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A/N: I refuse to make Jou stupid…he's got brains, he does! He's not going to be a genius or anything, but he will have normal intelligence, and I'm not giving him an accent either. Just pretend he has it Lol. Also, they may be somewhat OOC, but hopefully not by much!
Disclaimer: Yu-Gi-Oh...NOT MINE!
Chapter One
The late autumn air, a brisk, flippant breeze fragrant with the scent of apples and leaves, curled delightfully around the pair who strolled down the street, arms wrapped around each other's waist companionably and comfortably.
"Gods, Seto, it's a wonderful day, isn't it?" said the smaller one, turning his laughing face upwards, his sun-kissed hair ruffled by the winds, his warm, honey-colored eyes glittering with pure joy as he smiled lovingly at his companion.
The taller man glanced down, his cerulean eyes softening at the childlike glee written across his partner's face, his lips curling into a half smile.
"Enjoying the walk, puppy?" he snickered. He burst out laughing at the semi-fierce look the shorter boy gave him. "What's the matter, pup, cat got your tongue?"
The blonde gave him a wicked grin. "No, but I've got yours," he purred, grabbing the brunette's neck and forcing his head down, capturing the taller boy's lips with his own.
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From the shadows, a man with glowing violet eyes watched in muted anger at the pair. A pair of hands clenched in fists of rage as he watched Jou energetically ravage his boyfriend. He hissed in a jealous fit as Kaiba pinned the blonde against a nearby wall, holding his wrists up over his head, claiming dominance as he passionately returned the kiss.
Ra, he WILL regret that,the violet-eyed menace thought savagely. He growled low in his throat, listening to the low, husky moans emanating from the blonde. Enjoy these moments, Seto Kaiba – for they surely will be among the last you will spend with him. Jounouchi Katsuya will be mine and mine alone – I swear by all the gods! Laughing maniacally, he pointed a glowing golden rod at the oblivious pair, stepped deeper into the shadows and disappeared.
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Seto reluctantly pulled his head away, desperately needing air, his face flushed. He watched Jou slowly open his eyes, his chest heaving, lips trembling. Seto placed his hand on his lover's cheek, and Jou nuzzled it, smiling up at Seto.
"Gods, Jou, what is it about you that drives me so insane?" he whispered huskily, his eyes clouded with desire.
Jou grinned. "You? Insane? Why Seto, love, I never would have guessed," he laughed.
Seto smirked down at him. "You sure you want to get cocky while I've got you in such a compromising position?" he said, tugging gently on Jou's wrists held tightly over his head.
Jou glanced at him quizzically. "What's so dangerous about it?" he asked.
Seto's grin deepened. "Just this," he replied, the fingers of his free hand wiggling under Jou's upraised arm. Jou shrieked in surprised laughter, trying desperately to wriggle free. Seto laughed at his boyfriend's helplessness, wiggling his fingers faster, running his hand up and down Jou's side. Jou's legs buckled underneath him, his laughter frantic, but Seto held him up. "S-Seto, please!" Jou begged between gasps of laughter. "N-no more!"
Seto smirked and stopped his assault, releasing Jou's wrists, and holding him tightly as Jou regained his breath, his laughter tapering off into giggles.
"You…are…so dead," Jou said breathlessly, still giggling. Seto laughed and hugged him tightly.
"Don't ever forget who the master is, pup," he smiled. "C'mon, let's get home. I'm sure Mokuba's looking for someone to play those ridiculous video games with him. Besides, I've been gone long enough. I've got work to do."
Jou frowned. "Ya know, Seto, you might wanna play them sometime and relax or something," he said.
Seto glanced at him. "What's that supposed to mean?" he asked.
"Forget it," Jou said in a low voice, turning to walk away. "Come on, let's just get home."
Seto grabbed his arm. "Jou, I will not 'forget it,'" he said. "I hate when you do that. Tell me what you meant."
"I don't want to fight, koi," Jou said softly, gazing at the ground. Seto glared at him.
"Who's fighting, Jou?" he said angrily. "You said something, and I want to know what you meant by it, dammit!"
Jou sighed. "You're always so uptight, Set," he said, lifting his eyes. "I practically had to drag you out for a simple walk. Forget trying to get your attention when you're working – which is practically all the time lately. Mokuba and I never see you any more. Can you remember the last time we all sat down for a meal together? Or the last time you and I actually had some quality time before today? It's getting tiring being alone so much."
It was Seto's turn to frown, his brow creasing. "Excuse me for owning a business and making money, Jounouchi," he growled. "One of us has to support the household, you know."
Jou breathed in sharply, pulling away from Seto. "What the hell is that supposed to mean?" he asked angrily.
Seto glared at him as a tiny voice spoke in his mind. He knows nothing. You do not need to explain yourself to him. You are Seto Kaiba – he is nothing. Hurt him as he deserves to be.
Seto's mouth opened of its own accord, and, unable to control himself, angry words flowed out. "It means, pup, that if it weren't for me, you wouldn't have anything," he snapped. "No clothes, no house, no food, nothing. You'd still be living in your shitty little apartment with your oh-so-loving father treating you kindly with his fists, just another pathetic nobody." He stopped suddenly, back in control of himself and realizing what he had just said.
"Jou, I – I'm sorry," Seto stammered. "I didn't…"
Jou interrupted him with a growl. "Goddamn you, Seto Kaiba," he snarled, his eyes blazing with anger, his words tinged with pain. "You goddamn bastard. How dare you? You think you're this big and mighty savior? That you just swooped in and saved me? Oh, I'm so thankful that you rescued me! Whatever would I have done without you, my hero?" He leaned over and bowed sarcastically.
Seto grabbed him by the shoulders and stood him upright. "Jou, cut it out," he hissed. "I said I was sorry! I don't know what came over me or why I said that. I'm sorry, ok? I'm sorry! What the hell more do you want from me?"
Jou sneered at him and crossed his arms. "And now I'm supposed to say 'Oh it's alright, Seto, as long as you don't know why you said it?' Fuck you, Kaiba! I was fine before I met you, and I'll be fine after I leave you!" he shouted. He clapped a hand over his mouth, realizing the full import of his words.
Seto stared at him. "Leave?" he said softly, his heart beating wildly as he realized what life would be like without Jou. He can't mean it, I can't lose him, he thought wildly.
Jou raised his chin, staring directly into Seto's eyes. "That's right, Kaiba," he said firmly, although his heart felt like it was exploding. "I don't need you to 'support' me. You're a cold-hearted bastard, and I don't need you in my life."
Seto's eyes hardened into shards of ice as he glared at Jou. "Get out of my sight, you pathetic mutt," he growled fiercely. "I don't need to be dragging useless baggage around with me. You have until tonight to get your crappy belongings out of my house, and then I don't care to see you again. I don't care where the fuck you go, but stay the hell away from me, got it, baka?" He spun on his heel, striding away, fiercely fighting the tears that sprang to his eyes.
Who needs him? He made me miserable anyway, Kaiba thought wildly, straightening his spine and striding out of sight of Jou. He made it to the end of the block before allowing the tears to flow freely down his cheeks.
Gods, how will I live without him? He thought desperately, burying his face in his hands.
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Jou watched his world walk away from him, the fire in his eyes dulling, replaced with pain. He waited until Seto was out of sight before collapsing to his knees, sobbing in utter anguish. He cradled his face in his hands, his fingers entwined in the mop of hair that covered his forehead, as hot, stinging tears washed down his face, harsh, painful sobs racking his body. Oh god, I've lost him, he thought in utter despair. I've lost him forever!
A/N: Oh poor Jou and Seto! I'm sooo sorry I was so mean to them in this chappie – but I can't promise I won't be even meaner in the next hehe. So why did Seto say what he did? Were his words beyond his control? And did the oh-so-mysterious violet eyed man coughMarikcough have anything to do with it? Anyway, please review! Pretty please?