fallen-angel-of-repression – Yep, afraid so. I didn't have any idea of who it could be when I dreamed up the idea for this story and then it all seemed to fit with it being Yami. I love him too, he's not my favourite character but he follows up close behind Kaiba and Yami Bakura! Haha, it's alright, curse all you want, doesn't bother me, just hate it when I do it, gave it all up for New Year. Repressed…hate that term but I know how it feels, keep it all bottled up. I'm a crier, can't stop it hahaha, explode every now and then though, tis weird. I updated, soon enough? Haha. I never update this quick but I'm really enjoying writing this story at the moment, just hope it doesn't lead to some damn awful writers block.

dragonlady222 – Thanks. No, Joey's not in love with Yugi, he just really cares for him and looks out for him like a brother. He kinda feels like it was all his fault.

As far as Joey could see, there wasn't much to be done. All he had to do was somehow get Kaiba to admit to everything and then his mind could be laid to rest. He had spent too long fighting and pushing everything away, so he wasn't going to succumb to his usual traits when his best friend needed him the most. Yami was always willing to talk to him, always helped him with problems and saved his life on numerous occasions – but when it came down to it, Joey could never forgive him. What he had done to Yugi was unforgivable in his book, knowing from experience. Joey had been burned and cheated on before and it nearly broke him, which is why he tried to help Yugi, but when he rejected Joey's offers of help, he didn't know what to do, he had to leave before he saw it all untangle in front of him again.

'I really need to loosen up,' Joey thought to himself as he slowly realised that since he had comeback he hadn't had any fun, barring a brief conversation with Tristan and Duke. He had turned his first week back into a great depressing spiral, something he hadn't been aiming on. So he sure hoped that the 'every Thursday' arrangement was still in order, despite the recent events. And so he went forth and called Yugi.

"Yugi! Hey bud, how're you doing today?...well at least let me cheer you up…why? It's Thursday, man!...you gave that up? Oh….well for old times sake let's all go out tonight…Yeah? You sure?...Alright, Yug'! I'll call them….it'll get better you know…yeah, I know, see you later!"

It had cheered Joey up somewhat, but not enough. He knew that tonight he would need a lot of drinks to keep his spirits high, he couldn't lose face in front of Yugi, it wouldn't be right and would only make him more upset. So all he had to do now was shock the hell out of Mai, then convince her to baby-sit…praying she wouldn't question Serenity's absence. He didn't feel much like talking to anyone about his problems when his friend had bigger and more important ones.

So with no further ado, he stuck in his new Blink 182 album, an American band he had grown a liking for, turned up the volume to a stupid volume and planned his night out, because damn he deserved it!

The usual gang, Joey, Yugi, Tristan, Duke and Ryou, had been at the club for almost an hour when they realised that they weren't nearly drunk enough. Shortly after half an hour of being there they had lost Tristan and Duke to the dance floor and proceeded to grab a table and catch up on the goings on that Joey had missed.

"Still not chasing skirts, Joey?" Ryou inquired, fighting back a small chuckle at the look of horror on Joey's face.

"No…I'm not. Jeez, Ryou, when you start speaking like that, man?" He asked, full of shock and new found respect for his former classmate.

"Shame, could've done with someone to go around with tonight instead of you ponces." Ryou answered light heartedly. He never had a problem with his friends' sexuality, so when he put names to them they knew it was all in jest. After all, he was not known for sticking to one side in Domino, he had often ventured to 'the dark side' as Yugi had wonderfully put it so many times, but usually felt awful afterwards and always claimed never to go 'back there' again. It was amusing for his friends to no end and Joey assumed it was still like this, but he knew things had changed and he was going to have to adjust all over again.

"Guys, I'm still sober. This isn't right. My round, same again?" Joey said, standing up as his friends nodded their thanks and went back to conversation. He made his way through the dance floor, walking past Tristan and Duke knowing never to look at them deliberately in a club as it was never a sight he wanted to see again, and made his way to the nearest bar. He halted in making his way there, as when he finally fought through the dancing visitors, he saw what looked an awful like Seto Kaiba sitting on a bar stool, drinking some green drink that Joey had to say, didn't look too nice. The person was definitely male, similar build and same hair, if not a little messier than when Joey had last seen him. However the trench coat was missing, replaced with a light blue casual shirt and black jeans. Something Joey doubted Kaiba would ever dream of wearing, however this guy was the epitome of cool, something that he could often be credited on. The resemblance was striking, but when Joey looked at his eyes to confirm his suspicions, he was instead greeted by a pair of very expensive looking shades. There was no doubt about it, this guy was stinking of wealth and pride and except for the anonymous eyes, it was Seto Kaiba. However, Joey wouldn't let this ruin his night as he proceeded towards the bar, denial swimming through his brains as he didn't dare even glance at the man sat next to him. He ordered the three beers and took a seat while he waited. As the barman returned a few moments later, Joey was about to get up when he heard it, a chilling voice that pissed him off to no extreme.

"Wheeler."

"Can you add a straight vodka to that? Double!" Joey hurriedly said to the barman and he downed it in one. Anything to control his rage would have been perfect but it was the first thing he could think of and right now the strange burning sensation in his throat was working wonders for distracting him.

"Kaiba." He responded, leaning his back against the bar, watching the dancing crowd the same as his new acquaintance.

"I didn't know you were back. You could have at least dropped by for a quick 'hello'." Kaiba said calmly, not once showing any sign of anger or amusement.

"Fuck you, Kaiba. I don't have to do anything, you'd of only screamed at me to piss off anyway." Joey said, slowly losing his cool as he ordered another double vodka.

"Jeez, Joey. Calm it. I don't want to fight, we're not in high school anymore." At these words Joey turned to glance at Kaiba with great suspicion. He didn't trust him and he had no reason to now. As much as he said he didn't want to fight, Joey couldn't trust him, he rips people apart daily for the fun of it…

'But then, you have been gone a while. He might have changed…yeah sure, Yami must have mellowed him, made him a 'better person'' Joey thought to himself, sneering at the very thought.

"Yeah, alright." Joey snickered at him in disbelief, or at least that was what he hoped it was after the vodkas. "I'd better be back to Yugi now, got his drink here see, he's gonna wonder where it got to, so don't waste your time talking to me, got your little fucktoy at home haven't you…see you around Kaiba." He finished, grabbing the beers before trying to walk in a straight route to the table he was previously sitting at, but failing miserably. It didn't take much to get him drunk when he was angry, especially on two double vodkas. Straight. So it wasn't long until he managed to get his friends up to speed with him. Yugi had wandered off somewhere, either to dance or throw up in the toilets, never one to be ungraceful. Joey saw this as a dancing opportunity and grabbed Ryou to the floor.

"Joey…the girls will get the wrong idea, mate!" Ryou pleaded, begging not to be caught dancing with a drunk Joey.

"Ryou, my man…the chicks dig guys together…gets them all wound up and they're desperate for ya…so don't worry 'bout it! 'Sides…ya gotta save me from the big bad wolf out there." He slurred slightly, but not too much.

"Big bad…" But Ryou didn't have the chance to finish as he was soon dragged further into the mass of people and found his body moving to the infectious beat that was playing throughout the club. He noticed Joey dancing very close to him and almost backed away, before he was saved by a tall, mysterious man.

"It's alright, I'll cut in here." He told Ryou, as he stepped in between Joey and himself. It was then that Joey decided to grab onto the nearest thing to him, but as he did he looked up and saw Kaiba and Ryou waving nervously behind him.

"Dammit Ryou! You were supposed to stop him finding me, traitor!" Joey yelled at him as he slowly danced away into a great huddle of girls wearing a bare minimum.

"Explain yourself, fucktoy?" Kaiba asked as he also found himself moving with the music, in sync with Joey despite them both having strong drinks. He had been pondering Joey's closing comment when he saw him drag his friend to the floor and decided now would be as good as any to find out what he meant.

"You know perfectly well what I mean, hotshot!" Joey snarled, flashing him an angry look, no alcohol blurring his thoughts as he knew exactly what he wanted to say to the smug bastard stood in front of him.

"Afraid I don't…unless you mean you…in which case…" But he was cut short by a death glare, rivalling his old one, being thrown at him by Joey.

"You're sick, Kaiba. Real sick. A threesome with you and that fucking Pharaoh? Jeez, as if you and Yami weren't bad enough you want me in your games…tosser." Joey said as he half-walked, half-danced his way out of the crowd, leaving Kaiba as bewildered as before. And so he made his way back to the bar, flashed a large amount of money at the bartender and ordered him to give him all the absinthe his money could buy him. After Joey's revelations, he needed them.

A/N – Another chapter…and the mysterious Kaiba has appeared…dun dun duuun. /shuts up/ So what did you think? Again, please review, tell me what you honestly think…I know I'm updating quick but please still comment on previous chapters. Cheers me dears. L. xx