So, yeah, thanks to all the readers who have reviewed this story so far! I'm glad to hear that you're pleased with it. I've been thinking about this next part of the story for a couple days now and I think the outcome with have my readers in for a surprise :P I'm not telling! –Shelby-
Disclaimer: I don't own YuGiOh!
Walking out of the bathroom, Jou went back to his table and sat down to the much confused faces of Atem and Yugi.
"What? Why are you looking at me like that?" Jou became instantly defensive. He cast his eyes downward as Seto walked up to their table.
"Ah, Katsuya-san, I was hoping you might accompany me at my table instead," Seto spoke loud enough for Atem and Yugi to hear. Atem smirked and Yugi burst out in quiet giggles as Jou glared at them.
"But, why, Kaiba-san? Why join you when I am perfectly happy here with my company?" he gestured to the giggling yami and hikari.
"I would like to introduce you to proper members of society," Kaiba explained. "This new you should be appraised by the public, not stashed away to waste! Come," Seto held out his hand. Jou hesitantly looked at the pair who was urging him with silent eyes.
"Alright, Kaiba-san, you win this round," Jou took Seto's hand and followed him to the grand table at the head of the room.
"Hi there, Seto! Who's this new friend?" Mokuba leapt off his seat and greeted his older brother fondly. Seto chuckled and patted Mokuba's shaggy head.
"You already know this friend, Mokuba. Meet the new-and-improved Katsuya Jounouchi," he pulled Jou forward to meet the stunned boy's face.
"Jounouchi?! You look fantastic!" Mokuba grabbed Jou's arm and brought him right beside him at the table. Seto sat on Jou's left.
"I think you'll like this first course, Jounouchi. It's a personal favorite of mine," Mokuba whispered. The cream-clad waiters moved gracefully amongst the crowded tables with food-laden trays. A server in a special crimson jacket served the head table. He placed single plates with a sort of fruity-smelling concoction that Jou found quite delicious.
"What is this stuff?" he muttered between spoonfuls.
"It's a foreign dish called 'plumamousse'," Seto said. "It's made from peaches, grapes and other pitted fruits and set in a corn starch soup. Very delightful," he sliced a peach with his spoon and smiled (On a technical note, plumamousse is actually a dish made by Mennonite people in Canada!).
"Whatever it's made of, it's good!" Jou declared and wiped his bowl clean, eager to see what would be coming up next. The next courses blew Jou's mind: another Mennonite dish called 'kielke' (egg noodles), fresh sushi, various sweetmeats, breads, and sex-in-a-pan for dessert (Holy crap, now I'm hungry! lol!).
"Okay, you were right, Kaiba! This was definitely worth my while," Jou leaned back and wiped his mouth with a sigh of content. Seto smiled and motioned for the dish-carriers to clear the plates while everyone left to wander amidst the mansion.
"C'mon Jounouchi! I want to show you all my cool toys!" Mokuba began to pull on Jou's arm but Seto reprimanded him.
"Mokie-kun, Jou has eaten such a big meal tonight! Playing with all your new toys would certainly not be good for his stomach and he may become sick," he playfully wagged a finger at the younger Kaiba.
"You're right, Seto. Maybe Jounouchi and I can play together some other time," he smiled at the drowsy Jou.
"Sure thing, kiddo, anytime you like," he mumbled.
"What was that you said?" Seto adjusted Jou's weight on his arm.
"I wanna go home now, Seto! I'm so tired…" Jou had been drifting in and out of consciousness all night long after playing cards and other assorted games. In truth Seto had kept him here longer than he'd intended. He helped Jou up the stairs and into a guest bedroom.
"Stay here for the night and I'll take you home in the morning, okay?" Seto had to talk to Jou like a small child in order for him to understand. Jou had a little too much champagne that night as well.
"Okay, Seto-love!" he giggled.
"What did you say?" Seto gasped.
"I love you, buddy! Didn't you know? I've loved you for a VERY long time! Even Mobuka knew!" Jou was so drunk by this point he animated his conversation with wild hand gestures and inebriated giggles. "Hell, I even donated my life-savings into the charity, a couple thousand bucks!" Jou erupted in another giggle fit.
"Okay, Jou, it's time to get you in bed," Seto mumbled.
"Oh, wouldn't you like that!" Jou hissed. Jou was practically reeling with laughter. Seto laughed weakly and slipped Jou under the blankets.
"Good night…my love…" he whispered, but Jou was already fast asleep. He closed the door and walked into this office, his thoughts running at top speed.
A couple thousand dollars? That's serious money! He donated it all just for the charity? He said he loved me for a long time, which even Mokuba knew! Why did he never tell me, oh, why did I never tell him? Why would he bring such a large sum of money? Is there something deep inside that he's been hiding from me? Seto's thoughts could not untangle themselves from Jou's confession. He said he'd loved him, but was the love for a brother...or something much more?
Hehehe...CLIFFHANGER!! So please review and I'll work on Pt. 4 as soon as I can! \m/ 0_o \m/ ROCK ON!! *Notice that Jou had said "Mobuka" instead of "Mokuba" cuz he was so drunk! LOL!