Love Lies

I’m so excited to see so many new reviews! Did I surprise any of you by slipping in the
previous chapter at 2 am (central time) last night? Spring Break has my sleeping pattern all
shot to hell, so I stayed up last night writing. Same thing goes tonight-I can’t sleep-think this
mocha latte has anything to do with it? LOL

Horizont: I can’t say for sure, but from the looks of things, I’ll be updating every other day, if
not daily *grin*

andrea: Yami’s got a big surprise for us all! Even Yugi won’t believe it!

Camille: Kaiba is in on something, I just can’t sat what yet.

Elle-Fate2x1: More coming all the time!

Bakurasgirl: Hope you’re feeling better! *hands Bakurasgirl $14.95 for Kaiba yelling at the
potty video* O.O

Deb: Tristan is going to “get around” a lot. Bakura’s going to get into trouble-that’s got for
sure, LOL.

Yami Sango: We gotta love our playful, alley lovin’ yami’s! LOL

Malikslittlefriend: The pairing are going to switch on ocassion-*big grin*

mariks_toy_hikaru: Yes, Marik will definitely be taking your advice very soon. Probably
within 3 chapters- Bakura’s really going to get it this time! *evil laugh*

I hope I got everybody! Thank all of you for reading! *glomps reviewers*

Stay with me Tonight

            Ryou opened the door to the dark game shop and escorted Yugi inside.

“It’s about time” Yami’s voice pierced through the darkness.

Yugi gripped firmly onto Ryou.

“Sorry Yami” Yugi replied softly.

Yami grabbed Yugi’s arm forcefully, causing his hikari to whimper.

Ryou held firmly onto Yugi, not allowing Yami to whisk him away.

Yami glared sharply back at him.

“Release my hikari”

Ryou stood his ground, making his yami very proud. Bakura watched everybody closely from
inside the ring.

“Go to hell” Ryou said firmly.

Yami tugged again at Yugi’s arm.

“Excuse me? I suggest you watch that tongue of yours. You’re starting to sound like the Spirit
of the Ring!”

Ryou clenched a fist and grit his teeth. He lowered his eyes and glared directly at Yami.

“Leave my yami out of this. At least he leaves me alone, unlike another yami we know.”

Yami turned his head and raised an eyebrow.

“Oh? Bakura leaves you alone? Are you sure of that?”

***Ryou’s POV***

             It feels as if Yami is staring right through me. Is it possible he can read my mind? Am
I being that obvious about suspecting my yami’s been coming out to play? Actually, I’m sure
of it now. Bakura has always been sneaky about manifesting himself. Unlike Yugi and Yami
who share a mind link, Bakura blocks me out when he’s in control. The only reason I’m sure
he’s been on the prowl is the physical pain. Waking up in a pool of my own blood is quite the
indicator. I can’t even look at Yami, it’s like he knows. I don’t want him to know. He can’t
know. Besides, it’s not like Bakura’s been causing trouble. I’m the only one being
affected.....I think.

**End Ryou’s POV**

            Yugi began to shake profusely as Yami and Ryou exchanged glances. Ryou looked
like a deer caught in the headlights, while Yami grinned portentously.

“Something the matter, Ryou?” Yami chuckled sarcastically.

“Yami? Please, stop.”

Yami rolled his eyes and turned his head.

“Fine Yugi, I’ll stop. I’m going to sleep in the puzzle tonight. I hope you’ve come to your
senses by the time you wake up.”

Yugi looked at Ryou and bit his bottom lip.

“Can you take me to my room?”

Ryou nodded.

“Yes Yugi, that would not be a problem.”

            Ryou lead Yugi to his room and helped him inside. Yugi was quite shaken up over his
circumstances. His legs were weak and he felt dizzy. Ryou lead him to the bed and sat down
with him.

“Yugi? Did you want me to-sleep over tonight?” Ryou ask nervously.

Yugi nestled his head into Ryou’s lap and nodded.

“Yes Ryou. I could really use a friend tonight. I feel so empty.”

Ryou comforted Yugi by rubbing his shoulder gently.

Yugi glanced up at his night stand and glared at the Millennium Puzzle laying there shining in
the light.

“Stupid piece of crap” he muttered.

Ryou chuckled as he picked up the puzzle.

“Shall I go hang this in the closet so Yami can have some quiet time?”

Yugi nodded as he lifted his head off Ryou’s lap.

“Yes please. Get it out of my sight.”

Ryou got off the bed and hung the puzzlethe the closet, closing the closet doors behind him.

“There. Out of sight, out of mind.” Ryou grinned as he walked back over to the bed.

Yugi looked up at Ryou with wide, questioning eyes.

“Ryou? Will you.......sleep with me tonight? I’m not used to being alone at night.”

Ryou nodded his head without hesitation.

“Of course Yugi, I’d be mohan han happy to.”

Yugi reached out to Ryou and pulled him onto the bed.

He slowly leaned over and kissed Ryou lightly on the lips.

“Thank you”

Ryou ran the tip of his tongue over his teeth and smiled nervously.

“It’s no trouble, besides, what are friends for, right?”

Yugi cupped Ryou’s pale cheeks in his small hands and brought their lips together again.

<">“M’hm” he agreed into their kiss.

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             Tristan crouched behind the hydrangea bush outside the house looking up into the lit
room. He cringed as a silhouette passed by the open window.

“Shit. She’s up. I’m so dead.” he mumbled to himself.

“Say that again?” Duke Devlin’s voice broke though the night behind him.

“SHHH!” Tristan responded instinctively.

Duke walked casually over to the bush where Tristan was hiding, and kneeled behind him.

“Do you always admire youliagliage at day break?”

Tristan made a sour face at the raven haired

“Shut up Duke, it’s not funny. Isis is on the war path! I can tell by the way she’s pacing up
there. I don’t want to go back inside. Hey, what the hell are you doing out wandering the
streets at this hour anyway?”

Duke shrugged his shoulders.

“Coming home from a date, nothing much.”

Tristan looked up at the open bedroom window again and shivered.

“What do I do?”

Just as he finished speaking, the porch light flipped on and a tall figure wspikspiky blond hair
walked out of the house.

“That little S.O.B.” Tristan growled.

Duke made a strange face.

“Somebody’s gotta teach that guy how to brush his hair.”

The blond got onto his motorcycle and took off down the street.

Tristan cringed again.

“I guess it’s time to face the war department. I bet she sent Malik out to look for me.”

Duke started to laugh.

“I’ll go in with you if it will help.”

Tristan nodded his head eagerly.

“Would you? Isis won’t bitch in front of company.”

Duke reached and and messed up Tristan’s hair.

“Are you cooking breakfast?”

Tristan swatted Duke’s hand away from him head.

“Hey man! Watch the hair!”

Duke laughed mischievously as the both of them got to their feet and walked up to the house.

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            Ryou closed Yugi’s bedroom window as Yugi stripped off his clothes. Ryou bit his
bottom lip nerly aly as he watched Yugi undress. Yugi’s body was perfect. His skin looked
so soft, and Ryou couldn’t take his eyes off him. Yugi smiled as he slipped under the covers.

“Are ya coming?” he chuckled.

Ryou nodded his head.

“Uh-yes Yugi221;221; he replied nervously.

Ryou sat on the edge of the bed and removed his shoes. He sld ind into bed next to Yugi and
turned off the light.

“Ryou?” Yugi ask after a few moments of nce.nce.

“Yes Yugi?”

“What’s wrong?”

Ryou laughed nervously.

“Uh, nothing that I know of. Why do you ask?”

Yugi snuggled next to Ryou bre breathed deeply.

“Mmm, you smell good Ryou.”

Ryou wra his his arms around Yugi protectively.

“Thank you Yugi.”

“Ryou?” Yugi ask as he pulled his friend closer.

“Yes Yugi?”

“The Spirit of the Ring is back, isn’t he”

Ryou’s reaction to Yugi’s words gave him away. He td upd up and his heart began to race.

“Well Yugi..........I don’t.......maybe, okay yes, he’s back. But he’s not stirring up any trouble
that I know of.”

Yugi ed ted the outline of the Millennium Ring under Ryou’s shirt and sighed.

“Even so, would you mind.....taking off the ring tonight?”

Ryou traced Yugi’s jawline with his finger tip.

“For you, yes.”

Ryou removed the ring and set it on the night stand next to the bed.

“Is that better?” he ask as he pulled Yugi into his chest.

Yugi nodded his head.

“Yeah, thanks Ryou.”

They both closed their eyes and within minutes were fast asleep.

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            Marik stopped his motorcycle in front of Yugi’s game shop. He glared at the front
doors venomously.

“If Bakura’s going to screw around and not follow his original plan, I’m just going to have to
take matters into my own hands. The Millennium rod will be mine again very soon.”

            Marik got off the motorcycle and parked it out of sight. He walked around the building
looking for an easy way to break in. He noticed a dim light coming from one of the rooms, so
he decided to investigate further.

He hoisted himself up the window sill and peeked inside. His face filled with rage as he gazed
through the glass.