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'This whole entire mess…is it impossible for it just to all go away? Is it beyond the scope of the entire cosmos just to forget what has occurred in the past few minutes, and allow me to go back to being the content person I was…' The situation was not looking very well, no matter how it was to be perceived. Every single angle that could have been, was running through Jounouchi's mind, and none of them looked good.

Claps of thunder, and streaks of lightning ran across the sky that was turning threateningly dark. The day had once been so gorgeous, and as if it changed with the tides of the relationship between the two new lovers, ominously poured down upon the three teens. Amazing how the weather can totally change one's mood towards things…

'As much as I would love to just allow everything to just slide off as easily as the rain is… down those brown tresses of yours… to just run into your arms like I did earlier… to just love you. To be free to love you as I wish, there is something ugly inside of me… jealousy… has reared its ugly head. To see you with someone else…. ' So many painful thoughts coursing through his head, feeling as though it would burst, along with Kaiba's intense, probing gaze, caused Jounouchi to slowly crumble to the ground, the weight of everything that had happened just too much for him to bear alone. 'That is something I cannot forget… cannot get that image of you holding him… the way you held me…'

Otogi seemed to finally feel the pressure of the situation, just by looking over to Kaiba and feeling his friend's body shake as he tried his hardest to keep his emotions in check. 'Ah the rain…' the black haired teen thought inwardly to himself, ' the wonders it will do… Perhaps… this will all fade away…' Clasping his friend's shoulder tightly, inwardly wishing him luck, he stared down the man standing a few feet away. "I'll leave you two alone… but Kaiba… I promise you, if you do anything to Jou-kun, you'll regret it. Don't forget that."

Nodding, although not really caring for the tone in which was spoken to him, Kaiba motioned for Otogi to leave, apparent that he wished to be alone with the other man. Although Otogi was very hesitant to get into his car to leave, he did so. Finally being by themselves, Kaiba did seem to be rather, uncomfortable. 'For once in my life, I am completely speechless. It seems as though I thought I saw something that I didn't…' His softened azure eyes fixed in on the broken blonde in front of him, completely clueless on what to do or say. 'Who would have ever thought you would ever have this much control over me my pet, the owned having control over the master? Who would have thought indeed…'

Walking hesitantly over to Jounouchi, Kaiba chanced to place his hand upon his shoulder, just wishing to offer some sort of comfort, only to have his hand batted away angrily. "Katsuya… please… talk to me."

"What is there to talk about, I saw what I saw Kaiba." His eyes glaring at him, so engulfed with rage it was very unbecoming of him, the use of the other man's surname caused Kaiba to wince. Even the pouring rain could not disguise the obvious hurt and tears that were now freely flowing down his pained face. "I trusted you! And this is what you do to me. I opened myself to you, so freely, only to get stabbed in the back not too much later. I'm sorry, there isn't much else to be said." Jounouchi looked away 

quickly, not bearing to look into Kaiba's eyes after he had said something so hurtful. 'Ok, so maybe I shouldn't have said that… but it's true! So true…wait what the…'

Instead of his face going into his knees… he felt warm, wet lips pressing against his, and a steady hand holding him in place so he didn't fall over in shock. Wishing to high heaven he had the will to just pull away, to slap him, to say 'what the holy hell are you doing…' or something… But this feeling, the feeling of Kaiba Seto's lips against his, and his strong hand just running through his wet hair was too much to resist. 'God I hate you Seto…' Jounouchi thought inwardly, cursing his weakness. 'I'm so weak around you… can never stay mad long…' So the two of them just knelt there, engrossed in each other's self, totally forgetting that they were on a sidewalk in the pouring rain.

After long, tender moments, Kaiba finally cleared his throat, but continuing to run his fingers through Katsuya's hair. "Katsuya… there are many things I must say. But first and foremost is that I do regret what happened. It is no excuse to say…" He had to put a finger to the other man's lips to quiet him from speaking, "let me finish. It is no excuse to say that I had no idea what was happening, or it just all happened too fast, although I wish that would excuse things entirely. I do admit it happened fast…. But never again. Never again Katsuya, I swear it to you."

Katsuya bit down lightly on Kaiba's finger so that he could speak a little that was on his mind, "Seto, I know what you mean. But ya don't see… it still happened, and I'm not quite sure if I really know that it won't ever happen again. I mean, you two are always dueling and challenging each other. Ya can't blame me for being angry…"

"I know Katsuya… I'm sorry…" Seto was inwardly slapping himself for sounding so… not-Kaiba. 'Oh the power you have over me… no one will ever see me like this… except for you…' Shaking his head to clear his thoughts, Seto smiled warmly… a sight not many get to see…if at all. "I'll do whatever it takes for this to work, except…" That warm smile was soon replaced by a clever, mischevious grin, "I will always be your master, pet."

The rain… weather… is a mysterious thing. It often shows the emotions of the times, affecting the people of the earth's moods… often influencing outcomes. This day was no different, as Seto and Katsuya were content enough to stay there, on the wet pavement touching, and just reveling in the love that they had for each other, not caring if others saw, or what they might say.

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Sorry it took so long, but there you go! Another chapter! I might expand on it later, but I'm having a mind block due to my Zelda obsession. Any ideas or suggestions if people still wish for this to continue would be greatly appreciated. I love you all. 