Hi guys! So this is an story that popped into my head and that I wanted to try. I know there's not much shipping for this but I'm giving it a shot anyways!

I hope you enjoy!

In that peaceful spring morning, Yugi Muto was walking at a tranquil pace in the streets of Domino City wearing her uniform as well as a smile on her face. The sky was clear, the birds were singing. The people of her neighborhood saluted her as she passed by. She was hard to miss with her crazy tricolored hair. But she liked that kind of atmosphere. It always put her in a good mood for a bright new day. With her optimism, she continued on her way to school, excited to work on another of her crazy puzzles.

As she got closer to school, she started coming across more and more students in blue uniforms walking the same way as her. Being a natural optimist, very few things could ruin her day or put her in a bad mood at all. The short girl entered the school building and went for her locker. But when she opened it, a small sheet of paper fell out. Another bright smile appeared on her face even before she began reading.

8:30 this evening. Don't be late. - SK

Yugi laughed to herself. This was Kaiba alright. Quick to business and not a word of curtesy. It felt more like an order than an invitation. It would have frustrated anyone else, but she'd gotten too used to him. The first bell pulled her out of her daze and made her hurry up the stairs to go to her classroom. There, the game-brain quickly spotted two girls talking near her desk. One had short brown hair cut above the shoulders while the other, a long, gorgeous, flowing waist-length white mane. Both had blue eyes, one deep ocean colored and the other, pure sapphire.

"Hey Yugi! What's up?" Said Tea, welcoming her when she saw her approach.

"Hi Tea! Hi Kisa!" She replied, taking her seat.

"Wow, you look tired. Are you okay?"

"Yeah, don't worry." She yawned. "I just stayed up late finishing a game."

"So, any crazy new game for us today?" Asked the girl with snow colored hair.

"Yep! Grandpa gave me a new puzzle." Cheerfully replied the petite girl. "It looks really complicated too."

True to her name, Yugi was a lover of games. Puzzles, brain teasers, strategy, boardgames, you name it! Most of all she loved playing with Tea and Kisa. They didn't really understand Yugi's obsession with games but they played along most of the time.

Her brown haired friend sighed. "I don't know how you have the patience for those things. I tried doing a fifty piece puzzle once and I gave up after fifteen minutes. I couldn't even find two matching pieces! I like boardgames much better."

"I like brain teasers." Said Kisa. "But I don't think I'd ever be able to complete a puzzle like the ones your grandpa gives you. You're really gifted, you know that?"

Yugi scratched the back of her head and laughed nervously. "You really think so? Sometimes it takes years for me to solve them."

"I know so! Seriously, with all that mind bending, I'm surprised you're not the top of the class."

"Well, I'm not as passionate as you when it comes to studying, Kisa."

"I'm not passionate about studying, I just listen in class."

Tea growled and made a depressed face before slumping over the desk. "I hate smart people. Have some tact! Some of us have to study."

"D-don't feel down Tea." Kindly said Yugi. "You have your own talents. You're the best dancer in school! I bet you'll be recognized in no time!"

"Speaking of recognition, is that what I think it is?" Asked Tea who had spotted the piece of paper in her short friend's hand.

"Oh, yeah. It's another invitation for this evening."

"I can't believe that guy! He just summons you like this at the last minute whenever it pleases him not even considering that you may have plans!"

"Come on, Tea." Said Kisa, giggling. "He's not that bad. Besides, he doesn't hold it against her when she's busy. Right Yugi?"

"Why are you defending him so much Kisa?" Protested Tea. "The guy is a total tyrant!"

"I'm not! I'm just saying he's not as bad as he seems."

The brown haired rolled her eyes. "Only someone with a heart as big as yours would say that. I have a hard time even looking at him."

Before Kisa could reply, the teacher walked in, getting the attention of the class. "Alright kids, settle down. Class will begin soon."

Kisa and Tea returned to their seats, after asking that their friend show them her new game later. Ms Watson started her english class but was interrupted fifteen minutes later when the door slammed open making her jump. A boy with quite the mass of blond hair and in a disheveled school uniform stepped in.

"Joseph Wheeler, do you have any idea what time it is?" Scolded Ms Watson.

"My bad, teach." Nonchalantly replied the boy grinning. "Got caught up in a bit of a situation on my way here."

"I bet you did." Said the woman rolling her eyes, too used to this kind of behavior from him. "This is the third time this week, Mr Wheeler. Go to your seat and try not to disturb the class. If this happens again, I will inform the principal."

"Yeah, yeah." Replied the troublemaker before heading to his seat.

The short girl gulped and her muscles tensed. Very few things could ruin Yugi's good mood and positivity. Unfortunately, one of those things happened to be Joseph Wheeler, someone she saw on a daily basis because they happened to share the same class this year. To top it all off his seat was close to hers. As he got closer, she felt her stomach tie in a knot. Clenching her hands and looking down, she silently prayed that he didn't pay attention to her. Each of his steps, making her heart rate increase. Thankfully, he went straight to his seat. So she risked a glance at him. Feet on his desk and arms behind his head, he clearly wasn't paying attention to class. Yugi also noticed the nasty bruise on his face. It was a common rumor that Joey was part of a violent street gang. He always showed up completely beat up to class. That knowledge alone was enough to have anyone be scared of him. She turned back around and tried to focus on class.

The day went by without any incidents. Mostly due to the fact that Yugi would hurry out as soon as class was over and had Tea and Kisa with her. Yugi thought for sure she was out of the woods. Plus she forgot about her worries when she got to show her new game to her friends. That one had turned out to be an incredibly complicated 3D wooden puzzle. She managed to finish it in twenty minutes. She was proud of herself. And now she just couldn't wait to get home and change so she could go to her rendezvous. After saying goodbye to her friends, the game addict went to her locker to retrieve some books.

"Oh that's right!" She exclaimed after closing the metal door. She reached for her phone in her pocket. "I didn't reply."

"Reply to who?" Said a voice behind her, making her jump and whip around.

"J-Joey!"

He grinned at her. "Hi there Yugi. What' ya up to short stuff? You're not hidin' from me are ya?"

"A-actually, I'm in a hurry." She stuttered as she started backing away before turning around. "I'll see you later, bye."

"Ya lost this in class!" He called out waving out a piece of paper.

She stopped in her tracks and froze. Knowing he had her attention now, the blond boy smirked. "I didn't know ya and moneybags were a thing. But ya know what? It's just like him to call someone out like this. Ya like being treated like a servant Yug?"

A deep shade of red colored her face and she tried to grab the paper from him. "We're not like that! Kaiba's just inviting me to play a game with him."

"Ya call this an invitation?" Mocked the blond, keeping the paper out of her reach. "I call this whistlin' for your dog. Ya gonna come to me when I whistle, Yugi?"

"That's not funny, Joey!" She protested, still trying to get a hold of her paper. "Give it back!"

His smile suddenly faded and he stopped trying to dodge her. "Don't ya got any self-esteem, shrimp? The guy's basically orderin' ya around and ya're doin' exactly what he wants ya to."

"I'm telling you it's not like that!" She insisted. "Kaiba understands when I have other things to do, it's just an invitation."

"Yeah? Then prove it. Ditch the jerk."

"I can't do that." Exclaimed the girl, scandalized. "Not without good reason. Besides, I like playing with Kaiba. He's an excellent adversary."

"Tch. Ya really are hopeless."

The glare he threw her paralyzed her. She felt like a hare being watched by a fox and the hair on her neck stood. The bad boy dropped the paper and took a couple of quick steps towards her. She only realized that she'd backed off when her back hit the lockers. He leaned down at her with those predator eyes. He was so tall. So much taller than her. So much stronger too. The girl froze up while his brown eyes threw daggers at her. Suddenly she wasn't short enough for her taste. She wanted to shrink even more and disappear.

"Guys like him are trash." Spat out Joey with a low voice, dripping with hate. "They think they own the world just 'cause they got cash. And people like you who let themselves be led on like that flatter their ego. Are ya really that weak-willed?"

"I-it's...not l-like that..." Her voice was little more than a squeak, but that seemed to only serve to annoy him more.

The boy clenched his teeth and grabbed her by the collar with his free hand, making her release a cry of fear. Their faces were only inches from each other. "Ya really piss me off. Stop stutterin' and say it properly! Ya got a voice, so use it!"

"..."

Yugi shut her eyes and raised her arms, fearing that he might do more than just yell at her. But at that same moment, a book collided with the back of the boy's head. He released her and turned around, ready to give a bloody beating to the culprit. That is until his eyes fell on the girl with snow white hair who was throwing him an angry glare.

"Leave her alone, Joey!" Snapped Kisa making her way towards them. "Why don't you pick on someone you're own size for a change?"

"Tch. Whatever. I'm out of here."

Throwing his bag over his shoulder, the blond walked out the door without giving them another look. Yugi sighed deeply, thanking whatever greater force had sent Kisa this way. She realized that her heart was beating way too fast. Her friend put a hand on her shoulder.

"Are you alright? He didn't hurt you, did he?"

The petite girl only shook her head in response, doubting her capacity to speak without stuttering in that moment.

"That guy, really." Growled Kisa, looking at their classmate walking away. "What's his problem?"

"Thank you Kisa."

"Hey, what are friends for? Actually, I'm glad I found you." She handed her the sheets of paper she was carrying. "Can you bring this to Kaiba? It's the assignment for next week. Just in case he decides to show up to class."

"Wouldn't you rather bring them yourself?"

"I can't. I have to help out at the store today, and he should get them asap."

"You know, someday you might want to start telling him you like him." Said Yugi smiling.

A slight blush appeared on her face but she smiled instead of hiding it. "It's not that I like him... I just can't seem to leave him be. He's shutting himself from everyone he meets. He shoulders so much already, I don't want him to feel alone. I'm sure deep down, he's an amazing person."

"Sounds like love to me." Muttered the shorter girl, giggling. She grabbed the sheets from her friend. "Count on me. I'll see you tomorrow Kisa!"

"See you! Oh and I promise I'll bring you back the puzzle as soon as I figure it out. So it might take a few months."

"Haha, alright."

"And... check mate." She said as she moved her Knight to block the last way out of her opponent's King.

"Tch. Darn it." Growled the tall brunet sitting across from her,before pushing his King down. "It's your win again, Yugi."

"You're getting better every time, Kaiba." She replied as she put the pawns back in their rightful place. "You gave me a tough time. I really thought I was going to loose this time. I had so much fun!"

Seto Kaiba observed the short girl in front of him. A year ago, it had been decided that despite being the head of the Kaiba Corporation and smarter than most adults, that he still had to attend high school at least until he turned eighteen. Whenever he did show up to class, which could vary from twice a week to once a month, he'd work on his computer in the back of the class or read to kill time until the day was over. It'd been a real pain in the ass. It still was but at least, his enrollment had allowed him to meet her. Kaiba had found her one day on the roof, while he was looking for a quiet place to work. While everyone was eating or playing outdoors, she was alone, piecing back together a particularly complicated brain teaser. He'd realized that she was clever. Very clever. So he'd approached her. And ever since, whenever he had time to kill between managing his company and taking care of his brother, he'd send out an invitation to challenge her. Beating her had become an objective just as important as keeping his company on top. And at the same time, it gave him a break from all his work. This time however, the game had only served to irritate him.

"If you're going to waste my time by being distracted the whole game, it's not a defeat I'm willing to accept. It's insulting to your opponent."

Yugi's smiled vanished. So he had noticed? Well he was Kaiba after all. Observing and learning were his sharpest skills. Looking down, she nervously bit her lip. "I'm sorry Kaiba."

"You've been like that a lot since the new school year started. Is something up with your grandfather? Or maybe it's the business at the game shop?"

"No! Nothing like that. You don't have to worry about it, really!" She insisted.

"I do if you're going to keep playing pathetically like this." Scolded the young billionaire crossing his arms on his chest.

"I'm...I'm sorry."

"Don't be sorry, do something about it." He snapped. "Because if you don't, I will."

Yugi couldn't help the smile that stretched across her face. This was Kaiba's nicest way of offering help. By hiding behind his pride. The short girl completely agreed with Kisa. He had a tendency to show his worst side to people and that brought him a lot of hate as a person. The only one he openly showed his caring side to was his younger brother. To people he didn't like, he showed only animosity and scorn. It was very rare for him to show kindness or even interest to other people his age. Yugi had been the first, and that was how he showed his appreciation.

"It's late." He said eying the clock. "You should stay here for the night."

"Thank you but I really should go home. Grandpa is waiting for me." Said Yugi, grateful for the invitation. "Oh and here before I forget. Kisa told me to give you this."

The CEO grabbed the papers she handed him and quickly scanned them. "Tch. I told her not to bother."

"Kisa just wants to make sure you don't miss anything."

"It's not like it matters if I graduate or not. It's an absolute waste of my time." He growled. "And next time, tell her to come herself so I can be clear about that."

Still, he folded the paper neatly and put it inside his coat pocket. Yugi refrained from showing her amusement in his contradictory speech and behavior. It seemed that the young president of Kaiba Corp didn't think it was a bother to see Kisa. Not that he'd ever admit it, prideful guy that he was. Kaiba walked her back to the front door because it seemed that even after coming here multiple times, Yugi still had a terrible sense of direction.

"You don't have to worry, really." Insisted Yugi. "The game shop isn't that far."

"You truly expect me to let you walk forty minutes at this hour? Forget it, I'm calling a cab and that's final. Don't worry about the fee, I'll take care of it."

"But you already paid for me last time..."

"It's either that or staying for the night. You choose."

The short girl felt bad about having him pay for a cab, but she had promised her Grandfather to come back this evening. But she didn't feel any better depending on him like that. Of course it wasn't any skin off his back, Kaiba had enough money to live nine times without ever needing to work. However, he wasn't giving her a choice and she knew just how stubborn he could be. There was nothing up for debate once he'd made up his mind. Yugi got pulled out of her thoughts when something suddenly slammed into her, nearly knocking her down and cutting off her breath. A black haired boy in his pajamas wrapped his arms around her waist and hugged her tightly.

"Yugi! It's been a while!"

"H-hi, Mokuba." Replied the girl with a chocked voice, as she had trouble regaining her breath. Despite that, she forced a smile to her face.

"Mokuba, be careful." Scolded his older brother. "And what are you doing up? You should be in bed by now."

"I couldn't sleep." Said the youngest Kaiba. "I heard you talking and I wanted to say hi to Yugi. Are you staying over?"

"No, sorry. I promised Grandpa I'd go home." She explained giving him an apologetic look.

"Again?" Complained Mokuba, pouting. "By the way, Seto, did you beat her this time?"

As proud as ever, the eldest Kaiba simply crossed his arm on his chest and declared. "Be sure that next time, victory goes to me."

"He was a lot closer than last time." Assured Yugi. "Your brother's progress is scary."

"Ha! I knew it!" Said the boy proudly, before taking a step back. "Prepare yourself Yugi! Because someday, my brother's gonna kick your butt!"

"Alright, that's enough late night chat for you. Mokuba go back to bed."

Without any attempt at negotiating, Mokuba hugged his big brother who affectionately patted him on the head and let one of his rare smiles show on his face. "Good night, Seto. Good night Yugi. Play with me too next time."

"Promise." She said, winking.

After the ten year old took off, the two teens made their way to the entrance door and then outside where Kaiba called a cab for his short rival. When she tried one more time to defend her case about being able to walk home, he shot her down again immediately using the arguments that she was five foot tall, a girl and didn't have any means of defense if something happened. The borderline insulting remarks of the young billionaire sufficed to keep her from trying to persuade him again. As they waited for the cab, she asked Kaiba if he'd show up at school anytime soon to which he replied that he'd see. The taxi arrived and the two classmates and rivals parted ways.

As the car drove away from the Kaiba mansion, Yugi looked out the window as rain started falling. They had to take a detour because of deviations and ended up driving through the not so safe boroughs of Domino City. She saw a couple of drunk people smoking in an alley, a little further two guys were fighting and even further, a prostitute was waiting to et picked up... The taxi stopped at a red light. Shivers travelled throughout her body and unconsciously, she wrapped her arms around herself. This place would make anyone feel uneasy. It was where gangs as well as other strange people gathered, and it was strongly suggested to stay away from here. Suddenly, a green trench coat and a mass of blond hair caught her attention. It was dark and raining, the street was only lit by a couple of old flickering street lights. However, Yugi's eyes couldn't be fooled. The figure descended down some stairs to what looked like the entrance of a bar.

"Joey?" She muttered to herself.

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