This story is told in both Joey's and Kaiba's Point of View. I don't own Yugioh or its characters.

Confessions of the Heart

Chapter 1

(Joey's POV)

I was currently sitting in my history class bored out of my mind. My teacher was going on and on about whatever in the background while I was staring at the empty desk in front of me.

That particular desk belonged to Seto Kaiba. That's right, the one and only Moneybags CEO of one of the most powerful companies in the world. But what boggles me is why he hasn't been at school lately. When he wasn't here for the first week I assumed that he had some important corporation thing he had to do. But after the second week, he still was absent.

Everyday since then I've been staring at his empty seat wondering where he's been. I don't understand why I mean it isn't like I like him or anything…do I? Besides why would I, he's always calling me those stupid dog names which get on my nerves like crazy. But now I'm startin' to worry about the guy. I never thought I'd hear myself say this but I miss his teasing…man I think I'm becoming insane.

As I was thinking about all this, I overheard Mrs. Johnson ask the class, "Does anyone have any questions?" I have one, where's Kaiba, I wonder.

At my table at lunch, my friends were in deep conversation while I sat quietly next to Yugi as I was poking my jello with a plastic fork. Yugi noticed my zoning out and asked in concern, "Joey, is something wrong?"

"Huh?" I looked up from my tray, "I'm sorry Yug, did you say somethin'?"

"I said, is something wrong because you've barely eaten or talked the whole time?"

"Yeah man, you're usually asking for leftovers by now. What's the deal?" Tristan asked me.

"Okay I know you guys are going to think this strange, but I'm beginnin' to worry about Kaiba." After I said those words, everyone at the table was speechless. They knew how much he got on my nerves and here I am worrying about him.

"What are you worrying about him for? "Duke asked

"Oh come on, I'm sure you've noticed that he hasn't been at school for the past three weeks."

"Now that you've mentioned it," Yugi began, "he has been gone for a while."

"So what's the big deal, he's probably doing some big corporation thing for all we know." the cone haired teen said.

"At first that's what I thought too but if that was the case, we would have heard about it in the paper or on the news."

"Uh…Joey since when do you read the paper or watch the news?" Ryou asked me.

"Not important!"

"Well, maybe he's just sick with flu or something." Yugi suggested.

"Oh please Yug, it ain't flu season yet."

"Technically Joey it is since it's winter; that's when the flu's at its strongest." the dice master informed.

I scratched my blond hair, "Oh yeah that is right; my bad." Everyone around me gave a huge sigh.

Then Ryou spoke, "Don't worry Joey, I'm sure your crush is alright."

"Thanks man," Then my eyes lit up at the last part, "What are you talkin' about; I don't like him!"

"Oh come on Joey, it's obvious because you're worried about him." Duke said with that sneering grin on his face.

"Shut up Duke, just because I'm worried about the guy doesn't mean I like him!" I cried as I felt my face grow red.

Tristan laughed, "Yeah right, I'm the king of Siam." Everyone joined in his laughter as I gave them a disgruntled look and muttered, "I hate all of you."

(Kaiba POV)

"Seto, come on; you have to come out of there. Please Seto, open the door and talk to me." I hear Mokuba call my name from outside my door but I don't answer him.

For the past three weeks, I haven't been at school or even at Kaiba Corp but I'm aching too much inside give a damn. It's not from work or school but from my, do I dare say it crush.

You see I've been attracted to this guy that's in some of my classes. He's a noisy, sometimes annoying yet cute blond boy with amber eyes. That's right, that mutt Joey Wheeler.

You probably think it's ridiculous for me to fall for him of all people but I did. If only he knew how he makes me feel every time I see him, you'd understand. That's the same reason I'm in this 'depression'. Whenever I make fun of him I don't mean it (most of the time) but it hurts my chances of him ever liking me back. So I thought I would stay away from school and my company for awhile.

Unfortunately, Mokuba is not taking it well. He asks me day in and day out what's wrong but I don't reply. He keeps pleading me to come out of my room since I haven't left it or eaten much. I love my little brother unconditionally but I need to cope with this on my own till it blows over…which I doubt.

(Joey POV)

It was 12:30am, Saturday morning. I was sleeping so well until the loud shrill ringing of the phone woke me up. I cursed myself for wondering who the hell was calling so early in the morning as I got up from my bed and walked to the living room. I heard my dad get up, but I told him to go back to bed since I would get it.

Once I got to the phone, I picked up the receiver and yawned as I answered, "Hello, Joey speakin'."

When no one answered for a couple of minutes I asked impatiently, "Who is this calling me!"

Then I heard a familiar kid's voice answer sadly, "Hello Joey are you there, it's me."

"Oh Mokuba, sorry about that kid. How have you been?"

"Alright I guess; I know it's late but I didn't know who else to call."

I heard the sadness in the kid's voice, "Okay Mokuba, just tell me what's up; you sound upset about something."

"It's my big brother; he hasn't been acting like himself lately. He hasn't been out of the room for three weeks straight and I'm really worried."

"Well that explains why he hasn't been at school. Do you know what's wrong with him?"

"No, he won't tell me. I've tried to get him to come out and talk to me but he won't and…I don't know what else to do."

I heard Mokuba crying in the phone. The poor kid was devastated but I tried to comfort him, "Calm down kid, it'll be alright; I just wish I knew how to help ya."

Between sobs he answered, "Actually I was hoping you could come over and talk to him."

"Whoa...uh…look Mokuba, if your brother's in some fix, I doubt I'm the last person he wants to see right now."

"Please Joey," the ebony haired kid pleaded, "I think Seto really needs someone to talk to and I'm worried he'll never get over it."

How could I say no to him so I did the only reasonable thing, "Okay kid you got me, I'll come over and see what I can do."

"Thank you so much Joey, I knew I could count on you." Mokuba said with some happiness in his voice.

"Sure but…" I yawned a little, "I'll come over at noon; you think you can hold out till then?"

"Yes and thanks again Joey."

"Anytime kid, see ya tomorrow." When Mokuba said goodbye and hung up, I did as well and went back to bed. Once I got back in it, I wasn't sleep yet because the conversation was still haunting my thoughts till sleep took over. What could possibly be bothering Kaiba so much that he has to miss school and worry his little brother, I wonder.

As I promised, I was on my way to Kaiba's mansion. It's a good thing Mokuba gave me the directions when he called back earlier. After walking a couple of blocks, I finally made it to the mansion and man do those guys know how ta live.

When I finally got up those steps, I rung the doorbell and Mokuba answered it immediately, "Whoa, that was fast."

"Yeah, I was in the living room reading a book; come on in." The kid led me into the house and let me tell ya it's bigger inside than out. Then we went up the stairs (damn I hate stairs) and walked down the hall till we came to a furnished wooden door. "This is Seto's room." Mokuba told me sadly.

"Man, has he been out of it at all today?" I asked him.

"Not that I know of; you think you can help him?"

I let out a deep breath, "I'll try but don't worry too much okay, kid." I ruffled through his black hair as he looked up at me with a sad smile on his face.

"Well, here I go; wish me luck." Those were last words to Mokuba as I turned the brass knob and opened the door. Once I entered the room, I noticed that it was dark but it became darker as I closed the door. I turned on a lamp that was next to it and observed all the surroundings. There were wooden dresser drawers, closet, a bookshelf full of books, light blue painted walls and carpeting, and a small steel statue of the Blue Eyes White Dragon on a marble stand and next to it I noticed something in the bed.

When I got closer to it, I saw Kaiba in it lying under the blue cotton sheets. His face was turned to my direction but he was asleep. I have to admit he did look kinda cute when he sleeps. I noticed that he had a sad expression on his face as he slept. I sat down next to him on the bed and noticed a tear strain on his flawless cheek. I never thought I'd see the day that I'd ever see the brunet cry but it puzzles me why he was.

I couldn't explain it but really pained me to see him so upset like this. Without a second thought, I began running my fingers through his chestnut locks. His hair felt soft at my fingertips and I noticed the look on his face ease up a little and I smiled.

While I was playing with his hair, I felt his body shift. I looked down and I noticed his eyelids fluttering open. Then two sapphire orbs looked up at me with confusion as their owner asked in a tiring voice, "Puppy, what are you doing here?"

To Be Continued…