Strangers When We Meet
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Chapter Fourteen: Distance
STRANGERS WHEN WE MEET
AN: Whew! Almost forgot to post this! I’ve noticed reviews are lacking and I sincerely hope its not because this story has become crap—that would be terribly sad.
CHAPTER FOURTEEN: DISTANCE
Seto lay in bed, he couldn’t sleep. He’d been lying here for hours now, still fuming about his argument with Bakura. He shook his head, scoffing as Bakura’s words played in his head again.
“He’s lost his memories, he won’t remember you or any of the precious little moments you’ve had together.”
“Just because he’s jealous doesn’t mean he has to make such ridiculous lies.” He hissed.
The night was dragging by, the sun not set to rise for another few hours. Maybe he could just go check on Atem, make some excuse for coming by…no, what was he saying? Was he actually going to lie here and think there could be any truth to what Bakura had said?
He rubbed his eyes, sighing in frustration. He couldn’t believe he was going to do this. He got up, quickly dressing.
He briskly walked down the halls, familiar with the path that would lead to his chambers. If he was asleep, he’d leave and not dwell on the idea another thought. That’s what he told himself as he gave three light taps to the hidden door. He was startled as the door was quickly thrown open. Atem looked muddled, it was clear he hadn’t slept all night, big bags under his eyes, his hair mangled.
“Kaiba.” He gasped.
“What did you call me?” Seto asked in confusion, stepping inside.
“Sorry, um…Seto.” Atem rubbed the back of his head, walking back over to his seat.
Seto’s eyes scanned the room, books and parchments were everywhere, scattered across the floor and tables.
“What’s…what’s going on?” Seto’s heart began to race, no…there was nothing wrong with the pharaoh…
Atem slowly turned to face Seto, looking at him with a strange expression. It was as if Atem didn’t know where he was or who Seto was. But maybe that was all in Seto’s mind. He was letting Bakura’s words take over him.
Atem cleared his throat, pacing around the room nervously, Seto’s heart was pounding, what the hell was going on here?
He hesitantly stepped toward Atem, wrapping his arms around him.
“Its okay.” He whispered, feeling Atem’s heart race against his. For a moment it felt like everything was alright again, feeling like it had before, having him pressed against him like this--that familiar warmth that emanated from him. But his heart dropped, when the pharaoh went rigid in his grip, feeling Atem slowly push himself away, looking at him through wide, fearful eyes.
“What are you doing?” Atem breathlessly asked.
“What—I’m…” Seto stuttered.
“I’m the pharaoh, what are you doing touching me like that?”
Seto shook his head, speechless. “I’m sorry.” He whispered.
The pharaoh looked at him a moment, beginning to pace again, before abruptly stopping and turning to the priest.
“Seto, what is my name?”
“What?”
“My name…tell me my name.” Atem begged, stepping over to Seto.
“What’s wrong with you?” Seto asked, his voice laced with panic.
“I—I don’t know who I am, Seto! I don’t remember anything!” Atem cried, collapsing onto the ground.
Seto’s heart stopped, looking at Atem in utter shock.
“Wha—What?”
“I can’t find aibou…I can’t find…I don’t know anyone!” He stood up, turning to face Seto.
“Seto, please tell me my name.” He plead.
“N-No! Stop acting like this! Just stop it! It’s not funny!” He cried.
The pharaoh shook his head, sobbing against his fists. “I’m not…I’m not…”
“What’s going on?” Atem shook his head, turning away, pacing the room.
“I know you can’t believe me. But I’ve been living 3000 years in the future.” Seto gasped at Atem’s words…it was just like Bakura had said. “I’ve come back but I don’t remember what happened.” Atem collapsed into his chair, holding his head.
The priest’s whole body shook with fear, what was going on? He couldn’t stop asking himself that same question. How could Bakura have known? How could he have known?
Seto knelt down next to Atem, lightly rubbing his back, he felt the pharaoh flinch beneath his touch, making his heart sink.
“Please don’t touch me like that.”
Seto slowly took his hand away, “Why?” He sadly asked.
“I’m sorry Seto. I’m already in love with someone…in the future. I didn’t know we were together.” Atem looked to Seto sadly. He gave a small smile, “Its strange, you’re so different in the future.”
“The future?” Seto wondered if he’d heard correct. How could he be in the future?
“Never mind. My aibou and I are together. I love him Seto.”
The priest slowly nodded, “I understand.” He tried to keep the tears from falling. He didn’t want to show weakness in front of the pharaoh. He would have to work on helping the pharaoh get his memory back, whatever that meant.
Whatever else had formed between them was gone.
REVIEW REPLIES: HOLY CRAP I HAVEN'T REPLIED FOREVER!
desertrosetemari: lol i couldn't help myself with that nose picking line. :D i'm glad i could make you feel torn between bakura and seto, i really wanted to show that both were pretty sad and worthy of pity. lol
rukia: oh god i love that type of bakura too. it really gives you the best of both worlds. he can protect you and give you hot steamy sex and still love and treasure you. *sigh* i can tell you that the story won't go in present time, buuut..well...you'll see. ;) hee hee
chibi-berry: look at you and your good guesses! atem did have a crush on seto! lol.
mystralwind: lol, nice line drop. :) i will get to reading that asap. i've just had no free time to read ff's and it makes me terribly depressed. i saw you had a couple of my stories on your rec readings, thanks so much! that's awesome--i didn't even know you could do that. lol
mystralwind: lol, i'm a total sucker for rimming. its just not used enough at all atttt all. its one of my favs to see. i couldn't find that story you mentioned, can you link me? i'm probably retarded, but i couldn't find it and it sounds soooo delicious. :) (the memory arc one)
theultimatetoken: lol i'm glad i could make you torn and confused. mission accomplished. lol. :) xxoo
desertrosetemari: i must say without sounding entirely too cocky how proud i was of that deserving someone line. i thought it was pretty sigh worthy. oh if only someone said that to me. i'm going through my romantic mood right now. lol. which is usually reflected in my one shots too. lol. yeah the ceremonial bathing. i had to add it cause they really did that back then and its just too lovely to think about. lol
potionspet: i know, isn't it the pits they had to stop early. i think i'd just have to keep going if i was seto. lol
rukia: oh you are terribly welcome! lol yeah, atem would be hurt but not as much as bakura i think since atem doesn't really know who bakura is until after he comes to the palace. oh silly seto, causing such strife for everyone. lol
theultimatetoken: lol, i thought about putting pity sex in, but i had to think long and hard about it (why i couldn't say since its just ff) buut. i decided that i think it would be too soon for seto since i think he still loves bakura. even if i did want that sweet, tortuously slow sex to happen. lol
rukia: oh you! *blushes* you just make me want to hunt you down and kiss you! well i hope i can continue to not disappoint you. especially with this story since i put such thought into it. i do agree that bakura is just too amazing to pass him up for atem. i mean come on...bakura people. king of thieves, muscular, evil, tan, white flowing hair, menacing eyes, a giant...*ahem* :D
blackphoenixlove: Yay! glad to have you back! lol yeah, gosh, everyone in this story is pretty pathetic aren't they? lol. didn't even think about atem until you mentioned it like that. i was too busy crying over atem and bakura lol
desertrosetemari: i liked your reaction to my memory twist. i loved including it because its never been used that i've seen and it has such possibilites used like that. i mean, everyone brushes over the fact that atem knows nothing and he takes it all way too well. its just not right.
rukia: lmao. wow hating a character? awesome...i mean...sorry? lol oh i know your pain for good stories stopping. ever read ANYTHING by koneko cain? she's wonderful at bakura/seto stories but has literally not finished any of her chapter stories i believe. its so frustrating.
mystralwind: *collapses* i hate this semester. hate it. i have day classes, a night class and a weekend class cause its the only way i could get all my hours in. it sucks and i'm farther from campus so i have to take my bike there...and *cries* yeah...come rescue me. lol
TO ALL MY REVIEWERS! LOVE YOU SO MUCH!
AN: Whew! Almost forgot to post this! I’ve noticed reviews are lacking and I sincerely hope its not because this story has become crap—that would be terribly sad.
CHAPTER FOURTEEN: DISTANCE
Seto lay in bed, he couldn’t sleep. He’d been lying here for hours now, still fuming about his argument with Bakura. He shook his head, scoffing as Bakura’s words played in his head again.
“He’s lost his memories, he won’t remember you or any of the precious little moments you’ve had together.”
“Just because he’s jealous doesn’t mean he has to make such ridiculous lies.” He hissed.
The night was dragging by, the sun not set to rise for another few hours. Maybe he could just go check on Atem, make some excuse for coming by…no, what was he saying? Was he actually going to lie here and think there could be any truth to what Bakura had said?
He rubbed his eyes, sighing in frustration. He couldn’t believe he was going to do this. He got up, quickly dressing.
He briskly walked down the halls, familiar with the path that would lead to his chambers. If he was asleep, he’d leave and not dwell on the idea another thought. That’s what he told himself as he gave three light taps to the hidden door. He was startled as the door was quickly thrown open. Atem looked muddled, it was clear he hadn’t slept all night, big bags under his eyes, his hair mangled.
“Kaiba.” He gasped.
“What did you call me?” Seto asked in confusion, stepping inside.
“Sorry, um…Seto.” Atem rubbed the back of his head, walking back over to his seat.
Seto’s eyes scanned the room, books and parchments were everywhere, scattered across the floor and tables.
“What’s…what’s going on?” Seto’s heart began to race, no…there was nothing wrong with the pharaoh…
Atem slowly turned to face Seto, looking at him with a strange expression. It was as if Atem didn’t know where he was or who Seto was. But maybe that was all in Seto’s mind. He was letting Bakura’s words take over him.
Atem cleared his throat, pacing around the room nervously, Seto’s heart was pounding, what the hell was going on here?
He hesitantly stepped toward Atem, wrapping his arms around him.
“Its okay.” He whispered, feeling Atem’s heart race against his. For a moment it felt like everything was alright again, feeling like it had before, having him pressed against him like this--that familiar warmth that emanated from him. But his heart dropped, when the pharaoh went rigid in his grip, feeling Atem slowly push himself away, looking at him through wide, fearful eyes.
“What are you doing?” Atem breathlessly asked.
“What—I’m…” Seto stuttered.
“I’m the pharaoh, what are you doing touching me like that?”
Seto shook his head, speechless. “I’m sorry.” He whispered.
The pharaoh looked at him a moment, beginning to pace again, before abruptly stopping and turning to the priest.
“Seto, what is my name?”
“What?”
“My name…tell me my name.” Atem begged, stepping over to Seto.
“What’s wrong with you?” Seto asked, his voice laced with panic.
“I—I don’t know who I am, Seto! I don’t remember anything!” Atem cried, collapsing onto the ground.
Seto’s heart stopped, looking at Atem in utter shock.
“Wha—What?”
“I can’t find aibou…I can’t find…I don’t know anyone!” He stood up, turning to face Seto.
“Seto, please tell me my name.” He plead.
“N-No! Stop acting like this! Just stop it! It’s not funny!” He cried.
The pharaoh shook his head, sobbing against his fists. “I’m not…I’m not…”
“What’s going on?” Atem shook his head, turning away, pacing the room.
“I know you can’t believe me. But I’ve been living 3000 years in the future.” Seto gasped at Atem’s words…it was just like Bakura had said. “I’ve come back but I don’t remember what happened.” Atem collapsed into his chair, holding his head.
The priest’s whole body shook with fear, what was going on? He couldn’t stop asking himself that same question. How could Bakura have known? How could he have known?
Seto knelt down next to Atem, lightly rubbing his back, he felt the pharaoh flinch beneath his touch, making his heart sink.
“Please don’t touch me like that.”
Seto slowly took his hand away, “Why?” He sadly asked.
“I’m sorry Seto. I’m already in love with someone…in the future. I didn’t know we were together.” Atem looked to Seto sadly. He gave a small smile, “Its strange, you’re so different in the future.”
“The future?” Seto wondered if he’d heard correct. How could he be in the future?
“Never mind. My aibou and I are together. I love him Seto.”
The priest slowly nodded, “I understand.” He tried to keep the tears from falling. He didn’t want to show weakness in front of the pharaoh. He would have to work on helping the pharaoh get his memory back, whatever that meant.
Whatever else had formed between them was gone.
REVIEW REPLIES: HOLY CRAP I HAVEN'T REPLIED FOREVER!
desertrosetemari: lol i couldn't help myself with that nose picking line. :D i'm glad i could make you feel torn between bakura and seto, i really wanted to show that both were pretty sad and worthy of pity. lol
rukia: oh god i love that type of bakura too. it really gives you the best of both worlds. he can protect you and give you hot steamy sex and still love and treasure you. *sigh* i can tell you that the story won't go in present time, buuut..well...you'll see. ;) hee hee
chibi-berry: look at you and your good guesses! atem did have a crush on seto! lol.
mystralwind: lol, nice line drop. :) i will get to reading that asap. i've just had no free time to read ff's and it makes me terribly depressed. i saw you had a couple of my stories on your rec readings, thanks so much! that's awesome--i didn't even know you could do that. lol
mystralwind: lol, i'm a total sucker for rimming. its just not used enough at all atttt all. its one of my favs to see. i couldn't find that story you mentioned, can you link me? i'm probably retarded, but i couldn't find it and it sounds soooo delicious. :) (the memory arc one)
theultimatetoken: lol i'm glad i could make you torn and confused. mission accomplished. lol. :) xxoo
desertrosetemari: i must say without sounding entirely too cocky how proud i was of that deserving someone line. i thought it was pretty sigh worthy. oh if only someone said that to me. i'm going through my romantic mood right now. lol. which is usually reflected in my one shots too. lol. yeah the ceremonial bathing. i had to add it cause they really did that back then and its just too lovely to think about. lol
potionspet: i know, isn't it the pits they had to stop early. i think i'd just have to keep going if i was seto. lol
rukia: oh you are terribly welcome! lol yeah, atem would be hurt but not as much as bakura i think since atem doesn't really know who bakura is until after he comes to the palace. oh silly seto, causing such strife for everyone. lol
theultimatetoken: lol, i thought about putting pity sex in, but i had to think long and hard about it (why i couldn't say since its just ff) buut. i decided that i think it would be too soon for seto since i think he still loves bakura. even if i did want that sweet, tortuously slow sex to happen. lol
rukia: oh you! *blushes* you just make me want to hunt you down and kiss you! well i hope i can continue to not disappoint you. especially with this story since i put such thought into it. i do agree that bakura is just too amazing to pass him up for atem. i mean come on...bakura people. king of thieves, muscular, evil, tan, white flowing hair, menacing eyes, a giant...*ahem* :D
blackphoenixlove: Yay! glad to have you back! lol yeah, gosh, everyone in this story is pretty pathetic aren't they? lol. didn't even think about atem until you mentioned it like that. i was too busy crying over atem and bakura lol
desertrosetemari: i liked your reaction to my memory twist. i loved including it because its never been used that i've seen and it has such possibilites used like that. i mean, everyone brushes over the fact that atem knows nothing and he takes it all way too well. its just not right.
rukia: lmao. wow hating a character? awesome...i mean...sorry? lol oh i know your pain for good stories stopping. ever read ANYTHING by koneko cain? she's wonderful at bakura/seto stories but has literally not finished any of her chapter stories i believe. its so frustrating.
mystralwind: *collapses* i hate this semester. hate it. i have day classes, a night class and a weekend class cause its the only way i could get all my hours in. it sucks and i'm farther from campus so i have to take my bike there...and *cries* yeah...come rescue me. lol
TO ALL MY REVIEWERS! LOVE YOU SO MUCH!