Disclaimer: I don't own any of the characters nor the show, just the story itself.

Summary: Joey's confession.

"Icy Rain"

Joey's POV

As I stood in front of the large Kaiba Corp. building, my heart was pounding wildly against my chest. I couldn't even breathe right. A part of me wanted to run home and forget that I ever came here, but I couldn't. That wasn't my style. Alright, here goes!

I walked into the lobby and talked to the woman behind the counter.

"Good morning Ma'am. I was wondering if Mr. Kaiba has arrived yet."

"Indeed he has. Take the elevator up to the 68th floor."

"Thank you."

Wow, 68th floor. I walked into the elevator and looked at all the buttons. It seemed as if the 68th floor was the highest floor. Pressing the round button, I waited patiently as the doors closed and brought me closer to confrontation.

With a soft ding, I exited the elevators. It was a quiet space, only containing a secretary and her desk situated in front of Kaiba's office. Heh…the snoot needs a whole floor to himself.

I swiftly made my way over to the secretary as doubt and nervousness began to flood my mind. Why had I come here in the first place?

"Hi, I was wondering if I can see Mr. Kaiba" I asked lowly.

"Do you have an appointment with him, sir?"

"No, but I must speak with him about an urgent issue."

"I'm sorry, but you must wait if you don't have an appointment."

"What? It's an emergency!" I shouted.

The anxiety was obviously getting to me. Why wouldn't this lady let me see him?

"Sir, I suggest you quiet down or leave" she threatened.

"Let me talk to Kaiba first!"

The office door behind the secretary suddenly creaked opened and there stood Kaiba, annoyance clearly written all over his face.

"What is all this noise?" his rich, deep voice boomed.

"I'm sorry Mr. Kaiba, sir" the secretary apologized.

Kaiba completely ignored his secretary and turned towards me. Oh man… this doesn't look good. He seems pretty angry, maybe I should leave…

"Wheeler? What are you doing here?" surprise and anger mixed in his voice.

Okay…maybe not.

"I have to talk with you, Kaiba."

"Oh really? About what? I don't speak dog."

"I'm serious here."

"Fine, come in. Two minutes is all you've got and after that I'm calling security."

He walked back into his office and I followed, closing the door behind me. He sat in his big leather chair, while I took a seat in front of his desk. Looking around the office, I found it enormous. This space was bigger than my apartment three times!

"Speak Wheeler! I'm waiting."

I opened my mouth to speak, but no words came out. I felt as if someone had just stuffed a sock into my mouth.

"You…have a very nice…office." Wow Joey, that was really bad.

Kaiba didn't say anything. In fact, he didn't look amused at all. All he did was glare at me. Swallowing the lump in my throat, I tried to form understandable words.

"Well Kaiba, I know you hate me—"

"I think I've made that very clear by now" said Kaiba rudely interrupting.

"Yes, I know, but I think I…I don't know how to say this."

I was so confused. I didn't know how to tell him. I didn't want him to hate me even more than he already does. I don't think I'd be able to live with that.

"Would you just say it already? I haven't got all day! I have a company to run."

"I think… I love you" I blurted out really quickly.

I turned away, wanting to shield myself from what was going to come next. Though the weight had been lifted from my shoulders, I still felt a sense of insecurity about the situation. I looked at Kaiba and for the first time since yesterday, I felt the need to laugh. His expression was priceless. Confusion, shock, and…disgust? This ain't gonna be good news.

He shook the feelings off and regained his indomitable form. "Wheeler, what in the world makes you think I care? And I seriously hope that you didn't expect me to feel the same way about you. I certainly do not like males and even if I did, you wouldn't be one I would choose. You're one heck of a low life mutt. Now get out!"

I didn't need to be told twice. I bolted out the door and out of the building. The rain started falling and so did my tears. What made me think that I had a chance with the great Seto Kaiba? What made me think I was good enough to love Seto Kaiba?

I ran to the park and threw myself on a bench, sobbing crazily. I didn't care if anyone saw me, I just wanted to get all this pain out. The tears began flowing more freely and I welcomed it. I hurt so much inside. The things he said. Am I not a person? Do I not also have feelings? But then again, I should've expected it. I don't understand. Am I that bad? Do I really not deserve him?

I suddenly felt dizzy. The world around me was spinning out of control and my eyes began to lose focus. Before I knew it, I blacked out.

What will happen to Joey? Will Kaiba regret rejecting the blonde?

A/N: Wow, it's been a whole year. I just completely forgot about this story and it wasn't until yesterday that I recovered it. After finding the first chapter, I wrote the second one immediately. However, I'm not sure on whether or not I want to continue the story. Could you all just please let me know what you think of this story so far? From my reviews, I will make a decision. Alright, thanks!