Smitty: - I found time to create another chapter

Sibil: O.O? For what? A novel?

Smitty: I told you Sibil for my fan fiction story. I told you that multiple times -;

Kristy: I think Sibil has some screws loose if ya know what I mean....

Sibil: Do not!

Kristy: Do too!

Smitty: (sighs) well...Here is the chapter. Please review!

Another Day in Hell

(Next morning)

Joey walked to school with the little energy he could muster. He was so weak he had to take a break, clutching a near by bench for support, while panting trying to push oxygen into his lungs. Some times Joey would have enough energy to get through school day without any problems, however it seemed to be one of those days where Joey could not make it to school on time, or skip because of the lack of energy.

Joey was determined to make it to school, even though he knew his fellow students and teachers would do the teasing and prodding. Joey finally made it to homeroom, however receiving a disapproving look from his teacher, and a lecture, which he herd to often. He finally sat down in his assigned seat, while the teacher began writing on the board.

Joey was off in a dream when suddenly someone tapped his shoulder from behind. Joey turned to see his brown pointy hair, blue-eyed friend, Tristan, thrusting a folded note at him. Joey gave him a quizzical look, and took the piece a paper. Joey looked forward, yet whispered to Tristan.

"Whose it from Tristan?" Joey asked in a low whisper with mild curiosity.

"Who do you think dummy? It's from Yugi, he's worried about ya again" Tristan rolled his eyes in mock humor, while grinning.

Joey growled in frustration, "I told him I was fine a few days ago. why can't he believe me godamn it!"

Tristan frowned at Joey's angry reply, and leaned forward, "Because we care about ya Jou, that's what friends do. Honestly, you have been looking worse for wear lately. Are you sick again because this has become excessively common? Why don't you go see a doctor or somethin'?"

Joey gripped the note as tight as possible, shaking with anger..."I am fine. Just wish you guys would ease up a bit all right. If something was wrong I would tell ya!" Joey felt guilty for lying to his friend, but it was his problem, and not theirs. His friends would never understand the hardship he has to endure every day.

"Mr. Wheeler!" the teacher yelled.

"Yes Ma'am?" Joey replied with as much sweetness he could muster. "Would you like to tell the class what you felt was so important to be talking with Tristan during our lesson?" the teacher said in a cold tone, while gazing at Joey with a glare that would usually send any student except for him.

"No Ma'am"

A one sided grin appeared on the woman's face. "Very well, back to the Pyramids of Egypt." As the class continued to dwindle on Joey finally opened Yugi letter, inside it said:

Hey Jou!

Meet me outside underneath the willow tree during break. We need to talk...its important. I will not take no for an answer.

Yugi

Joey sighed with frustration, and crumpled up the note. However, a young boy with wild hair with blond pointy streaks and violet eyes watched Jou as he read the note. Yugi could definitely tell there is something fishy going on, and Jou is not telling. Jou has been looking like he could drop dead any minute. Yugi wanted info, and he was not going to wait any longer. It was going to be hell of a day....

Joey felt the same way. It was going to be one hell of a day. He was in no state to argue with his best friends, yet they were demanding that they want to talk. Most of all he had to deal with sometime soon, which would not be pleasant at all. Joe was not even sure he could make it through the whole day.

Oh yes...this day was pure hell!

(scene change)

As the ending of the fourth period bell rang resoundingly though the school, students began to head out of classes in a stampede eager for the break, which all of them desperately needed. Joey, on the other hand, took his sweet time walking out of the classroom, trying to figure what to say to Yugi once he got to the willow tree. He was so deep in thought, he crashed into a firm chest....loosing his balance, and landing on his butt.

"gomen-nasi" Joey said softly.

Once Joe finally looked up, he found out who exactly he bumped into...it was none other than Seto Kaiba; the asshole CEO of Kaiba Corp, and the man Joey resented but loved so dearly. Joey frowned. His amber eyes sparkled with golden specks of anger. Seto just looked down at Joey with his usually half grin, and chuckled while looking at the boy.

"Well, well, well, lookie who it is! You need to be taught some manners mutt. Its not appropriate to knock down your master."

"shut it moneybags! I don't have time to listen to you. I'm late meetin' Yugi."

Joey got up and moved passed him, however Kiaba wasn't done yet...oh no...he was just getting warmed up....

Seto grabs ahold of Joey's shirt collar from behind, and slammed him into a near by locker. Joey cringed in pain. Being weak because of the cancer also makes him more sensitive to pain. Slamming into the lockers felt like he was slammed into a brick wall. Joey crossed his arms over his waist trying to hold back the pain.

For a minute there, it almost seemd like Seto was worried about him. There was guilt and concern in those sapphire eyes of his, yet vanished instantly and the cold demeanor was replaced.

Maybe I was imagining it...maybe.... But....what if he is concerned about me? I must be imagining things! How I wish it was, then I wont have to keep these damn feelings bottled up inside.

Seto glared at Joey "Did I dismiss you mutt? I didn't think so! Next time wait till your master gives you permission.." said in a icy tone.

Joey glared at Seto while he walked away with his suitecase, and his trenchcoat floating behind him. Why did I have to fall for a guy like that...shit....

The break was almost over, and soon everyone would have to return to their classes. Joey ran outside as best he could trying to keep his pain contained as possible. Joey stopped in front of the willow tree panting for some air. He looked up, and there was Yugi looking pissed as ever.

Oh shit this isn't good...not good at all.....

"Your late Jou."

Nope this was going to be hell...what the hell am I going to say? Another lie or the truth? But I don't think he will understand...how could he?

The two stood there waiting for one of them to speak first. As they waited a soft breeze played with their hair, as the two had a staring contest. Finally, Yugi decided to speak up....