A/N: Thanks for all your patience guys. I don't want this story to die I'm going to try my best to update at least once a month and start posting the new stories too. I've actually been rather ill recently which ruined my plans to update earlier and being the blonde I am I didn't write down the good ideas I had and forgot ^^; Thanks for all the support from everyone it's much appreciated. Edit in the story, originally was going to be using Sissorelle an OC of CERM's but now will be using my own characters. My characters aren't Mary Sues they're just there to get a job done they're covering in this bar whilst they rebuild theirs after the incident XP
Kazue: "heheh we get to torture Mr. Moneybags soon right" D
Me, Kazuki and Sayako: =x=;;
"Right Kazuki on with the disclaimer"! *pulls out whip XD Hoorah for Castlevania cosplay*
Kazuki: Katsara-Yuki does not own YU-GI-OH nor any of its respective characters. She does however own Kazue, Kazuki and Sayako…wait wha?
"Mwahahaha that's right obey me. Please don't use my characters without my permission.
Kiyoshi-Tsuki: "Pfft like they'd want to use any of your characters anyway".
*Glares*…When did you get here anyway?…Ah whatever, on with the chapter!
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Finishing his barrage of colourful curse words he had been attempting to telepathically send to whatever sadistic omnipotent being was steering his luck in the way it was currently going. He looked towards the door, watching as the blonde walked through the door in some meaningless conversation with Yugi.
He swore every time the other male was within a visual distance of him he got a migraine. Where was a packet of aspirin when you needed it? He watched in disdain as the two finished up their conversation and the blonde made his way over to the sofa, a dumb grin plastered on his face. Seto wished he could find a way to make him spontaneously combust on the spot, try as he might though even his impressive intellect couldn't make it happen so he settled for giving an indignant look from the corner of his eye; not wanting to award the other with his full attention. Joey seated himself and sniggered under his breath, which successfully irked Seto enough to acknowledge him.
"Do you have something you'd liked to say to me mutt?" Seto asked with irritation.
"Tch you think you're so important don't ya rich boy? What's with the assumption huh? Can't function through the day properly unless you're getting attention ya ass."
Having enough experience to know where the confrontation was headed Yugi quickly stepped in.
"Actually we already had arrangements before we met earlier. I'm keeping a couple of things here for Joey since it's more convenient for him. He's just here to pick them up right"? Yugi looked at Joey with a nervous smile hoping that he wouldn't spark up another argument with the brunette in the room but knew before he'd even finished his plea that it was an utterly futile wish. These two would just never be able to get along and he had no clue as to why. At that point Atem piped up that there's a thin line between love and hate to which Yugi sweat dropped and thought the line with these two could probably be used as a multi-lane bridge.
Seto idly wondered what item it was that Yugi was keeping for Jonouchi and what the story was with it being 'convenient'. Surely it was more convenient to keep any and all of your belongs either in your accommodation or on your person if you needed them.
"See smartass". Joey smirked at Seto. "The world doesn't revolve around you though ya might think it does n all. Dontcha worry though I've still got enough time before I go to finish that little argument from earlier".
Seto calmly stood from the sofa and straightened his jacket replying aloofly. "You're right it was a small argument; after all you were the only one involved". Seto looked to the stairs. "If you don't mind I'm rather tired, Yugi if there's nothing more we need discuss at this moment in time I'm going to go and rest. He turned and started towards the staircase.
Joey growled at the retreating mans back. "Dammit you bastard, can't you ever finish an argument"? He clenched his fist, seeing that Kaiba as usual wasn't even paying the slightest bit of notice and was already out of his sight. He turned to Yugi, fist clenched to the point of near self-injury an uncontrollable twitch in his left eye. "Aaaargh! I hate him so much"! He ruffled his hair in frustration. "Just who the hell DOES he think he is. I know he's rich and famous and crap but fuck I don't care what he's got and who he is the hell does he think he can get away with treating people like that"?
Yugi smiled and shrugged his shoulders. "Well, it's just how he is isn't it".
"Yeah well someone's gotta teach that jerk a lesson. I hope some of your attitude maybe rubs off on him whilst he's staying with you Yug it would do everyone a world of good. Hey if that doesn't work maybe you could slip something in a drink". Joey laughed at the idea.
Yugi laughed nervously, hoping Joey wasn't serious he didn't think poisoning Kaiba would really help anyone and he didn't think 'because he was annoying my friend' would be a very good argument in court. "It's a shame about all these strange rules that have been put in place recently". Atem put his thoughts across. "There's no doubt that Seto deserves it". Yugi sighed silently, he was starting to worry if his friends were developing an unhealthy juvenile streak. Momentarily leaving Joey to vent he made his way to a cupboard located under the stairs which had been hidden under the coats hanging above the door. Rummaging around for a couple of seconds he pulled out a tanned leather shoulder bag and made his way back over to the blonde whom had seemingly ran out of metaphors and had settled with just glaring menacingly towards the upstairs hallway. "Here you are Joey". Yugi offered the bag to Joey.
"Thanks a lot Yugi". Joey smiled, taking the bag from Yugi and slinging it across his shoulders. "You know how much I appreciate right Yug". Joey looked at his watch and became suddenly flustered. "Aw crap Ima be late if I don't move it. Thanks a bunch Yug I'll see ya tomorrow kay. Don't let that ass boss ya round and if he does lemme know I'll kick 'im up the head a couple a times, might let some hot air out"
"Yeah alright then". Yugi laughed sincerely at the last remark. "Hope you have a good shift tonight". Yugi waved off Joey who proceeded to sprint out the door.
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The air was crisp though Joey was thankful it could get rather warm in the bar so it was good to cool down before he started his work shift. He walked briskly down the road, and heard a great chorus of laughter not far away. It sounded as though things had gotten busy in the area already. He checked his watch, great he was going to make it on time; the last thing he needed was another roasting from Sayako about being late. It's not as if he did it often and he always made the time up but he did have Serenity to look after, and his friends too; and some of the crazy adventures they winded up in made it difficult to get to work on time or even get there at all on some occasions. He picked up his pace and started running it was only down the road now and better to be safe than sorry. Arriving at the feet of the stairs he bent over and caught his breath. `It's always so easy to forget when you say it's just down the road that some roads are fecking long, despite having been down them before'.
Joey looked up hearing lightly mocking laughter.
"Don't wear yourself out before you even start Joey".
"Yeah, yeah like you can talk ya lazy bum. You just stand there all night whilst the rest of do the proper work". He laughed and received a crude two-fingered salute to his remark.
Kazue stuck her tongue out and flicked a strand of red hair from out of her face. Joey looked up at the woman incredulously, as usual she was dressed in her outrageous punk style fashion. Adorned in chains and a large plain black collar around her neck. Her amber eyes were sharp and her posture was slightly militant, she was an imposing character and did not look very welcoming though Joey knew it was mostly a guise. Of course he also knew it was still a bad idea to piss her off as she had the abilities to back up the domineering persona. She was after all the bars bouncer.
After giving Kazue a playful punch on the shoulder Joey entered through the doors of Mayonaka Tentou (Lame name I know if you guys have any better suggestions leave them in the review) The smell of smoke floated in the air, different coloured strobe lights magnified the ghostly wisps until they dispersed into the atmosphere. The bass of the music vibrated underneath Joeys feet and he made his way over to the black granite circular counter in the middle of the room; making his way through the small group of people whom were dancing to the electro song the DJ was currently playing, he spotted a few of the other recruits already dancing provocatively with a few choice clientele; there was always fierce competition between many of the members of the bar trying to get good customers. Those who would earn a decent sum from or just trying not to get the more unsavoury characters which unfortunately would often pay a visit. Mayonaka Tentou was a very popular bar though situated reasonably hidden as to not attract unwanted attention it had a good reputation and high numbers of people who came through good advertising networks and positive reviews. Joey leaned himself against one of the bar stools and waited for the black haired woman at the counter to finish serving her current customer.
"Yo Sayako I'm here where d'ya want me tonight"?
The woman turned with a graceful smile. "Evening Jonouchi glad to see you're on time again this evening. Your punctuality is improving. Kazuki will be taking his break in a short while so once you've gotten ready you can take his place on the stage okay".
Joey mentally thanked his luck; although the tips weren't as good dancing on the stage he was glad as a certain rowdy customer whom he wasn't particularly fond of was creating a scene in a table in the far corner and he was much happier to be as far as he could be in the premises as he had unfortunately gained the attentions said sleazy customer. Hopefully he would be gone once his time was up. He made his way up the stairs to the staff area and headed into a reasonably large room. It was elaborately decorated, purple and gold floral wallpaper was plastered on the walls; gold colour gilded mirrors hung on the wall. There were chandelier style light fittings on the ceiling and delicate looking floor lamps around the room. He took his shirt off and placed the shoulder bag on a near by chair opening it up and removing it's contents. It was simply a very tight fitting pair of black leather pants and a small burgundy tank top with the bar logo silk screened on the back of it but he was very grateful to Yugi for safe keeping it for him and for the support he provided. He had no problems with his job indeed more often than not rather enjoyed it but he'd rather not have to explain or defend himself from the opinions of his friends or about his sexual orientation. He continued to get himself changed and checking himself in the mirror let out a whistle of self-approval. "Well time ta go have fun".
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Lol typical as soon as I dedicate myself to getting more done I finally get offered a job XD Well I still intend to speed up updates. I've already got some idea formed so the next chapter should be soon. Please review it helps me concentrate promise the next chapter will be better though poor Joeys probably going to get accosted and Seto's going to get confused XP :3
