Yu-Gi-Oh! Fan Fiction ❯ It Started With Snow ❯ Jou's 6th month part 2 ( Chapter 22 )

It Started With Snow

Warnings: Mpreg, yaoi, abuse (when isn't there in my Jou-centric fics), and possibly language.

Notes: Switches POV's at the end.

Disclaimer: I don't own Yu-Gi-Oh!, or the rights to the Playstation, unless owning one counts.

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~Previous Chapter~

Lightly pressing, Mokuba asked, "Does it hurt?"

"Does what hurt?"

"The twins. Carrying them around and when they kick." Mokuba clarified.

Thinking a minute, Jou responded, "Carrying them, no. It doesn't hurt, but the extra weight hurts my back anymore. As for them moving, sometimes it hurts, but most of the time I enjoy it." Looking at the clock, he noticed they'd been in for almost three hours. "We should get out. Seto will be home soon."

"Oh…" was all Mokuba said.

"Hey, you can feel them again when you want. Just ask." Jou smiled, "I think they like it. Come on, let's go."

Back in his room, Jou began thinking about what he "reward" would be for behaving himself. His thoughts slowly turned to a certain blue-eyed CEO. Sensing his emotions, the twins settled down. "Good," Jou thought. "Now if Seto decides he's going to make love later, they won't be kicking him." Honestly, Jou would later swear that being screwed while they kicked heightened the experience.

~Chapter 16~

Looking at his watch, Jou decided to lie down and relax for a while. He'd only been asleep for an hour when he felt the mattress move beneath him. Not wanting to wake up, Jou turned over on his side. The next thing he felt was a warm body behind him, fitting perfectly.

"Wake up my beautiful one." a familiar voice purred.

Jou stirred, moving to his back again. "Dragon?" he asked drowsily.

Smiling, Kaiba replied, "Of course. How was the pool?"

Remembering his and Mokuba's "secret", Jou informed his love of his pool adventures. "The pool's fine. The water's wet and you should really have that looked at, and your little brother had some quality time with his nieces or nephews."

A confused look crossed the brunette's features. "Oh…I guess he really hasn't had much of a chance to experience this." Seto realized. "He's missed so much…" the blonde cut him off.

"Which he made up for this afternoon. I told him all he had to do was ask. I'd let him feel them as much as he wanted."

Allowing Jou to cuddle beside him, Seto replied, "Good idea, Puppy." He continued, "Anyway, I'm hungry and I'm guessing you haven't had anything since your swim."

"No." Jou admitted guiltily.

Sighing, Seto gently scolded, "Pup, you really shouldn't skip meals…I wouldn't think it's too healthy for any of you. Now, do you want to go out, or get something here?"

"Can we stay here? I really don't feel like finding something to wear." Jou complained.

Kissing Jou's forehead, Seto promised, "Okay, I'll make something quick. Come down in forty-five minutes. And find Mokuba while you're at it."

Shortly after Seto left, Jou got up. He knew he needed at least fifteen minutes to change, then probably a half hour to find Mokuba. Removing a black sleeveless shirt and a pair of jean shorts from his closet, Jou changed. Twenty minutes later, Jou found Mokuba in his room, sitting in the dark, playing on his Playstation, and intent on fighting his way through a seemingly endless sea of enemies.

"Hey Half-Pint." Jou greeted, slightly out of breath. "Your brother's cooking, you want to go commit food suicide with me?"

"He's really good!" Mokuba defended. "He managed to keep us fed."

Jou grinned, "True. Anyway, hurry up and get moving. I'm sure it won't be any better cold."

Mokuba saved his game and turned the system off, allowing the boys to arrive in the kitchen as Seto was bringing a bowl of salad to the table. Along with the salad, there was garlic bread and a huge pot of spaghetti. Everyone helped himself and after a few minutes, Seto asked Mokuba about his day.

"Well, me and Jou went swimming. I told him that you thought I was good enough to join the high school team when I get there. He agreed after I nearly beat him…" Mokuba's eyes went wide as he realized what he just said.

Glaring at Jounouchi, Seto restrained himself from immediately strangling the blonde. "You did what?"

Glaring right back, Jou replied, "I'm pregnant Seto, I'm not sick. I'll do what I want. I didn't hurt them."

"I don't care! I will not have you hurt them, or worse, lose them because you're being stubborn." Seto exploded, "Those are my two heirs to my company you're carrying around and I'll be damned if you'll lose them for me!" Kaiba was now standing a foot away from Jou.

"So…the truth comes out." Jou was on his feet as well. "You know, I thought you cared about ME. Not your stupid company or your damn legacy!" Jou continued, still on a roll. "I see that you don't give a fuck about me. You just want me to be the one to guarantee that Kaiba Corp. stays in the hands of your bloodline!"

Jou saw Seto's hand draw back and seconds later; felt the sting of the blow. "You will not insult me or everything I worked for again. I'm sorry for trying to protect your reckless ass!"

Jou stood there, holding his cheek as tears welled up in his eyes. "God damn you, Kaiba. If I wasn't knocked up, I'd pound your ass through the floor…I thought you were different from my father. Now I see that you're not." Jou fled the kitchen in tears. Reaching the front door, he ran into the night away from the mansion.

He had no idea where he was going; Jou's body was on autopilot. Letting his mind guide him, he was more than surprised when he became aware of his destination. He was standing outside of his apartment complex. Fortunately for Jou the landlord let him pay as much in advance as he could, just in case. Taking out the key from his wallet, he let himself into his father's apartment. Apparently the man had some cleaning done since the blonde had last been there. The place was decently clean. Going to inspect his room, Jou found it exactly as he'd left it.

Feeling his cheek starting to tingle, Jou went to the kitchen to see if there was any ice to reduce the imminent swelling. He found a towel and wrapped some ice in it. Holding it against the injured area, he went back to his room. Sitting on the bed, Jou felt the twins begin to move. The dash from the mansion and the walk to the apartment might have been a little too much, because his stomach was rhythmically getting hard, then easing slightly. "Come on guys." Jou pleaded. "Ease up. I don't want to have to call Kaiba." Jou started rearranging his pillows so he could lean against the headboard.

Just then, Jou's cell rang. Moving carefully, he removed the phone from the clip. Seeing the number for the Game Shop come up, he answered it.

"Hello?"

"Jou!" came an excited cry.

Smiling, he replied, "Last I looked. What's up Yug?"

"Seto just called. He told Yami you ran out after a fight. He sounded worried."

His smile faded. "I'm sure he is." Jou replied caustically.

"He asked if you'd come over here, I told him no. Jou, he's concerned. Where are you at?" Yugi asked, worried.

Jou promised, "I'm okay. I'll be fine. But did Seto tell you the entire story? Did he tell you he hit me?"

Yugi fell silent.

"I didn't think so."

Yugi sighed audibly, "Jou, we're here if you need anything. Oh, Seto wanted me to remind you that you have a doctor appointment tomorrow."

Groaning, Jou replied, "Okay, thanks. I'll see you some time. Yugi." Jou hung up.

Thinking to himself, "Great, Seto will be there and act like nothing ever happened, then he can follow me back here."

His stomach growling broke Jou's thoughts. He hadn't eaten much before the fight broke out. Praying there was something edible in the kitchen, Jou heaved himself from the bed. Walking to the kitchen again, the blonde was having a craving for peanut butter and olives. To Jou's surprise, he found both. On his way back to his room, he caught his reflection in the mirror in the bathroom. "No wonder Seto got mad. I'm nothing to him now. I'm too fat to screw anymore. I'm not the jewel around his neck anymore I'm just carrying his heirs, just like he said. After they come…he'll start using me like my father did. Hell, Seto's already abusing me just like my old man…" Jou's thoughts trailed off as he finished his snack.

Looking at his watch, Jou decided to get some sleep. He knew he had a long day tomorrow, starting with a lovely hike to the doctor's. Not having to impress anyone, Jou stripped down to his boxers and climbed between the cool sheets. The sheets felt good against his taut skin and Jou fell asleep while the twins stirred slightly in response to Jou's contentment.

Seto stood by the door. He'd just watched his love run out it not minutes before. "Why do I do the stupidest things and hurt those that I love." He thought guiltily. Sensing another presence, he turned around.

"I'm sorry Big Brother." Mokuba apologized. He looked like he'd been crying for a while. "I didn't think you'd get that upset."

"It's not your fault. I'm too protective of him and I don't want anything to happen to the twins or Jou. You guys are my life. Now, I've become what I was trying to protect him from."

Mokuba looked worried, "You think I hurt the babies when we swam today?"

"No, I don't think so. Don't worry about it. We just need to get Jou home with us."

"Call his cell phone!" Mokuba exclaimed, proud he figured something out before his brother. Shaking his head, Seto replied, "No, he'll see the number." Picking up the phone, Kaiba dialed the Game Shop.

"Hello?'

"Yami, its Kaiba. Is Jou over there?"

"No, he's not." Replied the Pharaoh. "Is he okay?"

Kaiba became very concerned. "I'm hoping he is. He ran out ten minutes ago. We had a fight."

"What did you do?" Yami questioned suspiciously.

"Nothing…" Seto hesitated. "Okay, I hit him. Just don't tell Yugi. You'll worry him needlessly right now."

"Kaiba, you know you can't do that. His father did the same thing. You're just continuing the cycle."

Seto sighed, "Yami, it was in rage, I didn't mean to. I feel so guilty. Look, can one of you call him? I know he'll ignore me. Just make sure he's okay."

"Fine. But I'm doing this for Jou." Yami promised.

"Oh, tell him that he has a doctor appointment for tomorrow, too. Please?" Kaiba begged.

"I will." With that, Yami hung up.

Kaiba went to his bedroom. It seemed so lonely without Jou's presence. As he crawled into bed, Seto missed the blonde even more. The bed seemed so empty. Deciding that sleeping in there was going to be futile, Seto went to sleep on the couch.

The next morning, Jou woke early. His appointment was for nine and it was now seven. Getting a quick shower, he started off to his visit. Hoping that Seto didn't show up, Jou entered the office. Not seeing the blue-eyed dragon, Jou breathed a sigh of relief. He was seen quickly, Doctor Carson was examining him. Jou lay back as he had measurements taken. With any luck, Jou'd find out the twins due date. As well as find out about the contractions he'd been having.

"Jounouchi, I'm going to give you your ultrasound, then we'll figure out your due date." Doctor Carson informed, ignoring the bruise on Jou's cheek.

"Okay." Jou replied a little sullen.

The doctor looked a little concerned herself. Usually, the blonde was energetic and excited. "Jou, have you been feeling okay? Anything unusual or any pain?" she questioned, trying to get the blonde to tell her why his cheek was multicolored.

"Well, not really. A friend mentioned that he thought I was having Braxton-Hicks contractions." Just then Jou's belly hardened for a few seconds before releasing. "Like that." He blushed.

"I felt." Doctor Carson smiled encouragingly. "Jou, anything else I should know about?

Not making eye contact, Jou mumbled, "I had a fight with Seto. He hit me and I ran out. That's why I'm here alone."

Nodding, Doctor Carson advised, "Jounouchi, I have good reason to believe that you need to be careful. Even without the ultrasound, I think you're a little dehydrated. That, along with the stress could be causing those contractions. It's nothing to really worry about right now." Doctor Carson assured. "If they get more intense, then call me. Also, call me if you have more than four in an hour's time"

"They'll be okay?" Jou asked, knowing that if anything happened to them, Seto'd probably beat him again.

"Yes. They should be fine. Just start drinking plenty of water and relax." Doctor Carson applied the cold green gel to Jou's belly. "Jou, everything looks fine. The twins are developing nicely. If they decide to come now, they'd make it, but require a lot of care." She started to point out various organs and points of interest to Jou on the screen.

"Can you tell their due date?" Jou asked.

"We can figure it out." Doctor Carson looked over Jou's chart. "Well, I say from the date you had the womb put in, I think around October 25th you should have them."

"That's…"Jou began.

The door swung open. "My birthday."

"Seto!" Exclaimed Jou.

"Mr. Kaiba, I didn't think you'd be here." Doctor Carson said, looking uneasily at Jou.

Tossing the doctor a look that said, "Don't mess with me" he asked, "Can I have some time alone with Jou?"

Jou nodded and Doctor Carson said, "If you need anything, call."

When the doctor left, Seto started. "Jou, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to hurt you physically or verbally last night. I'm just concerned for your safety and the twins. I can't lose you. Jounouchi, I love you." Seto reached up and gently touched the bruise. A tear formed in his eye. Gods, Jou, I'm so sorry."

"Seto, I can't deal with this. I can't worry about getting hit for something petty. I need time away, the doctor says I need to relax. She says I'm dehydrated and stressed. That's what's causing the contractions."

Seto buried his face in his hands. "Jou, I'm sorry. Where are you staying?"

"My dad's old apartment." Jou sat up and grabbed a towel to wipe his stomach off. Seto beat him to it.

"Jou, please come back. I don't want you there by yourself. Nobody would be there to help you." Seto gently wiped off the gel, causing a small moan to escape Jou's lips. "At least let me try to make it up to you. To earn your trust back."

"Seto…" Jou growled as the brunette wiped lower on Jou's stomach.

"Come back tonight. Be there by eight. I know I can make this up to you." With that, Seto put the towel down, gave Jou a short kiss, and walked from the exam room, leaving the doctor to finish checking Jou.

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