A/N: Yes, it's been months, but the inspiration hasn't been kicking as of yet. Sorry. XP
koolmint26: Really, everyone's making the conclusion that it was the female Instructor. XD
dragonlady222: Yea, maybe.
bakergirl: I always mess with his life. XD
Assassin of the Shadows: Nice evaluation. Seto's just worried for Jou's life. I mean, who the heck wants to kill him? T.T
Aya Kurayami:
mandapandabug: The story plot is sort of canon to the real GX series. It could probably answer you questions as to why they were in the forbidden dorm in the first place. The rest I can't answer for spoiling purposes, sorry!
LP-lova210: I like cookies! Thanks!
neverforgetygo: Thank you.
bleedingchaos: Sorry. XD
SoLeMn RaInDrOpS: Aww...tell me how it went, okay?
Zeltazia: Here you go!
Chapter 8: A Plea to Return
Jou dried his hair out in his husband's luxurious bathroom that seemed to be the size of a single classroom complete with a roman tub next to a Japanese styled tiled floor. He washed out his black hair to reveal his adonis glowing golden locks.
Slipping on a fresh pair of silk pants and a towel around his shoulders to prevent the stray drops of water to annoyingly drip down his back, he stepped out and found Seto on the phone. He could tell from his husband's intent look in his eyes that it was a very tense conversation. He waited quietly for Seto to finish, sitting on the silky love seat near the bed, sullen like. There went his teaching in Duel Academy.
Seto set the phone down and sat next to his now blond husband, looking exhausted. Jou felt guilty for putting all this on his love's shoulders. He scooted next to Seto and snuggled against his side, his semi-wet hair soaking the brunet's expensive Armani dress shirt. Seto couldn't care less about his clothes and wrapped an arm around his depressed husband's shoulder, dropping his face into the drippy, golden head of his.
"I guess everyone knows I'm a phony, huh?" Jou said quietly. All he got was a covered sigh from Seto. "I'm sorry, Seto. To put you through all this..."
The brunet lifted his head and coaxed Jou's now beautiful, natural hazel eyes to stare back at him. "I'd do it all over again, pup."
Jou closed his eyes at his husband's tired state. It was his job to take care of him! It looked like he was ready to grow grey hairs and kick the bucket. "Seto, I can't believe I was so selfish. Here I was pursuing whatever I please and I didn't bother worrying about your health! Who knows what you could've done while I was gone! You look like you've never slept in weeks!"
Seto narrowed his eyes in defense. "I'm not three years old, puppy. I know I work too much, but I promised to take care of myself so you wouldn't have to worry while you do your thing. Don't forget who I am. I always plan ahead with these things."
The blond still shook his head. "It's alright, now, though. Once this is all over, we can go back to Domino and everything will be fine." Seto stared at the smile unbelievingly.
"Jou..."
"I made up my mind, Seto," Jou finished gently. There was suddenly a knock on the door and Jou rose up to get it. "I want to return home with you, see Mokuba again, and just make this believe that this had never happened." He opened the door to find Jaden, Cyrus, and Alexis staring at him. He stared back blankly.
"Can we come in, dude?" Jaden asked.
Jou blinked and stepped aside to let them through.
As they walked in, they looked in awe at the grand condo. "Holy...! This place is way bigger than the Slifer Dorm!" Jaden stared excitedly.
Alexis saw the great Seto Kaiba staring at her leisurely from the love seat, his arms spread against the top of the couch in a relaxed position. Even looking ruggedly unprofessional still made him devilishly sexy. She blushed and bowed. "M-Mr. Kaiba. It's an honor to see you!"
Seto waved it off silently. He was used to the god worshiping. Cyrus stayed to the door awkwardly.
Jou scratched the back of his head. "Yeah, you know Seto Kaiba. He's my husband."
"That makes you Katsuya Kaiba, then?" Cyrus piped softly.
The blond nodded. Jaden looked at Jou with a grin. "How come you hid your identity from us, Mr. Kaiba?"
"Call me Jou," Jou reprimanded. "I was afraid, that I wouldn't be taken seriously if I registered as myself. That I would've just have been hired because I was married to the guy who started this school. Seto helped me register under a false alias."
"That makes sense," Alexis responded.
"So? Now what's going to happen to the lesson plan?" Jaden asked jokingly.
Seto smirked at the throb that was beating on Jou's head. "There's no more lesson plan from me. Ask the new Instructor." He proceeded to go back to the safety of the bathroom until Jaden moved in front of him.
"What? Are you telling us you're not coming back to class?" Jaden exclaimed.
"That's right," Jou frowned and did a 180 back to Seto on the couch. "I know I'm fired on the spot already."
"But, you were like, one of the top rated duelists in the world!" Jaden insisted.
"Who better qualified than you to teach us here in Duel Academy?" Alexis added as well, still feeling a bit embarrassed by Seto Kaiba's presence.
"We want you to stay, Mr. Kai-I mean, Jou," Cyrus finished.
Seto stood up. "Well, well, Jou. You've dug yourself a hole too deep. Now lie in it mutt." He said affectionately, returning to his beloved laptop.
Jou shook his fist comically at his husband's retreating back. "Some help you are, bastard."
"Come on back, Jou!" Jaden repeated seriously. "You're one of the best! We need you."
"It's just a history class, Mr. Yuki," Jou finished. "And besides, I've got a family waiting for me at home."
"You're pregnant!" Jaden exclaimed. Alexis and Cyrus froze at Jaden's stupidity.
Jou looked at him as if he was a Martian from outer space and Seto hid himself by the screen of the laptop, his shoulders shaking in an out of character format. Apparently, he was trying not to laugh.
The blond sighed after a moment then slumped. "Oh, how I wish that were true..."
The gang heard a crash. Seto accidentally pushed his laptop off the table in shock.
"And..." Jou added with a longing look. "I always wanted a son, but a daughter would be joyful too..." He hugged Alexis. "I bet she'd look EXACTLY like you..."
Seto looked at Jou as if he gained over four hundred pounds in a split second. "K-kids...?"
"Doesn't Ms. Rhodes look like us, Seto darling?" Jou cooed. "Let's adopt her!" Alexis' face turned a deep red.
Jaden laughed. "Hey Alexis Kaiba, that rings a definite bell!" Cyrus smiled weakly.
"I always wanted kids..." Jou reminisced. "Maybe six or seven...Right Seto...?" Seto looked ready to bolt from the room.
Instead he strode over quickly and pushed Jou towards the kids. "On second thought, take him please. At least until he gets those thoughts out of his head."
"Hey! I didn't decide on coming back!" Jou retorted angrily.
"But you have to, teach! We need you!" Jaden begged.
Just then, the door was knocked on again. Seto walked over to open it. The chancellor was at the door. Along with the heads of the dormitories and Crowler.
"What are these children doing in your presence, Mr. Kaiba?" Crowler demanded wickedly at Jaden and the other two.
"They just came to talk to me, Crowler. Don't blow a nose job," Jou put his arms behind his head in ignorance.
"Y-you! We would like a word with you, Mr. Katsuya Kaiba, even if you are married to the sole benefactor of Duel Academy!" Crowler hissed back.
"Enough." Seto said tautly. It instantly shut Crowler up. "We will take care of this predicament once and for all. Like adults."
Jou nodded and proceeded to lead the kids to the exit. "Later guys."
"Will you return to class, Jou?" Cyrus whispered.
"We'll see. Just now, we have to take care of this with the administrators. Then, well..." He shrugged.
"Katsuya," Seto called from the door. "Let's go."
Jou apologetically closed the door. "I'm sorry."
The three just stared dejectedly at the piece of hardwood. They can only wait until the next day to see if their favorite teacher would show up in his class. A perfect smile that would grace his features. It was only a matter of time.
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