What The Hell?

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Chapter Twelve


"You guys are officially together now? Well it's about damn time, Yug'!" An overexcited Jou exclaimed, smiling brightly at his 'best friend.' "I was beginning to think you two would neva get together."

Yuugi half-smiled at his friend, shoulders slumped. He was still having a hard time dealing with the repercussions of his decision to stay with Yami. The lack of enthusiasm on his part was noticed, causing the blond to cease in his teasing.

"Yug' what's wrong? You don't sound all that happy about baggin' that man of yours."

Yuugi shrugged his shoulders and gazed at his drink with a lone sigh. "I am, Jou. I just… The way my father disowned me for our relationship has me in shock. I chose Yami over my father's approval."

"Your father's a homophobe?"

The small teen shook his head, taking a sip of his watered-down orange soda. "He does not mind my orientation. He does not approve of my relationship with Yami. He's always hated him, and vice versa."

"Why?"

"Hell that I know, Jou. It's been that way for years now. But it's really weird right now. My father called me last night and told me he's going to continue to pay for my schooling and my apartment. However, I'm responsible for my car, food, etc. So I'll have to get a job."

Jou looked at his friend sadly. "You have to get a job? But what about your schoolwork? You have a hard time keeping up with your classes without a job."

Yuugi looked up from his soda, bangs covering his eyes. "It'll be part-time of course. I'm sure there is a business around here that will be willing to work with my schedule. If Atem can manage it, then I can."

"I hope you're right, Yug'. What does Yams have to say about this?"

"He says he'll support me and help me in any way he can. He thinks I should get a restaurant job, says they are the most flexible with scheduling."

Atem walked over to Yuugi and Jou's table, wiping sweat from his brow. "Sorry about that, guys. I just had my ass handed to me. That rush was unexpected."

The duo looked up at Atem nodding in understanding. "It's alright, man. Don't worry about it." Yuugi said. "Why are you the only server here today?"

The elder of the three sighed, fiddling with the ties of his apron. "Three people quit this past week and two are on vacation. The boss is making me take up the slack. We really need some extra help around here."

Jou kicked Yuugi's foot under the table, earning a glare and a shout of surprise from the small teen. Yuugi rolled his eyes and looked at the blond. "What was that for?"

Jou sighed and then motioned towards Atem. "You need a job and Atem needs someone here to help him take up the slack. See where I'm going with this?"

Atem crossed his arms over his chest and glanced at the blond in distaste. "Mutt, I cannot hire anyone for this restaurant as I do not own it." He turned his attention to Yuugi and winked. "However, seeing as how you're my kid brother's boyfriend, little Heba, I'll see if I can get you a job here."

"Really? You think they'd hire me?"

Atem nodded and leaned his weight against the pole supporting the booth. "Of course. You're a good kid and you're a student. They're pretty flexible with our schedules and school. Let me go and get ya an application and talk to the general manager. I have a feeling that you will be serving in no time."

The tricolor-haired teen walked off, leaving the blond and the petite teen to themselves. Yet, at that moment reality stuck Yuugi once he realized that he would be dealing with the general public. He was not a people person as his anxiety often made it worse.

Jou noticed Yuugi's worried expression. He raised a brow and tapped his friend on the arm, hoping to gain his attention.

"Yug' you okay, man?"

"….."

"Yug' answer me! I'm getting worried here, man!"

Yuugi's head snapped up, eyes wide. He looked at his friend and then at the drink in front of him. "The realization of what I'll be doing if I'm hired kicked in, Jou. I'm horrible with people! I get all nervous and socially awkward."

Jou rolled his eyes and snorted at his friend. "Yug' ya need to have more confidence in yourself like Yams and I do. You're betta with people than ya would believe. You made friends with me and ya snagged Yami. Tell me how that makes ya bad with people?"

Yuugi didn't buy it. He knew Jou wanted to cheer him up. However, with all the problems swimming through his mind it helped little. He frowned at his friend.

"Jou, I know you're just trying to cheer me up, and I really appreciate it, but with all the crap going on with my dad and such, it's not helping."

The blond nodded in understanding and blew his bangs out of his face. He winked at Yuugi and gave a small smile. "It's alright, Yug'. I know how it can be with dads. Trust me, I haven't spoken to mine in a long time. We don't see eye-to-eye like you and your old man." He stood up and set some money on the table. "Just know that I'm here for ya man, and I'm only a phone call away." He paused and then continued, giving a thumbs up. "Good luck on getting a job here, Yuugi. I know you can do it." With that said, the blond left the teen by himself, stuck with the fear of overcoming the issues his anxiety intensifies.

Atem walked back over, an application in hand. "Jou leave already?"

Yuugi looked up at his boyfriend's older brother. "Yeah, he had to head off to the library I think."

Atem looked at the smaller teen in disbelief before he shook his head and set the application on the table. "Well, here is an application and my boss says he'll talk with you after you finish it up. I'm pretty sure you'll have a job after this, Heba." He smiled, pearly-white teeth gleaming.

Yuugi looked skeptically at the application and then at Atem. He shrugged his shoulders and pulled out a pen, ready to fill out the application.

"If you say so, Atem. We'll see how your boss feels about me after my issues with anxiety come into play."

Atem sat down opposite of Yuugi and patted the younger man's hand with his own. "I have already spoken with him on your behalf, Yuugi. Your going to be fine. He says he will help you get accustomed to serving and if that doesn't work out, you can always become a host."

Atem's encouragement seemed to shed some light on the petite teen's worry. Yuugi simply smiled and began to fill out the application, confidence back in place.

"Thanks, Atem."

"Anything for you, little Heba."

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Without Yuugi around, Yami felt alone. He had received a call from his boyfriend, finding that the teen had gotten a job at Casa Del Sol. The news brought a smile to Yami's face. Yuugi needed this job to help him not only with funds but also for his self-esteem, confidence, and anxiety. The news was good, but this left a problem for the spiky-haired-teen. Without Yuugi or his brother around, the teen had no form of transportation.

Yami had never gotten his license for many reasons. He loathed driving cars, and he hated driving in general due to wrecks he had been in as a child. Yet, it was only with automobiles that he hated driving. Yami had a fascination with motorcycles. He wanted to own one and he vowed to do just that. His cousin had bet against him ever getting his license. The bet stated that if Yami ever received his license he would get a motorcycle. . The bet had been around since their childhood. Atem always gave Yami hell for this, knowing that Seto was right. Yami would never go through with it. How wrong they were. Oh how wrong they were.

Yami smirked to himself, clutching a piece of paper. He called up his cousin, ready to set things straight.

"It's time to settle this bet and claim the prize that is rightfully mine."

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Seto Kaiba was all business. He had little time for fun or bullshittery. He coined the term after a particularly long and drawn out fight with his lover, Jou. At age 21, the man held little desire for relaxation or fun. He simply lived for his work and his lover. Getting through college was a piece of cake. He graduated from high school early, the top of his class. He moved around, expanding his newly acquired company. His father, Yami's uncle, had died shortly after his graduation, leaving him the sole heir to Kaiba Corporation. Highly intelligent, the man took over, making a name for himself.

He had a soft spot for his cousins, especially the youngest, Yami. He and Yami had been rivals since their childhood. He made bets against him and he often won. Yet, he knew there was only one game that Yami could defeat him in, and that was Duel Monsters.

Average in appearance, tall for his age, Seto Kaiba sat idly at his desk, typing away on his laptop. He looked up, brows rising in curiosity as his phone vibrated in his pocket. Distractedly, he took the phone and rolled his eyes, spying the name on the caller ID.

"What do you want, Millennia?"

The voice on the end of the line laughed, mocking him. "Cousin, I do believe you owe me for our bet."

Any mention of a 'bet' often caused Seto to smirk. Yami's mention of Seto 'losing' caused the elder male to stiffen.

"Which bet are you speaking of, cousin?"

The door to Seto's office opened, revealing the teen himself, chuckling. Seto raised a brow at his cousin, rolling his eyes.

"Why waste my time on the phone, cousin? If you are going to enter my office unannounced and all?"

Yami closed the door, arms crossed over his chest. "I'm here to collect my prize, Seto. I want my motorcycle."

"What the hell are you talking about, Millennia? Last I checked, you didn't have a license."

"That's where you are wrong, Seto." Yami walked forward, pulling a piece of paper from his back pocket. He set it on the man's desk, smirking.

"What is this?"

"My license. Read it and weep, Cousin."

Seto's pride wounded, he picked up the piece of paper and studied it, finding no lie in his cousin's opposition.

"It seems that hell has frozen over. So you want that motorcycle, still?"

"I want a black and red motorcycle."

Seto simply nodded and then picked up his cell phone, ready to make the purchase.

"Return here tomorrow and I'll have your vehicle, Yami. Remember, I do not go back on my bets."

He nodded and walked out of his cousin's office. The man was an ass at times but he was loyal and kept to his promises. The teen smiled, excitedly. He could finally let one of his dreams come true.


Yuugi sat on the couch, exhausted. He had spent a better part of the day training at Casa Del Sol. Atem's boss hired him on the spot and asked him to start that very day. Yuugi accepted the position and did as asked. The job was easy but it came with a lot of responsibility. He wondered how Atem did it day in and day out.

Wiping sweat from his brow, the teen yawned. He hadn't heard from Yami in a while. Something that bothered him. Yami had been stranded all day without a ride.

'Wonder where the hell he is.' Yuugi thought, looking around the apartment. Without Yami there, Yuugi thought about the call he made to his father earlier that day, letting him know about his job. The man congratulated him and told him he loved him. He attempted to offer Yuugi assistance once again if he left Yami. He declined and the call ended hurriedly.

Since the truth of his sexuality and relationship with Yami became known, Yori had not talked to Yuugi as he normally had. Their talks were nothing but business. Neither spoke of their days. Straight to the point and then the calls ended. Yuugi knew they would never have a good father/son bond. The truth hurt at times.

Moments later, the front door opened, revealing the love of his life. Yami sauntered into their apartment, smirking. He reminded Yuugi of the Cheshire Cat. Curiously he stood from the couch, gazing at his boyfriend.

"Yami, where have you been?"

The elder teen smiled at Yuugi. He walked over towards him. He planted a kiss on his forehead and pulled him into an embrace. "Oh I was settling the score with my cousin."

Yuugi knew about the bets and the rivalry between Yami and Seto. It often drove him nuts. To this, the petite teen rolled his eyes, pulling his lover towards the couch. They pulled away and took position on the couch.

"Oh god, what bet?"

"Remember the one pertaining to my fear of driving?"

A nod from Yuugi.

"Well, I got my license for a motorcycle today and I went and collected the debt he owed me."

Yuugi stared at his man doubtfully. "You, received your license? How did you manage that oh frightened one?"

Yami ignored his boyfriend's teasing. He showed Yuugi the paper for his license and smiled. "See, I managed to get it. Seto says he'll have my motorcycle for me tomorrow."

"I cannot believe you made him keep up his end of the bargain."

Yami shrugged and smirked. "Hey it's his own fault. You know I never forget a challenge. I win everything I can, including you."

"For the last time, I am not your game, Yami. I swear, telling you the meaning of my name in Japanese is probably the worst thing I could have done."

"But you are my game. I won you therefore, you are mine." He kissed Yuugi fully on the lips and pulled away, smiling. "Tomorrow I want to take you out on my new ride."

"About that… I have work tomorrow. Can I take a rain check?"

"You snagged the job, Aibou?"

Yuugi nodded. "Yes, thanks to Atem, I did. I think we both accomplished something today."

"What's that?"

The smaller of two took the elder's hand into his own, tracing patterns into the darker skin. "We both conquered some of our fears."

"True, Aibou. Together we'll face the world and we'll continue to take it on. Now the next form of business coming up is not that easy."

Yuugi looked up and blinked. "What's that?"

"Telling my mother and father that we're dating?"

"Oh gods… I didn't think about that. Your mother will never leave me alone will she?"

"Afraid not."

Both men cringed at that thought of telling Yami's parents about their relationship. Yami's mother was different…. A little on the eccentric side. She had a soft spot for Yuugi one that was a bit odd.

"We'll make it through it, right?"

"Yami?"

"We're doomed, Aibou."


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