CH3

Serenity sighed as she looked at the title of the gossip magazine in front of her. She had just been passing by when she saw it. The title read "Who's Kaiba's Mystery Girl?" The plan was simple. They had to be seen together a few times by the media and then give an official announcement of their relationship. They had only seen each other those few times for only a short while so the media could get some pictures and rumors going. She didn't enjoy those meetings. She'd get a call from Roland, his security guard, with a time and a location. When she would get there new clothes would await her along with maybe a prop or two, like a flower or a cup of coffee. At first it was only black coffee, the kind he liked, but after he noticed she didn't like it he had asked her what she liked and gave it to her. She hated changing her clothes too. He hadn't changed that and barley ever talked to her, or anyone. After she was dressed and had her prop they would walk maybe one or two blocks together then get into his limo and that was it. It was the most awkward few blocks of her life. They didn't look like a couple, they didn't even hold hands! They had done this a total of 5 times, as planned. The next step was making a public announcement. She had no idea what that step would be like. She dreaded finding out.

She continued walking home from her work. She worked at a local coffee shop which was only about ten minutes away if you were walking, like she was. It was beautiful weather for walking, blue sky and sunshine. Since Joey was working late she decided to walk the long way through the park. She loved the city park on days like this. It was summer so everything was still in full bloom and with the bright sunshine it all looked so pretty. Luckily she had her camera, well her small normal pocket camera, not her professional photography camera. She won that camera in a photography contest. She loved that camera so much and had taken some really nice pictures with it too but today she'd settle for the little pin one her brother had given her a few years ago as a gift.

The park had beautiful flower beds and flowering trees to photograph as well as lots of activity. There was a beautiful pond to walk around and there were so many people there like street performers and balloon salesmen. She could just get lost in all the beauty. After a few hours of picture taking her second camera chip was full. She sighed and decided that she'd better hurry if she wanted to beat Joey back to their apartment.

She started walking at a brisk pace but all of a sudden her vision went blurry for just a second. She shrugged it off blaming it on spending all day in the bright sunlight when it happened again. She quickened her pace trying to get home when everything went black. She froze where she stood. This had never happended to her before. Her eyes were open and she was conscious but she counldn't see! Was she blind? No, she couldn't be she had, had surgery for that already and it had been successful. So what was going on? She knew she was on the sidewalk close the building so she was out of the way. She leaned on the wall and dug her cell phone out of her pocket to call her brother and hoped she'd dialed the right number when she put the ringing phone to her ear. After two rings someone picked up.

"Kaiba" said a voice she didn't want to and wasn't expecting to hear "Hello!" the voice said again

"K-kaiba It's me Serenity" she managed to say trying to keep herself calm

"What do you want? I'm very busy so don't waste my time" he said

"I-i-i… Can you…umm" she tried to say. She was so scarred not being able to see and having to talk to him she just couldn't think of anything to say

"Well? What is it Wheeler? Spit it out or I'll hang up!" he practically yelled into the phone

"I can't see!" she cried letting the building tears stream down her face "I can't see anything!"

"Where are you?" His tone sounding urgent and slightly concerned.

"I don't know exactly where. On the sidewalk between my house and the park." She sobbed

"I'll find you" he said confidently

"Please hurry and don't hang up. I'm really scared" she said feeling better knowing someone was coming for her.

"On my way" was all he said

Nothing more was said over the phone between them but she heard him tell his secretary he was going out, yell at people to get out of his way, and get into and start a car. Not even five minutes later she heard his voice, not over the phone but right next to her.

"Serenity" he stated, letting her know of his presence. Hearing him so close she turned to the sound of his voice and hugged him. She knew he was surprised by the way his body became rigid and she felt his arms jerk as if to push her off but he caught himself and held them by his sides. After a minute he cleared his throat as a sigh for her to let go. She complied. He took her hand and led her to his car. Once inside she felt safe, no longer venerable.

"Do you want to go home or to the hospital?" he asked

"Home first. I want Joey" she said mentally kicking herself for sounding so pathetic, like a child asking for their mommy. He didn't respond he just drove obviously already knowing where she lived.

"Thank you for coming to get me" she said

"Hn" was his response

For some reason mot being able to see him made her feel more at ease around him. Maybe it was because she couldn't see his glares or expressions.

"We're here" he said after the car stopped and her shut off the engine. Serenity got out of the car and began walking towards the building when a strong hand grabbed on to hers. She freaked out because she couldn't see who it was and started throwing punches at the air and trying to free herself.

"It's just me" the blue eyed CEO clarified "I'm trying to help you into your apartment Wheeler. Sheesh calm down"

She immediately stopped struggling and apologized. He led her up the stairs, because the elevator was broken, and up to her apartment.

"Is it unlocked?" he asked

"Joey's probably home so yeah"

He tried the handle and sure enough it was open. He led her inside to the couch for her to sit. She just sat down when Joey came in.

"Serenity where were you? Do you know how long I've - KAIBA! What are you doin here?" Joey yelled

"Joey something happened" Serenity said still a bit shaken and still unable to see anything

"WHAT! Whad he do ta you Ren?" Joey sat next to his sister

"Nothing Joey he didn't do anything but help me home. I was walking home and then all of a sudden I could see anything." Serenity explained

Joey's face dropped. He knew this would happen but not this soon or this fast. He shook his head. "I'm sorry Serenity" he said sadly

"Why are you sorry? This isn't your fault. Take me to the hospital and the doctors will take care of it. I was just out in the sun all day and that probably did it." Serenity said

Kaiba made a grunt noise and Joey glared at him. "Listen Serenity, when you came out of surgery a few years ago the doctor told me this would happen and you'd need another surgery." Joey told his sister with a sad voice

"So you knew this would happen and you didn't tell me?" she asked. Joey just nodded his head "Mmmhmm" was all he could say to his sister.

Serenity couldn't believe it, Joey had lied to her. When she had woken up he told her everything would be all right! She felt so many emotions. She was scared because she's probably be blind for life and she somehow felt a little betrayed by her brother. He lied to her and had basically sold her to Kaiba. Kaiba, his greatest enemy but her rescuer. He came so save her and he came personally when he could have sent Roland or whoever out to get her. She got up from the couch and started going back to her room when she tripped over the coffee table. She had expected to fall flat on her face but a strong arm snaked around her waist and stopped her face plant.

"Thanks Joey" she said relived she was spared the pain and embarrassment of the fall. But it wasn't Joey who answered.

"No problem Wheeler" Kaiba said. She hadn't even realized he was still here. She felt her face get red as he pulled her back up to her feet. She felt a different pair of hands on her and knew this one was Joey."Hmmm… he doesn't feel as good or as strong as Kaiba" she thought "What am I saying! I must be out of it if I'm comparing Joey to Kaiba! Yuck!" Joey led her to her room and she quickly fell asleep. Before she drifted off to sleep she heard Joey on the phone with the doctor asking if there was anything he could do to help her.

Yay! Ch3 complete! So what do you think? Reviews are awesome! Criticism accepted!

PS I don't think blindness comes on this fast but just pretend in this case it does.