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Serenity walked in to the chapel with Kaiba. It was a huge wedding for Rebecca and Mokuba being who they are. Rebecca's grandfather knew quite a bit of people, Rebecca knew some people too. Then there was Mokuba, when news got out that the famous Seto Kaiba's brother was getting married, all the people that the Kaiba's knew were there. Being two famous people themselves, her being a famous archeologist, and Mokuba being the brother of Seto Kaiba, and a world class artist, it was going to be a big wedding.

She was smiling, she looked around saw Joey. He had an arm around Mai, he was smiling. He didn't seem to object to Kaiba escorting her, but he might say something later, for some reason that didn't bother her. She made eye contact with Mai; Mai gave her a knowing smile. Mai always seemed to know what was going on. Serenity smiled back she didn't know what she would do without her sister-in-law. Serenity pulled her eyes away from Mai; she smiled at Yugi and Tea. Tea came by last week announcing she was pregnant. Serenity was really happy for them.

Serenity kept walking, her gentle green eyes, met a different set of obsessed green eyes. They were glaring at her, with such hatred. Her smile fell a little bit, 'why is Duke glaring at me?' she thought. She tensed up; this didn't go unnoticed by Kaiba.

"Are you alright?" Kaiba whispered, through a smile.

"I've never seen Duke so angry," she whispered back. "He is actually making me scared."

Kaiba looked over at him, it was disturbing at how he was looking at her. He pulled Serenity closer to him, he never liked him in the first place. Kaiba noticed the look that he was staring at her with an intense stare. It could go for a glare. He never took his eyes off of her. It really was disturbing.

They made it up to the altar, the spilt ways. Serenity turned her head to see Rebecca come in. Everyone stood, and they were looking towards the door. The bridal march started to play and she started walking with her grandfather escorted her. She looked so beautiful; she had a huge grin on her face. Serenity looked over to Mokuba, he was just as happy. He looked like the happiness man in the world. The look on his face told her that he wasn't nervous anymore.

When Rebecca reached Mokuba, her grandfather gave her a quick kiss on the forehead. He made his way down to his seat. Then the wedding was started. The bride and groom exchanged vows. Serenity looked over at Kaiba; she saw that he was still smiling. It was the most she had ever seen him smile; she was beginning to like his small smile.

"You now may kiss the bride."

This caught Serenity attention, and she turned back to the newlyweds. They kissed and everyone clapped.

Serenity smiled as she watched her two best friends run down the aisle. They were both beaming. Everyone followed and watched them get into one of the limos that the Kaibas had. Slowly the people made their way out of the church and over to the reception at the Kaiba Mansion.

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Serenity still couldn't believe how beautiful the back yard looked. She didn't do any with these decorations, but she did help in the preparations, the colors, and almost everything else. She had always loved the Kaiba's grounds. She made her way over to the newlyweds. The guest will be coming soon and Serenity wanted to give them her wedding gift before anyone else. They were outside getting ready for everyone to come. She carried her gift to them.

"Serenity," Mokuba and Rebecca greeted.

"Hey, guys. I have something for you," Serenity said as she gave them her present.

"Serenity you didn't have to. You have done so much for us already," Rebecca said as she took the gift.

"Yeah Ren, if it wasn't for you Rebecca wouldn't have agreed to go out with me," Mokuba smiled.

"Hey," Rebecca whined, Mokuba and Serenity both laughed.

"I know, but I wanted to get you something, so live with it. Open it Becs."

"Alright."

Rebecca opened it; she had a confused look on her face.

"It's a blank canvas."

"Yeah, so when you get home from your honeymoon and when I'm not really busy, I'll paint something on there for you. You get to decide and tell me whenever you are ready."

"Oh Serenity, thank you, thank you, thank you," Rebecca squealed as she hugged her friend.

"Serenity that really is the best, thank you," Mokuba said as he gave both of them a hug.

When they were all hugging the first couple of guest started to show up. Mokuba released them.

"Let's get this show on the road. Alea, can you please take this canvas to our room please," Mokuba asked as she handed the canvas to the young maid.

"Yes sir," Alea said as she took the canvas and left.

Mokuba and Rebecca went over to where the line was going to be. Serenity stayed behind just a moment. She watched her friends go, they were holding hands. Another couple in Serenity's life is married. She wondered when it was going to be her turn, but if she could be there for another one of her friend's wedding, she would always be there for her friends.

Serenity made her way over to the line; everyone was there, even Seto. He was greeting the guest, with one of his small smiles. She smiled; she didn't know that she was smiling as she walked into her place in line. Still not breaking her eye contact with Seto, he looked over at her making eye contact with her. His smile made it all the way up to his eyes, it was a true smile. One that she has never seen before, she smiled back one that made it all the way up to her eyes.

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The wedding line went on for a couple of hours. Serenity was dead on her feet, she was sick and tired of standing in heels, but she didn't do anything until Rebecca and Mokuba gave the okay. Which should be any moment now, because Rebecca doesn't like standing for too long, she saw Rebecca turn and whisper to Mokuba. Serenity smiled; sometimes she is so smart that it scares her sometimes.

"We are going to end the line now," Mokuba announced.

"Yes," Jon mumbled under his breath as he took the brides maid that he escorted as he took her arm and led her to the food table.

The other all left too, Serenity told Rebecca that she would be over by Joey and Mai. It was nice to sit down. At the table sat Yugi and Tea, as long with her family it was just them.

"How are you feeling sis?" Joey asked.

"I'm really tired, but the night is still young and there is the dancing, which I am looking forward too. I think if I didn't love art so much I would have become a dancer or an actress either one."

Everyone laughed, because she said it so seriously. Everyone knew that there was no way that Serenity would give up art.

"Hey Serenity I was wondering if you know why Duke is acting so strange," Tea asked as she was holding Logan.

Serenity was caught off guard, "I have no idea. He has been acting this way for a while now."

"What do you mean he has been acting like this for a while?" Mai asked.

"He has…"

"Excuse me ladies and gentlemen it is time for the bride and groom to share their first dance," the DJ interrupted.

Serenity knew what this meant, Rebecca and Mokuba would dance. It also meant that the wedding party would be dancing with them. That sent shivers up her spine. She couldn't believe that she was looking forward to the dances with Seto.

Everyone turned and watched the newlyweds dance. Slowly the wedding company started to dance. Slowly Seto came over to Serenity, despite Joey being at the table. Joey was sitting in his chair, Mai forcing himself to stay there. Seto offered his hand to her, she took it without thinking. When she took it he gently brought her to her feet. When she looked back at her family; Yugi, Tea, and Mai had smiles, and Joey had a forced smile. She laughed to herself when she saw it, but that didn't stop her. She also didn't see Duke sitting at a table by himself, with a drink or five continuing with his glaring.

He saw them go to the dance floor with hate in his eyes. He saw how Kaiba pulled her to him, placing one of his hands on her perfectly small waist. While she placed her hands one on the shoulder and the other in his hand. He saw the look that Serenity was giving Kaiba, and the look he was giving back. They both had smiles on their faces. How could she be happier with him? He couldn't stand it anymore. They were dancing so close together, like they were in their own little world. He stood up and made his way over to the dancing couple.

"How could you do this to me? To US!" Duke hollered.

As Duke was yelling the music had stopped and it felt like everyone stopped breathing.

"Duke what are you talking about? There never has been 'an us," Serenity commented as she stopped dancing, but still had one hand on his shoulder, while Kaiba had his hand still on her waist.

"What do you mean 'there never has been an us?' There has always been us right from when we met. We are a match made in heaven."

"Duke, seriously I don't know what you are talking about."

"Kaiba get your hands off of my Serenity!"

"She says she doesn't belong to you, Devlin," Kaiba said calmly.

"She belongs to me and only to me!" Duke shouted in her face. When he did this Kaiba wrapped his arm around her so Duke was yelling at Kaiba's elbow instead of her face. He was walking away, as he continued to make a scene of himself.

"What is he talking about?" Seto whispered, as he felt her tremble in his arms.

"I don't know, I really don't know."

"Fine you can have that slut, how much are you paying her to be with you? I don't need her; I can find someone else who will worship the ground I walk on."

This made everyone gasp. They all looked over at Serenity, she was blushing and a few tears escaped her eyes. Serenity didn't say anything; she has never been so embarrassed in her life. She made her way over to Duke. Kaiba followed her making sure that Duke wouldn't do anything to her. Duke was still ranting and raving; he stopped as soon as he saw that Serenity was right there.

"So you have come back to me, my dear sweet Serenity," Duke smiled as he went into kiss her.

When he came close to her face, she gathered all of her fingers into a fist and brought it into his face. Then she ran off the dance floor. Duke was on the floor in a daze, while everyone laughed at him. Joey ran after Serenity, but in a few minutes he came back, because he didn't know where she went. Mai was a little bit worried about her, but she looked around and she didn't see Kaiba anywhere.

Mokuba had Duke thrown out; nobody wanted to see him again. Rebecca was mad; nobody ever embarrasses Serenity like that and gets away with it.

Serenity and Seto were missing, but they continued with the reception. They all were worried about Serenity. She was always so strong, nothing got to her. She never let anyone get to her, but nothing made her more frustrated than Duke, he always knew how to push her one way or the other. Duke was always going to be the one who drove her crazy.

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Serenity ran over to the pond, she didn't know where else to go. She just wanted to run far away from everyone. She wanted to disappear; she has never hated anybody before. Duke had embarrassed her for the last time. She never wanted to see that man again.

She sat down on the a small stone bench, she had tears running her down her cheeks. She was crying because she was frustrated, embarrassed, and mad. She never wanted to go out in public again. She wanted to go home and hide under bed. She knew that she would eventually get over this. She sat there without knowing that Kaiba was watching her.

"Are you alright?" he asked.

Serenity looked up her eyes wide with surprise; she didn't know he was there.

"What do you want?" Serenity asked in a small voice, not trying to sound rude.

"Are you alright?" he repeated as he sat down next to her.

"No, I just can't believe I let him get to me like that and that I lost control."

"Don't let him get to you, he doesn't mean anything."

"I know, but the things he said about me, they hurt."

"Of course they did, he tried to hurt you."

"You know that, I have never done any of those things he accused me of, right?" Serenity asked as her voice broke; she started to silently cry again.

Kaiba placed his arm around her; she started to cry into his shoulder. He let her cry it out. She hasn't cried like this for years. She hasn't cried like this in front of anybody either. Could feel his arm wrapped around her, his head on hers, she felt safe in his arms. She has never thought she would be in his arms like this. Knowing he was there calmed her down a little bit. She lifted her head met his eyes.

"You don't believe him do you?" Serenity asked hoping for a good answer.

"No, there is no way you could do what he said."

"Do you think I'm a slut?" She asked in a small voice, as she placed her head on his shoulder.

"No, stop asking questions like that. You aren't anything he says, stop thinking you are. You are a beautiful girl and there isn't any reason for you to listen to him."

"I'm beautiful?" She asked as new tears came to her eyes.

"Yes, so will you stop being dumb and get over it. You know you aren't any of those things and I know you aren't any of those things, so it doesn't matter what he thinks. Does he matter to you?"

"Never and never will."

"Good."

"Seto?"

"Hm."

"Thank you," Serenity said as she cuddled closer to him.

"You're welcome Serenity and Serenity?"

"Yeah?"

"Nice punch," he mused.

"Thank you, Seto," she laughed.

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Joey, Mai, Logan, Yugi, and Tea all left after that. Serenity wasn't going to come home until the reception was done. They told the newlyweds to tell Serenity that they left, because it was Logan's bedtime and Tea was quite tired, being pregnant and all. Each couple left the new couple a gift, and they were gone.

Serenity came back with Seto; she needed to stay until the end. Seto did try to get her to go home, but she didn't see the point. All she did was cry; he didn't hurt her in any way, well he did attack her verbally.

She made her way over to the table where the Rebecca and Mokuba were sitting. Seto never left her side. When Rebecca saw her she stood up and ran to her friend.

"Serenity are you alright?" Rebecca asked as she hugged her friend.

"Yeah I'm fine."

"We kicked Duke out after you ran," Mokuba said coming over. "How dare he say those things about you?"

"You don't believe them do you?" Serenity asked scared that the answer would be yes.

"No way, Serenity why would we believe him? We know you and we know you that you would never do what he said. Besides he was just mad, because he is jealous," Mokuba said as he sat back down.

"Jealous?" Serenity asked while she sat down next to Rebecca, who sat next to Mokuba and Seto sat next to her.

"Un-huh, because you didn't pick him. Forget him Serenity he isn't worth your time," Mokuba continued.

"Or your love," Rebecca chimed in.

"Thanks guys, I don't know what I would do without you."

"Joey, Mai, Yugi, and Tea, left after we kicked Duke out," Mokuba commented.

"Really I'm surprised they lasted this long. Why did they leave? Do you know?"

"Yeah Mai said something about its Logan's bedtime, and Tea was tried."

"Does it matter that Tea was tired?" Seto asked, like why does that matter.

"Yeah, she's pregnant."

"Oh, great another thing that Yugi has beat me at."

This caused everyone to laugh, but Serenity laughed the longest. For a little bit longer they all sat there talking about whatever popped into their heads. Even Seto made a few comments here and there. Most of them made Serenity laugh; it was a good bonding moment for all of them. It was time for Rebecca to throw the bouquet. Serenity didn't want to participate; she was enjoying Seto's presence. They were having another nice conversation when they heard all the girls there shriek and squeal.

Serenity and Seto looked up and saw that the bouquet was in the air. They turned back towards each other and continued talking. Then the flowers landed in her lap. She was surprised, looked up at the crowd, then at Seto. He was holding back a laugh, because her face was priceless.

Serenity picked it up and threw it back into the crowd, blushing. The girls fought to get the bouquet again. Mokuba and Rebecca looked at each other with knowing looks.

"Why did you do that?" Seto asked with a smile still on his face.

"Me the next to get married it's not going to happen. No matter how hard I try I don't think it's going to be me."

"But what if it is you?"

"I'll believe it when I see a man that I love on his knees with a ring."

He chuckled, her face was a little flushed still and she was being quite stubborn. She didn't believe that she would get married. If he could he would change that tonight, but he needed to make sure that she loved him too, like the way he loved her.

"Okay, everyone it's time for us to say goodbye," Mokuba announced.

"Yep, we'll see you all in a few weeks," Rebecca agreed.

Serenity and Seto both got up and made their way after the couple. They were running towards the limo that was going to take them on their honeymoon. They got in and rolled down the window.

Serenity bid them goodbye, she was happy to see them so happy. Seto was behind her he said his goodbyes as well. They drove off; everyone went back to the party. Serenity was ready to go home; she has had a busy day. Seto had his arm around her; she looked up at him, while she wrapped her arm around his waist.

"Can I give you a ride home?" He asked causally.

"Yes please, I need to sleep, today has been exhausting physically and emotionally."

"It shows."

"You don't have to rub it in," she said as she elbowed him in the rib. He chuckled, as he led her to the car.