Disclaimer: Kazuki Takahashi one day picked up a pen/pencil or hit a key with a mouse near by and he proceeded to write some of the most exciting words ever created . . . YUGIOH. Damn when I pick up a pen I write lust, sex, thrust, more. What happened? Love you Kazuki and all the characters created from that moment. They belong to you. Songs used in this story are the property of Fleetwood Mac and Carol King . . .

Author notes: Hello my dearest fans, Songbird is back thanks to a few concerned reviewers I just couldn't let you down. Love Ya Much . . . This chapter is a bit odd due to the fact it is basically a flashback to three months, but it's 90 of the chapter. I hope you find it entertains you because I enjoyed writing it for you. In addition there is a little violence/swearing which I haven't displayed as such so be prepared. Sometimes I jump around but if it gets to wild I am sure you will let me know. Review let me know if the wait was worth it. Love you all . . . I really do.

Yami: "Sherabo will I ever get to have sex, with my love. It's been more than 5,000 years. Seto got his . . . I WANT SOME PLEASE"

Malik: "Shit I'm sure there is nothing down there below your belt it's been 5,000 years, have you looked . . . "

Yugi:"Yami is that true," Yugi starts to cry, thinking he's going to be a virgin for ever.

Joey: He holds Yugi, "Don't cry Malik is just being an ass."

In the back ground leaning up against the wall Seto laughs . . .

Joey: "Seto quit smirking we are only sleeping in the bed, not screwing. The story is not over."

Seto:" What, give me that damn script, I want to see."

Joey runs around the bedroom waving Chapter 14-15 around, winking seductively at Seto, while he flies out the door. "You a gotta waits just like everybody including our fans."

Sherabo just ducks her head and sighs . . .

Review:: Seto discovers the truth about Katsuya, rescues him from Pegasus's castle only to run into more problems of the heart. Pegasus used Joey in a plot to get to Seto which failed. Seto and Joey are now together. Is it the beginning or the end for the couple?

Without further ado I present now . . . Songbird . . . Chapter 14 . . . Healing His Wounds

Recap:" Ilove you Katsuya, with every thing and more" . . . A small smile curved up on the corners of Joey lips and he snuggled up closer breathing lightly onto Seto's chest. It always comforted Seto to feel Katsuya breathe somewhere on his body. Both youth were more than happy just to be there. For now that was enough

Mean while back at the game shop . . .

After a particularly exhausting day at Kaiba Corp., Mokuba decided to visit Yugi at the game shop. The two had taken to spending a lot of time together since the disappearance of the love birds more than three months ago. Yugi truly not used to being separated from Joey found it very difficult to concentrate on business so the song editor without his songbird was truly at a lost. With lots of time on his hands, he spent long hours with his friends. Today he and Mokuba where cataloging a bunch of Grandpa's old dueling cards for donation to the Lost Boys Foundation founded by Joey during his early singing career.

Working together surfaced pleasant memories of his high school days back home Even though so much had been a deception of sorts from his close friend the bond was ever lasting between the two young men and the friendship squad. Yugi refused to comment on the couple to the gang and only mentioned the two when Mokuba had something on his mind, which we know with the animated teen could be quit frequently. Yami felt it would be best if the couple explained their relationship when they returned.

A long sigh escaped Yugi Mouth, "Mokuba do you remember this duel." He was holding Obelisk in his hands. "Those were the good old day."

Mokuba shifted his position and moved closer to get a better look at the cards and wrinkled his nose. "If you ask me you guys were always in some kind of trouble and my Big Brother always seem to be fighting on the outside looking in. You never really like him and he was always alone." Mokuba's voice seem to raise in slight agitation while he started to suck on his pinkie. Completely unaware Mokuba's bad habit of sucking surfaced when he was worried or upset with problems. Only those extremely close to the youth understood or even noticed the habit . . .

"Well anyway we thought he was alone, oh but no way. He was screwing around with his whipping post. Can you believe that shit? Seto my big brother and Joey, the class idiot was dating. I though Seto had a sex identity crisis and here he had a jar fill of honey blond hair and very hazel eyes. You know all the boys were always looking at Joey's pretty ass and I don't think he even knew. You know I should have guessed because I knew Joey liked my brother. But Seto always acted like he had shit on his face. Yugi I am so angry with them both. I thought Joey was at least my friend he could have said something. Seto should have talked to me, its not fair what they did and you know it."

Yugi brushed a bang out of Mokuba face and sighed, "Mokuba it is not personal."

Fighting through his pain Mokuba pushed Yugi affections away, "Yes it is personal and you know it Yugi. Are you going to just sit there and pretend everything is ok..Well I am not. It stinks. They lied to us."

He then took the cards in his hand, tossed them angrily to the night stand, Mokuba had enough of sorting cards, clearly something else troubled him.

Yugi always the sensitive one knew Mokuba was really having a hard time without his brother. But this attitude happened to be so unlike the happy Mokuba. To his knowledge they had never been apart more than a week or two at most. In addition he never really got to see Kaiba off after he was hurt. Mokuba worried intensely about his brother and the last he really knew happened to be third hand news from Yami not directly from Kaiba. How did he really know if Seto was all right? Yugi moved closer to Mokuba in an attempt to draw him out hoping to find the real source of his pain. Maybe he should let Yami handle this because Yami and Mokuba always had a special connection, much like Kaiba. Mokuba needed to go at his own pace and see what would happen and Yugi felt he needed Yami to take control and handle the problem. The silence had become uncomfortable and Mokuba looked like a cat ready to pounce at the slightest noise. Yugi looked deep into Mokuba's gray orbs and saw a sadness born from missing someone you love or needed. Clearly waiting for a revelation from Mokuba was not the answer. "Mokuba you know we could go out and get something to eat, I mean we have been doing this for hours and . . ."

"Yugi when are they coming home?"whinnied Mokuba, "How much screwing around are they going to do? Aren't they tired yet?" Mokuba wanted Seto to be happy but his brother had been gone for almost three months. He was really feeling the weight of running Kaiba Corp. and quite frankly a little tired of the pressure. After all Mokuba had just turned sixteen and he wanted to play unlike his brother being a workaholic was not in his plans. Tears gathered in the corners of his eyes which he refused to let fall. Mokuba's personality reflected Seto's too within an inch, only more stubborn but peppered with a willful spirit. He had little problems expressing his emotions. Right now he felt hurt, deserted and unloved. "I need to have my Big Brother back so we can talk about some things." In his frustration he started to beat the little YUGIOH pillow on the bed. Relief however did not come.

Yugi reached for Mokuba, but he pulled away. "Let me go damn it," wiping his eyes on his shirt sleeve only made him cry harder also rejecting Yugi petty attempts at petting him only depressed and weaken his spirit even more.

Yugi still determined to get to the bottom of Mokuba's problem pulled the struggling youth to his little chest anyway "It's ok to miss him and it's ok to cry Moki."

"Don't call me that silly name,"sniffing he leaned into Yugi's small frame and settled down a little. " That's what Seto calls me when I'm afraid. You can't use it." Sniffs and pouts. He looks up at Yugi with his tear stained cheeks and hopes Yugi doesn't listen to him.

Yugi held him tighter,"I know Moki," Yugi started to draw little circles on his back to calm his shaking body. Mokuba truly needed to be comforted and talk with a friend. Yugi feeling the strong push from Yami knew they would be all right now that he allowed his emotions to surface. They would see the boy through this together. "Mokuba are you afraid of something," asked Yugi

Silence again, so Yugi plunged in. " Mokuba I really missed Joey too. I know it's different, you being brothers and all, but it's almost the same." Yugi caught a lump in his throat, "I really miss the sound of Joey beautiful voice and reading over his songs. We have always been together since grade school you know that. But I understand it has been very difficult for Seto and Joey they have suffered so much being apart."

Mumbling under his breath Mokuba said, "But that's because Seto is a truly smart jack ass when it comes to love and showing it."

Yugi turned red and pulled at Moki's hair, "Mokuba watch it. That may be true but he loves you dearly and we should not be talking about him like that."

Yugi stroked Mokuba ebony locks and laid his head on his lap. Mokuba had shifted his position on the bed know laying down slightly curled up just like a 12-year-old boy growing up curious about nature and life. "Maybe I can help you, what is it you want to tell Kaiba if it is not too personal. I have listened to Joey all my life it seems." A small smile curved up on his lips, "Yami knows everything. I am sure he could help too."

Mokuba arched his eye brow and looked up at Yugi's innocence face. All traces of tears had gone with Yugi gentle hands. The little mischievous brat returned with the Kaiba smirk in place. "Well I doubt you can help me this time Yugi unless . . . "

"Unless what Mokuba, just ask, I don't have a teenage brother, but Joey and I talked about everything . . . "

"Well, have you had sex, I was just wondering if . . . "

Yugi turned a scarlet red and started to wiggle on the bed almost pushing Mokuba from his lap. Yami shifted to the front of Yugi mind listening intently to the conversation, from his experience he wondered where this was going. Already he did not like the direction this was going. "Mokuba you're not having sex, are you. Kaiba would kill you." His abiou was clearly out of his league. Yami found this amusing for the moment.

Mokuba sat up on the bed and started to pout as he spoke to Yugi, "Yugi that's not fair, I am sure Seto and Joey was doing it in high school and you know it. Why do I a gotta wait? What's the big deal anyway? I am sixteen and I can run a business too. It's not like I am your very day teenager. I mean If I fall in love and I . . . and it's my business anyway." Mokuba rose from the bed nearly knocking over Yugi in the process as he started to walk out of the room in a hurry. This conversation was not going as planned.

Yugi at a lost, closed his eyes and allowed Yami to take over the situation. "Mokuba stops right now. Get back here! We have to talk and I mean right now! "

Mokuba realizes by the tone, the dominated stance of the other, Yami had surfaced. Yami, unlike Yugi would not take any of his bull shit. So he turned around and slowly walked back to Yami whom he respected as much as Seto. ' Damn it I really am in deep trouble now. I never should have hollowed at Yugi like that and been so rude. He's going have my ass for sure.' Yami would not take his shit. "Ok."

Yami cleared his throat and bid Mokuba to sit next to him on the bed. "Mokuba first off you are not Kaiba. And second we both know Kaiba would have to approve of any relationship you may have. You owe him that respect. Mokuba he loves you never doubt that. So don't play around. I hope you are not having sex, because if you get some girl pregnant Kaiba would . . . "

Mokuba fell off the bed in laughter, "Pregnant, Yami I am gay, I thought you knew that. Does very body in this city have his ass up his . . . " Yami now upset even more hollowed out at the kid, "Mokuba watch your mouth I have had enough of your foolishness" Mokuba stopped the laughter and looked at the Yami in all sincerest. " Ok, ok man, I'm sorry no more games. But Yami if that is your concern then don't worry about that. I have no intention of getting any girl pregnant. I really am gay. Unlike Seto it is not a passing fantasy or I got to search my soul crap. I have always known. Yami it's not that, I am still a virgin, but I am not going to wait forever. I just wanted to know where I should go. Like a motel, back seat of my car, the bedroom would be cool. Should I maybe have extra rubbers in case they break. I heard it's painful the first time, and . . . "

"STOP IT!!! Yami yelled out loud. Mokuba was out of control Still grasping the gay thing he barley heard Mokuba talking about places and such. "Mokuba dose Seto knows you are gay? ."

"Well I never really told him, but he should have guessed by now, don't you think I mean he's gay. I am gay what's the problem." Mokuba started to cry again. Once again he had found comfort in Yami arms. You see he really only wanted to test the reaction on the subject. But Yugi brought Yami in the picture and everything went crazy. The experiment had gone from bad to worst. What in the world would Seto say? How would Seto react to his dating and dating another man or an older man at that? Mokuba's love interest would not be on Seto's top ten list for sure.

Yami held him close and gently rocked the youth in his arms. "Mokuba you and Kaiba are closer that anybody I know, so open up to your brother when he gets back. There have been enough secrets and lies in this family to last forever. Give the love birds all the time they need. Their wounds run deep. This is a healing and loving time for them. Don't be jealous, we both know Kaiba would die for you. Just wait till he gets back before you do anything. I mean that Mokuba. I hope I have your word on this, trust me everything will be just fine."

Mokuba stayed in Yami embraces and voiced his opnion, "Yami, Kaiba will die when he finds out whom I am in love with so until then, I will live to be 16 and hope I make it to 17."

"Mokuba this relationship or whatever you have going its not going to hurt Kaiba or Joey. Because if it is, you realize it isn't right I'm sure. So think about what you are doing ..."

"See you are already on their side and you haven't heard mine." Mokuba started to get upset all over again, but he didn't move from his friends arms. His feelings were to open to handle alone even through his anger.

Yami weighted his next words very carefully. He really didn't ever remember being 16 and innocent. At that age he was running a nation. But love he knew a little about, especially forbidden desires. They only led to pain.

"Mokuba there are no sides here. The heart breaks, heels, and endures all. Let your brother in and you will be alright. This I promise you. I will go with you if you feel I need to take your side so to speak. But knowing Kaiba he would not take it to well to find out something so intimate about you in my presence." In the comfort of Yami's arms Mokuba fell asleep. Yami continued to stroke his black mane until Mokuba's breathing became light and steady.

Yugi stretched Mokuba out on the bed and hurriedly went to make an important phone call to Joey who he had secretly been in communication with over the past few months. The phone was disconnected . . .

'Damn it Joey, where in the world are you now? What in the world are you doing that could be so important you cut off your phone for four days. Yugi back in control thought, 'What could that love sick fool be thinking. Kaiba, I understand Joey being so reckless but you, what about Mokuba, he's still just a boy and he needs to hear your voice.'

Some where on a coastal island . . .

Meanwhile, on a deserted beach of the coast of Japan a young couple played as boys attentive to their own personal needs and pleasure. After the wedding from hell on Pegasus's island Seto had taken Katsuya away in his private Jet to a remote island owned by one of his business associates.

From a small hill top Joey watched his lover from afar basing in the warm sun which radiated on the beach. Joey decided to make ice tea and surprise Seto with the cool drink. But his eyes continued to roam toward his dragon down the slope. This was truly a rare occasion because Seto never wore swimsuits. But for a day he had agreed to do whatever Katsuya wanted, including his attire.

Joey smiled thinking back to the early morning conversation as they ate breakfast out on the balcony of the small beach house. "But Seto-baby I want to go swimming and not by my self. You promised if I did you last night you would do want I wanted today." Oh my the way Joey had learned to use his month and lips had become Seto's undoing in bed."I want to see you in one of those skin tight suits I saw in the closet last night. I am sure the owner won't mine if you use one. Please Seto-baby, it's only me and you."

While running, his hand through his hair Seto had to think of something none too intelligent to explain his lack of participation in Katsuya's plan. "Kats it's not mine and I am sure it will not fit."

Joey winked at Seto and held up the skimpy piece of cloth, licking his lips in the process of examining the item. "Oh it will fit your narrow ass just perfectly Seto- baby, in all the right places."

Joey started to pout and Seto gave in to his little whim. How could he not give in to his puppy? " Ok but I am not getting in that ocean water. Hell no, that's final. I'll watch you swim, brat." Joey though he would cross that bridge later for now seeing Seto's long slender hairless legs stretching out for miles, while he read his book was enough. Joey could almost feel his legs against his own. Seto would always lovingly hold him firmly in place with his hands positioning him before they made love. Then came the thrust of his powerful hips, thighs brushing his own, soft but firm. Tighten muscles rubbing up against his ass. Seto very much the aggressor during private moments used his strength to dominate Joey and he loved the feeling it gave him to half Seto in control of his body. It feels so right with him. If he didn't stop this train of thoughts, he would end up attacking Seto on the beach. Oh but what a view Seto made. His chest broad tapered down to a slightly concaved stomach firm but comforting to lay on. Oh lets go back up to his rosy nipples. Those were the best. Small and taunt perfect of squeezing and sucking. The trunks were bright blue with a black trim, fitting low below his navel and high up on his thighs. Sexy, sexy and most important he belongs all to me. 'Well I better get my ass down this hill and take care of business,' he though.

He started too stole down the hill with fresh raspberry ice tea drinks in hand and thought what a long way they had come in the last couple of months. Boy that first week together again caused a lot of pain to be revealed, emotions came to a head, and wounds needed to be healed.

Stopping to watch a bird fly by. His thoughts wondered off again to the days following the wedding from hell.

Mmmmmm. . . Seto-baby

Flash back

"Joey where are you" Barricaded in the bathroom Joey had locked the door in hopes Seto would just go to sleep. Seto wanted to have sex with him but Joey for whatever reasons was afraid and he just didn't know what to tell Seto. Well Seto was a big man and very demanding in bed. Joey felt unsure especially since the last time they were together his world fell apart. Where could he go with his dragon blowing fire this very moment. Seto never physically ever hurt Katsuya, so he wasn't truly afraid, but . . . well he just didn't think he was really for sex

"Joey, If you don't come out, I will break it down. I don't have time for your child lest games." What in the hell could his puppy be thinking. I mean last night they kissed and everything was beautiful. Just a little sex that seemed logical to Seto. Thinking with his mind and not his heart, he just didn't understand Joey's feelings. It had been two years and they were finally together. Was it so wrong to express his feelings by making love with him? HELL NO!

"Just go away Seto and leave me alone. You don't have time for anything anyway, you don't understand nothing' about the way I feel," He sat on the side of the tub clutching a bathrobe around his waist. Ya he was acting like a virgin running after she had agreed to have sex. But Seto just didn't get it. Seto had taken a bath and Joey followed with a long shower. True sex was on the CEO's mind. He even boldly sat a tube of lube on the night stand in plain site. His intentions well planned without even a thought as to Joey's real state of mind. Yet Seto had fallen asleep exhausted from the last few day's activities and nerves. Waking up almost half an hour later he discovered Joey missing. Joey couldn't still be in the bathroom. I don't believe this and he is refusing to come out. Fool, what in the hell could he be doing. Seto tried the door. It was locked.

Joey had worked up a state of panic in his mind. He couldn't move from his spot even if he tried.

Tears ran down his face as he feared Seto's next move.

A loud boom could be heard as the door fell to the floor. Seto stood there clad only in his blue silk boxers with a towel draped over his shoulder. Chest heaving from pure frustration and anger, "What in the hell is your problem? Do you think I'm going to rape you are something?"Seto was very pissed. Fire and smoke flamed from his nostrils and his side had started to throb again.

"Joey why are you crying ? What are you afraid of? This is something we both want. You are acting like a silly little virgin bitch." He walks over to the tub, to set next to his reluctant lover.

Flinching at his hurtful words Joey stood up and backed away towards the sink

."Is it Seto? Is this something we want or something you think you own? Well you don't own me Seto Kaiba." Joey's lip started to quiver and he gripped the side of the sink looking for a hole to drop in. He felt so exposed fighting for his feelings to the overpowering CEO. The room was so small and he had to get out. It was becoming difficult to breathe.

You see Jube had become so much a part of him it was hard to let him go. Emotionally beaten Katsuya wanted to run and hide, but desire had been awakened in Jube. Jube wanted to stay and fuck this lustful body called Seto. Jube had always protected Joey from wounds caused by Seto. Should he really just forget it all? After the past two years should he believe in dreams coming true? Katsuya yearned for his touch but his mind was so confused and clouded with doubt. To be hurt so cruelty again would destroy him.

"Seto I know you want me it's in your eyes and I want you. But the last time we were together you said I was no better than a woman and you . . . " He couldn't finish the sentence. His whole body started to shake remembering the awful past. "I just don't know if I can please you again . . . I don't want to hurt like that ever again." Joey turned around and placed both hands on the sink and cried "I don't want to be a man in another shadow to be hurt or unloved again."

Taking two steps closer to Joey the CEO reached out with his hand but drew it back before he touched his back. He could feel the fear and uncertainty radiating from his puppy's skin. 'I will get you back, my love. Where did all the fire go?'

"Joey, Joey look at me." Katsuya would not turn around but he continued to speak. "No Seto, you just expect me to forget everything. Well I can't. Why should I trust you again? Maybe I didn't really love Pegasus and it was all a game. But you really hurt me. Am I still in somebody's nightmare, most likely my own? I don't really know what you want. Maybe I am just a possession you had to win back. A prize that Pegasus stole. I will not be treated so badly again. Joey turned around and looked up into Seto clear blue eyes. For a moment he just wants Seto to reach out and take him. Just make the pain go away, give me some assurance of happiness. For a moment he felt his strength leaving, despair seem the wiser course to take. Seto always had the right answers, what could he be thinking now. Did you understand anything at all?

" So it's my fault Joey this mess we are in. Is that what you feel? My life has not been a bed of roses these past two years either. At least I wasn't sleeping around, the past two years with your friends or enemies. You gave yourself to my enemy freely and now you deny me. How am I?

Suppose to live with that KATSUYA."

"What, how dare you Seto Kaiba, bastard!"

Joey looked up at Seto and with all his might he slapped Seto hard across the face, drawing blood from his spit lip. Never had he been so angry at the CEO. Every muscle in his body strained from the enter demons and rage Seto unleashed deep within his soul. Seto completely caught off guard when flying into the bathroom wall sliding down falling over the broken door onto the floor. Eyes blazing with red-hot flames, furious and enraged beyond reason he kicked Seto with all his might in the side and Seto howled in pain. Joey had just missed the knife wound. But he didn't care at the moment.

" How dare you accuse me of sleeping around, you pompous ass?" Stepping over the moaning CEO Joey pride shattered he stormed out of the small bathroom, but not before Seto somehow grabbed his leg, bringing Joey tumbling down to the floor on top of his aching body. Seto tried to roll Joey underneath his body to pin him down, but Joey saw that move coming. He quickly trapped Seto's free hand and punch him squarely in the face. One good knee flew up kicking Seto in the balls and he released his hold on Joey's leg almost passing out from the pain Joey's kick clause. It was a low blow but this was a dirty emotional fight.

Ahh . . . Shit . . . Joey . . .

Through the tears and anger Joey stumbled to the bed and set down to collect his emotions. For a moment instinct called him to help Seto thinking he could have really hurt him. So he waited for any sounds to come from the bathroom. He could heard movement and decided Seto would be find.

So he had better leave.He screamed out in pain feeling like hell called him down. Why did love have to hurt so bad. Oh but he wasn't completely finished with what he had to say. His fist were stained with Seto's blood and he could see teeth marks on one of his knuckles. "I hate you Seto. You self centered bitch. Just get over yourself for once. I always take your nasty month, your teasing in front of my friends, but I tell myself it's just your pride and it's all for love. Bull shit! I hate the lies and I hate the way you hide me or take me to towns for dinner where no one knows my name. I'm not the little dumb boy you call mutt. Yes you rule my heart . You have ripped it from my chest and I hate it. I can't breathe or think straight without you. Now I am no better than a whore. Screw you . . .

Pulling on his jeans inside out and grabbing his shirt, he started to run out of the apartment. Glancing back one last time he wiped the tears from his eyes but couldn't see Seto or where had he went. Eyes clouded and swollen Joey reached for the door knob, only to find Seto's hands covering his burning fingers as he tried to turn the door knob. " I can't do this Seto it is just too hard. Just let me go, please."Visibly upset Joey wanted to end it all.

Still in shock at Joey violence Seto couldn't believe things have gone so bad. Never had Joey ever raised a hand against him in such rage. His lip was bleeding down his chest, and his body ache from the hard kicks, but most of all his heart was breaking. "Joey listens," slowly ever so gently Seto unwrapped his fingers from the knob. The knuckles were white from his grip. "Joey I should not have said that. It doesn't really matter. I have no right. After the way I treated you and the things I said it was wrong. Joey we have to talk. Don't go I couldn't take it if you walked out of my life."

Slowly leaning to one side his body racked with renewed pain, Seto turned his lover around and pulled him to his chest, hoping to comfort him. Joey pushed Seto away and walked over to the bed and set down again. He needed to calm down and try to explain how he felt. Besides Seto looked a mess he really didn't want to leave him like that. He picked up a vase of flowers and threw it across the room. Seto regaining some of his composer refuse to leave his line of fire. Taking a deep breath, Katsuya started to talk. "Seto, there's something you need to know about me and Pegasus."

Seto fearing the worst really didn't want to hear anything about that fool. Already it was a struggle thinking about the two together. In the farthest corner of his mind his attempts at burial of the two had failed. The images of his puppy in the arms of his rival sickened Seto and made him ache inside. Pegasus defiling his sweet puppy, he would kill him one day. Damn, and now he wanted to talk about him. How disgusting and degrading this conversation would be. Stomach churning, hands balled up into fists he tried to control his emotions just to hide them from Katsuya. Never would he reveal how he truly felt. Look at what only a glimpse into the hell Pegasus's evolvement caused in their fragile relationship. "Ok, but I'm listening Joey."

"Seto, I never let Pegasus touch me. Tonight would have been our honeymoon. I have not been with anyone that way." He started to twist his hands together and sniff. But the tears kept falling down his cheeks. "I have not been with anyone but you. I never cared for anyone else Seto." Joey voice faded to a whisper, he whipped his nose now running and tried to continue speaking.

"What," Seto looked up at Joey in shock and disbelief. How could this be the truth? Did Joey think he was some find of fool? Yet Katsuya wore his emotions on his shoulder. He had never lied to Seto about anything. All this time he waited for him.

"There were fans and women but I never wanted any of them. Yugi also made excuses for me and Pegasus said I was special, beside he knew I loved another. I think it was the chase he loved the most anyway. So he was nice about it. Somewhere in my heart I hoped that last day was only a nightmare and one day I would awake and find myself in your arms again. It was wishful thinking and a boys dreamed. But I believed it anyway. I always believe I would love you only and forever. I have never desired anyone's touch but yours. That's why it hurt so much when you let me go. You didn't even look back . . . I knew I would have to give myself to Pegasus on our honeymoon but my life ended the day I promised to marry him. So it didn't matter anymore. To not be with you had now become a nightmare I accepted to live with the moment I let Pegasus take me. But now you're back and it's so hard to believe. At least I had your touch through Jube in my memory forever. These last months of you with Jube gave me something to treasure. Is this a game Seto? Will I be a fuck toy and then it's over?"

The realization Joey had not been with Pegasus knocked Seto back against the wall near the door. A small smile broaden his face when he realized Joey truly belonged to him. He would keep it that way. Joey really was a prize to be won and fought over he just didn't understand it. His beauty, his spirit, his body, his talent, all made him a prefect jewel to treasure. Well he needed to earn his trust again and he would win. To take care of Joey and Mokuba had become his job and joy in life. He would keep him warm, happy, safe and most of all loved. Seto started to rub his bruised cheek and laughed lightly realizing his puppy bit back rather hard. He'd earn his respect again and remembered to stay away from his puppy's back hand.

"Katsuya will you walk with me. I think a little fresh air will do us both some good. But listen to me now. I am not Pegasus. I will not wait forever or be a nice guy. I want you and what is mine. I don't give a damn how you want to put it. I will have you and you are my pet. No, I won't hurt you or force you to my bed.We will get pass this. In my bed and life completely is where you belong. Ok I am a fool."Seto wiped the blood from his lips.

Siting on the bed eyes dazed he waited for Seto's next move. After all he had just kicked his ass. Seto held out his hand to Joey. This time Joey walked into his arms and allowed Seto to rub his back taking some of the tension away. They never took the walk because for the next two days Seto could not stand. Damn he still couldn't believe Katsuya had kicked his ass.

The next few days were spent taking long and lazy walks and healing wounds. Late night dinners and some cuddling. At his own pace Seto allowed Joey to regain his fighting spirit and crazy nonsense chitter chatter about nothing but everything. His side had completely healed because of Yami's brand of magic. Joey had allowed Seto in the shower and the two washed each other thoroughly rediscovering the affections taken for granted before. Playing a admiring the touch each needed from the other. Daily the need to touch became increasing painfully and Joey wanted more.

Joey wanted to feel Seto in his body again. Hot and burning with desire. After two weeks Joey woke up to an empty bed and panicked. "SETO, SETO WHERE ARE YOU." Throwing his long legs over the side he ran to the bath room and outside to the private court sometimes Seto took his morning paper out there to read. But not today not even a stale cup of coffee could be found. "Oh Seto have I run you away. I only needed a little time to sort out my feelings. I love you so much."

Joey in his haste didn't see the note Seto left on the table next to a large bowl of fruit including a complete breakfast. He assumed Joey's bottomless stomach and nose for food would lead him straight to it. He didn't feel the warmth of Seto's body next to him in the bed, only a cool pillow with his scent. 'Ok don't panic man, just relax. Maybe he went for an early morning walk or better yet food. Yes, food what's that I smell. The smell of the fresh bacon started to register and Joey was easily drawn back inside to the warmer setting on the table near the window. ' What is this? A note'

Dearest Katsuya, I will be gone for a few days I will sent for you. Some business came up. I had to attend to. Don't worry I will see you soon. Don't do anything silly. Later.

'What the hell does that mean. Don't do anything silly. Ya, man. Jerk.' Joey now upset curled up on the bed totally depressed and feeling alone. How easily his feelings could be hurt. Seto should have thought this just wasn't the time to leave him. His wounds were too deep and the scares too fresh. 'Jerk where in the hell did he go. Well I don't care anyway I'm out of here.'

Joey was stopped in the lobby by a large man dressed in black as he attempted to leave. "Hay are you Katsuya Mr. Seto Kaiba's friend." Looking at the character, Joey felt suspicion and decided not to comment. He continued to walk through the double doors of the hotel and out to the world. "Wait if I let you go I will loose my job and my kids will starve. I have a message from Mr. Kaiba. Listen I'm not a bad guy really." Looking into the man's eyes Joey saw the truth and knew Kaiba would threaten employees with their lives. "Ok you got my attention"

Nervously the man twisted his hands and asked Joey again for his attention. " Mr. Kaiba asked me to give you this box if you came down because he thought you may do something like leave. I can't let you go. Seto's plane is waiting for you. I am supposed to take you to the airport. He has a special trip planned for you. It's all explained in the box, if you don't believe me Just go back upstairs, please. Open the box and he promised you would cooperate."

"Bastard, he has me followed. Oh well. Ok I will go back to our suite and play his silly games."

In the privacy of their shared room Katsuya opened the box and there resting on a silk pillow of the deepest blue satin set Joey little BEWD plusie. He screamed and jumped up and down in a complete circle. Oh! Seto you found him my little friend. No words were needed for the overwhelming joy in his heart. BEWD had been his friend for two years, his link with Seto, his dream. Joey just sat there and cried tears of joy.

A knock on the door brought him back to the present. He allowed the man in black to enter. This time in his hands he had a huge bouquet of pink roses which he presented to Joey on his knees. "Ok what's next" Joey asked smiling. "The message is to rest today get a good night sleep and tomorrow morning your take a trip where you'll be met Seto. That all I know. You're not going to run away are you please."

Joey looked at the BEWD and smile. " I know what I want to do. My heart is with Seto you don't have to worry about a thing I will see you in the morning."

Just tell him I love him, blushing Joey closed the door and dreamed about tomorrow...

End of flashback

"Joey, what are you doing up there growing tea leaves. It's hot move your ass."

Snapping out of his day dream he continued down the hill smiling remembering what came next.

"Hold on Seto-baby I'm almost there . . ."

Seto" That's it Sherabo, when did Joey ever kick my ass. I am so out of here, I demand a rewrite ."

Joey: "Hay maybe we can discuss this in the bedroom," Joey takes off his shirt and drags it on the floor behind him leading Seto into their private room.

Sherabo:" Thanks Joey, good night to ya all and see you in my dreams of long and good reviews,

hugs and kisses

Sherabo

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