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When We Were Friends
Fights and Families
The next morning when I got up, Mokuba was still asleep. I really felt sorry for him. Poor Mokuba was always being picked on. It was good to see that he did have a few friends, but they never protected him the way I do. I just want to keep my little brother safe.
I wanted to get up but I did want to wake Mokuba. I just lied back and started to think about what had happened last night. I can still remember the boy that I mat outside. The blonde boy named Joey. His blonde hair and brown eyes sort of reminded me of a puppy my old neighbor had.
Before long, Mokuba started to wake up. He looked up at me and started to cry. "I'm sorry Seto. I didn't want you to go last night. I don't want you to get hurt because of me." He kept crying in my shirt, but I held him close and waited for him to stop.
"It's ok Mokuba. I didn't get hurt and I am going to keep making sure that you don't get hurt either. I don't care what happens to me, just as long as you're safe." I looked over at him. Mokuba had tears rolling down his cheeks. I took my sleeve and wiped his tears away. "Come on Mokuba. Lets go to breakfast."
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That afternoon I watched play with the other boys his own age while I sat by a tree by myself. I didn't have any friends of my own other than Mokuba. All of the boys my age made fun of me because people told me how smart I was. I really didn't care about how smart I was I just want to have friends and have fun playing games.
"Come on squirt, jump for the toy." It was Tom again. I clenched my fists and charged him from behind. We hit the ground with me on top. I punch him in the nose as hard as I could. "What was that for?"
"Leave my brother and his friends alone!" I yelled at him but then I saw something out of the corner of my eye. My teacher, Ms. Lux was staring at me and she did not look happy.
"Seto! What is the meaning of this?" That's it. I knew I was in trouble now.
"Ms. Lux... I uh... uh... " I couldn't think of an excuse fast enough. "I jumped Tom because he was bullying my brother." I had no choice but to tell the truth. I had to get some point for that at least.
"That is no excuse for hurt others. Seto, you get to clean up the entire yard this afternoon." Tom stared snickering. "And Thomas is going to help you. I expect the yard to be spotless. Understand?" We both nodded. "Good. You can get to work after supper tonight. For now, both of you go to your rooms."
I slowly walked back inside and down the hall to my room. I watched Mokuba from the window, but I knew he was going to be ok with out me. I grabbed a book from my stack and started reading. For some reason or another I couldn't get into my book that day. I looked at the clock. I had two hours before supper.
I reached over and put my book down before I walked to get my school supplies. I made sure that all of my work was done, even though I knew I had finished it in class. I ripped out a clean sheet of paper and started drawing. I wasn't paying much attention to what I was drawing but I just let my hand move.
Suddenly I heard Mokuba calling for me from down the hall. I let my drawing fall to the floor and ran to find him. He was waiting for down the hall.
"Big brother, someone is asking for you."
"How is it Mokuba?" I had a bad feeling about this. I hated it when men came to adopt him. It always ended the same. Nobody wanted both me and Mokuba and when I would refuse to go without him, we are both left behind.
"I'm not sure. Ms. Lux told me to come get you." He looked worried but he knew I would never leave him behind.
When we got to Ms. Lux's office I was told to sit down. There was a tall man in a suit standing there. Ms. Lux glared at me as if I had done something wrong again.
Finally Ms. Lux broke the silence. "Seto, this is Mr. Kaiba. He was wanting to meet with you. I think you could listen to what he has."
"You know I won't leave without Mokuba. If I go, he comes along." I waited for a response, but none came. They both just stared at me.
"Maybe you can talk to him." Ms. Lux then left the room and Mr. Kaiba sat down beside me.
"Seto, I have heard a lot about you." His voice was cold. I chill ran down my spine but at the time I thought it was nothing. "I know you don't want to leave without your brother. So, if I invite you to come stay with me, he comes along. But first, I would like to get to know you and your brother." He stood up and patted me on the head. It kind of hurt but I didn't think he meant for it to.
Ms. Lux then came back in and smiled at the two of us. "So, Seto what do you think of Mr. Kaiba spending some time with you and your brother every so often." I nodded. I couldn't believe me and Mokuba might have a real home soon. "Good. Seto, you can go back to your room. I need to talk to Mr. Kaiba for a moment"
I went back to my room and Mokuba was sitting in his bed. He was looking at the picture I drew earlier.
"Seto. I really like the picture. Can I keep it?" I nodded and sat next to him. "What did Ms. Lux talk to you about with that man?"
"It was nothing. Don't worry about it." As much as I hated lying to my brother, I didn't want to get his hopes up about a family in case something happens and we never really get one.
Then I remembered my chore after supper. I had to clean the yard with Tom. I thought that maybe that boy Joey would come and talk to me again. He could help me keep Mokuba safe and maybe even help me beat up Tom once and for all.
AN: Well I hope you like it. I'm not sure if I am going to have all of the facts right about Seto and Mr. Kaiba. Well Please review and tell me what you think. The more reviews I get the faster I'll Post new chapters.
