Smitty: Gomen-nasi mina! I have been very busy lately. I know, I know, I am slacking a bit. I believe the finally will be the next chapter but I am not sure. Help me out if you can. Should I try a sequal? I don't know. Let me know.
Sibil: WwwwAAAAHHH! The story is almost over. I don't want it to end.
Kristy: Oh give it up already, and finish the story already!
DISCLAIMER: I do not own Yu-Gi-Oh or any of the characters except for Releena (which I created). I also do not own the lyrics of Rascal flats song 'Feels like Today.' I am just barrowing them for the chapter.
(Prologue for chapter)
Over the next five months, Jou continually went into the cancer research hospital to be given his chemo treatment. Jou was worried his lack of energy and (if it happens) hair loss would deter Seto from him. Seto relieved Jou's worries and stood by him and with him during each treatment. Luckily, Jou did not loose his golden locks due to the treatment. Yugi, Releena, and the gang helped him out at school (due to lack of energy) and kept him optimistic about passing school. The year was almost over, which means senior year was vastly approaching. Most importantly, Seto and Jou's anniversary as a couple, and the analysis about Jou's present condition.
(End of the school day)
Yugi got up from his seat and stretched his hands up high and sighed. "Another day gone by, which means summer break is coming closer! I can't wait!" Yugi looked over at Releena and the rest of the gang who were packing up their school supplies to head home.
Tristian gave Yugi a half eye look while saying in an annoyed tone, "Everyone is excited Yug, but we are still going to do homework over summer break for senior year, which definitely bites." Everyone in the group sweat dropped and closed their eyes and nodded That's right..summer homework. The group saddled up and went outside the school grounds and headed towards the hospital to check on Jou.
"Lucky Jou, at least because of his chemo the school won't give him the damn homework. Lucky bastard." Tristan put his hands behind his head while walking. Soon after he was smacked from behind. He turned around livid while glaring at Releena, "What the hell was that for!" Releena folded her arms and looked at Tristan in irritation. "That's mean to say Tristan, the reason why he's not going to the homework is because he is to weak to complete the assignments."
Tea looked at Releena with a worried blue eyes, "You don't think the chemo treatments are not working do you? I mean he has been doing a lot more lately without being cooped up in bed." Releena stopped in her tracks, which surprised the group as the turned around to look at her. Releena cluthed her arms and had a worried look in her crystal blue eyes while her white eye brows shook as if she was about to cry. "I don't know…I mean, sometimes people have enough energy to do some activities even though they are receiving chemo treatments. However, they can be drained for almost a full month. It all depends on the patient I guess."
Yami went over to Releena and put an arm around her shoulder in comfort. "Jou is a positive thinker and optimistic. He's a trooper and will come out of this no problem." Yami gave his trade mark grin while the rest of the group nodded in agreement. They continued on their way to the hospital, while reserving their reservations about what may happen next concerning Jou.
Seto had his own thoughts about Jou's condition, however would wait until the doctor told him the diagnosis. Seto reached out to the sleeping Jou and gently pushed the golden locks out of his face. He watched for a couple more minutes before getting up and heading towards the window viewing the outdoors. It was the beginning of spring, a time of renewel and healing. The cherry blossoms were in bloom and creating a shower of pink petals. He placed a hand on the window, and soon after let his head press against the glass, closing his eyes.
The past was no longer an issue, yet now only the future he had to worry about. Seto contemplated how to move on to give Jou the true love and joy he truly disserved. Both their nightmares are over, and the start of a new beginning would happen soon enough. Seto secretly planned the anniversary event. He did not want the gang to know how pathetically romantic he could be concerning Jou. He was going to make sure that Jou knew exactly how he felt.
Woke up this morning
With this feeling inside me that I can't explain
Like a weight that I've carried
Has been carried away, away
But I know something is coming
I don't know what it is
But I know it's amazing, you save me
My time is coming
And I'll find my way out of this longest drought
It feels like today I know it feels like today I'm sure
Its the one thing that's missin'
The one thing your're wishin'
The last sacred blessin'
It feels like today
Feels like today
"Dragon?" Jou said groggily awakening from his slumber. Seto opened his sea blue eyes and gave his trademark grin. "So the puppy finally awoke from his slumber hmm?" Seto turned around and went to the bed, and bent down to give his puppy a loving kiss. Jou, even though partially awake, leaned on his elbows to reach his love's lips, and wrapped his arms around his neck.
You treat life like a picture
But its not a moment frozen in time
It's not gonna wait
Till you make up your mind, at all
Seto took his time kissing his Koi in hopes to keep it in the back of his mind. Seto herd a "Ahem" coming from the door way and looked to see his younger brother Mokoba trying to suppress a giggle, while the rest of Yugi's gang gave a chuckle or grin. Jou blushed from ear to ear and looked to his lover apologetically. Even though its been a couple of months, Jou still felt insecure about giving Seto any tyoe of affection in public because of his title, and prestige with the press. So far the press has not found out, and Seto like it that way, but for a different reason …to keep his puppy all to himself.
Jou's idea about the whole idea is quite opposite however Seto understands. He has been trying to give his puppy more affection in public yet Jou seems to detach himself from Seto before his lover can do anything. Seto came close to losing his puppy once, and does not want to go through that one more time. Seto looked at Jou while he conversed with his friends adamantly about feeling much better. Seto thought to himself Why won't he believe me?I love him to the deepest depths of my heart. I guess its because of all those times in the beginning of our relationship I denied him that affection because of the media. Now its vise versa. Did I really act like that? I will make up for it within the next few days. I swear to that.
So while this storm is breaking
While there's light at the end of the tunnel
Keep running towards it
Releasing the pressure, that's my heartache
Soon this dam will break
And it feels like today
I know, it feels like today, I'm sure
Its the one thing that's missin'
The one thing you're wishin'
The last sacred blessin'
It feels like today
Feels like today
The doctor finally arrived to give the prognosis on Jou's condition thus far. Dr. Sighjo pushed up his glasses while reviewing the data one last time. Jou reached out and held onto Seto's hand with anxiety. "It seems at the present date that the cancer has resided and decreased within Jou's system. In other words the cancer can no longer spread. So Mr. Wheeler you are not considered in remission." The group hollered and shouted victory for jou however the doctor had more to say, and emphasized in caution. "Mr. Wheeler will stay here for two more nights for observation. After that he has to come to the hospital twice a month for check up to make sure the cancer has stayed in remission. He is now in your care Mr. Kaiba. Take proper care of him."
Kaiba silently nodded to the doctor in acceptance of the information, but for also saving his puppy's life. "I think I know how we can celebrate pup." Seto whisperd into his lovers ear. Jou looked at him and blushed crimson. "How?" Seto smiled for once and replied, "You will have to wait and see love." He wrapped his arm around Jou and brought him close for a passionate kiss not giving a damn who saw. It was time to change a few things starting…now.
And it feels like today
I know, it feels like today, I'm sure
Its the one thing that's missin'
The one thing you're wishin'
The last sacred blessin'
It feels like today
Feels like, feels like your life changes
Feels like feels like your life changes
Its the one thing that's missin'
The one thing you're wishin'
The last sacred blessin'
Feels like today
Feels like Feels like your life changes
Feels like Feels like
your life change
So what do you think? Should there be just one chapter left or two? I need some help with decision making. In addition, give me some general feedback.