A/N: Updated-ness.

Disclaimer: I do not own Yu-Gi-Oh

Hell of a Time

By: MercilessTantalus

Chapter Four: Forgiveness

A sharp knock broke the silence that previously reigned in the room.

Letting out a groan, Kaiba rolled over onto his back. Without opening his eyes or sitting up, he managed to mumble, "What...is it?"

"Sir..." a timid sounding voice addressed him through the door. "Master Mokuba has already left for his friend's house for the day, and I have been waiting for you...I just came up here to see if you still wished a ride to work."

Barely suppressing a groan, Kaiba forced himself to sit up, and glanced, bleary-eyed at the clock on his bedside table. Fuck...it's already 8:30...shit...so much for making up for my time away...Still...better that no one knows... Clearing his throat, Kaiba replied "I have decided to complete my work at home today. You are dismissed for the day."

"Oh...yes, Sir." His driver smiled a little, glad to have the Sunday off, as he turned and headed back down the hall.

Lying back on his back, Kaiba bit his bruised lip lightly, hissing in pain. Fuck...what part of me doesn't fucking hurt...Shit, fucking asshole...

Kaiba only allowed himself a moment of relaxing before he sat up again and forced himself to his feet. I do have work to do today...I have to focus on my responsibilities. Walking stiffly to the bathroom, Kaiba stripped off his ripped, wrinkled and dirty clothing, allowing it to fall in a pile on the ground. Stepping out of it, he turned on the shower, hissing when the cold water hit his sore body.

As he picked up his soap and gently cleaned himself, he shook his head. And the asshole really thinks I'm going to go back to take more of the abuse? The only reason he managed to get to me was because I was too fucking drunk to know up from down... The CEO scowled to himself as he remembered his own weakness. There is no way he can reach me here, and I am not going back to him...

Once he was finished showering, Kaiba wrapped a towel around his waist and stepped out. Still ignoring the sharp pain traveling up his body from his ass, Kaiba bent and picked up his clothing before continuing on to his room. Throwing the clothing down by the hamper, he made a mental note to burn them before he turned on his computer and then slowly got dressed, fully ready to focus his tired mind on his company.

"Yuugi...I wanted to tell you that I really do appreciate what you're doing for me...I know that you have your own life to run...your own friends to see, and I'm really glad that you could take the time to come see Seto and make sure he is okay..." Yami told his light through their link as the pair headed to the Kaiba estate, a long walk, but the former Pharaoh did not mind. At all.

"Yami, you know I could never let you worry so much, and I care about Kaiba-kun too...I hope he's okay..."

"I suppose we'll see..." Yami replied to his partner who retreated back into the puzzle hanging around Yami's neck as the former Pharaoh started up the drive to Kaiba's home.

"Yuugi! Wait up!" A voice sounded behind him, causing Yami to turn. He blinked when he saw Ryou Bakura hurrying up the walk behind him.

"Ryou...what are you doing here?"

Blinking and then smiling a little, Ryou replied, "Oh, Yami...Well, you see, I still feel really badly for everything that has happened...And I just wanted to apologize. I was thinking...if I am here as well maybe I could help you convince Kaiba that there is nothing between you and I..."

Smiling faintly at the good intentions of the other boy, Yami gave a slight nod, "I appreciate that, but it might be best if I saw him alone first...you know, us showing up together might not be so tactful...just let me talk to him first..." As he spoke, he continued to walk, giving a slight wave to the familiar guard as he did so.

"Oh...right...good point..." Ryou replied as they reached the door and Yami rang the bell.

The door was opened by an older woman, clearly a servant, one whom Yami recognized and he gave her a slight nod of thanks as she admitted him. "Shall I tell Master Kaiba you are here?" she asked.

"He's here then?" Yami asked hopefully, his heart pounding.

"Yes, he chose to remain home to work today."

Letting out a sigh of relief, Yami smiled at her and shook his head. "No, that is fine, I shall go see him myself, thank you."

Giving a slight bow, the woman excused herself, and Yami turned to his companion. "I will tell you if I need your help." He told the other boy shortly before heading up the stairs, making a bee-line for the CEO's room, eager to see him and to explain it all to him.

As soon as Yami disappeared up the stairs, Yami Bakura dropped his act and shook his head. They are all such fools...preaching about friendship when they do not even recognize when I take over for Ryou...

Looking around the mansion, Bakura let out a low whistle. Nice. I'll have to come back here the next time I'm low on cash...But as of now, it might look suspicious if I shove that statue in my pocket... The thief smirked to himself and shook his head.

The real reason he had come was not at all because he gave a shit about Yami and Seto's relationship, which he, of course, did not. He just wanted to see how his pretty little victim was holding up after their activities the previous night. And, of course, to get to know his place so I will be able to recognize it if I have to come back here at night to steal something...that's always a plus...

After wandering around the room for a while, Bakura chose to head over to wherever Kaiba's room was, to see how the former Pharaoh liked what he did to his boyfriend...

The sudden knock on his bedroom door startled Kaiba and he looked up from his computer, which he was working on, frowning over at the door. The servants knew better than to try and disturb him and it was too early for Mokuba to be home from his friend's house..."What do you want?" he snapped.

"Forgive me, Seto, I had to see you..." Yami replied as he opened the door, letting out an audible sigh of relief upon actually seeing his boyfriend.

Tensing, Kaiba scowled at the other, "What the fuck are you doing here?"

"Seto, you have to hear me out, I-"

"No, you know what? Save it. I don't care what you're doing here, just get the fuck out." The pain in his head seemed to double as he glared sharply at the other.

Frowning, Yami stepped forward, "Seto, you have to understand! That was not me! It was Yuugi, and I...Seto!" Yami exclaimed. As he moved forward he had gotten a good look at his boyfriend's face and he did not like the injuries he saw. "Seto, what happened to you?"

Standing so that he could move away from Yami, Kaiba continued to glare at him. "Not that it's any of your fucking business, but I got into a fight when I was drunk the other night." The CEO lied through his teeth. "Now get the fuck out of here. I am in NO mood to listen to your shit."

"No. Seto, you are not listening to me!" Yami exclaimed, still concerned about the obvious injuries all over his love's face. "Don't you understand! Fuck, Seto, I was so worried about you. We looked everywhere for you!" Concern now flooded the Pharaoh's voice as he determinedly took the pale boy's hand and held it in his own. "I didn't know what could have happened to you..."

Still glaring at the shorter of the two, Seto wanted to take his hand away, but he just couldn't bring himself to tear it away from the other boy. "I don't want to hear your excuses..." Kaiba replied, though his voice noticeably weaker than it had been.

"Please...Seto...you have to believe me." Yami's eyes pleaded with him. "I would never lie to you...I could never lie to you, and I would never want another. Don't you see..." Allowing himself a slight smile, "you are the only one for me, my Dragon..."

Sighing, Kaiba shook his head. That...is...true. I can be blinded by anger...Then...is this all just in my mind? Did I really just go and get drunk and raped for no fucking reason? Perfect...absolutely brilliant... Letting out a heavy sigh, Kaiba cursed as he felt himself give it. "It's...okay, whatever...forget it..." he mumbled, biting his lip as his boyfriend embraced him.

Shit, I can't believe I gave in so easily... He sighed to himself as Yami continued to hug him and then bent him back and kissed him deeply. Kissing back, Kaiba soon lifted a hand and pushed the other way. "I forgive you...but I really have work to do...we'll hang out later..."

Letting out a sigh, Yami regardless nodding, knowing he was lucky enough as it is to just be on good terms with the other. "Tonight...will you come over, my koi?"

Sighing, Kaiba shrugged and nodded at the same time. "Fine. Expect me at 8. Now, go."

Giving his love one last quick kiss, Yami let him be, heading back out, altogether more cheerful, though slight surprised and confused when he did not see Bakura on the way out. I guess he saw Seto forgave me and left... Yami shrugged, oddly unconcerned with it now that he had his love back.

I can't wait for tonight...

Already heading back down the walkway, Bakura glared at the ground. 'Oh, my love! You are the only one for me, my love! Please, allow me into your heart again, where we can frolic in the sunshine, roll down hills and make love in the setting sun!'

He sneered, mentally mocking Yami's persuasion of Kaiba. Holy shit, I can't believe Seto puts up with that shit. He should be glad someone knows how to treat him to what he really wants and needs... The snowy-haired Yami had left after that display, too disgusted to continue to watch.

His mind already jumping ahead to that night, he grinned to himself, whistling, suddenly in a good mood again. Oh, the things I have planned for you tonight, my little Seto-bitch...

A/N: The next chapter will be better, I promise.