Chapter 10

The doors to the duel software experiment room opened. The employees quickly hid the paper they were all looking at.

Seto folded his arms over his chest. "What were you looking at?"

"Nothing, sir."

"We'll see about that."

Yugi ran into the room. "Kaiba, we need to talk. Now!"

"Don't order me around, Motou."

"I wouldn't come here alone unless I had something worth your time." Yugi glared at him. "Come on!"

Seto had never seen Yugi that angry before. He decided that perhaps he did have something important. They walked into the hallway.

Yugi handed him the Dueling Newsletter for that week.

One the front cover was a picture above an article titled "Kaiba's Real Catch." Blue eyes narrowed in anger as Seto ripped the newsletter to shreds, letting the pieces fall to the floor.

Yugi turned away and began to walk towards the end of the hall.

"Motou."

He turned to look at Seto. The taller man had his forehead against the wall. His hand was against the wall as if he were holding himself up. Yugi almost didn't recognize him.

"What do I do?"

"The secret's out now, Kaiba. It doesn't seem like you can do anything but tell the truth."

Seto closed his eyes.

"I know it's not what you want to do, but what choice do you have?" Yugi leaned against the wall. "I'm sure no one will think less of you because you chose Yami. You're still Seto Kaiba, CEO of a multi-billion dollar corporation."

His eyes opened quickly. He lifted his head up. "I'm Seto Kaiba. This is my territory."

Yugi nodded. "Exactly, so let's go into that room. I'll watch while you fire some employees."

Seto opened the door again. He walked into the room with his usual walk. Several employees looked at each other nervously. He stood in front of his chair and looked down at them. "I know you've all seen the picture and read the article. Whatever that article said, I hope you remembered one thing while you were reading it; I sign pay checks and pink slips."

The workers immediately began working harder.

Seto smirked. "Remember that bit of information very well if you value your job."

Yugi's cell phone rang. He looked at the caller ID. It was Yami. "Hello?"

"Why are there people in front of the gates?"

"It's because of the newsletter."

"What newsletter? I did not see one when I went into the kitchen."

Yugi laughed nervously. "Well I did have it, but Kaiba tore it up."

Seto glanced over at Yugi. When he saw the phone in his hand, he walked towards him. "Is that Yami?"

"There are people blocking the front gate."

"I'll take care of them."

"No, we will," Yugi said firmly. "We'll be out there in a little bit."

Outside, photographers and reporters were trying their hardest to get through the gates. A raven haired boy was standing on the inside of the gate.

"You're not going anywhere until Seto gets here."

"Is the picture real?"

"Is the story true?"

"I said no comment!" Mokuba said in a voice that mocked that of his older brother.

Seto and Yugi ran for the gate.

"Mr. Kaiba! Mr. Motou!"

Yami pushed his way to the front of the crowd. The flashes of the cameras and the babbling of reporters was making him feel light headed.

"Move!" Seto pushed the gate open just enough to pull Yami through the opening. He pulled the gate shut and locked it tight. "Each of us will answer one question and one question only if you value your lives."

"Yugi, are you having the relationship with Seto Kaiba?"

"My girlfriend's name is Anzu. You can ask anyone in our class."

"Mokuba, has this left you scarred for life?"

"Having my parents die was worse than this," he answered.

"Seto, is the article true?"

All eyes were on him. His heart began to race. Suddenly he realized he was holding Yami in his arms. He couldn't hide it any longer, and he knew it. If there was one thing Seto Kaiba hated to admit, it was admitting he couldn't have everything his way. "I haven't read it yet. I'll tell you the real truth." He took a deep breath. "I have chosen Yami to be my partner instead of some girl. What girl other than Yugi's girlfriend would put up with Duel Monsters on a daily basis? When Yami and I got together, I discovered there was no turning back from him. My only response to anyone who questions; Deal with it!"

"Yami, do you have anything you wish to add?"

Yami could feel tears in his eyes. He hugged Seto close. "I love you."

Seto whispered back. "Love you." He looked up at the mob behind the gate. "Now if you'll excuse us, we have some work to do."

The four of them walked back into Seto's mansion. Seto and Yami never let go of each other the rest of the day.