Author's note: This story has been drastically changed in some aspects, so I strongly suggest re-reading the story from the beginning as some chapters have been altered, while some have been lengthened. I started this story years ago (before a certain movie came out) so I felt it was time for some revising, since much of the current chapters revolve around the layout of Pegasus's home in the Yu-gi-oh movie which I came to realize is NOT Duelist Kingdom, so changes are in order.
Day Fourteen – Something to Talk About
As the first rays of light made their way through the windows, Pegasus woke to find himself tightly tucked into bed. Confused, he rubbed his good eye blearily and looked around the room to find it empty.
"Kaiba?" Pegasus pulled the blankets off and carefully climbed out of the bed. He noticed a tray on the desk with his painkillers and a glass of water. Pegasus took his medication and ran a hand over Kaiba's laptop. He's still here…somewhere. Pegasus smiled sadly as he realized it had finally reached the two week mark. When Kaiba entered the room he raised an eyebrow as he watched Pegasus smiling fondly at the inanimate object.
"Pegasus, you've lost it. But then, I guess you never had it." Kaiba smirked as Pegasus turned to see him. "I arranged a press conference later today at Kaibacorp Paris. Today is the last day in our agreement and I can't think of any better time to announce the results." Pegasus winced as he heard the cold businesslike tone that Kaiba had reverted back to. He quickly wiped away a forming tear as though to dismiss it as a remnant of sleep.
"Yes, you can let the world know that everything of mine now belongs to you." Pegasus traversed the room and wrapped his arms around Kaiba gently. "I'm sorry I put you in this position, it was wrong of me to do so. After today…I'll miss you."
"What are you talking about, Pegasus?" Kaiba rested his arms on top of Pegasus's.
"I should disappear for awhile…you have Mokuba to think of, after all. You're still young and I shouldn't have taken advantage of you…you should be free to date around—it's unfair of me to keep you to myself just because I'm the only lover you've ever known." Pegasus let go of him and Kaiba turned around.
"Pegasus…do you honestly believe that?" Kaiba frowned and folded his arms. "You've given me more than enough opportunities to leave and never see you again. I don't want to date around or find a new lover to compare you with. After all we've been through, you're stuck with me."
"Seto…" Pegasus smiled and kissed him gently. "If you're positive this is what you want…"
"You're poison and I'm addicted to you…you're in my blood now, just as I am in yours." Kaiba kissed him back and threaded his fingers through Pegasus's hair, then smirked. "Marry me?"
"Of course, Kaiba-boy," Pegasus beamed. "But first I think you should tell Mokuba so he doesn't find out about this from an outside source."
"As soon as he gets home from school, he has instructions to call me." Kaiba licked his lips and backed Pegasus against the bed. "We've got about an hour before then…" Pegasus blushed as he was forced into a sitting position and Kaiba began unbuttoning and removing his shirt. Kaiba carefully removed the bandages around his torso and threw them in the trash, then grabbed the antiseptic wipes from the medical supplies and began cleaning his scars and stitches. He leaned in close and nibbled Pegasus's neck while tending to the new ones on his back to distract him from the stinging. Kaiba moved away and grabbed fresh bandages, then continued dressing the wounds.
"Oh Seto…you're a wonderful nurse." Pegasus purred as Kaiba gently pushed him back down on the bed and climbed on top of him with one leg on either side.
"You think so huh?" Kaiba gave him a smug look and leaned down to kiss him ardently. Pegasus held him close as they kissed and ran his nails along the back of Kaiba's neck which made the young man shiver appreciatively. Before Kaiba could do anything else, the phone attached to the laptop began to ring and both men froze. On the second ring, Kaiba leapt off the bed and smoothed out his clothes as he went to answer and Pegasus grabbed his shirt and started putting it back on .
"Seto!" Mokuba shouted through the phone. "The press is saying such awful things about you. I'm glad you're okay, big brother—Yuugi wouldn't tell me what happened when he and his friends went to check on you."
"I'm okay, Mokuba." Kaiba smiled at his little brother's concern. "The tabloids just want to drag us through the mud for a profit, that's all. We're taking care of it, don't worry."
"Seto, I saw the picture that guy took. I can see why they'd think you were…" Mokuba blushed. "It's not true, is it Seto?"
"Actually," Kaiba began to redden. "That's one of the things I wanted to talk to you about…" He coughed. "When I come home to pick you up, Pegasus is coming to live with us."
"What?!" Mokuba's eyes widened. "You can't be serious! Why?"
"This is probably a bad time to tell you, but…" Pegasus walked up behind Kaiba in the chair and wrapped his arms around his shoulders as he faced the webcam. "I love your brother, Mokuba-boy."
"Seto, how did this happen?" Mokuba stared blankly through the camera with his mouth agape.
"It's…complicated, Mokuba." Kaiba sighed and rubbed his forehead. "I just wanted you to find out the truth from me before I address the conference tonight."
"Alright, but you're telling me everything when you get home, and don't try to skip any of the details. I already know all about sex from health class."
"Mokuba!" Kaiba's face turned deeper red as Pegasus began snickering behind him.
"And if you don't tell me, I'll ask Pegasus myself." Mokuba pointed out. "And I'm sure he'll exaggerate so I'll have to confirm the story with you anyway."
"He's got you there, Kaiba-boy." Pegasus chuckled.
"Fine," Kaiba groaned. "When we get back home, we'll talk alright?"
"I hope to see you soon, big brother. I miss you!"
"I miss you too, Mokuba." Kaiba smiled. "I'll be home as soon as possible."
"Bye, Seto." Mokuba waved to the camera and hung up.
"That went well." Pegasus nuzzled against Kaiba's neck.
"Hn. We should get ready for the conference." Kaiba pushed his arms away and stood. "Tomorrow," he smirked. "I bet we'll make the front page."
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The conference room at Kaibacorp Paris was packed from one wall to the other. News teams from America, France, Germany, England, Japan, and other countries focused on the stage where Pegasus and Kaiba stood.
"I assume you all know why we're here," Kaiba started. "It's because I haven't been seen in Japan for two weeks and as a result, some rumors have been spreading. We are here today to set the records straight. Issue number one: My disappearance. This is no more than a blatant attempt by paparazzi to fabricate a story. Everyone close to me knew where I was and why I was there—it isn't your concern what I do on my vacations." Kaiba glared at those present.
"Mister Kaiba! Terri Wilson of Fox News." An American reporter spoke up. "Is it true you're having an affair with Mister Crawford?" Kaiba smirked and laughed derisively at the woman who had the tenacity to ask him such a personal question.
"An affair, Miss Wilson?" Kaiba laughed. "No, I am not having an affair with Pegasus. Having said that, I will tell you one thing—we are merging our companies together. From this day forth, Kaiba Corporation will be Kaibacorp Illusions." Kaiba reached over and clasped Pegasus's hand. "We are not having an affair, however, we are engaged." He pulled Pegasus into a gentle kiss as the crowd roared and cameras flashed.
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It was dark by the time the black limo pulled up in front of the game shop. Two men stepped out and knocked on the resident door. Yuugi Mutou opened the door to see Pegasus and Kaiba standing side by side.
"Kaiba, you're back!"
"Is Mokuba awake?" Kaiba snorted at Yuugi.
"Nice to see you, too." Yuugi laughed. "Come inside you two, everyone's inside. We've been waiting for you, actually. He stepped aside to let Kaiba pass.
"You'll have to excuse him, Yuugi-boy," Pegasus chuckled as he stepped inside and shut the door. "He's only being himself." Yuugi nodded in agreement as they followed behind Kaiba. Mokuba was the first to notice the visitors and ran to his big brother.
"Seto!" Mokuba hugged his brother tightly. "I missed you so much!" Kaiba smiled and squeezed his brother in his arms.
"Hey Kaiba!" Jounouchi started to pat Kaiba on the back until suddenly he was the victim of a piercing glare.
"Don't even think about it."
"Ooh, scary!" Jounouchi ran to Honda and mock cried as he leapt into his arms. "Honda, Kaiba doesn't like me!"
"I'm not surprised." Honda laughed and gave Kaiba a nod of greeting. "Welcome back."
"Pegasus! Long time no see!" Otogi walked up and hugged him. "I was glad to hear the good news." He gave Kaiba a dangerous look. "You'd better take good care of him."
"I will…" Kaiba scowled with a faint blush. "Otogi, I want to thank you for your advice, but if you think you can threaten me…"
"Now Kaiba," Pegasus interrupted him and smirked. "Play nice."
"Mokuba, let's go home." Kaiba turned to leave.
"Bye Yuugi, bye guys!" Mokuba waved and followed after his big brother. Pegasus grinned as he waved and made his exit as well.
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Kaiba sighed as he entered the mansion with Mokuba and Pegasus following him. It seems so long since I've been here. Pegasus smiled and wrapped his arms around him as he stood in the doorway. Kaiba blinked as he saw Mokuba watching and shoved Pegasus away from him. Mokuba failed to hold back a laugh as his brother flushed.
"Seto, you don't have to pretend you hate his affection in front of me," Mokuba smiled. "If he makes you happy, I'm fine with it."
"Alright, Mokuba…if you're sure you're okay with this." Kaiba smiled fondly at his brother.
"I'm sorry we had to deceive you, Seto, but I knew Pegasus was going to take you away for two weeks. I was worried about you and he agreed to help." Mokuba lowered his eyes for a moment as he paused, then grinned. "You look so much healthier since you left. But, I never imagined you'd fall in love with him."
"Neither did I." Kaiba snorted.
"Well, I still want to know how it happened, but we'll save that conversation for later." Mokuba walked up to Pegasus and shyly hugged him. "Thank you…" He smiled at both of them and headed for his room. "Goodnight."
"I'm not looking forward to that conversation," Kaiba glared at Pegasus. "This whole thing is your fault you know."
"Of course it is," Pegasus rolled his eyes and wrapped an arm around Kaiba's waist as he responded with sarcasm. "That was my plan all along—to make Mokuba ask you about your love life just to embarrass you."
"Anything you ever do is embarrassing, so why would that not surprise me?" Kaiba smirked and leaned against Pegasus as they walked to the master bedroom.
"Please, if I wanted to embarrass you, I could think of such better ways to do it." Pegasus lifted him into his arms and carried him into the bedroom. "And believe me…I would."
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