Yu-gi laughed, "You weren't paying attention, Joey. You left yourself wide open for an attack."
Joey fell back on his seat. "Ah, this is hurting my head. I'm a duelist not a chess player."
Tea rolled her eyes. "That's just an excuse."
"Chess isn't all that different from dueling, Joey." Yu-gi said. "They have practically the same fundamentals."
Tea laughed, "As if Joey would see that. Isn't that right Kyira?"
Joey shot up from his seat. "What! What's that supposed to mean?"
Tea ignored Joey and looked over at Kyira, who was staring out the window deep in thought. Joey peered over at her then looked back at Yu-gi and Tea confused. "Hello? Earth to Kyira," Tea waved her hand in front of the girl.
Kyira snapped and noticed that all three of them were staring at her. "What?" Kyira asked backing up a bit.
"Is something wrong Kyira? You've been out of it these past couple of weeks."
Kyira laughed, shaking her head. "What! No, I'm fine. I've just been thinking about the band is all. We've got a really big gig coming up and we're going to compete against our rivals. The winning band gets prize money and a chance to perform as the opening band for L'Arc-en-Ciel's Concert."
"Wow that's pretty big." Yu-gi said.
Kyira nodded, "Yeah, Matt has us practicing like mad." Kyira leaned back a bit in her chair.
"Well that'll be something to see," Yu-gi said.
"Yeah, make sure to tell us when it is so we can all go." Tea added.
Kyira nodded, "Yeah, sure."
Joey looked around. "Hey has anybody seen Tristan? I just noticed that he's not here." Tea and Yu-gi both shook their heads.
Kyira slowly got up and started for the door. "Well I'm going to be off now. I've got to go meet someone."
"Kyira, do you know where he is?"
Kyira glanced back, "I promised I wouldn't say anything."
Joey's eyes narrowed, "How come?"
Kyira laughed nervously, "Well…see he's out with Serenity right now and…"
"What! Why that no good for nothing, just wait till I get my hands on him!" Joey bellowed as he stomped towards the door.
"What! No! You can't, I promised." Kyira ran for the door, slamming it in his face. "Just stay put Joey, it's just a date."
"What!!!" Kyira heard him bellow from the other side of the door. I better get out of here. she thought to herself quickly as he hurried down the stairs and out of Yu-gi's house, still able to hear Joey making a scandal. "Geez, Joey's reacting worse than I expected." Sighing she glanced at her watch. "Ah! I'm late!" With that, she started to run quickly down the sidewalk.
Mokuba glanced out the window, then at the clock. "She's late." Mokuba leaned on the windowsill on his elbows waiting. "Maybe she forgot." He thought to himself.
Kaiba was making his way to his study when he spotted Mokuba. "Mokuba, what are you doing?"
Mokuba turned around to face his brother, "I'm waiting for Kyira. She promised she'd visit today, but she's late."
Kaiba's already serious expression soon parted with a deep frown. "I wouldn't expect her to show up, Mokuba. So don't waste your time."
Mokuba shook his head, "No, she'll come, she promised."
Before Kaiba could say anything, he saw Kyira at the front gate. Turning he headed for his study. "Suit yourself, Mokuba."
Mokuba watched his brother walk away then went back to looking out the window, when he saw Kyira walking away from the front gate. Getting up he ran outside.
"I can't go in there. It's been three weeks already. What was I thinking? I wasn't that's what." Sighing she kept walking.
"Kyira!" Kyira turned around seeing Mokuba running out. "Mokuba?"
"Kyira, where are you going?"
Kyira thought quickly, "Um…I remembered that I had forgotten my guitar and I said I'd play for you today."
Mokuba grinned, "That's alright, maybe next time. Come on let's go inside." Kyira nodded following Mokuba inside. So much for running away. Mokuba was chatting away as he lead Kyira towards the sitting room. As they walked, Kyira glanced at Kaiba's study, her thoughts instantly going to the incident at the park. I wonder…maybe I shouldn't have come today. I don't think I can do this. Mokuba turned to Kyira, "Isn't that great?"
Kyira snapped back to reality, "Huh? Oh yeah that's wonderful." She said having no clue what he was talking about.
"Yeah, I can't wait for it. Too bad Seto can't go, he should go see you play, but he said he has to work." Mokuba sighed, "Sometimes I think he works too much, but that's my brother. Always working to make the company better.
Kyira nodded, Oh he was talking about the concert. She thought to herself. "Well if Kaiba didn't work so much I'm sure he'd spend all that extra time hanging out with you."
Mokuba nodded, "Yeah…so Kyira do you want anything to drink?"
Kyira shook her head, "No, I'm fine thanks."
Mokuba stood up, "You sure?"
Kyira smiled, "Alright then I'll take some juice if you have any."
Mokuba grinned, "Yeah, I'll be right back." With that, he quickly walked out of the room. Kyira's smile faded and she sighed. Looking out the large window, she could see a lovely garden. Kyira stood up and walked over to the window and gazed out at all the flowers. "I wonder how come I never noticed this garden before." She asked herself as she spotted a bench at the far end of the garden. I wonder if he goes out to think once in a while? But before she could think on her question more Mokuba walked in with a tray, carrying the drinks and a few snacks. "I'm back."
Kyira went to help him, "Well that was fast." she said.
Mokuba grinned, "I already had these ready for when you'd come today."
Kyira laughed, "Now I really feel special."
Mokuba laughed also, "Oh, but I have some bad news. I forgot that they needed me to help with some testing at Kaiba Corp. today."
Kyira took a sip of her juice. "Oh really, well that's too bad." When do you have to go?"
Mokuba checked his watched. "In about 15 minutes." Kyira nodded. "We were supposed to hang out today, but we didn't get to do anything really." Mokuba said sadly.
Kyira smiled, "There's always next time." Mokuba nodded sadly then stopped. "Or…you could wait till I get back. I don't think I'll be that long. Only an hour at most. You could hang here till then if you wanted."
Kyira's smiled disappeared at that. She didn't want to be at the Kaiba Mansion any longer than she needed to. She was going to say no, but looking at Mokuba's hopeful face she couldn't. "Sure, I can do that. I could sit out at the garden till you get back."
Mokuba grinned, "Yeah, good idea."
Matt finished tuning his guitar; he grabbed his pick and started to play. There was less than a week till their gig and they needed to be perfect. This was there chance to really show their stuff. Glancing at the clock, he stopped. Kyira wasn't home yet. "Oh that's right she said she was going to see Mokuba today." He paused on this. "Come to think of it, she's been acting rather strange ever since her stay there." Matt narrowed his eyes. "I know something's up."
Making her way through the garden, Kyira headed for the bench. "I'll just sit here for an hour. I'll have less chance in meeting him here so then I don't have to worry about bumping into him inside and having an awkward moment." Kyira sighed wishing Mokuba would hurry back, she made a slight face. Deciding to make the best of it, figuring Kaiba would spend the day in his study she'd have nothing to worry about. Looking around her, she smiled as she gazed at the flowers around her.
"What are you doing out here?"
Kyira jumped instantly stiffening. Slowly she looked up seeing Kaiba standing on her right, a serious expression on is face. "I…uh…I'm waiting for Mokuba to come back." She managed to say. Kaiba's expression didn't change. Looking away, Kyira stared at the ground. What do I do! What do I do! What do I do! What do I do! She thought panicking. Hearing footsteps, Kyira's head shot up, Kaiba now gone. Feeling hurt but relieved, she bit her lip and turned her head slightly when she got a glance of something. Jumping again, she tried to steady herself. "Kaiba!" She exclaimed in surprise. Kaiba just stared at her then he sat down next to her. Kyira instantly looked away. Twiddling her thumbs Kyira fidgeted. That's it! I'll just start first. Might as well get this out in the open. She thought to herself. "Kaiba…" she said softly turning around only to find herself face to face with him. She froze as she was transfixed by his dark eyes.
"Seto." Was all he said.
"…Seto…" She whispered as he leaned towards her, kissing her softly. Lost in the moment, Kyira relaxed. Pulling away, she looked up at him, "I should…I should go." She said jumping up quickly. She turned to leave.
"Kyira…" Kaiba said softly as he stood.
She stopped and turned to face him. "Bye…Seto," She finished smiling, then turned and walked out of the garden. Once inside Kyira quickly went to the door when Mokuba came in.
"Oh Kyira, hey," He greeted brightly.
Kyira stopped, "Mokuba…hi."
"Were you going somewhere?" He asked.
"Uh…yeah I was actually leaving. I'm feeling slightly dizzy. I figured it was best I go home and lay down."
Mokuba nodded, "Good idea. See you at the concert then." Saying good-bye, Kyira rushed out, making her way down the long walkway and out the gate. Once outside she leaned against the wall and sighed. Remembering the kiss, her hand went to her lips. Did that really happen? She thought to herself, in shock. Smiling slightly she turned to go home feeling as if she was walking up on clouds.
"Kyira." Stopping Kyira looked up to see Matt looking at her oddly. "Matt? What are you doing here?"
"I came to see you. What's with the giddy look?" He asked her.
"Huh? Oh nothing, nothing."
"Uh-huh yeah right."
"What you don't believe me?" She asked pretending to sound hurt.
"No, I don't. I know something's up and you're not telling me."
Making a face, she walked right past him. "Fine already. I'll tell you when we get home." Matt shrugged and caught up with her, his hands in his pocket.
Mokuba walked into the sitting room and picked up the tray he had brought in earlier. Looking up he spotted his brother sitting on the bench in the garden. Mokuba was shocked. "Is that…Seto?" Mokuba walked closer to the window. "That's strange. He never goes out into the garden." Puzzled Mokuba watched his brother. Kaiba sat for a few seconds more, stood up and made his way out of the garden.
"What!" Matt exclaimed. "You're kidding?!" Kyira bit her lip. "You're serious?" Matt was beyond shocked falling back he started to laugh.
Kyira frowned, "It's not funny!"
"Yes…it…is…." He said as he laughed harder.
Kyira crossed her arms angrily. "This is exactly why I didn't want to tell you."
Matt sat up holding his sides. "I'm sorry, it's just that I really wasn't expecting that. I mean this is Kaiba we're talking about."
Kyira sighed and fell back on her brother's bed. "Yeah I know. That's the problem."
Matt shrugged, "Normally I'd be able to tell you something, but with Kaiba the rules changed." Kyira gave him a 'what are you talking about' look. "Guys have rules, Kyira, but Kaiba's playing by his own, so I can't really help you here."
Kyira stood up, "Great, what's the use of having a brother if he can't even help me?" Shaking her head, she headed for the door.
"Just wait and see what he does. I'm sure he's having just a hard a time as you right now."
Kyira looked over at her brother and smiled. "Thanks."
"No prob." Turning she walked out saying good night when she head Matt erupt into laughter once again.
"Matt!" She yelled out angrily hearing a muffled sorry from inside his bedroom. Rolling her eyes she went back to her room.