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Chapter 10 - Is the game coming to an end?

Joey ran a shaky hand through his blond locks. He'd ruined his chances with Kaiba… why did he have to react that way? He hadn't meant to… he really didn't mean to. It had surprised him, he hadn't expected Kaiba, the Great Seto Kaiba, to kiss him, Joey Wheeler. Things would have turned out differently if he hadn't done that…

The blond thought he heard someone call his name. He jolted looking up into the crowd of people that were swarming around him. Joey shook his head. Maybe he was just imagining it… he was just going crazy from what had just happened… even if it was really kind of all of his fault…

Kaiba pulled back, his eyes opening to see the blond under him, who's face was a dark shade of red. He smirked. "Did you like that."

Joey didn't reply at first, he only blinked, trying to clear his thoughts. Then he looked back up at the brunette. "Why… why would ya do that… tah me…" he shook his head. "You don't mean it, do ya!" he sat up angrily. "Why…?" he asked his voice growing softer.

"Why? Because-"

"You hate me…" the words were sharp and clear, and sounded true to Joey's ears. "We-… why!" his eyes puffed up and he wasn't sure why. His emotions were all over the place.

He was happy that Kaiba had kissed him… but Kaiba was just playing with him. The brunette didn't love him, nor would he. He… argued with Joey all the time… not lately but still. And… Kaiba wasn't gay. Nor was Joey, at least that's what he liked to think. Joey was angry, plain and simple. Why would Kaiba mess with his feelings like that… why?

"I never said that I hated you." Kaiba stated flatly.

No. He hated him… Joey knew that. He didn't have to say it out loud. This was just him hurting him… getting him to fall in love with him then taking it out from under him. This was all his fault. "No." he shook his head. "You… You…"

Joey felt a tear fall freely. He stood up and then pushed Kaiba out of the way, so he could reach the door.

"Mutt, what's gotten into you!" Kaiba yelled. "All I did was-"

The blond didn't listen. He made his way for the door ignoring the brunette. He looked back one more time, his glance cold, and went out the door.

He wasn't sure what made him do that. Was it because he thought it was to good to be true? Or that he had only recently became aware of his feelings? Or it could be that Kaiba was being so forward… though it was probably a mix of all of them.

Joey sighed, what should he do now?

I could just ignore him… he thought, getting up off the bench and walking over to where the train was about to stop. Maybe that was what he should do. It's not like Kaiba really wanted him around... well unless he wanted to torture him.

The train pulled to a stop and the blond moved with the crowd onto it. Realizing that it's not like he could just forget about what an idiot he was. But… Kaiba… what if he meant it?

Maybe he'd just apologize. Would that patch things up…? Joey knew it would be better than to just ignore the problem all together. Right? Or something like that… But, if Kaiba doesn't accept it then maybe it's time for this little game to end.

Kaiba stared at the door before he tossed over on the bed. Maybe he had been thinking into the puppy liking him to much. Or his mind just might have been playing tricks on him. Though, he highly doubted that.

Though, he was physically unscarred from the experience, his pride took a hit. A huge one at that. The brunette wasn't exactly used to being rejected in the manner that Joey had just showed him. Perhaps it was his fault in a way, but he couldn't help but do what he did. It was just instinct to him. He deserved to be pushed away.

He closed his eyes, praying silently that he had the chance to explain himself tomorrow. He felt his emotions grow uneasy by the minute. It didn't help that he kept on thinking about it either. But, what could he do but sit around and wait for tomorrow?

Joey's eyes blinked opened when the light peeked in through his window. He had managed to get home alright, and also got past his father with no difficulties at all. His thoughts weren't as clear as they normally were but, it was something that could be overlooked until he met up with Kaiba.

The blond did things as he always did before he went to school. Took a shower, put on his uniform, grab his backpack, and grab a bite to eat. Made mental notes about what he needed to get later and headed out the front door, not sure whether he should be eager to go to school or dreading the fact that he was going to have to somehow, hopefully in a non awkward way, make sure that Kaiba was not mad at him.

He sighed. That was impossible though. He knew he was going to somehow make himself look like an idiot. He couldn't do much right in the first place, who's to say he's not going to mess up now.

Joey stepped out into the streets and made his way to school. He went the normal path that he always took since, he found it to be faster than the one he'd taken before he had started to talk to Kaiba more. It had slipped his mind that he'd have to pass Kaiba's house to get through to school.

He turned the corner coming across the CEO's driveway. He almost face-palmed. It wasn't all his fault that he was so used to coming this way. He shook his head, about to walk away when a voice caught his attention.

"Mutt? What are you doing here?"

Joey froze, turning back to face the brunette. "Huh…? K-Kaiba?" he rubbed the back of his head. "What are you doing around here…?"

"I live here, Wheeler."

It was silent. Awkwardly silent.

"Oh…" came Joey's slow reply. His brain worked to come up with an excuse to leave. A quick simaple excuse was all he really needed, nothing big. "Well… I got to get going… school and all." he made a break for it, hoping that it could buy him bit of time before he had to man up and apologize to him.

As he was turning away, he felt Kaiba grab his arm. He turned back to look at the boy, his eyes slightly widened.

"Wait…" Kaiba's voice almost pleaded. "I have something I'd like to say to you before you go."

Joey turned towards him a bit more and didn't try to leave. That was the last thing that was on his mind. He was more focused on what Kaiba was going to tell him.

"I will apologize for my actions." the CEO sighed. "So… I'm sorry. I just- never mind." he let go of Joey's arm.

The blond stared at him for a moment. Kaiba was apologizing to him? Isn't this backwards? Shouldn't he be the one spilling his guts begging for forgiveness? It didn't make sense to the boy.

"Isn't dat my line, Kaiba?" he asked. He glanced down at his feet. "I… over-reacted."

Kaiba looked almost shocked. As if he hadn't expected Joey to say that.

Joey cleared his throat. "It's not like I didn't like what ya were doing…" Joey's cheeks flushed slightly. "Ya were just sudden, dat's all."

This was when Kaiba was really shocked. The blond had told him that what he did wasn't wrong. Who cares if he said it was sudden, that can be fixed. But, Joey liked what he was doing. Now that was surprising, not in a bad way though.

Kaiba smirked slightly. "What was that, puppy?"

Joey blushed. "I-I'm not gonna repeat myself."

The brunette rolled his eyes slightly before stepping closer to the teen. "Are you sure? I couldn't quite here you?" he grabbed the blond's arm, pulling him close to him, their chests brushing against each other.

"But…" Joey fumbled for the words to say. "I-I-"

The CEO chuckled. "That's enough talking." he leaned in a kissed Joey softly.

Joey face went aflame when he felt Kaiba's lips linger on his. This time he didn't push him away, and accepted the kiss.

Kaiba pulled away, that same smirk still present on his face. "Was that one better than the first?"

"Y-Yeah…"

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