Joey woke up, his head throbbing. He'd never been in so much pain in all his life. He recognised his home, the murky walls and beer stained carpet. The fuzziness from his vision cleared, allowing him to see them small pool of blood before him. Fuck. That was probably his own. Hazily he looked around the room…it was empty. Stumbling to his feet he staggered to his bedroom, like hell he could stay here any longer. He tossed a few shirts into his bag as well as other essentials. He slipped one of each pill before cramming them into the rucksack and zipping it. Using the wall he let himself out of the apartment and into the light. The sun momentarily burnt his eyes, judging by which, it meant it was late morning or afternoon. How long had he been out? He made his way to the town centre. He needed to eat something, he was starving!

He dragged himself into a café and ordered a cheeseburger before sitting down with his cola. He stared into space for a good 10 minuets before it arrived. Just as he began to dig in, a flash of black ran across the floor, bouncing happily at the counter. Oh please no… Promptly after the black fuzz Seto Kaiba and his ego walked in. He was clad in simple jeans and a white t-shirt, probably hoping not to be recognised. Unfortunately, his ego was un-missable. He watched as Mokuba ordered a large cheeseburger and fries, and Seto asked for the salad. Typical. Seto Kaiba and his eating habits. Joey watched a little longer and became shocked when the elder Kaiba also ordered a burger after the younger's incessant nagging. Just then they scanned the room for somewhere to sit. Joey buried his face in his hands, praying not to be seen. Too late. Mokuba had bounded over and pulled up a seat.

'Hey Joe…' he was cut off when the blond lowered his defence. 'Woah what happened?'

'I'm clumsy.' Kaiba walked over to join the boys.

'Mokuba, there is a table over there…' He then eyed Joey. 'Mutt, what happened this time? Fell out of a tree fetching a ball?' his eyes became icy.

'Maybe I did.'

'Awww Joey, you should see a doctor, you look really awful.' Mokuba's eyes widened. 'Does your dad know?' Joey's face twisted in pain and he bit his lip.

'Mokuba, I seem to have forgotten the napkins, go get me some, please?' Seto looked at the little boy, who ran off to do his brothers bidding.

'Joey, where do you live?'

'Home?'

'What's with the backpack?'

'I uh…'

'Go on…' Blue eyes focused on brown, deciphering the messages hidden within them.

'I'm gonna rough it over spring break. I wanna live a little.'

'That's dangerous for someone as clumsy as you.'

'I like to live on the edge.'

'Yeah, edge of a blade.'

'What?'

'Your face, idiot. I can see the scar.'

'I fell into glass.'

'Bullshit. You're running away cos you nearly died again last night.'

'You know fuck all about me, richboy.'

'I know more than you'd care to think.'

'I doubt it.'

'We'll see. Camping is no fun alone. It's dark, scary, people watch you.' Joey's heart tightened, he could feel the air trap in his neck. Fuck, it was hot…no it was cold.

'Wha?'

'Exactly. If I was you, and you like to live on the edge, why not stay at mine for the vacation?'

'Why the fuck would I do that?'

'You live on the edge. What more fun that spending 2 weeks with your enemy, just think of the run we'll have, and how many times I can kick your ass at duel monsters.'

'You couldn't kick my ass at anything if you tried.'

'I think I've proven all of this enough times.'

'I don't want to come.'

'Suit yourself, but Mokuba would be awfully sad.' Sarcasm rang in the velvet voice. 'It's just that I have a lot of work to do and he has no one to play with…' Joey thought for a moment, he did love the kid and didn't want him to suffer.

'What's the catch?'

'No catch. You amuse my brother, you get to stay for spring break. I wont be there very often, I have worked to do…so, do we have a deal?'

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Hey

Short chapter before I go to bed…or try to.

I've been busy! I've been learning para para but first I decided to go to the drive through KFC and do caramelldansen while they tried to get my order. My boyfriend joined in too…I had like 6 members of staff watching me through the little window trying to not laugh. I feel sorry for them, I tried to drive off with their card machine thing the other day too. I'm surprised they served me. Bless the confused manager who couldn't help himself from laughing!

Please R&R

Mwah

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