A/N: Because I have no plot in my head. Anywho! I just adore Happy Feet -hearts fly around behind her-!! XD!! I saw it with my friends and we said we'd take up Tap Dance.
Haha, we're weird like that!
I also went Christmas shopping with them. My bestie, Kat, had this random crush on the sales clerk. Haha, I might put up a Christmas Special chapter for this fic., or a separate One Shot. Whatever I feel like…!
Warnings: Mild Cursing, Shounen Ai, OOC Tendencies
Disclaimer: Disclaiming all rights right now—aside from the promise…
Story Notes:
1) -.-.-Page Break-.-.-
2) Flashbacks
3) Uhm… I don't know where the Orphanage is or was. So let's pretend that… er… it's somewhere on the mountains!
"Swing me back to Neverland."
Find Me
Swing
Everything seemed to stand in place since Jou last stepped onto the road that still spiraled around the mountain. Familiar trees still stood tall through time. And the beautiful view of Domino City glistened through the night.
Jou smiled to himself.
He still a distance to walk on over. But he didn't care—if he did it as a kid, then he could certainly do it now. Now that he gained more energy and stamina from all the strange incidents of dueling. And he could even arrive there a lot faster if he wanted to. Though, he didn't. The blond wanted to savor the last few moments before he decides to bid farewell.
No. Jou wasn't about to commit suicide (though the thought did cross his mind), he just wanted to move on. You know, forget the past and actually start something of his future. Just like Kaiba Seto.
"Well, I might as well get my ass up there." The blond shrugged.
The sceneries were the same, yes. But if one would look closer, the smallest of the details had differed. From what Jou last remembered, the bush that never grew flowers or anything had, now, fully bloomed sunflowers. That big rock that had carved names of old lovers in love (you'd think you'd only see them on trees), had disappeared from its usual spot. And that short cut he used to take when he was excited to see his friend, now seemed to be buried underneath weeds and overgrown roots.
Small changes really do create a big impact.
Like change in style: makes people swoon or disgusted.
Like change in moods: makes people confused.
Or, like… change over time: forever was gone in a moment.
Ah, the lovely cycle of cause and effects. Jou cursed it. He loathed that destiny suddenly came crashing on down on him and taking anything that it wanted away from the teen.
It was either that, or God hated him. But, Jou doubted that. He was still alive, wasn't he? God didn't hate him that much—he could only hoped.
"Hn…" Jou only huffed. 'Why me…?'
The thought didn't really help. Nothing did since the last outburst of his emotions. Yami and Yugi tried dragging him into a movie he didn't want to see. Honda and Anzu attempted to set him up on dates—Jou had no clue as to why. And Ryou gave him an advise, while Bakura was, well, being Bakura.
Though they were trying to help, no one knew why exactly they were helping—only Yami did.
The blond teen decided to brush off the thoughts as he stepped onto a certain spot where he could certainly get a clearer view of Domino
-.-.-
"Jou?" Seto called as he saw the blond standing by the swing. "What's up?"
"Seto," Jou carried a questioning tone. "Did you just wake up from nap time?"
There was no other answer. Just that a small sheepish smile that emitted from the young brunet's mouth as he scratched the back of his head.
You'd think you'd never see that from Kaiba—but this was different. This was Seto.
"Sorry, did you wait long?"
"Nope! We're just in time!"
"Time for what?"
Jou had no time to reply as he grabbed his friend's hand and ran up to the shortcut.
"We're gonna watch the sunset!" The blond child yelled as he came to a halt in front of the clear view of Domino.
"Wow…!" Seto gasped.
"Isn't it pretty?" Jou grinned towards his blue eyed friend. "I saw it yesterday when I was going home."
Nod.
The sun already came to a set then. The two kids decided to head back—in full knowledge that it was getting late.
"It's seven, Jou." Seto suddenly said as they stopped in front of the swings.
"I know." The blond relied with a sigh as he plopped his bottom onto the seat, slowly swinging himself.
"How are you gonna get home?"
"I'm not going home," Jou smiled. "I'm staying here tonight!"
Seto only blinked and decided to take the next swing.
"What are you doing, Seto?"
"Staying."
"Why?"
"Obviously, you're afraid of being alone, Jou—you're a chicken!" The brunet teased.
"Meany…!" Jou pouted, but then smiled. "You're the best, Set'!"
"I know."
And with that, the both kids had decided to swing together.
-.-.-
Jou smiled at the memory. It was one of the sweetest moments he had before Kaiba left—but for some random reason, the teen can't help but think of it as his first date, and that the only thing missing was an ice cream cone shared between them.
'Or a kiss.' Brown eyes blinked. "I did not just think that!"
Now, if anyone was around, they'd think Jou was insane because he was scolding himself in an open area. Before one of the most romantic view. Under the twinkling stars.
Hell, maybe they'd think he was some guy who got dumped.
Anyway, the blond decided to shrug it all off as he shoved his hands into his pockets and decided to continue his walk. He knew had a bit more to walk.
-.-.-
Kaiba, on the other hand, decided to continue his work. Eyes, not leaving the monitor before him, he sighed. Then stopped typing. Then typed again.
The CEO had been uncomfortable, he knew for sure that something will be missing by morning, when he gets to school. Only, he didn't know what.
Or, more likely…
Who.
-.-.-
He arrived. Jou finally arrived. And he couldn't believe that there he was. Standing in front of one of his favorite places.
And this time, he was sure that nothing changed—except for the rusty chains that still clung onto the swings.
Jou only smiled as he started to reach out for the rusted chains, his eyes venturing down onto the seat that was covered by dirt and stains from drops of water.
Either way, the place still remained the same as he scanned the whole area.
To Be Continued
A/N: Review and I'll give out Happy Feet merchandise! Or Puppyshipping stuffs! Let me know if you like or not like!
Sorry for those who didn't like this chapter! And yes, I know it's short!
Anywho! Please review! Hey, that rhymed!
