Gardenias

Gardenias

Hato chiisai

Disclaimer: I do not own Yugioh.

If you’re a fan of my fics, you already know that this story is YAOI

As per my promise in Tearing Down the Sky, each chapter of this fic is dedicated to the winner of the AGuess Who The Four Are” Contest. The answer was the Four Arch Angels, Michael, Gabriel, Raphael and Uriel.

Since this chapter is three times longer than usual, the last three winners will have to share the dedication. ^_^() They are Ryou Bakura Obsessor, Dorobu Baku-Baka, and AmenOsiris. Congratulations to you all!!

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Chapter 20

Gardenias

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Ryou giggled as he watched all of his friends pour out of the airport and into the waiting limo. Otogi grinned as well, looking down at Ryou and smiling. Both laughed at a series of shouts from the limo, followed by a loud ASit down and shut the fuck up!!!” from Seto. The limo was immediately silent. Ryou and Otogi slipped in. Ryou scrambled across people, bringing loud howls of disapproval, and wedged himself between Marik and Bakura. Otogi snickered at his lover’s antics as he himself slid in next to Malik and across from Yami, who was having a mental conversation with Yugi, who was laughing out loud at what his yami had just said. Malik looked at Otogi and winked. After a limo ride, they reached the hotel.

“Okay, people, eyes here!” Otogi called, and at another snap from Seto, everyone gave Otogi his attention. “Here’s how it’s gonna play out. I’ll check us in. Tonight at seven is the rehearsal dinner in the ballroom. Tomorrow, the limo will drive you all to the beach where the ceremony and reception will be. Day after tomorrow you will take a plane home in the late afternoon. Does that work for everyone?” Everyone nodded, excitedly. “Okay. Everyone please behave, now. I don’t need the fire department fishing yamis off of rooftops, okay?” Marik and Bakura giggled hysterically. “And no playing with the volcanoes.” Otogi said glaring, and Yami cleared his throat and looked around, avoiding eye contact. Yugi smacked him upside the head.

“OWW!!!” Yami cried.


“I heard that.” Yugi snarled, and Seto smirked in amusement. Half an hour later, Ryou and Bakura finally entered their room, as did Otogi and Seto just next door. Yami and Yugi were rooming together, as were Malik and Marik, Rishido and Ishizu and Tristan and Joey.

“Oh, wow! Bakura, look at the view!!!” Ryou gasped from out on the balcony. “It’s a gorgeous room!!” Bakura grinned and went out next to Ryou.

“Hah!” The yami laughed and put an arm around his little light. “This is nothing compared to the room that you will be in tomorrow night with Otogi.” He said and Ryou blushed. “Not that you’ll be paying attention. You’ll be too busy.”

“Bakura!!” Ryou gasped, bright red. Bakura laughed.

“HI BAKURA!!!” Came a shriek, and Bakura grinned and waved at Marik one balcony over.

“Shut up, Ishtar!!” Yelled Yami from two over, and Rishido appeared between the two, wondering what was going on.

“ALL of you shut up!!” Snapped Seto from the balcony on the other side of Ryou and Bakura, and then Joey and Tristan appeared on the other side of Seto’s balcony. Ryou hid his face in Bakura’s shoulder and laughed.

“Okay, that’s enough, all of you!!” Otogi cried, taking charge. “Go be tourists or something!!”

“WOOHOO!!! TOURISTS!!!!” Marik cried, dragging Malik out of view, making Ryou laugh harder. Bakura grinned.

“We’d better go with.” Bakura said. “Keep them out of trouble.” Ryou glared.

“I’m going with to keep YOU out of trouble!!”

“Heyyyy...”

YYYYY..

Of course, the rehearsal dinner did NOT start on time, and Otogi’s wish for the fire department to NOT have to fish yamis off of rooftops didn’t work out either, but so far Kiluea and Mana Loa hadn’t exploded like Krakatoa yet, so Otogi decided that things were going smoothly. And at eight, everyone was at the single round table in the ballroom chowing down and talking.


Marik and Bakura were verbally tormenting Yami, and of course, the hot-headed Pharaoh couldn’t help taking the bait, and so the three were soon snapping Egyptian obscenities back and forth, which Malik, Ishizu and Rishido understood quite easily, and Ryou was able to pick up a few words here and there, and most of the insults made him choke and blush. Apparently, Marik and Bakura believed that Yami had some bizarre fetish for screwing camels and “sucking donkey dicks”, and Yami was of the opinion that Bakura had hatched from a crocodile egg and Marik was raised by a “pack of filthy crotch-licking hyenas.”

“That’s enough.” Seto finally snapped, and with an icy glare, the three yamis settled down. Until a platter of steak was set down and Bakura made a dive across the table for it with a gleam in his eyes and ended up splattering mashed potatoes all over Yami and Yugi. Ryou smacked his forehead and grabbed Bakura by the seat of the pants and dragged him back down into his chair.

“ASK for it to be PASSED to you.” He ordered, and Bakura frowned.

“Hey, shorty, pass the meat!!” He barked at Yugi. Yami frowned and snatched the platter, plopping a large slab of meat onto his plate and began to slowly eat it, tormenting the Tomb Robber.

“Yami...” Ryou said warningly, glaring at the Pharaoh, who only had Seto and Otogi between himself and Ryou. “I’m going to turn Bakura loose if you’re going to tease him.” Yami stopped chewing with a wide eyed look, and passed the meat... The wrong way. So Bakura had to wait longer and watch as Yugi, Joey, Tristan, Ishizu, Rishido, Malik and Marik had meat before him. To compensate, he snagged the three largest pieces he could find, and then, smiling at his little hikari found another large piece and placed it on Ryou’s plate. Ryou thanked him and Bakura smiled and kissed his cheek.

“So, Tomb Robber...” Yami said after a moment, and Bakura glared, but blinked when he saw Yami giving him a sincere smile. “What’s it like?”

“Huh?”

“Knowing that in a few hours you’ll be giving your hikari away.” Yami clarified and Bakura sighed and leaned back in his chair while everyone waited for his answer.

“I don’t know.” Bakura said, and smiled at Ryou, taking the boy’s hand in his, gently rubbing the top of his hand with his thumb. Ryou smiled back and leaned on Bakura, resting his head on his yami’s shoulder. Bakura draped an arm around Ryou, kissing his forehead.

“It’s a strange feeling.” Bakura said, looking at Yami. “Mixed feelings. I’m happy, knowing that he’ll be with the one he loves for the rest of his life. I’m kind of sad... Because he won’t be mine anymore...” And Ryou smiled and Otogi watched as the other two yamis sighed and wrapped an arm around their own light’s shoulder.


“What about the fact that Otogi is the one he’s marrying?” Joey asked, and Otogi flipped him off. Bakura laughed.

“I trust Otogi with Ryou.” He said, and everyone looked surprised that Bakura, who trusted no one, trusted Otogi with his hikari. “He’s taken care of Ryou. With all they went through, everything he did was done with Ryou’s best interests at heart. That’s all he cared about; Ryou’s safety. He loves Ryou. He’ll take good care of him. And if he doesn’t...” And he fixed a glare onto Otogi, who paled at the look in the yami’s eyes. “Well... He’ll learn why you should NEVER break the trust of a yami.” And Marik grinned psychotically, also looking at Otogi.

“Stop that!!” Malik cried, and smacked Marik upside the head.

“Owww...” Marik pouted, and Bakura laughed.

“But I trust that Otogi will not let that happen.” Bakura said, and winked at Otogi before sipping the champagne set out before him and cramming some juicy meat into his mouth.

“Thanks.” Otogi said after a moment. “Your trust means a lot to me, Bakura. More than you can imagine.” And Bakura smiled at Otogi and nodded. Otogi ruffled Ryou’s hair, and then, both Otogi and Bakura leaned over and kissed Ryou’s cheeks, making the hikari blush and giggle, making the others laugh.

“So, what’s the wedding gonna be like?” Joey asked. “You haven’t told us anything, Dice Boy.”

“Don’t ask me. Ryou handled it all. Mind letting us in on the secret, Ry? Like… who’s gonna marry us?” Seto choked.

“You don’t even know THAT?!” He asked. Otogi shrugged.

“Ryou’s been secretive.” He said, and flicked a grape, hitting Ryou in the face, making the hikari laugh.

“So, who’s doing the ceremony?” Otogi asked Ryou, and the boy grinned.

“Oh, a certain Pharaoh and High Priest.” He said, and Otogi, who had just taken a sip of his water, dropped the glass and spat out the liquid, drenching Tristan. Yami burst into hysterical laughter which was cut short as he started choking on a piece of meat. Yugi sighed and rolled his eyes, slapping his yami on the back. Seto glared at his choking boyfriend, while Joey snorted into his water.

“You all act like such children.” Ishizu said, and glanced at her little brother, who was giggling, hiding his face in Rishido’s chest, who was chuckling at his boyfriend’s high pitched laughter.


“Seto and Yami?” Otogi gasped, and Ryou shrugged.

“Why not? Who else would do it, >Togi?” He asked, and Otogi sighed and shrugged.

“I’m just surprised.”

YYYYYYY

Marik, Malik and Rishido stood around in the lobby, waiting for Ishizu to join them.

“Man!! My best friend is getting married and I’m gonna be late >cuz my SISTER is busy doing her hair!!” Malik whined, and Marik and Rishido met amused looks. The elevator let out a ding and the doors opened, and then all three boys stood up straight. Their eyes widened and their jaws dropped.

“Ishizu!” Marik gasped, and she looked at the crazed yami. “You look... wow!”

“You look gorgeous, sis!!” Malik gasped, hugging her and kissing her cheek. Rishido chuckled when Malik then turned and leapt into his arms. The man smiled at his playful lover. Marik smiled at his hikari, then offered Ishizu his arm. Ishizu blinked.

“Why, Marik. When did you become so polite?”

“Hey, just because I don’t act nice doesn’t mean that I don’t know how.” The yami said as his light’s sister took his arm and let him lead her to the limo.

“About time.” Joey said as they climbed in. “Man, why did they hafta invite a GIRL?!” And Yugi smacked Joey.

“Joey!!”

“Ow!! Damn, Yuug!!!”

“Will you all knock it off?!” Snapped Otogi, who was sitting away from everyone else, staring out the window and bouncing his leg, nervously. Everyone looked around at each other and settled. Otogi was obviously scared to death. The limo pulled away to join Ryou, Bakura, Seto and Yami who had all gone ahead to the site.

“Calm down, Otogi.” Marik said with a smile.

“I’ve waited all my life for this day…” Otogi said with a smile and a nervous laugh. “And now I’m so scared I’m about to piss my pants!!”


YYYYYYY.

Bakura smiled as he brushed Ryou’s hair.

“Thirty minutes.” Ryou said, and Bakura smiled.

“Calm down, hikari.” The yami said. “You’re too uptight about this.”

“And you’re not?”

“Huh?”

“Your hands are shaking, yami.”

“Huh? Oh, whaddya know... They are.” Bakura said, and Ryou tilted his head back to smile at his yami.

“Bakura, Ryou, the others are here!” They heard Yami call. Ryou smiled and stood, nervously. Bakura smiled and gently stroked Ryou’s cheek, then pulled him in close. He held Ryou, rocking him lightly. A few minutes later, Yami wandered into the tent. He smiled at Ryou and Bakura, and they smiled at him.

“Ready?” He asked, and they nodded and followed. The sun was beginning to set, the air was thick with tropical flowers and the tiki torches were burning. Seto was standing in the surf, twitching the blue robes he hadn’t worn since his previous life, and he felt a bit weird in them. The small group of friends made two lines; Yugi, Malik and Tristan on one side, Joey Ishizu and Rishido on the other. Yami smiled as he stood at one end of the little row that they made, staring at Seto on the other side. He looked to either side as Marik and Bakura approached, with Otogi and Ryou. Bakura smiled down at Ryou, and hugged him, kissing his forehead. Yami smiled and handed Bakura a small bottle. Bakura took it and sprinkled the scented oils on Ryou’s head, muttering an Egyptian blessing under his breath, while Marik did the same to Otogi. Then, the two yamis guided Ryou and Otogi forwards, and Yami took their hands. Saying his own blessing over the pair, he then placed Ryou’s hand into Otogi’s.

Ryou blushed and Otogi gulped and gave him a nervous smile. At Yami’s nod, they turned and walked towards Seto. Malik, Ishizu and Rishido bowed their heads as they passed, muttering their own Egyptian blessing to the pair. Yami followed behind them, and Bakura and Marik after him. They reached the end of the line and moved to stand between Ishizu and Malik. The lines moved out from two columns, to a semi-circle around Yami, Seto, Ryou and Otogi. Ryou and Otogi faced Seto, hand in hand. Seto swallowed and looked at Yami. Yami closed his eyes and the Sennen Eye flashed into life on his forehead. Seto nodded and closed his eyes. In another flash, the Eye burned on the CEO’s forehead as Yami transferred the words from his mind to Seto’s. Seto opened his eyes. Otogi blinked when the Eye then appeared on Marik and Bakura.


“Show offs…“ He muttered, and Ryou bit his lower lip to keep from laughing. Seto took in the knowledge that the three yamis were offering. All at once, the Eyes faded from Seto, Marik and Bakura, and Seto began to speak. Ryou and Otogi faced each other, neither really listening to Seto’s words, simply staring into the other’s eyes. Marik and Bakura joined hands, smiling discreetly at the other. Yugi gave a dreamy sigh, making Joey grin at his little boyfriend. Malik sighed and leaned into Rishido as Seto spoke in Egyptian of what was expected to be shown between the two lovers. He spoke of loyalty and devotion to their other, and warned them off of unfaithfulness. The Sennen Eye continued to glow on Yami’s forehead as he reached into the minds of Ryou, Otogi, Joey, Yugi and Tristan, translating the Egyptian for them so they could understand every word.

It was all a whirl of emotions for Ryou and Otogi. Before they knew it, they had spoken their vows, and suddenly, Ryou was enveloped in Otogi’s arms and felt his lips being covered by Otogi’s. They heard cheering in the background, but neither paid any attention; they were simply basking in the moment.

Another whirl of faces and emotions, and they found themselves being dragged to where the caterers were waiting with dinner. And an hour later, Malik had stripped and gone flying down the beach and into the water, and eventually, everyone else followed, with the exception of Ishizu, who simply smiled and watched. They frolicked in the water for another hour, then returned for more food. It all went by in a blur for Ryou and Otogi, who were lost in the moment, every moment, and suddenly, they found themselves in the limo being returned to the hotel where the Honeymoon Suite awaited them for the next week and a half.

YYYYYYY

Ryou and Otogi got off of the elevator. Ryou squeaked when Otogi swept him up into his arms.

“ ‘Togiiii!!!” Ryou whined.

“Hey, come on. I don’t care if you’re a guy, I still wanna carry out THIS tradition, okay? Pun intended.”

“Oh, for crying out loud...” Ryou giggled, and rested his head on Otogi’s shoulder as the Dice Master carried him down the hall. They got to the door and Ryou dug into Otogi’s pocket for the Key Card. He found it, unlocked the door and opened it. Otogi walked in, and Ryou flipped on the light.

“Oh, wow!!! It’s gorgeous!!!”

“Yeah… it is...” Otogi said, and Ryou blushed when he saw that Otogi hadn’t even looked at the room; he was staring into his new husband’s eyes. Ryou smiled, curling his arms around Otogi’s neck.


“I love you.” He whispered, and Otogi kissed him, gently, opening one eye to spot the bed. He made his way over to it and lay Ryou down, reclining half beside him and half above him.

“I love you to.” Otogi responded. “Oh, and if your yami or his boyfriend interrupt us tonight, I’ll—“

“Hush... They won’t. Even THEY have enough decency to leave us alone tonight...” Ryou said with a smile, and Otogi grinned.

“I love you.” He murmured into Ryou’s throat. A bit of rolling around in the bed and rustling of clothes, and the pair was naked, clinging to the other like a life line, their limbs entwined, their lips fused in passion. Otogi flipped Ryou over onto his back, laying his body down upon that of the smaller boy, laying his hips to rest between Ryou’s legs. Ryou groaned and bucked into Otogi’s body. Otogi nibbled Ryou’s neck, bringing a little giggle and coo from the hikari, who turned to nuzzle the Dice Master’s ear. Ryou reached up and pulled the hair tie from Otogi’s hair, and the older boy’s raven hair fell around his shoulders. Ryou smiled and ran his fingers through Otogi’s hair. Otogi smiled and turned, kissing Ryou’s palm as he slipped one hand down between Ryou’s legs.

Both sat straight up at a knock on the door.

“Ummm... hey, you two there?!” Came a familiar voice.

“Ishtar…“ Otogi snarled, fury in his eyes. Ryou stood and threw on a robe, running to the door and opening it a crack. Marik stood there, Bakura behind him. Both were blushing and looking very nervous.

“Ummm… hope we’re not interrupting...” Bakura mumbled.

“What do you think?!” Otogi snapped.

“We, um, we didn’t get a chance to give you this...” Marik mumbled, and offered Ryou a box. Ryou blinked.

“A Kama Sutra Love Kit?” Ryou said, reading the box. Otogi groaned and smacked his forehead, before flopping back onto the bed, laughing hysterically. Marik and Bakura both blushed and laughed too, nervously. Ryou sighed and shook his head.

“Thanks, you guys.” He mumbled and Marik ruffled his hair.

“Enjoy.” He said, and Bakura winked at his light before they both walked down the hall. Ryou closed the door, and turned to look at Otogi, who was still laughing.

“Otogi?”


“Y-Y-Yeah?”

“You okay?”

“I’m gonna kill them later.”

“Yes, yes, it will be a massacre. But hey, it was the though that counts.” Ryou said, sitting down on the bed and setting the box down between them.

“I did have oil handy...” Otogi grumbled, sitting up on his elbow and looking down at the box. Ryou sighed and opened the top, looking in.

“Hmmm… handcuffs, five different scented oils, three tubes of lube, condoms, ooh...”

“Hah!! Vibrator!!!” Otogi cried, grabbing the thing and giving Ryou an evil look. Ryou quirked an eyebrow.

“Not tonight, babe.” Ryou said, picking up a bottle. “What’s this? This is…“ Ryou blinked. Otogi looked at a little tag.

“Good luck. With love, Bakura.” Otogi read. “Gardenia oil?!” Ryou slowly smiled, and sniffled. “Ryou?” Otogi asked, seeing Ryou rubbing away tears.

“He… he’s so wonderful.” Ryou whimpered, and Otogi smiled, pulling Ryou into his arms and pushing the rest of the kit aside, taking the little bottle from Ryou.

“Yes. He is. He’s really devoted, Ryou. He loves you.”

“I love my yami!!!” Ryou wailed, and Otogi laughed. “And I love you!!!” Otogi cuddled Ryou close, pulling him down to the bed.

“Yes, I love you too. Now, Marik and Bakura wanted us to enjoy this, so… let’s enjoy it.” And Ryou sniffled and nodded, smiling.

“Okay...” He said, and Otogi kissed him, taking up their position from before their interruption. The oil perfumed the room with the scent that was the two lover’s favorite as Otogi gently slid a slick finger into Ryou, who groaned and wrapped a leg around Otogi’s waist. Otogi smiled and growled playfully, kissing and nipping Ryou’s throat. Ryou shrieked and laughed, squirming and wiggling beneath him. Otogi grinned, loving to hear his lover laugh. He added another finger, and the laughter was cut short by a groan. Ryou smiled and let out a breathy moan as Otogi gently drew his fingers in and out.

“Are you sure you don’t wanna play with the vibrator?” Otogi asked, and Ryou gave him a look.


“May I remind you what Nakazawa shoved inside of me?” Otogi winced. AIf you don’t mind, I’d rather not be… penetrated by any in-animate objects for a while.” Otogi nodded.

“Okay, Ryou. You’re right. I’m sorry... forgive me?”

“Of course.” Ryou breathed as he gently held Otogi’s face between his hands, his ring glinting in the light. Ryou brushed his lips over Otogi’s, and the Dice Master slid three fingers into his lover. Ryou gasped and his head fell back. Otogi poured the gardenia oil over his erection, and rubbed it in before mounting his lover, moving into position. Ryou pulled Otogi down for a mind blowing kiss as Otogi slid his erection into his lover. Ryou purred, caressing Otogi’s side with his knees as he arched his back, trying to take the older boy further into his body.

“Mmmmm... Oootooogiiii...” Ryou moaned, and Otogi smiled; it had been too long since he had heard his name on Ryou’s lips like that.

“God, Ryou... Love you…“ He whispered into Ryou’s ear, suckling the edges.

“Ah, ahhhh... ‘Togi... mmmm…“ Ryou breathed as his lover began the gentle thrusts that Ryou had missed for four months. He dug his fingernails into his lover’s back and dragged them down as Otogi curled an arm around Ryou’s left thigh, using his grip to give him more leverage to his thrusts. Ryou mewled at the fingers that were trailing up and down his thighs, before gently massaging his buttocks, and lifting them slightly, giving Otogi a new angle to work with. Ryou’s lower lip began to tremble as he cried out his pleasure for his lover to hear, twitching as Otogi’s long hair tickled his stiff member.

“God, I miss hearing that...” Otogi groaned, sitting up slightly and picking up the speed of his thrusts.

“AAHH!! Gods!!” Ryou cried, then opened his eyes and smiled up at Otogi. “I miss… mmm... feeling that…“ He said, and Otogi smiled back, leaning over and kissing Ryou gently.

“Love you…“ Otogi murmured, and Ryou smiled.

“Love you.” He cooed.


“Love you.” Otogi said with a smile.

“Love you.” Ryou giggled.

“Love you.” Otogi snickered.

“Love you!”

“Luv ya, ya little imp...” Otogi said, before snarling and seizing Ryou’s ear in his teeth, playfully nipping and growling, making Ryou shriek with laughter. Otogi stopped, and hooked his arms around Ryou’s legs, lifting them up and over his shoulders.

“Oh, gods, yes...” Ryou groaned, arching his back. “Ahh!! Oh, Ra!!!”

“You’re starting to sound like your yami, sweetheart...” Otogi purred into Ryou’s ear, but Ryou gave no answer between his cries, so Otogi concentrated on bringing his beloved to his climax to consecrate their union. Ryou whimpered and clung tightly to Otogi, his head thrown back in passion. Otogi curled his fingers around Ryou’s arousal. A few little strokes, and it was over. Ryou cried out, releasing over Otogi’s belly, his muscles contracting around his lover’s penis. Otogi gasped as he thrust in a few more times before finding his own release.

YYYYYYY.

“Marik?”

“Yeah?”

“… Nothing.”

“What’s wrong, Baku-chan?” Marik asked, rolling onto his side and propping himself up onto his elbow. Bakura folded his hands behind his head and stared at the ceiling. He sighed, and Marik reached out, gently petting the white chest and stomach.

“I can feel it.”

“Hmm?”

“Ryou.”

“Bakura?! Are you feeling their sex?!”

“No, numb nuts.” Bakura said, smacking Marik upside the head. “I am NOT intruding like that.”

“Then what are you feeling?”


“Ryou. He’s so… happy.” Bakura lightly closed his eyes and Marik blinked, then rested his head down on the pillow, still watching Bakura. “I wonder… is it possible for me?”

“To be happy?”

“To ever be as happy as Ryou is now.” Bakura said. Marik sat up again and reached out, cupping Bakura’s face in his palm. Bakura opened his eyes as Marik tilted his head to face him.

“Are you not happy with me, Bakura?” He asked, gently petting his face. Bakura blinked then sat up.

“No, no, I didn’t mean that, Marik.” He said, staring Marik in the eyes. “Marik, there is no one in this world I would rather have in my life like I have you. I love you, and you alone. I just...”

“Something is missing?” Marik asked, and Bakura slowly nodded.

“Yes... Something is missing.” Bakura said, and Marik pulled the pale yami into his arms.

“Bakura… whatever it is that is missing, I will try to find it. I will try to fill the hole in your heart. Bakura, my love... will you be mine, forever?”

“... What?” Bakura gasped, looking up into the lavender eyes he loved so much.

“Bakura, will you marry me?” Marik asked and Bakura blinked, his narrow brown eyes widening. Slowly, he began to smile.

“Yes... Yes, Marik... Oh, yes!!” And he threw himself into Marik’s arms, sobbing. Marik blinked; sobbing was the last thing he expected from Bakura. Oh well... Like hikari, like yami.

“Well… why don’t we go wake Seto and Yami? All our friends are here... Why not do it in the morning?” Marik suggested, and Bakura grinned.

“Yes.” He said, and the pair leapt from the bed. A few minutes later, the whole floor was woken by banging and two voices yelling.

“WAKE UP PHARAOH!!!!”

YYYYYYYYYY


Ryou and Otogi lay still, curled up close to each other, Otogi smiling as he listened to Ryou’s soft purr.

Suddenly, Ryou jerked.

“Ryou, love?”

“Bakura says he has some news...” Ryou said softly. “He says we need to get some sleep. There’s going to be a... a wedding in the morning.”

“Huh?” Otogi asked, and after a moment, Ryou rolled over and smiled up at Otogi.

“Otogi... Marik. He asked Bakura to marry him!”

“Really?! Well, give them my congratulations.” Otogi said, and Ryou smiled, turning over to face Otogi.

“Otogi...” He said, running his fingers through his lover’s hair. “This is the best day of my life…“

“Mine too, Ryou. Mine too...”

“I love you...”

“Love you too, Ryou...” Otogi sighed, and the pair closed their eyes.

“Otogi?”

“Hmm?”

“What should we give them for a wedding gift?”

“... how about that vibrator?”

“OTOGI!!!”

“Joking!!” Otogi laughed, as Ryou smacked him. “YOU are the one who should choose. You know them best.”

“Heh… a flame thrower...” Ryou chuckled, and Otogi rolled his eyes.

“Funny.”

“We’ll worry about it later, Otogi.”


“Yes… I do not want to be talking about Marik and Bakura with flame throwers on our wedding night.” Otogi said, and Ryou smiled, kissing his new husband.

“I love you...” He murmured, kissing him again.

“I love you too, angel. Forever.” There was a sudden soft knock on the door. Otogi groaned and sat up.

“I’ll get it.” He said, and stormed over to the door, flinging it open, buck naked.

“Who is it?” Ryou called. Otogi knelt and picked something up. As he came back into the room, he turned. Ryou sat up.

“Ohhh… Otogi…“ He breathed.

“I have officially forgiven them for interrupting us before.” Otogi said with a smile, and he set down the little gardenia bush on his bedside table, before passing Ryou the glass bowl. Ryou smiled as he looked into the bowl. There was green gravel on the bottom, and a little castle. Swimming around were two little fish; a white fish, and a black fish, and floating on the top were five gardenia blossoms.

“It’s so sweet. Otogi, see? It’s you, and me.” Ryou said, pointing to the fish, and Otogi smiled, turning off the light, leaving a single dim light burning above the bed Ryou set the bowl by the bed, before laying down again with Otogi, smiling.

“Yes. I must thank them later. That reminds me of something.” Ryou blinked as Otogi moved over to their suitcase and pulled something out. It was a tiny little box, that seemed familiar to Ryou. Otogi gave it to Ryou, and Ryou opened it. His eyes widened. There in the box was the silver chain and gardenia pendant.

“Ohhh… 'Togi…“ Ryou breathed, and his eyes filled with tears as Otogi picked up the necklace. Ryou lifted his hair out of the way as Otogi fastened the chain around his neck.

“This is yours...” He whispered, pressing a gentle kiss to the back of Ryou’s neck. Ryou dropped his hair and stared at the silver shining on his chest, then turned to meet Otogi’s tender kiss.

“Oh, God...” Ryou whimpered, as they slowly lay down together. “I love you...” And they lay in silence for about ten minutes, Ryou quietly wiping away emotional tears, and Otogi simply watching him, a small smile on his face. Ryou finally turned onto his side and smiled slightly, eyes shining.

“So…“ He said, and Otogi smiled, pulling him closer.

“So?”


“So begins our new life.”

“Yes. So begins our new life, my love.” And both finally closed their eyes, breathing deeply, inhaling the scent of their lover, and the gardenias.

~*T*H*E*~*E*N*D*~