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Chapter Thirteen

Jounouchi entered his house late in the evening. It had been several days since he confessed to Yugi. Yugi's words weighed on his soul, but he couldn't get the courage to call Kaiba. He hated that he feared the CEO's reaction. This wasn't like him. Usually he didn't care what other's thought. Scratch that. He cared what Kaiba thought of him. He had this chance to be with him, and he refused to mess everything up. He glanced into his nearly empty refrigerator. Nothing looked appetizing to him. He reached in his pocket, just about to order take out when it rang. He glanced at the screen and groaned when he saw Mokuba's name. "Hey, Mokuba."

"You picked up this time."

"Sorry, I've been busy with work and cleaning. Did you need something?"

"I wanted to thank you for helping Seto. You were gone before I got home that day. Seto said that you two became friends, and you wanted to go home and get your life in order. Does that mean that you'll be coming over more often?"

"I don't know. We aren't that close of friends. I just think it's more of an understanding than a friendship."

Mokuba sighed. "Did he say that or did you come to your own conclusion?"

"He didn't say that. Why do you ask?"

"He seems to be depressed."

Jounouchi stopped what he was doing and sat down on the nearest chair in his kitchen. "How so?"

"Normally he hides his feelings but lately he seems to mope more. Several times I found him staring out the front window as if waiting for something. When I question him, he tells me that it's nothing. Did he say anything to you before you left?"

"No, he was acting normal. Has he remembered those last two days?"

"He hasn't said anything. The doctor thinks that maybe they are lost forever. He wasn't bothered by that news. It's like he's hiding something."

The blond frowned, wondering if Kaiba remembered and just chose not to say anything. "Could he be in denial?"

"No. He's just not reacting like he normally does sometimes. I think he misses you and is too stubborn to tell you. Will you talk to him?"

Jounouchi paced around the room. "I don't know. The last time I checked he was busy. I don't want to bother him."

Mokuba sighed. "So you're both avoiding each other. What happened the day you left? I get the feeling that you are both hiding something."

"I don't know what you're talking about, but I promise to talk to your brother tomorrow."

The raven haired youth smiled. "Thank you, Jounouchi. I'm sorry again for asking you to do something for me, but he's so close to being my brother again."

"You do realize that he's still your brother even though his personality may have changed."

"I know, but I also want what is best for him and that means you. I think he needs you right now. Will you help him once more?"

Jounouchi sighed, not wanting to hurt Mokuba's feelings. "Okay. I'll help if I can. I'm not making any promises. He might still be the same after I talk to him."

"I know. I just think he really wants you. Call me after you talk to him."

"Okay. Good night, Mokuba."

"Night, Jounouchi."

Jounouchi hung up the phone and let it slip from his hands. It clattered to the floor. He didn't know what to do. He wanted to continue to avoid Kaiba, but he also wanted to help Mokuba. He knew what it felt like to want to do anything for your sibling's happiness. He risked a lot to get the prize money for Shizuka's operation and put on a brave face for Yugi when he thought he missed his opportunity. No, he wouldn't avoid Kaiba any longer. He had a day off from his jobs the next day. He was sure he would find Kaiba at Kaiba Corp.

That night Jounouchi was unable to sleep. He didn't know what he would say and even standing outside Kaiba Corp., he still didn't know what he should do. He was sure he'd think of something by the time he saw the CEO. He walked into the front door and up to the front desk. He smiled to the black haired woman. "Is Kaiba Seto here today?"

"Are you Jounouchi Katsuya?"

"Yes."

"Let me see some identification."

Jounouchi reached into his wallet for his photo identification and handed it to the woman. She took it and wrote something down. She handed the card back to him before holding up a plastic keycard. "Kaiba-sama is downstairs in the virtual lab. Slid this card in the elevator over there and hit B4. Clip this on your shirt when you're not using it."

"Thank you." Jounouchi walked over to the elevator and slid the card. He wondered if Mokuba told Kaiba that he'd be coming or just the woman at the front desk. He only waited for a few seconds before the doors opened. He pushed the number remembering doing the some thing when he came with Yugi originally to help Kaiba.

The doors opened and he walked into the large lab. Kaiba's coat sat on the chair by the computer. He looked around and saw the brunet's legs sticking out from under one of the pods that sat up on what looked like a car lift. "You were serious about destroying this."

Kaiba slipped out from under the pod. He had dirt and grease all over his hands and face. "I said that I didn't want anyone getting hurt because of this." He got up and wiped his hands on an already dirty cloth. "What brings you here?"

"Checking up on you. I thought you had people that could destroy that for you. Why are you doing it yourself?"

"Trust issues. I don't want to risk someone taking any part of this technology."

"You could always still be there and supervise."

"I'd rather do this personally. If that's all you needed then I would like to get back to work. I want to get this to the dumpsters for pick up tomorrow."

"I would like to talk more to you. Mokuba is worried. He says that even though you are more like yourself, you seem more depressed. Is something wrong?"

"No. I've been thinking a lot especially with how I wanted to destroy this thing."

"Something about that I don't believe," Jounouchi said, sitting on one of the chairs. "I've seen you thinking before, and you still responded to everything around you. Do you want to try to think of something else?" Kaiba glared at Jounouchi. "There's the famous glare. I thought we were friends. Friends talk to each other."

"I remember."

"What?"

"I remember those last two days."

Jounouchi frowned. "I'm sorry. I should have told you. I understand if you don't want to be friends anymore."

"I'm not mad at you. I'm mad at myself. I should have waited longer. I wanted you to come to me on your own. I was sure that if you had no guilt and strong feelings for me then you would come to me."

"You are the smartest idiot ever! I can't believe you! Of course I would feel guilty. I tried for so long not to take advantage of you. Pretending that you didn't remember would not free me of my guilt. It just caused further unrest. I debated for days on telling you the truth, fearing your reaction. And now, not only do you tell me that you remember and you're okay with this whole thing."

"Don't be angry."

Jounouchi chuckled. "I'm not mad. I just can't believe us. We were both protecting each other and ourselves when we didn't have to. I'm extremely relieved. I'm glad you're not angry with me. Would you like some help destroying this thing? I want to help you."

Kaiba looked around at everything. "Sure. You can work on the main console while I continue on the pods. Detach every wire inside and out. Use whatever to pull everything apart and cause as much damage as possible."

Jounouchi smiled. "Oh trust me. It won't have a problem damaging things."

Kaiba chuckled before sliding under the pod again. The blond walked over to the large computer that controlled the virtual reality. He started by unplugging everything outside and pulling the plugs free from the devices. Using a screwdriver, he tore the devices apart. He could tell by the different piles that Kaiba already started that he had been down there for awhile. He separated the wires, screens and metal objects just like Kaiba. It took them several hours to completely detach everything. Neither one of them spoke or paused for anything but a drink of water.

It was late at night when they started moving everything out of the room. Kaiba led Jounouchi down several hallways until they reached a large elevator. "This will take us up to B1. That's where everything broken is stored until my security and private contractor come for the garbage. There will be three large dumpsters to put all of this in."

"If there is something else you need to do. I can handle doing the clean up."

Kaiba looked at his watch and shook his head. "Everyone but security is gone for the day and Mokuba is at a friend's house for the night. I have nothing to do that couldn't wait until the morning."

"Okay."

The elevator rides were quick and it took them several trips to remove all of the technology from the room. When they move the last of it all that was left were dirty floors. The two stood in the doorway of the room that changed their lives. Kaiba couldn't believe that his dream of having the best virtual reality world was nothing more than a fantasy. He felt depressed and glad at the same time. He had worked on this technology since he took over Kaiba Corp and finally it was destroyed. The temptation of attempting to fix the device was gone. He knew that there was no way he would build it again by scratch. He conceded defeat and he could start working on a new project.

Kaiba sighed and turned to Jounouchi. "The cleaning staff can handle the rest. Do you have to work tomorrow?"

"No, but I do have to work the following morning."

"I can drop you off on the way home."

"I actually had a different idea."

Kaiba stared at him. "Oh?"

"Do you have a shower in this place?"

"In my office, why?"

Jounouchi pulled on his hand and got into the elevator. He hit the top floor, kissing Kaiba deeply. "All that heavy lifting has left me sweaty. Do you want to join me in the shower and then we can go out to get something to eat?"

Kaiba groaned and pressed Jounouchi against the back of the elevator. "How about we order take out and dine in at the mansion or your apartment that way we can play all night?"

"If we are playing a baseball game then we passed first base already." Jounouchi smirked evilly. "Sex in the shower here could be second base and my apartment will make it a homerun. We can even switch pitchers along the way."

"I disagree. Sex at your apartment will only be third base with no stealing home and then sex in the limousine will make it a homerun. Alternating pitchers sounds fun. I have a lot of interesting ideas."

Jounouchi groaned, feeling his pants tighten. The doors opened and he pulled Kaiba out of the elevator. "Play ball," he said, running for Kaiba's office. The burnet chuckled and ran after his lover. Now he felt complete.

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There's the end. I may be able to get a one shot uploaded on Seto's birthday and Halloween, but I can't make any promises. I'm not sure if I'll have enough time to work on it. Thank you all for reading. Please review.

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