Ying and Yang

Chapter 4: Plan B

Bakura's POV:
It's been a couple of days since Ryou's arrival, and I guess you could say we've become friends. I don't know why but, every time I say the words "friend" and "Ryou" in the same sentence it makes me feel a little uneasy. Malik still insists it's because I "love" Ryou, and I always deny it, I honestly don't even know why I tell Malik these things if he's just going to give me answers that I hate. And speaking of Malik he's been trying all these crazy schemes to try and get Ryou and I together, but I tell him that's it's never going to work so he should just give up. I glanced over at Malik from across the class room who looked at me at the same time, he nodded his head towards Ryou, who is seated directly in front of me, and gave me a suggestive eyebrow wiggle. I rolled me eyes at his childish behavior, and turned my head to stare out the window next to my desk. We were currently sitting in math class waiting for the teacher to pass out our tests that we had taken yesterday. "Once I give you back your tests you are free to walk around the room and talk to your follow classmates to make corrections on your test." Mr. Pegasus instructed.
Malik's POV:
I ignored Mr. Pegasus as I continued to watch Bakura as he stared out the window. " If only there was a way I could get those two together." I mumbled under my breath but apparently Yugi heard me because he turned around and said, " Listen Malik I think you should just let them sort things out by themselves, especially after the stunt you pulled this morning."
"Well it's not my fault ! Who would have known that dressing up like a serial killer, and taking Ryou hostage in the hopes that Bakura would save him, and Ryou would instantly fall in love with him was against 'school policy'." I made air quotes with my fingers to emphasize my point. "Um how about everyone ?" Yugi sweat dropped. I just shrugged my shoulders and grabbed the papers that Yugi handed me, grabbed my test, and passed the rest back. "Alright an 85 !" I pumped my fist up the air, "What did you get Yugi?" I asked him. "I got a 92 not too bad." I nodded in agreement. Then I turned my head as I saw in my peripheral vision that Ryou had turned around to talk to Bakura, I tried to listen in on their conversation. "Alright ! I got a perfect score ! What about you Bakura?" Ryou asked sweetly to Bakura , said boy then flipped his test over for Ryou to see while stating " A 47."
"What! Oh well maybe you'll do better on the next one." Ryou smiled hopefully at Bakura. I smirked a little as Bakura shifted a little in his seat. He's probably thinking how cute Ryou is. I thought with a giggle. Bakura then cleared his throat and said, " I don't care about what I got on this one or what I get on the next one." He flatly stated. Ryou then had a shocked expression plastered all over face. "What do you mean you don't care?! What about when you're older and can't get a decent job to support a family!" Ryou urged. "Or maybe," Ryou began again "maybe you're just trying to cover up the fact that you're having trouble understanding the lessons ?" That's when I got this brilliant idea ! "That's it!" I triumphantly shouted. "What's it ?" Yugi asked giving my a questioning brow. "Well if my plan from this morning didn't work then this definitely will ! Time for Plan B!" I then got out of my seat and walked over to Ryou and Bakura, leaving a confused Yugi behind.
Bakura's POV:
"Wha-" I was about to question Ryou on his last statement when I was interrupted by someone walking over to us. "Hey guys!" Malik said cheerfully. "H-hey M-malik." Ryou stuttered, he was probably still trying to get over the tantrum that Malik put him through this morning. "Well I heard you got a perfect score Ryou! And only being here such a short amount of time you must be a genius!" Malik praised. How did he know Ryou got a perfect score ? He was probably listening in on our conversation, he's definitely up to something. I thought as I watched Malik carefully. "Oh I wouldn't say all that, I just studied really hard." Ryou giggled while scratching the back of his head. "Unlike Bakura over here who can't even add numbers without using his fingers." Malik said. A vein popped out of my head as Malik insulted me, "Why you littl- mmph!" I was interrupted by Malik wrapping his arm around the back of my neck and placing his hand over my mouth trying to silence me. "Well Bakura is an important friend to me and I hate seeing him fail so if only there was some way to help, hmm" Malik placed his free hand under his chin acting as if he was in serious thought, as he hummed. "Oh I know ! Ryou why don't you tutor him !" So that's what he's up to! This is another one of his stupid schemes to get Ryou and I together ! I finally realized. "Mmph mmph ! " I tried to fight out of Malik's grip so I could kick the crap out of him for scheming, and for making me look like a complete idiot! "Alright!" Ryou agreed. Malik and I both looked at Ryou, my face showing a shocked expression, and Malik's with a one of success. "I'd be glad to help, so how about it Bakura? What about tomorrow at my place around 6 ?" Ryou asked me sweetly. W-why can't I say no to him? Why can't I resist his smile? I was trying so hard to answer all the questions in my head, that I didn't even notice Malik remove his hand from my mouth, and my mouth moved on its own saying the word "Yeah."
"Great!" Ryou and Malik said in unison both for obviously different reasons. Just then the bell rang signaling us that the school day was over, and snapping me back to my senses. Tomorrow is going to be a long day. I thought with a sigh.

Hey sorry about the late update ! But I promise I will make it up to you guys! But anyway thanks for reading I really appreciate it !