Kaiba looked into the brown eyes, becoming surprised at the comfort he found. It was true this man scared him, though he knew there was nothing he could do. He hadn't told Joey everything, however it was safer that the blond didn't know, he really didn't want him to be involved. He lost the blond once, and to think he might loose him forever was too much to bear. He shifted closer to the thin man, resting his head on his shoulder. Surprised by the action, Joey hesitantly raised his hand, and wrapped it around the brunet. It was strange. His heart began to race all over again, as if it was their first embrace. He could feel Seto shake slightly, and his own arm dampen. The brunet was…crying? This was new. He didn't know Seto could cry, at some points, he'd even doubted he had tear ducts. He pulled the brunet in closer, stroking his hair. Memories of his past flooded back. He remembered how much he loved the boy, how desperately he had wanted to make their relationship work. He stared into space, his mind processing all of his old thoughts. He wanted to love him again, he wanted his skin to tingle at every touch, his heart to skip at every glance but it didn't. Not yet. He had been too hurt from the pain the man caused 2 years ago, however given the present situation, he was beginning to change his mind about how he should have reacted. He took a drawing breath,

'Kaiba, I have something for you.' The brunet pulled away and looked nervously at the blond, who nervously sat up. He pulled something out of the closet and handed it to the brunet who looked confused. 'I believe I borrowed these, 2 years ago.' Kaiba stared down at the bundle. It was a pair of leather trousers.

'Why did you keep them?' Joey looked guilty, his face twisted with emotions.

'I…I kept them because they made me feel safe. I held them whenever I felt alone or sad. I remembered that someone used to like me, and maybe there was hope to come.' Kaiba smiled as he watched the blond analyse his reactions.

'That's sort of creepy you know…' He laughed lightly, to which Joey pushed him over.

'You're not funny moneybags! It's all your damned fault anyway!' He growled, causing Kaiba to laugh even harder.

'My fault? You're blaming me cos you need a safety blanket?'

'It's leather, Kaiba, hardly a blanket!'

'Did you like the smell too?' The brunet mocked, laughing along with the blond.

'As a matter of fact I did, shame though, when I thought of you it was overwhelmed by the smell of ass!'

'Speaking of ass, I'm gonna kick yours if you carry on!'

'You couldn't if you tried, richboy!'

'Watch and learn, mutt!' He pushed the blond to the floor, laughing as he did so. Suddenly, his eyes caught the gaze of the brown eyed boy, who was laid beneath him, hair sprawled about the floor. The blond noticed the relaxed look in the blue eyes and slowly began to mimic it. He felt the tension from his body flow away and his eyes relax. It was strangely familiar, only 2 years ago Kaiba had…

And then he felt it. The soft warm lips upon his own, the skin melting together in a warm melody. He felt his eyelids flutter close, and his hand tangle into the hair of the brunet above him. The blue eyed boy deepened the kiss, his tongue falling into the hot cavern, teasing the other. Joey smiled as he felt the warm tingle beneath his skin…it was back. He was falling for the brunet all over again and he knew it. His heart raced with thoughts about how long it would last, how far it would go and if it would end horribly again. He pushed the thoughts from his mind as his hands drifted up the taller boys back, pulling him closer and closer.

Pulling away from the kiss, Seto looked at the boy beneath him through half lidded eyes, his skin pale from drugs and malnutrition. The light streaming from the window highlighted his face in the strangest way, making him beautiful in every sense of the word. He smiled, twisting a blond lock around his finger. He rested his nose against Joey's staring into large chocolate pools. The smaller boy smiled meekly,

'So, what happens next?'

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Hey

Another short one. Sorry. For those of you who read 'On my own' you'll know I was knacked 15 mins ago, but it seems to have faded again. Joy of joys! Anyway, I should still sleep as I have work til 5 tomorrow then again at 7.30-11.30 at night. Double time, oh yes. So, I'll try post again, but don't hunt me down if I don't, *big eyes* please?

But seriously, I should get one up, I managed on Tuesday. So yeah, please R&R cos it makes me sooo happy and stops me killing the general population of people I don't like or just feel like hurting cos I'm tired. Go insomnia! I'm starting to feel like a nut job.

Eventually I will stop ranting so much. I have the name of my next fanfic (another puppyshipping!) you're the first to know! It's gonna be called 'Lock, Stock and Barrel', referring to muskets and guns. Yup. However I know the basic story but I cant decide if I'll make it the sequel or a new work. This story may drag on into the 40s otherwise…or is everyone happy with that?

Anyway, please R&R (If you've even read this far…haha)

Much love

AB

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