Disclaimer: For those of you out there looking for someone to sue, it ain't me because YGO is not mine!!!! *sobs* If I did own it, do you think I'd be writing here?

Author's notes: For the time being, I, (you know me as jaedin or Berni-chan) shall be updating this story without a beta-read. That means that my information might not always be correct, and I won't be having any new Japanese terms because KAA is the one who provides them. For those of you who are wondering, KAA should be back beta-reading and updating soon, in the next two or three weeks.

Chapter 5

Kaiba set Shizuka down on the bed with ease. She was sleeping peacefully. He glanced over at Jounouchi who was surveying the room.

"There's only one bed in here," said Jounouchi suspiciously, "Where am I supposed to sleep?"

"I assumed that she would want her own room."

"Well, I would like to stay with her."

"Stay with her as long as you like. If you feel like sleeping, there is another room through that door." Kaiba gestured towards an oak door on one side of the room.

"Have you ever heard of a sleeping bag, Kaiba?"

"Of course," retorted Kaiba, "But I never use them here. They aren't suitable for business guests. But maybe I should stock up, just for you, Katsuya."

"Look Kaiba," said Jounouchi, "Remember what Yugi said in the limo? About this being about my sister?"

Kaiba glanced at Shizuka. "Go on."

"He was right. So shut-up and help get her jacket off."

Jounouchi stepped towards the bed and started to guide Shizuka's arm out of the sleeve. Kaiba stood where he was for a moment, thinking.

"Why should I? I already got him this far. He can fend for himself; I know that.' His eyes drifted towards Shizuka. 'But she is so helpless, just lying there. Besides, Katsuya is blind about women anyways.' He strode over to the bed and took Shizuka's other arm out.

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Shizuka awoke to the sound of feet running and voices outside of her door.

Scampering of feet. "Awww, why can't I go the park and meet Yugi?"

"I told you already, because, it's time for dinner."

"I still want to play!"

"You can play tomorrow, I promise."

"Oh, …..fine." Silence for a moment.

"Guess what!"

"What, Big Brother?"

"To make you feel better,  we'll have your favorite dinner and ice cream sundaes for dessert."

"Yipee! Thank you so much!" More scampering.

Shizuka opened up her eyes and saw her brother asleep on the rug. She smiled a little at the way he looked, all sprawled over the floor. She glanced at her surroundings and saw a desk, a lamp, and a wardrobe.

'Where am I?' she wondered, 'This isn't my room, it certainly doesn't look like Jou's or anyone else's…Maybe I'm dreaming this whole thing. Then I will wake up and Mummy will come in with breakfast for me…' Her thoughts were suddenly interrupted by the sound of the doorknob turning. Shizuka closed her eyes almost all of the way, hoping that she looked asleep. She heard the creaking of the hinges as the door opened. Half-muffled footsteps came slowly towards her and the bed. Shizuka tried to wait until the person left, but her curiosity got the better of her. She turned over and opened her eyes.

"Kaiba?' she whispered, "Where am I? Why are you here?"

"I live here, little Katsuya."

"Oh," she said, "What am I doing here?"

"Do you remember the limousine ride?" he asked.

"All I remember is… all I remember…. is a gazebo, and Bakura…Bakura…. He, he tried….to.." Her voice broke; she started sobbing.

"It's alright," said Kaiba in a pitiful attempt to be sympathetic, "You're safe here." Shizuka's crying let up a bit.

"So… it was Mokuba that I heard out there with you." Kaiba smiled slightly.

'I didn't know he could smile,' thought Shizuka, 'He's always so serious. He must really love his brother…Kind of like Jou and me.' She smiled faintly back at Kaiba, looking into his blue eyes. Kaiba leaned over the bed to look at Jounouchi lying on the floor. Shizuka shuddered, remembering how Bakura had done that…

"Kaiba?"

"Yes," he said a little too sharply.

"Could you please leave? I …." 'I can't be around you without being reminded of the gazebo.' She heard the words form in her mind. She couldn't say that out loud to anyone, much less Kaiba. How could he ever understand her?

"I live here, little Katsuya. And you are my guest."

"Could you?" Shizuka was on the verge of tears. "Please?" Kaiba stood fast.

'How can he be so awful? I must've just imagined that smile earlier.' She turned away from him, weeping. Kaiba looked at her for a moment. Then he spun around slowly and walked towards the door. Reaching for the door, he turned and uttered in a barely audible whisper:

"As you wish….little Shizuka."

Author's Notes (again!): I apologize for this chapter on being so short. I spent a lot of time on editing considering the fact that it wouldn't get a beta-read. I would like to say thank you to all of my reviewers: Mystic Darkness: Thanks for reviewing twice! Silly Jilly: I'm glad that you like it. I read one of your stories, not sure which one at the moment, but it was great. Aikenka: Poor Ryou and Shizuka is right. I feel really bad, but things will get better, promise. Thanks for the three reviews! Zatken: Thanks for all the compliments in the four reviews! Of course I shall keep up with the story.