A Year With You

Seto sighed, running a hand though his hair and glaring at the computer. The stupid thing was out to make him miserable, he was sure of it. He also knew if the thing pissed him off too much, he could take it apart and use it for scrap parts. It was tempting. Slow hands slid down his chest and he almost leaped out of his skin when bright gold clouded the side of his vision. “Sorry, did I scare you?” He looked at the blond who wore an amused smile. “No, I just like to randomly leap from my skin.” He mumbled and Jou chuckled slowly sending a kneading pressure on his shoulders. A soft moan escaped him as Jou continued the massage. “Harder?” Jou asked with a husky whisper into his ear. He nodded absently and he felt the blond smile. “Well, let’s head to your room and I’ll give you a proper massage.” He nodded again absently. Jou grabbed his hand and dragged him from his office.

Jou was so excited he was almost shaking. He had free reign over Kaiba he just wasn’t sure what to do with it. He flung open Seto’s bedroom door and smiled at the brunet. “Give me a minuet I have some massage oil in my room. Take off your shirt and get comfortable either on your bed or on the floor.” He rushed to his room flinging open his bedside drawer and grabbing out the glass bottle. He rushed back to Seto afraid to leave the brunet for to long to change his mind. Sadly, he didn’t spot the one he loved. “Seto?” He called, gripping the bottle like a life line. “Give me a minuet.” Seto’s voice drifted from the closet and he nodded sitting on the bed to wait. He loved his room and everything in it, but there was something about the feeling of Seto’s comforter that was so cozy. “It’s Egyptian cotton.” He almost jumped from his skin but found it rather impossible with the sight before him. Seto wore nothing but a pair of cotton pajama pants that hung dangerously low on slender hips. Candles around the room bathed the exposed ivory skin in a soft teasing light. He wet his lips trying to find it in himself to do more than stare at the beautiful creature before him.

Seto flopped down on his bed looking at the blond. Jou was eyeing him like a hungry dog eyes a juicy bone. He chuckled softly and it clearly snapped the blond from what ever daze he was in. Jou gave him a smile and he grabbed his pillow smacking the blond in the face. “HAY!” He laughed softly and Jou tackled him grabbing the spare pillow and smacking him with it. He giggled flopping back letting the blond win.

Jou smiled and smacked Seto once more for good measure and smiled holding up the bottle. “You ready?” Seto nodded and rolled over to his stomach, cuddling his pillow under his head. Jou slowly poured the oil in to his palms pressing them together to warm the cool liquid. The smell of sandalwood and sage filled the air, calming him. He saw the tense muscles in Seto’s neck relax and smiled. He slowly straddled slender hips and Seto’s whole body went ridged. “Relax.” He cooed softly placing his hands as close to the base of Seto’s spine as he was comfortable. He gently stroked up along the grove of the spine and felt Seto relax slightly. He moved slow just trying to earn the beautiful brunet’s trust. Soon Seto went almost boneless. “Hay Seto, have you ever gotten a professional massage before?” He asked gently.

Seto felt his body relax and Jou started kneading deeper. The blonde’s hands were strong and calloused but he found the whole thing rather enjoyable. “No.” He grunted out as Jou found a rather tender knot. “Why not? I mean, I sure it would have made you feel a ton better. I mean, you have more knots than a tangled ball of twine.” He shrugged then sighed softly really thinking of the answer. “I don’t trust people enough.” He said softly.

Jou sat slowly massaging while thinking over Seto’s words. The brunet said he didn’t trust but there were those that went out of their way to keep what trust they had gained. “What about, Isono?” He asked gently thinking of the normally present bodyguard. Seto shrugged, glancing back at him. “I need to trust my security staff. Isono has proven himself time and time again. Remember, there was even a point where I lost everything and he offered to stay by me. There are very few people who would do that for me. Most people can’t see Seto beyond Kaiba.” Jou paused to wonder what he saw if it was Seto or Kaiba. “Then there are the people like you who see and accept both.” Seto said so softly Jou was afraid he was dreaming. “You talk like they are two people.” He said resuming the massage. “They are.” He paused again and laughed thinly, not sure if Kaiba was joking. “What do you mean? Do you have multiple personality disorder or something?” Seto sighed heavily not looking at him but just staring off blankly. “Nothing that extreme. Usually with MPD, one of the personalities doesn’t know the other exists. However, Kaiba and Seto aren’t really separate but are. They are me and I am them but they are more…I’m not sure. I guess, I’m just really fucked up.” Jou moved hugging the brunet tightly not sure what else to do.

Seto let the warmth of Jou seep into him as his puppy held him tenderly. He felt vulnerable with Jou; it scared and thrilled him, all at the same time. “Seto, why do you think you have two separate personas?” He knew why he just didn’t think he was ready to admit the full extent of his torture at the hands of his stepfather to anyone, least of all Jou. “I think Gozoburo had a lot to do with it. He was not kind to me.” Jou tenderly kissed the side of his head. “I know Mokuba told me.” Seto’s blood suddenly froze as he wondered just how much his brother knew. His secret had the potential to make Mokuba hate him. It was a fate worse than death in his mind. “How much does my brother know?” His voice was a soft rasp but all of his fear was in that one question.

Jou felt Seto’s demeanor change. The lax body below him didn’t tense up so much as it be came ridged. “He just told me that your stepfather used to beat you and lock you in rooms with out food and stuff.” Seto relaxed once again and Jou knew he had found the iceberg but he was just beginning to see how deep it really was. He didn’t even think he had fully grasped the tip of it just yet. He wasn’t sure he wanted to. He had a feeling that if he knew it would change not only his life but Seto’s forever. “Was he a drinker?” He asked and Seto nodded with out hesitation. “Did he beat you when he wasn’t drunk?” Seto turned slightly those blue eyes looking into his heart and soul. “It didn’t matter if he was drunk or sober he would look for any excuse to hurt or humiliate me. When he was drunk things just got that much worse. Jou, I’m not sure I’m fully ready to talk about this yet.” He nodded cupping a handsome face and placing a tender soft kiss on silky lips. “I won’t push you. Just know that when you are ready, I’m here.” Seto stared at him for a long moment and nodded. He smiled and kissed the brunet once more. What was meant to be a soft light kiss was ruined when Seto grabbed the back of his head crushing their lips together. The kiss was desperate and needy, yet vulnerable and cautious, all at the same time. He slowly kissed the brunet back, hoping this wouldn’t ruin what he had come to cherish. He cherished Seto above all else and he would do anything to make the brunet happy.


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sorry sorry another short chapter. Any way thanks to my beta and all my lovely reviewers. You guys rock.

xkuramaxhieix: thanks for the review and just know cliff hangers are what make worlds go round.

mistress0fyaoi: sorry for yet another short chapter. I'm glad you aren't giving up on me. Thanks for the review.

Callidius: No hitting your head like that isn't good for your health. Well i hope this satisfied your needs.

Devi_kins: Awe thank you. I hope you liked this one too.

yaoirose: yeah i get that a lot that my chapters are too short. I mean they are two pages at least I think i have one chapter early on shorter than that. I'm glad you love it anyway. Thanks for the review.

melodyz07: Hum are you suprised that it was Seto who more or less jumped Jou???I like Yugi too it's just his Yami that bugs me. I have no idea why he just does. Any way thanks for the review.

Mazu:I'm not going to even consider asking. Any way hoped you liked the chapter and thanks for the review.


I know i normally respond more to the reviews i'm just feeling icky. so next time yeah. till then!