Disclaimer: If only, if only the woodpecker sighed. Yeah well, I'm not a woodpecker, but I do sigh as I point out I do not own any Yu-Gi-Oh things. So…yeah, ha…anyway.
Wooooow, life sucks. Anyway, I don't think I'm too late on this one, but I'm definitely not even in this year for up dating it so…now you get a chapter. Oh, but I warn you now. The minuet I get Kingdom Hearts II into my lovely slender hands, I will be locked in my dark room, no sleep, no eating, and no human contact till I win with flying colors. So, I shall get this one to you and you all should pray that I finish the game soon. Though, I'm pretty good at games, I'll try to hurry and enjoy at the same time. Anyway, on to responses and the fic. Oh, and I really apologize for not getting anything done. I'm trying. And FYI, I will never abandon my fics. If it ever comes to something where I have to give up, I will hand it to someone else. Whoo. Anyway, on we go.
Mistress of Muses: I looooooove you! Uh, why are you so nice to me? uh, I'm soo whinny…and lazy…oi…well like you said, I guess there really are new ways to hit rock bottom. Anyway…and you know, you don't have to apologize. We know what happens in each other's lives since we're both usually there at the same time. Oi, but I'm glade you like it! I'm sooo, very glade I'm updating both of these. So…now, I need to update my other one again and my poor forgotten KH fic…sigh, anyway. Love you! Thanks!
frogger666: Oh! Icing! Whip cream! All of it! I'm so sorry…though :bows: I'm so very late. You're review makes me happy though! Thank you for liking my story! And wow, am I making you feel that strong about not liking Yami/Yugi pairings anymore? Wow::cries: You're cool! You make Ryu happy! Thank you, here you go! Oh and by the way, I so know that Yami and Yugi flirt like MAD in the show though! Come on! I still have this scene of them talking and suddenly Yami going over to Yugi and taking his hands in his and going "Don't worry Yugi, we'll always be together, I will always protect you." Come on! Anyway, thank you, here you go love! Kuma kisses!
Annuket: Thank you! However…did he? Maybe…are you sure? Answers in this chapter. But yes, I loved the call, I think that five is my favorite chapter. Yes, naming Joey's kid…poor little puppy. Well, here's another chapter. Thank you! Kuma kisses!
Clarity2199: Ooh! Tacky…but effective, as long as something gets results who cares doll? Obvious? Maybe, but was it really? However, as I said to Annuket, did they really? Aww, are you paying attention to detail now? Hmm…maybe? No, no Yami, but I changed my thingy for…ah, that sounds weird, I changed the summary, there we go. And did you mean OOC? Could you tell me where? And…well, thanks for liking it ok, and thanks for reading it and trying to help me with it. If you have suggestions, tell me, but anyway, thanks!
Mythikal (two times!): You're soo cool! I like you, you're a good sport! Yes, being on Kuma's list is scary! Eek! And I will ask again. Did they? Maybe…anyway, thanks for loving my story hun!
Iluvyu-gi-oh: I'm so glade I made your day by updating this. I am so sorry, that I haven't been able to. Life is kinda a bitch, and it really sucks. Let's just say, me and some of my friends found a new level of "rock bottom." It's now steel! But we're slowly climbing up, so things get better. Anyway, thank you for liking my story and reviewing! Yes, Go SetoxYugi! Whoo!
dukeylover24: Aww, I didn't think you were a bitch hun! Don't worry, I think you're cool. Anyway, thanks for liking my story! Here's another chapter, hope it's good!
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Ryuichi: I'm glade everyone thinks this is funny and good so far. I have to admit I am sooo happy there have been no flames! (Let's keep that up.) Anyway, on with it! Whoo!
Oh, sorry::dodges gigantic rock: Sorry ok? One more thing! I swear::hears the crowd moaning: Please? Alright, here it is, I have a question, are you really not allowed to respond to the reviewers? Does anyone know if that's a rule? More directed towards you Katy, cause, I read something like that in your fic today soo…yeah. Could someone answer that for me? Thanks, now on with the show!
Chapter Six: A Questionable SituationI'm really starting to ponder if that whole day wasn't just a dream. Teá being happy with me…however…there was that time before Mokuba and I left, she gave me this, concerned…disappointed look. I wonder. Off the point though, because then, Joey flirts with me quite obviously. Then Yugi flirts and just totally rapes who I am. I mean, if this were a book, my character would be completely OOC! Geh…it's over now. I must go back to pursing Yugi's company…I must…
…But how can I do that now? …uhh. There is something wrong with me, and whether I will ever admit it…that something is attraction. God…and it's not even lust. That small contact when he handed me my phone…that kiss. Damn it…I have finally lost it. To Yugi Motto of all people. …hell…has now frozen over folks.
Come to think of it…have I always really felt this way about him? He's the only person ever to beat me…to show me up. The only person I would even remotely listen to making that speech of undying friendship.
Well then…why was that? …because maybe…Seto Kaiba…might just have feelings for someone.
…damnit Yugi Motto…you've just screwed with me again. …how many times are you going to this to me?
"Boss?"
"What is it Maine?"
"There's a man here to see you from the IRS."
What? I pay my taxes. What the hell! And if there's a problem, what ever happened to 'notification by mail?'
Uh, this can't be easy can it?
"…Send him in…"
"Yes sir."
Goddamn people, always wanting something…just because I own a huge business they think they can squeeze every last-
"What the hell are you doing here?" Wheeler? He works for the IRS? When Yugi said government…wait. What? …the government has officially gone completely corrupt and absurd.
"Listen, we gotta talk Kaiba."
"About what exactly? I pay my taxes for this business and myself with complete and utter precision, further more this is an-"
"I jus told your office lady that so I could get in here."
…perhaps Wheeler is smarter than I give him credit for. Using his job to his advantage…not bad.
"Then what is it Wheeler. I am busy."
"Yeah, I see that." Don't roll your eyes at me. Since when did he have a superior attitude? "It's about Yug."
…… "Go on."
"Listen…someone, I swear it was not me, told him about what happened. Not only that, they gave more details then what really happened between us."
"Pardon?" No, no…I refuse to let this happen…
"You heard me Kaiba. And now Yug's totally distraught. …plus he's ticked at both of us."
…Son…of…a…bitch…
"Who did this?"
"I don' know!"
"You know, but you're protecting them. So it's either your ass, or one of those females'."
"Listen, I know you have no reason to trust me Kaiba, but I really do not know who told Yug. All I know is he won' talk to me an' he's more emotional than I've ever seem 'im before. Someone needs to talk to him!"
"And why is this suddenly my assignment?"
"Because it's mostly going to affect you Kaiba."
…why? I don't understand any of this. Damn it…why does it have to come down to me? Why am I the one who must pay? …curse this all…
"No…"
"What do ya mean 'no'? Kaiba, you are so dense. You tell me I'm stupid, and here you are not even seeing the obvious! Oh, that's right, I forgot! Anything that involves emotion, you don't get one fucking hint!"
"Stop now, Wheeler." Don't you dare test me…
He sighs. For once I want to ask the questions…and you know what? For once…I really…just do not get it.
"Wheeler," I stand up and walk over to him. I must know what the hell is going on here. "Here's what I have figured out. Since I have been with you people, you have all been saying, 'don't hurt Yugi,' so there is more of a reason of you all saying that then the fact of utterly despising me. Another thing I have noticed is how much Yugi has given into to some things I've done. And last, who could forget the fact that he's quiet around me now, and he flirts at certain points but then with draws when I even slightly call him out for it. Now, you fill in the blanks. What is it that he feels for me?"
"…why should I tell you?"
"Because I gave you the clues Watson, now give me your conclusion."
"…you want to know? Do you really care."
"How about this, depending on your answer, it could, in fact change my mind on going to talk to Yugi."
"…d-don'-"
"Don't tell him, I get it. Now, the answer is?"
"…love…"
…even before Wheeler said it…my heart was pounding. Now it's pounding harder, and my eyes have slid shut. …love. That damn complex feeling. I've never felt it, and the only person I have ever admitted to loving is Mokuba. …though…more than unconditional love is what we're talking about right now. …love. …He loves me…and…I…I really think…I love him back…uh…what do I do now?
"Kaiba?"
"Where is he?"
"…home…I'll take you there…if my answer convinced you that is."
"I accept, let's go." This mess must be cleaned up immediately.
Later"Here it is."
"He has a house? He can afford it?"
"It's one of the other things his grandpa gave to 'im. A house, damn, I wish my family would give me a house."
Wheeler…actually, when this situation is fixed. …I will thank you.
"Alright Wheeler, you may leave now. I promise I will straighten things out."
"I have your word?"
"Yes."
"Good…Kaiba…you hurt him, you're going to meet Mr. Crowbar."
"Hmm, thanks for the warning, I'll keep that in mind. I'm leaving now."
"Yeah, later."
Hopefully…
Ok Seto, just walk up to the door. You need to handle this. Alright, knock.
God, my heart won't quit beating. I can't even freaking breathe.
"Teá-"
Open your eyes!
"…go home Seto…"
Talk. Why do I need to do this! "Not until we talk Yugi."
"There's nothing to talk about…"
"Then why are you mad at Wheeler?" At me?
"I'm not."
"Oh for god sake Yugi, don't act like a woman. There is something wrong and you are going to tell me." Finally, I don't need to pep talk myself anymore. Now if only I could control the rest of my body.
I push through him and the door. I want all this crap to be less confusing. I want to stop thinking about Yugi whether it ends up bad or not.
"Just go away Seto!"
"No, now talk."
"You weren't invited in this house!"
"I invited myself."
"You're so selfish."
"I'll agree with that. Now talk to me. Why are you pissed at Wheeler?"
"Forget it…just leave. I don't have time-"
"I'm making time for you. Answer my question."
"Drop it…I don't want to-"
"I don't want to hear that. Yugi…please, talk to me."
He's so flushed…and I can see the outline of tears in those hurt purple eyes. "F-fine! You want to hear what's wrong! You and Joey having sex right behind my back! That's what's wrong."
"Yugi…"
"That's right I know! Or I know now thanks to Teá! She told me everything! How she saw you two!"
"Yugi, that's just it, she didn't see everything. She-"
"Like she needed to! She didn't need to see you two going at it!"
"But that means there's room for error in what she saw. Yugi, there's more to this than-"
"No there isn't! Really, what more could there be? Just tell the truth Seto!"
"But I didn't! That woman didn't see anything!"
"I'm sorry Seto! But I believe Teá more than you!"
"…Yugi, you have to trust me now. I promise you, I didn't do anything. This is…wrong."
I look over at him. I can see confusion. Maybe even pain…he…just doesn't believe me.
"…you're so difficult." No, you can't walk away. You don't understand, so you may not walk away from me.
"You are not leaving Yugi."
"L-let go of me Seto."
"Why can't you just trust me."
"Why did you have to do things behind my back like a child?"
Alright fine…touché. Still, I am still Seto Kaiba, I will never give up. Not until my side of this story is given fair odds.
"Listen you win there, and I'm sorry for that, but nothing happened."
"Quit lying to me!"
"Well then don't lie to me Yugi Motto!"
……
"…what are you…talking about?"
There goes my quickened pulse again. Just…what do I say…if I say the right things…this could end right. If I say something wrong…I get a close personal meeting with 'Mr. Crowbar.'
I…must try. For once in your life Seto, put emotion into something that you truly want.
I cautiously pull Yugi to me. I cup his cheek, I can feel the path of tears still streaming down his face. …I must get this right. "…I've never understood emotion Yugi, but suddenly when I'm around you, I feel weird. I'm not even myself, and I slightly hate it. And yet…I never knew I could…show compassion to anyone. …Yugi, you have been lying to me. About your emotions which is not characteristic for you. Tell me, please tell me…are you…in love with me?"
His eyes flutter shut. Maybe I'm doing this correct.
"…yes."
"Then…" I hear a sigh escape my lips without really meaning to let it pass. "Why can't you believe me?" I'm leaning closer, what am I doing?
"Because…I just…I don't know…"
"Then…what can I do?" So near…he's warm… "What can I do to make you trust me, believe me? Yugi?"
"Seto…"
His last word, my name. The electricity of such innocent contact. The spark of a weightless chaste kiss.
…I know now…
I feel him pull away, but I really don't want him to.
His sobs are coming harder.
"Yugi?"
"J-just…go away…please…I-I don't want…to…I don't want this right now…"
"Wait-"
"No, get out…I…I can't see you right now…just go! …please…"
I don't want to move, but my body backs away before I'm conscious of doing it.
"I-I'm sorry…Yugi…" did I say that? What's going on with me? I…I can't understand anymore. Why is this happening? …what…exactly is happening?
…the end of love…that's what…and that's all I can think of as the door quietly shuts right in front of me.
Later"Sir?"
"Yes Marie…"
"You told me you wanted to se me sir."
"I did. Please sit down Marie."
I turn to her, but I can't look into her eyes. Something…I could always do with anyone about two weeks ago. Now…something about seeing into that person's soul quickly makes me ill.
"You have been promoted Marie."
"…what?"
"Yes, you will be running this business during my absence."
"Y-you're leaving sir?"
"I have to…I can't stand being here much longer. Don't worry, it will only be a year or so. Until then, I put my faith in your hands. I know you will keep this business in order."
"I…s-sir, this is an honor. However sir…dare I ask but…you've…"
"Altered? Changed? Been modified, yes Marie."
"What happened?"
No one's ever really been concerned for me. …am I that bad?
"A great deal. However Marie, I would rather drop the subject."
"…alright. …Sir? When do you want me to start?"
"Hmm? Oh yes, pretty much now. I need to leave as soon as possible. Forgive me Marie for such short notice, but…I might go insane if I stay any longer…On that note though, I take my leave Marie." I begin to walk to the door.
"Sir, hold on?"
I stop. Is that concern? Or…irritation? Both? …what do I care?
"Are…you going to be alright?"
…only Mokuba's ever asked me anything like that…him and well…Yugi…
"I shall live. As will everyone else. The world will turn, and…some how…this nightmare will fade…" I need to go… "Fare well Marie…" have to get out…must…start over.
Oh no…not this…no, I will not…damn it!
White fills my vision, as the pain sears through my brain and into my skull. The last thing I will do, no, I will never do, is cry!
"You won't win…"
Later"Seto?"
Leave Mokuba…talking is the last thing I want to do.
"Seto, you can't ignore me forever."
I hate that word. The only thing I want to do forever is sleep.
"Seto, at least face me."
I can't face anyone anymore.
"Fine…" please don't sigh like that. "Would you eat then, I'll even leave but, would you just eat?"
……
"Uh…ok, if you promise to eat, just…shrug me off, wave your hand or something, ok?"
Eating involves sitting up. Sitting up involves me to stop lying down. No…I don't want food.
"You shouldn't starve yourself just because you were hurt!"
No, that's even more of a reason. Besides…I wasn't hurt…he was.
"You can't go apologize and tell Yugi you love him if you're dead!"
Stop Mokuba…
"How do you think I feel then? I don't want a vegetable for a brother!"
…I'm sorry, ok? I'm an inhuman monster, I get it already.
"If you die who will take care of me?"
Don't want to think about it. Besides…you're old enough to be by yourself…
"You're my only brother Seto!"
I know…
"This isn't you!"
I know that too…
"Maybe if Yugi were dead you wouldn't be like this!"
"Don't say that."
"Oh, so that gets a response? Do you only care about him?"
"Knock it off Mokuba."
"Apparently family doesn't matter to you anymore because you were in love and then got hurt! Well guess what? Get over it!"
"Stop."
"I liked you better when you were emotionless! At least you talked to me."
"Stop."
"Or maybe, I should just die, then you'd be free to wallow in misery in peace! Because god knows I'm a pest!"
"Jübun!"
I hear glass shatter and the shards raining down to the padded floor. As I open my eyes, it's suddenly as though I'm watching my own life from the outside. I see myself standing there, arm still out stretched from the throw, a stunned yet frustrated look upon my face. And Mokuba, his cheek bleeding from a random shard slitting though the skin, horrified and trembling. …the glitter of reflected light off the scattered pieces lying on the carpet, and that one fragment resonating red as it stand out from the others.
…reality is cruel. No…I'm cruel. I'm letting my brother run. Run away from the broken mass once known as a strong man. Now…an empty shell, of a hallow bitter man…
…who exactly will he hurt next?
Chapter Six: A Questionable Situation- FinishedMmm… :crying lightly: Did I really just do that to Seto? I'm so freaking horrible…uh…anyway, don't worry people! I'll get the other one out soon! Promise! Ok, love you all, see you next chapter!
Seto: …how could you do that to me? To me?
Umm…because…I care. It's a learning experience! One all people have to go through…rejection…don't worry, do you really think that I would end the story there? Well…I could and make it a tragedy. :guns, bazookas, and bombs are suddenly pointed at Ryu's head: B-but, th-that wouldn't b-be f-fair now would it? Heh…I SWEAR I WON'T DO IT::everything is taken away: Ok…after seeing my life flash before my eyes, I won't being doing that again. So, on with the next chapter.
Seto: You better hurry up…
Eh-heh…love you all, kuma kisses, bye.
-Ryu