Joey: Hey, if Rebecca was supposed to give me my pills the next day, how come I didn't take them when I had to watch over Mimi?

Sexy Rin: Good question Joey, and you will know the answer in this chapter. But I think you would've snapped even if you did take the pills.

Mokuba: I know I would've.

Joey: So does Kaiba ever find out the truth to what happened?

Kaiba: As if I need to know, I'm acting the damn story line with you. So I know what happened already.

Joey: Then why the hell did you start choking me?

Kaiba: One, it was part of Sexy Rin's plot, and two, cause I just don't plain like you. And, since you want to ask so many damn questions, what is up with kissing me?

Sexy Rin: OK! On with Chapter 4! Your questions will be answered! Mokuba DISCLAIMER NOW!

Mokuba: Sexy Rin does not own YuGiOh and if she did we would be 100 times more popular and we'll have benefits Honestly Sexy Rin, do you see our Dental Plan or our Vision Plan? No wonder Pegasus doesn't even have an eye!

Sexy Rin: Sweats drops Ok Mokuba thank you. On with Chapter 4!

Joey's Thoughts

Joey's Concious thoughts

"Joey! JOEY! What happened to you?!" Joey sulked into the school hallway. He groaned, knowing that as soon as he walked into the school, his friends, especially Tea, would be all over him. And as he knew it, all of them suroundened him with questions.

"Are you okay?" There was Yugi.

"What happened?!" Oh damn. There was Tea.

"Who did this to you?" There was the ever demanding Yami.

"Did you go to a doctor?" Since when was Bakura concerned with anything that had to do with him?!

"Was it that mugger again?" Joey didn't even LIKE Duke Develin, what was he doing here?!

"Damn, Joey," Oh, no. Triston was there, forever working on his nerves, "Who fucked your face up?"

Everyone glared at Triston. Man, he was just an eyesore.

"Anyway," Tea interrupted the eerie silence, then turned around to look for the blonde, "Joey? Joey, where did you go?" Joey was walking way down the hall, feeling his mood burning up. Yami and Yugi ran behind him, following the slightly aggravated blonde through the school.

"I understand," Yami decided to add, "If you don't feel like talking about your bruises, Joey."

"Then why are the hell you two following me?" Joey asked sarcastically, an eyebrow rose.

"Your mood," Yugi turned to face Joey, staring at him right in the eye. "Did Rebecca give you the pills yet?"

"Yugi, I haven't seen your girlfriend since last fuckin' week." He said, a slight growl displaying his annoyance. Yugi's eyes rose in surprise, and then he snapped his fingers.

"Hmm…Oh, yeah! She was going to England this week with Professor Hawkings. I thought she said she would give you the pills before she left."

"Well, she obviously didn't, did she Yugi? Sheesh!" Joey glared at him, irritated.

"There isn't a need to yell at him, Joey." Yami, always being the over-protective one for his cousin, said.

"Whatever."

"Well," Yugi said, trying to clear the tension in the air. "I'm sure you'll get them by Friday. That is when she is returning- OOf!" Yugi paused, feeling a hard body bump into his small frame. "Hey, watch where you're going."

Joey and Yami stopped to turn around. Yugi had bumped into Kaiba, who was giving them all a vicious stare. Yami and Yugi's eyes went wide as they glanced, no, STARED at Kaiba's bruises on his face. There were several marks under and on his eyes, giving him the appearance of not getting enough sleep. There were cuts on his face, and a bandage covering what appeared to be a huge knot on the top of his forehead. He looked quite jacked up.

"What the hell are you losers gawking at?"

"What the hell happened to you?" Yami asked his rival, fighting the urge to laugh. Whoever did this to him, he wanted to pay them a million yen and give them a bouquet of flowers. Kaiba had this ass whooping coming.

"How did you and Joey both end up with bruises?" The ever so naïve Yugi asked, and they looked at Joey, who was looking at the ground. Yami figured it out in a second.

"Joey…when did you two get into it?" He asked, and Joey shifted in his spot.

"We didn't get into nothing."

"It's pretty obvious something happened, seeing as how both of you has-"

"Just shut the hell up, Yami! I want to forget this whole damn thing!" He turned to walk away when Kaiba threw something at his back. Joey wheeled around, ready to strike.

"Want a repeat of Sunday night, Kaiba?!" He said, glaring hard at him. Kaiba wrinkled his face at Joey, staring at him up and down as if he were mere vomit.

"Trust me, Rover. I never want to experience such a nightmare again." With that, he turned and walked away. Yugi and Yami stood there surprised.

"No insults?" Yugi asked his cousin.

"No comebacks?" Yami returned.

"It's…not that…" Joey said, a hint of surprise in his voice. They watched him as he picked up his book and looked at the first page in disbelief.

"I…apologize…."

Joey hummed the words to one of his favorite slow songs while he was writing the lyrics in his book.

"I don't know what it is that you've done to me.
But it's caused me to act in such a crazy way.
Whatever it is that you do when you do what you're doing.
It's a feeling that I want to stay."

He started to sing the bridge of the song, wrapped up in his writing.

"Cause my heart starts beating triple time,
with thoughts of loving you on my mind.
I can't figure out just what to do,
when the cause and cure is you."

He began to sing the chorus, feeling as if he can relate to the song, and it was helping claming his mood.

"I get so weak in the knees I can hardly speak.
I lose all control and something takes over me.
In a daze and it's so amazing, it's not a phase.
I want you to stay with me, by my side.
I swallow my pride, your love is so sweet.
It knocks me right off of my feet.
I can't explain why your loving makes me weak."

Someone kept knocking at his door, but he ignored it. When the knocking became bamming and beating, he abruptly stopped the singing and almost forced opened the door.

"WHAT?!" He shouted into the face of whoever it was that dared interrupted his peacefulness.

"Oh, Joseph Wheeler! Do not dare yell at me like that! Little sister or not, I will still whoop your ass!" Joey smiled at Serenity. Yep, she was definite his sister. She giggled at him when he grinned.

"What's up, sis?" Joey asked his sister, who walked past him and observed his room. Typical boys' room, except she smiled at the song he was listening to. Only she was the one who knew about Joey's poetic side. She also knew of the hardships that Joey was experiencing, and whenever he listened to melodic music like this, he needed to take his mind off of things. She knew what would make her big brother feel a whole lot better.

"Hey…" She reached back towards him and lifted her hand to stroke his face. "Let's go out to eat. I just received my check from work, and you don't need to eat ramen all the time."

"I wouldn't have to if a certain someone kept food in the damn house. "He grumbled and Serenity giggled slightly before putting a hand to cover her brother's mouth.

"Don't let Dad hear you speak about him like that. He's sleep right now, and I intend to keep him that way. Let's sneak out."

"Wait….How did you get into the house?"

"The Wheeler skeleton keys, remember? We made them so we can always sneak into the house of Mom and Dad to see each other." She explained, and she pulled hers out of her pocket. He smiled as he remembered making them when he was 13 and Serenity was 10. They always wore them around their necks. He nodded as he grabbed his shoes and his Jacket.

"So sis…," He asked as they went out the front door, locking it. "Where you want to grub at?"

"I heard Le Chateau De-"

"Oh, no. Make another choice, sis." Joey said, shaking his head.

"Joey…it's the best rest-"

"I know, Serenity. But…not that one…please?" He shuddered, remembering what happened at that place and what the result of that happening was.

"Alright, how about…Konochi's Steak and Sushi?"

"Alright!" Serenity knew exactly what it took to cheer him up. "I love that restaurant."

"Well, let's go then, big brother."

"WHY, Serenity?!"

"Please, Joey! I need your support. He's sweet…kind…loving…"

"He is a freak! I mean, c'mon. DICE?!" Serenity shook her head. Joey looked at his little sister as if she was getting together with the Devil himself. Serenity smiled a little at her brother.

"You know Duke, Joey. He took great care of me during Battle City-"

"It doesn't matter! He's a dice loving, girl playing, think-about-only-himself freak!"

"Now…what are you yelling about, dear Joey?" Mai walked over to their table, her cleavage apparent in their faces. Serenity smiled at her.

"Hey Mai," The two girls giggled and hugged each other. "Come and sit with us!"

"Oh….I couldn't. Did you two order already?"

"Oh, come on! It's not a bother, is it Joey?"

"Oh, oh course Mai. It is never a bother with me. Come on, sit down. I'll be offended if you didn't." Joey said, rolling his eyes and mentally gagging. He couldn't help but think move bitch. Get out the way.

"Well…ok!" Mai sat down. Joey just smiled at her. Man, how desperate can she BE? Joey thought. Mai sat close to Joey, smiling her winning smile into his face. Joey responded with a wink. The waiter walked to their table.

"What can I get you today?"

"Hey….you look familiar?" Mai said, looking up into the waiter's eyes.

"Erm…uh," The waiter tried to turn around. "I don't think so."

"Yeah, you do!" Joey cried out, pointing. A sinister grin took over his features as he stood up and wrapped an arm around him. Man, he did not like this kid. "Weevil Underwood, that's it! How did you go from regional champion to a waiter in two years?" Weevil blushed.

"Oh, and what are you doing, Wheeler? Working at the dog pound with your family?"

"Hey!, Serenity shouted, glaring at him. "Watch your freakin' mouth, worm!" Weevil backed away from Serenity, who rose up like she was going to bounce on him. Ah, sometimes Joey loved his sister. Even though she didn't hold onto the accent like he did, it did not mean that she didn't have the attitude. The manager ran to them.

"Is there a problem, sir and ma'am?"

"Your loser of a waiter is standing here, insulting our family to our face and giving us bad service. Unless you fix him and teach him about customer service, we will handle the job for you." Joey and Serenity gave him a fierce look. The manager sweat dropped and bowed.

"Yes, yes of course! Underwood! Kitchen service! We will send you one of our other, more customer savvy servers."

"Thank you." Serenity said, and the two sat down, smiling. Another server came to their table. Joey recognized her immediately.

"Joy!," He waved at the KC's limo driver. "What are you doing here? I didn't know you worked here!" Joy bounced over in her fluffy short skirt and her tight white shirt. The manager gave her a perverted grin, as she rolled her eyes at him. She smiled at Joey.

"Joey! What's up!" She gave him a hug, causing Mai to give her an EVIL look. Joey hugged her back.

"I'm more than just Kaiba's limo driver, you know. I have mouths to feed." At that, serenity took a small gasp and raised her hand to clasp hers. Serenity smiled at the girl, and Joy replied back with a cute giggle.

"Hello, I'm Serenity. Joey's sister. Say, may I ask how old you are? I hope you don't find me rude, but you are so pretty and look so young to be a mother. It's incredible. You look not a day over eighteen."

"Oh, darling," She smiled and giggled. "No problem. I'm sixteen, and I work here at night. Kaiba's gig is at the daytime."

"Well," Mai cut a small smirk towards the girl, "Why do you work so hard, Joy."

"She's a mother with two kids, Mai," Joey said, annoyed. "She was a great friend to me."

"Yes," Joy said, smiling and holding onto Joey's hand. "Joey was there to give me strength when I need it. He is a wonderful guy." She hugged him again. Mai found this the perfect time to stand up.

"Well, you are very strong. I'm Mai Valentine."

"T-the duelist?!" Joy looked shocked, blushing even. Mai nodded.

"Yes…I take it you heard of me?"

"Yes, I know of you! I'm a huge duelist fan. Yami, Kaiba, and Joey are one of my favs. Mai, you are…quite an inspiration. Beautiful, gutsy, and strong. The epitome of women everywhere!" Mai grinned as Joey rolled his eyes. Please Joy, don't really He thought. Joy looked at his expression and stopped.

"Um…so what can I get you?"

"I would like the rainbow sushi with lemonade, please?" Serenity said, putting down her menu. Joey smiled at her and ordered his own.

"T-bone steak with a baked potato and a wine cooler."

"Um…a ceaser salad with a bottled water, please." Mai said, and Joey and Serenity snickered. Mai pouted as she looked at them.

"What? A girl needs to watch her weight. Especially if I'm such an inspiration."

"Mai," Joey said, nudging her. "You are with the Wheelers. We are like Godzilla to a restaurant. You can let loose for once."

"But, that is what I want, Joey."

"Alright….Anorexic Cough" Serenity snickered as Joy winked at Joey. She went off to get their food. Joey looked at the two girls.

"Hey Joey, do you mind telling us where you got your bruises?" Mai asked, and Joey narrowed his eyes towards her.

"Mind minding your own damn business, Mai?"

"Oh, lighten up, big brother. She was just worried about you." Serenity said, trying to clear the tension that was starting to build up heavily.

"I don't need to be worried about, Sis-"

"Joey! You're here!" Joey turned around to find Rebecca coming in with Yugi, Yami, and Tea. Damn, does the gang follow me EVERYWHERE? He thought. They walked over and sat in the booth with them, and you must know that the booth is huge by now.

"I have your pills, Joey." Rebecca said, taking out a bottle and smiling at him.

"When did you come back to town? Yugi said you wasn't going to be back until Friday, girl." Joey asked, and Rebecca giggled slightly.

"Geniuses always finish early. So…they told me what happened between you and Kaiba. It's my fault. I should've known that your mood would've snapped. It's so unstable, and Kaiba made it no better." Joey gave Yugi an evil look.

"What happened between him and Kaiba, Rebecca?" Serenity was confused.

"They was fighting in his office. All over some girl, I heard." Mai felt a little jealous. Yugi looked at Joey, who was avoiding Serenity's worried stare.

"And…how did Yugi know what happened?" Joey asked, his eyes staring at his hands, his figure slightly shaking.

"Mokuba told me," Yugi said, his eyes looking at his best friend with worry. "He asked me to make sure that you two didn't fight in school. It was one of the worst fights her ever seen with you two, he said. He didn't want you two trying to kill each other."

"Killing? Kaiba was about to kill my brother? Hell no!" Serenity said, her anger becoming evident. Everyone gasped slightly, and Mai turned to look at Joey with worry.

"How come you didn't fight back, Joey?!"

"I did fight back…"

"He did. Mokuba said that he had some crazed look on his face and it scared him. He thought you murdered Kaiba." Yami explained.

"That must've been when your mood snapped. How could you go that far, Joey? You could've hurt both Kaiba and yourself!" Rebecca said, surprise on her face.

"It wasn't my fault! The guy attacked me because of some deal and the girl. I just wanted to make amends!" Joey cried out, shaking harder.

"He almost killed my brother?! Hell no!" Serenity said, clenching her fists. She wanted to find Kaiba and give him a lesson, New York style.

"Who was this so called girl that you two were fighting over?" Mai, doing something at the wrong time, felt waves of jealously take over her being. The manager walked over to the booth.

"Excuse me, but could you please stop yelling? This is a civilized-"

"Hell no!" Everyone yelled, and the manager gulped.

"Oh…okay…" He backed off. Everyone then turned back to Joey.

"Look…," He tried to take deep breaths. His anger was about to overflow. " Kaiba blackmailed me to watch this girl for him. She means nothing. I was mad because she pissed me off, and I scared her. So Kaiba got mad, called me up to his office, started choking me, and it went from there."

"He blackmailed you?! Almost killed you?! Hell no!" Serenity was near hysteria.

"How did he black mail you?" Yami asked, and Joey was starting to feel everything slip.

"My book…"

"What book?! Who the hell is the damn girl?!" Mai demanded, yelling towards him, and Joey slammed his fists on the table.

"Will you shut the hell up, you insecure bitch?! If I cared about you, wanted to be with you, why in the hell would I even talk about some girl?! Just shut the hell up, Mai!"

DEAD SILENCE. Mai looked like she was about to cry. Joey ignored her and took a small breath. Everything was going to come out now, and he needed to reveal it all otherwise he would never gather any peace. He grabbed a hold to the edge of the table and squeezed out from the booth, standing at the edge of it and facing his friends.

" My book of poems. Yes, I write poetry. It helps calm me down and I get to express myself. " Joey said, taking another small breath.

"Anyway, Yugi Tea, the day he bumped into me, I dropped my book. He picked it up and was planning blackmail unless I did something for him. The girl is Mimi Honoko and she is daughter to some major CEO. Anyway, she came here so Kaiba can date her or something so a major deal would be made and Kaiba wanted me to go in his place. So I did, but the girl was a BITCH! So I got mad and scared her. She told Kaiba and he lost his deal and he was mad. So he called me to his office, told me that he lost a lot of money, and started choking me. So I had to defend myself. That's what happened ok? Are you satisfied?"

The others looked in shock at what happened. Some one then came behind them.

" Couldn't explain it better myself Rover."

" Why is EVERYONE all of a sudden eating at THIS restaurant now?" Joey demanded as everyone saw Kaiba and Mokuba walking up towards them. "Besides, Kaiba. Isn't this place a little low-brow for your taste?"

" Calm down Joey. We're just here to enjoy the night. Honoko changed his mind and he and Seto just made the deal final!" Mokuba said, excited that the two no longer had a reason to fight. Joey and Seto didn't look at each other. Serenity rose up fast.

" You almost killed my brother?" Instantly, the gang jumped up to hold her down, while she struggled and pouted. Kaiba ignored her and looked at Joey.

"Serenity, calm down. It will be alright. I'm not hungry anymore. I'm going home." He stood up. Serenity pouted at him.

"You sure, bro?"

"Yeah…" He turned to walk out.

"Hey," Rebecca stopped him. "Don't forget these." She took a bottle of pills and gave them to him. He nodded as he put them in his pocket. He slid out of the booth and out of the restaurant.

He walked down the street, thinking about what happened that night. He hardly remembered the WHOLE fight, but he did remember the important parts. Like, the chocking, Mokuba's beating, Kaiba's hesitation, the uppercut, his anger, the kiss….

"Man, what the hell!" He kicked a rat like a football. It squeaked as it flew into the alley.

"Why are you kicking your mother, Rover?"

" I don't have time for you Kaiba. I just want to get home so I can forget this whole thing."

" I understand how you feel. I wish to forget it too. But for some reason, I can't." Joey stopped to turn and look at him. Surprisly, Kaiba was right behind him and Joey backed against the wall in shock.

" Damn! Can I get a little breathing room please?"

" You know, I never thought that I would ever fight like that again."

" What do you mean AGAIN?" Kaiba noticed as Joey was balling up his fists. He smirked a little.

" Don't worry. I don't plan on fighting again. After what you did, I don't think I want to push you to that point."

"Oh you mean when I whooped your ass!" Joey sneered.

"…No…" He backed Joey against the wall. Joey narrowed his eyes.

" Stop playing then Kaiba and tell me what you mean."

" I mean, that little stunt you pulled, while I was on my back."

Joey thought a few seconds. " The uppercut?"

"No you idiot! The damn kiss!" Joey blushed. He remember that too. It was something he couldn't forget. Kaiba leaned closer to his face. Joey tried to move backwards, but he was already pressed against the wall. Kaiba looked into his eyes.

" I don't know what the hell you did. But I can't seem to get that out of my mind."

"Well then, get some therapy. I gotta head hom-"

BAM! Kaiba slammed both of his hands by Joey's head, causing the blonde to jump. Joey closed his eyes and wished he had something to drink so he could take the pills.

" Look, I don't want to fight. That's the last thing on my mind right now. So please…"

" Then tell me why."

" Why what?"

" Why the hell did you kiss me?"

" I don't know ok! It just happened. It's one of my moodswings."

" I won't accept that."

" Why?!"

" CAUSE I KNOW YOU'RE LYING!" He punched the wall. Joey kept his eyes closed.

"…You are really blowing this out of proportion."

" It won't have to be that way if you just tell me why you did it. I need peace of mind pup, and you did SOMETHING to me."

"What the hell do you WANT from me Kaiba?"

" An explanation." Joey was trapped. He never thought that he would be in a position like this, but wanting to avoid a fight, he started thinking. Why did I kiss him? What possessed me to do that? He thought.

Does someone has a crush? A voice said.

What? Now I know that old wino is gonna pay when I see him!Joey thought.

Why is that?

Cause he made me crazy..

You're not crazy, just confused.

I'm not confused, I'm just insane.

Well, whatever you are Joey, I'm here to answer your question.

What question?

You are crazy. The question you just asked stupid. Why did you kiss Kaiba.

Oh yeah, how would you know?

I'm just a mystical being who knows everything. Go with the flow man!

Ok, I'm gonna "Play along" with ya.

Well, it's obvious. You like Seto Kaiba.

Hah, and you are on crack.

Really? So why did you start your poetry book in the first place then?

To relax me, of course.

Really? Or is it a place for you to write down your secret fantasies in?

Nothing like that is in there!

Really? You really need to stop writing and start reading Joe-pup.

Whatever. If you are here to help me, then tell me what to say to him.

Tell him the truth.

Hell no!

Fine, I'll come up with something... Kaiba stared at Joey, who seemed to be in a daze. He shook him roughly.

"WELL?"

" I kissed you because I had just broken up with Mai and since I wasn't at home to kiss on my doll, Mr. Boo Boo, you looked like the closest thing to him, so I used you. There are you happy?"

What the HELL was that?

That was a work of art! HAHAHA!

Kaiba gave him one of the most confused looks he could come up with. He backed away from Joey, clearing his throat.

"Well, Rover you allowed me definite peace of mind. I know all what I need to know about you now. You may leave."

" Really?"

"Sure, I mean, if you like your doll so much, then you shouldn't keep him waiting."

"Thanks... Hey wait!" Kaiba began to walk away. Joey ran up and grabbed him on his shoulder.

"That came out all wrong."

"No, it came out just fine."

"But-"

"But I will return the favor while I'm at it."

" Huh?" Kaiba leaned in toward Joey, who backed up like he was about to hit him. He smirked at Joey.

"I was just kidding. Geez, you are stupid." He turned and walked away. Joey stood there, dumbfounded.

Well, now go home and read your book

I'll find nothing, watch. We'll see. Joey walked down the street into his home, wondering what will be in his book.

Sexy Rin: And that was Chapter 4!

Ladies(Applause)

Sexy Rin: Arigatou, Arigatou!

Joey: Why didn't he kiss me?

Kaiba: Eeew you wanted me too?

Joey: NO! I just wonder what Sexy Rin is playing at!

Sexy Rin and Mokuba: Yeah...right.

Tea: When is the real Yaoi gonna set in?

Sexy Rin: It will in the next chapter! And if not that one, then the next one!

Joey: You know, we can just skip that.

Sexy Rin: Nope! My audience has waited long enough!

Mokuba: plus you know you want some of my big brother!

Sexy Rin and Mokuba laughs.

Kaiba: You both are sick-

Sexy Rin: I know! Anyway, stay tuned!