Authors Note: Read and Review. BTW, thank you for the Reviews. It really is appreciated. I'm torn between fanfiction and deviantart. I also love to draw. So if I'm not updating here, I'm working on drawings on Deviant. lol. But I Promise to finish this story, I've found new joy in it.
Important Notice: Chapters 1-7 have all been rewritten.
Disclaimer: I don't own any of the characters except Monica.
The little gang was all assembled in the main living room, everyone except Mai. She had told them to wait there for a bit and she would be back. Monica and Mokuba were totally confused but Kaiba knew what she was up to. Well, not precisely. He knew it was related to their little bet though but other than that his curiosity was running wild just like the other two in waiting.
Mai took her sweet time returning. She wanted the mood set just right. She wanted to make this moment last forever. But more than anything, she wanted Kaiba to squirm in anticipation to what she was going to have him do. When first arriving back from the tournament she made a phone call to the nearest costume store. Using the Kaiba name, she placed an order for a certain costume she thought would look "good" on the ice king. The store said it would be there shortly and not an hour later she had received the parcel. She made her way back into the living room, package in hand.
"Hey Kaiba, I think this is for you" Mai chirped giving him an abnormally large grin.
Kaiba's eyes narrowed as he stood up, trying to figure out what the blondee was up to. Mai extended the package to him and Seto grabbed it, but she did not let go. She got closer to him and let a small grin start to form.
"As the winner of our bet," she began to whisper. "I'd just love to see you walk around in this cute little costume I got you." With that she gave him a sultry grin and sat down on the couch between Mokuba and Monica. Kaiba continued to eye her, and then stared at the package, and then back at Mai. He peeked into the box and almost dropped it in horror.
"You can't be serious" was all he could mumble.
"Oh but I am" Mai chided, letting a small evil laugh go. Kaiba sighed and took one last look at Mai before he left the room. Mokuba and Monica were more confused now than ever.
"Hey Mai, what's going on?" Mokuba asked innocently.
"Ah, Kaiba's got a surprise for us, for me winning the match is all" Mai answered. She didn't want to tell him about the bet, teaching kids to bet at a young age was not something she wanted to promote. So she just answered his question without entirely revealing it all. She wasn't lying, but she wasn't giving anything away either. Mokuba nodded but Monica knew much better than to believe that reply. For all her years working at Kaiba corp. Kaiba never surprised anyone with anything, let alone for winning a simple tournament. The only person ever to get anything was probably Mokuba, which was most likely why the boy believed Mai's story. Monica jabbed Mai's side to get the blondes' attention.
"After this little fiasco, you're telling me everything!"
Mai smiled at the brunette "With pleasure."
Footsteps were heard cutting into the conversation of the two beauties. Within moments, there stood the elder Kaiba clad in the national Airforce uniform. A uniform that demanded all respect when worn. Kaiba was obviously at discomfort when all eyes were on him. The uniform fit him well, but he just didn't feel right without wearing his traditional trench coat or office type clothing. Like a fish being robbed of water, he was just out of place. Mai and Monica whistled playfully laughing all the while, causing the young man more uneasiness. Seto stood there glaring at the both of them. They really were so childish.
Mokuba was smiling as well, the two girl's laughter were contagious but obviously not for the same reasons. "Big bro, what's up with that uniform? You look so silly."
Kaiba looked to his brother but couldn't find anything to say to him. If it was anyone else, he would retort bitterly but he could never do that to Mokuba. He just gave his brother a bored look and nodded curtly. He had lost the bet to the blonde in front of him. He had to do this. A Kaiba never goes back on his word.
"Well Seto, model for us!" Monica shouted, obviously drunken with laughter. She was enjoying this way too much. This was one of the few times available to poke good fun at Kaiba, and she was going to milk it as much as possible.
"Yeah, come on Kaiba, do a little strut" Mai added, knowingly adding fuel to the fire. Both girls continued to snicker. Kaiba would've sent both of them to hell with the look he sent their way if possible. But as god deemed it, thankfully no man had that power. The young CEO took and long breath and started to model for his viewers.
"Yeah Seto!" Mokuba encouraged. "You've got great form!" The young boy was blind to the crude humor that the elder girls were playing on his brother. Mokuba was just too young to understand. The two women continued their onslaught of whistling and clapping, at Kaiba's expense.
When it was all finished everyone except Kaiba's stomach was hurting from laughing too much. Mai was the first to thank Seto for such great entertainment.
"You know Kaiba" she started "you put on a great show!" She couldn't help but continue to tease him. It was too much fun. And the way Kaiba looks right now is just priceless.
"I totally have to agree Mai; Kaiba sure does know how to make the girls go wild!" Monica and Mai started bursting out laughing all over again. The brunette was practically rolling on the floor while the blonde clutched her stomach tightly. Kaiba just continued to glare, that's all he could do on the outside. But within the computer genius the clocks were turning. He would get his revenge, they would all pay. Mokuba gave Kaiba the thumbs up and the girls started to laugh even harder. Yes, they would all pay, even Mokuba.
"Come on our little accomplice" Monica started placing a hand on the boy's back and leading him upstairs. "We've poked enough fun at your big brother. Let's go take your shower now."
"But Monie, I wasn't poking anything at Seto, and I don't wanna shower now"
Monica and Mai both let out a small snicker. He was so cute and the fact that he's young and innocent just adds to his adorableness. Too bad they can't always stay like that, perfect example - his pompous arrogant know-it-all brother. "Not physically poking him you dummy. But come on I'll race you to your bathroom."
"Deal!" And the races were off. For someone so small the boy could move. Or maybe it was because Monica was going easy on him?
"So" Mai started realizing that left her and the newest member of the Airforce alone together. She giggled at the thought.
Kaiba ignored her giggling and her weak attempt at starting a conversation. He had other things on his mind, one word particularly tickling his fancy, R.E.V.E.N.G.E. No one had ever made him feel so embarrassed, so mortified. He made his way to Mai way too quickly catching the blonde off guard. He pinned her against the wall invading her personal space with no remorse. Slowly he leaned in, his strong upper body pressing hard against her firm breasts. Both hands were on either side of her, trapping Mai. Mai let out a small nervous laugh looking deep into the depths of Kaiba's eyes.
Soft violet orbs met strong and piercing blue spheres. She never realized how many shades of blue his eyes were. They were almost hypnotic. She felt as if she was in a trance. She couldn't look away. He leaned in closer to Mai, his lips making his way towards hers. Mai held a breath as Kaiba was now merely inches away from her rosy lips. But just as quickly as they came, they moved away, to another direction; towards her ear.
"You know, I will get you back right?" he whispered smoothly sending chills down her spine.
Mai gulped and stood on her tippy-toes leaning into Kaiba's ear. Two can play this game. She would never give in. Mai Valentine never backs down from a challenge. "You will never get me."
Kaiba surprisingly smirked at this. This answer was expected out of her, and in actuality, this was exactly the answer he wanted to hear. He would never admit it but he loved Mai's rebellious personality; it sort of drawed him to her. He wanted to break that personality. That reflection even surprised him. No, he didn't want to break it, more like, he wanted to make it his own. He chuckled lightly into her ear, causing Mai to release the breath she was holding. His breathing was tickling the folds of her ear, not that she minded however. It was cool and soft, almost soothing? No it couldn't be, Kaiba was the farthest thing from soothing; right?
Kaiba backed off of Mai and headed to his office. "We'll see Mai" the CEO said more to himself than anyone else. He didn't know what overcame him. At one moment he was boiling to get revenge but now, he wanted something more. What is this woman doing to me?
Mai slumped against the wall trying to catch her breath. She was so caught off guard. She placed a hand on her ear, still feeling the heat from his breath. At one minute Kaiba looked like he wanted to kill her and the next, it was as if he wanted something more. She was so confused. And when he leaned in close to her, her heart was beating so fast it was as if it was on fire. She felt torn. It was as if she wanted to continue feeling his body heat on her, continue feeling his chest pushed up against her. Must be the hormones…
"Arhhh… I need to talk to Monica!"
