I found this really hard. I don't normally think of things from Seto's point of view. Jou's is just far more fun for me.

But here it is.

Thank you so much for your reviews! And once again I don't own if I did I think everyone would know exactly what Jou and Seto would be doing ALL the time.


Chapter Six:

Two days later:

It had taken Seto another two days before he could return to his normal routine – namely going to work and school – which was where he happened to be heading right now. To history in fact. And Katsuya. He was about to see Katsuya for the first time since their fight. It was absurd how nervous he felt. It was absurd how much he'd let those Egyptian wannabes get to him. Although that could be explained by the little twinge of guilt he couldn't believe he felt over the way he'd treated Katsuya. The guilt that right now was playing havoc with his insides. He'd born all their disgust with the traditional Kaiba sneer but he couldn't deny how much their words had affected him. Even though he had returned the favour when Yugi convinced Yami to send him to the shadow realm. Just because he didn't acknowledge his memories around others didn't mean that he didn't use his abilities when he wanted something. It had been worth it to see Yami's face. The Pharaoh was far too arrogant for his own good. Seto resolutely ignored the voice that shouted they had this in common. And Mokuba. The little brat had just leant against his bedroom wall the entire time he was sick glaring. Seto refused to be proud right now. There was time for that later – after Mokuba had gone without his games for a while.

How was it that this little street punk had reduced Kaiba Seto to this? Seto sighed already knowing the answer. Katsuya didn't see Kaiba Seto. He only saw – and loved – Seto. And now Seto needed to fix things. Although it had almost been worth it to see Ryou in a skirt.

Reaching the classroom, as usual he was the first to arrive. Or not. Opening the door he spotted Katsuya sitting in his normal seat staring resolutely at the blackboard. Taking a deep breath no one else would notice Seto walked over and sat next to his boyfriend. Katsuya didn't even acknowledge him. Stifling the annoyance that Jou ignoring him automatically caused, Seto settled comfortably and regarded the classroom. He hadn't quite worked out how to handle the situation yet without apologizing (which was his last option) and he used his time now to work out an approach. Turning he placed his hand on Katsuya's shoulder, "Pup."

Jou immediately grabbed his hand and squeezing hard enough for the bones to creek he hissed, "Don't."

Unprepared and unfocused by Katsuya's violent response, Seto watched as he stood so quickly that his chair flipped backwards as he strode towards the front of the room just as Mrs. Denki walked in. Their teacher blinked in surprise at seeing Jounouchi there actually early before reluctantly agreeing to his request to change seats. He'd already worked it out with another of the students. And she really had no choice. Technically they were integrating and with different people – the whole point behind the seating plan.

Seto narrowed his eyes while hope played leapfrog in his chest. His pup had thwarted his plan, true, but by his reaction he was by no means unaffected by Seto's presence. Meaning that he'd have another opportunity. And there would be another opportunity. Kaiba's were nothing if not focused on getting what was theirs.

At lunch his prey once again successfully eluded him but that didn't stop Kaiba from using his mere presence to affect his boyfriend. After this morning's demonstration Seto was more than willing to anger Jou so much that the boy came to him. Sitting in the cafeteria, which was something he would make Jou pay for after all this was resolved, Domino High's cafeteria was worse than a nuclear waste site, he simply stared at the blonde sitting with his friends.

Jou was hunched over, his shoulders touching his ears as he burned a hole into the tabletop. He didn't even look up when Yugi touched his shoulder. Once again, as he had done numerous times over the past few days, the sweet and innocent King of Games death glared his former rival, merely causing Seto to smirk in reply.

Seto's smirk faded as he watched Honda walk up to Yugi's table, his face dark and focused. He watched as Honda tapped Jou on the shoulder. He watched as Jou stood up warily. And he watched as Honda punched his boyfriend hard enough to send him flying across the lunch table. Seto saw red and without conscious thought he was up and across the lunchroom fast enough to haul Honda up and slam him down onto the table his fists clenched in the brown-haired boy's shirt. Jou's friends were gathered around the fallen blonde except for Yami, Sennen eye glowing on his forehead, anger radiating at the boy who lay gasping under Seto's attack.

"You never touch him, you homophobic bastard." Seto growled watching Honda wince as his hands tightened.

"What the hell do you care?" He wheezed out before a light flashed in his eyes. They widened in shock, "you. You're the one he's dating."

Seto leant close enough so that only Honda could here him. "You ever touch him, or hurt him in anyway again I will destroy you. You know that I can point-dexter."

Dropping Honda in disgust Seto walked over to Katsuya just as he was standing up. Gripping him by the elbow he abruptly led him out of the cafeteria ignoring the stares of half the school and teachers. He briefly saw Yami stop the others from following and made a note to be less hostile for two weeks as a way of saying thank you.

He also ignored Katsuya's continued insults and demands for release. His pup really wasn't in the condition to do anything about it. The blow to his face was already making his left eye swell up. Leading the blonde to the outside water fountain near the cherry-blossoms where their relationship technically started he forced Jou to lean against the wall as he ran the cold over his handkerchief before holding it to the bruised flesh.

Jou stopped fighting him, but still refused to look at him. Seto placed a finger under his chin forcing his face up, but the pup still focused on the ground. Releasing an annoyed sigh, Seto kissed him. For the first time in three days Jou spoke to him. It wasn't exactly what he wanted to hear but it was Jou. "Don't think you can just do that and I'll forgive you –"

Seto kissed him again. Jou pushed him away again but Seto merely tightened his grip. Jou couldn't help moaning as Seto's tongue gently traced his lips. Warm fuzzies skipped up and down his spine. Damn he'd missed this. Sighing, he leaned closer deepening the kiss, feeling all his tension melt away. Which is exactly what the egotistical, self-important, annoying bastard that he loved was trying to do! Abruptly he wrenched away.

"-auk no! I can't think when you do that!" Jou ignored the smirk he could see playing around Seto's mouth. All the pain and betrayal of the past few days came rushing back to him. It was time Seto decided if he wanted this relationship or not.

"Fucking stop it, Seto. Do I look like I'm kidding here? I'm sick and tired of being the only one who trusts someone in this relationship. I'm sick of always having to prove myself again and again to you while you just take everything from me."

Seto lost his smirk as Jou's eyes finally flashed with pain. The blonde boy movements grew jerky as he stared at his boyfriend.

"I'm sick of hoping and pretending that you feel even half of what I feel for you – I'm willing to give up a guy who has been a brother to me, my only family, since I was twelve! To stay with you and do you know how much it hurts that I didn't have to even think twice about that? I can just give up Honda, something I never thought possible and is like a knife twisting inside of me but as bad as that is I can't imagine being without you anymore and it's hurting! God Seto it hurts so much! It shouldn't have to hurt!"

Seto watched Jou in the afternoon light. Looked at him properly for this first time in a week. The strain that had affected his normally joyful boyfriend was showing. His entire body was tightly wound and he was no longer clumsy, his fists clenched. His eyes weren't the bright brown of Jou but the fierce gold of Katsuya. The emotional week had begun turning him from his pup back into the punk who had run the streets. Jou had told him his past, every thing he'd done, but for the first time he began to see what his boyfriend really used to be. The strength he'd had when he'd had no one but himself. Jou was right. And that hurt to say – but Kaiba's were nothing if not realists. He may have taken the first step in their relationship but for the past year Jou had initiated every other step. Now it was once again his turn.

Stepping forward Seto placed his hands on Jou's face. Jou closed his eyes, shaking his head. Speaking softly Seto spoke directly into his ear.

"Listen Mutt and listen good. I'm only going to say this once." Seto traced Jou's cheek. "I'm sorry." Jou's eyes opened in surprise. "You were right. And it's taken me far to long. And I'll never say that again." Seto couldn't stop the smirk but he continued. "I never thought I was a coward and I won't be one now. I trust you, Jou and I love you, Katsuya."

Seto kissed him again and this time Jou didn't push him back. Wrapping arms tightly around Seto's neck he held tight. He felt safe. He finally felt safe and like he was home.

Sighing softly Seto began tracing kisses over his pup's neck breathing in the scent he'd missed. "Mine."

Jou grinned and took Seto's face in his hands, "mine."

"Perhaps now the geek squad will stop yelling at me?"

"You deserved it, now shut up!"

Jou pushed Seto back against the wall and kissed him harshly.

Finally pulling back and learning to breathe again Seto rested his hands on Jou's hips, "Was that particularly necessary?"

"Uh huh!" Jou couldn't stop smiling. "Now would you please use your tongue for better things than talking? We're supposed to be making up here."

Seto smiled as Jou's hands began to wander.


I'm going to write a prequel called "Growing Up" it's where Seto and Jou get together.

One more chapter to go!