Guys, everyone, I am sooooo sorry! My life has been a living nightmare for the last month and a half. First, my computer crashed because my brother gave it a virus, so all remnants of my story have been lost... Secondly, the day before my birthday, my dad went into the hospital, and if he didn't, could have died, meanwhile, my mom and I were suffering from high fevers every night, and were tempted to go to the hospital ourselves. I was sick all that week, and had to make up 5 days of school! It was after going to the hospital that my dad decided to look for computers. So, we got one from dell, not only did we have to wait for my dad to set it up, we had to wait for it to come. Thirdly, I had to get my blood checked, because the doctors think I might have a blood disorder. They took ten vials! Thirdly, we got a new puppy, this makes dog # 4, she's a full bread Papillon and it is my job to train her, lately she has fallen ill and I have directed all my attention towards her. All my blood came back okay, and the next week I was off to Disneyland on a band trip. My grades had been falling since that point, and sometime in late April/ early May, my parents were planning on having a renewal of their vows, in our backyard and me + polyester + the heat of a curling iron fainting this wouldn't have been so bad, if I hadn't hit our tile floor, and my head broke the fall, and soon after I started vomiting, and couldn't walk, so in fear of a concussion I went to the hospital, it wasn't one but in fear of fainting again, I was out of school for four whole days, in fact my head still hurts at the mention of it. Please find it in your heart to forgive me. P.S. I had a good half of this story finished in March, but everything was so hectic.

I am rather disappointed, I only got a few reviews last chapter... which might explain why I could never own Yu-Gi-Oh.

Now on with the story!

Chapter 6: Forgive me, for how I have sinned

When Tea finally regained her senses, she could not find Yugi anywhere. She looked around the lunch area but could not find anything that she could link to Yugi. Tea slumped back to the tree where she had eaten her lunch earlier, to see if he was there, waiting for her. Not ten feet away from where she had been kissed, there lay a tray on the ground, the food knocked over and spilt. Ants were taking chunks from the demolished piece of chocolate cake that lay on the grass. She knew what this meant, it meant that he saw...

Tea's search became more frantic, but there was little avail. Tea woefully made her way through the end of the day, and when the final bell rang, she rushed over to the locker number that Yugi had said earlier was his, and to meet up there when school let out.

-X in the shadows X-

Bakura was still savoring the sweet kiss that he had shared with Tea..

'She tasted like peaches, the best of all fruit...' the recollection of her tender lips against his sent shivers up and down his spine causing his body to shake with each spasm. 'It felt so good to kiss her, and best of all, I timed it so perfectly, and at such a good angle that the poor little mortal boy saw, he must be so sad 'boo-hoo'. He ended with a bit of sarcasm.

He scanned over Tea's face which was shadowed with worry. "Now the only question is 'did she enjoy it?'" Bakura said slightly above a whisper. He intently studied her figure, making sure he would never forget any detail. She surely resembled an angel, even when her body was not adorned in the heavenly robes she would usually wear.

He licked his lips wanting more, but he knew he had to withstand the temptation. He forced himself to stay in the shadows, and to not be seen, he was well aware that he had to wait...

X-School-X

Tea was waiting for a good eight minutes, and still Yugi had not shown up, maybe she had gone to the wrong locker number, no, she was certain he had told her that it was locker 223. How was she supposed to protect him if she didn't know where he was? She turned her head sensing someone there, hoping it was Yugi, but all she saw was darkness shrouding the corner of the hallway. She glared at it, knowing it was Bakura hiding, while she stared, her eyes slowly filled with compassion, and her lips tingled from the memory of the kiss. She swore while she was looking her eyes had caught his and that they could see into each other's souls.

Their connection was cut of when a short boy with spiky hair limped over to Tea.. "Yugi," Tea whispered "Yugi are you okay?" The hand that was covering his face suddenly dropped, revealing his bruised right eye, and blood covered cheek and nose. "Oh Yugi," Tea cried, kneeling down to give him a hug considering the young man was at least a good foot shorter than her. Tears trailed down Yugi's cheeks, and he whimpered as Tea's embrace scraped across the wounds that seemed to be on his back.

Tears now streaked Tea's face, "Yugi I am so sorry... I have failed you..." Tea's words were stopped by a series of sobs; every time she tried to speak, she could only get out a "I-I..."

Bakura had had enough, He couldn't stand the fact that Tea was crying, and even more so that the mortal boy was the one making her do so. It was time he came to her aide. He slowly revealed himself from the shadows, and then rushing over knelt by Tea's body, and put a comforting arm over her shoulder. She allowed him to do so without protest of any kind. Tea's body was now shaking with each sob, she laid her head on Bakura's shoulder, her salty tears soaking his shirt. His ruby red eyes danced with flames as they met Yugi's amethyst ones, which seemed to be full of sorrow, but surprisingly, not pain.

Bakura's eyes scanned over Yugi's face, his eye that appeared to be bruised, was even with his skin and not swollen as it should have been. The blood that was scattered across his face was not dripping but just there on top of the imaginary cuts. It's then when it hit Bakura, Yugi was playing with Tea's mind, trying to make her guilty, trying to get sympathy. Trying to bring up emotions that weren't there.

Yugi knew that Bakura had found out. The two boys' eyes met. An unspoken challenge ragged within them. The staring contest held for a good minute, not a word was spoken, nothing was heard, but Tea's sobs which had gradually slowed. Suddenly Yugi looked away, his face showed a feeling of defeat. He stood up and turned his back.

Tea now suddenly aware of the circumstances, slowly stood up as well, Bakura shadowing her movement to a tee. She wiped the tears away from her face, and gave Yugi a kind stare. "Yugi," she whispered, "What happened?" to this he just shrugged, grabbed his books from his locker, turned and left. Tea was about ready to chase after him, but Bakura held her back.

"No, Tea, let him cool off..."

"Bakura, no," Tea said cutting him off, "I have failed to protect him, it's my fault that he is hurt, I have to help him, at least heal him"

"Tea, he tricked you, it was all a scam, he isn't really hurt, let him leave," Bakura said interjecting. Tea stood still for a moment looking at the place where Yugi was once standing, and the way he left. She moved her shoulder so Bakura's hand slipped off. She followed the path in which Yugi had left, hoping to track him down. Soon Bakura was alone, standing in the hall the memory of both beings still eminent, his hand slid up to his lips, "Until we meet again, my sweet angel," he whispered as he once again slipped into the shadows.

X- At the Game Shop -X

Yugi stared up at the shop his Grandfather ran, he entered through the back as he normally did, and took the stairs that led up to the apartment in which he lived. Once inside, he went to the bathroom, to wash off the now smeared makeup that was on his face. When the only color on his face was that of his skin, he went downstairs to the shop, Grandpa Mouto, was polishing the glass counter top all the rare duel monster cards were displayed.

"Hey Grandpa," Yugi said in his rather childlike voice.

Grandpa turned, a warm smile spread across his face, "Oh hello Yugi, did you have a good day at school?"

To this he just shrugged, "I'll tell you about it at dinner okay gramps?" Grandpa just shook his head in acceptance, as he watched Yugi turn and go up to his room.

-X In the street X-

Tea looked at the Kame game shop (that's the shop's name right?) That was right across the street from where she was standing. She had no doubt that Yugi was inside, but she knew that it might be hard to get him to talk to her so, if all else failed, she held the envelope that she would ask to get to Yugi. Quickly she snapped the hook that kept the chain holding her prayer box on her neck, and soon it was stuffed into the envelope along with the note that was addressed for Yugi. She licked the glue and everything inside was sealed off. She started walking towards the door, the envelope clutched in her hands in a position over her heart, "God, give me strength," she mumbled...

Tea opened the door to the Kame Game Shop, as it opened, the bell on the door made a jingling noise. The old man behind the counter looked up, and gave Tea a smile. She walked right up to the counter, and asked, "Mr. Mouto?"

A confused look appeared on his face, and then it slid away, "Yes?"

"I'm Tea," she held out her hand and Sullivan (ack I hate that name, I mean come on!) Took it in his own and gave it a firm shake, "Can I speak to Yugi by any chance?"

"Yes, I'll go get him,"

"Thank you very much," he nodded and turned and soon he disappeared..

When he came back down he had a rather disturbed look on his face, "I'm sorry, he's uh-"

"That's okay, will you give him this for me?" Tea stated while holding out the envelope.

Grandpa Mouto's hands reached out for the envelope, "I'll make sure he gets it."

"Tank you," Tea said in a depressed manner, she slowly walked out the door, head down.

Outside Tea was met by the presence of some oh-so-familiar red eyes. Before she could turn around to look at him, he embraced her in a hug. His pleasant smell engulfed her and made her calm. She turned her head ever so slightly so her eyes met with his. They held for a second, and then she looked to the sky, the sun was setting, a few rays leaked over the horizon, creating pink streaks that mixed in with the purple sky. "Bakura," she said tenderly, liking how his name felt underneath her tongue, "He wouldn't talk to me, or even see me..."

Bakura just grunted, not liking how he, that insolent mortal, could make her worry so much, and ruin a perfect moment like this. Bakura nestled his head on Tea's shoulder, and whispered in her ear, "Come, I'll walk you home."

When they finally reached the front door, Tea had told him what happened in the game shop, and what her duties as a guardian angel were, and how she had failed, and didn't deserve wings, she was on he verge of tears. She had just opened the door a crack, and was ready to step inside when she turned around and said, "Thank you." and gave Bakura the slightest kiss on the cheek.

Before Bakura could respond, she was already in the house the door closed. He looked at the door for a second, touched his cheek where she had kissed it.

'D-did she just kiss me?'

'No you moron she gave you a thimble, of course she kissed you!' Bakura's inner voice blared, 'you know what you have to do now don't you?'

'What do I have to do oh great one?' Bakura asked rather annoyed.

'You have to talk to that Yugi kid.'

'No way in the seven hells.'

'Have to'

'no I don't'

'yes you do'

'Why?'

'Because if you do, that will make Tea happy, and you want Tea to be happy.'

'Fine'

'Really?'

'Don't make me say it twice'

Bakura closed his eyes imaging the place he wanted to be (Bakura being Satan's son, and like most beings from Hell, has the ability to teleport short distances, so work with me) he centered in on that spikey headed little twerp, and soon he felt his long silver hair lifting from his shoulders, his body feeling lighter, and soon he was at his window, and the boy looked as though he had just saw a ghost. "Don't worry, I'm not going to hurt you, tonight, I just want to show you something." Bakura grabbed hold of Yugi's shoulder, and concentrated again, this time on Tea's window.

They arrived a few moments later, outside of the window of the dance studio beneath the house. (You know like basements? How they have the window above them? Like that.) Right below them, Tea was kneeling on the ground, in front of her, lay an open bible, there was soft chapel music playing in the background. Tea started speaking in an hypnotized voice, "God, I have failed you, I am not worthy of being a guardian, I have not fulfilled my duty, Forgive me, for how I have sinned, Please God, let me makeup for what I have done, Forgive me for how I have sinned..." tears were rolling down her face, and she paused for a second, then she looked up, as hearing God's judgement, "Thank you, now for Yugi's forgiveness, and my own, I must seek..."

Tea stood up, the fuchsia leotard clung to her body showing off her curves, the ballet shoes that adorned her feet were worn, but had a look of professionalism to them. She stretched a little bit allowing her body to be more nimble while dancing. The tears still flowing down her face, as if on cue, the chorus started, in sync with her feet. Yugi stared in awe at the sight.

"She told me once," Bakura started, "that when she dances, it lets out any stress she might have, that when she moves, she cannot bear grudges or misfortunes against anyone. That this is how she forgives those who trespassed against her, it allows her to become serene once more..." he stopped, quite speechless as while she danced, her wings took form against her, to reveal who she really was. Soon her tears stopped flowing, and soon after the music did as well. "We should go now," Bakura stood up, and soon they were once again at Yugi's house.

"Tea is forgiving by heart, but you really hurt her today, you unrestful brat, and just because tears stopped doesn't mean the pain has. And remember, just because Tea's forgiving doesn't mean I am, I will get you for this, so watch your back..." with that he vanished with a small puff of mist.

Yugi turned when her herd a knock on the door. "Come in"

The door cracked open, and Grandpa's head popped in, a smile on his face, "Tea asked me to deliver this to you," He set the envelope on Yugi's night stand.

"Thanks Grandpa..." He went to the night stand and picked it up.

"You're welcome Yugi," Grandpa said, "Oh and Yugi?" he paused "Dinner will be ready in five," He winked, and then shut the door.

Yugi smiled, he broke the seal, and pulled out the letter inside, when he did, a silver chain with a box attached to it fell to the ground. He picked it up and the n read the letter.

Dear Yugi,

Please forgive me, I have failed you...

I don't know much more I can say,

I still wish to help you and can only

wish that you will allow me to do so.

I give you this prayer box as a token

off sincerest wishes, inside you are to

write your prayers to God.

This is NOT a wish box, but is for prayers

so you can ask for guidance, I hope you

treat it well.

I am here to protect you, but I cannot

protect you from yourself...

Remember that.

Your Friend,

Tea

He clipped the necklace on, when he heard Grandpa call for dinner. This was it, he would tell him everything.

X- Tea's house -X

Tea closed her bible, and stood up, when she turned she came face to face with Bakura, he was about to say something, but she spoke first, "Life is a dance, the most sinful, is also the most fun: the Tango. Do not tell me you love me, for it is wrong, but for me to tell you, it is a sin, with that being said," she turned to Bakura, "Shall we dance?"

-End of chapter 6: "Forgive me for How I Have Sinned"

Writer's block sucks, I knew practically all of this except for a few transitions, and I could not think of anything to do It was horrible! But then it came to me last night and I was like "YES, I know what to do, I spent all day typing this, and it was nearly seven pages long! OMG it's my longest chapter Yet! Oh and Please review.

Oh yeah, I have a new story, so any of you that know Inuyasha, please read it, I know right now the character names are messed up, but I'll fix them in the first chapter.