Hey guys I'm back …sorry for the delay but I've been so busy with school and after school things…I haven't even had time to READ fanfics…sniffle Well here is the overdue chapter to my lovely ficlet…such a cute word Oh and I don't own yugioh…sobs
Chapter 16: Never too late
Yugi sighed for the umpteenth time that day. He looked over at his blonde friend who was trying his hardest to stay a great distance away from the tall brunette (a.k.a. Seto…like duh) without looking like there was something wrong. Yugi noticed that Joey's normally vibrant honey eyes were dull and mixed with emotions Yugi was not accustomed to seeing from his friend. Yugi turned his attention to Seto who was also trying to avoid someone…and he didn't look to much better. He never looks happy, but he never looked THAT unhappy. Something is wrong. (A/n duh yugi XD). 'But I can't help but wonder what could have gone wrong…they seemed so happy yesterday before we got to the cavern…' Yugi frowned feeling helpless; he hated not being able to help his friends. 'I guess they'll just have to take this one on their own.' Across from him Joey was also deep in thought. 'He never loved me…I should have known…I…hate this stupid journey so much. What can I do now? Seto and I aren't together…where will I find the strength to fight now?' Joey bit his lip; hating himself for sounding so…weak and dependant. 'I know I have to try to let it go…but I don't want to love another…I will NEVER love another.' Joey decided. Meanwhile, Seto was contemplating what has happened in the last day.
'I really messed up…and I know Joey's right about me…why did I go and mess things up. I didn't mean to hurt him that way. I'm just not used to being loved…or having…friends I guess. But now it's too late…the damage is done and I can't take back the hurt feelings. 'Seto took a secret glance at his former lover and felt a deep sense of longing. 'I guess I have to let him go…it's for the best.' Seto thought as his gaze turned back towards the front, only to see that everyone had stopped. 'What the hell is that?' He thought. "That" would be referring to the large, ominous. And dark castle that hung in the sky. There was a thick fog surrounding it. "Now if that doesn't scream bad guy hideout than I don't know what does." Bakura said sarcastically. Duke rolled his eyes, turned to Joey to ask him if he felt anything only to find Joey on his knees, clutching his shirt in pain. "You guys, Joey's hurt." Everyone rushed to the blonde's side in concern except Bakura who kept an eye out for enemies." Yugi squeezed through the group of people and stood by his friend's side. "Joey are you sick? Should I heal you?" Joey shook his head slowly as the pain started to ebb away. "Nah, I'm ok now…but I saw something…I vision…than I felt a pain in my chest. But I'm ok now…" Yami and ryou exchanged looks. "Well Joey what did you see in your vision?" Joey froze at the question not wanting to tell them what he saw. "I did see something…but I can't really remember…it all flashed too fast for me to catch anyway…sorry" He said in false sadness. Ryou nodded. "It's fine. We already know where we are…Kukuri castle…that Hatsuharu guy (no NOT the one from Fruits basket…not cute haru) lives there…and he's waiting I'm sure."
Yami glared up at the sky. "Than let's give him a good welcoming party." Joey got up and brushed himself off. "Yeah Yami that sound like a fantastic idea…really it does…but HOW are we going to get all the way up there?" Everyone deflated a bit at that one. "Let's stop here for awhile until we can figure out what we should do to get inside." Ryou smiled when everyone agreed. Joey had walked off to "find some food" as he called it but he really needed some space. No longer able to ignore his curiosity Yugi quietly followed his friend; not seeing the blue eyes that watched him. Joey stopped walking and sat but the lake with a mournful sigh. 'I really should be over this by now…why am I making such a big deal with this?' Joey thought. 'Because you love him' His conscience responded. "Great even my inner self is against me…" Joey said to himself bitterly. Joey quickly looked up when he heard a ruffling of leaves that revealed yugi. "Sorry to startle you Joey…but I wanted to talk to you in private." Joey let his guard down and smiled. "Sure Yug…are you ok?" Yugi sat down next the taller male. "I'm ok Joey…but your not." Joey's eyes widened. "What do ya mean man? I'm perfectly ok…" Yugi shook his head. "No Joey…your not. Did something happen between you and Kaiba?" Yugi watched as a mixture of sadness and pain swirl in his honey eyes. "I guess you could say that…" He said in a whisper, looking away.
"Well can you tell me what happened?" Joey sighed and explained the whole story. At the end Yugi contemplated the whole situation. "So, what are you going to do?" Joey laughed bitterly startling yugi. "What am I gonna do? Nothin'…I'm letting this one go…it hurts too much." Joey's voice wavered a bit. Yugi shot up. "No Joey you can't just give up. That's not like you at all…maybe if you try to talk to him." Joey shot up as well, tears stinging in his eyes. "No yugi I don't think you get it…it's OVER…he never loved me. I'm not…good enough for him and I already knew it." Joey's voice softened. "I was just too stubborn to admit it…but I knew he felt sorry for me so he pretended to like me…I just wanted to hold onto the little part of hope I had…hold on to the love I knew could never last…now he won't have to have me defile him anymore…" Silence rang through the forest. "Don't you ever say that again…do you hear me?" Joey and Yugi turned to see Seto step from behind the trees.
"I don't want to EVER hear you talk like that again…" Yugi quietly slipped away, knowing they needed their time alone. "Seto…" Joey whispered. "No…Joey you listen to me. I wasn't with you out of pity; I never thought you weren't good enough for me." Seto started walking until he stood in front of the blonde. "And you have never defiled me in any way." Joey's lower lip quivered a bit. Seto grabbed his chin and raised it so that their eyes met. "I was wrong…everything I said was wrong and there's no lie about that. I only said it because I was a coward…I was afraid of your love Joey…I grew up without love; believing everyone was an enemy and would stab me in the back when the chance arose. But you never did…and I was scared." Joey gasped. "Seto…I didn't…know. This is my fault."
Seto shook his head. "No…this in my fault. I need to be man enough to admit my own faults. Baby I love you…no one can ever replace you. Can we…try again? "He said hopefully. Joey smiled through the tears. "Yes…yes we can". Seto smiled a smile only reserved for Joey and Mokuba before he leaned down and planted a soft kiss on Joey's lips. Joey wrapped his arms around Seto's neck and moaned softly as caressed his back. Seto was in heaven right now. Joey's lips were so soft and he tasted of honey…it fit. ' We fit together so well…how could I have thought I could have found happiness in anyone else…' Seto thought. Joey sighed in contentment as Seto nibbled on Joey's bottom lip before pulling away. Joey pouted. "Silly puppy we'll have time for that later…right now we have a world to save." Joey smiled and the two walked back to the others hand in hand; not noticing a familiar pair of eyes watching over them.
TBC
Oh and does anyone know how to write a mild lemon...i dont want to get in trouble for one...nothing graphic...if you do tell me in your review...thanks!
Alright guys…there you go. The next chapter will be better because we FINALLY get to meet Hatsuharu and the reason WHY he wants to destroy everything. Yes, there is a reason. Oh and a certain someone returns to the group its kinda obvious but this someone is bearing a heavy secret now. Well bye for now and REVIEWWWWWWWWW! giggle