Title: Incurable
Chapter Two: The Deal
Summary: They had a chance, one night to put their differences aside and embrace the past to ensure a happy future. But pride got in the way. Now years later a second chance is given in the most unlikely of places.
Disclaimer: I don't own Yu-Gi-Oh.
"How are you going to get him down here?"
"I have my ways. Besides it'll be at least another year or two before he can deny me anything; I'm still adorable and naive, remember."
A good natured chuckle was heard before a teasing voice said, "Indeed. When should we expect you?"
"...Mmm, nine o'clock should be alright." The youthful voice took on a more cautious tone as it added, "I'll call if anything happens."
"Sounds good, I'll tell the others then. I'll see you later, Mokuba."
"Bye Yami."
The soft echo of typing was the only clue Mokuba had of where his brother was. Toeing out of his shoes, he welcomed the cool feel of the hardwood floor beneath his feet as he dashed down the hall. Running straight past the slightly open doors of his brothers' study and straight through to the backstairs in the kitchen.
It was ten minutes later, as Mokuba slid down the front foyer banister and landed gracefully on his feet, that he made his way to his brothers study. Securing his secret weapon in one hand behind his back, he knocked on the door with the other, waiting for his brothers permission before entering.
"Do you need something, Mokuba?" His brother had stopped typing, directing his full attention to his little brother and Mokuba could see his piercing sapphire orbs were narrowed and red, probably from starring at the laptop screen for too long. Mentally wincing as he realized that now with school out of the picture, it was more than likely that his brother would be spending what had been his class time - at Kaiba Corp. 'This has to work... It's for your own good, Seto.'
With a mental pat on the back, Mokuba willed himself to smile past the unnerving feeling bubbling in the pit of his stomach. "Seto, what are you still doing here?"
Seto stared at his brother a moment. "What do you mean?" He said raising an eyebrow out of habit.
Scurrying around the large desk, Mokuba ran up to his brother, climbing into his lap but making sure that his secret weapon remained out of view. "Well, I stopped by the game shop on my way home from school and Yugi told me about the party their having to celebrate graduation. He said he'd tried to tell you at school but with all the commotion he hadn't had the opportunity."
Seto scowled at the reminder. School had been hell that day. Not only had he been bombarded with ridiculous presents like flowers or stuffed animals. But he'd had to go through last minute confessions of love, both male and female, at that. He'd rather forget the whole ordeal, really. Right now, the last thing he wanted was to see any of those idiots again.
"You should go, big brother. It might just be the last chance you have to see everyone together." Leaning back against his brothers chest, Mokuba pouted. "Yugi says that most of the gang is heading off to the states…"
"Alright, Mokuba, I don't have time to beat around the bush, so what's the real reason?" Seto smirked as he felt his brothers muscles tense. Patting down the soft raven locks, he couldn't help but give his brother credit for trying, but he still had much to learn in the art of manipulation.
Mokuba let out an inaudible sigh as he realized he'd been discovered. 'Alright, time for my secret weapon…' Starring his brother straight in the eye and giving a big smile, he threw his arms around his neck. "Why don't we go, big brother? It sounds like fun." Seeing his brother was about to protest Mokuba rested his head in the crook of Seto's shoulder, much like he'd done at a younger age when it was storming outside. Nuzzling close, he gave a small whimper and pleaded his case. "Please, Seto. Most of the gang is heading off tomorrow. I want to spend some time with them before they go."
He felt his brother take in a sharp breath and Mokuba knew is resistance was wavering. Sitting up, Mokuba prepared to deal the final blow to make his brother crack. Staring Seto straight in the eye with his own wide, tearful gaze he clasped his hands, coincidentally bringing the pamphlet into clear view, and bowed his head, "Please, big brother! I'll do anything!"
Seto had to blink for a moment as his mind registered what he was seeing. "…Mokuba…what is that?"
Making a show of being surprised, Mokuba looked down at the pamphlet as if seeing it for the first time. "Oh, this. Well I know how you want me to learn to play an instrument so…"
Seto reached for the pamphlet, "Are you saying you'll take lessons if I let you go to that party tonight?"
"No." Mokuba gave a small smirk as he saw the somewhat surprised look on his brothers face. "What I'm saying, big brother, is I'll take the lessons if you and I go to that party."
Seto Kaiba couldn't help but give a small smirk of his own.