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First "I love you"

Evandar

Bakura/Ryou

PG-13

274 words

Ryou had never actually needed Bakura to say those 'three little words' because he already knew how the spirit felt. Besides, Bakura's actions spoke far louder than his words. Of course, Ryou, who was far more eloquent than his darker half, admitted his feelings every morning as he left for school with a "goodbye Bakura! I love you!"

His lover's silence on such matters as feelings didn't worry him, but it did make his friends wonder. Ryou knew that they were worried he was throwing his love away on someone who did not deserve or return it, but Ryou knew that Bakura was perfect for him. He was the one who knew the thief best after all.

Smiling, he unlocked the door to his house and entered. It had been a hard day at school and he had been given a mountain of homework to do. All he wanted to do was curl up in bed with his dark but unfortunately, that wasn't looking very likely.

"Bakura?" he called. "Are you in?"

There was no answer so Ryou sighed and continued into the living room. At first he didn't notice anything out of the ordinary, but on his second glance around the room he saw a small black velvet box lying on the table. Curiosity overcame him and, kneeling next to the table, he opened it to reveal a silver ring engraved with Hieroglyphics. He frowned and studied the ring closely until he realised what they said.

"Beloved of Bakura."

He didn't realise that he had spoken out loud until he heard his lover's voice from behind him.

"I just thought you should know."