Accidentally In Love
Disclaimers: Don't own them. Don't Sue. Don't own the song too.
Warnings: This is shonen-ai so if that doesn't suit you well; I suggest you don't read this.
Also... ...-Yami to Hikari/... / Hikari to Yami. In this fic, the Yamis can materialize without taking over their hikari's body.
Dedication: To my e-mail buddy Amira, yes, this is especially for you. Thanks for that wonderful e-mail. Happy Birthday!
Accidentally In Love
Chapter 13: Hope torture
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The Ski trip turned out to be a blast. The students of Domino High were thankful for that three-day break that took them out from that hellhole. Also, the news about the new couple spread like wild fire. Everybody knows and Jou needs to be rescued five times from rabid fan girls.
Thus resulting our resident gangster to have girl trauma.
Thursday, Lunchtime...
"Jou" a girl called that made Katsuya shiver.
"What's the matter pup" Seto asked quietly. They're eating lunch inside since snow was covering half the schoolyard.
"Nothing." he answered. He then turns to the girl. "Yes"
"Ms. Amira of music class would like to talk to you this afternoon. Meet her in the art room."
Jou nodded. "Ok." The girl then left. Jou let out a sigh that earned him a high brow from his boyfriend.
"What's up, mutt"
"Hey! Enough with the dog comments" even though they're together, the CEO can't seem to drop that habit.
"How about a truce" this earned an amused glance from Katsuya.
"A truce"
"Yes, a truce." Kaiba smirked making Jou quite nervous. "I get to call you dog comments and you can call me any insult you want. Think of it as our...hmm...what you call this..." the CEO trailed off. He can't seem to remember what lovers call it.
"Sweet nicknames" Jou helped. So, his boyfriend just want to get all lovey dovey but in a very jerk way. 'But why would...could it be...' he can't help but grin.
"Yeah...something like that. I can't imagine myself calling you sweetheart, darling or any of those silly nicknames AND I won't have you calling me that." the cold tone on Kaiba's voice just prove Jou's suspicions.
He looked at Seto with big wide eyes before laughing so loud the whole cafeteria looked at him but went on their ways as Seto gave them the coldest glare he could muster.
When Jou's laugh died into small chuckles, he turned to Seto. "You're just embarrassed with those words aren't you? Why never had anyone call you Honey before"
Seto glared at him before sighing. "Mutt..." 'Maybe Mokuba's right...I'm right crazy.'
"Fine. Hmm...but what if I want to call you all those sweet nicknames? Lovers suppose to call each other sweet names rather than insults. And calling me mutt isn't exactly being sweet."
"But I don't see it as insults." Kaiba mused out loud that earned him a light punch on his left arm.
"Then why call me that" It's one of those questions he meant to ask before but forgets when Seto's lips were on his own.
Seto was silent for a moment. 'Why can't I keep my mouth shut? It's the mutt's role and I'm suppose to be the...who am I suppose to be again? Damn! That mutt always makes me forget.'
"Because you're like a pup, with your blonde mane and puppy brown eyes. Also, for your loyalty and just the way you act."
"Are you saying I act like a dog" Jou growled when he realized what he just did. He blushed while Seto just laugh.
"See? Just like a pup." he then leaned on Jou's ear to whisper something that sent shiver to Jou's spine. Jou looked at him before leaning his forehead against Kaiba.
"Your pup."
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Seya quietly chewed his lips while he waits for his uncle. The minute they came back from the ski trip, his uncle Mokuba looked at him with evil gleam as well as confusion in his eyes. He's lucky Mokuba gave him enough time to rest before he gave him the letter that he wanted to meet him 'in private.'
As of now, he called in sick since he rather deal with this 'problem' without Seto in the mansion. Mokuba signed him to go to one of the mansions lounge and wait for him. Fifteen minutes had passed and Mokuba haven't appeared. He's about to go look for his missing uncle when something was projected at the wall behind him. His eyes widen when he realized what video he's watching.
It's a younger version of him. He's about seven in the video and he's playing at his parent's bedroom.
'How did...' his eyes starts to water when he watched himself saying all those things about his parents. 'Why...am I feeling...this...?'
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On the wall was Katsuya holding a young Seya. Seto's voice can be heard on the background since he's the one holding the camera.
"Look Seya, Father's taking a video of you." Katsuya as he tried getting Seya's attention. Jou then made him stand in front of the camera.
"Come on. Show father what you did in school today." Katsuya encourages their child. Seya brightly stood up, showing a toothy smile.
"Hi! I'm Kaiba Seya. I'm seven years old." he holds up seven fingers. He then turned to Katsuya, who in turn just nodded. "I don't have a mommy. But I do have two daddies. My father's name is Kaiba Seto. He's very wise and is a president of Kaiba corp. Someday, I want to own a company like him."
A faint "that's my boy" was heard. Seya continued. "My other daddy, Katsuya is a chef. He is the head cook on the Millennium Hotel that is owned by his best friend, Uncle Yugi. He's cool and kind and he always make me cookies." Seya then took a framed picture-their family photo- from a nearby chair and showed it. " I don't have a mommy but having my two daddies is more than enough. I love them."
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On his way to his friends, Jou met Otogi in the hallway.
"Jou...please, can I have just a few minutes of your time" the green eyed CEO begged.
"What do you want Otogi? And make it quick, I still need to go back to Ms. Amira."
"I just want to ask...are you happy"
Jou looked at him like he'd grown another head. " What the heck are you saying"
"I'm saying...are you happy? Wi-with Kaiba" he stammered. Jou looked at him with pity in his eyes. "Otogi..."
"No Jou. Don't look at me with pity in your eyes. All I want is to ask if you're happy. I want to know if I still have a chance."
Jou's eyes soften. "Otogi...you've been a great friend."
"I want more than friendship."
"I'm sorry. I can't give you that. Yes, I'm happy now. For the first time in my life, I felt this overwhelming happiness that sometimes I'm scared I'll lose it. I'd die if I did but until then, I'll live in heaven."
"I see...not even a slight chance" Otogi looked at him, still hopeful.
"You know what Hope torture means" Jou asked.
Otogi nodded. "It means that it's best to tell someone that you don't like them the minute they told you their feelings rather than make them wait for you to change your feelings. They will feel pain at first but it's better than make them hope and torture them with uncertainty."
"Yes, and I don't want to that to you. I've told you before, I don't like you and won't like you the way you want me to. I only see you as a friend, nothing more." Jou gave him a hug before walking away.
"I hope you'll understand." Otogi just looked at Jou's retreating back, deep sadness mirrored in his eyes. They didn't know but a pair of eyes was watching them, and if looks could kill, the intensity of the cerulean eyes might made the green-eyed CEO would've dropped dead.
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"-Love them." Seya finished as the video finished. Tears were flowing from his eyes as he sunk low into the floor.
"Yes, you love them." Mokuba entered from the other door. "That's why I'm confused why do you want them apart." Seya looked at him, bitterness in his eyes.
"You don't understand. All my life, all I've been is Kaiba Seya...the faggots' child. Kaiba Seya...the freak. Kaiba Seya...the" he's cut off when Mokuba slapped him. He looked up and shivers ran down his spine. His uncle were sneering down at him and it look way more evil than his father's.
"Maybe it's you who didn't understand." he took a calming breath before facing the guy who's willing to sacrifice his parent's happiness.
"I'm sorry for slapping you but you deserve that. Now, I want some answers." Seya just nodded.
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"What do Ms. Amira wants from you Jou? She excused you from the rest of the subjects and now you're saying you won't be walking with us" Yugi asked as Jou returned in their room just to get his things.
"Erhm...sorry Yugi'." Jou scratched his head.
"Maybe he's gonna walk with Kaiba." Honda teases.
At that Jou blushed. "Who's gonna walk who" Kaiba asked from the doorway."
"Seto, I'm just telling the gang that" Ms. Amira's voice in the school intercom interrupted their conversation.
"Jonouchi Katsuya, please go to the auditorium when you're finished."
"What's that all about pup"
"Erhm, you see..."
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"You're gonna sing in the winter festival" Yugi's eyes almost popped out of their sockets. And who wouldn't? Not just anyone could sing at the festival and everybody was surprised that Jou was chosen.
"Apparently, they heard me sing on the ski lounge and well...Ms. Amira told me to sing there." Jou blushed. He intended it to be a secret but he can't lie to Seto and his friends.
"That's so cool! Can we watch you practice Jou" Anzu asked. A murmur of agreement was heard and the next thing Jou know, all his friends including his boyfriend were walking with him towards the auditorium.
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"Jou, what's with all these people" Ms. Amira, a young brunette with piercing ebony eyes, asked as Jou entered with his gang in tow.
"Don't worry about them Ms. Amira. They won't be bothersome. I promise." Jou smiled at her sweetly while holding Seto's hand. Ms. Amira just arched one of her eyebrows before nodding.
"Fine. But if they disturb your practice, your friends got to go." She then noticed Jou and Seto's linked hands. "Mr. Kaiba too." At that, everybody nodded.
"Ok. Everybody, positions" she clapped.
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Jou stood at the stage facing Ms. Amira, a few of the people in charge of the festival, his friends and Seto. He took a deep breath before signing Kari, the resident pianist, to start.
Where have you been all of my life?
Where have you come from?
Is this your first time too?
He looked at Seto who only nodded to show his approval. Gaining confidence, he continued.
It's like I've known you in some other lifetime?
We're part of the great plan.
Like two stars that shine.
Yugi took his Yami's hand and squeezed it. He doesn't know but every time he hear Jou sings, a force made him feel the song. Yami knows it so squeezed back.
I stood here watching while it only ever happens to friendsNow I don't have to pretend.
Jou smiled as he saw Yami stole a kiss from Yugi. He knows how much they love each other and wished he and Seto could be like that. Speaking of his love…
I can't believe we're living the dream.
We're digging that scene, we finally made it through the fire
Something 'bout you blows me away, like night over day
Kissing the loneliness goodbye yeah…
Seto looked at his blonde love as awe everyone in the auditorium. He smirked proudly knowing that everyone could look but only he has the privilege to claim him. The scene he saw in the hallway just makes his blood boil but knowing his puppy, he would never leave him. Even for Otogi. He smirked at his beau but Jou knows that it was an appreciative smile. 'He'll always be mine. Mine and mine alone.'
True love, true love, baby could this be…
True love, true love, happening to me…
Ryou was surprised when Bakura clasped his hand. He knows his Yami might not show it but he's really a sentimental fool. On the other hand, Honda was speechless for the knowledge that his friend would sing at the festival hadn't sunk in while Anzu's busy gushing on how Jou sings well.
I've been waiting all of my life.
Anticipating with every dream and every night
Destiny's a moment we all share in time, love is the message
And I know I've got mine…
I stood here watching while it only ever happens to friendsNow I don't have to pretend.
Ms. Amira sat there, awe in her eyes. Jou really had a beautiful voice. She knew that important people will gather at the festival and it could give Jou a chance to be spotted. She knew Jou wanted to be a chef but she just know that Jou has what it takes to be a singer. His current boyfriend maybe a threat but she looks at it as a stepping stone.
I can't believe we're living the dream.
We're digging that scene, we finally made it through the fire
Something 'bout you blows me away, like night over day
Kissing the loneliness goodbye yeah…
Otogi stood at the top floor, silently watching Katsuya sing. He then took his digital camera from his pocket and took a picture. He looked at Jou's zoomed face on the screen and can't help but sigh. It was unfair. He declared his love first but Kaiba still got the boy. Kaiba always get what he wants so why take Jou too? It wasn't a secret that he loves Jou so why do Kaiba has to have him too? He whipped his cell phone and speed dialed somebody's number. After a few rings, a hoarse voice answered.
True love, true love, baby could this be…
True love, true love, happening to me…
True love, true love, baby could this be…
True love, true love, happening to me…
"Hello?"
"Hello? Seya, have you been crying?" Otogi asked in confusion.
"No…what do you want?" Seya had been crying for the past half hour after him and his uncle talked. He told him the truth and he's lucky that his uncle Mokuba promised him that even if he doesn't help, he won't stand in the way. His uncle tried talking him out of it but he's dead set. He's already here so what's the harm?
"I've found the perfect time to get them apart."
"When?" Otogi looked at Jou as he finished his song. 'Would I really want to hurt Jou?' Jou then walked towards his friend and gave Seto a kiss. 'I don't but Kaiba's another issue. And when they did, I'll be there to pick Jou up.' He smirked before answering.
"At the winter festival."
-Tbc
A/N: Gah! Sorry for being late! College caught up with me once again :shoves it before running away: Hmm...I've written one of my favorite quote here "Hope torture". I've encountered it when I'm in High school and we read this novel (sorry forgot the title) and that saying kind stuck with me. And I truly agree with that quote. It's better to tell something painful today than torture that person with the hope that there could be a chance. And about the song, my friend Amira requested another Jou singing moment and with all her wonderful email reviews, how could I refuse? Also, that gave me another idea on how will the break-up goes :grins: Sorry Jou, it has to be this way...coughnextchappiecough
erhm, enough about that...on to the reviews then!
P.S. I uploaded this yesterday and it didn't come up. Hopefully it will now...:crosses fingers:
-Reviews-
Anaraz- Don't worry, you don't have to wait any longer...:)
CrossHunt-s- yep! Mokuba's quite scary and manipulative. Thanks!
mandapandabug- aw! Thanks! um...that could be answered about two chapters from now. :) Yeah, English isn't my tongue so there are a lot of grammatical errors but I do try. Thank you, you're really a friend! P.S. I've read your fic and I just have to say that 'poor Jou!' the review thingy doesn't work again so yeah...like what you always say LOL:)
Ayamari- I totally agree! Thanks:D
Amy Hirosaki- Thanks! erhm...yeah I like him. The order of the characters I like begins with Jou, then Ryou, then Bakura, then Seto, Otogi, Yami, Yugi, Malik...but Jou holds about 75 percent so I'm really biased...:)