Three

Jounouchi ran home as fast as he could and cautiously opened the door to hear a sickening crack as he flung it shut again.

"Just where the hell have you been?" hissed his father. His eyes were glazed over, red from lack of sleep and intoxication… Something that Katsuya was fully used to as he opening the door and went inside.

"I'm sorry; Yugi wanted me to help-"began Jounouchi before he was swung at.

"Worthless child, stop goofing off and actually do something with your life," Jounouchi-san spat.

"Outou-san," snapped Jounouchi wiping the blood from his mouth.

"Don't give me that look! It's the same look she gave me when she-!" the older Jounouchi slurred before dropping onto the floor. The bottle in his hand fell to the floor as well breaking as he collapsed.

"Dad!"

Jounouchi walked over to his dead shaking him only to have his hand slapped away. Great... His dad was out of it. He must have not slept all night and had been drinking all day. The blonde sighed, hoisting his father up to drag him into his bedroom where he placed him down onto the bed and covered him up. He would be out for awhile, most likely until tomorrow morning at this rate. And then the phase would start all over again with him leaving, partying for the whole night, and coming back to torture him again. He had gotten lucky this time.

Sighing, Jounouchi went into the living room hallway entry way to clean up the mess that his father had left. Grabbing a mop and broom, he swept away the glass remains of what was now a daily occurrence in his broken home life and the spilled alcohol, the blame-was soaked into the old apartment's tatami but Jounouchi did what he could to get rid of the stain that it left. A trail of blood stained the mats making Jounouchi curse quietly to himself for not noticing the small fragment of glass hidden between the weaved pieces of rice straw.

Jounouchi went into the bathroom sucking his finger until the glass was in between his teeth and spitting it out into the sink before running his hand under water. Suddenly his keitai chimed noting to him that he received a text message.

Drying off his hands, Jounouchi grabbed his phone and slid it open to the glowing screen; it was one thing his mother did support him with… It was out of sympathy of not seeing his sister but Jounouchi didn't care-he'd break his pride to see his sister. This phone wasn't enough.

Onii-san,

I really miss you. They're going to perform the last surgery over here tomorrow before sending me to the United States. Mother's here in the hospital but not the room so you can't come to see me off but I have been allowed to text you through the kind nurse that's been tending to me. If the surgery doesn't work-I'm hoping that you will get to see me off on my plane… I'll beg if I have to.

*~Shizuka~*

Jounouchi sighed, suddenly feeling his heart break. He hoped that this surgery would be successful. He had no transportation method to Narita Airport at the time and couldn't sum up the courage to ask Mai since lately she had been having a dose of her own problems that involved working at hostess bars to sum up some cash. Mai, of course never really minded, she was a lovely entertainer, but some men-even in Jounouchi's eyes were horribly sleazy. He had often told her to get a proper job but Mai shook her head, smiling, saying it paid well and she could even treat herself to brand name things depending on the customer. Even so, Jounouchi knew she had problems and was just trying to save face by giving the appearance that she was good as any 'Kogal*'-which happened to be the trend she had picked up when she was residing in Tokyo.

It didn't matter to Jounouchi though, he still considered her practices problematic and a form of 'Enjou Kosai*'not matter how old Mai was.

Shizuka-chan,

Good luck and stay strong. I might not be there physically but I'm there in spirit. I'll be thinking about you sis. Until then, I'm going to be working hard, look forward to it!

-Katsuya

Jounouchi placed his phone in his pocket and decided to get ready for tonight. He wanted to practice more-plus if he ran into that bastard again, he'd definitely be ready.

_-_-_-_-_

Kaiba usually did not hit clubs more than once. But that mutt was just asking to be messed with. After being smart with him he deserved it. Not to mention, his private performance in the dance room had caught his interest immensely. He smirked suddenly having an idea to make Jounouchi feel like more of an idiot. The sapphire eyed CEO was going to show him how much power he really did have.

He scrolled down the list of phone numbers and smirked. He hated this bitch but had needed her for a performance once upon a time ago. Now he needed her as well. Everyone would go wild. Most likely she would be at the Lexington, Tragic would not be suited for this pop star's tastes but she claimed that she'd do anything for Kaiba.

He pressed the talk button and held the phone to his ear only to hear the tone one.

"Moshi Moshi Kai-ba-sa-ma!" a female's voice said in an excited sing-song tone.

"Ayaka, are you free tonight?" Kaiba asked as nicely as he could without gritting his teeth in frustration how annoying this chick really was.

"Uwa! You're asking me on a date?!" Ayaka asked.

"Whatever. Tragic. Nine o'clock." Kaiba said.

"Wha-?! That place? Why not something more refined?"

"Just hush and go before I change my mind, as I recall you said you'd do anything for me," Kaiba said before hanging up the phone. Kotarou, Ayaka was every idiotic male's moving fantasy. She was a J-Idol who despite her bimbo-like attitude was extremely pretty to look at and she definitely had vocal power…

Kaiba couldn't help but somewhat regret his decision. Whatever it was already done and he was going to get revenge on that barking pup if it was the last thing he did. He would never ever be threatened again and not only that but Jounouchi, Katsuya would be put in his place for good.

Kaiba moved to get ready selecting his wardrobe carefully. A black dress shirt that he unbuttoned slightly to show off his collar bone, dark black jeans, he assembled two intercrossing studded belts together to go with the pants. Kaiba chose various accessories before finalizing his decisions on a short necklace that had two simple curled silver hooks, before placing a simple silver linked bracelet on his left wrist.

He tousled his hair a little bit feeling slightly ruffled but knew that it would either gain Katsuya's attention or attract Ayaka's. He lined his eyes with liner slightly and smudged his top eyes with it slightly making his blue orbs stand out more so than they already did before placing on a diamond studded, blue faced, Rolex watch on. He selected a pair of black boots to end off the outfit before deciding it was time to head out.

Kaiba made his way downstairs to the garage before deciding that tonight he was going to drive himself tonight. He examined his expanse collection of cars before deciding on the red Ferrari F50. It looked fierce and threatening enough, he hadn't really tested the car out since he had bought it. He preferred not to drive in the midst of Tokyo traffic but decided that tonight was the night to definitely show off. He was going to show Jounouchi his power, of what the low life dog could only wish for in his dreams.

Kaiba revved up the car before exiting his grounds, the gates opening as he speed out onto the Tokyo Metropolis' Shuto Expressway*. The bridges twisted and turned until the car's speed finally latched onto the Iikura line where his destination would land him in Roppongi Hills…

Wouldn't his puppy seeing this be a surprise?

_-_-_-_-_

Jounouchi was in pure bliss. The music was loud and made him zone out of the reality that was his own world. He grinned blending in with the crowd a little, dancing with males and females alike. Whoever was willing to dance he was willing to take. He was involved with the music not the people. He loved the attention. He loved to show off.

For once the blonde despite his wrecked home life, despite his commoner levels compared to some people who had a lot more, despite him not always having the best-when he danced he felt powerful. He loved the energy and the freedom. Nobody would judge him because nobody knew who he was and vice versa…

Tonight he had tried to make effort to dress a little nicer considering his day had been filled with so many mixed emotions of up and down. He usually received what child support he got from his father's investment and stash. He'd never notice. He was never sane enough to notice a hundred or two missing every two weeks. Shit, he deserved the money. Sometimes he received gifts from admirers at the club-usually accessories or clothes. He never refused out of politeness. He remembered when he first went to Tragic-he was only decked out in one outfit that had actually been his best. The next day a girl who no doubt had the money to shop from Ginza had given a gift to him out of admiration for his dancing skills.

Jounouchi had been flattered and kept the small bracelet from Tiffany's from various occasions like tonight. He was surprised how many rich kids would come. Usually because of the talented DJing and dancing. It wasn't anything fancy but it had its own world. Today the male was dressed quiet nicely for the club setting.

Tight skinny jeans, a white pyramid studded belt with chains of various lengths, a red and black tank top with a beautiful black and blue dragon curling up his side, around his torso, and to his chest-his silver Tiffany's bracelet on one wrist and a arm guard that buckled up his arm, his collar was adorned with a buckled choker similar to the one he wore last night but it had sapphires and rubies implanted into the buckle. His extensions were the same except tonight he streaked his hair red and blue to match his theme, his contacts were a beautiful job of blue in his right eye and red in the left and the opposite colors shaded on his eyelids….

Jounouchi threw his arms up and moved his hips and feet to the music ignoring everything around him. The strobes and lasers entranced him. The bass made his pulse race and the next song came on and the lights flickered white and blue on and off. The crowd cheered as a popular artist came on and the whole mood turned again just by a simple song.

The blonde finally decided to take a grab a drink. He promised if he drank alcohol that he'd only drink a little. Jounouchi refused to end up like his addicted father who lived and thrived off of the substance. Coke was bitter with the alcohol but it gave him the energy he needed to start up again. He gazed down at the glowing table of the bar and smiled. One day he wouldn't have to live here anymore. He could dance professionally. For now, he was just hoping to get noticed by some big famous person one day. Right now he was satisfied with what he had and just wanted to have fun and please his sister when she finally opened her eyes.

Suddenly, there were screams. A crowd rushed toward the door. Jounouchi's head snapped up. He couldn't see what was going on to save him. It was too crowded but whatever was happening was huge. He had never seen the club-goers that riled up before.

"Ayaka-chan!"

"Oh my god! Are you two a thing? You both look wonderful together!"

The security was trying to give whoever room and finally parted the crowd. Jounouchi almost choked on his drink. Ayaka Kotarou stood gracefully; just a couple of feet away near the entrance. Her long bleached hair fell down her tiny shoulders, her brown eyes looking playful, and a smile spreading across her glossed lips. She was every normal guy's dream girl. Everyone found it quite shocking when Jounouchi claimed that the great Ayaka Kotarou, the next Ayumi Hamasaki of Japan, was not his type.

But that's not what drew Katsuya Jounouchi's attention. It was the person beside her that made his jaw drop in amazement. The person that Ayaka was clinging to was no other than a very sexy dolled up version of Seto Kaiba.

He blinked twice. He wanted to smack himself but he knew he'd look like an idiot if he did. What the fuck was Kaiba doing here? Again… With Ayaka Kotarou no less. Jounouchi was stunned. He was so well dressed and Ayaka looked perfect with him. She was dressed like the famous person she was in a skimpy but frilly white and black club dress with stiletto black thigh high boots to match. Sunglasses rested on top of her head as well.

Kaiba's blue eyes darted over to him and he smirked and gave him a look just screaming to Jounouchi, 'You know you want this.'

With a sigh, Jounouchi finished his coke quickly, and stretched pretending to not let Kaiba's gaze affect him. He yawned as if he was bored and went out to the half empty dance floor to dance-the music changed into a heavy drill of some sort. It was just what he needed. The polished floor slowly was occupied again and lights flashed in all directions. Everyone was begging to get near Ayaka but they were being guarded quiet heavily by bouncers who were just feet away.

'Fuck you.' Jounouchi thought as he moved to the music. Out of the corner of his eye he watched Kaiba hold onto Ayaka's hips as she moved against him. Jounouchi was sickened wondering who the hell would fall for somebody as asshole-ish as Seto Kaiba.

He didn't know exactly why it angered him but he decided to not let Kaiba to get the best of him. He moved to the music to get lost once again. He closed his eyes again trying to focus. The music was slowly changing and a familiar beat started up and the shrill of the beginning made Jounouchi grin. The song he had practiced earlier on today was playing. He knew group wise the song would look better and decided to play with a certain member's part since he was given more solos within the video that Jounouchi had studied. He moved his hips and arms, keeping balance with his feet as the lights flashed and everyone began to watch in awe.

"Kat knows the whole thing…"

"Of course. He's good. He loves intense music."

"It seems like he's gotten better though and made some improvements on this routine."

Jounouchi smiled loving the praise. Wonderful... All attention was off of that bastard and his girl. Seto Kaiba seemed to forget that he ran this show and he had talent that nobody could beat.

_-_-_-_

Kaiba was infuriated. Inviting this woman was a waste of time. She was clingy and didn't know how to move right with him. They weren't in sync and she refused to give him control at all. And then like all hell had broke lose to get revenge on him; the sudden tune of the song he had heard earlier today began. Everyone was in awe, including Kaiba himself.

"Seto-kun he's so good!" Ayaka exclaimed squeakily and she jumped up and down while she tugged on his arm violently.

"Honorifics…" hissed Kaiba through gritted teeth.

"But you invited me here as your date!" whined Ayaka.

"You're not a good one," Kaiba snapped snatching his arm away.

Ayaka pouted.

"You're no fun, if you don't love me then I'm leaving!" she cried and she stomped off out of Tragic.

Kaiba's eyes didn't even linger as he gazed at the male feet away where the crowd encircled him. He looked stunning tonight, Kaiba had to admit. Better than last night. Beautiful even... However, Kaiba shook off the thought. He was still a mutt and a low life. Doing this proved that he was even more of a low life for being fake. This wasn't Jounouchi at all. It was a different person in his eyes who loved attention and loved to put on a show for the crowd.

Jounouchi's contact lensed eyes shot at him, taking Kaiba by surprise, the blonde smirked, running his hands down his body while he danced. He was showing that he needed nobody. That he had won.

Anger pulsed through Kaiba again as Jounouchi turned around to dance with some people for fun. He sighed and decided that tonight he would play dirty. He would humiliate the mutt even if it took doing this… He knew Jounouchi after this song would get dehydrated much like he had that day and went over to the bar and slid a good amount of money across the table to the bartender.

"When he asks for a drink, make it strong…strong as you can get it to knock him out," Kaiba demanded.

The bartender smiled accepting the couple thousand yen willingly as he said, "As you wish."

Kaiba walked back to where he had stood watching as he grabbed a drink for himself to not act suspicious. Jounouchi was just then walking past with a knowing smirk planted on his face, "Lost your game didn't you Kaiba?"

"Shut it pup."

Jounouchi stepped closer before whispering quite closely into his ear, "I won." Before he walked off to grab a drink.

Kaiba smiled knowingly as he watched, 'That's what you think.'

_-_-_-_

Jounouchi felt incredibly happy. He had promised revenge on Kaiba if he had ever showed up again and he had won. Not only did he win, but he didn't have to even make a fool out of Kaiba. Ayaka had left on her own as the crowd was being drawn to him. It had been perfect. He felt mighty and powerful and…

He drank deeply feeling proud. There was something that didn't feel right however… His drink didn't seem like it was the usual flavor. It was very bitter. Like there was more alcohol diluting the coke. Jounouchi guessed it was just him and smiled… He was being silly and dehydrated…

Jounouchi wondered why Kaiba was then staring at him so intently… Like he wanted something… Why couldn't he just go away? It would make Jounouchi's life so much easier. Stupid sexy Seto Kaiba with his money, as his girls…and his good looks…and his….

Jounouchi felt dizzy. The glowing table was blinding him. He was finished with his drink and stumbled off of the chair. The dance floor lights seemed so appealing just then… It was dimmer and everything was so fast…

That's all he actually remembered of that night…Other than two strong arms holding him the whole time.

(Yay! Chapter three complete! Uwa, don't worry, you'll get to see what Kaiba does to poor unsuspecting Jounouchi. –grins- I'm so evil. Hm… Is anyone reading this? It's dead here!

Notes:

*Kogal: Somewhat of a Japanese version of a Valley Girl…they're Ganguro very much themed around Barbie. They still bleach their hair and do tans-but the live off of materialism. Most have Vuiton and designer brand things as well as the most updated electronics. I totally could imagine Mai being like this. I really love Mai's character but she is a girl and does want to have nice things no matter what it takes.

*Enjou Kosai- It's a form of prostitution. It doesn't always have to involve sex. It usually involved pedophilia of some sort but doesn't have to. If you wiki the meaning it explains it a lot better than I can. Mai is a lot older, like in her twenties, but the men that she hosts are MUCH older than her and while her job doesn't LEAD to sex she does fulfill their sexual desires by dressing a certain way and what not. This form of entertainment is usually for CEOs or businessmen but they pay very high money or give gifts to their hostesses so it's definitely how Mai supports herself and her 'Kogal' lifestyle. She plays an important part in the story later on. Trust me! ^_~

*Shuto Expressway/Iikura Line- Yay! Confusing as HELL Japanese freeway system. The Japanese freeway system is actually very very advanced. If you look up Tokyo Metropolitan Expressway on YouTube, I think you'll get dizzy. I did. _ There's a lot of bridges above road and water, and they do some violent twists and turns, the lanes are VERY narrow and I'm guessing if you're not used to the way they do exits you could pretty much run into solid concrete. YouTube it, I swear, it's really amazing-especially if you find the videos with the expressway passing Tokyo Tower! *_*

Anyway, it took me forever to find the way to Roppongi-the closest route I see is what's called the 'Iikura Line' which is sub-labeled as 'Minato-ku'-and your stop through there would be Roppongi Hills! Yeah, it's complicated but if you Wikipedia the Shuto Expressway Line and read carefully you'll see what I'm trying to explain. Point is, Kaiba's a skilled driver despite his age. He probably started driving in the beginning of middle school. –nods- Damn Kaiba and his sexy cars, you should Google the Ferrari F40…