Hate, Fight, Fall. (Puppyshipping)

irrational cover ups.

After being discharged, Mokuba returned home with his brother and their guest. They sat at the dinner table talking after they had finished eating.

"Joey, may I ask you something?" The small raven haired boy spoke from the head of the table.

"Sure squirt." Joey said smiling. Sat adjacent to Joey, was Kaiba, who took a sip of the water from the glass in his hand.

"Why have you been walking funny and seem to be in pain constantly?"

Kaiba coughed the liquid back into his glass as if on queue. Joey's body stiffened and his eyes grew wide. Frozen, the blonde began to stutter and choke on any words that tried to form. Recovering from his shock, Kaiba collected himself and answered his younger brother calmly.

"Mokuba, you cannot tell anyone this but Joey's father abused him and the night he was kicked out, he got a pretty bad beating."

"Oh my gosh, Joey I am so sorry! I had no idea!" The younger cried, his eyes slowly filling with sadness.

"It's okay kiddo, I never have to see him again and don't plan to. It's in the past and won't be happening again." He managed to spit out, scratching the back of his head awkwardly.

"If you say so..." Mokuba sighed, focusing on something else. When the coast was clear, Joey mouthed the word 'Thank you' to the elder Kaiba. The brunette gave slight nod.

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"Goodnight Moki." Kaiba said, pulling away from his brother's embrace.

"Night Seto, and goodnight to you too Joey."

"C ya in the mornin' squirt." The blonde laughed, ruffling the younger's hair.

Mokuba then ran off down the hall and into his bedroom which was adjacent to Joey's. Once the raven haired boy was out of sight, Kaiba took the blonde's hand. Joey was about to speak when the brunette used his free hand to place a finger on his own lips. The blonde took the hint to be silent and followed the CEO as he led them into the bedroom. Shutting the door behind them, Kaiba then moved across the room, discarding his clothes as he went. After taking off everything but his boxers, he hopped into the bed. He then lifted the corner of the cover, gesturing for the blonde to join him. After standing in silence throughout, Joey let out a huff of air in amusement and smiled. He then began removing his own clothes and joined the other under the covers.

To the younger's surprise, Kaiba curled up into the blonde's chest. "You alright?" Joey stared wide-eyed at the CEO.

"I'm just glad I have my brother back."

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KNOCK. KNOCK. KNOCK.

The CEO's ocean blue eyes burst open. He shot a quick glance at Joey who was still fast asleep.

KNOCK. KNOCK.KNOCK. The sound hollered through the room again.

"Seto." A childish voice echoed.

Kaiba knew it was his younger brother. Lifting himself from the blonde's embrace, he lightly placed the cover over Joey. He knew the ex-gang member would sleep through anything so hiding him was no issue. The brunette then hurriedly pulled on his jeans but left his top half bare. Opening the door, there stood the younger Kaiba with now wide eyes. Whatever was troubling Mokuba, it was soon pushed to the back of his mind when he noticed the CEO only half dressed.

"Seto, why are you not dressed?"

"I only just woke up." said the sleepy brunette.

"But it's 7:40, you're always up by 5."

"Never mind. What's the problem?"

"Oh yeah, well I went into Joey's room to see if he wanted a lift to school and he was gone. I can't find him anywhere." The ravenette seemed worried.

"He probably just went in early to see the geek squad."

"Yeah, I guess you're right." The younger was slightly dishearted but soon perked up. "Well big brother, hurry up and get dressed. I'll meet you at the car." The boy ran cheerfully down the corridor.

The brunette then closed the door and turned his attention back to the clock. Grabbing his uniform, he stepped into the bathroom to get ready. After a quick shower, the CEO paced back into the room, school shirt untucked and unfastened belt dangling at his waist. Rubbing his hair with a towel, he made his way over to the bed. Sitting on Joey's side, he pulled away the covers which were still concealing the blonde. Gently shaking his shoulder, Kaiba watched as Joey began to stir.

"What time is it?" the younger groaned.

"About 10 to 8. I put out a uniform for you and your bag pack is by the door."

"Thanks. Ugh, why does it have to be Monday?" The blonde said groggily, jamming his face back in his pillow.

"Also, I need a favour."

"Sure."

"Mokuba went into your room this morning and noticed you weren't there. He thinks you went to school early. I'm going to set off in 10 minutes so I need you to leave about 8:30, that way Mokuba won't see you before class."

"No problem, but how do I get there?"

"You can take my personal car, but be discrete." Kaiba exclaimed the last part, handing Joey a pair of keys from his pocket.

"I'll try my best." he laughed.

"Anyway, I have to go. I'll see you soon." The brunette gave a quick kiss on the younger's forehead.

The young CEO then tidied up his uniform and fastened his belt. He then grabbed his blazer from the chair and threw it over his shoulder, before stepping out of the room.

Joey grinned widely at the car keys. This day was going to be fun.

8:30

Joey made his way down the stairs and into the garage. Clicking the button on the keys, two orange lights flashed nearby from underneath a dark cover. Casting the cover aside, the blonde smirked. His eyes drifted over the body of the stunning silver Porsche.

"I can't decide which is better, the sex or the car." He said aloud to himself.

Jumping in and grasping the steering wheel with pride, he raced off down the street; leaving clouds of dust lingering above the road.