Yu-Gi-Oh! Fan Fiction ❯ Can't Hide What I Feel ❯ CEWIF-Chapter 16 ( Chapter 16 )

Nothing much to say but hope you enjoy chapter 16 to "Can't Erase What I Feel!" ENJOY!

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Before Yami could stop him Bakura's fist came in strong contact with Joeys jaw, knocking him harshly to the ground.

"Bakura!" Yami yelled advancing upon him to stop him from beating Joey to death.

"Stay out of this Pharaoh!" He growled angrily trying to get to the fallen Joey who was now scrambling to his feet

"Joey get out of here!" Yami screamed as he threw Bakura to the ground to delay him

Regardless that Joey was out of sight Bakura still ran after him before finally stopping to breath and shoot death glares at Yami.

"…You bastard…" Bakura said breathlessly "Do you have any idea what he did to Ryou!" Bakura screamed

"Yes I do and that's why I stopped you! You're the one who told me unless Joey confronted Ryou he would never be the same…I was taking your advice for Ra's sake." Yami said

"I will not let him get away with this!" Bakura said angrily

"It's not up to you Bakura, its up to Ryou." Yami said

"Ryou is not the type to give someone what they rightfully deserves! He will forgive Joey without a second thought!" Bakura screamed

"Stop screaming and think about what Ryou wants for a moment." Yami said, "He doesn't want Joey dead or hurt…he wants to put all this behind him, he wants to move on with his life." Yami paused "If you kill Joey what would that accomplish? Ryou would blame himself for his death for all eternity before he accepts that it was right." Yami said

"And if had happened to your Hikari? What then? What would you do?!" Bakura said

Yami closed his eyes "I honestly don't know Bakura because I was lucky enough to not be put in the position that you are in now." Yami looked straight into Bakura's eyes "I understand that you are merely trying to protect Ryou just as I would to protect Yugi but Joey is not going to hurt him now or ever again Bakura." Yami stated

"You expect me to believe that? How heartless do you have to be to do that to someone? Someone you love crucially, you have no idea how much Ryou truly cared for Joey…and then his whole world crashed down because of that bastard!" Bakura said emotionally

"I know Bakura but please you need to think about Ryou." Yami said

"Who the hell do you think I'm doing this for? Myself? No, I'm doing this for Ryou so he never has to worry about someone hurting him ever again! I will never allow someone that hurt him like that to live!" Bakura shouted

"That's not what Ryou wants! He wants to move on! Listen to me!" Yami said angrily

Bakura was a bit taken back by Yami's sudden anger. "Your heart is in the right place but your mind is not Bakura, think about how this will effect Ryou." Yami said harshly

"…It would probably crush him." Bakura stated softly

"Exactly Bakura…you see now why you cant do this?" Yami asked

"Well what am I supposed to do sit here and twiddle my thumbs?" Bakura asked contemptuously.

"You are supposed to let Ryou handle this." Yami said

"Leave him alone with that cruel bastard?!" Bakura erupted

"HE wont be alone for one you can be inside his ring and Seto will be near…those two are indivisible now." Yami said

"How long ago did this happen Yami?" Bakura suddenly asked

"Days…weeks maybe." Yami looked at the hurt expression on Bakura's face

"He never told me…I had to scare the hell out of him to make him tell me finally." Bakura looked to his feet "Does he really hate me that much?" Bakura asked to particularly no one.

"He doesn't hate you Bakura he couldn't, he is just not used to you being so straightforward with him…strictly speaking no one is really. You rarely show him that you care and frankly is frightens him slightly." Yami said

"Yami?" Bakura said looking into his eyes "May I ask a favor?" Bakura said

"I suppose." Yami said

"If I see Joey I will not be able to stop myself from…will you make sure I get home and stay there for Ryou's own safety?" Bakura managed to say although embarrassed that he had to ask for the Pharaoh's help.

"Of course." Yami said

The two began to walk toward Bakura's and Ryou's home. Yami sighed as he helped the enraged spirit calm down and think of what's best for his Hikari, Yami felt as helping Bakura and Ryou as a way of helping his own, and if ever he needed a shoulder to lean on they would help him.

Ryou sat upon his bed merely thinking, he hated Bakura's mood swings and he knew Joey was in danger and there was little if not nothing he could do about it. So Ryou waited for he could do nothing else. Seto sat down next to him brining him into a gentle embrace kissing his forehead lightly. "

Don't worry so much Ryou" Seto said smoothly "Yami was on his way over to Joeys before Bakura even knew about all this…I'm sure he stopped Bakura before he could do any permanent damage to Joey." He said lifting Ryou's chin

Ryou smiled delicately and got up pulling on his coat.

Seto rose an eyebrow "Where are you going?" He asked

"Out, I have to be alone for a little while…clear my thoughts." Ryou said as he leant over and gave Seto a feather light kiss.

"But, Ryou its late…and" Seto stopped when Ryou placed his fingers on his lips

"I'll be all right Seto…please…besides if I get in real trouble I can call Bakura." Ryou said trying to reassure Seto

"Ryou…you know how much I care for you right?" Seto said

Ryou tilted his head slightly "Yes." He answered simply

"I only want to protect you, and be with you Ryou. I don't want you to think Bakura is the only one who can be there for you is all." Seto said hanging his head

"I know you will always be there for me too Seto, I've always know that…that's why I love you, I depend on you more than any other in this world. Don't be jealous or envious of what me and Bakura share because I guarantee that you and I share something far more special." Ryou smiled and left the room

Ryou walked quickly from the mansion toward the nearby park not even noticing Joey in the far distance who saw him. Joey bit his lower lip and thought about going straight to Bakura and let him rip him apart, but instead he followed slowly and far behind Ryou. Ryou had stopped near the lake in the park while Joey concealed himself behind a tree and watched Ryou intently. It was obvious that the youth was deeply involved in thought as he hugged his legs resting his chin upon his knees as he watched the water ripple slightly from the wind as he hugged his legs closer for warmth. Joey breathed in the crisp air as he quietly walked toward Ryou placing his coat around Ryou's shoulders that jumped up at the contact but softened seeing whom it was.

"I thought I heard someone behind me." Ryou said softly.

Cliffy! Yeah! I was wondering if I should write an Ancient Egypt fic again since "The Pharaohs Gift" got erase tell me in a review!

Dose anyone know Ryou's fathers name? If you do please tell me if you don't send me a suggestion thanx!

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