So this is my latest fic, my BFF Seto-chan wasn't impressed with the last one (The War) so I decided to continue the usual SetoxJounouchi fics. I hope you enjoy this one and please review afterwards! Thanks! -Shelby-
Disclaimer: I do not own YuGiOh!
Oh man, oh man, oh man! What the hell am I gonna wear tonight?! Katsuya Jounouchi ran around his bedroom in a frantic panic attack. Tonight was the Domino City 3rd Annual Children's Benefit Banquet hosted by Kaiba Corp (no freaking DUH!!) and Jou was invited. He'd fretted over this problem for three weeks since his invitation had come in the mail. He went back to the kitchen and surfed through the pile of old mail until he found the envelope he was looking for.
To Katsuya Jounouchi-san,
You have been cordially invited to the 3rd Annual Children's Benefit Banquet sponsored by Kaiba Corp. The location of the banquet is the Kaiba Mansion at seven o'clock. You will need to present this letter as your ticket into the doors. Failure to do so will result in your not attending. Please dress formally and please bring donations for charity.
Your Host, Kaiba Seto-san.
Yes, Seto had written these invitations, not doubt mass copied and different names printed on each…as if Seto had time to personally invite all the one thousand guests on the RSVP list. Jou had called in his RSVP last minute much to a disgruntled Kaiba Corp employee. His name was now embedded among those of the socially elite, and now he was one of them.
The phone rang loudly and Jou snatched it up quickly. The number on the Caller ID showed it was Yugi calling. He pressed the 'Talk' button and spoke into the receiver.
"Hey, Yug! What's up?" he said cheerfully.
"Oh, nothing much, Jou. I was just wondering if you were ready for the banquet yet and if you needed a ride," Yugi's voice sounded slightly distorted but rang cheerful as always.
"Jeez, Yug, I have no idea what to wear tonight! Could you and Atem come over and help me out?"
"No problem, Jou…I'm sure Atem will be happy to get his hands on you. Atem! Start the car; we're heading to Jou's place!" Jou smiled as he heard Yugi yell towards his lover. He was so happy that he had friends like them; always there when he needed them.
"Just tell him not to go too nuts, okay? I'll see you soon," Jou said and hung up. He rushed back into his messy bedroom and started weeding through the closet. The closest thing he had to formal wear was some old chinos of his father's and a baggy old dress-shirt. No, definitely not banquet material. He continued to rifle through the mess until he heard footsteps.
"No need to fear, Atem the Amazing is here!" Jou turned and saw Atem holding a large black garment bag in his left hand. Yugi followed behind him and shook his head.
"You really ought to stop doing that," he muttered.
"You know it's true," he whispered in his ear, rewarded by a dark blush and giggles from Yugi. Jou cleared his throat and brought their attention back to him.
"So, what's in the bag, Atem?" He reached to grab it but Atem smacked his hand away.
"Ah, ah, ah! No touching! This is the most beautiful suit I've ever crafted, perfect for occasions such as these. Come with me and I'll help you get set up," he reached and grabbed Jou by the arm and dragged him to the bathroom.
Several minutes later Atem emerged from the bathroom with a wide smile on his face.
"So, is it done?" Yugi asked.
"See for yourself," Atem answered. Yugi stepped into the bathroom and was astonished at Jou's transformation. The teen that looked like a shaggy puppy was now replaced with a slick and stylish young man. The suit itself was made of soft Egyptian cotton with a polyester blend, dyed the color of smoky grey. His breast pocket contained a small, elegantly folded handkerchief the color of summer grass. His tie was the same color. His shirt was an off-white cream with dark pinstripes running down the length of it. The cuff-links were silver and a small pocket watch chain hung fashionably out of his pocket. Jou's face had been thoroughly cleaned and his hair had been washed and given a trim. His hair was now given a side parting which gave him a sophisticated yet bad-boy look. Atem had even played with some subtle eyeliner and deepened Jou's dark brown eyes. All in all, this was the best he had ever seen Jou and he felt ashamed for being a little attracted to him.
"So, how do I look?" he asked nervously.
"Like a god," Atem praised and let Jou observe himself in the mirror. Jou was taken aback, could this be him? They waited patiently until Jou had taken in his new look.
"Ready?" Yugi asked.
"Ready," Jou said.
So this is the first part of this story. I need to receive some ideas from my readers so don't be afraid to give a shout-out! Bye!