Author's Note:It's been almost a month since I last updated this story. I know you still love me. HAHA. I hope you enjoy beloveds- and I do sincerely apologize for the lag.
Edible Kisses
"Oh shit, where is he going?"
Otogi whispered to Yami, watching the blond ignoring his co workers to walk out of the café steadfastly. The bell gently rang as the door opened violently, following the exiting upset waiter.
"It must be Seto." Yami spoke back, rolling his eyes while doing so and stood from his seat. He walked back to his previous seat, acting as a host once again.
Ryou and Yugi looked at each other in disappointment and continued to serve the customers silently.
Otogi gave a short smirk and stood from his seat also, walking toward the tall brunet that remained quiet ever since his reentrance from the kitchen. Otogi watched as his clients smiled coyly, trying to get Seto's attention but failing to do so.
"If you feel so dreadful about it, why'd you kick him out?" The tall, green eyed man stopped as he caught the brunet's attention.
"Why the hell are you here?" Seto replied, ignoring the gaping customers.
"Aren't you happy to see me?"
"I thought I was pretty clear about your returning, Otogi."
"Crystal clear, Seto."
"Leave, Otogi. I don't have time for this."
"You never do, Seto. I was planning on leaving anyway. Jou probably needs the company."
The brunet's eyebrow rose, watching the figure whistle as he walked out, giving off slight waves to Yami, Yugi, and Ryou but ignoring Bakura's silent snarl.
As soon as Otogi left, Bakura walked over to Seto and demanded an answer.
"I thought it was over."
"It is."
"Then why the hell is he back?"
"You know how he is. That obstinate-"
"He needs to disappear before something else happens."
Seto remained silent as he heard Bakura's strict warning.
"Don't tell me," Bakura assumed. "You're still not over him."
"Jou! Jou- Hold on!"
The blond turned his messy locks and faced the man calling him. He noticed Otogi's emerald eyes and continued to walk, even faster, as he ignored the constant apologies.
Finally the raven hair reached Jou's fast footsteps and grabbed the blonde's thin wrist in attempt to stop him from walking further. But Jounouchi quickly snatched his arm away, walking away instantly.
"Look- I'm sorry. I really had no idea- It's not like I know Bakura's family tree and it just all seem to make sense! They were always all over each other looking kinky and whatnot- Come on, Katusya!"
The blond turned around quickly after hearing his first name.
"W-What'd you call me?"
"Katsuya. That's your name, right?"
The blond spoke no more, slightly dropping his head down to his feet.
Even his co workers haven't called him by his first name yet.
How long has it been-
Since he heard his own name?
He remembered Shizuka's ringing voice.
The way she called out to him gently, never giving him a hard time. All she ever told him were good things, good words, and good news. Even when the moment she left- she whispered his name.
'Katusya-nii, I'll always be here with you.'
"Hey- you alright?"
A warm hand rested on his heavy shoulders, actually reminding his physical body that the weather was indeed a cold night. The heightened contrast of the chilly wind and the affectionate touch brought Jou back to reality but also in tears.
"But I didn't mean to do," The blond whispered, revealing his agony in his voice. "I didn't mean to do any of those things."
"I-I know." Otogi replied in slight confusion but revealed only reassurance in his voice.
"I have to t-tell him I'm sorry."
"No you don't. You don't have to do anything. Come on, let's get you home."
"B-But I live with him Otogi- I'll have to face him one way or another." The brown eyes met the emerald pair and blinked off the tears forming in his eyes.
"Y-You live with Se-I mean, Kaiba?"
The blond nodded wordlessly and wiped away the droplets off his cheek.
"Then let's go to my house."
"I-I can't do that, I mean- that would make things words, Otogi." Jou replied quickly, rubbing his eyes for one last time.
"Why not? Come over. I mean, you're all grown up. I live on my own- You can just go back to work tomorrow."
"You sure about this?"
"Never been so sure."
"Well, in the end- It was a success." Bakura commented, locking the door behind him and turning on the lights to brighten the dim, dark café. Both Yugi and Ryou agreed as they began to wipe the tables and carry plates back in to the kitchen.
"Did you check if Jounouchi went back home?" Yami asked as both Yugi and Ryou left the scene.
"I couldn't care less if he was sleeping on the sidewalk."
"Spoken from experience- it's not too comfortable." Bakura retorted, taking off his tie deftly.
"Why the hell was Otogi here?" Yami questioned again, watching the brunet grow in irritation. But only Yami was able to handle Seto's exacerbation. Bakura might handle it- but he was just too careless.
"He's too stubborn," Bakura replied for Seto since he sensed the agitation building up. "What the hell was Jounouchi saying, anyway?"
"Apparently, Otogi told Jou that Malik was your sex-mate and that you were cheating on Ryou."
Bakura scoffed and unbuttoned his shirt violently, noticing Ryou walk back from the kitchen. Yugi followed and gently cleared his throat.
"Malik-kun visited the other day asking for you. I acted like I didn't know him in front of Jou-kun," Bakura listened as he held Ryou in his arms. "I shouldn't have done that."
"It's not like you meant to back up Otogi, Yugi. Don't worry about it." Ryou reassured as he wrapped his arms over Bakura's, leaning on his back lightly.
"Seto-kun?"
The brunet glanced at Yugi as he took off his blazer, showing him that he was listening.
"You should give Jounouchi-kun a call, make sure he's alright."
"Fine." He growled, succumbing to the innocent waiter. The fellow workers gently chuckled at his vulnerability and finished changing and cleaning up the store.
Just as Seto reached over to the café telephone, the phone rang loudly.
Without any sign of sudden startle, the brunet answered indifferently.
"Hello?"
"Kaiba-san? Kaiba-san, Mokuba- Mokuba's sick!"
"Who- What happened?"
"He lost conscience! He's in the hospital now- Room 316, hurry- hurry!"
The brunet dropped the phone, letting it hang on to the floor. He grabbed his car keys and ran out in a cold murmur.
"Mokuba's in the hospital- Room 316."
"Thanks for letting me use the shower and you know, the clothes, and I mean, I can sleep on the sofa if you want me to-"
"Stop being stupid. I have guestroom and it's not infested with spiders or anything."
"Great."
The blond smiled as he rubbed his fair hair within the towel, taking a seat on the floor in Otogi's sweatpants and watched the horror movie presented on the screen.
"Want a beer?"
The blond nodded and caught the cold beer with his right hand, opening it deftly while still staring at the flat screen. The murderer revealed in the screen chuckled ominously as he approached the house.
"Cheers." Otogi whispered in the blonde's ear, startling the blond instantaneously.
"Good fucking god," Jou reacted as he tried to keep the beer in the can. Otogi laughed and slapped the can with his own, not caring to wet the carpet and whatnot as he drank the beer heartedly.
Jou followed his actions, closing his eyes in delight.
Seven cans followed after their first, buzzing both men in drunkenness.
"Hey Katsuya," Otogi whispered, leaning closer to the blond.
"Hmmm?"
"You lonely?"
"No-no-I am not one and only. I have a sister."
"What?"
"I'm no one and only."
"No- stupid. Are you lonely?"
The blond dropped his empty can and whispered back.
"Maybe."
"Come here, then."
The swift hand reeled in the pup and hovered his mouth in hunger.
Author's Note: Sorry for the horribly short cliffhanger. I love you too. I guess the new costumes are going to be delayed.
Alright. Here's a-bit-of-cleaning-up.
Everyone knew Malik was Bakura's cousin.
I love Otogi. But yes, Otogi and Seto do have a certain past.
Mokuba is in the hospital. But he'll be alright- for now. (im so evil.)
The phone call Seto recieved was from on of Mokuba's maids.
Okay- I hope that cleared up some parts.
I promise to update faster. But i still have Devotion and Shandenfruede I really-really want to finish. haha review me, beloveds and thanks for reading!