Okay, I decided to give a much underappreciated shipping some love – Dragonshipping. It starts out as puppyshipping, but that will change.
Plot: Seto and Joey have been together a while, and everyone thinks it's perfect. Everybody but Joey. Who is really there for him?
Let me introduce myself before this gets goin' too deep; my name's Joey Wheeler. I'm a top ranked duelist, blonde, in shape, passing all my classes, and dating the hottest, richest man in the country. Sounds pretty sweet, right? Well, this is where things get a little weird. Things have been kind of off lately. Maybe me and Seto have hit our seven year itch before even getting married, because I sure do feel a helluva lot different about him then I used to. Man, I don't know what to do either. I mean, who am I supposed to confide all this in? Yugi is all for us, and was even the one who basically forced me to ask the guy out! And when he said yes, I nearly died from shock. Of the happy kind. It was like I was playing secret Santa and every present was mine! Stockings definitely included. Tristan is just too dense and shoved too far up my sister's ass to care. Yeah, they're dating now. It was either him or Duke, and that man-whore was not getting his paws on my baby sister. I chose the lesser of two evils. Actually, it was the puppy eyes and tears she pulled out when screaming at me about it that did me in. I am way too soft for my own good.
If ya think I'm getting' off subject it's because I am. Deal wit it, I have bad ADHD. And being a poor kid and all, I don't have the funds to get myself on a chill pill. It's cool, though. Back to the original subject: my love life. Or decreasing lack thereof. I could tell Ryou, he's a smart guy. But considering the relationship he has with his darker half, I don't think I could trust that advice. Not to mention we aren't even that close. Tea? Oh dear God no. She gives out enough friendship and motivational speeches as it is. And she's a hardcore yaoi fan, so the thoughts of what she considers the perfect cliché yaoi couple having issues would not be taken lightly. I think it would break her heart. Serenity would just tell me to do what makes me happy. What that is, I'm not sure at the moment. Maybe Mai…she's probably been in a similar spot before. But with no cell phone and calls to America costing out da ass, I'm not making that call. That leaves Yami.
I'll hand it to Yami, he's cool as shit. Confident, but not egotistical like Seto is. And considering he's been around for thousands of years, he's got to be brimming to the top with wisdom! Then again, he's part of the problem. You see, sometime ago I started comparing him and Seto. Not sure why either. For example, if me and Seto ever duel, the guy has to be an ass about it. Taunting me, laughing at me, berating me…and that's just for asking. I can count on one hand how many times he's actually gotten past the, er, foreplay of me asking to accept and actually dueled me. Yami on the other hand, always accepts. Hell, sometimes he even challenges me. Especially during History. That class bores us both to tears so we pass the time by dueling as discreetly as possible. The teacher hasn't caught on yet, so it continues. Back to the subject. When Yami duels me, he smirks, but it isn't mean, it's just confident. And when I lose, he doesn't rub it in my face. He handles his victory with grace, and lets me accept my defeat in peace. Not that I lose EVERY time. It's super cool when we switch decks and duel. Like Seto would ever let me duel with his deck, I'm in no way worthy of that honor. But considering the legions of fangirls that would die to be by his side, I know I should count my blessings.
Me and Yami have been hangin out more than usual lately, considering Yugi and Tea FINALLY hooked up. Ya think him and Duke being the only single ones would force them together, considering I have a boyfriend that happily devotes his spare time to me. I'm way too busy to hang out with an ex-Pharaoh! So obviously him and Duke have been hangin out and gettin to know each other. Well, you're wrong. Seto is a very devoted and dedicated partner - to Kaiba Corp. It wasn't so bad when it started, cuz I just felt lucky that he would want to spend any time with me at all. Can ya believe it? A high and mighty genius rich kid spending time with an average street rat? The guy really knew how to lay it on thick. I felt special anytime we were together, and literally followed him around like the puppy he compares me to so fondly. But those special moments have been getting fewer and farther between. He tries, he really does. I know it sounds selfish and whiney, but when am I actually going to come first for him? Shit, I'm practically raising Mokuba for him, and I feel bad for the kid. He really adores his big brother, too. Sadly, though, he realized long ago that he'll never come first. And if he doesn't stand a chance at top priority, I know I don't stand a ghost of a chance. Damn, I just used that bad pun that's been used in way too many duels. Next thing I know I'll have a secret Egyptian past and my very own millennium item. The Millennium what? I ain't lugging around scales or shoving metal into my eye socket, and the other items are off limits. I think. That whole Yami and items leaving and then coming back deal kinda confused me. All I know is him and the other yamis got a chance to come back. Even Seto's and Malik's.
I hafta admit, Seto and Seth glaring at each other was very amusing, but all good things come to an end. Currently that yami is shacking up with Isis, who looks adorable pregnant by the way. Can ya believe it, we're not all gay!? Malik and Marik go to school with all of us, too. And no, I am not asking either of them for love advice. Even if they would get out of each other's pants long enough to listen. Hmm, maybe I'll just have more sex with Seto. That's what couples in love do, right? Lots and lots of hot, steamy sex. Another problem, that's all we do when we finally spend time together. Don't get me wrong, I like doing it with the guy, but whatever happened to dates? Ya know, talking and hanging out with all your clothes on. Making a connection that doesn't involve lube. And I bet if I did it with Yami he'd let me top every once in a while. Fuck! It's bad enough I compare their dueling and their personalities but lately I've been comparing their (very good) looks. And wondering what Yami would be like in the sack. Would he cut straight to the chase like Seto, or play around some? Why I am thinking of one of my best friend's bedroom abilities is beyond me, and it makes me feel even worse.
In reality the person I should talk to about all my doubts is Seto himself, but he can't be bothered at the moment. Some big project's deadline is approaching and one of his systems crashed so he's been busy. He hasn't called once, either. I tried calling him, but the verbal lashing I received when he finally answered keeps me from trying again. Before you ask, yes, this didn't just pop up yesterday. I've been feeling different for a while now. I might come off as super confident, but I'm really not, and I can't help but question if he's fallen out of love with me. If he was even in love to begin with. Damn, I'm starting to get angsty. What's next, dark poetry and a self-mutilation habit? My alcoholic, dead beat dad is more open with his emotions than my long-term boyfriend and that's bad. Both know just howta make me feel like shit, though, so I guess they deserve some credit. That's it! I hafta talk to somebody about this. And while Yami might be a part of the problem, right now he's looking like he might be my only hope of a solution. And at that moment my lover walks through the door. Oh yeah, forgot to mention I live with him now. I immediately jump up and go to embrace him, to smell his fresh and clean smell, feel his long and lean body, and kiss those familiar lips. I've missed him so much! Too bad what happens next makes it clear he hasn't missed me one little bit.
Oh my, what did Kaiba do? And does Joey ever get around to talking to Yami? Answers ahead!