Mysterious Mistress Kura: Hey ya'll! I'm back with yet another chapter and some good news! I finally got a laptop! Tee hee. I'm so happy. Now I can finally work on my stories up in my room without being kicked off the computer. I love it. Anyway, I'll stop babbling and let you get on with reading the next chapter of A Dragon's Puppy! Enjoy!
Chapter Sixteen: Change Of Heart?
As both teens deepened their ever so passionate kiss even further, Mokuba came running up and was both shocked and surprised to see the sight before him.
"Seto? Joey?" he spoke up, faking a little cough so as to try and gain their attention. Well, it certainly worked. When both dragon and puppy pulled back from each other's embrace, they noticed the young, raven-haired pre-teen standing before them, confusion written all over his face.
"Uh, Mokuba…shouldn't you be off playing?" Seto asked rather quickly; in fact, it was almost so fast that his brother just barely managed to make out what he was saying. The brunette was hoping to pull Mokuba away from the subject of Joey and himself. Even though they were family and could always rely on one another, he just couldn't bring himself to say that he loved Joey. He was one of his long-time rivals, other than Yugi and he would never live it down if people found out that the two were in love with each other. Sure, it probably wouldn't affect Joey's life much, seeing as how his father was practically no longer a part of his life and his mother and sister, Serenity were currently living elsewhere. But he was the infamous CEO of Kaiba Corp. and did not want his reputation hitting rock bottom. That was something he was not ready to risk.
Mokuba remained silent for a good minute or two before he replied to his brother's question. "I…uh…just came over to see what you two were doing…" he stated honestly. "…but I didn't know that you two were…" Seto then cut him off in mid-sentence.
"It's okay, Mokie. We're just fine. We were just talking, that's all…" he lied. It was an obvious attempt at a lie but it was the best excuse Seto could think of on the spot.
"Are you sure big brother? You seem awfully nervous…and pale…" Mokuba raised an eyebrow while staring his older sibling directly in the eye. This made Seto feel even more nervous than before. He knew it was only his brother but it still made him feel awkward.
"Yes, I'm feeling just fine. Now if you don't mind, I'd like to have a talk with Joey…"
"Okay Seto. But if something's wrong, you know you can tell me. We are siblings after all," Mokuba added reassuringly as Seto merely nodded. Once he had vanished out of sight, the brunette turned to the blonde-haired puppy, his eyes and face looking completely solemn.
"Joey listen…" he began before he was interrupted.
"Don't say a word. I know what you're going to say. You told me before, but at the time I never thought anything of it. I never thought that someone like you would actually love a guy like me…especially you… I always figured that we were enemies and nothing more. How can love come between two rivals? It just doesn't make sense. I've heard of the saying "opposites attract" but this is just insane. Seto I…I don't know how to put this but…but I don't know if I feel the same way about you…"
That statement immediately caused Seto's head to droop. He didn't know why, it just did. Why was he so upset about this? This was his rival…and on top of that he was a guy! That was the worst part. It was hard enough walking down the street as the president of Kaiba Corp. and having people talk behind your back about how they think your stuck-up, heartless and uncaring towards everyone except one, which in this case would be Mokuba. What would people think of him if he walked down the street holding hands with Joey Wheeler? That he had obviously lost it, that was for sure. He couldn't handle the thought of that, but at the same time he didn't care, as long as he ended up with the one he loved in the end.
"Seto?" Joey repeated, nudging his arm gently.
"Huh?" He looked over at the person that had broke him away from his thoughts and glared at him. "What do you want?" he spat, his cold and heartless-sounding voice returning, breath by breath.
Joey was confused. What was wrong with him? First he acts all "lovey-dovey" and now he turns the other cheek. Something was definitely up and the blonde planned on getting to the bottom of it if it was the last thing he did. "Don't you remember? I just told you that I'm not sure about my feelings towards you. I don't know if I feel the same way that you do…"
Seto then started to grit his teeth. "Whatever. I don't care anymore. I'm heading back to the mansion where I can be alone again. You're really starting to annoy me…"
"But Seto I…" But before Joey could finish his sentence, Seto got up from the bench, called Mokuba over and headed back towards the limo. "Hurry up or I'll leave you behind," he said from over his shoulder. Joey didn't think twice. He did as he was told and followed the two Kaiba brothers out of the park.
Upon arrival at the Kaiba Estate, Seto ushered his brother and Joey out of the limo as he himself stepped out. He clearly stated that for the rest of the day he was not to be disturbed and that he just wanted to be alone. Joey and Mokuba decided that it was best not to argue and just left him be. As much as the blonde wanted to know the problem, he held himself back from saying even a single word. If he did say something, it would probably end up getting him in trouble…and he was not prepared for the wrath of Seto Kaiba, especially on a day like today…
Mysterious Mistress Kura: Sorry for the short chapter guys but I needed to make an opening for the next one. Don't worry, it'll be worth it, I can promise you all that! Well, please review and tell me what you thought! OOC? I tried to keep everyone in good character. I had Seto act emotional but then made up for it when his arrogant and cocky attitude returned. That's definitely the Seto we all know and love! Or not! (In case you're not an obsessed fan girl like some!) Anyway, I shall be off now. Ja ne!