Our Life So Far

It was a sight to say the least and one that very rarely graced the Kaiba household. His eyes started at one delicate ankle, climbed up a toned calf to the divots of the back of the knee. Above that divots a creamy muscled thigh disappeared under an oversized flannel pajama shirt hiding a small firm ass. The shirt rode up as the figure leaned over searching the refrigerator, exposing the bottom curve of two perfectly formed globes encased in white panties.

"It's a shame that such a sight had to be wasted on someone who can't truelly appreciate it." Seto murmured to himself but just loud enough to disturb the young lady. She jerked up startled spinning around to face the older Kaiba.

"Oh hello Kaiba I didn't hear you come in." Kaiba instantly recognized her as the sales girl from the jewelry store. "Mokuba said I could get anything I wanted out of the fridge." There was some more mumbling about her reasons for being in the house but Seto wasn't really listening. Finally he held up a hand to silence her.

"Is there coffee?"

"Oh yeah Mokuba made some." Relieved, Seto walked over to the pot and poured himself a cup. Mokuba chose that moment to enter the kitchen. He was wearing the pants to the pajamas the girl was wearing the shirt to.

"I thought you were just getting a glass of milk." Lopping his arm around her waist he pressed a kiss to her cheek.

"I was just about the introduce myself to your brother." At that moment Mokuba looked over to notice his older brother. "I'm Heather, it's nice to meet you."

"Seto, like wise." He gave her a quick nod of his head. Then he gave his brother a glare. Heather felt the tension grow in the room and quickly excused herself to get dressed.

"Seto, I know what you're going to say so don't. After her shift we went out for drinks. She slept in a guest room." He watched his brother's expression and know right away Seto didn't believe him. Everyone know the younger Kaiba ran through girls and never brought the same one twice to any social events, but the thought that his own brother would think he slept with them all was enraging. "I didn't fuck her," he hissed.

"I didn't say you did." Seto, like usual, stayed calm.

"You were thinking it. I'm just having fun and just because you never had any doesn't make it wrong. You know I'm careful."

"I know." He set his cup dawn and crossed the room. "There aren't words to describe how proud I am of the man you've become. But sometimes you make choices that lead me to think you're following some of the same paths I took. I worry." When he was close enough he laid his hands on the boy's shoulder's. "I made some huge mistakes and I couldn't forgive myself if you made them too."

Suddenly a pair of arms were squeezing his ribs and black hair tickled his nose. "Big brother you have to let me make my own mistakes and know it is now your fault."

"No I don't." He joked and squeezed harder. Caught up in their moment they didn't notice who entered the room.

"Awwww it is soooo sweeeet." Before they could pull away from one another Joey crossed the room and grabbed the both of them in a bone crushing embrace. "Having a loving moment and not inviting me, you two are so cruel." He faked sadness. Twisting hard to the right, somehow, Seto was able to escape the blond's grasp with his life. "I love everyone so much." Mokuba tried desperately to catch Seto's eye in hopes of getting him to save his beloved, sweet younger brother but his back was turned. Suddenly Joey loosened his grip and gave the boy a weird look. He looked down at his slippered feet and at Mokuba's barefeet, then looked back up noting how he was looking at Mokuba's forehead. "Hey Seto hand me that heavy cast iron skillet on the stove."

"Why?" Seto wasn't really listening.

"So I can smack Mokuba over the head with it."

"Okay." Seto abandoned his task of loading his coffee with sugar and cream (knowing the blond would steal it) to put his hand on the pan. "Wait, why?"

"I have to stunt his growth. There is no way I am going to stand idly by and allow this pipsqueak to get taller then me." He sneered playfully down at the boy struggling in his arms.

"No no no I can't let you do that." Taking his hand off the pan he grabbed a large cleaver off the chopping board. "Here cut his feet off instead, wouldn't want you to give the next CEO of KaibaCorp brain damage or anything."

"You two are terrible." Joey let the boy go. Mokuba quickly got out of range in case Joey tried to latch back on.

"I saw that Heather girl on the way out." He gave Mokuba a wink. "She seems nice, are you going to bring her to the party." Walking over to Seto's side he snatched up the coffee that Seto had prepared for him to steal. After a good morning kiss his attention went back to Mokuba.

Mokuba gave Joey a wicked grin. "You know it." Seto just rolled his eyes. This art of picking up girls was never something he was interested in. His lack of interest was beyond the fact that he was gay. His childhood and teen years were packed with more important thing. It was nice to have Joey around for Mokuba to get tips off of and to brag to. "It's last minute but she said she would love to come." After pouring himself some coffee he left.

"How are you this morning Seto?" He gave his lover a sweet coffee flavored kiss.

"Oh just worrying about my brother's virtue." The blond caught him in another deep kiss. He opened his mouth allowing the shorter man to explore his mouth with his sugary tongue. When he pulled away they were both panting slightly.

"Your brother has only had sex once. It was after the senior prom with his date. Some other girl gave him a blow job once but that's all. He's careful." The look that crossed his face noticeable scarred Joey. Thinking quickly the blond explained himself. "I'm not his brother, I'm his friend. He talks to me and tells me things he can't tell you."

"God, I'm starting to feel like his mother." His lover gave his arm a light slap. He started to reach for is coffee only to remember it was Joey's now. So instead he sighed and poured another. "It's our anniversary why are we having a big party for everyone. We should spend the day fucking each other until we can't move." Maybe if he tried hard enough he could make the blond reconsider the party. He crowded Joey up against the counter.

His hand found the juncture between Joey's legs and massaged gently. "Doesn't that sound better." Joey's hand covered his own as he lowered his head to whisper in his lover's ear. "We could spend the whole day naked and panting, doing nothing but loving each other." Strong fingers tightened around the whimpering blond's growing erection through too thin sleep pants. Seto smiled then nibbled on Joey's earlobe as his poor lover humped against his hand. Knowing that they still had to walk upstairs to change Seto decided to be kind and not make Joey take the trip in his currant state. There was some trouble trying to get his hand out from under Joey's but he eventually pulled it free. Joey let out a whimper and grabbed onto his shoulders. Finally he got his hand down the front of his lover's pants and wrapped soft fingers around the others hot needy flesh. The moan Joey let out was heavenly.

"All our friends are here." Joey had to stop and pant thrusting some into Seto's tunneled hand. "They have gifts and want to congratulate us." Seto thumb passed slowly over the slit making Joey groan out loud. "After the party we have a room so we can ravage each other senseless." The brunet moved quickly to cover Joey's mouth with his own swallowing the blond's scream and he came in him hand.

"I guess as long as I have some time alone with you to look forward to it'll be fine." He gave Joey's still panting mouth a small kiss before washing his hands.

"Good morning brother, Seto and happy anniversary." The sudden cheery voice rang through the kitchen bringing a deep blush to Joey's face. "Big brother are you okay?"

"Joey's fine, he is just recovering from his routine early morning grope." Laughing gently at the matching blush that now covered Serenity's face Seto walked towards her drying his hands. "Good morning to you too and thank you. I hope you slept well." Leaning down he gave the pretty girl a soft kiss on the cheek.

"Well this is a mansion, so yeah I slept well." The crimson blush deepened a bit at the closeness of her brother's boyfriend.

"I'm happy to hear that. I am going to get dressed and do some work before the party." He left his lover and Serenity to talk as he went to his room.

"Good morning Serenity, I'm glad you slept well." Joey finally said.

Serenity moved to her brother's side pouring herself some coffee. "I can't wait to see everyone at the party." She hadn't been back since Battle City and letters and e-mails were great but not enough.

"If you want to come with, me and Mokuba are meeting Tea and her husband at the airport around noon."

"Sure." She followed her brother upstairs. They parted to get dressed then met up at the car. Before long Mokuba showed up dressed as well.

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Tea stretched her arms over her head and rolled her shoulders. She had slept on the plane but not comfortably. "Defiantly should have taken Kaiba up on his offer of the private jet."

"What was that honey?" Her husband grabbed their carry-ons and led them through the terminal. He was the first person to spot Joey. "Sweety he's over there next to that girl. Wait I thought he was gay." Tea slapped her husband explaining that the girl was his sister.

"I need to use the restroom, you go make nice with my friends."

"Yes dear whatever you say dear." Another slap was his reward for his smart mouth.

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They recognized Tea immediately when she and her husband stepped into the terminal. They all made eye contact but Tea veered off while her husband continued towards them.

"Hey Sam over here." The tall sandy haired man pushed through the crowd finally making it to his party. "It's nice to see you again man." Joey took the man's hand giving it a firm shake. "It's been way too long."

"Yes it has." He spoke in American accented Japanese. Tea had taught it to him having learned English to study in America. They had been married for three years and in that time they had become fluent in each other's language. "I think the wedding was the last time."

"It was." Joey stepped to the side. "This is my sister Serenity." She took his hand shyly and shook it. "And this is Mokuba, if you remember?"

"Hello, I was at you wedding. My older brother is Seto, Joey's boyfriend." Mokuba stepped forward shaking his hand. "If you don't remember me it's okay, I've changed a lot." He spoke in perfect English.

"Oh, I remember you and yes you've changed a lot." Three years ago at the wedding the younger Kaiba had been a gangly kid in an ill fitting tux. Now he was standing perfectly proportioned in slacks and a polo shirt. "Its nice to see you again." While exchanging pleasantries nobody noticed Tea approach from the side.

"Oh my God Tea." Serenity, being the first to see her, pushed the men aside and moved to hug her. Instead she laid her hands on Tea's shoulders and simply stared open mouthed at her.

"You can hug me yo know, I'm not going to break." Coming out of her shock she wrapped her arms around the older women. The others followed her example and took turns hugging until Mokuba asked everyone's question.

"So how far along are you?" The black haired boy placed his hand on Tea's protruding stomach.

She covered his hand with her's. "About seven and a half months." Sam moved to his wife's side as they accepted their congratulations. "We wanted to surprise everyone."

"Well mission accomplished." They retrieved the bags and made it out to the waiting limos. "I was thinking if Tea was up to it she could take Serenity shopping. She said she needed to buy shoes for the party." Joey had called the other limo to transport them around while he, Sam, and Mokuba joined Seto and Duke at the gentleman's club

"Well pregnant or not I can defiantly shop." After a laugh the men and women parted ways. Joey gave Kaiba's credit card to Serenity to buy her shoes and whatever else they liked. She probable could have afforded them herself but they would most likely go out to lunch and Tea said something about needing a new dress. They all agreed to meet at the house, change, and head to the hotel for the party.

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If it were any other day he wouldn't even think about stepping foot inside the club. Duke insisted on meeting there and if he didn't make nice then the blond wouldn't make nice with him. So here he was in a huge leather chair drinking very expensive cognac with Duke Devlin.

"Five years, Kaiba congratulations." They clanged glasses and drained them. The green eyed man handed the brunet a cigar after snapping off the end. One of the beautiful women floating around lit them and poured them each another drink. "Thank you darling." The girl took her tip and fled for greener pastures knowing taken men when she saw them. "I cannot wait for your party, it's the event of the year."

"Yes, yes but not by my choice, naturally." For a moment he swirled the fluid around in the glass before taking a sip. "So who are you bringing to the party?" His date would most likely be whatever 'it' girl adorned the cover of the hottest fashion magazines.

"Her name is Megumi." A single named model, he knew it. "She's fabulous in bed but dumb as a post." Duke Caught Kaiba's eye giving him a wicked glare. "You would know a thing or two about that wouldn't you?" A cloud of caution crossed his green eyes hopping Seto would know a joke when he heard it.

"Yes, I did date you while you were trying to figure out your sexuality." Both men laughed as they exchanged a couple more zings.

"She's sweet though." Duke wiped the tears of laughter from his eyes. "Naive, but sweet and a little vapid. She's not overly self-centered and I think I might be in love." He gave a small smile into his glass. The scent of the liquor drifted into his nose previewing the taste.

"Then," Seto started, "we will have to drink to love, I suppose." Duke tapped his glass against the other's. They sat in a content silence until Joey and the others arrived.

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It has been a while because I have two jobs and am just lazy. This chapter is kind of boring but I am thinking of a sequel that makes the events in this chapter important. Mostly I am trying to write a happy story with little to no angst. The sequel will have the angst and then some. There is one chapter left and that is the party that everyone is getting ready for. Originally this and the next chapter were one but I wanted to get this out for you all to chew on while I type up the other. Thank all of you for the reviews.