Joey settled at the bar of Euphoria with Ryou bartending yet another night. Where the usual Bakura escaped off too, nobody knew, but it was obvious that the twink in front of him was a lot cuter and not as threatening. Not to mention he was getting a lot better at the drinks that weren't overpowered by the taste of alcohol that had people stumbling after one sip.

Joey was relaxed. Not too drunk, but comfortable. Especially since he was doing his favorite.

Spectating potentials at the club.

He couldn't take just anyone back home.

He had standards, unlike Duke who seemed to be slacking ever since him and Tristan had that talk. Joey had refused to take anymore part in that area and decided to focus on himself. Weeks without sex was getting to him and the sounds on either side of his bedroom from his roommates, made him horny as hell. If it wasn't Duke, it was Tristan (who claimed that him and Ryou had an "open" relationship, which Joey knew was complete and utter bullshit). Ryou had talked to Joey telling him, Tristan and him had no title and when ever the other needed the other, they'd do the simple: fuck.

Which was shocking coming from the little guy behind the bar who seemed innocent enough.

Those were the ones you had to watch out for or watch for, if you were into that kind of thing.

"Joey! Another drink?" Ryou asked, wiping up the bar a bit before leaning on it and looking at the blonde.

"I'm good. Just peachy…" Came Joey's lackadaisical response.

"What about…him?" Ryou suggested, pointing straight ahead at a short curly hair guy wearing a short white top that was cut off mid-drift and the shortest pair of shorts he had ever seen before.

"No." Joey gagged. "Never."

"What kind of guys do you go for?"

"-Other strays. The bottom of the barrel is just what some people can get, Ryou. Not everyone is born with our charm."

Joey rolled his eyes.

"And I bet you think this song is about you." Joey said turning from Seto to face behind the bar. "Shot of Tequila, Ry."

"Two shots," Seto said.

Joey turned to the individual that unfortunately stood beside him as Ryou walked off to get their drinks.

"Don't you have someone to do, Kaiba?" Joey asked the brunet.

"Why Wheeler, I would have thought that me and you were practically family considering your sister is dating my brother. A greeting like that would be inappropriate."

"The fact that our siblings are dating puts us no closer together than a twink's lips around your dick."

"So vulgar, Wheeler. You kiss Howard with that mouth?"

"For your information, Kaiba, me and Keith are broken up. And what is your fascination about him?"

Just before Seto could answer Ryou walked over placing both their shots in front of them. Joey quickly took his up before a hand stopped him from taking it.

"Wait a minute, Wheeler. Let's make a toast: to hopefully having a half way decent dinner tomorrow at your parent's house."

Joey froze as he watched Seto throw his shot back.

"What the hell are you talking about, Kaiba? What do you mean dinner tomorrow at my parent's house?"

"Serenity didn't tell you? Your mother invited both me and Mokuba over for a lovely dinner at the Wheeler's household."

"My father is going to be there," Joey said taking his shot in disbelief. "My father's going to be there," he repeated in horror.

"And?" Seto said shrugging his shoulders.

"You don't know my father Kaiba. Dinner was ruined as soon as my mother asked you and your brother over. My father…" Joey struggled to find the right words. "He isn't exactly normal."

"Eh…I wouldn't be surprise. I take a look at you Wheeler and-"

"Will you stop with the insults? I'm going to dance."

Joey was tired of the lip from the other male and he needed to relieve some stress. As the music blared, he began to get lost in the rhythm and move to the beat. As he glanced back at the bar, Seto was talking to Ryou. Well, it looked as though Seto was receiving one of Ryou's disapproving speeches from the disappointed look on his face.

He didn't care.

All he wanted to do was unwind.

And get emotionally and physically prepared for tomorrow evening.

"And when were you going to tell me?" Joey asked his sister.

"Would you calm down, Joey?" Serenity looked around the café. "We aren't exactly outside and this is still a business. The reason I didn't tell you is because you would have reacted the same exact way as you are now. I know that you and Seto don't exactly get along from the first meeting I seen between you two. You don't have to come tonight, but I would like it if you did."

"Why should I? I had to hear through the bastard and not my little sister." Joey feigned like he was upset.

"I'm sorry, Joey. I hadn't meant to keep it from you. I was just scared to ask you. I really want you to come. Mokuba is the nicer one and definitely not as intimidating as Seto." She smiled. "And when he smiles, he's perfect and-"

"You're going off subject, Serenity."

This was the first time that Serenity had talked about a guy like this. Also, it was the first one she had brought home to mother and father and if she had done that despite knowing how they're parents were, it had to be serious. Having dinner with the Wheelers was a risk in itself.

"Joey, you're making this a bigger deal than it has to be. Like I said, you don't have to come, but I'm sure it's not going to be as bad as you make it out to be. Dad's been normal lately."

With that she walked to the back to the kitchen.

Joey was late, as usual, as he knocked on the door to his parents' house. After a few seconds, Serenity appeared behind the door with the biggest smile he had ever seen her with.

"Joey!" She squealed, wrapping her arms around him. "I'm so glad you could make it."

"No problem, sis," He kissed her forehead and then allowed himself to be guided inside. She shut the door behind him.

He turned to look at her and couldn't help, but frown. His sister wasn't his little sister anymore who would follow him and chase after him. She was turning into a young woman who was dating and dancing with women and showing her tits for tips. Not that he never noticed before, but now she was having guys meet the parentals and having dinner.

"What Joey?" She asked looking up at him with those big, bright brown eyes.

Joey shrugged. "Just hungry," he lied.

"Plenty! We haven't started yet. We'd figured you'd be fashionably late."

"Did I impress?" He asked turning around in a circle.

"As usual." Serenity flashed him another smile before pulling him by his hand into the dining room. There was his father at the head of the table with his mother to his father's left and an empty seat to his father's right, which Joey figured was where Serenity was sitting. Next to his mother was Seto and across from the bastard was Mokuba. Gods, he hadn't seen the little kid in years!

"Baby, we're so glad you made it." His mother said running up and kissing Joey's cheek. "Sit, sit, sit. I'm about to get dinner on the table. Serenity, help me please."

"Yes, ma-ma."

Both women went into the kitchen as Joey took his seat at the opposite end of the table. He glanced down at the other end where his father looked tremendously different. His face was absent of all the make up caked on his face from down at the drag bar. He was in a nice white shirt, with his hair combed back and was clean shaven.

"You look nice dad." Joey said. His father made a look of discomfort and Joey thought he heard a growl from his father. Joey snickered. Joseph Senior knew his son was being a smart ass.

"-Serenity talks about you all the time," Mokuba said, trying to break the thick tension in the room.

"Likewise."

"Joey," Joseph Senior said from his seat. "Seto is CEO of the big Kaiba Corp building downtown. So don't mess this up for your little sister."

Joey raised his eyebrow at his father who narrowed his eyes at his son in warning.

"Yes sir," Joey said turning back to Mokuba. "So…you in school or anything?" Joey asked. He didn't know really know what to ask considering, he never really had to ask questions. Most were just flings that he had to warn that if they ever screwed up and did something hurtful to his sister, he had have to make sure not even Dick Tracey could find their body.

"I am. I'm a business major."

"Ah…following in big brother's footsteps. I'm sure you'll do better."

"Actually, my brother does quite well," Mokuba defended.

"Never said he wasn't good. I just assume he doesn't have as many clients banging down his door to have a tea party with him."

"-I don't need tea parties when I make the money I do," Seto interrupted.

Before Joey could say anything, his mother and sister came back to the table with the food.

After dinner and the occasional conversation about nothing, Mokuba announced that he would like to take Serenity down to the pier to finish their evening. Joey's father agreed. Why his father was being so persistent for Serenity and Mokuba, Joey didn't understand, but he figured it had to do more with getting Serenity out of the house for good.

Once they had left, both Joey and Seto agreed that they would do the dishes. Of course Joey protested, but Seto insisted. Now they stood side by side, Joey washing and Seto drying.

"You know, Mokuba's never been so infatuated with a girl before Serenity."

"What are you saying? You hear wedding bells?" Joey laughed.

"No…it's too early for that smartass. I just mean that it's like his first girlfriend. It's kind of nice to see him getting out there and being a young adult."

"About the same for Serenity. He seems like a nice guy compared to all the other assholes she used to deal with."

"Seems like? My brother is a good guy," Seto said. "Probably better than I am…" Seto added quietly.

Joey turned to glance at Seto and then went back to concentrating on the dishes.

"Typical. Serenity is the same." Joey agreed. "I think it's cause we've raised them right. When my father and mother were going through some things, I had to take care of Serenity. There was constant fighting and arguing sometimes…I couldn't allow Serenity to hear that. I love her more than anything."

"Well Wheeler, I guess we do have something in common."

"Surprisingly." Joey looked at Seto. "So, how do you find all that time to club hop so much having your own business?"

"I own my company. I make my own time. Besides, by the time I am going to club it's late as hell."

"Do you sleep?"

"Mmm…I get enough."

"So do you have time for dating?"

"Are you asking me out?"

"Hell no! I'm just making conversation."

"Well…Sorry to disappoint you, but I don't date. Dating is for straight people who live off dreams. I don't dream. I don't wish. I make it happen."

Joey snorted. "You sound like Tristan."

"Says the guy that's always hitting on Ryou? Tell him good luck. Ryou belongs to Bakura."

"Belong? Like "slave belong" or "boyfriend belong"?"

"Uh…it's complicated."

"So…you and Ryou are on that kind of basis?" Joey asked curiously.

"Yes, I've had sex with him if that's what your asking."

"That wasn't what I was asking. I was just wondering whether you two talked about more personal things, not whether he was one of your fuck buddies." Joey turned the water off as he handed the last dish to Seto. "As stimulating as this is going, and I use that term very lightly, I'm going home now before you give me a migraine."

Joey turned and walked out of the kitchen and into the living room with his parents.

"Ma-ma, Pa-pa, I'm about to head home."

His mother and father stood up.

"Sweetheart," His mother began. "You be safe getting home. I want you to call me as soon as you get there." His mother said kissing his cheek.

"Will do. Have Serenity call me tonight or tomorrow."

"I'll be sure to tell her."

Joey gave his father a quick hug before walking towards the door. Of course he didn't leave without one more glace at Seto who was making his own way into the living room, most likely getting ready to say goodbye to Joey's parents.

"Sooo…dinner with the Wheelers! How'd it go?" Duke asked as soon as Joey routinely flopped on the couch.

"You know…it didn't go half bad," Joey said with a small smile. "Where's Tristan?"

Before Duke could open his mouth, that unmistakable wall thumping hit, accompanied by the sound of moans and groans, hit his ear.

"Geez, is that Ryou?" Duke nodded. "Tristan better watch it. Kaiba told me that Ryou belongs to Bakura in some kind of complicated relationship. We know how Bakura can be, so let's just hope complicated doesn't mean breaking down our door to castrate Tristan."

"Oh my! What would poor Tristan do without his best friend?" Duke mocked making Joey laugh. "But what's this about you and Kaiba talking? You two actually had a civilized conversation?"

"Almost. Went downhill when he mentioned he screwed Ryou."

"Mmm…that just sounds down right hot. Kaiba can have just about anyone, can't he?"

"Yeah, if anyone is dumb enough. I mean, he has the looks, but he has just about as much personality as a rock."

"Rawr…fiesty, Jo Jo." Duke laughed. "Does he really piss you off that much, babe?"

"Its just the arrogance and smugness I can't take, Duke. "High and Mightier than thou" act bullshit. Other than that…he's the sexiest thing to walk these streets."

"Or the sexiest thing to take a limo in these streets."

Joey sighed. Even is Kaiba was a complete asshole and say given the chance to have a relationship, even though Joey already knew Seto held the same views as Tristan, how would he be? How would Seto Kaiba act in a relationship? Would Seto be a prick? Going behind his lover's back to rendezvous with the hot male next door neighbor? Or would he be the loving, caring, sweet boyfriend that all the guys and girls swooned over dreaming that he would do all those things to them. Joey could only imagine considering, 1) He didn't know the CEO that well and 2) the way Kaiba acted outside of home was probably completely different than the way he acted inside. Mokuba was quick to defend him at the dinner table which made Joey believe that maybe Kaiba was great big brother.

As a friend, that's another story.

Did Joey even want to attempt to be friends with Kaiba? There was nothing that said, if your sister is dating the little brother, you had to be friends with the older one.

Maybe that was considerate.

Maybe.

Joey's thoughts were interrupted as he heard Tristan's door shut. Ryou walked out with a shirtless Tristan in tow.

"Nice to see you Ryou."

"Hi Joey." Ryou was back to that innocent facade. "Your night went well I hope?"

"Tolerable. But it seems yours turned out a little better than my own?"

Ryou blushed turning to Tristan. "Good bye, Tristan."

Tristan leaned down to kiss Ryou, who quickly sidestepped out of the way and opened the door, exiting the apartment. The tall male turned to his two friends who were laughing hysterically.

"Give it up Tristan! Ryou doesn't want you anymore than those losers down at the club that hit on him." Duke managed to say through his laughter. Joey nodded in agreement. Such a sad display Tristan tried to put on.

"Fuck you both," Tristan said pulling out a cigarette and lighting it quickly and inhaling.

"You're already getting what you want, Tris. Why do you keeping going after him?" Joey asked.

"You're riding his dick like a donkey."

"Like you ride the rest of cities', Duke?" Tristan retorted making his way to the bathroom.

"Whoa! Tris! What was that for?"

But the other didn't answer Joey and they heard the door slam to the bathroom.

It was Saturday morning when Joey's cell phone rang loudly. With an irritated growl, he snatched it up and answer grudgingly into the phone to whoever was on the line.

"What?"

"Joey? It's me, Serenity."

"Seren, it's like..." He glanced over to his clock seeing 12:00 p.m. and he sighed. Now half his day was gone. "What's wrong?"

"Nothing. Its slow here."

Joey yawned laying back down with the phone to his ear. "Ma-ma is going to kill you if she finds out that your using the business phone to talk to me."

"Well, I wanted to talk to you. Besides, she's doing interview for a waiter."

"On a Saturday?"

"Rescheduled appointment or something. I don't know."

"So, tell me. What's wrong?"

"Nothing is wrong. Why does something have to be wrong?"

"Because you never call me out of the blue like this. And to risk Ma-ma seeing you, well…you tell me why it sounds like something must be wrong?"

"Joey…Mokuba-"

Joey sat up quickly. "What the hell did he do?" He interrupted.

"Nothing that serious Joey. Calm down." He heard her pause on the other line. "It's going well Joey. I was just going to say that, I'm scared Joey. You know me and guys. They aren't exactly good taste."

Joey thought about the last couple of guys he had seen his sister go out with. Most were poser thugs that were your typical high school drop outs just being "another statistic". She had been dating Mokuba for about a month now and whenever she talked about him, it had been nothing, but good.

"I know, sis."

"Mokuba, is…perfect. He's always there when I need him. Trying to cheer me up when I'm sad; he always knows the right thing to say. Joey, I don't want to mess it up."

"Serenity, you're not going to mess it up. Just continue to do what you're doing and everything will be okay. It's obvious that he's liking you for the way you are now. Don't go trying to do anything drastic and trying to change anything."

"I know, but Joey…his brother is Seto Kaiba. Just like his brother, Mokuba could get anyone he wanted and for some strange reason, I ask myself everyday, why did he fall for me?"

"Because you're my sister and guys can't help it to fall for us."

Serenity laughed. "I'm being serious, Joey."

"Serenity, you don't give yourself enough credit. You're pretty, your smile lightens up any room you walk into. You have personality, flair, you're smart…what else can I say?"

"More?"

"So your head can swell up like Mokuba's big headed brother? After a while I have to choke you like I want to do Kaiba." he laughed. "No, really, Serenity…Mokuba I'm pretty sure wouldn't want any other girl than you. You think he would have wanted to meet our parents if he wasn't serious?"

"Well, I suggested him meeting mom and dad. Just because I knew that they would find out sooner or later about him. You know how mom is and dad is almost as bad."

"You're the girl and I'm the guy. I'm not as loved."

"You're so silly, Joey, but I must say that I feel a lot better."

"Well I'm glad. I love you Serenity."

"Love you too, Joey."

"-Serenity Wheeler!"

"Gotta go, Joey."

Joey hung up his phone now feeling more depressed than ever.

His sister was finding love before him, the oldest. He didn't envy her, it just made him think now. He was twenty five, and unlike some, he was tired of the club scene just a bit. It was okay to come home with a random stranger and fuck until he could barely walk in the morning, but that person wouldn't be there the next night or the following. He had been partying since high school here it was, some odd number of years later, and he was doing the same damn thing.

But saying you wanted someone, and actually making the effort to find Mr. right was completely different. Joey could talk, but he didn't exactly go out on a limb to ask anyone on a date. He would find guys that he was interested in, but left it at that. Interest. Keith had been the first guy Joey had decided to give a chance in a long time and that ended in catastrophe. Joey was afraid that there was no one who could live up to his expectations, which were not high at all. He just needed someone who was kind, sweet, hot, smart and mentally stable.

Was that too much to ask for?

Joey laughed to himself. He knew for sure that finding someone with those kind of qualities, might be a little too hard to find down at Euphoria. Most of the egg heads in that shack just wanted one night stands with what they could get…or Kaiba.

Joey would watch the asshole dancing with different men at once and he could see the arrogance in the proud eyes as the brunet grounded his hips against the twinks. Kaiba seemed to not have a particular taste; he just danced with whoever looked half way decent and down to fuck.

Joey really needed to stop talking about Kaiba.

"-Jo?!" There was a rap at his door and Joey told them to come in. "Hey, you're still not dressed? We were going to run down to café to get something quick to eat for lunch. Get your lazy ass out of bed and get dressed," Tristan said standing in the doorway.

"Do I really want to go down there today on my Saturday off Tris?"

"Yes," Tristan answered for him walking over to the bed and snatched the covers off Joey. "Up and out of the bed, sexy.," he said smacking Joey's behind.

"What the hell is with you?" Joey snapped.

"Hungry and your mother makes a mean club Panini," He said collapsing on the bed on his back beside Joey. "What's wrong?"

Joey propped himself on his elbow looking down at Tristan. "I was just doing some thinking."

Tristan gave him a look. "Don't do too much. It's sometimes dangerous. Leads to inhumane straight people thoughts."

"I want to be in a relationship."

"See?" Tristan laughed, but when Joey didn't return it. Tristan knew it was something serious. "What the hell happened?"

"You're not tired of always going out and only coming home to fuck and have them leave you alone? You don't want a snuggle buddy?"

"If you want a fuck and snuggle buddy Joey, I'm one room away."

"You're such an ass." Joey climbed over Tristan and going to his dresser drawer.

"Where did this come from?" Tristan rolled over looking at his naked best friend. "Serenity planting thoughts in your mind?"

"No, her and Mokuba's relationship is just helping me realize some things. Tris, I am twenty five years old and I've never had a single decent relationship."

"Well, I hate to bring up the freaky fish guy, but hey, I'll do it anyway."

"Thanks for bringing up that asshole," Joey said opening his drawer, snatching his boxers out and slamming it close.

"Jo, I'm sorry," Tristan sincerely apologized.

"I know you are. Tristan, you're the only one that likes to bring him up and I wished you'd stop! Don't ever mention him again since you must be told like some child!"

Joey walked out of the bedroom and into the bathroom where he slammed it close.

He'd get over Tristan talking about his ex, but until then, he needed to relieve some stress before he hit something.

"Look what the wind blew in." Duke said gesturing to the door of the café where Téa and Mai walked in. The women took seats at the next table adjacent to the booth and turned to them.

"Hey fellas. What's been going on?" Mai asked.

"The usual: Working, eating, drinking, clubbing, fucking." Tristan smirked as he stopped chewing on his straw.

"I can always rely on you Tristan to give me such a crass ass response," Mai quipped.

"You should know me by now, baby." He blew a kiss at the blonde female who rolled her eyes.

"So, how have the normal ones been?" Téa asked looked at Duke and Joey. Joey had been laying in the booth with his back against Duke's chest with his eyes closed, relaxed.

"Dandy." Duke snorted.

"You guys are making me depressed."

"-Mai! Téa!" Serenity shouted, hopping over to their table happily. "I haven't you seen you guys in forever. I have so much to tell you two."

"Yes…we heard from a third party that you're dating Sir Mokuba Kaiba. When the hell were you going to tell us?" Mai asked.

Serenity gave a small smile. "I'm dating Mokuba Kaiba."

"My darling, I have taught you well. You snagged a classy, rich, sweetheart."

"You know him personally?" Joey asked with his eyebrow raised.

"I do. I meant him a while back at a press release meeting I had with Kaiba Corp. Me and him talked a bit and may I say, he's very mature his age."

"Ew…the tyke has a thing for tits." Tristan gave a disgusted look.

"Tristan, seriously grow up." Téa frowned.

"Where's the fun in that mom?"

"-You're invited to the party of the century. Dance and open bar!"

Mokuba was handing out cards from the thick pile he already had in his hand to the previous tables before them. When he got to Serenity, he greeted her, leaning over and pressing a small kiss to her lips.

"What's this?" Serenity asked, taking a card from the pile.

"Invitation to my brother's birthday party next week. I paid Euphoria to let us have it there. I was just hoping that I'd see you guys so I could give you your personal invitations since you all will be V.I.P.," Mokuba said pulling out another pile of envelopes and began to hand them out.

Joey laughed after he had opened the envelope, reading the invitation and pulling out the bracelet. "Thank You Mokuba for allowing us privilege to be in V.I.P."

"You can thank my brother, Joey. He's the one that wanted you all up there."

"Try again Mokuba."

"There was nobody else to go up there…" Mokuba said sadly.

"Bribery...Luckily there's an open bar. I'll be there." Duke said taking a sip of his tea.

"I wouldn't expect Kaiba to have such a…well, this type of party." Téa said reading her own. "I would have expected something of a stuffy dinner party."

"He did after he made his guest list, I told him to let me take care of it and I would handle it from there. Besides, that place is like a second home to him and I'm sure he won't mind."

"Let's hope," Mai said. "Your brother is not one for surprises."

"You read one business weekly article Mai and you think you know the guy like you were best friends at birth." Tristan said.

"Maybe I know more about Kaiba than I say." Mai grinned.

"Don't tell me you slept with him too. That guy is just a man whore," Joey commented.

"Mmm…I'll agree, but he hasn't touched a woman since I can remember. He says vaginas make him nauseous."

"As it does the rest of us queers." Tristan leaned back comfortably in the booth.

"I'll have you know, not all pussies look the same and are grotesque as you make it seem. Besides, we girls have more fun." Téa smiled at her girlfriend who returned it.

"Or some men." Mokuba teased into Serenity's ear wrapping his hand around her waist.

Joey thought that it was a bold move for the little guy. And thinking about him around his sister's vag, didn't sit well with him. "Okay, I think that is enough twat talk for one day," Joey said finally sitting up from his comfortable position.

"-How are all my babies doing?" Joey's mother greeted the group, wrapping her arm around Tristan's shoulders and leaning down and kissing his forehead. "How are you, baby?"

"Fine Ma," Tristan said leaning back into the embrace.

"You guys talking about boys?"

"Never again." Mai laughed.

"No Ma-ma." Serenity hit Mai in the shoulder. "Mokuba's having a party for his brother and he was just passing out invitations," Serenity said handing an invitation to her mother.

"Down at Euphoria? I'll be sure to bring my dancing pumps. You know, in the seventies, me and your father would stay out at the clubs and dance until our feet were sore. That's when I used to wear my short mini skirts and my platforms and shook my ass like you wouldn't believe."

"We don't want you to shake your ass too much down at Euphoria, Ma. You may attract the wrong attention." Tristan joked deserving him a hard smack in the back of the head. "Ow!"

"So, you all are going to Seto's party. Joey, isn't that the one you have a crush on?"

Every head in the group turned and looked at Joey who was looking at his mother in shock.

"Ma-Ma! Why would you say something like that?!" Joey yelled, eyes wide.

"I don't know. Maybe because you wasted me a pint of milk when your eyes were glued to him when he was in here."

"Joey Wheeler, are you stargazing?" Duke nudge making Joey shake him off. "It's okay to be attracted to him. Who isn't?"

"I'm not!" Joey said.

"Yeah right. I can see it in your eyes. You want to fuck him."

"Tristan!" Joey's mother smacked him again. "You have one more time."

"I'm just telling the truth and like Duke said, there's nothing wrong with being attracted to Kaiba."

"There would be. First, his brother is dating my sister and that would be just weird; second, he's an asshole that is incapable of holding a half way decent civilized conversation," Joey said.

"Who says you need to hold conversation? Bend his ass over and-"

"Duke," Joey's mother warned. "I'm coming for you next if you dare finish your sentence.

"Joey, you don't know my brother though," Mokuba said. "There's more than what he gives off…" He pondered and then added, "Sometimes."

"Your brother has already stated that he doesn't date. He looks for fuck buddies and that's it." Joey added to his previous list.

"Are you saying this because you're interested?" It was Téa's turned for instigating.

"What is this?! 21 questions?! Get off it already!"

Joey picked up his drink looking out into the dance floor spotting Kaiba for the umpteenth time that night. He had hoped the other would take a break and not be here tonight, but it seemed like only the impossible.

"-Joey. You've been staring at Kaiba all night," Yami said from behind him making him turn to the leather clad male.

"And?"

"Is there something I should know? You creepin' him?" Yami asked with an eyebrow raised.

"What is going on with everyone tonight? I'm not creepin' Kaiba, Yami. I've already gotten the interrogation from everyone else." Joey rolled his eyes. "I'd hate to wonder what you'd guys do if I really was into someone."

"The same." Yami smiled. "Besides, we're questioning you for you're best interest."

Joey turned back to glance out to the dance floor finding Kaiba once more. When did this come about? Was it because he remember the blue eyes from the incident with Keith? Was it the narcissistic way he spoke when he was at dinner?

Joey didn't know what it could possibly could be considering he knew barely a thing about Kaiba. He just knew the other male was hot and pompous and a maneater. But for some odd reason, Joey was attracted to him. Maybe he could call him confident rather than egoistical. The other wasn't a whore, he just didn't like to be alone.

Was Joseph really sitting here rationalizing Kaiba's behavior?

"I'll be back Yami…I need something stronger than alcohol."

"Not to Marik…" Yami mumbled as Joey walked away.

Joey winded his way through to the upstairs of the club to the lounge where most of the "secretive" drug exchanges happened at.

Secretive?

Even people who didn't go to Euphoria knew about illicit drug activity that went on, but it wasn't like anyone cared. Joey couldn't even believe he was finding himself making his way to the damned room. He had promised himself after a crazy mishap with Tristan a long time ago (long time ago), he would never do it again.

So much for keeping promises.

Just as he was about to walk through the doorway, Tristan came over in some goofy dance with a crazy grin on his face.

"What's going on bro?!" He asked, pressing his body against Joey.

"Where's Marik?"

"Whoa! What you need? I'm willing to share the rest of what I have. Come on, let's go to the restroom."

Tristan took Joey's hand leading him further back on the second floor until the reach the men's restroom. As soon as they through open the door, the smell of sex and sweat hit their noses. Joey's ears was then assaulted by the multiple groans and moans coming from the occupied stalls and he shook his head.

"If this is the men's bathroom, I'd hate to wonder what was goes on in the woman's."

"Don't," Tristan said pulling him into an empty stall and closing the stall behind him. "You sure you wanna do this, Jo?" Tristan asked he pulled out a little slender container.

"Uh…" Joey looked warily at the container. "Should I?"

"It's all you babe." Tristan said holding it out to him.

Joey took it.

Joey hopped down the stairs of the club and bounced his way over to the bar where Yami was cleaning a couple of shot glasses.

"Shot of Captain Lime."

Yami raised an eyebrow. "You sure?" He asked. "You all right Joey?"

"Perfect. If you're worried about what I had, it was nothing to serious. Just something Tristan gave me to relax for about an hour. I'm feeling great!" Joey gave him a wide smile, still earning him a look of concern from Yami who prepared his shot. As soon as the shot was placed down on the bar, another hand reached over and threw it back.

Joey turned to Kaiba who had just swallowed the liquor and gave his signature smirk to blond. "Thanks, Wheeler."

"Mmm…Kaiba, if you wanted to take a shot together, I would have gladly treated you."

"I like it better this way, but I'll still gladly take your courtesy."

"Two shots again Yami." Joey smiled brightly and Seto's smirk fell.

No smart ass comment? No insult?

Seto grabbed Joey's shoulder and turned him to look at him so he could see in the amber eyes, where Seto found the source of Joey's odd behavior.

"You know," Seto began. "That's shits not healthy."

"Learn to live a little."

"I think I can survive without going on the trip you just took." Seto turned to Yami. "Fuck the shot and get him some water. I think he's had enough for one night."

"It's Saturday night, Kaiba." Joey said taking the glass from Yami's hand and swallowing the rum. "My night has only begun."

With that Joey leaned in pressing his lips to the corner of Seto's mouth and then made his way out onto the dance floor.

"Kaiba?" Yami called pulling the other's attention to him. He held out the glass to him and Seto took it.

Kaiba had to smirk as he watched Joey on the dance floor, his hips moving seductively against a medium built male with dark hair. He figured that the only reason that Joey kissed him was because he was currently under the influence of both drugs and alcohol. A high that Seto was too afraid to be under all together. He never did the club's drug scene, which seemed immature and ridiculous in his mind. He was convinced he didn't need it.

Just as he was about to take his shot, Tristan walked over wrapping an arm around his shoulder.

"Look who it is?! I hear you're going to be a big birthday boy next week. Pre-Birthday shot on me?"

"No. I've had enough for tonight," Seto said shaking the other off.

"Dance?" Tristan asked.

Seto looked at Tristan in suspicion. As many times as he had seen the other, Tristan had never asked him to dance. "What's the catch?"

"Come on Kaiba! I'm not trying to trick you just because I ask you to dance."

Seto laid his glass on the table and followed Tristan onto the crowded dance floor, still skeptical about the other's intentions. He watched how as soon as they got onto the dance floor, the taller of two pressed his body close against his chest, his breath mere centimeters from him. Did Taylor think he was stupid?

"I'm waiting," Seto said moving back and forth stiffly. Suddenly he wasn't in the mood.

"Sorry that I'm not 5' 2". Am I starting to intimidate you?" Tristan smirked.

"No, you're just making me highly uncomfortable."

"I told you. I just want to dance." Tristan said, his brown eyes glued to the other in front of him. His arm slipped around Seto's waist as he pressed closer.

Joey had stopped dancing just happening to take look over at Tristan. Had he been seeing right? Was that Tristan and Seto dancing together.

"-There you are honey. I've been looking all over for you." Duke said grabbing Joey's arm. "Joey?" He followed the blonde's gaze and raised his eyebrow.

"What the fuck is he doing?" Duke hissed.

"Trying to get into his pants, probably. I'll never understand, him Duke."

"Don't. Don't try to understand neither one of us. We're just fucked up Joey. Inside, we're dealing with some serious issues." Duke sighed. "Set a good example, Jo."

"Taylor, you're starting to make me itch."

"Hey, you haven't pulled away yet. I think you want it just as bad as I do," Tristan smiled like the Cheshire cat.

"I think you're delusional."

"No, just high." He laughed.

"What the hell do you want?" Seto stopped his movements.

"I have this friend…who would immensely enjoy if you blew him."

"If you're playing matchmaker I'm not interested in anyone you may know."

"How do you know?"

Seto brushed past him making his way towards the door. "He's great in bed Kaiba!" Tristan called after him only to be ignored.

"Why are you pissing Kaiba off Tristan?" Joey asked walking up beside Tristan.

"Sorry. I was trying to get you laid."

Joey's eyes widened. "What?! What'd you tell him?"

"That'd you like it if he blew you."

"You didn't! Why would you tell him that?! It's a complete lie!"

"Please! The way you were talking that relationship bull shit this morning and then it just so happened at lunch your mother mentioned you spilling milk because of the prick! You gotta start somewhere and I'm only trying to help."

"You're not helping by lying! If you really want to help, mind your damn business."

Now beyond piss, Joey stormed out of the club deciding that he rather take a cab home than dare sit in the same car as Tristan.

"It's so embarrassing. For one Serenity, he'll think I'm attracted to him, which is the last thing he needs to know considering his head is already two sizes to big for shoulders. Secondly, if I was interested, what a punk ass high school way to show I did! Get my best friend to ask him."

"Joey, calm down. I'm sure Kaiba saw through Tristan being a dick."

It was almost 7:00 on Sunday's evening. Serenity had stopped by to visit her brother when she was bombarded with what happened the previous night at the club.

Joey hadn't talk to Tristan all morning before he went into work. He didn't understand why Tristan went and approached Kaiba and he didn't want to listen to the reasoning behind it. He just wanted to see Kaiba so he could get the story straight and move on and maybe find the right guy out there.

Ever since he could remember, Tristan needed attention. Whether it was from a girl in high school or now that he was open homosexual flirting with every male he met. He was as Duke mentioned, dealing with some serious internal issues. He knew that brunet had some family trouble growing up which was why him and Tristan became so close. When his parents were having issues, he would spend the night at Joey's and try to do anything and everything not to talk about what happened at home.

Joey tried to think that Tristan's heart was in the right place, but sometimes he was going to make Joey bust an artery!