By the time Joey got home, he was starting to feel a little guilty about how he had left Kaiba. Sure the guy was an ass, but did he really deserve that? Yeah. He probably did. Hell, he was a grade A son of a bitch, and it was about time someone stood up to him, properly. Let him know he wasn't king of the fucking world and he needed to get off his high horse.

The next day when school came around, Kaiba didn't turn up. He wasn't in class, or at dinner. It wasn't like the rich-boy to miss school, as he was under 21 he still had to achieve top grades in order to keep the company. There was a reason he tried so hard. Most kids wondered why he turned up if he already had a massive company; the previous statement was a little known fact. Besides, turning up was good for his image, and that always helped sales. No one wants to buy from some wise ass who can't even set a good example to his customers.

When the 3 o clock bell rang, Joey had gotten it into his head that it was his own fault the CEO hadn't turned up to college. What he said the previous night must have rattled him more than he had intentionally hoped.

'Hey, Joey, you coming over to my place today?' Yugi waved his had at Joey as he was walking out the room,

'Nah, Yug' I got some stuff to sort out at home.'

'Need a hand?'

'Nah, I got this.' Joey smiled and walked out of school. He took the darker alleys to Kaiba Mansion. He didn't want to risk anyone seeing him. He wouldn't be able to explain why he was going, he couldn't even explain it to himself.

When he arrived, he spoke into the intercom as before. Instead of the dreary voice from before, a younger, perkier voice chimed in.

'Joey? What you doing here?' It was Mokuba.

'Um, I guess I've come to see your brother. He wasn't at school today. We have a project due in 2 weeks and it really needs doing.'

'Awh, ok. He isn't really all that well today. He's been in his room all day. He usually goes to work about now but Edmond says he hasn't budged. He's had sweets ordered to his room and…one min, I'll buzz you in…' the telecom clicked off and the gates opened.

Just as Joey reached the door, it was opened by the younger Kaiba brother.

'Hey Joey. Come in.' He did so, and the black haired boy shut the door behind him. 'Follow me.' He smiled enthusiastically and led Joey to the first room on the left wing hall way. He opened the door and told Joey to make himself comfortable.

The room was a warming cream colour with soft couches and pillows. There was a grand piano, a small book case, chess board and a TV. Joey sat on the sofa, leaning on the arm and taking in his surroundings. Mokuba appeared moments later with a tall glass of lemonade and a tray of cookies. 'Help yourself.' he beamed.

Joey timidly took a cookie. He had never eaten at Kaiba mansion and he never expected to. If this was the older Kaiba he would expect arsenic in the biscuit, but the younger one seemed more…honest.

'So, what's up with him?' Joey said through the muffled mouth of cookie.

'Well…' Mokuba began, looking around the room as if to check for something. 'You see, Seto is awfully lonely. He has been a long time. Ever since I started school and made new friends, he hasn't really had anyone. He had always coped fine with it until recently. Something has been getting to him. I know you came over last night and to be honest I expected to see you but when I got back to the mansion Seto had locked himself in his room. He wouldn't see anyone and kept ordering sweets from the chef. That isn't like him. He usually lives of apples and vegetables. Coffee and that stuff. But last night he cleared out the kitchen. Cakes, buns, muffins, brownies, ice cream, tarts, soufflés, you name it, he ate it. Hot chocolate, the lot. I have never seen him like this. I still haven't spoke to him but I can hear sobs every so often and occasionally the sound of things breaking. I'm worried Joey, I don't know what to do. He won't go out with me, or in public, or anywhere. Please don't tell him I told you any of this, you know how he is…' Joey nodded and took a sip of lemonade.

'I dunno kid. I guess everyone has their limits, even Kaiba. If he wasn't such an ass I'd offer to help, but you see…' Mokuba cut him off.

'Joey help me please. Don't do it for Seto, do it for me. He's my brother and he means everything to me. Just do the project over here. It's company, you don't have to be his friend, just be there. He needs someone…'

'I dunno. I really don't like him, and he sure as hell doesn't like me.' Mokuba widened his eyes to the point they could match Yugi's.

'Awh kid, don't look at me like that. Ok ok, fine fine. But…'

'Anything!' Mokuba yelled ecstatically.

'I want pizza first!' Joey grinned. Mokuba smiled and the two boys began laughing.

'Sure Joey, it's a deal then.' Joey nodded and Mokuba ran off, most likely to the kitchen. Joey sank back into the sofa. He was going to bare the ice prince, Seto Kaiba, for pizza. This, had better be good pizza.

Hey everyone. Sorry it's a little short, I have a weird way of cutting chapters up.

Anyway I hope you like, R&R please and thank you, I really appreciate it. =]

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