Respect your elders...not yourself
He was there.. at that stupid dinner party that he had been dreading for weeks. Young Seto Kaiba sat far away from everyone in a lonely corner on the floor, feeling that his presence was not wanted nor welcome. He would occasionaly glance up at a certain blond, the one who seemed friendly, but he could never get up the courage to say 'hi' at school or any where..
"Seto, come here now.." Seto heard that sickeningly smug voice echo across the room. Reluctanty, he got up and went to see what his oh so wonderful step-father wanted.
"Yes?" he said through gritted teeth. Even though he had always been taught to treat elders like gods, he still despised the man.
"Show Mr.Wheeler here his room." Seto bowed and flipped Gozaburo off, his hands were in his pockets of course. Seto led Joey Wheeler out of the room.
"Just make aquantinces... you are alone after all...", a voice inside Seto's head echoed. He shook his head, trying to get rid of the stupid thought,"Your not equal to anyone in the world... just remember that."
"How old are you, Seto?" Joey asked a surprised Seto.
"Did he.. just speak to me?" Seto responded with 'fourteen'
"Fourteen, huh? I'm sixteen."Joey grinned.
"Oh...." Seto dropped his head and resumed looking at the floor.
"Did I Say somethin' wrong?"Joey asked in a concerned tone.
"He's concerned for you..."Seto ignored the voice,"No....sir..."
"Oh, no way... You didn't just call me sir! I ain't no sir.. I'm a kid, just like you."
"Just like you... he finds you to be an equal." Seto payed no attintion to the voice and remained silent.
" What's up, man? I mean.. you always act like this.. you never talk to anyone, you just keep your head down like your not... an equal..." Joey had hit the nail on the head, an he knew it, " That's it... isn't it?" Seto glanced up at him and felt tears sting his perfect sapphire eyes, causing him to look away. Joey figured what he had to do...
"Hey....." Seto felt Joey turn him around so that he could face the blonde.Seto tried to avert his eyes, but wanted Seto to look him in the eyes, so he gently tilted Seto's face up so that they were eye level. Without any explination, Joey pressed his own lips against Seto's. The boy gasped softly and allowed joey's warn tongue invade his mouth. It felt wonderful to Seto and Joey felt so warm and safe, but sadly, Joey broke the kiss quickly and instead hugged Seto close to his body.
"Your not equal, Seto.... because your above everyone else..." Joey wispered kindly. Seto gave a small smile and with Joey's arms embracing him, he did feel like he was importaint, but more importantly, he felt happy just beeing wanted in the welcoming presence of a friend.