Yu-Gi-Oh! Fan Fiction ❯ The Prince and His Pauper ❯ Part 4 ( Chapter 4 )
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By: Kleptomaniac Can Opener 
Seto's somewhere not here and Jou's moping...and what's this about gambling?
Anime/Manga: Yu-Gi-Oh! Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Comedy / Drama / Hentai / Romance / | Type: Alternate Universe | Uploaded On: 08.10.2004 | Pages: 3 | Words: 3.0K | Visits: 550 | Status: Completed
Seto's somewhere not here and Jou's moping...and what's this about gambling?
Anime/Manga: Yu-Gi-Oh! Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Comedy / Drama / Hentai / Romance / | Type: Alternate Universe | Uploaded On: 08.10.2004 | Pages: 3 | Words: 3.0K | Visits: 550 | Status: Completed
Title: The Prince and His Pauper
Author: Kleptomaniac Can Opener
Rating: NC-17
Pairing(s): Seto x Jou, Honda x Jou, Honda + Shizuka
Status: Completed
Spoilers: None
Disclaimer: Trust me, I don't own Yugi-Oh.
Summary: As the head of Katsuya Corp., Jounouchi isn't used to being ignored.
Especially by some ordinary classmate with a stick up his rear-end.
Notes: This is for the Plot Bunny Freeze Frame Challenge at A_Dragons_Lair!
Look up Plot Bunny Photo #3 for the reference.
~*~*~*~
The Prince and His Pauper
Part 4
~*~*~*~
"Jou...Jou!"
"Huh?" Honda slams his book closed, obviously frustrated. Miho sighs.
"Jou, we're not going to get any studying done if you don't pay attention."
"I'm sorry, guys." Jou runs a hand through his bangs, noting they're getting too long. "I'm just preoccupied."
"Is everything all right?" asks Yugi.
"Yeah, it is." Honda bashes his fist on the table, making everyone jump out of their skins.
"Stop bullshitting us! You've been mopin' for a week!"
"I am not moping!"
"Fuck yes you are!"
"Guys! Let's not fight over this!" Yugi attempts to cool the other two down, his small arms waving between them.
"Not to mention you must be totally disturbing Muto-san downstairs," quips Miho. "Look, just tell us already. We can help, and if not, you might at least feel better." Jou finally concedes.
"I guess you're right..." He sighs and closes his textbook. He cringes a little from the expectant faces of his friends. "I...I...IsleptwithKaiba!"
Under different circumstances, Jou would have found their expressions funny. Yugi is blushing red as a crimson rose, Miho's jaw has dropped to the ground floor in utter disbelief, and Honda...Honda looks to be in a state of shock. Yugi is the first to come around.
"How did this happen?"
"Um...remember when I was suppose to meet you guys at the arcade? I kinda took the shortcut through the red-light district and uh...bought Kaiba for the day."
"Oh my God! He's a prostitute?" exclaims Miho.
"You're shittin' us."
"I'm not shittin', Honda."
Miho nudges Jou in the ribs. "So how was it?"
"Aw geez, Ribbon," yells Honda. "Why do you wanna know THAT?"
"Well, it either had to be really bad or really good for him to act like this. So which is it, Jou?" One can see the gloom cloud looming over him.
"No offense, Honda, but it was the damn best I ever had."
"Then the reason you're upset is because Kaiba hasn't been around for the past week," concludes Yugi.
"I guess."
The silence that stretches amongst the group is rather uncomfortable.
"Alright! Subject change!" No one argues with Honda's decision. "I just remembered something your sister told me to tell you."
"You better not have been flirting with Shizuka," growls Jou. "I KNOW you. You're not allowed to date her!" Honda grins.
"Her and your mother would disagree."
"Oh, you bastard!"
Yugi's little hands cover Jou's mouth. The small boy gives him an apologetic look. "You were saying, Honda?" asks Miho.
"Some of the big wigs have been gambling at your downtown arena. You probably wanna go stop them." Yugi releases Jou's mouth.
"Damn straight I'm gonna stop them! If they wanna gamble they can build their own damn arena! C'mon! Let's go!"
"But the test is tomorrow," protests Yugi.
"We're just taking a little break, Yug," says Jou, ruffling his friend's spikes.
"Yeah, we'll study better if we're relaxed," adds Honda.
"Besides," Miho says with a twinkle in her eye," this sounds like fun."
"Well, I guess..."
"Awright! That's the spirit, Yug," exclaims Jou, throwing the petite boy over his shoulder. "Let's go!"
"Jou! Put me down!" The others laugh good-heartedly.
Shizu World, named in honor of Jou's sister, is the largest gaming center in Japan. At the front steps greet two Duel Monsters, Joan of Arc and Red Eyes Black Dragon. Pass the large double doors are several more statues of other Duel Monsters lining the walls of the first level, all the way up to the fourth level where the dueling tables are.
The extra large elevator drops them off on the highest floor.
More people than usual fill the bustling room even though only one table is currently being used. The stadium-size flat screen on the wall shows what's going on for those who can't see over the crowd. Mixed with the audience are some familiar and not entirely welcomed faces. Jou marches up to the closest one.
"What are you doing here, Otogi?"
"Scoping out the competition," Otogi Ryuji answers with much sarcasm. Jou glares at him, but Ryuji only rolls his eyes in response. "Same reason as everyone else, Einstein. I heard there was a hot new Duelist kicking everybody's ass. I haven't been disappointed."
"Oh, wow!" Yugi points to the screen. "That's a Blue Eyes on the field!"
"And there's another in the graveyard," fills in the dice master.
"He has TWO?" shouts the group of friends.
"Sure does. Even I want to get a piece of the action."
Honda attempts to get a look at the Duelists, but there are too many people in the way. "Damn, I can't see them."
"Hey! The Blue Eyes Duelist is making his move," says Yugi.
"Go head, pretty boy! Draw! No matter what you do, I'm taking you out! I found your weakness!"
"Did you now?" says a smooth voice. Jou and his friends gasp. They know that voice!
It's Seto!
"First I switch my monsters from defense and put them into attack mode, then I play Monster Reborn! Say hello to an old friend, Blue Eyes White Dragon!"
"So what? It's not going to help you!"
"But that's not all." Seto's grin sends a chill down his opponent's spine. "I sacrifice Witty Phantom and Jin, Genie of the Lamp to summon my third Blue Eyes!"
"A third? There're only four in the first place!"
"That's right, and I command three."
"I still have the advantage, pretty boy! My monster has 3500 attack points!"
"That won't matter for long. I activate Polymerization to form my Blue Eyes Ultimate Dragon!"
An animated rendering of the powerful monster flashes across the screen for everyone to see.
"Correct me if I'm wrong, but you only have 700 life points remaining."
"Shit..."
"Blue Eyes Ultimate Dragon destroys your monster and takes 1000 of your life points, bringing you down to zero. Which is what you are." His opponent's cursing is lost to the cheering of the crowd. He reaches into his pocket.
"Here, take it." He pushes the bundle of money towards the triumphant brunet.
"HOLD IT!" Jou pushes his way to the table. "That was a fuck awesome duel, HOWEVER, there is no gambling in this establishment!"
"Mind your own business, mutt."
"My house, my rules, Kaiba!" Fortunately, Jou did not plan to say much after that.
Seto is once more sporting his blue trench coat, underneath is a sleeveless black turtleneck that leaves nothing to the imagination, several decorative belts with silver chains, tight pants, and heavy knee-high boots.
"Damn, you shopping at Hot Topic now?"
"Shut up," growls Seto, gathering his cards to leave. Jou follows him.
"Oi! I'm not done with you! Where have you been for the last week?"
"It doesn't concern you." Jou grabs Seto's arm.
"Yes it does! You brought this shit into MY building! If you need money do NOT gamble for it here!" Seto rolls his eyes.
"So sorry, mutt. I'll be moving elsewhere as soon as I have my arm back." Seto yanks himself from the blond's grip.
"Dammit, Kaiba! If you need money I can give it to you!" The back fist smacks him so fast he's on the ground before he realizes he's been hit.
Jou's friends run up to him. Honda throws threats at Seto as he rolls up his sleeves. All the while Seto's eyes burn into Jou like dry ice.
"I'm not some charity case for you to take pity on, mongrel!" With Miho and Yugi's help, Jou climbs back to his feet. His cheek is swiftly turning purple.
"You're gonna be beggin' for pity in a sec, asswipe," bellows Honda, cocking his fist back.
"Wait!" Jou grabs him by the wrist. "Let me talk to him."
"Are you fucking nuts?"
"Probably, but let me talk to him anyway."
"WE have nothing to talk about, mutt."
"Look," Jou says sharply as he lets Honda's wrist go and takes a step towards Seto, "I didn't mean to insult you. So I'm sorry. But isn't there some other way you can make your doe?"
Seto pauses, seriously thinking over Jou's words. His blue eyes glance at the display case he can see over the blond's shoulder.
Inside the Plexiglas box are diagrams and partially made modules. The hologram prototype has been on display for the last several months.
"How far away are you from a working model of the holo-system?"
"About a year. Why?"
"Give me access to the labs and I'll have it to you in a week." The group looks at Seto like he's a madman.
"That's fucking impossible, Kaiba," yells Honda.
"Jou has some of the top experts working under him. I don't think he needs YOU," snaps Miho.
"Maybe we should give him a chance..." Yugi says meekly.
Seto ignores all of it, waiting for Jou's answer.
"Normally, I would say 'hell no'. BUT, because that advice you gave me worked out better than I could have dreamed, I'm giving you the benefit of the doubt. I expect you in my office tomorrow morning, eight o' clock sharp." Seto smirks and rests a hand on his hip.
"I'll be there."
"Jou..." Yugi tugs on the boy's sleeve. "What about the test?"
"I'll do a makeup one." Yugi sweatdrops.
"You're using this as an excuse to get out of it..."
"Sure am! Ha ha ha ha ha!"
~*~*~*~
"Shit, I don't know how you did it, but you did it, Kaiba. The damn thing works. I tried for months and months and you did it in a week."
"Don't burst a vein, puppy. Not everyone can be a genius." Jou raises an eyebrow at the 'softer' insult. Seto had begun using it on and off not long after they started working together.
"Yeah, whatever." Jou writes out a check. "The agreed amount. I doubt I have to say 'use it wisely', so I won't." He pushes the precious piece of paper towards the other teen. Seto's hand overlaps his own.
Jou's heart stops.
The check is slipped out from under his lax fingers. He's so caught up in Seto's smoldering gaze he barely catches the brunet's words. "Thank you."
Once he's alone, Jou melts into his seat. "I hate it when he teases." He shivers as he thinks of those eyes that have always managed to hold his attention. "I need another cold shower."
~*~*~*~
It's another school day and Seto is absent.
"What was it like working with him?" wonders Miho.
"Not too bad," Jou admits. "Frustrating as hell here and there cause he's a control freak, but not too bad."
"See? I told you Kaiba was an okay guy," says Yugi. "We didn't have to worry at all."
"So where is the jerk?" asks Honda.
"Doing something important and non-jerkish," answers Jou. They prod him for more information. "Sorry, it's not mine to say. Oh, I won't be able to hang out today, I got stuff to do."
"That's cool, man. I have a date with Shizuka anyway."
"Dammit, Honda! What did I say about dating my sister?" >_<
~*~*~*~
Jou walks down the halls of Domino General Hospital. In truth, he's a little nervous. This will be the first time he's ever met Seto's little brother Mokuba. He doesn't even know if Seto thought he was worth mentioning to the kid. Sure they've gotten closer lately, but he's pretty sure the brunet only thinks of him as a quick fuck. Even if he does sometimes catch him looking at him when the other boy doesn't think he knows.
Even though sometimes, just sometimes, he swears he can see more than lust in those blue orbs.
"Hello? Who's there?"
"Uh, hi. I'm a friend of your brother's. Name's Jounouchi." Bandaged eyes turn towards him, a smile on the boy's face.
"Oh! Oniisama's told me lots about you, Jou-kun!"
"He has?" Jou can hardly believe it.
"Yeah! You're funny, and smart, and oniisama likes you lots and lots!"
"Uh, wow...I didn't know he thought that highly of me." Mokuba giggles.
"Not surprised. Oniisama is really quiet about what he thinks."
"Pup?" Seto brushes pass him to set a tray of food on the bedside table.
"Should I even bother telling you not to call me dog names?" grumbles Jou.
"You'll only waste your breath," admits Seto. Mokuba laughs at the two.
"Jou-kun, I want to thank you."
"Thank me? For what?"
"Oniisama said you paid for my surgery." Jou blinks and looks at his sometimes lover who, for the first time in Jou's memory, is blushing. He will have to tease the taller teen for it later. "And you make oniisama happy!" Seto grabs Jou and drags him out of the room.
"We'll be back in a minute, Mokuba. I need to talk to the mutt here."
"Ow, hey! What's the deal?" Jou rubs his wrist once Seto drops his hold.
"What are you doing here, mutt?"
"I thought I'd see how you and your brother were doing." Jou grins. "So, you really think I'm funny and smart, huh?"
"Mokuba obviously exaggerated."
"Uh huh, sure he did." Jou's grin grows when he sees a light blush spread over Seto's cheeks again. "Was he exaggerating when he said you liked me?" Now it's Jou's turn to blush.
"Utterly and completely," he answers with a dead serious tone.
Jou's brow twitches. "Jerk."
"What? Were you expecting me to ask you out? Sorry, mutt. I don't date outside of my species."
"Shut up already!"
That's it! He does NOT like Seto!
Seto smirks and pats Jou on the head. "I'll pick you up for a walkie at eight."
"Okay."
Maybe he likes him just a little.
Now if he can just break him of the dog jokes.
~*~*~*~*~*~
And that's it!
I didn't get to do nearly what I wanted to with this but I just didn't have time to write more. There are so many parts I wanted to flesh out, like the week where Seto and Jou work together, why Seto was reading the Russian books, the advice Seto gave Jou, etc. Maybe I'll do a revision in the future so I can put in all the extra stuff. Actually, side stories might be better.
Thank you for reading!
>^_^<
MEOW!
Author: Kleptomaniac Can Opener
Rating: NC-17
Pairing(s): Seto x Jou, Honda x Jou, Honda + Shizuka
Status: Completed
Spoilers: None
Disclaimer: Trust me, I don't own Yugi-Oh.
Summary: As the head of Katsuya Corp., Jounouchi isn't used to being ignored.
Especially by some ordinary classmate with a stick up his rear-end.
Notes: This is for the Plot Bunny Freeze Frame Challenge at A_Dragons_Lair!
Look up Plot Bunny Photo #3 for the reference.
~*~*~*~
The Prince and His Pauper
Part 4
~*~*~*~
"Jou...Jou!"
"Huh?" Honda slams his book closed, obviously frustrated. Miho sighs.
"Jou, we're not going to get any studying done if you don't pay attention."
"I'm sorry, guys." Jou runs a hand through his bangs, noting they're getting too long. "I'm just preoccupied."
"Is everything all right?" asks Yugi.
"Yeah, it is." Honda bashes his fist on the table, making everyone jump out of their skins.
"Stop bullshitting us! You've been mopin' for a week!"
"I am not moping!"
"Fuck yes you are!"
"Guys! Let's not fight over this!" Yugi attempts to cool the other two down, his small arms waving between them.
"Not to mention you must be totally disturbing Muto-san downstairs," quips Miho. "Look, just tell us already. We can help, and if not, you might at least feel better." Jou finally concedes.
"I guess you're right..." He sighs and closes his textbook. He cringes a little from the expectant faces of his friends. "I...I...IsleptwithKaiba!"
Under different circumstances, Jou would have found their expressions funny. Yugi is blushing red as a crimson rose, Miho's jaw has dropped to the ground floor in utter disbelief, and Honda...Honda looks to be in a state of shock. Yugi is the first to come around.
"How did this happen?"
"Um...remember when I was suppose to meet you guys at the arcade? I kinda took the shortcut through the red-light district and uh...bought Kaiba for the day."
"Oh my God! He's a prostitute?" exclaims Miho.
"You're shittin' us."
"I'm not shittin', Honda."
Miho nudges Jou in the ribs. "So how was it?"
"Aw geez, Ribbon," yells Honda. "Why do you wanna know THAT?"
"Well, it either had to be really bad or really good for him to act like this. So which is it, Jou?" One can see the gloom cloud looming over him.
"No offense, Honda, but it was the damn best I ever had."
"Then the reason you're upset is because Kaiba hasn't been around for the past week," concludes Yugi.
"I guess."
The silence that stretches amongst the group is rather uncomfortable.
"Alright! Subject change!" No one argues with Honda's decision. "I just remembered something your sister told me to tell you."
"You better not have been flirting with Shizuka," growls Jou. "I KNOW you. You're not allowed to date her!" Honda grins.
"Her and your mother would disagree."
"Oh, you bastard!"
Yugi's little hands cover Jou's mouth. The small boy gives him an apologetic look. "You were saying, Honda?" asks Miho.
"Some of the big wigs have been gambling at your downtown arena. You probably wanna go stop them." Yugi releases Jou's mouth.
"Damn straight I'm gonna stop them! If they wanna gamble they can build their own damn arena! C'mon! Let's go!"
"But the test is tomorrow," protests Yugi.
"We're just taking a little break, Yug," says Jou, ruffling his friend's spikes.
"Yeah, we'll study better if we're relaxed," adds Honda.
"Besides," Miho says with a twinkle in her eye," this sounds like fun."
"Well, I guess..."
"Awright! That's the spirit, Yug," exclaims Jou, throwing the petite boy over his shoulder. "Let's go!"
"Jou! Put me down!" The others laugh good-heartedly.
Shizu World, named in honor of Jou's sister, is the largest gaming center in Japan. At the front steps greet two Duel Monsters, Joan of Arc and Red Eyes Black Dragon. Pass the large double doors are several more statues of other Duel Monsters lining the walls of the first level, all the way up to the fourth level where the dueling tables are.
The extra large elevator drops them off on the highest floor.
More people than usual fill the bustling room even though only one table is currently being used. The stadium-size flat screen on the wall shows what's going on for those who can't see over the crowd. Mixed with the audience are some familiar and not entirely welcomed faces. Jou marches up to the closest one.
"What are you doing here, Otogi?"
"Scoping out the competition," Otogi Ryuji answers with much sarcasm. Jou glares at him, but Ryuji only rolls his eyes in response. "Same reason as everyone else, Einstein. I heard there was a hot new Duelist kicking everybody's ass. I haven't been disappointed."
"Oh, wow!" Yugi points to the screen. "That's a Blue Eyes on the field!"
"And there's another in the graveyard," fills in the dice master.
"He has TWO?" shouts the group of friends.
"Sure does. Even I want to get a piece of the action."
Honda attempts to get a look at the Duelists, but there are too many people in the way. "Damn, I can't see them."
"Hey! The Blue Eyes Duelist is making his move," says Yugi.
"Go head, pretty boy! Draw! No matter what you do, I'm taking you out! I found your weakness!"
"Did you now?" says a smooth voice. Jou and his friends gasp. They know that voice!
It's Seto!
"First I switch my monsters from defense and put them into attack mode, then I play Monster Reborn! Say hello to an old friend, Blue Eyes White Dragon!"
"So what? It's not going to help you!"
"But that's not all." Seto's grin sends a chill down his opponent's spine. "I sacrifice Witty Phantom and Jin, Genie of the Lamp to summon my third Blue Eyes!"
"A third? There're only four in the first place!"
"That's right, and I command three."
"I still have the advantage, pretty boy! My monster has 3500 attack points!"
"That won't matter for long. I activate Polymerization to form my Blue Eyes Ultimate Dragon!"
An animated rendering of the powerful monster flashes across the screen for everyone to see.
"Correct me if I'm wrong, but you only have 700 life points remaining."
"Shit..."
"Blue Eyes Ultimate Dragon destroys your monster and takes 1000 of your life points, bringing you down to zero. Which is what you are." His opponent's cursing is lost to the cheering of the crowd. He reaches into his pocket.
"Here, take it." He pushes the bundle of money towards the triumphant brunet.
"HOLD IT!" Jou pushes his way to the table. "That was a fuck awesome duel, HOWEVER, there is no gambling in this establishment!"
"Mind your own business, mutt."
"My house, my rules, Kaiba!" Fortunately, Jou did not plan to say much after that.
Seto is once more sporting his blue trench coat, underneath is a sleeveless black turtleneck that leaves nothing to the imagination, several decorative belts with silver chains, tight pants, and heavy knee-high boots.
"Damn, you shopping at Hot Topic now?"
"Shut up," growls Seto, gathering his cards to leave. Jou follows him.
"Oi! I'm not done with you! Where have you been for the last week?"
"It doesn't concern you." Jou grabs Seto's arm.
"Yes it does! You brought this shit into MY building! If you need money do NOT gamble for it here!" Seto rolls his eyes.
"So sorry, mutt. I'll be moving elsewhere as soon as I have my arm back." Seto yanks himself from the blond's grip.
"Dammit, Kaiba! If you need money I can give it to you!" The back fist smacks him so fast he's on the ground before he realizes he's been hit.
Jou's friends run up to him. Honda throws threats at Seto as he rolls up his sleeves. All the while Seto's eyes burn into Jou like dry ice.
"I'm not some charity case for you to take pity on, mongrel!" With Miho and Yugi's help, Jou climbs back to his feet. His cheek is swiftly turning purple.
"You're gonna be beggin' for pity in a sec, asswipe," bellows Honda, cocking his fist back.
"Wait!" Jou grabs him by the wrist. "Let me talk to him."
"Are you fucking nuts?"
"Probably, but let me talk to him anyway."
"WE have nothing to talk about, mutt."
"Look," Jou says sharply as he lets Honda's wrist go and takes a step towards Seto, "I didn't mean to insult you. So I'm sorry. But isn't there some other way you can make your doe?"
Seto pauses, seriously thinking over Jou's words. His blue eyes glance at the display case he can see over the blond's shoulder.
Inside the Plexiglas box are diagrams and partially made modules. The hologram prototype has been on display for the last several months.
"How far away are you from a working model of the holo-system?"
"About a year. Why?"
"Give me access to the labs and I'll have it to you in a week." The group looks at Seto like he's a madman.
"That's fucking impossible, Kaiba," yells Honda.
"Jou has some of the top experts working under him. I don't think he needs YOU," snaps Miho.
"Maybe we should give him a chance..." Yugi says meekly.
Seto ignores all of it, waiting for Jou's answer.
"Normally, I would say 'hell no'. BUT, because that advice you gave me worked out better than I could have dreamed, I'm giving you the benefit of the doubt. I expect you in my office tomorrow morning, eight o' clock sharp." Seto smirks and rests a hand on his hip.
"I'll be there."
"Jou..." Yugi tugs on the boy's sleeve. "What about the test?"
"I'll do a makeup one." Yugi sweatdrops.
"You're using this as an excuse to get out of it..."
"Sure am! Ha ha ha ha ha!"
~*~*~*~
"Shit, I don't know how you did it, but you did it, Kaiba. The damn thing works. I tried for months and months and you did it in a week."
"Don't burst a vein, puppy. Not everyone can be a genius." Jou raises an eyebrow at the 'softer' insult. Seto had begun using it on and off not long after they started working together.
"Yeah, whatever." Jou writes out a check. "The agreed amount. I doubt I have to say 'use it wisely', so I won't." He pushes the precious piece of paper towards the other teen. Seto's hand overlaps his own.
Jou's heart stops.
The check is slipped out from under his lax fingers. He's so caught up in Seto's smoldering gaze he barely catches the brunet's words. "Thank you."
Once he's alone, Jou melts into his seat. "I hate it when he teases." He shivers as he thinks of those eyes that have always managed to hold his attention. "I need another cold shower."
~*~*~*~
It's another school day and Seto is absent.
"What was it like working with him?" wonders Miho.
"Not too bad," Jou admits. "Frustrating as hell here and there cause he's a control freak, but not too bad."
"See? I told you Kaiba was an okay guy," says Yugi. "We didn't have to worry at all."
"So where is the jerk?" asks Honda.
"Doing something important and non-jerkish," answers Jou. They prod him for more information. "Sorry, it's not mine to say. Oh, I won't be able to hang out today, I got stuff to do."
"That's cool, man. I have a date with Shizuka anyway."
"Dammit, Honda! What did I say about dating my sister?" >_<
~*~*~*~
Jou walks down the halls of Domino General Hospital. In truth, he's a little nervous. This will be the first time he's ever met Seto's little brother Mokuba. He doesn't even know if Seto thought he was worth mentioning to the kid. Sure they've gotten closer lately, but he's pretty sure the brunet only thinks of him as a quick fuck. Even if he does sometimes catch him looking at him when the other boy doesn't think he knows.
Even though sometimes, just sometimes, he swears he can see more than lust in those blue orbs.
"Hello? Who's there?"
"Uh, hi. I'm a friend of your brother's. Name's Jounouchi." Bandaged eyes turn towards him, a smile on the boy's face.
"Oh! Oniisama's told me lots about you, Jou-kun!"
"He has?" Jou can hardly believe it.
"Yeah! You're funny, and smart, and oniisama likes you lots and lots!"
"Uh, wow...I didn't know he thought that highly of me." Mokuba giggles.
"Not surprised. Oniisama is really quiet about what he thinks."
"Pup?" Seto brushes pass him to set a tray of food on the bedside table.
"Should I even bother telling you not to call me dog names?" grumbles Jou.
"You'll only waste your breath," admits Seto. Mokuba laughs at the two.
"Jou-kun, I want to thank you."
"Thank me? For what?"
"Oniisama said you paid for my surgery." Jou blinks and looks at his sometimes lover who, for the first time in Jou's memory, is blushing. He will have to tease the taller teen for it later. "And you make oniisama happy!" Seto grabs Jou and drags him out of the room.
"We'll be back in a minute, Mokuba. I need to talk to the mutt here."
"Ow, hey! What's the deal?" Jou rubs his wrist once Seto drops his hold.
"What are you doing here, mutt?"
"I thought I'd see how you and your brother were doing." Jou grins. "So, you really think I'm funny and smart, huh?"
"Mokuba obviously exaggerated."
"Uh huh, sure he did." Jou's grin grows when he sees a light blush spread over Seto's cheeks again. "Was he exaggerating when he said you liked me?" Now it's Jou's turn to blush.
"Utterly and completely," he answers with a dead serious tone.
Jou's brow twitches. "Jerk."
"What? Were you expecting me to ask you out? Sorry, mutt. I don't date outside of my species."
"Shut up already!"
That's it! He does NOT like Seto!
Seto smirks and pats Jou on the head. "I'll pick you up for a walkie at eight."
"Okay."
Maybe he likes him just a little.
Now if he can just break him of the dog jokes.
~*~*~*~*~*~
And that's it!
I didn't get to do nearly what I wanted to with this but I just didn't have time to write more. There are so many parts I wanted to flesh out, like the week where Seto and Jou work together, why Seto was reading the Russian books, the advice Seto gave Jou, etc. Maybe I'll do a revision in the future so I can put in all the extra stuff. Actually, side stories might be better.
Thank you for reading!
>^_^<
MEOW!