I'm sorry this chapter is a bit late. Five hours at least but here it is. I hope it satisfies you and if it doesn't please skip the whole story and yell if you like. Just leave a note that you came and hated it.

I don't know what the fanciful life is nor do I dream of it so I spent an hour talking to someone of higher social class than myself to learn of how living at their house was like. She also helped me describe stuff so thank you Lin, thank you.

Reviewer Replies:

DayDreamer211: Thank you for complimenting me. I'm glad you like it so far.

The-hinotori: Thank you as well. Strange how you think it's very good.

R0gue lebeau: Now you said it was awesome. So you're totally awesome. Thanks.

Violent Light: You really do insist on tailing me... I think readers should know a bit about the person writing it. I won't tell you who Tea stands for. You're just going to go after her then whenever I say your name she'll gaze off and look away from me. All the girls who I know that have met you are like hypnotized... And where is my cell? I know you know where it is. So tell me I can deal with the person who has it so tell me.

Disclaimer: I don't own YGO, I don't own Captain Crunch just because I like it, Butterfingers, instant macaroni and cheese, nor do I own this computer.

Where we left off…

"I'm really regretting my decision… Maybe I should try to go rent a storage compartment and go live in it. But Mokuba…" Looking down at the list and keys he had given her in his trust she built up her resolve. Picking up her bags she decided to go find a nice room.

Next morning:

Waking with the dawn's early light she noticed that the room wasn't anything close to the apartment she had in New York. The light blue walls with the simple white trimming looked plain but with the fine white draperies and the furniture that furnished it made the room look like a type of junior suit. Throwing off the sheets Tea remembered that this was Kaiba's place and that she was supposed to take care of him…even though it doesn't seem necessary. Sifting through her small duffle bag she pulled out some clothes and stepped into the adjoining bathroom. Rubbing the sand from her eyes as she blearily flicked on the light she didn't notice the glamour before her until after she placed her clothes on the counter.

Tea wanted to squeal like a little girl and run in small circles but she restrained herself. Instead the brunette ran her hand along the rim of the marble bath. The white marble was cool to the touch and as smooth as satin and tempted her to take a bath but she willed herself to use the shower tub with the sliding glass door instead.

After taking her shower and brushing her teeth Tea went back to her room and made her bed.

I wonder if Kaiba had breakfast… She thought as she went downstairs and into the kitchen. Kaiba was drinking yet another mug of coffee.

"Did you eat breakfast yet?"

He simply shook his head. Frowning a bit Tea searched the cabinets for cereal.

After finding bowls, cups, plates, and other things you eat with food she resigned to ask the master of the house.

"Kaiba, can you show me where the cereal is please?"

Not answering he walked over to her and opened a cabinet that she was going to search next then without a word he walked back to where the coffee machine was spitting out more coffee.

"Thank you," Tea said cheerfully as she pulled out a cereal box.

Turning to him she shook the box and asked, "Do you want some cereal?"

Looking at the ground and in a low voice he answered, "Serenity used to eat cereal…"

Darn it! I made him depressed… Wait…

"Kaiba, everyone eats cereal. Actually maybe just you don't."

"She liked that one. The one with the pirate…"

"That just means that she had good tastes in cereal. Captain Crunch is good; look at the artificial colors and flavors! You can practically taste the goodness already," Tea waved the red box of cereal in his face before getting out a bowl and some milk to eat the cereal.

"Are you sure you don't want any?"

Kaiba just shook his head and poured himself another cup of coffee.

"You said you didn't eat breakfast. I didn't see you eat anything yesterday either so when was the last time you ate something? Kaiba," Tea looked at him from across the small meal preparation table.

"I had pasta three days ago," he huffed, "Why?"

"Three days?!" Tea stared at him aghast.

"It had cheese mixed with it."

"…You ate Mac and cheese three days ago and you aren't the least bit hungry?"

Kaiba shook his head and sipped the coffee slowly while looking at her.

"You just drink coffee all day… Inhuman bastard," Tea muttered with her head down over her cereal.

He smirked at her but suddenly she dumped more cereal into her bowl and before he could react or even comprehend the situation Tea shoved him into a chair and placed the bowl of Captain Crunch's finest before him. Kaiba of course tried to get away but as he got up she grabbed him by his shirt collar and forced him back into his chair.

"Kaiba, eat breakfast. I won't let you leave if you don't finish."

"Don't you think you're being," he began.

"Don't make me shove it up your ass, now eat the cereal."

"Won't that be a bit messy," Kaiba said only to get a glare in return. Unwilling to fight against the woman he grudgingly ate the sugary cereal.

Fifteen Minutes of Torture Later:

"I apologize for forcing it down your throat but," Tea turned around to see a missing Kaiba and the door of a far off door slam.

"Great now he'll lock himself in there all day without his coffee…"

Two days passed without seeing even a glimpse of Kaiba so Tea decided to take advantage of the indoor pool. After frolicking in the warm waters and taking a cleansing shower she stepped into the living room to find the lord of the manor lying on his back on his couch tossing his ring at the ceiling and catching it just to throw it up once again.

"Finally I see you."

At the sound of Tea's voice he turned his head and looked at her as she dried her hair with a towel.

"Why, were you actually worried about me?"

He went back to throwing and catching his ring.

"Not really, after I found out that there was less and less cereal left when I hadn't been eating it I figured that either rats got in or you're still alive."

As Kaiba let out a soft grunt in reply Tea looked him over.

"You finally decided to change your clothes. Hopefully showered as well, not that I hadn't mind your musky smell…"

"Meh," was all he said.

"Just so you know I'm going to cook dinner tonight instead of going out so you can join me if you feel up to it."

Tea was about to go make herself a sandwich when she heard his voice calling out to her.

"What are you cooking?"

"I noticed this hunk of beef in the fridge and some potatoes so roast beef with a bit of luck."

"What's for lunch?"

"You are going to eat lunch?" Tea had now turned back and looked at him skeptically.

"I don't see anything wrong with that."

Tea pretended to be mad and waved her finger in the air, "I'm only supposed to feed you twice a day you know?"

Raising an eyebrow Kaiba inquired, "Says who?"

"Says your brother," Tea folded up the list that she had crumpled inside of her pocket and threw it at him, "Anyways, I'm making ham sandwiches, want one?"

"Please," was all he said as he caught the note and read it.

"Oh…"

Tea poked her head out from the kitchen hearing the long winded sigh.

"What's wrong, Kaiba?"

"This is the schedule he made up and wrote on that white board. He makes it sound as if," Kaiba began.

"A pet I know. He's just worried about you."

"Yeah, so much that he sent you to take care of me so called," Kaiba muttered walking into the kitchen.

Tea glared at him but it went unnoticed, "Is that supposed to be downgrading?"

Sitting down at the small round food preparation table he answered, "Not necessarily. I mean you have other things to do rather than 'taking care' of me. I can fend for myself."

"Sure, say that to the person who crammed cereal down your throat and made you addicted to it," Tea teased placing his sandwich in front of him.

"I'm not addicted to that crap floating in cow juices but thanks for the sandwich."

Tea crinkled her nose, "Do you have to make cereal sound so horrible? I may never eat cereal again because of you."

Kaiba stopped munching on his lunch, "That's good then, more for me."

Several Hours Later:

He stood in front of the big dining table wondering if he should set it up. Then looking at the small round table in the kitchen he decided to throw a tablecloth on it with some eating utensils and called it good.

"What's that?" Kaiba pointed at the container Tea had been shaking.

"It's the salad," she continued shaking it then looking over at Kaiba who was doing nothing she thrusted it into his hands.

Noticing the look he gave her Tea let out a sigh, "Shake it for two minutes then dump it into that bowl. I need to take out the beef. Don't give me that look. Just be happy that I didn't decide to let you starve tonight."

Grumbling he shook the salad and tossed it into the bowl.

"Gardener, what else should I do?"

"You want to help? Just take the salad and bowl of mashed potatoes and put them onto the table, thanks."

"Where's the gravy?"

"There weren't ingredients for good gravy."

"There's a powder packet in the cabinet. What's wrong with that?"

"It tasted like cardboard but it's in the bowl by the sink if you want it…"

"No thanks," Kaiba shuffled off with the bowls of food. As soon as he placed them down on the table Tea staggered in carrying the platter of roast beef.

Kaiba noticed her stumbling, "Want some help?"

"It's ok," Tea moved towards the table just in time since instead of falling onto the floor it rolled into the bowl of potatoes.

"Nice, a slab of cow flesh rolled in crushed root sauce…"

Tea decked him with the platter left in her hands.

Later on…

Kaiba slowly cut up the beef and chewed on it, "It's good."

"Shut up," Tea pouted and glowered at him.

"Why don't you eat something?"

After a few minutes Tea relented.

"…Fine," she muttered then mulled over her choices. The meat covered in root sauce as he put it or the salad. I'll eat the salad; he'll think I'm dainty.

Brightening up she filled her plate with the salad and munched on it happily.

She's eating that whole plate of salad?

"Kaiba?"

He looked up at Tea for a brief moment then continued eating, "Hnnn?"

"Eating dinner with you is kind of awkward…"

"You think you are the only one who feels like that?"

But before Tea could retort Kaiba mumbled, "The potatoes are actually good without the gravy."

"Thanks…"

Kaiba suddenly rushed his words, "Do you think you can do the laundry for me?"

Tea looked past the roast to meet his dark eyes, "Oh? All of those compliments just led to this favor?"

Kaiba ignored the jest, "The last time I touched the machine suds went everywhere…"

"What did you do?"

Kaiba shook his head, "Don't misunderstand. I can use them but when Mokuba decided to buy these discount ones for reasons unknown foam started coming out of the lid every time I used it… Besides I dry-clean most of my clothes…"

"So you want me to do the laundry? Are you stating that," Tea started.

"It's not what you think… I'll wash the dishes if you do the laundry. Deal?"

Tea stared at the man sitting across from her. "When has Kaiba stopped making demands and started making deals?"

"Ever since he got tired of arguing useless arguments he isn't going to win. Now are you going to eat that whole bowl of salad?"

"I'm trying to be dainty," Tea muttered through a lettuce leaf.

"No, you're being horse-like. Trade plates with me. I want the last of the salad and I know you want the last of the potatoes and meat."

"…Fine here's your salad."

How is eating salad being dainty? Strange woman… Kaiba was eating the salad and was actually feeling quite pleased with it. Then root paste flew into his eye. Not bothering to swipe it off he looked up at Tea who was giggling like mad. He had that questioning gaze that a squirrel has after you steal its Butterfinger. That look that inquires 'What did you do that for? I thought we were friends.'

Tea fired another spoonful but instead of hitting him in the forehead like she planned he caught it. Instead of hurling it back at her childishly Kaiba instead strode over to her and before she knew what was going on she was thrown over his shoulder and hauled away.

Seeing their destination she punched his back and cried out, "Kaiba! I'm sorry. Don't throw me in the pool!"

Without answering he was about to throw her into the pool but just as he threw her he slowed his arm down so that she was just clinging onto his arm for dear life it seemed.

"Apologize."

"I'm sorry; I won't throw potatoes at you! Just don't drop me…"

Heaving out a sigh he caught her before she fell and placed her standing by the pool. Not registering the fact that she was behind him he turned his back on her to have her tackle him. Grinning maliciously she didn't think she'd get caught but as soon as she shoved him he grabbed onto her wrist and spun her into him. Feeling his breath against her ear she knew what was coming next but the last thing she heard before the splash was:

"Payback..."

Both regretted their actions and were soaked to the bone. Shivering like mad they walked back into the hall.

"Don't…do…th...th…that…a…again…kuh…kuh…Kaiba..."

"Sh…sh…sure…"

"Se…see you… at…buh…buh…breakfast…"

Kaiba nodded furiously and they both returned to their own rooms to get out of their wet clothing.

Sorry it was late. Major apologies!

The Captain Crunch scene was actually a real deal believe it or not.

The washing machine deal was when I poured too much soap into the already broken washer so suds filled the room. Land owner kicked me out after that…

The pool thing was something I witnessed at the last party in CA, my friend flicked dinner at this guy and he wanted to throw her into the pool but then decided not to because she was crying then she pushed him to have them both fall in. I taped it. (Insert smiley face here)

The next one will hopefully up on time.

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