Hey all! No, I'm not giving up my other stories, but I just thought that it would be nice for a change. And what a change it is. I'm trying something totally different. It's a little romance I'm hoping to develop between Seto and Téa. The characters actually won't know each other, so it's like they're all just meeting each other. Well, some people may know each other. Sounds really confusing? It does to me too. But it'll get a lot better as it goes along. Here's a little info for you. Enjoy!

The Characters: (Everyone is about 19 or 20)

Main:

Téa Gardener: Your average, typical teen just looking for an extra spending money. She finds a position as a maid for the wealthy tycoon Seto Kaiba. Eventually, she catches the eye of the handsome businessman Yami, and soon gets caught up in a world of love.

Seto Kaiba: A cold businessman who knows not the word "relax". He's clever, ruthless and usually gets everything he wants. As a young CEO, he's constantly on the alert. But he's still just a teenager and is still learning about the new emotions he faces, and the weird game we all play, called life.

Yami Takahishi: Also a young, wealthy businessman. He and Seto are business competitors, but still find the time to meet each other for the usual talk. Unlike Seto however, this teenager has a heart of gold. He's charming romantic, and can swing any girl off her feet. All the ladies want to get to know this guy. Sadly, his love interest, Téa, doesn't seem to want anything to do with him.

Minor:

Joey Wheeler: The best friend of Yami. He works as an assistant in Yami's high tech corporation and usually ends up asking for more favors. Despite his tough, no nonsense attitude, Joey (or called Joseph sometimes) also has a heart of gold. His sister, Serenity, is his number one concern and he shows much kindness and affection towards her.

Yugi Motou: Also a good friend of both Joey and Yami. This little guy is innocent, carefree, and loving. He also works in Yami's corporation and cares a lot about his friends. Eventually he meets up with Téa and the two become close friends.

You'll meet the rest during the story. So…here goes!

Prologue

In the crowded city of Domino, one man was overlooking his kingdom. Cerulean, calculating eyes scanned the crowds of pedestrians and peddlers. Slowly he turned away from a large window and cast a deep shadow across the mahogany floor. He sat back at the expansive desk and stared down at the pen he was just holding. He glanced over at his personalized stationary and looked at the letter he had just finalized.

Seto Kaiba, CEO of Kaiba Corp. stood up once again and went to the other side of his office. Just as he was nearing the closet, his phone rang. Once, twice, three times. He did not let it ring again.

"Mr. Kaiba?" His secretary asked. "Mr. Takahishi is here. Shall I let him in?"

Seto paused, eyes never leaving his phone. Takahishi. Yami Takahishi was here. His rival in life. Academics, sports, and stock they competed against. It was not a hardcore competition. Well, Yami would say that it wasn't, and Seto would strongly disagree. Yami was the closest thing that Seto could call a friend, however, so against his better judgment, Seto made a quick decision.

"Send him in."

Life was good. At least, that's what Téa Gardener would say. She loved Domino City, her temporary home. She had just moved to live by herself and attend Domino University. She loved the feeling of independence and glory.

Téa scaled down the streets with her bicycle and waved to her many friends. She was a very attractive young lady. She slowed down slightly right by the bakery where she had met a nice man by the name of Baker Joe.

"Hey Joe! How's it going? How are Tracy and Tanya?" Téa asked jovially to the pot-bellied man.

"Oh, they're just fine, Miss Gardener!" He called back from behind the counter. "How's school?" "Fun, as usual!" Téa replied.

"Good, good. I hope you're getting lots of good bread to eat! I don't trust that cafeteria food." He said concernedly. Joe was always concerned with people not getting enough pastry to eat. According to him, bread was one of life's essentials.

"It's great, Joe. Don't worry about it." Téa said, trying to hide a small smile. Joe asked her this every time she showed up at the bakery.

"Well, I don't want you to go hungry, young lady." Joe said sternly. "Here. Take this sweet cinnamon bread. Just baked it this morning!"

"Ah, Joe, you're so sweet! Thanks so much!" Téa exclaimed. "Oops! Gotta go, or else I'll be late for my class!" She said, taking the packed bread and putting it in her school bag. "See you later, Joe!" She called as she pedaled away.

As she headed towards the university, she made a quick stop right in front of a towering building.

"Kaiba Corp." She sighed. "If only I could get a job there." Téa was trying to get some money to pay for school, and just for her apartment. So far, there weren't that many great jobs open to her. She looked wistfully one last time at the building and pedaled away.

"Good morning Seto, how are you?"

"The same that I've been every time you've asked me." Seto grumbled at the young man in front of him.

Yami Takahishi was a handsome young man, the same age as Seto himself. His hair was in its usual state of randomness, but he was donning his trademark gray suit that was tailored perfectly. He was always polite and always charming. Something which Seto both envied and hated. Yami owned his own car company and was extremely successful.

"Seto, you need to get out more. Domino City is full of great things. How are you going to see them all if you just stay cooped up in your office?"

"Yami, you made not understand the meaning of work, but I certainly do. Besides, what 'beauties' are there for me to see out in this old city?" Seto snapped.

Yami crossed over to Seto's enormous window and looked out below him. All of a sudden, something, or rather, someone caught his eye. It was a young girl with straight, brown hair riding a bicycle. She was staring at the building, almost sadly, as if there was something there that she couldn't have. She was strikingly pretty. Yami thought.

"Well, there's one for example." He said to Seto.

Seto joined his at the window, and they both stared down at the oblivious girl.

"What, her?" Seto asked incredulously. "Are you joking, Yami? You are such a romantic fool. Every time you see a pretty girl you have to get her name and her phone number. Why do you even bother with romance?"

"Why not?" Yami asked indignantly. "Besides, I don't look for all women. Just ones I think deserve more attention. It's you that needs to get more involved with romance. Work, work, work, that's your life. Is that truly how you want to live?"

Seto cut off his lecture with a casual wave. As he stared at the girl, she suddenly lowered her head wistfully and pedaled away. As he caught himself looking after her, he suddenly snapped back to reality.

"Why did you come here, Yami?" He asked abruptly.

"Oh yes. Now. Before you say no, just hear me out all right? A friend, or rather colleague of mine is having a dinner party. He asked me to bring you along. You know the drill. Black tie affair, beautiful woman at your side, business talk, the usual dancing while you sit out and look pathetic. That sort of thing."

Seto looked at his with an indignant look on his face. "Yami, why would I ever want to go to one of those ridiculous parties again? I've already gone at least six times. Besides, every single woman that you get to go with me is always a complete and utterly uninteresting airhead. Forgive me, but no."

Yami looked crestfallen. "Pease Seto! I really need you to come. This business associate of mine. He is in charge of one of the greatest advertising companies in the country! If he sees that I'm friends with you, then I might be able to score a great deal with my automobiles!"

Seto raised an eyebrow. "So let me get this straight. You want me to make you look good so that you can get an advertisement deal? Why do you even need my help?"

"Please Seto, I am absolutely begging you. I'll never ask for another favor! Please?" Yami begged.

Seto sighed. Why was he always caught up in this. "All right. Fine you worthless baboon. But on one condition. I get to choose the woman I go with. I want at least one sensible conversation while I'm there."

Yami instantly brightened. "Thank you, Seto. I knew that I could count on you to help your old buddy out! You won't regret this."

"Yes, yes. Now, don't you have a meeting to attend to or something?" Seto asked dismissively.

Yami suddenly looked panicked. "Yes I do! Great. I have to go now. I will call you or your secretary with the date. Thank you Seto." And with that, Yami suddenly rushed out of the door, waving a goodbye to Seto's secretary.

Seto watched him leave with the same, emotionless expression on his face. Turning away, he sighed and sat back at his chair.

'Wonderful.' He thought. 'Why do I get the feeling that this isn't going to be one ordinary dinner affair?

So how was it? It's just something new, and I hope you all enjoyed it. I have the next chapter all set and ready to go, but I need to know if this will be something worthwhile. Could you please review to tell me what you think? Thanks! Also, I FINALLY updated "It's All Business", so check it out! Till next time!

K.L. Kat