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Disclaimer: I don't own any of the characters. It's Not Mine. Monica is but that's about it.
Mai had been working pretty hard all day. With Monica by her side they had just finished up cleaning their section of the mansion and now it was time for a break. She headed into the living room and slumped onto the couch, watching Monica as she did the same.
Kaiba, who had just finished an interview with a new sponsor, was making his way into the kitchen, only to stop by near the living room as he watched Monica and Mai jump onto the couch, seeming very relaxed after a hard day of work. He slowly made his way into the living room, curious as to how Mai's real first day went.
"So ladies, working hard or hardly working?"
"Shut it Kaiba" Monica answered wearily already aware of whom the voice was from. She wasn't in any mood to be hearing any of Seto's crap right about now.
"Can we ever get some peace? I'm so tired!" Mai whined. She started rubbing her ankles and that didn't go unnoticed by Seto.
"Really now? You had so much spirit before you started working." Seto now headed for the couch beside the one Mai and Monica was sitting on.
"Yeah" Mai answered. "But, I never thought I would be having an impossible time limit to get everything done! We had to finish all your chores by noon. Man, a girl can age five times as fast working for you." With that Mai let out another sigh and slumped deeper into the couch, getting lost in its softness.
"Well, how about trying to work harder. You'll probably finish earlier next time" Seto retorted calmly. He clasped his hands behind his neck and raised his left leg only to rest it on his right knee. He watched as Mai, and Monica got up from their seats and stretched. Their ten minute break was now over and what seemed like heaven was going to be changed into hell as they headed back to their section of the mansion, getting ready to do the other half of their chores. Monica had already made it out the door before Seto could call to her so instead he called out to the vixen that was still close enough to hear him.
"Mai, Meet me downstairs in the hobby at around 2:45 sharp. Don't be late. You should be finished with all your chores by then." With that said Seto too, also got up and headed out the same door as Monica did before him, remembering he had to finish up some paperwork in his room.
"Yeah, yeah, yeah, whatever" came Mai's reply. "2:45, in the main lobby, got it."
"Oh my god!!"
"What is it?" Monica asked lifting her head up as she saw Mai's face turning pale.
"I'm so dead. It's 3:00!" With that said Mai scurried downstairs as fast as she could, or as fast as any woman could in high heels. She then arrived in the lobby with a screech, her heels sliding against the tile frantically looking for the self absorbed CEO. She finally spotted him leaning against the dresser, arms folded, legs crossed, and eyes closed.
"Well, looks like someone must have lost track of time?" Seto now opened his eyes, moving his sapphire orbs towards the woman in front of him.
"Sort of, I kind of got focused on the task at hand that I wasn't really paying attention to the time" Mai said.
Seto shook his head and then proceeded to the front of his mansion. He looked at Mai real quick before he did so, giving a sign that she should follow him. When they exited the Kaiba estate, they continued to walk in silence, with Mai being close behind Seto. They made their way around back where Mai could see Seto's parking lot, full of exotic cars, and bikes. Now she was really clueless. What were they doing here? Was Seto going to give her a car or something? The probability of that was non-existent. She watched as Seto made his way to what seemed to be a Mercedes. Mai followed him to the car and they both got in.
"Where are we going?" Mai asked, breaking the silence. She was really wondering where Seto was going to take her.
"To pick up Mokuba" Seto simply said. "From now on, it's your job to do so. I'm only taking you this one time to show you where Mokuba's school is."
"Oh" Mai answered slowly. "Well you could have just told me that while we were walking. For a second there, I thought you were going to take to some secluded area and assassinate me for being late!" Mai said, a small smile forming on her lips. She was happy that her boss was not mad at her for being late.
Seto couldn't help but let a small grin play on his face. "What a ridiculous thought, no matter how tempting it may be, I wouldn't hit a woman, none the less kill one."
The ride to Mokuba's school was a short one, and it only took about eight minutes to get there. One could walk to Mokuba's school and when the blond asked Mr. All Mighty why they didn't, he came up with some answer saying his mob of fan girls would attack him. 'Hmph, that's very hard to believe. What girl would fall for Seto Kaiba? He may have a lot of money, and he may be kind of handsome, but personality wise, the guy isn't that very nice and doesn't seem to get along with a lot of people. You would have a better relationship with a brick than Kaiba.' Mai snickered slightly, not wanting to catch Kaiba's attention.
After Kaiba and Mai picked up Mokuba, they headed back home and Seto even gave Mai the keys to the Mercedes. Technically, he didn't really give her the keys. He just let her keep them so whenever she had to pick up Mokuba, she didn't have to bug him for the car. Either way, Mai was happy to drive.
Later that night, after Mai took her shower, she headed downstairs to get a little mid night snack. She was wearing her purple and pink pajamas, and her long golden locks were tied into a ponytail. She pondered for a moment what to eat wile staring into the fridge, and settled upon having some yogurt.
Seto was just finishing up cleaning out his office, getting rid of all the unwanted and old paperwork. He also decided to go get a little snack before heading to bed and made his way into the kitchen. He was also changed into something more comfortable. Mai saw him approach, but didn't say anything. In fact she was too shocked at the fact that Kaiba walked into the kitchen wearing nothing but a loosely fit buttoned up shirt and some Armani boxers. She noticed how fit he was, seeing that he was muscular but not too ripped. She always thought he was just bony and lanky. But under all that clothes he was actually pretty muscular.
"Looks like someone's trying to stuff their face full before going to sleep tonight" Seto teased, giving Mai a weary grin.
"Yep!" Mai shouted out gleefully. "What else is there a girl to do when she's feeling hungry?"
Seto just left Mai's question unanswered, brushing past her and reaching for a Snapple in the fridge. He followed Mai to the little table inside the kitchen and sat down with her as he sipped his drink.
"Tmphs Agphan" Mai mumbled, her words becoming distorted due to the yogurt and spoon in her mouth.
"I suggest you learn to swallow your food before talking" was Seto's reply. Mai sent a glare his way and Seto just ignored it. He leaned back into his chair and closed his eyes hoping for a moment of silence.
"I was saying thank you!" Mai said a little louder. Her voice became a little lower as she continued to speak. "You know, for giving me this job and letting me move in with you. It's really nice of you. Without your help I would have probably been on the streets by now" Mai sighed and placed her spoon inside the finished yogurt cup waiting for Seto to finish his drink.
"Don't need to thank me. Thank yourself for applying for the job." Seto got up and placed his snapple in the garbage as Mai did the same with her yogurt.
"I'm attending a small Duel Monsters tournament tomorrow. Nothing really big, just going to raise the hype of the tournament. Wanna come? If they heard Mai Valentine and Seto Kaiba are going to be there, that would do good promotion for the tournament."
"Of course! A day of dueling would be great." Mai beamed looking a little happier than usual. She always loved a good duel.
"I think you're getting the wrong idea. We're not dueling, just going to raise the hype. I mean, if you want to duel, go ahead. No one's stopping you. Either way, when we get home, you still better have enough energy to do your chores."
"Fine… stay out of the tournament. That just means it will be that much easier for me to win it all. You know what, how about we make a bet Kaiba?" At this challenge, the young CEO raised an eyebrow.
"A wager huh?" That sounded interesting. Kaiba always loved a good bet. "Let's hear it then."
"If I win the tournament, Monica, Mokuba, and I get to do something to you. I don't know what yet but I'll think of it."
"And if you lose?"
"And if I lose I'll…" Mai placed a fine manicured finger on her chin thinking of something she would have to do. She couldn't really think of anything that she had that would interest Kaiba. He has everything. What would he want that she has?
"You'll prance around in a blue-eyes costume as one of the many mascots for one day at one of my amusement parks."
"But that's humiliating!" Mai whined.
"I know, and whatever you will be planning on doing to me will be even worse. So it's even." Mai had to admit. He was right. If she won, she would definitely make Kaiba do something embarrassing, something to knock him off his high horse.
"Fine, it's a deal." Mai and Kaiba outstretched both their hands and shook on it. Mai's eye filled with determination not to lose, while Kaiba's for once, actually seemed to hold amusement. They both made their way upstairs and Mai reached her room first.
"Night jerk!" she yelled to his receding figure as she opened up her room door. She smiled lightly excited about tomorrow.
"Night princess" Kaiba yelled back heading towards his room. No need to explain that he was being sarcastic. 'This will be interesting.'
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