From Rivals to Lovers

Chapter 5

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(Later that night):

The sun had finally just set and the sky went from oranges, pinks, and reds to the black sky. Jounouchi was staring up into the sky from the balcony that was connected to the CEO's room. Kaiba had fallen asleep downstairs after sometime during the afternoon. Slowly the stars started to come out one by one into the night sky. It was very breath taking to the blond. He also pondered when the brunet would retrieve his other belongings if he had planned to let the younger teen stay in the mansion. It was all so confusing and happened all so very fast. One minute he was kidnapped then the next thing he knew he was fighting with Kaiba on the stairs in the mansion.

'Damn him...' He cursed silently to himself. 'I am not ungrateful for what that bastard has done for me but...' The blond teen sighed before leaning back against the wall of the mansion. 'He shouldn't be such a god damn prick and keep calling me dog names...'

Jounouchi didn't remember anything that happened to him after he was kidnapped but apparently Kaiba had an idea. That only upset the younger teen even more. Protecting him or not, the blond teen had the right to know. "It's better off this way" was not a good excuse for the younger male.

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( A/N: "TEXT" = Quote on quote // 'TEXT' = Thoughts
Just so you all don't get confused on them. )

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The CEO slowly got up and awoke from his long nap that he took on the couch. He sighed in annoyance and rubbed his temple. Nothing is going to change in this mansion, they will still be rivals. Whether Jounouchi stays in the mansion or not. One act of kindness was not going to change the long history of their rivalry they had. But no matter how hard the brunet tried, he was only convincing himself and no one else.

'I hate him so much...!' A low growl emitted from him as he slammed a fist down hard on the coffee table. Causing yet another dent in the furniture.

The cool breeze felt nice across the blond's face as the wind blew in his direction. His blond locks swayed in the wind as his soft brown eyes closed. Kaiba's mansion was like a little piece of heaven compared to the hell hole he lived in with that drunken abusive father of his. For once a true and genuine smile made its way across the young teens face as he sat down on the floor of the balcony. Kaiba had caught sight of this just as he arrived upstairs and approached his room. For a very brief and rare second the brunet's heart melted at the sight of the happy blond and his cold glare became a soft gaze. He had never seen Jounouchi like this, it was rare. The CEO then went back to his cold stare that he usually carried with him.

"You should get back inside before you catch a cold..." He bit back on the dog names for now. "I don't need you getting sick then passing it on to me..."

The blond teen leaped up and turned around to only glare at the brunet. "Fine..." He walked back inside the room and shut the window-doors that opened up to the balcony.

"You think you can sleep in your room tonight...?" He said as walked into his room, keeping his eyes locked on the other.

"About that..." The younger teen interrupted, he wanted to ask Kaiba about getting the rest of his belongings. "When can I go pick up the rest of my belongings? They're at my house..."

"We'll go and get them tomorrow.." Replied Kaiba, his gazed shifted to the side of the room, avoiding eye contact.

"Um... Kaiba...?"

"Hmm.. What is it?"

"I want to say thanks for helping me and letting me-"

The CEO cut him off quickly before he could finish. "Whatever..." He waved his hand dismissively. "Look, it's fine. Don't make such a big damn deal out of this...alright..."

Jounouchi found that very offensive but bit back any rude insults he had planned to through at the brunet. The blond just quietly left the room and headed into his own bedroom which was next door to Kaiba's. He flopped down onto his bed and buried his face into the pillow. His body curled up under the blankets as his arms covered his head. Hot angered tears stream down the others face as he thought about the last sentence that was spoken to him from Kaiba. The CEO's words cut like serrated knives and hurt like hell at times. The blond's face was red from anger and he gripped at his pillow angrily. He had wanted to thank the brunet for helping him out that night and giving him a place to stay. And all he did was waved it off and told him not to make a big deal out of it.

Kaiba sat down on his bed and sighed lightly as a cool hand ran through his soft brown hair. Part of him wanted to check on the blond teen and the other wanted to just go off to sleep and deal with him tomorrow. A defeated sigh came and soon the CEO laid down in bed and fell fast asleep as the night took. A long day would be awaiting the brunet tomorrow, sleep was needed.

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Jounouchi woke up early for a change instead of waking up late as usual. The sun shined brightly and morning birds could be heard chirping happily. He groggily got up, walked slowly to his door and stepped into the hallway. It was very silent in the mansion whether it was early morning or late evening. The blond teen quietly walked over to the brunet's room and peered inside. Kaiba was still sound asleep. He then walked away from the bedroom and began walking downstairs which would lead him straight into the living room. For the time being he would watch some cartoons and maybe make his own breakfast, since he can't seem to find any cooks about in the kitchen. Jounouchi quietly walked over the couch and plopped himself down as he grabbed the remote and turned on the television. The blond teen lazily stretched out on the couch, making himself comfortable.

Kaiba soon awoke from his slumber just fifteen minutes after the younger male did. He slowly rose up with a yawn and a stretch. He decided to check on him first before hopping into the shower and getting dressed. He slid off the bed, walked out of the bedroom and into the hallway. The CEO took a few steps forward before he approached Jounouchi's room, he opened the door and the room was empty. He assumed the blond male was downstairs, either eating breakfast or watching television. Soon Kaiba went back to his room, grabbed his clothes from his closet, and then made his way to the shower.

Television soon bored the blond teen and he shut the television off and headed for the kitchen. Time to raid Kaiba's fridge and make his own breakfast. There was no way he was going to wait for the chefs to make his meal, he didn't like to wait especially when it came to food. Jounouchi grabbed a few things from the fridge. He took eggs, ham, green peppers, red onions, and cheese and set them gently on the counter top. He was going to make himself an omelet or at least attempt to try to make one. Two eggs were crack into the frying pan and the stove was turned on. Next, Jounouchi grabbed a knife and began chopping away at the red onions and the green peppers into mince pieces. Once that was done, he flipped the egg over so it cook on the other side. Then the ham and cheese were placed on the cook side of the egg followed by the mince vegetables. He folded the egg over the four other ingredients and then presto...! His omelet was finished and it was breakfast time for the blond teen. The younger male grabbed a plate and plopped his omelet onto the dish.

"Chow time!" He eagerly said as he stuck his hand into the kitchen draw looking for a fork. Jounouchi then grabbed a cup from the cupboard and took the bottle of grape juice from the fridge and poured himself a cup of grape juice.

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Kaiba had just finished showering and getting dressed. He stepped out of the bathroom and headed down the stairs. The brunet could smell food being made, he wondered if the chefs were already cooking breakfast. When the CEO had made his way into the kitchen, he saw no chefs, so he made his way into the dinning room and saw the blond munching happily on his breakfast. This puzzled him a bit and then approached the table. Jounouchi's table manners were horrid, Kaiba just gave him a disgusted look.

"How did you get breakfast if there are no chefs in the kitchen...?" He asked a bit concerned.

The blond stopped eating his food and looked up at the CEO. "I cooked it myself. I don't like waiting around for my food.."

"Learn to eat like a person and not a dog..." He stated harshly as he turned his back to enter back into the kitchen.

Jounouchi leaped from his chair and ran over to Kaiba and grabbed his collar, pushing him back against the wall. "What the hell is your problem?!"

Kaiba grabbed the other by his wrist and easily removed his grip. "First off, don't ever do that again! And secondly, your table manners are unsightly..."

"Ya could be a little nicer, ya prick!"

"Did I hurt the mutt's feelings?"

"Alright! That's it!" The blond clenched his hand tightly into a fist and swung right at the CEO's face.

Kaiba used his free hand to snatch the others fist. He twisted both of Jounouchi's arms behind his back and then pressed him against the wall with much force. "Last night you were thanking me for letting you stay and now you're trying to pick a fight with me in the morning..."

"Let...go...of...me...!" He shouted as he struggled against the brunet's strong hold on him.

"I will once you've calmed down..." The grip on the younger male only got tighter. "Are you secretly a girl trapped in a boy's body? Cause you have mood swings like a girl does..."

"Shut the fuck up, Kaiba!" Jounouchi spat angrily and struggled even more. "You're the one who waltz in and insulted me, ya prick!"

"Then maybe you should learn some table manners first..." The brunet snarled out as he continued to tightened his hold on the smaller male.

"Ya know, you're not exactly Prince Charming ya self!" Jounouchi retorted, struggling even more than the last time, though it seemed pointless and in vain. "Try removing that fucking stick out from your ass!"

The CEO rolled his eyes and gave a light snort. "Was that suppose to bother me or something..?"

"Damn it! Just get the fuck off me, Kaiba!"

"Like I said, as soon as you calm your ass down..."

Silence fell upon them again and soon the others struggle slowed down until it completely stopped. Kaiba's hold on Jounouchi was gone and the brunet took a few steps away from the other. The blond leaned against the wall as he softly panted, out of breath from struggling so much against the CEO's tight hold on him. The taller male walked over to the coffee machine and went to make himself a cup of coffee. The rest of the morning would go silent as Kaiba sat in the dining room to have his coffee and read the paper. Jounouchi sat in the living room on the couch sulking for the rest of the time.

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TBC...