When You Said You Love Me

Chapter Eleven

My heart is weak. The irregular pattering grows all the more restless upon your approach. My enemy... How I now love you so.

The first few days go by as if nothing has changed. I don't know whether to feel relieved or worried; maybe that douchebag forgot about our agreement all together. Either way, I'm determined to make today a great day!
I've noticed that Seto doesn't eat much when he's at school, so I figure I'll make him somethin' to eat and bring it to school for him. I'm not the best cook though, so when the bento box is finally full, it looks kinda messy; not at all like those cutesy, artistic ones. I'm kinda disappointed, but I figure it'll be good enough. I have this odd feeling of wanting to prove myself.
When I get to school, the bento box put safely away in my backpack, I meet up with my friends. We talk about a few things, then break up when the bell rings. I still haven't told them about my thing with Seto. I wonder how they'll react... Probably badly. Tristan is definitely gonna flip and get his ass kicked or something.

Classes drag on as if in an infinite loop, and I almost convince myself that I've gone to purgatory to forever suffer the boredom of the classroom. The lunch bell changes my mind for me, and I practically fly to the lunch room. I get my lunch and sit at our regular table, waiting for my friends and Seto. 'If Seto doesn't get here before everyone else, I'll have to explain-'
My thoughts are interrupted by Tristan sitting down beside me, Duke moving to sit on his other side. They both greet me, although Duke's greeting is kinda disinterested. They continue whatever conversation they were having, and I continue scoping out the cafeteria in case I missed Seto. Tèa and Yugi get here before Seto finally walks in, Yami walking alongside him. For a second I'm confused...
And then they both sit down beside each other and my stomach twists in awful, painful knots. I can't believe I'm jealous of Yami...
"So, Joey..." Yami says a bit too casually, and I jump. "Is there something you've forgotten to tell us?"

My heart does somersaults in my throat, and I struggle to get any words out. And then, there's douchebag Kaiba openin' his mouth to save the day. He talks about it in a disconnected way, as if he's at a meeting.
"Joey and I have decided it's in our best interests to get together. This doesn't really concern any of you..." He looks a bit annoyed, but not so annoyed that he's going out of his way to be an ass. "But I understand your concern."
"What a romantic way of putting it." Tèa says, sounding a bit disappointed in Kaiba's presentation. Yugi nods, although he's a lot more enthusiastic than she is.
"That's great! Kaiba can definitely keep Mai from getting so close." Yugi says, looking at the positives. Duke doesn't seem very interested in Kaiba's announcement; he's more interested in the fact that Tristan has gone red in the face.
I'm a bit nervous, and as soon as my scent changes Tristan and Seto both go to lean on me. Seto's movement is a bit more hesitant, but I notice it all the same. And so does Tristan.
He pulls away immediately, pushing out his chair and standing with a scowl on his face. He turns away, gritting his teeth. "I need to step away for a minute."
He walks away quickly, leaving the room entirely. I'm honestly shocked that he didn't lose his cool.
I move to stand, but Yami beats me to it, gesturing for me to just relax and sit down. "I'll go talk to him."
Yugi smiles and waves at him as he leaves, and I wonder if I'll ever have that with Seto. Probably not.
I also wonder if Seto and Yami have talked at all... Well, I mean, obviously they did. But what about? Nothing too embarrassing I hope.
After a minute of silence, I suddenly sit up a bit straighter. "Oh, Seto!"
It feels weird to say his first name so casually. It's gonna take some time to get used to. He looks over at me and raises an eyebrow slightly, and even though he looks annoyed I know he's at least a little curious. He leans over just a little bit when I grab my backpack, trying to see what I have. "I made you something to eat. Um, I noticed you didn't eat the school food, so..."
He takes the bento box and opens it, looking at it with a frown. I can't tell what he's thinkin'.
"This looks awful. If you're going to be so sappy, at least do it right." He says shortly.
My eyes widen and I glare. "Hey, I totally tried my best! If you don't want it then I'll eat it ya assho-"
I don't register that he took a few bites until he interrupts me, rolling his eyes and looking away. "I didn't say I didn't want it... It actually doesn't taste bad."
I blush and ignore Yugi and Tèa's gushing, looking down at my own food and definitely not at Seto.
He's kinda nice in a mean way, I guess...
"Joey, seriously, you eat like a dog. Slow down."
Nice in a really dickish way.

//910 words. Next chapter will be in Seto's POV mostly. Get ready for some plot!
//also, sorry for the late update!!!