Chapter 15
Jounouchi couldn't help but stare and ponder. The silence between them was awkward and the fact that he has been willingly confessed to by Seto Kaiba himself did not help the situation one bit. There was something about it that seemed much too eerie for Jounouchi's liking and the fact that deep within his mind; he got what he wanted scared the piss out of him.
"We'll be going to eat and then we shall leave this place," Kaiba announced.
Jounouchi blinked causing his entranced stare to snap away from him, "Just to warn you. I owe you nothing."
"But of course; this is mere pocket change in return for the good of your sister health condition and my own publicity stunt," Kaiba said passively.
"Baka..." murmured Jounouchi under his breath. One minute the rich bastard was confessing his undying love for him and the next minute, he was saying the blonde was mere pocket change for the CEO's amusement. How contradicting!
"Speak for yourself," said Kaiba. They walked down the narrow empty strip-the dim lights darkening the rest of the building as evening set in.
It would be appalling if the paparazzi happened to be still awaiting them outside; then again, this was Seto Kaiba we were talking about. Of course they were going to wait to get the latest scoop between the world's richest bachelor and his supposed 'lover' who nobody who was anybody had heard of in their lifetime.
"You're so fucking strange!" Jounouchi exclaimed loudly. His voice echoed across for anyone to hear.
"Oh?"
"You're contradicting yourself! One minute, I'm supposedly the most important thing in your life and in the next moment, I'm mere pocket change? What is your fucking mentality?!"
Kaiba chuckled; a warm look on his face as he gazed upon the smaller male in front of him, "My feelings still remain the same; no need to worry pup."
"STOP CALLING ME THAT RIDICULOUS NAME!" howled Jounouchi.
"Well maybe if you'd stop barking and acting like a dog I would possibly consider it," Kaiba said.
Jounouchi was sulking by then and sighed. He was not going to win with this man no matter what. They had then arrived at the place that Kaiba had decided to eat at. A hostess clad in a deep amethyst and gold kimono greeted them at the door.
"Iraishaimasen," she bowed.
Jounouchi and Kaiba mimicked the movement before Kaiba stood with the posture somewhat like a general in war before requesting, "Futari kudasai." Asking for two menus, the hostess nodded and lead them to a tatami room where they removed their shoes and sat down at the low risen table where the hostess provided menus before exiting.
"Uwa... It's so..." began Jounouchi examining the shoji lanterns in each corner, the paper thin sliding door, and the feel of tatami and cherry wood to his touch.
"Traditional? Japanese? But of course," Kaiba answered.
Kaiba did not look like someone who was a traditional Japanese person. He would expect him to eat at a Western style setting, with lavish silverware pieces, and expensive decor. He could only imagine the types of food served and how many foods that Kaiba had experienced. Between European, Chinese, American...from the desserts of his homeland where mochi and wagashi was a huge deal to even French cakes and delicatessens that Jounouchi could only dream of.
"Do you know what you're ordering?" Kaiba interrupted his thoughts.
Jounouchi skimmed the menu finding some interesting choices for dinner. He finally decided on Okonomiyaki with sushi on the side.
"How sad, I was hoping you would pick something like miso with tonkatsu. Much more fulfilling..." Kaiba mused.
"Che. Okonomiyaki has bread and with soda it will expand, "Jounouchi pointed out feeling rather smart.
The hostess had returned and had taken their order before removing a part in the cherry wood table to reveal a grill. Jounouchi's eyes widened in amazement.
"For the Okonomiyaki and the Sukiyaki that Kaiba-sama has ordered," the hostess explained with a small smile. She turned a knob at the bottom of the table before once again disappearing to fetch the ingredients needed to make the dishes.
"Sukiyaki? You really are an old man!" Jounouchi teased with a grin plastered on his face.
"Your stereotypes are quite boring mutt," Kaiba muttered taking a sip from the ivory glass he was given.
"Tea?" Jounouchi asked.
Kaiba shook his head 'no' before continuing to drink.
"Don't tell me it's…" the blonde's voice drifted off in shock.
"Plum sake," Kaiba answered a smirk on his face as Jounouchi looked at him with an open mouth.
"B-But you're not even twenty* yet!" Jounouchi hissed quietly.
"I think you're forgetting whom they are catering to," pointed out Kaiba.
The male in front of the CEO sighed in defeat before muttering to himself, "Money really does buy everything."
"Oh? Would you like some then? I wouldn't mind getting you some sake if you are sure you can handle it," said Kaiba.
"No! I mean…"
"If you're worried about me, then don't be. I drink. Big deal, I'm a businessman. It's a normal occurrence," Kaiba explained.
"You're already grown…," Jounouchi said.
It was a something Jounouchi definitely had realized. With nobody with Kaiba other than his younger brother Mokuba, it was quite apparent that Seto Kaiba was already considered an adult. There wasn't even a need for him to go to school other than the fact that tabloids had made a huge scene about him not attending school in his earlier days. However, now he was in his second year of high school and was seventeen years old.
"Whatever you said," Kaiba answered.
That was all they had said within the time span and at the right time, their food had arrived making Jounouchi very happy. The Okonomiyaki was delicious after it was prepared on the grill.
The hostess was then preparing Kaiba's Sukiyaki.
"Kaiba-sama, do you want more sake?" she asked.
"I think I'm fine for now," Kaiba answered as he was given his food as well.
"If you need anything then please get someone to get me for you," the hostess said with a bow as she departed from the room leaving Kaiba and Jounouchi in silence once more.
"Jounouchi…" Kaiba finally said.
"Hm?" Jounouchi asked his head snapping up from his mouthful of omelet.
"Go to Tragic with me after this," demanded Kaiba.
"What? Hell no!" Jounouchi exclaimed.
"What's your excuse with time?" Kaiba asked rolling his eyes annoyed.
"Every time I end up going you make a fool of me!" snapped Jounouchi.
"Not this time," Kaiba said.
Jounouchi raised an eyebrow. What was Kaiba getting at? The blonde dancer knew that Kaiba had 'feelings' for him and basically wanted to show him off today, but why would he ask for him to go to Tragic?
"What do you mean 'not this time'? Honestly Kaiba, I know what you're up to and I'm not your trophy wife!" Jounouchi protested.
Kaiba's sapphire hues widened in surprise at the comment as Jounouchi smirked, 'Ha! I caught him!' he thought to himself. Victory was his and he was refusing to be played for as a fool.
"Katsuya, just how dense are you?!" Kaiba growled angrily.
"Dense? Really now Kaiba, I'm blonde but I am not that dumb," Jounouchi said with a smirk.
Kaiba suddenly had this look on his face. It threw Jounouchi completely off guard. He looked pissed off and Jounouchi just knew he hit a nerve. The brunette finished off his sake before slamming the glass down before making his way to Jounouchi.
"What are yo-"began Jounouchi but he was interrupted as Kaiba's mouth took his own.
He felt like he was drowning and could taste the bittersweet taste of alcohol and plum on his tongue. It was everything he had wanted and the kiss was full of sin. It thrilled Jounouchi and he found his arms making their way around Kaiba's neck.
"Shut up, I love you, stupid idiot," Kaiba hissed before throwing Jounouchi for the second time that night onto the floor.
"You're caught in the AH-moment," Jounouchi yelped as Kaiba's teeth sank into his neck making possessive marks all along his neck and clavicle.
"Speak for your self," murmured Kaiba.
"I told you how I felt," Jounouchi gently protested.
"You lie," Kaiba challenged him.
"We're in public," pointed out the smaller male.
"I could care less, I'll take you to prove my love for you to everyone," said Kaiba.
Jounouchi's hazel eyes widened before forcefully pushing Kaiba away.
"What?!" he exclaimed as he bolted upward.
"I have no fear of you or anyone else," Kaiba said with a shrug.
"Will you please stop messing with me…?" Jounouchi pleaded.
"Messing with you?" Kaiba questioned.
"Messing with me in general," Jounouchi snapped.
"What makes you think I'm messing with you?"
"Because my heart hurts…" whispered Jounouchi looking away from the CEO in front of him.
Kaiba sighed, "That's called denial."
"Fuck you," Jounouchi hissed before standing up.
"Come to Tragic, I promise you a good time," Kaiba brought up the subject once again. He was determined to see Jounouchi move. The blonde was hypnotizing on the dance floor and Kaiba wanted to help him with everything he was fighting for.
"What makes you think I'm going to just stroll in with you?"
"Because you promised your sister you would be dancing and would be even better than you were by the time she returned from the US," Kaiba pointed out. Bring up his sister always worked and was a lovely weak spot for the male to push on when he needed Jounouchi to do something he wanted him. He was hoping the blonde would take the bait…
Jounouchi looked deep in thought before sighing in defeat, "Fine."
"Good dog," Kaiba teased before standing up.
Jounouchi glared up at him before standing up. They exited the room before Kaiba took out one of the many cards in his wallet before scanning it into the computer to pay for their meal. The price on the screen made Jounouchi's eyes widen. The prices had not been on the menu to his surprise and the amount was a crazily ridiculous amount for their dinner.
Now he really felt like he owed Kaiba. Between the jewelry both on his wrist and finger…the clothes…the hair cut… It was probably all a small fortune no matter how much the young businessman had insisted it to be 'mere pocket' change to him.
Kaiba and Jounouchi exited the restaurant.
"There's one trip I wanted to make before Tragic. It's still rather early, only seven, and I was thinking of heading to the mansion before heading to Tragic around nine," Kaiba mused.
"Another trip?" Jounouchi asked.
Kaiba smiled, "Your clothes are most definitely are not for club status."
"But none of your things will fit me," insisted Jounouchi as they headed to the surprisingly clear parking garage.
"What makes you think that I haven't done some of my own shopping for you? Last time I checked, I bought you Westwood at the Imperial Hotel to wear home that morning…"
Jounouchi blushed. It would make sense but what made the boy blush was the fact that Kaiba had already went shopping for him. There went another small fortune for him most likely and what stunned the boy the most was the fact that Kaiba had thought about him even when they weren't together…
He shuddered. That really did make him feel like they were a couple…
Kaiba unlocked Jounouchi's side of the car door before opening it for him before heading over to the driver's side.
They headed onto Ginza's streets surprisingly, without a problem and Kaiba was smart enough to place the roof of the Ferrari up even though most likely, everyone had already recognized what Kaiba's car looked like... They rode off into the night, Jounouchi, unsure of what surprises Kaiba had in store for him…
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Jounouchi was already dressed in club attire. A white and silver shirt adorned him this time around, a red and black open vest, and dark bleached jeans. Everything fit with his new hairstyle and he had to admit that Kaiba had a good taste in clothing. Then again; he mused- when you could afford anything like he could, why wouldn't you not be good with coordinating things?
"We have an hour, and last time I checked Katsuya, you haven't danced in a while right?" Kaiba asked.
Jounouchi slowly nodded wondering at what he was getting to.
"Yeah so what? I'll get better once I'm warmed up," he answered with a shrug.
"Follow me," Kaiba said and then exited the bedroom. The blonde haired male blinked and then quickly followed knowing that if he didn't hurry up, he would lose him within his expanse mansion.
They went up some stairs and across a couple of hallways before Jounouchi saw large double doors to a locked room. Music floated from the room across, sounding raw to Jounouchi's curiosity. He glanced over at the other doors across from the large double doors that were much smaller. A voice rang out and guitars blared.
"Mokuba plays," Kaiba said dismissively.
"Ah! Sugoi… Which? Bass? Electric?" Jounouchi asked pressing his ear to the metal door.
"Electric of course," Kaiba answered matter of factly as if that was the dumbest question that the boy in front of him ever asked.
"Oh wow. And the others?"
"Friends from school. They're all about to start high school next year. However, Mokuba isn't so interesting in the entrance exams like he should be," said Kaiba with a sigh. Jounouchi chuckled.
"Money can get him through. Right now kids should focus on being happy. They only have a certain amount of time before they're thrown into the work force," he said.
Kaiba nodded.
"He is truly happy with them."
"Any idols in particular?" Jounouchi asked noting Christmas would be soon and that he should pay both Kaibas' especially one Kaiba in particular back somehow.
"Uruha from the Gazette-that and Minwoo Rose from the TRAX."
"Rose explains his current hair style he's had for years now," Jounouchi mused laughing.
"Mokuba's been obsessed since they debuted even though the guy is Korean and plays drums. Half the time he doesn't even understand their music," Kaiba declared.
Jounouchi felt suddenly that he was moving forward and jumped. Both of them had been so distracted in their own conversation that they hadn't noticed that the music had stopped.
"Actually Aniki, he does play guitar and broke up with the TRAX…and if you knew anything about ANYTHING; you'd know they have Japanese singles as well. Then again-you never get out of the office and you're a Koda Kumi*-whore so you wouldn't know J-Rock to save you. Anyway, whatcha doing here Jounouchi-san?" Mokuba said with a smirk as he eyed over the attire. He had already read up on the latest gossip and knew his brother way too well to know that he was infatuated with him. The innocent wide eyed middle schooler looked naïve but he sure as hell wasn't stupid.
Kaiba rolled his eyes.
"He invited me," Jounouchi answered rather awkwardly. He hoped to god that Mokuba wasn't hearing scandal stories. Boy, that'd be an awkward one to explain.
"I see. I see you're showing him that room Seto?" Mokuba asked.
Seto only nodded as he took out the keys to unlock the double doors as a girl's voice called out, "Mokuba-kun! We're starting up again-you still need to get the tabs and chords right!"
"Coming Yuuko!" the raven haired boy called out before waving to them both before slipping back into the room and closing the door behind him.
"So what room was he talking about?" Jounouchi questioned as Kaiba fiddled with the lock.
"You're about to see," he answered shortly as he opened the door. Jounouchi's hazel eyes widened at the sight of the room. Slick polished floors met his designer tennis shoes as he entered the room to see his reflection from every end. Kaiba having a dance room was totally unheard of and the last thing that Jounouchi had expected. However, it would definitely explain why the brunette was insanely skilled at dancing to every genre possible.
"I'm taking it you're impressed," Kaiba noted striding across the room.
"Hell yes. Then what's the point of Tragic if I could just dance here?" Jounouchi asked still in awe.
"To show you off of course, you do have to uphold your end of the bargain to me," Kaiba pointed out as music suddenly filled the room. The tune was loud and the bass was intoxication to Jounouchi's senses. The song was no doubt in English and no doubt by someone that definitely had been in the magazines with Koda Kumi as of late. This also totally explained the music choice by Kaiba noting his younger brother's remark.
"Can't dance to Lady Gaga pup?" Kaiba asked.
"It's not that-it's just very new; I'm too used to Tohoshinki and Ayu's tracks being played," Jounouchi snapped with a blush. He yelped as Kaiba lifted him and placed him into a dip in midair.
"Move Katsuya," Kaiba growled before placing him down as Jounouchi obeyed twirling out of his arm before stopping to move on his own accord.
Kaiba was stunned and satisfied and out of all, had no regrets. He was most definitely in love with Jounouchi Katsuya, if not then-most definitely now. He had potential of being hugely successful as a dancer and even a model at this point. He had a way of capturing an audience and at the moment, his sex appeal was so alluring that it took everything for Kaiba not to ravish him to being too good without knowing it. Whatever Jounouchi did; he owned it and it was definitely why the cold male had fallen for such a warm soul.
Jounouchi smirked, "Have you suddenly gained two left feet money bags or have you just gone dumb?"
Kaiba rolled his eyes as he strode over grabbing Jounouchi and moved him downward pulling him into his armed as his hands gripped at his much too skinny thighs as he hooked the boys around him and moved into a dip before pulling the blonde upward and across the room.
The song finally ended and Jounouchi fell out of Kaiba's arms and slumped, exhausted but happy. It had been a long time since he had danced. Between avoid Kaiba, falling for Kaiba, and then avoid the publicity that came with Kaiba he hadn't had time to dance. The rush he felt was amazing…
"What are you planning to dance to? Considering you're their idol there and all.."
"Possibly Big Bang rendition or possibly Namie Amuro considering she's pretty much a legend between her Utada and Ayu," Jounouchi mused.
"All Japanese artists?" Kaiba asked. He liked dancing to everything and wondered if Jounouchi's tastes were narrow.
"I dance to a lot of Korean music right now. Occasionally American if I can actually find something not too generic. I really like G-Dragon's line-up right now," answered Jounouchi.
"You'd get along with my brother fine," muttered Kaiba dryly as the blonde snickered.
"So…Koda Kumi…really now?" Jounouchi asked with a smirk.
"Shut up stupid mutt!" Kaiba snapped a blush crossing his face as he darted out of the room. He'd KILL his brother to revealing one of his secrets!
(A/N: AHHHHH! IT'S BEEN FOOOOREEEVVVAA! I'm so sorry you guys. School kicked my ass. Again. But now it's the holidays so maybe I can actually get shit done despite having holiday homework consisting of 40 questions and diagrams to label and color. X_x Ah fuck.
But I have been thinking about the story lots. It's easy to study and read music so if you guys actually do follow my YouTube account (which is the same name as my account and everything else up in existence) you'd see the Masked Emotion playlist OST~ Muwahah! See? I have been working! Proof is in the link here: http:// www. /user/bluayu#grid/user/3C24F7A3CAF91500
Anyway now time for lots of out of order footnotes!:
*Ayu: Short for AYUMI HAMASAKI NOT *ME* lol… She's infamous in Japan. Pretty much a huge representation of Japanese pop culture in general when it comes to trends and J-Pop. She has a tremendous vocal range that I've barely seen anyone match and she's also known for her HUGE doe like eyes and small figure.
*G-Dragon: Muwaha. Korean pop star known for being in the group 'Big Bang' who just released a Japanese single 'Kikoete wo Sasete' or 'Let Me Hear Your Voice' but he's basically my version of a very sexed up version of Jounouchi in the 'Heartbreaker' video except Jounouchi's hair is layered and red and shit. *_* But Heartbreaker is TOTALLY KAIBA/JOUNOUCHI'S SONG MAN!
*Namie Amuro: I think I've explained this one but just in case pretty music friggin' huge in Japan. She's currently known for her over the top Vidal Sasoon commercials but has been labeled as Japan's 'Queen of HipHop' even tho she's pretty much out of that phase if you've heard her recent album. _
*Koda Kumi: HAHA! KAIBA'S GUILTY PLEASURE! Known for being VERY over the top and even somewhat of a 'gyaru' trendsetter amongst many; she's known in the US for singing 'Real Emotion' in the Final Fantasy X-II (?) game as well as 1,000 words. Sometimes she's so SEXY man but at other times you're just like 'what the hell was she thinking when she said/performed/wore that?!" lol..which is why she's Kaiba's guilty pleasure of an idol.
*Gazette: A WONDERFUL J-Rock band...*_* I aim to be as beautifully badass as their electric guitarist Uruha. Though, Ruki's having so good days in the looks and vocal department now too. I do miss the 'Zetsu' and 'Anata no Tame Ni' days if you know what I'm talking about.
*Okonomiyaki: Japan's version of PIZZA…it's an glorified omelet and in it's glory-it's so fucking gooood!
*Twenty: is the legal drinking age in Japan.
*Iraishaimasen: A way to greet guests at business-like where customer service is used~
MORE SOON~!)