-Hey guys. Sorry my warning didn't work in the last chapter, for some reason it got removed when I uploaded it. growl anyway, here we go

-Yeah…I still don't own Yu-Gi-Oh!

Joey's eyes popped out of his head as he finished reading the invitation over again to himself.

"But why would Kaiba invite us to a party? We aren't really his friends…." Joey asked aloud to himself as he slid the invitation back into the envelope.

Yami looked over his aibou and to the group.

"Well, I know why he might invite me and Yugi…."Yami trailed off as he looked at Duke, Tristan and Joey. Joey nodded.

"I guess that would make sense….But, um…does anyone here own the kind of stuff that he's talking about?" Joey said scratching his chin.

The boys all looked around at each other and finally shook their heads., realizing not a single one of them owned a tuxedo.

"Well they do rent those things out…" Duke noted

(to the party…because I'm lazy like that)

Elegant music flowed through the mansion as a butler opened up the doors for Yami and the gang. Yami fidgeted continuously with his tie and mumbles something about how 'at least in Egypt I could breath in my formal wear…'

Yugi giggles slightly when he heard Yami say this, even as inwardly he sighed, missing Shido. The invitation hadn't specified that he could bring a date, and Shido said he had to work anyways, so Yugi decided he'd go to the gala.

Kaiba's mansion was much as Yugi had imagined. They had been greeted into a large area, that Yugi could only term the front hall. In front of them stood a set of staircases heading to the next level, designed as a pair of blue eyes white dragons with their heads tilted up. To the left, music and animated chatter could be heard in a ball room, made of the same white almost blue colored walls that covered the front hall. To the right, Yugi could see what appeared to be a dining room with a long table elegantly set.

The group was directed into the ballroom and Yugi smiled as he saw the chandelier was designed with crystals carved as different duel monsters dangling down. He spotted a blue eyes white dragon, the dark magician…Celtic guardian….and many other monsters.

Yugi and the group made their way through the crowd, stopped now and then by waiters bearing Champaign in elegant flutes. Each of the group graciously took a glass and Joey rolled his eyes as he noticed the likeness of a dragon was curled around in such a way that it looked elegant, and improved the ability to hold the glass.

"I can't believe he waists all his money on this sort of thing…" Joey said bitterly, glaring at the glasses. If he could have the money it cost to make ONE of these glasses, he'd be much better off and away from the house which he shared with his father….

Yugi placed a hand on Joeys arm, catching his attention. Joey looked at the smaller teen and knew that Yugi just wanted Joey to enjoy himself and not worry about all that.

Joey couldn't help but smile down at his best friend, he hated himself for letting Yugi and himself grow apart, but he was indescribably thankful that the boy had given him a second chance. Joeys eyes shone with gratitude and friendly love, and Yugi smiled, understanding Joey fully, returning the same brotherly bond with his newly re-gained best friend.

"Well….if it isn't the pup….how did you manage to get in?" Came Kaiba's voice, breaking the silent communication.

Joey glared at Kaiba, bearing his teeth.

"I received an invitation, that's how!" Joey ground out, though inside what he wanted to do was cry for Kaiba. Joey had been overjoyed to receive and invitation from Kaiba, thinking that by some twist of fate he'd be allowed to have the other. And here stood the item of his affection…looking as though he hated him.

Seto raised a dark eyebrow, his blue eyes showing nothing of what he was thinking.

"Looks like I'm going to have to fire someone for messing up my guest list…oh well, you may stay and enjoy yourself puppy, just don't wet on my floor" Kaiba said, turning and moving back through the crowd .

Joey growled at Kaiba, ready to go after him when he felt a small hand on his arm. Turning Joey spotted a beautiful young female staring up at Joey, blushing. The girls blue eyes seemed shy and uncertain as she began to speak, her curly brunette hair bouncing around her face.

"I…if you…..If you wouldn't mind…." The girl blushed even redder "would you like to dance" she finished as an old fashion waltz picked up.

Joey blinked, looking over the girl, wondering where she'd come from. He started to open his mouth to decline when an idea struck him….if Kaiba didn't want him, then he didn't want Kaiba either. Putting on a charmingly seductive smile he gently took the girls hand and brought it to his lips, imitating a movie he'd once watched with his sister.

"I'd be glad to take a beauty like yourself out there…" Joey said.

Not many people would expect it form Joey, but he was actually quite charming and good with words once he was given the chance.

Placing the girls hand in the crook of his arm, he led her over to the dance floor, where, amazingly, he led her into a perfect waltz. The group blinked and stared, unable to believe what they were seeing.

"Joey….can….waltz?" Duke asked, his eyes wide and blinking.

Yugi smiled and nodded, laughing because he had once walked in on Joey practicing dance steps and knew that Joey didn't generally like people knowing that kind of thing about him.

The girl in his arms smiled and seemed to melt like butter as he twirled her effortlessly around the floor, a rakish grin settling on his face.

-Kaiba's POV-

Kaiba blinked as he spotted the pup leading one of his lesser acquainted guests to the dance floor. Kaiba smirked as the waltz began, fully expecting Joey to make a fool out of himself and trip over his own feet. But what he saw puzzled him beyond measure…The pup could dance?

Kaiba grit his teeth as he watched the blonde and his partner glide effortlessly along the floor, the pup giving a grin that had the girl fairly swooning in his arms. Kaiba immediately hated the girl for coming within ten feet of the pup.

Watching with increasing disgust as he watched the dance come to an end, he growled when he saw Joey stopping the dance with an elegant step that had the girl bending back in his arms and the blonde leaning over her, staring into her eyes.

As he watched Joey lead the girl off the floor and walk off in the direction of the hallway, presumably to the restroom Kaiba followed after him, walking quickly to the hallway and coming to a halt outside the bathroom door, waiting for the pup to come out.

He smiled when the blonde came out, completely unaware of his stalker until he looked up to see Kaiba who strode quickly too him, backing him into a wall, placing one hand beside his head as if to tell him not to try and leave.

Joey glared up at Kaiba as his back hit the wall.

"What do you want Kaiba?" Joey growled, his eyes defying Kaiba's demand, though he didn't try to leave.

Kaiba's eyes narrowed as his face inched closer to Joey's, until his nose nearly touched the pups.

"Did you have fun out there, twirling that little strumpet all around?" Kaiba asked, his words coming out harsh.

Joey scoffed up at Kaiba, his eyes now laughing.

"What business is it of yours Kaiba? So what if I did enjoy it, I had her practically swooning in my arms"

It was Kaiba's turn to growl, cause inside he knew it was none of his business…but he was getting damn tired of the charade that had carried since he'd met the pup.

Joey continued laughing as Kaiba said nothing, he then looked deep into Kaiba's blue orbs, a challenge in his eye and a smirk on his face.

"Don't tell me you're jealous" Joey said jokingly, meaning to mock Kaiba.

Kaiba's eyes narrowed at this.

"I have no reason to be jealous…because it's not like any of them are able to have you."

Joey smoldered at this, figuring Kaiba was insulting his financial situation.

"Just because they're fucking billionaires doesn't mean I can have a tumble in the sheets with one if I want to. Or date one if they decide they'd like too. I can have any one of those women I want-"

"No you can't" Kaiba barked, interrupting.

"And what makes you say that?" Joey asked with a glare.

"Because, you belong to me" Kaiba growled finally planting his lips over the pups, leaning his body onto the blonde.

Joey blinked as their lips met, shock ripping through him…any minute now he'd wake up in the hospital finding out he'd been knocked unconscious by a bus….he didn't wake up….

Kaiba smiled at Joeys apparent shock, running his toung along Joey's lips, demanding he open up. He was going to show that pup who his master was.

Joey's eyes fluttered shut as he parted his mouth, allowing Kaiba's entrance. He sighed as he felt the young CEO's toung delving into his moist mouth. The pup responded, his toung meeting up with Kaiba's tangling with each other.

Kaiba pulled away, his eyes flaming with smoldering passion, smirking as he backed up.

"None of them can have anything that's mine…especially not you, so don't get any ideas" Kaiba said as he made his way back into the ballroom.

Joey stood in shock against the wall, unable to believe what had just happened….Kaiba had just….

"I just kissed Kaiba…"Joey whispered aloud to himself, a smile breaking onto his face…Even though Kaiba probably didn't love Joey the way his faithful pup loved him…he still wanted him…

Yami's POV

Yami watched his young aibou as his knowing eyes followed Kaiba out to the hall after Joey. A small smile tugged at his hikari's lips. It was as if he already knew what was going to happen and found it all very amusing.

As for Yami, he was happy to have his Hikari there, more or less to himself…His heart still ached as he recalled how he had seen the couch completely disheveled when they arrived home and his aibou's embarrassed smile as he'd scampered into the kitchen to make lunch…

At seeing that, Yami knew what had happened between them while he had been out. His heart felt like it was made of lead, heavy and unyielding in his chest. At that moment he had been hurt, jealous, embarrassed, and sad all at once. He wanted to cry that someone had had his hikari, and it hadn't been him.

If only I hadn't taken that trip…Yami thought to himself, I'd have him now…my sweet Yugi.

Yami shook his head as he heard another piece of music start up and saw that his aibou desperately wanted to dance…Yami took the opportunity to hold Yugi and held out a hand to him

"Yugi, would you care to dance?" Yami asked, smiling.

Yugi smiled and nodded, taking Yami's hands as Yami pulled him out and began leading them into the dance.

"It would appear that Kaiba held onto the old taste in parties…" Yami noted, noticing that everything was set up in the older styles. The music. The type of dances. Yami smiled, rather enjoying his time reliving the past…and they young boy he held in his arms.

Yugi smiled as they twirled along the floor. Yami's heart wanted to burst and cry at the same time. Here he was finally holding sweet Yugi…yet, he was not his…

Yugi's POV

Yugi smiled as Yami led their dance. His mind drifted back and forth between Yami and Shido. At the moment, his heart was full, enjoying the feel of Yami's strong lead. He wanted to melt into Yami's arms, embrace him and….

Yugi mentally slapped himself. He was involved with Shido, and he loved Shido very much…but then….why did he wish for nothing more than to kiss Yami….

Yugi had been embarrassed when Yami had seen the couch, he knew Yami had guessed what had happened. He was ashamed that Yami had seen the result of his time with Shido, and he knew for certain he had deeply hurt his other half…he could feel the ache within his soul through their still existing mental link…he could feel Yami's rage and sorrow in the instant he had scampered off to the kitchen.

At that moment he'd wanted to cry.

Yugi sigh and unconsciously leaned into Yami during the dance, closing his eyes.

He'd also enjoyed the pharaohs embrace the nights he'd been attacked. He'd felt safe and loved in Yami's arms….but he also felt much the same in Shido's.

I'm a horrible person…I continue to hurt the ones I love due to my own indecision.

Yami looked down into Yugi's eyes, and Yugi's heart jumped into his throat. Oh Ra…what he wouldn't give to be able to keep his confused love from his darker half. And…shame him, but Yugi wanted to kiss him right then.

Yami began slowly leaning his head down, as though in a trance, until his lips met with Yugi's…

Yugi's eyes fluttered shut as he took in Yami's kiss. He kissed Yami back, slightly running his toung along Yami's lips.

Butter….I am melting into this….It feels so….

Yugi jolted as he finally remembered Shido. He pulled back from Yami and looked at the ground, breaking from the embrace.

"Yugi…" Yami said softly.

Yugi's eyes filled with tears.

Why can't I choose…I should go for Shido…he won't leave me, I know he wont…but then…Yami also came back for me…

The tears now coursed down his face as he apologized to Yami.

"I…I can't…I'm with Shido…I'm sorry" Yugi turned and walked from Yami, half of his heart breaking from forcing himself away from him.

Why? Yami…if you wouldn't have left me…I wouldn't be like this now…I love you so much…and yet, I love Shido as well…you've both saved me…

Yugi sighed and walked out into the cool night for some fresh air.

Yami's POV

Yami stood sadly and watched as Yugi walked away.

Sweet Yugi…one day I will stop hurting you…and maybe make you mine…

Yami walked off of the floor, bumping into Kaiba, who was walking with quite a smug look on his face.

"Could you watch where you're going next time pharaoh?" Kaiba mocked.

Yami began to speak when he was cut off by a scream from outside.

"YAMI! HELP ME!!!!" Yugi's scream cut into the room.

Kizna: Alright! There we go. Another finished chapter. yes I know, it's short, but I promise they'll get longer as events pick up.

Yami: YOU'RE LEAVING MY AIBOU HERE?!!!

Kizna: Well yeah, it's called a cliffhanger, to make sure people come back

Kaiba: ::Smirking. Whistles:: Here puppy.

Joey: ::glares at Kizna:: why did you do that?

Kizna: ::innocent eyes:: what are you talking about? You said you wanted him?

Joey: ::still glaring::

Kizna: ::laughs:: See ya next time.

Yami: AIBOU!!

Kizna: --; oh will you give it a rest?

Yami: ::pulls out bazooka and points it at Kizna::

Kizna: O.O; never mind. Yell all you like.

Yami: ::nods:: thank you…AAAIIIIIBOOOOUUUU!!

Kaiba:…Dammit…shut up.