OMG I actually wrote something gasp lol actually I have a bunch of stories I need to post but this stupid site is saying stuff like wrong formatt sorry -.- anyways this is eventually a yaoi so if you don't likey no readey capische?
Disclaimer: Everyone knows that if I owned this series it wouldn't even involve duel disks or cards just hot sex so anyways..
Chapter One
Just another day..
It wasn't the fact that he couldn't feel his limbs that made Jonouchi detect that something was wrong. Nor was it the small pools of bloods lying on the muddy tile like the lakes he had seen in his childhood. It was those eyes. Brown and smoldering with a hate shaped in twisted snake like slits. Jonouchi knew his time was limited, he had to get out of there. A broken hand that was his own trailed across the grimy floor inching past the man who he used to call father.
Bushy eyebrows furrowed and a large torn sneaker slammed on the lone appendage causing a raspy cry to ring out. Jonouchi's hand slithered back and he cradled it like a child not daring to look up at those eyes. A bottle smashed into the side of his head and blood dribbled down his neck. Meaty hands grabbed his only T-shirt and lashed him around like a bobble head. Dizzily he grasped the counter behind him to balance himself as he tried not to grab the man's hands. It would only make him angrier. Air was lacking his already blurred vision swam seeing things he knew could not be true. Kaiba was crossing his arms in a huff behind the man smirking at Jonouchi's demise. Yugi was calling Yami over the phone like a love struck girl. Honda was sharpening a knife off the kitchen counter glancing at him every now and then.
He couldn't breath.
A scritch-scratching of something caused the blonde's weary eyes to shift around blurrily. Glancing up he found the teacher, Mrs. Gruncthin sending a deep scowl in his direction. Relief flooded his senses. It was just a dream. Placing a shaking hand over his rapidly beating heart he let out a breath he didn't know he was holding. Jonouchi looked about noticing nothing out of order. Yugi was taking notes with a tiny smile on his face, probably thinking about Yami or something. Anzu was filing her nails occasionally texting someone from across the room. Honda was lounging in his chair with his feet on his desk. Kaiba was….well he was working like he always did. A shiver ran up his spine but he tried to not let it show too much.
He had been unable to sleep lately, his nightmares becoming more and more frequent. His father had been drinking more and treating him worse. The blonde had a hard time covering the bruises that were given daily, sometimes they would end up on his face or neck and he would have to think up an excuse that didn't sound too outrageous. Yugi sent a few concerned looks his way every now and then but the kid was too wrapped around Yami to notice anything wrong which made things much easier on Jonouchi. The rest of the gang, well he tried keeping some distance between them.
The usual noise of fingers playing against a keyboard came to an abrupt halt. Jonouchi glanced back at the brunette noticing the others icy glare. Kaiba immediately looked away as soon as their eyes locked and continued typing as if he did not just glare at Jonouchi for no apparent reason. Sifting his hand through his golden blonde hair Jonouchi turned his attention to the babbling teacher in the front of the classroom. Whatever wasn't his problem.
He didn't have the energy to deal with Kaiba lately, just enough to go to school and back. He tried his best to stay awake in his classes and at least throw in something to talk about while he was eating lunch with the gang. Of course he had to remember he had that a job he got a few days back. It was taking his toll but he couldn't bear the thought of lifting the large burden off his shoulders and onto the people he cared most about. He hated pity and he tried his best to avoid it like the black plague. Jonouchi rubbed his eye unknowing of the large bags under them. His sickly pale skin also went unnoticed and he leaned heavy against the desk tiredly. He could probably get one more nap in before the bell rang.
A slam of something near his head caused Jonouchi to jumped looking around in confusion. Yugi's large amethyst eyes widened as the boy drew closer. "Jonooo quit sleeping in class. I have to take notes for enough people already!" Yugi pointed to Honda who gave a sheepish grin and a small wave in greetings. Jonouchi couldn't deal with these people he was just too tired for it. Slumping onto the desk Jonouchi cocked his head to the side to hide the small cut on his right temple.
"Awww Yug' come on I'm tiredddd." The blonde let out a small whine and tried to keeping his heavy eyelids open out of politeness. Yugi gave him a worried look and leaned forward even closer, till he was practically hovering over Jonouchi. Before the tri colored haired boy could ask Jonouchi mumbled, "Just haven't been getting very much sleep."
His left eye twitched and his tiny smile tuned quickly into a large frown. A black leather shoe caught his attention a few feet away. The shoe moved around a bit before proudly walking over. Oh please, not Kaiba, not this time of day. He could feel a migraine coming.
"Mutt, I need to talk to you." The voice pricked his skin and he could feel Kaiba's dagger like eyes hitting him in his back. "Privately." Yugi's face turned sour and curious at the same time. Honda let out a small sigh before dragging the tiny teen out the door.
"We'll be in the cafeteria Jono!" Another small reassuring wave was directed at him before the two, followed by the rest of the gang, left. Sitting up rigidly Jonouchi finally laid eyes on the CEO of Kaiba Corps.
He looked just as arrogant and proud in his school uniform then in that damn business suit Jonouchi had seen him wear often. Brown hair curled around a lightly tanned neck which seemed to stand out more than any other part of Kaiba's body except for his eyes. Sharp and clear of emotion staring deep into his own like an ocean on a stormy day. Snapping out of his reverie the blonde watched the brunette take a seat next to him pulling the chair closer.
"Mutt, your father..." The conversation ended there as far as Jonouchi was concerned and he stood up in anger glaring at his larger and smarter opponent. Grabbing his backpack the blonde bolted out of the room not looking back. He was breathing as if he had just came out of a pool after almost drowning, practically gasping. He felt he was being too overdramatic but the conversation had to do with his father. A conversation starting out like that couldn't end anywhere good.
Jonouchi shuffled out of the school hoping Yugi would buy the he had a stomachache. Adjusting his shirt, Jonouchi took a left at the school gate and headed for the nearby park. The trees loomed over protectively and relaxed him like a child seeing their mother in a crowd. Setting his backpack in the tangerine colored tunnel the blonde sat on a rickety old swing. This playground had been abandoned long ago when children had started disappearing from the area and such. He reveled in the silence and stared longingly up at the sky. He found himself idly wishing that he could run away and leave his father and everything else behind. He had to mentally slap himself to stop thinking about such things.
He didn't realize he was crying.
No he couldn't have been crying just now it had to have been raining or something. Jonouchi chewed on his lower lip as he wiped the tears off his cheeks with the corner of his left sleeve. He swayed back and forth unable to form a single coherent thought. Jonouchi didn't want to think now, rather enjoy the free time before he had to go to his job at the convenience store near their apartment. Dad was unable to work and was usually hopping bars, which left the blonde responsible for paying rent and buying groceries.
He didn't mind much as long as he didn't have to deal with the man. After mom left with Serenity he was forced to realize that his father wasn't a very kind and heartful soul especially when he had downed a few bottles. Jonouchi did his best to avoid confrontation. Which led his thoughts back to square one, What Kaiba had been trying to say was unimportant, at least he tried to convince himself of that.
His watch went off and he slung his denim blue bag over his shoulder once more. Time for work. Shoulders sagging in exhaustion Jonouchi dragged himself to the back entrance of 24/7even. He slipped on his plain white uniform and tied the required blue apron around his thinning body. The blonde grabbed a mop from the storage closet and shuffled into the glaring light which flickered occasionally.
"Jonouchi-san!" The manager came from behind and patted his shoulder. Mr. Kanazawa's hazel eyes crinkled as a warm smile spread out like butter on his thin face. "Could you please work an extra shift, Toya called in sick at the last minute." It wasn't a question but more of a polite command. Jonouchi nodded wearily, hoping he could stay awake long enough to finish his homework that night. "Great!" The building man wobbled away with a content look upon his face.
Jonouchi spent his time arranging food and sorting out stock. He mopped the floors, cleaned the bathroom twice, and taken care the vomit a drunk had left in exchange for a six pack of beer. After all had past his double shift was over and he stumbled out the back tempted to lay down in the heap of garbage sitting next to him.
What was that?
The blonde's eyes widened at the sight of a hand underneath the mounds of black plastic. Hurriedly Jonouchi tossed the offensive material off to find a man. His face was covered with purplish black bruises, blood leaked out of his mouth like a broken faucet. Two large bruises in the shape of hand mashed into his pale neck obtrusively. The rest of his ragged body was hidden under more trash but his clothes were torn to shreds. Jonouchi leaned down careful dragging the man from underneath the garbage. A small groan escaped the others lips and the blonde draped his jacket over the injured and quickly called for an ambulance.
Sirens blared by then came round and stopped near the entrance of the alleyway. Two paramedics rushed out with a stretcher before placing the man onto its plastic surface and carting him away. After they settled the man in the car Jonouchi was pulled in and was forced to stand next to the heavily breathing other who continued to moan in atrocious pain.
The blonde's eyes squeezed shut as he tried to fight back tears. It was all just getting to him was all. Speeding over a curb they arrived and the patient was attended to in the ER. Jonouchi was ushered to sit by the door twisting the hem of his shirt around impatiently. Several hours of waiting and nothing happened. A family had walked in and cried over the loss of their son apparently he died from a car crash, an old woman had also been admitted although he didn't know how she was doing. Then a doctor walked out from behind the double doors with a bright smile on his glowing face. The side-burned man looking about before taking a seat near the blonde happily.
"How is he?" Jonouchi's voice sounded dry and he cleared his throat in an attempt to talk better. The doctor pushed his glasses up the bridge of his nose while he leaned closer.
"He should be just fine. He broke both his legs and had some nasty bruises but we fixed him right up. Are you his only family?" The doctor showed deep concern which made Jonouchi blush in embarrassment.
"Well actually I found him on my way home from work. I don't know him at all." He scratched the back of his head as if to signify his point. The doctor placed a firm hand on Jonouchi's shoulder, who tried to surpress the yelp that tried to force its way out. The man's hand was on a stitched cut Jonouchi had sewed up with dental floss.
"Oh how rude I haven't introduced myself. I'm Dr. Omeya." The doctor shook his hand around before slapping his hand on another painful spot. Jonouchi winced. "That was a mighty good thing you did their son. If I was you're father I would be so proud of you." Tears brimmed in the doctor's cobalt eyes which caused the blonde to mentally roll his eyes. Overdramatic much?
The boy was allowed to visit the injured man after several more hours had passed. He was going to skip school today anyways. Entering the small off white room he found a chair a few feet away from the bed and dragged it closer. The blonde sat, his legs groaning in relief, knees buckled from fatigued. The man's feature were peaceful his thin lips upturned in a small smile for no particular reason. Minutes passed and Jonouchi found himself leaning closer to inspect the man further.
A square jaw trailed up to meet small ears with piercings in each. Thin eyebrows lifted contently over long eyelashes. The thin lips parted showing his white teeth and red tongue. The man's short ebony hair rose from his head about 3 inches and stuck every which way. Nothing seemed out of place on his body except for a tattoo starting from his left shoulder and worked its way down to the middle of his bicep. Intricate detail inked permanetaly into tan skin which the blonde admired greatly. Jonouchi's eyes began stung from the lack of sleep as he laid slowly down onto the man's bed from his chair. Just a quick nap wouldn't hurt.
A large hand shook him gently awake and the man smiled gently down at him. The other had sat up and was leaning on the pillow comfortably. Jonouchi straightened himself up wiping the strand of drool that had managed to escape his mouth embarrassed. Looking up from the floor to meet the other's curious gaze Jonouchi scooted his chair closer.
"How are ya feelin'?" His voice shattered the overwhelming silence like it had never existed. Jonouchi received a large grin and the man leaned as far as he could with IV's still attached, hugging the blonde tightly. Letting out a yelp in sheer surprise the teen was placed back in his chair a few short moments after.
"Sorry, it just came out." The other nervously scratched the back of his head with a smile still on his lips. "I'm feeling much better!" Shifting on the bed the man leaned back onto his pillow once more. "The name's Jay." The man glanced back at Jonouchi, who was growing more relaxed by the minute. Jay patted his head to his dismay like a dog. "Thanks a bunch man I'd still be out there if it wasn't for you."
A knock on the door drew their attention away from each other. The doorknob turned ever so slowly and four men walked in. All of them wearing an ironed black suit and a pair of sunglasses, they stepped aside quickly to let someone else in. Shocking curly red hair bounced in with a large light purple trench coat. He strutted in, black high heeled boots clicking and clacking against the sterile tile.
Jay sat rigid, his face paled considerably at the sight. Jonouchi noticing this, moved his body between the two men sending a glare in the stranger's general direction. Jay placed a hand quickly on the blonde's shoulder and pushed him a bit out of the way.
"This your boyfriend Jay?" The man was practically looming over the two sending a pink eyed glare. Jay quickly shook his head in response, his grip tightened on Jonouchi.
"Leave him out of this. He has nothing to do with me." The words made Jonouchi's blood run cold. What had he gotten himself into? It could be worse, they could be the yakuza or something. A shiver ran up his spine and he clutched his head as a headache began to rear its ugly head.
A leather gloved hand fingered his chin lifting his head up. Jonouchi glanced up to see the stranger give him a cold stare. "You shouldn't be picking up people off the streets little boy." The teen growled at the comment making the other smirk. "Escort him out," He motioned for the men standing off to the side to head over. "Don't come back understand?" The red head tapped Jonouchi's head with a gun before letting the men lead the blonde out of the hospital.
Once he made it outside the double doors the henchmen disappeared out of sight and Jonouchi let out a breath. What was that about? Try to be nice to someone and they kick you out, some nerve. Pocketing his hands Jonouchi walked home noting it was just past lunch. Oh well, he did his good deed for the month now it was time to eat. Dad was probably off drinking so he was safe to go home still feeling sour about being called a little boy. Jerk.
After eating off the rest of the bread, even though it was stale, with peanut butter and down the copper tasting tap water quickly Jonouchi's watch went off. Sighing as he felt himself get caught up in the same never ending routine he shuffled out tiredly noting they were out of food again.
He showed up got his uniform on and began manning the register. This was his second time he had ever done such a thing since he was so bad with math. Thankfully his shift was so late that only one or two people would actually ever come in to buy something or ask where the nearest restroom was.
The door chimed as someone walked in but the position of the items kept him from seeing who it could be. He glanced at the small TV to catch a glimpse but the person had disappeared somewhere in the aisles of junk food. Standing up from his stool Jonouchi looked about able to see the end of a coat before it disappeared into another aisle. Idly he wondered if the person was doing it on purpose and sat back down calmly but was shocked when a hand tapped his shoulder causing him to jump.
It was Kaiba.
Jonouchi's eyes widened in shock and it felt as if his brain had shut down completely. Frozen in place he continued to watch the CEO who rolled his eyes like a multi billionare walking into a scummy conveneince store was as natural as breathing.
"Mutt we need to talk." Crap Jonouchi looked frantically around for an exit but realized he was trapped behind the counter. He felt the brunette rack his body with emotionless eyes. Kaiba inched closer as if to restrain the blonde. "Your father is driving me insane get him out of my house NOW."
It took a moment to process what the great a mighty Kaiba had said. In fact it took more than a few moments it took minutes. Then it clicked. "Holy shit!!" It slipped out of his mouth before looking worriedly at the brunette. "How the hell did he get there?" Kaiba rubbed the bridge of his nose tenderly in annoyance.
"He came over and passed out on my lawn. Now he's pretending he's sick so he can keep his blubbering ass on my property. He is disturbing my peace so get over there and get rid of him now you stupid mutt." Jonouchi winced at the glare sent his way. Kaiba could have at least sugar coated it. The blonde lifted his arms up defensively and let out a sigh.
"Geez I can't get him to move are you crazy?! He doesn't listen to a word I say." A snarl reached his eyes and he shrunk in his seat. "Kick him out yourself." His eyes were now scanning the floor trying to avoid eye contact. A hand snatched his collar and he was pulled up.
"Your coming with me whether you like it or not." Jonouchi was released from the vice grip and his feet once again touched the floor. Growling angrily he sat back down on the stool in a huff crossing his arms unhappily. Stupid Kaiba telling what to do. "I will sue you out of your own clothes if you don't." Kaiba leaned against the counter cooly and looked behind to see Jonouchi. "When does your shift end mutt?" The question came out soft as if apologetic and Jonouchi glanced back up in surprise. Kaiba, acting human? It was the end of the world.
"In a couple minutes…" An awkward silence ensued Jonouchi bit his lip to keep from saying anything stupid. The clock on the wall barely moved to Jonouchi's dismay and he ran a hand through his hair. A question ran through his mind and he curiously looked at the CEO. "How did you know where I was?"
The Kaiba tensed and Jonouchi continued to stare angrily at his back. The other's face turned the other way so he couldn't see the expression playing on the brunette's face. The clock on the wall gave a small chime and Jonouchi let out a sigh before walking into the back to change. He came out followed by the CEO and was lead to a limo, typical. Both teens got inside and sat beside each other on the leather seating. It was pleasantly warm inside causing Jonouchi to close his eyes tiredly. He didn't realize he had fallen asleep. Nor did he realize that Kaiba was staring at him with a look that was anything but hateful.