Yu-Gi-Oh! Fan Fiction ❯ New Beginnings ❯ Chapter 6 ( Chapter 6 )

A/N: Okay I goofed last chapter I forgot to mention that Yugi's grandpa Sugoroku was out of town, so he isn't home when all this is happening, sorry about that ^_^!!

Disclaimer: I don't own Yu-gi-oh…(for now)

Chapter 6

Joey's mind was screaming… his father! His Father did this! He looked down at Ryou who was sobbing into his shoulder; it had been a shock to him seeing him all of a sudden. He kept kissing Ryou's head. "I am so sorry my love, I had no idea. I am so sorry. Shh… shh don't worry he won't hurt anyone again. Yami Bakura is handling him sshhhh."

Joey was crying hard himself; he knew he was losing his father tonight. Not that the bastard didn't deserve it but he was still family. What was he going to tell his sister? The beauty and pureness of the falling snow seemed so wrong to Joey that moment and he wanted out of it. When he saw the Turtle Game Shop come into view he was relieved and urged Ryou to walk faster.

"What… how? Who and what are you?" Mr. Wheeler was more than a little confused and scared.

Yami Bakura smirked, "I am your nightmare, trust me when I am done you will be praying to the gods for them to take you straight to hell."

Before he knew it Yami Bakura hit him hard on the back of the neck and the world went black. "I can't do to you what I want here, to many nosy people. But I know just the place." Smirking at the irony he dragged the man out of the building.

Joey got to the game shop door and banged on it. The lights were out and he knew that they were going to be pissed. Sure enough Yami swung it open about to yell at whoever was stupid enough to wake them up, seeing Joey there and with Ryou sobbing into his shirt though made him shut him mouth with a snap.

"Come on." Was all he said as he led them up to Yugi's room to find the little one snuggled up under the covers. When they walked in he lost that sleepy look and was up on his knees in bed.

"What happened?" He asked eyes wide with concern.

Joey was blinking back his tears and Ryou was clutching him tightly. He opened his mouth to speak then shut it again.

"You ran into that man again didn't you? Yami asked while looking them over to see if they were hurt.

Joey couldn't help but laugh; Yami could hear the touch of hysterics in it. Yugi scared for his friend jumped off the bed and went over to hug Joey softly. Joey took a deep breath and kissed Ryou on top of the head again. He looked at Yami and nodded, "Yeah we saw him again."

"Where?" Yami was very concerned; it hadn't been that long since the two had left them.

Joey shook his head and closed his eyes as tears slipped down his face. "Yami it was my own father." His voice was barely a whisper and Joey was finding it hard to believe the words coming out of his mouth. He then buried his head into Ryou's hair and let out a heart-wrenching sob.

Joey's father woke up to feeling of something soft under him. He opened his eyes and gasped… he was in the basement where he had taken that Bakura kid today.

He heard a noise and turned around to watch Yami Bakura walking circles around him with a knife in his hand.

"So your finally awake I see, good."

He glared at the boy, who in the hell did he think he was. Then he remembered there were two boys all of a sudden. He touched his lip, "your the one that bit me aren't you?"

He heard a crack and felt a searing pain as his cheekbone broke due to the blow that was landed on it. "You will not talk"

Yami Bakura kneeled down in front of him smiling evilly holding the knife so it glinted in the light. "You will not talk… only scream."

"Your father?" Yami asked shocked… feeling for the two in front of him.

Joey nodded not being able to look at him; Ryou's hair was soaked from his tears. Ryou didn't seem to notice though he could feel Joey's pain but couldn't do anything about it, he was in shock and all he could do was hold on to the other boy.

"Ryou?" Yami said coming closer to him only to find him pull away. He whimpered and held on tighter to the one person he felt safe with. Yami grimaced at the terrified Ryou. Suddenly he thought of something, "Where is Yami Bakura"

Joey gave a small sad smile and shook his head mouthing the words. "Don't ask."

Yugi letting go of Joey wrapped his arms lightly around Ryou and felt him stiffen up before looking down at him. Ryou looked into Yugi's big eyes and felt himself relax a little. "Why don't you lay down Ryou, you look like your going to fall down." Yugi said calmly. Ryou nodded and then looked at Joey pleading with him not to let him go.

Joey led him over and sat down on the bed pulling the terrified boy into his arms. "Where's Yami?" Ryou finally asked sensing something missing. Joey held him tighter, "he is dealing with the problem love. He will be here later." Ryou just nodded and closed his eyes blocking out the world. Seeing him again had brought back everything ten fold and knowing that it was his lover's own father had been too much.

Yugi was sitting next to Joey upset at what was happening. Yami was pacing, he knew Yugi needed to be comforted too but he would have to handle it on his own. He couldn't help but shudder at what Ryou's Yami could be doing right then.

Somewhere a few blocks away a woman jumped up out of her sleep. She had no idea what that scream was but it sounded horrible, like something out of a horror movie. She cringed as she heard it again this time as if it was in more pain.

She got up and went to her open window hearing it louder now. It chilled her to the bone; whatever poor soul was creating that sound was going through something that she couldn't even imagine.

She then noticed a small light on in the basement of the rundown building across the street. She heard the horrified and anguished screams coming from there, screams that she knew the damned could only make. She closed her window and pulled her shades down knowing that she wouldn't sleep again that night.

Yami Bakura looked up at what used to be a man. If it could it would still be screaming, he was kind of proud of his work. He licked some of the blood off of his hand and watched it for a minute. The thing tried to move again then opened what was once it's mouth and gurgled. To bad it won't survive much longer, he wanted it to suffer more.

He wiped the blood off his knife on what was once its clothes and started to walk out of there. He looked back one more time at the thing crucified against the wall. He then looked down at the teeth in his hand and said absent-mindedly to the poor soul, "well at least they wont be able to identify you. No finger prints, no face, no teeth, no nothing."

He smiled once more at the thing and left it to rot in it's own personal hell.

Joey was sitting on the bed holding a now sleeping Ryou murmuring comforting words to him. Yami was sitting on the desk across from them and Yugi was at the foot of the bed.

"Joey have you thought of something?" Yami asked watching him rub his fingers through Ryou's soft hair.

"What?" Joey didn't even look up at him.

"You can't live on your own, what are you going to do."

"I don't see why not he wasn't there before." Joey felt weird that he was speaking so casually about his father's assumed demise.

"Yes but he had an income," Yugi said feeling a little weird himself.

"I'll work," He stated matter-of-factly.

Yami shook his head, "And go to school? That won't do Joey. You have to go to school"

"We will think of something," a sleepy voice came from beside him. Joey looked down at his love seeing his eyes cracked open.

"We didn't wake you did we?" Yugi asked softly.

Ryou sat up a little feeling awful. "No I wasn't truly asleep."

Yami still worried about Joey's future was not about to get sidetracked. "But this is…"

Joey interrupted him though, "I know Yami that this is something we need to consider but not tonight. I can't think right now and I wouldn't dream of asking Ryou to."

"Very well" Yami sighed and crossed his arms.

There was a loud knock downstairs and Yami cursing went to go answer it knowing who it only could be. Sure enough Yami opened the door to find Yami Bakura leaning against the doorway covered in snow.

Yami didn't even say a word to him and moved to let him in. Yami Bakura gave him a sideways glance and just went up the stairs to Yugi's room brushing the snow off of him. When he came through the door he found himself with Ryou's arms around him and was a little too stunned to move. As soon as darker one had walked in, Ryou had untangled himself running to him.

Yami Bakura a little uneasy with the whole thing just awkwardly wrapped an arm around him. "Shh Ryou he won't hurt anyone again."

Ryou nodded and laid his head on his shoulder. Joey didn't know what to feel entirely, he was relieved mostly but part of him grieved. Yami Bakura walked Ryou back over to Joey and looked down at the blonde. He didn't say a word to him but Joey understood, and nodded.

Yami felt bad for Joey he knew this couldn't be easy on him. He lost his father tonight and probably his home.

Yami Bakura holding Ryou close said, "The snow is getting worse and you still need clothes, it's okay to go to the apartment." Joey nodded as Yami Bakura put a hand on his shoulder, "I will take Ryou home, you meet us there."

Ryou's head shot up to look at his Yami then over at Joey "No I want to …"

"Shut up Ryou, you will go home end of story. You need rest after this morning and now tonight. Joey will be fine."

Ryou nodded knowing that arguing with him would do no good. Yami and Yugi had stood off to the side listening to them. Yami couldn't help but agree with Yami Bakura, Ryou was in no shape for trouncing around the city.

Yami on the other hand was feeling up for anything. "Do you want me to go with you Joey? I can then walk you over to Ryou's house afterwards."

Yami was taken back when Yami Bakura turned smoldering eyes on him but didn't say anything.

Joey shook his head "No that's okay Yami I…"

"Nonsense Joey it's been a hard night for you too. Ryou will get home safely and I would like to make sure you do too. You are my friend."

Joey smiled "Well okay then." Yugi pulled away from his other and Yami put a hand on his shoulder. "Just where do you think your going?"

"I am going with you." Yugi stated simply.

"Why don't you stay here, its late and cold, I won't be long."

"No I am coming with you, Joey is my friend also." Yugi said trying to find something to wear. Yami Bakura just rolled his eyes at them and looked at Joey catching his eyes, he would never admit it but he was sort of glad that they were going with him. Ryou walked over and hugged him quickly, "be careful and I will see you in a while."

Ryou then walked over to Yugi who was still rummaging around his closet, Yugi looked up at him and smiled. "Thank you for everything you and Yami both." He said looking up at Yami, " I really do appreciate it."

Yugi smiled brightly at him, "Anytime Ryou."

Yami nodded, "Take care of yourself and maybe we will stop by tomorrow."

Ryou yawned slightly and said "I would like that."

Yami Bakura getting irritated walked over and pulled him away. In a flash he went back in the ring then took over. Without a word to the other two he walked out. Joey just shook his head and smiled at his two friends.

Joey looked at the two he was walking with and smiled at them. He hated dragging them out in the cold but he was also glad they were there.

They walked in silence neither knowing what to say, Yami with his arm around Yugi holding him close. When they reached his building Yami was a little worried about what they were going to find, but when Joey opened the door they were surprised.

Everything was just how they left it including the TV and lights. His bag with his clothes in it was still sitting by the door. Yami and Joey just shrugged at each other and Joey quickly got his bag turning the TV and lights off. He grabbed his long black wool coat out of the closet and they left.

He smiled as he buttoned the coat up walking down the steps; it had been a present from Honda last year. Mai always loved it on him, he wondered now if she wasn't with him when he picked it out.

"Are you okay?" Yugi asked looking up at him. The snow catching on his eyelashes made him look so adorable.

Joey thought about it, was he okay, what did he feel? He wasn't too sure of himself at that moment but came up with the best answer he could think of. "I will be. I mean sure I lost my drunken father tonight who never gave a damn about me but I know Ryou is safe and will never have to endure what he did to him again."

"You really care about him don't you?" Yami asked.

Joey smiled, the truest smile since this evening. "I love him Yami and he loves me. I don't know how it happened or why, but I have never been happier."

"How does his Yami take it?" Yugi asked.

He laughed, "We're working on it."

Yami snorted.

Joey was enjoying the company it kept him from thinking about things too much. He knew what had happened to Ryou this morning and knowing that it was his own father… Joey shook his head; it's over that's all that mattered.

They got to Ryou's house and Joey knocked softly. Yami Bakura answered glaring at Yugi and Yami. The two quickly took the hint and said their goodbyes.

"See you tomorrow Joey," Yami said.

"Yes give Ryou our best."

Yami Bakura didn't say anything but just let Joey in. Joey slipped off his coat and put his bag down.

"He's asleep" His powerful voice came over Joey's shoulder.

Joey turned to find Yami Bakura very close to him. "Good, then I wont disturb him."

Once his coat was off Joey walked over and sat on the sofa absolutely exhausted. He was surprised when Yami Bakura sat next to him. "You are handling this well."

"Well yeah I am trying." Joey said trying to give a smile but couldn't.

He looked Joey in the eyes, "I won't tell you the details."

"Thank You, I appreciate that. Knowing that he got what he deserved is good enough for me."

"Would you have killed him yourself if I wasn't around?"

Joey sat back and was surprised to find Yami Bakura's arm around him when he did. He thought about it aware of fingers rubbing up and down his neck. "Yes I would have."

"Good" Yami Bakura whispered before kissing Joey's neck. Joey closed his eyes enjoying the nips on his neck. He didn't know what brought this on but he wasn't complaining. He needed this tonight.

"Is Ryou okay?" Joey asked sighing a little.

"As good as can be expected," he said whispering in his ear. Joey leaned back closer to him loving the way he felt. He may be similar to Ryou but so many things were also so different. He was taller and stronger with an aura of power around him.

He jumped when felt a sharp pain on his neck and then a soft kiss to sooth it. When he yelped he heard the other chuckle and bring his other arm around his waste holding him close.

"That hurt you know?"

"It did? Well what about this." He slipped his hand under the button up shirt of Joey's. Gliding his hand over the soft cotton of the t-shirt he found what he was looking for. Rubbing the nipple with his thumb in circular motions he smiled as Joey let out a soft moan.

Joey leaned back against Yami Bakura letting him take control. Yami Bakura had been really turned on from earlier, the high he got from what he did excited him. He knew he couldn't take his passion out on Ryou tonight, so he convinced himself that he needed Joey for this. He ignored that part of him that told him he was comforting Joey knowing that he had just tortured and killed his father.

He started places kisses again on his neck, taking his earl lobe into his mouth sucking on it. With one hand not leaving the now hard little nub he let the other one travel down to the prominent bulge in his pants. He grabbed it soundly and started rubbing it hard.

Joey gasped as the feeling hit him; he had wanted this deep down in side, to be touched like this by Ryou's Yami. He reached around behind him and let his own hand travel to the area between the other's legs. Finding what he was looking for massaging it.

Joey could feel Yami Bakura's breath quicken up on his neck and it sent shivers down his spine. He then felt the hand on his chest switch and change nipples. While the other one was fumbling with the button of his pants. Joey's breath caught as he felt it loosen and the zipper go down.

His soon to be white haired lover reached in and found the hard length pulling it out. Now free he was able to wrap his fingers around it and massaged it hard. It almost hurt but it felt good at the same time.

Stand Up" The dark one whispered as he let go of him.

Joey did as he was told and felt his pants being lowered. He then heard a zip and ruffle as Yami Bakura got out of his pants. Joey was nervous, but excited at what was happening. He almost giggled as he looked over his shoulder to see Yami Bakura suck on his own fingers. But all thoughts soon went away as he felt the hand wrap around him. After a few strokes he whispered, "Turn around and on you knees."

Joey did as he was told and was now kneeling in front of him. "I don't want to stop to find lotion this time" Yami Bakura whispered hoarsely and Joey nodded understanding. He took the Yami's member in his mouth feeling a thrill run through him.

He felt the dark one lean to the side, and then fingers probe at his behind hissing as he felt one enter. He just sucked harder on the wickedly beautiful Yami and a thin sheen of sweat was now covering them both. Yami Bakura soon entered all three in him and was pumping them into him hard. Joey grimaced a little he was definitely rougher then Ryou.

Joey was startled when Yami Bakura reached down and grabbed his hair yanking his mouth off of him. He pulled him back up and turned him around. He sat Joey down on his lap with his back to him. He reached under him and finding his member he slowly slid it into Joey's tightness.

Joey gasping at the pain threw his head back and Yami Bakura wrapped his hands around Joey's waste. He hissed through his teeth as the warmth enveloped him. Once in he started making little bites all over Joey's back, they didn't hurt that much instead it sent shivers up and down his spine. He moved his hands to Joey's waist lifting him up and bringing him back down finding that spot in Joey almost immediately. The pleasure for both of them was incredible.

Joey soon got the hang of it and moved on his own riding Yami Bakura. Yami Bakura let his hands wander up to the front of Joey again finding the hard little nubs rubbing them hard. He was also sucking little marks all the way from his shoulder to his neck.

It was driving Joey insane and he laid his against his now lover and ground his hips harder. Yami Bakura was letting out low little moans moving his hands to wrap around Joey's member pumping him hard.

Joey groaned and started to ride him faster feeling his release soon. Yami Bakura closed his eyes and his bites kept getting a little sharper. Joey suddenly cried out seeing stars as he exploded in passion. Yami Bakura almost released at the same time using his arm wrapped around him to hold him still until he was done.

Joey slowly moved off of him and was surprised when he was pulled in close to him, neither minding the sweat. Yami Bakura kissed him and then smirked. "Yes you are defiantly good at other things then just kissing."

Joey blushed and laughed lightly; he then daringly nuzzled Yami Bakura's neck who sighed letting him. Joey ran his hand through his hair smiling when the dark one closed his eyes enjoying the moment. He kissed him slightly and Yami Bakura opened his mouth welcoming him.

They kissed for a while before Yami Bakura pulled him away. "Come lets get a shower and get to bed."

Joey nodded feeling very tired. They got into the shower and Joey cleaned himself then surprised Yami Bakura by grabbing a hold of him around the waste. "What are you doing?" He almost sneered.

Joey kissed him slightly then said, "I just want to wash your hair, you and Ryou have incredible hair."

Yami Bakura looked at him as if he was nuts but nodded and let Joey tend to him. He washed it softly and Yami Bakura closed his eyes all but purring.

As much as they were enjoying it the water was getting cold and Joey was exhausted. Joey turned off the water and Yami Bakura dried Joey and himself off. Joey put on a pair of shorts that he brought and went into Ryou's room crawling in beside Ryou who barely moved. Yami Bakura leaned down and kissed him one more time then Ryou before disappearing back into the ring.

Joey sighed and wrapped his arm around the angel holding him close. Ryou snuggled into him feeling the warmth sighing in his sleep. He kissed him again on top of the head and closed his eyes to fall asleep.

The next morning the two were woken up rudely by the phone ringing. Ryou pulled the pillow over his head to block it out. He then felt someone poke him in the ribs, "answer it make it go away."

Ryou sighed and reached up and pulled the phone under the pillow with him.

"Hello" came the muffled voice. Joey half asleep listened to make sure it wasn't anything important.

"Oh hey, yes okay…yes things are fine."

"Oh really? Hey I hope you don't mind that I had a friend stay over." Ryou repressed the giggle as he felt soft fingers rubbing his back.

"Okay… well be careful."

Ryou brought his hand back out and returned the phone. He didn't move from under the pillow though wanting to go back to sleep, but smiled when he suddenly felt soft kisses on his neck. He sighed as hands travel down his back but still didn't move. He felt the pillow lift up letting the hateful sun shine on him in the bed and frowned shutting his eyes tight.

"Good morning" Joey said softly leaning over him kissing him on the cheek. Ryou moaned and rolled over onto his back and smiled up at him. Joey now laying on him kissed him softly.

"Hmmmmm Good morning love" Ryou opened his eyes and smiled at him.

"Everything okay with the phone" He said slipping down and kissed him on his throat."

"Whaa..? Oh yeah that's just my father checking in." Ryou said getting lost in the feeling

" Oh okay" Joes said as he kissed the soft flesh under Ryou's ear. He closed his eyes as Ryou ran his hands through his hair.

"Your not to sore this morning?" Ryou asked with an evil glint.

Joey pulled back and looked at Ryou with a puzzled look. Ryou laughed lightly, "Your not very quiet you know."

Joey blushed and buried his head into Ryou's neck. "Your not mad?"

"Mad? Of course not, actually it makes me happy." Ryou said kissing the top of Joey's head.

"Good" Joey whispered before he seized Ryou's lips. They kissed hard with Joey pressing himself down on him. Ryou groaned a little and spread his legs letting Joey settle in between them.

"Joey" he whispered grinding himself a little to him. Joey moaned but pulled back. He looked down into his dark eyes that he loved so much.

Ryou wrapped a hand into Joey's hair and pulled him back down kissing him. Joey almost had all of his weight on him and the way their bodies fit together felt too good, Joey couldn't help but get excited. Ryou reached down and snuck his hand in Joey's shorts rubbing at the growing erection. Joey moaned in his mouth and moved against his hand.

Joey breathing hard hugged Ryou tightly laying his head against his shoulder. He couldn't hold him close enough it seemed. Suddenly Ryou let out a small giggle as he kissed his shoulder.

"What are you giggling at?" Joey asked nuzzled into his hair.

"It seems that Yami made little trails all over you shoulder." Joey raised his head and turned to look. His eyes got wide as he saw little blueish black marks up and down his shoulder, he could only guess they led up to his neck.

Joey shrugging went back to holding Ryou close, moving his hips against Ryou's now hard member and his ever-persistent hand.

Ryou pulled his hand out of his shorts reaching down and started to wiggle out of his own pajama pants with Joey's help. Joey's shorts were much easier since he was on top.

Joey stopped and looked at him, "are you sure love?"

Ryou nodded and bringing him down kissing him again tasting every bit of the blonde's mouth. Joey groaned as he laid back down covering him fitting between his legs moving against each other hard, now that it was skin upon skin it was electrifying. Ryou groaned loudly as Joey's member went a little lower between his spread legs brushing against his opening.

"Please Joey I want you." He whispered.

Joey nodded and started to stand up, "No don't get up."

"But love…"

"I don't care don't stop now, I will be fine."

Joey unsure but seeing Ryou's pleading eyes nodded and kissed him hard. Wrapping his arms underneath him he held him as hard as he could without hurting him. He entered Ryou slowly as not to hurt him, Ryou feeling the powerful emotions coming from his lover hugged him tightly also, he never wanted this to end. The pain intense but the pleasure of the moment mixed with the love that he was feeling for the other boy was more.

Joey kept whispering in his ear mumbling words that Ryou couldn't understand. When he was finally fully in Joey kept still, he tried to look down to make sure that Ryou wasn't hurt but Ryou wouldn't let him go long enough for him to pull away.

He could feel Ryou's heart beating against his chest rapidly and feel his warm breath on his shoulder. "I love you" He heard Ryou whisper and kissed his neck as he started to move slowly with Ryou coming up to meet him. Ryou pulled Joey's head back a little so he could look in his eyes and Joey obliged him loving the how dark the eyes were in passion. As Joey picked up speed Ryou moaned as Joey founded the correct angel, even then though their eyes never left each other's. The bed was shaking hard but they barely noticed as they looked into each other's soul knowing that they had something that no one could ever take away from them… their love.

The pleasure was building quickly for Joey as did his thrusts. He attempted to reach down for Ryou but he wouldn't allow it. "I would rather feel you hold me."

Joey nodded and held on to him tight as he started to peak, "I love you so much Joey" Ryou said nearly in tears at what was happening.

Joey grunted against his neck trying to hold back the pleasure before answering, "I love you also".

He was sweating hard and Joey couldn't believe the feeling. Ryou gasped as Joey moved and wrapped his hand around Ryou. He didn't try and stop him this time. Joey had compromised and held him tightly with one arm Jhe watched as Ryou opened his soft lips and closed his eyes. He thrusted deep holding still while he pumped Ryou frantically with his hand.

He kept licking the sweat off of Ryou's neck as he could feel him building. He felt him starting to spasm and crushing his lips against the other boy's mouth thrusting his tongue through the quivering lips. Ryou gave a jerk and groaned out in his mouth as he released in Joeys hand.

He had tightened around Joey and he closed his eyes against the feeling. Giving two quick thrusts he released hard grabbing Ryou's shoulders tightly. When he opened his eyes he looked down at Ryou smiling.

Joey kissed him deeply again before asking "What is it about morning time for us?"

Ryou smiled and held on to him not minding the weight. "I love you so much"

Joey looked at him loving the way his cheeks were all flushed and his eyes were shining. He couldn't help himself as he started kissing him all over. " I love you here," Joey said as he kissed Ryou on his chin. "And I love you here, "he kissed his forehead. "And here" He kissed his eye then the other. "And this I love cause it's so darn cute" he said kissing his nose. "And I definitely love you here" he said pressing his mouth down on Ryou's hard.

They kissed for what seemed like an eternity before Ryou finally pulled away and looked at Joey serenely "You weird but I love you"

"Oh if I am weird, then sweetheart we are made to be together."

"You can say that again." Ryou said snuggling his head under Joey's neck.

When they finally moved Joey did notice that he was actually pretty sore, he hadn't noticed it this morning. He also didn't remember being this sore after he had Ryou had slept together the first time but then again being punched in the jaw and then the adrenaline rush of having Ryou getting kidnapped probably took care of a lot of that.

Ryou stood up stretching looking at Joey smiling at how the sun made his hair look like gold. He grabbed a robe and pulled it on, while Joey found his shorts. They went into the living room and each grabbed a bagel for breakfast not really hungry. They curled up on the couch together with Joey holding Ryou tight. He looked at his sweet lover kissing him before asking him, "How are you feeling this morning?"

Ryou snuggled deeper into him "I'm okay what about you?"

Joey sighed "I think I will live, but I am going to have figure out what to do now. Yami and Yugi were right, I have to do something."

"Maybe my dad would let you stay here," Ryou said trying to think of something.

"No I don't think that's necessary, I have an aunt that doesn't live to far from here. I guess I probably could stay with her so I didn't have to switch schools."

"Do you think the courts would allow it?"

"I honestly don't know." Joey said before laying his head down on top of Ryou's.

Ryou turned on the TV and flipped through channels trying to find something decent to watch. Finally settling on silly cartoons he left them there. Joey didn't mind he loved them and was soon laughing his head off at them.

While they were on Ryou kissed him and said, "Since you find these so enjoyable I am going to go get a shower."

"Okay…then I will jump in after you."

"Orrrrr you could come with me." Ryou said looking at him through his bangs.

Joey turned and looked at him. "Tempting little…" he couldn't get the rest out because Ryou had jumped on him kissing him.

Joey pulled him away grinning, "Oh well just for that you have to shower alone."

"Ah but my sweet Joey I am never alone." Ryou said pointing at his ring.

Joey pushed him away trying not to smile, "Hmph, well then you will just have to shower without ME."

Ryou not being deterred sat on his lap kissing his neck "Like I would want you too anyway,"

"But you were the one that suggested it in the first place." Joey said trying to pull him off and not getting anywhere.

Ryou shrugged, "I just wanted to save on my father's water bill."

"Oh you did, did you?" He pulled Ryou's head away from him and started kissing his neck, "And you didn't want me doing this while showering"

Ryou ran his hands down his chest to his stomach rubbing the area lightly. "Well maybe a…."

He cursed as they were interrupted with the phone ringing.

They wrestled for a moment trying to get to it when Joey picked it up. "Yeah what do you want?"

Ryou slapped his hand across his forehead.

"Well good morning to you too." Yugi's voice laughed over the other end.

"Hey Yug! What's up?" Joey said sitting back up pulling Ryou to him.

"Nothing much just wanted to see if you two were up for visitors." Joey had a dirty retort on that statement but thinking of what Yami would do to him he wisely kept his mouth shut.

"Of course give us a chance to shower and come on over."

"Yeah well we haven't' showered yet either…" Yugi stopped and could be heard giggling a little.

"What are you two up too?" Joey asked.

"Oh it's nothing… really Joey it's just…" Yugi couldn't finish he was laughing too hard now.

"Whaaatttt?" Joey asked getting impatient.

"Well Yami has just found out that if you drink milk while laying upside down it comes out of your nose."

Joey cracked up laughing and seeing Ryou's puzzled face he explains it to him. Ryou just shook his head and he could hear something like "idiot" being muttered from his soul room.

Yugi was now gasping for breath after laughing so hard, "Well Joey he is giving me a hateful looks now so I better go and hopefully we will see you soon."

Joey laughed as he hung up the phone. He then smiled evilly at Ryou and grabbed him before he could run, picking him up he said, "come on beautiful time for a shower."

Ryou laughed hysterically as Joey carried him to the bathroom to have a very nice shower. They quickly got themselves cleaned with only minor instances of Joey's lips locking on to Ryou's. When they finally got out they saw the time and quickly dried off getting dressed.

Once dressed they sat back down on the couch to wait for their guest. Joey was flipping through channels again while Ryou was leaned up against him reading a book. Joey was ever so softly rubbing Ryou's that his hand was on.

When the doorbell rang Joey opened the door to the cutest site. They had forgotten it had snowed the night before, Yugi and Yami were standing there all bundled up with their cheeks and noses red. Yugi looked like he was having the time of his life, but Yami who had snow all over his hair for some reason was scowling.

"Did I ever tell you how much I hate snow" Yami grumbled to Joey has he stalked by him.

Joey couldn't help laugh. "It's not so bad Yami."

"Yami is being a grump this morning" Yugi said giggling coming in behind him taking off his coat.

"Your not the one that the snow fell on from the tree we passed under." He said glaring at Yugi

Ryou and Joey couldn't help but laugh. Yugi smiled at them. "You guys should have seen him he looked like a snow man."

"Hmph." Yami said sitting on the couch with his arms cross.

Ryou laughing at what almost looked like Yami pouting stood up and said "Here let me make everyone some hot cocoa, even for you Yami. It will help you warm up."

"That is something you don't have to try and get in him. If it's chocolate then he will eat it." Yugi explained as he followed Ryou to help.

Joey smiled watching the two go into the kitchen and sat down in the chair in the living room. Yami leaned back looking at Joey smiling at his friend.

"How are you doing this morning?"

"Surprisingly well…" he then stopped.

"What is it Joey." Yami asked leaning forward to rest his arms on his knees.

Joey confessed what was truly on his mind. "I am just so mad at him, if you had seen the place that he taken Ryou , then you would know that Ryou wasn't his first victim. I don't want to even think about it, I know he is dead Ryou's Yami told me as much. Part of me feels like I should grieve but another part wants to celebrate."

"It's understandable for you to feel this way. Have you thought about more what you're going to do."

"Yes I was going to report him missing tomorrow night and then see if I can stay with my aunt that lives here. She is my father's sister but she is somewhat normal. When dad had been drinking so much she had wanted me to stay with her but he refused."

"What about your mom?"

"Mom can't afford taking care of two kids Yami, besides it would be unfair to Shizuka for her to try she doesn't make enough money. Both of my grandparents are dead now so really this is the only choice."

"Are you telling the Honda and the others what happened." Yami asked.

"NO! Look I know I should tell Honda and all especially about the little fight we had about honesty but I don't want to get anyone else involved. I'm kind of sorry I got you two involved now. I mean if the cops look into this and find him there will be an investigation. If anyone saw Yami Bakura then they could…Oh no I didn't think of that!" Joey suddenly went pale gripping the arms of the chair.

"What?"

"What if someone saw him and they arrest Ryou for…" Joey started to tremble he knew if they found out what would happen to his love.

"Lucky for him then that no one will know" A voice came back from behind them.

The two turned around to see Yami Bakura standing there.

"What do you mean?" Joey asked.

"Idiot don't you think I already thought of that. I made sure that Ryou is safe don't worry."

"How?" Yami asked suspiciously.

Yami Bakura looked at Joey in the eyes, "You sure you want to know how?"

Joey thought about it for a moment then nodded, peace of mind that Ryou is safe versus finding out some of the details to his father's death was more important.

"Very well, they will not be able to identify even if he is still alive when they find him."

Joey went pale, "What do you mean if he's still alive? You didn't kill him I thought you did."

"Oh he is dead his body just doesn't know it yet. I am sure he didn't survive through the night though." He grinned a little as he remembered how much fun he had with the man that had put Ryou through so much pain.

"What do you mean they won't be able to identify him" Yami asked he was horrified but yet…he also understood why Yami Bakura did what he did. If it had been Yugi instead of Ryou then he would have given punishment in his own way. It's just that he wasn't quite as unstable as the other.

He opened his mouth to speak then looked at Joey and seemed to change his mind on what he was going to say. "Just trust me he will remain a missing person." With that he walked back into the kitchen.

Joey shook his head trying to sort his feelings out as, memories flashed through his head of him and his father when they were younger. He didn't always drink so much and they had their moments. He then thought about Ryou remembering in detail how they found him and felt some sort of perverse satisfaction.

Yami got up and kneeled down beside him, "Are you alright Joey?" He asked softly.

"Yeah I will be, it's just a little much." Joey said quietly lost in thought.

"What did my Yami say to you two" Ryou said as he came in carrying a tray with rich dark hot cocoa on it. A bag of marshmallows were also set on the tray in case someone wanted them.

"He was just telling me some things last night and assuring me on others." Joey said as Ryou handed him his drink. Ryou smiled at him nodding then asked, "Marshmallow?"

Joey held his cup out looking like a little kid and Ryou put a few marshmallows in his drink. Yami got his and sat down next to Yugi in the floor. Ryou settled in between Joey's legs and said "Good I was a little worried when he appeared and didn't say anything he just came in here."

They drank their drinks in silence for a while, before Joey said, "Didn't he want any of this, this is good."

Yugi giggled "he already drank his in the kitchen while were pouring yours muttering something about interacting with rejects or something to that order and disappeared. Though I never thought about putting nutmeg and cinnamon in it like he did."

Yami shook his head and kept sipping his drink figuring it best to keep his comment to himself.

"It's good really, you want to try it I put some in mine." Ryou said handing Yugi his cup.

"No thank you Ryou." Yugi said politely.

"I want to try some" Joey said and Ryou handed him his cup. He sipped and smiled, "Heyyyy this is good. He then in turn hand Ryou his old cup keeping Ryou's."

"Joey give me my cup back." Ryou said holding his hand out.

"I did" Joey said grinning mischievously.

Ryou frowned "No you gave me your cup."

"No this is my cup" he said taking a big drink out of it licking his lips.

"Joey this has marshmallows in it I don't eat marshmallows."

"See I told you. Your a picky eater."

"I am not! Now give me back my drink and quit being a pain."

They stopped as they heard laughing and tuned to see Yugi laughing and Yami smiling shaking his head. ""Joey give Ryou his cup back"

"But Yami this is so good."

"If you want Joey I will go put the spices in your cup. I was really looking forward to drinking mine."

Joey stopped and looked down at the cup that was in his hand, it was half gone. He felt really guilty and handed it back to him. Ryou looked down and shook his head. "Would you like me to put spices in your cup now."

"No" Joey said frowning.

"You made all that fuss" Ryou said pointing at him.

"No that's okay, I'm sorry that I drank your drink though." Ryou looked at him and saw that he was actually upset about this.

"What? Joey its just cocoa I can make more. Don't look so depressed about it." Ryou said laying his chin on Joey's knee.

"Your not mad at me?"

"Of course not! Just don't have drink my cocoa again got it." Ryou said smiling and winking at him the same time.

"Well now that is over with do you guys want to do something?" Yugi asked. His stomach was hurting a little from laughing too hard at his friends; they really were too cute together.

"Yes I guess so, what do you want to do?" Joey asked.

"Want to play in the snow?" Yugi asked hopefully.

"NO!" Yami said crossing his arms. "I don't even want to walk home in the stuff why would I voluntarily go out in it."

"Pleeeaaassseeee" Great big pleading eyes.

"I didn't say you couldn't go….." He looked down in the batting lashes. "It's not going to work Yugi."

He looked at him again, blink blink, "Fine, you really don't play fare you do know that." He said kissing him lightly on the nose.

Yugi cheered and the rest got up putting on coats and scarves for some really needed fun.

The snow was about eight inches deep and they knew they had to enjoy it now. It was warming up some and it would be gone by tomorrow. Ryou and Yugi were having fun pelting Joey with snowballs while Yami watched. They soon heard a shout and saw Honda and Mai walking over to them.

This of course led to an all out snowball war with Yami and Mai as spectators. After a few hours the wet and cold group called it a day going their separate ways leaving Joey and Ryou alone.

They were found a little later on the couch together curled up after a delicious dinner that Ryou had prepared, insisting that they were spending too much money. Before either one knew it though they had fallen fast asleep with Ryou practically lying on top of Joey. There was a flash of light and Yami Bakura looked down at them. He went in to Ryou's bedroom and grabbing the quilt he put it around them to keep them warm. He watched them for a few minutes then kissed them both before returning to the ring.

TBC

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Stories not over yet! Though time will fly in the next few chapters so I can catch it up with Pressure's timeline and always Thanks!!