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

If he thinks I'm going after him again, he's got another thing coming. The idiot might as well die and go to hell for all I care.

Walking what seems an endless and empty hallway, I finally get to my room. Why does this house seem so deserted? It feels like no one but me is living here.

Quietly undressing myself, I climb into bed and fall asleep shortly after.


"Mr. Kaiba, we're at Domino High."

My driver opened the car door and I stepped out. Another day at this dump…great.

I made it to homeroom safely without a mob of girls attacking me. Sometimes they make me wonder if I'm the only guy left on this planet.

"Guys, have you seen Joey at all since yesterday?" came a voice I now recognize as Taylor's.

"No Tristan, I tried calling his house all last night. No one picked up," answered Yugi.

"That's not like Joey at all," said Tea, with worry in her voice.

"What? The mutt ran off and got lost? Gee Yugi, I think you should start putting a leash on him," I said while turning around to face Yugi and his cheerleading squad.

"Kaiba, we don't need your stupid remarks right now," growled the uni-spiked brunette.

"And definitely a muzzle for that one," I said, pointing to Taylor.

"Why you…"

He lunged at me and I easily caught his arms with my hands.

"Don't bother, you'd never win."


It went on like that for two weeks. Wheeler never showed up at school, not even once within those two weeks. His friends managed to get in touch with him but they never saw him.

It was now the beginning of the third week, no one in school had seen Joey for a while and no one expected him to be here.

Right as first period was about to start, the classrooms doors slid open. Not thinking much of it, I kept my head on the table.

"How nice of you to join us today, Mr. Wheeler," said the teacher sarcastically.

My head immediately shot up and looked to the direction of the door. There stood the mutt, looking somehow…different. I can't exactly pinpoint what's different about him, but judging by the reactions of the girls in my class I can say it was a good change. Hearts were literally coming out of their eyes.

Ignoring everyone in the room, Wheeler briskly walked to his seat, which so happens to be next to mine. He sat down and turned to give all the girls in the class a smirk. I caught the smirk and my stomach fluttered for a second. Hearing the squeals of the girls, I regained my composure and looked as if nothing happened.

For the entire period, Wheeler completely ignored me. He didn't say a single word nor look my direction. However, I caught myself looking at him several times. His blond hair was messier than usual, but it seems to be done on purpose. He wore a large white T-shirt, baggy black pants, and had a black armband on his wrist. Everything about him just seemed to glow with confidence.

The bell's ringing signaled the end of my thoughts. I got up and looked at him again. I couldn't help not saying something to him.

"Hey mutt, where've you been? I missed your constant barking and annoyance."

Without even looking at me, he picked up his bag and walked out of the classroom.

I felt a wave of disappointment wash over me. Why am I disappointed? I should be angry that he walked away.

The day went by extremely slow. Wheeler continued ignoring me while he got attention from the whole female body of the school. He must've charmed his way to everyone using stupid puppy techniques.

While walking to my limo after school, I saw Wheeler with a girl a couple of feet in front of me. His arm was around the girl's shoulders and they were laughing loudly. I quickened my pace and blocked their way. I didn't know who the girl was but Wheeler isn't going anywhere with her.

"Wheeler, what is wrong with you?" I asked him angrily.

She looked at the mutt and said, "Um Joey, I just remembered I have something to do. Sorry, bye" and walked away. She was frightened and I could tell.

I turned my attention back to Wheeler, who was keeping his eyes away from mine. He wanted to get away but I blocked him from doing so.

Before I saw it coming, a strong force impacted my right cheek. I toppled backwards, falling on the floor. He could not have just hit me.

"Kaiba, I gave you a chance. I ignored you, thinking you'd get the hint to leave me alone. To you, do I not have feelings? The things you say hurt. I know I'll never be good enough for you or anyone else, but why do you always have to rub it in? I really thought I loved you, I really thought you were worth it, but I guess you're really not. I never thought that it was wrong to love, never thought that I wasn't supposed to be in love. After two weeks I thought I was strong enough, but I'm not. Kaiba, I've never really asked anything of you, but please…"

I can hear his voice beginning to crack. He turned his back to me, but I saw the tears that hit the cement floor.

"…just leave me alone."

After that, he fled. I didn't know what hurt more, my pride or my heart, as I watched his retreating form. As I saw him go, rain blurred my vision, rain that fell from my eyes onto the earth.


A/N: Hey guys! Sorry this chapter took so long to post. I had an enormous of projects and exams to finish. Anyways, the next chapter might be up in two weeks. Keep all the reviews coming, I love them all. Happy reading!