Title: Duel Monsters Next Top Model (14/?)
Author: Mishiko Shinsei
Rating: NC-17 (eventually)
Pairing (s): Various
Beta: None
Spoilers: Minor for the series
Disclaimer: I don't own any of the characters in Yu-gi-Oh, just the cracked-out stories I write about them.
Summary: Pegasus is crazy. He draws two other crazies with him, Dartz and Siegfried von Schroeder. Together the three make our beloved duelists an offer they can't refuse. Warnings for crack! and slight OOC-ness.

Week 5 – Part 2

"Katsuya," the sensual whisper caresses his ear, as large hands thoroughly explore his body. A tweaked nipple on the right, a light scrape of nails low on his torso, and several nips along the back of his neck and shoulder have Jounouchi panting with desire, even before the deft handling of his painfully hard arousal.

"Noah," the blonde's breathy moans turn into gasps of pleasure as Noah slides into him from behind.

Keeping his firm grip on his partner's cock, Noah slides steadily in and out of the well-prepared passage engulfing him, intent on further driving the other crazy. His efforts work too well, as he finds his own control slipping and realizes that he'll have to change tactics.

Moving from the slowly sensuous rhythm afforded by their spooning together, Noah shifts the shorter man onto his knees. Blanketing the other with his larger body, his thrusts continue to increase in speed and strength, drawing out cries of pleasure from both men.

Their shared climax is punctuated by echoing cries of completion.

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"Seto Kaiba!" Pegasus announces, letting all assembled know that the CEO has won the top photo for the week. Again.

With an arrogant smirk accompanied by brilliant white scales, piercing blue eyes and a body kept toned and fit by the practice of several martial arts, the Dragon Master glides down the short runway toward the judges. The Blue Eyes White Dragon costume, one of 13 custom-made for the 'Dress as a Duel Monster' photo shoot, flows around him in a shimmering cascade; reminiscent of one of his dragons in attack mode.

"He may be a rich prick, but damn, what a body!" Valon murmurs to Jounouchi as Yami's regal Dark Magician is called for the runner-up photo.

"Yeah, It's like he's got everything; money, fame, looks, a hot bod…You're all just trash compared to him," the Flame Swordsman replies.

"Don't you mean 'we're all just trash?" Amelda laughs stiffly, the material used for his Kinetic Soldier irritating him immensely. Not for the first time, he wishes that Dartz had picked something else for him to wear.

"Nah, I'd never give him the satisfaction of saying something about myself that he would." Jounouchi's grin widens to a beaming smile as Shinato's six gleaming sets of wings offer a serene sense of flight to Noah's third-place saunter.

"We're kinda friends now," the slightly somber blonde continues, "but I know he'll just go back ta bein' Kaiba when we get done with this shit."

Remembering his earlier conversation with the business man on just that very subject, Amelda lowers his eyes and looks away. Caught in his periphery is Marik's triumphant strut down the aisle; his Winged God of Ra costume seemingly set ablaze by his movements.

"I don't know, dude," Cyber Commander Honda inserts. "He's changed a lot since we got here."

"He hasn't changed that much!" Jounouchi laughs loudly. Perching his authentic Bastard sword on his shoulder, he struts down the aisle in response to his fifth place announcement.

Four more duelists are called, and then Pegasus invites the remaining three to the front of the room.

"As you know, our last judging was tragically cut short," the I2 CEO pouts in disappointment.

The bottom 3 three duelists glance warily at the draconic growl and buzz of shadow magic emanating from the group of continuing contestants.

"Therefore, we will be cutting two of you at this judging," Pegasus continues, unperturbed. "I am always sad to see any of you go, because we have such fun together! But alas, all good things must come to an end."

Following a dramatic pause, the 6'2" Dark Rabbit flips over the remaining photo in his hand to reveal Yugi's smiling Winged Kuribo.

"Fuck!" Jounouchi swears vehemently in the ensuing silence. He knew that he was screwed either way, since one of his best friends would be leaving. But at least if Yugi had been cut, Anzu would have been let go. Meaning one more of his loved ones freed from this nightmare.

"Eh, guess I'm out of a job again," Valon laments. "So, 'Melda, ya better do me proud!"

"Whatever!" the red-head scoffs. "At least kiss me good-bye, you prick."

The Aussie's Double Cloth Armor shifts to accent his well-muscled frame as he reaches for his former DOMA teammate. The two draw the eyes of half the room as Valon dips and soundly kisses Amelda.

Away from the spectacle, Honda and Yugi approach Jounouchi leaning sullenly on the back wall next to Kaiba and Yami.

"Sorry, bud! I'm outta here," Honda frowns, the relief in his eyes belying the disappointment he's trying to convey.

"Yeah, that bites," Jounouchi nods, accepting his friend's non-verbal admission.

"Honda – "

"So, I'm gonna go pack up and head out," the brunet talks right over Yugi's attempted expression of concern. "Later!"

Yami grabs Yugi's arm to stop him from following his stricken friend as Honda nearly runs from the room.

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It had just seemed the right thing to do.

The blonde had obviously been suffering; even before that whole thing with the 'Emotional' photo shoot.

'He had such dark circles under his eyes this morning. And he's definitely getting thinner,' Noah observes.

He'd just thought to chat with him about this whole insanity. Truthfully, he's been more than a little aware of the younger duelist since their encounter at the pool. But he'd kept his feelings, and libido, under wraps.

But that day…after Jounouchi and Yugi had received their "prize…"

His intent had been to offer a shoulder to lean on; they'd wound up having sex for half the night instead.

Not that he'd minded the more than pleasurable activity, but it had seemed to him like he was taking advantage. Jounouchi had dismissed that notion, confessing that he'd also been attracted to Noah since that remembered day at the pool, but he'd still felt a bit guilty.

He still does. Especially since the younger man seems to be getting worse, instead of better, despite their relationship.

'Relationship.'

Can what they be doing even count as that? What do they have other than a week of sex and cuddling with a few conversations about food and the weather? It's not that Noah isn't interested in something deeper, but he's not sure if there really can be anything more, given their circumstances. And he honestly has no idea what Jounouchi wants out of their new liaison.

"Fuck!"

He frowns at the blonde's exclamation following Honda and Valon's dismissal.

'Even if I could just become a sounding board; or at least his friend…' the oldest Kaiba thinks to himself.

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Once again, the nightmare forces his shaking, sweating form back to consciousness.

She'd needed him; needed her big brother with her as she was returned to her 'prison,' that's why he'd insisted on staying. Besides, he was sure that he could handle it.

But, remaining unaffected after watching the light leave his sister's eyes has proven to be beyond his ability. The memories continue to assail his psyche; even after a futile ten days of trying to push past them and function normally.

During the day, the asinine activities related to the equally asinine contest keep his mind occupied. In those long daylight hours, he has lots of unwitting assistance to keep his brain swirling.

That's what he wants; to be so busy that he doesn't remember…

But at night…

At night…

Since it happened, every time he closes his eyes to sleep, his mind eagerly provides a vivid playback of his beloved Shi-chan as she is returned to her soul-less state.

And each time his ears support the playback with an equally vivid soundtrack of her soul screaming as it is ripped from her body.

At least this time he didn't echo her soul's scream with his own. Last week, his traumatized shouts had repeatedly drawn nearly half the house to his room.

Last week, he'd still had his best friend by his side to help him through the nightmares and their after effects of praying to the porcelain god and trembling so hard he thought he'd fly apart. Honda's presence those initial days following Shizu's re-imprisonment had been invaluable, even though the brunet had to have been reeling in his own way.

The stocky brunet's existence had proven invaluable to him throughout this whole ordeal. Mainly because Honda has always understood him more than anyone else; maybe more than anyone else ever would.

Though with the way Noah sometimes looks at him…

He scoffs at his wishful thinking. That relationship is barely a handful of days old. Much too new to think it will last to the next judging, let alone long enough to compete with his tie to Honda.

He'd hoped that his friend would stay, even after being cut from the contest. It's not like they couldn't have found a way to pay for his stay at a hotel. Hell, the way Kaiba's been acting lately, he might have even paid for it himself!

But no, Honda couldn't stay. He'd reached the end of his ability to deal. Not that the blond blames him. It's not like he hasn't reached the end of his own rope. In truth, he'd been sorely tempted to slip out with Honda. But that toon-whacko and the DOMA freak are capable of anything and he can't chance his sister being hurt by his running away.

With legs too shaky to support his violently trembling body, Jounouchi practically falls off the side of his bed. A slow crawl takes him into the lavishly appointed bathroom where he quietly closes and locks the door behind him. Moments later, he proceeds to make his nightly deposit of whatever he managed to force down at dinner.

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Noah holds back the blonde mane as Jounouchi loses the light lunch they'd shared that afternoon in Noah's room.

They'd passed out against each other while sitting up in Noah's bed chatting. Jounouchi's bolt up from the bed and gasp of terror had jostled the larger man awake and he next thing he knew, the other was hastily stumbling toward the bathroom.

'Maybe this is why he's losing weight,' he grimaces at Jounouchi's painful sounding dry heaves.

"Sorry for waking you," the other gasps a few minutes later; the awful clenching in his stomach finally subsiding. "It doesn't usually bother me in the daytime."

"Do you want to talk about it," Noah inquires quietly.

"S'okay," he deflects, flushing the toilet and standing shakily. "It's just a nightmare. I'll get over it."

After brushing his teeth and a taking a shower, Jounouchi allows Noah to dry him off and help him back to bed; this time under the covers wrapped in Noah's arms.

Lightly kissing Jounouchi's bare shoulder blade, Noah makes a personal vow to himself not to let the blonde sleep alone ever again.

"I'm going to move in with you, Katsuya," he casually proclaims, pulling the smaller man tighter against him.

"Wha-?" Jounouchi startles. "Why would you do that? And what about Yugi?"

"What about him?"

"He'll know…about us…" the blonde trails off.

"You don't want him to know?" Noah nuzzles against Jounouchi's neck.

"I…I don't know," the other stammers, pulling away from Noah's embrace.

Turning Jounouchi to face him, the older Kaiba plies the other with comforting kisses until he sighs lightly and snuggles into the comfort of Noah's arms.

"Then I'll make sure he doesn't know," the larger man affirms.

"Okay," Jounouchi nuzzles against Noah's chest.

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The shorter of the former spike-haired duelists smiles serenely at the sight before him.

'How long has this been going on?' Yami's mental inquiry is colored with a frown of concern.

'I don't know. I've seen them chatting, but nothing to indicate something like this,' Yugi intones, surprise laced with a smiling acceptance travelling through their link. 'But they do look good together, don't they?'

'I suppose,' the former pharaoh agrees.

'It's too bad we have to wake them up,' the smaller man laments, sighing audibly.

He and Yami had gone to Noah's room to retrieve him for the photo shoot; never imagining that they'd happen upon such a picture perfect moment.

'Yes, it is. But we have to be ready to go in 20 minutes, according to the note from Pegasus,' Yami reminds.

'I don't think they'd want us to find them like this,' Yugi balks.

'It's not like we have a choice, Yugi.'

'Maybe we should go back out and pretend that the door was closed all the way and then knock really loudly,' he suggests.

'Agreed,' the taller man nods.