Mine… (part 2)

Kaiba Seto stood by the window of his office, trying to spot his boyfriend on the busy street. He thought he got a glimpse of blond hair and a dark-blue jacket but couldn't be sure. After a while he sat down at his desk and rested his head in his right hand. He deeply regretted his outburst; it wasn't Jou's fault that he was in a bad mood. He picked up his phone and dialled Jou's phone number. A couple of signals went through before the message 'occupied' showed on the display.

"Fuck"

Instead of trying again, he turned to his computer, wanting to prepare before his meeting at 10 o'clock, Jou would probably go to someone of his friends. He also thought it was best that both of them got some time alone to cool down, both he and his puppy could be annoyingly stubborn. But even if he knew it was for the best, he couldn't concentrate on the task that lay before him. Despite how hard he tried to focus on what he was doing, Jou's angry and hurt expression floated back into his mind and kept him from getting anything done.

In the end he gave up and called for Nakano, who stepped into his office a couple of minutes later.

"Kaiba-sama?" he said and bowed.

"I need you to try to get in touch with Jou for me."

"Of course, Kaiba-sama."

"Inform me immediately when you find out about his whereabouts."

"Hai."

"That would be all for now, you're dismissed." Nakano bowed again and went out through the door; leaving the CEO alone yet again with the images his of lover's hurt expression.

In the mean time, Jou was walking along the streets, without really noticing where he went. Not that he cared either, as he only wished to get as far away from his so called boyfriend. 'Why does he have to be like that?' he thought angrily. 'Callin' me mutt and all. I thought that we'd moved past that'.

He stopped, and looked up realising that he didn't recognize the surroundings. 'Great, just what I needed' he thought. 'This really isn't my day. First I get into a fight with Seto for no good reason at all, just because I'm worried and he's grumpy, the bastard, and now I'm lost. I guess I can't help it, better go find someone that I can ask for directions'. He started walking back the same way he thought he'd come from, completely forgetting about his cell that lay in his pocket, which he'd turned off after a call from Seto.

The day drew to an end and Seto still hadn't heard anything from Jou. He'd even called Yuugi to check if Jou was with him but getting the answer that Yuugi hadn't heard from Jou since yesterday. Seto didn't like to admit that he was seriously worried by now. What had started out as a knot in his stomach had taken over his whole body. He couldn't keep still, he needed to do something. Anything.

He pushed the button that would summon Nakano and growled "come in" when he heard the knock on the door to his office.

"Have you heard anything yet?" he barked at the man.

"No, sir, I'm afraid not" he answered.

"Have you informed the police?"

"Yes, but they refuse to do anything before he's been gone at least 24 hours"

"Do they now?" Seto frowned. "How about his cell?"

"He seems to have turned it off"

At this Seto growled at his puppy's stupidity. "Get out" he barked.

"Yes, Kaiba-sama" Nakano bowed and headed out to his own desk outside his boss's office. He ignored the tears he saw in Seto Kaiba's eyes and continued his work, figuring that this was the best he could do.

In his office Seto had moved from his spot behind the desk to sit in the couch. He had his elbows resting on his knees with his face hidden in his hands. On single thought roamed his mind 'Jou, where are you?'

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Sorry about the short chapter and the long wait. My only excuse is that I've got no inspiration at the moment, but I shall try to finish this as soon as possible //Bee