A/N: I just want to say thank you to Sherabo for asking me to write for Gay Pride Month and for helping me with all my mistakes. You're a great friend.
Promise
In the dark corners of an abandoned park two thirteen year old boys sat hunched up together trying to fight off the harsh winds that surrounded them.
"Hey Seto." The blond boy whispered.
"Yeah." Seto whispered back pulling Jou closer, sharing what body heat they had left.
"We have to go back soon, don't we?"
The brunette boy didn't answer; instead he pulled the younger boy closer and kissed the top of his head. They both stayed in that position for a few more minutes wishing that time would stand still, just for a little while. But of course no matter how hard anyone wishes time will always march forward.
After a few minutes of silence both boys spoke the same words at the same time.
"I'll walk you home."
"Jou, I always walk you home." the blue-eyed boy responded, a little shocked that Jou suggested it.
"Yeah, so let me walk you home tonight." the blonde boy answered.
"Do you even know the way back from the mansion?" Seto asked a small smile playing on his lips.
"No," Jou blushed, "But I don't want anything to happen to you." He whispered the last part, his blush darkening.
"Come on," Seto smiled and helped Jou to his feet. They walked back to Jou's home, exchanging words and occasionally brushed against each other when they were sure no one was looking. Just before they reached the tall building where Jou lived they walked down an alleyway to say their final goodbyes for the night.
"I wish we could be together in front of everyone, I hate hiding." the hazel-eyed boy looked at the ground, pretending to focus on something that wasn't there so he didn't have to look at Seto. He knew he sounded stupid, at least he thought he did, but he wanted Seto to know how he felt.
"I know I wish we didn't have to hide either," the taller boy replied wrapping his arms around Jou, "but I doubt Gozaburo would be too happy to hear it." A humourless chuckle escaped his lips, the realisation of what could happen if anyone was to find out hung in the air.
"You won't get caught sneaking back in will you?" Worry was clear in the chocolate brown orbs of the blond boy.
"I'll be find, like always," Seto replied secretly enjoying the fact the someone cared about him, he knew Mokuba and Roland cared too, but this was different, it was nice. "Roland will let me in, he's watching Mokuba while I'm here."
Jou knew how much Seto cared about Mokuba, and was happy that Seto found a way to protect him while he wasn't there. He knew that Seto would not have agreed to meet him at night if Roland wasn't there to look after Mokuba; he also knew that Mokuba was a part of the reason why their relationship was a secret. But he didn't resent Mokuba for it, he never would, Mokuba meant a lot to Seto.
It wasn't really Mokuba's fault, if word got out about the two of them it wouldn't only be them that got hurt, that's the sad society that everybody lives in.
"One day everyone will know about us," Seto whispered into Jou's ear, "I'll shout it for everyone to hear."
"Just as long as you don't get hurt," Jou whispered.
It broke both their hearts that they couldn't tell the world about the love they've found. The reality of what some people would think of them or do to them simply because they were both boys, was too strong to ignore. In their heart of hearts they knew that not everyone would be ok with their love, that's why they had to wait. They didn't want everyone's blessing, just their understanding and acceptance.
"Good night." Jou whispered.
"Night." Seto whispered back, both fearing that if they spoke any louder they would get caught. They shared a kiss before Jou headed back to his apartment. Head down, eyes watching the floor.
"I promise." Seto whispered into the wind.