Let's skip right to the story . . .
I tiptoed down to the dark hallway, making sure to stay as quiet as possible. If anyone caught me, I'd be dead. Like, locked away in my room for eternity, dead.
I shuddered at the thought of never seeing sunlight again.
I cringed and froze when my foot nudged a pebble and it went skittering across the floor.
I waited to hear the sound of feet stomping as guards came to escort me to lifelong room imprisonment.
I waited, and waited, and let out a sign of relief when I heard nothing.
I continued walking.
Now, what am I doing that requires so much secrecy, you ask?
I'm going to see my best friend.
I've known her for several years; ever since her and her mother came to live in the palace.
She's got to be the sweetest girl I know . . . and the prettiest.
I stared at the thick wooden door before knocking once. She knocked back to let me know she was awake.
I pulled out the key I had gotten from Gozaburo's desk (he won't miss it for a few hours, right?), and unlocked the door.
The door swung opened to reveal Sereh and her dirty, rumpled dress.
I smiled at her and she grinned back.
"Hi, Mokie!" she greeted, hugging me tight.
"Hey, Sereh," I replied. "I brought you some stuff." I held up the woven basket for emphasis.
"Really?" Her eyes got big and she smiled brightly.
I nodded and walked into the small room, immediately shivering as a cool breeze snaked across my skin.
"Why is it so cold in here?" I asked, concern lacing my tone. It wasn't like this last time I was in here and that was only a few nights ago.
She shrugged and pointed to the window; dingy and barely letting any of the moon's light through.
"The storm yesterday tossed something against the window and it cracked," she explained casually.
I gaped. "Then we have to fix it!"
"With what?" she asked pointedly.
"I'll bring something to fix it next time I come," I promised.
"All right," she said softly.
We stood there for a second until the silence became unbearable. I cleared my throat.
"I, uh, brought you some things." I reached down into the basket and pulled out two apples.
I handed them to her and she cradled them to her chest.
"I love apples," she whispered with a small smile.
"I know."
I pulled out other fruits and vegetables, two hard-boiled eggs, a jug of water, and some hard-crust bread.
"Eggs?" she asked confusedly. I nodded. "How am I supposed to cook them?"
"They're already cooked," I explained. She nodded and looked at the other things.
"Oh! And I brought you a comb, since you said your other one broke," I exclaimed, pulling the comb from the bottom of the basket.
"Thank you so much! You're the best!" she cried and pulled me into a hug. I sighed and wrapped my arms around her.
Yes, I'll admit, I have a little bit of a crush on her.
"Oh Mokie, I could just kiss you!" I blushed.
Okay, maybe more than a little bit.
"N-no, Sereh, it's fine. You don't have to do t-that," I tried to reason.
"Are you . . . are you blushing, Mokuba?" she asked when she pulled back to look at me.
"N-no!" I tried to argue but she just giggled.
"Okay, Mokie. I believe you," she smiled.
I returned the smile but soon felt it fade as I realized I had to get back to my room soon.
"Sereh-" I started but she held up a hand.
"I know, Mokie, you've gotta get back to your room. I'll see you in a couple of days, all right?" she said softly.
"All right," I agreed.
I stepped out of the door and walked down the hall sullenly. I can't wait till I see her again.
"Hi, Mokuba!" Akio said as soon as I fell asleep.
"Hi, Akio," I said quietly.
"You and au- Serenity are so cute!" she giggled. I looked at her sharply.
"How do you know about Sereh?" She stared at me.
"You were thinking about her when you fell asleep," she explained and I nodded. That made sense.
"So what do you want, Akio?" I hadn't seen much of her the last few nights.
The dark-blonde haired girl smiled.
"I want you to help me get Seto together with someone," she said matter-of-factly.
"Who? Big Brother doesn't want anyone."
Akio grinned. "But he needs this person."
There ends chapter three. I hoped you enjoyed it! Stay tuned for the next chapter.
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-Eamarat
