Note: I'm a little scared for Seto and Joey. These next chapters are supposed to be nice chapters, but like any good story, there must be a little bit of drama. And why is Joey speaking Arabic? My friend has been reading the fictional and suggested that I put a little twist. So, in the fic, Joey's mom is Jordanian, so he is half Jordanian. We need an antagonist too (Shall we bring in some exes besides Atem? ) Enjoy the fic!
"You can call me Nisreen. " Joey's mom said.
"Hello, Nisreen. It's great to see you again. " Seto said.
"Likewise, Seto." She said.
"Ummi, I'm gonna go hang out with Seto for a little." Joey said.
"Ok. Have fun. " Joey's mom said as she straightened her headscarf. (Joey's dad raised Joey a Christian His mother is a Muslim. Even though Joey's mom was not allowed to marry Joey's dad, are did so anyway. But they are divorced as the marriage went downhill when Joey's dad started to drink. )
Seto and Joey went out.
Seto felt the urge to kiss Joey. But he held back.
"So, where would you like to go? " Seto asked.
""How about we get an ice cream and then you decide! " Joey said cheerfully.
"Ok. Let's go get you an ice cream. " Seto said
They got in Seto's Lamborghini.
"This is such a nice car! " Joey said.
"I bought it a few months ago. Purple is my favorite color. " Seto said.
"Yup. I remember. " Joey said cheerfully.
Seto pulled out his necklace from inside his sweater.
Joey's mouth dropped open.
"Oh my god! You still have the amethyst ring I gave you! " Joey said in shock.
"Of course! This piece of jewelry means a lot to me. " Seto said sweetly.
They liked at eachother for a moment. Joey was lost in Seto's eyes.
He wanted to kiss Seto very bad. He restrained himself.
Seto turned on his car and the radio was on. The radio was playing Euphoria by Loreen.
"Euphoria- forever till the end of time, from now on only you and I are going up, up, up, up, up, uuup... "
"Do you remember, Seto? " Joey asked.
"I'll never forget that night! " Seto said.
{flashback }
It was a beautiful cold winter afternoon.
Joey and Seto were out walking in a park. The trees were covered in snow. There was a thick layer of snow everywhere. They say on a bench and talked. And cuddled. Seto took out his phone and started to play some music. The sky was darkening, but then it started to snow and Euphoria was playing in the background.
Seto and Joey walked to a frozen lake. They made sure that the lake was frozen solid before putting on their skates. They put on their skates.
"You sure about this, Seto? " Joey asked.
"Of course! You know, before my mother died, she was an Olympic ice skater for the USA. (Seto's mom was American, his dad was Japanese. Seto was born in Japan, of course. ) She won a few gold medals and taught me, my father, and little Mokuba how to skate. I'm a very good skater, so you're in good hands with me. " He said and then he kissed Joey on the cheek.
"Watch... " he continued.
Seto skated gracefully and did triple lutzes and all of the fancy moves that the ice skaters do on ice. He went to go get Joey. He held his hand and skated with him. He then lifted him up and kissed him. The scenery was beautiful. It almost looked like they were in a snow globe. With Euphoria playing in the background, of course.
{End of flashback }
Seto smiled and held Joey's hand.
They've arrived at the ice cream shop and got their ice creams.
"Joey, did you want to hang out in my music room? " Seto asked.
"Yeah. That would be fun!" Joey said
Seto drove to his mansion.
"Wow! This place has changed a lot! " Joey said.
"Yup. Bakura added some of those touches. " Seto said.
Joey noticed a picture of Mokuba and Bakura on the wall.
"Mokuba and Bakura must love eachother a lot, huh? " Joey asked.
"They sure do! " Seto said with a smile.
They walked to Seto's music room.
Seto sat on his piano and started to play Joey's song.
"Wow! You're a great pianist! And how did you figure out the notes to my song? " Joey asked.
"Thank you! And I like to play by hearing. I didn't record you, but I truly remember the song." Seto said.
He made room for Joey to sit on the bench with him.
They both started to play random notes on the piano and composed a song.
"Wow.. I didn't know that you played piano. " Seto said.
"Yeah. I learned how to do it last year. " Joey said.
They played together for a good two hours. Seto's hand accidentally touched Joey's. They stared at eachother again.
They got closer to eachother. They were about to kiss until...
"Seto... "
Joey and Seto turned around quickly.
Mokuba and Bakura were there with Yugi, Tea and their daughter.
"Hi guys!" Seto and Joey greeted.
"Hi Seto and Joey. " the group said.
They all walked to the living room.
"I didn't know you lived here too, Uncle Joey!" Yugi and Tea's daughter said.
"I don't, Alice! I was just playing piano with Uncle Seto. " Joey said.
Joey was hoping that she didn't see him Seto about to kiss
The visit took a good two hours. The purpose of the visit was to give Seto, Mokuba and Bakura and Joey wedding invitations. Yugi and Tea were getting married in two months.
As soon as they left, Mokuba and Bakura continued to chat with Seto and Joey. They caught up on a lot.
Joey's mother texted.
"Hey Joey, are you OK? "
"Yeah, I'm OK, Ummi. I might come home really late or tomorrow. "He replied
"He's staying the night with him?!" she thought.
"...?" she texted back.
"Yugi is with us. We're talking and playing piano. " he texted.
"Ok Joey, please be careful." She texted back.
Joey ended up staying the night at Seto's
Joey passed out on Seto's couch. It was a nice, big and comfy couch.
Seto brought a blanket and placed it on him. Seto was very tired as well, so he made a space and laid next to Joey. He placed a kiss on Joey's forehead.
"Goodnight, Joey." Seto said in a very sweet voice.
"Goodnight, Seto." Joey said while asleep.
Mokuba and Bakura woke up and walked to the kitchen. On their way, they passed by the living room.
Bakura tapped Mokuba when he saw Seto and Joey asleep together on the couch.
"Do you think they got back together?" Bakura whispered in Mokuba's ear.
"I don't know. I hope so..." Mokuba said.
Mokuba and Bakura were in the kitchen cooking and they heard some rustling noises.
{Living room}
Seto and Joey woke up.
Joey was opening his eyes.
"Good morning!" Seto said sweetly.
"G-good morning, Seto." Joey said.
"Did you sleep well last night?" Seto asked.
"I sure did! You have a nice and comfy couch!" Joey said.
"I know, right?" Seto said.
"I'm sorry for passing out..." Joey said.
"No. Don't apologize. It's ok. You know that the doors of the Kaiba mansion will always been open for you. My couch too. You looked like you were at peace last night. I couldn't interrupt your slumber." Seto said.
Seto smiled sweetly.
"Whoa. He just keeps getting nicer and nicer! He's so sweet. I can't resist!" Joey thought.
"Look Joey. I know it's too soon to have this conversation, but... I didn't just miss you. " Seto said.
Joey looked a little confused.
"I missed us." Seto said.
Joey's heart started to race when he said that.
"I missed being with you. Yesterday I realized it more than ever." Seto said.
Tears were starting to build in Joey's eyes.
"Look Joey. I know that you decided to break off our relationship when we were together. If I've ever done anything to hurt you, please forgive me. You mean so much to me."
There was a light pause.
"Joey...I still love you. And I think I love you more day after day. It's a feeling I just can't fight. If I were to fight those feelings, I'd be fighting a losing battle. Last night when I slept next to you, I slept peacefully and felt like everything was going to be ok. I felt like I still had a reason to live and a reason to hold on to that love. It reminded me of the nights that we've spent together. It brought me back to the conversations we had, the stuff that we did, the moments we've shared, and the touches and kisses we've exchanged. I don't know how you might feel about me, but I know that I can't force you into anything. If you still don't want to be with me, that's fine. I understand. But if you give me another chance and if you take me back, I promise to be the best boyfriend that I can be. If you don't want to be with me, I beg you to at least be my friend. I don't want you out of my life. " Seto said with tears in his eyes.
Joey couldn't hold his tears much longer.
{Flashback- 1 year and a half ago}
Seto and Joey were in the Kaiba mansion. Joey had a cast on his arm because it was broken. His father beat him and Joey was still recovering.
Joey had a sad look on his face for nearly a week. He tried very hard to hide it, but did not succeed.
Seto was sitting next to Joey with his arm around him. Seto felt like there was something wrong with Joey.
"Puppy, are you ok? You haven't touched your food at all." Seto said.
"I'm fine, Seto." Joey said. He then took a bite.
Seto cooked Fillet Mignon with mushrooms and a special sauce on top. He also made roasted baby potatoes with herbs and asparagus on the side.
Seto kissed Joey on his head while he ate.
Joey couldn't bear it anymore and sobbed.
"Joey... Something is wrong. Please, tell me what's wrong, honey! You know that I'm always going to be there for you no matter what. Let me comfort you and help you feel better." Seto said as he held Joey.
"Seto, you're making this very hard..." Joey cried.
"W-what do you mean?" Seto said.
Joey was not prepared.
"Seto... I've accepted a volunteer missions position with Lightbearers International. I leave to Mexico tomorrow on a Mission trip." Joey said.
"Wait...what?!" Seto asked.
"Seto, I already told you about my interest in mission trips." Joey said
"I know. And I support you all the way. I'm glad you got the position, but you're already going to leave?" Seto asked.
"Yeah." Joey said.
"Well, that's not a problem. I'm happy for you. Sad that I won't see you for that time, but at least we're still going to be together, right?" Seto said.
"Seto..." Joey said.
A few tears fell from Joey's eyes.
Seto was nervous.
"Joey.. Please.. I know something is wrong." Seto said.
"I love you, Joey. I'm here for you." Seto said.
"Seto... We can't be together." Joey said
"What?!" Seto cried.
"Please, please tell me you're joking!" Seto cried.
"I'm sorry, Seto. I love you, but we can't be together." Joey said and ran.
"Was the food awful? I can cook something else..." Seto said. Joey stopped
"No Seto. The food was great. As I've always said, you're a great cook. But the food has nothing to do with this." Joey said.
Joey ran out of the Kaiba mansion and sobbed. He ran to the park. It was raining heavily. He stood by a tree and sobbed.
"Why Lord? Why did this have to happen to me?!" Joey sobbed. He wasn't talking about his mission trip.
Seto sobbed on the floor of his living room. He was on his knees, heartbroken.
He texted one of his drivers to go look for Joey and offer him a ride home. He didn't want his puppy to be soaking wet.
Seto felt like the world was crashing down on him. He wanted to die. He really couldn't live without Joey. Mokuba was on his senior trip, so he was completely alone. He then tried to call Yugi, but Yugi didn't pick up.
{End of flashback}
"Seto, I still loved you when we broke up. And I still love you now. That song I wrote... I wrote it for you. I've also tried to fight this love that I have for you, but it is also a losing battle. I broke up with you for two reasons. 1. I was going to be gone for a long time, and I didn't want to keep you waiting. And 2. I was diagnosed with leukemia at the time, and during the mission trips, I got treatment." Joey cried.
Seto's eyes and mouth were wide open. Seto couldn't stop crying.
"I thought I was gonna die. I couldn't leave you like that! But thank god that my cancer is in remission. " Joey said.
"Joey!" Seto cried and hugged Joey right away.
"I'm never gonna let you go! I could wait an entire life for you!" Seto said.
"Seto, I'll respect whatever decision you make. It's up to you if you'll also take me back or-" Joey said until Seto interrupted him with a kiss.
Seto kissed Joey passionately.
Seto pulled away and looked at Joey.
"You already know what my answer is... What's yours?" Seto said.
Joey couldn't resist Seto's smile and the look in his eyes.
Joey answered with another passionate kiss.
"I love you Seto. I'll take ya back. But let's take it slow this time." Joey said.
Seto was happy and lifted up his puppy.
"So Joey, will you be my boyfriend?" Seto asked.
"Of course, Seto Kaiba. I'll be your boyfriend!" Joey said.
They walked to the kitchen holding hands. Mokuba and Bakura were feeding eachother. Joey saw that and couldn't help but giggle. He thought it was so cute.
Mokuba and Bakura noticed that Seto and Joey were holding hands.
"Oh my god!" Bakura said. Mokuba and Bakura cheered and hugged Seto and Joey.
"We're so happy for you!" They cried.
"Why don't we have a double date here at the Kaiba mansion? Let's have a formal dinner! I'll cook dinner." Seto said.
"Totally! As long as you let me make dessert." Bakura said.
"Deal!" Seto said.
Seto and Joey walked off.
"What should I cook?" Seto asked.
"Can I try that Fillet Mignon again?" Joey asked softly.
"Of course, Pup!" Seto said.
Bakura got a call.
"Wait guys, I have to take this." He said. He sounded nervous.