Author's Note: Dedicated to the awesome MukashiNoHikari who PMed me with the idea for this fic, which I gladly ran with! Thanks MukashiNoHikari! This will probably be a twoshot, I think.
Summary: Two years after the Ceremonial Duel everything has returned to normal, aka Kaiba ignoring everything that has nothing to do with Kaiba Corp or Mokuba. Yet when Pegasus springs a little 'trap', it forces Seto to actually notice his longtime rival. Just maybe, in the four hours locked in a room together, they will come to discover new things about the other, maybe even love? Rivalshipping all the way! :)
Disclaimer: I do not own Yu-Gi-OH!, because if I did then Seto would have gotten over himself and already have kissed Yugi by the roof duel scene at Duelist Kingdom, and KC Tournament would have been a proposal, with a healthy dose of jealousy on Kaiba's part!
Will You Go On a Duel With Me?
Chapter 1: Pegasus is a Dead Man Walking
"I can't believe I have to go watch another foolish tournament duel!" Growled none other than Seto Kaiba as he climbed out of his limo, white trench coat flaring around him as if attempting to express its owner's discontentment.
Stalking through the entrance at one of the many duel arenas, built by his company of course, Kaiba couldn't believe he'd had to stoop so low as this just to keep Pegasus of his back. Unfortunately for him, it had been a choice between going in Pegasus' place to watch this duel, or be forced to attend an Industrial Illusion's 'ball' with Pegasus providing the 'appropriate attire.' Now most times he would have just blown off both but apparently there was some sort of clause in the agreement for the top 10 duelists having to attend at least 3 other, non-Kaiba Corp sponsored functions. Unfortunately for him, he's only been to two. So, either Pegasus' costume party, for that was surely what it meant if the Toon-loving freak had anything to do with it, or Pegasus' tournament. It was a no brainer between humiliation or just an evening of watching inferior idiots duel.
Unfortunately for Seto Kaiba, he should have remembered that this was Pegasus, and Pegasus always had ulterior motives.
Yugi Mutou, the renowned King of Games, was mentally cursing himself for falling for this. He should have known Pegasus would have some sort of embarrassing clause somewhere. Unfortunately for him he had blissfully gone along in ignorance, something he was coming to regret. Seriously, only Pegasus would come up with such a thing as making top duelists attend other functions, and then, just in case they didn't follow through, hold what Yugi was sure would end up a costume ball for perverts. At least, that's what he'd call it, seeing as how Pegasus had already sent him his 'custom designed' outfit for the ball. All Yugi would say about that is that he would rather face off against Anubis, heck, even Seto Kaiba, completely naked then wear that, especially with Pegasus anywhere near.
So, when the psychopath had offered the alternative of attending a duel tournament in his stead for the day Yugi had jumped at it, with every intention of burning the damn monstrosity currently laying on his bedroom chair from where he'd tossed it in disgust.
Fiddling with one of his cuff bracelets Yugi could only help but think that, even though this was going to probably be one of the most boring days of his life, it would at least not be anywhere near as embarrassing as it could be. Poor Jou on the other hand… Yeah, needless to say Yugi was very glad not to be in his friend's shoes, or should he say paws, tonight.
He should have known that Pegasus always has double meanings to his actions, something that he was about to be proven rather spectacularly.
Seto stalked to the room he was told to be at, mentally cursing Pegasus and any kids he ever had into oblivion. He'd just been cheerfully informed that not only was he going to be forced to watch this travesty, but he wasn't going to be able to do so alone, with the peace of his own room in which to vent. No, apparently he was going to have to share with another who had bargained their freedom with this. Just great, knowing his luck, and knowing Pegasus, it would probably someone from the geek patrol, more than likely the Mutt.
Needless to say, Seto Kaiba wasn't a happy man, and that mood didn't improve when he saw who was to be his apparent partner for the next four hours round the corner. He was going to fucking kill Pegasus!
Yugi froze in his tracks a he saw just who was going to be his apparent partner for the next four hours. If life was a bitch, then Pegasus was a male version of life, aka a bastard. He should have known that Pegasus didn't do anything without something that would benefit him. Though how Kaiba killing Yugi within the next four hours would benefit Pegasus, Yugi didn't know, but it would eventually work out in everyone's favor but theirs that was for sure.
Needless to say, Yugi Mutou was as far from happy as possible. Maybe he should have worn that travesty and dealt with the perverts. At least he'd have some friendly company, and not that of the Ice King. He was so going to fucking kill Pegasus!
Side by side the two silent companions walked into the room and settled in front of the big windows, tinted so that they could see out but none could see in. Neither missed the unmistakable sound of the lock being turned from the outside, signifying that they now had no form of escape.
Seto: 0
Yugi: 0
Pegasus: 3
Just great.
"I am going to kill that Toon-loving freak when this is over with!" Kaiba muttered under his breath, making Yugi laugh softly. Glaring Kaiba asked, "What the hell's so funny?"
"Just that for once we agree on something," the smaller answered before turning his attention to the window as the tournament began.
The two sat in silence before Kaiba gave up and pulled his laptop out from who-knows-where and began working on another project of his, imagining the keys were Pegasus' face. Rolling his eyes at his rival's rather obvious thoughts Yugi pulled out his own mini and curled up in the chair. At least the loon had the decency to give them a comfortable room, with a full buffet and attached bathroom.
Typing away on his laptop Yugi missed the incredulous then curious look on Kaiba's face as he noticed his rival working on some sort of spreadsheet. About an hour passed in silence with only the sound of keys clicking when, bored out of his skull, already having finished his project and another two, asked "Just what on earth are you doing that can last an hour?"
Glancing up at Kaiba Yugi scrunched his cute little nose, wait, when did he begin think of Yugi's nose?, up and told him, "I'm not as fast as you Kaiba, and staring at all these numbers is giving me a headache, so please keep it down."
That made Kaiba huff and cross his arms in silence, glaring out the window as several of his Duel Academy kids faced off at each other in a Battle Royal, probably to see to the placement in the upcoming duel list. Unfortunately his curiosity began to get the better of him as he glanced out the corner of his eyes at his rival, noticing how he was nibbling on his rather full bottom lip.
Mentally slapping himself and wondering what the hell had gotten in him Kaiba asked, "Just what are you doing that has a lot of numbers?" As if that was the last straw Yugi threw his hands up in surrender and stated, "I was trying to work on balancing some profits, but it doesn't seem to work!"
Rolling his eyes at Yugi's incompetence Kaiba snatched the computer from the diminutive duelist's lap and began reviewing his work. Eyes widening at the numbers he questioned incredulously, "And whose figures are these? They're far too large for that little shop of yours!"
Growling Yugi tried to snatch his computer back but Kaiba was much taller and easily held it out of the smaller's reach. Standing up Kaiba towered over the little King. Once more trying to reach the computer Yugi tripped and ended up falling right into the CEO's chest and probably would have fallen into the floor if the tall brunette hadn't quickly wrapped his arms around his rivals surprisingly tiny waist, bringing the other's small, warm body closer.
Mystic amethyst met shinning sapphires as they stared at one another before Kaiba gently settled Yugi back on his feet, ignoring the light pink blush that had appeared on the other's face or the one that surely must be sneaking onto his. Clearing his thoughts he smirked at the smaller, ignoring the strange tingles still shifting through his body.
"You really are short. I would have thought you'd have grown in the last two years, but it doesn't look like it."
Yugi growled once more before turning and collapsing in his chair with a huff, crossing his arms and pouting slightly. Apparently his height was a sore spot for the diminutive duelist. "It's not my fault! Shortness runs in the family!"
"Yeah, I could tell. The only one short as you was Mokie and your grandfather," Kaiba chuckled before noticing the look of pain that crossed Yugi's face. Concerned that maybe he had gone too far with his teasing he asked gently, "Yugi?"
Swallowing Yugi responded, eyes on the floor, "Grandpa died last year."
A surprising jolt of sympathy shot through the elder male as he looked at the small one. He knew how much Yugi's grandfather had meant to him. "I'm sorry," He told him softly, settling back in his chair once more. Surprised amethysts shot up to meet his eyes before Yugi replied, "Thank you. I miss him, but as you can see I've been keeping his legacy alive," he punctuated the statement with a wave of his hand at the lap top still in Seto's clutches, shocking the other male.
"But how are these number's yours? I mean, this is several thousand in profit a month!" Kaiba exclaimed, shock over coming his normal stoniness. A blush flashed across Yugi's face as he explained, "Well, after Grandpa died I inherited the shop and began running it. It just so happened that Duke was looking for a business partner that would carry his products, someone who got fair business but wasn't the best. So, we got together, drew up a deal, and when we announced that the King of Games and Duke Devlin were partnering up the shop suddenly hit big. Hence the new numbers and the current headache," Yugi added the last part with a small groan, laying his head back and closing his eyes tightly.
Shock and some other unknown emotion swirled around at Yugi's words. Ignoring the strange emotions he once more turned his attention to the data and began scanning it, looking at both the products as well as being on the lookout for any abnormality. Surprised on how well off Yugi must be, though nowhere near as well as him, and at how well the numbers were balanced Kaiba finally found the mistake, but thankfully it was close to the end. It was a common one, and one he was loathe to admit to making himself on more than one occasion. About to point it out he glanced over to Yugi and noticed the smaller was sleeping, looking for all the world like a little angle with his childish face and pale skin. A fond smile crossed Seto's face as he watched the steady breathing of his rival, before noticing how Yugi seemed to shiver. Eyes narrowing he noticed it again before realizing the problem. With both his traditional turtle neck and trench coat he was pretty much immune to the cool temperatures in the room, but Yugi was only wearing a black leather tank that hugged his lean frame to perfection. His normal leather pants and boots looked warm enough, but they were rather tight, showing off his long legs and surprisingly curvy hips beautifully.
Shaking his head at noticing such things Kaiba balanced the laptop on the nearby table then stood up, removing his long white trench coat in the process. Gently he settled it over his rival, making sure it covered the small one. Of course, seeing as how tiny Yugi was, it didn't take much. As he watched Yugi seemed to snuggle into the trench coat, small, delicate hands griping the fabric tightly.
He once more settled into the chair before pulling the laptop back into his lap. Well, at last it would be something to do….
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And no, I have nothing against Pegasus. In fact, I find his character amusing and rather like him, yet we needed some sort of 'villain'. After all, this is still Yugi we are talking about :)
