Hey, everyone! So, this took a while…my bad. I originally had a different idea for this theme, but I decided to move that idea to a theme later on so I can work through the idea a little more. I got the idea that I ended up using while I was re-watching the fifth season when Seto's big entrance included a jet pack xD. Anyhoo, I hope you enjoy.
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"Seto Kaiba!"
The brunet CEO in question frowned and lifted his gaze from his laptop to see his girlfriend of the past two years angrily entering his office.
"What is it, Alissa? You know I have a lot of work to do," he replied irritably before returning his attention to his work.
"What is it? What the fuck do you mean what is it?" Alissa asked angrily.
"I said exactly what I meant, don't be stupid."
"Don't be stupid," she repeated through tightly gritted teeth.
"Alissa, I have a lot of work to do to ensure that the new virtual reality headsets are ready to release next month. I don't have time for this."
"Of course you don't have time for this! When do you ever have time for anything besides work anymore?"
"I own a company, Alissa. I don't know what you expect from me. You should know the responsibilities KaibaCorp requires of me by now. "
"I don't care about that! That's not what I'm talking about!" she exclaimed, slamming her hands on his desk.
"Well, spit it out. I don't have all day."
"Do you even know what day it is?"
"Thursday," he responded tonelessly with a roll of his eyes. "Which means it's a work day."
"It's the nineteenth."
The brunet's brows creased as he frowned in annoyance.
"Hn, sometimes I forget how bleak your sense of humor can be."
"I'm not joking, you ass!"
The brunet finally ceased his typing to look at her. That can't be true; I would have noticed if it was really the nineteenth.
"Tch, I'm not a fool. I would have noticed if it was the nineteenth."
"Yes you are, idiot! You wouldn't notice if it was the nineteenth because you're hardly ever home anymore! You spend days at a time holed up in here and on the rare occasion you do come home; you sequester yourself in your office there! I thought that I'd finally get to spend some time with you today, but I should have known better! Work always comes first with you!"
"Don't be stupid. You know that isn't true."
"Yes it is! Why do I have to compete with a company for your attention? What can this fucking building give you? This place doesn't love you! This place doesn't kiss you or lie awake with you when the night terrors are so bad that you can't sleep! This place doesn't make fun of the stupidity of people with you or bake for you! This place doesn't let you pound it into the bed until-."
"Keep your voice down, idiot. We're in public."
"I don't care! What the hell does this place have that I can't give you? What does this place have that I don't?"
"Alissa-."
"Forget it. You're clearly very busy."
"Alissa, let me-."
"Happy Anniversary, Asshole."
She hurried to the door and slammed it before he could stop her. He released a low sigh and ran a hand through his hair. Damn it.
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Several hours later, Seto returned to the mansion. Instead of following Alissa after her outburst, he decided that it would be best to give her time to cool off before talking to her. He entered the mansion, expecting to find her in the game room with Mokuba, but was surprised to find his younger brother playing a video game in front of the television alone.
"Hey, Bro," Mokuba replied. "How was work?"
"Tch, as always I'm expected to do everything myself." He paused to work out a kink in his neck. "Where's Alissa?"
"Oh, she locked herself in the guest room and said that you can go screw yourself," the younger answered, keeping his attention glued to the game. "What did you do now?"
"I didn't do anything."
"Uh huh, sure you didn't. She just came storming into the mansion for no reason."
"Tch it wouldn't be the first time."
"You forgot your guys' anniversary didn't you?"
"I didn't forget. I've been so busy with KaibaCorp that I lost track of what day it was."
"That's the same thing, Moron."
"What? It's entirely different!"
"You know, Bro, for a genius you can be a real moron sometimes. You've been neglecting her again, idiot."
"I haven't been neglecting her!"
"Uh huh right. Sure you haven't. Remind me the last time that you spent more than two hours with her."
"I run a company. She knows the responsibilities that I hold."
Mokuba sighed and paused his game before turning around on the couch to face his brother.
"Look, all that I'm saying is that she was probably looking forward to finally spending time with you. You've been busy for weeks. You know how much Alissa likes spending time with you. She's probably disappointed. If I were you, I'd find a way to make it up to her."
"Tch, I doubt she plans on talking to me."
"Well, there's nothing I can say can make Alissa forgive you for neglecting your anniversary. If you want her to forgive you, you really have to figure this one out on your own, Bro."
Damn it, Mokuba is right, Seto thought with a scowl. I need to think of something. Come on, Seto. Think. Alissa is a sentimental sap; it shouldn't be hard to figure out how to get back on her good side. Finally, an idea hit him and he smirked triumphantly. I knew I'd think of something.
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It was past two in the morning when Seto used the spare key to the guest room to enter and wake Alissa up.
"This better be worth you dragging me out of bed in the middle of the night, Seto," Alissa sassed, sitting up and running a hand through her bedhead.
"Tch, just get up. We have somewhere to be."
"At two thirty in the morning? Where the hell can we go that's even open?"
"You'll find out."
"If this is about our anniversary, you're a little late. It isn't our anniversary anymore."
"Stop being childish and get up. I'll be downstairs. Dress warmly, it's cold out."
She rolled her eyes as the brunet left the room. What the hell is he planning? She yawned tiredly before pulling herself out of bed and pulling on some warm clothes. She met Seto downstairs by the garage and the two silently climbed into his car.
"Just so we're clear, driving me somewhere doesn't make up for you missing today. You're still on my shit list," she sassed, crossing her arms as she stared out the window.
"Tch, I figured."
She immediately sat forward when he pulled into KaibaCorp's private garage.
"Are you fucking kidding me? You woke me up at two in the morning to drag me into work with you?
"I'm not here to work, Moron. Now get out and follow me. We have somewhere to be."
"And where is that exactly?"
"Hn, sometimes I forget that patience is a virtue you lack. Stop asking questions and you may find out. Come on."
The brunet climbed out first and she followed, slamming the door behind her. After unlocking the building, the couple entered and headed straight to the elevator. The elevator stopped at the roof and the couple stepped out.
"Wow. We're on the roof. How special," she drawled sarcastically as she walked to peer out over the edge of the building.
"This isn't where we're going," he replied, coming to stand behind her while he situated something on his back. Come on, we're going for a little ride.
"A ride? What the hell do you mean by that?" she asked, turning her gaze to look at him. She caught sight of the thing on his back and her breathing hitched. When did he grab that? I hadn't even noticed that he had it with him.
"No. Now way am I letting you strap a jetpack to me!"
"Don't be stupid. I'd be the one wearing the jetpack."
"No! I am not going jet packing!"
"Nothing is going to happen."
"I don't care! You know I hate heights!"
"Just trust me."
She bit her bottom lip and sighed.
"Fine, but only because you dragged me all the way here. And if we die, I'll kill you."
"Tch, it would be more threatening if that actually made sense."
"Whatever, let's just get what you have in mind over with."
Without another word, he lifted her into his arms. She immediately hooked her arms around his neck tightly. He stepped onto the edge of the building and jumped. Time seemed to freeze as she waited for him to start the jetpack. She screamed in surprise and fear when the jetpack turned on and shot them upwards.
"You're screaming in my ear," he replied in annoyance. "Stop being a coward."
"I'm not a coward! We're hundreds of feet in the air! It's a valid reason for me to be afraid of falling, Asshole!"
"Hn, like I'd let you fall." He looked down when he felt her shaking in his arms. He looked down at her to see that her face was buried into his chest and her eyes were shut tight. He frowned regretfully. She's really scared.
"Alissa, trust me. I won't let anything happen to you. You won't fall."
"Okay."
"Now open your eyes. Look."
She slowly cracked open her eyes and pulled her face out of his chest. Oh my God, it's beautiful, she thought as she looked at the lit up skyline. The lights of the city twinkled brightly as the couple flew through the sky. After about thirty minutes of flying, Seto landed in front of an old building. He let her down and closed up the jet pack.
"Where are we?" she asked as she scanned the area. "Is this an old church?"
"Yes."
"Why are we here?"
"Twenty two years ago, my parents were married here."
"Seto-."
"You're always asking questions about my birth parents. I don't like talking about my past, but in order to move on from it, I have to acknowledge it."
"Seto, you-."
"I know that I work too much. I know sometimes I neglect you, but that has never been my intent. I work hard so I can give you and Mokuba a better life."
"Seto, you didn't have to do this."
"Yes I did. I don't half ass anything. That includes apologies, though I'll admit that those are things I don't like to give."
She smiled at him before gently pressing her mouth to his.
"Thank you, Seto," she replied, hugging him and burying her face in the crook of his neck.
The brunet held her and rested his chin on top of her head.
"Happy anniversary, Alissa."
"Happy anniversary, Seto."
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Well…this theme was interesting. I liked the idea I had for this one but I think it came out a little…weird. Oh well. Sorry for the LONG ass wait. I've been super busy. I've ended up working more hours than I originally thought I would this summer. Anyhoo, I hope you guys enjoyed this chapter. Don't forget to leave a review and let me know what you think. If you have any requests, let me know and I'll find a way to work them into a theme. Until next time!
