Forbidden Fruit
by: Wareta Shooki

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Forbidden Fruit
Chapter 2
Starting Off


Katsuya Jounouchi leaned idly against the front of a sink in the boy's locker rooms after Physical Education Class, his hands clutching a note Kaiba had given him in English Comp. His honey-brown eyes were narrowed slightly, his expression neutral and virtually unreadable. Sighing, he looked up and noticed he was the only one left in the room as he waited for Kaiba to finish talking to Ieshige-sama, their Physical Ed. teacher.

He had already changed back into his school clothes, his unruly golden hair still damp from the shower he'd taken earlier, the locks themselves clumping slightly, but shimmering brilliantly. His cheeks were flushed still from the heat that still coated the room, the steam never really having left. The paper in his hands was smooth and felt as light as a feather from the damp coolness that surrounded him. Vaguely, he remembered the small, light brush of lips he had shared with Kaiba earlier in Ainoko-sama's classroom.

His flushed cheeks darkened to a pretty red before he re-read the letter, hoping he hadn't mixed up the times. That would seriously suck if he had. After all, Kaiba had said he'd see him later. But Jounouchi's idea of later was like tomorrow or that night. Not two and a half hours later. And yes, that amount of time was accurate. He'd been counting.

The note read simply:

Puppy,
Meet me in the boy's locker room after Physical Education class this afternoon. I'll talk with Ieshige-sama so that only you and myself are in the locker room. I wish to discuss what we. . . did earlier. And perhaps, continue what I'd started.
Kaiba

Yuugi had been the one to hand him the folded piece of paper when Kaiba had passed it. When he'd read it in Tawasawa-sama's class (English Comp.) he'd nearly did a bomb-shelled expression, having to fight extremely hard not to do so. However, he'd managed to keep his face neutral, his eyes shimmering oddly as he'd turned in his seat somewhat to nod his understanding and acceptance to Kaiba who'd, to his utter amazement, had been staring right at him, the weirdest look in those icy midnight eyes.

Looking back on it now, he realized that that look in those icy eyes had been apprehension brought on by fear of rejection. Did he honestly think Jou would turn him down? Hell, he'd all but ordered the blonde to meet him in the locker room. And yet, he'd still be afraid Jou would turn him down. Hmm, that fear had its possibilities.

Another dream that will never come true
Just to compliment your sorrow
Another life that I've taken from you
A gift to add on to your pain and suffering
Another truth you can never believe
Has crippled you completely
All the cries you're beginning to hear
Trapped in your mind, and the sound is deafening

The door opened and Jounouchi closed his eyes, almost feeling Kaiba as he stepped into the room. The heat spread for him, allowing him to walk past and not feel it almost, like the air currents danced to whatever melody he heard that kept him sane and excelling in school. Jou opened his eyes, looking up to see those icy midnight eyes just a few feet away, and wondered if Kaiba's lips were as soft as they'd felt in that brief moment of time when they'd touched his own.

He folded the note, slipping it into his book bag that rested on the sink behind him without even turning to see if it went in the right part or not. If not, he'd search for it later. The heat apparently wouldn't listen to Kaiba's melody for long for his cheeks had already begun to tint pink, the paleness of his features all the more prominent. And as Jounouchi thought about it, pondered over it, he realized Kaiba could really be blushing.

No matter what it was, he wanted to feel the heat that was only Kaiba, he wanted to drown in it completely. He wanted so much and not only did his mind agree, but so did his heart and body. Something about Kaiba was different when it was just the two of them, and something was also different when they happened to pass each other in public.

He reached out a hand and closed the distance between them, touching Kaiba's cheek slowly, hesitantly, as if wondering if he were still dreaming. When Kaiba's eyes closed and he nudged Jou's hand, the blonde knew he wasn't dreaming. This was real. He was standing here, in reality, touching Seto Kaiba, wanting to kiss him deeply, and still reframed. Why? He looked away, pulling his hand from Kaiba's cheek, replacing it at his side as he retreated back to lean against that sink once more.

Apparently Kaiba wasn't the only one afraid of rejection. Or getting hurt. It affects even the best of us.

Let me enlighten you
This is the way I pray

Living just isn't hard enough
Burn me alive, inside
Living my life's not hard enough
Take everything away

Kaiba opened his eyes when he felt Jou's warmth leave him. Looking at the blonde who stood so silently, so still, leaning against that sink unnerved him. Raw pain echoed in what he could see of those honey-brown eyes, half hidden beneath a curtain of damp, unruly golden tresses that were probably as soft as silk. They looked like it, and the CEO felt his hand twitch, wanting to find out personally.

Moving closer, slowly, as if he were a predator trying not to frighten away his prey, he came to stand in front of Jounouchi, his icy midnight eyes softening, losing the ice that the blonde was oh-so accustomed to. Hooking an index finger under the other's chin, he lifted it so their gazes met and locked. He searched those eyes and wondered what it was he saw dancing just beyond reach, just beyond true sight in those eyes that looked so very much like dark honey.

He felt himself drowning and didn't care to pull himself away from that gaze. He didn't want to feel safe away from this warmth, he didn't want to turn and leave, laughing at some joke the blonde didn't get. Those eyes stared at him as a mixture of emotions flashed in countless expressions across Jounouchi's face, none of them ever reaching his eyes.

"Jounouchi. . . ." He whispered, barely recognizing his own low, dark, and husky voice. Jounouchi shivered where he was half-pressed against him and Kaiba's body sprang to life, reacting before he could will it not to. Hopefully, the blonde wouldn't notice. "Why are you afraid?" He asked, his eyes still searching the other's reverently, hoping to find something there that he could latch onto, something he could coax and prod into believing he was sincere about this.

Whatever the hell 'this' was.

Another nightmare about to come true
Will manifest tomorrow
Another love that I've taken from you
Lost in time, one the edge of suffering
Another taste of the evil I breed
Will level you completely
Bring life to everything that you fear
Live in the dark, and the world is threatening

"I - I don't know." There, once again, that voice was deeper than normal, and he spoke properly. Was all that trash-talk, all that improper speech, a sham? A cover-up for the intelligence that lay hidden beneath the surface. The truth of Jounouchi's words hit him hard as it covered his features, but didn't mask that raw pain and fear in his eyes. Kaiba then realized the blonde's eyes mirrored his own emotions, the very emotions that mirrored the ones Jou must be feeling.

"Puppy," he murmured, leaning closer so that their lips were barely brushing when he spoke, "I'm not joking, I won't hurt you. Never again." To emphasize his words, Kaiba fully pressed his lips against the blonde's, the hand whose index finger was hooked under his chin moving to rest at the nape of his neck. Jou whimpered softly but pressed closer to the taller teen, his body moving against Kaiba's, making the boy moan softly, barely coherent, in the back of his throat.

Kaiba licked the blonde's lips, growling softly in pleasure when the other opened for him. He didn't waste time divulging his tongue into the other's mouth, feeling Jou's hands spring to life, one resting on his hip, the other ghosting up his shirt to feel the warm, pale, pale skin beneath. He ran his tongue along Jou's, feeling the other stiffen slightly before mewling his liking of the action. Repeating it the two soon found themselves locked in a battle for dominance.

Jounouchi eventually succumbed to Kaiba, letting the other kiss him senseless before they both pulled back, needing the oxygen that had be denied them for the past minute or so. Jounouchi opened his eyes slowly, resting his forehead on Kaiba's shoulder. The heat of the room had spiked and it was definitely warmer than it had been five minutes before. Pulling back to look at him, he felt the arm wrapped around his waist tighten its hold, clearly afraid that he'd leave.

Let me enlighten you
This is the way I pray

Living just isn't hard enough
Burn me alive, inside
Living my life's not hard enough
Take everything away

Chuckling softly, Jou looked up into lust ridden, liquefied midnight eyes and shivered at what moved behind them. There was something. . . inhuman behind those eyes. Like there was in Yami's crimson ones, but this - beast for lack of better term - was much different and much more cunning. It was an ancient magick, something he had no knowledge of but as he watched that beast shift again before resting fully against Kaiba's eyes he wanted to get to know Kaiba in more ways then one.

It was then he felt something hard pressing against him and he blushed darkly, realizing he, too, was aroused. From a kiss? Shit, either Kaiba was good, or Jou seriously needed to learn how to put a collar and leash on his emotions. The latter seemed more probable than the first, but he was willing to agree with both.

"Katsuya," the name was soft-spoken, but it startled him all the more hearing it from Kaiba. He blinked, staring into the other's eyes, still seeing the beast. It looked intrigued, like what it saw was interesting and it wanted to learn more about it. Great, he'd gotten the power inside Kaiba's attention, now how to keep it.

"That was . . . . that was a-amazing. . . .Seto." He whispered, his eyes still half-open as he stared into those midnight ones that were so much like the night skies just before full dark and just after twilight. It was his favourite time of night. Probably because it reminded him so much of the brunette's eyes. And right then, he knew why. He liked what he saw and wanted much more.

As they began kissing again, more heat and passion in the kiss this time, a ringing sounded. Jounouchi growled softly but ignored it until it grew louder. Pulling away from Kaiba reluctantly, clearly irritated, he turned around, digging in his bag for his cell phone. Flipping it open, he growled, his voice none too nice.

"What?" He all but snapped. He deserved a good explanation for what this idiot had just interrupted.

A soft chuckle sounded from the other end. Kaiba moved forward, pressing himself against Jounouchi from behind, making the blonde have to fight back a whimper as the taller teen began kissing his neck, brushing aside his hair, his arms wrapped around his waist.

"Well, Katsuya, I'm quite disappointed in you. No 'hello' anymore when answering your phone. Tsk, tsk, tsk."

Jounouchi paled as he stared at the mirror, watching Kaiba suck and nip at his neck, his erection still pressed against him. Shivering slightly he sighed deeply and leaned his head to the side, allowing Kaiba more room to kiss him. Damn it, why did Yami have to call right then? Argh!

"Sorry, Yami. I didn't look at the number." He replied sheepishly, grunting softly when Kaiba bit his neck, thrusting his hips almost innocently forward.

A pause followed his grunt. "Is everything alright, Katsuya?" the ancient Pharaoh asked.

Jou nodded, realized his friend's boyfriend couldn't see him and replied rather shakily, "Yeah. Sorry. . . C-can I call you b-back, I'm really b-busy right now."

That wasn't a lie, he was busy. Well - Kaiba was. The brunette's hands were lifting up his shirt, his hands ghosting over the heated skin that lay beneath. Jounouchi sighed deeply and gently dug his heel into Kaiba's foot. The other backed off, but didn't release him. Well then, he knew what to do now. Step on the boy's foot and he'd leave you alone. Not for long he was about to find out.

Apparently Kaiba's hands liked to explore places when it wasn't the best time.

Return to me
Leave me no one
Turn to me
Return to me
Cast aside

You've made me turn away

"Sure," Yami replied eventually after what had to be a pause that lasted an eternity. "Just remember to be at the Game Shop by seven."

Jounouchi went to look at his watch and cursed realizing he'd left it at home that day. Kaiba's hands were moving lower and lower, dancing over his thighs now. The sexual need rode the air so thickly now you could have cut it with a knife. Shivering slightly as he all but collapsed against the young CEO, Jounouchi whispered almost huskily into the phone, "Yami, what time is it now? I left my watch at home today." The minute the words left his mouth and Kaiba froze he wished he could take them back.

"Jou, where are you?" That was Yuugi's voice. Great, add to the list of things to embarrass him.

"Umm. . . ." he glanced at Kaiba in the mirror, seeing a raw need in those icy midnight eyes that almost frightened him, but instead of frightening him, it only served to excite him more. Even better. Peachy even. Damn! "I'm still at school. I had to talk Ieshige-sama about something."

"Oh. It's about six o'clock now. We're gonna order pizza, so please, don't be late." Yuugi was always so innocent, so understanding. And right then Jounouchi felt so terrible for lying to him like he had. But if the amethyst-eyed teen knew what situation he was in right then, the boy would have shit a brick, literally or figuratively, Jounouchi didn't really want to know nor find out for that matter. If Yami knew. . . the Shadow Realm was supposed to be beautiful this time of year.

He shivered again and it wasn't from pleasure.

"Okay, I promise I won't be late. See you in a few." Jounouchi hung up the phone and tossed it into his bag. Turning around in Kaiba's arms to face the brunette he wished more than anything he'd turned his cell phone off before meeting the other here.

"You have to go?" Kaiba whispered, kissing his lips softly.

"Yeah. . . Unfortunately." Jou whispered back, running his hands through the CEO's rich brown hair and pulling him closer for a deep, fiery-passionate kiss. "I forgot I promised to stay the night at Yuugi's tonight. Bakura, Ryou, Otogi, and Honda are gonna be there. Kind of like a guy's night out or something. . . ."

Kaiba placed a finger on his lips before he could begin to ramble. "It's alright. I understand." A hurt look ricocheted off invisible walls in his eyes, before it was carefully hidden behind an icy mask. Jounouchi grabbed Kaiba's hand before the brunette could fully turn and leave. Midnight eyes stared at him questioningly.

"I could call them back and ask if you could come. . . ." Jou murmured, his voice barely audible. Kaiba's eyes widened and he made a sound that was almost a laugh. He pulled Jou close to him, his arousal surprisingly gone (damn he was good) and simply held the blonde. Jou nuzzled his face in the crook of the taller teen's neck before he felt the other pull back.

"Tomorrow's Saturday. Come by my office at KaibaCorp and maybe we can spend some time togetherthen. I had work to do tonight anyway." Kaiba said, knowing he was being only half truthful about the work. In all honesty, he'd finished it last night, having been bored out of his mind and very tired. Jou's honey-brown eyes narrowed critically but eventually he bought his story.

The two kissed one last time before Jou watched Kaiba walk to the door - why was it that he was always the first one to leave- before turning and looking back at him. Those icy midnight eyes were like they'd always been, no trace of the tender emotion that had shown out from them a few minutes before at all present. Jou watched the other sigh before he shook his head.

"I'll see you tomorrow, puppy." Kaiba said, his voice, though soft, carried and he was gone before Jounouchi could reply.

Making sure he had all his stuff, Jounouchi soon followed. What the hell was he and Kaiba considered now? Enemies? No, not possible. After all, he'd said earlier that he didn't hate Kaiba, and now that he remembered the times before, he didn't really hate him then, either. It was just Kaiba had been an egotistical jerk and things of that nature. He'd been irritated that the brunette had turned his spawn-of-hell life around and made it much better when he, himself, was still trying to kill the spawn-of-hell that was sitting on his front doorstep and dig himself out of the hellhole the thing had created.

With a sigh, he caught the bus and rode to Yuugi's house, hoping tonight would bring some good to him. A smile that was so pure in its emotion, and so genuine it was almost scary, lifted his lips and he wondered right then what Kaiba was thinking about. He wondered if he'd be smiling like he was now if he knew what Jounouchi was thinking. That smile faded slightly as he schooled his features when the bus came to his stop. Getting off, he look at the fading light in the sky and watched the indigo night slowly creep in.

It was perhaps the first time he'd actually admired the sunset without hating it for it meant that the next day would come soon after the night and he'd be forced to push through another day in the hell that was his life. As he walked the block left to Yuugi's house, he remembered the feel of Kaiba against him, both in the locker room, in Ainoko-sama's classroom, and in his dreams. It all felt so right. . . .And he never wanted whatever they'd formed, or started, to end.

Because endings for him were tough and bittersweet. . . .This new thing with Kaiba wasn't and he liked it. He liked it a lot. Here was hoping luck didn't decide to crap on his good karma again. Here was hoping he'd keep this thing with Kaiba for some time - at least until he turned his life around.

And with the way things were going, that looked to be very soon.

Very soon indeed.

Living just isn't hard enough
Burn me alive, inside
Living my life's not hard enough
Take everything away


End Chapter 2 of Forbidden Fruit

Wow, okay, I'm really surprised at how good I've been doing with updating everyday and how I've kept this story's plot well hidden. But don't worry, it won't be centred completely on Jounouchi and Kaiba's relationship. . . .If that's what you'd call this. The evil plot bunny is awake and working.

Playing Goddess is quite fun. So, anyway, thanks for all the reviews and keep 'em comin'. Also, I need to thank Felidae for the wonderful review. I was smiling and laughing at the same time as crying from the genuine-ness of your review. Please, keep reviewing. I need laughs. And cookies, I ran out of those a while ago.

Arigatou, minna-san for the reviews!
-Wareta Shooki

Last edited 12 / 18 / 05