Joy: Wow, it's been a while. Sorry 'bout that, folks. I actually look back over my stories and realized this one was still in progress! Hee hee. And I got a lot of requests to do another chappy on this one, and with this character, too. So off we go!

Off Guard

WOO HOO! This is so much fun!

The Kaiba brothers and I are at the amusement park, and roller coasters are among my favorite rides.

Well, now that that is done… Where are those two. Oh, there's Seto, looking bored and annoyed…as usual.

"Hey, Seto! Whatcha doing just standing around? There's so much fun just waiting for-"

"You know fun isn't my thing. Besides, I'm just here for you and Mokuba."

"Aww… That sounded almost sweet, Kaiba." Gods, I love it when he blushes. And I can get him to do it more and more all the time. "Come on, Mr. CEO. I want something sweet to eat."

He doesn't look to enthusiastic, but oh well.

"Joy, what is this stuff?

He has got to be kidding. Ok, so maybe not. "Cotton candy, Kaiba. Now shush and eat. It's really good. Who knows? You might actually start enjoying yourself."

Yeah, sure. And then the Earth will fly off it's axis and we'll have to become Eskimos to survive.

"Hey, Joy! Seto!"

Mokuba. Now there's one kid who knows how to enjoy himself.

"Hey, Joy, will you go on the Ferris Wheel with me? I feel silly going on that ride alone."

Sure, why not. Besides, Seto isn't gonna go and he's kind of a stiff-o when it comes to fun.

Well, that was fun, and we spotted Yugi and Ryou in the crowd. Now it's back to the older Kaiba brother and then time for some real grub.

Okay…where's Seto?

Oh, my cell phone is going off. "Hello?"

"Yeah, hey, Joy koi."

Um…I think that's Seto…but something is VERY off about his tone… Why is he laughing?

"Um… Kaiba? What's-"

"Could you do me the biggest favor? I had to run off to take care of some VERY important business. I sent the car back for you, so could you make sure Mokie wokie gets home safe? Thanks, you sweet little thing, you."

Mokie wokie?

Sweet little thing?

Oh, yeah. Something is VERY off about Seto Kaiba.

Okay, so here we are back at the manor. The only thing I got out of the driver was that Seto seemed a bit too pleased for his liking.

Okay… This is…interesting. Why is the living room decorated? Mokuba looks as confused as I must look.

AHHHHH!!

"Oh my Gods, Seto Kaiba! You scared the hell out of me!"

"Oh, now honey bunny. I'm sure that there couldn't have possibly been any hell in you to begin with."

Umm…that smile is unnerving. Mostly cuz I hardly ever see Seto smile so much.

Wait a minute. Did he just call me honey bunny?

I think I just threw up in my mouth a little bit.

"What's with the decorations, Seto?" Mokuba asked.

"We're having a party."

Seto looks a little to happy about that. I almost hate to ask. Stupid curiosity.

"Oh? And what are we celebrating?"

"We are celebrating Ducky."

Pardon?

"Ducky is my new rubber duck that I just bought!"

Well, Mokuba excused himself to take a shower, so it's just me and the impossibly sugar-highed CEO Seto Kaiba. Yeah, that's right. Seto got a little too much sugar in his system.

And how do I know this?

Because he is laughing insanely while watching cartoons. And Ducky is sitting in the oversized chair nearby.

I hope he doesn't mind the completely freaked out look I am giving him.

Sigh…

And I thought Mokuba was bad…

"You know what? You're so pretty."

"Uh…thanks. That's nice of-"

Oh my goodness! He like, totally just jumped on me!

Well…that's nice. He can do that if he wants… I just…that's…we shouldn't…

Hikari? Are you okay? I sense something is strange.

Katilli. Wait a minute! We can't do this!

"Seto! Stop!" I give him a small push. He pauses and looks at me with a glazed look in his eyes.

"Why? Oh! I understand! Don't worry, I got it covered, my desert rose!"

He ran off.

Hikari?! Oops. Forgot about Katilli.

I'm…um…well, that is…I –

Now Seto is really freaking me out. He just came back in with…chocolate syrup?

Oh my gods! No way in hell! I'm out of here!

Whew! I think I lost him. Good thing, too, because I would not want to know what he wanted to do with that syrup, even though I have a good idea what it was.

I hear the front doorbell. Gods I hope Seto doesn't get that. Maybe I can…

What am I saying?! I am staying right here in this closet!

Quiet. The house is completely silent. Kind of unnerving, really.

Joy Houyoku, you better tell me where you are this moment!

She can have quite a temper when she wants to.

I'm in the closet.

The closet? Which one? What are you doing there?

Oh, gee. Looking for Kaiba's missing fashion sense. Oh, never mind. I'm coming out.

Never mind, Katilli. I'm leaving the closet now, anyway.

Sigh.

Turns out it was Yami and Katilli at the door. Katilli, in her infinite worry over my well being, tracked me down, bringing Yami along for any necessary assistance.

I lied out of my ass about what happened, concerned about what Katilli would do if she found out Seto was trying to get in my pants. She sighed in frustration at my story, but in the end agreed that all was well.

Yami looked completely unconvinced. But to his credit, he said nothing.

Mokuba and I found Seto sprawled out on a deck chair out back, fast asleep. Guess he worked all that sugar off.

Wonder if he'll remember any of this when he wakes up?

Looks like I'm about to find out.

"Hey, Seto."

"Hmmm…"

He bolts upright and looks at me with the most pitiful look on his face. Hee hee. Looks like he remembers.

"Well, Mr. CEO. Hope that you worked off that sugar high, cuz I was beginning to wonder how long I could keep you away from me."

He is so hilarious when he cringes.

"Joy, I-"

Kisses are always nicer when you take the other person off guard.

Joy: Hope you guys like this one. Though I haven't been writing as much, I still care about these stories and want to finish them all. Please remain patient with my sporatic updates and keep reading! Don't forget to review!