A/N: Because I am an idiot and did the one thing impossible: Jou forgetting his food. Haha, thank mandapandabug for pointing that out! -shot-!! XDD!! Haha, yeah! She also helped me out on why Yami said that.
I mean, at first I just wanted to get Yami's ass whooped. Sorry, Yami-kins… -sweat drop-!! Waha, then manda-chan gave me an idea why I should make Kaiba punch Yami. XD!! -huggles manda-chan-
Plus, there's a Puzzleshipping moment in this chapter! X3!!
Oh, and note that I poured out my feelings in this chapter. So, I'm really sorry that it may sound a little emotional and stuff.
Warnings: Mild Cursing, Shounen Ai, OOC Tendencies
Disclaimer: Disclaiming all rights right now—aside from the promise…
Story Notes:
1) -.-.-Page Break-.-.-
2) Flashbacks
"I don't want to move. Not anymore."
Find Me
Stay Right Here
Kaiba had been driving through the streets of Domino. Of course, whether or not he passed a red light was beyond him. And no one ever dared to stop the CEO, unless they had a death wish.
He hadn't noticed that number of hours that had flew by since he left school, all Kaiba knew is it was sundown. Yet, there had been no signs of the blond. Yami said it was only him who could find Jou.
"But where the hell do you find a dog?"
The brunet only smirked as he passed by a fire hydrant. Though it really wasn't the time to think of bad dog jokes, was it.
With that, the teen continued driving through the streets of Domino.
-.-.-
"Yami," Yugi asked as he placed an icepack on the other's cheek. "Do you think they're going to be alright?"
Yami had not answered as he rested his hand on Yugi's. He looked at the other teen, reassuring eyes and all.
"Yes," Smile. "I know for a great fact they will be."
The shorter one merely sighed and rested his head on his partner's shoulder as he placed the icepack on the table.
"I hope you're right."
A smug smile occurred on the former Pharaoh's face.
"When have I been ever wrong?"
Yugi jabbed Yami with his elbow.
"A lot, Yami…" Pout.
"Hehe…"
The two rested on each other… only waiting for whatever awaited them next. All they could do was hope and believe that Jou was safe somewhere and that Kaiba would find him anytime soon.
Prayer was all they had.
-.-.-
Jou couldn't help but hold the ball tightly in his hands as he continued to swing back and forth. He often wondered what had happened to it or if Se—Kaiba still remembered the toy…
He smiled a sad smile.
Did those yesterdays really come to an instant waste? Were they really worth forgetting? Or were they all just dreams forgotten through reality.
The blond had no answer for that. If he did, then he wouldn't have to be the sentimental wreck he was currently being. But no one could really blame him. It was a memory, a special one.
His grip around the ball hardened.
His still brown eyes resting upon the said item.
A memory of Seto flashed before him—he was, this time, laughing. Like he always did when they were little. They played with each other, slept beside each other and held each other.
The memories pained Jou.
And it also pained him to admit that he had fallen in love with the CEO.
'Love unrequited'. He was sure that, that was what it was called. When did he notice this? He didn't know. Jou just felt the sudden rush of painful pangs when he reminisced—and whenever he closed his eyes or look somewhere, Kaiba was the first person he'd see.
When he slept, breathed or even moved… it felt as if he was doing that for Kaiba.
Even all that while back.
Even when they were children.
It was only now that his eyes opened to the truth. That he had loved the CEO all along. And still do.
Even if the world came crushing down on him, even if he'd drown himself or draw himself to forget… he'll always know and remember that Seto, Kaiba or not, will always be a part of him.
Will always be special to him.
That… no matter what… forgetting will be impossible.
And the only thing left is to let go and move on. To close the box where their memories laid. To close the book of their times.
Jou chuckled; he couldn't believe that he was thinking like a girl. Or some emotional writer person thing.
At that, the blond lifted his head to watch the night sky.
When suddenly his stomach grumbled.
Sweat drop.
The teen looked down his stomach and huffed in his own stupidity. He's been in that place for three longs days, and he hasn't even eaten! It amazed him that he had survived that long. But there were consequences. Now, Jou was hungrier than ever before.
He could eat anything…
-.-.-
Traffic.
Traffic.
And more traffic.
If once could sue traffic right now, boy Kaiba would.
Sadly, he had more important matters at hand.
Slowly, he drove by a fully lighted bake shop—it had cakes displayed over up front. Different ones. Kaiba, himself, noticed the beautiful designs on each pastry that his eyes came across.
One particular pastry—a cupcake, caught the teen's attention. It was the same cupcake Jou, or the young Jou, shared with him all those years ago.
With that, an idea had struck the CEO.
'What if…' He thought. 'But he couldn't be that stupid, right?'
But then, Kaiba just decided to park his car by the bakery and buy the damn food. He somehow knew that the blond was somewhere out there… very hungry.
Moments later, the teen stepped out of the shop, carrying a plastic filled with at least five cupcakes. Maybe with that much, his puppy would be full if he ever finds him.
Kaiba entered and started the car, putting the pastry bag on the passenger seat as he decided to drive off, now that the traffic cleared off. From the corner of his eye, the teen looked at the bag…
-.-.-
The young brunet sat there, on the grassy ground—he didn't know why exactly, but he waited for Jou, even if it only the day before that they had met. They were only strangers.
For some reason, Seto had felt drawn to the blond… there was something lively in that kid… something he wanted to be with forever. But, of course, as kid you'd call this a crush. Or 'puppy love'.
He waited as he rolled the ball.
"Ne, ne…" A familiar voice rang through the bushes. "You're gonna lose your ball again!" It said as the ball rolled away from Seto's hold.
"Huh?" The brunet blinked and stood up to get the ball. "Thanks."
"What're you doing here?" Pause. "Seto?"
"'Dunno." Came a blunt answer. "Guess I'm waiting for you."
Jou only giggled at him.
"Where's your brother?" He asked.
"Mokuba?" Seto said, tilting his head. "Nap time."
"Oh." The blond child replied, as he swung a plastic bag. "Hey, wanna share a cupcake with me? My sister gave it to me. She said I could have it just as long as Mama doesn't see."
The brunet could only nod, eyeing the blond's hand as he pulled out the said pastry.
"It's only one, though… we have to share." With that, Jou gave Kaiba half.
They ate silently on the swings, watching the ball roll around because of the wind.
Seto liked being with Jou since then. But one thing bothered him…
"Hey, Jou…" Pause. "Why do you come here?"
"I like to stay here." The blond said as he smiled. "And you'll always find me here."
-.-.-
Then it hit the CEO. He knew where Jou was! Because of this, Kaiba decided to speed off. Once again, not giving a hell's worth of a damn whether he'd get tickets or not.
-.-.-
Jou dropped the ball and let it roll somewhere off. He no longer had enough energy to hold the round thing in his arms. He was really, really hungry. But he knew he had nothing to eat. The place was a ghost town!
So the teen decided to sit his butt off.
Let his stomach complain.
And wait.
Not noticing the rustling of leaves.
"You look like shit, Mutt." A husky voice called out.
'Oh shit…' Brown eyes widened. "Se…Seto…?"
To Be Continued
A/N: It's true actually, it just hits you hard one day to find out you're actually fucking in love with someone! No matter how long you've been with them and stuffs.
And for me, it really just sucks!
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