AUTHOR'S NOTE: wish i could whip out these chapter faster for you guys but im slightly lazy and kinda scared that the chaps suck. Also all assumptions about Shizuka is correct, she is jou's daughter not his sister in this universe.

song(s) for chapter

Count on me - Bruno mars

you forever - kino

work it - franky fade

light it up - Honey C.

broken clocks - Sza

wild thoughts - dj khaled ft Rihanna & bryson tiller

when we - tank

Disclaimer : Still don't own Yugioh. But imma still write my fave characters in gay relationships. *sips tea* yeah girl. songs belong to their respective owners I DO NOT OWN ANYTHING. and are only used to set the mood in this fic. music helps me write, so if ya want post a song you love down in the comments so i can check it out! I would love to know what you all listen too!

It was early morning as Jou laid sprawled on his queen sized bed, snoring lightly. Blanket tangled and twisted around his lanky form. He was slowly coming into a groggy state of consciousness, when he felt the bed jostle slightly, but refused to fully wake up. His eyes opening and closing, as the movements on the bed continued. Small whimpers were heard, but went unnoticed by the slumbering blond. Jou, stubbornly turning over in his sleep. Wrapping the blanket around himself.

He felt something prodding at his back. Groaning, he cracked an eye open, Looking over his shoulder; to find his daughter staring at him with her big brown eyes. Her hair was sticking up in all directions, cheeks rosy, and her small mouth formed in a pout, whinning at him. Though he had been so rudely awakened by his toddler; he couldn't find it in his heart to scold her. Her pouting face was way too cute. He yawned loudly, not bothering to get up right away. Much to his little one's dismay.

The toddler prodded at him some more, complaining in grumpy baby mumbles. Jou tried not to laugh when he turned to face her. Little hands immediately going to his face; pinching at his cheeks, and pulling at his hair. He snorted pushing them away and seeing Shizuka puff out her cheeks in childish anger.

"Daaaa…"

"What? What do you want, runt?"

Jou asked tiredly rubbing at his eyes. Shizuka climbed onto his stomach pushing her face close to his.

"Dada up...up"

She begged him while poking his face. He sighed, moving her hands away from his face.

"Shizuka, stop. Daddy's tired."

The toddler whined at him. Jou looked at his alarm clock for the time, groaning when it read 8:30 in the morning. He looked back at the toddler laying on his chest with a flat look. Which she was immune to, it seemed.

"Babes, it's way to early for daddy to be up."

He muttered tiredly to his child. Shizuka seemed unfazed by his statement; just contnuing to whine. He covered his eyes with his arm, sighing loudly. He really didn't want to get up; still exhausted from the night before, his body and feet aching. It was momets like these, that he wished Shizuka wasn't such an early riser. He was not a morning person, at all. She probably got that from her mother, he thought. He contemplated how much longer he could lie in bed before his daughter threw a fit.

The answer; not long. As if on cue she gave a loud pitiful whine, dropping her head and small body on his chest. He couldn't stop the sleepy smile that crept on his lips. He chuckled, patting her on the back. His child was definitely a brat, but he loved her anyway.

"Alright brat. Daddy's up, jesus…."

He muttered sitting up, stretching his arms and back. Her whole demeanor suddenly changed; now smiling and giggling, clinging to the blond. Jou gave her a good morning kiss on her chubby cheek, the toddler squealing in happiness. Ruffling her already messy hair. He gave an adoring laugh when she mushed their noses together; their special way of showing affection. He wrapped her up in his arms, hugging her close.

"Morning punk!"

"Dada! up up!"

"Yeah yeah...daddy's finally up."

Picking the toddler up he waltz to the decent sized kitchenette in their upgraded apartment. The cool tile under his bare feet waking him up even more. They had moved out of their old run down apartment; once Jou had made enough money working at lady harpy, to rent an apartment in a better neighborhood. Now, they resided in a two bedroom apartment, with a big living room and a full bath.

He set Shizuka in her high chair, quickly making her a sippy cup full with milk to drink; while he got to work on making breakfast. He frowned when he opened the fridge, finding it slightly bare. He had very little to work with for breakfast. Remembering that they hadn't gone shopping in a week. Jou had gotten busy with work, then Shizuka had gotten sick on him a week ago, bearly now recovering. His dad had taken some time off off his job, to watch Shizuka. And then his car had broken down on him.

There had been so much going on, that shopping had gotten pushed to the bottom of the list. Jou shrugged, taking out what they had to make a decent breakfast. Deciding he would go grocery shopping after they ate. He had nothing better to do until work later on, anyway. He hummed along to the music quietly playing on his bluetooth speaker. Looking back to check on Shizuka from time to time. Laughing when he would find her bobbing her head to the music. He would nod at her and wink, making the toddler giggle.

He had just gotten done dishing up the plates, when his dad walked into the kitchen. Still dressed in his sleeping clothes. A plain white tank, and plaid sleeping pants. His long shoulder length blond hair tied in a low ponytail. A five o'clock shadow covered his well defined jaw. He gave a lazy smile to them.

"I thought I heard you guys. Good morning, son."

Jou smiled putting a steaming plate of scrambled eggs, toast, and bacon where his dad usually sat. He motioned for the older man to take a seat. He set another plate on Shizuka's high chair, with eggs, and strawberry slices.

"Morning, pops."

He sat down thanking his son for the meal. Shizuka gave a high pitched good morning to her grandfather. Making the older man laugh and smile at her, adoringly. He dramatically slapped his hands to his cheeks as if he was partly surprised, eyes comically wide.

"Oh! How could I forget to say good morning to you? Good morning, beautiful!"

He gushed pinching her nose. Shizuka clapped her hands, giggling. Soaking up all the attention like a sponge. Though she was rather shy with his friends, she loved being doted over. Jou supposed it was his fault; as he loved spoiling her with affection. Not that he really cared anyway, she was his princess. And he doubted his father cared either.

"Love you gwampa!"

Shizuka said with stars in her eyes. The older man cheesed at that, giving a hearty laugh. A big hand ruffled his baby's locks, moving down her face to caress her chubby cheek.

"Yes! Grandpa loves you too! Your so smart!"

Jou chuckled at their love fest while he ate. It was always amusing to see Shizuka have his dad completly wrapped around her fingers. It was even more so; when a six foot male, who was built like a tank, talk in high baby talk. It never failed to make the blond laugh at how ridiculous he looked. He watched in comfortable silence. A wistful look on his face.

"How was work?"

His dad asked once he was done swooning over his granddaughter. Jou shrugged as he shoves eggs into his mouth. He was always a quick eater; a result of never having enough food growing up, and eating whatever he could quickly when he had any. He chewed on a piece of bacon absentmindedly.

"Busy as usual."

"Must'a been, ya look worn out. You kinda got bags under ya eyes too."

He teased the younger blond, dodging a piece of egg Jou flung at him. The older man snorted, going back to his own meal. Shizuka smiled at them happily munching on her eggs, and strawberries. Jou huffed at him.

"You try dancing in tight ass clothes and high heels for hours, and see how you like it!"

Jou grumbled finishing off his breakfast. His dad choked on a laugh.

"Hell no! have you seen me? I doubt anyone would want to see this in heels and booty shorts! Plus, I like having all my toe's."

Jou's face scrunched up at the thought.

"Ew, I think ya right about that one."

"I ain't pretty like you. So I don't think I would make much. Probably scare everyone away.''

"Yeah, plus they probably don't want some old man shaking his junk in tights, anyway."

Jou said with a snarky smirk his eyes alight with mirth when his dad sputtered. A horrified blush staining his whole face and neck. His dad was sensitive about his age. Which Jou took advantage of. But only to tease.

"Hey!"

"Strike a nerve?"

Jou fluttered his lashes innocently.

"S-shut up."

Jou cackled evilly. His dad just rolled his eyes at him, muttering something under his breath. Jou was pretty sure he heard 'asshole', but he only grinned. Getting up from his seat, he started on cleaning up the mess he made while making breakfast. Wiping down the counters and stove. He piled up the dishes up, filling the sink with water, and got to work. Chatting with his father about little things.

He talked about Yugi setting him up for another blind date. His dad was not entirely surprised by it. He somewhat agreed with Yugi; and thought Jou should start dating again. Jou just shrugged, refusing to comment further on it. Instead, focusing on scrubbing a pan with enough pressure to get the caked on eggs off it.

"So nothing else interesting?"

Jou paused in his scrubbing looking over his shoulder at his dad.

"Why are you asking?"

He rose from his seat and over to the sink. Handing over his dirty dishes to Jou. Leaning against the counter crossing his arms. Giving his son a sort of shy expression.

"I dunno. Just thought i'd ask. I never know what you are up too These days. Your always busy working, and I just been missing talking to ya is all."

Jou's heart warmed at his dad's honesty. It Hadn't always this easy between them. Their relationship had been very strained in the begining; but it wasn't entirely his dad's fault. The man had suffered a nasty divorce, after finding out his wife was having an affair. She had left both he and his ten year old son without a second thought. That alone crushed his dad; so much so that he started drinking heavily to deal with the betrayal and heartbreak. Leaving Jou on his own, for days on end sometimes, and coming home wasted, broke from gambling.

He would get angry at the littlest things, threatened to throw Jou out multipul times, at ten years old. He didn't understand why his dad was being so hard on him at the time. He was only a kid. Over time he had grown to despise his dad, and avoided him when he was intoxicated, less he suffer through one of his dad's drunken rage's. He would spend all hours of the day out in the streets when his dad recovered after one of his nights out. Knowing it wouldn't be safe for him until nightfall; when the older man would be passed out from the alcohol, or out gambling. It had carried on like that for years.

And in those years he had skipped so much school, got mixed with street gangs, not caring about his own wellbeing. It wasn't until he met Yugi and the gang that he snapped out of his thuggish ways and started going back to school. Even while things were still bad at home, he always look forward to seeing his new friends at school. Things were fine for a while, until the whole pregnancy thing went down. When his dad stepped up and helped both he and his girlfriend at the time, he was baffled, a little suspicious, a little weary of his dad's sudden support.

It wasn't until after Hana left; that he finally asked his dad why he suddenly changed his ways. They had been siiting at their small table having coffee late at night. Jou had just gotten an infant Shizuka to sleep after feeding her, But he couldn't go back to sleep himself. The older man was quiet for a long time before answering him. He told him that when he saw Jou torn in fear and frustration he saw himself in his eyes. He had also gotten Jou's mother pregnant early, he saw the same fear that he went through. It had crushed him; because for the first time in a long time he saw his son, scared and alone.

All the bad things that he had done to jou came rushing at him in that moment, he was ashamed. It was then that he decided that he get his shit together and help his only child, like a good parent would. It wasn't easy; but being a recovering addict is never really easy. Most days were hard but he hung in there as much as he could. He went to every AA meeting, he saw a therapist two times a week. And he did it all for his son and granddaughter. Jou had cried that night; embracing his father and thanking him for everything. His father didn't say anything back, just held on and smiled. Slowly they had started to mend their broken bond. His dad was now three years sober and happy. Jou was so proud of his dad. He had come a long way to be where he's at now.

He put a hand on his dad's broad shoulder squeezing it gently.

"I know it's been crazy for a while. I promise to make more time for you and Shizuka. In fact; Mai and Isis invited us over for dinner next week. We planned on having italian. Think ya can wait that long for a proper conversation?"

His dad's face beamed at that and ruffled his hair.

"I think i can manage that, kiddo."

"Cool, now get outta here! I got a kitchen to finish cleaning."

His dad gave him a quick half hug and left him to it. Jou shook his head turning his attention back to the dishes. Jou thought over his dad's earlier question, while scrubbing away at a dish. Did anything interesting happen last night? He really couldn't recall at the moment. He always got caught up in in his work, and drinking while working didn't help either. He rinsed the plates putting them to dry in the dish rack. He was just about to grab the pans to rinse, when a sudden memory flashed cold blue eyes in his mind, startling him. He dropped the dishes making a loud bang ring out when it hit the sink. His whole body frozen.

"Is everything okay in there?"

His dad called from the living room.

"A-ah oh yeah! i just dropped a pan is all."

He said back his heart hammering away in his chest. His face flushed as the memories slowly came back to him. His eyes wide in horror. He had run into seto last night at the club. Seto had seen him at the club. Seto had seen what he was wearing AT THE CLUB. Holy fuck.

"Ohmygodohmygodohmygod no no no…."

He quietly panicked to himself. How in the hell did he forget that he had seen his high school bully at his job!? God kaiba must have gotten a kick at seeing him dressed like that. He even accused the blond of being a sex worker! Jou bristled at that particular thought. Remembering how Kaiba stared at him coldly in disdain and what seemed like slight curiosity. He even called jou a mutt! Jou angrily rinsed the rest of the dishes and emptied the sink of water.

"Stupid fucking money bags mmrrmphhhh…"

Jou took a deep calming breath as he dried his hands off. Why the hell was he getting angry about? So what if Kaiba learned where he worked? He definitely had no right to judge, he didn't know anything. He didn't know how hard Jou had worked in order to make sure he could provide for his family. The nights he cried in pain when Isis worked him. He would go home with bleeding feet and pain in places he never knew could hurt. He busted his ass day and night to become one of the best dancers. And when he wasn't busy practicing, he was studying.

He kept his grades up so he could graduate in time, and raise his daughter while doing it. It was so hard at times, he would sit and watch Shizuka sleep and wonder how in the hell he was gonna make it. But by the grace of god and sheer will, he managed. And he was so goddamn proud of it. He wouldn't let Kaiba's words fester and bother him. He had nothing to be ashamed of. He nodded to himself, and with that, tossed thoughts of the CEO out of his mind.

He got Shizuka out of her high chair, clearing off her mess. He wondered into the living room. His dad was seated in his favorite recliner, flipping through the tv channels. He wouldn't be working tonight so he had babysitting duty, while jou would be at work later on.

"I'm heading out to go shopping, We're Low on food. Do you need anything specific from the store?"

Jou asked rocking from foot to foot with Shizuka on his hip.

"Nah, just make sure you grab some extra apple juice."

Jou smirked at the older man.

"You and Shizuka go through so much apple juice, it's ridiculous."

He looked to jou with a straight face.

"It's fucking delicious."

Jou chuckled.

"Sometimes I wonder if I have two kids instead of one."

He teased lightly. His dad narrowed his eyes at him playfully.

"Excuse me? I'm a grown ass man."

"Could of fooled me."

Jou said as he walked back to his room to get ready. He took a quick shower, making sure to wash Shizuka as well. He threw on a pair of light wash jeans, with ripped holes on the legs. A red sleeveless hoodie, and put his hair in a messy half bun again, a few loose strands framing his face, finishing off his look with black Nike sneakers.

He put Shizuka in a floral pink top, and baby jeans, with matching pink sandals. Puttting her hair in a high ponytail, and a flower headband. Smiling at how adorable she looked. He couldn't believe she was all his! He snatched the toddler up and peppered her face with kisses. She squealed and wrapped her arms around his neck, mushing their faces together.

He grabbed his satchel that doubled as a diaper bag, heading out of the apartment with a skip in his step. Today was gonna be a good day, he could feel it!

WE MADE SOMETHING OUT OF NOTHING…

The supermarket was busy as he stepped through the doors instantly feeling the cool air. brush over him. Grabbing a cart he quickly placed Shizuka in, moving quickly to aisle's. Occasionally, he would get stopped by women who were shopping, and praise him on how adorable his daughter was. Jou just lightly blushed, rubbing the back of his head, smiling shyly at the compliments. After thanking them he continued to hunt down essentials for his home, whistling a tune under his breath. Taking his time browsing at different products.

After a while later into shopping Shizuka started to become antsy, begging for Jou to pick her up. He quickly pulled out his phone and clicked onto youtube, putting on a episode of the backyardigans to distract her while he shopped. He smiled when her eyes widened when she heard the familiar theme song, as he handed the phone to her. with his daughter now completely distracted, he went back to shopping.

He was heading to the fresh produce aisle when he heard someone call out his name, startling the blond a bit. He saw a young man with long black hair jogging over to him, with a wide smile. It was only when the teen was close enough that jou recognize who it was. A surprised but happy smile over took his face.

"Mokuba!"

Jou said as Mokuba finally caught up to him giving the boy a quick hug, Mokuba returned the hug laughing. Jou pulled back taking a good look at the now teen. He had gotten taller; his hair was still a long wild black mess. His eyes thought still big, had slanted just the tiniest bit. His face was no longer rounded with baby fat, but sharp and angled. He also noticed how muscled he was. Jou had to admit he was a bit impressed.

When he was a teen; he was tall as a weed but lacked any real muscle. He was glad that Mokuba grew into his body. He looked good. Jou shook the teenager by his shoulders as he spoke in a cheerful tone.

"It's been a long time buddy! how are you?"

"I've been good! Just going to school and working for Kaiba corp when I have the time. Though big brother wants me to finish school. But I don't really see the point, I already know i'm smarter than everyone at school."

Jou stilled at the mention of the older kaiba but shook it off. If it was one thing Seto did right; it was raising his younger brother. Jou knew that Mokuba was kaiba's world, the only person he really ever cared about. And even though Kaiba was a dick most of the time; his younger brother was a complete opposite, he was a good kid with a big heart, and smart as hell too. He knew for a fact that the kid didn't even need to go to school, but he did anyway because Kaiba knew what was best. He also had a sneaking suspicion that Seto just wanted Mokuba to be a regular kid. But honestly that was just a guess on his part, he could never really read the older Kaiba; not that he wanted too anyway. He could suck a dick for all Jou cared.

"Hey, it's always good to finish school."

"Yeah I guess… just wish big brother would stop bugging me about it."

"Hey, ya brother may be a jerk but he's smart. He's just looking out for ya."

Mokuba shrugged his shoulders nonchalantly. His eyes caught Shizuka sitting quietly in the cart. immediately his face lite up.

"Who is this?"

He asked curiously as he wandered closer to his daughter. Jou smiled patting Shizuka on her head. She looked up at him and noticed Mokuba staring at her. She squeaked and hid her face behind the phone in her hands. Mokuba cooed at her.

"This is shizuka, my daughter."

Mokuba's reaction was comical as his dark orbs widened, flabbergasted. He looked at him, then Shizuka, then back at him. Jou just raised an eyebrow at the teen. When the shock finally wore out he shouted.

"She's your kid?! I didn't know you had a kid! when did this happen? How old is she?!"

He asked all at once eager to know everything.

"She was kinda a surprise, but she's the best thing to ever happen to me. She's three"

He said proudly bending down to kiss the crown of Shizuka's head. Shikuka giggled at his affection, Mokuba squealed at their display, his eyes shining.

"She's so adorable!"

Mokuba smiled widely at the toddler.

"Hi shizuka! I'm mokuba, but you can call me mokie if you want! I'm an old friend of you dad!"

Shizuka stared back at the raven, her cheeks flushing. She whimpered and hid her face in jou's stomach. Mokuba looked a bit heart broken by her reaction to him, he clearly loved kids. Jou just smiled at the both of them.

"She's a little shy around new people."

mMkuba was smiling again straightening up.

"Haha I guess you're right! Hey, we should hang out soon. I would love to catch up with the whole gang."

"Yeah! I'm sure everyone would love to see you."

Mokuba nodded quickly taking out his cell phone.

"Here let's exchange numbers, so we can set something up later. Unless we can hang out later on today?"

He could hear the hopeful tone in the ravens voice. Jou finished putting his number in mokuba's cell. Mokuba quickly sent a text to the blond so he could just save his number that way.

"Ah, Iwould so love too, mokuba. But I got to work later on, sorry bud."

"That's okay, just make sure to message me, or something when we can get together."

"You got it buddy."

Mokuba quickly clicked the camera app and held his phone towards Jou and Shizuka.

"Smile! I need a contact photo."

Jou quickly bent down to shizuka, pointing for the toddler to look at the camera. Mokuba snapped the photo and giggled showing him the photo.

"You guys are seriously so adorable."

Jou rubbed his nose grinning.

"Aw thanks. So what are you doing in the store?"

"We ran out of ice cream at the house, so i came to pick up some more. Plus I was kinda bored."

"Ah, i see."

A buzzing caught Mokuba's attention, his phone being the culprit. He checked the message and clicked his tongue. He quickly typed out a reply to the text. Shoving the phone in his back pocket.

"I have to get going, big brother is wondering where I went to. You get kidnapped over a dozen times and suddenly you're a target for ransome. I swear he acts like i want to get taken."

Mokuba says dryly. Jou snorts at his comment trying his best not to break out into hysterical laughter, because of course Mokuba would say something like that.

"Well i mean, you did get abducted a lot."

"It's not my fault. I'm just sitting there minding my own damn business, and next thing i know i'm being took. it's wild."

Jou couldn't help it as a laugh slipped out of his mouth, doubling over, Mokuba joining him. Jou wiped a tear away from his eye. Once they recovered from their outburst mokuba spoke.

"Did you want a lift home? That's a lot of food you got there."

Jou's cart was filled to the brim with food and necessities for the house.

"Nah, I don't want to impose, i have a car, but it kinda messed up on me a few days ago. I usually call a cab anyway."

"Nonsense! You aren't imposing if I'm offering the ride. Come ooon pleeeeaassse!"

He begged the blond with his eye's. Jou rolled his brown eyes at the teen in good nature.

"Well, since you offered. I guess it would be rude of me not to accept."

"Yeesss!"

Mokuba jumped in victory making the blond shake his head fondly.

"Cool! Let me just grab my ice cream and then we can go! Did you finish all of your shopping?"

"I just got to grab a few things from the produce aisle and i'm all done."

"Okay, then let's go!"

"Lead the way, buddy"

WE MADE SOMETHING OUT OF NOTHING…

The blond really shouldn't have been surprised when he saw the kaiba's familiar driver waiting outside of the store for them. He raised one eyebrow at the blond, while they made their way over to the car. Mokuba quickly explained to Isono what was going on; the man just nodded and assisted in putting the groceries away. They climbed into the car and left. They made idle chatter in the car, catching up on everything they could think of, while Jou gave directions to his apartment. Mokuba made a confused face when they passed by his old place.

"You don't live at your old apartment anymore?"

Jou shifted as he rubbed Shizuka's back.

"Nah, moved out a few months after Shizuka was born."

"Where do you live now?"

"We're actually pulling up to it here."

Mokuba looked out to the window and was awed by what he saw.

"Woah, you live here now?"

Mokuba said surprised as they pulled up to Jou's apartment building. It was a moderately sized three floor apartment residence. The grass was freshly cut and there were nice plants surrounding the sky blue building.

"Yeah I had to get out of the ghetto; i didn't want to raise Shizuka in a neighborhood like that. She deserves better."

He looked down at his lap where Shizuka lied, sleeping on him.

"I can understand that…."

Mokuba gave a curious look to the blond, tilting his head to the side, as if he was thinking about asking the blond something.

"So where's her mom? You didn't mention her at the store."

Jou didn't answer at first, his face taking on an uncomfortable expression. He was hoping that mokuba wouldn't ask him, but he knew it would come up eventually. And it's not like mokuba really knew his situation.

"I'm a single parent."

Was all he was willing to say to the teen on the matter. Mokuba paled.

"Oh...I-i didn't-i mean...im sorry."

Jou just gave a 'what can you do' shrug.

"It's life kid."

"I guess. I'm really sorry jou. I shouldn't have asked."

"It's alright. You didn't know."

Mokuba nodded. They both got out of the car so they could unload the trunk. They made their way to the second floor where Jou's apartment lied. He quickly unlocked the front door entering. Mokuba observed the apartment with open curiosity.

"Wow this place is really nice, jou!"

Jou smiled at the teen.

"Thanks bud."

They spent the next ten minutes going back and forth from the apartment and the car, carrying groceries. Mokuba even staying to help put away the food, which Jou appricieated. When Mokuba's phone buzzed again with another message he checked it, frowning and rolling his eyes dramatically. Jou guessed the elder Kaiba was getting more worried, or just nagging. Probably the latter. Mokuba gave him a rueful look.

"I have to get going, but I had tons of fun! Message me?"

Jou gave the teen a hug and agreed. With a final wave goodbye mokuba left the apartment. He chuckled to himself as he went to check on his napping toddler. She was sprawled on his bed cuddled in her favorite blanket. He gently sat on the bed, leaning close to Shizuka. He caressed her cheek lovingly as she lightly snored. It was already one thirty, in the afternoon. A knock on his door was heard. His dad popping his head in through the door.

"Hey."

"Hey, pop."

"Was there anyone here earlier? I was in the shower when i heard you got back."

Jou nodded.

"Yeah, I ran into an old friend of mine. He offered us a lift home since my car is still at Honda's shop."

"Well that was incredibly nice of him. Invite him over sometime for dinner."

"Sure."

Jou yawned laying back on his bed. The older man looked fondly at his son and granddaughter.

"You look tired, you should take a nap. Probably do you some good before you head out later."

Jou nodded eyes already drooping, he cuddles closer to his daughter and pulled a blanket over them both.

"I'll have something made when you both wake up. Night son."

"Night pop...love you…"

"Love you too, kiddo."

Jou was out like a light snoring slightly. The older man chuckled and closed the door quietly behind him.

WE MADE SOMETHING OUT OF NOTHING…

Jou arrived at the club early at 7 o'clock. Isis usually liked to have a mini rehearsal on saturdays because they were the busiest for them. He walked into the club, his heels clicking against the floor. He was dressed in high waisted leggings, and a tied crop top, his usual work out clothes. The bar staff were busy going through inventory and stocking the liquor for tonight. while wait staff wiped down the bar and tables. Rex, their sound guy/DJ was busy testing all the lights and speakers making sure everything was working. The DJ bobbed his head as Honey c's 'light it up' filtered through the speakers; giving the club a chill vibe.

Isis was on the stage with a group of dancers, going over a few routines. She was dressed in black spandex shorts and an oversized t-shirt, and 6-inch ankle boots. Her long hair flowing freely. The dancers were also dressed in similar exercise attire. Jou waved to her as he approached. Isis smiled and gave him a nod. She pointed where her fiance was, so Jou could be informed for what he needed to do. He gave her a thumbs up, going to where his blond friend was at. Mai was sitting at a table close to the stage with her band mates. She was going over the list of songs for the routines they would be performing later, making a few key adjustments for a couple songs.

He called out to the blond woman smiling when she looks up at him. She returns the gesture and beckons him over. The band members greet him. They were all dressed in black and leather, looking like the next hottest rock band.

"Hey what's up guys!"

"Nothing much, just going over the usual."

A short man who scarily resembled Yugi said. Like seriously, the dude could be his best friends twin. His way more intimidating, muscled, deep voiced, twin. His hair was all black, except for a few bangs which where a bleach blond, and he kept the rest of his hair tied back in a high ponytail. He had numerous piercings on his face, and his arms and upper chest were covered in tattoos. Yami atemu was certainly an interesting individual. At first glance, he kinda looked like an asshole, with his resting bitch face and intimidating aura, But he was actually a pretty chill and goofy guy; who enjoyed meme's way too much, and was a proud single gay father to 7 fat cats (his actual words not jou's. it was also his bio on instagram and tumblr)

Jou so wanted him and Yugi to meet one day; just to see their reaction to each other. Jou bet it would be epic as fuck.

"Miss star over here is being unfairly picky tonight with the music."

A bleach blond haired man with bronze skin said. Mai threw her pen at him, which he ducked from. Mai frowning at him.

"Watch it Malik, while you may be Isis's precious baby brother, don't mean shit to me. I'll still whoop your ass."

Malik cackled at that.

"Isn't my sis-in law adorable Jou-kun?"

"Just cuteness wrapped up in glitter and cotton candy."

Jou said sarcastically. Malik burst out in laughter as did the rest of the band members, keith, bakura, otogi, Yami milly rocking randomly while yelling 'Oooouu'.

"Fuck all of you!"

Mai said rolling her eyes.

"Aaaww c'mon don't be like that! You know we all love your crazy ass."

"Damn straight you do! I'm the fucking best, remember that bitch's!"

"wHoOo you calling straight?"

"Not your gay ass, Yami."

"Best not be."

Yami said rolling his neck and popping his tongue.

"You see what I have to deal with?"

Mai said dramatically as she slumped in her chair, Looking very annoyed.

"Drama queen."

Otogi muttered. Mai just ignored him while she addressed Jou.

"You need to go see weevil. He's making adjustments and repairs to some of the costume's and he needs to take your measurements. After your done with that, Isis wants you on the stage for a quick rehearsal, you know the drill."

Jou nodded.

"Roger that, boss lady's wife."

Mai smirked at that as she watched Jou head into the direction he needed to go. Turning back to her band with slight annoyance, she huffed.

"Alright you whiny little whore's, let get back to the arrangements."

When 9:30 rolled around the club opened their doors for the crowd already waiting in line, the huge marquee lit outside, the red neon lights shining brightly. Isis had changed out of her previous attire, and was now dressed in high waisted black pants that flare out at the bottom, a navy racerback bralette, and a blazer over it. Her hair tucked to one side in big waves. As people milled through the entrance she greeted them. In no time the club was almost filled. People filled almost all the tables and private booth's. She watched in glee at the people chattering, smiling, ordering drinks, and enjoying the music. When she was sure that people were done coming in, she slowly made her way to the stage.

The clubs lights dimmed and a spotlight lit up the center stage. The people quieted down as they watched the tall egyptian woman make her way to the mic. She gave a dazzling smile.

"Hello ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to lady harpy. We are so pleased you have joined us tonight. I am your lovely hostess, Isis."

She bowed slightly to them, they clapped for her, and a few hooted.

"Please enjoy your time here, our bar is fully stocked and our band, and dancers are here to entertain you."

They let out a bigger cheer for that.

"Without further a due, welcome to lady harpy!"

She cued Rex to start the music. He smirked, pressing play with one hand, while one arm wrapped around his adorable nerdy husband. The beat to Sza's 'broken clocks' resonated through the whole club. The tall Bronzed beauty rocking her body to it, her eyes closed in serenity. The people nodding and shouting words of encouragment.

Run fast from my day job running fast from the way it was

jump quick to a pay check running back to the strip club

i'm never going back never going back no you can't make me

She smiled when she heard them singing along encouraging them to sing louder with her, cupping an ear with her hand.

I've paid enough of petty dues I've had enough of shitty news

I've had a thing for dirty shoe's since i was 10 love dirty men alike

oooouu better day than yesterday.

oooouu i just take it day by day

oooouu never hearing what they say

oooouu i just do my waaayy.

c'mon let me hear you!

She sang out the chorus along with the crowd.

please welcome the gorgouse Mai to the stage!

Mai came strutting out in an outfit similar to her lover but in purple. Her hair pulled up in a slick high ponytail, the end of her hair curled. She smiled as she sang out the next verse, while sashaying to her lover. And accepting a quick kiss on her cheek from the raven. Isis winked, letting the blond take over as she left the stage. Mai watched with an adoring and lustful look.

Everyone please give it up to my beautiful fiance, Isis! I love you baby!

Isis laughed when the people responded with loud cheering, she waved to them before disappearing into the back of the stage. Mai turned her gaze back to the audience.

Let's keep it going guys!

W.M.S.O.O.N…

Seto had no idea why he was here. He had no idea why he gave that bouncer the fee to get in, why he walked down the hallway that lead to the club, And chose to sit closest to the stage. You would think that after the night before he would have stayed away. So why did he even come back? What purpose did he have here? The first time he entered the club, It had been by accident. He had been driving aimlessly around domino. It had been a rather stressful day at Kaiba corp, and he didn't want to go straight home yet, so he searched for somewhere to cool his head off.

He was just turning a corner when he stumbled on it. A bright marquee to a club caught his attention. What also caught his attention was how ridiculously long the line was. It intrigued him somewhat as he passed by. He only made it a block away before he had turned back. His curiosity getting the better of him. Had he known he would run into Jounouchi, he probably would have never set foot in there. Though he had to admit; seeing the blond dressed in his work attire had been...interesting, to say the least. Their little alteration had even been..fun.

He was a little disappointed that the blond didn't take him up on his offer to sit a chat, but he hadn't really expect Jou to accept it in the first place. It seemed the young man still loathed him. Not that Seto cared at all. He will admit that he had been unnecessarily unkind to the mutt. But it was in the past; and he had matured since then, so he didn't see why they couldn't have a conversation. He wasn't the same Seto from high school. But he doubted the mutt would believe him. Even so, Kaiba was rather interested to know how the blond managed to get into this profession. He was sure it would be a crazy tale, and knowing that the blond would never tell him, had him feeling some type of way.

He wondered if the mutt would be working again tonight? Would he have the same reaction as the night before? Or would he ignore the CEO? He guess he would be finding out soon enough, so he tossed the tought of the blond aside. He flagged down a waitress to order a drink, he made sure to tip her well. He nursed his drink as he observed the club.

A heavy amount of people had arrived tonight and were already drinking, chatting while a rap song Kaiba had never heard before play. He noticed a couple woman from a few tables away were eyeing him with interest. They were fairly attractive, with long dark hair, curvaceous bodies, and their makeup expertly applied. He raised an eyebrow while he took a sip of his drink. Which was probably a bad decision on his part, as they giggled at him; thinking his reaction was a positive one. Kaiba mentally face palmed.

The girls gestured for him to come over to their table, with teasing smiles. Kaiba felt his body shudder. Thankfully the club lights dimmed shadowing his figure from the women. A spotlight was lit on the stage. He was shocked when he saw a familiar egyptian woman sashay onto the stage. Isis looked like she was the embodiment of sex appeal. She looked both professional and seductive. She began to speak into the mic. Seto learned that she was the owner of the establishment. He had to hand it to the woman, she knew how to run a successful business, if the number of bodies were anything to go by.

When the music started he noticed how the people reacted to her. He noticed how she interacted with them, how she included them in singing with her. She was amazingly talented, a natural performer. Everything about her just drew you in. If Kaiba hadn't known who she was, he would have thought her a famous singer. When she called out another familiar face, Mai Kujaku strutted on the stage singing the next verse. He was taken aback when they shared a kiss. He had always thought those two seemed very close. And now he knows why. The tall raven left the stage, leaving the audience in her lovers care.

Let's keep it going guys!

Band!

The song transitioned into a smooth latin rhythm as a set of dancers in colorful flowing dresses appeared on the stage. Mai had shedded her purple blazer as she danced to the beat. the lights dancing and shifting from purple, and red. Seto faintly remembers hearing this particular song on the radio once, but coulnd't recall the artist.

I don't know if you could take it know you wanna

see me nakey nakey naked

i wanna be ya baby baby baby

spinning and it's wet just like it came from maytag

White girl wasted in this brown liquor

when i get like this i can't be around you

Mai was perfectly in sync with the others as they performed the routine like they have done it hundreds of times. People were on the dance floor getting lost in the music, while others preferred to watch the blond on the stage. And as far as seto could tell all the dancers on the stage were female.

wild wild wild wild wild wild thoughts

wild wild wild when i'm with you all i get

is wild thoughts!

Kaiba lightly tapped his hand on the table, actually enjoying the performance. He could tell they put a lot of effort into the routine, because not one of them was out of sync. Mai kept everyone enraptured with her voice and sultry looks. Kaiba was really impressed so far. When the song came to an end the audience clapped loudly, Kaiba following suit.

Everyone give it up to the first performance of the night!

The DJ said as they made they're way off, another group took their place. This time it was a mixture of male and female dancers. But there was still no sign of the mutt. Seto just sat back and watched as the new dancers did a whole dancehall routine to Rihanna's 'work', and ordered another drink.

W.M.S.O.O.N…..

To say Seto was surprised that he didn't get up and leave after the first hour of being here; would be understatement. You see, Kaiba was much more of a recluse. He hated going to places that weren't home, or his company. He much prefered to stay home and work on projects in silence, away from other people. Besides his dear younger brother. Kaiba hated human interaction. He wasn't very good at convorsations, lacking in people skills. He found it pointless anyway. If they weren't interested in his work and future plans, why even bother wasting his time? But in the buisness world you had to be somewhat open to the public. And that included paparazzi taking picture's of him going to certain places.

But he never stayed for more than an hour, maybe even less. So when he was still sitting in his spot hours later, watching performance after performance, not once did he get up. He didn't know what it was about this place, but it never got stuffy or uncomfortable, and the need to leave never came. Maybe it was the alcohol? Or maybe the music? The atmosphere? He couldn't really decide, he just sat back comfortably in his seat, sipping his drink.

All thoughts of the blond mutt slipping from his mind as the time went on. The waitress came back and asked if he would like another drink. He ordered a regular water. He drove here himself, so he figured he should sober up some before going home. The waitress walked off to go get him his water. He quickly downed the last of his drink feeling the drink burn on the way down. He was pleasantly buzzed.

"Well this is certainly a surprise."

Kaiba looked to the direction the voice came from, to see Isis standing by his table, a kind smile on her face.

"Ms. Ishtar."

Seto adressed the egyption woman, politely. He quickly sat up i his seat, slightly embarrassed she had caught him off gaurd. Isis made a motion for him to stay as he was.

"I didn't come to interrupt you, just wanted to say Hello, Kaiba-san. It's been a while."

He nodded.

"It has."

Seto motioned for her to take a seat.

"Please sit."

Isis smiled and agreed to sit in the empty seat across from the brunette. Seto was a little distracted at how beautiful the female was. He had always noticed she was pretty, but seeing her up close, dressed as she was, and her makeup flawless, was a lot to take in. Had he been a lesser man; he would of been panting with his eyes wide open. The waitress was back giving him his water, surprised to see her employer sitting at the table. Isis greeted her by her name and politely asked for drink. The waitress nodded happily, running quickly to get the drink.

"So, what brings a successful businessmen like you here?"

"Am I not allowed to enjoy entertainment like any other person?"

Kaiba said with one raised brow. Isis gave a smirk, tilting her head.

"I never said you weren't allowed. I'm just merely curious. I never really took you for the clubbing type, you seem far too reserved for a place like this."

She simply stated while giving him a rueful smile. She wasn't wrong about that, kaiba really wasn't a clubbing type of person.

"How observant of you."

He commented plainly taking a drink of his water. The waitress finally made her way back with Isis's drink; the bronzed beauty thanked her employee before sending her off.

"But really, what brings you to my nick of the woods, Kaiba-san?"

"Just Seto is fine...I drove past here one night, and on a whim i decided to...observe it. As you stated, i'm not one for the clubs, but something about this place peaked my interest."

Isis hummed with a proud smile.

"And what do you think?"

"It's...different, in a good way, i suppose. But i wouldn't really know, i don't go out much."

"I see."

Isis rose from here seat, drink in her hand.

"Well I think i have imposed on you for long enough. Please enjoy the rest of your night, Seto. And should you decide to come back, we'll always have a seat for you."

"Thank you, Ms. Ishtar."

She stuck out her hand to the brunette, which he took politely, her hold on his hand soft but firm.

"It's Isis. As long as you are here, we are friends."

She said with a dazzling smile. Seto nodded his head at the raven haired goddess. With one last smile to the CEO she strolled away into the crowd. Seto turned his attention back to the stage, the dancers were just ending their performance. The large curtain closing. He clapped along with the rest of the audience, taking another drink of his water, the DJ spoke loudly over the mic.

Alright! Make some noise for that wonderful performance! Got me all hot!-but don't tell my husband-oh too late he's right here!-don't look at me like that bae, i was just playing!

you know i love you~

The crowd laughed along to his ramblings.

Anyway, all my single ladies make some noise in the building! Yeeeaaaah! Okaaay i see yall! well i hope you are ready cause we have a special treat for you tonight! ARE YOU READY!?

The woman all cheered loudly.

Mmmhmmm! all you fellas be careful, cause its about to become a splash zone up in here! Ooooowww! Please give it up for our next performance! Yami! take it away!

The club went completely dark a low beat floating through the club. The women shouted in anticipation, and crescendoing as the curtains opened to reveal scantily clad dancers, shadowed in a blue light, and mist. They slowly parted to reveal a short male dressed in all black, his hair tied up in a high ponytail with blond bangs framing his face. He wore a simple black wife beater and leather pants, and black timberlands. Tattoos covered his chest and arms. And black aviaters covered his eyes. A spotlight was shined on the male as he started to sing in a low seductive voice.

I like it when you lose

I like it when you go there

I like the way you use

I like that you don't play fair

He swaggered slowly up to the front of the stage, clearly confident in himself. He sang out to the woman in the audience.

recipe for disaster when i'm just tryna take my time

He swung his hips slowly to the beat, earning moans and yells from the women.

Stroke is gettin deep and faster

screamin like im outta line

who came to make sweet love? Not me!

He sang smugly waving his finger out to the crowd.

Who came kiss and hug? Not me!

Whooo came to beat it up? rocky!

And don't use those hands to put up those gates

and stop me!

The dancers started their slow sensual routine behind the short male, as his deep voice belted out the lyrics.

when we fuck!

When we fuck!

When we fuck!

Pumping his hips vulgarly as the dancers grinding on each other. Kaiba has never in his life seen such a blantant display of sexuality before, and he was unsure how to feel about it. While he wasn't outright blushing, he felt a little unsettled as they carried on with the performance. The dancers moving to one side of the stage, moving together sensually before stilling. Slowly they moved to reveal a figure behind them. Seto's eyes widened when he saw just who it was.

Jou stood there alluringly, his long legs wrapped in tight black latex pants, and a glittering black top that tied around his neck and back, exposing the toned flesh of his back. His feet in 6 inch heels. Yami slowly slip off his aviaters, eyeing the blond playfully, biting his lip. He beckoned the blonde over with a finger. Jou gave a teasing smile to the other male as he sashayed his way over, swaying his hips, and running his hands down his body. Kaiba suddenly felt parched.

You love it when i lose it

You love it when i go there

You love the way i use it

You love that i don't play fair

Yami grinned, pulling the blond dancer close and running a hand down his waist. Jou smirked back at him wrapping both arms around the other male's neck. They moved together, hands roaming, faces pressed close together. Yami hiked one of Jou's long legs up, wrapping it aroind his waist. Hand squeezing the plush thigh.

You end up calling me master

Yami purred into the mic as Jou danced around him, hands and body rubbing against him teasingly. Kaiba felt his heartbeat in his chest, feeling his body heat. He grabbed his water drinking it a little too fast, dribbling some on his shirt.

say this universe is mine

When we're done it's a disaster

End up like this every time

Jou stood in front of him, his back facing the crowd.

Who came to make sweet love? Not me!

The blonde hand his hands placed on each of the shorter males shoulders, as he swung his pert ass around slowly.

Who came to kiss and hug? Not me!

Who came to beat it up? rocky!

The blond slowly slid down the male's body sticking his ass out.

And don't use those hands to put up a gate and stop me!

When we fuck!

When we fuck!

Jou twerked the latex pants making it hard for anyone to look away from his round ass. Kaiba felt like he needed an inhaler. The two danced on the stage hyping the other as Yami belted out the lyrics. The audience was so into the performance, a few even had there phones out, recording the two on the stage. They were probably recording it for snapchat.

Jou was all smiles as he lip synced along with yami, before suddenly jumping on the shorter man. Wrapping his legs around his waist, arms around his neck. Yami slightly crouching down, one hand around the blonds waist, holding tight. And they slowly grinded against each other, it basically looked like they were having sex standing up. The crowd ate it up, cat calling and shouting in gleeful shock.

Letting the blond down they broke out into a routine, yami grinding on him at certain points. They ended the song with their backs to each other, looking out to the people, Yami with a sexy smug smirk, arms crossed on his chest, and Jous with a sultry smile and one hand rested on his hip. People were out of their seats clapping and cheering or the two. Kaiba was still seated, frozen, unsure of what the hell he just witnessed. He couldn't take his eyes off of the pair. Yami and Jou broke out of character as they laughed giving each other a high five, and hugged.

WOOOOO! EVERYBODY GIVE IT THE FUCK UP! That's how we do it here at lady harpy!

Jou waved out to the crowd eyes roaming around, Kaiba couldn't bring himself to look the other way, even when brown eye's locked on him. Jou froze, his bright smile dropping when he saw the CEO. Yami noticed, tugging on his hand whispering something only the blond could hear. Jou snapped out of his frozen state, smile back but not reaching his eyes like before. Saying something to the man. They both bowed and made their way quickly off, as the curtains closed again. Kaiba shook himself out of his daze, clearing his throat and adjusting his suit.

His face still feeling heated. Thinking it must still be the alcohol messing with him. He got up from his seat, quickly making his way to a bathroom. He walked to a urinal and relieved the slight pressure in his bladder. sighing in the peace and quiet, the music from the club a mere murmur. Once done, he washed his hands thoroughly. Splashing cold water on his face to get rid of the burning heat he still felt on his face. It helped a little at cooling him down. He looked up at his reflection in the mirror.

"What the hell is wrong with you…"

He muttered quietly to himself. He shook his head and grabbed paper towels to wipe off his face. He threw them away, calmly walking out of the restroom. He was still a bit buzzed so he would have to wait a little longer for the alcohol to wear off. But he could also call his driver, Isono, to come pick him up. But he really didn't feel like coming back to get his car in the morning. Kaiba sighed once more as he walked back to his table. he could figure this out once he was sitting down.

"Kaiba…"

A voice said from behind him. He stopped in his place. He knew that voice all too well. He looked over his shoulder to find the blonde there, arms crossed and an angry look on his face.

"Hello mutt…"

EDITED: 11/29/2018

/HEY YALL! just letting you know im making some corrections to this chapter. I always get ahead of myself when i post a chapter, and forget to check for other mistakes, besides spelling. lol, but im going over this whole chapter to fix what i can on my own. My older brother usually beta's for me, but he's been super busy with work lately. So please excuse any mistakes you see, they will eventually be fixed. /

Aaaaaaaannndd that a wrap for chapter 2! wooo it feels so good to have this out now. sorry for the very late update guys. And thank you to the people who reviewed. Yall are angels and i adore everyone of you! How was the chapter? did you like it? were the pairings in this chapter cute AF? is meme loving-tattooed-fat cat owning-sexual beast-yami as delicious to you as he is to me?! haha i hope you really loved him! I had hella fun writing him out of character. He's still kind and brave as ever, he's just a big old goof as well. chapter 3 will be out hopefully soon, if not look forward to an update close to christmas! so be prepared cuz SHIT IS ABOUT TO GO DOWN in chapter 3. looloolololololool ANY SPELLING AND GRAMMAR MISTAKES ARE MY OWN. I AIN'T THE BEST WRITER BUT I LOVE DOING IT! OKUUURT!?

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