Disclaimer: How many times do I have to tell you I DON'T OWN YU-GI-OH!!!!

Warnings: abuse, swearing, shounen-ai/yaoi

Jou's POV

As I waited for the blow to hit me, I had my eyes squeezed shut expecting the worst. When nothing hit me I saw a guy around my age just slightly shorter, holding the other man's wrist. "What do you think you are doing?" the guy growled out. He was lavishly dressed obviously of a higher class than the man I was cleaning for.

"Punishing this boy. I specifically told him to have all of this cleaned by the time I got here," the man said backing down slightly from the shorter guy. The guy narrowed his eyes.

"You've only been gone for a short while and you expected this room to be cleaned by then? It takes two servants to clean in that time and you're lucky he only has a small amount left to do!" the guy stated. Releasing the man's wrist, the guy come toward me and held out his hand to me to take. I looked at his hand warily unsure of his motives but he looked like a good man, considering he was in the shadows and I couldn't see his face except for his eyes. I decided he was better than the jerk I was working for before and grabbed his hand. The man pulled me up and we left the room. While we walked I made sure to keep my distance with my head bowed down. Chuckling the guy said, "You don't have to do that you can walk beside me."

"Yes sir," I replied walking closer but still keeping my head bowed.

"No need to call me sir my name is…" he started to say.

BANG

Startled I looked up and around to focus my attention on the teacher who was holding a ruler and glaring at me. "Jounochi what do you think you're doing sleeping in my class?" the teacher demanded.

"Well I just finished my work, and figured it would be okay to take a nap…." I started to say.

"Then what's the answer to problem 13?" the teacher inquired. Blankly I stared at her. Mostly I had just shown my work got an answer and called it good. I wasn't sure if any of it was correct.

"21?" I said questioningly. The teacher sighed and shook his head sadly.

"The answer is 37, so pay attention," the teacher ordered before going back to the front of the classroom. Looking over my work I found my mistake…s….and corrected it. So what if I was in a rush? I was tired and this class was extremely boring. Yes I know we will need math later on but why do I need to know how to graph a circle? Hell most of the jobs available are simple math unless you want to be an accountant or something like that.

Seto's POV

Math was going smoothly with not too much noise and distractions. I finished my work quickly because it was easy and decided to read a book since laptops and phones aren't allowed. Looking around the room I noticed most kids weren't paying attention but Jou was the only one being obvious with his head in his arms sleeping. He looked so tired I wondered if he was okay but I couldn't ask. I found watching Jou more entertaining than reading my book and was sad when the teacher noticed and called out his name.

Jou continued to sleep even after the teacher angrily shouting. Finally the teacher took his ruler and slammed it down on Jou's desk. Jou jumped up on alert looking around confused. When he realized he was in class and had been sleeping he looked apologetic almost. "Jounochi what do you think you're doing sleeping in my class?" the teacher demanded. It was amusing to see Jou blush slightly with embarrassment.

"Well I just finished my work, and figured it would be okay to take a nap…." He started to reply.

"Then what's the answer to problem 13?" the teacher inquired. Jou gave him a blank stare. I hope he actually did it because if he didn't he would be in so much trouble.

"21?" was his weak reply. So he did it, too bad the answer is wrong. Jou must have made a mistake somewhere. The teacher looked at Jou like he was a lost cause. None of the teachers really liked him because he fell asleep in class a lot or was late.

"The answer is 37, so pay attention," the teacher ordered before going back to the front of the classroom. Jou sighed with relief and I noticed he made corrections to his work. Class was pretty boring other than that and to think it's not even lunch time yet. Checking out the clock I noticed class would only be 10 more minutes and then it would be lunch. Mentally sighing I went back to reading for the remaining 10 minutes. Jou as usual rushed out of the class room so he could be one of the first few people in the lunch line. I didn't bother with the school's food since I swear it's poisonous and my brother makes me lunch every day anyways.

Out of the corner of my eye I could see Jou sitting at his usual table with Yugi-tachi. At times like this I would want to just walk over there and sit down, but Yami, Bakura, the twin psychos (Malik and Marik), and Jou don't exactly like me. Well actually every since this morning I've been wondering if Jou really hates me since he was nice and civil. Besides they would be too distracting and I wouldn't be able to do any work with them around.

Today Mokuba packed me a roast beef with mustard and Swiss cheese sandwich, apple juice bottle, a small bag of green apples with creamy peanut butter, and two fun size crunch bars. I'm not going to complain though since it was Mokuba who packed my lunch for me to make sure I would have enough energy to last me throughout the day. I finished my lunch quickly so I would have enough time to work on my project for Kaiba Corp in the library. Standing up I threw away my lunch and briskly walked to the library. Hopefully if I'm lucky no one will disturb me.

Jou's POV

I sat at the lunch table I waited for my friends to arrive. So far Yami, Yugi, Ryou, Bakura, and Honda were at the table. "Where's everyone else?" I asked looking around our table.

"Malik and Marik are skipping," Bakura confirmed there locations.

"Otogi is on a business trip and won't be back until Thursday," Honda explained. And none of us really bothered with Anzu because she still wanted to go on a date with Yami who was clearly not interested. There was a lot of joking going on but I couldn't really focus on anything they said. My mind kept drifting to the dreams that I've been having. Suddenly I remembered something.

"Yo guys I'm going to go the library," I announced.

"To do what screw around?" Honda asked smiling.

"No. I have to return a book I checked out for that book report we had in English," I answered not caring that he had just insulted me. Okay I'm not the smartest but I'm passing my classes with C's and the occasional B-.

"See you in awhile then," Yugi chirped. I nodded my head and strolled to the library. Usually I never really went to the library because they didn't have many books I liked. It was quiet when I walked in to the point that you could hear a piece of paper flutter down. Going toward the librarian's desk I waited for her to come. It was a few minutes before she finally arrived at the desk.

"Checking that in or out?" the librarian asked.

"In," I replied. She nodded her head and took the book. A beeping noise told me that it was officially checked in and I could leave. Even though I returned it I didn't exactly want to leave the library. The library was peaceful and quiet which was what I wanted right now to think. Walking around the bookshelves I looked through the mystery book section. My favorite section however would be fantasy but they mostly carried educational books so I couldn't find many fantasy. What happened to trying to get kids to read? I'm pretty sure most kids don't want to read educational books unless they have to. A tapping of computer keys caught my attention. Deciding I had nothing better to do I went toward the noise. There sitting in one of the more comfortable chairs sat Kaiba on his laptop. "What are you doing?" I asked coming up behind him. If it had been anyone else they would have jumped, but no this is Kaiba.

"I'm checking stocks, working a project for Kaiba Corp, seeing which items have sold the fastest, which places need something delivered, checking my mail…" Kaiba trailed on.

"You could have just simply said you were working," I told him. He shrugged.

"You asked what I was doing and I replied," Kaiba said. I rolled my eyes at him and sat in the chair next to his.

"So you're going on the trip to Yugi's cabin," I said trying to start a conversation.

"Why not? You would have bugged me otherwise so Yugi would be happy," Kaiba replied. Okay he had a point I would have bugged him but not just because of Yugi I also wanted him there.

"Actually I wanted you there also," I told him. Damn why can't I keep thoughts to myself sometimes.

"Why?" he asked me surprised. I shrugged not really sure why.

"You aren't a complete jerk, and I'm sure you need a small vacation," I told him. Kaiba did work constantly.

Seto's POV

I was surprised when Jou said he also wanted me to go on the trip. When I asked why he just shrugged and told me, I wasn't a complete jerk and need a vacation. Mokuba has been telling me I need a vacation but is it that obvious? Oh well. "A vacation would be nice but I'm still going to have to do some work while at the cabin," I told Jou.

"You're kidding me! Why?" Jou asked wide eyed. The librarian shouted at Jou to be quiet.

"I own a company. If I leave it for awhile then it could fall behind," I told him. Jou looked at me thoughtfully and nodded his head that he understood what I was saying.

"Must be hard working all the time," he mumbled to himself but I heard him. A slight smile made its way on my face without him knowing it. Despite the fact that before today I was known as his sworn enemy he still shows concern for me, but then again Jou has before…

"It is hard work," I told him causing him to jump.

"You heard me?" he squeaked.

"Yes. This libraries so quiet I would be surprised if I didn't hear you considering your right next to me," I replied.

"Oh," Jou said looking down. Rolling my eyes I looked at him.

"It's alright you were just musing it's not like you said anything mean either," I told him. Jou smiled at me nodding his head.

"I'm just used to people saying that I should keep my mouth shut," Jou commented.

"Who would tell you that?" I inquired glaring at nothing in particular.

"Teachers, when I talk to much my friends, Anzu…" Jou listed off.

"Such a big list," I told him.

"Yeah, yeah I know but I do talk a lot even I admit to that. I just can't help it though," Jou said. Saving what little work I got done today I stood up to leave.

"Unless you hurry we will be late for class," I informed him. Jou quickly got to his feet and followed me out of the library to our next class. We were in every class except the last one together. It was kind of weird but I really didn't mind to much, in fact it gave me more opportunities to observer the blond. Looking at Jou out of the corner of my eye I saw that he looked happy. Entering the class room I sat in my seat away from Jou. I could always talk to him later and maybe even give him another ride to school.

Jou's POV

Kaiba has been civil to me today almost makes me wonder if he's sick. Not like I mind him being nice or anything it's just…different…In all of the times I've known him he's never acted like this. Maybe Mokuba finally convinced him to warm up, but then again he treated the other's the same as usual. I'm putting too much thought into this. I should just pay attention to the teacher so I don't get detention again. I have a streak of two days in a row going and I don't want to ruin it.

Classes were boring as usual with the teachers droning on and on. I tried to pay attention because I was worried that if I fell asleep I would have more of those weird dreams. The last one wasn't so bad but I don't per say like the one where I was getting attacked. Although it's only a dream so it's not like it means much anyways. Shaking the thoughts out of my head I walk away from my locker making sure to slam it extra hard. It was a habit I acquired ever since I've come to school because then I know my locker is shut tight and unless they pick the lock then they won't be able to get in.

Walking down the steps of the school I walk toward the gate to see Se…Kaiba waving me over. I should really stop trying to say Seto. Only Mokuba has that privilege. I jogged over to him smiling my best smile "Hey Kaiba!" I exclaimed coming over.

"Would you care for a ride home?" Kaiba offered me. My leg was killing me especially since we had gym…

"Okay," I accepted. Although I wouldn't say where I lived just maybe a block or two away so he wouldn't see the crappy place I called home. He led me to his car and I hopped in. Kaiba silently smoothed his way in. Is just me or does everything Kaiba does make him look good? Never mind… It was awkward like it had been this morning when he offered a ride.

"Where do I go?" he asked never taking his eyes off of the road. Thinking quickly I realized I needed to go to the store and pick up a few things.

"Can you go to B&D?" I asked. He gave me a questioning look. "I need to go shopping and I live near there so it's okay," I told him. Kaiba nodded his head and took me to the store. It was a quaint little store that was cheap and you could get almost anything there. He dropped me off telling me he could wait until I was done, but I persuaded him to go spend time with Mokuba that I was okay. Finally he left. I walked into the store and picked up what I needed, paid, and left.

Walking all the way to my apartment I swore my legs would give out soon if I didn't hurry. I'm glad Kaiba offered me those rides because otherwise I never would have made it home on time and would have gotten beaten…Anyways I stepped into my apartment listening for any sort of noise that would indicate that my father was home. Hearing nothing I breathed a sigh of relief until…

SMASH

Looks like he's mad….

TBC!!!

I'm sorry for the long wait! I've been lazy I know…However I've been exhausted, and distracted….Anyways R&R please!