*mumbling heard from JWEC*

JWEC: Working…finishing sequel…must please fans…

Zack: As you can plainly see, Alyson is working really hard on this. I'll be filling in for her. As of now, Maddy took the muses to do whatever they do that allows the plot bunnies to regain their libido. This is a really great story, and I'm proud of my host and Hikari. Especially Alyson, who's been working her nonexistent ass off trying to finish. But enough about us. You probably want to read now.

Disclaimer: Alyson nor I nor Maddy own Yu-Gi-Oh. The show would probably be off the air.

Warning: Slash, the boys' softer side and an extreme amount of fluff

Pairing: Katsuya J. & Seto K.

Seto POV

I snuck out of my room, and looked at the clock. 2:30 am. I knew I shouldn't have taken advantage of him like this, but I missed my Katsu so much. He was so peaceful when he slept. I barely disturbed him when I climbed into bed with him. I simply stroked his cheek; I could push away all those other feelings for now. "Kat, I'm sorry. If I just had dealt with that woman earlier, you wouldn't be like this. We would just be happy, and maybe could talk about those things I said Thursday. But like I said Thursday, I'll love you nonetheless." He sighed softly. I felt a surge of emotion, and a smile snuck its way onto my face.

However, he tested my resilience when he leaned into my hand. I stifled a small horrified gasp. Pulling my hand away, he whimpered slightly, and I couldn't help but smile. I placed my hand back on his cheek, and he smiled slowly. I lie down next to him, and let my arm hover over where I would normally put it. He growled quietly, snuggling into me, going as far as to yank my arm over him and flick his leg over me.

Oh yeah. I was in deep trouble when he woke up. I looked down at him again as I panicked slightly. He seemed comfortable with me there. Oh well. Might as well enjoy myself.

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Jou POV

I yawned as morning vibrantly forced its entrance into my head. Damn the sun for rising this early. I turned over, smiling to myself as I gave Seto his escape. He's never been the best one to sneak into a room. He's actually a little klutzy. But he's my klutz, and that wasn't changing. It probably didn't help that I was awake when he came into the room.

I had allowed him to touch me and lament over me, and I really had to resist this previously unknown underlying urge to comfort him. Naturally, I was surprised when he told me he loved me, but more surprised when my body responded like it was conditioned that way. I opened my eyes just a little bit to see he had fallen asleep, and he had this angelic face when he slept, not that I would have guessed.

It was then the flood-like rush of memories came and slapped me in the face. That triggered everything…except for what happened out of the elevator, and how this came about. And oh gods, were there memories. I mused over when we went out to the café Zane worked at and just talked. The photo shoot, too, where we posed like a Yaoi couple. The press conference, too, when he told he loved me. I especially remembered the first time he kissed me, and how he tasted surprisingly sweet like sugar and of black currants.

I had searched deeply into my newly gained repertoire of memories, but I couldn't find exactly what happened. There was just fuzz, like looking through a pair of really dirty glasses when you don't need them.

After reluctantly giving up, I had to decide on what to do. I could tell him I'd regained some of my recollection and watch some of that sadness break off, or I could wait until I got everything back, subtly overplaying the reaction a little. In the end, I decided on the latter, the securities outweighing the risks by one. Besides, I would also be able to gain some new memories on the way. This could be fun.

I slept for a little while longer before Seto reentered my room. He looked like he was hiding guilt behind his parental face. You know, the one that tells you that you sleep like there's no tonight and you need to get your lazy ass out of bed. (A/N: I get this look a lot on weekends.)

"Kat, get out of bed," he mumbled sleepily. I blinked awake before making my next move.

"What did you just call me?" I asked, shocked. It sounded vaguely familiar, but it didn't, on the other hand.

He blushed when he caught his mistake. "Your name is Katsuya, isn't it?" I nodded slowly. "Consider it a nickname."

In my mind, it was definitely a pet name.

Nonetheless, he took it in stride. I rolled my eyes. It was a very Seto like thing to do. "You should call me Seto, too. It is my name, after all."

"Isn't Kaiba your name too?"

At this he sighed and walked out. I really didn't mean to give him hell, but I had to play with him, just a little.

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(A/N: And here we need to make a HUGE time jump. I'm sorry, guys, but the way the plot bunnies reproduce, this is essential for the plotline's continuity. Blame Maddy if you want to. Back to the boys)

11 months later…

Seto POV

Jou and I headed out to the doctor. It had been about a year since everything happened. The doctors had warned me if Jou didn't get his memories back soon, he would lose them forever. This made me sick to my stomach, the possibility of losing everything we'd had.

Even so, we still went out this morning. It would have been our year's anniversary today. Mokuba and Serenity had left for college, living in the same space. They had really found love in each other. They each sent us postcards every summer. I missed them like crazy, though.

Jou and I were really close. Not as close as I would have liked, but it was nice to have him around. I almost felt like I was betraying the Jou that loved me by falling for the one that didn't. He still lived at the Kaiba Mansion, claiming to be too lazy to move out. He was probably worried about my loneliness like a good friend would. Every morning, we'd drive in our respective cars and drive to our respective companies. They'd basically finished the interconnector between our buildings, which I didn't have the heart to stop. It would actually be unveiled tomorrow. The new Jou was glad to help fill in for his former self tomorrow, but I knew deep down it wouldn't be the same without my Jou. I did keep the positive mindset, though. Even if I'd lost a lover, I'd gained a friend.

I remembered when the doctor ordered me to reveal to Jou that he and I were lovers before his accident. He flipped out in a shocked manner, going as far as to faint. I laughed nervously and drove him home. Another night, he caught me looking at the pictures from the first photo shoot we had to do. His eyes had glowed subtly, saying he looked like he was very happy with me. I was pretty sure of the same thing.

Today was a new day, though, so I waited for Jou like I always did.

"So? What's my prognosis?" He asked the pudgy man testily.

I looked from him to the poor little man. He was shaking terribly.

"Well, sir," he began. "You're still running low on time." He turned to face me. "There's not much more I can do. I can only wish for the best."

"Thank you." He scurried out of the room. I turned to Katsuya. "Are you okay, Kat?"

He ran his fingers through his hair. "I will be, Seto. Until then, we'll see what happens."

I nodded sympathetically. "You ever need anything, just say so."

"I will, thanks. And thank you for keeping an eye on me for eleven months, Seto. It means a lot." He paused. "I'm sure I was very happy with you."

I blushed a little. "Thank you. I didn't have a choice."

He laughed a little. "Why?"

I suddenly felt torn. This was my chance to start over, a second chance for the underdeveloped relationship between Jou and I. "Because I care about you," I shrugged. It was extraordinarily difficult to keep that nonchalant.

He smiled. "You're a great friend, Seto." I blushed. Goddamn embarrassment.

"Is that all I am to you?" I murmured, hurt. The words slipped out of my mouth before I could stop them.

His beautiful gold eyes widened in realization. "What did you say?"

I sighed. "You're more than a friend to me, Jou. You've been my rival, my brother, my only challenge. You were also a lover, my confidante. I loved you very much, and honestly, I still do."

He looked at me, gracefully climbed off the chair, walked quietly over toward me and hugged me, kissing my cheek.

"Why the hell do you have to make this difficult?" He whispered, wrapped around me tightly. I didn't answer; I just dropped my arms in confusion.

"I love you, too, but part of me feels like we should take this slowly…just in case I get my memories back after you decide you want the old me back. I'll never be him, you know. I can't replace him, even I know that. Don't try and say someday I might, because it won't happen. Old Jou holds a special place in that icy heart of yours. I can help mend your heart, but…someday you'll want the Old Jou back, and we'll see what happens."

I took in this new information slowly. "So it's a fresh start, right?"

He sighed. "Yes." He very quickly kissed me before walking out of the room. It was a very innocent one, like one between schoolchildren. For now, I could live with just that.

A/N: Okay. Don't hate me. This is incredibly necessary for the plotline. Also, if it seems like I'm desperately trying to finish this sequel off, it's because I am. I have this one scene that I've been dying to write, and then we'll wrap this bad boy up. I have a new story I've been writing. If you liked Saving Seto Kaiba, you'll love this new one. Thanks for your patience, guys. Zack, Maddy and I are working hard to keep you around. Back to work!