A/N: Hey Cheeky-Eyes! It is your Secret Santa. So you like GX do you? And don't like romance? Well I am telling you, you are one tough person to write for! But as someone who has only seen the first 20 eps or so, my characterization is probably terrible. I am just going to say that Kaiba and Jaden are OOC for the most part (or maybe it is just my self esteem that thinks so) Hopefully you get the jokes and the references.
In a dimly lit room a young boy in his mid-teens sat on a burgundy couch. His brown eyes focused on his fingers. In front of him, a larger mahogany desk a tall and intimidating man seated behind it.
The room was quiet and still. Kaiba leaned forward to rest his lips on his hands folded for a brief moment then leaned on one hand. His brain ticking a million miles a minute. Kaiba's eyes fixed on the boy. Jaden's body shifted and before the soles of Jaden's shoes left the floor Kaiba snapped, "Don't put your shoes on my sofa."
"Sorry Bro" Jaden mumbled.
"Just take your shoes off," Kaiba turned to his laptop. Click. Click. Click.
Jaden layed back and flipped his shoes off his feet.
Out of the corner of his eye, Kaiba could see that Jaden's socks were less than clean. Jaden's big toe could be seen fully protruding from one of his socks. The bottoms were brown. The hairs on the back of Kaiba's neck stood straight up. Kaiba thought of covering his nose as a wave of stink-foot headed towards his sensitive nose.
"Jaden," Kaiba's lips pursed, and with a sigh he continued "put your shoes back on."
"Chillax man, no need to be stern." Jaden slipped his shoes back on. "You happy?"
Kaiba logged off his laptop and packed it away. Putting his bag over his shoulder he made his way to the door. Kaiba stood there for a moment before telling Jaden "You coming or do I have to come back a month later and find you ate the couch?"
"Yeah man, I'm coming." Jaden looked to either side of himself to make sure he wasn't leaving anything behind before grabbing his bags and following Kaiba out the door.
On the way home, Kaiba started explaining his expectations his rules, his blah blah blahs. Jaden could care less. He stared longingly out the window wishing he could be at his own home, in his own bed, with his mom and dad. But his dad was gone... and his mom, she might as well be.
"Flush the toilet after every use, I can afford it. Ask before you use anything that isn't in your room. This does not mean you can bring something from outside your room to inside so you can use it-"
"Gee, I get it, pops!" Jaden groaned.
This is going to be a long trip... Kaiba thought.
When they arrived at the Kaiba mansion, Kaiba was greeted by Roland and Mokuba. Kaiba gave them an acknowledging nod and gently guided Jaden more forward.
"Hey," Jaden pointed two gun fingers at them and clicked his molars. Mokuba was not amused. Roland inwardly chuckled at Jaden's high spirits considering the circumstances.
"So, do you want me to show you to your room?- If that's alright with Mr. Kaiba."
Kaiba gave him a nod.
Jaden followed Roland inside. They went up the long winding staircase and on the third door on the left, was a sign that read Jaden's room. When Roland twisted the gold nob to reveal Jaden's new room, Jaden couldn't believe his eyes. It was perfect. Much better than the dorm room that was for sure.
Duel monsters theme. Awesome. The Elemental Hero Neos on his comforter. Winged Kuriboh wall scroll, Jaden touched it. On the nightstand, it seemed so out of place, but there was a Time Wizard Alarm clock. Maybe Kaiba likes the Time Wizard, Jaden thought. Kind of an older card though. How old school. Jaden sat on the bed, shifting his weight to cause more bouncing. The bed was soft and the comforter had the perfect texture that made you feel all cozy, mom...
Roland knocked on the door lightly before walking in, "I have your bags." He showed them to Jaden then gently set them on the floor. "Mr. Kaiba asks that you put your clothing away in the closet and meet him downstairs for further instructions."
Jaden rolled his eyes. More rules? What is he going to tell me this time? Chew before I swallow."Fine, be right down."
Roland tipped his head toward Jaden, then left his room.
In the closet Jaden found a Blue eyes White Dragon set of pajamas. On it, a note.
"For those especially cold nights- Seto Kaiba."
Jaden's eyes welled up with tears and started to sniffle. Maybe he ain't so bad.
Jaden didn't have very many clothes. Couple shirts, a couple pairs of pants, and his school uniform. Maybe his mom would recover from the tragedy after being surrounded by so many doctors, though, they tell him it isn't likely. 'They' being adults who know stuff but don't want to tell him what really all went down while he was at school. All he knows is, dad died in a plane crash, and mom went nutzoid.
Downstairs Mokuba, Seto Kaiba, and Roland were seated at the dinner table waiting for Jaden. It sent a 'creeper chill' down Jaden's spine.
"Although Mokuba and I hardly seem to have time to do these types of things on a regular schedule, we do try to have dinner at around 7pm..." Kaiba trailed off.
"It will probably be the only time of the day you will see me," Mokuba added in a tainted tone.
"I would really like to be here for you. But I am not here you can always count on Roland. He will be home the entire break to spend time with you," Kaiba looked at Roland. Roland nodded.
"I don't need a babysitter. I can watch myself," Jaden said.
Mokuba huffed. "You aren't going to take that kind of talk, are you?" Kaiba remained silent. "Oh, so just because his dad died and his mom went crazy you are going to coddle him?"
"We will talk later Mokuba. Jaden is a guest in our home and I suggest you treat him with a minimal amount of respect."
Mokuba shook his head. We had it so much worse...He couldn't believe this. "Learn your manners. Respect your elders," he took a few steps back from the dinner table, "I am going to go work." he groaned.
Kaiba looked very uncomfortable with the events that just unfolded. But he recomposed himself with a simple sigh and then a slight smile cracked. "You hungry?"
After a wonderful dinner that involved Jaden eating more than his fair share, Kaiba pointed to a door in the living room. "The only rooms you are not allowed to enter are- that room-, Mokuba's room, and my own room. Any other room is open for your meanderings. Clear?" Kaiba asked.
"Crystal," Jaden smiled, looking around the living room. "Hey, can I watch tv?"
"Go for it," Kaiba said. "We also have some game systems you can hook up,"Kaiba said pointing to a glass case that contained, a Wii, a Xbox 360, and a PS3. "And we also have some of my own game systems as well." Kaiba winked.
"Wow cool!" Jaden was so excited.
Later that night, Jaden got bored of playing video games and decided that channel surfing was the way to go.
BREAKING NEWS: A vigilante is taking the city by storm. His name: Kaibaman. He has been going around helping people and beating up known gang members.
"So cool. That guy is so cool. I wish I could be a super hero. Why a super hero would be breaking news... I donno."
Wanted: Madam Butterfly. Jaden switched off the tv. He was off to explore.