Another Love Story

Alrighty, a very, very long chapter 16.

DISCLAIMER: I don't own Yu Gi Oh

//=Character thoughts
**=Flashback
()=Authoress notes
=Ryou mindlink
_Bakura mindlink

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Chapter 16 - Twisting Further Nails - Joey POV

I lay on my bed staring at the ceiling. I was ready to leave.
Yugi was taking his sweet ass time getting ready.
I was wearing the dark blue shimmery pants Yugi’d bought me
earlier today. They fit like a second skin, and had silver buckles
on the right thigh. I really liked them, though I was as
self-conscious as hell. I had on my tight black mesh singlet.
The black cowboy hat of Yugi’s sat beside me on the bed. He’d
decided I just had to wear it. I didn’t argue, I thought it looked
good. My hair was a tousled mess, but it looked all right as well.
The less I have to worry about it the better.
/It’s a shame Kaiba won’t get to see me like this. Not that I'd
expect a positive reaction from him. He’d probably just laugh
at me./
I hated myself for ever letting Kaiba get under my skin. I
hated myself even more for loving the guy.
I looked at the clock.
/6.45. Great. We’re never gonna get there on time. /
I leapt off my bed to go find Yugi. He was in the bathroom
putting on eyeliner. He looked at me. He wore the violet waistcoat
and black leather pants with high-heeled boots and a black
collar with silver spikes. He’d painted his fingernails black. The
overall effect was of a rock star sex god.
My jaw dropped.
“Joey? Are you drooling?” He giggled.
It was hard to believe it was the same guy. He looked so
much older. I shook my head.
“No. I’m leaving.” I replied.
Yugi bounded out of the bathroom.
“Good. Let’s go.” He laughed, bouncing past me.
“How do you propose we get there? We’ll never make it
on time!” I whined.
“We’re going to walk Joey. It’s only 15 minutes.” Yugi
countered, walking out the door.
I put the cowboy hat on and followed him, locking the door
behind us.
It was a warm evening, still not a cloud in the sky. It was
rather a pleasant walk to the club.
Gen Q was very busy. It had a long line out the front and
the music was loud. You could feel the bass line through
the pavement. Yugi and I stood outside for a moment,
not really wanting to line up.
Then a black limousine pulled up. Bakura jumped out,
wearing a dark red top with flowing sleeves. It had
black straps right the way around the chest all with
silver buckles. He wore black leather pants. (Ever seen
the film clip for ‘going under’ by Evanescence? Well
that's what Bakura’s wearing.)
Bakura turned around and waved us over. Yugi and I
walked over to him.
“At least we’re not the only late ones.” He shouted over
the music.
“This is such a waste of time Bakura.” A cold voice
said behind me.
I turned around and came face to face with Seto Kaiba.
/Oh god. /
He was dressed in very tight black pants that flared
out at the bottom and a tight blue long sleeve shirt.
The shirt had thin chains looped down the sleeves
and was clipped together at the front by tiny unseen
little hooks, revealing his collarbone and navel. The
bottom of the top sat just above the waistband of his
pants.
I blushed.
“Kaiba!” Yugi said, surprised.
Kaiba looked down at Yugi, then at me.
/What is he thinking...? /
Kaiba studied me from head to toe while I just
stood there, not daring to breathe. At last he smiled
and walked past me to the bouncer.
“S-Seto Kaiba!” The bouncer exclaimed.
Bakura walked up and linked his arm through Kaiba’s.
He was swaying unsteadily on his feet.
“They’re with me.” Kaiba stated, indicating Yugi, me
and Bakura who was latched onto his arm.
He looked down at Bakura with an annoyed expression
on his face.
It was the cutest thing I had ever seen.
The bouncer stepped aside, letting us in.
“Oh,” Kaiba said, turning around “There’ll be a Malik
Ishtar, Duke Devlin and Ryou Bakura getting here soon.
They’re with me too.”
“As you wish.” The bouncer said mysteriously.
“W-What about Yami?” Yugi piped up.
Bakura let go of Kaiba and attached himself to Yugi. He
pulled Yugi into the club, leaving me with Kaiba. Kaiba
looked at me indifferently then smiled again.
“Come on.” He said, following Bakura.
I walked after him. Kaiba led me through the mass of
people on the dance floor, up a flight of stairs and into
the back corner where there was a sectioned off little
lounge area. There were couches along the outer wall
and against the railing that looked out over the dance
floor. There was a big table in the middle, and smaller
tables in the corners. Kaiba f him himself on the couch
in the far right corner. I sat down nervously in the other
corner, leaning forward, resting my elbows on my knees.
/What am I doing here? Alone. With HIM! I’m such a fool.... /
“Joey?” Kaiba said.
It was apparent he’d been trying to get my attention.
“What?” I snapped, blushing.
“Come here and have a drinking competition with me.” Kaiba stated.
I looked at him curiously.
“Come on Joey. I’m not going to bite you.” Kaiba said
impatiently, pulling out two shot glasses from the table beside
him. He put them on the main table.
I got up and moved to his end of the couch, sitting as close
as I dared. Kaiba pulled a bottle of vodka out of nowhere and
filled the glasses.
He put the bottle down and picked up the glasses, handing
one to me.
“You up for this?” He asked.
I shrugged, taking the glass from him.
“All right, if I win, I get to leave this stupid place.” Kaiba stated.
“And if I win?” I replied.
“Name your price.” He said.
I thought about it.
/I can’t ask him to fuck me.... I can’t take him home with
me... Maybe I can.... Wait! I know! /
“If I win, you become my slave for the rest of the night.” I
said confidently.
Kaiba raised an eyebrow, then shrugged.
“If that's what you want...” He said, then drained his glass.
I blushed furiously and followed suit.

Half a bottle of vodka later, Bakura came to find us. He
collapsed onto the couch next to me, resting his head on my lap.
“Hey Joey...” He purred.
“Bakura.” I said, acknowledging him with a nod.
Kaiba handed me another shot.
“What are you guys doing?” Bakura asked, sitting up.
“Drinking.” Kaiba said gruffly.
“We’re having a competition...” Joey explained further.
“What are the stakes?” Bakura continued, flicking his silver
hair over his shoulder.
“If I win, I'm leaving.” Kaiba stated.
Bakura looked at me expectantly. I blushed again.
“What do you get if you win Joey?” He asked.
“If HE wins” Kaiba interrupted “then I'm his slave for the night.”
Bakura laughed wickedly.
“Way to go Joey!” He cried gleefully.
I wanted the floor to swallow me. I took another shot.
/It’s so hot in here.../
I took my cowboy hat off and tossed it onto the table. Bakura
picked it up and put it on. He stood up and struck a cowboy pose.
His thumbs hooked through his belt loops, his head tilted to the side.
“What do you think?” He asked, grinning.
He looked damn good, but I wasn’t about to tell him that.
“S’alright.” I stated.
Bakura pouted.
“Oh you’re no fun!” He giggled.
“Shouldn’t you be sexually harassing Malik somewhere?” Kaiba asked.
Bakura thought about it. He shrugged and walked off.
“Strange boy that.” Kaiba remarked.
I turned to look at him. He passed me another glass.
“This is getting kind of boring.” I stated, taking the shot.
Kaiba looked at me.
“What else you got in mind?” He asked, grinning.
/Be still my beating heart. /
“You could... um... forfeit.” I replied.
/Stupid! Stupid! Stupid! /
Kaiba smiled seductively.
“And become your slave......?” He asked, his voice like liquid silk.
I nodded.
/I’m such a dick. I give you permission to hit me Kaiba. I’m
a complete ass. /
Kaiba put his glass down and turned to face me fully.
“Alright. I forfeit. You win.” He stated simply.
/What's the catch? /
I blinked disbelievingly.
“What is your wish master........?” Kaiba purred.
Those five words went straight to my cock. I stifled a groan.
/I can’t believe this is happening.../
“Kiss me... slave...” I commanded softly.
Kaiba raised an eyebrow and then crawled forward and kissed me
gently on the lips. I opened my mouth and kissed him harder,
using force that he quickly returned.

“Hate to uh... interrupt.” A voice said.
I pushed Kaiba away hurriedly and turned to face Ryou and
Duke who had just arrived. Duke was wearing an emerald
green asian style top that had short sleeves and a high
neck. He had on tight black pants that had silver zips
up each leg and two belts that crossed at the front
and the back.
Ryou was wearing a loose white fishnet top with a pair
of baggy black pants that had silver reflective strips
down the sides.
“Err... that’s fine.” I mumbled, blushing.
Ryou and Duke sat down opposite me. Kaiba had
retreated back into the corner.
“So where are the others?” Ryou asked.
I shrugged.
“Ryou!” Bakura shrieked, running over and leaping
on his hikari.
“We found one.” Duke laughed dodging Bakura’s elbow.
Malik wandered over at a more sedate pace, clad in black
vinyl pants, a black spider web mesh long sleeve top
and a long, plush, dark purple velvet trenchcoat. His white
blonde hair was immaculate and straight. He sat down in
the left corner next to me. Bakura snuggled up to him.
“Having fun?” Malik asked me.
“Yeah. It’s all right.” I replied.
“We interrupted their fun.” Duke said, grinning.
I blushed. I seemed to be doing that (blushing) a lot lately.
“You’re awfully quiet Kaiba. What's up?” Malik asked him.
Kaiba looked at me expectantly.
/What does he want? Oh... I get it.../
“Go on. You can talk.” I told him.
“Nothing Malik. I’m fine.” Kaiba stated.
“What's with that?” Malik continued.
“He’s my slave.” I said, ningning.
Ryou giggled. Duke leant over and whispered something
in his ear. Ryou’s eyes widened and he blushed.
“I heard that.” Bakura stated.
Ryou glared at him.
=Get out of my head! =
_You’re gonna get laid! _
=GET OUT! =
_Fine! _
=Good! =
Ryou turned back to Duke and toyed with a lock of his
glossy black hair.

I looked at Kaiba who was studying me.
/Wish I knew what he was thinking. /
Ryou stood up.
“Well, we’re leaving.” He said, pulling Duke to his feet.
“No! Wait! You’ve got to stay for the karaoke!” Yugi cried,
appearing beside them.
Ryou pouted. Duke kissed him on the cheek and whispered
something. Ryou blushed again, but nodded and sat down,
curling up in Duke’s lap.
Yugi looked around, seeming lost. He bit his lip and sat
down next to Ryou.
“Where's Yami?” I asked him.
Yugi shrugged.
“I lost him.” He said softly.
Bakura laughed, earning a glare from Ryou.
“Well this is fun.” Kaiba said sarcastically.
“Hey! You’re not allowed to talk until Joey says you can!” Bakura
commented.
Kaiba glared at him.
/That's right. /
“Thanks Bakura. But he’s right. This sucks.” I replied,
leaning back.
“But karaoke....” Yugi murmured.

“Excuse me.... Everyone.... Could I have your attention please?
All right. This is the moment I'm sure you’ve all been waiting
for... Karaoke!” A voice over the loud speakers announced.
Everyone cheered.
“All right. Now which brave soul wants to go first?” The voice continued.
Silence.
“Yes sir? What's your name?”
“Yami.” Came a weak reply.
Yugi bolted over to the railing so he could look down over
the stage.
/Yami? /
I moved over to join him. Bakura and Malik moved into the
opposite corner, evicting Kaiba who slunk into the corner
next to me.

The King of Games stood confidently on the stage,
clad in dark red leather pants and a matching trenchcoat.
“I want to dedicate this song to Yugi.” He stated.
Beside me, Yugi blushed furiously and ducked out of sight.
“I saw a star beneath the stairs
Glowing through the melting walls.
Who will be the first to begin their fall?
Or will we become one?

Am I the star beneath the stairs?
Am I a ghost upon the stage?
Am I your anything?” Yami sang.
Yugi peered over the top of the couch, biting his lip.

“I saw a star beneath the stairs
Glowing bright before descent
and in the morning there is nothing left
But what's inside of me.

And I don't want to die tonight; will you believe in me?
And I don't want to fall into the light.

Will you wish upon?
Will you walk upon me?
I don't want to die tonight. “

I became aware of a hand slowly creeping up my thigh. I
looked at Kaiba who raised an eyebrow, but left his hand where it was.
“What are you doing?” I asked.
Kaiba smiled.
“Presuming that's permission to talk.” He said.
I nodded.
“I'm not doing anything.” He stated innocently.
I narrowed my eyes suspiciously at him. He grabbed me
and pulled me on top of him so I was straddling his right
thigh. Before I could protest he kissed me roughly, leaning
back into the corner so I was sitting half in his lap. Without
thinking I rearranged my legs so I sat fully astride him. I felt
like a very powerful man with the millionaire between my
thighs.
With one hand he gripped the back of my right thigh, the o
ther he entwined in my hair, deepening the kiss.
/Wait.... can’t give in..... I’m supposed to be in charge! /
I pushed him away and returned to my original position
next to Yugi.
“Stop trying to seduce me.” I said. “I’m in charge here. You’re
supposed to be doing what I tell you.”
Kaiba smirked at me, then slid his hand up my thigh again.
I grabbed his hand and held it away fro me. He took my hand and
started sucking on my index finger.
/oh god.../
I pulled my hand away.
“Stop it! Go and.... go and sing a song for me.” I said, grinning evilly.
“You’re not serious!” Kaiba replied incredulously.
“Did I say you could speak slave? No. Now go.” I commanded.
“Yes master...” Kaiba hissed as he got up and stalked away.
/Damn.... My hearts racing.... /

I turned back to my companions. Yugi was gone. Ryou and Duke were
deep in conversation. Ryou still sat in Duke’s lap, playing with his
long dark hair. Bakura and Malik were having some kind of play
fight in the corner. Malik had Bakura pinned face down on the couch
with one of his arms twisted far up his back.
“Fuck you! I’m really going to hurt you!” Bakura cried.
Malik laughed.
“How can you? You’re completely at my mercy.” He replied.
Bakura let fly an incoherent string of obscenities that earned
him a kiss on the top of his head from Malik. He leapt off Bakura.
“Come on. Let’s go.” He stated, then took off running.
Bakura jumped up and bolted after him.
I sighed and snuggled into Kaiba’s corner.
/A match made in heaven those two... or hell.... or a mad
scientists laboratory.... /
I laughed at my lame joke and turned to look out over the
stage. Kaiba slunk onto the stage and snatched the microphone
from a bewildered Yugi. He took a deep breath and looked
around. Then turned his gaze toward me. He saluted me and
then started to sing.
“I've spent
My life
Running from the emptiness
That haunts me
And I've spent
My whole life
Trying to fuck
The loneliness away”

/What a depressing song.../

“And I die
Inside
When I think of all the people
I have damaged
And I'm tired
I'm so tired
And there's no one else
Except myself to blame”

I watched Kaiba closely. He had his eyes shut and his
head bowed.

“My life's been wasted
Everything is gone
My life's been wasted
And I am all alone
My life's been wasted
There is no one else
My life's been wasted
It's time I face myself”

/Is that really how he feels?/

“I've spent
My life
Trapped inside
A cycle of self destruction
And I've spent
My whole life
Trying to numb
The pain inside my soul

And furious
I cry
When I realized
I fought this war with no one
I'm tired
I'm so fucking tired
Gotta find a way
To keep myself alive

When I reach the end
Will anything I've done
Mean anything?
Will anything I've done mean anything?” Kaiba finished
and burst into tears.
/What have I done? Shit! I didn’t mean to be the cause
of his mental fucking breakdown. /
I bit my lip, thinking hard of a way to help him. I could
think of nothing. I felt a gentle hand on my shoulder. It was Ryou.
“You’d better go and talk to him before he does
something stupid.” He said softly.
“What? You think he’ll kill himself?” I replied hurriedly.
/Oh my god! He wouldn’t.../
I leapt up and ran before Ryou could reply. Kaiba wasn’t
anywhere near the stage. I couldn’t find him anywhere;
my last hope was outside. I bolted out into the night and
looked around.
“I’m over here....” I heard the CEO say.
I spun around. Kaiba was sitting on the front of his limousine
with his legs apart, his right arm resting on his leg and his
chin resting on his hand. He took a drag of a cigarette he
held in his left hand.
Now that I'd found him, I had no idea what to say. I just
stood there.
Kaiba looked at me.
“Cigarette?” He asked.
I shook my head.
“Don’t smoke.” I replied.
Kaiba laughed, then put his pack away.
“Smart puppy. I should never have started.” He stated.
I stood in silence for a long time.
/What is he thinking? He’s gone so quiet. Like nothing
happened. Like I'm no one. /
Kaiba finished his smoke and flicked it away. He turned
back to me.
“I’m gonna head home now.” Was all he said.
I watched him get into the limousine, and I watched it
drive away. I knew I'd fucked up somehow, in a big way.
I didn’t think I could face my friends, so I turned in the
direction of home, praying Yugi wasn’t taking Yami back
to our house that night.

I made it home in about twenty minutes and let myself
in the darkened house. I switched the kitchen light on
and trudged upstairs to my room. I whipped my pants
off and threw them into the corner, along with my singlet.
I flung myself onto my bed, lying on my back.
I tried to think of something I could have done
differently. Some way Kaiba could have stayed with me,
instead of what happened. Lastly I tried hard to k
k
of what I had actually done wrong. The only conclusion I
came to before sleep claimed me was that maybe I got
too close tonight to knowing Kaiba, and he had to push
me away. Maybe he was afraid.... Maybe...

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Woo! oo! Then end of chapter... 16? Yeh.
Alright, and we're back to Bakura.
R&R