Chapter 14, I am SO sorry for not updating in the longest time. I had basically fell off the face of earth I suppose. Had a Temp-Part Time Job, and I was always exhausted.. Well, long over due, but, Chapter 14!

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Chapter 14: Week to Go

Seto groaned when he sat up, his back was sore. He wasn't sure why, but he just got in a good strech and a good back crack, then he was ready to get moving. He went into his bathroom first, doing his morning business, and the getting in the shower.

Once he was finished in there, he moved back to his bed room, hands lightly drying his hair. And once to his closet he picked out what he was gonna wear for the day, and then got dressed, soon depositing towles into the bathroom hamper, combed his hair, then he was out of his bedroom door, and going down to Mokuba's room.

Seto chuckled, and had to get his brother up, Mokuba could probably sleep through a squad bombing. But eventually that task was done, and he went down to Jou's room. Frowning at the locked door, since he did not recall last nights conversation. He went to where all the spare keys were kept, and soon returned with the key to unlock it, frowning. The bed had not been slept in, where was Jou?

Worried, he left that room, and headed down stairs, but soon paused, and didn't realize he smiled. Jou was to freaking adorable. At some point, he streched out on the chair, Legs hanging over the arm, his torso twisted so he was snuggled up with the plush arm, facing the back of the chair.

But, he knew the blond's back could not be doing oh so very well, and he walked over and gently shook his shoulder, "Jou?" He called softly.

Seto frowned as Jou's whole body tensed before his eyes opened, and he slowly looked up at him.. "Jou, are you okay?" Seto asked softly.

Jou blinked, "Oh, uh, ya, I'm fine" he stated once he was a bit more awake and realized who it was, and where he was.

Seto blinke, but gave a faint nod, "Should probably get up, I unlocked your room door"

"Thanks Seto", was spoken softly as the blond went to get up, streching.

Seto was silent even as Jou stood and walked past him. Was he okay? Now that Seto was more awake, he recalled last night... that 'yes sir' bothered him..

Seto didn't get to think about it for long, he ended up picking up his newspaper and glanced through it as he sipped at his mug of coffee..

He gave Mokuba a faint nod when he came down.

2 Mugs later, and Mokuba leaving for class... Where was Jou? Seto frowned as he stod, paper and mug left on the table... He frowned, "Jou?" he asked spotting him sitting with his back to him in his room.

"Yes?" was asked softly, Jou didn't turn to look at him...

"Are you okay?" he asked worriedly.

"Ya.."

"are you not coming down for breakfast?" by now it was probably cold though.

"i'm not really hungry", was another soft reply.

Seto frowned and walked over, touching Jou's shoulder, he gasped seeing it.. "JOU!" He growled out, grabbing the knife, and his other hand grabbing his wrist.. "What on eart are you doing!"

Jou just looked at him. And the dead, beaten look was back, and Seto swore he felt his heart break.. "Jou, please... Talk to me." Seto stated softly as he pulled the blond to the bathroom, pulling him to the sink to clean his arm.

Jou just cried softly, "I'm useless" he muttered. "I cant do anything..."

Seto frowned, "Jou, what are you talking about? You are not useless!"

"I'm not good.. No one needs me" Jou muttered weakly.

Seto was frowning, and went to speak, but a "Shit!" escaped him as he took hold of the blond, whom just passed out. Wrapping Jou's arms as best as he could with what he had, he quickly lifted the lithe frame, and carried him out to the car.

Seto fretted and worried the whole time he waited at the hospital waiting room, nothing seemed to move. Sure doctors were moving about, but it seemed, slow-mo, as if they really weren't moving still.

He didn't know how long he had to wait, but thankfully a doctor came and told him he was stable. Also that they had his puppy on pain medication, along with mild anti-depressant, and would be given full anti-depressents once his arms healed. Seto just nodded numbly, and followed as he was led back to Jou's room. He didn't know the other patient in the room, but it he barely noted it, as he sat beside Jou, his hand gently taking his...

All he could think was Please be okay puppy.

Sorry it's been soooooo freaking long! Kinda forgot where I was headed in the huge break -blush-, but hopefully it wont turn to crud, love much, please review!