Alone.....that's exactly how Bakura felt. He never had anyone in his life. Everyone he knew was dead.....attempts at taking over the world all ended in failure. Of course now he was friends with Yugi and company (Though him and Yami still were not the best of friends) and also Malik had relinquished his evil ways. Everything seemed perfect, but it was not. Inside, Bakura longed for love. His whole life, he had never recieved so much as a hug from anyone.....no one at all. There was that one girl though. She was the reason he continued living.

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Ryou: Hey! Wake up Yami! Remember what today is?

Bakura: No....does it matter?

Ryou: Its your "girlfriend's" birthday (^^)

Bakura: O_O Her birthday is today?! Shit! I gotta get her a present!

Ryou: Already taken care of Yami

~

Ryou pulled out a box. Inside was a beautiful necklace with the Magician of Faith as a sapphire pendant.

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Bakura: Ryou! Thank you so much! This is perfect.

Ryou: No problem. Are you going to tell her today?

Bakura: What's the point? She is in love with someone else....

Ryou: You didn't hear? Yami and her stopped talking for a while. None of us are sure what happened, but its evident they do not care for each other like once before.

Bakura: Well, then I guess I might as well

Ryou: Yea seriously, I mean, how long have you liked her? Since Duelist Kingdom?

Bakura: Don't talk about that.

~Bakura wanted to forget all about his past and evil ways. He was ashamed of his actions and it only brought bad memories.

Ryou: Sorry, well, lets go now, the party is in 1 hour!

Bakura: Alright. Race you!

Ryou: Ok, 1...2....hey! come back!

Bakura had sped off at 2 and Ryou chased after him, both laughing like brothers as they made thier way to Tea's house

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R&B: Happy Birthday Anzu!!!!

Anzu: Oh thank you! *She gave each of them hugs. Bakura blushed when he got his* Come inside, everyone is already here!

Bakura and Ryou stepped inside, taking off thier shoes as they walked in. Jounouchi was at the snack table eating everything in sight while Mai stood next to him, trying to get his attention away from food and onto her. Honda and Otogi were playing video games on Anzu's Gamecube. Isis was showing Mokuba some funny looking hyroglyphics to make him laugh. Anzu was talking to Yugi, Malik and Yami were dueling (Yami was winning) and finally Kaiba was laying on the couch, Shizuka on top of him cuddling.

Bakura: Get a room you two!

Kaiba: Get a girlfriend

Bakura: .....Fuckin priest thinks he's so great.....

Ryou went over to the T.V. to play video games while Bakura walked over to Malik and Yugi.

Yami: and I attack your life points directly and that takes you down to zero!

Malik: Pharaoh I swear I will have my revenge and I will kill you!!

Bakura, Yami and Malik then bursted out in laughter. Malik always made fun of himself now that he was reformed.

Bakura: Why are you here Yugi? I thought you and Anzu broke up.

Yami: Why do you care? I came out of politeness. Do you have a problem with that?

Bakura: Listen Pha-

Malik: Hey Tea! I think its time to cut the cake!!

Bakura: We will continue this later...

Yami: Indeed.

Shizuka: *pulling away from Kaiba* Yea, I think its time to also.

Isis: Yes, I believe that is proper tradition of the day of birth

Mokuba: CAKE! CAKE! CAKE! CAKE! CAKE!

Kaiba: Hell no! No cake for Mokuba *Whispers to Anzu* He had about 4 mocha lattes before comming

Anzu: O_O.....ok, I'll get the cake then. WILL SOMEONE HOLD JOU SO HE DOESN'T JUMP ON IT?!

Everyone promptly started a dogpile on Jou, Kaiba the first one on him

Jou:.....grrrrr.....get off......

Bakura just sat back and watched everyone struggle to keep him down. In reality, his mind wasn't at the party. He was having an inner debate whether or not to confess his love to Anzu. His thoughts drifted to her....her blue eyes that twinkled with kindness.....her brown hair that would always catch the rays of the sun.....her beautiful smile that would light up the darkest regions of the Shadow Realm....she was perfect. He decided after the party would be the time...

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Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday to Anzu....Happy Birthday to you!

Anzu: Thank you all so much! I'm very fortunate to have friends that care so much!

Jou: Hey Anzu! Open your gifts now!!

Anzu: Alright. The first one is from Isis....Wow!

Isis had given her Egyptian garments similar to those she wore in Battle City.

Anzu: Thank you so much! Next is from Seto and Shizuka.

Kaiba handed her an envelope. Tea opened it and out fell a card anda gift certificate to the mall.

Anzu: Thank you so much you two!

Kaiba: There is about 100,000,000 Yen in that, so please use it wisely.

Everyone: 100 MILLION YEN?!?!?!?!?!

Kaiba: Hey...can't I be generous for once?

Shizuka: *whispers to Anzu* I talked him into it.

Anzu just giggled at this. After several more present that included perfume (Mai), a Wingweaver card (Yugi), a knife (Malik, duh!), Dice(Otogi), and a hamburger (Guess who gave her that) It was time for Bakura to give his gift.

Anzu: Bakura, its your turn now.

Bakura: *blushing* Um....I forgot to get one

Anzu: Oh thats no problem! Let's move on to Honda.....

It was several hours later. All the guests had left except Bakura and Ryou.

Bakura: Ryou, why don't you head home? I think I'll catch up to you.

Ryou: Your going to tell her, aren't you?

Bakura: ....yea

Ryou: Well, best of luck to you. *He then walked out the door into the night.*

Bakura walked into the kitchen where Anzu was doing the last of the dishes.

Anzu: Oh Bakura! I didn't know you were still here!

Bakura: Anzu, will you come outside for a second? We need to talk.

Anzu: I guess...

The two walked out into Anzu's porch and sat down on one of those swining bench things.

Anzu: Wow, its kind of cold tonight

Bakura: Here take my coat *From Battle City, its more of an over-shirt though)

Anzu: Thank you.

They sat in silence before Bakura spoke up.

Bakura: Um....I actually did get you a present...

Bakura then took out the necklace and Anzu's face lit up when she saw it.

Anzu: Thank you so much! Its so beautiful!!

Bakura: Well, that is from Ryou actually, I got you something else.

Bakura touched her cheek lightly and leaned forward. His lips brushed against hers before pulling away.

Bakura: Anzu...I love you

Anzu: Bakura.....

The two kissed again, more passionately this time. The moon was high in the sky and shined more brightly than ever before.

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If you like sweet romance stories, I suggest not reading on. It becomes angst.