Summery: Joey gets a job as Mokuba's 'nanny' and finds himself getting jealous over Kaiba's boyfriends. Seto X Joey
Disclaimer: I do not own Yugioh
Warning: Abuse, Language, Lemon in later chapters
I could feel the rain fall on my back harshly, stinging the fresh cuts and bruises. It was as if I was continually being punished, and for what I didn't know. I could barely see through the dark as I ran from that place, the place where I was suppose to feel safe, the place I called my home. I arrived at the park. It wasn't a nice park. It was one of those hidden, quiet parks that was in the middle of a neighborhood. It was abandoned long ago and replaced with Domino Park in the hearts of those who used to make this park seem alive. I preferred this park. That way no one could see me all battered up and see the tears that streamed down my face. Or hear my sobs and whines until I fell asleep in the small tunnel slide. I was completely alone as I crawled into that small space, looking out at the rain. I curled up, shivering, trying to shake the water from my blonde hair, which was now dirty and tangled.
If anyone ever saw me like this I'm sure I would die. I tried to keep up a happy-go-lucky attitude around my friends so they wouldn't worry about me. Yugi always told me I was brave, but I didn't think so. Not that they would come looking for me now.
We just graduated from Domino High a few weeks ago. I was surprised to even receive a diploma. Tea had saved up enough money to move to New York to Study Dance. Tristin and Ryou went off to college in other cities. Yugi went with his Grandfather and Professor Hawkins to Egypt to study some Egyptian stuff that I couldn't really understand when he tried to explain it to me.
He even sold the game shop to Kaiba. That jerk. I couldn't stand to even be around him for a minute. I just wish he understood what we were always telling him about friendship and the heart of the cards. Great now I sound like Tea. But he was the only one in our group (yes after all the shit we've all been through together I think I can include him in our group) besides me who stayed in Domino. At least he had his reasons. He owned that big fancy company that his daddy handed to him after he got adopted. Ok so I know that is bullshit. I knew well enough from what happened in the Battle City tournament to know that Gozoburo was a bastard who probably put Kaiba through hell. I'm not as dumb as he thinks. I guess I wish Kaiba was as lucky as most people think he is. Then it would be so much easier to hate him.
Unlike Kaiba I was doing nothing with my life. I didn't have a job or any money. Serenity sends me a little money know and then. She really is a great sister. I just wish I could have grown up with her or could at least afford to visit her every now and then. I choked back another sob. It was all his fault! No matter what he told me! He's why I'm here now. That damn drunk. I will never drink! Or gamble! Or any of that shit my father does! It ruined his life! It ruined my life!
Serenity was lucky to have gone with mom. Not that I would have wanted her to be in my place. But why couldn't I come to? Maybe he was right. Maybe it was my fault my mother left with serenity. I heard that everyday.
"You piece of shit!" Mr. Wheeler yelled as he threw an empty beer bottle at his son who narrowly dodged it as it smashed against the wall. "Its your fucking fault your mother left me! If you weren't born we could have been happy! You're so worthless! You hear me? Worthless!" He yelled at the young Joey who was now holding his arms over his head on the floor as he shook in fear as he cried and pleaded for mercy. His father picked up a piece of the glass and went after Joey. This happened time and time again. Always resulting in pain one way or another.
I shook my head of the memories. That wasn't what set him off tonight thought. One of my worse fears came alive tonight. My father had walked into my room, drunk as hell and ready to beat the living daylights out of me for absolutely no reason. I hadn't expected it since last time I checked my father was passed out on the couch. Therefore I hadn't had time to hide the gay porn magazines I had been looking at. My eyes were wide as my secret was discovered by the person I feared most. I could still hear my father yelling in my head as I laid in that dirty slide, trying to somehow find peace and sleep.
"You're a fucking fag? You little bitch! Get out of my fucking house! You shameful worthless fag!" He continued to rant on, not giving Joey the chance to run just yet.
What was wrong with me? I had hid it so well through high school but I couldn't deny it any longer. I was gay. And I couldn't change that. Trust me I tried. I even dated Mai for a little while. She was the only one who I told my secret to. I had to break it to her after a few months of dating. So we agreed to be friends. I'm not sure if Yugi knows. He always kind of hinted at it but never asked and I never said it out loud but I think he knew nonetheless. He was such a great guy. But don't think I had the hots for him or anything. He was just my best friend. I never had a boyfriend or a real serious crush even. I didn't want anyone to know I was gay. That's why I'm such a coward. I always preached about being true to yourself but I never was.
I wish I didn't care what people thought of me. Like Kaiba. Did I just say I wanted to be more like Kaiba? Anyway, Kaiba came out and announced that he was bisexual a few months ago. It was in all the tabloids and news stations. I almost choked when I heard the news. But Kaiba didn't need to worry about what people thought of him. He was rich and sexy. Whoa, did I just call Kaiba SEXY?! I really need to get some sleep. I think I got some brain damage from that last beating.
I woke up hours later when the sun was up. It was still early though. I crawled out of the small slide, accidentally slipping into a muddy puddle. I growled. Just my luck. After standing up and trying to make myself look semi-decent I walked out of the park and down the street. My stomach growled loudly. I was so hungry. People thought I ate a lot since I acted like a pig when I got a free meal, or at least that's how Kaiba put it. But I rarely ate. That's why I ate so much when I had a chance. I stopped when I realized I was in a familiar neighborhood. I was standing in front of Yugi's old game shop. I frowned and stared at the Kame game shop, which now had I Kaiba Corp sign and a bunch of new games stocked on the shelves. The sign said closed. I rested my hand on the glass window as I looked inside, remembering all the happy moments that were spent there. That's where I learned how to duel and where I hung out with the gang. I shut my eyes for a moment, letting out a sigh. I hadn't noticed the black limo pull up behind me until I recognized an all to familiar voice of that stuck up CEO.
"What are you doing here mutt?" Kaiba said rather tiredly and annoyed. I showed up at the shop quite frequently just to look inside. He must have been sick of seeing me. I missed my friends so much. I was too lost in my own head to answer Kaiba. After what I went through last night… I just wasn't in the mood. Oh crap! I forgot how lousy I looked! I suddenly was frantic and didn't want him to see me. I tried running my hands through my hair to get out the tangles and dirt. I whipped the mud and dry tears off of my face before turning to face him. Wait, why did I care what I looked like to him? I didn't. He looked a little surprised and I noticed him cringe. "Don't you know about personal hygiene you fleabag?"
I bit my lip and glared at him. I opened my mouth to yell at him when I was tackled in a hug by Kaiba's little brother who had found his way around Seto and out of the limo. I fell back on the ground and looked at Mokuba. The now thirteen-year-old boy grinned at me.
"Hi Joey! I haven't seen you in soooo long!" he said. I couldn't help but to smile at him and chuckle softly, giving him a small hug back. Mokuba was so loving and caring. It was hard to believe he was related to Seto.
"I know, it has been a while." He got up, giving me a hand to help me up. I brushed off my pants as I stood. Mokuba took in a sharp breath of air, staring at me. I looked at him a little confused.
"Joey! You're bleeding!" Mokuba said, worry shinning in his eyes.
"What? Oh… yeah…." I said quietly, taking a step back. My cuts must have reopened when Mokuba tackled me.
"Come with us Joey! We'll get you cleaned up!" Mokuba said, tugging on my arm.
I didn't want to go to their fancy mansion. That was just teasing! I didn't even have a home anymore! My dad would never let me come back now that he knew I was gay…
I pulled away, only to be caught by strong arms. He looked up at Kaiba who was a few inches taller then me. He had a serious expression. "Get in the limo Wheeler." He said almost threateningly.
"But-." I didn't even get a chance to protest before I was roughly shoved into the limo. I landed on the floor and Mokuba hurried in to help me onto the seat. Kaiba just got in like nothing happened and told his driver to go to the Kaiba Mansion. He gazed out the window quietly. Mokuba looked at me sadly.
"How did you get those cuts Joey?" He asks. I bit my lip again, almost drawing blood as I cast my gaze down to the side.
"I-I was just in a fight, that's all." I lied.
"Well by the looks of it, you lost." Kaiba said amused. I just knew he had a stupid smirk on his face.
I clenched my fist and turned to look at him. "Maybe you'd like to see how you would do in a fight against me?!" I challenged him.
Seto snickered. "You wouldn't last a minute in a fight against me, especially in your current condition, mutt." Mokuba pulled me back.
"Come on Joey, we're trying to help you." He said. I pouted, crossing my arms and looking away from Kaiba. I could so beat him! He was so skinny. Well so was I, but I was strong. Well judging from our little fight in Duelist Kingdom, he was fairly strong as well. I sighed and hoped we would arrive at the mansion soon. I felt dizzy all of a sudden. I guess I lost more blood then I realized. I could barely concentrate on what Mokuba was talking to me about. The last thing I remembered was Seto's blue eyes looking at me curiously as I fell forward onto the floor.