Chapter 6

"Finally...everything for today is complete." Serenity sighed in satisfaction.

After the day ended, Serenity checked out before leaving Kaiba Corp to change clothes and meet up with Mai and Tea.

Although the auburn haired woman was exhausted, she did wanted to see Tea again. She was like an older sister figure and a really supportive friend to her.

However there was also the fact that Joey is going grocery shopping...he never goes grocery shopping; last time he bought all junk food. While she can trust her brother with most things...this definitely wasn't one of them, but he would constantly insist for her to go spend time with the girls.

Serenity headed inside the apartment she and Joey shared and went to her room. After taking a quick, steamy shower, the younger Wheeler sibling changed into something casual such as shorts and a T-shirt.

"Maybe I should text him, so he won't worried.." Serenity thought. Before leaving, she sent Joey a text that she'll be at the mall and a reminder to go grocery shopping. Now all she could do is have faith in her brother as she caught a bus and headed to a mall.

When the bus arrived, Serenity got off the bus, already seeing both Mai and Tea at the entrance.

"Mai! Tea!" the auburn haired woman called out as she ran towards them.

The two women turned around and showed their gorgeous smiles. "Serenity, it's been a long time!" Tea called out, embracing her in a hug. "How've you been? How's the secretary life?"

"Everything is great, Tea." Serenity replied.

Tea was now a dancer living in New York and has continued the profession for years now. While she enjoyed what New York and America in general had to offer, her friends were on her mind constantly, especially Yugi.

"Hey hon, you ready to shop till ya drop?" Mai asked.

"Oh of course, Mai, by the way Tea...did you have a safe flight?" Serenity asked.

The brunette nodded. "Mhm, we made it here sooner than I thought. Although I think I'm going through jet-lag.." she groaned.

"Oh you poor thing…" Serenity said in sympathy.

"Come on, Gardner. You can walk it off. Besides we're here to help Serenity find a dress for the party." Mai reminded.

"Mai, you really don't have to do this." Serenity reassured.

Mai shook her head. "Nonsense, it's gonna be on me anyways...so let's go inside and get you a nice dress."

Serenity nodded while Tea nearly felt tired and slightly sick from the airplane ride. However the three young women managed to walk in side by side, to head to their first store.

"Let's find Serenity a dress!" Mai declared.

The three women started to search around different stores for the perfect dress. Since Mai was buying, Serenity wanted to make sure this was a dress she'd absolutely love. Although there were a few dresses that did catch her attention.

"How about this?" Tea asked, holding a long, purple gown with subtle glitter all over.

"Umm..it's a little too formal for Yugi's party." Serenity replied.

"How about this little number?" Mai asked, holding up a little red dress.

Serenity blushed deeply. "M-Mai, that's a little too...r-revealing, don't you think?" she asked shyly.

Mai shook her head. "Girlfriend, you got goods. If you have em, you flaunt them. That's what I do." the blonde replied with a wink.

"Mai, don't pressure the poor girl!" Tea yelled.

"I'm not pressuring her, I'm just stating some truth." Mai protested.

She was right, Serenity did develop over the years. She stood at 5'3" and had a moderately curvy figure. While Serenity appreciated her body, she felt a tad uncomfortable about wearing anything that was deemed "sexy", unlike Mai or even Tea.

"So Serenity, anything that looks good to you?" Tea asked.

"Well...I-" However the young Wheeler was stopped when a dress caught her eye...this was probably the perfect dress in her opinion. Nothing extravagant yet beautiful.

The dress was a black lace, open back dress with a flare skirt; which was perfect for her.

"How about that one?" Serenity asked, pointing to that dress.

Mai and Tea both smiled, awed by the dress. "That looks gorgeous!" Tea exclaimed.

"You said it, Gardner. How about you try it on, Serenity?" Mai asked.

Serenity nodded and grabbed the dress. She tried it on in the dressing room and soon showed Mai and Tea, who both approved. Serenity nodded and decided to get the dress, which Mai purchased.

"Well we finally found what we're looking for." Tea commented as they walked out of the store.

Mai nodded. "I'm kinda hungry, how about we head to the food court?"

"Sounds like a good idea." Serenity said.

The women purchased their food and say at a table in the mall's food court. They ate and chatted with one another; however there were boys who attempted to flirt with the women, but they turned down all the guys that approached them.

"I swear it's a curse to be this beautiful.." Mai muttered before sipping her soda.

"So Tea, have you seen Yugi since you got here?" Serenity asked.

Tea nodded. "I actually saw him this morning and I'm actually staying at his place instead of a hotel."

Serenity blushed lightly while Mai arched an eyebrow with a sly smirk on her face.

"W-We're not doing anything like that!" Tea protested.

"Mm..sure you aren't." Mai replied, teasing the brunette.

"I'm no- fine, believe whatever you wanna believe!" said Tea. "Anyways...I'm just glad to be back. Yugi was nearly bawling his eyes out when we saw each other."

"Awww how sweet!" Serenity cheered.

Tea blushed and gave a bashful smile. "So...Serenity, anything interesting at work?"

"Just this boss who one day does something nice and then acts cold another...he's so unpredictable…" Serenity thought.

"Nope, it's just your average work day." Serenity lied, sparing the details about anything that's have to do with the handsome, yet cold CEO…

To be continued…