Kaiba bit his bottom lip and thought for a moment, his fore finger delicately making its way up to his mouth, tapping it slightly.

Katsuya Jounouchi.

Hmmm. He smiled to himself. Jounouchi had just ran past, chased by a group of less than pleasant people. He couldn't help but grin. He hated that idiot blond and was surprised he'd survived into his twenties. Blue eyes narrowed in amusement. If one thing could cheer him up, it'd be getting a kick out of watching Jounouchi get one.

Yes. He had decided. He nodded to the maître d' who was only vaguely aware that he wanted to eat his meal later. Kaiba left through the front door and walked briskly in the direction the blond had ran several minuets before.

His heels clicked on the pavement as he came to an ally where the blond was backed up against the walls. He had changed, but not much. His hair was still unruly and fell over his face in a manner that no one could achieve, even if they'd been dragged backwards through a bush. He was no taller but his shoulders were broader and his jaw was stronger. His features had become razor sharp and his eyes were muddy and gleaming. He was panting heavily and looking at the group through narrow eyes. Kaiba leant back casually against the wall and observed. He hoped for a little excitement.

'Where is it?' A hoarse voice crumpled the air. Jounouchi rolled his eyes.

'The hell if I know.' Two of the men advanced towards him. The blond merely looked at them with annoyance. They stopped, snarling.

'Quit fucking around. We know you have it.'

'Yeah. Quit fucking around.' The brown eyes man tilted his head, bored.

'Right.' His voice stung the air and the men looked him. He touched the hem of his jacket. 'I'll make you a deal.'

'You're in no position to bargain, Jounouchi.' The hoarse voice came again.

'I'll make you a deal.' The blond's lips curved upwards, Kaiba had to admit, for the dim blond, it looked almost menacing. The was a pause in the air.

'You can't do shit, Jounouchi.'

'Can't I?' the grin was widening. It was unnerving. He chuckled to himself. 'You wanna bet?' the group took a few steps back and Jou stepped forward for good measure. 'I don't have what you're looking for. In fact, if I had it, I'd give it ya. It's a useless piece of shit.' He stepped forward again. 'Now. I'm gonna give ya…' he looked at his wrist, his eyes narrowing with delight. '23 seconds to run before I kill ya.' He smiled and made eye contact with every man in the group… '19…' he sighed, '15'… '10…' the men glanced at each other and the blond began walking forwards gently teasing the ends of his coat. The men looked nervously around. '5'…suddenly without any warning they all turned around and bolted away shouting curses at the leering blond.

Their footsteps had died away in seconds and Jou dropped the smile. Claps echoed in the ally and he looked around at the figure stood with one foot up again the wall. His hands slapped together in sarcasm. Jou stared angrily.

'Nice show.' Kaiba's voice drifted over the airways like a ton of silk.

'What do you want, ass hole?' Jou was in no mood for this kind of rubbish today, it had already got off to a bad start, he didn't need some high school jerk making it worse.

'Merely spectating, mutt.' He glided over the man in the ally. 'It was quite a show.'

'Fuck off.' Jou rolled his eyes. 'I ain't got time for the likes of you.'

'The likes of me? Come come now, you don't think I scare as easily as your common little friends? Do you?' Kaiba smiled, amused at Jounouchi's attitude. Before the brunet knew what was going on, Jounouchi was stood three metres away, his right leg forward and one eye closed. His arm was extended and in his fingers was a silver revolver. 'Don't be stupid, Jounouchi.' Kaiba watched him coolly. He wouldn't dare. The revolver clicked in defiance.

Well, so be it.

Swiftly, Kaiba pulled a pistol from his inside pocket. Always good to be prepared, he mused to himself. He lifted the safety latch and pointed it idly at Jou. Brown eyes narrowed menacingly and stared into the icy sapphire.

'I could just as easily pull this trigger as you.' His voice was calm and collected. The blond was silent. 'In fact, it would be twice as easy and I'd be twice as fast.' He smiled. Jounouchi watched him, his wrist turning slowly as he cocked the gun. Blue eyes watched every slight movement. 'Don't be stupid, Jounouchi. If you fire that, I'll fire back. Your bullets are larger and heavier, they won't be as fast. With my reaction time, you'll die first. I shan't enjoy it.' He raised the gun to point at the blond's head.

'I'll defiantly enjoy it.' Jou lowered the gun, levelling it with Kaiba's stomach.

'You wouldn't kill me.' Confidence oozed in the air.

'No, the bullet and the bleeding would.' Kaiba snorted.

'Do it then.' He pressed the blond wondering how far he'd go. 'Shoot.' He grinned. Jou's eyes narrowed and he twisted his wrist quickly, flicked his finger and gunshot rattled the air…

Hello.

Next chapter for you. Maybe this story will be longer than planned.

For everyone who thought it was Jou that was dead earlier…it wasn't. See, he's alive. Happy days.

Thought I ought to get cracking seen as I go to Florida in 3 days (well, nearly 2) and I want to make sure there's a decent amount to go so I can complete it when I'm there.

Anyway

I hope you like it

Please, R&R

Much love,

AB

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