"No. I do not shop!"
A/N: Ok I want to get the first few chapters out of the way, so we can get to the beach - so heres another. It's not brilliant, but im having a little writers black at the moment. And I'm a little preoccupied with some stuff. But anywho, Enjoy…oh and thanks a million to my lovely reviewers, Dragonlady222, Ellinida ,Setoglomper, Kermita and hum-a-little-tune. Tnx guys, you're makin this worthwhile.
Disclaimer: I do not own Yugioh!
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Mokuba pulled harder on his brothers arm with no avail. The boy had been trying to pull him out of his office for the last ten minutes. 'Damn your height big brother'
"But Seto, we don't have half the stuff we need for the beach. And I need some new clothes."
"Like what? We have enough clothes." pestered Kaiba, he really didn't see the point of all this. Mindless shopping was not for rich tycoons, he paid someone to shop for him. Could you imagine him grocery shopping? Didn't think so.
"Like swimming shorts. I know you don't have a pair Seto, so don't try lying."
The CEO stopped dead. Just what was his brother getting at.
"I don't swim" he argued.
""We're going to the beach! Hello, in case you didn't know that means sand and water."
Mokuba didn't understand him. What was the big deal about going shopping? There was none. Domino mall was huge and a great place for people to hang out. Yugi and his friends often went there. Although shops were not somewhere you'd find this stubborn teenager turning fifty.
"We pay someone to shop for us."
"That's food Seto, do you really want to send out someone looking for swimming shorts for you? That's almost like asking them to buy underwear."
"Alright! But I'm not getting swimming trunks! Only you are."
He did have a point, imagine telling someone to buy…'oh never mind' he thought angrily. 'And Mokuba is too young to shop by himself. We usually get all our clothes made. I never really bothered with shops before.'
'Seto is making this into such a big deal.' "Talk about acting like a pansy…" he grumbles. The words just reaching the elders ears.
"Excuse me?!"
"Heh…nothing big brother. So will you go?"
"Yes, fine, whatever. Let's get this over with."
So the very grumpy, tall Kaiba stomped out of the building while Mokuba skipped after him smiling.
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It took then about a half an hour to reach the mall, because of the ever expanding traffic. This did nothing to improve Kaiba's mood. Although if anyone stared they were in trouble.
"Hey Seto, we've never been shopping together."
"Yes, because it's usually what sisters like to do" he mumbled, walking in the opening doors.
The mall itself was huge. There were stores littered over each floor and there was altogether about three floors. The area they walked into was massive, open plan, where people hung out having a coffee in the nearby café or just talked. Kaiba's eyes glanced around. 'Great'
There was one little problem. He didn't know his way around.
"Mokuba, you do know you're way around this blasted place right."
"Um…no."
Kaiba smacked a hand to his head. "Great! Freaking brilliant."
Mokuba was only amused by this. He knew they would eventually find everything…he hoped. A group of young girls about Mokuba's age came through the door then. Kaiba didn't notice them, but Mokuba sure did. What? He was a growing boy. And they seemingly noticed him as they began to giggle as they stole glances at him walking past.
He gave them a smile and they giggled harder, unfortunately catching Kaiba's attention.
He glared at them. "Move it." He said harshly.
With an 'eep' from each, they scattered off into the nearest shop.
Mokuba sighed. He'd never get a girlfriend.
"Come on Seto!"
He grabbed the mans sleeve and successfully dragged him further into the massive building. As they walked, they earned stares from many people passing by. Although a few glares later, people began to just go about their business.
They passed accessories shops, lingerie shops, which Kaiba steered Mokuba's trailing eyes away from, many women's clothing shops…"Jeez, this place is made for women" he grunted.
Taking the glass elevator, the went to the next level. Although stepping out, they saw someone very familiar, walking somewhat nearby.
Yugi was walking along with his grandfather. Although he didn't look happy, just frustrated. Some of their conversation drifted over to the brothers.
"Grampa" said Yugi "You have to get yourself some new clothes, how old are those overalls anyway?"
Mr moto huffed. "Not nearly as old as I am! And what do you propse I buy. I will not go gallivanting around in tight leather like a certain grandson of mine."
Patches of pink appeared on Yugi's cheeks.
"I do not gallivant. And I wasn't suggesting leather" he said exasperatedly. "I meant black trousers, or a nice shirt, or…anything. Why are you being so difficult?"
Their argument continued until they disappeared down the escalator.
The two Kaiba's were in silence, then Mokuba burst out laughing, while Kaiba smirked.
"I never saw Yugi as flustered" he said.
Mokuba nodded. "I've never seen him argue with anyone."
The two, now a little more light hearted, found a shop Kaiba wished they hadn't. The second his brother spots it…never mind, there he goes. Mokuba had seen the games shop and his eyes lit up in delight.
He 'whooped' and took off full speed through the door.
"Mokuba…" called Kaiba, swiftly following him.
He found the little guy in the video games section, eyes shining as he looked at the latest releases.
"Look at this one Seto…oh no, wait look at this one." He continued this for about five minutes. Although Kaiba was patient enough to let him look.
"You can get one. And only one Mokuba."
"But…"
"You are rich…not spoilt." Said Kaiba sternly.
"Ok."
So after about ten minutes, Mokuba decided which was the best and bought it. He left the store ten times happier than before.
As they walked, he pointed out all the games features to his brother, who nodded in response.
'Although the three bonus levels in chapter one of Mokuba's game wont help us find what we need.' Was all he thought. And he had wanted to get this over with quickly. Ha! No such luck.
That was when they spotted a store that looked 'acceptable' in Kaiba's eyes. Would you guess it was expensive? Yes you would and it was.
The two entered and looked around. It was nice. The clothes were well tailored by the looks of it. Mokuba went along to the younger clothing, while Kaiba stood there with him looking bored.
The minute they had entered they were spotted by the clerk. She smirked. This woman could convince anyone that plastic was leather orthat ski-pants were fashionable. Putting down the receiver of the telephone she was on. She smoothed her skirt and walked over to Kaiba.
"Looking for anything in particular sir?"
He turned his icy stare on her, but she didn't falter. He raised an elegant eyebrow at this, but granted her an answer.
"Does it look like it?"
"Why yes sir" she said sweetly.
'Of all the gall…' But Kaiba just smirked back.
""Well, my brother needs clothes for a trip we are taking to put it simply" he spoke airily.
"Excellent. I have just what you need."
'I bet you do' he thought.
She disappeared for a moment and returned with what appeared to be an outfit.
Mokuba took a glance at it. And nearly ckoked. Was that a hat?
It was very ugly green top with murky brown pants.
Kaiba inwardly chuckled.
"I think you should try it on Mokuba."
His younger brother gaped at him. "But…"
"Yes yes…top designer it is…" said the woman and almost pushed him into the changing room. The two waited outside while they heard Mokuba cursing the outfit as he changed.
"Language Mokuba" grinned Kaiba from outside.
A few seconds later the curtain parted and there was…um, there was…When had she slipped him those luminous shoes?
Kaiba snickered. 'Sorry little brother, but it's payback time for forcing me on that trip.'
"It suits you" he said, eyes glinting, while Mokuba glared. He was not wearing the hat ever!
'Ha!' thought the clerk. She often did this. Sold things that would never sell and had been on the sales rack for forever. But sold them off as designer.
"Could you please excuse us, while we pick out the rest of our things?" asked Kaiba.
Mokuba's jaw hit the floor at his brothers politeness.
"Ah but of course." And she disappeared off into the shop.
Kaiba then leaned against the wall chuckling. "That was so not funny Seto" pouted Mokuba. "I look like a swamp."
"You know I was kidding right?"
Mokuba glared, but gave a nod. "Even you don't have that bad a fashion sense" and he threw the curtains closed.
"Har har" growled his brother.
"What was that woman thinking?" came the muffled voice from Mokuba.
"She was thinking of selling us something cheap as designer."
"Cow" mumbled the now normally dressed Mokuba.
"Language."
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When Mokuba had changed, he went around finding stuff he did actually like. It was just normal things, simple and nice. Kaiba still refused to buy anything. He had enough stuff at home to do him the week. And he was not buying swimming shorts.
The marched to the counter, with the few items Mokuba had selected. He could get anything so long as he needed it.
The clerk smiled. "I'll just take those for you."
She was annoyed to find her 'beautiful' outfit wasn't in the bundle of nice clothes. "You did not buy the nice things I selected?" she asked innocently.
"No" growled Kaiba, walking up closer to the counter. "And if you ever try to bullshit me like that again, you wont be selling anything ever again." He said quietly and dangerously.
She paled and quickly handed them the bags. Kaiba huffed and headed toward the exit, Mokuba following.
"Smug jerk…" the clerk mumbled.
Kaiba stopped dead in his tracks, but he didn't turn around. "Ms Mahon…I caught the name on your badge" he confrmed. "Consider yourself fired." And with that, he walked out smirking. She gaped after him.
Mokuba followed with his bags. 'my brother is so awesome.'
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A few shops and bags later, Mokuba asked his brother should they get a coffee. There was a quieter café right up the top of the building. The one downstairs was buzzing, so Kaiba agreed to go there if it wasn't packed.
And it wasn't. There were a few people there, but they were chatting amongst themselves. And the scent of coffee beans was delicious.
Kaiba felta little relieved at this. People tended to gawk upon seeing the CEO. So getting a strong black coffee and Mokuba wanting a hot chocolate and muffin, the sat down in the leather seats. Right at the back in a corner. This suited them though.
"I'm really happy with this game. Thanks Seto."
"No problem" He took a sip of the hot, rich liquid and relaxed a little.
"Did you buy anything?" asked Mokuba, drinking a sp of his chocolate, getting cream all over his lips, until he licked it off.
"No. And I don't plan on it either."
"You are so stubborn"
"Really?" I never knew?" he grinned.
He stiffened as a person passed the table, but sat in one of the chairs a bit away. Mokuba's eyes darted to where his brother was now glaring.
"Tea?"
The girls head flew up and turned to look for the voice.
"Mokuba?" she asked, shocked. "Kaiba?"
'Oh goodie. It's the cheerleader.' Thought said person sarcastically.
"Hi Tea" waved Mokuba. She gave him a smile. "Come sit with us." Said Mokuba, as Kaiba began to glare.
"um…" she glanced at Kaiba but shrugged. "ok."
She pulled a chair over to their table.
"Nice to see you two again" she said, putting her drink on the table.
"Ditto Tea. I haven't seen you in ages."
The elder sibling just nodded politely to her. She seemed happy with that.
"So what are you doing here?" she asked.
"Shopping. We…I needed some things for going away."
"Oh so you're going?" she asked, delighted.
"Yep."
"I didn't think you'd agree Kaiba" she said a little slyly.
"I guess I'm just unpredictable" he said back.
"Very true."
"Yeah, Seto needs swim…"
"Mokuba" he growled. Where as the other grinned.
"So, are you here for the same thing Tea?"
She looked suspiciously for a second and cast a smirk at the CEO, but dropped it. "Um…yeah, kind of. I'm getting a few bits, but I had to get my mother a birthday present too."
"Oh cool." He took a large bite of his muffin. 'I love maple and pecan'
"You're buying a few bits gardner? I would have thought you'd have enough bits to show off." Now it was his turn to smirk, as he took a sip of coffee.
'That arrogant…he couldn't be insinuating about my…jerk.' She thought, out raged.
Seeing Tea turn red made it all the more worthwhile. Mokuba just smiled innocently, acting like he hadn't heard anything unusual.
'I've never heard Seto make a joke like that?' he pondered.
"You know Kaiba, I know a great speedo shop" her eyes glinted back at him furiously. He nearly choked on his coffee. 'That little…'
"Yes" he said coolly "I suppose you would. You do come here shopping with the mutt, don't you?"
"Watch what you say aboutJoey!" she said.
"How can I even hear what I'm saying, as you never shut up" he challenged.
"Um…guys…" interrupted Mokuba. They both were glaring at each other like animals. But turned to him slowly.
"Sorry Mokuba" said Tea a bit sheepishly.
He smiled. "That's ok."
Kaiba remained silent.
"Oh…" checking her watch, Tea's eyes widneed. "Sorry, I have to go" she said, grabbing her lattè. "I'll see you guys in two days ok."
"Yup. Catch you later Tea."
"Now Kaiba remember what I said, Speedo's, first foor…"
"Weren't you going?" he growled.
"Yup." She gave Mokuba a wink and disappeared out the door.
"Tea's really nice, isn't she Seto."
He gave an indignant look.
Mokuba frowned. "But big brother. She saved my life!"
'Damn!'
"And I saved hers. We're even!" he stood up, as Mokuba had just finished his muffin.
"Bloody Typical." Grumbled Mokuba.
"What did I say about language?"
Pout.
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Like it, hate it? I know it wasn't dreadfully exciting but the first few chapters never really are. ;) so R&R and make a girls day.
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