would've happed to him. Yami was extremely upset about this but wouldn't let it show. He liked Ryou, he had an innocence very similar to Yugi and the thought of it made him sick.

Yugi knowing that they had said all that they were going hugged Ryou again. "We were watching a movie, do you want to join us?"

Joey shrugged and Ryou said, "We wouldn't want to interrupt you?"

Yugi laughed, "Oh please after we did last night, at least we know how to pick interesting movies."

Ryou laughed blushing and Joey hugged him. "Fine we will stay but first I need a bathroom," Joey said standing up. "way too much tea."

Yugi smiled "you know the way."

Yugi turned to Ryou, "I am getting a drink do you want one?" Ryou stood up and nodded. They went into the kitchen together leaving Yami to think. It worried him really worried him more for Ryou then anything else. He couldn't get over the feeling that this wasn't over.

Yugi looked through the refrigerator trying to find something good to drink. He finally settled on some orange Soda. Ryou thought that sounded good and got some for himself. Joey came into the kitchen grabbing Ryou from behind kissing him on the neck. He was putting on a cheery face for everyone, but he was feeling far from happy. Reality had hit him tonight and he realized how much pain his love was truly in.

"Do you want anything Joey?" Yugi asked smiling at the two as Joey was nuzzling a blushing Ryou.

"Uh yeah, do you have any cola?" He asked between his kisses.

Yugi grabbed a can and gave it to Joey and they walked back into the living room. Yugi sat down on the couch and curled up against Yami. He kissed him on the cheek and Yami smiled at him holding him close.

Ryou and Joey curled up together on the floor. Joey had his back against the couch and Ryou was between his legs leaning against his chest. Joey had protective arms wrapped around him and his head leaning against his.

They were soon all laughing at the movie, which was bad because it was supposed to have been serious. Both Ryou and Yugi had tears coming down their faces they were laughing so hard.

After the movie Yugi turned off the TV and wiped the tears from his face. "Well that may have been dumb, but at least we didn't fall asleep."

"Oh hush" Ryou said grabbing a pillow and threw it at Yugi. Of course this caused a full fledge pillow fight between the two. Joey who refused to let go of Ryou was complaining since he was caught in the middle. Yami just shook his head.

Once things quieted down Joey looked up at the time and frowned, it was fairly late. He sat up stretching and Ryou suddenly attacked his ribs tickling him. Joey dropped to the floor to try and get away from him. Yugi was giggling at the two and Yami started kissing on his neck.

Yugi turned to him and found himself in a deep kiss with the pharaoh. Joey and Ryou stopped and smirked at each other. Joey pointed to the time and they nodded.

"Okay guys we can take a hint, we have to be going anyway." Ryou said pulling Joey up off the floor.

They pulled apart Yami smiling and Yugi blushing said. "Sorry about that."

"Hey don't worry about it, besides like Ryou said we have to go anyway."

Yugi and Yami followed them to walk them to the door. When they opened it Yugi shivered, it had gotten quite cold outside. "Joey where's your coat." Yugi asked him.

"That's one of the reasons were going to my apartment, until then I have Ryou to keep me warm." Joey said snuggling up to his love.

Ryou giggled, "I feel so used."

Yugi laughed then Yugi gave Ryou a hug and kissed him on his cheek. "I know you already have two people looking out for you, but we are here for you too."

"Thank you that does mean a great deal." Ryou said hugging him back.

Yugi then hugged Joey and kissed him on the cheek also, "take care of him and yourself okay?"

"Of course" Joey winked at him.

Yami put an arm on Ryou's "He's right call us if you need us and be careful."

Ryou smiled and nodded and found himself with Joey's arm around him. "Don't worry about it Yami, ain't know way I am letting anything hurt him again. I swear that to you." He kissed the top of Ryou's head and he couldn't help but cuddle into him.

Yugi and Yami smiled at each other broadly as they watched the two walk away. "Joey looks good being in love." Yugi said.

"Ryou loves him just much I believe" Yami said before picking up his aibou and carried him back inside to finish what they were doing before they were interrupted.

"Man I didn't want to go home this late, I hope my pop isn't there." Joey said running a hand through his hair.

"I wouldn't mind meeting your father Joey."

"Yeesh, no way Ryou, I won't make you suffer through that. I mean I guess he's okay for an alcoholic."

"Either way, as long as I am with you I am happy."

Joey looked at him and felt his heart skip a beat. The wind had picked back up and was blowing his hair back. "I still can't believe you let me in your heart Ryou."

Ryou put his arm through his, "I feel the same way so much, I don't know if you understand what your love means to me Joey. I need you in my life. " Ryou stopped, "promise you won't leave me, promise me to be here with me."

Joey looked at him surprised and rubbed a hand down his cheek and kissed him soundly on the lips. "I will never leave you Ryou, even if I can't be physically I will be here in your heart."

They kissed again letting their tongues taste each other. Ryou suddenly felt something wet on his cheek. He looked up and smiled brightly…it was snowing.

The fall storm was coming down hard and Ryou couldn't help but giggle. He loved snow. He kissed Joey again, "come on let's get that coat of yours before you freeze to death."

They hurried to his apartment building and went up the stairs. He heard the TV going and stopped. "He's home, why don't you stay here."

"Joey it will be okay really, I won't say anything I promise." He kissed him again.

"All right if you say so" and he turned the knob.

They walked in and Joey closed the door. He led Ryou to his room past the living room. "Joey is that you?" a voice called out.

Ryou's head snapped up, he felt like he had heard that voice before. `Your just tired Ryou' he scolded himself.

"Yeah it's me pop, getting those clothes."

"Okay when your done I want to talk to you."

"Sure"

He grabbed his arm "come on let's go get those clothes."

Ryou followed Joey to his room and he closed the door. Joey turned on him and hugged him closely he put a finger to his lips and pulled him close. Ryou tried not to giggle to much as he felt Joey's hands rub up and down his back.

"What do you want to do after this?" he whispered.

"I don't care, we can go back to my place." Joey wanted to be with Ryou tonight but he knew that would never happen, it was way to soon. Holding him all night was good enough for him.

"Sounds good to me."

He packed some clothes with Ryou's help and grabbed a coat. Ryou kissed him again and followed him out. They stepped into the living room "So dad what do you want to talk about."

Joey was suddenly startled when his father jumped up with a cry of panic, he seemed to be staring at something over his shoulder.

"Dad what's wrong." He followed his gaze behind to see a paralyzed Ryou.

"Ryou?" Joey asked confused.

Ryou started to shake and started to back up. Joey's father didn't say a word, `maybe he will leave and won't say anything. If not I don't know how to explain this to Joey.'

A tear slipped down Ryou's face then another. Joey went over to him, "Ryou what is wrong?"

"I-I-its h-him" he choked out softly only loud enough for him to hear.

"What?" Joey kept looking between them. Ryou was shaking hard now and pale, he felt like he was gong to pass out. "He's the one. Joey." Joey looked at him confused then it clicked. He turned and saw the look on his fathers face and he new it was true. His knees suddenly felt weak, his father…HIS FATHER!!!!!

There was a bright light and suddenly Mr. Wheeler was seeing two Bakura boys. One who looked scared to death and the other who looked quite pissed.

"Get him out of here Joey." Yami Bakura growled.

"What?" Things were going to fast for Joey to think.

"YOU HEARD ME GET HIM OUT OF HERE!" He said before adding quietly, " And don't come back."

Joey was confused this was his father; he wouldn't do that would he. Not to someone like Ryou. He looked at him again; his father had the look of a caged animal. He felt a tear slip down his face, he felt betrayed.

He heard a whimper from behind him and Ryou looked scared out of his mind.

"DAMNIT JOEY" Yami Bakura yelled at him.

Joey with tears streaming down his face grabbed Ryou's hand and started to pull him out of the apartment. He stopped long enough and glared at his father. "Whatever happens you asked for it."

"Take him to Yugi's I will meet up with you there." Yami Bakura said glaring at them.

Joey nodded and left with an arm around Ryou. Yami Bakura turned his icy gaze on the older man. "Now your mine"

TBC

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Am I evil or what ^-^ Anway the next chapter will be very quick I promise. Thanks as always