*Last chapter~! I'm sorry for the long wait in between updates . I used to update every day or so but now it seems as if I make you wait so much longer :( gomen! My inspiration is getting weak so it's getting hard to find ideas for each chapter I had to research places in California for this chapter so if anyone lives there and notices that I have no idea what I'm talking about I ask you not to bash me please XD I know full well I have no idea what I'm talking about, even with research, that's why I put very little detail XD.
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Chapter 10(Last Chapter):
Never had Joey felt Seto's pet name for him was so dead on until now. After Kaida had finished her work that afternoon they went out sightseeing. Joey was acting just like a little puppy, excitedly running everywhere, taking in everything Los Angeles and the surrounding area had to offer him. They'd gone to Universal Studios and watched part of a scene of a new movie as it was being made, came face-to-face with the famous Hollywood sign, perused Beverly Hills and Bel Air, visited Grauman's Chinese Theatre, and once it started getting dark Kaida took them to Griffith Observatory to look at the stars.
Joey sat at the table of one of the most expensive restaurants in California, The Providence, excitedly flipping through the pictures of the hundreds of places they'd visited in his digital camera. He was dressed in one of the sexy suits Mokuba had picked out for him and his hair was trimmed and presentable.
Blue eyes fixated upon the adorable blond when the constant clicking of the camera buttons suddenly stopped. When the blond's mouth formed a loving smile the brunet couldn't help himself and quietly slipped closer to the other, sneaking a peek at the picture that made his puppy make such an adorable face.
As his eyes focused on the picture he had to suppress the urge to hug his lover with all his might. His puppy's finger softly traced over the picture of Mokuba, Joey, Kaida and himself standing in front of the right "leg" of the giant 'H' in the Hollywood sign, making faces and doing silly things to eachother. Kaida was peeking out from one of the sides, making bunny ears behind Mokuba's head as he clung to Joey's leg. The blond was pinching and pulling at his cheeks as he tried to run away from the group. Joey tried making up an excuse, saying something to the tune of "I was just trying to make you smile Seto!" He, of course, wasn't buying it and had been playfully ignoring the blond ever since.
Joey powered the camera down as the low battery warning flashed across the screen. Placing it in his bag he looked up to see Kaida talking to the waiter; in English. "The Maine Lobster sounds divine!"
The blond turned his head to Seto as he nodded. "You're right, it does sound wonderful."
Joey looked down as the brunet looked to him. He didn't want to say anything. He didn't know how to speak English very well and he was ashamed. Even Mokuba was able to speak to the waiter fairly well. All Joey knew was how to ask where the bathroom was and ask if the person spoke Japanese.
He didn't want to meet the eyes of anyone around the table for fear of humiliation. Kaida spoke again, he didn't understand what she said but somehow her tone reassured him and he calmed down a little.
"Joey?" Oh, good, Japanese. He looked up, his honey eyes locking with the brunet's worried blue ones. "Are you alright pup?" He nodded, not wanting them to know how unrefined and undignified he truly was.
"What did Kaida tell the waiter?" He sighed softly as Seto's soft, warm hand grasped his own in a protective manner.
"She saw you obviously couldn't speak English and ordered almost everything on the menu." Damn, was she some sort of voodoo mind reader? Or was he really just that easy to read?
"I figured you could eat whatever you thought looked good." The woman smiled reassuringly at him.
"She obviously hasn't been properly introduced to that bottomless pit you call a stomach." The three males laughed at Mokuba's comment as the lone female sat there confused.
-1,000-2,000 Dollars Worth of Food Later-
"Oh..." She stared dazed at the empty dishes that littered the table. Looking from Mokuba to Seto her eyes finally settled on Joey. "Hello bottomless pit. I'm Kaida, this is my wallet. You'll be great friends..."
The table erupted in laughter.
After being politely escorted out of the restaurant by very nervous waiters, accompanied by the glares of very irritated patrons, the group, exhausted from the evening, made their way back to Kaida's mansion. Joey was sad but also happy to know that tomorrow would be their last day in America and they'd finally be back home soon, his fairly new home, but his home none the less.
They said their goodnights and scattered to their respective rooms-Kaida slipped into her warm bed, Mokuba cuddled into his pillow, and Joey cuddled into Seto's chest(wonderful picture right there).
-The Next Morning-
Honey eyes opened slowly, quickly closing again as the bright morning sun streamed in through the partially opened curtains straight into his face. With a soft groan he rolled onto his back. The bed was empty, of course, void of the loving warmth that was there when he fell asleep last night. He knew Seto always woke up early no matter what time he went to sleep the night before. It, no doubt, had everything to do with his work. A small part of the blond hoped that since he was living with the other teen now he would work, if only a little less than he did now.
He grudgingly sat up in the soft, blue bed and threw off the covers. Seto is probably having coffee with Kaida at the moment so he could have a comfortable, warm shower before starting his last day in this foreign country. He had grown to trust Kaida more and more since that first day they'd arrived in California.
The two of them never mentioned what happened when the blue haired woman accidentally peered too deep into Joey's memories to either Kaiba brother. They'd decided to figure it out further before telling them anything about it but regrettably they hadn't been able to talk in private since that day.
When they did find a small window of opportunity the only thing they were able to converse about was Seto's offer for her to come back with them. Much to her visible surprise, the blond urged her take the offer. It was slightly for selfish reasons but he also wanted her to come back for Seto's sake. The brunet was so much happier with her around and it would be enjoyable if she was there for their graduation, which was almost right around the corner.
His hand slipped under the luke-warm water before beads of water were scattered by the blond's bruised body. He sighed in satisfaction, one day he's worried about what he'll eat that night and next he's sleeping in a bed with the man he's loved for Ra knows how long, living in a giant mansion with a real family. His family.
"It's so surreal-"
"Joey? Are you in there?" A faint knock met his ears. So much for a long, comfortable, warm shower.
"Yeah, what do you need Seto?"
"Nothing, I was just worried. Once you're done with your shower come downstairs for breakfast. No rush of course, take as long as you wish." He heard footsteps retreat from the door.
"Wait! Seto!" A short silence before-
"Yes pup?" Another short silence.
"I love you...Seto." A soft chuckle latent with an almost visible smile.
"I love you too Joey." After another short silence footsteps once again retreated until he was unable to hear them at all anymore. He smiled to himself and grabbed the soap.
-A One and a Half Hour Shower Later-
He dried off, dressed himself in his last clean outfit, looked at himself in the mirror and smiled. "I'm going to have to get used to this social stuff, being with Seto and all." He sighed happily and made his way downstairs. The blond opened the kitchen door and looked around. There was a plate of delicious food on the counter and Kaida was sitting at the table reading a book. He couldn't tell what book it was but she seemed to be very interested in it. He didn't understand how since it looked as though it was 600 pages long.
"Seto set up a plate and put it on the counter for you to eat."
Joey nodded to her and made his way to the counter. Finishing the food he sighed contently his hand resting on his slightly bulging stomach. A small chuckle pulled him from his stupor and made him look to the door where very sexy blue eyes stared back at him.
"Did you enjoy the breakfast I made for you?" The blond nodded sheepishly in response. The brunet walked up to the shorter boy and cupped his cheek. "Did Kaida talk to you about her coming to live with us?" Seto ran his hands through Joeys hair softly as he nodded, a bright red blush across his cheeks. The brunet smirked and leaned down capturing the blond's lips with his own.
Bracing himself on the counter behind the blond, Seto deepened the kiss. He smiled as he pulled away from the panting blond. "Let's go home now." He looked back to a grinning Kaida then looked back to the blond. "With our family."
-2 Months Later-
It's been two months since they came back to Japan. Kaida agreed to move in with them and after a month they'd finally managed to get her settled in at the mansion. Seto and her had been working on their project almost everyday since but somehow they were able to set aside a lot of time to spend with Joey and Mokuba.
Today was the Domino City high school graduation. Possibly the last time Joey would see his friends for a long while. Everyone had plans to leave after graduation but they promised him they'd come back for the holidays and Seto agreed to allow them to stay at the mansion when they did. Yugi and Atem were moving to Egypt so Yugi could see more of the old pharaoh's history, Bakura was taking The Thief to England with him, Tea was leaving to New York to pursue a dancing career and Tristan was engaged to, and moving in with, Serenity.
Everyone was moving on and he was happy for them but he was also sad he wouldn't get to see them everyday. After the graduation ceremony everyone went back to the mansion for dinner. Everyone but Tristan was planning to leave tomorrow so it was the last time they'd see each other before Christmas so they decided to have a big dinner.
"Seto?" The blue haired woman walked up behind the brunet. "When are you going to do it? Everyone will be leaving soon and they're anxiously awaiting you."
"I know Kaida, I'm almost ready, just get everyone settled down." She nodded and when she walked away Seto pulled out a small velvet box, sighing to himself he turned around and made his way to the group, the small box clutched tightly in his hand.
A wide smile played on Kaida's lips as she noticed Seto finally making his move.
"Joey?" The room went completely silent as the blond turned to him, blue and brown eyes locking.
"Yes Seto?" Confusion played in his soft brown eyes as the brunet took his hand and kneeled before him. Realization set in when Seto produced a blue, velvet box in the palm of his hand. "S-Seto.." Tears filled his eyes when the brunet opened the box with a snap revealing a smooth golden ring.
"Joey, I hope you don't think I'm moving too quickly or being too straight forward but, I've known you for many years and though I've never told you this before...I..I've loved you through all of them.." The blond began to shake softly as the brunet spoke. "Joey Wheeler...Will you marry me?"
-OMG END!-
Okay I'm SO sorry if this sucked but I wanted to finish this story before I went back to school. Please let me know what you thought and message me any of your guys' ideas for the sequel. And there will. Be. A. Sequel. Haha. DON'T FORGET TO LOOK OUT FOR IT! XD MUCH LOVE~!