Wow, I think this sets the record for fastest second chapter put up by Rioku Avalon. :D What can I say, I have alot of time on my hands.

Anywho, I am playing with a few different plots. So, no asking questions, you will just have to wait and see:P

Pay attention to the thoughts of both the boys, and you might just notice that they think similar things of each other. Future couple? Definatly.

So, leave a review on your thoughts, and enjoy the chapter!

Chapter 2

As it turned out, Seto did manage to go out the next day for a few rounds of Duel Monsters. He acquired three locator cards, and was satiated enough to stop from there. He also had a rather enjoyable night with Jou, going out for coffee. They got to spend more time then usual together. What, with no work for Kaiba, and the sparsely populated café, the atmosphere was just perfect for lengthy conversations.

But come Monday, Kaiba was again, thrown into his regular routine of doing a hell of a lot of work, and going home late. Mokuba didn't mention much about Jou, except for the fact that he was quite good at video games. This eased Kaiba's nerves a bit, but questions that he thought he had answered, were again popping up in his head.

For instance, his very small, almost not there, slight attraction to Jou. Firstly, Kaiba had never really been attracted to anyone in his life. Well, the passing girl he might have thought was attractive, but it was not like he acted on any of that. He was just too busy to worry about relationships, with lovers or friends. Secondly, an attraction to another guy means that Kaiba was at least bisexual. And what kind of people would buy products from someone they thought was gay? Not a good business strategy at all. Thirdly, what the hell were people going to say about Jounouchi Katsuya and Kaiba Seto, sworn enemies, together? He couldn't begin to guess, and frankly he didn't want to.

He was startled out of his train of thought by Melanie.

"Hey Seto, I was checking these user lists, and seven people have dropped out of the tournament. They haven't really been kicked out, they just resigned."

Kaiba took the folder from her, and sure enough, she was right. Seven people put their names in and returned their duel disks. "Maybe the tournament was harder than they thought."

Melanie frowned, "See, that's what I thought, but I checked the database, and we only have eleven duelists that have five stars. Two of those being yourself and Yuugi, and the remaining nine only have up to five cards each, at the most."

This was odd. Why would people drop out of a tournament that promised so much? The toughest duelists at the most, usually didn't pick on the weaker ones. That wasn't a challenge at all. "I'll look over this when I have the time I suppose. That is all I can really do."

"Alright," Melanie nodded. She left the room, but paused at the door, "Oh, and Seto? Lover boy is here to see you."

Seto's head shot up, giving him a rather bad pain in the neck. Lover boy? Dear god, where did THAT come from. He saw Melanie leave the room with a smile on her face, and seconds later Jou walked in. He was gazing around, a rather bored expression on his face.

"What are you doing here?"

Jou looked startled that Kaiba would ask him such an aggressive question. "Um, I came to visit? Like I sometimes do after school?"

"Well…you can't just, walk up here in front of everyone you know!"

Jou was now gaping at Seto, trying to understand what the CEO was getting at. "Dude, don't I do that EVERY time I come here. And don't I come here a lot?"
"Well…stop coming here so much then!" Kaiba's face was red, either with embarrassment or agitation.

"Wait, who the hell is everyone? Melanie? She doesn't care who comes into your office rich boy, she never has!"

Kaiba didn't even know what he was trying to get at, but whatever it was, it certainly was not working.

"Is something wrong Seto?"

Kaiba thought about it. Why had he gotten so mad at Melanie when she was probably just joking? He was making assumptions that she knew more than he thought she did. But that was wrong, and anyways, He and Jou were just friends. "No, nothing is wrong."

"Alright, whatever." The blonde slumped himself down on a couch that was on the other side of the room. Seto hid a grin. That useless dog probably thought his office was as much of a home as his own.

"I'm bored."

"Why don't you do something useful?"

"Then give me something useful to do. I can't very well just barge into your office and get to work."

Seto threw a pile of papers at him. "Sort though these, and then put them in file folders."

"I hate filing."

"Then get the hell out."

Jou rolled his eyes. "Fine, I'll file. But for the record, isn't this Melanie's job?"

"She already has a bunch of shit to do already. You could at least help her."

Sighing, Jou grabbed the pile of papers that were on the floor, and began to put them into piles. "So, since I am going to be bored for the next thirty minutes, we might as well talk about something."

"And what would you like to talk about today Mutt?"

"Hey, don't call me that, and I don't know. You know, you need a hobby Seto, because then we could talk about your great hobby, instead of sitting here, and arguing about what we are going to talk about."

"I do have a hobby, it is called work."

"No, I mean, like a fun hobby."

"I do have a fun hobby, it is called dueling."

"I give up. Get any locator cards lately?"

"Three."

"I got two yesterday."

"So that puts you up to…"

"Six."

"Only two more."

"Yup."

"Well, it has been nice talking to you Mutt, but I have to work. Good day."

Jou gave Kaiba a sarcastic glance. "Ha-ha, funny moneybags, real funny."

"You are getting annoying again."

Jou placed a large stack of papers into one pile, "Hey, let's play a game."

"Hey, let's not."

Jou thought for a moment, "Play the question game."

"And I suppose now, you want me to ask you what the fuck the 'Question Game' is?"

"No, because I am going to tell you anyways, so, just shut your hole."

"Don't tell me to shut my hole in MY office."

"Now you're being annoying."

"I-"

"ANYWAYS, so, we get to ask each other questions. But they have to be yes or no questions, and the first person that is unable to answer a question first, loses."

"Wow, how fun. Gee Jou, can I go first."

"Fine," said Jou, in a rather flat tone. Clearly, Kaiba had no imagination whatsoever, which made Jou wonder how he could possibly create such unique tournaments.

"Are you always annoying?"

"No, are you always a jerk?"

"Yes."

There was a moment where nothing was said. "It is your turn now you know," said Jou, placing more papers into files.

Kaiba thought for a moment, "Ever done drugs?"

"Yes, have you?

"No. Do you have any pets?"

"A cat. What's your favourite colour?"

"Blue. Play any sports?"

"Soccer, you?"

"Tennis. Ever want to travel?"

"I want to go to Europe. Ever had a girlfriend?"

"No, have you?"

"Not yet. Do you still go to school?"

"I am passing every class with honors. Are you still dumb in school?"

"…No, I am not. Do you ever say anything nice about people?"

"Sometimes. Do you ever shower?"

"Everyday. Were you born arrogant?"

"No, I learned it. Ever fucked Anzu?"

"No, you sadistic prick. Do you care about anyone but yourself?"

"Yes, are you smarter than you look?"

"Yes, do you have anyone willing to be your friend?"

"No, do you have a secret crush on Honda?"

"No, do you have a secret crush on me?"

"…" What a stupid question. And yet, Kaiba could not answer it right away.

"Ladies and gentlemen, I think we have a loser, Mr. Kaiba Seto."

"The answer to that question is no, and I was wondering why you would ask such a farfetched question in the first place."

"Sure buddy."

"I don't want to play this fucking game anymore. You just annoy me, all the time."

"Well, you know how I feel then, when you are constantly being an ass."

"I am never an ass to you."

"You are always an ass to me! Everyday you remind me how insignificant my life is compared to yours."

Kaiba looked up from his desk. "No I don't…"

Jou got up from where he was sitting and threw his hand in the air in frustration. "Yes you do! If I am not really dumb, I am really slow. If I'm not really slow, I'm really ugly. If I am not really ugly, I am really annoying. I don't know if you just hate saying nice things about people, or if you just don't understand how to be nice, but I hate spending freekin' time with you when you do that!"

Guilt trip. "I don't mean to do it…"

"No, I suppose asshole-ism comes naturally to you, you were born with that disease, and you can't help it."

"Well Jou! Every time I want to do something on my own, you have to tag along, or every time I want to work, you have to talk. It is like I can't do anything on my own."

"You're kidding right? You have spent your whole LIFE doing things alone. I think you are just not used to sharing your time with other people!"

"What makes you think I want to spend my time with other people?"

"Why are you so afraid of getting close with anyone?"

"I'm not…"

Jou tried, but he still could not understand any of Kaiba's reasoning. It wasn't like when they both went out, they had a rotten time together. So what the fuck was in Kaiba's head?

"Are you afraid?"

Kaiba leapt out of his chair, and was practically tearing out his hair, "Why do you ask suck stupid questions!"

"Because I am lost for what the fuck goes on in your head! I don't get why you are such a jerk to people who only want to be nice to you!"

"Why do you want to be nice to me Jou! Why do you care so much!"

"I just want to be your friend Kaiba, that's all. I don't mind spending time with you or anything, and I think you could use the company."

"Ugh…but what the hell do I have to offer you to make you want to spend time with me?"

"Is that what this is about? You can't see the good in yourself, so you don't think others can see anything?"

Kaiba sighed, "No, that's not what this is about. I am not used to talking to people unless I am giving them orders. I am not used to hanging out with other people unless we are working. I don't know if you expect me to just jump into this like I know what I am doing, because I don't."

Jou shook his head, "I am not here to judge you, or ridicule you, or surprisingly enough, annoy you."

"Then why are you here?"

"Seto, and you call me the dumb one, is it too much to ask to spend some time with you?"

Seto didn't want to offend Jou at this point. "But…why?"

Jou sat back down onto the couch with his arms crossed. "Because I can. Now will you please stop yelling at me?"

Seto gave up and returned to his desk. He was now out of energy to do anything, even work. "For the record, I don't mean to be an…ass…intentionally to you, you know?"

Jou shrugged, "I know when you are joking most of the time, but sometimes I have no idea what you are trying to get at, and then you come off as a jerk. You REALLY need to relax. Your company won't fall and crumble if you take a vacation."

Kaiba rested his head in his hands, "And just where exactly am I supposed to go?"

"I don't know, away," said Jou, pondering on the possible vacation destinations that would be suitable for Seto.

Just then, the door opened, and Melanie popped her head in. "Would you two kindly shut the fuck up? I am trying to work. Thanks." She slammed the door rather hard and returned to her desk.

Seto ran his hands through his hair a few times to relax himself, and got back to work. Maybe Jou was right. He almost never took time off, and he was always stressed about some goings on at work. Maybe he did need a vacation? "Are you done with that yet?"

Jou kept his gaze to the floor. He was playing with a chunk of his hair, wrapping it around his slender fingers. "Yea, I am done. What do you want me to do with them?"

"I'll give them to Mel, and she can run them for me, it is ok."

"No, I can do it now, where do they need to go?"

"Can you take them to Deidra, so she can enter them into the computer?"

Deidra was Jou's crush at Kaiba Corp. Every time Kaiba would send him on a mission to give her something, Jou would jump at the chance to go, and swoon over her.

Jou snatched the papers out of Kaiba's hand, and made for the door. Just what he needed after a scrap with Kaiba Jerkface, a visit to Deidra.

He passed Melanie at her desk, who usually stopped to talk to him, but kept her head down. She was probably agitated about all the yelling going down in Kaiba's office. Jou pondered on how much she probably heard when they were yelling. Whatever, he didn't really care anyways, and neither should Kaiba. But Kaiba also had this huge issue about what other people thought about him, and he really needed to get over that. Jou didn't usually care, but he could admit to the fact that some cases were different.

He had walked down the flights of stairs faster than he thought, and now found himself outside Deidra's floor. He didn't bother to knock, but walked unto the floor. Deidra's office was to his right, and the rest of the floor was covered with cubicles or other small offices.

Jou walked up to her door and knocked. He heard a muffled 'come in,' and walked into the office to find Deidra seated at her desk.

Fuck, she was hot. Her blonde hair was straight today, and she was hunched over some notes she was copying down, in a very sexy manner.

She looked up and saw Jou. "Jounouchi, how nice to see you again. You almost never come to visit." Her blue eyes were outlined with dark eyeliner, or it looked like so. Her black rimmed glasses gave off a shine from the light fixture above her head, making it hard to tell.

"I was told to give you these." He thrust the stack of papers at her.

Deidra flipped through them, and nodded. Jou just stood at her door, and stared at her.

"Thank-you so much, would you like to stay for a drink, maybe catch up?"

How could he say no to that? Actually, quite easily, he just had to imagine what Kaiba would do if he thought that there was a 'thing' going on between him and Deidra. But then again, nothing ever happened from a friendly visit and a drink. What a lie, EVERYTHING happened when you drank too much. Just thinking about it brought back thoughts of him and Seto…

"Uh, yes, sure, I would like that," said Jou, taking a seat at her desk. Deidra merely smiled, and poured him some brandy.

Kaiba has assumed that Jou left after delivering those files. He had not seen the blonde in two hours. Melanie had already gone home, and he was just packing up his laptop. He figured he would go home early, and spend some time with his brother.

Seto walked out of his office, locking it, and pushed the button for the elevator. When it arrived, he stepped in it, only to see Jou there.

"What the hell…? Jou, what are you doing here?"

"I finished delivering those files Rich Boy, I am on my way home!"

"Then why are you riding this to the top?"

Jou thought about this for a moment, "Um, I need a ride."

Kaiba rolled his eyes but said nothing. Though his office building was closer to Jou's school, it was by no means close to his home. He had no choice but to give the mutt a ride.

"Fine, but where were you all this time?"

"I was talking to Dei. She's nice."

Seto did not ask questions. From the dreamy look on the blonde's face, he didn't have to. He wouldn't exactly call his Head of Marketing a whore, but she had the ability to persuade people, something that came in handy trying to sell products.

They rode the elevator down, and walked to the parking lot together. The sun had not set yet, but it could not be seen around the valley of tall skyscrapers. The twosome got into Kaiba's car, and made their way through downtown Domino.

"How many people to you have employed there anyways?"

This question was oddly out of the ordinary, but Kaiba answered it nonetheless. "Somewhere between 75-100. I am always hiring people, and firing people. Why Mutt? Looking for a job? You should get housetrained before thinking such a thing."

Jou simply glared at Kaiba, but said nothing at first. His mind was still in Dei's office, drinking small amounts of Brandy, and chatting like old friends. His attraction to her was obvious. In fact, she had asked him to go out for dinner the upcoming Thursday, and Jou eagerly said yes.

"Why?"

Jou looked over at Kaiba; "Why what?"

"Why did you want to know how many people I employed?"

"Oh, just a random thought I suppose?"

"Did you have fun today in her office?"

"Ugh…" What the hell? Jou didn't even TELL Kaiba anything about that. He was either joking, or this situation happened a lot. "Yea, I suppose we did. Going out to dinner on Thursday."

Kaiba didn't say anything at first. But there was a little dark monster in him now, and he didn't know if he wanted to yell at Jou for being so stupid, shake him to his senses, smother him, or tear his throat out.

"That's ok, right?"

Was it? She was one of Kaiba's best co-workers, and if Jou was going to fuck things up for him, that wouldn't be allowed.

"Just don't fuck things up."

"Alright." They had arrived at the block in which Jou's apartment building was. "Thanks for the ride moneybags. I'll stop by again this week."

"Right." Kaiba watched Jou walk around a corner and disappear. There was a tingling feeling in the pit of his stomach. He would just have to ignore it. He had finally got out of work early, and he wanted to go home and spend time with his brother.

He put his car in drive, and pulled away from the shadows of the buildings.