Yay! A new chapter! Sorry I took so long to update. I had a horrible case of writer's block. R&R please!
Summary: Joey and Serenity are in love with each other and everything is going great for them, til Joey's former love returns and makes him rethink what he's doing. And while Joey is wrestling with his feelings, a certain someone is trying to sweep Serenity off her feet. Will their love triumph or will they be torn apart by those they think are their friends?
Also: italics-Joey's thoughts
Bold-Serenity's thoughts
Disclaimer: Do I still need one? You know it's not mine!
Chapter 11Shit. What do I do? What do I say? How should I act? Should I even let her know that I know about it? Gah! This is killing me!
He had been on his way home when he decided to go to Mai's house instead. He was waiting outside her door, wondering if he should knock or not. But before he could make a decision, the door opened.
"Joey! What are you doing here?" Mai asked in surprise.
"I just needed someplace to go," Joey replied. "I just don't wanna be home right now."
"Ok you can come in. I was actually about to go out and see you," she said. "Why don't you wanna be home?"
"I don't really wanna talk about it," he said.
"Is it about Serenity?" she asked
Damn. How did she know? Am I that transparent? Is it too obvious? I need to learn to hide my feelings a little better. Then again, women do know more about relationships than men. I guess I should tell her some of the things going on.
"Yes it is," he said with a sigh. "We're growing apart. I didn't really think about it for a while but I know it's true. Ever since we decided to figure out who we wanted to be with, she's been really distant with me. She might just think it's for the best. Maybe she thinks it would be easier to break up if we didn't get any closer than we already are. But sometimes she doesn't wanna be anywhere near me and it kinda sucks."
"Is that all? Or is there something else going on that you're not telling me about?"
He sighed. "She cheated on me."
"What?"
"She cheated on me. With Tristan, my so-called best friend."
"How do you know?"
"I saw them!" he exclaimed angrily. "She left a note saying she was at Tristan and Tea's so I went over there and I saw them through the window!"
"Did you ask her about it?"
"No." He sighed. "Should I?"
"I don't know. It's really all up to you."
Well that was helpful. Thanks a lot for the crappy advice.
"Um, that was…weird," Serenity said finally, getting up to leave the room.
"Yeah, it was," Tristan agreed. "But you liked it?"
"No. I hated it," she replied.
"What? But I could've sworn it sounded like you were enjoying it!" he exclaimed.
"Um, those were sounds of me in pain," she said, looking at him weirdly. "It hurt like all hell and I don't think I'll be doing it again any time soon."
"Oh. Well, if you wanted to stop we could've."
"I figured since we started we might as well finish."
"Oh." He paused. "So, what did you think of…?"
"Puny."
"What!"
I hate to be so honest but it's true. That was one of the worst things I've ever done in my life! I'm glad I don't have to do it again! I like Tristan and all but seriously that was terrible. And he is puny. I thought that's what you're supposed to look like when you're like ten. And I still don't know who to choose! I can't choose Tristan because he's with Tea! I just don't know what to do anymore.
"Well, I'm gonna go. Joey's probably waiting for me," she said.
"Ok. Bye then," he said. "I'm gonna go wash the sheets." He paused. "Is there any chance that we'll do that again?"
She shook her head. "I don't like sex at all. I don't think I'll be doing it again anytime soon."
I hope Tea doesn't find out. She'll kill me.
When she got home, she looked for Joey. But he wasn't there. She checked his room and saw that his shoes were gone.
Maybe he's still at Yugi's. I better call over there.
"Hello?"
"Yugi? Hi it's Serenity. Is Joey there?"
"No. He left for your house about half an hour ago. Isn't he there yet?"
"No. Well, bye then."
Where is he if he's not over there? He said he would be home for dinner! What if he went to the house and saw me with Tristan? Oh god I hope not! But I don't know where he is.
"So, have you decided what you're going to do about Serenity?" Mai asked.
"Yeah. Thanks for talking to me. I feel better," Joey replied. "See you later."
"Bye."
Just gotta keep it together. Mai really does know how to make me feel better. But it doesn't change the fact that I have to face my sister. Hopefully things don't get too bad.
"Joey! Where have you been? I've been worried about you!" Serenity yelled as soon as she saw Joey coming up the sidewalk.
Bullshit. She hasn't been worried about me. She was cheating on me! And where have I been? I can't believe she would ask that! I should ask her the same thing! I was just out being innocent. She was out being a two-timing bitch. But then again, she is my sister, so I shouldn't think such horrible things about her, even if that is exactly what she is to me right now.
"I was at Mai's," Joey replied when he got up to the house.
What? He was at Mai's? I can't believe him! How could he go to Mai's house? Is he cheating on me with her? He better not be! I will kill that skanky blonde bitch!
"What were you doing at Mai's?" she asked suspiciously.
I can't believe she has the nerve to ask me that after what she just did! How can she accuse me of cheating?
"I was just talking to her. You gotta problem with that?"
"No. I was just wondering." She walked away. "Dinner's ready, by the way."
I can't believe he just got an attitude with me!
"So what did you do at Tristan and Tea's?" he asked.
"Oh nothing. We were all just hanging out," she lied.
Tell the truth!
"Oh really? Well, that sounds like loads of fun," he said sarcastically.
"Don't get sarcastic. You were doing the same thing!" she exclaimed angrily.
"Yeah but I didn't accuse you of anything!" he shouted.
Even though I should've.
"I don't wanna talk about this anymore!" she exclaimed. "Eat dinner now."
"Did you make a decision yet?" he asked.
"Yes! Have you?"
No I didn't! Why did I just tell him that? I'm an idiot!
"Yes I have!"
Shit. I guess this means we're choosing tonight. Oh well. I guess the sooner, the better.
"And? Who did you choose?"
"You go first."
Damn it. Why can't he tell me first?
"Fine…I want to be with…Duke." She sighed. "Now you."
"I want to be with Mai."
I knew it! I just knew it!
She picked Duke? What the fuck! I thought she would pick Tristan or me! I CAN'T BELIEVE SHE CHOSE DUKE! I'M GONNA KILL HIM!
I'm gonna murder Mai!
"Well, I guess that's it then," Serenity said.
"I guess so. Well, it was nice while it lasted," Joey said. "So, are we gonna be ok?"
"Yeah," she said. "I don't want things to be weird between us."
"Alright then. It's your decision."
I hope we really can go back to being just brother and sister. I love him and I don't wanna lose him.
I guess it might just be better to not bring up the Tristan thing. It doesn't matter anymore anyway. I just hope that things will go back to the way they used to be. She may not be my girlfriend anymore but she's still my sister and I love her more than anyone.
End Chapter 11
Review please! Sorry this update is way shorter than the last. But I'm setting things up for the next few chapters. And the next update won't take as long. Well don't forget to review! Chapter 12 coming soon!
