Chapter Three- Hand Off, Kaiba-Boy!

A/N: Here you go. Chapter Three.


Ouch… my head… Joey thought at he woke up. He stretched and yawned, he was in Tristan's room on the other boys small couch, Joey had slept fairly curled up all night and his body popped and cracked when he stood. Joey hadn't bothered to think about the night before, everything kind of blurred together, but he remembered he had fun. However, when a memory of his best friend kissing him, or, er, almost kissing him came to mind his face immediately went white, Shit! I better get outta here… What the hell...

"You up already, Joey?" Tristan asked groggily from his bed, still mostly covered and eyes still shut.

"Y-yeah." Joey said awkwardly, Fuck… what do I say? Maybe if I say nothing he won't bring it up… Maybe if I act like I can't remember, he won't bring it up... That's the plan then! Joey thought, nodding to himself. He looked over at Tristan, the other boy was still dressed, jeans and all, in his bed with only about half of himself covered. "So I better get going! Busy, busy Saturday!" Joey said and walked out, giving Tristan the biggest grin he could muster on his way out, pulling on his jacket at the same time. Joey walked out of the front door and noticed that it was starting to drizzle a bit, a bit typical for May.

Shit… Walking home in the rain, I guess. Joey sighed and began walking out of Tristan's neighborhood. He was thankful they lived so close to each other, less than a mile and about a 15 minute walk. The rain started to pick up a bit as Joey started walking on the main road. Little did he know it was still only around 7:30 in the morning, and therefore the town was yet to really wake up. A few joggers were out, only the most dedicated, and a few bikers as well, but few cars. Joey felt chilled as his hair collected the moisture. He grumbled about walking home, and about the rain, but not seriously complaining. Joey, though he felt more comfortable with people around to talk to, always enjoyed a few minutes to himself to think things over. His mind automatically went to Seto, and he felt himself blush. He thought about Seto's body, and his voice. His husky, deep voice that gave Joey chills. He couldn't stand the intoxicating scent of cologne and boy that always clung to Seto delicately whenever Joey got within a few feet of him.

Unfortunately, this mental conversation had brought up the fact that Seto was 'officially' Serenity's boyfriend. The blush that was on him face disappeared, thinking about the two kissing, hugging… And, God forbid, anything else. He felt his stomach tighten with insecurity. Serenity… Anyone but my baby sister… he sighed hopelessly. Seto, that bastard. This can't be real. My life really is a fucking drama. He complained mentally.

Speak of the devil, and the devil shall appear.

A black Mercedes pulled up next to Joey, one of the darkly tinted front windows rolled down and the deep, scratchy voice of Seto Kaiba came from inside the car.

"Mutt, you need a ride?" He asked, making a point to ask as rudely as possible, almost barking at the other boy. Joey almost gagged, taking help from such a bastard. But it was another 10 minutes to walk and he wasn't feeling his best after the previous night…

"You going anywhere near my house?" Joey asked, he really was cold and almost shivering as the temperature was barely touching 50 degrees (F).

"Sure whatever." Seto replied coolly, unlocking the doors. Joey stepped off the curb and opened the luxurious cars' door. He felt guilty for sitting on the leather seats while his pants and jacket were damp from the rain. Joey glanced at his cell phone for the time, suddenly realizing exactly how ungodly early it was for a Saturday.

"Thanks. What are you doing this early in the morning?" Joey asked politely, trying to make conversation. He felt his body reacting to the close proximity to Seto, he got goose bumps, not from the cold, and he felt like he was filled with butterflies. He blushed harder, suddenly feeling the constrictiveness of his pants. He looked at Seto quickly, almost a glance, and noticed he was driving with one hand on the steering wheel, the other ready to shift, he was wearing a black suit jacket and a light blue shirt under it… Enough to make Joey weak in the knees. The car rolled to a stop at a red light, and Seto decided to reply to Joey question.

"I'm working this morning and this afternoon I'm taking Serenity to the zoo." He said simply then added, "You know, if you weren't her brother, I wouldn't let a wet dog like you in my precious." Seto finished, referring to his car. Though Joey knew he was just trying to be confrontational, his heart sank just a little.

"And if I didn't have the most bizarre night of my life and wake up and walk home in the fucking rain I wouldn't have gotten into your precious either." Joey said harshly in a mocking tone, trying to inflict just a little hurt to Seto's ego, if nothing else.

"Bizarre?" Seto asked, raising an eyebrow, Joey looked at him, his sexy blue eyes were on the road, though they were almost to his house.

"Yeah. Have fun playing with the animals. And keep your nasty hands off of Serenity." Joey made a sour face as he said the word 'nasty' and opened the door.

"I'm sure Serenity will be fine with my nasty hands ALL over her." Seto said with just a little too much enthusiasm. Joey sucked in a gulp of air and huffed at the audacity of Seto Kaiba.

"Hey, fuck you." Joey said sarcastically and slammed Seto's precious door. He stormed off and opened his house door, noting that he didn't hear Seto drive away. "I wish, fuck.." He said to himself. Joey walked in the house and shut the door before spinning around at lightening speed to look out the window by the door. Seto was still there, but within seconds the car started up and the black car left.

Joey sighed. He walked into the living room, sitting down on his place on the couch and sighed, again mentally chatting with himself.

ANYONE but him… Why do I have to like Kaiba? He's such an ass and apparently a pervert… Joey thought, and then had a moment of silence. A voice, not his own, in the back of his mind whispered, 'Tristan, you idiot!' and Joey widened his eyes. What if Tristie (A/N Nickname) does like me? Shit… Well, that's anyone but Seto Kaiba. But how could I like…. Him…? We're best friends, we've been best friends for years! He's like a brother… Joey thought, sighing deeply. He was already feeling angst over this whole relationship thing, and was feeling his headache set in again. He got up and walked into the kitchen, getting himself some water and an aspirin. He swallowed the pain killer, realizing that coffee sounded absolutely delectable right then…. And a shower, or at least a change of clothes.


Two Hours Later (9:45)

Joey sat on the couch, he spent a few hours going from couch to kitchen, eating enough breakfast for his whole family and more, and watching cartoons like a 10 year old would. The family came and went behind him, each greeting him with a good morning but then moving on. It was right when Joey was convinced that Jerry the mouse was finally foiled and destined to be eaten by Tom that his phone rang loudly, Tristan's name on the caller ID. Joey answered it reluctantly, feeling awkward around his friend.

"H-hello?" Joey said, trying to sound as lazy and relaxed as normal, ending up making himself yawn in the process.

"Hey Joey! It's Tristan." The phone said.

"What's up?" Joey asked, dreading that Tristan would want to 'talk'.

"Nothing, wanna hang out today? Maybe with the gang?" Tristan asked.

"Sure." Joey paused, and got a genius idea, "I know what we should do today! Let's go to the ZOO!" Joey said excitedly, "With everyone... Don't forget Bakura! Hell, invite Duke Devlin too!" Joey said, glad he'd worked things out with the dice-bearing boy and glad he didn't forget their most quiet friend Bakura.

"Ok.. If you want to. What time? You need a ride?" Tristan asked again, polite as always.

"Dude, I always need a ride." Joey said, realizing quickly that could be taken the very wrong way and quickly continued, "I don't know what time. Lemme go figure some shit out and I'll call you back in like 10." Joey said and hung up, jumping from the couch and dashing upstairs. He heard soft music coming from Serenity's room, so he knocked a few times until he heard her mumble something like 'come in'.

"Hey, sis." Joey said, walking over to his sister. She was on her bed, her pink and purple bed, with a book in her hand and a few binders strewn about. He sat down in an empty spot and laid back. "You know, mom and dad got a hell of a nice mattress for you." He sighed closing his eyes, her bed was so soft and comfortable. He felt a tickling on his side and realized his sister was the culprit, "Hey!" He squealed, jumping up quickly and looking at his sister who was giggling madly.

"Oh, Joey, you just can't have it all." She said with a chuckle. "What did you need?" She asked, her eyes large and questioning, like a doe.

"I heard you were going on a date today…" Joey started, thinking about his drive with Seto.

"Oh yeah? From who?" Serenity asked, a suspicious grin on her face.

"From Moneyb—I mean, Kaiba." He said, catching himself while calling Kaiba, 'Moneybags'… A suitable name considering the gorgeous car he drove earlier.

"You talked to Seto?" She asked, surprised.

"Yeah… He kinda gave me a ride home from Tristan's this morning at like 7:30." Joey replied awkwardly. "He was on his way to work."

"He dropped you off while he was going to work?" Serenity asked, "We live so far away from where he works though..." Serenity said, looking at her bedspread in thought, Joey started to think and realized Kaiba must have seen him from an intersection away and decided to continue, out of his way, to give him a ride. He felt almost touched until his sister began again, "I'm so worried about how much he works. I try and tell him the stress is bad for his health but he never listens… So stubborn. Just like you. Stupid boys." She said, smiling and joking. Only Joey wasn't laughing.

"You worry about him?" Joey asks, looking like a hurt puppy.

"Of course, he's my boyfriend." Serenity said in a matter-of-fact voice. It has still yet to set in for Joey, he sighed and looked at his sister, remembering what he came up to ask.

"So where you going on your hot date?" Joey said, trying to be cute and loveable, so his sister would not get suspicious.

"We're going to the zoo." Serenity replied, she hadn't an idea of Joey's plan.

"Oh, when?" Joey asked, looking nonchalantly out the window, he noticed it was still raining a bit. "It's kinda rainy isn't it…" Joey noted softly, not meaning to say that out loud.

"It's supposed to clear up by 3, which is when Seto is going to pick me up." Serenity said to her brother, poking him in the side. "What are you up to today, big brother?" She asked Joey.

"I think that me and the gang are, now, going to the zoo." He said and gave his sister a small grin, sarcastically watching her face change from content to miffed to horrified. "See ya!" Joey ran out of his sister's room and to his own. He picked up his cell phone, pressing the number '2' and send, Tristan's number was on his speed dial. The phone rang a few times and then the other boy picked up.

"So what's the plan?" Tristan asked from the end of the line.

"Pick me up at 2:30, tell the gang to be at the zoo at 3:15." Joey finished, thinking about the time it would take to get there and when Seto and Serenity would be. He smiled at his brilliant plan. "Tristan, you're awesome." Joey finished.

"I know, right? I'll be there. Let's call the others… You call Yug' and Tea and I'll call Devlin and Bakura." Tristan said cheerfully, he was glad Joey wasn't acting awkward at all… Just a little strange with his sudden urge to go to the zoo.

"Mmkay. See ya then." And Joey hung up, getting straight to calling his friends.


The weather did, miraculously, clear up right around 2 o'clock. Joey was getting dressed, for the first time in his life he was feeling stressed about what to wear.

Dammit! Why do I look like shit in all my clothes… He huffed, looking at himself in his jeans, a black shirt with Red-Eyes Black Dragon on the front, and a light leather jacket. iI look like some kinda Hells Angel in this./i. He took off his clothes, neatly putting them away and standing in the middle of his room in his boxers, looking at the mirror. Pfft, no wonder Kaiba doesn't like me. He's such a God… I wish I was going on that date, not Serenity.. He thought to himself, thinking about Kaiba. Unfortunately for Joey, his mind wandered to the way Seto looked sitting in the school hall with him, his jacket off and his hair slightly messy. He thought about the tight shirt Seto wore, stretching across Kaiba's firm pecks and his biceps covered but not hidden by the shirt. Joey glanced down, noticing the raging hard-on he'd just created with his dirty thoughts.

Shit!He thought, Joey immediately ran over to his door and, thank god he convinced his mom for a lock, locked it. If I take care of this NOW then I won't be so distracted from my brotherly duties later when I have to see Seto… Joey reasoned with himself. His mind was fuzzy with lust, he walked over to his bed slowly and sat on it, climbing on his mattress until he could lean against the wall his bed rested against. He sighed, Finally, some little Joey time. He chuckled at his own bad joke.

Joey reached into his plaid boxers, hissing quickly when he grabbed his length. He bit his lip, trying to be quiet because his sister was down the hall. He pushed his boxers down, just enough to free his erection. Joey closed his eyes, imagining him and Seto doing this together.

He imagined Seto breathing on his neck, whispering to him almost too quietly to hear, and kissing his shoulder at the same time, Seto would travel down his chest to his right nipple, licking it lovingly and nipping lightly, Joey ran his hand over his cock quicker now, pumping it with enthusiasm.

Seto would look at him, his blue eyes filled with pure lust and Joey would reach for Seto's hair, messing it up and laughing. He imagined Seto smiling at him, and leaning in for a deep kiss. Joey would wrap his arms around his neck, pulling himself tightly to the older boy above him, Seto would grind his hips onto Joey and Joey could feel the hardness through his jeans.

Joey could feel himself getting close, he played with the head of his erection for a moment before continuing his rhythmic pumping, his abdominal muscles tightened and spazumed just a bit and Joey let out a small whimper.

"Joey!" Knock, knock, knock. "Come out for a sec!" Doorknob jiggle, knock. Joey felt his body go over the edge, he bit his lip hard as he could as he felt the immense pleasure from his orgasm. His eyes were glazed over and he was breathing hard. He looked at his hand and grimaced as it was covered in his own semen.

"Joey? Are you ok?" Serenity asked from the door, and Joey snapped out of his haze.

"I'm fine sis. What's up?" Joey asked through pants, trying not to sound like he just jerked off fantasizing about her boyfriend.

"I just wanted to tell you that you better not embarrass me at the zoo." She said and walked away. Joey glared at the door, his eyes narrow.

She knocks at my door at the worst time to tell me not to embarrass her? Why I oughta… Joey shook his head, his jaw locked. He grabbed a Kleenex, cleaning himself and his hand and threw it away. He glanced at the clock that read 2:20.

"Damn I better hurry." He said, throwing on a plain black shirt and black jeans, he pulled on his shoes and walked down stairs. He found a white jacket of his, lined with black stitching that would match his shirt, I'm turning into such a fairy. And walked into the kitchen to see his sister.

"You look good, Joey. Sure you aren't trying to impress anyone?" Serenity asked him, emphasizing 'impress' with a raise of her voice.

"Whatever, sis. You're the one wearing a skanky skirt and a shirt so low I think your boobs might fall out." He snapped at her, feeling suddenly defensive and oddly bitter.

"Joey, don't be a jerk. Seto loves this outfit and I, like you, want to impress him." Serenity said, Joey widened his eyes, SHIT! Does she know? He thought frantically.

"I don't wanna impress Kaiba! I don't even like boys. That's so fucking gross, Serenity. Your boyfriend isn't that hot. Infact, he isn't hot at all." Joey said loudly and quickly.

"That's… Not what I meant? Jeez, Joey, why are you being such a freak?" She asked, him her brows furrowed. Joey phone rang and it was Tristan calling, he answered his phone.

"Yo." Joey said

"I'm outside man, come out." Tristan said boredly and hung up.

"Gotta go sis. See ya at the zoo! Hands to yourself." Joey scolded and jogged out the kitchen and then out the front door to Tristan's car.

"Lookin' sharp, my man." Tristan grinned at Joey, Joey felt suddenly self-conscious with his best friend complimenting him, he mumbled a quick 'thank you' as they drove away.

"So… Tristie… I have a secret to tell you about the zoo today." Joey said, smiling at his friend who was driving. Tristan glanced at him with a questioning look, Joey decided not to continue until his friend asked about it.

"Well?" Tristan said impatiently.

"Weeeell, I kinda wanted to go to the zoo today because Serenity and Kaiba will be there…" Joey said, trying to look innocent. Tristan was quiet, Joey didn't exactly know why though.

"Oh…Kay." Tristan said, nodding slowly. Joey gave him a big smile, trying to lighten the mood. He thought Tristan would have been more interested at least. After all, Joey was starting to believe the kiss thing was all a bad dream.

"You should see the skanky outfit Serenity is wearing. I swear to God that girl is just whoring herself to Kaiba because he's a shallow jerk who's into that." Joey said, soundly catty and jealous. "And Kaiba is probably looking at her, drooling over MY baby sister! Can you believe it?" He continued, barely noticing the contrast in his statements.

Tristan chuckled.

"So you're dressed all schnazzy for Kaiba?"


Chapter Three End.

Chapter Four: To Africa We Go

A/N: My chapter titles are so fucking creative.

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