Yu-Gi-Oh! Fan Fiction ❯ Stay In Shadow ❯ Cure for the Itch ( Chapter 7 )

--------------------------------------------------------------- ------- ---------

Stay In Shadow

----------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ---------

Chapter 8 - Cure for the Itch

Ryou held his breath in his chest. The beating of his heart had started to race, his muscles tensed and he started to shiver. As the dark figure leaned towards him, he didn't know what to expect. Was this a joke? Ryou had been fooled once before, but he was so sure it wasn't going to happen again. He closed his eyes and waited for something to happen, anything.

Ryou's eyes popped open and he almost gasped when Bakura's lips brushed his. Was this real? From what Ryou could see, Bakura WAS on top of him and he WAS really close. Ryou tried to sink deeper into the couch, but Bakura held Ryou's head with his hands and put some more force into his kiss. Ryou didn't know what to do. Should he kiss back?

But before Ryou knew it, his own tongue was entertwining with Bakura's and he had to try to not moan or whimper. To his dismay, Ryou failed, but as the sound came crawling up his throat, Bakura strengthened his onslaught.

Bakura now had his knees on both sides of his light and he arched his back to make it easier for him to reach his light. When Ryou felt Bakura's legs at his sides, he felt safe and protected, which was a big change for him.

Bakura tried not to put too much weight on his light. He knew of the many injuries that he and even others had caused. It made Bakura want to show how much he really cared for Ryou, right then and there, but his light was still weak and in no condition to be doing much of anything. Bakura then started to pull back, but he was shocked when he felt Ryou grab his shirt and pull him back down in some sort of desperation.

And Ryou was desperate. He had waited so long for this to happen and it finally did. He wanted it to last forever. He wanted Bakura to care about him forever...he didn't want to be alone.

Ryou felt tears falling down his face as he held onto Bakura. It's all he ever wanted, nothing more. Just a few minutes and that would be all he would need. Just to help him breath again. He suddenly felt Bakura's hands holding his wrists and slowly pulling them away. Ryou whimpered as Bakura drew away from him.

Bakura looked down at his hikari and stroked his red face while running his fingers through Ryou's silky hair. He stared into Ryou's eyes and felt his heart melt. Such a beauty he had underneath him and he didn't know what to say. He was lost for words. There weren't any words that he could use that could make up a good enough apology or any that could say how much he loved Ryou with all his heart and soul.

He bent down again, but felt a hand against his chest. He looked at his hikari with confusion and realised that he must have done something wrong. He stared at Ryou's trembling lips and watched as they were trying to make out a word.

They moved again and Bakura heard a faint sound.

"Why?"

Ryou had to ask the question. Why. Why was Bakura doing this? Had he changed his mind? Or was it all a lie?

Ryou suddenly gasped as he felt Bakura gather him in his arms and hold him tightly. Ryou's arms hung limply at his sides while Bakura arms ran around his back, locking Ryou in a position he couldn't get out of. The warmth was so satisfying, so comforting, he loved it. Ryou then shivered when he felt hot breath caress his earlobe.

"Because, I love you."

Ryou's eyes widened as he heard the 4 words echo in his ear. Had he heard what he thought he did? Was it even possible?

Ryou scrambled away from Bakura, his back against the edge of the couch again. He stared into Bakura's eyes. But they weren't black and piercing. They were softer and they looked hurt from Ryou's previous action. He had never seen Bakura look this way.

"D-did you say..."

"I love you, Ryou."

Ryou started trembling again. "But you-"

Ryou almost squeaked as he felt Bakura latch himself onto him and push his lips against his. Ryou slowly closed his eyes and hung limply again. He could do nothing and he liked it. He was then pulled down to Bakura's chest, where Bakura wrapped his arms protectively around him, his head resting on Ryou's.

"There is...no way that I can say I am sorry. But...I am Ryou."

Bakura took in a deep and shaky breath.

"If I had only seen the light...your light, I would have never been so cruel. All this time I missed all of you and I finally have realised that I could have been happier and I could have made you happier if I had told you the truth from the start. Ryou, I do not lie when I say I care for you. I will always protect you, if you let me. My actions are inexcusable, but will you allow me to love you, as do?"

A cold and deadly silence lingered in the air.

Ryou started to breath quickly and he wrapped his arms around Bakura's waist, holding him close, sobbing. Bakura tightened his own grip and lightly kissed Ryou's head.

"I'm sorry."

"No."

Bakura, confused, looked down at his hikari who managed to peek out his eyes from the little cave he had been covered by.

"No, Bakura...don't be sorry. I-I always...loved you. No matter what...I will always love you."

Bakura's own lips were trembling as he heard his hikari's words.

The whole time? His hikari...never hated him? Never wanted him to leave and never return? Bakura thought it was too good to be true, but he frowned, knowing that even when he had been cruel, Ryou had loved him. Bakura wondered what it was like to love someone who hurts you. How is it...even possible?

Ryou nestled his head against Bakura's neck and breathed deeply.

"At times, I was angry, but I never really hated you, I hated what you did, but I could never hate you."

Ryou held his yami with all his strength.

"Please...if you decide to be your old self again...just now...j-just love me now."

Bakura was hurt by the comment. He would never hurt his hikari anymore, but the past experiences must have scared Ryou's soft heart. Of course, scars will never heal, but there is time for everything else to. Bakura knew he would make it up, he had to.

Bakura took his hikari and placed him across from him, the two of them sitting, face to face. Bakura caressed Ryou's cheek and gave a weak smile.

"I will never hurt you again Ryou. I swear to the gods. As long as I live, I will take care of you and protect you, no matter what happens. I will love you always."

Ryou placed his hand over Bakura's, gave his own weak smile and whispered,

"Then love me."

Suddenly, Bakura's features darkened and a smirk started to grow on his face.

"And love you I shall."

Ryou shivered at the sound of his voice. It was seductive and deep. There was absolutely nothing that couldn't melt or fall apart from that tone of voice, unless it wasn't human.

Bakura held his hikari's head with both hands and brought his lips on the tender and sweet ones. Falling forward and into the comfort of the couch, he brought his light down with him.

------------------------------------------------------------- --------------- ---

Now here is where you'd want to say OH MY GOD, WHAT A CRAPPY PLACE TO END. But please don't. After all, I do have a life and even if it surprises you, I actually do have to live it.