Kaiba choked down the rest of the wicked punch and slammed the glass on the table

A/N: Ok, I felt inspired, so I decided to write another chapter. I hope you like this one and it doesn't just look flat. But, Kaiba's thoughts are beginning to change. For once, he's questioning himself. Well, enjoy…

Disclaimer: I do not own Yugioh. Just the horrible punch, that Kaiba's choking down to keep him half sane.

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Kaiba choked down the rest of the wicked punch and slammed the glass on the table. Wheeler had certainly unnerved him. He shook his head. 'Stupid mutt. He grows up and still annoys me in some way.' He growled mentally.

He checked his Rolex on his left wrist. He breathed. 'Not even nearly over. And Mokuba thinks I need to interact. Ha! He told me that fifteen years ago and it didn't change a thing.'

Glaring at the food on the table, he took another glance around. He didn't notice anyone else he was 'acquainted with' He sighed in relief and turned back to his only saviour. The non spiked punch. But when he did, he nearly jumped back five metres.

"Hi Richboy!"

That was it.

"Who are you?" was the growl in response. Ok, he had definitely never met this man before. He may not have noticed Wheeler, but this man. He was certain.

A chuckle followed his harsh and blunt question. "Still rude to everyone? Come on. You know me. Come on?" The man made gestures to his dumb looking face.

Kaiba just wanted to smack that grin off the idiots face. His stupid face was more like a monkey. But to be honest he didn't care who this person was. If he didn't know him. He wasn't worth it. This caused a smug expression to grace his features. The other mans jaw dropped. Knowing, that Kaiba didn't know him at all.

"Oh come on…" he started, until interrupted by a voice behind the CEO.

"Hello Tristan." Said a soft voice.

Despite not knowing him that well. Seto turned to see the man he knew as Ryo Bakura, smiling at him. "Oh Kaiba" he said in surprise. "You're here too."

Bakura had grown older looking, but there was no mistaking the still white albino hair and the pale skin. He walked up beside him and the now known man.

That was when Seto realised why the other man reminded him of a monkey.

"Hello Bakura" he said, nodding. Then he turned his head back to Tristan. "And Taylor." He smirked. "I guess I didn't recognise you without your pencil head. I always pictured you as the pointy haired freak" he said with a slight mocking curling of his lips.

Tristan glared at him.

'At least he hasn't changed to much' thought Kaiba 'but I never really knew him anyway.

The three men stood in a small circle. Bakura rather cheerful compared to the other two. "So how are you guys?" he asked.

"Fine" was all he got from Seto.

Tristan on the other hand, gave a determined smile. "Great Ryo. Just great. The business has really picked up."

That's not the only thing that was picked up, as Kaiba heard the word 'business'.

"Business Taylor?" he asked in slight curiosity.

"Yeah, I own a garage in the next city." Was the simple response.

Kaiba couldn't believe it. He thought Taylor was a first class idiot. 'I guess all idiots have their day' he thought.

He gave a curt nod, hiding his shock. But Tristan knew he was surprised.

"What about you Bakura?" said the ex pointy haired man.

Kaiba didn't know why he was staying here, but he inwardly sighed and listened to the two.

"I'm a social worker now" was the still sweet answer.

"Really?" asked Kaiba, without thinking. He had his deal of social workers when he was in the orphanage and he hated them all. But even he knew that Ryo Bakura was perfect for the job.

"Yes. I figures after all that stuff with my Yami, since it was a little traumatic. That I wanted to help kids. Just with their problems and I took work experience in many things, such as a doctor, but fell in love with being a social worker."

"Wow Ryo" said Tristan. "I suppose your right. That stuff with Bakura was a bit…mad."

Bakura chuckled. "Indeed. But I didn't expect to see you here Kaiba."

"Me neither" the man muttered back.

"Hows your brother?" said the white haired man.

Kaiba wondered if this conversation would go the same as Jo…Wheelers.

"Fine. Grown up."

"You don't say much, do you?"

"No"

A chuckle followed this as well as an amused eyebrow from Tristan. But an awkward silence followed this. The three stood there, until Tristan blurted out.

"Sooooo… anyone got any kids?"

Kaiba looked at him pitifully. And Tristan gave a look that said 'What? Your not trying are you?'

"Me? Kids? What are you on?"

The CEO was not expecting the mans face to turn fiery.

"hey man, I gave up that crap years ago!" he said almost in a low shout, if that possible.

Kaiba was taken back, if anything. 'Taylor was on drugs? What the hell?'

"Tristin" came bakura's voice "Please calm down, he didn't really mean…"

"Yeah….w…whatever." said the shorter brunet in shame, crossing his arms.

The silence fell upon them once more. But the air had ten times more awkwardness than before, after Tristans lttle outburst.

"So, back to the Kids question" laughed Tristan hesitantly, rubbing the back of his head. "So, no hatchlings, mr CEO?"

"No" was the huff from the blue eyed man, trying to forget the past topic.

"Me neither" said the ex-robot monkey.

"My fiance's pregnant"

"What?" said Tristan and Kaiba together, before glaring at each other.

Bakura laughed, glad to be rid of the uneasy aura. "She's nearly due."

"Your getting married Ryo?"

He nodded, while the other two's eyes traced the man. "When?"

"Next May, after the baby is born. Sorry I haven't been in touch that much, but I've been living back in England. I just came back for the reunion. And obviously she couldn't come."

"Well, congratulations pal. For both parts of the goos news" And Bakura got a friendly smack on the back. That was obviously from Tristan. (can you imagine kaiba saying or doing it…nope! Didn't think so)

"Of course. Everyone's invited. But it will probably be back in Britain if that's alright" he asked, uneasy.

"Sure"

Bakura smiled happily, while Kaiba said nothing.

"And I was hoping that you would grace us with your presence Kaiba?" he asked shyly.

He blinked. Since when had he been iniciated into their group. He suppressed a scowl and made up an excuse. He would feel awkward there.

"Well, I'm pretty busy…"

"Oh" their was a small amount of disappointment. Kaiba had no reason to believe why.

"I'll see" he sighed.

Bakura's face instantly brightened up. "Great. And Mokuba too of course." He got a nod to that.

"So Kaiba, you got a girlfriend...Boyfriend?" Tristan said slyly. But he shut up with a glare from the other. "As if I'd waste my time."

Bakura smiled politely, while Tristan laughed and put a hand on Seto's shoulder, causing the man to stiffen.

"Its nice to see one of us hasn't changed at all"

"Come on Ryo, lets find Joey. See ya round Richboy." With a grin the two left.

Being completely truthful, Kaiba felt like he'd been smacked in the face. 'The only one who hasn't changed?' he thought. 'I guess I am'

He had nothing to say that had changed. No wife, not that he wanted one, no career change. 'As if' he thought. It wasn't that he wanted one, but did he have nothing to show for himself in the last fifteen years except money and a still successful business. Sure that was one hell of an achievement, but he'd had that when he was back in school. 'Has nothing changed in the last decade?' he wondered. The thought, depressing him slightly. Not that it showed on his face. He held the same straight 'I'm successful' look while he pondered…

'Or is it that nothing has improved?'

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A/N: Well I hope it was ok. And yes, Kaiba's questioning the way he lives. Dun dun dun. For once he feels a little bit like the under-achiever. That's not our cold hearted awesome CEO. ow well. R&R please! I love hearing from you guys.

Cyber choc chip cookies, with icing and purple sprinkles for my nice reviewers.