All right guys, you asked for it and I do my very best to deliver. Because I personally like long chapters when I read a story, I try to make them long so there is more to re-read between updates. So, on with chapter 3. I own nothing of Yu-Gi-Oh except four cards and the first volume of the manga.

zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Jou had woken up extra early on Monday morning. By the time school finally came around, he was just itching to see Kaiba. He'd spent all morning making a plan to get Kaiba alone. It was a very elaborate plan that involved stealth, lies and fireworks. Once he got Kaiba alone, he had written a list of questions to ask, and demand the answers too. In his minds play out of the event, Kaiba would reveal everything about his terrible foster father, and how the terrible owners of the other company had forced him to pole dance for their own cruel satisfaction. Then he would seek comfort in Jou's warm embrace and the two would be inseparable from that point all.

Of course, as with all seemingly wonderful plans, there was one major flaw. The entire plan completely depended on Kaiba attending his classes, but he didn't appear to be anywhere on the school property, let alone in his desk.

Jou searched everywhere he could think of where there was even a minor chance the brunette would be. He started with the obvious, but in every classroom, the seat in the back corner was empty. He checked the library, the basement, the roof and every other place that you could be alone. He even checked all seven of the men's washrooms on the school, and attempted to check the women's too, when a teacher caught him. He was given an after school detention for his "peeping" and there was still no Kaiba.

The only thing that brought a smile to Jou's face was the fact that he and Honda were going to try and get jobs at that club again once detention let out. Maybe someone there could tell him why one of the richest men in Japan had been pole dancing there, or, if he was really lucky; maybe Kaiba would be putting on a repeat performance.

Jou was startled out of his musings by a playful shove forward. He turned to give a fake glare to the boy who he knew was responsible for the push. "Geeze Honda, what are you trying to do, kill me?" He asked with a laugh.

" Well of course, the less competition for the job, the better. " The brunette joked. " Man, I want that job so bad! Did you see that girl I was with? Damn! And don't think I didn't notice you checking out that dancer. Don't get your hopes up though; apparently he doesn't come around all that often. Not to mention you'd never have a chance with a guy that fine."

"Thanks Hond, you're a real pal." Jou said, seething with sarcasm.

"Aww come on bud, you know I love you. Just not in the way you'd like me too. I'm afraid this vessel of love is reserved strictly for the ladies." Honda grinned at Jou.

"Like I said, a real pal." Replied Jou with a roll of his eyes.

"So…Uh… I hope you don't mind, but we'll have to wait till after detention to go back to the club. I was caught sleeping in class. I hope you don't mind waiting for me." Honda said to change the subject.

"Hey, no problem, man! I got a detention too, for sneaking into the gir… Yeah, I got one too." Jou finished lamely.

Honda must have seen the embarrassed blush one his friend's cheeks and known to quit while he was ahead because he didn't press the matter. For that, Jou let out a silent sigh of relief.

The rest of the day seemed to pass quite quickly, but that was only because Jou had fallen into the habit of thinking back to his experience on Friday night. He would then have to get up and leave the class in order to relieve himself. He knew that at least a couple of his teachers were now concerned he had bladder problems.

By stunning contrast, detention crept by like a snail. One reason was that he wasn't allowed to talk, so he and Honda had to pass notes when the teacher wasn't watching them like a hawk, which wasn't often. Another reason was that he wasn't allowed to leave to go to the washroom. This prevented Jou from getting lost in the memories from Friday. That would get him into some serious trouble. So the two boys were stuck there, patiently waiting for the hour to end so they could get some jobs. (And for Jou to hopefully solve a mystery.)

This time, waitresses and dancers did not distract the two boys. They met right away with the manager, who was all too happy to add two young, attractive boys to his serving staff, especially since his club was beginning to get more popular.

It was right before the two boys signed the contracts when something disastrous happened. The current dancer, a curvy twenty-something, was being hassled by an audience member. Determined to prove themselves worthy, Jou and Honda rushed up to assist the poor girl. Unfortunately, in the haste of the moment, Jou bumped into the table and caused the candle on it to fall right onto his backpack. Although he was able to put out the small fire that was his homework rather quickly, no one noticed that one of his firecrackers had been lit in the process.

It only took about five seconds for the fuse of the cracker to burn away. A loud BANG was heard that coincided with a bright flash of red. Jou hid his head in shame. He'd blown it, literally, for Honda and himself. They'd never get a job here, hell; they'd be lucky if they didn't sue.

It took him a bit, but soon he noticed the owner was laughing. Jou looked at Honda questioningly, but the brunette could only shrug back. "That was amazing! And it certainly worked, didn't it!" The owner was saying between laughs. "That's the best way to stop people for harassing employees I've ever seen. I can't wait to see what else you boys come up with." He said as he got them to sign the contracts. Of course we shouldn't use real fireworks, a little dangerous, you understand. Just brilliant."

After being told they were needed the very next night and would get "on the job" training, the boys left feeling very relieved. The boss already liked them for something that could have ruined their careers at any other place.

Jou vowed to himself that he would start his snooping the very next night, and be closer to his answers. He would also try to find Kaiba again, but now he was re thinking the use of fireworks in his scheme.

Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

There ya go. Another period of time, another chapter. I have exams now, so don't be expecting anything for a bit, unless I do well, then I'll write, but if not, I won't. I'm sure you know how it goes.