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Warnings: Lets see... This chapter mainly focuses on Joey and Mai! Not that, that's a bad thing! (wink)
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Chapter 8: Emotional Trama
Reluctantly, Mai wondered quietly into the dark room. It held a medicine cabinet, that was filled with many needles. She could also make out other medical instruments. She continued walking, looking at all the tools and such. Just the thought of using those things on you made her shiver. She then stopped when she came in contact with a white bed. The bed held a hero. A certain blonde haired hero that was the love of her life. He meant the world to her. Would god take it all away? Would he take away her world? That was just as bad as taking her own life away.
'Oh god...'
He laid on the bed unconscious, with a suction mask on his bruised face. The anguished feeling never left her, as she morosely walked over to his beside...
M E A N W H I L E
"FUCK!" A young man with brown hair screamed, as he punched the wall. The group had been waiting for an update on Joey's status for a very long time. Nothing yet.
"Tristan, please!" Serenity retorted, desperately.
He glanced at the poor girl in front of him. She was so beautiful, kind, and full of life. He couldn't see her like this, nor could he see HIMSELF like this. She was just like Joey. ALWAYS full of life. Now look at him. All because of that bastard, Varon. And the fucking fight wasn't even fucking over! Then he thought about Kaiba. How badly the CEO wanted to get back at Joey. Tristan himself, knew Serenity loved Kaiba. What the fuck attracted her to that guy anyway? But he wasn't about to give up. Not yet... He longed to beat Kaiba, just like Joey. But it was for a different cause. Joey wanted to get back at Kaiba for all the insults he threw at him. Tristan on the other hand, wanted to fight for Serenity's heart. However, he knew violence was NOT the answer. It never solves anything.
'Tell that to Joey.' He snicked to himself.
But Tristan wasn't one to talk. For he too had been engaged in many street fights. But he was never involved with a gang, especially the toughest one around. Unlike Joey. He even overthrew the gang leader! That made Joey the strongest one around. After he heard about what happened between Joey and Varon, and how Varon cheated, it made Tristan explode. His indignation spread all around him, as he gazed at the ER.
'I wonder if Joey and Varon will fight again... The fight isn't over... So chances are that they will... Nope it's not over until one is dead, or gives up. I just hope Joey doesn't die... Because if he does, the win automatically goes to Varon. But then again, Varon CHEATED, so maybe Joey won? But it's still not over! AUGHHH! I'm so confuzzled!' (A/N: 'Confuzzled', another word for 'Confused'. I dunno I like that word and we say it around here a lot, so yeah I'm using it. Lol.)
B A C K IN T H E E.R.
"Oh god..." Those words escaped her lips, as she stared down at the man she loved. Both his side, and leg were wrapped up tightly to stop more blood loss, as the suction mask helped him breath. She watched as his chest moved slowly up and down.
'OH MY GOD! HE IS SHIRTLESS!' (A/N: XDDDDD)
She blushed at snapped out of her little thought.
'Ugh.. get your mind out of the gutter, Mai. No sex jokes today... Though he DOES have a nice body... AUGH! SHUT UP, SHUT UP, SHUT UP!' (A/N: And again.. XDDDDD)
Mai reached out to touch his soft, tender hand. For about 5 minutes, she stood there holding it, and praying for him to wake up.
"Please don't die..." She whispered, as a single tear ran down her cheek. (A/N: Watch out Joey, she wants your body. XD! Sorry I interfere alot. LOL)
She then decided instead of standing, she would sit. She sat down on the side of his bed very gently, still holding his hand.
"Please wake up... Don't leave me." She whispered again, as more tears came.
He remained the same, unmoving. However, Mai could have sworn she saw his eyes flinch.
'No Mai, don't be silly... He's not gunna wake up now...'
She then begins to think about all the good things about him. Yes now was the time to be optimistic. She thought about his personality first. He was kind, and caring. He was the kind of man a girl would really like because he would like the girl for who she was, an not for her body.
'Okay maybe I'm think a little to much of him..' -.-''
Sure he's a hothead at times, but that's just him. Sure he could be dense, but it was always very charming. Mai always thought Joey was charming, she even told Serenity that when they first met in Battle City. (A/N: True fact, too. XD)
Joey had a pure heart. She knew that. But there was a time when he was a bully and a gangsta. Those gangs were bad news. Beating up little kids and 'sleeping around'.
She then became angry. 'Joey better not have been one of those punks who slept around... If he did that... then he will definitely get a beating from me! Wait... what do I care? Ugh... just face the facts Mai... you care...'
She sighed knowing that there was nothing she could do if he had 'done that'. It wouldn't change anything. Next she thought about his looks. Oh yes those very handsome features were enough to make girls scream. That was it... enough was enough... no more playing games with these feelings.
"I love you."
It felt really weird saying that. Especially to someone that couldn't hear you.
'I guess I should leave now... I said what I needed to say... well maybe theres more...' She looked at him again. His face was so close to hers. Then another question repeated in her mind.
'To kiss him, or not to kiss him? Augh... this is so damn hard.' (A/N: Make up your mind, lady. -.-)
"I'm sorry for everything, and I love you so much." Those were the last words she said, as she got up and made the exit her destination.
But then, she stopped dead in her tracks by the sound of a tiny, breathtaking moan.
"Ma-Mai..."
Her eyes become wide, and retorted back to see the blonde boy's eyes open slowly. Mai didn't do what to do or say. She frantically thought of what to say and quickly ran back over to his bedside.
"JOEY!" She quickly darted up to him, and hugged him gently. "I'm so glad your okay..."
He gave her a queer smile, and looked around his surroundings. "Whoa... where the hell am I?" He asked her weakly.
"The hospital... we didn't know if you were gunna make it or not..." She sniffed.
"Hey this is Joey Wheeler we're talkin' bout. And he ALWAYS pulls through." He tried his best to make her smile, and sit up, but miserably fell back down.
"Joey, don't! Stop, don't try to sit up at all. Your leg and side were cut open..." She looked in his eyes, sadly.
"Oww... man thanks for the warning, but you're a little late." He sighed.
"That must hurt."
"Forget that, I'm freezing! Why the hell is it so cold?"
She blushed. "Well you kinda... aren't wearing... a... shirt?"
Joey looked down to see his bare flesh. He flustered a deep shade of red, knowing Mai was watching him the whole time. "Oh... heh... oh well..."
She smiled and sat down by him once again. She wanted to hover right there for the rest of her life. Well not exactly THERE. But by his side, yes.
He looked at her, and saw she looked rather sad. He stared in her eyes, lost within them, with deep concern. "Mai? What's wrong? I thought you were HAPPY to see me?"
She bent her head down, trying not to let the tears fall. "I-I am happy, but... I thought I would never see you again... It scared me... I was so worried... Then I realized that joining up with Varon was a stupid idea from the start. You were right... he was bad news... And I'm so sorry for all I've done to you, and the rest of the group." She couldn't believe what she just said. And to JOEY of all people! This was so unlike her! Mai Valentine doesn't just admit feelings all at once! Or to anyone! Well... he wasn't just anyone... he was special... So it was okay...
Joey started at her, as he accumulated his feelings for her. "Mai... I don't know what to say... I mean... I've never seen you like this before."
Mai gave him a glare. "Okay well now you did."
"Guess so..."
"So how are you feeling?"
"I've been better...- huh?"
He saw Mai's watery eyes. Now wouldn't be a good time to tell her that he's in pain.
"Umm... I'm okay." Oh please, that's a lie. He really wasn't okay. His side hurt like hell, and he was beginning to get a big ass headache. But he couldn't let Mai know this.
"No your not. Don't lie to me Joey Wheeler! At least not about that!" She yelled at him, which caused him to become a little tense.
"I'm sorry, Mai. I just don't want to see you cry anymore. I've seen enough of that..." He replied as he scratched the back of his head, awkwardly.
"I just don't want you to lie..."
"I won't. I promise. Hey what happened to Varon? Did he die yet?"
Mai sweat dropped. "Uhh... no Joey... He didn't DIE yet. But he did run off somewhere. So technically you won round one."
"Alright- Oww! FUCKTARD!" Joey screamed as the pain in his side worsened.
"Don't move- Fucktard? What the hell?" Mai asked.
"Um I dunno? It's just a weirdo curse word." (A/N: Me n' my friend Sam made that word up. XDD It's so funny! Hey Shelly-chan remember online that time? LOL! I taught ya that word.)
"I see..." She sweat dropped again. "You're really too funny." She giggled.
"Hehe... I know."
"Don't get an ego there you hothead!"
"Oh yes, Mai. I'm very hot. And sexy too." He purred, making her blush.
"Hey hey hey! I said NO ego!" She laughed out loud this time.
"Aw come on, baby. You know it!" He flirted with her some more.
"Baby? Since when am I 'baby'?"
"Since now."
"Your so retarded."
"But ya know ya love me!" He said with a big smile.
"Yeah yeah I- WHAT!"
He turned away from her. "I heard what you said... about how sorry you were and that you...loved me? Heh.. maybe I just heard wrong."
She shook her head. "No Joey... you heard right..."
'OMG! He actually heard me say all the mushy stuff! Good thing I didn't say all the stuff about him being shirtless out loud...' She sighed.
"I did?" He asked her blinking a couple times.
She nodded. "Yes... I really.. do love you... Not Varon... No way... Not him... Not EVER. Only you." She couldn't believe she just said that. And quite frankly, neither could Joey!
'I am dreaming! Okay that's it.. I definitely died. And I'm in heaven dreaming about this. No wait- can you dream in heaven? Wow am I retarded? Uhh good thing I asked myself that and no one else. Heh...'
He turned his head towards her again. "Thank you, Mai. I love you too."
"R-really?"
He nodded. "Yep! Plleaaasseee crush me!" He smiled at her.
"Oh my- you goof!" She laughed and hugged him again. She felt the warmth of his body against hers. She rested her head on his bare chest for a little while, then she spoke again.
"Joey?" She sat up and released him. "Are you and Varon gunna fight again?"
Again, he turned away. "I dunno... We might... since the match isn't really over."
"Oh Joey... I don't want you to end up this way again! PLEASE!"
"Mai don't worry. It WON'T end up like this again. I'll beat that dirty, rotten, scumbag at his own game."
This reassured her that everything would be all right in the very end. The very, very end. "Joey? One more question."
"Yeah?"
"Where do you see me in 10 years from now?"
"Why?"
"Just wondering.." She bit her bottom lip. 'What will he say?'
"10 years, huh? By my side, with maybe a kid or two running around a half clean, half messy house." He answered her question with a smile.
"Are-are you serious?" Mai's eyes grew in shock. By his side? A kid... OR TWO? Amazing what 10 years could do to you. That simple question made her heart thump. Now it was beating harder then ever.
"I'm serious. That is... if you wanna be with me?"
She smiled and a million tears fell from her eyes. "You have no idea how much what you just said meant to me"
"Will I ever?" He asked her while smirking.
"Maybe..." She then smirked as well.
"What's that suppose to mean?" He said looking hurt.
"Aww your so cute when you pout like that! Just like a little dog!" She teased him.
"HEY I AIN'T NO DOG!"
"Yeah you are. Your MY dog." She then leaned into him and claimed his lips in a tender kiss. At first Joey didn't know what to do. But he soon found himself kissing Mai back with passion. Their kiss deepened, as they were surrounded by the air in the room that was filled with love. And each other.
T O B E C O N T I N U E D
Darkhope: O.o' Wow... I wrote all that sappy shit? I can't believe I wrote that! XDD. Okay not as long as chapter 7 but how was it anyway? Wow it's been EXACTLY a month since I updated this. I think I have to work on my other fic because I haven't updated that since November! XD. Hi ho Hi ho it's off to work I go! Catch ya lata, and don't forget to press that lonely, blue review button down there! You click it and you'll feel so damn good! LOL. It's so cold, so...clickable...