Chapter 4: Mall
"Ooooooooooooh! You are so cute!" his mother ratted on as she forced him into a pair of fake dog ears. Honestly, he didn't expect his mother to make him try on a pair of dog ears! The trip to the mall is definitely a living hell. And here he thought he would have some peace and quiet while shopping. Earlier at school after telling his friends that he could go, they just wouldn't stop asking him what he was going to wear, what he's bring, and telling him things he already know he'll need. Man! Do they think he's stupid or something?
"Mom, can I take this thing off now?" he pleaded. It was embarrassing to be seen in the dog ears, especially if a certain someone were to see him. Gosh, he'll never live it down.
"Alright, go and take it off," with that she dash off somewhere, probably to look for more unnecessary things. He ignore his mother enthusiasm and turns to the small mirror in front of him. He stare at himself and shrugged. "I look so-" "Mutt-like?" He sprung around and found himself staring up at the one person he was hoping didn't see him like this.
"K-Kaiba?" he asked in shocked. Why is the brunet here? Of all places he should be, why HERE?
The brunet simply smirk and leans down closer. He could feel the other teen backed up a bit to keep a distance even though they were so close. This only make him even more enticing. "Joey?" The two teen stiffen. Kaiba was quicker to regain composure of himself. He back away and turn to the interruption with his business glare. A woman was intensely staring at them. Joey snapped out of his shock state and move up a little to look his mother in the eyes. His face was flush bright red and may I say he was absolutely adorable like this. If this wasn't a public place and this woman wasn't here, Kaiba might have jumped him, which he was thankful for. She glared at them angrily, "Joey, who is this?"
"Um, he's-" "Nice to meet you Mrs. Wheeler. I am Seto Kaiba," he interrupted him, "Sorry to introduce myself a little late."
Her expression was priceless when Kaiba said that. You could almost hear a growl coming from her. "M-Mom? I-I can explain," Joey stammered in fright of what is going to come next. His mother may not look it, but when she gets angry, she could be a real demon.
"Joseph Wheeler!" she voiced it angrily. He practically clung to Kaiba for protection. The brunet tried his best not show any emotions as he enjoy the little warmth passing through their encounter. She step a bit closer, "Why didn't you tell me you had a boyfriend?" They almost stumble into shock at this unexpected outcome. His face gotten even redder, "I-It's not what you think! Kaiba and I ar-" his mouth was quickly cover up by the other's hand. He glares up at him as Kaiba simply smirk back. He turns to the blonde's mother, "I'm sorry that Joey didn't tell you earlier." Joey suddenly become very stiff. When did Kaiba start calling him by his name? The brunet probably felt his stiffness for he pull him closer, linking their hands as lovers. He become even stiffer.
"Why didn't you tell me, Joey," she asked in a bit of a sad tone. (For a parent, she sure accept their "relationship" pretty well.)
His mind went blank just then. How is he going to give her an explanation when he don't even know what Kaiba's going on about anymore?
She continued to wait for his answer, getting a little impatient. "Please let me explain," Kaiba answered instead, "I was the one to tell him to keep it a secret. As the CEO of Kaiba Corp, I didn't want the press to know about this, so I told him to keep it a secret until we're both ready to let the media knows."
What the hell is this bastard saying? He wanted to scream, but Kaiba's grip was too strong. He was literally trap in his arms, although they are warm and make him feel safe and- what the hell is he getting at?
"Oh," she replied after thinking things through, "I see why you doesn't want the media to know, but is it really necessary to keep it from me? I mean really, I'm not against it or anything. I'm actually a big Yaoi fan (That explains it!) so if you're going to date my son, then discuss it with me."
Oh my god! His mother actually accepted what Kaiba says! Can't she tell it was only a lie? Damn his mother and her Yaoi! (Sorry, I actually likes Yaoi, but hey, it's only a story!)
"Thank you," he bow politely, trying to hold back his laughter which he done so far. "Oh and uh, may I ask for your permission to help Joey with the rest of his shopping?" he added. The bastard says his name again! Wait, what? Did he just ask to finish his shopping with him?
She thought for a bit before finally agreed, "But Joey had better be home before 10 o'clock." Kaiba nodded before she left with a bow and a wink at her son. (What a strange mother?) He finally let go of the blond once she was gone from site.
"What the fuck was that all about?" Joey shouted as he sent a fist flying towards the brunet. Kaiba manage to stop his fist and pulls him closer. Joey flush as their warmth touches. His heart almost leap out of his chest in happiness. "Let go!" he growled, hoping to hide his embarrassment with it.
"Not going to happen," Kaiba whispered into his ear. He shiver as the breath touches his skin. The brunet smirk at his adorable dog as he back away. Joey retrieve his fist and back away as well. "Let me." Before he could react, the brunet took off the fake dog ears that he still had on. He already forgotten all about it.
"Well then, let's continued shopping shall we?" Kaiba smirk with a bit of sarcastic in his tone. Joey glares and growl, "Why should I go shopping with you?"
"Because I got your mother's permission already," he answered, impatient, "Let's just go already."
"Wait," Joey stopped him, "What do you mean we're…" he paused with a blush, "dating?" The brunet suddenly smirk, "Because we are."
"Huh?" he asked dumbfounded, "What are you saying? We are not dating!"
"Whatever," Kaiba snorted, "Let's just go already. We both need supplies for the trip just try to civil for once."
"Aren't you the one being uncivil?" Joey mumbled as he follow the brunet out of the store. It probably wouldn't hurt to tried and be civil with Kaiba again. Who knows, it might actually turned out good this time.
They walked out of the store and continued down to other store in the mall. He stared at the clothes they put on display while trying to catch up with Kaiba and his long stride. Really, can't this guy tried to slow down once in his life?
"Wai- Huh?" something caught his attention from the corner of his eyes. In front of the pet shop, they were displaying a little golden puppy that was the cutest thing he ever seen. He leans closer and looked down at the puppy as he looks up at him. A smile spread across his face, "So cute."
"What are you doing?" He looks up to find Kaiba angrily standing beside him. He glares back and turn back to golden puppy. The brunet follow his gaze and set eyes upon the puppy as well. Hmm, the puppy was simply adorable, but not as adorable and loving as the blond puppy here. Woah! Did he just say Puppy? He mean Mutt! Yeah, he was meaning to say Mutt! That right! It's Mutt not Puppy.
"Let's go," he said coldly as he walked on. Joey snorted and follow after him. Why can't something good happen once?
"Try this one on," he ordered as he handed Joey another shirt. The blond shrug and took the next shirt back into the changing room. It's been almost 2 hours and they still hadn't buy any clothes. Kaiba was definitely being too picky about what Joey should wear. He's acting like his boyfriend for god sake.
Joey twirl around a bit to get a better look at himself after putting the shirt on. It's not too bad. The size was perfect and he rather liked it lose. The design on the front was extremely to his liking and the color of blue matches him well. It made him embarrass when he realize Kaiba specially picked it out for him. "Are you done?" Kaiba asked impatiently from outside the changing room.
He frowned angrily and unlocked the door to show him. Kaiba's eyes widen a bit as he stare at the embarrass blond before him. Joey was certainly good looking, but having the shirt on makes him even more appealing. Lucky he was the only who saw Joey in it. Wait, if Joey actually bought the shirt, wouldn't everyone sees him in it as well? Ugh, why do he even care? The puppy isn't his. Damn it! He said it again. It's Mutt! Not- ah forget it. Puppy it is. At least he wouldn't say it to him in public.
