Seto x Atem Chapter

Seto Kaiba was walking down the halls of his university. The halls were a little crowded, but he got used to them.

This was his junior year in college. He loved college very much, that he didn't want it to end. He realized that he was getting closer to graduation day.

"Hmmm... "

He was looking for his class. When he arrived, he made sure no one was in the classroom. He looked around, and once he was sure that no one was there, he reached for a case.

One would think "Why is Seto Kaiba, one of the most successful businessmen of this time, going to college?" Many assumed that he would go for a business degree.

He opens up the small brown case that he was holding, and takes out a brown wooden object.

He took out a violin and it's bow. Why in the world would he do that?

He started to play.

He played very well.

Even though Seto ran his company and dedicated his time to his studies and to Mokuba sometimes, he loved music. He remembers going into the music room at the Kaiba mansion after a long day at work just to play his piano and violin. He didn't want anyone to know about his love for music because at the time, he was caught playing a soft song on the piano and was called a wuss by one of his classmates that caught him. He was already called names because the whole school found out that he was gay, but he was very mature and tuned them out.

Seto played a piece that he was coming up with.

"Hmm, maybe this would sound great for my upcoming show. I should share it with the guys. " he thought.

Seto and Mokuba started a hard rock/metal band after Seto graduated from High School. Mokuba played drums, Seto was the lead singer. Sometimes he would also play guitar, keyboards, bass, or violin.

He went by a stage name and wore sunglasses to conceal his identity.

While Seto was playing, he heard a man sing in the next room. It was so loud, but the voice was amazing. He thought he would go take a look.

The voice was singing "When You Say You Love Me" by Josh Groban. As soon as Seto peeked into the room, he blinked his eyes twice. He couldn't believe it! He did not expect what he saw.

"Atem?!" Seto shouted with his eyes wide open and then quickly covered his mouth and hid.

The Pharaoh kept singing. Fortunately for Seto, he couldn't hear him.

The Pharaoh almost sang like Josh Groban.

Seto frowned a little. He and the Pharaoh had some history. He was also the first person who broke Seto's heart.

Seto and the Pharaoh date for a while back in High School before. He also lost his virginity to the Pharaoh.

Seto was hardcore in High School, but in secret, he was passionate.

There were only two men that held the keys to Seto's heart: The Pharaoh and Joey Wheeler. But Joey was special, and Seto often said that Joey was the love of his life.

After the Pharaoh and Seto broke up, they became friends. But on the downlow.

Seto couldn't help but walk in. He saw a grand piano and wanted to play it.

"May I? " He asked.

Atem turned around.

"Kaiba?" he asked.

"H-how've you been?" Seto asked him.

"I've been doing well, thank you. Yourself?" The Pharaoh asked.

"I've been doing great. Thank you. " Seto replied.

"You have a strong and beautiful voice. I didn't know that you can sing. " Seto continued.

"Absolutely. I'm currently majoring in vocal performance. I love singing, and I am classically trained. " Atem replied.

"More than dueling?" Seto teased.

"I love both." Atem said.

"May I play for you? " Seto asked with a hint of reluctance in his voice.

"I didn't know you like music. That's great." Atem said.

"I love it. I'm also getting a music degree. " Seto said.

"That's wonderful. And yes, can you play the song that I was singing?" Atem asked.

"Of course. " Seto said.

Seto started playing and then Atem began to sing after the intro was played. Seto's heart raced at the sound of the Pharaoh's voice.

"I wish he were singing it to me. " He thought and then smirked.

"When you say you love me, the world goes still, still inside and when you say you love me for a moment, I know that I'm alive" Atem sings.

Once Atem sings the verse where he would hit the high notes, Seto can't help but smile. Atem could almost sing like Josh Groban. "This song should've been Atem's" he thought. He also thought that it was cute that he would sing a song by Josh Groban. Seto would never expect that from him.

Maybe he was falling in love with Atem all over again?

As soon as they both finished, Atem smiled.

"You play beautifully." He said.

"Thank you. " Seto replied with a modest smile as he tried to hide his blushing.

"Would like to catch up sometime? You know, while having a tea or coffee? " Seto asked.

"Sure. Give me your number, and we'll text. " Atem said.

"Ok. "

They exchanged numbers.

"If you want, I'm available this afternoon. We could meet if you're also available. " Atem said.

"That would be great! " Seto chimed.

Both went to their classes and after class, they met and went to go get a coffee.

"So, how has life been for you? " Seto asked.

"Life is great. After I was laid to rest in Egypt, I was given another chance to live. So I continued to duel with Yugi and then when it was time to go to college, I decided to major in music. I like singing. " Atem said.

"I'm glad you got another chance to live. I'm happy for you. " Seto said.

"And what about you? Also, tell me about what got you into music. " Atem said.

"Well, I ended up promoting Roland to CEO position in Kaiba Corp. I still own Kaiba Corp, though. Mokuba co-owns it with me. I decided to study music and creative writing in college, and this is my last year. I've always liked music. So, I thought I would pursue it. I'm already in a band. So, why not. " Seto said.

"True. And what about Mokuba? How is he doing? "

"Mokuba is doing great. He just graduated high school, and as soon as he turned 18, Bakura asked me if he could date Mokuba. I accepted because Bakura is a good guy. He really loves Mokuba. He loves him more than Mokuba's exam girlfriends. The funny thing is, Mokuba says that he is 'a straight man that happens to be in love with another man. ' but he still likes women and I've found a few Playboys under his bed. He probably hides them from Bakura. Mokuba will start college next semester because he is going to play drums for Bakura when Bakura sings in Eurovision for the UK. " Seto said.

"Bakura is going to Eurovision? " Atem asked.

"Yup. I'm so happy and excited for Bakura. He's become like family. " Seto said.

"I hope he wins. " Atem said.

After that, they remembered their past relationship and ended up kissing eachother for a minute. Atem's tongue darted in Seto's mouth. Seto shed a tear as it brought back some memories he missed dearly.

Atem suddenly pulled away.

Seto gasped.

"I'm sorry, Kaiba. I shouldn't have done that. I don't know what got into me. " Atem said.

"At-"

"I'm sorry, Kaiba. I have a partner. Shadi and I have been together for two years. But we can still be friends, right? "

"Right. " Seto said.

Seto felt a little heartbroken again. He had that tiny sliver of hope that he and Atem could get back together, but it was gone.

"Thank you, Pharaoh. I had a great time. I have to go. " Seto said whole fighting back tears.

"I'll see you. "

Atem was shocked that Seto called him "Pharaoh "

"We'll talk later. Have a great day. " Atem said.

"You too. " Seto replied.

Seto got in his car and sobbed while driving back home.

All he wanted was love. Sadly, wounds from the past were reopened.