Omega19x: *the sandstorm was still raging, even a couple hours later. And it was getting quite dark outside* "I... don't think it's going to let up tonight."
ph33r my rod: "...dammit." *was afraid of that*
Omega19x: "... sorry..." *limps back down to Malik.*
ph33r my rod: *curled up in a ball, leaning against the wall*
Omega19x: *goes to sit by him* "... can... I help at all?"
ph33r my rod: "...please, just stay here with me."
Omega19x: "... okay..."
Omega19x: *wraps his arm around Malik, not knowing what to expect*
ph33r my rod: "Gods, if I were in here alone, I think I'd go crazy..." *rests head on Ryou's shoulder*
Omega19x: "... t...talk to me about it... maybe that would help."
ph33r my rod: "...what is there to talk about? Other than I spent the majority of my life here, shut out from the outside world..." *sighs*
Omega19x: "... were you... s...scared?"
ph33r my rod: "...you have no idea. The thought of having to stay here my whole life... really scared me back then. And then everything that happened here... the initiation, my father's death, my yami's development..." *trembles, whispering* "I hate it in here..."
Omega19x: "... but you didn't. You... you don't live here anymore... And everything that happened here... It can't hurt you..."
Omega19x: *wraps his arms around Malik lovingly*
ph33r my rod: *just clings to Ryou*
ph33r my rod: "I know... but all of these memories keep coming back, and it's just scary, y'know?"
Omega19x: "... like your... bl..black mage..."
Omega19x: *kisses Malik's cheek softly*
ph33r my rod: "..." *nods and yawns* "I guess you could say that..."
Omega19x: "... you're... tired... Come on, is there...any bed you... wouldn't mind sleeping on?"
ph33r my rod: "...my own's fine."
Omega19x: "... come on..." *weakly stands up, and holds hand out for Malik*
Omega19x: "... I... I think both of us can fit on it."
ph33r my rod: *stands and takes Ryou's hand, looking down at the floor* "Okay..."
ph33r my rod: *walks back to his room*
Omega19x: *goes with*
Omega19x: "... nothing here can hurt you... not anymore..."
Omega19x: "Just remember... you were strong enough to help me... so... so you're strong enough to face this too..."
ph33r my rod: "...you're right, I can do this." *still looks a little scared, though."
Omega19x: "... you can do this."
ph33r my rod: *lays down on the bed, nodding*
ph33r my rod: *scoots over, making room for Ryou*
Omega19x: *lays down with him, putting his arm completely over Malik's body*
Omega19x: *holding him tightly*
ph33r my rod: "...thank you for being here."
Omega19x: "... I wouldn't want to be anywhere else..."
Omega19x: "I'd live underground with you forever, if I had to."
Omega19x: "... I'd get fewer sunburns, at least." *weak smile*
ph33r my rod: "..." *wraps his arms around Ryou, holding him just as tightly*
ph33r my rod: "You don't know how much that means to me, Ryou..."
Omega19x: "... It's the truth."
Omega19x: *smiles, and kisses him gently, snuggling closer*
Omega19x: "... close your eyes... I'll still be right here when you... when you open them again."
ph33r my rod: *nods and does so, nuzzling his head under Ryou's chin*
Omega19x: (a good stopping point.)
Omega19x: "... sleep well, Malik."
ph33r my rod: *already asleep*
Omega19x: (heh)
ph33r my rod: (( *pets Malik* ;; ))
Omega19x: (night!)
Omega19x signed off at 10:05:09 PM.