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Oh shit this is not good...not good at all...

"Your late Jou."

Nope this was going to be hell...what 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 the waited a soft breeze played with their hair, as the two had a staring contest. Finally, Yugi decided to speak up....

The Meeting

"What the hell is going on Jou? You have been acting strange these past months, lately you seem as if you will drop dead any minute. So what in fuck's name is goin on?!" Yugi said with anger and a little resentment since Jou wasn't trusting him with his secret.

Jou gawked at his friend Yugi Moutu in shock. Never...NEVER has Yugi used fowl language before. Jou realized Yugi was pissed like never before, and should tread carefully.

Damn! Yugi is not going to give up is he? What should I say...

"Look Yugi"...Jou hesitated trying to find the right words to use. "I am going through some rough shit right now, but it's my problem that I'll deal with on my own ok? If I need help I'll let ya know."

"Bullshit Joey...you hiding somethin...what is it? Drug addiction, drinking alcohol...what?!"

THAT IS IT! I HAVE HAD ENOUGH!

Jou's amber eyes were livid with gold sparks of rage. He could not believe his friend Yugi would stoup so low to think he did that crap. His father rapes him and beats him because he is so wasted because of alcohol, and high off drugs. He would not touch the damn stuff if his life deepened on it.

"I CANNOT BELIEVE YOU JUST FUCKING SAID THAT! I AM NOT A DRUGY! IM NOT AN ALCOHOLIC! YOU DON'T EVEN KNOW WHO THE FUCK I AM DO YOU?" Jou screamed at the stop of his lunges at the boy in front of him. After all the years they have known one another, Yugi believed the worst in him first. What kind of friend is that? Jou could not take it...his stress level escalated to the point he was coming close to a nervous break down. It would do great damage to his health he has left the cancer has not taken hold of. Jou sat down and began to shake as if to have a secure, while panting trying to get oxygen into his lungs.

Yugi's anger vanished immediately seeing Jou in physical pain. Concern was etched in his facial features, while guilt showed in his violet eyes. Yugi knelt down next to Jou scared and unsure of what to do. "Jou....I...what should I do. Should I get the nurse?"

Jou glared at Yugi with anger still within his eyes. "get the hell away from me....and no I don't want the damn nurse...I'll be fine."

"Jou...."

"I said get the hell away from me!"

Yugi backed away quickly and tuned away but stopped and looked over his right shoulder at Jou. "Whenever you ready Jou...we'll be here" Yugi disappeared after entering the school doors.

Jou did not seem to notice a pair of crystal blue eyes. Seto was shocked at what just happened. He knew their was something wrong with Jou but could not tell what, however all of that was about to change. What are you hiding, pup?

Seto dialed quickly on his cell phone, bringing it to his ear..."Kaiba here. I want all medical and historical files on Joey Wheeler. I do not give a damn how you do it! Just get them!" He disconnected the call, and turned back to see Jou entering the doors to return to class before the bell rang. I will know what is wrong...no mistake about that...

(Scene Change)

The last bell rang throughout the school to dismiss the students for the rest of the day. Jou picked up his books, darted out of class as quickly as he could trying to escape his so-called "friends". He stopped at his locker and deposited the books he did not need. Once he turned to leave his friends stood there with friendly smiles (tea, Ryou, Bakura, Honda, and Yami) all except for Yugi who showed remorse and sympathy for Jou.

Jou just glared and walked off without a word. Jou's friend could not believe it, Tea tried to call out, but Yugi deterred her with grabbing her hand and shaking his head. The rest of them stood their puzzled and confused. "I will tell you when we get to the game Shoppe." The rest of them could only nod as leave with Yugi.

(Scene Change)

Jou finally made it home, but was late about a half hour. He knew If his Father was home and drunk it wouldn't be good. Jou opened the door slowly and tried to keep his panting to a minimum. He tiptoed up the dusty stairs toward his room. He opened the door, turned around, and locked it. He did not look thourghly enough to realize his father glaring at him, while sitting on his bed.

"Where have you been boy?"

Joe spun around with wide filled eyes..."I...I was walking home" said as his voice quivered.

"Bullshit! Now where were you?"

"Honest dad, that's where I was! Walking home on the sidewalk! Ask Mrs. Peterson she'll tell you."

"Don't ever Talk to me you hear me!" as Jou's father moved quickly and pressed Jou hard against the door knocking the wind out of his lungs. His Father began to choke him and lifted Jou up in the air. He could not breathe, and began to black out...

No not again...oh god...please?....NO! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!