A/N: Sorry I took so long. But I've been sick and make-up work is not your friend. Just thought I should warn you, there is romantic fluff at the end of this chapter. Of course, it shouldn't be called a warning since it's nothing bad. But it is fluffy!





Joey winced as he heard his name. He was in trouble and he knew it. He could feel Seto Kaiba's eyes burning a hole through him. He had to be livid that he'd blab. He knew one day his mouth would get him in trouble. He just hoped Kaiba wouldn't kill him.

" Uh, somebody call me?" He said turning around slightly," Dah!"

As little time as it took to turn around, Kaiba had time to get up, walk over and yank him up by his coat collar.

" You stupid animal! You opened your big mouth didn't you?!" He asked shaking him.

" Daaaahh!! I'm sorry! He had pocky! I couldn't help myself!" Joey said.

" I oughtta beat you black and blue! Who else knows?!" He asked.

" Nobody Kaiba! No one at all!!" He said quickly.

Kaiba dropped Joey onto the ground. Now, Joey wasn't an easily scared person. But he wasn't feeling very safe around Kaiba right now. He looked like he was ready to kill him and make good on his threat about castration.

" S'your own fault Kaiba!! You're the liar not Joey!" said Tristan behind Kaiba.

" You stay outta this!!" He barked; causing Tristan to fall over.

" And you," He said pointing to Joey," If anyone else finds out about Jesse and me, I'll throw you off this school roof!"

" Eh, no problem Kaiba-sama!!" Joey said quickly.

" See that it isn't Pomeranian punk." He said narrowing his eyes at him.

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Seto Kaiba was infuriated. That stupid Joey almost ruined his entire façade. If someone told Jesse who he really was, she'd be so angry. She'd never speak to him again. She'd hate him forever and probably ruin his reputation.

* Not that it matters to me or anything. It's not like I care for her or something. * He thought to himself.

~ Really? You're an even bigger liar than I thought. ~ Said his conscious.

* She's just someone to talk to when I'm bored. She just listens to me when I'm having a bad day or just want to converse with someone who won't agree with everything I say because they fear me. * He reasoned.

~ Sounds like love to me. ~ Said the voice.

* I.....She...shut up. * He finally decided on.

He silenced the inner voice as he finally reached the parking lot. He didn't want to listen to his conscious. He learned to block it out, but it had learned to break through. Most of the time, it was on his side, now it went turncoat on him. He never liked his conscious anyway.

" U. S. A. International." He told the driver.

" Hai Kaiba-san." He said.

Once the car began to move, Kaiba began to change his appearance; gelling his hair, removing his Kc belt buckle and his blue trench coat and tossing them under a seat. All the while preparing his mouth for the change from Japanese to French and English.

" The things I do for amusement."

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Sitting in the cafeteria at USA International, was Jesse-James herself. She had just gotten out from Adv. Biology when Aleron called her. She wasn't expecting him to call her so soon. He had just seen her the Friday before. Not to say that she was disappointed. He was a sweet guy and it didn't hurt that he was the total definition of bishonen.

She learned the word when she was telling one of her new friends about her date. She had told her what he was like and she said he sounded like a bishonen. When asked about the word, she told her it meant 'beautiful boy'. Well, she agreed with that fit Aleron well.

She also went on about some guy named Seto Kaiba. He was the owner of KaibaCorp. She remembered Aleron saying he worked right under him. Apparently, he was very cute too. She thought about Aleron whilst her friend went on and on; totally in love with this Seto Kaiba person.

Now she was sitting in the quad waiting on Aleron. She still wasn't sure about the whole idea of going out for lunch, but she signed herself out. So he kept his promises, why would he lie now?

" Ah hope he's on his way. Though Ah still don't think he was serious." She thought aloud.

Though before she could voice any more thoughts, hands came over her eyes. She gasped at the surprise of someone sneaking up on her. It was a bit unnerving until she realized who was behind her.

" Guess who." Said a smooth voice.

" Ah told ya neva ta meet mae heah. Whot if Aleron saw us?" She said.

Her vision returned and she turned to face said male she had been talking about. He shot her a playful glare and crossed his arms.

" Very funny." He said.

" Ah try." She said smiling.

" S'allume. Lunch is on me." He said uncrossing his arms and taking her backpack over his own shoulder.

" Ya don't 'ave ta do that. It's not heavy." She said reaching for it.

He gently took hold of her hand to stop her.

" Désolé chere. What kind of gentleman would I be if I let such delicate hands be marred by heavy books?" He said; then pressed his lips to the back of her hand.

A heavy blush developed in Jesse's cheeks as they continued to walk to the parking lot. The brief contact sent an electric shock right through her.

" This is for you chere." He said.

Jesse snapped back from her daze and looked up at what he was holding out to her. It was a beautiful red rose. It had no thorns and was just the right size. Not cut too long or too short. She took it and smelled it.

" Wow! It's beautiful. Thank you." She said.

" You are most welcome. Do you know what the color means?" He asked.

" Ah didn't know it had a meaning. Tell mae." She said taking hold of his free arm.

" The meaning of a red rose is love. Be it romantic love, loving someone, or just love at first sight." He said turning to look at her.

She didn't know what to expect next. But when his hand traced across her cheek and he lowered his head to hers, she got an idea. Closing her eyes a split second before his mouth claimed hers, she surrendered to his kiss.

It was so much better when he was in control. Obviously, she was not a veteran kisser, but he was. His tongue gently parted her lips and explored her mouth in a hungry manner. She was startled by it and placed her hands on his arms to keep from breaking their contact. He moved slowly so she could get used to it, but she was a quick learner as he found his tongue wrestling with hers.

Alas, they were on a tight schedule and not that he wouldn't want this to continue; he wanted nothing more. But the school parking lot cheapened it. So he gradually broke away; much to Jesse's dismay.

" Caliente." She murmured.

" Ange désolé, but I can't let you have dessert first." He said smirking.

" Why not?" She asked; wrapping her arms around his neck.

" As tempting as you are chere. You did make me promise to get you back on time. I can't do that if you distract me." He said.

Jesse pouted, but relented. Kaiba smirked to himself as he led her to the limo. This was a lot more amusement than he counted on. But it was alright. He wasn't going to marry the girl or anything. She was just something to take up his time and remind him that he was stil human. Other than his little brother that is. Although he highly doubted his little brother was sweeter than the American's lips. Actually, he doubted pure sugar was sweeter than the American's lips.

" Where'dya git this limo?! It's amazing!" Jesse said; cutting into his thoughts.

" Ne? Oh, the limo. It's a company car." He lied.

" Ah gotta git mae a job there." She said sliding in as he held the door open for her.

Kaiba hesitated at the thought of that. She'd know exactly who he was and what was going on if she did that.

" 'Ey, that was a joke." She said looking at him slightly uneased.

" Oh. Desole. I was thinking about something else. Slide over." He said getting in.

Jesse did as she was told and slid over until she was practically in his lap. He raised an eyebrow at her current position.

" You did say slide over." She said smiling seductively.

" I meant the other way, but who's complaining?" He said smiling in an equally seductive manner.