Friends
"Are you really feeling better?"
"Yes, dad, for the thousandth time!"
"I'm just concerned."
"I know, but really, I'm fine."
"Did something happen yesterday?"
"Why?"
"Well, I left you with this boy and when I'm home again, you suddenly feel better."
"Oh, well, actually we just talked and I don't know, I slept like a dead and when I woke up this morning, I felt good."
The elder smiled at his son.
"Man, and I felt bad for leaving you two alone."
When the door bell rang, the father looked confused at his son.
"It's Kaiba, he wanted to be sure that I'm feeling better and then take me to school."
"Man, when did you grow up."
The two blonds grinned at each other as Katsuya took his bag and opened the door to their flat.
"Aren't you lacking some sleep? Go to bed already!"
"See you later, I love you, too~"
And then the door slammed.
"Hey, Kaiba!"
As Katsuya flashed the brunet a grin, he saw a little smile forming on Seto's face.
"Morning. Are you feeling better?"
"As you can see, I do. And I don't have the urge to vomit, if it makes you feel better."
"Okay. Are you ready?"
"'Course, let's go."
Climbing into the limousine waiting for the two, Katsuya's eyes grew wide.
"Wow!"
"Why, thank you."
"No, I mean it. Is this really a car? I mean, have you seen the TV screen?"
"Yes, actually I picked it."
"Ah, shut up, man! Let me enjoy it as long as I can- WOW! YOU HAVE A KITCHEN IN HERE?"
"It's just a little refrigerator with a few drinks and snacks."
"Stop to disillusion me!"
"If you say so."
"I do. Can I watch TV until we reach school?"
"Do as you please."
And so they drove to Domino High with Katsuya watching cartoons and Seto watching Katsuya.
Before reaching the school Seto turned off the TV and looked at his companion.
"How about I take you home, too?"
"That's cool."
The brunet chuckled.
"Admit it, you just want to watch TV in a car."
"How did you know?", Katsuya faked indignation.
"Even a person who knows you for two seconds would know. So then we're meeting at the school gate at 4 o'clock sharp."
"OK. Oh, Kaiba?"
"Yes?"
"Thanks."
And then the limousine stopped and the blond jumped out of the car before Seto could answer him. Then a small smile placed itself on his face again.
"You're welcome, puppy."
"Jou-kun! How are you feeling?"
Yuugi ran to Katsuya's desk as soon as he saw the blond was present.
"I'm fine, thanks.", and with that Yuugi was greeted with a grin.
"Then I guess it went well."
"I think so, too."
A glint of proud could be seen in Yuugi's eyes. He really have helped his friend the day before. He liked it when he could help his friends.
"Hey, Jou!"
"Morning, Jonouchi!"
"Hey guys, I'm back!"
"Seems that Yuugi worried too much again."
"I did not!"
"'Course you did. Yesterday you nearly flipped out because we didn't hear from him for four days."
"I'm sorry, Yuug'."
"It's okay, I overreacted."
"Pretty much!"
As the four laughed about and with their friend, they didn't realize that a certain brunet entered the classroom and took his seat. Then he opened his notebook and started working. But he wasn't able to cut out the blond completely.
"How about the arcade?"
"Sorry, guys, I have to go home."
"Are you feeling sick again?"
"No, I just made an appointment for the way home."
"Wow, when did you get yourself a girlfriend, Jou?"
The blond blushed a little.
"It's not my girlfriend, idiot!"
"Well, whatever, see you tomorrow then."
As Anzu and Hiroto left, Yuugi stayed with his friend a little longer.
"Have you promised to Kaiba?"
"Yeah, he picked me up this morning, too."
"That's nice of him. Have you talked about everything?"
"Well, I think I made clear that I'm not interested in him the way he seems to be interested in me. But I suggested to try being friends."
"Well, then have fun!"
Yuugi waved his goodbye and left his blond friend alone. Katsuya strolled along to the school gate where he already saw a tall brunet waiting for him.
"Hi Kaiba."
"Hello, Jonouchi."
"Where's the limousine?"
"My driver called me, he's stuck in the traffic."
"Then how about grab something to eat and let your driver pick us up there?"
"Any preferences?"
"I didn't have a burger in a week, so let's go to Burger World."
"Can I suggest, too?"
"'Course, we're friends who want to hang out together and we are equal in choosing."
"There is a diner over there, I always go there with Mokuba because I don't trust the fast food restaurants."
"Is the food good there?"
"Of course, what do you think?"
"Then we're going!"
"Really?"
"You like the food so we're going."
Smiling Seto nodded and then started walking in the mentioned direction. Katsuya followed him and started to think about topics they could talk about.
"So, any new games from Kaiba Corp I should try?"
"There will be a new release you should try."
"Does it contain Duel Monsters?"
"Yes, but only the dragons."
"We're not obsessed, are we?"
"Says the one whose favorite and strongest card is the Red-Eyes Black Dragon."
"Hey, I have other strong Monsters, too!"
"And that would be?"
"Baby Dragon combined with Time Wizard!"
"And that would be a dragon again."
"I have Jinzo, too."
"Okay, point for you. But I'm still leading."
"Geez, Kaiba, relax. Friends don't compete in everything all the time."
"But you always try to be better than Motou, too."
"That's different. I just want to be better in Duel Monsters, not in our everyday lifes. But actually it was fun discussing with you without a fight."
And again, the blond grinned at his opposite. And that made Seto smile again.
"We're here."
"Then let's eat!"
After placing their orders, Katsuya went back to their actual conversation.
"So what is this game about? Other than dragons."
"You have quests to complete and the more points you gain, the stronger dragons you can use."
"Jump and Run?"
"No, it's more of a strategy game with some action."
"Would you let me try it sometime."
"Why not buy it yourself?"
"No money. And to be true, I don't even have a game console."
"Your birthday is in three months, isn't it?"
"Yeah, it is. But I don't know anybody who could afford this as a birthday gift. Even if some people shared the costs, I don't think they could afford it."
"You forgot one person."
"Who?"
Seto raised an eyebrow.
"Me?"
Katsuya looked at him with wide eyes, then suddenly stood up.
"No!"
"Why not?"
"It's too much! And we just became friends, so no!"
Seto sighed.
"Then how about you trying it at my house?"
"You already have one?"
"Of course, Mokuba already finished it three times."
As sudden as the blond had stood up, he took his seat again and beamed at Seto.
"I'd love to!"
"So then it's settled."
Seto smiled again and then their food arrived.
"I have to warn you before we start our meals."
The brunet raised an eyebrow again.
"Don't be shocked about my table manners, I eat like a pig.", Katsuya laughed.
"I know, we went to the same school for two years already."
"Well then, I won't hold back."
Just 20 minutes later a satisfied Jonouchi Katsuya and a happy Kaiba Seto sat across each other, talking again. And that went on for two more hours, until Seto's phone rang.
"Can I take this call?"
"Of course!"
"Yes? Mhm. Yes, understood."
The brunet hang up and looked at his opposite again, a bit of disappointment in his eyes.
"I'm sorry, but I have to go. I still have some work to do at Kaiba Corp."
Katsuya raised his hands in a defensive manner and started to shake his head.
"No, no problem at all! I kept you busy and away from your work, so it's actually my fault."
"Don't feel guilty, I stayed because I wanted to. So then, I'll inform my driver and pay, then we can go."
"Oh, right, the bill."
"Don't worry, I'll take care of it."
As Katsuya looked angry at his company, Seto sighed again.
"I was the reason for your illness, let me make it up to you."
The blond thought about it for a moment, then nodded.
"OK, but only this time. Next time we share it."
"Sure thing."
Another 30 minutes later the limousine stopped in front of Katsuya's apartment building.
"Thank you again, Kaiba. I really had fun today. We should repeat that."
"Anytime. Can I pick you up tomorrow again?"
"I can still watch TV?"
Seto chuckled.
"Of course, you're always welcome."
"Then I see you tomorrow!"
"Wait a second!"
As Katsuya turned to the brunet again, he was surprised with a kiss on the cheek. And then blushed immediately.
"What was that?"
"A good bye kiss."
"But we're just friends! Not a couple!"
"But that's how you say good bye in Europe."
"We're not in Europe, you jerk!"
"Okay, so next time no kissing, got it."
"Please! See you tomorrow then!"
"Bye!"
When Katsuya reached him room, his hand touched the place where Seto's lips touched him and his head turned completely red.
At the same time a brunet teenager touched his lips that were tingly since they met a soft cheek. And then he smiled, he liked this feeling.
And fortunately he made up an excuse in time, otherwise that would have been the last time he spend a day with Katsuya.
