A Duelists Love Triangle

Chapter 21

Joey's POV

I sleep for such a long time... Ugh, I feel all groggy now. I don't remember what really happened after Yugi and Kaiba were arguing. I remembered they both confessed they're love to me... Ngh, I can't remember anything I said or did after that part. Where's Kaiba?? Oh, he's next to Mokuba and I?... That scared me.

It's strange, after so long of being on my own and having to push through the troubles life throws at me, I finally have enough love in me to expect Kaiba to be in bed with me... Heh.

Mokuba must've been tired too, I remember he came to check on me a couple of times. Jeez, the Kaiba family sure as hell feel like family to me too. Although, I can't help but feel a little happy to see the two of them sleeping soundly in bed. It's another side of Kaiba I would've never seen if I'd continued living the way I used to.

Now that I think about it, I've not been properly outta bed for a couple of months I think? I should've probably healed a lot by now right? Let's see if I can get outta bed. I slowly lift myself up into a sitting position. Stiff, I lift the duct off myself slowly and twist to have my legs hanging off the bed. At the moment I'm just in my boxers, so maybe I'll find something to wear, well, once I have a shower.

I stand up slowly and carefully as if I was trying to be as quiet as a spy on a mission. 'Agent Joey Wheeler', attempting to go to the bathroom is a go. Haha, I'm just kidding, I'm no agent.

I slowly tiptoe towards the bathroom, even though my legs are incredibly stiff and a little weak at the moment, I can still walk at a decent level. I then head towards the mahogany bathroom door and open it, entering the bathroom. I decided it wouldn't hurt to take a look in the mirror, I mean, Kaiba hasn't let me look in the mirror since I got here.

I slowly approach the mirror and take a few minutes for my eyes to adjust to the reflection in the mirror. My hair has got a little longer, my face looks a little healthier and there are no bags under my eyes. All the improvements I guess? Even if my face looks good though, my body is still completely covered in scars... The bruises are no longer apparent at least, but every violent move my father as thrown and hit me with still remains engraved on my skin... Forever. I don't know how Yugi and Kaiba can love a person like me. No matter how I think of it, anyone would have been a better choice than me. I'm broke, I'm scarred mentally and physically, and I'm not smart either.

I then feel warm hands slip around my waist gently pulling me towards a warmer body. It was Kaiba. He slowly rested his head on my shoulder and looked at me in the mirror. I had no idea what he was thinking, it's hard to read the mind of a CEO... But then he said softly:

"Well done puppy, I'm surprised you could make it all the way to the bathroom."

He's praising me? I guess it makes sense. I sadly smile and reply to him as I put my hands on his hands.

"Oh yeah? Well, ya never gave me de chance to try! Just you wait for it Seto, next ill be goin' downstairs and everything!" I say proudly trying to mask the feelings that overcome me when I saw myself in the mirror.

"Joey, what's wrong? You don't seem too happy. I might not be the best person to talk to about complex emotions, but please tell what is the matter?" Seto asks frowning slightly. I don't know what to say... He gives a good vibe, like the kind that radiates 'tell me what's wrong'.

I glance at the floor worried about what his response will be to my thoughts, but since I can tell he's worried... I'll tell him.

"Seto... I don't know what the start with... I just can't understand why you and Yuge like me so much... I'm covered in scars, I'm broke, I have a bad past and my personality is hard to deal with. There's nothing about me that I love, so how can you guys like me this much, when I don't even like myself?" I rant on. I don't know if he'll understand or how he will respond.

Kaiba tightens his grip on me. I can hear his breathing, soft and warm against my neck. He closes his eyes deep in thought to think of a response. Then all of a sudden, he starts to speak.

"Joey... I didn't know you felt that way about yourself. I was never bothered by your scars or the fact that you aren't as wealthy as me. Do I seem like the type of person to care about looks?" He spoke calmly. He began to stroke my hair as if I was a little helpless puppy. Now that I think about it, I don't even know what Kaiba likes in a person.

"Uhh... Nah. Te be totally honest, you didn't seem like de type of guy te care about other people... Although now dat I know ya better now, I understand yer not like dat." I reply sheepishly. He made me seem stupid after questioning his thoughts on me.

"Joey, I think you've misinterpreted just how strongly I feel about you. I don't just merely like you, I... I love you." Kaiba said lovingly looking away bashfully. Heh, so even Kaiba can be bashful. I decided now that everyone's feelings are sorted out, I can finally return Kaiba's feelings properly.

I take Kaiba's hands off of my waist and hold them, they were coarse and rough and very large hands too. He then turned round to look at me confused by my sudden gesture. I then quickly lean in and softly plant my lips on to his and give him a proper kiss...