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Yeah. Had to get that out my system. I AM SO SORRY IT TOOK ME SO LONG TO UPDATE. I really wanna make up some story about school having too much pressure, blah blah blah…..but. That is not the case. In all honesty (please don't kill me) . Ahem. For you see, I'm not really a hardcore writer. I just get ideas and act upon them. So yeah. I WILL TRY MY VERY HARDEST NOT TO DISAPPOINT YOU ALL AGAIN! And THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU for the reviews! I almost shed some tears, I was so happy!
(Just to avoid any confusion, this is a phone conversation)
"Nothing. NOTHING. The man AVOIDS me. He SHUNS me. Ugh. I'm so gullible!"
Mai nodded sympathetically from the other side of the line. It pained her to see her close friend in such a state.
"He USED me. He PLAYED with me, Mai! The whole thing was all part of his mater plan. The 'Let's Play with Serenity's Emotions and then Crush Her Heart' plan! Damn. I really liked him Mai! Lord only knows why! Why, oh why oh WHY did I even become attracted to him? Am I so superficial? Am I some mindless Barbie that's attracted to any handsome male, regardless of their nasty personality? Am I-"
Mai cut her off. "If you really think about it, there's not much to like. He's arrogant, snarky, rude, cold-hearted, merciless, cruel, sadistic, and robotic."
Serenity's head dropped. For sure, another round of bashing her own confidence was on its way.
"BUT. There are some….fascinating qualities about him too, that may interested you, and drew you in. For one, he definitely matches you in intellect and wits, he's powerful, he's handsome, and mysterious- not that you're superficial, but perhaps the idea of dating the undateable attracted you."
Serenity scoffed. "You make me sound way less pathetic than I actually am. He just toyed with me."
"Ren, did you ever entertain the notion that Kaiba likes you, too? But he just doesn't know how to express his feelings?"
"Mai, since the day we….uh…made out" Serenity blushed "he doesn't even look in my general direction. Before, at least we would argue or something. But now? Absolutely nothing."
"Maybe he's embarrassed"
"Maybe I'm a gullible fool, and he is a manipulative ass of whom I should forget about"
"Maybe you should explore all your possibilities"
"Maybe you should reevaluate your strategy of trying to get me to stick with him- what possibilities? It's not like we were married, we weren't even making out!"
"Maybe you should watch how you talk to your mentors, and give him a chance. Don't be too judgemental and just give up.
"Maybe you're too optimistic. Next thing I know, you'll be suggesting that I talk to him about 'us'"
All Serenity could hear was the crackling of the signal.
"Mai? MAI. You can't honestly be thinking…"
"Ren, THINK about it. Why not try talking to him? It could clear up the awkwardness?"
"It would cause MORE awkwardness, Mai. I live with the man, remember?"
"Right…..dang, I forgot about that bit. Mmm….yup, that's a problem."
"Mmmhmm, which brings me back to my original solution- forget about this whole thing!
"No. I know exactly what to do…."
"Wow, this better be good. If not, I'm through. No more Seto-"
"Talk to your mom about it."
Silence….
"Dude, she knows EVERYTHING. She'd give you the best advice ever, and make you feel WAY better about yourself. Honey, as your self-proclaimed mentor, I order you to pick up your phone, and call your mother."
"Yeah, but you know my mom..."
"Pumpkin darling!" Kokoru exclaimed. "It's been too long! How are ya holding up at the Kaibas'?
"Ermm…okayy I guess. Mokie's just awesome, the staff is….uhm, discreet, but overall good, and Kaiba….." Serenity trailed off.
"Kaiba-sama? Have you guys got it on yet?"
"MOM! You don't just SAY stuff like that!"
"I'm a mother, sweetie. I can say whatever I like." She smirked. "So you two DO have a thing."
"No, urgh, it's not a THING if he won't DO anything about it!"
"Wait, you two have a THING? I was right!"
"Whaa….wait….what? You just said-"
"I guessed darling, and you just confirmed it. Oh, you two would make SUCH a cute couple. Although everything about your looks contrast, your matching wit and intelligence simply stuns the natural world!"
"Mom…."
"I can't WAIT to plan your wedding! The theme could be…..hmmm rainbow of memories?"
"Mom…"
"Naw, that's from Mulan. What a charming little movie. The theme could be….pink and blue? Since your favorite color is pink and his, I assume, is blue…"
"MOM!"
"What? Pink and blue doesn't work for you?"
"Okay, A, I'm seventeen. I refuse to get married until I'm at LEAST twenty-three. B, do not EVER repeat the last few things you just said EVER AGAIN. C, me and Kaiba don't even have a thing! Well, I mean we sorta had something but it definitely wasn't a thing cuz things involve more than randomly making out and I don't even WANT to have a thing with him cuz he's so awkward and then the whole THING would be awkward!"
"All I heard was making out, and I saw stars. Honey, you swoop in faast-"
"Mom, you're missing the point…"
"When you two kids make me a Grandmother, can you name your child Fletcher? It's such an interesting name. You could call him 'Fletch' for short!"
"Mother…"
"Well, I guess if it's a girl then that won't work…what about Coraline? Like from the movie? Or do you want a traditional Japanese name? Hmm…"
Serenity pinched her nose (A/N a very Kaiba like move…). "Mom, please focus…"
"How about Daisuke? Or Deisuke? If it's a guy…..ermm….Kurumi? For a girl?"
"MOM!"
"Darling, no need to shout."
"If you mention ANYTHING about me having a child again…"
"Alright, alright. Only after you two are married"
"Ulch…not even gonna say anything. Soo, what do you think I should do?"
"Depends. Do you like him?"
"Uhh….." Serenity held her head. "I'm attracted to him? Does that count?"
"Well. I think you shouldn't pursue him yet. Why don't you try to just learn about him? Find the real Seto Kaiba, and then decide if he's worth it."
"Yeahhh…that's a great idea!"
Kokoru smirked. "Okay hun, I've got to go check up on your brother. Last night, he got in a fight with one of my business partners' sons…he took a nasty hit in the head. By a coffee pot."
Serenity gasped. "A..a…a COFFEE POT? Is he okay? Can I talk to him?"
"Probably shouldn't, dear. He's had a rather bad headache since. I don't need him worrying about you living with big bad Kaiba."
"Pfft fineee. I'll talk to yah later!"
"Mmm. Kisses, dahling!"
"Well. This should do it" Serenity mumbled to herself. She had written a good long list of things she didn't know about Kaiba. Crucial information about him that she was determined to discover. With the help of Mai and Tea, she's come of with 30 solid things she must find out to uncover his true personality.
THE LIST:
1) What is his middle name
2) Boxers, undies, PJ's, or in the nude? (Sleepwear)
3) What's in the history of his web browser (laptop, desktop, etc)
4) Can he swim?
5) Does he work out?
6) Exactly what are in all the rooms in his enormous mansion?
7) Fiction or nonfiction?
8) Bath or shower?
9) What kind of shampoo does he use
10) What kind of body wash does he use
11) Can he play any sports?
12) Where does he keep his clothes? (Drawer, closet, etc)
13) Does he watch TV?
14) Does he have abs?
15) Can he recognize a pretty girl (on a magazine?)
16) Can he say anything with a straight face?
17) Does he shave?
18) What size shoes?
19) Does he fondle play with his brother?
20) Does he like boobies or dic is he straight or gay?
21) How long does he take in the bathroom? (In the morning)
22) Spontaneous or predictable?
23) Can he watch children's shows? (Such as Barney, Curious George, etc)
24) Does he have a sense of humor?
25) Does he appreciate romanticism?
26) Artsy?
27) Philosophical?
28) Does he have a cutesy/playful side? (pouting, begging, etc)
29) How does he deal with awkward situations?
30) Is he worth it?
Serenity rolled her eyes. 'Ulch, they can be sooo immature. Psh. Boobies? Really now? Wowww…." She rolled over in her bed, placing The List over her eyes. 'Who knows? Maybe Kaiba IS worth getting to know…I bet there's some personality in there somewhere. A non-degrading personality, that is…." She rolled back over, and placed The List under her pillow. 'Good thing there's no school tomorrow. I can get started on The List…' Her eyes fluttered as she began losing herself to sleep.
'Can't….wait…till…tomorrow….'
