DudeGetATree: Chapter 2 ya'll! HOLLA!
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DudeGetATree: Let's do this!
Another Day
Another Time
By: DudeGetATree
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"Wow, Joey. I-" Duke blushed a bit. "I didn't expect to see you. At least not this soon." Joey stared at him in disbelief.
"Duke! I didn't know you were back."
"Yeah, I just moved in with Mai, until I get my own place."
"How was America?"
"Different" The both laughed awkwardly. "I actually came to get Mai something. She wants th-"
"Jungle Rock Special. I know her order well." Joey made the smoothie in silence and then handed it to Duke when he was finished.
"How much?" Duke asked pulling out his wallet.
"I got it. Tell Mai 'Hey,' for me."
"Will do." Duke gave the blonde a strange look before saying, "It was nice seeing you again, Joe."
"Yeah, you too. Let's catch up some time." He smiled and waved Duke off. 'That look he gave me...where have I seen it?'
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"It was so weird, guys." Joey was recapping the story. Even though the group had graduated three years before, the group made time to hang out at the shop every weekend.
"Sounds weird, I didn't even think he was coming back," Yugi said.
"Well, enough about Duke! The guy is cool and all, but he still hasn't come to see US yet. So, how's sex with Kaib?" Tristan's face was dancing with anticipation.
"You know, for someone who doesn't like him much, you sure are interested." Joey sighed. "I think I'm going to let him go." The gang gasped. "It's too much, especially since lately he's been getting crueler. I don't know how much more I can take. I love the guy, but I deserve better, you know?"
"Maybe Duke can ease your pain." Tea giggled after she made the comment.
"What?" Joey was confused. 'What was that supposed to mean?'
"Oh, come one, Joey! Don't act like you didn't know Duke had the biggest thing for you in high school." Tea giggled again.
"Yeah, Joe. I'm surprised he didn't declare his love for you and offer for you to leave with him at the airport! He had it hard," Yugi stated.
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"Man Duke! I sure am going to miss you." Joey smiled. "Although you humiliated me and all, we're cool now! Best friends even!"
"Hey!" Tristan shouted and they all laughed.
"Wow, Joe. You're never going to let me live that dog suit down, are you?"
"Nope!" Duke smiled at the comment. "You should take me with you. Think how cool it would be! Us against America!" Duke gave Joey a strange look, but weakly smiled a moment later.
"Next time, Joe."
-Last call for Plane 576 arriving in San Francisco, California.
Last call for Plane 576 arriving in San Francisco, California-
"I better go." Joey hugged the raven haired teen tight.
"Don't forget about us! Especially me!"
"I won't..."
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"That was the look!"
"Huh?" Tristan was lost, along with everyone else in the group.
"The look Duke gave me before he left. It's the same one he gave me at work before he walked out!"
"Hmm. Seems like he may still have a thing for you." Yugi pointed out.
"Only one way to find out." Tea smiled and pulled out her cell phone.
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Seto got out of the limo and stalked into the mansion. Mokuba was in the front room, ready to greet his older brother. "Hi, Seto."
"Mokuba." He continued towards the kitchen with his little brother following close behind.
"What's wrong?"
"Nothing."
"Something at work?"
"No."
"Something with an employee here?"
"No."
"Something with Joey?"
"MOKUBA!" Kaiba whipped around so he could face the younger one.
"So it is Joey." Mokuba laughed as his brother's face turned red.
"No, it's not."
"Anyways," ignoring the his older brother's denial, "What happened?"
Seto sighed and sat at the breakfast bar in the kitchen. "My feelings for him are getting too strong."
"And this is a problem because...?"
"You don't understand, Mokuba. This was supposed to be strictly for pleasure. I didn't want to get attached, and if I were to get attached to anyone, it shouldn't be this MUTT. Why am I even discussing the course of my sex life with you?"
"Because you have no one else." Mokuba smiled sheepishly before continuing. "Honestly, you should probably just tell him. I'm sure Joey feels the same way."
"And why do you think this?"
"I've heard him talking to Yugi about it a few times while at the shop. He's really bad at whispering."
"Yes, I know." Seto murmured. He pulled out his phone and dialed Joey's number. It took awhile for him to answer, which was unusual for the blonde.
What?
"Ouch. What a nice way to greet me over the phone. I'll look over that. Come over." Seto could hear Joey take in a breath.
I dealt with you earlier today. I'm not coming to see you twice in a day. Especially after you treated me when I left.
"And how was that?"
You know what I'm talking about, moneybags. Deal with your problem by yourself tonight, I'm not coming.
Seto could hear an unfamiliar voice in the background asking Joey if he was okay.
Yeah, I'm fine Duke. He turned his attention back to the phone. Look, Kaiba. I'm busy. Maybe another time. Bye.
Seto shut his phone quickly. "Well, by the look on your face, I take it that it didn't go well.
"Duke is back." Mokuba's eyes widened at his brother's statement.
"Well, that's a plot twist." He snickered as he made his way out of the kitchen.
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Joey sighed and put his cell phone back in his pocket. Mai walked over to him. The gang went to her house to hang out and see Duke. Everyone was out on the balcony and Joey had stepped inside to take Seto's call. He was hoping the CEO would apologize and beg for him to go out with him. Joey should have known better.
"You okay, Joe?" The female friend asked.
"I will be."
"Is it Kaiba?"
Joey laughed. "As always."
"He's not worth it. I know you love him, but maybe it's time to move on." Mai smiled and looked over at Duke. "He's still crazy about you after all this time. Maybe you should give him a shot." Joey smiled and looked at Duke as well.
'Maybe.'
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DudeGetATree: Daaaaayum! Plot twist, as Mokuba has said. What shall happen next week!?
