Love Simply IS
Pairing: Seto/Jou Rating: PG-13 for language Summary: Jou experiences one of the most confusing things ever. Love. A request for zello. In Jou's POV. Also semi dedicated to my awesome reviewers from Chess. You guys rock!! Got the ideas for the quotes from "Show Me The Way From Crazy" by Random Rockstar.
~Love Is.... Unpredictable~
"Love not looked for, is love that shall be found." - Unknown
I shifted slightly as a muscle in my leg began to cramp. Ah, no good. I shifted again, trying to find a position that didn't hurt. Then I had to worry about not being able to see through the bushes. Sighing, I tried to move myself a little more into the open while trying to stay hidden. Not the easiest thing to do when you're crouching in the bushes.
I looked across the field to where Shizuka was hiding behind a tree. She shook her head, no one was coming. I stared at the flag sitting in the field between us, and thought about the members of the opposing team.
Let's see... Honda will be playing offensive. They'll probably use Mokuba too, smaller and faster. I scanned the horizon looking for any movement, no one had come to capture the flag(1) yet, but they should soon.
A movement to my left caught my eye. Squinting, I recognized Mokuba flitting from tree to tree. I waved my hand slightly to get Shizuka's attention. Looking round one more time, I saw a shadow move on my right side. Catching Shizuka's eye, I pointed down with two fingers, pointed her to my left and me to my right. She nodded and slinked off to get Mokuba before he could get close enough to the flag.
I studied the shadow as I tried to think who it could be. Malik and Marik aren't tall enough, Anzu never plays offensive, Mokuba's to my left. That leaves Honda, and Kaiba.
I still can't believe how Kaiba's been acting lately. The only word to describe it is... friendly, and that's just not the jerk of a Kaiba I know. I mean, sure Mokuba told us he's trying to be a lot nicer, but it's just too weird for me. He calls me 'mutt' sometimes still, but he's actually started to call me Jou.
I heard a scuffle off to my left and Shizuka yell 'Gotchya!' Great, now it's just me and you, Shadow Man. I shifted myself from the bushes in hopes to get a good running start, but I stumbled when my shoe got caught on a branch.
Kaiba chose that time to sprint out from behind the tree, heading right for the flag. I threw myself forward, running full out to head him off. Who cared if he got the flag? I'd tag him out as soon as I could and just take the flag back. Jounouchi Katsuya has never given the flag up before, and I sure wasn't going to start with Kaiba.
I realized a little too late that, at my speed, I wasn't going to be able to stop fast enough, and I ended up all out tackling Kaiba. We rolled a few feet before my side hit a tree, Kaiba sprawled on top of me still clutching the flag.
I lay there panting as I let the pain in my side subside. I'll have to remember not to tackle the person next time. I looked up at Kaiba, who was trying to catch his breath too, and he looked worried. "You okay?" he panted.
The full weight of our position hit me and a flush spread across my cheeks. "Yeah," I answered, beginning to grow embarrassed and confused. I tackled him, and he asked me if I was okay? I looked into his eyes, shocked at the way Kaiba was behaving and something passed between us. I don't know what it was, but I suddenly grew uncomfortable aware of how close we were.
Yuugi suddenly came tearing into the field with Malik hot on his trail. I shoved Kaiba off of me and took the flag from him. Holding out my hand to help him up I apologized, "Sorry for tackling you, Kaiba."
A small amount of colour filled his cheeks and he ignored my hand as he stood. He stood up fully and then flinched, slouching back down. I jerked forward, afraid I'd hurt him, but he stepped back.
"You should be on the football team, mutt," he said gruffly, holding his side.
I stiffened slightly, hearing his name for me, but I shook it off. I turned and placed our flag by the other one Yuugi had ceremoniously stuck there before falling over.
Everyone began to file back into the field as I grinned at Yuugi. "Get it by playing tag team again?"
Yuugi grinned back up at me and nodded. "Yep, Yami got it, tossed it to me, and tripped Marik. Don't think he was too happy about that," he added impishly as Marik and Yami came into view. I couldn't help but laugh at the smug look Yami was wearing, coupled with Marik yelling his head off about the 'sabotage,' 'cheating,' and generally just insulting all pharaohs known to man.
I winked at Yuugi as I sat down on the grass with everyone else. Yami ignored Marik as he walked to sit by Yuugi, and poked him in the stomach. Yuugi giggled as he sat up and looked at me curiously. "So what happened with you and Kaiba, Jou?" he asked as Seto started to sit between Mokuba and me.
He stiffened as I hurried to say, "I accidentally tackled him. Guess I didn't know my own speed," I joked.
Yuugi just laughed as he looked between the two of us. "This was fun, we should do it again some time!"
Everyone added their agreement as we just sat around, enjoying the early fall weather. Sporadic talking broke out among people and I caught Malik reaching around Marik to tap Ryou's far shoulder. Ryou looked at Anzu confused, because she was talking to Honda.
I wasn't the only one to notice, as Bakura stood up and yelled at Malik to leave his hikari alone. Marik jumped up and I could sense a fight brewing. Honda and I lunged for the two Yamis, pulling them apart before anything could happen.
"Damn Bakura, chill out. Malik was just teasing, he didn't hurt him," I said as I pulled Bakura away.
He shook my hands off and glared at me. "Don't tell me what to do Jounouchi," he growled and I took a step back. This guy must be looking for a fight.
"I think we're done for the day, "Yami said smoothly, drawing all attention his way. Yuugi stood and began to say good-bye to everyone as I edged away from Bakura. I do enjoy living, thank you very much.
"Ready to go Shizuka?" I called out as she was talking to Anzu.
"One minute," she replied and went back to talking.
I looked around and saw Kaiba beginning to rise with a grimace. I stepped forward and offered my hand again. "Did I get you that bad?" I asked concerned. It's not like I meant to hurt him.
He studied me with those sharp blue eyes before finally allowing me to help him up. He held his side as he got up and guilt began to worm its way into my stomach "Are you sure you're alright, Kaiba?"
Kaiba pulled his hand back and stood up the rest of the way by himself. "I'll be fine," he said stubbornly. Something glinted in his eyes; pain? I didn't think I tackled him *that* hard.
"Okay, Jou!" Shizuka said, grabbing my arm and dragged me off. "Let's go eat!
"Okay, sis," I said with a backward glance at the group. I waved good- bye to everyone, but the only people who saw were Kaiba and Mokuba, both of whom waved back, giving me much to think about on my way home.
"Love is a vine that grows in our heart." -unknown
(1) Capture the flag is a game played with two teams each trying to capture the flag and get it back to their home base first, in order to win.
Anyway... reviews are nice, and you get mentioned in my next section. ~.^ Still taking requests. I've got 2 now, and I'll make a list of the ones I am asked to write. I have nothing better to do after all. I mean come on. It's just college. Not like its important or anything. ^^;
Pairing: Seto/Jou Rating: PG-13 for language Summary: Jou experiences one of the most confusing things ever. Love. A request for zello. In Jou's POV. Also semi dedicated to my awesome reviewers from Chess. You guys rock!! Got the ideas for the quotes from "Show Me The Way From Crazy" by Random Rockstar.
~Love Is.... Unpredictable~
"Love not looked for, is love that shall be found." - Unknown
I shifted slightly as a muscle in my leg began to cramp. Ah, no good. I shifted again, trying to find a position that didn't hurt. Then I had to worry about not being able to see through the bushes. Sighing, I tried to move myself a little more into the open while trying to stay hidden. Not the easiest thing to do when you're crouching in the bushes.
I looked across the field to where Shizuka was hiding behind a tree. She shook her head, no one was coming. I stared at the flag sitting in the field between us, and thought about the members of the opposing team.
Let's see... Honda will be playing offensive. They'll probably use Mokuba too, smaller and faster. I scanned the horizon looking for any movement, no one had come to capture the flag(1) yet, but they should soon.
A movement to my left caught my eye. Squinting, I recognized Mokuba flitting from tree to tree. I waved my hand slightly to get Shizuka's attention. Looking round one more time, I saw a shadow move on my right side. Catching Shizuka's eye, I pointed down with two fingers, pointed her to my left and me to my right. She nodded and slinked off to get Mokuba before he could get close enough to the flag.
I studied the shadow as I tried to think who it could be. Malik and Marik aren't tall enough, Anzu never plays offensive, Mokuba's to my left. That leaves Honda, and Kaiba.
I still can't believe how Kaiba's been acting lately. The only word to describe it is... friendly, and that's just not the jerk of a Kaiba I know. I mean, sure Mokuba told us he's trying to be a lot nicer, but it's just too weird for me. He calls me 'mutt' sometimes still, but he's actually started to call me Jou.
I heard a scuffle off to my left and Shizuka yell 'Gotchya!' Great, now it's just me and you, Shadow Man. I shifted myself from the bushes in hopes to get a good running start, but I stumbled when my shoe got caught on a branch.
Kaiba chose that time to sprint out from behind the tree, heading right for the flag. I threw myself forward, running full out to head him off. Who cared if he got the flag? I'd tag him out as soon as I could and just take the flag back. Jounouchi Katsuya has never given the flag up before, and I sure wasn't going to start with Kaiba.
I realized a little too late that, at my speed, I wasn't going to be able to stop fast enough, and I ended up all out tackling Kaiba. We rolled a few feet before my side hit a tree, Kaiba sprawled on top of me still clutching the flag.
I lay there panting as I let the pain in my side subside. I'll have to remember not to tackle the person next time. I looked up at Kaiba, who was trying to catch his breath too, and he looked worried. "You okay?" he panted.
The full weight of our position hit me and a flush spread across my cheeks. "Yeah," I answered, beginning to grow embarrassed and confused. I tackled him, and he asked me if I was okay? I looked into his eyes, shocked at the way Kaiba was behaving and something passed between us. I don't know what it was, but I suddenly grew uncomfortable aware of how close we were.
Yuugi suddenly came tearing into the field with Malik hot on his trail. I shoved Kaiba off of me and took the flag from him. Holding out my hand to help him up I apologized, "Sorry for tackling you, Kaiba."
A small amount of colour filled his cheeks and he ignored my hand as he stood. He stood up fully and then flinched, slouching back down. I jerked forward, afraid I'd hurt him, but he stepped back.
"You should be on the football team, mutt," he said gruffly, holding his side.
I stiffened slightly, hearing his name for me, but I shook it off. I turned and placed our flag by the other one Yuugi had ceremoniously stuck there before falling over.
Everyone began to file back into the field as I grinned at Yuugi. "Get it by playing tag team again?"
Yuugi grinned back up at me and nodded. "Yep, Yami got it, tossed it to me, and tripped Marik. Don't think he was too happy about that," he added impishly as Marik and Yami came into view. I couldn't help but laugh at the smug look Yami was wearing, coupled with Marik yelling his head off about the 'sabotage,' 'cheating,' and generally just insulting all pharaohs known to man.
I winked at Yuugi as I sat down on the grass with everyone else. Yami ignored Marik as he walked to sit by Yuugi, and poked him in the stomach. Yuugi giggled as he sat up and looked at me curiously. "So what happened with you and Kaiba, Jou?" he asked as Seto started to sit between Mokuba and me.
He stiffened as I hurried to say, "I accidentally tackled him. Guess I didn't know my own speed," I joked.
Yuugi just laughed as he looked between the two of us. "This was fun, we should do it again some time!"
Everyone added their agreement as we just sat around, enjoying the early fall weather. Sporadic talking broke out among people and I caught Malik reaching around Marik to tap Ryou's far shoulder. Ryou looked at Anzu confused, because she was talking to Honda.
I wasn't the only one to notice, as Bakura stood up and yelled at Malik to leave his hikari alone. Marik jumped up and I could sense a fight brewing. Honda and I lunged for the two Yamis, pulling them apart before anything could happen.
"Damn Bakura, chill out. Malik was just teasing, he didn't hurt him," I said as I pulled Bakura away.
He shook my hands off and glared at me. "Don't tell me what to do Jounouchi," he growled and I took a step back. This guy must be looking for a fight.
"I think we're done for the day, "Yami said smoothly, drawing all attention his way. Yuugi stood and began to say good-bye to everyone as I edged away from Bakura. I do enjoy living, thank you very much.
"Ready to go Shizuka?" I called out as she was talking to Anzu.
"One minute," she replied and went back to talking.
I looked around and saw Kaiba beginning to rise with a grimace. I stepped forward and offered my hand again. "Did I get you that bad?" I asked concerned. It's not like I meant to hurt him.
He studied me with those sharp blue eyes before finally allowing me to help him up. He held his side as he got up and guilt began to worm its way into my stomach "Are you sure you're alright, Kaiba?"
Kaiba pulled his hand back and stood up the rest of the way by himself. "I'll be fine," he said stubbornly. Something glinted in his eyes; pain? I didn't think I tackled him *that* hard.
"Okay, Jou!" Shizuka said, grabbing my arm and dragged me off. "Let's go eat!
"Okay, sis," I said with a backward glance at the group. I waved good- bye to everyone, but the only people who saw were Kaiba and Mokuba, both of whom waved back, giving me much to think about on my way home.
"Love is a vine that grows in our heart." -unknown
(1) Capture the flag is a game played with two teams each trying to capture the flag and get it back to their home base first, in order to win.
Anyway... reviews are nice, and you get mentioned in my next section. ~.^ Still taking requests. I've got 2 now, and I'll make a list of the ones I am asked to write. I have nothing better to do after all. I mean come on. It's just college. Not like its important or anything. ^^;