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Chapter Eighteen: Are You Okay Joey?!

There were clouds everywhere in the grey sky, rain was pouring on the ground as hard as possible. Yugi, Duke, Tristan were running towards Yugi's house since it was the closest. They were still a bit shaken up from what happened in school today. They couldn't help it worrying about Tea.She ran away from school because two men was going to take her into the nuthouse.It all started when she got really irritated this morning.

~*~ Yugi's POV ~*~

Wonder where Tea is? She probably went home and told her parents what happened.('-_-) and then Tea's mum would march right up to the principal's office and give him the worst lecture he'd ever have. At least I'm not on her hit-list.You heard me, SHE HAS A HIT LIST!!

Joey's on it for about 5 years, Tristan.5 months, Duke has none really, Ryou too. Me? Ahem.We're talking about 'me' here.I have a clean record, I'm mannered if I do say so myself. Anyway, on with the hit-list. Malik's on it for 3 months for breaking one of her vases, Bakura and Y. Malik.She hasn't met them yet. As for Kaiba.he never visits Tea. Let alone even talk to her or us!

On the other hand, Tea's dad is the nicest. He's one of those 'kind- hearted sissy boy', that's what Malik whispered when he offered them homemade cookies. I don't know how Tea's parent's get along. *sigh*

Duke: You okay there Yugi? You looked pale.

"Huh? Oh, I'm okay." I Looked up at Duke. He seems awfully quiet for some reason.

Tristan: Well this is my house, bye! 'Hopefully I won't get grounded when my dad sees my detention slip..'

Duke: Bye!

Yugi: See you tomorrow.

For while they didn't talk as they walked to Yugi's house.

Duke: You wanna go pay Joey a visit? You haven't seen him for a while.

The words pounded in my mind: 'You haven't seen him for a while.' Maybe I should go visit him, but I just don't want to see Joey suffer. The thought of him lying there in a hospital bed, quietly really bugs me. I can't get used it, it's way too quiet without Joey.

"Yeah, but could we stop by the Department Stores?" I asked. I'm gonna buy him a some flowers (I know it sounds corny) and Mai some food, I heard she's been there everyday after school. I really feel bad for Mai, I bet if she wasn't that depressed she would strangle Alex like Tea did.(--__--) Oh dear.

~*~ Normal POV ~*~

Duke and Yugi walked to the subway and took a train down town. After they had got off the train, they went to the Mall to pick up the food for Mai and flowers for Joey. Duke wanted a balloon for Joey, because the balloon greatly resembled a dog. Yugi didn't think it was a good idea, but Duke bought it anyway.

Yugi: You sure that's gonna cheer him up when he wakes up?

Duke: Sure why not? He'd wake up and see a double!

Yugi: (~_~) (sigh)

Finally after half an hour they got to the hospital, Yugi asked the nurse where Joey's room was but Duke knew his way around.

Duke: C'mon, this way. It's room 243.

Soon enough they'd reached Joey's room and peering from the window, Mai had apparently fallen asleep on the chair she was sitting in. Yugi couldn't help it but feel more responsible for what Alex did to Joey. He just wished that they be back with the cure as soon as possible. Duke went in the room and began tying the balloon's string to the end of the bed. Yugi placed the flowers on the table beside the bed and food near Mai.

Yugi: You'll be fine, Joey. We'll be here for you. (Tears flowing in his violet eyes)

Duke (looking worried): Yugi?

Yugi (looking down): Don't worry Joey, Yami's gonna be back with the cure. And once you're healed we'll head for Taco Bells, it's your favorite place to eat. And Mai, Mai is going to be with you.

Joey (suddenly stirring ): Hmmm.

Duke: Yugi, I think your words got to him. Say some more, he might wake.

Yugi: Joey? I know you can hear us, sorry the rest of the gang isn't with us, but I'm sure they wished they were right here next to you. Tea ran away, because two men was going to take her to the nuthouse. Tristan, I think he's stuck at home. (smiling a bit now) We hope you'll get well, it's so weird without you next to us. Mai's here too, she been with you ever since you came in. You've got a really good friend there. Well that's all I have to say, bye Joey.

Duke: Bye Wheeler.

~*~ Normal POV ~*~

As they were about to exit the room Joey started moving again and.

Joey (whispering with difficulty): Yug, Duke. I'm okay.

Yugi: JOEY!!

Duke (smirking): You're finally awake.

Joey: What do you mean Yami's going to get my cure? He didn't leave you, did he?

Yugi: Um, well not exactly.

And Yugi began explaining what had happened ever since Joey's in the hospital.

Joey: Damn! I been missin' so much! I wanna get outta here, right now.

Joey made to get off the bed but fell back on it as soon as his feet touched the ground, the noises woke Mai from her sweet slumber.

Mai (looking dazed): Stop disturbing me! I'm not leaving till Joey's okay! Wait- Huh?! What's this?

She spotted Yugi and Duke helping Joey getting back into his bed. She jumped off the chair she was sitting in and walked slowly to the blonde boy.

Mai: Joey.

Joey (looking up): Mai.

Duke (whispering): Yugi, I think we should leave them alone.

Yugi: Yeah I think you're right.

Joey: Mai, it's been long.

Mai (tears suddenly came streaming down): I came when I heard you were in the hospital. I-I thought, I thought I'd never see you again!

She hugged Joey and also wetted his hospital robes. Joey just slowly stroked Mai's long, blonde hair.

Joey: It's alright Mai, I'm here now. (They always say that sentence when this situation comes up)

Mai (looking into Joey's eyes): I-I love you Joey.

Joey's face was surprised but softened as he nodded at the beautiful blonde in front of him.

Joey: I love you too, Mai.

~*~ Outside the room ~*~

Duke: What do you think Mai just said?

Yugi (annoyed): I don't know. Can we go home?

Duke: Wait.Just wanna see what Joey's gonna do.

Joey saw Duke outside peeping at he and Mai's moment and stuck out his middle finger.

Yugi: (sweatdrop)

Duke ((O_O)): I think that's our signal to leave.

Yugi:.

~*~ Chapter Ends ~*~

sorry, the chapter's a bit mushy I know. But I had to get it out of the way. Well anyway did you like it.hopefully yes. Please R+R!!

Little Ryou Bakura