Chapter Nine: Don't Leave Me Standing Alone
A/N: Hey people! I'm back with chapter nine! How'd ya'll like the last one? Hope it met your standards. Here's your update!
"So, what did you want to tell me?" Joey asked, softening his tone of voice.
Subaru let out a small sigh before replying. "Okay. As I said before, ever since you left, my life began to falter. You probably remember me telling you that at the time, I was living with my father since my mother passed away when I was five." Joey nodded and motioned for her to continue. "Well, when we were both seven years old, you told me that you were moving to Domino City with your own father. I was devastated by this, but knew I had to move on in life. That's when I soon began to regret my decision. When I turned ten, my father began to beat me and then at thirteen he started raping me. I couldn't turn to anyone because you were my only friend, and now you were gone. All my living relatives were out of town so I was in a tight spot with no way out. That was when I decided to run away from home. I couldn't live with that monster I called my father any longer. That's when I came here and have been living with my friend Sakura ever since. I never expected to run into you again..." Subaru then laid her head on his chest, "...but I'm glad I did..."
Joey just began to blush a deep rose in colour.
"I'm really sorry Tomi." (Pronounced Toe-me)
"It's not your fault Jou. It's just that I never told anyone that story before, not even Sakura. I feel as though I can't even trust my friends. I mean, my father was supposed to protect me and instead he abused me. Now I'm having difficulty even trusting those close to me," Subaru said, beginning to falter once more.
Joey then began to caress her hair and whispered three soft-spoken words into her ear. "You're not alone."
Subaru's eyes then widened in surprise for a mere moment and then closed as she fell asleep on Joey's chest.
JOEY'S P.O.V.
She looks so peaceful and care-free when she's asleep. It's amazing how someone of this calibur could of led such a rough life. Why did I have to leave when she needed me the most? Deep down inside she probably hates me, she just doesn't want to tell me face to face. How can I make it up to her? Wait a minute! Am I falling in love with her? My best friend? This is going way to fast...faster than I can handle. But I have to admit, I am finding a sudden attraction to her.
END JOEY'S P.O.V.
"WHEELER!" was the one word that snapped Joey out of his thoughts.
"Huh!" Joey began to jerk his head every which way, his gaze soon falling upon that of Seto Kaiba. "Oh...what do you want Kaiba?" he sneered.
"The food's here. I've been saying that for the past five minutes," Seto retorted.
Joey didn't respond nor did he try to slide Subaru off himself. He just took one look at her and then back at Kaiba. The young blonde then shook his head.
Copying Joey's same action, Seto turned his back toward him and his new "girlfriend".
Joey then looked back down at Subaru and noticed that she was starting to awaken.
SUBARU'S P.O.V.
"Hey Tomi. Did ya sleep well?" I heard the sound of Jou's angelic voice ask me.
"Hi. Very well, thanks," I replied.
"That's good, but I have to go over and see ma friends and Kaiba." When saying the name Kaiba his voice sounded as though it had a snobbish tone to it. I wonder who he is.
"Would you like to join us?"
"Are you sure? I mean, I don't want to be a bother."
"Don't worry, you won't be," then he whispered, "Just don't let Kaiba get ta ya."
'Huh? What's he talking about? Is this Kaiba character as bad as Jou says he is?' I thought mentally.
"Subaru?" I heard Joey's voice snap me out of my thoughts.
"Hm? Oh sorry...I was just thinking...didn't mean to zone out on you..." I apologized.
"Dat's aw right. C'mon, I'll introduce you to da gang," Joey replied and then grabbed my arm, leading me over to a table where I noticed a tall brunette who looked vaguely familiar. Although, I could not remember where I had seen him before.
"Hey guys!" Joey exclaimed as everyone at the table, excluding the brown-haired teen, turned to look at us.
"Hi Joey. What took you so long, and who's the girl?" the girl with short brown hair asked.
"Oh, this is Subaru Hitomi, a childhood friend of mine," Joey replied, shifting his gaze to mine.
"Pleased to meet you all," I said while graciously bowing. The brunette, however, didn't even make an attempt to say hi.
"Joey? Is that him?" I questioned, nudging his arm and pointing to the arrogant teen.
"Yah, dat's Kaiba all right. Just ignore him and let's eat. I'll share my food wit ya," Joey offered, sitting down and motioning for me to follow.
" 'Kay," I responded as I took a seat next to him, yet couldn't take my eyes off Kaiba. Why couldn't I remember where I had last saw him? It was all too confusing.
END OF CHAPTER NINE
A/N: I know, I know. Short chapter, yes. The next one will be longer I promise. I'm trying to update this story the most because it seems to be the most popular but I'm also going to try and post more chapters for my other stories. So, if I take awhile updating, that's why. But I will try my best to update as quick as possible. Thanks for your patience and keep on reading 'A Dream's Meaning'! (I love saying that! Can't you tell?) Luv ya! Ja ne!