Timeless Serenity

By: Saikyou Kirei262

Category: Angst/Romance

Rating: PG-13!

Summary: Ok, so now, finally, Joey and Seto kissed! AWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! *squeals* Kawaii!!!! ^^ Now lets see how cute little Joey's taking this all!

Interuption:

Meh: Yah know, I was thinking, I saw PeterPan..and cried..when Wendy kissed Peter..*places her hand over her heart* ;.; It was so...FLUFFY!! My friend says it's blackmail cause I'm NOT suppose to be crying over that! *huffs* NOT MY FAULT I'M A PATHETIC SAPPY ROMANCE PERSON! *tilts hat forwards and stomps off*

Mimiheart - I LOVE YOU!!! XD lol..errm...sarcasm intended? O.o;; Yeah, well then your lucky, I heard pure breeds are much calmer and sophisticated then mutts....I can believe it though. Anyway!!! Thank you so very much for reviewing! ^^

Theory Mistress - SISTER!!!! *glomps again* 'ello! I love when they are all..."I hate you yet I love you.." It's so....sappy...and..and..cute..lol..^^;;

Devilburns -*slow* X.x......Yyyyyyyeeeeesssssss mmmmaaaasssstttteeeerrrr...*walks like a zombie, very slow...which is a lie..sorta* O.o;;

Female-Yami/Yugi-DENIAL!!! XD This is my first..angst fanfic YET..I love how it's going..aren't I wonderful? *sarcasm intended..*

Molly-chan the Anime/Game fan- FLUFF-STUPID!!! **lunges at D* D I AM DANGEROUS!!! YOU HEAR ME!!!!! *lets go, side steps; whacks wrists* Bad me..;; No strangling people..I quit doing that over 4 months ago..lol! Anyway! Thank you for your review, believe meh, it's HIGHLY appreciated! ^^! *goes off to search for ways to make !*

ncsgirl -*starts singing along;stops* I love Seto and Joey fanfics..Gawd...I do..=D Everyone at my school knows I do! They know I'm a crazed phsycotic yaoi fangirl. But, SetoxJoey HAS got to be the best yaoi couple ever..along with SephirothxCloud(FFVIII) and RoyxMarth(From Fire Emblem 7)..Anyway! Thank you for reviewing!! *starts singing along again*

MetroLuz -Shank you vebby much! ^^ I love SetoxJoey..the loveli-ness..^^ lol

Joeysgirlfriend - O.O Another one?! Bu-but I think the mutt has suffered enough!! !! That I do!! I may just make Joey suffer another fever though.....mwahaha
....but watch out..Tristan is after Joey...

Now for my absence: o.o' I have nothing to back up why I never got up another chapter! ^^' Please..please dun hate me. I've been obsessed over someone lately and sorta...--' Paying to much attention to that person and I had a temporary writers block...

Kiki: NOW!! ON WITH THE S-

Duke: DAMMIT!! THAT"S MY LINE!!! *kicks Kiki away* Sorry for that..Anyway!

On with Chapter 5 of Timeless Serenity..*drumroll; curtains raise*

I love this job so much..

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Chapter 5:

Crimson Water

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Joey was 'sleeping' or pretending to sleep beneath the wool sheets. It was impossible though, because he remembered every little thing he didn't want too. Seto's kiss was gentle and caring and he returned his feelings in the kiss but now..he wasn't so sure. Everything seemed so gawd damn screwed up now, maybe it was because he was sick. He had already insulted, cried, and screamed into the pillow, the bad thing was, that didn't work. He even slammed his fists onto the bed, yet immediately stopped, feeling pathetic for throwing a 3 year old temper tantrum. Although, he wasn't throwing a real temper tantrum, he was just, confused and letting out frustration.

The clock that was on the table beside the bed ticked signaling a new hour. It didn't stop though, it kept on ticking and ticking, and ticking, and TICKING, that had been enough for him. He finally came around and grabbed the thing, then out of frustration, threw it at the wall. Obviously, he wasn't the calmest person in the world, which was for sure. The pieces of the smashed clock clattered to the ground and left semi black marks on the white wall.

".......Shit." Joey mumbled, looking at the pieces of metal, springs, gears, and other objects that were within the clock. The hands were in place and the nice brass frame was now bent and smashed making it basically revolting to look at. It was like a perfectly served meal, then, you take the utensils and violently destroy the meal, not intending to eat it. Ehh, and you know how disgusting food can look when mashed, smashed, and bashed!

Joey glared at the clock pieces and turned away, laying his head back down on the pillow and going back to sleep, or attempting. Whatever he was doing was working, for slowly, the world seemed to fade out and silently sleep embraced him.

~~~Seto~~~

A pencil rested between his index and middle finger while he impatiently tapped the back of the pencil against the desk surface with his thumb. Locks of brown hair hid the sapphire orbs from view, although his body shook a little bit more than usual, like he was nervous. He knew that he thought differently about the mutt then what he told himself, but didn't expect THIS.

Yet, here he was, worried for Joey's sake, and health. Yeah, he couldn't really forget that Joey was here because he had been sick and volunteered to take him home to nurse. He sighed. Oh, he enjoyed sitting next to Joey while he was sleeping, brushing those heavenly locks away from Joey's beautiful face.

Joey had a calm and sort of calming air around him when sleeping. He looked so peaceful, so calm, and innocent in that state. He wasn't bickering and yelling at every little thing and accusing him of things he had never done. Sadly, that was how Joey was though, violent, loud mouthed, accusative, and damn as well cute.

Seto huffed, dropping the pencil from his hand, and leaning back against the chair. His hands rested snuggly behind his head and his gaze was focused on the ceiling fan. It was going around in a slow motion creating a soothing breeze that eased his somewhat tense body.

What was Joey up too?

A gentle knock brought him from his thoughts. Pulling himself up from the chair he walked to the door, opening it slightly. It was Chira. * Klutzy blonde. * She was smiling widely, happily holding the meal Seto had asked for not long ago. Chira was exceptionally dimwitted, yes, but other than that Mokuba loved her and Seto himself found the blonde ok.

"Seto!" He looked down at Chira, cursing himself mentally for drifting off into his train of thoughts. She pushed effortlessly past Seto and set the tray down on his desk. After that she was out of the room faster than he could've expected.

~~Chira~~

Chira was smiling like her usual happy go lucky self, and was glad to get back to the kitchen. She loved to cook, that's why she had applied for this little job, at least she was paid well. The sliding doors to the kitchen were abruptly slammed open, Myavu. He was back.

Chira rolled her eyes and continued to dice up the carrots and potatoes. Sliding the blade easily through the final set of carrots, she scooped them into a draining dish, hanging the food beneath the sink faucet. Myavu was already on her heel, looking intently over her shoulder. She fidgeted and continued rinsing the vegetables clean.

"Are you fixing up Mr. Wheeler's soup?" Myavu asked soaring over her like a hawk on prey.

"Hai, Myavu-kun. I'm doing that now." Chira said quietly not daring to look up at Myavu

and get distracted. She side stepped and turned one of the stove fires on. Quickly she filled a small pot with water, placing it over the stove before darting off to another part of the kitchen.

"Chira, I said I would've gladly got Mr. Wheeler's food together. You don't need pressure like this at your age." Femme said, as she approached Chira. The blonde shook her head and returned to the boiling pot of water.

"I'm ok. I like doing this. Its fun, besides, I need the money for my family and if I'm lucky, Seto'll give me a little raise." Chira poured some contents already taken care of into the boiling pot. She added the vegetables she had cut up, giving the food some time to soften up in the boiling hot water.

"Tsk, tsk. You might not want to push yourself like that; Seto doesn't give just ANYONE raises. It's rare if someone does, besides, this pays good enough for me." Femme replied as she made her own meal. Chira looked over at Femme before quickly draining the hot water from the pot.

"I know..." Chira sighed, adding the V8 to the soup ingredients. She tested the soup and nodded in satisfaction.

"Lemme try before you go give that to Wheeler." Femme giggled and took a spoon from the utensil drawer. She took a scoop from the dish and sighed heavily.

"You're going to be a fantastic cook one day." Chira blushed at the compliment. Upon nodding to her friend, she grabbed the dish and a new spoon for Joey to use, and was off in seconds to his room.

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Chira knocked gently on the door, awaiting a response from Joey. Nothing. She furrowed her eyebrows in confusion, then decided to knock again. She waited patiently, nothing. Curiousity over took her and she slowly and quietly opened the door, tip-toeing soundlessly into the room.

"Joey?" Chira asked, placing the dish down on the midnight stand beside the bed. She poked the sleeping form beneath the covers relentlessly until she got a response. To bad it wasn't what she had intended. Joey had turned on his side and from there continued to sleep.

"Wheeler.." She poked him one more time. Only a grunt from the sleeping boy. Chira's face screwed up into that of looking annoyed. Joey was being a little too...lifeless. Leaning over Joey, she gently placed her hand on his forehead before flipping out and immediately darting to Seto's room.

Knocking furiously, the blonde didn't even care and threw open the door, looking horrified. It didn't take long for Seto to react, knocking back his chair as he quickly got over to Chira. Placing his hands on her shoulders, he held her still while she continued to pitifully sob.

"He's......got....a...a..a...fever!!! Wha-what shoul-should I do!?" Chira cried, her eyes watering up in only seconds. Seto quickly registered what she said and side stepped around her, walking downstairs. Clapping his hands, a brown haired girl appeared, slightly bowing she awaited a command from Seto.

"Get me a bucket with cold water in it, and a small cloth! Bring it up to the guest room in which Joey is residing in!" Seto snapped, turning around and strutting back up the stairs then down the hall, then making a few more complicated turns, he arrived at Joey's door. *Joey's....Curse myself for falling in love with the mutt!* Seto bit down hard on his lip before turning the brass nob and walking into the room.

"Shit! It's freezing in here in the first place!!" Immediately Seto walked over to the window and took into careful consideration it had been pried open. Pushing down on the frame of the window, he closed it. Signaling it was securely closed, a snap was heard, meaning the lock kicked in immediately when it was pushed into place. The draft on the other hand seemed to have eased out somewhat seeing as how the heat had just come on.

Rubbing his hands together, Seto silently walked over to the bed pushed up against the wall. Gently sitting down on the bed, he pushed aside the sheets slightly, seeing as how Joey had pulled them over his head. Briefly feeling Joey's forehead, a curse emitted from the young CEO's lips.

The mutt had yet another fever, maybe he'd be better off at the hospital. A little nag told him that he wasn't going to leave Joey alone though with people he didn't know..wait..Joey didn't even know him! Seto laughed weakily and shook his head, so he ran into the mutt a lot but that didn't mean he had a decent conversation with him.

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"C'mere, I'll give ya a piece o' my mind!"Joey snapped, bawling his fists as he stepped towards Seto. Bringing back his arm, he swung forwards at Seto, but before he knew it he was on the ground. Seto smirked and turned away from Joey, giving a slight wave over his shoulder.

"'ey!! Where do ya think your goin'?! I ain't done with you yet!" Joey hissed, quickly pushing himself up off the ground.

"I have no time to waste on you mutt. Go running back to your master."

"WHA!?!? Get over here and tell that to my face! I DARE YA!!"

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That, that had to be one of his longest conversations with Joey. Seto sighed and placed a gentle kiss on Joey's lips. He took into quick consideration the movements of the blonde and pulled away.

Blinking, Joey attempted to redirect his vision, when he had completely received his vision back. Joey sighed, feeling Seto press his hand to his forehead, while a soft chuckle echoed in his ears. Quickly he thought up of something to retort back with, but he didn't, he couldn't.

*Dammit Chira, your taking to long!* Seto thought angrily. He kept on his poker face, making sure to not let anything be soon through his facial features. Joey groaned , giving a quiet whimper of pain in the process. *That's it, I'm going to go get it myself!* With that, Seto began to make his way towards the door.

"Onegai, sasae. Watashi iyaki seizon tandokude." (1) Joey whispered softly, propping himself up with his elbows. Seto gave a weak smile, nodded slightly and walked over to the bed. Sitting down on the edge, he took into consideration that that was the first time Joey had ever spoke to him in Japanese. Other than that it was English.

"Shua Jounouchi." (2) Seto responded. The smile that lit on the mutt's face just made his lips tug into a larger smile. He knew, being mean to the mutt now was going to be hard. His heart seemed to skip a beat every time he closed his eyes then opened them to the sight of Joey. Did he even know how beautiful he looked?

"Domo Arigatou." (3) No, he didn't know. Maybe that was why all the guys and girls attempted to get a good look at him. On the other hand, it was the same with him but he shot everyone done. Joey was the first person who he ever shared his feelings with.

The first one.....

and secretly, he hoped he would never share his feelings with anyone else.

Never…

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-Owari no kono bundan. (4)

Kirei: o.o' I have a lot of things to explain, don't I? Not really, oh well. *shrugs effortlessly pass her former self which is the air*

(1) "Please, stay. I dislike being alone."

(2) "Sure, Jounouchi."

(3) "Thank you."

(4) -The end of this chapter.

Kirei: Meh, as for meh....--' Gomen nasai for my long absence. Don't kill me. I have no reason for my absence and lack of updating.....except for writers blockage.

Next Chapter: JOEY FINALLY GETS BETTER!!! ANCHORE!!!!! ANCHORE!!! Shit, is that how you even spell it? Oh well, Joey's going to return to school in the next chapter. And so begins the chapters with a jealous brown haired person. =D I think ya'll know who I'm talking about! *gives cookie to all who know and to all reviewers*

Meh: Oh and dun hurt me because of the crappy sappy stuff. I was bored and had nothing unique or interesting pooring into my pea mind of a brain or whatever! You know what I'm saying, at least I hope you know what I am saying. Oh well, I will get back with you'll later in chapter 6…wait? Is this really chapter 5? Oh my gawd! I just realized that now..XD