A/N : Hello all! So, too excited to wait to post. Was originally going to try and wait till the weekend, but what the heck! Enjoy! Xx

Disclaimer : I do not own Yu-Gi-Oh!

Chapter One

The dark haired girl sat up reluctantly, stretching her arms out and yawning. She swung her legs out of the comforting warmth that was the ridiculously enticing bed. She rubbed her eyes and blinked, bringing the room into focus. It was a very simple room, like that of a hotel, but she'd managed to at least add a few personal touches to the bare walls. She'd persuaded the owner of the room to add a few colourful pictures to the walls and she knew if she gazed over to the coffee table, there would be a couple of magazines and comics. The girl glanced around groggily at the other occupant of the bed. The man was laid on his back casually, his breathing soft and gentle. The girl took a few moments to watch the man's profile, noting this was one of the very few times she'd ever seen him looking truly peaceful. She smiled secretly to herself and stood up. Again she stretched as she walked quietly over to the bathroom. She managed to slip inside and close the door without making a noise.

The Bathroom was yet again simple in design, but looked expensive. It all seemed to have been made form a dark coloured wood and had a very masculine feel. She was unsure exactly what type of wood it was, but the grain ran straight, covering the walls, floor, around the sink and bath, the corners very angled and precise. The bath, sink and toilet themselves were made from a bright white pot. There was a frosted glass pane opposite the door way which the girl knew a powerfully refreshing shower was waiting. The girl walked the length of the room heading purposely towards it, but paused by the large mirror behind the sink. She frowned and turned to her reflection. Yukiko examined her appearance with scrutiny. Her long brown hair fell almost to her elbows in very loose curls and her eyes were dark. She turned to the side frowning. She'd put on weight since first returning to this world, but she still looked skinny. Maybe she should try and eat more? Yukiko leant closer. She frowned and watched her reflection copying her, and then she smiled. Again she examined herself, she then pulled a face, sticking her tongue out. Satisfied, she stood back up. It was a familiar routine she'd picked up since she had been saved. She wasn't really sure why, but she wondered if it was just a way to make sure she was really free, that she'd really survived. Yukiko wasn't sure what she'd do if one day while doing this her reflection didn't follow her exactly. If that happened she'd probably have a heart attack. Yukiko turned away from the mirror and headed towards the shower. She reached behind the glass and turned the shower on. Water came to life, sprinkling down from the large square panel in the ceiling. She withdrew in time not to get the shirt she slept in wet. She watched as the glass quickly steamed up from the heat of the water. She liked her showers hot. She began to fiddle with the top button on the shirt when she heard a noise behind her. She span around and let out a small squeak, her heart jumping into her throat.

A man was stood by the door way, leaning idly against the wall, his arms folded, blue eyes fixed squarely upon her. She clutched her shirt closed indignantly. He just smirked at her.

"Morning," He spoke seriously, although his tone never touched his handsome features.

"I was going to take a shower," She replied lamely, the colour already beginning to rise to her cheeks. His smirk slowly turned into a soft smile.

"Please, don't let me stop you," He replied gesturing for her to continue with her business. Yukiko frowned suspiciously at him.

"Well… I feel awkward with you watching," She muttered blushing further. He supressed a laugh and turned his back. Yukiko kept her eyes on him as she undid the rest of the buttons. She slid out of the cotton and it slid to the floor, allowing her to step under the jets of hot water. She let out a sigh, feeling it running all over her body. Seto Kaiba took this as an okay and turned back around. He tried not to let his eyes wander over the silhouette of her body through the steam in the glass. He walked forwards, but sat on the side of the bath, that was across from the sink, his eyes now fixing upon the steamed up mirror. He sighed. He needed to talk to Yukiko about something important and it had to be today, but he wasn't sure how she'd react. Either way, it was tough. What's done is done, he thought seriously to himself.

"Yukiko, I do need to talk to you," He began staring determinedly ahead. He saw her out of the corner of his vision poke her head round the side of the steamed up glass, her hair dripping with water.

"Yes?" She asked. Kaiba turned his head and met her gaze, making sure he held his sternest expression, trying to make it clear there was no arguing with him.

"I have invited your parents to diner this evening." He scowled. He saw the flicker of several emotions across her face as what he'd said sunk in, first confusion, followed by shock, then annoyance, anxiety and anger. Her mouth opened in disbelief as she tried to think of something to say. She snapped her mouth closed and withdrew under the shower. Kaiba waited, ready for whatever she'd throw at him.

"ARG!" She shouted suddenly. Kaiba raised an eyebrow but didn't react any other way. She stuck her head back out, breathing heavily.

"Why?" She demanded angrily.

"Because it is my home and I can do what I want," He replied smugly.

"Kaiba! THAT'S NOT WHAT I MEANT AND YOU KNOW IT!" She cried out, returning to the shower. He watched as her silhouette moved and he guessed she had sat down and curled up, her back against the frosted glass. Kaiba walked up and sat down on the floor, resting his back against the glass too. He waited patiently, wondering if she was going to explain her reaction.

"You don't understand," A small voice spoke, barely audible over the sound of running water. Kaiba remained quiet waiting for her to speak.

"My parents… they… they're great, but… I love them, they're my parents, how could I not?" She sniffed quietly.

"But… we never got on well. My mum… she wanted me to grow up and be a proper lady, she's a bit of a traditionalist. I never wanted that though, I didn't want to become just some pretty house wife to some rich man. I liked playing games, and when I learnt about duel monsters… let's just say they didn't approve. I still played though. They'd think I'd be going to bed early when really I was sneaking out to play in mini tournaments the local school set up." Yukiko mumbled.

"It was at one of those tournaments that I met Bakura… and you know the rest," She whispered finishing her story.

"Yukiko, they'll be glad to just get you back, none of that matters now," He tried to say reassuringly, but offering comfort never truly came easy for the man.

"That's just the start. If they hated Duel Monsters before, they certainly despise it now. And here their only daughter is, living with a world champion of the game," Yukiko laughed at the irony.

"I have met them, remember. They were fine then," Kaiba pointed out frowning.

"Yes, but that was in their home. Their home is perfect in every way imaginable, but your home – my new home – they will find fault in everything." Yukiko whispered. Kaiba snorted. He stood up and stretched.

"Don't be ridiculous. There is no fault in this place, and besides, you said your mother wanted you to end up with some rich man." He smirked. He turned to face the clouded glass, leaving his implication hanging in the air. There was a moments silence before Yukiko laughed. She had tried to keep it in, not wanting to give him the satisfaction, but his sheer confidence amused her. In a way she wanted to see who would win in a battle of sheer will between this man and her parents. She stood up and peeked her head round the glass, her cheeks pink.

"Thank you," She grinned at the tall man. He moved forwards and pressed his lips gently against hers.


KISS & TELL

Your weekly no 1 gossip magazine

Has Domino's most Eligible Bachelor become unavailable?!

Seto Kaiba, 20 soon to be 21, CEO of the world renown Kaiba Corporation has recently become the topic of conversation among everyone as rumours emerge that the seemingly cool and business orientated man is ACTUALLY seeing someone! The brunette has recently been snapped spending a significant amount of time with an unknown brown eyed woman. First spotted almost six months ago carrying an unconscious girl into Domino hospital, many people have reported seeing the Bachelor with the same woman all over Domino! Mr Kaiba, one of the countries, if not the world's top Duel monster duellist has been sighted with the previously unknown individual walking into his office building in central Domino, leaving the building together and even returning to the famous Kaiba mansion together! Unfortunately Mr Kaiba or a spokesperson for Kaiba Corp was unavailable to comment on the girl's abrupt appearance, However an inside source did have the following to say:

"The girl just turned up out of nowhere, literally! She just turned up naked on the Kaiba's door step one evening and she hasn't left since"

According to 'Kiss & Tells' Source, the girl in question was unable to remember her name or anything else about herself, Indeed the only name we have to give the girl is the one Kaiba himself is said to have given her, Yukiko.

The very idea the girl appeared as if out of thin air has roused suspicions here at 'Kiss & Tell'. Many theories have been bouncing back and forth, but the idea poor unsuspecting Kaiba has been tricked by a GOLD DIGGER seems to be the most popular theory! Looking at Kaiba's history, we were unable to dig up any dirt leading us to believe there have been any past lusts for the serious looking man and this has every woman in an up roar, wanting to save him from this girls possible talons. Her presence has sent tongues wagging about the strange "Couple" and the unconfirmed suspicions that Japans famous Bachelor is in a relationship. And with the rare photo's accompanying this article, photo's publicized here before anyone else, rumours are mounting and with that everyone is asking

'Could there be a card game themed wedding on the horizon?'

Not to mention the most recent images taken of the girl leaving work recently. This particular picture has many a Kaiba admirer worried that she may already have her claws sunk deep into the Kaiba fortune, and as theses worries rise, we must speculate,

"Could we be hearing the tiny patter patter of mini Kaiba's in the near future?"

Unfortunately, we here at 'Kiss & Tell' understand the heartbreak this puzzling yet intriguing piece of gossip may bring many of our readers, however take comfort in knowing Kaiba's a smart man and will shrug off the GOLD DIGGER as soon as he realises!


Yukiko spent a couple of horrified minutes glaring over the images accompanying the article. The most horrid of which was a grainy photograph of herself with hideously lurid words splashed across it.

"PREGNANT?!"

Yukiko studied the picture for a split second longer before throwing the magazine on the dining table as if it had bitten her. She glared at it, as if her stare alone could set the rubbish on fire. She glanced around at Kaiba, who was sat next to her at the head of the table, a newspaper open in his hands. Yukiko glanced the front page and saw the main article.


Domino Daily

Saturday Edition

Gold Industries come second to Kaiba Corp

Gold Industries, a very new and upcoming gaming company has recently been rated 2nd place in Domino Daily Poll. The Company, previously unknown has made a shocking and surprising impact in the gaming industry. Only last year the company was unheard of, but it has very quickly become a house hold name. After recently making a deal with Industrial Illusions, its popularity has risen tenfold. The originally small and independent run business has grown to a hugely successful and recognisable company in a very short amount of time. In the recent poll it came out in the top three, beating Industrial Illusions to second place… story continues on page 5


Yukiko frowned and wished she'd listened to Kaiba when he'd first warned her against reading that stupid gossip magazine. He had obviously known what he was talking about, it was a load of utter rubbish. Yukiko sat back in her chair. Maybe she should have just read a newspaper instead. How did she even look pregnant? She suddenly thought angrily, the thought exploding quite suddenly. It took her a few minutes to realise she'd clenched her fists and that she was breathing unevenly. Kaiba glanced over the top of his paper at her. He saw the obvious anger etched across her usually relaxed face. He waited, wondering how long it would take for her to explain, after a couple of minutes when she didn't speak, he diverted his eyes back to his paper.

"You… you don't think… think… I'm fat… do you?" Her wavering voice asked suddenly. Kaiba lowered his paper and folded it up, he placed it on the table, next to the filth they called media.

"No. You're not fat." He said flatly. He saw the pink in her cheeks and scowled. He knew she could be shy and easily embarrassed at times, but self-conscious? He watched her with an unblinking gaze and saw her own eyes falter, nervously flicking towards the magazine. Without a moment's hesitation he reached for the trashy glossy magazine laying on the table. He saw Yukiko trying to jump for it, but it was already in his hand. He examined the front cover, ignoring the girls protests. He was met by a picture of himself, pink lettering with a bright yellow border read "SETO ROMANCE SCANDAL!" he scowled but said nothing, flicking to the appropriate page.

They both fell in silence as Kaiba read through the article, his expression giving nothing away. Yukiko felt her heart sadden. How could people she'd never even met say all those horrible things about her? Why would she fake not been able to remember anything like the magazine had implied? They didn't know her so how could they pass judgement on her so easily? Kaiba put the magazine down, his face un-readable.

"You're not any of what that article has made out." He said firmly, but he could see her insecurities.
"It's a pathetic attempt at a piece of media and an even worse attempt at provoking a reaction. Ignore it." He advised his eyes still dark.

"But… Why would they make out I'm…I'm…fat?" She asked, unable to bring herself to mention the other word. Kaiba folded his arms and leant back a little.

"Are you pregnant?" He asked casually. Yukiko felt her cheeks flare up instantly, making her whole head feel hot and flushed. If she hadn't been blushing so much, she'd have seen his small smirk at seeing her react this way.

"n…n…no…" She stuttered her reply, avoiding looking anywhere in the room other than at her lap.

"Then what does it matter?" He asked standing up. Yukiko watched as he exited the room, giving her some time for her face to cool down.