Disclaimer: Oh the weather outside is scorching, but the house is much worse yea, and since there's no place to go! Woah! Let me type, let me type, let me type! (don't sue! ^^)
AnimeFan: ^___^ Nothing says a good story like a little eggnog induced lime. Lol. You don't know how long I was thinking about doing something like that. Alcohol can be so useful at times. =P Ok, I've decided it. Three more chapters. Two today, and the last one tomorrow. That way I'll have this done before my mom drags me off to Indiana to visit relatives. ^_~
P.S. There won't be any lemon...(sorry) I wrote this out of the pure lack of sweet little fluffy stories with warm endings. ^^' Feel free to type up the lemon for yourself though. lol.
Answers to reviews...
Kanberry - Replace the y' with ie', eh? Cool. Whatever floats your boat. ^___^ Realie.
Desidera - ^.^ Thanks. I'll make sure to type up the last three chapters well, so to not ruin the way this story has come out.
Chibi Angelic Slayer - Yes, sorry I gotta end this. But then I can go back and finish my other stories. ^^ And start new ones.
Dagger5 - You don't know HOW much fun it was typing Yami and Seto drunk. ^___^ I recommend every author trying at least once. Hee hee hee. And yes, there must be an end. Even to good things. Though...I might...possibly...slightly...consider a sequel. I'm not sure yet. I wanna get my other stories done to.
Dee-whY-Cee-aRe - Hiya Dee! ^^ I like that word, confuzzlate. lol. HOW CAN YOU NOT READ LEMONS!! Oh. ^.^; You learn in this chapter why they fought, and no. This does not contain Joey/Mokubaness if that's what you're getting at.
Destiny's Light - I don't know. Yugi isn't as angelic as he lets off. He probably DID buy the alcoholic type on purpose. =P
Panseru - I just noticed to, Yami doesn't really change that much when he's drunk. Still dominate. lol. How can you get hyper on Coke? I get hyper only on Fruit Punch and excessive amounts of Orange Soda (mainly Slice). ^^
SoulSister - I'm glad you appreciate eggnog now. It is a wonderfully blessed thing! Like strawberries. lol
Saiyan-Kitsune-Foxfire - I wouldn't know, I've only seen drunk people on TV. I don't get drunk. Not old enough to drink yet. =P But I do know Seto and Yami are funny drunk! It was so much fun typing that part out. ^^
Cherrii - Evil FF.net. They should let us have 100 favorite stories. After all, there are to many stories out there to only save 50 or 51 of them! 9-9
MORE CHARACTERS IN THIS CHAPTER!!! ^_______^ Remember, this is an alternate universe fic so no humans currently alive know Yugi and Yami, cept Seto-kun. K?
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Chapter Six_The Party
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The one thing I've learned in life is that to much eggnog does not go over well. The other thing I've learned is that when I get drunk, all my common sense goes out the window and I act more on my emotions then anything. I have good memory and always remember what happens while I'm drunk. It's really useful knowledge, specially when I can't figure out my own feelings. I knew I loved Yugi, but Yami too? And did Yami really feel for me too...or was it just the eggnog. Whoever said he was the same way as me when he's drunk, even though there are a lot of things about Yami that remind me of myself? Maybe that's why we seem to hate each other so much, because we remind each other of ourselves. I don't know, but what I do know is I have a REALLY big headache.
Seto groaned and held his forehead in his hand, tugging on some strands of hair with the other. Yami was next to him on the couch, sprawled out and holding a bag of frozen peas on the bump in his head while covering his eyes with the other arm. Neither were feeling to good at the moment and neither were on speaking terms with one another.
You two should have known better than to drink FIVE cartons of eggnog, Yugi scolded them for the eighth time that evening.
Yami grumbled something, in to much pain to glare at his light. So, feeling like it was his obligation to object, Seto looked up at the smaller boy, Yugi...if it hadn't been for you giving my employees a christmas break, which wastes several days that could be used to carry out important business dealings, AND going Martha Stewart on my apartment, I wouldn't have drunk myself to...this.
This meaning what he and Yami had...done...while they were drunk. Which was why they weren't on speaking terms. Not that Seto wouldn't have minded looking more into this and asking questions. It had actually been Yami who gave the strict order of no discussion about it.
Yugi pouted and crossed his arms, It's Christmas Eve tomorrow, Seto-kun! Your apartment needed sprucing up and those poor people need to be home with their family.
Seto grumbled something neither boys could hear and looked around him for a bottle of extra-strength Vanquish(tm).
Yugi sighed and handed him the bottle, suddenly remembering something, Speaking of family, Kaiba-kun. Your little brother called-
Seto jolted and started choking on the pill he had been in the middle of swallowing. Seeing as this wasn't Seto's time to die, yet, Yami gave the brunette a good kick in the back with his leg.
Seto swallowed and sat gasping for a second, before sending a glare to Yami and rubbing his sore back, Wha do you mean, my little brother called. I don't have a little brother.
You do to, Yugi objected, slightly confused, His name is Mokuba and he called you Niisama. He said you'd gotten into a fight or something, but some guy named Joey is throwing a party tonight and he really wants you to come and spend some Christmas time with him!
Seto quickly made to avoid any eye contact, choosing to glare at the stupid tree in his living room while messaging his temples.
Kaiba-kun, you have to go. It's Christmas, and family is one of the most important things during this time of season. So you got into a little fight, can't you go and make things up with him?
Seto gritted his teeth. God, why was it that everything bad he did Yugi made him feel ten times worse about it? As if knowing that he was getting to the brunette, Yugi sat in his lap and snuggled against him, fixing him with a rather irresistible puppy-eyed pout.
Yugi, you shouldn't butt into other people's problems! You don't know a thing about this! I moved out and left Domino City because of the fight between Mokuba and I. I'm never going back. It was Mokuba's fault that the argument started, and he was the one who told me to get out of his life! He should be the one coming here and begging for an apology, not me!! Seto snapped irritably, feeling the now very familiar wave of guilt wash over him.
Yami watched this under his arm with rather smug amusement. Normally he was the one getting the puppy-eye treatment, so it was kinda funny to see Yugi using it on someone else. That and, Seto was kinda cute when he was irritated and at the verge of defeat. Not that he liked the brunette or anything...
But Kaiba-kun!! He did beg, the message was nothing but a beg. He's begging for you to come and be there. He's begging for your forgiveness! You won't be the one asking to be taken back, he will be, Yugi whined and wrapped his arms around Seto's neck, tears on the brink of his eyes.
Oh God, help him. He was gonna actually cave in, why!? Is this what being in love is all about? Giving in easily to what the other wants!
Fine...I'll go. But only because your making such a fuss about it, Seto reluctantly grumbled, finally tossing all dignity and pride out the window.
Oh! Thank you, Kaiba-kun! Thank you! You won't regret this decision! Trust me, Yugi cheered and kissed Seto happily on the lips.
Seto felt his face flush a bright shade of red, and he turned his head away from the celebrating angel to hide the small smile that insisted on appearing on his face. That was the first time Yugi had kissed him on the mouth. His lips still tingled from the contact. Seto frowned and shook his head, resulting in a pained groan. Great, now he was turning all sappy and lovey-dovey.
Yeah, a bastard free night. Better get going, Kaiba, or you'll be late, Yami's deep voice broke through Yugi's cheers.
Seto turned and glared at the demon, before gently shoving Yugi off his lap and silently going to the coat closet.
Yugi snapped angrily at his dark, but the other just hid back under his arm and said nothing.
I'm going now! Yami heard Seto announce.
Ok, take your time! Yugi called back.
Yami felt himself frown slightly, his heart clenching with guilt. Guilt that, this time didn't come from one of Yugi's looks, but from Seto's. The demon had seen it, though he wasn't sure if Seto knew he had shown it. But there had been hurt in the brunette's pretty blue eyes, and Yami knew he had caused it. Damn you, God. He really must be in love with Seto to actually not want to hurt him. With a deep troubled sigh, Yami closed his eyes and tried to will away the headache from his hangover.
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The night was dark and clear, stars twinkling in the sky like the eyes of angels watching the earth below. Or at least, that's what came to Seto's mind as he stood there outside of the house of Joey Wheeler. He was currently leaning against the wall, listening to the music coming from inside and debating on whether he should knock or just go back home and claim he had gone to the party. Although, Yugi would probably know he didn't go if he did that. Then the angel would be upset with him. Not that he actually cared about another persons feelings.
Ok, maybe he did. The brunette sighed and wondered how the hell he had changed so much in so little time. And without his consent. Damn him.
Well, there were three possible outcomes for this night. He could knock and the door would open and everyone would see it was him and close the door in his face. He could forget it and just deal with Yugi's disappointment. Or he could knock and the door opens to reveal everyone with bats who would then beat him up and leave him on the ground to die.
Raising his fist before he could catch himself and further debate this issue, Seto knocked on the door...rather softly he should note. Yet somehow, above all the noise inside, someone must have heard his knock because the door opened to send a wave of warm air into the CEO's face. Blinking, Seto's blue eyes met the anxious eyes of boy about a head shorter then him with wild raven hair.
Mokuba choked out, mouth hung slightly in shock at seeing his big brother.
Seto shifted slightly and warily glanced behind his younger sibling in search of the pitchforks and torches before returning to the shocked boy,
Mokuba stared at him for a bit longer, mouth still hanging wide open. No mad mob with pitchforks came running out either. However, the younger boy did reach out and poke Seto's chest a few times to see if the brunette was real.
You know, it's not consider polite for the guest to be kept waiting out in the -22 degree weather, Seto stated, a wind blowing their hair about as if to emphasize the point.
Hnh? Oh! Sorry...please come in, Mokuba stepped back and motioned for Seto to come in to the warm house.
Seeing as no mad mob's were going to come at him, Seto decided it was to late to turn back and willingly walked into what he mentally referred to as the spider's web. Mokuba closed the door behind him, sealing off the cold air and his only escape to safety. The two boys stood there in the hall for a few awkward minutes, glancing at one another every now and then.
*sigh* So, are we gonna stand here all night? Seto asked, finally breaking the uncomfortable silence.
Mokuba jumped slightly and smiled, You're right. Come on, the party's in the living room. Mind you, feel free to break anything or eat anything since its Joey's house.
This actually brought a chuckle from the older boy, Yeah, I suppose if we don't break the stuff first, Wheeler will later on.
For that one second where both of them smiled, Seto felt like it was old times again. Then Mokuba started down the hall to the living room and he decided to follow anyway. It was actually rather surprising to see such a tamed party in the house of one of the most reckless guys Seto had ever known. There wasn't a lot of people crammed together drinking beer and breaking stuff. The loud music was all Christmas tunes and it wasn't as loud as Seto had initially thought. The living room itself was in order, nicely decorated for the season with a tree against the wall that had presents tucked under it. There really was no dancing, everyone was sitting around the fireplace and on the couch talking and joking. For once, Seto was truly beyond words.
From what he could see, the usual gang was all there. Honda, Otogi, and Joey were sitting on the couch talking and joking about stuff. Ryou and Malik were playing a game of Chess while there twin brothers, Bakura and Marik, sat betting on the winner. Isis, Serenity, and Tea were making popcorn strings to hang on the tree, and Mai was counting out how many of the presents under the tree were hers. Noah was also there, much to Seto's greatest shock, busy watching a dueling tournament on the TV. An extra soda and a plate with some pretzels next to him told Seto that Mokuba had also been watching the tournament before he had arrived.
Hey guys, guess what!? Mokuba announced, successfully obtaining everyone's attention.
Seto felt his cheeks redden slightly as all eyes fell on him.
K-Kaiba? You actually came!! Ryou spoke up with happy smile.
Well, it's about time you showed up! Joey practically shouted and jumped to his feet, walking over to point accusingly at him with a glare, We've been waiting all night! Now we can finally eat!
Joey, honestly! Is food all you can think about? Mai asked, finally turning from the presents.
Of course! Food and women, Honda pointed out, yelping when he got hit on the head with Mai's purse.
That's what you get for being a smart ass, Otogi chided the brunette, receiving a glare in return.
Seto smirked, feeling more at ease as everyone went about acting like normal, The baka inu here isn't capable of handling more then one thought at a time, Mai.
Just like always, he received a glare and a huge rant from Joey for that comment.
Calm down, Wheeler! Can't you see Ryou here is trying to concentrate so he can win!? Bakura yelled at the fuming blonde.
Shut up, Kura, the only reason you want Ryou to win is because you'll owe me five hundred dollars if he loses, Marik pointed out, snickering at the glare he got from the white haired young man.
I'll go set the table! Serenity offered sweetly and stood up, sending Seto one of her kind smiles.
Again he felt his face redden and mentally cursed Yugi and Yami for softening him up without asking first. But he smiled back at her for the hell of it, successfully shutting Joey up from the mere shock of seeing him actually smile.
Well, let's eat! Joey announced and pumped a fist in the air, his enthusiasm well matched by everyone else's.
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Yugi whispered into his dark's ear and poked him.
Yami glanced out from under his arm at his light, frowning at the knowing look from the other,
I know you better. I can see right through you... Yugi continued to whisper.
Yami frowned a bit more, Yugi, your creeping me out using that tone of voice.
You think Seto will be ok? Yugi asked, using his normal tone.
He'll be fine. He can take care of himself, Yami stated dully.
Tomorrow is our last day, Yugi pointed out, snuggling against the demon.
Yugi smiled that knowing smile and poked Yami's cheek, You gonna tell him you love him?
Yami sat straight up at that remark and scowled down at the angel, No! Because I don't!
But Yami you-
Absolutely not!
Yugi crossed his arms and fixed Yami with an accusing pout. Yami turned and countered the pout with a glare. Pout. Glare. Pout. Glare. Pout. Glare. Pout. Glare. Puppy-eye. Frown. Puppy-eye and Pout. Grimace.
Yami pounded a fist into the couch, Look! I DO LOVE Set-I-er-I mean I don't love him. Don't! I said don't! Quit looking at me like that! I said don't!!
But Yugi had heard the slip and was now beaming up at his dark, nuzzling his arm, This is great! Now I have you and Seto!!
I said don't!! Yami insisted, pouting cause he knew he'd lost.
Somewhere up in Heaven, God was laughing his ass off at the demon right now...
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AnimeFan: ^^' Chapter six, done. And relatively long compared to most of my stories. Now, straight to typing chapter seven! Oh, and, I'd like everyone to read something...
Kumoko Himura:
Even though I really don't like yaoi, this is pretty awesome! I hope you finish this before Christmas because it only 6 days till Christmas. I realy like this story...if you took out yaoi and made it a friendship thing...oh never mind, I'm like Tea. I make friendship speeches...that's why I don't have friends...Damn it you, TEA! You cursed me when I hit you with that dumb christmas ornament!
~Kumoko Himura~
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Animefan: This, People!!!...is a proper respectful person! She doesn't like yaoi, but unlike other yaoi-dislikers, she doesn't flame me or tell me I'm a fagot and stuff. Kumoko, I bow to you! You have my respect and favor, for not only do you curse Tea Gardener but you are responsible and mature enough not to flame me for my tastes. I shall make doubly sure to finish this story before Christmas. ^^ Let's all give Kumoko a thumbs up or pat on the head! (gives Kumoko a thumbs up)