Chapter 21

The driver returned to the party with little time to spare; Serenity figured it would be best if she went in there alone so Joey wouldn't see them together. Seto understood, besides he was just planning on leaving as well.

But after they said their goodbyes, Serenity looked back at the CEO with a shy smile, making him confused.

"Shouldn't you be getting back to your brother?" He asked.

Serenity blushed lightly. "I...I was just wondering...are you...going to ever think about me?" She asked.

Seto blushed deeply, turning away from her. "W-What kind of question is that?" He stuttered.

Serenity giggled nervously. "I'm sorry...I was just-"

"Yeah, I'll think about you...I guess." He replied with shyness in his tone. He gazed back at her, hoping he wouldn't regret these next few words. "Will you...think about me?"

"Oh my!" She exclaimed. Serenity burst into a moment of giggles as her cheeks flushed in pink. She turned away from him, trying to hide her bashfulness.

"What?" Seto asked, with an arched eyebrow. "Is that a yes or a no?"

Serenity nodded. "Yes, of course I'll think about you." She replied. "Have a good night, Seto." She gave a polite bow before walking into the party.

"You don't need to be so polite all the time…" Seto thought to himself as he watched the young woman.

Serenity entered the party and sighed, she hated lying to her brother but she wanted to keep it a secret...at least for now. She felt herself crushing hard on the arrogant, cold, yet kind CEO...his brown hair and blue eyed combination was gorgeous. Not to mention he had intellect, he was hard working, yet he was so unpredictable.

Yet what stood out was how protective he was to those he seemed to care for...it was like a fierce emotion took over him deep inside. He was also capable of showing kindness as well...even to those outside of his family like towards the auburn haired secretary.

All the thoughts of him stopped when she felt a hand tap her shoulder. She turned around and saw Yugi Moto.

"Hey Serenity, I didn't know you were here." Yugi greeted.

Serenity smiled, it was a good thing it was Yugi and not Tristan. "I've been here for a while, but then I went outside to get some air." She replied.

Yugi chuckled lightly. "Yeah, I don't blame you. I wanted to take myself and Tea outside but people kept wanting to talk to her about her dance gigs."

Serenity giggled. "Goodness, she has been getting quite popular hasn't she?"

Before Yugi could reply, Joey appeared behind them and wrapped his arms around both his sister and best friend. "Heeeeeey you two! Serenity, I see you came back! Ya ready to go?"

Serenity nodded. "Mhm, I'm a bit sleepy." She replied with a soft yawn.

Joey released them and smiled. "Yeah, and I think Mai has had enough." he replied, pointing to his drunk girlfriend.

"Miss, you already had five glasses!" The bartender exclaimed.

"S-Shut up! I'll tell you when I had enough!" yelled a drunk Mai. Joey shook his head and carried the curvy blonde on his shoulders.

"Sorry bout that, we were just leaving." Joey apologized.

"Ooooh Joey, where we going?" Mai slurred before hiccuping.

"Guess I'll be driving us home." Joey told Serenity. "Can you sit in the back seat with Mai for me to keep an eye on her?"

Serenity nodded. "Of course." She replied, before heading out to the car. While riding in the car next to a sleeping Mai, Serenity touched her lips slightly at the kiss Seto Kaiba had given her. This kiss itself felt magical and Seto actually did make a good companion to hang out with...her opinion of the CEO got brighter within each time they've met.

Of course….there was one problem...and that was Joey's hatred for the CEO.

Meanwhile Seto sat in the limo with Mokuba as they headed back to the mansion. Mokuba looked at his brother, wondering why he was so dazed.

"So...Seto, I haven't seen you at the party for a long time. Where were you?" The younger brother asked.

Seto looked back at him, trying to decide if he should tell Mokuba.

"Hell what's the worst that could happen.." Seto thought.

"I was...at a sushi restaurant with Whe-...Serenity." Seto replied.

"Wait, you were on a date?!" Mokuba asked. Seto glared at his brother, maybe he shouldn't have said anything.

"I guess if that's what you wanna call it.." Seto replied.

"Did you two have fun? Did you guys kiss?!" Mokuba asked, wanting to know everything.

Seto was hesitant to reply but then gave a nod. Mokuba beamed in delight; his brother received a kiss, from a pretty cool chick.

"So how was it? Was the kiss good? Awkward? Bad?" He asked.

"She was...gentle…" He replied.

Mokuba arched an eyebrow. "That good or bad?"

Seto just chuckled lightly and shook his head. "I guess you could say it was good…" Said the CEO. "She..reminds me of someone special…"

"Who?" Mokuba asked. "Does she remind you of your Blue Eyes White Dragons?" he asked.

"What? No, Mokuba...she.." Seto felt himself struggling to complete his sentence, making Mokuba anxious.

"What, Seto what?!"

"She reminds me of mom..."

To be continued…