Mokuba had indeed been awake when they entered; he'd seen the grave looks change instantly into the masks both men were getting used to using. Later that day they'd gone home, dropping of by joeys place while he picked up his things.
He had re-appeared with a small duffle bag that were more possessions then clothing, but Seto didn't mention this as he told the driver that it was home bound now. Joey was now sat back in the hospital as the doctor had requested him back the day after they had left.
Kaiba had insisted that Joey stay with him. But Dr. Chiba had said 'no.' Seto was worried of how Yugi and the gang were going to take what had happened, but he wasn't going to tell them unless Joey said so but the blond was so stubborn he doubted Joey would say a thing for a while. The threat from his father hung over his head to much. Kaiba smiled at the sleeping boy in front of him.
Kaiba knew what this feeling was, he'd felt it once before for the same blond, but had squashed it believing that Joey would not love him back, that had been when they had first met last year but now they were friends and he knew more about Joey now then he ever would. He sure hoped that the blond pulled through.
Going back to school the week after was harder then expected. All the gang had apparently hooked up over the two weeks absence and had come rushing crushing poor Joey in a large group hug, at this Seto had chuckled which caused Joey to glare helplessly at him, "Joey you're back, what happened? Why so long out of school?"
Joey stuttered over his story reluctantly but knowing his friends would settle for nothing less then the truth. When they finally knew the whole thing Joey sighed, wishing he had someone to lean on, but Kaiba would never let him. He was startled as he felt Kaiba stand behind him, hands on his shoulders, "guys can you excuse us I need to talk to Joey."
They nodded and headed off, "you did good Joey."
"You sure, now everyone knows if he gets out they'll be the first ones he'll go after." Joey sounded so unsure, that what Seto did next didn't surprise him. With Seto's arms now firmly around in an embrace Joey felt safer, "thank you Seto."
"You are quite welcome pup." Joey blushed, and walked to class holding onto Seto' hand. Joey knew it might be a long few years but eventually he promised himself he would be happy.
TBC in a sequel.