Jonouchi Rescue af

Part 3

"Seto!" Mokuba's voice made him jump, the boy standing a few feet from them. Kaiba let the door fall shut, watching as shock split across Mokuba's face. "Seto did you-"

"No I did not beat him up." Kaiba breathed, Jonouchi's head lifting with a chuckle.

"As if he could-"

"Quiet." Kaiba snapped, slipping his keys back into his pocket. "Get the first aid kit, will you? Jonouchi's staying here for the night." he spoke before Mokuba nodded with uncertainty and ran off. He went slipped off his shoes, Jonouchi nimbly doing the same.

"You don't have to do this you know-"

"I said quiet, didn't I?" Kaiba growled softly, sliding their shoes off to the side. His rm was beginning to fall asleep itself, hardly being able to feel his fingertips anymore. He pushed them on down the hall, Kaiba opening up a door that lead into a decently sized room. It had a bed in the middle and a dresser off to the side, kept clean and pristine. Kaiba led Jonouchi over to the bed, finally letting him topple down into it. The blond relaxed, letting out a soft sigh as he sprawled out on his back. Kaiba turned towards the door, trying to keep his face from heating up once more. Lucky for him, Mokuba came patting down the hall, brushing through the doorway and looking on towards Jonouchi with eyes like spoons in curiosity and worry.

"What happened?

"He got into a fight."

"You know thats not what happened, doofus!" Jonouchi snapped as he sat himself up on his elbows, Mokuba stepping over and placing the white box he held on his bedside. "I was robbed, and  I was doing pretty well fending myself off, your bro just came and gave me a bit of help."

"Wow really? You fought toff robbers?" Mokuba beamed in astonishment, Kaiba pinching the bridge of his nose.

"More like he got beat by robbers and I picked up the wreckage. Don't take this dog as a role model Mokuba, he's gotten into more fights than he has braincells." Kaiba sighed while Jonouchi laughed awkwardly.

"Okay, maybe he's half right." Jonouchi chuckled, but he interrupted himself with a small jerk, biting back a pained sound. It was obvious that if he had been there any longer he wouldn't have walked out of that fight. Mokuba pushed past Kaiba quickly, going to Jonouchi's side.

"Here, let me help." Mokuba offered gently, before Jonouchi could object he began to patch him up. Kaiba stepped back and watched on, it only taking about fifteen minutes for Mokuba to finish cleaning Jonouchi up.

"There! All done!" Mokuba chimed cheerily. Jonouchi sighed contently, laying on his back sleepily. He had two band aids on his face and a bandage around his neck, though otherwise the swelling had gone down and he would just have to wear a black eye for a while. Kaiba knew that he would probably brag to his friends about some great mad up fight he got into or how he fought off those robbers like a hero.

" Thanks! That feels a tone better." Jonouchi yawned, stretching his arms. Mokuba yawned in unison, Kaiba quickly checking the time on his phone.

"Its way past your bedtime, Mokuba. I'll put the kit away, you go get some sleep." Kaiba instructed as Mokuba stood and nodded. The boy trotted off sleepily, muttering a goodnight towards the two before making his way down the hall.

"So, what do I owe ya for this?" Jonouchi spoke, perked up on his elbows. Kaiba gave him a questioning glance. "What? If you aren't someone to hold something like this over someones head, then I guess my hairs black!" Jonouchi chuckled, scratching the back of his head.

"There isn't a need, you don't have anything I'd want." Kaiba spoke coldly. He flinched lightly as he felt his balled up jacket hit his back, Jonouchi sitting up with pursed lips.

"Come on man! Anything really! I hate being left in your dept bugs me, y'know? Feels weird!" Jonouchi pouted, pushing himself up into a sit with a wince. Kaiba turned back to him, gazing at him sharply.

"I told you, theres nothing. I won't hold it over your head or whatever, just get to sleep."

"Nothing?"

"Nope."

"Not even gonna ask for cash? After bringing me in your house?" He yawned.

"No. Now go to sleep."

"Its not like you to be so generous." Jonouchi mumbled as he pulled his legs back up on to the bed nimbly. He pulled his legs in, digging under the blankets with them before scooting down into laying position. "Fine, you win. I'll have to get your signature in the morning or something to prove it later." He sighed, tucking himself down into the blanket. Kaiba picked up his coat and turned, trudging off to the door. He flicked off the lights, only the dim light of the hallway letting him see the lump in the sheets that was Jonouchi. He slipped out, letting the door slide over behind him.

He stood there for a few minutes, biting his lip and curling his toes into the carpet. He felt dumb, thoughts whirling in his head as he ran his fingers through his hair. He did want something, but if he asked he universe might as well crumple in on itself. At least it would do that before Jonouchi would ever say yes. His legs twitched as they seemed to guide him, turning him to walk back to his room. He flinched and stumbled a pace back as he saw Jonouchi poking his head out of the room.

"You forgot something." He spoke sleepily with eyes squinted. The phone vibrated and lit up, looking as though someone was trying to get his attention. Jonouchi gave him a questioning look from the flash of alarm that still lurked on the boys face, Kaiba giving a light shake of his head and taking the phone.

"Thanks." He spoke in a serious tone, awkward feelings starting to creep up on to him so he quickly tapped the phone to silence it before stuffing it into his pocket. He stepped past the blond, hands tucked deep into his pockets. He felt fingers graze his sleeve, surprise burning into his chest before he looked over his shoulder quickly, but Jonouchi was gone back into his room.