Chapter 6: Let's Talk

Seto watched the pharaoh's sleeping form as he gathered him in his arms. Said pharaoh fell asleep inside the car after relating to him what had happened. But he felt something was missing, as if Yami was leaving out something.

As the game shop appeared in the distance, he looked at Yami's sleeping form and decided not to wake him up, and told his driver to drive them to the mansion instead. At least he can be sure he'll be there if Yami will need him.

He carried Yami to the guest room beside his room and tucked him in. Assured that the duelist was sleeping peacefully, he closed the door and headed for his own room. Once inside his room, he took a quick shower and changed into his nightclothes as he lie on his bed, thinking about what Yami said.

Mahado was jealous of him? Sure, the man probably noticed that he, too, was in-love with Yami but he chose to be Yami's friend instead. Thus, it provided Mahado the advantage to capture Yami's heart. He felt bad for Yami to experience it. Sure, the pharaoh was partly of fault but that's not enough reason to lash out harsh things like that.

He knew Lexis, knew how he fooled Yami but somehow, he didn't knew the entire story like the rest of them did. Why the heck will Joey and Yugi turn to overprotective mode, then?

Glancing at the clock and reading 1:30, he willed himself to sleep, hoping that his mind would finally rest. And minutes later, he did fall asleep.

Yami woke up with a moan, immediately noticing that he was not in his room, nor was he in the game shop at all. Where was he? Hearing Mokuba's voice from a distance, he assured himself that he was in the Kaiba mansion but how did he get there? He remembered talking to the CEO but he did not recall going inside the mansion.

"I see you're already awake," Seto's voice caught his attention as he met the CEO's gaze.

"I see you are, too," he answered. He watched the CEO walk towards him so that he was beside him.

"I know you're wondering why you're here. You fell asleep last night so I took you home with me, hope you don't mind," Seto said, answering Yami's silent questions.

"Of course I don't. Thanks, by the way," Yami answered.

"Don't mention it. If memory serves me right, Yugi would say that's what friends are for, right?" Seto answered.

"Trust in you to remember, huh?" Yami said with a smile.

"I'm glad you're finally okay, at least now you can come down for breakfast," Seto replied.

"Sure," Yami said, "Do you mind?" he asked, silently implying for the CEO to get out.

"Oh... not actually," Seto said before leaving.

A few minutes later, he was already ready and freshened up. Remembering that he hasn't called his light yet, he dashed for the door, and bumped into the CEO, who was waiting for him outside.

Seto fell on his back, surprised to see Yami on top of him. Yami made a move to stand up, only to find that the CEO has snaked his arms around the other's waist, thus preventing him to move away. Their faces were only inches apart, and as if there was a magnet between them, their faces went closer... and closer...

"Nii-sama! Yami! Hurry up, I'm hungry!" Mokuba's voice caused them to break away. Yami blushed a fierce crimson as they saw Mokuba stand there, watching the two. With a huge grin, Mokuba said, "You know guys, if you want to be discreet, I suggest you get a room, although I don't think it'd be a problem," he was teasing them, and it only caused the two to blush more.

"Sorry," Yami whispered.

"It's alright. Don't apologize," Seto answered.

"Okay, whatever you say," Yami said.

"Guys..."

"Yes, Mokuba," they chorused as they followed the raven-haired boy downstairs, who without them knowing has a successful and mischievous smile plastered on his face.

Once Mokuba was gone, and the two duelists were left alone, they stared at each other. The incident that morning replaying on their minds.

"Thanks for everything, Seto," Yami said, hoping to break the ice.

"Don't mention it, Yami, glad to help," Seto said. He didn't know how it started but he was sure ever since he accepted Yami's friendship that his mask of arrogance and being the bastard everyone hates (except for Yami and Yugi) will finally drop off.

"I honestly don't know what will happen to Mahado and I," Yami said unconsciously, "I thought he understood me but I think I judged so fast."

Before he knew it, Seto was already beside him, "Don't think that, Yami. You don't know, what if he was just jealous because you keep spending time with me. He's right, I think. You should spend more time with him, he's your boyfriend, I'm just your friend," he said. What was he saying? He didn't even know why he said that but by the look on

Yami's face, he just provided a solution.

"I guess he did have a point but why will he be jealous of you, Seto? You're my friend, he knows I treasure my

friends," Yami answered.

"Honestly, I don't exactly know what he was thinking but I think you should give him a chance," Seto answered.

"I have to admit, Seto, I never expected that answer to come from you," Yami teased, seeing Seto scowl, "Just joking. Loosen up, I was just joking, you know," he said, hugging the CEO.

"But then, if that happens, I'll miss your annoying ways," Yami answered, half-seriously and half-jokingly.

"Don't worry, I bet my charms will make you remember," Seto answered back.

"Whatever," Yami said, rolling his eyes as he punched the CEO playfully, only to get tickled mercilessly.

Later that day, Seto drove Yami back to the game shop himself, inwardly scolding himself for suggesting such a preposterous solution.

"Thanks again, Seto," Yami said before stepping out of the car.

"Don't mention it, but you still owe me a duel, Yami," Seto answered, reminding the pharaoh of a rematch.

Yami rolled his eyes, "Sure, fine, see you tomorrow," he said exasperated.

"Heh... I'll beat you next time, you'll see," Seto said.

"You always say that but you haven't won a single duel!" Yami teased.

"I did. Once!" Seto reminded him.

"No fair, you kept tickling me," Yami pouted.

"Well, I still won, did I?" Seto asked in a teasing manner.

Yami stuck his tongue out childishly before kissing Seto on the cheek and entering the game shop. He hoped things between Mahado and him would be settled as he remembered Seto's words.