A/N: Waha!!! Hey guys!
I just stole internet time...! O.O! I have exams next week! Whee! Haha!
This is the FINALE! The final chapter the ends this story for good! I plan on NO SEQUEL because it will just make the story really pointless. Haha, but I will be posting a new one. Puppyshipping again, mind you! What…? I just really can't get enough of them! I mean… come on! There're SO many plots out there that fit these two so much! Plus, I'll be damned if I don't write things down.
Anyways, to those who reviewed the past few chapters, thank you! From the very bottom of my stomach! Because it deeper than the heart! Lol! -shot-! Anyway! I love you guys! And for those who have wished me luck through the rants I placed on the A/N's, I LOVE YOU!!! -gives out hugs and Puppyshipping merchandises- And a special Kaiba and Jou plushie for mandapandabug!
Anywho, stay tuned for my new story: "Courting the Dog", because we just can't get enough of Kaiba and Jounouchi—now that I think about it… Kaiba Katsuya doesn't sound half bad.
Yes, I am delaying the story; I don't want to end it yet! I mean… c'mon!! -readers glare- Fine, you want it to end? Go ahead! Scroll eet! X0!
Warnings: Mild Cursing, Shounen Ai, OOC Tendencies
Disclaimer: Disclaiming all rights right now—aside from the promise…
"Never again."
Find Me
No Longer Losing You
Kaiba drove back to Domino with the blond fast asleep on the passenger seat beside him. Jou looked rather peaceful, really. Something the CEO did not want to bother. The teen had no rest during the past few days, obviously, from his lankiness and his lack of balance earlier.
For some reason, Seto couldn't help but blame himself for everything.
He sighed in irritation.
Guilt just needed to get to him, now of all times. Now when he found Jou again. Now that he was safe. Now that he had Katsuya back.
Was he supposed to feel stupid that whenever he'd glance to the sleeping figure beside him, he couldn't help but smile? Was he supposed to feel all tingly and warm inside, now that he was seeing Jou smile in his sleep? Was he supposed to feel perverted that he wished to wake up in the morning only to see Jou sleeping soundly beside him?
He didn't know.
Were the Gods up there playing a trick on him? Or were they making fun of him? Or, worse. They were bored and wanted to pass time making the CEO all love sick and stuff?
Kaiba didn't care. For once in his whole life of living, he felt great… or greater.
"Seto…" The blond whispered in his sleep as he shifted positions.
The brunet took stole another glance at the teen that had leaned on the window. Truly, Jou looked angelic. Like he always did.
Slowly, from the mountain roadside, the sun had decided to rise. The sun, emitting from the windows of the CEO's car. The golden light, bathing the blond—though it had failed to awaken the sleeping teen. Jou just stirred.
"Stupid adorable Mutt." Kaiba Seto breathed as he reached to brush lost golden strands that hovered over Jou's face. How many times did he do that? Once? This must've been the second. He sighed and continued running his fingers through his companion's scalp—in short, Kaiba Seto was playing with Jounouchi Katsuya's hair as he drove. And Jou just nuzzled the hand. "Just like a puppy…"
Yes, even though he loved Jou… he still calls him a dog. Hey, maybe when they get together, he'd use them as pet names…
Kaiba only smirked.
'Look at me,' He thought to himself. 'Thinking like a lovesick ass…'
It was really out of his character. But he really couldn't help it—the Mutt always made him feel this way. Yet he couldn't help but assume that Katsuya would never love him back, although everything was forgiven, knowing all the things that Kaiba did to the blond, the CEO was not worthy of such feelings from the puppy.
He huffed.
Soon enough, they arrived at Domino. The streets were empty; it was still too early, of course. Shops mostly opened at ten a.m., or so.
It was if they were passing through a ghost town. Yet, the stoplights still blinked a few greens, yellows and reds. This time, Kaiba stopped the car when it did blink to crimson.
He locked his eyes on Jou again as he waited for the light to turn to green. The blond was still in his dream land. And it seemed like he was quite happy that way. His lips wore a small smile, but appeared slightly parted—and tempting.
What did Seto have to lose?
Nothing.
But if Jou wakes up?
Potential companionship (he still seized to call it 'friendship'), maybe?
But how could one resist Katsuya?
With that, Seto leaned towards the blond and stole a kiss from his lips as the stoplight turned green. Only hoping that the sleeping teen would not wake up.
And Jou didn't.
Kaiba smirked and went back to driving.
But, unbeknownst to the CEO, Katsuya was awake—and he felt the kiss, and he liked it. Though he didn't move or react. It wasn't because he didn't want to; he just wanted to savor the moment just like a fairytale.
Jou, with his eyes still closed, smiled even wider.
Finally, after an unknown span of time's driving they have arrived at Kame Game shop. Why were they there, he didn't know. But Kaiba just had the feeling that this was the best place to be…
He pulled over at the driveway and got out from the car just to go to Jou's side. Slowly, hoping that the blond would not fall, he opened the door.
"Mutt, wake up." Kaiba demanded.
Jou groaned.
"Mutt!" The CEO yelled. Sigh. Gritting of teeth. "Mutt!"
"I'm up!" Katsuya replied. "Where are we?"
"Mouto's place."
The blond looked up to meet azure eyes and blinked.
"Why here?"
"Because," Pause. "They are very—"
Sadly, even before Kaiba could finish, the Kame doors opened and revealed the 'gang' and Mokuba rushing towards the car.
This, only made Jou step out of the vehicle.
"Jou! I was so worried!"
"Where were you?"
Both Ryou and Yugi screamed simultaneously as they glomped the blond. Their yamis stood in the background, Bakura glaring at Jou and Yami looking like a know-it-all (like he usually does).
"Air…!" The blond whined.
"Sorry…" The albino and starfish sheepishly grinned as they let go of the squished teen.
Honda wasn't missing as well. He hit the blond upside his head and scolded him; this made Kaiba furious, though he held it in, as he continued to watch what will soon transpire.
"Hiya, big brother!" Mokuba greeted, beside him stood Shizuka, Jou's sister. When did she get here?
Soon, the said girl ran to her brother and gave him a tight hug. Jou was in shock, his sister, the one taken away from her, Shizuka… is here.
"I was so worried!" She cried into his chest. "Why did you run away?"
"I'm… sorry, Zuki… it was just…" Jou coxed, hugging Shizuka back.
The CEO stayed at the background, not too far off behind Jou. He continued to watch. He, now, knew more than ever that he couldn't keep Jou to himself. This was where he belonged. Embraced by the ones he loved.
"Mokuba," Kaiba looked at his younger brother that had appeared already right beside him. "Why are you here?"
"Yugi called me over!" The raven kid replied as he eyed the family moment before them. Gray eyes never looked so gentle. "And I figured Shizuka needed to know, so I called her too."
Only a curt nod.
Seconds or minutes later, after scolding the blond, the group had decided to enter the game shop and prepare some sort of a welcome back party thing.
"'Kuba!" Shizuka called out. "Come on!"
"Coming!" With that, Mokuba left his brother side.
Kaiba, on the other hand, watched Jou as he quietly stepped forward—two or three steps. He was silent. The blond hadn't looked back at him for the past while.
The CEO was about to turn back, when suddenly, a flash of memory came into his mind. A quick one, but Kaiba didn't fail to notice a blond child, Jou, smiling at him and held onto his small hand. As well as the phrase: "Forever and ever!" ringing in his mind with the said blond boy's voice.
Seto knew that he already lost Jou once.
But that didn't mean he'd lose him now. He didn't want to.
At that, Kaiba reached out for Katsuya's hand, holding it tightly within his. Of course, the other teen had no choice but to turn, his eyes gently settling on the brunet. And though Seto stood straight and upright, face still up, azure failed to meet amber.
The moment was silent. Jou only smiled as he rushed back towards Kaiba, stealing a light kiss on from the other's lips and turned back. Slowly, through shock, the CEO had let go of his hold. Kaiba could only blink at the blond's back, a blush creeping over his face. While Jou was also blushing madly at his own actions.
"I told you! Stealing a camera wasn't a bad idea!" A loud voice exclaimed ever so proudly. Bakura.
The other two stood stiffly and stared at the people before them… did everyone just see them kiss? Yes.
"Can you guys say," Mokuba mischievously grinned. "Kodak moment!"
Ryou huffed amusedly at his yami, while Yugi smiled broadly. Yami glared as Honda sweat dropped towards Bakura, who boasted about his great escapades on stealing the item, while Shizuka was going on and on about how cute the two were.
Embarrassed, Jou gritted his teeth and clenched his fists much like a dog.
"BAKURA!" He yelled as he started to take heavy steps towards his so-called 'friends'.
Everyone ran for their lives.
Kaiba, once again, went back to watch the scene. This time, amused. But he stopped when he felt someone reached for his hand. Blue eyes looked onto the blond who was looking back at him with grin.
"I'm not about to let you leave me again, Bastard!" Jou said as he pulled Kaiba into running with him.
There was no answer, until the CEO managed to smile with the view of shaggy blond hair before him moving along with his Puppy's movement.
"…And I'm not about to lose you again…" He stated in an inaudible whisper. "Pup."
With that, another flash of memory and 'vision' appeared before the CEO. One where the both, young until old, were holding hands and walking together, overcoming eternity.
The End
A/N: Lol! End! Review, please! Haha, stay tuned for "Courting the Dog"! Please, please, please review! I tried my best to end it in a light manner without anyone dying… because I'm not that mean! But the original version of this story is Jou was supposed to die when Kaiba "found him". Guess I'm just not ready for angst. And NO I am not posting that version because I lack interest in it and if I do, I'd have to revise this one. And if I post it as another chaptered-story, I'd discontinue it! Haha! And I don't post fanfics that I'd easily lose interest in, because readers hate that. But I might post it as an oneshot when I get around the plot!! XD! REVIEW!!!
