Daring Puppy

Title: Daring Puppy
Author: Kathryn Coll
Pairing(s): Seto & Jou
Spoilers: None
Disclaimer: This is only the second time I've posted anything on the `net, so bear with me. Oh yeah, I am completely sure this is OOC for both of them (*sigh* pity). Obviously, I don't own Yu Gi Oh. I can't even take credit for the bad joke (thank God).
Summary: Jou tells a bad joke, kisses Seto in front of the entire class, chase ensues and puppy learns price of disobedience - in a janitor's closet, of all places. Someone just pointed out something to me: The joke is a play on the words bridal and bridle (something used to control an animal).

First published at A Dragon's Lair in April of 2004.


It had all started with a dare, but he didn't know that at the time....

Seto Kaiba was packing up his ever-present laptop and work files when he felt a tap on the shoulder and a familiar, sometimes grating voice (he'd never admit to liking the sound of it though as he had a reputation to keep you know), "Hey Kaiba, can I ask you a question?"

Sighing, turning around and schooling his face to show the only expression he ever used with Jounouchi, a superior smirk, he growled, "What's the matter Mutt, do you need your Master to take you `walkies` before your next class?" He watched as Jou's eyelids twitched slightly and his lip curled briefly.

"No, that ain't it."

Crossing his arms over his chest, Seto nodded "Well then, ask your question."

Jou flushed slightly, looked quickly at his friends, took a deep breath and stepped closer to the CEO, "What did the bride say to the man at the hotel's front desk when he asked the newlyweds if they wanted the Bridal?"

Seto blinked a few times in bewilderment at the strange question and the fact the mutt had taken yet another step closer to him. Dropping his hands to his sides he shook his head and squinted at the blonde.

"I don't know."

Everyone’s brains short-circuited, especially Seto’s, when Jou reached up, grabbed him by the ears and planted a big kiss on his lips. Not a fast, chaste peck mind you; a _really_ big kiss. Just as he pulled away he kissed him once more quickly, and answered.

"She said, `Nah, I'll just hang onto his ears until he gets it right.'"

Jou turned and began walking toward the open classroom door. Finally, Seto twitched and moved, causing his long coat to slide against his uniform. Hearing that, Jou did the smartest thing ever: he ran like Hell. Seto took a deep breath and bolted after him, roaring like one of his precious Blue Eyes as he sprinted after the blonde.

"I'M GOING TO KILL YOU, MONGREL!"

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He'd lost sight of his quarry after chasing him down a flight of stairs and around two or three more corners. Jou had more experience with running and hiding from those who threatened his life, whereas Seto's hunting instincts were better suited to boardrooms and Duel Monsters. He stopped to lean against a wall and catch his breath.
Licking his lips, he froze, his head snapping up. He licked them again, closed his eyes and groaned as his pants became a lot snugger, "I'll never be able to eat apples again!" At this point all of the other classes let out, causing a traffic jam in the hallway and effectively ending the chase. There would be no way for him to catch and kill the blonde in this sea of teenage humanity, even if he did spot him. Snarling and punching the wall, he began walking back to the classroom to pick up his briefcase and books.

"Next time, Mutt. Next time."

As he turned a corner he noticed the door to a cleaning supply closet slowly opening. His eyes lit up and a feral grin appeared on his face, scaring off three first-year girls who were trying to push one another to speak to the young billionaire. He stopped a couple of steps behind the opening door and waited. Just as Jou's head began to poke out to check the hallway, Seto reached around the door and gently put his right hand around the blonde's throat. He walked around the door and using the hand on Jou's throat, backed him into the closet, pulling the door closed behind them.

The door closed, effectively cutting off all light. Seto didn't need any to know that Jounouchi was scared about what revenge the CEO might have planned for him. Grinning evilly, Seto leaned forward and breathed into the blonde's ear.

"Hello, Puppy."

Jou shuddered, gulped and his hands came up to grasp Seto's right arm. Seto heard and felt him swallow hard. He began to softly stroke Jou's neck with his thumb. This caused the blonde to flinch and the taller teen grinned again.

"K... K... Kai... Kaiba?"

The dark-haired teen slowly stroked the other teen's arm with his left hand, his right thumb still stroking his throat.

"Yesssss, Puppy?"

"Wh... wha... what... are... ya... gon... gonna... EEP!"

Before the blonde could finish his sentence, Seto began nuzzling just behind his ear. He grinned and softly nipped his earlobe, causing the shorter teen to jump and squeak again.

"What am I going to do, Puppy? Well, I had thought of using a rolled up newspaper on your nose, but I think there might be a better punishment for your disobedience."

As he whispered into Jou's ear his right hand slid up and his thumb was now stroking his cheek. He slid the left hand up to cradle Jou's face. Then he showed him the right way to kiss a dragon.

If there had been a light on and if Seto had kept his eyes open he'd have seen Jou’s eyes widen abnormally, roll back into his head and then close. Then the blonde gasped. The brunette took full advantage and deepened the kiss, searching for the remembered taste of apples.

Seto moved backwards and leaned against the door without breaking off the kiss, but finally the need for air was greater than his need to taste the blonde. He lifted his head and pulled a compliant Jou closer. When the other boy buried his face into Seto's shoulder the heat from his face made it clear that he was blushing. Grinning,
Seto buried his fingers in Jou's hair and massaged his scalp, eliciting a groaning sort of purr from the blonde.

When Jou started to pull away, Seto tightened his right hand in his hair and started nuzzling his neck. As the blonde shuddered and tried to find his voice, he stroked down his back with his left hand and let it come to rest on the blonde's ass. Something he'd wanted to do for a very long time. When Jou realized exactly where that hand was, he froze.

"K.. K... K.. S.. S... Seto?"

Seto didn't respond to the stuttered question. Instead he brought their mouths back together and kissed his puppy again, grinning at the startled noise Jou made and the fact his mind had already settled itself into using possessive terms. If his mouth hadn't been engaged, he would have whooped when Jou slipped his hands up his chest to grip his shoulders. Once Jou began to relax against Seto, he slid his other hand down to the blonde's ass and squeezed. This time Jou didn't freeze. When Seto realized that there was no objection, he shifted his weight slightly against the door and slowly pulled Jou against him.

The desperate need for air caused them to pull apart but it was their erections brushing against each other made them both groan. Even though he was breathing heavily and whimpering slightly Jou eagerly returned Seto's next kiss. The taller teen laughed in his mind, `Ha! Puppy's all mine!’ Then he began to kiss and nip at Jou's jaw and neck until he reached the juncture between his neck and shoulder. He bit down gently and sucked. Jou arched his back, made a noise that sounded suspiciously like a sharp bark and his hands went from Seto's shoulders to the back of his head, fingers twining in his dark hair. While the other boy was distracted, he pulled him even closer and rocked his hips, rubbing their erections together again. His eyes shot open when Jou groaned in his ear. Quite loudly.

Worried that everyone on the floor might hear him, Seto brought one hand up and lightly covered the other boy's mouth, muffling him enough so that only those in the classrooms nearest to the closet would hear. Licking the mark he'd made he moved his hand, replaced it with his mouth and led Jou's hips in a slow, steady rhythm. Every time he lifted his head to breathe he placed his hand back over the blonde's mouth to muffle the noise.

`I shouldn`t be surprised that he's this vocal during sex.'

All too soon neither boy could keep to the rhythm that Seto had set in the beginning. Jou was actually writhing and whimpering against Seto's mouth. Seto was trying to hang on to the blonde, keep him quiet and remain standing all at the same time. He felt the familiar stirrings that signaled an oncoming orgasm. Planting both feet even more, he grabbed the blonde and almost violently pulled him harder against groin. Jou ripped his mouth away and Seto barely got his hand over it before the blonde let loose a scream. One thought struck him as he growled and groaned through his own release.

`Oh Gods, my Puppy really is a howler!'

Seto's knees gave out and he slid down to the floor, knees bent. Jou ended up straddling his lap and leaning against his chest. Neither teen yet paying attention to the fact they'd have to find a way to hide the evidence of their activities. Once he got his breath and brain functions back, somewhat, Seto asked the first question that came to mind.

"Jou, what the hell made you kiss me in front of everyone?"

Still shuddering, he made a noise between a snicker and a whimper as Seto shifted a leg.

"We were playin' Truth or Dare. I was dared that I couldn't do something that would shock you speechless. I've been wantin' to kiss ya for the longest time, so I figured `what the hell?’ I knew that the worst ya could'a done was kill me."

Seto laughed, kissed him and tucked Jou’s head under his chin.

"Puppy, I'd say you won that game. The joke needs work though...."