When you got to the Dungeon Dice store, you took a breath and walked up to the doors and inside.

"Can I help you with something Ms.?"

"Actually yes. I'm looking for Mr. Devlin. Is he in?"

"I'm sorry, do you have an appointment?"

"Um n.."

"You need to speak to me?" said a voice from behind you.

You turned around, hoping that the blonde hair was enough to throw him off. He sat next to you in your first block, but you rarely spoke.

"Hello Mr. Devlin. I'm an intern from the Domino Sun Daily. I was wondering if I could have a quick tour and interview for my gaming article on Dungeon Dice?"

"Oh of course. Tracey, shut down for me please?"

Duke's POV

You couldn't believe the sight that was in front of you. She was the hottest girl you'd ever seen, except for the girl that sat next to you in first block. Not to mention, most of the interns you had come in for gaming pieces were nerd outcasts from the surrounding areas.

'So what exactly do you know about gaming" you asked while motioning for her to follow you.

"Quite a bit. Mr. Kaiba was very, very helpful."

-Kaiba? She's been to see Kaiba? God I've really gotta make an impression now.-

"But, I've always found Dungeon Dice to be more my style."

"Cool, that's good. Duel monsters is over rated. And so is Kaiba."

You led her to your office for the interview, the tour would come after the place was closed.

"Oh my gosh!"

"Hm? Find something you like?" you asked cocking an eyebrow.

"Are those what I think they are?" she asked pointing to the dice on the desk. You'd forgotten that you'd left your gaming dice out.

"Are they really the famous dice Mr. Devlin?"

"Yes, they are. They've never let me down before."

She flicked her hair and bent over to look at them. You had to restrain yourself from grabbing her and kissing her. So far she didn't seem the type to drool over you, but you could change that quickly.

"Can I hold them?"

Miya's POV

You were going to regret this if this ever got back to Seto.

"Can I hold them?" you asked while lightly touching Duke's arm.

"Uh, O. Of course."

He grabbed them off his desk and carefully placed them in your hand.

"You have to take a picture with me. And I promise it won't get out to the public. This will be just for me."

You stood close to him, rolling the dice in your palm as you grabbed Tea's camera. You got inches from his face and snapped the picture quickly, making sure you got the dice in it too.

You put the camera back into your bag and quickly hit the pressure point in his neck. You caught him before he hit the ground and lowered him slowly. You shook your head and put the dice back on his desk.

You then calmly left the building, so you wouldn't draw attention to yourself or the passed out Duke.

You waited for Tea's car to appear out in front of the building, and when it did, everyone was waiting in anticipation.

"Did he let you see them?"

"Better than just seeing them. I got to hold them." you said finding the picture on her camera.

"Awesome! So what now?"

"We need another game," Joey said from the back seat. "I don't think anyone could top that dare."

Tea thought for a moment.

"We have to play some strip poker!"

Everyone, including yourself looked at her strangely.

"We'll all pair up..oh wait we can't do that. The first two to lose have to sleep in the same bed tonight!"

"I'm up for that" you said, knowing you were normally really good at poker. Not to mention, you would enjoy the challenge.

"Well, how bout you boys?"

They all nodded; apparently thinking what every other normal teenage boy would be thinking.

"Oh boy. What have we gotten ourselves into Miya?"

"I'm not sure Tea." you said throwing the wig off and getting into the car.

Back at the house, you helped Tea set up the table in the kitchen.

"Hey, can you close those blinds? Don't need to be freaking out my 80 year old neighbors."

"Heh yeah. No calls to the police tonight." you said while closing the blinds and covering them with blankets, just in case.

"Ready yet?"

"Yeah, you guys can come in."

The 3 boys came running into the kitchen, as if the end of the world was in the other room.

"Jeeze you guys. Calm down. It's just a game of poker."

"Not just any poker. It's strip poker, with the hottest girls we know."

"Tristan, except for Serenity, we're the only girls you know." Tea said while twitching.

"Uh Tea? You gonna be okay?" you asked slowly backing away.

"Yeah, let's just get started. Shall we?"

"Sure. Who's gonna be dealer?" you asked while taking a seat.

"I will be." Tea said.

Tea took the seat to your left, Joey to your right. Tristan sat next to Joey, Yugi next to Tea.

She quickly dealt once everyone sat down and got calmed down.

(Fast Forward: Midnight)

Joey's POV

It was down to Yugi and the others. You'd lost about an hour ago, so now you were just a spectator. Tea and Miya were tied for last, while Yugi and Tristan were on their lucky streak. Yugi was down to his pants, Tristan had only lost his jacket.

You could tell Tea was starting to get nervous when Yugi dealt the next hand, and apparently so was Yugi. Things would be extremely awkward if Tea lost and had to share a bed with you. Especially since she was like a sister plus your best friend was in love with the girl. You were hoping that something would change in the next hand, or else things would be awkward for a very long time.

Miya's POV

As if it was obvious enough, you could feel the tension across the table between Tea and Yugi. By now, you had decided to throw the game for Tea's sake. You knew things would get weird if she lost and Yugi had to deal with knowing his crush and his best friend were in the same bed. Since Tristan didn't exactly have the best poker face you knew you could throw the game easily by betting against him.

-Let's hope this works- you thought to yourself as you placed your bullshitted bet. Tristan grinned and laid down his cards. A royal flush. You had lost.

"Oh my god Miya! You lost!" tea screamed, holding your hand.

"Told ya girls can't play poker!" Tristan said collecting his chips and folding his arms smugly.

You saw the looks of relief on Yugi and Tea's faces, silently thanking you. What were friends for right?

"Alright, once everyone gets their clothes back on, who's up for a movie?"

"Just as long as it's not scary." Tea said pulling her shirt back on.

"Aw but all we brought were scary ones!" whined Tristan.

You took hold of Tea's hand.

"You'll be fine Tea, I'm sure Yugi will hold you hand" you whispered to her.

She blushed for a moment but then agreed to the scary movie of the boys' choice. They ended up picking Paranormal Activity.

-Oh god, Tea's gonna freak out.- you thought while walking into the living room.

Everyone followed and took a seat. Tristan and Joey were on the floor while you and the love birds took the couch.

"Alright, just incase anyone starts falling asleep. Joey, Miya, you two are in the guest room. Yugi's got the couch and Tristan you've got the air mattress Kay?"

Everyone nodded and Joey started the movie. Sure enough, 20 minutes into the movie Tea had a tight grip on both yours and Yugi's hands. You were just hoping she didn't end up re-breaking yours, you'd just gotten your cast off a few days ago.

FF 2:15 AM

Joey had gotten up and put in the second movie, The Blair Witch Project. Since Tea didn't want to watch another one and was already falling asleep she went to bed. She tossed everyone a blanket and pillow from out of the closet.

"Night guys."

"Night" the 4 of your said in unison as the movie's opening screen began to play.

Half way into the movie, Yugi began to look a little zombie like, so you moved down to the floor with the other two.

(3 AM)

Around 3 AM, you'd gotten so into the movie that you hadn't realized you were freezing and shivering to beat hell.

"Hey, you want this?" Joey asked poking your shoulder.

"Huh?"

"You want this?" he said holding up his blanket "You look like you're gonna freeze to death."

"Oh I couldn't. I'll survive."

Moments later you were back into your trance like state as the movie hit it's climax. You jumped when you saw a blanket wave in front of your face and land on top of you.

"Hey, it's just me."

Apparently you'd been so into the movie that you hadn't noticed Joey sit behind you, a leg on each side of you.

"This way, we'll both be warm and no one will be a human popsicle."

You smiled and leaned back, giving him more blanket since most of it covered you. You figured he was leaning against the couch since the extra weight on his chest didn't phase him any.

Although Joey was Seto's 2nd worst enemy, that fact didn't cross your mind at all. This felt right, and was oddly calming.

Before the end of the movie, Joey's arms had made their way around you. Thanks to the heat he was giving off, you were no longer shivering. By the end of the movie, the warmth was finally getting to you and your eyelids were getting heavy as sleep made its way over you. After a while of drifting in and out of sleep, you felt yourself being lifted off the ground.

"Joey?"

"Sorry Miya, I didn't mean to wake you up."

"It's alright but I can walk ya know."

"Oh heh, yeah." He put gently put you down and you turned on the light in Tea's guest room.

"Ah, forgot light was bright." you said giggling and shielding your eyes. The room was an extremely girly pink with a full sized bed. Not the most comfortable for 2 adults. Joey came in from the hall way, running his hands through his hair.

"Really glad Tea didn't loose. She's in there, talking in her sleep. It's really creepy."

'Well, you're welcome. Even though I did it more for Tea and Yugi."

"You noticed it too huh?"

"What? The highly awkward tension between them. I don't know how someone could have missed it really."

"Yeah I guess Tea thought Yugi was gonna loose. He's never been all that great at poker. Duel monsters is more his thing."

"Hah yeah. And normally I'm good too, but the cards just weren't on my side tonight."

"That's bull."

You pulled back the covers and threw your bag on the bed.

Joey's POV

"How so?"

You looked up from your duffle bag and your eyes froze on her. She had stripped down to her matching green striped bra and panties. Although you had just seen her in it just 4 hours ago, it was if you'd seen her in them for the first time. Not to mention, you had to keep your mind off her while playing poker, the others would have noticed you staring.

But now, no one else was around. It was just you and her separated only by a bed.

"Joey? Are you okay?"

"Uh yeah sorry was just thinking about earlier."

"What about earlier?"

"How you kicked Yugi's ass. You were awesome. If word gets out to Kaiba that you.."

"Let's not talk ab..oh shit."

"What?"

Miya held up her clothes. They were darker in some spots, as if wet.

"It looks like someone spilled their drink in my bag. Everything in it is soaked."

You dug around in your bag for a moment then stood back up.

"Here, you can wear these." you said tossing her one of your t shirts and a pair of shorts.

"It's fine Joey. I can just sleep in my jeans."

"No I insist. Besides, aren't jeans uncomfortable to sleep in? Just please wear them, I'll feel bad if you don't."

"Yeah, you're right."

She laid the shirt on the bed and pulled the shorts on. Even though you thought they'd be way big on her, you'd forgotten she had hips and an ass to fill in the extra space. When she pulled on your t shirt, you couldn't look away. She looked good in anything she put on, but in your t shirt, she looked gorgeous.

"And about that duel, I'll have to duel you sometime. Just to see if I can beat Yugi's right hand man."

"But you've already seen my deck."

"And you've seen most of mine. We'll just combine them and spilt it 50/50."

"Sound," you paused to yawn "good to me. But for now.."

"Sleep," she said completing your thought.

She slipped under the covers, facing the wall, back to you. You carefully got in next to her, making sure she had enough room. You laid your head down and got comfy. That's when you're mind began racing. You had never realized that you had -these- feelings for her. The gang had been right. You really did like her, and as more than a friend.

You brought your hands up and folded your arms behind your head; staring at the ceiling. You felt the bed move, then felt Miya's warm skin on your bare chest. To keep her from realizing your pulse was way too high, you slowed your breathing.

'Hey Joey…"

"Yeah Miya?"

"I think..I think I love you."

You sighed, then realized what she had said.

-Did she really just say that? Is she dreaming? Am I dreaming?-

You looked down and met her gaze. She was fully awake and you could tell she meant it in her eyes.

"You don't believe me do you?"

"No. I mean I do, I just…Oh what am I saying?"

You wrapped your arms around her and crashed your lips onto hers. As if controlled by some outside force or your inner passion, your hands tangled themselves into Miya's rich brunette hair. As her lips parted slightly for a quick breath, you could once again taste her sweet mouth. You couldn't help but loose yourself and your head began spinning.

Miya's POV

You weren't exactly sure what had allowed you to blurt out such a deep and damaging emotion. You were fighting yourself mentally. As his lips crashed against yours the turmoil only escalated. Something about this felt wrong, but something deeper was telling you it was right.

You were in Joey's arms, being held close to him. Your mind kept seeing flashes of Ancient Egypt; both of Priest Seto and some guard. Moments later, without a way to stop it, a moan escaped your throat. As if it was some automated reflex, Joey's kiss got deeper and you felt yourself being held tighter against his body.

Even through the t shirt and sheet between you, you could feel his toned body. From the way he dressed, it hid it well. Physically, he was defiantly comparable to Seto.

Everything was pushed from your mind when the room was filled by a high pitched scream from Joey's bag.

He broke away with a sigh.

"Sorry, I gotta take that."

He kissed your forehead quickly and turned over to answer it.

"Hello? Oh hey. Yeah…We're all over here at Tea's."

Joey was silent for a moment, then you saw his body tense.

"Sure thing Ma. You need…"

You sat up and looked at him, concerned about what the other person could be saying.

"Alright. I'll be over there as soon as I get Tea up."

He hung up and sighed deeply. You moved over and sat next to him, turning his head to look at you.

"What's wrong Joey?"

"It's my dad. He…He's drunk and he…Went after my mom and Serenity."