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Chapter Seven : Visits and Warnings
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"How long have you been working for Atemu, Ishtar-san?"
"For five years now, but I have known him since he was a child, and please call me Ishizu we are co-workers now."
They had taken a very detailed tour of Ishigami Corp, and Yugi was introduced to some of the other assistants and one member of the Board of Directors whose name he didn't exactly remember…
When Atemu told him that his company was a jack-of-all trades he wasn't kidding, from the second floor and on he met many workers who were working with security systems, flower companies and even weddings.
"You knew him since he was child? What was he like?"
"He was very kind and humble for someone who grew up getting everything he desired." Ishizu told him. "This is your new desk."
Taking a seat, Yugi ran his fingers over the newly polished cherry oak desk. It wasn't much on it just a computer and phone to take calls on.
"What changed him? I mean, you said that he was kind and humble as a child he doesn't seem that way now."
"To you he doesn't." Ishizu countered with a teasing smile on her lips. "From what he told me you two have been arguing over every single thing -no matter how small- since you've two met."
Yugi managed to keep the blush from rising to his face at the amused look that Ishizu was sending him. "He's very flirty." he tried to explain. "And he's always teasing me! How do you expect me to react?"
"Like a mature adult. You just turned eighteen yes?"
Crossing his arms, Yugi leaned back into the chair with pout on his lips. "And how old is Atemu? Isn't it about time he settled down and married?"
Unexpectedly, Ishizu graced him with a small sad smile. "He was indeed married, though it was brief."
Yugi froze in his seat at Ishizu's statement trying to make sure that he had heard right. "He…was married? B-but when?"
"Please keep your voice down!" Ishizu hissed, quickly glancing at the closed door of Atemu's office, thankfully the blinds were firmly closed.
"He was married?" Yugi whispered harshly, still reeling in shock. "What happened?"
"This is something you would have to ask Atemu for yourself." Ishizu recited firmly. She laid a stack of files down on his new desk. "Go through these and make sure everything is in the correct order, these files are orders for wine going to different cities in Japan and even different countries, just make sure that for instance Kyoto isn't mixed up with Tokyo."
Instead of pressing for answers he so desperately wanted, Yugi nodded his head in understanding of his new task.
"Good, if you have any questions -about your job- or when your finished come to the fifty-fifth and I'll give you another task.. Have a good day Yugi."
"Have a good day Ishizu."
Closing the next to last folder, Yugi reached over to grab the last one but stopped when he felt pressure on the back of his chair, glancing over his shoulder he jolted forward when he met mischievous mascara-covered emerald eyes.
"So you're the one who has this entire floor in a buzz."
"Can I help you with something sir…?" Yugi asked the man wearily, judging from the way the man was eyeing him Yugi felt like he was going to be dealing with another playboy.
Wasn't the one in the office enough?
"Otogi. Ryuuji Otogi. I'm the current head of the Gaming Division here at Ishigami Corp and you are…?"
"Motou. Motou Yugi, it's nice to meet you Ryuuji-san now if you don't mind I would like to get back to work."
Otogi blinked and glanced at the single folder in Yugi's hand. "Work? You just have one left. Is this what Atemu asks you to do?"
"It's my first day." Yugi explained patiently. "This was all I was given."
"Well after your finished how about I take you down to the cafeteria and we can get something to eat? My treat!"
He doesn't beat around the bush does he? Better let him down easy.
"That would be nice." Yugi began with a warm smile. "But I'm afraid that I would have to decline-"
"Oh." Otogi interrupted with a knowing smirk. "You're with Atemu eh? Pretty bold hiring his boyfriend as his assistant. Just imagine the office-"
"Ryuuji-san it would be in your best interest not to finish that sentence."
The smirk immediately slid off Otogi face to be replace a look of weariness. "Whoa there, no need to bite my head off about it."
"Then don't go around spouting off idiotic things."
Otogi winced before sighing heavily and shaking his head. "I apologize Motou-san can I start over?"
"Sure, let's give it another go."
Otogi grinned and bowed. "Ryuuji Otogi, heading of the Gaming division here at Ishigami Corp. pleasure to meet you Motou-san."
Standing, Yugi bowed. "Motou Yugi, nice to meet you Ryuuji-san."
"Pleasure is all mine Motou-san, now about that lunch…"
"Otogi, stop flirting with Yugi and what are you doing way up here? If my memory serves me right then the Gaming Division is on the thirtieth floor…"
Yugi turned to see Atemu leaning against the door into his office, the black blazer and midnight blue tie he had worn were off and his sleeves were rolled up to his elbows with his shirt tucked out.
How can someone still look so sexy while being so disheveled? It wasn't fair in the least bit!
"Don't be like that Atemu!" Otogi called out cheerfully. "I was just introducing myself to the newbie here, wouldn't it best for him to get acquainted with the Division heads since he'll most likely be running errands for you."
"How sweet of you to do that Otogi." Atemu drawled sarcastically. "But, fortunately for you Ishizu has already shown Yugi around."
"She did?" Otogi raised an eyebrow. "She didn't bring him around to there I was." he looked at Yugi curiously. "Did she?"
"She took me everywhere but only introduced me to a few people."
"There you have it." Atemu cut in with a sly smirk. "Don't you have work to do Otogi? I don't pay you to slack off."
"Yeah yeah sure thing Atemu-sama. Maybe we can get lunch tomorrow Yugi? I won't take no for an answer!"
"Um yeah." Yugi responded hesitantly. "Sure thing."
"Great! See you tomorrow Motou-san!"
"You two looked awfully cuddly." Atemu spoke up once Otogi was far enough away. "Didn't think you liked his type."
Yugi fought the urge to roll his eyes at Atemu's statement. "If I'm seeing it right, then you and Ryuuji-san are the same exact type."
"I'm nothing like that raving playboy." Atemu said his tone was a sharp as a blade.
Yugi blinked slowly before shaking his head and turning back to his work. "I didn't mean that exactly, you two are flirty and confident. I wasn't going to say you were a whore Atemu."
"That's one of the most nicest things you've said to me Yugi. I'll take that as a compliment."
This time Yugi didn't hold back from rolling his eyes.
It was a little past sunset by the time they made their way back home. As usual not a word was spoken between them on the way and the comfortable silence made Yugi think back to Ishizu's words earlier.
She said that Atemu had been married once, but to who? And when? Was she dead or were they divorced? So many questions rolled in his head and it made him restless not to know the answer to any of them.
"That's great. What the hell do they want." he heard Atemu mutter unhappily.
"Who?" Yugi questioned softly. Atemu nodded to the driveway and Yugi was pleasantly surprised to see Jouounchi leaning against a red Ferrari talking to Seto quietly.
"Hurry and pull in." Yugi said impatiently. "I want to talk to them."
"Wish you were that happy to see me." Atemu continued to mutter and Yugi pointedly ignored him.
Yugi jumped out of the car once it pulled to a stop and ran up to embrace his friend. "Jonouchi!"
"Yugi-kun!" Jou opened his arms wide and caught Yugi in a tight embrace. "I missed you!"
Yugi wrapped his arms around Jou's neck tightly. "I miss you too Jou! How come you didn't come sooner?"
"Ah," Jou pulled away and stared into Yugi's eyes sadly. "Things are starting to get busy for us at Kaiba Corp with Seto starting a Duel Monsters tournament soon."
"Tournament?" Yugi turned to Seto curiously. "Is that why you were at Ishigami Corp earlier?"
"Ishigami Corp?" Jou blinked and turned to Seto as well but instead of curiosity it was suspicion. "I thought you were meeting with Mokuba to discuss the expansion of Kaiba Corp into America?"
"I did." Seto said quickly glaring at Atemu who was wearing an extremely smug smirk. "My trip to Ishigami Corp was after that."
"Really?" the skepticism in Jou's voice was clear. "Your meetings with Mokuba don't usually take very long Seto and he was back before you were."
"Where is all of this suspicion coming from Jou?" Seto demanded effectively evading the question.
"Just trying to root out the truth from the lies." Jou growled out. "Just tell me you were at Ishigami Corp probably threatening Atemu."
By this point Atemu was laughing so hard that he had tears running down his cheeks and Yugi was feeling extremely uncomfortable with still being in Jou's arms and watching his friends argue.
"I wasn't threatening Atemu and if I was then the bastard probably deserved it."
"Hey," came Atemu's amused voice. "I resent that when have I ever need to be threatened?"
"Plenty of times!" Jou and Seto said simultaneously.
Laughing nervously, Yugi waved his arms at Jou and Seto. "Please stop arguing you two, why don't we all go inside and we can order some pizza or something how does that sound?"
"You and Seto go ahead. I have to talk to Atemu about something really quick."
"About what?" Seto demanded immediately.
"You don't have the right to ask me that right now Kaiba Seto." Jou drawled with unholy glee. "Just go inside with Yugi and I'll drag Atemu in when I'm done."
"C'mon Seto!" Yugi cut in cheerfully grabbing the CEO's wrists and pulling him along. "We can order that dessert you like…"
Atemu raised an eyebrow as he watched Yugi drag Seto into the house and close the door shut behind him. He turned to Jou who was glaring ice daggers at him.
"How can I help you Katsuya-san?"
"Yes as a matter fact you can Atemu-san. You're going to tell me what exactly what you plan to do with Yugi."
Atemu felt amusement well up inside him. This was going to be interesting.
A/N : And Time! I finished just as Midnight approached! It is now 12:00 a.m on March 18th 2011! Sweet! Thank you for reading guys.
Explanation : Jou indeed know of Atemu previously but only knew his name and Atemu knew of Jou through Seto but the two of them never actually met thus Jou's worry for Yugi when the two moved in together and Jou calling Atemu a stranger. So, we good on that? Great!
Next Chapter : Jou and Atemu have an discussion about Yugi's welfare and Yugi asks Seto about Atemu previous marriage what will he learn?
Stay tuned to find out!
Next Update : March 25th 2011