Shounen-ai: Kaiba x Joey
Created 10th Jan. 2005

It was a well-known fact; Seto Kaiba hated to lose.

Of course, you couldn't win them all – even he admitted that. But, should he lose, everyone knew he would be right back the next day, ready to win again.

However, when it came to a certain blonde-haired 'Mutt', Seto Kaiba would make absolute sure to win. The day the two found themselves in the same room, alone, after school on a Friday afternoon, was no exception.

"Just make sure you don't make an even bigger mess, Mutt."

The CEO was never one to miss a taunt. And, as anticipated, the blonde took the bait.

"Shove it, rich boy", he growled, honey eyes flashing. "Unless you want this duster where your mouth is!"

Kaiba smirked – he was winning (as usual).

"Whatever, Mutt. I doubt you could even act fast enough to carry out your threat, much less muster up enough brain power to actually think of any decent ones."

Yes, that comment was sure to be effective. Winding him up was so easy...

"Don't call me Mutt! You don't own me, moneybags!"

Kaiba gave another smirk, knowing how it infuriated the blonde.

"Grrrr, you just better watch out, Kaiba – one of these days you'll be laughin' on the other side of your face!"

To this Joey cracked his knuckles together in a way that left no doubt of his intentions. Kaiba's eyes narrowed.

"I seriously doubt your ability to do anything to me... Mutt."

Joey snapped.

He didn't think it through, of course – as Kaiba had known perfectly well that he would not – and came rushing towards the CEO, fists curled and arms swinging.

It was however, pure dumb luck on Joey's part that the blonde, not looking where his feet were being planted, tripped headlong on the bucket with the mop sticking out and lunged toward Kaiba in a sort of freefall.

Kaiba never was quite sure afterward of what happened next – only that he somehow ended up with Joey's hands on his chest and pinning him to the blackboard.

Joey's look of surprise quickly changed to one of glee as he realised that for once, he had the upper hand.

"Well, Kaiba... was there something you wanted to say to me? Because I didn't quite hear you the first time."

Crap. This was not good – the Mutt was actually winning... which would make Kaiba the loser...

"Not so tough now, huh, rich boy?"

Well, yes, there was one way to salvage this situation...

Joey's next comment was effectively cut off by Kaiba.

Kissing him.

Quite forcefully.

There was a stunned silence for about ten seconds while Joey stared in shock, and while Kaiba, determined not to look away, stared right back.

And tried not to laugh as Joey's face flushed a very interesting shade of red.

Kaiba took the opportunity to remove the weight from his chest and head for the door, trenchcoat sweeping out grandly behind him.

"See you around, Mutt", he said, not bothering to face the blonde.

He did laugh then, although he made sure to be well out of ear-shot first.

Unless Kaiba was much mistaken, he had just won that round.