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In The Name Of Love	By : Rroselavy Category: Yu-Gi-Oh > Yaoi - Male/Male Views: 15410 -:- Recommendations : 2 -:- Currently Reading : 0
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Title: In The Name Of Love (6/?)
Author: Rroselavy
Rating: NC-17
Pairing(s): Jou/Ryou (briefly), Malik/Ryou, Kaiba/Jou, Mokuba/Shizuka, Yami/Yugi
Beta: Akuchan
Spoilers: None, AU
Disclaimer: I do not own or profit in any way from Yu-gi-oh!
Summary: For eight years he has scrupulously avoided the brunet, but now with the impending marriage of their siblings, Jounouchi Katsuya and Kaiba Seto are forced to come to terms with the feelings they've secreted away since adolescence.
CHAPTER 6
The maitre d sniffed his disapproval at the sight of Jounouchi as he strode into the restaurant area. Jou's eyes narrowed dangerously. He was spoiling for a fight, and he didn't like the look on the man's face one bit.
"Can I help you?" The impeccably dressed middle-aged man asked imperiously.
Jou groaned mentally. He hated when maitre d's intimidated clientele. On the nights he filled in as head chef at Chez Pierre, he always instructed the staff to be solicitous and attentive. He loathed making the customers feel like they had to pass a test in order to be deemed acceptable to spend their hard-earned cash in his restaurant.

"I'm here to see Kaiba Mokuba, he has an eight o'clock reservation. He's expecting me." Jou stated arrogantly as he glared at the man, daring him to argue.
"I'm sorry, Kaiba-san did not mention he was expecting anyone else." The older man sniffed.
"Jounouchi-san!" At the mention of his name, Jou gazed passed the maitre d and recognized a waiter that he had worked with at Chez Pierre. He grinned and waved at the young man, as he bused a tray to a waiting table.
The maitre d's eyes widened at the name. "Jounouchi ... Katsuya? You are a chef at Chez Pierre?" He asked softly, his demeanor changing drastically.
Jou glared back at him. "That would be me, one and the same. And you are?" He enquired.
"Very sorry, Jounouchi-san! Please accept my apologies, I didn't recognize you."
The maitre d bowed. "Kaiba-san and his date have just been seated. I will show you to his table."
'Date, my ass!' Jou fumed as he bit his tongue. He had a few choice words for the maitre d's attitude as well. "That would be his fianc�e," he corrected.
Mokuba and Shizuka had been seated at one of the most desirable places in the restaurant, a corner booth that afforded a commanding view of the room while at the same time offering privacy. As he approached their table Jou saw Mokuba's eyes light up. He watched as his friend leaned in toward Shizuka, who immediately stood up and turned toward Jou. She was radiant in her happiness.
"Oniisama, how are you?!" She exclaimed as she wrapped him in a warm embrace.
"Hi Sis, hi Mokuba. Happy White Day, Shizuka!" Jou extricated himself from her hug and handed her his present. Mokuba stood up and Jou reached over and clapped him on the shoulder.
"You didn't have to do this, you know!" Shizuka scolded. "I know how tight money is for you!" She ripped open the wrapping to expose the expensive-looking box. "Oh Jou, you know how much I love these! They are such a treat, thank you!" Suddenly she was just his little sister again, cooing over whatever small trinket he happened to bring to her.
"Nothing's too good for my sister! And as a matter of fact, I'm doin' okay." Jou added. He didn't want his problems to put a blemish on her evening.
"Don't lie to me, big brother! I know you must be feeling awful after breaking up with Ryou. Wait 'til I see him--he'll wish he never laid eyes on you." She set her jaw stubbornly and narrowed her eyes in a way reminiscent of her brother when he was angry.
Jounouchi shuddered at the thought of Shizuka giving Ryou a piece of her mind. And he knew she would.
After Shizuka had graduated from Domino University with honors and a degree in nursing, she'd accepted a nursing position in the pediatrics ward at the University Hospital. Eventually her and Ryou's paths would cross, and he'd be in for a serious tongue-lashing. Shizuka's temper matched her brother's own and then some. Jou almost smiled at the image of his little sister berating his ex-lover; he imagined the mortified expression that would blossom across the fine features of Ryou's face. He knew on some level he should be embarrassed by her over-protectiveness, but he was comforted in the knowledge that she would always be there to watch his back.
"No, really, I'm okay. 'Sides, I didn't come here ta drown ya in my sorrows, I know I'm interruptin' a celebration."
"You ~know~?" Shizuka squealed.
"Of course I know. Mokuba asked ~me~ first. I turned him down of course," he added wickedly. Shizuka pouted at him in an exaggerated fashion.
"Your loss is my gain!" She shrugged, playing along before bursting out in laughter.
He smiled at his sister, and then glanced over at his future brother-in-law. Mokuba was looking off in the distance behind Jou's shoulder and the expression on his face stopped Jou cold. It was unadulterated rage. Jou turned in the direction Mokuba was looking and spied the maitre d guiding someone toward them. Not just anyone. The maitre d was leading Kaiba Seto to his younger brother's table.
"This can't be good." Jou muttered to himself as he turned to the younger Kaiba and said "Mokuba, take it easy. Ya don't wanna make a scene here."
"Then get him out of here Jou," Mokuba warned, eyes riveted to his brother's. Kaiba for his part didn't look like he'd come to ruin his brother's night; his face was a mask of neutrality.
"Kaiba-kun!" Shizuka exclaimed, oblivious to her fianc�e's black expression. "I'm so happy you made it! Mokuba and I have such wonderful news!" She pressed herself into Kaiba's arms, giving him no option except to reciprocate her hug.
"Hello Shizuka, hello Jounouchi." Kaiba nodded at his brother in greeting before looking at Shizuka quizzically.
"Hi Kaiba," Jou replied shakily. In such close proximity he was utterly floored by how good the CEO looked. He was dressed in skintight leather pants and a black cashmere pullover. Jou was certain ~he~ didn't hear any grief from the rotten maitre d.
"Mokuba has asked me to marry him and I accepted!" Shizuka continued.
At the news, Kaiba managed a small smile. He kissed Shizuka gently on the cheek, and said "Then I guess congratulations are in order." He stared beyond her and at his brother. "Let me see the ring."
"'Niisama," Mokuba said softly, his face a mix of contradictory emotions before settling on an extremely worried look, "I'm sorry I didn't tell you my plans sooner."
Kaiba shrugged his shoulders noncommittally as he examined Shizuka's ring-laden hand. "My brother has good taste in jewelry ... and in life partners." Once again he smiled softly at Shizuka, and Jou could see that this time his expression was a bit more genuine.
"Kaiba-kun, we were so worried you wouldn't approve! You don't know how happy you've made us." Shizuka glanced over to her beloved, brow knitting as she noted his expression. She kissed Kaiba on the cheek before stepping back closer to Jou, unconsciously leaning toward his protection.
Once again Kaiba was staring at Mokuba, and Jou had the feeling that somehow they were engaged in some kind of telepathic conversation. It didn't look too friendly from where he stood, despite Kaiba's outwardly impassive appearance. The tension between the brothers was palpable, and Jou glanced over at Shizuka and saw that she now looked worried too.
Kaiba dropped his gaze back to Shizuka, and Jou could see the predatory glint in his eyes. He knew that look and it meant one thing-trouble. "What makes you think I wouldn't approve?" Kaiba asked Shizuka evenly. At his question Mokuba, red-faced, moved face-to-face with his brother in challenge, ready to defend his beloved from Kaiba's building rage.
Here we go, Jou thought, as all his intervention skills that he'd been practicing through grad school flooded his brain. Instinctively, he knew he needed to separate the two brothers, and fast. He remembered Mokuba's words from earlier in the day-'It would be nice if you just tried to get along.' Yeah right, like that's gonna happen, Jou grimaced.
"Only bec-" Mokuba began.
"So, uh, hey Kaiba, now that that's outta the way," Jou blurted as he interrupted his young friend and stepped between him and his brother, "How 'bout we leave these two lovebirds alone to celebrate and grab a coupla drinks at the bar?" Training? What training? He thought as he mentally smacked himself. He actually ~asked~ Kaiba to have a drink with him. The man he'd done his best to avoid for years, and had done a damn good job of it to date.
The foursome stood eying each other warily for what seemed and eternity before Kaiba responded. "Sure Jounouchi," He agreed. "But first, Happy White Day, future sister-in-law." Kaiba handed Shizuka a large flat box he'd been holding in one hand.
"Kaiba-kun, this really wasn't necessary! You're blessing is more than enough," Shizuka said softly.
"Open it," Kaiba urged. As Shizuka tore at the wrapping paper, Jou recognized the expensive box underneath, and realized with a sinking heart that Kaiba had bested him yet again--it was a larger box of Marcolini chocolates. He rolled his eyes with disgust.
"Thank you! They are my favorites, but I think I'm going to need to invite you and my brother over to help me polish off all the chocolates you've brought me," Shizuka teased. They all shared a laugh, but Jou felt his heart clench and goose bumps raise at the thought of he and Kaiba together at his sister's place.
Kaiba trained his predatory eyes on Jou. "Well, what are you waiting for?" He smirked. "You ~are~ buying the first round, aren't you?" They said their good-byes to Mokuba and Shizuka.
Jou felt like a pigeon trapped in a tiger's cage, and wondered what he'd gotten himself into as he followed the brunet through the hotel lobby to the bar. Of course it was filled with couples celebrating White Day, and Jou felt a sharp ache as he thought about he and Ryou. Great, he was feeling vulnerable and his sole companion for the evening was Kaiba Seto, who was probably better at capitalizing on his weaknesses than anyone Jou could name.
They managed to find two seats at the bar, as all the cozy booths and tables had been claimed. As they sat down, Jou's cell vibrated in his pocket. He reached for it and saw Honda's number on the screen.
"Sorry, I have to take this or he's gonna call me all night." Jou said apologetically. Kaiba nodded absently as he waited for the bartender to notice them.
"What?" Jou answered.
"Hey Bro, how are you doing?" Honda asked.
"I'm fine, and I don't want to hear it, okay?"
"What?" Honda asked innocently.
"You know, no 'I told ya so's' tonight okay?"
"No problem. That's not what I called you about."
"No? What's up?"
"I think we might be able to get that bastard to flip based on your interview with the girl."
After high school, much to his parents' chagrin, Honda Hiroto had enrolled in college as a Criminal Justice major. They had hoped their son would pursue a business career, but he'd been set on becoming a police officer. After graduating, Honda had entered the Police Academy and then joined the force. He'd proven to be an excellent cop, and during his few years on the job he had been cited many times for his bravery. His interviewing skills were the stuff of legend. Perhaps some of it was due to his street smarts; he'd been able to wrangle confessions from some of the most hardened criminals. It had been Honda who'd delivered Aiko to the orphanage, after he'd accompanied her from the crime scene to the hospital for an exam.
"Oh really?"
"Yeah, I softened him up a little before my shift ended. Gonna let him sleep on it and go at it again in the morning. I think I got him running scared. I let it slip that Aiko's talking--you could smell the fear on him."
"It would be a best-case scenario if ya got a confession outta him." Jou agreed. "I don't think she'd be too good on the stand."
"Christ, she's only four. That's the last thing we want to do. I'll give it my best shot." Honda promised. "So what are you up to right now?"
"Um, not much." Jou slid his eyes over Kaiba's profile; the CEO was doing his best to ignore the one-sided conversation going on next to him, and trying unsuccessfully to summon the bartender. God, he has it all going on, Jou thought to himself. The years had been kind to the brunet considering the amount of pressure he put on himself running Kaiba Corp. Jou could see a couple of stray gray hairs, and the very beginning of crows' feet around the one eye he could see. As far as Jou was concerned, the premature aging effects of the stress Kaiba lived under didn't at all diminish his attractiveness. If anything, it added to it.
"So why don't you meet me somewhere? I'll help you drown your sorrows." Honda offered.
"Nah, I kinda need ta be alone right now, but thanks." Jou rationalized that he was just keeping Kaiba out of Mokuba's hair for a while. It had nothing to do with any stupid schoolboy crush.
"You sure? I got nothing going on tonight."
"What, is Otogi out of town or something?"
"Yeah, he's not gonna be back 'til the 20th" Honda sighed. "So if you want to hang, just let me know."
"Thanks Hon, I'll keep that in mind. I'm gonna let you go, okay?"
"Yeah Jou, just one thing. I. Told. You. So."
"Yeah thanks Bud, I knew I could count on you not ta kick me when I'm down," Jou said sarcastically, then added, "Have a good night, okay?"
"You too "Jou. For what it's worth, you can do a lot better than Ryou."
Jou snorted, and glanced back at Kaiba thoughtfully, "Ya got that right. Call me tomorrow."
He hung up the phone and turned toward the brunet. "Sorry about that," he reiterated. Kaiba shrugged his shoulders, eyes focused intently on the bartender who had still not acknowledged them.
"No luck? This guy's a bein' a prick," Jou observed. "I gotta tell ya, I hate the attitude of this whole place."
"Why is that?"
"The staff is too condescending. But it's such a beautiful barroom, it almost makes up for how big a pain in the ass it is ta get some service!" Jou purposely raised his voice, hoping the bartender would hear him bitching.
Kaiba smirked at him. "And you think that's going to work?"
"Nah, but it makes me feel better." Jou grinned back.
"What is it that you like about this bar?"
"I love the feel of it, the oak top, the brass rail. It's like we're in some '20's speakeasy. The barware is nice too, it has a real heft to it." Jou pointed to the Art Nouveau mural that served as the bar back. "And that is just too cool,' he added.
Kaiba nodded in agreement. "You know that this bar is a replica of one in New York City. The King Cole Bar, it's in the St. Regis Hotel. The mural is a copy of an original painted by Maxfield Parrish. That's Old King Cole," he said, pointing to a jolly figure in the center panel.
"No shit!" Jou exclaimed, and Kaiba chuckled.
The bartender had sauntered over to them, deciding finally to accept their order. "What are you drinking?" Kaiba asked Jou.
He didn't want to drink, but sitting here next to the brunet, Jou was nervous as all hell. While things seemed pleasant enough for the moment, he knew that could change at any time. His emotions were in turmoil and his nerve endings were raw. "Hair of the dog that bit me," he muttered, and then said to the bartender, "I'll have a Jameson's on the rocks."
"Make that two. With water backs." They waited in silence while the bartender prepared their drinks and Jou wondered idly how much of the evening that stretched ahead would be filled with uncomfortable silences.
The bartender placed two coasters in front of them, followed by their drinks. He turned away to retrieve the waters.
It was Kaiba who broke the silence first.
"So Jounouchi, tell me something. Have you been avoiding me?"
Kat: Thanks, glad you are enjoying!
Kimikiumi: Thanks, eventually Seto will make Jou feel better ~_^
silverfox: *nods head* Yes, sad, but it will get better as Jou puts distance between himself and his relationship with Ryou. Thanks for reading and reviewing!
zombiedarkelf18: Thanks, hope you continue to enjoy!
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