Miya's POV

After about 5 hours at the club, everyone was exhausted. You were relieved when Tea's house came into view. When the car stopped, so did your heart. Aaron was sitting out on Tea's front stairs, looking terrible.

"Oh my god, Aaron!" you fumbled to get out of the car's seat belt then rushed to Aaron's side.

"Aaron, what's wrong. What are you doing here?" you said holding him close.

"Seto…he…kicked…out…"

"What? Why did he do that?"

"Picture…Joey…kissing…"

You could barely make out what he was saying between sobs but you got the just of it.

Everyone else stood their speechless.

"Tea, can you take him inside please. I have to go talk to someone."

"Sure thing. Come on hun." Tea led him inside, and everyone else followed. Everyone except Joey.

"Miya, what's going on?"

"Apparently, he kicked us out. Something about some picture."

Joey sat next to you.

"Don't think someone got a picture of us or something…from last night?"

"I can't see how they would of. Seto was the only one who knew I was here, and well I'm gonna go. Keep an eye on Aaron for me please?"

"You sure you don't want me to come with you?"

"No, you need to stay here. If this is about something that happened between you and me, you being that would make things worse. Plus, I don't want you getting hurt if something goes wrong."

"Alright, but you call me if you need anything."

"Thanks Joey."

You ran to the guest bedroom and changed quickly into the clothes you were wearing yesterday. You then grabbed your eyes and sped off towards Kaiba Corp.

When you got there, Mokuba was sitting in the lobby. His head turned when he heard the doors open.

"Miya! Have you seen Aaron! I can't find him anywhere!"

"Shh, Mokuba. It's okay. He's fine. Now do you know what's going on here?"

"Someone gave Seto a picture of you and Joey kissing. And well, he's lost it. He won't listen to anyone."

"Mokuba! Get away from her."

Mokuba clung to you and sobbed into your embrace.

"Seto, why didn't you come to me first! Now both our brothers are mental wrecks."

"Why should I trust a lying whore like you?"

You swallowed hard. He wasn't even allowing for explanation or time to figure out what was going on.

"I've moved all your things to this storage locker. You have one week to get all of it out." He then tossed a key at you.

"Now, escort her out and ban her from my building."

A guard came up and ripped you away from Mokuba.

"I can escort myself out."

You tore your arm away from the guard and a pain shot up your side. You kept forgetting that you still had stitches, but at least they were almost healed.

You took one last look at Mokuba who was now curled up in a ball sobbing. It broke your heart.

You held in your tears and pain until you were far away from the KC building and in the pouring rain. By the time you'd stopped running, you were in the middle of the Domino park and soaked to the bone.

For the past 40 minutes Joey had been blowing up your phone and you had yet to answer.

"Miya! God there you are!"

Joey came running from Tea's car in the park's parking lot.

"Why haven't you been answering my calls? What happened?"

He sat next to you on the bench and you fell into his arms crying.

Even though just had your only foundation ripped from under you, in his arms you felt safe, whole, and no longer alone.

After a minute or two he helped you to your feet and led you to the car. Tristan and Serenity were in the front seat, both of them looking deeply worried.

Joey's POV

You helped Miya into the backseat where she sat staring at the floor, looking empty. You didn't know what else to do, so you never let go of her hand. You had to let her know you'd be here for her, no matter what.

When you got back to Tea's, Miya walked herself into the house and was greeted by a hug from Yugi. She then went straight to the guest bedroom, where poor Aaron was still a wreck.

"Can we…"

"Sure Miya. And hey, we're here for you." Tea said giving her a hug before exiting the room and leaving the door open a crack. Not wanting to be too far from her, you sat out in the hallway across from the door.

Miya's POV

You sat next to Aaron. He was pale as could be and his eyes were swollen and bloodshot, this sight always scared you.

"Everything's going to be okay. I promise." you said trying to comfort both Aaron and yourself.

"I know it will be. You always make sure things get better."

You felt a pain in your chest as your brother weakly smiled and laid his head back down on the pillow. You wiped the last tear from his face as he fell into a troubled sleep.

You waited a few minutes than carefully got up and went out into the hall. Joey was sitting there; staring at the floor with a thoughtful look.

"Joey…What is it?"

"Miya, what if you came and lived with us for a while. Just until you could get a job and get back on your feet."

"No Joey I couldn't. I can't impose."

"Miya, you wouldn't be imposing. You're a good friend to me and my sister now. We've got room."

"Are you sure? I mean, I have to bring Aaron too. And I…"

"Hey, it's okay. I've got the futon in my room he can use. Serenity's bed has an optional bunk bed, so you could stay with her."

Serenity came down the hallway, hearing her name.

"Yeah Miya! We could be roomies. I've always wanted a sister!"

She sat next to you and took your hand.

"Thanks you guys. This means a lot to me. I don't know how I could…"

"Don't you dare say it. Joey, Mom and I will have none of that."

You smiled and felt like you were able to breathe again.

"So, when are you moving in?"

"I guess whenever you guys are ready for us."

Serenity thought for a moment.

"Well, lets head home and start making room. Then we can go get your stuff and move it in. It'll feel like home in no time."

"Shouldn't you talk to your mom first?"

She shook her head.

"She won't mind. She loves you. Besides, she'd do anything for our friends."

"Well, no need to rush. I've got a week to get everything out of storage."

"At least he did that much. He could have just thrown everything out."

You looked at Joey. He was right.

"He probably only did that because of Aaron."

Both Joey and Serenity nodded. You jumped at the sound of Mokuba's ring tone and ran to the living room to answer your phone.

"Hello?"

"Are you and Aaron doing alright?" Mokuba whispered.

You went into Tea's empty bedroom and closed the door.

"Yeah, I wouldn't….well …. We will be soon. Don't you worry."

"I'll help in any way I can. I can help you find an apartment or a …"

"Mokuba, why are you doing this? Kaiba would freak if he found out."

"Oh please. He'll hardly be home. And hey, if you need one; I've got a job set up for you."

"Moku…"

"Miya, I know you. I know you would never hurt Seto like that. Even if you did kiss Joey, he took this completely wrong."

"Mokuba, truth be told. I did kiss Joey last night, but it was a dare and plus; I think Tea spiked our drinks with something. And besides, that picture has to be a fake. No one else knew I was here, and Tea's living room doesn't have windows."

"Oh. Well, I'll try to undo any photoshoping that they could have done to it. Miya, please don't be too mad at him. He puts up a cold front, but he really does get hurt easily. He loves you, he's just angry with himself. He thinks this is his fault. Maybe when this is all worked out, you can come back."

"I doubt he'd want to take me back after all this. Even if I did prove this to be a set up or whatever. He doesn't like to be proven wrong or made to look like a fool. I'm sorry Mokuba."

"I'm sorry too. But I gave Mr. Muki you're number. He wants to set up an interview. It's an assistant Tech job."

"Thanks Moki, I owe you big time."

"No, just promise you'll still let Aaron come over?"

"Of course I will, just as long as your brother's okay with it. Love ya Mokuba."

"Love you too Miya! Tell Aaron hi for me."

"Will do kiddo."

You hung up and took a deep breath. Mokuba had done you a huge favor by getting you a job. You were sure that once you were officially fired from Kaiba Corp, that you'd have a hard time getting a job anywhere.

"Hey, everything okay in there?"

"Yeah…and Joey?"

"Yeah?" he asked poking his head in the room.

"Mokuba got me a job."

"That's great! At least we know one of them still has a heart."

"No Joey, they both do. Kaiba's is just filled with anger and hate. Blackened by all the events in his life."

"True. So, you ready to go home?"

"Yeah, I'll just come get Aaron when…oh…"

"You don't have a car anymore huh?"

"No, I left it at Kaiba Corp. That why he doesn't have to come after me for that too. But I'm sure I can call a few people and they can help me out."

FF Tuesday

Miya's POV

You'd decided to stay "home" from school since you had stuff to unpack. You had spent the day helping Jamie (Ms. Wheeler) clean out the bedrooms so that you and Aaron would feel more at home.

"Once we finish here, we'll go get your things so we can start making you two feel at home."

"Thanks Jamie. I really appreciate this."

"Oh it's nothing darling. You're a good friend of Joey's and Serenity's. I have a feeling this will be a good thing for the both of them. Serenity's always needed someone closer to her age to talk to."

You smiled. Joey and Serenity defiantly took after their mom. She was a dear and unearthly kind woman.

"I'll tackle Joey's room if you take Serenity's. Hers in much less dangerous."

"No, it's fine. I can handle them. I'm sure you've got more important things to be doing."

"If you say so dear. Yell if you need anything."

You pulled your hair up and grabbed your cleaning stuff and trash can. You could only imagine how bad Joey's room was, compared to how Aaron's normally was…when you had rooms.

You opened the door and much to your surprise it was spotless.

"Miya! You might need the broom!"

"Actually um, I think Joey beat me too it."

"What?"

Jamie rushed back from the kitchen and stared in disbelief.

"You being here, will defiantly be a good thing."

"Heh, I guess so."

You moved to Serenity's room, and it was the same. Completely spotless.

"Thanks for moving in Miya. You've already made my life easier."

You looked at her, and both of you began laughing.

"Well I guess we can go get your things now. Should I get the van from the garage?"

"Oh no, we should only have a few boxes and many a couple bags."

"Really?"

"Mhm, we travel light nowadays."

You and Jamie got in the car and drove to the address on the key ring Kaiba had given you. Your storage locker was in the front row. Just as you said, there were 6 small boxes and 3 bags. 3 boxes were clothes, 2 were school stuff and the last was personal, sentimental things.

"Wow, you weren't joking. Only 6? What do you guys do for beds?"

"Those bags over there. 2 sleeping bags and 2 pillows. Everything else we've learned to live without or we find pre-furnished apartments"

"So I guess…"

"You're home is more than enough for us."

She helped you load your things into the trunk and back seat. Since she had to go into work, she dropped you off and helped carry your things into the house.

"There is food in the fridge if you get hungry. I'll be home around 8. Joey and Serenity get home around 4:30, Aaron should be home shortly after that."

You waved goodbye to her as she left, closed the door and let out a sigh.

-Man, I've been sighing a lot her lately.-

You moved your things to outside Serenity's door, and Aaron's outside Joey's. You walked into Joey's room, unfolded Aaron's sleeping bag and laid it on the futon, pillow on top of that. Since the rest was for him to set up, you pushed the box under the futon.

You went back to Serenity's room where she had set up the bunk bed already. You laughed at the post it note on the top bunk that read:

"Mine! ;-)"

There was another sticky note on a small dresser under the window.

"This one is for you!"

You smiled, at least you had a dresser. You didn't have to live out of a box again. You unpacked your clothes and placed them in the 3 dresser drawers. You sat on the bottom bunk and began rummaging through your box. It had the few pictures you had of your family, a few of your books, your numerous decks and your personalized duel disk.

You traced Seto and Mokuba's name on the cool metal, then quickly set it aside. In the bottom of the box was the locket Aaron and Mokuba had given you and Seto as his birthday gift. Tears began to fill your eyes as you read the Egyptian inscription on the inside, along with the picture from the night of the Senora Ball.

Not wanting to see it, you hide it away in the black and gold box that once belonged to your mother, along with your mother's wedding ring inside.

Shaking the thought from your mind, you pick up your duel disk and went to put it back in the box. As you did a single card fell from the deck chamber.

You picked it up and horror struck you. It was one of Kaiba's Blue Eyes White Dragons. You knew it wasn't one of yours because you had yours in your black box as well.

"Oh shit, he's gonna kill me if he knows this is missing."

You quickly found a protective sleeve and stuck it in a book. You then shoved the book in your purse and dialed Mokuba's number since you knew he was being home schooled.

"Hello?"

"Hey Mokuba, is it safe for me to stop by? Something got packed in my stuff that shouldn't have been."

"Sure thing."

"Alright see ya soon kiddo."

You hung up and began the hour walk to Kaiba Manor.

FF At Kaiba Manor

When you arrived, Veronica's voice greeted you at the gate.

"Welcome Miya. Come on in, Mokuba told me you were coming."

"Its sure nice to hear you again." you said pushing open the gate.

Even though you had been there just 3 days ago, and called this place home; it seemed entirely different.

Before you could knock, Roland opened the door and motioned for you to silently follow him. He led you to Mokuba's room but in a way you hadn't taken before.

When you got to Mokuba's room, he pulled you in and quietly shut the door.

"What was that all about?"

'Sorry, Seto got home earlier than I thought he would. We had to direct you away from his room."

"Well I guess I'll hurry and get the hell outta here."

You took your book out and opened it up and took out the card.

"This was still in my deck from the last time I used it at Kaiba Corp."

"Holy crap, he would have been pissed if you hadn't brought this back. Thank you so much."

"Yeah, plus I know how much these cards mean to him."

You knelt down and hugged Mokuba. You got up and was about to leave when the door began to open.

You dove down under Mokuba's bed in case it was Kaiba.

"Hey big bro!"

"Who were you talking to Mokuba?"

"I wasn't talking?"