Disclaimer: I do NOT own a single thing! Especially Yu-Gi-Oh!.... Except the clothes on my back... And the OC... Actually I think my parents own my clothes too... DRAT! XD

This story contains some content that readers of younger age should not be viewing. No big detail, just some relations, but just to be on the safer side, I am stating it out for you! Please enjoy!


It wasn't so much as a chilly night, but still had a frosty bite, thanks' to Seto's attitude. They ended up at a high end tepon restaurant where three people were already waiting. Seto stepped out of the limo without so much as a glance back and walked into the brightly lit restaurant.

"Ah! Kaiba, right on time, as always!" Tahiro Yotabi smiled alongside his younger wife and daughter. Mineko timidly stood behind the young CEO, having no intention to speak up.

"And who is this lovely child be? Your girlfriend Seto?" The wife of Yotabi spoke while eyeing Mineko's petite form, she barely reached Seto's shoulder in heels.

"Yes," Seto didn't bother to hide his annoyance, "my girlfriend Mineko." She now stood in full view of the strangers. Bowing respectfully; Mineko put on a small smile. However, it had no charm on the females of the Yotabi family.

"Well, this is my wife and our beautiful daughter, Marena."

She couldn't be a year out of high school. Marena was quite a catch with exotic platinum hair and yellow eyes to match.

"I've heard so much about you, Kaiba," Marena offered a smile, but of course it wasn't returned.

"We should get going."

They were quickly seated in the secluded area of the house and were quickly brought their beverages.

"Mineko, dear, you don't drink?" Mrs. Yotabi asked with a questionable glance. Mineko set her glass of water back on the table, shaking her head. "I don't appreciate the effects of alcohol."

Mineko also noticed that Seto had only water too. They were the only two without alcohol; even Marena had a martini.

While the men talked of business, Minkeo was pulled into conversation with the other females.

"So, Mineko, how old are you?"

"Uhm.... Twenty three... How old are you?" Now she was being laughed at by the Yotabi females. Mineko was just in a state of confusion now.

"Oh... Dear..." Mrs. Yotabi still giggled, but the remains of a full out laugh still there, "you never ask a woman her age."

'But...'

Mineko just let it go, bowing her head and stating an apology. she was always taught to show respect to others, which may have been strange, considering where she came from.

The younger Yotobi brought out an intentioned smile. "So, Mineko, how did you and Seto meet? Was it by chance?"

She fidgeted with her fingers under the table. What was she supposed to tell them? She was a paid to do this? Most likely not... This dinner was going to be harder than she thought it would be.

"Awhile ago, I was employed at Kaiba Corp. for a small job and that's all there is to it. That was almost a year ago." Mineko tried to recall any other, forgotten details, but none came to mind. Seto was very veige on the story, but it still held enough information to keep people who really didn't care, satisfied. She only hoped that it was convincing enough.

Apparently it was, as the older Yotobi started to talk about something, while Mineko listened, sipping her water thoughtfully, and Marena looked around the restaurant.

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"Excuse me," Marena stood up from her seat, "Mineko-San, would you like to accompany me to the restroom?" She gave Mineko an all-too pleasant smile, but she nodded, standing up as well.

Seto's eyes trailed away from Mr. Yotobi to the retreating females. He just shook his head of thoughts and turned back to the conversation.

"You've only known Seto for under a year?" Mineko nodded as Marena led her down a narrow hallway to the restrooms.

"Why hasn't he mentioned you at all?" Mineko got the feeling that she wasn't really asking her the questions, but herself. Marena stopped, her slender hands curled up to fists.

"Why would he get a girlfriend? He already had someone..."

"Yotobi-San..." Mineko reached up and placed her hand on Marena's shoulder. Her shoulder's slumped under the weight of Mineko's touch. She looked over her shoulder at the petite female.

"He chose you... And not me...?" The starting signs of tears were seen in her eyes, but also the remains of rage...

'What does she want me to do?'

"I... I'm sorry you feel that way, but there are many other things to do than mourn."

Mineko offered a smile, but it wasn't as supportive as she had hoped.

'So, there's quite a bit of women that like him, but if that's the case, why'd he hire me?'

"It's nothing. But know this, no matter how long you've know him, I've known him for five years, he doesn't let anyone in... No one but his kid brother..."

Her yellow orbs were weary of mine, but after she got her make up in order and diminished any traces of an incident, they both returned to the table like nothing happened.

And nothing really happened...

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Mineko looked out on the balcony, watching the streets on Tokyo from a different view. It had been a while since Seto and Mineko had returned. But as soon as they entered to suit, Seto went straight to his laptop. She figured that he'd want some time to himself, so here she was, actually enjoying the lights of the only city she's known.

"Get down from there, before you cause a scene."

She took a glance back, spotting Seto leaning against the sliding doors. Mineko gave a small smile, "It's not everyday you get to see this side of Tokyo."

He stared at her, staying where he was. If she fell, he wasn't about to go after her.

"I think we're more alike than you think." Mineko left the edge of the balcony and approached Seto. She kept his gaze. "We both try try not to get too personal in our business actions."

"Like," she now stood in front of him, barely a few inches away, "a rule of mine is, no kissing. It's too personal for my case."

A breeze danced by, but neither noticed.

"You don't let many get close. You've been alone-"

"I don't want your sympathy."

"Because you don't need it..."

'But we have both been alone... You hired me because I wouldn't judge you... And I won't...'

She leaned on him, he didn't push her away. Just stared... Just stared...

'Even if you won't accept someone... I will...'

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'Pathetic...' She was too pathetic for her own good. Seto watched as she slept, breathing in her sleep. The sheets weaved themselves between her legs, around her torso and chest.

'Pathetic...'

He rested his head in the palm of his hand, as he watched from the adjacent room. It was an ungodly hour to people who weren't Seto Kaiba.

There wasn't any other word, other than stupid, that could describe her in Seto's dictionary. She made stupid attempts at comforting him. She probably couldn't last a week without something happening to her. She was oblivious to people's actions towards her. She had to have someone there for her, someone to follow around.

'Pathetic... Annoyance? No...'

Cute wasn't in Seto's dictionary. Neither was loyal, helpful, or sweet. So pathetic she was...

Mineko roller over to her side, letting her violet hair to fall in her face and allowing her arms hand off the side of the bed. Seto smirked, but it was the closest to a smile as anyone would ever get.

In a good way, she was...

'Truly pathetic...'


I am really sorry about delay! But thank's to come back running xx, Sandra-Lovegood, Someone that's Anonymous, crayonzombie, and Pharaoh'sJewel I was able to find more inspiration to write! I would like t hear from you and see if you would like to see any events happen. I can either make this story long, or short, but so far it's going to be short (like 4 chapters) with a small one-chapter sequel. Please review! And than you for reading!

-Sin