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Well if you're being nice and giving me a second chance than here it is. If you're being a bitch and just following me around to criticize me…well that's ok too. I still got your attention so who's the real loser no talent hack…probably still me, but…well here's my second chapter. Thanks again.
Chapter Two: A Bitter White Suisse Mocha
Why do I always stop at the door? Am I that afraid Yugi will pop out at me like some demented jack-in-the-box? …I'm Seto Kaiba when was I afraid of a clown?
So then, back to getting in. I reach out to the handle. I actually feel my heart racing. What is this? This is not a damned soap opera! There isn't going to be some woman with my baby on the other side! …Great, now I gave myself the wonderful mental image of Yugi in a dress. Perfect, as if this couldn't get anymore awkward.
I close my eyes feeling my lips tighten. Get a grip. I swing open the door and take the first two steps into this place. I look around studying each corner and seeing absolutely no change from the very first time I stormed in here.
…Pathetic. However, there is something different about this place. Less how I expected. It's rather bright and the aura is mostly relaxing. The thing that is catching my attention though is the smell. My eyes close as I breathe in deep. I can't quite grasp each individual scent, but as a whole it's rather…very calming. …How interesting. Nothing I would connect to this place whatsoever.
I walk in further wondering if some trap door won't open up beneath me. There's probably a "no Seto Kaiba" rule around here. Well then good thing I'm only here to collect the old man and take him back to my office to discuss business.
So now just to lure them out. "I would like to see the owner, if here." I will handle this like I don't even know them.
"Hold on, please!"
The old man? Or maybe Yugi? …maybe someone else entirely.
Just my luck, Yugi. …he's…changed considerably.
I shake my head and approach him. I can see it slowly registers in his brain just exactly who's in his shop.
"Seto Kaiba?"
"Good afternoon Mr. Motto. I am here to discuss business. Is your grandfather here?"
I watch as something passes in his expression. Pain possibly? I have no clue but now he looks hurt.
"I'm afraid my grandpa passed on recently."
…… Alright, who's the bastard that's going to get fired for not informing me of this information. Fuck I'm ticked now. How dare they make me look like a fool. They will pay dearly when this is over with. "Forgive me, I was not familiarized with this." I pause, this is going to go badly now. I had a chance before but now, not only was I clueless about his grandfather but now I have to completely deal with Yugi head on. I let out a breath and look at him again. He's not too short anymore. …what the hell? This is business Kaiba. "Am I to assume you are the owner now?"
"Yes I am."
Joy. "Well then, I would like to ask you to come with me to my office." A place I know I will be in control.
"Is there something wrong Seto?"
Strange…he's never called me Seto before. The more abnormal thing is I could care less. "There's nothing wrong at all Mr. Motto, I just need to talk with you." That was more casual than I needed it to be. Great. He better not think this is a goddamn party.
I watch him with a steady gaze as he ponders. If he says no…I'll just drag him out of here. …the out come most likely of happening.
"Of course if you're busy Mr. Motto, I could wait till a more convenient time for you."
"No I'm not busy or anything…"
Well then just make this easy and hurry up. "Then can I assume you will join me?" Once again I fear how that sounded too.
He pauses once more then stares up at me and smiles lightly. …that's not a bad look actually. …ok, no.
"Alright, I'll join you."
This is turning into something I don't know if I like or not. "This most appreciated. Come along then." I'm falling into the casualty of this. I need to stop now or this will turn into a favor.
I'm heading out the door assuming he's following and back to my limo. "Treat my guest with respect." I probably didn't need to say it, but I'm in a pissed off mood still.
"Yes sir." He opens the door for Yugi first.
"Err, thank you." he's obviously not used to higher class.
I watch him get in noticing how much he really has changed. His body's practically flawless now. Perfect for his type. I also see that his hair isn't as wild now. More human like.
There I go again. What's wrong with me today? I let Robinson open the door for and get in, letting him close the door as well.
Casual, noticing things, not minding at all that he's calling me Seto. I must be getting soft as I grow older.
"To your office, sir?"
I'm not paying attention at all. "Yes." He's so use to snappy orders that's the first time he's had to ask.
Of all the males in the world why is Yugi affecting me like this?
I look out the window, seeming as I'm tired of my mind telling myself to check out how much Yugi has grown. I am getting a strong mocha when I get back.
"So Seto, how's your work going?"
He's asking me this? …… "It's progressing. I'm hoping Mokuba's company and mine will merge into one soon. If we can do that, we will be flawless."
"That's good news. How's Mokuba?"
This is awkward yet comforting at the same time. I really don't understand. "He's busy. Still social as hell but he's gotten very serious about his work."
I see him smile again. What is it that I like about it so much?
I might as well ask, not that I care, but he's nice enough to ask me about my life so… "How's…all of your friends?"
He looks at me with slight confusion but laughs lightly. "They're all doing great. Leading very good lives."
"Even Wheeler?" Ah the little puppy dog. Haven't thought about him in a while.
"Actually Joey's now working for the government."
That's shocking. "How fascinating." That's something I wasn't expecting at all.