Disclaimer: I don't own them, nor do I eat ham. I don't own them, Sam I am. =P (my sister is watching the Grinch movie with Jim Carrey)
AnimeFan: Ok, I lied. In this chapter you'll learn what Seto and Mokuba's argument had been about. K? Sorry. ^^ And all right! Lots of pats on the backs for Kumoko! Anywho...second to last chapter people! It draws near... O.o
Answers to reviews...
Dee-whY-Cee-aRe - *giggles insanely* I honestly don't see Mokuba with anyone, cept Noah. Otherwise he's to young. Joey is cute though. (glomps her Joey-kun) I used to hate yaoi, couldn't stand it. Then I read a really good love story between Yugi and Seto unknowingly, the author was Emerald_Star, and BOOM! I was crazy for the pairing. Then Yami came into the picture and now I love yaoi. In fact, I'm constantly pairing all my favorite characters together. =P I can't stand straight pairings anymore, they are just too...cliche. And yes, Yugi is VERY good at persuading. Seto didn't have a chance against Yugi. So, off to the party, our pretty brunette! ^^
Chibi Angelic Slayer - Gah!!! (reads over her idea for the ending) I hope this will be a good ending! 9__9 Don't hate me though, I'll try and make it the best I can. ^^'
Dream-Chaser668 - Thank you, Dreamy! Here's the next chapter. And tomorrow will have the update of the last chapter. ^^
Cherri - Actually, I know it was fast. lol. I've only got tomorrow before I'm dragged away from the computer. (clings to the comp) Nooo!! They'll never take me!!!
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Chapter Seven_Christmas Eve
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I was scared at first. Really scared, mostly of what they were planning to do to me. Why else would Mokuba want me to come over? But, things turned out all right. We spent the whole night talking, eating, watching the silly duelist tournament, laughing our asses off as Joey made an ass of himself as usual, and best of all...no one brought up the fight between my little brother and I. Of course, the next morning was Christmas Eve and the subject was bound to pop up anyway.
So, do you have a boyfriend yet, Kaiba? Joey asked curiously.
They were all sitting around the living room that morning watching Christmas shows and relaxing after a rather eventful breakfast. So of course the inu would have to bring that up.
Seto felt his cheeks redden and he glanced down at the cup of hot chocolate in his hands, Um, well...I really don't know. I guess you would call them my boyfriends.
Boy...friends? You mean more then one?? Bakura asked curiously, then smirked, Kaiibbaaa sa playyaaa!
Don't do that again, Kura. That was just scary, Marik asked of his friend.
Well, no. I'm not a player, Seto objected, blushing slightly, You see, they're lovers and I almost ran them over cause they were crossing the road during a green light. I took them in and healed the wound they'd gotten...and now, I don't know...I do know, that I love them though. Both of them. Even if one's a total angel and the other's a sadistic demon.
You...love them? Mokuba asked, the tone of his voice rather neutral.
Seto felt a knot of worry tighten in him. Great, was this going to start everything up again?
Well, I think that's cool. I know we weren't real nice to you when the subject of you being...gay...came up, but I for one know that after a lot of thought its become cool with me, Honda piped up and sent the brunette a thumbs up.
Hee hee hee, we're all a little gay deep down, Marik spoke with a rather creepy hushed voice, sending everyone in the room a weird look.
Do that again, Marik, and I'll make sure to tell mother about you-know-what under your bed, Isis threatened him.
Marik glared at her, You wouldn't dare!!
Please stop that conversation right there. I don't want to know what the you-know-what is, Mai sighed and sipped some of her coffee.
Seto noticed that neither Noah or Otogi had said anything since the conversation of crushes and lovers had started up. Actually, Otogi had left the room and Noah was staring intently at Mokuba, as if trying to catch the boy's gaze. Speaking of Mokuba, Seto hesitantly looked at his younger sibling who was busy studying a hair in his orange juice.
Well, I don't really care. It just means that there's at least one guy here that I can trust not to peep while I'm dressing or taking a shower, Tea spoke up and glared specifically at Honda, Joey, and Marik.
All three mentioned boys nervously laughed and avoided her eye contact.
Seto asked, placing one hand on the other boy's shoulder.
Mokuba jumped slightly and shook, his hair falling to cover his eyes. I'm...so sorry, niisama! I was wrong. I shouldn't have yelled at you. There's nothing wrong with you being gay, there never was. If there was anything wrong, it was in me for not accepting what you were and being happy that you'd open up and tell me!
Seto sighed and set his cup aside, pulling his little brother into a hug, It's ok. I shouldn't have yelled at you and called you...those things. I'm sorry for leaving and avoiding you this whole year. I guess I'm at fault to, I became a real ass...and totally forgot what the important things in life were.
Everyone had stopped talking and were watching, the girls all going awe like girls always tend to do during sappy moments.
Mokuba asked, and looked up at his brother while holding out his pinky.
Seto smiled and hooked his pinky with Mokuba's, Truce. You know, no matter how many fights we could get into we'll always be brothers.
Yeah, it wouldn't be normal if we didn't fight. Why, people would start talking! Mokuba joked and wipped away a few tears.
Great! Now Mokuba and I have something we want to tell everyone! Noah finally spoke up and went over to sit next to the raven haired boy, throwing an arm around him. We're married!
Mokuba and Noah both stared down at everyone, who had fallen on their faces on the floor in shock.
Well...that was......unexpected, Malik muffled, face full of carpet.
Good for you two! You should have invited us though, Ryou cheerfully smiled, sitting up.
Isn't this wonderful!! All of us back together! Just like friends should be! But you should have told us you were getting married!! What kind of marriage can there be without your friends and family there with you?? Tea piped up, doing her best to be happy for them.
Seto crawled back up on the couch and straightened his hair, then grabbed Noah by the scruff of the neck, WHAT DO YOU MEAN, YOU'RE MARRIED!?!?! WHO GAVE YOU PERMISSION TO MARRY MY LITTLE BROTHER!!
Mokuba laughed and scratched his cheek nervously, Wow...I never thought I'd see the day when my brother would actually by a big brother and strangle whoever I'm dating.
Gah!! Yeah, real great, Mokuba! Can you tell him...I can't breathe! Noah gasped, struggling to free the grip of the brunette who was now choking him.
So, I guess you can't really hate your brother anymore for being gay...cause your gay too, Serenity stated the obvious, smiling nervously as Joey and Honda pulled an overprotective Seto off of Noah.
Yeah, it was three months ago when I realized that my feelings for Noah were love. And that he felt the same way to. I guess, it was then I realized the mistake I made. I'm really sorry Seto, Mokuba apologized again.
Seto calmed down and fixed Mokuba with a small smile, sending accusing glares at Noah every now and then, Well, that's cool kid. But you shouldn't of had a secret marriage. You should have told us, specially me! I would have wanted to be there to see you.
Yeah, well. I figured you hated me too much that you wouldn't forgive me.
Both boys were silent again, sharing a smile between each other while Noah gasped for much needed precious air between them and Joey and Honda wondered if it was safe to release their hold on the CEO. Just then Otogi walked in with some popcorn.
So, I take it you finally told them, He said after spotting poor Noah and the restrained Seto.
What do you mean? YOU MEAN YOU KNEW!! Everyone shouted accusingly at him.
Otogi broke into a nervous sweat, Eh heh. Well, Mokuba had to confide in someone.
Otogi's gay too, Noah snickered, causing more shocked looks.
Damn! Is everyone gay now?? Joey asked, looking around curiously and a bit suspiciously.
Of course, Wheeler, it's all the rage, Bakura smiled and batted his eyelashes, successfully earning a creeped out look from the blonde.
A little ticked at having his secret out in the open, Otogi sat back down on the couch, Well. It doesn't matter. Christmas is about spending time with loved ones, right? Well, here we all are.
Seto had gone quiet now. Otogi was right, that's what this whole silly holiday was about. Love, friendship, goodwill, being with your family, and forgiving others. But, he wasn't there with loved ones. Yugi and Yami were alone together at his apartment, and though he was happy to be with all his old friends again...he really wanted to be there with them.
Mokuba asked as his big brother stood up and grabbed his coat.
Seto turned and smiled warmly at his little bro, Sorry kid. It's been great spending time with you and even more knowing that the past is the past. But there are a few things I still have to do, and two people I really want to go be with.
Mokuba nodded understandingly and stood up, following Seto to the door after he said his goodbyes, I'm really happy to, Seto. I mean, I don't want you to spend weeks here. I'm an adult now and can survive on my own. But it's still great, just knowing you still love me.
Seto nodded, the strange feeling that something big was going to happen tomorrow popping up again, Yeah. I do love you, kid. Always will. Merry Christmas.
I love you too! Merry Christmas!! Mokuba cheered and hugged him.
Seto smiled and kissed Mokuba on the forehead, returning the hug. Then he yelled back towards the living room, YOU'D BETTER TAKE DAMN GOOD CARE OF MOKUBA!! YOU HERE ME NOAH??
YES SIR!!!
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Seto smiled when a boy with multicolored hair and a huge smile tackled him. He was glad to be back, really, and it was nice to feel Yugi's warm body again.
So! You were gone all night and this morning! Did you enjoy yourself? Yugi asked him.
No! Wheeler wouldn't shut up for five seconds and someone should have warned me about Honda's snoring problem. And to make things worse, my little brother's gone and married our stepbrother!! Seto snapped, faking irritation.
Yugi frowned, Oh. I'm sorry...
I'm just joking, Yugi. Yes, I enjoyed myself.
Great!! Want some eggnog? I bought the nonalcoholic type this time.
Seto smiled lightly as Yugi let go and bounced off to the kitchen to prepare drinks. He removed his coat and hung it on the peg, his heart racing with the knowledge of what he was going to do. He had thought about this the whole way home in the car and had made the final decision as he stepped off the elevator onto the thirtieth floor. He just had to know, tonight. Seto wasn't sure why, but the feeling that he wouldn't have tomorrow to chance this was strong in him. It would mean, of course, throwing away his pride, but he had long since lost that once cold pride he had had before that night he ran the two spirits over.
Here you go, Kaiba-kun, Yugi piped up from behind the brooding CEO.
Ah! Oh...thanks Yugi. And you can just call me Seto, Seto said and accepted the eggnog, drinking it all down in one nervous gulp.
Yugi asked, shocked.
Seto smiled and bent down, tipping Yugi's chin up and kissing him longingly on the lips. When they finally parted, neither could stop smiling and Yugi had turned a very bright red.
Yami's still in the living room...right? Seto asked and gave Yugi his empty cup, heading for the living room.
Yugi watched him go with a blush, Wow. He really must have had a great time!
Seto walked into the living room and quickly forced an emotionless expression on his face, finding Yami sitting on the couch wearing a Santa Claus hat and not looking happy about it. He flopped down on the couch and rested a leg on top of the other, then set about staring at the demon with a taunting smirk crossing his features.
Yami turned to stare irritably at him, Don't even think about it. Not ONE word.
Oh no...I wouldn't dream of it... Seto assured him, then added,
That earned him a glare. However, Seto just mentally chuckled and scooted a bit closer to Yami. Seeing this, Yami scooted away and glared at him suspiciously.
What do you want? He asked.
Seto just smiled innocently and scooted closer again,
Don't give me that crap, now what do you want? Yami insisted, scooting away and finding the back of the chair at the end.
Seto smiled seductively this time and scooted over, successfully ridding any space between them, Well, I want a new watch, He leaned forward and placed one arm on the armchair to prop him up, and...a kiss.
He grabbed Yami's shoulders and pinned him under him, claiming the demon's lips roughly. Yami's eyes widened at this assault and he growled, shoving Seto off of him and onto the floor where the brunette hit his shoulder hard on the coffee table.
Seto sat up and clutched the bruised spot, head tipped down so his bangs hid his eyes. So, this was what rejection felt like? Wow...it was the first time he'd ever felt it. It made him...want to cry almost. He wasn't surprised though. Just cause he had Yugi doesn't mean he could have Yami too.
A hand reached out and touched his injured arm gently while the other lifted his chin up. Seto was expecting Yugi to be smiling gently down at him, but it wasn't. It was Yami.
I believe, He started authoritatively, that Yugi informed you of the fact that I hate being on the bottom.
Seto blushed and went to say something, but Yami silenced him with a kiss. Both toppled to the floor where Yami continued to gently kiss him and Seto wrapped his arms around the demon's neck with a content sigh. He could deal with playing uke for Yami's sake...since he'd get a chance to be seme with Yugi.
Yugi walked into the living room as they were kissing and paused, feeling a flash of deja vu. He quickly checked the eggnog carton, making double sure it said nonalcoholic. Happily sure that it wasn't eggnog causing this fluffy moment between his two seme's, Yugi quietly walked over and sat on the armchair near the couch to watch happily. Of course, it wasn't long before the kisses were more heated...and the clothes were scattering.
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AnimeFan: Sorry, people. That's as close to a lemon as you're gonna get. You can just imagine the rest of how Seto-chan and the two spirits spend their Christmas Eve night. ^.~ Well, the next chapter is the last. Nooo! But yes, all good things must come to an end. You now know about Mokuba and the fight, how Seto slowly went from a dick head to a sweetheart, how Yami finally fell in love with him, and next chapter we'll finally figure out Seto's...fate... ^^