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"S…Seto…?"
His eyes snapped back at you, a wide grin gracing his face.
You shook your head trying to hide your embarrassment. He looked so happy hearing you call him by name, yet your heart wasn't prepared however. It seemed very forward, you two haven't been dating long. "On second thought, no I can't… too much. Maybe I'll just keep calling you Kaiba for the rest of my life…" You whined. "It's too forward of me to even call you that."
Though, why did it feel so right?
His arms suddenly encircled behind you as he chuckled, greatly amused by how quick you took it back. Truth be told he will never get over the way you call him. He leaned over to your ear and called you by your own name, immediately sending shivers down your spine. "Hn. Not at all. My name suits your lips fine my dear."
You coughed awkwardly. He really knew how to turn the tables over you. The things this man does to you. It made it seem like he knew you for way longer than it seemed. You didn't know his whispers had such an effect on you. "I mean… it takes time…"
"Well… we have nothing but time…"
You didn't know why but those words seemed to imply something. A simple nibble to your ear caused you to squeak. Your train of thought was lost. The way it should be. It eased his mind that he could receive such reactions from you.
"Come on, we should get back to work." You grumbled trying to change the subject. It was getting too embarrassing for you to handle and your heart needed to calm down. It was dangerous being this close to him, but you knew he wouldn't hurt you.
He only buried his head in your neck in response making it very ticklish. Having heard your attempt to call him by his first name made him want to savor this moment. Savor the time he had with you. "No, work can wait…"
A groan escaped your lips. "Really? You never say that~'' It was unfair that he could make you feel so flustered easily. You weren’t used to this side of Kaiba Seto. The fact that he was so close to you made your heart beat faster. So much for calming down.
"Don't start if you aren't prepared for the consequences." He chortled, pulling you even closer to him, the scent of his cologne washing over you. It was nice. "You know how your words affect me."
You turned your head and pouted trying hard not to look at his smug face. "No fair. I just… wanted to try it out…"
He leaned forward and captured your lips in a sweet kiss. It always made you feel butterflies in your stomach just kissing him. You never knew how warm he could be, from your early interactions. He made sure to continue leaving trails of kisses on your face downwards to your neck to further make it known he loved you. It was like he was desperate to keep you grounded with him.
"Come on, it's not like I'll die or anything." You joked imploring him to ease up his affection level. As much as you wanted to give into these delicious urges, you knew you two wouldn't get any work done if you did.
For a moment he flinched, but you didn't notice due to his affectionate gestures. You couldn’t have known, he wouldn’t allow you anyway. No matter what, he resolved to keep you for himself. He didn't want anything or anyone to harm you.
Nothing will come in his way for you. He'll make sure of that personally.
"Of course…" He responded stiffly. "That’s ludicrous thinking…"
What he wouldn't do, he could do in this case. What good was being a genius if he couldn't protect you. The CEO would do whatever it took to keep you in his life. He held you even tighter, desperate to keep you close. His regrets were rearing up again.
No, this time he'll do better.
"Hey… you okay?" You blinked, confused at how quiet he became. His desperate hold tingling your senses. Something told you, you needed to say something to him. "If something is wrong… tell me…"
The brunet just sighed. “You’ll stay by my side right dear?”
"What kind of question is that…? I should be the one asking you that…"
"I mean it." He nuzzled your neck once more.
“Come on… You’re… being surprisingly affectionate today.” You tried not shake so nervously, even though you liked being doted on by him. "Normally you wouldn't be so open…"
“Is that so wrong?”
You shook your head. "No I… Really it's strange… I haven’t done so much as to warrant this much from you…"
Kaiba scoffed. "You've done enough…"
"I mean… surely there are better people–"
"No." He spat out immediately.
There was no mistake.
You were his kryptonite.
The grip you had on him, he could not simply let you go. You were etched into his soul. The man knew he was crazy about you. He realized too late last time and lost everything, even a part of himself.
This time was different.
Everything would change.
This time he'll be a better boyfriend. He'll listen to everything you say, but no matter what he doesn't want you to find out about what happened to him and… for the worst part what happens to you..
It was better that way.
Kaiba resolved to keep you alive, keep you safe. There would be no opportunities for you to jump out and save his life. No blood in his arms. No knife to his throat. No crying.
Everything must change.
"S…Seto?"
His eyes snapped back once more to yours, trying to ignore the dreadful memories flashing by. Worry etched into your warm eyes. He had to stop worrying, for your sake.
This was his second chance of living and he didn't want to waste any second of it.
Despite rejecting such ideas the first time, being here with you here and now made him reevaluate everything he knew.
"Please… if there's anything at all…"
The man shook his head. "My apologies for worrying you. It's fine. You're all I need right now."
You heaved out a loud sigh. "We’re not going to get any more work done are we?”
“Not at all.”
“Fine… Let’s get out of here and I’ll cook something for us…”
The brunet released his hold on you and smiled as you started to pack up your stuff. As long as you remained in his sights, he knew he could rest easy.
If you were taken away again, he would surely pull the trigger and bring the enemy down to hell. He gripped his fists. Anyone that messed with you would be put on an official hit list.
“Hey… You coming?”
Your voice once more took him away from his murderous thoughts. Strutting over to the door you held open for him, he took another look at you and once more reignited his resolve to keep you safe. Gripping onto his briefcase, he walked over to the elevator with you. As the doors closed, he leaned down once more to your ear.
“I love you…”
Your eyes widened at his words feeling your face heat up as you sputtered nervously placing a hand to your face. “S… Stop that…”
He seriously regretted not telling you enough.
A smirk graced his lips. He’ll make sure you know just how much you mean to him.
“I’ll say it as many times as you want me to…”
You whined once more feeling your heart pound against your chest once more. “S…Save that for later…”
He smirked as the two of you made your way to his car. You hopped into the passenger seat to try to calm yourself again. There was no way you could leave this man as it was. Your heart wouldn’t allow it. His surprise attacks were too effective.
You glanced over to him as he drove, taking this chance you intertwined your fingers together with his free hand and turned your head to the side for him not to see how flushed you were.
He already knew.
With a deep breath he squeezed your hand letting you know your feelings were understood.
He made sure to make the drive back to the mansion last.