A/N: Thank you for your patience everybody. I realize this chapter took forever to come up with and it's been forever since I've written a decent chapter. Any ways the last two will come out a lot sooner and better written. It didn't actually take me this long to write it, just my Internet connection was cut off so I couldn't upload. Well I hope you enjoy this chapter everyone.

Disclaimer: I don't own it, are you happy now?!

Spending the summer with Seto

Chapter twelve - Water fight

Certain people in the world have ways of dealing with things. Some bottle things up and as they pile up one by one all there emotions burst out. Others, like Seto Kaiba take things head on and feel free to yell and scream at people who screw things up. Well, when you know the angry violent type aren't very angry or very violent after something goes wrong, that can only mean one thing : there would be hell to pay.

Serenity and Mokuba paced outside of Seto's bedroom door, listening to the water trickling out of the shower head. The water stopped, they froze and waited for the blow to come. The door opened and there he stood, no signs of anger on his face just a type of listlessness that was usually absent from the confident CEO's face. The water dripped from his damp hair and he wore a black T shirt and black jeans. Totally different from those flashy trench coats but truth be told, he was one of those people who would look good in anything. With the exception of certain clown suits of course.

He started to walk down the stairs, Serenity and Mokuba, not wanting to meet his gaze had never looked up. They just followed him down the stairs.

He took a seat on his arm chair and sighed waiting for them to take there places as well. The two sat beside each other on the couch facing him. They looked up and saw him looking quite dejected and blowing hair out of his face.

Mokuba was the first to say anything.

"Seto, look I'm so-" Seto cut him off.

"Look Mokuba, I've been thinking about this a while. And I think I know how you feel. It was unfair for you to find Serenity and I like that with no warning. I told you before, she's my assistant at work, none of this was planned it just happened. I know I'm very busy and don't have to much time lately but I won't ignore you. Your my baby brother and I love you.

Mokuba smiled at that.

"Now since that, that's been accounted for there's still the matter of your punishment."

Mokuba gulped slowly.

"You loaded sugar into everything and I believe I ended up singing lyrics to a shojo anime series? Got trapped in the fire place and had to get my rival to help me. Do you know how that feels? It's worse than spending a night with Pegasus! I know why you've been acting up but it's still no excuse, I'm going to have to punish you."

Mokuba closed his eyes and braced himself.

Seto walked away and then came back with his arms loaded. He set the load down and walked away only to return with another load, followed by several more trips.

"No one else must know about this, so your going to have to rebuild the fire place and clean up this entire mess. This time you cannot bribe the help to do it for you. You will clean this all up.....

..... tomorrow."

"Really?! Are you sure?"

"Yes today, I thought the three of us could use a little break. How about lunch and dinner in the back yard. I already had the kitchen staff make us a basket, they'll make dinner later on in the evening. Why don't you two get washed up."

Serenity immediately brightened up, she and Mokuba hastily went to get dressed and run a comb through their long thick hair.

They retreated to the back yard where Seto was waiting under a Touya Tree.

Serenity walked across the paved steps, lined with large violets that led up to large patches of green grass. A large checkered sheet was spread out over a enormous tree that scatted flower petals. Seto was leaning against the tree trunk, patiently awaiting their arrival. Serenity walked over to him and sat beside him placing her head on his shoulder. The smiled together as Mokuba appeared at the door, smiling adorably he ran towards them.

They had various types of sushi and drinks as summer stories were exchanged. Mokuba had realized he didn't hate her quite as much as he thought he would, as a matter of fact he didn't hate her at all. The two of them teamed up, water guns were passed, balloons were filled nearly to bursting points and the every handy hose was used. Seto being the incredible genius that he was had avoided most of this but even he could not escape their wrath unscathed. Mokuba with a water gun in each hand and Serenity guarding the water balloons and in control of the hose, had both plotted and taken a few good shots at the elder Kaiba. In return he had taken a full blast at the hose and grabbed Serenity and placed her over his shoulder. He then advanced on his younger brother who rapidly fired his guns but he to had wound up on Seto's other shoulder. After which he tossed them both into the pool but not before Serenity succeeded in grabbing him last minute. Mokuba had run back into the house and grabbed a digital camera. The camera snapped, and Seto blinked as he tried to wring the water out of his clothes. Mokuba had plugged it into his lab top but was eventually tickled tortured and unwillingly handed it over but not before Serenity had printed out dozens of copies. That last piece of information was foreign to Seto until much later in the evening.

After a quick change of clothes and the passing many towels the three of them sat on the patio furniture outside. The table was set elegantly and they all took there respective places. Not long after dessert had been served Mokuba dozed off, the afternoon had taken a lot of energy out of him. Seto had carried him inside and placed his jacket over him.

He returned with a bottle of wine in hand and grinned at Serenity. She glared him down.

"Your not serious are you?"

"It's just a bottle of apple cider, good stuff too. Why?" He raised his eyebrows. "What did you think it was?"

Her mouth formed an 'O' and she just nodded and smiled.

"Don't be to hasty to assume things, or you might not get a surprise."

"I get a surprise? Let me guess, if it's a expensive dinner with Seto Kaiba, I think I'll pass."

He gave her a questioning look.

"Well, my brother Joey is wondering when I'll be home and he's dying for something home made besides kraft dinner. Any ways, if you have all this food already cooked, and by the looks of it you do, there is way to much to eat for two of us."

She continued, "But if Joey were here, suddenly there would only be enough room for one of us, and since it is your house, I thought maybe I'd let you to have a little private time. You know, do that guy bonding thing, like what he and Tristian do."

He talked slowly and quietly, "Yeah you could do that, but wouldn't it leave you with no one to spend your time with? Oh wait, Tristian would suddenly be available without your brother's company. That would send you straight back into his arms, wouldn't it? Is that what you want Serenity?" He feigned being hurt.

"I wouldn't want to keep you unless you wanted to be here. Go back to Tristian than." He stood up and helped her to the door.

She confidently strode past the door without turning her head once. She got her things and started for the front door, without hesitating. Seto didn't buy her bluff but hey, he was feeling generous today.

He wrapped his arms around her waist. He kissed the top of her head and quietly whispered in her ear.

"You know I want you to stay."

She smiled and secured his big hand into her tiny one.

"Besides, I've seen the way you eat. You could give your brother a run for his money."

This earned him a playful shove and she strode back into the yard.

They ate in silence, but it wasn't at all awkward; It was more like they were just appreciating each other's company. Of course when the cooks brought out dessert, Serenity simply could not resist. She look an extra large piece of some cake that probably cost more than an entire meal for an average family and loaded it up with whipped cream. Seto watched with interest when her eyes lit up, amused that something as simple as cake could bring her so much happiness.

Her eyes narrowed mischievously and her usually cheery smile was replaced with a sadistic one. In one swift motion, she gently shoved the cake into his face and rubbed whatever was left into his hair.

Seto had licked his lips slowly and the stood up. He turned his head away from her and tried to get the cream out of his nose while trying to maintain what little dignity he still had.

Serenity giggled as she stood up and made her way over to him. She grabbed some napkins and wiped some frosting off his cheek with her finger and stuck it in her mouth.

"Oiishi!"

Seto stared at her but she just shrugged it off. He took the napkins and whipped his face and tried to brush the cake out of his hair.

"Your full of it you know."

She nodded her head and smiled, looking particularly smug.

"Hmm, looks like someone needs to be taught a lesson. Perhaps another dunking is in order.

Her eyes snapped open and she slowly backed away, stumbling over some rocks. He caught her before she feel and swung the girl gently over his shoulder. She pounded on her back while he ran over to the pool and flung her in.

Well, Serenity wasn't going down without a fight, as she resurfaced as he held out a helping hand, she ensured that she made as big a splash as possible.

***** Some time after there dry*****

They both laid against a tree trunk with a single thick blanket wrapped around both of there shoulders. Serenity had found a nice soft spot on his chest and was currently snoozing away. Seto had used her head as a nice pillow and contentedly held her. He carefully lifted the sleeping girl into his arms. She sleepily opened her eyes.

She smiled at the sight of him, her memory coming back.

"I think we should head inside now," he whispered.

"Just a few more minutes, it's all soft and snugly out here."

"That's because you don't have a restless bundle in your arms."

She stuck her tongue out in response. In return he kissed her on the nose. Serenity untangled herself from his arms and the both stood up.

"Oh look," she cried pointing up into the sky.

"A shooting star, did you make a wish?" he teased.

"No, it went by to fast," she murmured.

"Well maybe if you tell me, I'll do my best to make it come true."

"By the way, you never did tell me what my surprise was."

"You've been naughtly, so I think I'll make you wait."

She pouted and then stuck out her tounge. "Your such a tease."

She smiled and took his hand. Seto walked her all the way back to her bedroom and closed the door as soon as she was in bed. He yawned tiredly as he made his way back to his bedroom. As he opened the door, Seto groaned with unhappily, there was paper work piled sky high.

'Sleep now, worry tomorrow,' he thought as he crawled into bed, definitely not ready to face tomorrow.

A/N: Hey it's finally finished! I'm sorry but even thought it's summer I've been taking extra classes and working. Once my classes are done I promise I'll give you the last two chapters.. until then I'm not sure.. any ways be kind read and review.. flame whatever all good to me