Title: Drunk and Married
Summary: Seto comes to the rescue then comes to some realisations, while Jou receives the brunt of his husband's shady deals
Warnings: Sexual comments and swearing, attempted rape
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When love is not madness, it is not love. Pedro Calderon de la Barca
If you could read my mind, love
What a tale my thoughts could tell
Just like an old time movie
'Bout a ghost from a wishin' well
In a castle dark or a fortress strong
With chains upon my feet
You know that ghost is me
And I will never be set free
As long as I'm a ghost you can't see
Seto's P.O.V.
I stared at the phone as if it were venom, or something despicable that was immoral. I felt my whole body shaking, and disoriented, I strode quickly out of the office trying to be invisible so that no one would notice my uneasiness.
Anyone could be working for him.
The keys dangled in my pocket and I gripped them tightly to stop the chime as I opened the door to the underground parking lot where the valet kept my corvette. I beeped to unlock the door and got in, nearly hitting my head on the ceiling, and my hands began to tremble, so I rested them temporally to get myself in order.
Sigh.
Starting the corvette, I revved the engine like the previous night and left skid marks on the cement. I drove at an increasing speed over the limit, all the while feeling sick to my stomach from thinking about what that psycho could have done to Jou.
Finally reaching his apartment, I stared, and gulping, I stepped out of the car and made my way to the stairs leading to the blonde's floor.
The door was already open slightly; I felt my heart beating at a rapid pace. Each step I took felt like eternity--my shoes seemed to have lead in them--weighing me down, slowing me down, and I worried that I'd arrived too late.
On the kitchen floor behind the middle counter there was some red fluid that appeared to have been stepped in.
Blood.
Trembling, I looked for its source and recognized one of Jou's shirts lying beside it, also covered in the red substance.
I knelt down to confirm my nightmare and then I heard a rustling behind me. I shot up in anger, assuming it was the attacker.
"Seto"?
Turning around, I saw it was Jounouchi, without a shirt, cleaning supplies in hand.
"What are you doing here"? He questioned, tilting his head to the side.
I felt embarrassed but at the same time relieved to find the blonde was alright, "I- uh …" I couldn't very well tell him the real reason that Kamatoshi was so interested in him or why I felt the need to enter his home unannounced looking like a ghost.
"Never mind … help me clean up this mess. I dripped ketchup on my shirt then spilt the rest on the floor", he said sulking. "Such a waste", he mumbled.
I debated helping him but I really needed to get back to work. "I wish I could, but I have a meeting in half an hour. Sorry".
He looked at me perplexed, but I wasn't about to explain anything, so I kissed him on his blonde mop and made my way out.
Normal P.O.V.
Deeply annoyed but very relieved, Seto stepped down the cement stairs, still shaking from the earlier phone call. He made a mental note to tell his secretary to trace the call, and then maybe he would press some charges.
Swinging the car door open, he reminded himself that Jou wasn't a normal teen; he hadlived on the streets, had gotten into petty gang warfare. It wasn't a question that he couldn't handle more then one guy, depending on the size. He just had to let Jou take care of himself, and looking back Kaiba felt like he was smothering the blonde and he thought that they had rushed into things, so maybe it was time to back off.
And for Jou's safety as well.
Flashback
"Oh my gods help"!
Seto turned his head sharply feeling a horrible whiplash, but after seeing what he was seeing all he could feel was his eye twitching uncontrollably.
The blonde was trying desperately to untangle himself from the branch, in one attempt he tried to run but instead pulled him back to the trunk of the tree.
He smirked and walked over, kneeling down he brushed some of the hairs from his eyes. "You really aren't that smart", Seto murmured.
Jou huffed, but secretly agreed as the brunette worked his way with the untangling. "I actually do quite well in English", he said in an effort to try and make him seem a little less of a ditz.
"Of course you do", Seto mumbled sarcastically, "but you may have to work on your grammar", he said helping the blonde up.
Another rustle came from the bushes.
Seto pushed Jou behind him.
"Excuse me but I think I know how to protect myself", Jou piped up from the back of him, "I did practically live on the streets"!
Seto rolled his eyes, "fine but after the discussion with the tree he had a different idea of your fighting technique". He replied, eyes darting from either side.
Jou shoved him forward and crossed his arms, "a tree is nature! Man can't fight against nature Seto". He answered drawling the name …
End of flashback.
The red light slowly changed to green and he zoomed ahead of other cars, cursing that he'd lost half an hour to a false alarm. Licking his lips, he sighed, thinking maybe it was time to slow things down to take a break from each other. I don't think you need to single quote his thoughts.
They had moved awfully quickly, and it would be good to get things in perspective, and Jou off Kamatoshi's hit list. But it would be hard, especially since he knew he was falling for the blonde fast in his own little world.
Flashback
I led the blonde to the dance and took the pale hand in my own and wrapped one arm around his slim waist. I leaned in against the smaller teen and took in the scent of Jou's light hair.
There is something that I see
In the way you look at me
There's a smile, there's a truth in your eyes
Jou rested his head against my chest and closed his eyes gently humming the tune to himself as we swayed back and forth.
But an unexpected way
On this unexpected day
Could it mean this is where I belong
It is you I have loved all along
"Seto"?
I pulled away a bit to look at my puppies eyes and nodded giving my attention to the blonde to continue.
"What did that man want earlier"?
I was taken back a little but replied coolly trying to keep the anger that was rising out of my voice. "I really have no idea, maybe because he's jealous he didn't see you first"?
Jou snorted and mumbled 'I'm sure" but really was it a business deal gone wrong? Or his he from the tabloids? And hey are you okay with people knowing cause I kind of want to tell my friends"!
It's no more mystery
It is finally clear to me
You're the home my heart searched for so long
And it is you I have loved all along
"One question at a time, love".
Jou blushed a little, "sorry", he murmured.
I continued, "I suppose you could say it was a business deal gone wrong, and I really don't care that your friends know but I 'd rather keep the press out of my personal life".
"I see, so can they tell people or should we you know tell them to keep it to themselves".
"That's a good idea Katsuya, married teens don't do well with the media especially if you're me, I do have a business to run".
There were times I ran to hide
Afraid to show the other side
Alone in the night without you
Jou nodded,
I noticed over his shoulder Kamatoshi was talking with some of his men and glancing every now and then at my puppy. I squeezed the blonde tighter to myself and possessively nipped his neck.
Startled at the sudden show of affection Jou yelped, "Hey! You could warn me when you want to get all lovey dovey"!
I grinned down at the blonde and gave him an all but apologetic look. "You know… how about we go somewhere to fool around before the fireworks start… hmm"?
Jou's face turned red and he looked away shyly, "all right", he whispered softly.
But now I know just who you are
And I know you hold my heart
Finally this is where I belong
It is you I have loved all along
End of flashback.
Seto took out his cell phone and punched in Jou's number, "Hey…" He mumbled.
He chuckled sadly to himself as crunching could be heard on the other line, "Seto?" Questioned the blonde.
"Yes … um lets meet for dinner later- ok".
Jou scratched his nose finding a dab of ketchup there, "Hmm, alright".
Pulling into the valet, he stepped out, handing his keys to the usher, "Around 8 or so, I have an early morning tomorrow".
"Yeah, we both have school". Jou said in a monotone voice, acting like the older teen had just made a stupid comment.
Shaking his head, Seto exhaled slowly, "Alright, see you at 8."
If I could read your mind love
What a tale your thoughts could tell
Just like a paperback novel
The kind that drugstores sell
When you reach the part where the heartaches come
The hero would be me
But heroes often fail
Later that evening…
Jou nervously fingered the silverware on the dining room table of the Kaiba mansion. Since he'd arrived it had become painfully obvious this wasn't a normal visit. Seto had avoided kissing the blonde when he greeted him at the door and from that point on had ho-hummed at every possible conversation starter Jou had tried.
The servants brought in the first entrée, and Jou slowly picked at the food, looking up cautiously at the brunette, who was staring at something on the wall? behind the blonde.
"Kaiba?" Jou asked, using his last name in an irritated voice, to get his attention.
It seemed to work, the brunette's head snapped and looked right into the brown orbs across from him.
"What?" He snarled.
Sighing uncomfortably Jou frowned at the older teen, "What's up with you tonight?" He questioned, "Are you upset about something?"
Seto, having never been in a relationship before, found it hard to find the right words to say 'Let's take a break' He wanted to push the blonde away but he didn't want to hurt Jou, he just wanted him safe. That was all.
"You need to leave," He finally murmured.
Jou squinted at the CEO like he hadn't heard him properly, "Excuse me?"
Licking his lips Seto repeated, "You need to leave." This time his voice trembled slightly.
Pushing his hands against the table, Jou sat up, "Fine! I'll leave. Asshole." He added as he walked along side the long table until he reached Seto's chair. As he passed the brunette he found his arm held in a tight grasp and his body was hauled backwards until he was beside the CEO.
"What do you want?" Jou growled, feeling confused and angry at how his husband was acting.
Silently, Seto pushed back his chair and faced him, he let go of Jou's arm and placed his hands on the blonde's waist. "I need space", he whispered, "Not because I'm interested in seeing other people, but because I think we're moving too fast". He gulped, "It won't be long, just until I figure things out". He added softly.
Jou felt a lump forming in his throat; he didn't say anything, partly because it hurt to talk, but also because he didn't know what to say. He lifted Seto's hands off his waist, and locking eyes with the brunette, he gave him an icy glare and spoke in a dangerously low whisper, "And how long will that be, huh?"
He didn't wait for his husband's answer, but instead walked briskly and trembling toward the door. He grabbed his jacket and slammed it loudly on his way out not even bothering to see if the brunette had followed.
Once outside he felt the tears rolling down his cheeks, and leaning against the oak frame he gently slid down, not wanting to move or speak or have a confrontation of any sorts. He wanted to be alone, because he felt he was at an all-time low in their relationship, and for once he hadn't any idea as to how to fix it.
Seto peered out the window of the door and not seeing the blonde, he rubbed his hands over his face, shuddering at how badly things turned out with Jou. 'It wasn't supposed to be this way', he thought, 'Fuck!'
And you won't read that book again
Because the ending's just too hard to take
I'd walk away like a movie star
Who gets burned in a three way script
Enter number two
A movie queen to play the scene
Of bringing all the good things out in me
But for now love, let's be real
After a few minutes, Jou finally found himself composed enough to begin the journey home. He walked solemnly down the long brick driveway to the huge gates that opened at his request. Once through, the gates closed automatically with a loud clank, and slowly he made his way down the cement sidewalk.
Never in all his life had he felt so confused and dumbfounded, to say the least, and also he felt betrayed by his voice for not saying something hurtful, or at least something to make Kaiba or Seto realize what he was saying. Shoving his clenched hands in his pockets, Jou bit his lip,--he hadn't made a scene so maybe he should try to think this from Seto's perspective--maybe there was something else, some other reason for his.
Flashback
Jounouchi was the first one to enter the scene he was wearing a red shirt and black pants but on top of his head was a white veil and slowly he turned around in beat to the music.
It then switched to a proud looking Seto eyeing his fiancé with care, also with a drunken smile that may have been considered a real one.
Jou's turn came again to steal the spotlight, he was walking down the aisle of the chapel holding red roses and smiling graciously but mostly grinning to his soon to be husband.
Seto was watching each small step the other took with a look of triumph as if he was waiting for this his entire life.
Then Jou finally reached to wear the priest and Seto stood and the drunken couple smiled at each other.
Jou leaned up and Seto bent down and the camera captured their lips in almost perfect unison… on the blondes' part.
The scenario switched to the cutting of the cake and with their hands intertwined holding each other gently, you could hear faint but a loud clapping which added to the effect.
Soon it came to the part where they danced…
Seto wrapped one arm around the blondes' waist while his other snaked its way to the blonde's hand. Jou rested one hand on the taller teens shoulder and grasped on to the other hand that made its way to his own. The music began to play a new deeper melody that went in time to the steps taken where Jou and Seto were dancing.
A close up came of their faces and Jou's was flushed while Seto's cheeks were tinted a light pink, but what stood out was the blonde's sparkling golden eyes and soft grin, it made it all so dreamlike.
Then it slowly faded away the screen became darker then in white slanted letters "The End" came to the screen.
"Y- You raped me!"
He looked up at me glaring daggers, "what the hell are you saying mutt"?
"I was drunk and you took advantage of me"!
He groaned, "it just so happens I was drunk too, now obviously since you can't even afford a pair of shoes let alone a hotel room I suggest you get out".
I stared at him with wide eyes, "no, I don't even know where my clothes are". I winced my head hurts like hell; as I went to rub my temple when I noticed something gold on my ring finger. "OH MY GOD! We did not, please tell me we didn't!"
"Wow if I would actually remember what happened I would tell you but I don't". He got up from the floor wrapping the covers around his waist. "Now I told you get your clothes and get out".
End of flashback.
Jou's P.O.V.
"Moving too fast", I muttered to myself. Well yes we had, I thought regrettably. "We got married for Chris sakes!". But maybe it was true, I mean, how I could know for sure whether I was in love with Seto or not.
I suppose the whole marriage thing had done it for me, but maybe for him the honeymoon was over and he regretted his choice to be with me. I felt my stomach drop at that last thought.
But whether or not it was true, it still nagged me intensely, that maybe this was only a- what's the word … infatuation? And if that were the case maybe Seto and I shouldn't be together … or maybe I'm just over thinking the whole thing … and I'm not used to this much thinking, it hurts my head.
Flashback.
"Well this is my favourite movie, but you're the only one who knows it now".
"Don't I feel special"? Seto replied mockingly. "So what has exactly happened so far"?
I explained that Christian moved from England to Paris for the bohemian revolution to become a writer. When he got there he met up with a group of people who were practicing for a production called Spectacular, Spectacular. Ironically Christian becomes the writer and director for it but first he has to get Satine and Zidler to okay it and for the duke to invest as well. Then Satine mistakes Christian for the duke thanks to Toulouse, thus where the rest of the movie is to begin.
"Interesting". He said as he pulled me closer, "and this part is your favourite".
"Yeah, it's so romantic but you'll probably find it corny".
"Probably, anything you find romantic almost certainly is corny".
"Shut it, money bags"! I said playfully hitting him. He took the remote and pressed play.
My gift is my song and this one's for you
And you can tell everybody that this is your song
It may be quite simple but now that it's done
Hope you don't mind
I hope you don't mind that I put down in words
How wonderful life is now you're in the world
We watched the lights of Paris lit up as Christian began to sing to Satine. He looked down at me and I smiled up at him then returned my eyes to the movie.
So excuse me forgetting, but these things I do
You see I've forgotten if they're green or they're blue
Anyway, the thing is, what I really mean
Yours are the sweetest eyes, I've ever seen
"I wish people could actually do that".
"What"? Seto asked already knowing the answer.
"Dance on the clouds, I'd love to do that, sparkles coming down and everything, it would be so dreamy".
Seto mused, "It would wouldn't it"?
So excuse me forgetting, but these things I do
You see I've forgotten if they're green or they're blue
Anyway, the thing is, what I really mean
Yours are the sweetest eyes, I've ever seen
He watched in interest as did the blonde in his arms as Christian held an umbrella over their heads as sparkles fell from the sky like rain droplets. The two lovers danced around the top of the Eiffel tower as the clouds below them swirled around.
"I'd so try out to play Christian if they ever remade the Moulin Rouge just to see myself do that". I murmured into Seto's shoulder.
"You'd probably end up playing the girl, the way you're babbling on about it".
"Jerk". I said sounding hurt.
He shifted and lifted up my chin while bringing his head down, "sorry", he whispered huskily and then kissing me hungrily. .
And you can tell everybody that this is your song
It may be quite simple but now that it's done
I hope you don't mind, I hope you don't mind
That I put down in words
How wonderful life is, now you're in the world
I hope you don't mind, I hope you don't mind
That I put down in words
How wonderful life is, now you're in the world
He pulled away and grinned, "Yes how wonderful life is now that you're in my world".
I smiled into the kiss and crawled on top of the brunette planting kisses all the way up to his mouth, "It's so weird… we were fighting constantly yesterday and today I feel like we've been together for ages".
He grasped the back of my legs and hoisted me up more, "I feel the same way… I think I love you".
End of flashback.
But, he had said 'I love you!' And from what I remember that happened afterward, there had to be some truth to that. Or maybe I thought dejectedly it had just been because we were watching a movie that said 'love' in it about 3000 times…
"Fuck! You make me mad Kaiba!"
"What happens when a married person commits adultery?"
My head snapped to the side, as a deep growling voice lit up rumbled from the deserted street. Turning around I thought 'I am not in the mood to fight with someone'. Staring straight ahead I couldn't see anything, and my voice hitched in my throat as I worried what if it's a murderer?
"You haven't answered my question…" The voice rang out again, but this time it came from the direction that I'd been heading in before, I turned my head to look over my shoulder and there stood a bulky man with a baseball cap, he had on a black vest with dark jeans that clung to his body.
When he raised his head, I couldn't see his eyes; they were shielded behind black lens. The rest of his face that I could see was adorned with old scars and new scratches. He smirked as if he already knew he had me, but what he didn't know was I could hold my own.
I had done it before.
Turning my in the same direction as my head, I watched as he began to walk towards me, his head held high now. Placing my hands on my hips, I thrust them forward slightly and grinned at him-in truth, I found the whole situation amusing. Who actually makes entrances like this anymore, like they're someone incredibly mysterious or something?
It's too bad he didn't find this whole thing as funny as I did, as it seemed he was taking offence to my laughter because his smirk turned to a definite sneer.
"You still haven't answered the fucking question!" He snarled, and with that he lunged at me unexpectedly.
I fell to the ground on my back and the wind was knocked out of me, but I was able to recuperate slightly and I struggled against his body that was now lying on top of me. He grabbed my wrists and then pinned them above my head with one of his hands and now I knew what the answer to his question was.
It dawned on me that he wasn't looking for a fight; he wanted to rape me!
With that thought in mind I struggled harder and was able to get one wrist free with which I used to punch him hard in the face. He lifted both his hands and covered his nose area, but he still had my body pinned with his own, so sliding down as far as I could to his crotch area I used my legs and kicked them up so that I was able to grab his head and pull him down. I'm having trouble picturing this. If his body is pinned, it would be hard to slide under him,
I was able to flip his body off of mine and I scrambled away from a very flustered and pissed off would-be attacker. When I was a safe distance away we both glared at each, but I knew staying here would only cause more problems so I booked it down the street to the closest person I knew.
This was very fortunately for me, Anzu.
If you could read my mind, love
What a tale my thoughts could tell
Just like an old time movie
'Bout a ghost from a wishin' well
In a castle dark or a fortress strong
With chains upon my feet
But stories always end
Normal P.O.V.
Anzu blew her nose, "This movie is so sad", she sobbed to nobody in the room, "He didn't deserve to die!"
But her crying stopped when she heard a knock at the door, and getting up she wiped away the remainder of her tears and quickly fixed her running mascara. Looking through the peephole, she saw there stood her newly married friend Jou, she opened the door and smiled but quickly dropped it, seeing the state he was in.
"Why are you wet? Was it raining outside?" She asked, hurrying to the washroom to get some towels.
Jou sniffled, "No just a truck and a big puddle!" He took the towels from her, "Do you have any clothes I could wear?"
Anzu raised an eyebrow at him, "Well I don't but, I'm sure my father does, unless you're into cross-dressing, but I don't think my clothes fit"-
"Your dad's will be fine!" He cut her off sardonically.
Jou followed her into her parents' bedroom, and she handed him a blue shirt and black pants, he began to shrug off the wet clothing but stopped with his shirt midway off when he heard Anzu gasp.
"Holy… what the hell happened to your back?" She practically screamed putting her hand out to touch it.
Flinching, Jou pulled away, "I was attacked by some guy…"
"Some random guy?" She asked, puzzled.
Shaking his head Jou answered, "I thought he was until he asked me what adultery was… and I know what it is… my parents committed it all the time when they were married…"
Shrugging off the question he finished under dressing as Anzu looked away.
Looking back, she glanced worriedly at her friend, "Do you think he knows about you and Kaiba?" She asked, taking the blonde's wet clothes.
"Maybe", he murmured, "But why would someone do that?"
Anzu pondered, "Because they think gay people don't have the right to marry?"
Jou shook his head, "No he was going to rape me, but I was stronger," He smirked, "No it was something else." He added angrily.
"I have no idea then…" Anzu said rubbing Jou's shoulder as they sat down on the bed, "Do you think you should call Kaiba then and let him know what happened?"
Jou looked down and whispered softly, "We're over, for all I know."
"What? Since when?" Anzu questioned softly.
Flashback
It ended and I was at a loss for words or anything so I turned around. I took a deep sigh and turned the doorknob, but before I could leave someone grabbed my upper arm and twirled me around.
Suddenly lips were crushed to mine and I was staring at the one person who I thought hated me.
He pulled away and we stared at each other all you could hear was deep breathing. I couldn't believe what had just happened.
"I know you weren't drunk when we wed".
It wasn't a question it was the truth and then we kissed again and this time I was ready. He brought his hands up around my neck lifting my head ever so lightly deepening the kiss while I supported myself on his upper arms on the end of my feet.
End of Flashback
But Jou didn't respond, instead he dry sobbed, shaking his head, in his hurt and confusion. Anzu smiled sadly and wrapped her arms around his shoulders while he snaked his arms around her waist.
"Thank you…" He murmured softly, and gently rested his head on Anzu's lap while she stroked his hair.
"You're welcome", she replied, for what she didn't know but, she stayed with him that way, waiting patiently until Jou was willing to talk again. They listened in silence to the distant sounds of music playing from a nearby restaurant.
And if you read between the lines
You'll know that I'm just tryin' to understand
The feeling's that you lack
I never thought I could feel this way
And I've got to say that I just don't get it
I don't know where we went wrong
But the feeling's gone
And I just can't get it back
TBC
Oh no don't hurt me!
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