Alright people, this is the NEW AND IMPROVED One More Chance. I, Sexy Rin, took a look over this story in my new, recent almost 18 year old self, and I went WTF?! I can't believe Iwrote like this back in the day, no wonder you people wouldn't give my story any time of day!!!
Anyway, I would love to thank Jinn, possibly the ONLY person who read my story, and for her reviews. They were encouraging, thoughtful, and very loving. Plus, she realized the humor in my story, which was what I wanted in the first place. Anyway, the pre story dialogue is still going to be pretty much the same. I hope you all enjoy One More Chance.
So this is my first romantic/humor story. I'm going to try and make this one as funny and as sad as possible. For those who don't know, or who isn't a fan of Yaoi, this is a Seto/Joey fic. Why? Cause I LOVE Seto/Joey fics!
Kaiba: Because you're weird and disgusting like that! Who in their right mind would read this stuff?
Sexy Rin: FYI, Almost ALL of the YuGiOh girl fanfic population am I right ladies?
Ladies; YEAH!
Joey: Aww C'MON! That is just wrong!
Kaiba: For once I agree with Rover here.
Joey: One more time Kaiba, one more time.
Sexy Rin: That's why girls love it! Enjoy!
"Speaking" Poetry
'Whenever I'm around you, my problems go away,
I'm always at peace, I'm always at ease, Cause I know you're here to stay...'
"Hey, Joey. What are you writing?"
Joseph Wheeler, also known as Joey to his beloved friends and family, jumped from his position of relaxing under the Sakura Tree in the school courtyard and slammed his composition book shut. He looked up at two of his friends, Tea and Yugi, who both had concerned looks on their faces. Tea, whose bright eyes brought annoyance to anyone who was within 3 feet of her, and Yugi, whose bright hair stunned pretty much anyone who was in a mile's radius of him, held onto him as he stumbled from his position. Joey smiled a nervous smile and laughed a nervous laugh.
"Um…It was just…Tomorrow's homework?"
"Yeah right, Joey. You know you never copy anything down with the word Homework in it." Yugi laughed, and Joey glared at the tri-colored hair boy with his honey colored eyes.
"Well, Yugi. I just wanted to pay attention to the lesson for once." That caused both Yugi and Tea to laugh. Joey was known for three things: Sleeping, Insulting, and Not Paying Attention to Teachers. There wasn't anyway he was telling the truth on this one.
"Well, it doesn't matter. Come on Joey. We're heading over to Ryou's house so we can get ready for tonight's party." Tea reminded them of the big night. It was Ryou's birthday, and the rich albino kid was known for throwing amazing parties. Anyone who was anyone would be there, and he was kind enough to invite his friends. They had to be there. Joey forgot all about it.
"Alright! I forgot we were having a party. Let's get going!" He said, relief washing over his face as they walked away from the courtyard, the other kids leaving the school also. Joey wiped his forehead slowly. What could possibly happen if they found out that he wrote poetry? It wouldn't be good, he decided. It was a good thing that he hopped up as quickly as he did.
Joey had a reputation for being tough, and it was one that he was wiling to uphold during his time at Domino High School. He wasn't about to screw it over now. Running a hand through his blonde locks, he stared at a smudge on his shoe when…
BUMP!
CRASH!
He looked up to find himself staring into the most intense blue eyes he had ever seen. Only eyes like that can belong to Gods, He thought. But when he heard the voice, he thought that it was Satan himself.
"Look here, mutt. If you're going to follow your tail, then that is your business. But for us civilized people, make sure you watch where the hell you're going." Joey cringed at the harsh tone of the one person he always hated to see…
"Kaiba."
"That's my name, dog. Even you have the brains to remember that. Impressive."
Why did I have to bump into the person I hate the MOST?! Joey thought as he sat on his knees to stare up at the CEO. Brown hair sweeping around the almost angelic like face. Hardened, ice features on the smooth, almost ivory like skin that was Seto Kaiba. Richness at its meanest. Sex Appeal at its most bitchest. Joey didn't even notice when Seto smirked down at him, looking at him like the low dog he thought he was.
"Begging for forgiveness, huh Rover? It is about time you came around to realizing your full potential and place in this life." Damn, was he pushing his buttons.
"Number one, Kaiba. I don't beg no one for a damn thing, you got that?" Joey said, standing up to stare at the taller teen eye to eye. Well, it was more like eye to shoulder, but Joey didn't let that bother him.
"Number two, what in the hell have you been eating?! Your breath reeks. Have you been kissing your own ass?" Childish retort, but it got the job done. Tea and Yugi rolled with laughter while the CEO blushed a furious red. Joey did a mental dance for his small victory. Go Joey, Go Joey! He was about to make another comeback when Tea grabbed his arm.
"I would love to hear you and Kaiba go back and forth, like it is everyday, but we have a party to catch. See you later Kaiba..." She pulled Yugi and Joey off, leaving Kaiba there stirring in his own juices. The blue eyed CEO seethed in his anger. Just who did Joey think he was? A childish comment usually would brush him by, but he insulted him in front of people. That was something Kaiba couldn't let go by easily. He bent over to pick up his suitcase when…
"Joey- Private?" Seto read over the front of the composition book that the mutt had just dropped on his way out. It looked harmless enough, and he opened it to scan what was on the inside.
"I think I found the perfect revenge…" Seto Kaiba walked down the hall with a smirk on his face and Joey's poetry book in his hands.
Joey bounced around the warehouse and between the dancing people, snapping his fingers like the song on the huge stereo system. His head moved with the music as he sung the words. Everyone was at the party, and it was kicking! There were bubble machines, dancers in go go cages, even tigers and lions in their own cages. Ryou went all out, he wondered as he caught sight of Tea. She was dancing with Yami, Yugi's darker twin cousin, and looking VERY happy. Joey smiled at the two as he saw Yugi and Rebecca hand in hand at the bar, discussing the newest cards. He sighed.
Everyone has a partner but me. Joey thought, his heart sinking a little as he went to sit by Yugi and Rebecca. He smiled at the British girl who transferred to Japan to take admission at Tokyo University to be with Yugi, who she fell in love with. Joey thought it was swell that Yugi could find true love at such a young age, and he wondered would he ever get so lucky.
"Hey Joey! Are you liking the party so far?" Yugi smiled at his friend, and Joey gave him an innocent grin.
"Yeah Yugi. Ryou really did a number with his cash, eh? This party is slamming! Hey there, Rebecca." Joey said, petting the shorter girl's head, and she poked out her tongue and hugged Yugi.
"Hey Joey. Stop petting me like I'm a little girl!" She pouted, and the two guys laughed. "Who are you here with?"
"Me? I'm here with no-"
"He's here with me." A voice interrupted and a hand reached out to grab Joey's arm. Joey turned around to find Mai looking down at him, smiling. Mai slowly rubbed her fingers on Joey's face. Joey couldn't help but allow his eyes to wander on her outfit. Cleavage out, as usual, and a tight pair of pants that left nothing to the imagination. Of course, it was Mai Valentine. Sexiness was her middle name.
"Hello Joey. Long time, no see." She said, dripping out her words with seduction.
"Same here, Mai." He said, not falling for her tricks. She swore she was Poison Ivy from Batman.
"Want to dance, handsome?" She said, winking and taking his hand. Joey knew that he had looks going for him, and he really didn't want to be bored and alone at a kick ass party such as this. So, reluctantly, he took her hand.
"Of course Mai. Why do you think I'm standing here, looking like a hot piece of ass?" He said arrogantly, and Mai looked at him up and down. Tight black shirt covered by a fish net, with tight leather dark blue pants to hug his features. Joey was gorgeous tonight.
"Oh Joey, you already have that part down already. Well then, let's go." Mai grabbed Joey and moved quickly to the dance floor. The DJ seemed to be on que and he changed the music. Milkshake, by Kelis, began to play. This song suits her. Joey thought as Mai began to dance on him. Joey went with the flow and placed his hands on her hips. She moved her ass back and forth and side to side as Joey met with her every move, breathing huskily in her ear. Mai felt hot, sweet breath upon her neck as she moved more seductively. Joey smirked against her. Got her just right where I want her. Joey thought. He spun her around and moved closer to her.
"Joey…" She breathed out, her whole body on fire with the lust that flowed between them. Joey couldn't help but smirk as he grabbed her arms and put them around his neck. He leaned in to her just as the song went off. Their lips were just about to touch when the song changed.
"With a taste of your lips I'm on a ride, you're toxic I'm slipping under."
I bet that her lips are poisonous .Joey thought as he pulled back. Mai whined a little as she tried to pull him close again. Joey smirked at her.
"Sorry Mai, but next time, I'm sure I'll give you what you want." He removed her arms, leaving Mai Valentine frustrated. Joey walked over to the booth, where Yugi was laughing and Rebecca was frowning.
"Joseph Wheeler! How could you leave Mai like that?" Rebecca scolded, and Yugi nudged Joey on the shoulder as he handed him a can of Sprite.
"That was priceless, Joey!" He laughed, and Rebecca huffed.
"That was wrong and heartless! How do you think that makes her feel?!" Joey groaned. Rebecca was really starting to sound like Tea now days. He glanced over to see Yami and Tea making their way over towards the group.
"I must know, Joey. Where did you learn to blow Mai off so brilliantly?" Yami joked, which caused the guys to laugh again. Tea looked over at Mai, who was sitting at a chair far on the other side of the room, and denying all boys who was asking her to dance.
"You have an effect on her, Joey. She has feelings for you." Tea warned, and Joey smirked.
"She was nothing really. I was just bored, and she was there."
"Someone like her might become the stalking type though." Yami warned also, and Joey simply shook his head and smiled.
"If that is the case, it will make me happy knowing that I have one of the hottest piece of ass in Domino following me. That is a self esteem booster right there."
"And what if she becomes deadly?" Yugi added in his two cents, and Joey looked at his friend and shrugged.
"Then, I will call the cops on her crazy ass." Yugi, Yami, and Joey laughed. Tea and Rebecca rolled their eyes.
"You know that is cruel, Joey."
"Yes, Tea. God, I didn't ask for your opinion, now did I?" Joey said, tired of Tea's attitude on how he did things. For Christ's Sake, she wasn't his mother. Tea looked hurt and Yami looked over at her.
"Now Tea. Lighten up. He wasn't being too serious. You do tend to become nosy and stick your nose where it doesn't belong sometimes." He said and Tea huffed, before standing away from Yami, disbelief and anger on her face.
"If you dare feel that way, Yami Mouto, then you can just stay with your cousin, then!" She stormed off, leaving Yami looked horrified. He hopped up to following after her.
"Aww, c'mon Tea I'm sorry! You are NOT going to leave me like this I command you to halt! TEA!!!! " He followed her, leaving the three laughing their asses off. Yami was too old fashioned. Joey looked at the watch on his arm. Damn, 1:30 already! He thought. He chugged down the last of his Sprite and looked at his friends.
"Well, I'm going to head home, or somewhere else so my Dad won't "Worry" about me, like he ever does." He said, shaking hands with Yugi.
"Alright Joey. I'll try to come over later tonight." He said, and Rebecca rubbed on his thigh suggestively. Yugi laughed slightly, and he waved Joey off. "Or maybe I'll just catch you later."
"That's cool Yugi. I'll see you tomorrow." Joey headed out of the warehouse, hands in his pockets. Everyone had someone, except Joey. Yeah, he knew that he could become involved with Mai, but the thought of her on his arm, in his bed, with him every day just made his skin crawl. He wouldn't be surprised if she happened to go to another guy's bed and fuck him y the end of the night. That was the type of girl Mai was. Joey needed more than that. He was actually looking for someone. Looking for love. Blue eyes popped into his head and he walked down the street when-
"Hand over your cash or you're going to get stuck, punk!" Joey couldn't help but roll his eyes. He knew that muggers would be out at this time of night, but it still bothered him. He didn't feel like dealing with them right now.
"I ain't got no money." He said, his New York accent coming out. He dealt with these fools when he stayed in America with his mother, he didn't need to deal with them tonight. He simply wanted to get home, get in some food, and hit the bed before his old man woke up.
"Where you coming from?!" The mugger had the nerve to ask him questions?!
"Does it matter-"
"Answer me, bitch!" Joey groaned. Maybe if he cooperated, he could go home in peace.
"Alright. I'm coming from seeing my Granny. She sick and she needed some medicine. Does that help?!"
"You lying bastard! I saw you coming from that Bakura's party, and I know you're loaded! Hand it OVER!" Wanting to get home and avoid beating the living crap out of the guy behind him, Joey easily pulled out his wallet. Must be another homeless guy with his hand in a paper bag He thought. He pulled out a twenty and gave it to the guy behind him.
"That's all I got. Sorry, man."
"Sorry?! You pathetic bitch, I'll show you sorry!" Why was the insults necessary, Joey wondered. He gripped Joey's arm, but Joey was to fast for him. Joey flipped him above his head and the guy ended on his back. Joey grabbed his twenty from him and began to walk away.
"Next time you try to mug someone, you asshole, try finding someone who knows the difference between a gun and a damn finger." Joey said, before turning to walk off.
"Oh yeah, bitch?"
BAM! Joey felt a blinding pain shoot through his whole system. Last thing Joey saw was the guy taking all 300 dollars he had out of his wallet before running down the street. . Damn, what a thing to explain to my father about what happened to the rent money...He thought before he blacked out.
"Joey...Joey...Please wake up…" Joey opened his eyes to find two pairs of violet eyes, one pair of straight purple, two pairs of blue, and three pairs of brown eyes looking down at him. What the hell...He thought. He sat up but groaned and laid back down on the sofa.
"He's Awake!"
"Oh please…stop screeching!" His eyes focused on the many faces around him. He saw the worried faces of Tea, Serenity, Ryou, Yugi, Yami, Triston, Mai, and Rebecca. It was his group of friends, all standing around him, concerned. They all sighed and smiled at him.
"Where…am..I?" He asked, and his little sister came by his side, taking his hand.
"You're at Mai's. She found you in the alley, passed out."
"I followed you cause I knew something was wrong, Joey. I'm glad you're safe." She said, hugging him. Joey wrinkled his nose. Yeah more like stalking Joey thought.
"Joey…," Serenity said, concern etched on her face. "Please tell me you didn't lose the money for rent."
"Oh shit…Serenity…that guy…"
"Joey! You know how Dad is! You are in so much trouble!"
"You think I don't know my own father, Serenity?! Damn, I didn't ASKED to be attacked!" Joey shouted, causing tension in the room, and Yugi waved his hand through the air.
"Let's just be thankful that he didn't have a gun. Joey could have been shot. We're glad that you're okay."
"Please, the guy didn't have a gun. In fact…how the hell did he knock me out?" Joey wondered, and Ryou came into view, holding up pieces of a smashed rock.
"A brick, mate. There was a smashed brick laying next to you when we found you."
"Don't worry Joey," Rebecca said, "You only had a minor concussion and a small bump on the head. It could've been worse." Joey rolled his eyes, suddenly feeling a slight disgust towards Rebecca.
"Wow that makes me feel a hell of a lot better Doctor Phil."
"Joey," Tea interrupted, "We're worried about you. All you can do is sit here and belittle us?! We're your friends!"
Who asked you all to worry about me?! In fact, who asked you to even bring me to this slut's house in the first place?!"
"Whoa!" Triston said, putting a comforting hand on Mai's shoulder as tears came to the girl's eyes. Everyone stared at Joey in disbelief.
"You do NOT have to yell at Tea, nor insult Mai who took you in. Enough." Yami warned, growling. Joey glared at him, rage crawling through his entire body.
"You need to get a grip on your annoying ass girlfriend, you midget." Tea couldn't help it, and she burst into tears, much to Yami's horror.
"Whoa man, calm down. You're acting as though you are PMSing!" Triston told his friend. Joey lashed out at him also.
"And you look like a damn ape, you fag. But, you don't see me complaining." Joey said, and everyone rose up, angry at Joey's insults. Rebecca hopped up from her place, and waved her hands in the air.
"People, this is just a result of his concussion. He is going to have mood swings! Please, calm down."
"Thanks for your advice, shortstuff." Joey rolled his eyes, snickering.
"Moodswing or not, Joey, you better calm down and stop talking to Rebecca like that!" Yugi said, putting an arm around his girlfriend.
"I'm terrified, Yugi. What are you gonna do, eh?" Joey rolled with laughter, and everyone had to hold Yugi back.
"Yugi, please! He is your best friend!" Tea shouted, and Yugi boiled red with anger.
"Best friend or not, he will not insult Rebecca in my face or I will show him what I'm made of!"
"Yugi…honey, he isn't worth it." Rebecca hugged Yugi, and he began to calm in his lover's arms. Joey laughed harder in Yugi's face., a strange mixture of anger and amusement dancing in his skin. He couldn't understand why he was acting this way, but he loved it.
"Let him go, Rebecca. I wish to see what Yugi is made of." He taunted, and Yami had enough.
"That is ENOUGH!"
"You don't tell me what to-" Joey started, but Yami placed a finger on his forehead, and tapped into his dark powers. Everyone stood back. Yami was a master of the dark arts, studying hard in Shadow Magic, and they weren't about to disturb his work.
Sexy Rin: And that was chapter one!
Ladies:-Claps-
Sexy Rin: Thank you, Thank You!
Kaiba: Now what did this have to do with Yaoi?
Sexy Rin: oh I see someone can't wait for a certain brown eyed beauty so touch them?
Kaiba: If you mean Serenity, then yes I can't wait.
Joey: That's my sister you talking bout!
Kaiba: This makes it all the sweeter!
Sexy Rin: Naw, it's not Serenity. Sorry Kaiba!
Kaiba: Well then, that concludes my thoughts about you Sexy Rin.
Sexy Rin: and what is that?
Kaiba: Singing and Gay...You really ARE a sick person!
Joey:Yeah! And what is with me playing Mai like that?
Sexy Rin: ENOUGH! It's my damn story and if you don't like it, LEAVE!
Seto and Joey look at each other.
Both: Bye.
Sexy Rin: WAAAAHHHH!
Serenity: You must do the story big brother!
Mokuba:Yes Big brother! For me?
Serenity:And me?
Both Brothers:Damnit Sexy Rin! You have our little siblings against us!
Sexy Rin: MUHAHAHA! Stay tuned folks!
End of Chapter 1