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Trying to Catch your Heart- Chapter 9- Apologises and Stress!
"Eh, I tink I'm havin' second t'oughts about this whole goin' into Kaiba Corp and apologising idea," Jou bit his lip anxiously, as he gazed up at the huge building towering above the group, the letters 'KC' clearly stated at the very top.
"Oh come on Joey," Tea complained, "You owe it to Mokuba, you know you do."
Joey sighed heavily, knowing quite well that his brunette friend was right, just not so sure he was willing to admit it.
"Come on man, it's time," Tristan urged lightly, motioning to the main entrance into the humongous structure.
Jou groaned lowly, before sauntering into the building, leaning over with a slight hunch, which gained him a few odd looks from staff rushing around the area.
"We'd like to see Mokuba Kaiba if that's possible, miss?" Yugi asked in his usual sweet and completely innocent tone.
The receptionist smiled gently, impressed by the boy's politeness, "Yes, may I ask what the reason is, sir?"
"Joey's gonna apologise to him!" Tea cheered happily as she pushed the sheepish boy forward so the receptionist could get a better look at the guilty blonde, "He had a argument with Kaiba, and Mokuba wasn't happy about it!"
Jou growled, frowning at the sapphire-eyed girl, "Ya don't need ta tell her ev'ryting ya know!"
"I know," Tea replied simply, completed unphased by the anger in Jou's voice.
The receptionist blinked in surprise for a few moments, before nodding in her comply, "I'll just check," she explained as she picked up the phone, patiently waiting until her boss answered it.
"Yes?" a low-obviously not in the mood today- voice questioned, the sound of ruffling papers echoing in the background.
"Sir, I have a Jou and a selection of others waiting here, claiming to be here in reference to a deserved apology to the younger Kaiba," the receptionist explained intelligently, raising an eyebrow curiously at the slight hesitation she was able to hear in her boss's tone of voice over the phone.
"… Send them up," Kaiba replied eventually.
As she lightly placed the phone back down, she smiled up at the anxious teenagers, "Mr. Kaiba will see you now, please take the right lift- it will take your right up to the main offices."
"Thank you miss," Yugi bowed curtly, as the others nodded in agreement.
The group of five entered the lift, all silent as it slowly elevated from level to level, until eventually reaching the eightieth floor- Tea gulping as her eyes lit with terror at the sight of the buildings and street far down beneath them all.
Jou was starting to panic now; Maybe this wasn't such a good idea he moaned to himself, agilely twisting around and re-entering the lift, before being grabbed by the collar by a particular shark-haired boy and dragged towards the CEO's office.
Yugi knocked twice, as the group waited, all cautious of what may jump out at them.
"Come!" Kaiba ordered sternly, more ruffling of paper and constant tapping of the keyboard echoing through the door also.
The group entered, each slightly curious as to what the brunette's office looked like, it was his home for most the week anyway, wasn't it?
A certain raven-haired boy was casually relaxing on the blue sofa infront of the wall-sized television, sending an angry glare to the punk blonde who had just entered.
"Hurray up with it, I've got work to be seeing too, which can't be done with a barking dog running around in my office," Kaiba snapped- woah, he sure wasn't in the mood today!
"Someone woke up on da wrong side of da bed t'day…" Jou mumbled under his breath, ambling over to the younger Kaiba, his hands hidden away in his pockets as his longish blonde hair lay over his usually bright eyes, covering them in darkness, "Hey Mokuba, I'm real sorry for whut happen'd da otha day… I didn't mean ta start shoutin' and all, I was just… I was… Well, I was actin' like a jerk, awright? But anyways, can ya forgive a dog like me?"
There was silence in the room for a moment, even the workaholic Seto Kaiba had paused from his work, curiously watching the scene playing before him with seemingly emotionless oceanic-blue eyes.
Suddenly, Mokuba leapt up, throwing his arms around the blonde in a full-on glomp as he giggled merrily, "Of course I forgive you Jou! How could I not?"
Jou smiled after the shock passed through him, happily returning the hug, "Dat's good ta know Mokie!" he grinned in his usual manner, ruffling the other boy's hair.
"Oh, Kaiba, we were meaning to ask- do you happen to know where Rhona lives by per chance?" Yugi asked sweetly, his large lavender eyes glistening with kindness.
"Yes, but why are you needing to know?" Kaiba replied simply, mentally groaning at the fact he was being held back from his work for so damn long.
"Jou was intending to go to Rhona's next and apologise to her also, it's only fair," Yugi smiled, motioning behind him towards (where he guessed) the blonde was.
Kaiba sighed heavily, glancing over at the blonde and his brother who were play wrestling on the floor, before sending his gaze down to his watch, "Currently Rhona will be at work, which is the Black Rose Restaurant a few blocks away."
"I've neva heard of dat place…" Jou frowned, as he stopped in mid-fight.
"You wouldn't mutt, it's a place for only the refined," Kaiba insulted, sighing at the realisation which just hit him, "And I'm guessing I shall have to show you where it is then?"
"Yay!" Mokuba cheered excitedly, "I love visiting Rhona at work! She's always so pretty in her uniform!"
This time the CEO groaned audibly, picking up the phone and dialling in the number for the Limousine driver, "Be ready to leave in a moment," he said abruptly, before slamming the phone back down- would this day never end?
"Hurray up and get to the lift, I'll take you there," Kaiba growled, this certainly was not his day, "I SAID HURRAY UP MUTT!" his voice yelled, ringing throughout the large building that was Kaiba Corp.
Choosing to bring his Laptop with him, Seto's gaze remained unmoving from the glowing screen before him, as his hands zipped across the keyboard effortlessly- it didn't matter what was going on today, or where he was going, he still needed this paperwork to all be finished by the end of the day, and there was no choice.
Jou watched the CEO attentively, curious of his actions, Doesn't he ever get tired? Or bored even? What a dull life- typing on that stupid box all day, never doing anything even remotely exciting with his time… No wonder he's so emotionless, he's got no reason to show his emotions… Well except for Mokuba of course…
"Hey big brother! Have you had your lunch today?" Mokuba questioned curiously, peering over his shoulder and glancing down at his elder brother's work.
"…." Seto blinked in surprise, realising that in fact, he had not eaten all day, "No I haven't Mokuba."
This statement surprised Jou, tilting his head in an adorable manner, like a curious or confused little puppy would do.
"Then how about we sit down and eat at the Black Rose? That means we could spend more time with Ro plus you would be getting some food into your system!" Mokuba suggested, smiling hopefully as he blinked his large grey eyes innocently.
Seto sighed heavily, thoroughly exasperated, "Okay I guess, but we can't spend too long there, I have too much work to be seeing to today."
Eventually the limo came to a halt, indicating they had arrived at the Black Rose- everyone exited the expensive vehicle, Seto deciding to bring his Laptop along with him; any chance to work was extremely appreciated it seemed.
Seto led the group inside the restaurant, stopping as a man bowed curtly towards them, "Welcome to the Black Rose, is it your usual seating of two Mr. Kaiba?"
"No, there is seven of us today…" Seto replied, restraining himself from growling at the fact he had to go through all this torture, and today, of all days!
The group was led to a seven-seating table, each taking their seat, it was seated- Seto at the top, Mokuba and Jou at either side, and beside Jou was Yugi and Tristan, beside Mokuba was Tea and Bakura.
At that moment, a soft voice cut in, "Have you decided upon your orders, sir?"
Mokuba spun around, as his eyes lit up brightly, "RHONA!" he cheered, glomping the girl merrily, sending her falling over backwards.
"Mokuba!" Seto scolded, "Not while she's working!"
"Oh, sorry Ro," Mokuba climbed off the dazzled brunette, helping her to her feet, "Guess what! Guess what! Jou has come to apologise!"
The others glanced back at the brunette, she was wearing a pale blue dress with black lining and the pattern of a black rose between her chest and shoulder, the skirt was surprisingly short but not indecently short, the dress had no sleeves but had matching gloves to add to the look, blue ballet shoes were also worn along with her hair being tied up in odangos with blue covers.
"Yeah, I'm real sorry Ro- I didn't mean t' be such a jerk to ya like dat, I just get real aggressive real easy, ya know?" the blonde apologised, head bowed politely as he did so.
Rhona smiled softly, nodding as she happily accepted the apology, "It's okay Jou, I forgive ya. Just dinnae try it again!" she jokingly warned, "Now are any of you ordering, or are you all jist here to embarrass me!" she grinned.
Several hands were raised as a chorus of 'me' echoed around the table; Seto groaning audibly at the sight once more, this was going to be a long day…
I am at a complete loss with this story! Any ideas or suggestions will be greatly welcomed! It's supposed to be centred on Marik and Rhona, but I'm getting bored with writing about myself, and I know no one wants to read it, but how do I continue on with it? I'm trying to put more attention on Jou and Seto- but it ain't easy!
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