It all starts with a rainyday (A.N./ just before you start reading I'd like
to say...Seto and Tea all the way! Yah! Ok I'm done)
It was a cold, wet day on the streets of Domino. Rain was falling for the skies, soaking the town with the refreshing storm. Already huge puddles were forming in the dips of the sidewalks and corners. People were going indoors where it was nice and dry, sitting next to warm fires with sipping hot drinks. It just so happened that Tea Gardener was out in that dark abis. She had stayed after school to help her teacher Mr. Giozaki take down his room. It was the last day of school before summer vacation. Little did Tea know that soon she would meet someone who would change her life forever. Tea was walking along, or rather skipping along, she was in a very good mood. ?Ah. School's finally over!' She thought happily to herself. She listened to the soft pitter-patter of the water against the purple umbrella that was over her head. She tossled the umbrella back and forth and back and forth in her hand, as if it were a batton. Water rikashayed off it, splashing every which way. She was only a few blocks from her house when she spotted a small figure in the dark. He looked like he couldn't have been more then ten years old. He was laughing, and it looked as if he was trying to splash all of the water out of the puddle he had ocupied himself with. She recognized the sound of his voice. ?Hey! Mokuba!? She called, waving her hand and running over to him all at the same time. The little figure stopped jumping in the puddle. ?Is that you Tea?? ?Yes, and what in the world are you doing out her in this rain without an umbrella?? She put her umbrella over her head as she spoke. ?You're going to get sick.? ?No I'm...no-...ah-ah-chu!? ?See?? Tea smiled at the little boy, she took his hand in her's and started walking. ?Come on, I'd better get you home and out of the rain before you get worse. Or before your brother finds out you're not home.? They both laughed at this. ?Seto is a little over protective of me. If he found out that I was out her without my body-guard he'd go berserk.? Tea giggled.
After a few blocks Tea asked, ?Um....Mokuba...where is your house?? ?Oh, I thought you knew.? ?What? You mean you don't know either?? They both let out a sigh of frustration. ?Hey I know! Let's go back to my house and we can call your brother from there. How's that sound?? ?Great!? Mokuba was excited.
*~*~*~Later at Tea's apartment~*~*~*
?Make yourself at home Mokuba, the phone is right over there.? She pointed to it, while droping her school bag and taking off her coat. The phone was sitting on the counter in the kitchen. ?Thanks Tea.? Mokuba picked up the phone and dialed Kiaba's number. *R-r-* ?Hello?? Came a voice from the other end of the receiver, he had obviously been waiting by the phone. ?Hey bro!? ?Mokuba?! Where are you? Why didn't you tell me where you were going?!? ?Calm down Seto. I'm at Tea's house.? ?Who's Tea?? ?Seto! Don't tell me you forgot. She's one of Yuggi's friends remember?? ?Oh great.? ?I was playing in the rain and she offered to take me home but the thing is nether of us knew where our house is. Isn't that funny?? ?No. I was worried about you Mokuba. I'll be there to pick you up in a few minutes.? He hung up. ?A little over protective Mokuba?? Tea said sarcasticly. ?Oh be quite.? But then they both broke out in laughing fits.
*~*~*~Moments later~*~*~*
*Ding-Dong.* Tea's doorbell rang. ?Come in.? She said, she was in the kitchen with Mokuba. She had just made him some hot coco. Kiaba walked into the small apartment. ?Seto!? Mokuba cried happily. He ran over to his big brother. ?Hey kido.? He walked over to Tea who was cleaning the cocoa powder from the counter. ?I guess I should be thanking you. If you hadn't found him someone else might have.? ?You're welcome.? She said as cheerfully as she could. For some reason she had always been a little uncomfortable around Kiaba. ?Come on Mokuba.? Kiaba said as he walked towards the door. Mokuba quickly finished up his drink and waved good-bye to Tea. He walked out the door with his brother. Tea waved back, and watched them get in the limo and drive away. She sighed and went back inside her house.
*~*~*~The next day~*~*~*
The sun was shinning, and great beams of the warm light had drifted in through Tea's window and were tickling her face as she lay in bed. Tea decided that there was no way that she could continue sleeping so she got out of bed. ?Maybe I should go see if Mokuba is ok.? She thought. ?He could be sick.? So she got dressed, had some breakfast and was out the door in less then half an hour.
*~*~*At the gates of Kiaba's mansion~*~*~*
Tea pushed open the big gates, and started the long walk to the front door. As she was walking she looked around in awe at the garden. It was huge, and beautiful. Finally she reached the front doors. They had carvings of the blue eyes white dragon on them. ?Figures.' She thought. She rang the door bell and waited for an answer. A butler opened the door and said, ?What do you need miss? Selling cookies I presume.? ?Um...No. Actually I'm here to see Mokuba.? ?Master Mokuba is ill, and can't have any visitors.? ?I thought so. Please can I come in a see him? I'm kind'a his a....babysitter.? ?Few, good cover Tea.' She thought to herself. ?Ah. Right away miss. His room is on the second floor, go down the third corridor and it is the twelfth room down that hall.? Tea was in a daze, how could she ever remember all that?! ?Uh....Thank you.? She said as she walking into the house.
*~*~*~Half an hour later~*~*~*
?Great I'm lost!? Tea slid down the wall onto her knees. She was just about to give up when she remembered that Mokuba's room was the twelfth room. ?Ah-ha! I'll just go down ever hall-way until I find it!? She said determinedly. ?Or until I find someone.' Tea counted the doors in this hallway. ?Ten...eleven...twelve! O hope this is it.? She pushed open the door. Inside it was dark, and she knew that it couldn't be Mokuba's room. But for some reason she kept walking. She fumbled around the room looking for a light switch or some kind. She found one. The light was green and eerie, but at least she could see where she was going. There were gigantic shelves all around. Each holding at least fifty machine looking things. She carefully touched one. ?This must be where Kiaba makes his machines.? They all looked a little different from the other. She saw a big thing in the middle of the floor, around it were more machines just like it only smaller. ?I wonder what that is.' She was just about to turn and leave when someone grabbed her by the arm. ?A-!? She started to scream but a cloth was quickly shoved over her mouth. And a knife was put at her neck. ?So I've caught myself a little spy have I?? Tea was afraid, really afraid. ?Wh-who are you?? ?I should be asking that question, but as for now you can call me Togin.? He bound her hands behind her back, and kept the knife at her thought. ?Now I'm going to take you to the chamber, if you see anyone you aren't to talk to them. Is that clear?? ?Yes.? No come on. He ruffly pushed her out the door. ?Ah!? She tripped and fell. ?What's that noise?? Mokuba thought out loud. He knew he had heard something. The man picked Tea up by the hair. ?Now come with me.? ?Let me go!? ?That sounds like Tea!? Mokuba got out of bed and opened the door. Sure enough, all the way across the hall way there was Tea. ?What's Togin think he's doing with her? I'd better tell Seto!' He ran down the hallway, took a few turns and knocked hard on Kiaba's door. ?Seto! Seto!? Kiaba opened the door. ?What's wrong Mokuba? And what are you doing out or-?? ?There's no time for that Seto! You have to hurry! Togiki's taking Tea to the chamber!? ?What the hell is Tea doing here?' He thought to himself as he ran.
*~*~*~In the chamber~*~*~*
?Just what are you going to do with me?? Tea asked as she was tied tightly to a chair. ?I'm going to ask you some things and if you don't answer them truthfully your death will only come sooner.? ?Tell me girl, just what did you see?? He held the knife up to her neck again. ?I-I saw a bunch of machines and...and I think they were all broken because they were all different.? ?Anything else?? He moved his knife closer to her neck. ?There was a big machine in the middle, and a few smaller ones just like it. That's all I saw I swear.? ?Well, that settles it.? ?Settles what? You're going to let me free?? ?No. You see you saw one of Mr. Kiaba's latest projects and that means that your need to be exterminated.? ?Exterminated!? She said in a squeaky voice. ?Yes so no matter what you're going to die.? He picked her up by the scruff of her calor and got ready to strike her with the knife. ?Oh really?? Said a different voice. It was Kiaba. ?What is the meaning of this?!? ?Put her down now.? ?But Mr. Kiaba this girl was snooping in the lab!? ?Oh I'm convinced go ahead and kill her. Not! You have some explaining to do Togin!? ?But...? ?No excuses now get out here before I fire you!? ?Yes Mr. Kiaba. But I really must object to letting her leave the mansion. She know's too much, and she could easily tell the next person she saw!? ?Fine, she'll stay here, but only until we know for sure she can be trusted.? The man left the room. Tears swelled in Tea's eyes, and ran down her checks. Kiaba cut her loose from the bonds that Togin had tied her with and noticed she was crying. ?Stop crying. It's not like you're going to be locked in a dungeon or anything!? ?Huh?? ?Fallow me.? He stood up and walked out the door. ?You'll be staying in the guest bedroom. I think three days and it will be safe of you to go.? ?What do you mean ?safe'? ? ?If you tried to leave know Togiki or someone else might try and kill you again. And also if you left this soon he might make up some kind of rummier to the press that I'm trying to rune my own company.? He unlocked the door and Tea stepped in side. She gasped in awe. ?It's so...so beautiful.? She said as she carefully touched the goose down bed. There was a big window in norther wall, with lace curtains draping from it. ?Make yourself at home, if there's anything you need jut ring the bell and someone should come. And remember, don't disturb me I have a lot of work to do.? He started to close the door. ?Oh, and Morkuba's room is three doors down.? Then he left. Tea spent a few more minutes admiring her room and then when to go see Mokuba. *~*~*~Mokuaba's room~*~*~*
?How are you feeling Mokuba?? ?I'm ok. But how are you? If that stupid lug Togiki did anything to you I'm goin'a kick his sorry but out of here before he can say-? ?Calm down Mokuba.? Tea smiled. ?It's not good for your health to get all worked up like that.? Mokuba settled back down under his covers. Then he perked up again. ?Hey Tea want to play with me?? ?But Mokuba I don't think it's a very good idea for you to be out of bed so soon.? ?Who said anything about getting out of bed? We can play right here.? ?Mokuba took out a pack or cards, a dueling deck and some board games. ?What do you want to do first Tea?? He smiled. It had been a long time since he had, had anyone else to play with. ?How about a game of duel monsters?? ?Great!? Mokuba was really happy about having a visitor over.
*~*~*A few hours later~*~*~*
?I think we ran out of games to play Mokuba.? ?Your right.? They laughed. ?Hey Tea?? ?What Mokuba?? ?What do you think of my brother?? ?Your brother?? She blinked a few times, and blushed. ?Well...I...uh.? ?Cause if the two of you got married, then we could be family Tea, and you could be my sister. Wouldn't that be great?? Tea was in a daze. She was still stuck on that one part of the sentence, ?If the two of you got married.' She shook her head, getting the thought out of her head. ?Mokuba, there is no way that your brother and I are going to get married. First of all, what would a guy like him ever want with a girl like me? And second of all, Yugi's my friend and he's also Kiaba's enemy. Think how him, and Tristan and especially Joey would feel about that.? ?I guess your right, but I have a slight feeling that maybe he likes you.? ?Oh? Why's that?? ?Remember when Yugi and Joey were dueling? And Marik had you under his trap, so that if anyone interfered with the game you would die?? ?Yes.? ?Well I said, ?we have to stop this duel Seto.' But he said, ?I ...can't' Exactly like that! And, it was him that saved you!? And when I said that I had to leave you behind he said eminently. ?Get in now.' To Yugi and we took back off again. And-? ?Ok ,ok Mokuba. You made your point. But I think that your brother was just...just.? ?See! Oven you can't come up with a logical explanation for it.? ?Mokuba you should probably be resting now. You had some fun but now it's time to sleep.? ?Oh. Alright.? Tea got off the foot of the bed and started walking out when Mokuba said. ?Tea?? ?What is it?? ?Could you...um...could you tuck me in, just like my mom used to?? Tea was touched, and felt sorry for him. ?Poor little guy.' ?Of course.? She pulled the covers over him, kissed him on the forehead and said, ?Sleep tight, don't let the bed bugs bit.? Mokuba yawned and turned over on his side. ?Thank you Tea.? Tea smiled as she turned off the lights. Little did they know that Kiaba had been watching the whole thing, even the part about him and Tea.
*~*~*~A few hours later~*~*~*
Tea was sitting on the corner of a very long table, she looked from end to end but she didn't see Kiaba. Mokuba stopped eating his soup for a moment and looked up at her. ?What's wrong Tea?? ?Oh it's nothing, I was just wondering why your brother wasn't here.? Mokuba looked down sadly. ?Ever since he started working on that new machine of his he hasn't been coming down for meals very often. I'm starting to get worried about him now a days.? *~*~*~Later in Kiaba's room~*~*~*
Kiaba heard a nock on his door. ?Come in.? Tea timidly pushed the door open, and walked inside. She was carrying a tray with some food on it. He looked up at her. ?What do you want?? ?Well since you didn't come down to dinner I thought I'd bring you some.? She put the tray down on the only clear spot on his desk. ?Thank you.? Was all he said, his eyes never left the computer screen as he continued working. Tea quietly left the room, and went back to her own. Once she left Kiaba looked back from the meal to the door. He smirked and took a small sip of the soup. Tea spent most of the night thinking. Silly little things kept popping back into her head. How she had gotten herself into this mess. Things Mokuba had said, particularly things about her and Kiaba. ?Pull it together girl! Kiaba doesn't like you and there is no way that you like him so just get over it!' She tried to convince herself. ?But...what if he does like me? Could I like him in return?' Suddenly alittle voice poped into her head. ?Of course you could, you know how much the fact that he's cold atracts you.' ?I'm right, I do like Kiaba. Oh what have I gotten myself into?!'
It was a cold, wet day on the streets of Domino. Rain was falling for the skies, soaking the town with the refreshing storm. Already huge puddles were forming in the dips of the sidewalks and corners. People were going indoors where it was nice and dry, sitting next to warm fires with sipping hot drinks. It just so happened that Tea Gardener was out in that dark abis. She had stayed after school to help her teacher Mr. Giozaki take down his room. It was the last day of school before summer vacation. Little did Tea know that soon she would meet someone who would change her life forever. Tea was walking along, or rather skipping along, she was in a very good mood. ?Ah. School's finally over!' She thought happily to herself. She listened to the soft pitter-patter of the water against the purple umbrella that was over her head. She tossled the umbrella back and forth and back and forth in her hand, as if it were a batton. Water rikashayed off it, splashing every which way. She was only a few blocks from her house when she spotted a small figure in the dark. He looked like he couldn't have been more then ten years old. He was laughing, and it looked as if he was trying to splash all of the water out of the puddle he had ocupied himself with. She recognized the sound of his voice. ?Hey! Mokuba!? She called, waving her hand and running over to him all at the same time. The little figure stopped jumping in the puddle. ?Is that you Tea?? ?Yes, and what in the world are you doing out her in this rain without an umbrella?? She put her umbrella over her head as she spoke. ?You're going to get sick.? ?No I'm...no-...ah-ah-chu!? ?See?? Tea smiled at the little boy, she took his hand in her's and started walking. ?Come on, I'd better get you home and out of the rain before you get worse. Or before your brother finds out you're not home.? They both laughed at this. ?Seto is a little over protective of me. If he found out that I was out her without my body-guard he'd go berserk.? Tea giggled.
After a few blocks Tea asked, ?Um....Mokuba...where is your house?? ?Oh, I thought you knew.? ?What? You mean you don't know either?? They both let out a sigh of frustration. ?Hey I know! Let's go back to my house and we can call your brother from there. How's that sound?? ?Great!? Mokuba was excited.
*~*~*~Later at Tea's apartment~*~*~*
?Make yourself at home Mokuba, the phone is right over there.? She pointed to it, while droping her school bag and taking off her coat. The phone was sitting on the counter in the kitchen. ?Thanks Tea.? Mokuba picked up the phone and dialed Kiaba's number. *R-r-* ?Hello?? Came a voice from the other end of the receiver, he had obviously been waiting by the phone. ?Hey bro!? ?Mokuba?! Where are you? Why didn't you tell me where you were going?!? ?Calm down Seto. I'm at Tea's house.? ?Who's Tea?? ?Seto! Don't tell me you forgot. She's one of Yuggi's friends remember?? ?Oh great.? ?I was playing in the rain and she offered to take me home but the thing is nether of us knew where our house is. Isn't that funny?? ?No. I was worried about you Mokuba. I'll be there to pick you up in a few minutes.? He hung up. ?A little over protective Mokuba?? Tea said sarcasticly. ?Oh be quite.? But then they both broke out in laughing fits.
*~*~*~Moments later~*~*~*
*Ding-Dong.* Tea's doorbell rang. ?Come in.? She said, she was in the kitchen with Mokuba. She had just made him some hot coco. Kiaba walked into the small apartment. ?Seto!? Mokuba cried happily. He ran over to his big brother. ?Hey kido.? He walked over to Tea who was cleaning the cocoa powder from the counter. ?I guess I should be thanking you. If you hadn't found him someone else might have.? ?You're welcome.? She said as cheerfully as she could. For some reason she had always been a little uncomfortable around Kiaba. ?Come on Mokuba.? Kiaba said as he walked towards the door. Mokuba quickly finished up his drink and waved good-bye to Tea. He walked out the door with his brother. Tea waved back, and watched them get in the limo and drive away. She sighed and went back inside her house.
*~*~*~The next day~*~*~*
The sun was shinning, and great beams of the warm light had drifted in through Tea's window and were tickling her face as she lay in bed. Tea decided that there was no way that she could continue sleeping so she got out of bed. ?Maybe I should go see if Mokuba is ok.? She thought. ?He could be sick.? So she got dressed, had some breakfast and was out the door in less then half an hour.
*~*~*At the gates of Kiaba's mansion~*~*~*
Tea pushed open the big gates, and started the long walk to the front door. As she was walking she looked around in awe at the garden. It was huge, and beautiful. Finally she reached the front doors. They had carvings of the blue eyes white dragon on them. ?Figures.' She thought. She rang the door bell and waited for an answer. A butler opened the door and said, ?What do you need miss? Selling cookies I presume.? ?Um...No. Actually I'm here to see Mokuba.? ?Master Mokuba is ill, and can't have any visitors.? ?I thought so. Please can I come in a see him? I'm kind'a his a....babysitter.? ?Few, good cover Tea.' She thought to herself. ?Ah. Right away miss. His room is on the second floor, go down the third corridor and it is the twelfth room down that hall.? Tea was in a daze, how could she ever remember all that?! ?Uh....Thank you.? She said as she walking into the house.
*~*~*~Half an hour later~*~*~*
?Great I'm lost!? Tea slid down the wall onto her knees. She was just about to give up when she remembered that Mokuba's room was the twelfth room. ?Ah-ha! I'll just go down ever hall-way until I find it!? She said determinedly. ?Or until I find someone.' Tea counted the doors in this hallway. ?Ten...eleven...twelve! O hope this is it.? She pushed open the door. Inside it was dark, and she knew that it couldn't be Mokuba's room. But for some reason she kept walking. She fumbled around the room looking for a light switch or some kind. She found one. The light was green and eerie, but at least she could see where she was going. There were gigantic shelves all around. Each holding at least fifty machine looking things. She carefully touched one. ?This must be where Kiaba makes his machines.? They all looked a little different from the other. She saw a big thing in the middle of the floor, around it were more machines just like it only smaller. ?I wonder what that is.' She was just about to turn and leave when someone grabbed her by the arm. ?A-!? She started to scream but a cloth was quickly shoved over her mouth. And a knife was put at her neck. ?So I've caught myself a little spy have I?? Tea was afraid, really afraid. ?Wh-who are you?? ?I should be asking that question, but as for now you can call me Togin.? He bound her hands behind her back, and kept the knife at her thought. ?Now I'm going to take you to the chamber, if you see anyone you aren't to talk to them. Is that clear?? ?Yes.? No come on. He ruffly pushed her out the door. ?Ah!? She tripped and fell. ?What's that noise?? Mokuba thought out loud. He knew he had heard something. The man picked Tea up by the hair. ?Now come with me.? ?Let me go!? ?That sounds like Tea!? Mokuba got out of bed and opened the door. Sure enough, all the way across the hall way there was Tea. ?What's Togin think he's doing with her? I'd better tell Seto!' He ran down the hallway, took a few turns and knocked hard on Kiaba's door. ?Seto! Seto!? Kiaba opened the door. ?What's wrong Mokuba? And what are you doing out or-?? ?There's no time for that Seto! You have to hurry! Togiki's taking Tea to the chamber!? ?What the hell is Tea doing here?' He thought to himself as he ran.
*~*~*~In the chamber~*~*~*
?Just what are you going to do with me?? Tea asked as she was tied tightly to a chair. ?I'm going to ask you some things and if you don't answer them truthfully your death will only come sooner.? ?Tell me girl, just what did you see?? He held the knife up to her neck again. ?I-I saw a bunch of machines and...and I think they were all broken because they were all different.? ?Anything else?? He moved his knife closer to her neck. ?There was a big machine in the middle, and a few smaller ones just like it. That's all I saw I swear.? ?Well, that settles it.? ?Settles what? You're going to let me free?? ?No. You see you saw one of Mr. Kiaba's latest projects and that means that your need to be exterminated.? ?Exterminated!? She said in a squeaky voice. ?Yes so no matter what you're going to die.? He picked her up by the scruff of her calor and got ready to strike her with the knife. ?Oh really?? Said a different voice. It was Kiaba. ?What is the meaning of this?!? ?Put her down now.? ?But Mr. Kiaba this girl was snooping in the lab!? ?Oh I'm convinced go ahead and kill her. Not! You have some explaining to do Togin!? ?But...? ?No excuses now get out here before I fire you!? ?Yes Mr. Kiaba. But I really must object to letting her leave the mansion. She know's too much, and she could easily tell the next person she saw!? ?Fine, she'll stay here, but only until we know for sure she can be trusted.? The man left the room. Tears swelled in Tea's eyes, and ran down her checks. Kiaba cut her loose from the bonds that Togin had tied her with and noticed she was crying. ?Stop crying. It's not like you're going to be locked in a dungeon or anything!? ?Huh?? ?Fallow me.? He stood up and walked out the door. ?You'll be staying in the guest bedroom. I think three days and it will be safe of you to go.? ?What do you mean ?safe'? ? ?If you tried to leave know Togiki or someone else might try and kill you again. And also if you left this soon he might make up some kind of rummier to the press that I'm trying to rune my own company.? He unlocked the door and Tea stepped in side. She gasped in awe. ?It's so...so beautiful.? She said as she carefully touched the goose down bed. There was a big window in norther wall, with lace curtains draping from it. ?Make yourself at home, if there's anything you need jut ring the bell and someone should come. And remember, don't disturb me I have a lot of work to do.? He started to close the door. ?Oh, and Morkuba's room is three doors down.? Then he left. Tea spent a few more minutes admiring her room and then when to go see Mokuba. *~*~*~Mokuaba's room~*~*~*
?How are you feeling Mokuba?? ?I'm ok. But how are you? If that stupid lug Togiki did anything to you I'm goin'a kick his sorry but out of here before he can say-? ?Calm down Mokuba.? Tea smiled. ?It's not good for your health to get all worked up like that.? Mokuba settled back down under his covers. Then he perked up again. ?Hey Tea want to play with me?? ?But Mokuba I don't think it's a very good idea for you to be out of bed so soon.? ?Who said anything about getting out of bed? We can play right here.? ?Mokuba took out a pack or cards, a dueling deck and some board games. ?What do you want to do first Tea?? He smiled. It had been a long time since he had, had anyone else to play with. ?How about a game of duel monsters?? ?Great!? Mokuba was really happy about having a visitor over.
*~*~*A few hours later~*~*~*
?I think we ran out of games to play Mokuba.? ?Your right.? They laughed. ?Hey Tea?? ?What Mokuba?? ?What do you think of my brother?? ?Your brother?? She blinked a few times, and blushed. ?Well...I...uh.? ?Cause if the two of you got married, then we could be family Tea, and you could be my sister. Wouldn't that be great?? Tea was in a daze. She was still stuck on that one part of the sentence, ?If the two of you got married.' She shook her head, getting the thought out of her head. ?Mokuba, there is no way that your brother and I are going to get married. First of all, what would a guy like him ever want with a girl like me? And second of all, Yugi's my friend and he's also Kiaba's enemy. Think how him, and Tristan and especially Joey would feel about that.? ?I guess your right, but I have a slight feeling that maybe he likes you.? ?Oh? Why's that?? ?Remember when Yugi and Joey were dueling? And Marik had you under his trap, so that if anyone interfered with the game you would die?? ?Yes.? ?Well I said, ?we have to stop this duel Seto.' But he said, ?I ...can't' Exactly like that! And, it was him that saved you!? And when I said that I had to leave you behind he said eminently. ?Get in now.' To Yugi and we took back off again. And-? ?Ok ,ok Mokuba. You made your point. But I think that your brother was just...just.? ?See! Oven you can't come up with a logical explanation for it.? ?Mokuba you should probably be resting now. You had some fun but now it's time to sleep.? ?Oh. Alright.? Tea got off the foot of the bed and started walking out when Mokuba said. ?Tea?? ?What is it?? ?Could you...um...could you tuck me in, just like my mom used to?? Tea was touched, and felt sorry for him. ?Poor little guy.' ?Of course.? She pulled the covers over him, kissed him on the forehead and said, ?Sleep tight, don't let the bed bugs bit.? Mokuba yawned and turned over on his side. ?Thank you Tea.? Tea smiled as she turned off the lights. Little did they know that Kiaba had been watching the whole thing, even the part about him and Tea.
*~*~*~A few hours later~*~*~*
Tea was sitting on the corner of a very long table, she looked from end to end but she didn't see Kiaba. Mokuba stopped eating his soup for a moment and looked up at her. ?What's wrong Tea?? ?Oh it's nothing, I was just wondering why your brother wasn't here.? Mokuba looked down sadly. ?Ever since he started working on that new machine of his he hasn't been coming down for meals very often. I'm starting to get worried about him now a days.? *~*~*~Later in Kiaba's room~*~*~*
Kiaba heard a nock on his door. ?Come in.? Tea timidly pushed the door open, and walked inside. She was carrying a tray with some food on it. He looked up at her. ?What do you want?? ?Well since you didn't come down to dinner I thought I'd bring you some.? She put the tray down on the only clear spot on his desk. ?Thank you.? Was all he said, his eyes never left the computer screen as he continued working. Tea quietly left the room, and went back to her own. Once she left Kiaba looked back from the meal to the door. He smirked and took a small sip of the soup. Tea spent most of the night thinking. Silly little things kept popping back into her head. How she had gotten herself into this mess. Things Mokuba had said, particularly things about her and Kiaba. ?Pull it together girl! Kiaba doesn't like you and there is no way that you like him so just get over it!' She tried to convince herself. ?But...what if he does like me? Could I like him in return?' Suddenly alittle voice poped into her head. ?Of course you could, you know how much the fact that he's cold atracts you.' ?I'm right, I do like Kiaba. Oh what have I gotten myself into?!'