Disclaimer: I do not own Yu-gi-oh. Otherwise I'd make it shounen-ai. :d

Seto contemplates on his life, after a certain blonde asks Mai to marry him. How will he take this?

This is my first fiction, like it? Hate it? Whatever?

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Chapter 1 Unattainable

Jou smiled, lying down on the sofa of his new living room. It seemed his life was just perfect.

He didn't live with his father anymore. Or in that hellhole of an apartment; His father was put in jail for child abuse, and he had gotten a house, a decent one made for two. How exactly, was amazing. The Seto Kaiba had given a decent paying job. Even if it was just a simple task that he had been told to do. And that was selling cards at a card shop that he had recently set up. (A/N: It's a mystery why he set it up, really)

Heck, he even got a raise every month, and not even caring why. Just glad.

'I must be the luckiest guy alive' he thought, turning over to look at the picture of his girlfriend Mai, set on a table across the room. ' I have everything I need; house, a great job, money, my friends, and a great girlfriend. What more could a guy like me want?'

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Seto Kaiba sat at his desk in Kaiba corporations, trying hard to concentrate on his work. Lately he hadn't gotten any sleep. Even today, and that was a weekend. It's true, the 'Great Seto Kaiba' was tired, and being the CEO of such a large company was no help for him getting any sleep either.

His hands typed at a high speed, as he went through his files, and documents, piles of work planted in his hard drive.

He sighed as he worked. Today he had made quite the number of mistakes. One was that he mixed up one of the customer's names, as well as an order made by another. He had never made such a mistake before.

After awhile after saving his work, he stood up for a momentary break, and to ease his mind.

Running a hand through his soft hair, he looked down at his work, and out the window at the hustle and bustle of the city.

Couples walked hand in hand. Busy shoppers roamed the streets, and just people walking, or talking, often laughing.

Sapphire eyes scanned the throng of people. Seto looked on, in discontent.

'I'm thinking of him again', He thought, a frown upon his face. Maybe he was disappointed. Disappointed that they were together. Him and...her. That blonde. How could she take his inu away?...

The one that actually interested him. And actually made him know that he was that way... It was true that he asked her out. But why? He didn't know. He didn't know that the one that he had wanted for so long would fall for her.

Seto shook his head. 'Why don't I know this, why didn't anyone tell me?!' he yelled to himself, mentally. And then he remembered. Who would tell him, anyway?

It was that time however; when he first found out...that he truly cared.

Flash back: (This is going to be kind of looooong.)

A mischievous grin spread across the face of the brown-eyed boy.

"So did you ask her, Jou?"

"Did ya man?"

Jou's grin grew even wider at every question asked by his friends. He was obviously hyped over something.

"C'mon Jou tell us!"

"Well", he started and his smiled faded, he grew silence for a moment and exclaimed. "She said YES!!!"

Seto had been sitting across the room from 'them'. How they could make such a noise was a mystery to him. He had grown curious to be what was being asked. Well, since it was 'his' inu being asked. Who would say yes to what exactly?

He peered over his book at the group, and looked at the blonde, curious to why he was so happy.

Jou was grinning again, as everyone congratulating him.

"Great going, bud!" said Honda, punching his friend in the arm, happy for him.

"Wow Jou, I'm glad for you" The shrimp, erm Yugi, said smiling.

(A/N: Not bashing here for Yugi, I love him. Honest!)

' It's going great for Jou.' He said inwardly to himself

/The only thing is aibou. Of all people, Kaiba gives him a job. I'm wondering why the sudden change of attitude towards Jou./

Yugi heard his Yami's thoughts through their mind link, not knowing that he had been listening. I know Yami, I know it seems strange, but I think maybe Kaiba has changed

/Perhaps. But so soon? Those two were constantly fighting. Indeed they are rivals. But, to offer him a job?

This seems quite odd./

Yugi looked over at the CEO who was glaring at the group now. He tensed as he felt his eyes on him.

'He sure doesn't look like he changed' he thought, and turned his attention back at his friends, who were now on the topic of 'what' was in the lunch that day.

After awhile, the teacher had come into the classroom and gave everyone a math assignment, causing groans from everyone in the class.

However, two people in the class could hardly concentrate on their work. One was still wondering about something, the other excited over something.

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Jou nearly jumped at the sound of the bell, signaling that school was over. "FINALLY!" he yelled out loud.

A few people looked at him strangely, while others wished him luck on his date. He'd been quite popular among people ever since his life had improved...and ever since he had gotten quite rich.

(A/N: I hate it when people are your friends for the money. :s)

Quickly grabbing his books, Jou rushed out to his friends, who were already outside the classroom. Failing to notice the figure in front of him, he rushed forward into a sprint and crashed into them, sending his books and papers flying all over.

'Ow. Who the...'

"Aww man.." he said groaning, seeing his papers everywhere.

Jou looked up to an unhappy looking CEO, holding his head.

Seto glared down at him.

"Watch where you're going mutt." He growled, sneering at Jou's intrusion on his space.

Hesitating for a minute, Jou let out a sigh.

"Sorry Kaiba, I was in a rush...I got a hot date tonight! OHH YEAH!" He said, after gathering his books. Quickly he got up and ran out before the blue-eyed teen could say a word.

"Hey Jou, what was that about?, what took you so long? Asked Tea, as well as everyone else.

"Oh it was nothin'! I just eh, forgot somethin'!" he said, not wanting them to worry. However he wondered why he apologized.

'I guess since he gave me that job. I mean, ever since then my life's been great! I really should thank that Kaiba.' After a goodbye to his friends, Jou walked along thinking about what he should wear. But mostly his mind wandered back to the question, of Why would he of all people offer me a job?

'I mean that guy hates my guts, so why?'

Why?...

Seto, read the paper over and over.

Date.

With.

Mai...

So this was it.

This is what they were talking about. Jou had a date.

Jou hadn't known that he had left a rather surprised Kaiba behind. Or the paper for his date either. Seto had apparently found the paper behind his shoe, his trench hiding it with it's white color.

He wasn't prepared for what it had said. His feelings were mixed and he was wondering whether to feel mad or sad.

All he knew was that...His inu would never be his.

That's the first chaper. Personally I think it's kinda short.

Grand House = Asian restaurant that serves dim sum and other specialties. Is really good . Oh and I don't own that.