Disclaimer: I don't own any of the characters nor the show, just the story itself.
Summary: When Joey decides to confess his love for a certain brunette, things take a turn for the worse. Will this brunette ever love Joey? What hardships will the two have to endure to finally be able to be together? Seto/Joey. YAOI! You have been warned.
"Icy Rain"
Seto's POV
I watched as Wheeler ran out of my office. Who would've guessed that geek would turn out to be a fag? I can't believe his stupidity! Does he not comprehend the fact that I'm a man and he's a mutt? The two don't mix. Simple as that, I'm way too good for that loser.
I leaned back against my chair and rested my eyes for a second before continuing my work, acting as if nothing had happened. However, for some reason, I found that quite hard to do. Swirling around in my chair, I looked out my city-view window and realized that it had started raining. Wheeler doesn't have an umbrella…And I care because?
Ignoring everything going on around me and inside my head, I continued working till pretty late. I didn't even notice the time until my cell phone rang.
"Who is it?" I growled in annoyance.
"Hi Kaiba, it's Yugi. I'm sorry for calling you at this hour, but it's an emergency."
"What's do you want? I don't do favors."
"I'm sorry for bothering you, but I just wanted to ask you a question."
"Well then, go ahead! I haven't got all day."
"I know this question might seem silly to you, but have you seen Joey today? He's been gone since this morning and I tried calling his house, but no one's home."
I nearly dropped the phone. The mutt couldn't have gone and done something stupid, could he?
"Hello? Kaiba?"
"No Yugi, I haven't seen that cheerleading doggy of yours and I don't hope to. Now goodbye."
I didn't even wait for a response before flipping the phone close. Wanting to continue my work, I found it impossible. The things I said to Wheeler this afternoon kept flooding my mind. If something happens to him, I don't want to be responsible for it. I need to go out and look for him.
I quickly threw on my coat and ran out of the building, not bothering to get an umbrella or call my driver.
Wheeler, where are you? I ran around in the rain looking desperately for the blonde, but to avail. I swear, if you want to do something stupid, make sure it doesn't relate to me.
I ran past the park, but stopped when a mop of gold caught my eyes. I went over to see if it was Wheeler and to my surprise, it was. I took him into my arms and the first thing I did was check to see if he was still breathing. Good, he is.
Taking out my cell, I called for my limo. It arrived shortly and I carried Wheeler into the limo. As I watched his unconscious form, I realized how peaceful he looked. I always saw him as a tough, hot-headed street kid, but now as I was watching him sleep, he looked so serene and calm.
"Mr. Kaiba, we have arrived at your estate" my driver informed me.
Picking up Wheeler again, I carried him into my mansion and ordered several maids to dry him off and to get him into warm clothing.
No sooner had I given my orders did Mokuba come strolling out into the living room.
"Hey Seto, why is Joey here? What happened to him?" Mokuba asked concernedly when he saw Joey being brought into a guest room.
"I found the idiot sleeping on a bench in the park."
"Really? What happened?"
"I don't know, Mokuba."
Yeah right, I do know and the reason is me. However, do I really care? As long as it is he and not me who suffers, it's alright.
"Mr. Kaiba, I think your friend is really ill" reported one of my maids.
I went into the room, with the maid behind me, to find Joey in bed and in a set of my spare pajamas.
"His body seems extremely warm and it's as though he has trouble breathing."
"Call the doctor immediately!"
"Mr. Kaiba, your friend has a seriously high fever. I suggest you give him medication and see what happens. If his fever does not break in the next twelve hours, he'll need urgent medical attention."
"Thank you, doctor."
That night I stayed by Wheeler's side. I don't understand why, but I just did. I watched his sleeping form and took in every detail about it. Running a hand through his golden hair, I was amazed by how soft it was. His hair and eyes were two very distinct features about him. Speaking of eyes, I haven't been able to see his sweet, honey brown eyes since this morning. I love how they always burned with honesty and determination. Sometimes I wonder why I'm so cold to him…
What the hell is wrong with you, Seto? This is Wheeler you're talking about! He's nothing but a pain in your neck. Your brain must've caught a cold when you were in rain. Nothing about Wheeler is positive. I don't even know why I bothered getting this worthless piece of crap out of the rain. I should've just left him out there to catch leukemia and die.
Hey! Did you ever stop to think that it was your fault he ended up there in the first place?
Ha! Since when did I start to know what guilt was?
A groan escaped Joey's lips and honey eyes began to stir.
Joey's POV
Ugh…where am I? Everything was so blurry that I could barely make out what was what. I shook my head to clear it up a bit. My body felt as if it was on fire, but yet I felt so cold.
"Look who finally decided to wake up."
"Kaiba? Where am I?"
"My estate."
"What am I doing here?" I asked, tossing the blanket off me and climbing off the queen-sized bed.
"Where do you think you're going? You have a very high fever Wheeler."
"So what? I'm pretty sure you don't allow dogs on your property."
To tell you the truth, I was afraid. I was afraid of him. I didn't want to be a hundred feet near Kaiba. Too vulnerable to him, I didn't want to take a chance and let him hurt me even more. There's only so much I could take.
I fumbled around for my clothes and found them atop a small dresser, folded neatly. Hurriedly, I got changed, not caring if Kaiba saw. In finishing, I walked towards the door.
I suddenly felt a firm grip on my left arm.
"You are not going anywhere in this condition" growled Kaiba agitatedly.
"Let me go and leave me alone!"
Despite his unyielding grip, I managed to throw his hand off my arm. After that, I began to run, just like I did this morning, away from him, and out for the second time today, into the icy rain.
A/N: Yep, I've decided to continue. I've got a lot of ideas coming if people keep reading and reviewing.
