Parings: Main: Seto x Katsuya, Others: Yami x Yugi, Honda x Otogi, Bakura x Ryou, maybe Anzu x Mai
Disclaimer/Warning: Contains boy x boy, so don't flame because of that. Might have some girl x girl in the future, so if you don't like that or feel uncomfortable then don't read.
CHAPTER 6
The headlight shown through the darkened alleyway, illuminating everyone in it. A tall figure dismounted the vehicle and slowly approached the gang huddled in the middle. Seto was immediately rushed by the three remaining guys and the only one left pinning Jou down was Suzeki, which when Jou thought about it, wasn't as tough without his cronies flanking him nor without his knife.
Seto was busy fighting his own battle. If Jou was able to take down two guys while intoxicated, logic follows that Seto would have no problem beating these guys. Jou had his hands full too however. Although the shock of seeing Seto of all people come to his rescue had stunned him, his anger to get revenge on Suzeki had readily mobilized him. Not only for stabbing him in the shoulder, but also for touching him in places that Seto hadn't yet. Jou forgot all about Seto at that point. The only thing that mattered at that moment was Suzeki trying to run away from him. Jou placed his hand over the blades' handle in his shoulder and yanked it out. He cried over the sheer pain that had overwhelmed him. He heard Seto yell out his name over the fighting bodies, but it sounded no more than a far-away cry, too distant to acknowledge. Pools of blood began to seep through the open wound, soaking up his shirt with crimson, warm, liquid.
The newly plucked blade, fisted in Jou's hand, was flung downwards into Suzeki's leg, disabling his escape. Suzeki let out a blood-curling cry caused by the pain and the swiftness the attack had come in. Blood began to stain Suzeki's leg, making the already dark material darker. Jou stumbled over to him and gave him a good kick to the stomach, causing Suzeki to clench his arms around his belly. Jou then punched him in the jaw for good measure, effectively knocking out the poor fool.
"I guess my looks aren't everything" chuckled Jou as he fell to the ground, unconscious.
Seto had let Jou battle it out with Suzeki, knowing that if he stepped into a personal fight then he may never be forgiven. Despite all this he hadn't expected Jou to collapse right after. Seto rushed to his side and let out a small gasp when he saw the pool of blood under his shoulder. He brought his hand closer to Jou's face. It was drenched in blood and sweat. Seto hissed in anger at the sight of Jou's broken up body as he gently lifted him to his feet.
His puppy was unconscious so he had to literally drag the body onto his motorcycle. Seto placed his puppy's fragile body upon the machine first, and then climbed up on his bike behind him. Making sure that his puppy wasn't going anywhere, Seto proceeded on his way home, running apologies though his mind.
Seto, along with some help from his servants, had carried Jou over to his bedroom and placed him on the bed. Seto saw to his wounds, not trusting anyone but himself, seeing as it was too late to call a doctor. Besides, this way no one would be asking any questions. Not much could have been done for Jou's bleeding lip; that simply had to heal on its own. As for his shoulder Seto had to clean the wound and stitch up the cut. Luckily, the knife had missed any vital ligaments and with rest Jou would be fine. Seto ordered everyone out of his room on strict orders not to be interrupted with trivial things. The only things they were to bother him with were anything concerning Mokuba, if Kaiba Corp. was on fire, and the dinner for him and Jou as soon as he woke up.
Seto sat on a chair next to Jou who was currently sleeping heavily on his bed due to blood loss. Seto merely stared at his blonde ex. Every now and then he would stroke the blonde hair out of Jou's face. He still couldn't get over the silkiness of it.
Soon Seto found himself out of reasons to ignore the confrontation he was sure was going to take place. Thoughts about how he was going to apologize and what to do afterwards ran through his mind rapidly. "I'm sorry" said Seto softly, gazing at Jou with deep sympathy in his eyes, knowing how easy it was when he wasn't expecting a respond from the recipient.
It had been four and a half hours since he had saved Jou from those assholes in the alley and had patched him up. 'Maybe I should have called a doctor…' he mused. Seto then left his seat to relief himself and order some sandwiches to be made, since they'd take less time than to cook something. Upon his return to his room he walked in on Jou squirming under the deep blue silk sheets, easily getting tangled up in them. Jou was sweating profusely and moving around quite a bit. Seto sat on the edge of the bed, as opposed to the chair where he had been previously, and placed his hands upon Jou's shoulders, gently holding him down to stop the movement, and called out his name softly.
Jou slowed down his movements but was whimpering softly from the pressure. Seto noticed and quickly removed his hands while Jou's whimpers died down. Jou squeezed his eyes tight, as if squinting with his eyes closed, but slowly opened them.
Seto had lowered the light in the room, knowing that once Jou woke up his eyes would be sensitive after not using them for so long. The lowered light made a dull glow around them. Jou blinked a couple of times until his eyes focused and saw Seto's face hovering above his own.
At first Jou was ecstatic to see his koibito, but that feeling faded with the realization that they had broken up. Jou quickly sat up, wincing as he did so, and scooted to the head of the bed, his slightly shaking hands covering up his face. He didn't think he could see Seto at the moment. Sure, when he had left the Game Shop he was so confident in convincing Seto about what really happened, but when faced in front o f his ex, his confidence had drained and he felt ashamed all over again. He remembered all too well what Seto had called him: dirty, flea bitten mutt.
"Seto" he began shakily but gradually kept his voice steady and strong "Seto..I'm really sorry. Nothing happened, I'm sorry" finished off Jou, holding back a sob that was trying to escape his throat.
Seto had had enough of Jou's apologies. He was as much to blame as Jou, so he quickly gathered him into his arms and smothered Jou's face against his chest and held him. He couldn't bear to see his proud, cocky, and headstrong puppy being so close to tears, even if deep down he felt happy that he was probably the only one who had seen that face.
Jou, on the other hand, didn't know what to say or do anymore. He was shocked to find Seto's arms around him and holding him tightly. Seto then buried his face into Jou's dingy tresses and sniffed in what remained of his apple scented shampoo. Jou stopped squirming, which he hadn't realized that he was doing, and just clung onto Seto waiting to see what was going to happen.
"I'm sorry" Seto whispered into his hair. The only reason Jou was able to hear it was because the room was dead silent and it was right by his ear. Jou was stunned and frantically tried to get out of Seto's hold, but apparently Seto wasn't done with his apology.
"I let things get out control and didn't think things through" began Seto.
"Seto" Jou tired to talk but Seto just shushed him.
"No, let me finish," Seto continued "I let my emotions get out of control, something that never really happens to me except when Mokuba or my company are in trouble, and I didn't bother to hear you out, so I'm sorry" finished off Seto in a near whisper. Talking about these feelings and apologizing was harder than people made them out to be.
Jou was finally able to get out of Seto's arms and leaned back a bit, but still against Seto's body. Seto still had his head turned away from Jou, even as he felt the hair on the back of his neck prickle, letting him know that someone was staring at him, he didn't dare look up.
Seto didn't want to turn his face and see Jou. Part of him was screaming 'coward!' while his more emotional side was telling him that he shouldn't look up. Jou was the only other person, either than Mokuba, which he had ever apologized to and meant it; he wasn't sure what kind of reaction to expect.
"Seto, look at me" beseeched Jou. Why won't he look at me thought Jou. Is it because Seto still thinks me dirty?...especially after that asshole Suzeki had felt me up?
Seto let out a string of curses in his head, but nonetheless looked up and straight into Jou's pain-filled gaze.
"Seto, I'm sorry too" began Jou, then he placed a finger on Seto's velvety lips when he saw that Seto was about to talk too. "I should have paid more attention to things at the party. When Otogi kissed me all he managed to kiss was my neck, nothing more. Our lips never touched."
Seto slightly paled when Otogi's name was mentioned and became highly angered too, but the small reassurance that the dice-freak hadn't touched Jou's lips calmed him a bit.
"When you cam e in Seto, things had just started. I'm sorry. I never meant for anything of that to happen, I really didn't" Jou finished off with a sad voice, staring at Seto with his eyes hint at tears.
Seto just stared down into his puppy's' bright, honey eyes, still covered in a thin layer of tears that he was too stubborn enough to not let fall.
"Katsuya, it's alright, but do you forgive me as well?" asked Seto. He only called Jou 'Katsuya' during important times, though he rather liked calling him this. It was something that even Jou's friends weren't allowed to do and made him feel closer and more special to Jou, especially since he never objected to it. Secretly Jou loved it when Seto called him by his given name. It sounded very intimate when coming out of Seto's mouth.
"Only if you forgive me" answered Jou with a chuckle and a bright smile on his face. Seto allowed a quirk of his lips to show his amusement, but that half smile turned into a full fledged smirk as Katsuya was busy smiling so carefree that Seto captured his lips in a searing kiss. At first Katsuya was shocked of his newly reinstated boyfriend to respond, but when realization dawned on him he kissed back with passionate fury.
They gripped each other in desperation, trying to make up for their mistakes. Jou latched on to Seto's shirt from the front, wrinkling it in the process, while Seto held onto Jou's face softly, deepening their kiss. Both boys had to separate and once they did they implored each others eyes searchingly. Jou noted the sincerity and love coming from Seto's eyes, while Seto noted the love and happiness that shone in Jou's.
"Are you hungry?" asked Seto. Before Jou could even muster an answer his stomach let out a loud groan.
"Uhhh, yeh" answered Jou sheepishly, a pink tint marring his cheeks. Seto let out a low chuckle as he walked over to his desk where the sandwiches and soda glasses were placed. He walked back and handed one of each to Jou and sat down with his own lunch.
"Thanks Seto" chirped Jou as he took a bite of his sandwich to begin filling his empty belly. Once the food was done and the dishes taken away Jou let out a loud and long yawn. "Hey Seto, are you tired?" asked Jou from his place on the silk covered bed. Seto poked his head out of his bathroom, where he had gone after eating, with a toothbrush in hand.
"Yes, you want to go to sleep?" asked the brunet.
Jou nodded his head in response. "Sure, but where should I sleep? I don't have any other clothes either."
"Let me look for something for you to wear" said Seto as he put his toothbrush down and walked over to the dresser and began sifting through the clothes, looking for something to fit his blonde pup. Luckily he found the perfect thing. It was a pair of pants that had gotten small for him and hadn't gotten around to disposing of them yet. They were a deep foresty color and made of soft cotton.
Jou, tired of just sitting on the bed, walked over to where Seto was standing "So where am I going to sleep? I'm sure you got tons of guest rooms, sparing one for a night ain't gonna kill ya" joked Jou.
"Actually," began Seto seductively "I was hoping that you'd sleep with me."
Jou just stared at him, processing what was just said. "Uh, Seto, I don't think I'm ready for that yet."
Seto just blinked at Jou.' What kind of response is that?' thought Seto in annoyance, unaware that his voice had gotten seductive when he had first answered Jou. Then he realized that his puppy's mind lived in the gutter. He let out a low chuckle as Jou continued staring at him, increasingly getting more and more irritated and a little embarrassed. Jou had crossed his arms against his chest and was tapping his foot in annoyance.
"Puppy, I dint mean it like that, simply that we can both sleep in the same bed" answered Seto with another soft chuckle.
"Oh" was Jou's response, clearly embarrassed over the whole thing. Seto felt the need to reassure his blonde boyfriend so he snaked his arms around Jou's waist, bringing them closer then leaned his head down and whispered into Jou's ear "So when do you think you'll be ready?"
Jou gasped at the feel of Seto's warm breath on his ear, letting out an involuntary shiver. "Hentai!" he yelled, shoving away from Seto, but let his amusement show by laughing merrily at his brunet dragons antics. "Whatever, gimme dem clothes, I'm going to go change now."
Seto merely nodded his consent as he handed Jou the green, cotton pants. Jou took them from the outstretched hand and walked into the bathroom, closing the door behind him. Seto took out his own pants, a pair of deep navy blue and made of silk. He undressed with ease and since it was summer he opted to sleep with no shirt on, w2hich also explained why had given Jou pants only. Just that moment Jou poked his head out to the bathroom and asked about the location of his shirt.
"You don't get one, its summer, now come on out" answered Seto. Jou just shrugged his shoulders uncaringly, but inwardly he was a bit nervous. This was the first time that he'd be able to see Seto so close up and without a shirt, but also the first time when Seto would see him without a shirt. He blushed slightly at the thought of sleeping next to a half naked Seto.
Jou stepped out of the safety of the bathroom into the newly dimmed bedroom. Seto stood there simply gawking at Jou; of course none of that showed on his face, only his eyes revealed his true emotions. The soft light from the moon gently lay on Jou's skin making his tanned complexion glow somewhat golden and also cast his shaggy, golden tresses in an elegant glow. Jou's boyish face was lit up because of the smile adorning it in contrast to his hard chest and pert nipples that looked incredibly sexy that Seto couldn't wait to kiss that golden skin and worship him like a god. Jou was like sin personified, able to make the most innocent person fall from grace.
Jou's thoughts floated in practically the same way. The same moonlight enveloped Seto's creamy skin, giving off an ethereal light. His chocolate locks looking darker in the dimmed room and those piercing blue eyes glowed all the brighter. Both teenagers were drawn to one another, and without uttering a single word engaged in a gentle kiss. Seto's hands rested on Jou's sides, tickling them softly while Jou's arms hung over Seto's shoulders and brought his fingers in to tangle themselves in Seto's chestnut hair, enjoying the silkiness. They broke apart slowly. Jou opened his eyes, unaware of when he had closed them.
"Come on, let's go to bed" said Seto softly and gently tugging Jou toward the silken covered bed. Jou laid down on the right side of the bed, Seto on the left. Both teens turned to one another, getting comfortable with the situation quickly, as if they had been doing the same thing for years.
"Love you Seto, and thanks for saving me" said Jou softly. Seto continued on staring at Jou, unable to tear his gaze from his beautiful boyfriend.
"No problem, and sorry for doubting you" he said. Love you too he added mentally. Jou simply mumbled an "mm hmm" before sleep claimed him. Seto laid there awake for a few more minutes staring at his boyfriends face as he slept. Jou's' pink lips were opened lightly and his chest rose and fell with each breath he took. Letting out a sigh Seto put one arm under his pillow and another around Jou's waist and edged Jou's face to the crook of his neck and drifted off to sleep.
Owari
A/N: Yay! It's finally done! Well kinda. I wrote a sort of "and the next day" sorta chapter, but other than that, this fic is done! First I want to thank all those people who read my story and waited for this last chapter. More specifically I wanna thank my reviewers, who showed me support, so thanx to: meatofevil, dragonlady222, JoeyWheeler4evr, lunarxshinobi, and pennypigeon. (and of course to all of you who read. Like I said before, this is complete, but there will be a bonus chapter. Till then!