A/N: Nyarg. I am SO predictable… -sob-

YGO Cast: -laughs at Blank-

But am gonna change things. -grin-… well, not really change-change things. Maybe tinker around. Ah, whatever! Just wait and see!

YGO Cast: -gulp and backs away from Blank-

Wahahahaha! And yes, people… don't worry—Yami knows the business part… but not the Jou liking Kaiba issue, since Jou has been rather distant. I'm not mean enough to break his heart. I just want him to suffer for banishing 'Kura-kun!

Warnings: Mild cursing, Shounen Ai, Possible OOC
Disclaimer: Nope, I don't own it.

Story Notes:

1) -.-.-Page Break-.-.-

2) Read the Bold-Italics parts of the Author's Note!

Paint Me Love

Chapter Six: Hear No Words

Kaiba stood there stiff by the doorway—not letting his eyes blink at the sight he had witnessed.

Jou.

The blond sat there, back facing the open window—bathe in the golden glow of the sun.

Jou.

Concentrating between reality and dreams.

Jou.

Staring back at him as his paint brush landed on the table top.

"Earth to Moneybags!" The blond teen called out. "Hey! You still there?"

"Yes, Mutt." Kaiba huffed. "Unless you're blind."

"Can't you just—" Jou gritted. He was annoyed. "Can't you just, you know! Since I'm leaving and all… can't you lay down the doggy-names?"

"No."

The other shrugged.

"Well, that was worth a shot." Jou grumbled as he reached for another jar of paint. "Anyway, why are you here? Dontcha' got some important meeting or something?"

"Actually, I do." The CEO replied calmly.

"So… why are you here?"

"I don't know."

"Well, you better make yourself at least useful," Jou grinned. "Hand me the white paint!"

Now, we all know (okay, maybe not everyone)… that Kaiba wasn't the one to take orders from people, especially the 'dog'.

But something was strange—he did it. He reached for the jar of white paint. No complaints.

Ah, the wonders of love.

Oh, and of course, Jou had noticed this too.

"What's up with you?" He asked, cocking his eyebrow.

"None of your concern." Well, that really didn't come out right for Kaiba. Sad. "I mean… nothing."

"Okay?"

"Here."

The thought of shoving the jar was a great idea… but somehow, it didn't happen.

Instead, their fingers brushed each other's ever so gently. But the fact that they felt each other's warmth by the single contact was more than enough for them.

They were happy.

Though they didn't show.

Whatever, they'll just have to thank the jar anyway.

"Are you really going to France?" Kaiba asked out of the blue—not really caring whether his voice sounded soft.

"Yeah…?" Jou had replied quizzically. "Why?"

"Do you even know how to speak French?"

"You underestimate me too much," The blond huffed. "Okay, maybe I don't! But I can learn!"

"That'll be the day." The brunet spat.

Now, now, Kaiba really wasn't the feeling-type. He'd rather keep all his thoughts and emotions to himself, so yeah… everything came out wrong again.

Which turned to bickering, then to quarreling… and then… to an argument.

"Whatever," The smaller teen hissed as he covered the painting. "Just go! You're really ruining my mood!"

"Then, my work is done."

"Augh!"

Well, why wasn't that even surprising?

Just when Jounouchi stood up and raged his way to the door, Kaiba somehow stopped him. But, all the CEO did was just stare blankly at the furious blond.

His blue eyes pierced through Jou, making the teen stand there as if he was paralyzed.

Suddenly, the blond felt something painful.

A sharp pang.

'Don't look at me that way, please…' Jou pleaded in his thoughts. 'It hurts…'

"Mutt…" The CEO called out.

"Huh?"

"Your painting, what is it?"

"What's it to you?"

Kaiba was tired. And right now, he really wasn't in the mood to argue with anyone anymore… especially with the puppy.

And so, he went onto his next question.

"When are you leaving?"

"Why do you care?"

"Why are you leaving?"

There was absolutely no reason for the brunet to ask that question.

But somehow, the way Jou had twitched…

There was something to it…

An answer…

The one he was unknowingly looking for.

Something…

"I…I…" The blond stuttered. "I…"

"Well, Mutt," Kaiba smirked. "Got an answer?"

What was his answer?

He couldn't possibly tell him the truth, right?

It'd be weird.

"I…I…" He gulped. "I wanna prove to you that I'll be someone important one day!"

Though he seemed afraid of saying those words, Jou had finally gathered enough courage to bring back the old Jounouchi. The one that had fiery eyes, the one who wanted to prove Kaiba wrong… the one who was never in love with the CEO in the first place.

"You'll see, Kaiba!" He exclaimed, grinning. "I'll be someone important!"

This statement made Kaiba turn away, smirking.

"We'll see, Mutt…"

"Just you wait and see, Moneybags!"

"Hmph."

With that, the brunet left.

"But, you are important." Kaiba whispered as he exited. "To me."

-.-.-

In full knowledge that the CEO had left the premises, Jou felt weak and fell to his knees.

No, he wasn't sick.

He just felt heavy inside.

He wanted to hold back the tears, but somehow… he couldn't. Jou couldn't stand the thought of being away from everyone he cared for.

From everything he knew.

From Kaiba.

But he had to leave, didn't he? He had to get away from the pain, right?

…Right?

To Be Continued

A/N: Review, please.

Look, I'm sorry if this chapter's crappy/short. I'm not really in a good mood right now, so yeah. Thank you for reading, anyways. Please do review. -huff-

Anyway, this story's nearing its end. If you want to know. My next story's Heterosexual on Suikoden V, my first fic of that game. So, I'd be happy if those of you who played the game would read and review. But note, it is a oneshot on Ferid and Arshtat.