DudeGetATree: This fic shall be called...MIRRORS. Why MIRRORS? Because the song MIRRORS by Justin Timberlake gave my inspiration! I have been living with this thing called writer's block for some time now! MIRRORS has brought back my muse, so MIRRORS this fic shall be called!

Disclaimer: I do NOT in any way shape of form own Yu-Gi-Oh or any of it's characters!

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MIRRORS

Light Blue Eyes

Joey looked around the airport.

Domino International sure had changed since the last time he'd been there. It's been four years Joey enjoyed France. It really had done wonders on him, especially for his art career. He had even opened his own gallery for the last seven months he was in the country. But, Domino City was his home. He came back and accepted a job with an advertising company. Maybe he could save enough money to open up another gallery.

Joey finally had his bags and stepped outside. A cab had been parked off to the side and Joey hustled to get there as the previous passenger got out. As Joey approached, the other man turned slightly and Joey caught a glimpse of light blue eyes. 'Almost like Kaiba's." He sighed as he got into the cab and directed the driver. The last thing he blonde wanted to do on his first day back was think of his ex. The ex he still loved.

Seto's and Joey's relationship had lasted 3 years. It was a rocky one, of course. Seto was the CEO of a multi-billion dollar company while Joey felt as though he was a no one. Seto had received straight A's in high school and Joey barely got his diploma. Kaiba was good at almost everything while Joey was only proud of the art skill he had obtained while tagging when he was a part of the gang. So, of course their difference's made it hard, but he had loved the CEO with his everything. Obviously the feeling wasn't mutual.

'I saw you, Seto!'

'Obviously not well enough, pup.' The brunette sneered. Joey continued stuffing his clothes into bag.

'Fuck off, money bags. You obviously don't care about anyone but yourself!' His accent was thicker than usual due to the anger...and the amount of alcohol he had consumed.

'I don't care about you?! Do you even know why I was at the restaurant today?!'

'I don't care WHY you were there! All I need to know was you were there with HER and not here with ME!' Joey zipped up his bag and headed towards the door. Seto slammed his hand in front of the doorway, blocking Joey's view.

'Do you even know what today is?' Seto asked in a much quieter tone. Joey locked eyes with the taller man and then pushed his hand out of the way.

'I'm done here.'

The next day he bought a plane ticket to France, some place where he had been wanting to go all his life. Kaiba had promised they'd go for the holidays, but like many other promises, it was broken. Joey had meant only to go for a week or so, clear his head and sell some of his art work. However, that week turned into four years and not a day went by without him thinking of the CEO. He contemplated for four years if he had overreacted. Now he was back in Domino City and was about to start work for a major advertising company, he was sure they would run into each other.

Joey paid the driver and got out of the cab with his things. His new apartment was nice and he didn't have to worry about walking up and down stairs. He opened the door and smiled at the little place. Yugi and Yami already moved the couch and fridge in the day before, so at least he had something to eat and someplace to sleep before his mattress comes tomorrow. Joey placed his suitcases down pulled his phone out.

::Whenever you land, come by the shop. Everyone is going to be there::

Joey smiled. After so many years, the gang was still together. Even when Joey was in France, they would Skype often. Joey sent Tristan a text back saying he'd be there shortly. He locked up the apartment and headed out. Even though it was a new place, he knew the streets well. Joey cut through a shopping center. He passed by a few retail stores and a few places to eat. Joey strolled along the sidewalk when he heard a familiar laugh. "You're funny big brother." Joey stopped and turned around quickly only to see the raven haired teen that he had missed so dearly and his older brother.

"I wasn't trying to be." Seto glanced in Joey's direction and the blonde quickly turned his face towards a display mannequin.

"Brother? What's wrong?"

"Nothing, Mokuba...I just thought I saw someone I knew." Joey could feel his face heat up as Seto looked him over once more before walking into the restaurant.

~.~

"Hopefully he didn't see me." Joey told the gang. "I'm still not sure what I would say if I came face to face with him. Especially so soon."

"Why don't you just go see him, Joey?" Yugi asked while taking a bite of pizza.

"I don't know, Yugs. He may not even want to see me."

"You're right, Joe. Mokuba's come in a few times saying Seto was a real wreck when you left...Maybe he's completely detached emotionally from you."

"Gee, thanks Duke." Joey sighed.

"Why does it matter anyways, Joey? He cheated on you! You told yourself AND him that you would never be with a cheater. Get over it." Tristan scowled. The room went quiet.

"You're right. It's not worth it."

Joey waved behind him and started back towards home. The blonde walked the same route and kept his head as low as he could while walking past the restaurant he saw the Kaibas walk into. Joey took a look behind him to see if he could catch a glimpse of the CEO once more. Joey turned back around only to bump into someone. "Oof!" Joey groaned as he stumbled back a bit, rubbing his head. "Sorr-" Joey looked up and locked eyes with a pair of light blue ones. The same light blue eyes from earlier. The same light blue eyes that belonged to his ex.

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