Fake dating rivalshipping idea:
What if it all starts because as a flex, someone of high importance invites Kaiba to a gala that's "couples only" thinking that Kaiba won't show because Kaiba doesn't have a partner. But this would be an important connection for Kaiba. He needs to go. But no date. The logical option would be to find a date, just any ol' date, but that would be a headache, especially if he doesn't want to tolerate the rando's company for an entire night. Plan B? A friend who will fake a date. But who could Kaiba trust to take this seriously enough not to blow it or mock him for this convoluted scheme, but not take it so seriously they might *gasp* think he wants to date them? Yugi. (he thinks, like a fool, because we both know he's going to fall head over heels for Yugi at some point if he hasn't already)
The way Kaiba Seto was standing in front of his grandfather's shop's counter is surreal enough, but the words coming out from his mouth stunned Yugi much more.
"Uh," Yugi blinked. Stared. Kaiba stared back, an unreadable look on his face. "Uh, what?" Nervous laugh. Kaiba sighed and frowned even more, like he had to repeat such simple request again.
"Like I said," Kaiba started, again. Arms crossed on his chest. "The Miyamura's Charity Ball. In two weeks. I have to be there, pleasing the Miyamuras will benefit the newest Spherium addition project."
"Uh, okay?" Yugi fidgeted his fingers on the counter. "And you need me for...?"
Another huff from Kaiba, he grit his teeth. So I have to spell it out for you? He seemed to ask. But honestly Yugi really needed him to actually spell it out. Because-
"So be my plus one. Partner. Date, whatever that is. For the ball."
-Because what the hell?
"You just asked me out," Yugi voiced it more like a statement. Another jab of something- nervousness? Excitement? Filled his stomach. Looking at Kaiba's frowning icy glare overwhelmed him and made him feel hot all of a sudden, so he looked down at his clasped hands on the counter. They're clammy and sweaty. Am I nervous?
He could hear Kaiba scoff. There's a movement happening on his peripheral, he assumed Kaiba just turned around. Looking back at the taller man confirmed it, Kaiba's back was on him now.
"You're necessary because you are the original creator of Spherium, one of KaibaCorp's best business partner, and the King of Games," said Kaiba, still looking away from him. "I'm asking you to be my partner to the Ball. This will benefit to both of us,"
Then, Kaiba looked back to him from over his shoulder. Arms still crossed, and his glare still fixed in place, like he's determined to convey this statement and drill it to Yugi's skull so he would remember it:
"I am not asking you to date me,"
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THIS IS SUPER GREAAATTT I CANT HELP BUT WROTE A BIT??? I NEED MOREEE 😭😭😭💙💜 idk if this is how you think it, but hope you like this small bit HSUSSNHSJZJZ
The Miyamuras is just the random name I think of
