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Joey picked at his food that was in front of him, a scowl permanently etched on the young blonde's face. He glanced up as Yugi began to laugh atsomething that Cale had said. His eyes narrowed at the new addition to the group with irritation and anger. Suddenly, not able to take everyone's laughing faces anymore, Joey quickly stood up from the lunch table and turned around.
"Joey? Where you going?" Joey paused and glanced back at Yugi as the young teen looked up at him expectantly.
"Bathroom." Without another word said, Joey continued walking out of the cafeteria. Making his way down the hall to the closets bathroom, Joey stepped inside the clean room and walked to the sink. Turning on the water Joey cupped his hands and let the water fill them before splashing his face. Repeating this a couple more times Joey then reached out for a paper towel and dried his face.
Tossing the use paper towel away the blonde teen then looked up and stared at himself in the mirror. Damnit! What the hell is wrong with me?! Placing his hands on either side of the sink the teen leaned against it, staring down at the drain with a confused expression.
The moment Cale sat down next to Ryou, the white haired teen had greeted him, unknowingly bringing the other teen into their group of friends. Joey shut his eyes tightly when the day replayed over in his head.
"Class, I would like for you to meet Cale Fink. Your new classmate." A pause went through the whole room, the students surprised by the sudden appearance of a new student. The moment was broken by the sound of a chair quickly scarping harshly against the hardwood floor, causing everyone to look over to where is had come from.
Joey stood at his desk, his body tensed so tightly that he was trembling. Clearing his throat Joey looked to his teacher, completely ignoring Cale as the teen stared at him.
"Mr. Harver, may I please use the bathroom?" Blinking at Joey's strange behavior Mr. Harver nodded his head.
"Of course you may, Joey." The blonde was out the door before he had finished his sentence.
That had been a month ago, and Joey still felt like something was off about the other teen. Joey slowly pulled himself out of the memory and gripped the sink tighter. Why do I keep feelin' like this?! Slowly, Joey calmed himself down enough to where he felt that he could exit out of the bathroom without tearing someone's head off if they merely asked him what time it was.
Throughout the rest of the day, Joey tried to stay as far away from Cale as possible. Completely ignoring him unless if it was inevitable. Joey knew that Yugi didn't approve of his rude behavior towards the other teen, but Joey just couldn't bring himself to care. Something about Cale just made Joey uneasy, for reasons unknown to him.
Finally, when the last bell rang, signaling the end of yet another uneventful school day, the students quickly exited the building, bent on getting out of the 'hell whole' as most called it. Joey calmly exited out as the rest of his friends walked ahead of his, talking aimlessly with Cale. Joey scowled at the teens back, trying to burn a whole through the guys jacket.
The group then stopped outside of the school, trying to decide what to do for the rest of the day. Joey stood off to the side, crossing his arms over his chest and trying not draw any attention towards himself.
"What are you doing over here Mutt?" Joey groaned at the familiar voice. Well it seems that plan is fucked. Joey thought as he turned around to face Seto.
"None of ya business Moneybags." Joey snapped as he glanced back at his friends, another scowl appearing on the blondes face. Seto glanced over and noticed that Joey's eyes were set on the side of Cale's face, seemingly trying to make the other disappear in thin air. Brushing it off Seto then turned back to Joey.
"It's a full moon tonight." That instantly got a reaction from the scowling blonde, his body tensing and his fists clenching tightly, his dull nails digging into his palms.
"I know." Joey breathed through gritted teeth. Ignoring the other teens obvious anger, Seto continued.
"Do you want a ride?" Seto watched with slight amusement as Joey instantly snapped his head towards him, his eyes wide with surprise and shock. Briefly, Seto wondered if the blonde had given himself whiplash before the thought was quickly brushed aside.
"What?" Seto smirked at Joey as he gaped at the brunet.
"I asked if you want a ride. I gave my driver the day off today for his daughter's birthday, so I drove myself." Joey continued to stared at the young CEO as if he had grown two heads to match his dear Blue Eyes, much to Seto's amusement. However, before the blonde could say anything, Cale and Yugi ran up to the two. Seto growled to himself as Joey's body became, once again, tense at the other boys presence.
"Hey Joey, Cale is taking us all out to get pizza later. Do you want to come?" Yugi asked excitedly, Cale grinning at his side. Joey glanced suspiciously at Cale before turning to Yugi, an apologetic smile on his face.
"Uh, sorry Yug, I kinda busy tonight." Yugi studied his friend for a moment before nodding his head.
"Okay. Maybe next time?"
"Yeah, maybe." Yugi smiled at Joey before turning to Seto.
"How about you Seto? Would you like to come?" Said brunet stared down at his rival, about to decline, before Joey spoke up.
"He would love ta go!" Quickly, Seto looked up and glared coldly at the blonde teen next to him. Yugi grinned happily at them.
"Great! You can bring Mokuba too! Well, see you later Seto!" With that said Yugi and Cale ran off back to the others. Once they were out of ear shot Seto instantly rounded on Joey.
"What the hell was that Mutt?!" Seto snapped as he glared fiercely at the other teen. Joey looked up and met the brunet's eyes, not even flinching at the harsh glare as he smiled innocently at him.
"Whadda ya mean?" Seto growled as he shook with anger.
"And what makes you think I want to be around your group of loser friends?!" Joey's eyes narrowed to slits, violent anger that Seto has never seen before, glaring back at him.
"Listen Moneybags, I don't trust Cale. I need ya ta go with and make sure everythin' is okay, since I can't."
"Again, what makes you think I would want to go?" The two lapsed in silence for a split second before Seto continued. "Besides, you . . . shouldn't really be left alone tonight." Joey gaped at Seto with disbelief. Did . . . did he just say that? Quickly composing himself, Joey smiled sadly at the brunet.
"Don't worry about it. I'll be fine. I've been doin' this alone for years now. One night ain't goin' ta make a difference." Seto gazed at Joey before the blonde continued.
"Besides, I need someone I can count on lookin' after them that ain't laughing at everythin' he says while I'm . . . busy. And right now, ya are the only person ta do that." Seto stared at Joey, inwardly in utter disbelief at what Joey had said. Staring into the honey-colored eyes Seto felt his resolve crashing down. Not willing for the blonde to notice this, Seto narrowed his eyes at him.
"Tch, fine. If it will get you off my goddamn back, I'll go." Joey instantly brightened and grinned at the taller teen.
"Thanks Kaiba! I knew ya would see it my way!" Seto scoffed and crossed his arms over his chest, showing indifference. The two were so busy in their arguing that they didn't notice the hateful gaze staring at the blonde. Or hear the vicious growl escape past a pair of tanned lips.
Later that day, Joey stayed with Yugi and Yami at the shop until the others arrived to get out for pizza.
"Are you sure you can not come Joey?" The pharaoh asked. Joey nodded his head apologetically.
"Yeah Yami, sorry man. Next time, promise." Yugi sighed.
"Well, alright. But I'll hold you to that." Yugi stated suddenly, grinning at his friends, receiving one back.
"Ya can count on it!" The three then stopped when a car suddenly pulled up in front of the shop. The two look-a-likes watched with slight surprise as Seto stepped out of the driver side of the car and an energetic Mokuba out the passenger side. The two entered the shop, the familiar bell ringing.
"Hi guys!" Mokuba greeted happily. Joey smiled down at the younger Kaiba.
"Hey Mokuba." He said back as he reached out of ruffled the younger boy's hair, laughing as he tried to bat away his hand. Mokuba glared half-heartedly at the blonde before turning to Yugi.
"Thanks for inviting us Yugi." The tri-colored hair teen smiled at him.
"You're welcome Mokuba. We're just waiting for the others and then we'll leave."
The five of them waited for only around twenty minutes before everyone else arrived at the game shop. Joey was once again tense, being in the same room as Cale.
"Alright, is everyone to go?" Cale asked everyone, receiving nods in return. "Great! Let's go!" As everyone walked out of the shop Joey reached out and grabbed Seto's arm, stopping the young CEO. Seto turned and looked down at the blonde.
"Keep ya eyes open Kaiba." Joey glanced over and met Cale's eyes as he looked back at the two, his face and eyes revealing nothing. Joey growled and narrowed his eyes.
"I have a bad feelin' somethin' is goin' ta happen." He felt Seto stiffen slightly in his grip. He looked back up at Seto, his eyes showing his concern for his friends. Seto nodded his head. Joey then released the brunet's arms and let him walk off with his friends towards the pizza parlor.
He gritted his teeth as he watched Cale look back at him and wink before turning back to his conversation with Ryou and Yugi. Damnit! That asshole is just askin' for it! Taking a deep, calming breath Joey turned around and began walking in the other direction.
Joey growled to himself as he stepped into the familiar empty room, his duffle bag lying on the floor next to his feet, his thoughts never straying far from Cale. Why do I just wanna hit him every time I see him? I don't get it! Completely frustrated with himself, Joey plopped down on the dusty, scratched floor, his head cradled in his hands.
It must be the wolf. That's all it is. Joey raised his head and looked out the barred window at the sunset. But . . . I've wanted ta do it before I even met the guy. The only other time I felt like this was when- Joey's eyes widened with shock and horror. Oh no!
Quicker than anyone thought possible, Joey got to his feet and barged out of the research room, racing down the hallways and outside. Joey then turned down the street and ran as fast as his legs could go towards the scent on his friends. The sun nearly gone behind the horizon as the blonde darted through the streets of Domino City.
This is so not good!
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Thank you so much for reading.
