Disclaimer: I don't own Yu-Gi-Oh even though I wish I did. Sadly someone else owns it…That is why this is a fanfiction!

Summary: Jou his having problems with his father…and drifts away. The shadows prey upon him. Can anyone save him?

This is a SetoJou fanfic and is a yaoi. Meaning boyxboy love!

Warning: This mentions abuse, depression, and swearing so far. Not sure about later chaps.

Jou's POV

I woke up with a headache and feeling bruised all over. Well I was bruised all over so that explains that and my headache was probably from lack of sleep catching up. Lately I've stopped caring as much about things. I didn't see why I should try anymore when I know I don't have a future. The only thing I can do is cook and clean, but with my history with the police who would hire? Besides I'm stupid, and weak….That's what my dad keeps saying anyways. Looking at the clock I realize that I will be late for school if I don't leave now. Checking my injuries in the bathroom mirror I sigh. It appears my ribs are broken, I have some new cuts, and a bruises all over. I put on a smile so no one would question me, or see anything wrong. After applying some bandages in case they reopen I ran out the door.

Normal POV

As Jou ran past the school gate he caught up to his friends. Smiling and trying not to cringe as Yugi hugged him he greeted everyone. The first bell rang so they all hurried to class. They all went their separate ways since they didn't have the same homerooms. Jou had to run to get to his classroom since it was on the other side of the building.

Jou's POV

I walked to class when I ran into someone. When I looked up I didn't know who it was. All I knew was it was a kid in my class. Holding back a groan of pain I stood up on shaky feet. I was going to help the other person up but they had already gone into the classroom. (a/n that would be totally cliché if I had said he ran into Kaiba. Everyone does that!) Quickly I got up and rushed into class and into my seat when the bell rang. Sighing in relief I slouched in my seat and waited for the teacher to start talking. It was normal. I would come hopefully on time and then well I would stop paying attension to everything as soon as the teacher started talking. Slowly I was slipping into a peaceful sleep.

Seto's POV

Discretely I looked at my pup. I had seen him fall in the hallway and sigh in relief when he sat down. He doesn't know I like him but I was going to start changing that soon. Jou is just so unique. The teacher started to rant about something I already knew about so I decided that I didn't need to pay attention. Out of the corner of my eye I saw my pup start to go to sleep. Many people wonder why I would like the 'mutt' as I call him in public and 'pup' in private. Why not? He's lovable, dependable, loyal, and not to mention cute especially when he's confused. My plan was to start slowly becoming nicer. I know if I immediately started to be nice it would shock him and probably raise suspicions.

Ever since I had learned that I was in love with the pup I had some of our classes changed so I could spend as much time as possible with him. We now had gym together, but I noticed he waits until most people are gone to change clothes. He seems more distant lately. I've been growing more concerned as I watch. The bell rang pulling me out of my thoughts. Gym was next. Funny that I was thinking of gym right before gym.

Normal POV

Seto and Jou exited the room both at different paces. Jou took his time since he knew that if he hurried he would have to change quicker which would mean that people would see his bruises. Seto went slightly faster but he wanted to watch his pup change.

Jou's POV

The bell rang so I got up and looked around. Gym was next. It was okay except for the fact that Kaiba was in my class. God he bugs me. He wouldn't be so bad if he would stop insulting me…Oh well I sighed. It's not like that will ever happen. Slowly I got up and put my things away. I didn't want to rush and then have to arrive early because then everyone would see the bruises and question where I got them from. I didn't want to say my father gets drunk and hits me…Besides I deserve it I thought for a moment before shaking my head and leaving.

I arrived to the locker rooms late. As far as I know no one was changing so instead of going into a stall I figured it would be okay to just change in the open. Taking off my shirt with care I checked my bandages. It appeared that they were fine. No blood was seeping through at the very least. Quickly I put on my gym clothes and was about to head out. I stopped though. There standing in front of me was the least person I expected to see….

Seto's POV

As I walked in I watched Jou change. He had cuts and bruises all over. What could have happened…? I thought as I watched. I couldn't tear my eyes away. One reason was because of the bruises and another was because well even with the bruises he did look hot. Bad thoughts I mentally scolded. I was supposed to ask where he got all of those bruises not ogle him! Of course I could wait until he notices me and ask…I noticed him checking his wounds which made me again question what happened. When he finally turned around and noticed me he gasped. "Kaiba what are you doing in here?" he asked surprised to see me apparently.

TBC!

This is chapter one of what I hope to be a multiple chapter series! ^-^ Please R&R or check out my other stories. I hope you like it and this time I did use POV's correctly! I hope to continue to improve my writing skills.