Okidoke. I do not own Yu-Gi-Oh or any of its characters.(I only own this pairing in my dreams T.T) This fic is kind of angsty and sad. It is rated mature for abuse, sexual references, and a possible lemon later on. Please review.

SetoXJonouchi and possibly OCXJonouchi

"Filth," that was the word that changed Katsuya Jonouchi's life, "Filth. For as long ad he could remember his father had been calling him things such as, "filth, spawn, and worthless shit." Each word spat out in a drunken hatred that was usually followed by flailing fists and a bruised and broken Jonouchi. Now twenty one years old Jonouchi had decided that he was sick of the pain, and he was sick of asking himself why he was being punished when he had done nothing. He needed to get out of the house at night when his father's rage was at its fullest. But he also needed money. It wasn't like his father was going to give him a little extra cash.

In the end he came up with the perfect plan, at least that's what he thought. A new strip club had opened in the cheaper part of the red light district. They were desperate for workers and Jonouchi was hired on the spot. He was already a favorite of the ladies and almost all of the men who came in. The best part, in his mind, was that now when his father called him names or hit him it didn't hurt as much because now it was all true. When his father called him "scum," or "piece of shit," it didn't hurt because that lap dance he had given to another man, and all of the times he had gotten drunk only proved the point that he was nothing but dirt.

It had been over a month since had started working there and he was now leaned up against the cold bricks of the alleyway outside the club. It was December now; and the cold crisp air whistled over the rooftops high above. Jonouchi lit a cigarette and inhaled deeply before exhaling a pale mixture of smoke and mist as his lungs released the smoke and his hot breath mixed with the frigid winter air. Despite the fact that it was winter the cold air felt good on his body after the steamy atmosphere of the club. A door nearby opened and a man with shaggy black hair peered out.

"Jou? You out here? You're up next." Jonouchi sighed and stubbed out the barley smoked cigarette.

"Damn it Rei, why couldn't you just let me finish my cig." The man named Rei grinned sheepishly.

"You're up in five, get ready." Jonouchi grumbled but stepped back inside and strode to his dressing room to assemble the strappy leather outfit he wore when he performed. He buttoned the white shirt that he wore over it and looked in the mirror. He was thinner, but still toned. He had a little scar under his lip. He sighed and carefully applied a little bit of cover-up and walked down the long hallway to the stage.

How many times had he made this walk? He couldn't count them anymore. At first he had been nervous, but now it just came naturally. He tuned out the cat calls and the whistles from the audience. Now his act was just instinct. He strode onto the now black stage sensing the bated breath of his fans. Then the lights were up the music began and he was off. His audience was always so mesmerized that they hardly spoke. Slack jawed, red faced, boozy all of them watched in awe as he danced. He twisted and thrust to the music letting the sound distract him. His trainer had him study gymnastics every afternoon; as a result he had become very flexible.

Despite his nighttime talents, he was just another dorky guy during school. He had managed to get into the University of Domino City with a scholarship. Yugi went there as well as Honda. Anzu had traveled to America to follow her dream. Unfortunately Seto Kaiba had also decided to go to UDC also and was in most of Jonouchi's Classes. Thoughts of his normal day helped Jonouchi to stay focused on his act. He remembered the jokes he had shared with Yugi and Honda while he writhed on the stage floor. Smiled about the book he was reading in English while he caressed the cold pole at center stage. And he remembered the last embrace he had shared with Shizuka before she had had to go away again as he peeled away his clothing and his dignity, bit by bit.

Finally after five long minutes he was finished. Thanks rained down on him in the form of thousand yen bills. Lots of them. Jonouchi swiftly gathered all of it making sure to stay in his sexy character. When he finally made it offstage he counted all of his tips pulled out his boss's share and sauntered into said boss's office.

"Here," he pressed the money onto the desk. "Your share."

His boss was a tall brunette with green eyes and full lips. Jonouchi knew that his boss found him very attractive and it scared him a little bit. Jonouchi wasn't gay, just because most of his customers were.

"Thanks Jonouchi-Kun." Then man's name was Kei Sayamo. "But you know you can keep all of the money if you do me some…favors." Jonouchi shook his head, his honey eyes hard.

"Not interested."

"Oh come on now." Kei reached out to catch Jonouchi around the waist." "I was watching your act."

"You always watch" Jonouchi pushed him away and stalked out the door and back to his dressing room to put on his usual uniform so that he could resume his usual post at his table.

Rei waved at him as he passed by his table. The two had become best friends and the fact that their tables were right next to each other meant that they could chat when they weren't busy. Jonouchi's regulars approached immediately. A couple of girls and a few older men. It was going to be a long night.

Four hours later Kei sauntered up to him and told him that he could go home. Jonouchi sighed and climbed down from his post, practically running to put his street clothes on. He was always left exhausted by the end of the night. His job was horribly taxing on his nerves even though when it all boiled down to it he always felt better when he was done. He knew if he stayed any longer the seemingly sleepless Kei Sayamo would try to take advantage of him. He waved a quick goodbye to Rei and ran out the door to catch a cab.

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