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 “Guess Who The Four Are” Contest. The answer was the Four Arch Angels, Michael, Gabriel, Raphael and Uriel.

This chapter is dedicated to Tala-baby

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Chapter 7

Thalia

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Ryou sat quietly in his and Otogi’s room, staring out at the rain, with Daisy in his arms. The puppy licked his chin and Ryou smiled down at her. He stroked her soft fur, then put her down and took her outside. He watched her romp around a bit, and dig in the flowers before coming back to him. Ryou knelt and ruffled her wet fur, then took her back inside where he dried her off.

“Master Ryou?” said one of the maids, poking her head into the room. “I have brought your lunch, sir.”

“Oh. Thank you.” Ryou said with a soft smile. The maid returned it as she entered and set the tray on the table by the window. Ryou sat down and nodded for her to leave. When she did, he looked down at the pea soup and turkey BLT. He sighed and looked over at a photo on the wall of himself and Otogi. He smiled slightly at the image of his lover before concentrating on his lunch.

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Otogi sighed as he sat at the table in the little restaurant with his contact in New York. The man stood to use the restroom. When he left Otogi pulled his wallet and opened it up to the photo of Ryou he kept there. He smiled at the happy grin on his lover’s face. He missed Ryou. He was worried about him. His contact returned as their soup was set down, and Otogi returned the photo. With Ryou’s smiling face filling his mind, the Dice Master ate.

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Nakazawa was grinning the entire drive over to Otogi’s office, where the Dice Master’s little lover waited.

‘Like a lamb awaiting the wolf.’ Nakazawa thought. ‘Lost, helpess….. innocent….’ And he licked his lips before glancing at the documents on the seat next to him.

Ryou saw him arrive, and pulled the envelope. Daisy was napping on the sofa, so Ryou had nothing to cling to when Nakazawa entered the room. This time, he did not approach the desk. He looked at Ryou.

“Bring it to me.” He said, and after a hesitation, Ryou slowly shuffled across the room and held out the envelope. But Nakazawa passed the envelope and gripped Ryou’s wrist. Ryou gasped and dropped the money, automatically struggling to get free. Nakazawa snarled and tightened his grip, forcing Ryou back against the desk. He shoved Ryou to bend backwards over the desk.

“ah-AHH!!” Ryou yelped as he was bent back painfully. He squirmed against the grip that the man had him in.

“Let’s talk, dear.” He rumbled, and Ryou stared at him, eyes wide.
“Now…. Otogi pays me to keep him out of jail.”

“He pays you to not RAPE HIM!!!” Ryou screamed back. Nakazawa glared, and slammed his fist down onto Ryou’s stomach. Ryou yelped and tears began to drip down his face.

“Alright…. He pays me not to rape him. And not to rape you. NOW he will be paying one thousand for me not to arrest him, and another not to have you removed in addition to the first two thousand.”

“WHAT?!” Ryou screamed. “He, he can’t!”

“Well…… would you like to take it down by a grand?” Nakazawa asked. “If you don’t…… HE will.” Ryou’s eyes widened. He knew that Nakzawa was right. Otogi would finally give in. He couldn’t pay four thousand dollars a day; it was hard enough to pay the current two. Ryou gulped. “So… You wanna help your lover’s…. financial state, don’t you?” Ryou sobbed and closed his eyes. “WELL?!” Nakzawa roared, and Ryou nodded frantically. The man grinned and Ryou cried out as he was hurled to the floor. “On your knees.” Nakazawa snarled, and unbuckled his belt. Ryou saw this and turned his head away, sobbing and huddling on his knees.

“Please….” Ryou moaned. “Please, just go….”

“I do and Social Services will pick you up on Monday.” Nakazawa snarled.

“NO!!” Ryou cried, looking up desperately.

“Then you had better do something drastic….” Nakazawa growled, pulling his pants down. Ryou hiccupped and nodded, moving in and taking it into his mouth. In the corner, a blossom dropped off of the gardenia bush.

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Otogi was once again pacing in his hotel room. He was going home in the morning, but Ryou hadn’t called. He was ready to go home NOW!! Ryou should have called him over two hours ago. Otogi looked at the clock. THREE hours ago!!!

“That’s it.” Otogi said, shaking his head and dialing the phone. First his office. No answer. Then his home. No answer. Ryou’s cell phone. No answer. Otogi then dialed Ryou’s house.

“Hello?” Came the low rumble of an irritated Marik.

“Marik?”

“Who the fuck is this?”

“It’s Otogi. Is Ryou there?”

“What?”

“Is Ryou there?”

“He lives with YOU, ass.”

“I’m out of town! He was supposed to call me three hours ago! I’ve called his cell, my house, my office…”

“Why would he be at your office at 3 am?”

“WHY IS HE NOT AT HOME AT 3AM?!” Otogi shouted. Marik blinked.

“I’ll go get Bakura.” He said, and turned. “BAKURA!!!” He roared.

“WHAT?!”

“PHONE!! IT’S DICE BOY!!!” Bakura blinked at Marik’s yell. His immediate reaction was to check on Ryou through the link. And he was frightened by what he felt. A massive lack of Ryou’s usual emotions. Ryou was feeling…. Bakura sat straight up and picked up the phone.

“What the fuck is wrong with my light?” Bakura snarled. “What did you do?” Otogi blinked.

“What do you mean? Is something wrong with Ryou?! He’s not answering the phones!!!” Bakura blinked.

“Where are you?”

“New York!!”

“Something’s wrong with Ryou.” Bakura said, and closed his eyes, looking through Ryou’s eyes. “He’s at your house. Call there in an hour. I’m heading over there right now.” And he slammed down the phone. “ISHTAR!! LET’S ROLL!!”

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Ryou sat in his and Otogi’s bedroom, rocking himself in the corner. He had thrown up twice, and gargled mouthwash seven times, and he could still taste the bitter flavor of Nakazawa’s semen. He was only glad that Nakazawa had simply left after releasing into his mouth. But Ryou felt filthy. He was a whore. He had basically been paid $1000 to give the man a blowjob. He had succumbed to the man’s wishes to save his lover blackmail money. When the door slammed open, Ryou jumped. He stared up at Bakura and Marik in the door. He sighed and looked down; he had been expecting them.

“Ryou!!” Bakura gasped, and ran to his hikari’s side. Ryou quickly fell into his yami’s arms. “Are you alright, hikari?” Bakura gasped, holding Ryou tightly.

“Fine.” Ryou whispered, and Marik flipped on the light. Ryou looked up and offered the yami a gentle smile. Marik returned the smile and knelt, reaching out and gently stroking Ryou’s hair.

“Are you okay, Hikari no Bakura?” Marik asked, and Ryou smiled.

“Yes.”

“What’s wrong, Ryou?” Bakura asked.

“I… I miss Otogi.” Ryou said lamely. The phone rang.

“That would be him.” Bakura said, and Marik answered the phone.

“Otogi? Yeah. We’re here, and Ryou is here….. he hasn’t said anything yet.” Ryou stood and reached for the phone.

“Otogi?”

“RYOU! Are you okay?! What did he do to you?!?!”

“I’m sorry I didn’t answer the phone. I’m not feeling well.”

“Why were you in the corner like that?” Bakura asked, and Ryou looked at him.

“Nightmare.” Ryou said, and put Otogi on speaker phone. “I want to apologize to all three of you. I’ve come down with something. I came home and fell asleep. And I was in the corner because I had a bad dream and it scared me. And I miss Otogi. I’m sorry to have gotten you all so upset.”

“Ryou, you’re lying.” Bakura said, and Ryou frowned.

“Why don’t you ever believe me!!”

“RYOU!!! WE SHARE A MIND LINK!! I CAN TELL!!!” The white haired yami roared, and Ryou backed away with large, frightened eyes.

“Please… I want to go to sleep.” Ryou said softly.

“Marik. Bakura.” Otogi said over the phone. “Will you stay with Ryou until I get home tomorrow night?”

“Sure.” The pair said in unison.

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