Thirteen
"Wha-?" Jounouchi questioned at the statement.
"I said we're leaving," Kaiba repeated.
"We can't just leave school! That's truancy!" pointed out Jounouchi.
Kaiba rolled his eyes and sighed, "and this is the same person who used to bully people and cut and be late all the time?'
"I tried turning over a new leaf when I met new people… I wanted to be a role model for my sis," Jounouchi explained. It was the truth. Ever since he had met Yugi and the others his life had changed drastically. Instead of following in the footsteps of his father in his youth, he decided to for once give a shit about things and change for the better.
Kaiba dragged him out of the classroom through masses of students who stared looking at the couple as if they were some museum freak show. The brunette had seemed to care less and it was rather disturbing for Jounouchi to witness how Kaiba just shrugged off the attention like that. Jounouchi knew he looked a mess and wondered how in the hell he could go anywhere in battered clothes and his beaten state. Knowing the public they'd go wild over that type of thing…
They walked down the first floor hallway the teachers not even bothering to stop them as Jounouchi gazed over at the front entrance of the campus where a deep red Ferrari stood parked looking fierce in the morning daylight. It was apparent that Kaiba had rushed over here and hadn't cared where the hell he had parked as long as he had got to Jounouchi.
Kaiba shoved him in the car before leaping into the driver's seat before pulling the hood over the car.
"Just where in the hell are we going?!" Jounouchi exclaimed.
"Somewhere," Kaiba answered as he placed the key into the ignition before revving up the sports car as a violent warning for the paparazzi behind the closed gate to back off.
"I should get you for kidnapping," Jounouchi darkly muttered. He yelped suddenly as the Ferrari did a single donut on the campus's grounds before the gate was opened and the reporters and photographers scrambled as Kaiba sped off on the street.
"What the hell?!" the blonde screeched.
"Just shut up and let me handle this," Kaiba snapped.
"Handle what?"
"All of this. I've gotten you in this, so it's my job to protect you," Kaiba explained.
Jounouchi scoffed before snapping his gaze away, "I don't need your protection."
Kaiba did not answer as they drove through Tokyo on the Expressway before making an exit far off-the Kaiba Manor soon up ahead. The gates opened as Kaiba sped through his very own property before finally after ten minutes, halting the car in front of the large white structure.
"Why are we here?" Jounouchi asked.
Kaiba once again, gave him the silent treatment as he exited the sports car before yanking Jounouchi out and across the green yard. The doors were opened by the butlers as Kaiba lead them across the large ball room, through the living space, and up the grand marble stairway until they were up on another more private spiral staircase.
Jounouchi gazed at narrow dimly lit hallway with only a few doors as Kaiba once again pulled on his wrist making the blonde haired dancer move forward until the CEO threw open a set of black and gold decorated doors and threw Jounouchi onto his plush bed way over on the other side of the expanse room.
"What the fuc-"Jounouchi hissed as Kaiba threw himself onto him suddenly as if to completely molest him right then and there.
Kaiba's face drew nearer making Jounouchi blush furiously and how close his crush was to him. It was unbelievable. Wait he had…tripped….over Jounouchi. Why had Jounouchi thought other wise?!
Why wasn't he talking? What was happening? Why was Kaiba doing this? Questions raced through Jounouchi's head within only seconds as Kaiba moved away and strode across the cherry wood floors and into another room connected to his bedroom-Jounouchi guessing it was either the bathroom or a walk in closet.
This had given Jounouchi time to look around and he was in awe. Silk was what met his fingers. Kaiba's bed was round and luxurious and was adorned with only the best of sapphire hued silk… The walls were a deep black- offsetting the shining cherry wood floor-the walls decorated with silver wall lamps of dragons and a large window that also lead to a balcony. Curtains of deep blue framed the glass and definitely gave the youth the impression that this was most definitely Seto Kaiba's quarters-something that few were allowed in…
"Here's some make-up to hide those cuts of yours-it's some of the best," Kaiba announced his presence-handing him a couple of products.
"Why?" Jounouchi asked noting that he had asked why a lot of the time today.
"We're going somewhere after this and I don't need anyone asking what the hell happened to you," Kaiba explained with a shrug before lifting the boy off of his bed and into the pure black and silver bathroom. This was even better than the Imperial Hotel in Jounouchi's eyes and he was in awe of how much work must have been put into Kaiba's space. The bathroom had a large sink and counter-and your basic necessities but what Jounouchi found to be the most impressive was the large bathtub that resembled a flowing fountain. It was no doubt-deep but there were multiple facets and knobs in the middle.
The brunette chuckled as if amused, "Do you want to try it puppy?"
Jounouchi blushed, "Che. Rich bastard…what a waste of money! Now put me down! Now!" He denied himself of the pleasure knowing that Kaiba would take it as a weakness.
Kaiba sat Jounouchi down on the counter before turning a couple of the knobs to the tub, one making the tub flow from multiple facets…
"W-What are you doing?" Jounouchi questioned.
"You'll be taking a bath," Kaiba stated matter of factly.
"But I'm clean!" the blonde insisted.
Kaiba chuckled, "I'm having some things done to you so you need to wash the blood and grime away completely. They don't like dirty dogs at salons and spas."
Jounouchi blushed and then realized what had just been said, "What?!"
"I'm getting you cleaned up by professionals," explained Kaiba.
"Hell no! Not by you!"
Kaiba rolled his eyes before moving forward and lifting Jounouchi's chin up with two fingers making the dancer feel heated as the brunette whispered alluringly into his ear, "My lovers only look the best and that means being treated like the best."
"It's a lie," Jounouchi protested.
"Then let them believe that lie mutt. Last time I checked, you need to be noticed," said Kaiba as he moved away before switching off the knobs. The tub was full of there was some type of milk bath or something because the water wasn't exactly clear.
"Strip," Kaiba demanded.
"Leave," snapped Jounouchi with a hazel eyed glare.
Kaiba threw off his coat before unbuttoning his shirt and pants making Jounouchi's gaze embarrassedly snap away from Kaiba.
"W-What are you doing?!" he hissed.
"I need to be clean too and last time I checked, we're both men. This isn't a huge deal," Kaiba explained with absolutely no shame what-so-ever.
"Then you can wait until I'm finished with my bath!" Jounouchi pointed out tempted to see if the male in front of him was nude or not.
"You need to become comfortable with me," said Kaiba.
"Huh?"
"If we have to do this, we need to make it believable, meaning we need some practice," Kaiba explained with a sigh.
"What does this have to do with practicing?" Jounouchi asked.
He saw pale hands begin to remove his upper half of clothing and forced himself to close his eyes knowing he would be tempted to look at a very very hot naked Seto Kaiba in front of him if he kept his eyes open.
Jounouchi could have melted as the scent of peppermint drowned him again and his alluring voice was only a low murmur of his explanation, "Taking a bath together is quite intimate… It shows how comfortable partners are together and how unashamed they are to see the best in one another or flaws."
The blonde felt nimble hands on his lower back sliding him off of the counter as cold air hit his lower half of his body making him blush knowing his final articles of clothing had been removed. He felt himself being turned slightly and cold skin hit his back but nothing more.
"Open your eyes," Kaiba insisted.
"Iie*..." Jounouchi protested gently.
"Katsuya," Kaiba breathed before adding quite hotly, "Onegai*."
Jounouchi could not resist with such a voice and found himself weak as his eyes snapped open to meet the large mirror where both he and Kaiba stood nude. Kaiba's arms around his waist and hidden behind Jounouchi's small bruised body making the boy ashamedly look away again knowing that he was a street rat compared to perfect untouched Kaiba…
"No. Look again," Kaiba demanded as if furious.
"Why?"
"Are you ashamed?" asked Kaiba with his own questions.
"Yes…" Jounouchi admitted.
"What of? Me or yourself? Be honest, I will know if you're lying…"
"Myself," murmured Jounouchi.
"Explain," pushed on Kaiba wanting to see if the blonde would break or not.
Jounouchi trembled, "No."
Kaiba sighed knowing he had asked too much before kissing his cheek, "I'm sorry."
Jounouchi jumped at the contact of Kaiba's thin but luscious lips on his skin.
"What was that for?!" he yelped his head darting up to meet Kaiba's beautiful blue orbs.
"An apology for pushing you… You should get used to me kissing you mutt. It shall be a rather often occurrence and it would be best if you not jump and hide every time I do so."
And with that Kaiba moved away to step into the tub, his waist and below covered by the milky bathwater as he held out his hand to Jounouchi who blushed furiously unsure if he should run away or join. He decided-knowing he'd look like an idiot-to join knowing that temptation was so much greater than his own sense of pride.
Jounouchi accepted the male's hand and felt an arm wrap around his waist to guide him down the small stairs that he probably would have fallen over if not lead in.
Kaiba had then kissed him. It was short and chaste but it was there and a spark of electricity went through Jounouchi. He felt himself wrapping his arms around Kaiba's neck and resting upon his chest feeling their skin meet under the water. It made him hot and flushed and he hated himself so much for giving in. He spoke to himself and Kaiba allow murmuring softly, "I hate you…"
Kaiba chuckled, "Oh?"
"You…don't hate me?" Jounouchi questioned.
"Don't be ridiculous," Kaiba scoffed.
Jounouchi didn't know how to take that. Was it that, he was being ridiculous for asking Kaiba if he felt other wise or was it that Kaiba was implying something else through his words…?
'He'll never love you.'
Jounouchi's mind reminded him rather cruelly and he wanted to shove the thought aside knowing his heart would break at the thought. He was enjoying this way too much for his own good…
It was never mentioned or questioned as fingers ran through his wet strands of hair relaxing him as the scent of whatever type of shampoo eased him.
"You pretend well," murmured Jounouchi. He was lulled completely. Everything was so relaxing and comfortable and he found himself wanting to fall asleep.
"So do you…" Kaiba commented. He flipped on a knob before moving Jounouchi over to the middle where the "fountain" was and moved his head back to rinse out the soap from his hair.
"Falling asleep?" questioned Kaiba, a soft smile rarely wavering on his lips.
"It's nice," was all Jounouchi said.
"I'll take you out and you can nap on my bed while I finish cleaning myself up then," said Kaiba before pulling Jounouchi out of the water and onto the ledge before grabbing a fluffy white towel to dry the male off with.
Jounouchi felt the towel being wrapped around his waist as he was lifted up by Kaiba who did not bother to even dry off as he strode into his bedroom to lay Jounouchi onto his silk bed.
"Only for a little while okay?" Kaiba commented.
Jounouchi made a slight noise of approval before finding himself falling asleep blissfully in the quarters of his strong dragon…
_-_-_-_
Kaiba tore himself away from the boy in front of him knowing that he had to finish cleaning himself up to look presentable to head out to Ginza later on in the evening with Jounouchi. He could have stayed there and watched him sleep forever. He was alluring without even trying and Kaiba wondered if he was always that cute and blissful when he was sleepy.
The brunette slid back into the water, cleaning himself as he found himself in a sea of thought… Mokuba was rather happy about the deal even knowing that he was a setup. He thought it would make him less lonely and that Jounouchi was "good" for Kaiba either way-real or not. It made the sapphire eyed male wonder if he could really seduce Jounouchi into loving him for real.
Jounouchi seemed like he was in denial. However, his consciousness really couldn't lie. His drunken state had really brought out a side of him that Kaiba had never expected to see. But seeing potential had attracted him horribly. Today he would hone Katsuya Jounouchi and show him what he was capable. That he was better than most around him and only Kaiba himself could make it possible.
Finishing his bath rather quickly, Kaiba dried himself off before heading past the bedroom to enter the second door in the large bedroom space, merely glancing at Jounouchi once to find him in a deep sleep. The poor boy looked exhausted. As if life was taking a toll on him.
Kaiba selected a casual looking outfit of black and a dark blue, almost passing for black before clothing himself. While he did that, he thought of what he could possible adorn Jounouchi in. The CEO felt rather ashamed knowing he had bought an outfit for Jounouchi in advance. Kaiba had to admit he was way into himself for making such a childish move but proved it to be useful, for he had Jounouchi right into the lair.
The clothes Kaiba brought out of the back of his closet were perfectly sized for Jounouchi. A white t-shirt was adorned with a dragon on the front-jeweled with ruby like stones. Dark blue jeans matched the shirt and Kaiba pulled out a box wondering how Jounouchi would take this surprise. Inside the box was a ring-blue stones aligned the band and in the middle was a beautiful ruby red gem.
What flustered Kaiba was the fact that he had a matching ring, adorning his ring finger at that very moment, except his was just the opposite of Jounouchi's. Rubies aligned the band and the sapphire was emplaced in the middle. Mokuba had given quite the approval when he had spotted the jewelry store bags in Kaiba's hands only evenings ago. He had demanded to see what it was and whom it was for.
The younger Kaiba had teased Kaiba pointing out quite suggestively that it seemed like Jounouchi and him were linked and were close. As if the rings were a way of engagement…
Kaiba shook the mere thought out of his head as he exited the large walk in closet as he peered over at a very hot sleeping Jounouchi. The towel on his waist was barely doing its job at the moment and the brunette had to use absolutely all of his self control to not jump Jounouchi and ravage him.
Kaiba walked quietly over to Jounouchi, crawling into the bed to lie beside the nude male and couldn't help but want to embrace him and gently kiss his parted pink lips. The blonde angel would never even know…
"Katsuya…" the syllables gently rolled off of Kaiba's Japanese accented tongue as he nudged the boy awake with one of his hands.
Jounouchi's body was warm and obviously sensitive as Kaiba noticed the nubs on the youth's chest hardening at the mere touch of Kaiba's skin onto his own.
"Mn…"
"Wake up," coaxed Kaiba.
"Too comfortable," Jounouchi protested gently.
"Wake up or I'll make you wake up," Kaiba threatened knowing that he would have to place his mask on. His hate façade toward Jounouchi would seem less suspicious.
"Fuck you. I'm taking your bed," Jounouchi growled before shifting to where one of Kaiba's bed pillows was in between them.
Kaiba sighed before yanking the pillow out of Jounouchi's grasp and straddling him from behind…Jounouchi was temptingly lying on his stomach. Something that screamed 'claim' to the male on top of him.
Kaiba chuckled as Jounouchi yelped and squirmed helplessly.
"Get off!" he screamed.
"Beg," Kaiba answered.
"Hell fucking no!" protested Jounouchi.
"Then I'll move further," declared Kaiba before moving his hips downward and having his legs on hold. He had to admit, he had a very very nice view of Jounouchi nice round ass.
'Further?"
Kaiba smirked before gently licking at a sensitive spot on the blonde's lower half-only millimeters away from his entrance. Jounouchi moaned loudly unable to bite it back.
"Enough of an example for you?" Kaiba asked.
"Ahh…why?!" groaned Jounouchi. He was obviously, frustrated and hard….very hard from what Kaiba noted.
Kaiba shrugged before throwing the clothes at him.
"Get ready, we'll grab something to eat and then we have work that needs to be done," he said completely changing the subject.
"Che. Pervert," Jounouchi growled under his breath as he picked up the clothes that were oh-so-carelessly thrown about on the bed. His gaze snapped over to the male sitting across the room in a plush chair, his chin resting on his palm as if bored.
"Get out so I can change," snapped Jounouchi. He was really fed up with Kaiba's invasion on his privacy.
"I don't see your big irk on changing in private when we're both the same gender," Kaiba pointed out.
Jounouchi rolled his eyes annoyed, "Because it's you."
"And what makes me so different from the other men you know?"
Silence… That was too awkward of a question for Jounouchi to answer and he knew if he were to be honest he'd feel like a fool. The blonde sighed and got up off of the bed to hastily place on the clothes that were given to him, Kaiba watching his every move.
"They look nice," he commented.
Jounouchi blinked and stared at one of the two mirrors that were place on each corner of the room. It was true. The apparel looked amazing and he wasn't sure what label it was but knowing Kaiba it was something outrageously priced.
All he could really do is nod in approval before moving over to the bathroom to use make-up to cover the cuts and bruises that he had received from earlier this morning and from his father's beatings.
Strangely enough, Kaiba had followed, watching him intently in the mirror has Jounouchi applied concealer, powders, and various toners onto his face.
"Turn around," Kaiba demanded.
Jounouchi obeyed without question as Kaiba looked at him for a minute before picking up some products.
"May I?" he asked holding out shadow and liner.
"Wouldn't it make me look too much like 'Kat'?" Jounouchi asked.
Kaiba smirked, "It will no longer matter where you go with your type of status so I don't see the point in hiding something that make you look good."
Jounouchi blushed at the compliment looking away as if in denial. He was unable to comprehend how Kaiba could seem annoyed and hateful one moment and in the next minute spew out compliments that could make the smaller male swoon.
"Fine," Jounouchi answered before closing his eyes.
Kaiba worked quickly but to Jounouchi's amazement; precisely. The brunette was a genius in anything and everything and Jounouchi was very curious as into how Kaiba learnt how to work with cosmetics. He worked so well that if he weren't already rich; he'd most like could become a make-up artist for some famous person.
Jounouchi was turned around to face the mirror before the male behind him asked, "Satisfactory?"
The blonde noted how the liner was thin and dark and only apparent enough to bring his eyes out and make them look wider. The red shadow above made Jounouchi smile. He did not own such a metallic color and wondered which brand it was so he could maybe invest. Red was most definitely flattering on Jounouchi and happened to also be his favorite color.
Jounouchi could only nod in approval before turning around, "Arigatou*."
"There's on last thing to add to this," Kaiba announced. He sounded rather nervous and Jounouchi wasn't sure if it was just him or if it was really what he was seeing because Kaiba seemed very flushed in the face.
"Oh?" Jounouchi asked.
"Hold out your hand," Kaiba said.
"Which one?' questioned Jounouchi.
"The one with the bracelet," Kaiba answered.
Jounouchi held out his left hand, Kaiba pulled out yet again another box, but this one was unmarked.
In the box was something embarrassingly stunning and what Jounouchi recognized was on Kaiba's own left hand was a ring just the inverse of the one that he was presented with as Kaiba slid the band onto his ring finger.
"I promise you can take this one off this time," assured Kaiba.
Jounouchi blushed in awe, "Why?"
"The media will love it. Matching rings. It's anyone's dream. It's one of the most loving romantic gestures in my eyes," Kaiba explained.
"But…why me?"
Kaiba blinked for a moment as if he did not see another question hitting his way.
"Because you're someone that I have grown to respect," he answered. He seemed honest and compassionate when he said such things and it sent a wave of chills up Jounouchi's spine at the thought of gaining Kaiba's heart and trust. Gaining his respect was even more than Jounouchi had imagined.
"You're so strange," the blonde announced before walking away.
Kaiba sighed and smiled before exiting the space before calling out, "Let's go puppy or I'm leaving you behind."
"Enough with the dog names if you respect me so much!" Jounouchi protested as he quickly followed the CEO who took fast paced strides.
They both exited the manor bickering like always and got into Kaiba's Ferrari and drove off to Ginza… They had no idea what they were in for.
(A/N: Rwar! New chapter! Finally! It's taken me awhile because school has literally kicked my ass so bad that I've been taking naps after I get home and do homework-meaning usually Blu-chan forgets to eat!!! .; Bad! Anyway, I'm hoping to make the next chapter soon-if not then it will be after my birthday which happens in about two weeks! Yay! I'll finally be eighteen. I'll finally be able to buy yaoi without being looked at strangely (well maybe not) but at least I can prove that I'm old enough and that nobody can really stop me or tell on me. xDDD
Anyway, thank you all for very kind reviews. I hope this chapter has made you happy. I know we've gotten off of the basic storyline concept I had but I REALLY wanted Kaiba and Jounouchi's relationship to develop and don't worry-Jounouchi will be at Tragic and be sexy again real soon! I promise! xD Thanks for reading~ Until next chapter!)