Thanks to Leviathan of the Sea, ShadowPrincess96 and Sentariana for the reviews.

Chapter 11

Joey had walked out of the building shortly after Seto, to be greeted by his friends. But he only half listened and looked towards his boss. He saw him scratch his nose with his thumb and was glad it meant that the killer was still alive and that it looked like he wound stay that way. While lowering his hand, he had two fingers bend and three straight, so Joey was expected at the local police station at three. He had given a slight nod and left with his friends. Seto was safe for the moment, his boss might not look the part but he was the best. He always was on all the training trips and trained himself, the juniors and also the long term members that had training trips too but not as many as the juniors.

Joey hadn't looked forward to the trip to the station. He had been to them before. Not because of his job but when he was still in a gang and some officers there still knew him from then. That meant some might actually think that he liked shooting someone. He just hoped that Kaiba's fucking pride would not make him say something stupid, like that he wouldn't have to do anything, since Seto fucking Kaiba wouldn't need a fucking bodyguard. Joey was nervous but once there, it seemed like he didn't need to be. His boss was there too and smiled at him. And he wasn't the only one, the police officer had an encouraging smile on his face as well. Joey explained what had happened once and they didn't even ask much. They had a short look at the gun and the bullet hole in his coat and then he could go. His boss came out with him. He looked towards him and asked: "How are you feeling?" Joey looked confused and said: "Relieved that it's over, why?" The boss smiled and said "I know it's not easy to shoot at someone and the first time is always the worst. Some quit afterwards. Especially when they killed someone, so I'm glad you didn't, I wouldn't want to lose you."

"I could have killed him," Joey admitted, still with a strange feeling, like he was no better than the killer. "I know. But you didn't. Instead you saved a life, don't ever forget that. Even Kaiba, who said that he never had wanted a bodyguard and still didn't want one himself, said that without you he would be dead. You can be proud of yourself." Joey looked up and tried to smile and said: "Don't worry. I'm fine, I'm not one that quits that easily." The boss smiled and said: "I'm glad to hear that. And if you need something just tell me." After that he got his emergency kit replaced and as Joey was about to leave his boss, he said: "By the way, even so Kaiba said he didn't want a bodyguard, he also said to continue at least until the man behind the killer was couched. He said it right after saying what most likely got the cops to go so easy on you." Joey looked surprised and asked: "What did he say?"

"He said you could never kill someone and were shaking, stupidly worrying to have killed a killer." After that the boss left Joey, standing and wondering why Kaiba had said it. Did he really think it was stupid to worry about having killed someone? Did he really not understand it at all? And his boss had said it had been what let the cops go easy on him and he believed it. They normally ask things over and over and over, trying to find a hole in a story or something that will change. They hadn't because of what Kaiba had said and part of Joey couldn't help but wonder if that had been Kaiba's intention. If he had wanted to help him, so he wouldn't have to go over and over the story, he just wanted to forget. No he wouldn't care, would he? Joey couldn't help but wonder about this question all day.

Not only about that but also the way Kaiba had reacted. After finding out that he was Katsuya, he had expected him to give out to him about having wasted his time or to just make fun of him or insult him, pretending to have known all along and just played him. But he hadn't done anything like it. But then again he had just nearly died. He had been in shock.

Joey sighed and thought about what happened after the shots, while they had been waiting for the police to come. Kaiba hadn't freaked or shouted at him about wasting his time, playing someone he wasn't. He had said at the end, that it might have shocked him a little but the way he had looked and sounded, it nearly was like he had just wanted to tease him a little. Like lovers would do. Like Kaiba had done with 'Katsuya' but it wasn't at all like he would normally treat Joey. He tend to receive a different treatment than so easy going.

By the time Joey was in his bed, trying to sleep, he still thought about everything that had happened. He couldn't fall asleep and just kept wondering what Kaiba might be thinking about him, now that he was Katsuya and had saved his life. The way he had talked had been a bit off but then again someone had tried to shoot the guy. But was that the reason or did he look at him differently, now that he knew that he was the one he had flirted with so relentlessly? Kaiba had wanted him in his girls dress up. Even after knowing he was a guy he still had wanted. But what would he want now? Katsuya didn't exist, only the mutt.

It was close to midnight as Joey suddenly realised something. After his "I'm Santa's cousin, the easter bunny" comment, Kaiba had called him HIS mutt, instead of a mutt. It had been right after he had found out the truth about who Katsuya really was. Why had he said that? Why had he called him 'my mutt', instead of the mutt or a mutt or just mutt or mongrel or some of his other usual insults? He couldn't start flirting with him now, could he? He knew now that he had only played a role. Granted, Kaiba knew all along that it was job and disguise and all but still. He knew now for sure how much it was a role, he was the stupid mutt and not the hot smart blond that had gone out with him and unfortunately gotten his attention. He couldn't possibly start to see the person he had played in him now, could he?

He wasn't anything like Katsuya. He was just a mutt, nothing else and never would be anything else. But if he couldn't be anything else, why had he learned so hard and worked so hard. He had studied so hard during his special training at the beginning. He had worked a few nights through, just to get the job. No, he had changed without letting anyone know but he still wasn't like Katsuya. Oh this is just great, here I am trying to sleep and can't, because I'm flipping comparing myself to myself, talking like I'm not like me and confusing myself completely.

Joey turned around and tried yet again to sleep and nearly succeeded, until he started to wonder why he even cared what Kaiba thought of him now. After all it was Kaiba, the jerk, he didn't care about him either, so why care about what he might think?

And even if he would care, they were too different to work out anyway and Kaiba must know. After all, only thing he had in common with the cold blooded devil was their love for duel monsters. Well and that they both had a dragon as their favourite. Granted, Kaiba´s was maybe a wee bit stronger, but with the right fusion and magic and spell cards there was certainly a way to pump his own dragon and give the white menace a one way ticket to the graveyard, or at least hopefully a one way ticket.

Joey noticed that they were sort of like their dragons. Kaiba being proud and powerful and in everyone's mouth being oh so great, ya right, but he himself the 'underachiever' the 'third rate duellist' the 'mutt' had saved his life and gotten his attention and left him standing completely hot in front of his big fancy mansion. He had won at least that one fight against him. And even so they were the total opposite, like day and night or light and dark. They had a tiny bit in common as well.

Joey couldn't believe it. By now it was four in the morning and Joey was still thinking about Seto fucking Kaiba. But even worse than that, as he finally fell asleep, he dreamt about the flipping kiss Kaiba had forced on him during their 'date' and to top even that, in his dream he had kissed him back!

After waking up he was shocked. He couldn't have fallen for the jerk, could he?

Joey was glad that the school was closed for two days, to give the students some time to calm down after the recent events and to give the school some time to fix the room that had now no window but two bullet holes on the opposite wall. Joey was especially glad, since Kaiba seemed to only go to work during that time and nothing else. No stupid 'wanna be date', no 'party', nothing but peace and quiet. And enough time to think about what to do, if Kaiba still flirted and what if not and most importantly, if he really could love him? After all he was nothing but an arrogant spoilt rich brat. And the worst about the guy was, that Joey couldn't get him out of his head and by the next thursday, where school was reopening, he had a few nice dreams and not all had stopped with kissing a brunet CEO.

He wished he could stay home for at least one more day but knew, that as Seto's bodyguard, he had to go in and even be there early. Also, it wouldn't really help to avoid him for another day. It might be better to just get it over with. Either deal with the flirting or just go back to fighting with the jerk.

Seto on the other side had made his mind up by the time he got ready for school. The last two days he couldn't think of anything but the stubborn blond, that had been able to trick him. He had tricked Seto Kaiba, the genius. And not only that, he had secrets the CEO hadn't even noticed. He always knew everything, especially about his rivals. He was sure to know everything there was to know about Yugi, apart maybe from what kind of underwear he had but he didn't really care about that either. He had even gone so far to know when and where his grandfather was born, as well as everyone of his cheerleading geek squat members. Especially Joey, since he had to admit that he had been able to improve his duelling skills quite a bit since their first duel and he wanted to keep an eye out for him. But Joey had managed to not only keep a secret but to also trick him with that and get his attention. And now Seto could think of nothing than how many secrets he was hiding from him. Who was he really? What was act, what was true?

Seto knew that he had become obsessed with these questions. There wasn't much he didn't know and he had hardly ever lost in anything but now he knew that if the killer hadn't attacked, Joey would still fool him. And that felt like a defeat. He wanted, no he needed, to find out the truth about Joey. It was like a game he had to play, to find out every single of his secrets. And keep an eye on him to make sure he never gets to hide anything ever again. To find out how smart the street dog really had gotten and how much more he could achieve. And most of all, he had to find one fucking flaw in him. Mokuba had been so questionably kind to point out his unreadable emotions and 'tendency' to arrogance. But right now, he still couldn't find a flaw that wasn't actually attractive on him, like his fire, and he could hardly count it as a flaw, if he liked it.

He wanted to know everything about the blond, that had caught his attention with his little hide and seek game. But not only because no one had tricked Kaiba before, also because he had looked more than just hot in both of the dresses and the way he had danced. And Kaiba was determined to prove this blond that was troublesome, stubborn and oh so deliciously challenging, that was the best for him. And this time there was no competition, as far as he knew Joey was single. After all Katsuya couldn't be his boyfriend and if he had another, he would have had a hell of a hard time with him for his little Katsuya stunt after all, it had been all over the news, especially after his trick with the silk scarf. Katsuya forgot it, my ass, it was his to begin with. Seto had to think now, how he had felt that day and that this too had been nothing but a trick his mutt had been able to play on him.

Seto waited for Joey in his limousine in front of the school. He needed to talk to him and make him go out with him. He had triggered his curiosity and now he wanted it to be satisfied and Seto Kaiba always got what he wanted. Granted, this time it already had taken much longer than he was used to, but he would get it in the end.

As soon as Joey saw the limousine, he just wanted to turn around and leave again but he waited for a moment, hoping he could follow Kaiba to class. Pretending nothing had happened, like the first day he had been his fucking bodyguard. But once Seto had exited, he waited there until Joey took a deep breath before slowly walking over, since he so obviously wouldn't get around talking to him.

"What ya want, jerk?" He asked, once he was just about close enough to make himself heard without screaming. Seto looked him up and down for a moment and then said: "I need to talk to you."

Joey rolled his eyes and said: "I got dad much from ya standin like a statue in de way."

Seto eyed him up and down again and said again: "I need to talk to you in private and lose the bloody accent. I know you don't need to talk like a freaking moron."

Joey went closer immediately, he had a cover to keep after all and didn't want others to know he had changed at all. He wanted to stay the "happy go lucky Joey Wheeler", and for his job it had been easier that way. And even so he wanted to make something of himself, he wanted it without changing his whole life. He loved his friends, he loved the time with them in school and he didn't want them to worry about him getting in danger at his job. And they would, latest after what had happened with Kaiba the previous monday. Once he was close enough that Seto would hear him, he whispered "Just shut it."

Seto grinned and grabbed him by the arm and said: "When did I ever listen to anyone?" While opening the door of his limo and tossing him inside. Joey could have gotten out of his grip, thanks to his training but there were already a few other early students around and he didn't want them to see him overpower the CEO, that was supposed to be stronger. And admittedly, he was, just he hadn't had Joey's training. And once inside, Joey knew nothing would stop him to keep Seto on as much distance as he needed.

Seto went in right after, closing and locking the door. The limousine was spacious and with black leather seats and a minibar that was open and filled with a few snacks, like crisps and some drinks, like wine and coke. There were small lights in the ceiling but hardly any came through the very dark tainted black windows. What felt strange to Joey, was that some parts inside were red, like around the lights and the minibar, as well as the sewing of the seats. Joey had been expecting more white and blue but then again, most limousines had a black decor and black and red just looked nice together. But it did remind the blond of his dragon and it wondered him to find something like this within the brunets belongings. Joey stared up towards him and sat properly on a seat and said: "You could have asked."

"Then try nicer and less commanding, that might help. And now lets get to class, we have school." Joey said in an annoyed voice.

"Forget class, we need to talk and don't even think about getting away." Seto said commanding.

"Aren't we charming today? Could you be any more of a jerk, let me guess, no worse isn't possible."

Kaiba rolled his eyes. This was more complicated than it needed to be. "Just shut it and listen, the faster you can leave." He said, hoping to get the others attention. Joey just glared at him and Kaiba took a deep breath and said: "I want you go on a date with me."

Oh great, he's still flirting with me, Joey thought sarcastically. He still didn't want to believe that he really liked him, and said: "And why would I do that?"

"Because if you do, we´ll do what you want and if you don't, I´ll phone your boss and MAKE you go to where I want you." Seto's smug smile right now annoyed the hell out of Joey and he said: "Thanks for proving me wrong, you CAN be more of a jerk!"

"I'm trying not to be one, that's why I asked first." Seto said, sounding annoyed.

"It isn't asking if you threaten to force me anyway." Joey stated.

"I'm not threatening, I'm warning and that's supposed to be nice, isn't it?" Seto argued.

"Oh come on, like you would know what nice is when it hits you in the face." Joey informed.

"Just stop getting off topic and tell me when and where you want our date to be." Seto demanded.

"I haven't even agreed, you fucking spoilt bastard." Joey pointed out.

"Why do you have to be so complicated?" Seto asked.

"Why do you have to be so annoying?" Joey asked in return.

"That's your own fault for being so stubborn." And Seto really believed his own words.

"Why the hell would it be my fault that you're an annoying jerk?" Joey demanded to know.

"Because you're hot." Seto just said.

"If you talk about the way I looked in the fucking dress, then look for a drag queen" Joey advised him, before asking: "And what the hell has that to do, with you being annoying anyway?"

"I meant that you look hot right now. Is it always that complicated to give you a compliment?" Seto blushed a little as he said that, but still added: "And it has everything to do with it, since I'm just annoying you because you're so ridiculously distracting and I can't think straight and that's annoying me."

"I look the same as I did before you knew about Katsuya being me and I doubt that you EVER would have said that I'm hot then." Joey said rolling his eyes. When would the guy finally quit?

"No, I wouldn't but only because I wouldn't want you to get the wrong idea, since I also thought back then that you´re nothing but a dumb street dog." Seto pointed out to the blond.

"I'm still the same, genius. Just go back to that, we once again start to fight all the time and I have my peace." Joey insisted.

"I'm not going to leave you, until I get what I want. After all you're not the same, or at least not what you seemed to be before." Seto insisted.

"And what would it be that you want?" Joey asked.

"You. I thought I made that clear." Seto simply said.

"No, you wanted Katsuya! And newsflash: there is no Katsuya! So go to class, go home, go to work, I don't care but quit getting on my nerves." Joey hoped that he would finally listen and leave him.

"That's where I think you're wrong. Katsuya is real all right and somewhere in you. You're always acting the accent and also that your dumb, because you couldn't act that smart if you weren't and I will find out how much is act and what isn't." Seto said with determination.

"If you say so, then good luck with that. See ya." Joey tried to get to the door and unlock it to get out, but Seto just put an arm around his waist and pulled him back. Now Joey lay on the floor, as Seto said: "Like hell, I'm just going to let you go. I told you I get my date either way."

"Don't make me quit my job and I swear to god, if you keep this up, I will!" Joey threatened.

"Why? Why do you refuse me this strongly?" Seto wanted to know.

"Oh, where to start? You called me Mutt, dog, mongrel, loser, third rate, idiot, stupid and I could probably continue with that list till tomorrow but wait that's not even all, you're arrogant and spoilt and you think that you can get everything and like that isn't enough, you don't even really know me and oh yes, we always fight. I mean, hell you ask me on a date and it turns into a fight. We're not meant to be and there is that other little fact, I don't like you, is that enough? Because otherwise I could go on." Joey said, looking angry by now.

Seto tried to fight his list, by saying: "You called me names and I still like you, so that's no excuse. And you don't know me enough to know how I am, so at least give me a chance to show you that I'm not always arrogant and spoilt and you say I don't know you, right on target but that's why I asked for a date instead of a wedding. I want to know you, the real you not some act, and we always fight, great I love a bit of action and I know you do too or you wouldn't have the job and about you not liking me, get to know me before you can say that! Did I forget something?"

"Yes, the fact that I DO know you. We've been in the same class for so long and with all the things about the shadow realm and all, I know you're a jerk." Joey still insisted.

"Considering that, I should know you too but there are obviously things I don't know. So who is to say that there are things you don't know about me too?" Seto still didn't want to give up.

"Then count the fucking fact that unlike you, I'm so not attracted to you." Joey tried as a last resort, knowing that it wasn't entirely true.

"Oh, are you sure about that? Because the dance said differently." Seto reminded the other.

"The dance was only a result of music and movement, it had nothing to do with you and most others would have gotten me hot enough to get completely off on the dance floor." Joey lied, before trying to get away again.

But Seto tossed him on the floor once more and tried to pin him down, while he said "I know I could too, want to have prove?"

Joey stared at him and did his best to fight him off. Both of them wrestled on the floor, trying to get on top of the other. Joey didn't want Kaiba to think he could just do what he wanted. He would prove him that he was capable of fighting him, that he would never let him dominate him, not in a million years. Seto was taller and stronger than his slightly younger opponent but even so Kaiba had a good technique, Joey's was better and he gave him more trouble than Kaiba had expected, much more trouble. They wrestled each other in the closed off, small space they had inside of limousine. And both of their body's reacted to the proximity of their body's in a way Kaiba loved and even so he didn't really want to, Joey did enjoy it too, blaming his long time loneliness and absence of a partner for his body's reaction, as they both tried to pin the other down. One, to win the others attention and one, to prove the other that he had no chance.

Sorry to let you hang like that, but I really would love some opinion on who you guys would like to win, I already decided for me and wrote it as well but I still would like to know what you think, who should win? So please review. If it's enough, I might take some time and rewrite, even so my idea is funny I think.

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And special thanks to Leviathan of the Sea and Sentariana for the idea to use "Wolf" as a nickname. I really like that one. But if anyone else can think of a better one (I can't and really like it) let me know and we´ll see if I like it better too or not. But so far, I think he is going to be named wolf, and Seto can call the rest of the gang his pack. XD
And by the way, I'm going to end the poll very soon, since I'm nearly done writing this and only need the last few chapters spell checked. And then I start writing the next story, so the poll will be closed soon. There will be another poll up for the sequal of "Beloved slave", which will be the story after the next one. But if you still would like to give a vote for what story I should do next, please vote soon. I also have another story idea which will be on my profile, right after the poll closes.