Chapter 2

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"Don't worry, this will be our little secret."

Serenity woke with a start. It wasn't the first time, and she knew it wouldn't be the last. Over the last few weeks since the battle city tournament ended she had been having dreams about a certain pair of piercing blue eyes. She cursed quietly and made her way to the bathroom. Splashing cold water on her face, she looked into the mirror above the sink.

'Am I really something to be ashamed of?' She turned her face from side to side, scanning herself. 'Am I truly so hideous? I know I'm not the prettiest... but..' Her thoughts trailed away and she gave a defeated sigh. 'I deserved better...' She thought for a moment, stealing one last glance at her reflection. 'right?' She made her way back to her bed, careful not to wake her brother and father.


With fall just around the corner, Kaiba knew his work load was about to be reduced. Summer was his time to shine, and now that school was starting back up again, his target consumers just didn't have time for amusement parks and toys anymore. No, this was his favorite time. The space between summer and winter. Fall. His off season. He knew once snow started falling he would begin to promote his newest innovation, taking advantage of holiday shoppers, but as long as the leaves were still turning, time was his. He should be happy... Should be.

Kaiba slammed his desk drawer shut out of frustration. His employees knew better than to annoy him, and left a stack of notes and messages from callers important enough for him to deal with himself on the desk just outside his office. He grabbed the stack and headed home. He would have the house to himself as Mokuba enjoyed his 'last week of freedom' by spending every night at a different friend's house. Kaiba would have preferred to spend more time with him, but they had spent plenty of time together on a vacation to New Zealand.

"Good afternoon Mr. K-" His butler started, opening the door for him.

"Is she here?" Kaiba cut him off. The butler didn't flinch. He knew Kaiba had been having a few rough weeks and often came home upset.

"Of course sir, she's upstairs in the designated room." The butler said, taking his coat and briefcase. "I'll make sure this gets to your study." He said, and started off towards a hallway. Kaiba headed for the stairs, hoping that it would work this time.

"Hello there, Mr. Kaiba" The vixen laying across the bed got up and tugged his tie off. "The usual?" Kaiba wasn't the least bit attracted to her. Any other man would kill for her. She had jet black hair down to her mid back, her makeup was tasteful, but still a bit much, and her skin was tanned and exotic. Her legs went on forever and she had a rack that would make any lesser man weak, but he was just not feeling it.

It was the same every time. No matter the beauty he had, he just couldn't find motivation. He usually just finished quickly and tossed her a tip, telling her to call a cab home. Sex used to make him calm down. Make him focus, but now... it just wasn't the same. He had tried everything. Every culture, every position, every game and foreplay, but nothing seemed to get him off. It was infuriating. He just wanted to feel...

Honey eyes came to mind. A tiny body, trembling beneath him, but eager for him. A soft innocent, intoxicating voice, calling his name...

'Seto...' He came instantly. Her voice still echoing in his mind. He opened his eyes and sighed. The emerald eyes in front of him were beautiful... but...

"That wasn't bad. You just keep getting better and better don't you?" She said, playing with his hair. He pulled away and began dressing. When had he removed his clothes? When did they even start? The only thing filling his memory was images of her. Just the thought of her made him hard again. The vixen laughed a bit and tugged his attention back to her. "Looks like you're ready for round two... That'll cost extra." She said, hands wandering over his body. "I still don't understand why you have to do it with your shirt on, but whatever, your rules when you pay." Kaiba thought for a second, then shrugged and laid her down again.


Serenity wandered down the halls of the school. Domino High was giant and intimidating. She had been privately schooled for the last two years because of her failing eye sight and wasn't fully ready for the public school experience, but she was determined to do her best.

"Hey Serenity." Duke said, taking her arm. He and Tristan had been all over her this past summer, trying to go out with her, and Serenity had finally broken down and accepted a date from Duke. It wasn't that they were bad people, Tristan and Duke. They were actually quite sweet. Serenity had to admit, even if it was only to herself, that without their constant complimenting and attempting to date her, she would have fallen into a deep paralyzing depression.

She had always wanted to save herself for 'the one' even if it wasn't the actual one. She just wanted to choose. She wanted it to be with someone she at least thought cared about her. But her first time, it was with someone she knew didn't care for her. He used her. And she just let him.

She could have kicked herself right there and then. But Duke and Tristan. They made her feel worth it. Even if they didn't spark the same emotions as a certain blue eyed boy did.

Suddenly Serenity froze. The hairs on the back of her neck stood on end, and she felt a familiar tingling on her skin. Slowly, Serenity turned and met an icy stare.


Kaiba stalked down the halls. Work loads might have been down but now that school started up again the teachers from his classes were going to demand a ridiculous amount of homework and projects from him. It wasn't difficult. It was just tedious. He was starting to get frustrated already, then his blood ran cold. He blinked a few times, thinking maybe this was a dream.

Perfect red brown hair tumbled down to her mid back. She was wearing the school uniform but her legs and petite frame were well familiar. He had to calm himself, keep his breathing under control.

And then she turned. Her eyes met his and his breath just stopped. He couldn't find the strength to pull in air anymore. She paralyzed him. This little frail creature. One he could break with one little finger. One he could destroy with only a look. The one he wanted to touch so tenderly, to take so fully. He wanted her. He wanted her bad and he wanted her now. And by the look in her eye... she wanted him too.


"Hey, Serenity, I've got to go to class now, but I'll see you tonight." Duke ripped her away from every thought crossing her mind. He gave a slight peck on her cheek and turned into a class room. Many of the students were leaving, and there were only a few stragglers left. Serenity wanted badly to turn around and see if Kaiba was still there. But she didn't have to wait long to figure it out.

"Hello, Serenity." His breath was on her ear. She could feel his body heat against her back. She let out an involuntary shudder. "It's good to see I still have the same effect on you." He said, teasing her ear with his nose. Her skin felt cold, and her breathing became shallow. He chuckled and placed his hands on her hips. Serenity finally found her strength, and ripped away. When she met his gaze he had a confused look on his face.

"Leave me alone Kaiba." Something in his stomach sunk when she said his name. Her tone was so cold and distant. It took him off guard.

"Funny." He said, regaining composure. "Last time you called for me, you were a little more desperate." He smirked at her. "What's changed?"

"I'm not about to let you use me again." She said, backing away from him. If she couldn't get away, she'd be late for her first class. Kaiba snorted out a laugh.

"I've never used you. If anything, I've only ever obeyed you." he said playfully. "You did call for me. Or was that another Kaiba you were calling for with your hand down your pants?" Serenity gasped.

"M-my hand was never down-" She backed farther away, but he had started on her.

"Oh that's right." He said, closing the distance between them and trapping her against some wall lockers. "That was my hand." His voice was low and raspy. He was getting closer to her, and there was no where to go. His face was only inches away. She swallowed hard, and tried to look away, but as soon as she had, his hand forced her back. "You cant honestly have me believe you don't want me again."

Serenity gathered strength again and glared at him.

"I don't. I don't want you. I want someone who actually gives a damn. I deserve someone who cares."

"Oh, please." he scoffed. "You're the same as all the other girls out there." He lied. "You say you want someone to be all cuddly with you, to hold you and pat your back while you cry, but what you really want... Is someone to take you. Someone to tell you where to go and what to do. Someone to show you." Serenity made a disgusted face.

"No!" She said through teary eyes. Kaiba frowned. " I... I... I wish it never happened. I wish I had waited. Now I'm used... Who would ever want me now?" She cried silently, pulling her face away. Kaiba gawked at her. Had she really just asked that question? Who would want her? Her! The girl that's been plaguing his dreams? Who's made having sex with any other woman unappealing? Did she really think that no one would want her? He almost laughed. He brushed a few hairs away from her face and leaned in close.

"I do." He had expected her to stare at him in shock. Possibly gasp. Maybe question him. But the violent shove took him completely by surprise. He stepped back a few feet, regaining his balance.

"Why? Why you? Of all the people in the world, why did it have to be you?" She sniffled. He had never had this dilemma before. Girls everywhere would kill to have him. What was it about this one that he craved? He had no answer for her. All he could do is stare in shock. "Why couldn't it have been someone who would care for me. Someone who wouldn't regret me..."

Is that what she thought? That he regretted her? She was all he could think about. The thing that haunted him.

"I understand you don't want a relationship... You've never been close to anyone. And that's fine. That works for you. But it doesn't work for me. I don't just want sex. I want something real." Kaiba stepped forward suddenly, not wanting to be pushed around by her.

"Tell me you don't want me. Tell me you never want to feel my hands on you again." He emphasized his point by running his hands over her shoulders and down her back, while still pinning her against the lockers. This made her arch her back and press into him. "Serenity... Tell me you never want to hear me call your name again. You never want to feel my lips..." He finished by clutching her close to him and crushed her mouth under his. Immediately she felt weak. All resistances stopped as she began to kiss him back. She could feel her fingers betray her and pull at his collar bringing him closer.

She moaned low into his mouth and Kaiba's hand traced up under her shirt. She jumped a bit as he reached her bra, but he pulled away. She was his. Just like that night. Just like... He pulled away and watched as she lingered, eyes closed and breath ragged. She wanted him. She couldn't deny it now. When she finally opened her eyes he was smirking down on her.

"Call me when you decide to stop lying to yourself." He said, and walked away smugly. Serenity shifted, finding herself, but something felt weird. Something was rubbing against her under her shirt. She glanced around assuring she was alone, then reached under, until she found the item, wedged under her bra. It was a business card with Kaiba's name and number on it. Angered, more at herself than anyone, she ripped the card up and threw it into the closest trash bin she could find, then ran off to class, hoping the teacher wouldn't be too mad.

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