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Chapter 9- New people, new feelings
Seto sat on the bench in the garden, hunched over, twirling a single white rose. Lights dangled everywhere, hanging over with the vines that stood in the garden. In the middle of the benches stood a fountain. The sky was dark with the stars twinkling endlessly. He took his leather locket necklace from under his tuxedo and flipped it open to reveal Mokuba's picture. Kaiba smiled and put the necklace back from under his tuxedo. He raised his arm slightly to pull his sleeves up to his elbow so he could check he could check his watch. 8:35. He's been here for 20 minutes and still no sign of Tea. He knew he did it this time. He just knew he shouldn't have told her what he felt. He failed his goal. Period. He fell for Tea and he got hurt. Now, he's just setting himself up for another downfall. He shouldn't have bought those roses. But it was too late. He just has to follow it through. He just hope that he won't open himself up again. Seto sighed and stood up, walking toward the two doors leading into the mansion. He turned around when Tea went out, stumbling through the door, trying to put her black sandals on. Seto was blown away by what she wore. A silk black long sleeve dress showed her perfect curves. He lost his breathe after see how remarkable she looked. Tea was quite surprised at Seto too. There, Seto stood in a black tuxedo suit and a white tuxedo shirt under it. The outfit brought out his sapphire eyes that twinkled when he smiled. In his hand was a single rose and right beside him stood a candlelight dinner and a waiter standing by it.
Seto walked slowly toward her and handed her a rose in which he smiled timidly. He then guided her to the table. The whole dinner lasted in silence, until Tea broke it up.
"Thank you," Tea said timidly. She looked to the side and then slowly led her face toward his. "It really means a lot,"
Seto looked up from his plate. "So you forgive me," he smirked and placed his fork on his plate. Tea shrugged and continued eating.
"Yea.I guess.but I can still protect myself," Tea said.
"I know.it's just.nothing," Seto shook his head. He had done it again.
"It's just what?"
Kaiba sighed, "You not returning my feelings is only part of the reason." Seto looked down, grabbed his glass of red wine and gulped it down slowly. Tea forgot all about the dinner and stared at him.
"And that part is?" Tea waited patiently.
"The part.was actually being with you," Seto hesitated, "It always happens to me. The same old situation. I let someone in, I become close to them, and they disappear without saying goodbye." He clenched his hands and looked down, "I always lose someone.always" Tea held a hand over her mouth slightly.
"Kaiba," Tea said, "I would never leave like that." Kaiba looked up.
"That's what my parents said, and you know what? They died.I SAW them die. They told me they loved me, told me they'll always be there for me.and where are they now? Where are they, Tea? Can you answer that? Can you say they're with me just like they said? Can you possibly tell me that my parents told the truth? Can you possibly tell me they haven't lied," Seto burst. He softens and lowered his head. A faint whisper came out, "You can't.because they're in the ground. Dirt.just a pile of rocks.and now...you're here.you're gonna say the same thing.then you're going away.and leave me here.leave me here all alone."
"I would never do that, Kaiba,"
"You don't know.you don't know the future," Kaiba replied, "If I learned what the future was for me when I was 6, I wouldn't have taken it. All of my life has been like crap. You don't know what I go through everyday, Tea. No one knows. Just like I said this afternoon.all you people keep on judging me.and then you want to help me.and when I refuse and you don't understand.you judge me again! You don't know about Gazaburo! You don't know what he had done to me right after he adopted Mokuba and me. You don't know what I have to go through in my life. I wake, go downstairs, and guess who I see.no one.no one at all.I go to school, surrounded by a lot of people.and just when I think there's a new day and I could do anything, make friends.all you people put that hope in the shadows and keep me in the dark!"
"I don't do."
"What? You don't do that Tea?" Kaiba interrupted, "You're like the president!" Tea looked down and tears started falling. Kaiba softened and stood out of his chair. He took her hand and led her to the rose garden. He took a white rose with pink surrounding its petals. He plucked it out and gave it to Tea. Tea smiled and gladly took it. "It helped though that you insist on helping me.but you can stop now.you don't have to pretend anymore." Kaiba whispered.
"Who said I was pretending," Tea said, "Kaiba, you've changed. In a good way.and I lov- ermmm.like you for that.I really like you for that.its been so wonderful being so close to you and." Kaiba suddenly gave Tea a quick kiss on the lips. Kaiba looked at her shyly and backed away.
"I'm sorry.I shouldn't have done that at all," Kaiba turned to leave, but turned around quickly by Tea who gently laid her lips on his. She broke it off and smiled at him while wrapping her arms around his neck.
"Don't be, Seto" Tea cocked her head and smiled. Kaiba smirked.
"You said my first name," He smirked.
"There's a first time for everything," Tea smiled. And with that, Kaiba kissed her gently on the lips and wrapped his arms around her. ------------------------------------------------------------------------
Tea walked aimlessly around the front of the school waiting for the school doors to open. She sat on the bench wearing her blue hooded sweater, waiting for the gang to arrive. Shortly after, she heard tiny Yugi calling her name. She jerked her head and quickly got up to run to her friends. The whole gang seemed to be here. All of them were rubbing their hands to together. Joey looked at the girl with the thin jacket and stepped back.
"Geez Tea.it's winter and it's 20 degrees out here!" Joey exclaimed. He dug his hands into in pockets and continued shivering with the others. Tea just shrugged and wrapped her hands around herself to keep warm. It was true though, Tea too thought she was crazy for wearing one really thin sweater, but she didn't care. She didn't even notice how cold it was in Domino City. At least not this morning though. She was too happy to think about the harsh weather coming up. Yami looked at his shivering friend who stood shivering and yet, looking very joyous at the surroundings.
"Tea, it does seem weird that you don't mind such harsh weather," Yami asked curiously. He held his backpack over his shoulder and continued looking at his brunet friend. Tea shrugged again and look to her side to view Yami and the rest of the gang.
"It's okay, guys. I'm fine," Tea said happily. She looked around to see Tristan, Joey, and Yami all staring at her, not believing one word she had said. She sighed and looked at them again, "Really.I'm totally fine. To be honest, I don't really mind the cold weather today." Tea continued walking happily, almost skipping half the time.
Joey shook his head, "Either something really good happened to you and you really don't care and someone brainwashed ya and turned you into an evil clone of Tea!" Everyone laughed and continued walking around the school until the doors opened.
Tristan shook his head and chuckled, "I wouldn't mind a clone of Joey.only if it was completely opposite of him." Tristan dropped his backpack and landed on his knees with his arms raised up and his head looking toward the sky. "Just one day, just one day without Joey eating all the food in my refrigerator will ease my heart and make me stop wanting to strangle him," Tristan said with an emphasizing voice. He sighed over dramatically while the rest of the gang burst into laughing. A backpack hit the back of Tristan's head before Tristan turned around and got up. "Owww!" He turned around to see Joey with holding his backpack over the pond. Tristan's eyes widened and dashed after Joey. It wasn't before long that they started chasing each other, leaving Tea and Yami alone.
Tea shook her head and looked back over her shoulder to view the two guys chasing each other. Apparently, Joey had thrown Tristan's backpack at Tristan's forehead and Tristan fall backwards. Another reason to start chasing Joey around the school like a complete maniac. She looked over to Yami who was trying to stop laughing at his two friends.
"Oh Yami, stop it," Tea teased. She laughed and looked back at Tristan holding his backpack as a bat while chasing Joey. Yami shook his head and breathed in deeply to stop laughing. He looked back and started laughing again.
"I.can't.too.hard.can't breathe.can't breathe," Yami said holding his stomach. "It hurts...hahaha.my stomach hu- hu- hurts! Hahahaha.can't breath.hahahahaha" Yami almost dropped to his knees. Tea looked and Yami and started laughing too. About 3 minutes later, they both cooled off and sighed happily. Tristan was still chasing Joey, only now they were just trudging after each other.
"Man, that was funny," Tea chuckled. Yami nodded and shook his head happily.
"You know what I heard yesterday," Yami smirked. Tea looked at Yami and smiled.
"What," she said curiously.
"A new student is coming today.dun dun dun," Yami said cheerfully, "Evil has surrounded us! Whatever shall we do?" Yami slapped his hands to his cheeks and shook his head. Tea giggled and went in front of him, walking backwards.
"What if the new student is a monster?" Tea said, joining in with Yami.
"That's alright, I'll just give it a paper cut with my dueling cards! I told you the heart of the cards always worked!" Yami said cheerfully.
"Hahahahahaha," Tea laughed continuously, "Yami, you're like the funniest person ever!" Yami blushed slightly, but quickly hid it while shaking his head. Tristan and Joey came back shortly after Tea and Yami's talk.
"Did we miss anything important?" Joey sighed while breathing really hard. Tristan shook his head and laughed.
"Nope, only that there's going to be a new student," Tea smiled. Joey perked up, but before he could say anything Tristan spoke up.
"Don't even bother saying anything, Joey," Tristan sighed. The school doors opened suddenly and the gang headed inside the school. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Tea's POV
I headed toward the school doors with the gang by my side. I looked to my side as I entered the school. Where's Seto? I knew he had a meeting this morning and he couldn't bring me to school, but he should be here by now. I turned around and saw him just enter the front doors. Goodness, he looks so cold inside.literally. His lips were blue and shivering, even though he tried his hardest, everyone could see he was as cold as everyone else in the school. As usual, he continued scowling everywhere. I wouldn't be surprise if he was even scowling at the wall. That didn't bother so much anymore. I looked at my friends who busied themselves with talking about the new student that was supposed to be coming today. Looks like the gang is looking forward for a girl to come, especially Joey I could see. I'm kind of excited too. I don't even care whether if it's a boy or a girl. They could be part of the gang! That would be awesome! I continued watching them, playing with my thumbs, deciding whether to go to Seto or not. I jumped as a hand gently landed on my shoulder. I turned around and was surprised to see Seto right next to me, smiling. Suddenly, all his scowling and glaring stopped and turned into a genuine smile. His eyes twinkled as he smiled. One of the many things she looked forward for. He smiled and walked past me, leaving me confused as to why. Then, I looked around and saw my friends. Now I know why. "Hey guys, I'm going now okay? I want to get ahead on out class work for 1st period," I said. The gang nodded and I went ahead looking for that brunet boy. I walked into the classroom and glanced around the room only to find Seto already sitting at his favorite place in the classroom. There he sat in the last chair in the corner of the room reading his book. I cocked my head and walked over to his desk. ---------------------------------------------------------------------
Tea sat in the desk in front of Kaiba's and tapped his book lightly. Without setting his book down, he started to speak.
"Hello Tea," Seto said almost like he was singing a song. Tea's jaw dropped and set her chin on the book with her hands between the book and her chin.
"How did you know it was me?" Tea teased and cocked her head to the right. Seto chuckled and shook his head.
"Who else would tape my book so gently and be so friendly with me," Kaiba smirked. Tea shrugged.
"That's understandable," Seto smirked and shook his head.
"Guess what I heard," Seto set his book down.
"There's going to be a new student today?" Tea smirked. Seto set a defeated look on his face.
"Awe well, I hope it's a girl," Seto smirked at Tea. Tea cocked her head.
"And why is that?" Tea started getting jealous. Seto shrugged and continued reading his book.
"Oh nothing," Seto said innocently. Tea stopped talking and looked down. Seto looked up from his book and smiled. He went up stood up and kissed her cheek. "I was joking," he whispered and sat back down and Tea smiled inside. -----------------------------------------------------------------------
Joey and the rest of he gang walked through the classroom door laughing their heads off.
"Hahahaha.Joey and the cake in my refrigerator make the perfect couple, don't you think Yami?" Tristan joked. Yami, holding his stomach, just nodded and continued laughing his brains out. Joey walked backwards in front of his friends. He turned around just in time to see Seto and Tea start to kiss each other.
"Hold up.did anybody just saw what I just saw," Joey pointed to the corner of the room. Tristan and Yami both looked over to see Tea and Seto flirting. Yami stared for a minute and walked straight to his desk. Joey and Tristan followed him.
"I think you meant Joey, IS anybody SEEING, what I am seeing," Tristan stared at the couple. Joey face was filled with confusion. He looked back at Kaiba and Tea still flirting and freaked out.
"GAH," Joey fell back on his chair. He finally got up and calmed himself down. He looked at them again. "GAH!!!!! I can't believe this! This is so confusing!! Its hurting m head! So someone did brainwashed her and made an evil clone outta her!!!" Joey accused! "I can't believe this.I. just can't!!!! Tea and.Kaiba? That jerk of a freakin candy bar!!!" Yami calmly took out his book and started reading.
"Don't overreact Joey," Yami said, not looking at anything but his book. Both Joey and Tristan could see Yami tensing up. Yami waited for a second and sighed. "Please stop staring at me," Yami stopped reading his book, yet not quite look from it.
"Don't get so jealous, Yami," Tristan said. He looked back at the couple and shook his head. "This isn't right. Tea shouldn't.is she?..I don't even know.Yami? Look buddy, don't worry about."
"Who said I was worried," Yami said as normal as he could. "I am not jealous okay? I think that it's great that Tea and.Kaiba are going out or something. So don't say I'm jealous when I'm not."
Joey backed away, "Okay okay, calm down man.we believe you"
"Because I'm not jealous." Yami inserted again. He continued reading his book, but then slammed it on the table, "Geez.why is this book so freakin boring." Yami sighed heavily and rested his head on his elbow. He glanced over to the couple, but quickly went back to staring at the wall. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Kaiba and Tea talked endlessly. Kaiba was about to kiss Tea on the cheek again when he glanced at two guys staring at him and one figure trying to stare at the wall. He sighed deeply and tamed himself and instead of going for her cheek, he went for her ears and whispered in it.
"The Chihuahua is tugging the leash of a army-haired dude trying to walk him," Seto smirked. Tea looked at him and looked at Joey and Tristan glaring at them. Tea looked at Seto winked at him before heading off to her desk with the gang. --------------------------------------------------------------------------
"Wus up?" Tea said cheerfully. Joey and Tristan both looked at her like she was crazy.
"Wus up with you, Tea?" Joey said. "Looks like you've been doing good.especially when you're with Kaiba." Tea shook her head and looked at her friends.
"Can't you just deal with it guys.it's not like it's the end of the world or something," Tea explained. She knew she still wasn't getting through to the guys. She sighed and looked at them, "Give him a chance.I really like him guys," She made a puppy dog face at all the three.
"But."Tristan started, but Yami quickly interrupted.
"Guys.just let it go.at least for this period," Yami rubbed his temples and gave out a sigh. He forced a smile at Tea. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The teacher walked across the room giving out papers and tests and the students groaned and complained. After a while during the period, the teacher got up from her desk and opened the door.
"Students, please stop working on your assignments and welcome your new classmate, Kikyo Minobara," the teacher brought in the new student. The girl was really pretty. In her school uniform, all she brought was a mini bag and a coat. Her long, black silky hair rested all the way down to her hips. You could tell that she was shy as she bit her lip and smiled timidly. Joey and Tristan seemed to forget all about the Kaiba situation and fixed their eyes on the newcomer who stood there very quietly. Even Yami looked up quite a few times. Although, he still looked at Tea more.
"Kikyo, can sit to Yugi Motou right over there," She pointed at the dude who looked up immediately by the sound of his name. The young girl looked up from the floor and fixed her eyes to where the teacher pointed. There she saw a spiky pointed boy with the adorable purple eyes. She smiled shyly and took her seat.
"Okay class, we're not going to sit here and chat al day long are we? You guys have a worksheet to finish by the end of the week. Don't worry Kikyo, you can finish the worksheet at home. Ummm.Yugi.can you tell her the instructions after class please?"
"Umm.ya sure.."Yami said quite nervously." And from there, they continued working on the worksheet until the bell rang for dismissal.
-At lunch-
Joey, Tristan, and Tea sat waiting for Yami, who ended up coming late for lunch because he had to explain the instructions to Kikyo. Yami walked into the lunchroom with Kikyo by his side. They were obviously looking at the worksheet. Kikyo and Yami stopped at the gang's table.
"Here are my friends," Yami introduced, "This is Joey, Tristan, and Tea. Oh.and Bakura is over there in the other table.anyways.this is our little group. And you already know me.Yami.." Yami said cheerfully.
"I thought your name was Yugi," Kikyo asked curiously.
"Oh.well you see.I have this millennium puz."
"puzzle?" Kikyo gasped, "You must be the pharaoh!" Kikyo smiled at the confused Yami and the equally confused group. "I'm cousins with another millennium holder. Isis Ishtar.. you guys met her before?"
"well.ya.ya I did actually we did.Tea and I," Yami said. He seemed so happy and surprised. He seemed to have a click with Kikyo. Kikyo looked at Tea and Yami.
"Oh.are you guys going out or something?" Kikyo said. She looked at her and Yami and smiled at them. He paused for a minute and shook his head as he tried to force a smile on his face.
"Nah.we just friends.she's going with...umm.Kaiba," Yami looked down and then quickly smiled again. Yami and Kikyo began to sit down. Kikyo sat by Tea and Yami sat by Joey and Tristan in the middle.
"Isn't Kaiba that rich guy who owns that multimillion company," Kikyo asked. She cocked her head.
"Oh yeah," Joey started, "He big jerk. Cares nothing but himself.look at him scowling here and there.dude. I wouldn't be surprised if he was scowling at the ice cream machine." Kikyo laughed and looked back.
"hahaha.it does seem like he is scowling at the machine though.why are you going out with him, Tea?" Kikyo asked.
"Acting of his character, he saved Tea's life. There was a car speeding at her, but Kaiba pushed her and got himself hit by the car,"
"Yeah, I felt kinda guilty so I decided to stay with him until he got better and he seemed like such a different person from what I thought he was."
"Yeah.Kaiba did brainwashed ya huh?" Joey smirked. He got up, but Tea pulled him down.
"Look.just don't bother getting up Joey.you'll just get a broken nose again." Tea warned. She smirked, "And it probably won't come from Kaiba either."
"Haahah.what happened?" Kikyo continued asking while eating her sandwich.
"Eh...Joey picked a fight on Kaiba.Joey got his butt kicked.as usual." Everyone laughed.
"I didn't pick a fight with Kaiba. I just picked on him." Joey explained.
"Yeah.but you didn't have to pick on his dead parents," Tea scowled. Joey sighed.
"I thought we were over this already, Tea?" Joey sighed, "I didn't know okay? I'm really sorry about his parents," Joey made puppy dog eyes and Tea smiled.
"You owe me a dollar from that time in the hospital. You know.when the ice cream machine ate your money," she smirked. Joey stopped eating his sandwich and turned pale.
"Whaddaya mean I gotta pay for the dollar!" Everyone laughed and continued eating their lunch. Kikyo continued eating and glanced every once in a while at Yami who would smile back at her. She blushed and continued eating. Yami looked at Tea who looked back at Kaiba who looked back at Tea. Yami stared as Tea and Kaiba smiled at each other for a split second and continue eating lunch. Yami sighed and hesitated before joining the rest of the group in lunch.
Ichigo- oooo la la.a new girl Seto- that new girl Kikyo is hot! Bakura- YOU IDIOT!!! You're supposed to like Tea Seto- oh.ermm.I mean.tea is hot Ichigo- hmmmmm thinks of the ending.*light bulb shows above head* MAUHAHAH!! *grins evilly at Seto Kaiba* Seto-backs away Bakura- hahah.wait? Hey, can I become part of the ending.it seems like you're leaving me out Ichigo- *looks around nervously* eh heh eh heh.umm.I'm not leaving you out! Umm.I'm saving you for last...plus.in my humor fic that I'll be posting.. you'll be one of the main characters...ermm.well.your Yami at least Bakura-WHAT!! Yami Bakura- you heard the lady! So shut up! Bakura- how did you- Yami Bakura- no Bakura- bu- Yami Bakura- na uh Bakura- hey this isn- Yami Bakura- does anybody hear Ichigo talking.oh no you can't.CAUSE BAKURA WON'T SHUT HIS MOUTH!!! Ichigo- *dances and sings in the backround* bu bu bu bu bu bu bu bu bu bu- uh.the joy of dr.pepper! Seto- *complains in the background* it's the joy of Pepsi idiot Bakura- yami.you can- Yami- bu bu bu bu bu bu bu bu bu bu-uh- man.just shut up!!!! Ichigo-EVERYONE SHUT UP!!! *holds new polished wand up* Everyone- *shuts up* *moment of silence* *cough* Ichigo- someone review. Seto- that's all? Aren't you going to say something else? Ichigo- *thinks* *lightbulbs shows above head again* bu bu bu bu bu bu bu bu bu bu-uh the joy of dr. pepper Seto- FOR GOODNESS SAKE!!! I TOLD YOU THAT- Ichigo- *holds up wand* Seto- *gulps* I told you that uh.I told you that if the umm.readers really liked your story.they'd review...yes...I told you that!! ^_^ Ichigo-good!
Chapter 9- New people, new feelings
Seto sat on the bench in the garden, hunched over, twirling a single white rose. Lights dangled everywhere, hanging over with the vines that stood in the garden. In the middle of the benches stood a fountain. The sky was dark with the stars twinkling endlessly. He took his leather locket necklace from under his tuxedo and flipped it open to reveal Mokuba's picture. Kaiba smiled and put the necklace back from under his tuxedo. He raised his arm slightly to pull his sleeves up to his elbow so he could check he could check his watch. 8:35. He's been here for 20 minutes and still no sign of Tea. He knew he did it this time. He just knew he shouldn't have told her what he felt. He failed his goal. Period. He fell for Tea and he got hurt. Now, he's just setting himself up for another downfall. He shouldn't have bought those roses. But it was too late. He just has to follow it through. He just hope that he won't open himself up again. Seto sighed and stood up, walking toward the two doors leading into the mansion. He turned around when Tea went out, stumbling through the door, trying to put her black sandals on. Seto was blown away by what she wore. A silk black long sleeve dress showed her perfect curves. He lost his breathe after see how remarkable she looked. Tea was quite surprised at Seto too. There, Seto stood in a black tuxedo suit and a white tuxedo shirt under it. The outfit brought out his sapphire eyes that twinkled when he smiled. In his hand was a single rose and right beside him stood a candlelight dinner and a waiter standing by it.
Seto walked slowly toward her and handed her a rose in which he smiled timidly. He then guided her to the table. The whole dinner lasted in silence, until Tea broke it up.
"Thank you," Tea said timidly. She looked to the side and then slowly led her face toward his. "It really means a lot,"
Seto looked up from his plate. "So you forgive me," he smirked and placed his fork on his plate. Tea shrugged and continued eating.
"Yea.I guess.but I can still protect myself," Tea said.
"I know.it's just.nothing," Seto shook his head. He had done it again.
"It's just what?"
Kaiba sighed, "You not returning my feelings is only part of the reason." Seto looked down, grabbed his glass of red wine and gulped it down slowly. Tea forgot all about the dinner and stared at him.
"And that part is?" Tea waited patiently.
"The part.was actually being with you," Seto hesitated, "It always happens to me. The same old situation. I let someone in, I become close to them, and they disappear without saying goodbye." He clenched his hands and looked down, "I always lose someone.always" Tea held a hand over her mouth slightly.
"Kaiba," Tea said, "I would never leave like that." Kaiba looked up.
"That's what my parents said, and you know what? They died.I SAW them die. They told me they loved me, told me they'll always be there for me.and where are they now? Where are they, Tea? Can you answer that? Can you say they're with me just like they said? Can you possibly tell me that my parents told the truth? Can you possibly tell me they haven't lied," Seto burst. He softens and lowered his head. A faint whisper came out, "You can't.because they're in the ground. Dirt.just a pile of rocks.and now...you're here.you're gonna say the same thing.then you're going away.and leave me here.leave me here all alone."
"I would never do that, Kaiba,"
"You don't know.you don't know the future," Kaiba replied, "If I learned what the future was for me when I was 6, I wouldn't have taken it. All of my life has been like crap. You don't know what I go through everyday, Tea. No one knows. Just like I said this afternoon.all you people keep on judging me.and then you want to help me.and when I refuse and you don't understand.you judge me again! You don't know about Gazaburo! You don't know what he had done to me right after he adopted Mokuba and me. You don't know what I have to go through in my life. I wake, go downstairs, and guess who I see.no one.no one at all.I go to school, surrounded by a lot of people.and just when I think there's a new day and I could do anything, make friends.all you people put that hope in the shadows and keep me in the dark!"
"I don't do."
"What? You don't do that Tea?" Kaiba interrupted, "You're like the president!" Tea looked down and tears started falling. Kaiba softened and stood out of his chair. He took her hand and led her to the rose garden. He took a white rose with pink surrounding its petals. He plucked it out and gave it to Tea. Tea smiled and gladly took it. "It helped though that you insist on helping me.but you can stop now.you don't have to pretend anymore." Kaiba whispered.
"Who said I was pretending," Tea said, "Kaiba, you've changed. In a good way.and I lov- ermmm.like you for that.I really like you for that.its been so wonderful being so close to you and." Kaiba suddenly gave Tea a quick kiss on the lips. Kaiba looked at her shyly and backed away.
"I'm sorry.I shouldn't have done that at all," Kaiba turned to leave, but turned around quickly by Tea who gently laid her lips on his. She broke it off and smiled at him while wrapping her arms around his neck.
"Don't be, Seto" Tea cocked her head and smiled. Kaiba smirked.
"You said my first name," He smirked.
"There's a first time for everything," Tea smiled. And with that, Kaiba kissed her gently on the lips and wrapped his arms around her. ------------------------------------------------------------------------
Tea walked aimlessly around the front of the school waiting for the school doors to open. She sat on the bench wearing her blue hooded sweater, waiting for the gang to arrive. Shortly after, she heard tiny Yugi calling her name. She jerked her head and quickly got up to run to her friends. The whole gang seemed to be here. All of them were rubbing their hands to together. Joey looked at the girl with the thin jacket and stepped back.
"Geez Tea.it's winter and it's 20 degrees out here!" Joey exclaimed. He dug his hands into in pockets and continued shivering with the others. Tea just shrugged and wrapped her hands around herself to keep warm. It was true though, Tea too thought she was crazy for wearing one really thin sweater, but she didn't care. She didn't even notice how cold it was in Domino City. At least not this morning though. She was too happy to think about the harsh weather coming up. Yami looked at his shivering friend who stood shivering and yet, looking very joyous at the surroundings.
"Tea, it does seem weird that you don't mind such harsh weather," Yami asked curiously. He held his backpack over his shoulder and continued looking at his brunet friend. Tea shrugged again and look to her side to view Yami and the rest of the gang.
"It's okay, guys. I'm fine," Tea said happily. She looked around to see Tristan, Joey, and Yami all staring at her, not believing one word she had said. She sighed and looked at them again, "Really.I'm totally fine. To be honest, I don't really mind the cold weather today." Tea continued walking happily, almost skipping half the time.
Joey shook his head, "Either something really good happened to you and you really don't care and someone brainwashed ya and turned you into an evil clone of Tea!" Everyone laughed and continued walking around the school until the doors opened.
Tristan shook his head and chuckled, "I wouldn't mind a clone of Joey.only if it was completely opposite of him." Tristan dropped his backpack and landed on his knees with his arms raised up and his head looking toward the sky. "Just one day, just one day without Joey eating all the food in my refrigerator will ease my heart and make me stop wanting to strangle him," Tristan said with an emphasizing voice. He sighed over dramatically while the rest of the gang burst into laughing. A backpack hit the back of Tristan's head before Tristan turned around and got up. "Owww!" He turned around to see Joey with holding his backpack over the pond. Tristan's eyes widened and dashed after Joey. It wasn't before long that they started chasing each other, leaving Tea and Yami alone.
Tea shook her head and looked back over her shoulder to view the two guys chasing each other. Apparently, Joey had thrown Tristan's backpack at Tristan's forehead and Tristan fall backwards. Another reason to start chasing Joey around the school like a complete maniac. She looked over to Yami who was trying to stop laughing at his two friends.
"Oh Yami, stop it," Tea teased. She laughed and looked back at Tristan holding his backpack as a bat while chasing Joey. Yami shook his head and breathed in deeply to stop laughing. He looked back and started laughing again.
"I.can't.too.hard.can't breathe.can't breathe," Yami said holding his stomach. "It hurts...hahaha.my stomach hu- hu- hurts! Hahahaha.can't breath.hahahahaha" Yami almost dropped to his knees. Tea looked and Yami and started laughing too. About 3 minutes later, they both cooled off and sighed happily. Tristan was still chasing Joey, only now they were just trudging after each other.
"Man, that was funny," Tea chuckled. Yami nodded and shook his head happily.
"You know what I heard yesterday," Yami smirked. Tea looked at Yami and smiled.
"What," she said curiously.
"A new student is coming today.dun dun dun," Yami said cheerfully, "Evil has surrounded us! Whatever shall we do?" Yami slapped his hands to his cheeks and shook his head. Tea giggled and went in front of him, walking backwards.
"What if the new student is a monster?" Tea said, joining in with Yami.
"That's alright, I'll just give it a paper cut with my dueling cards! I told you the heart of the cards always worked!" Yami said cheerfully.
"Hahahahahaha," Tea laughed continuously, "Yami, you're like the funniest person ever!" Yami blushed slightly, but quickly hid it while shaking his head. Tristan and Joey came back shortly after Tea and Yami's talk.
"Did we miss anything important?" Joey sighed while breathing really hard. Tristan shook his head and laughed.
"Nope, only that there's going to be a new student," Tea smiled. Joey perked up, but before he could say anything Tristan spoke up.
"Don't even bother saying anything, Joey," Tristan sighed. The school doors opened suddenly and the gang headed inside the school. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Tea's POV
I headed toward the school doors with the gang by my side. I looked to my side as I entered the school. Where's Seto? I knew he had a meeting this morning and he couldn't bring me to school, but he should be here by now. I turned around and saw him just enter the front doors. Goodness, he looks so cold inside.literally. His lips were blue and shivering, even though he tried his hardest, everyone could see he was as cold as everyone else in the school. As usual, he continued scowling everywhere. I wouldn't be surprise if he was even scowling at the wall. That didn't bother so much anymore. I looked at my friends who busied themselves with talking about the new student that was supposed to be coming today. Looks like the gang is looking forward for a girl to come, especially Joey I could see. I'm kind of excited too. I don't even care whether if it's a boy or a girl. They could be part of the gang! That would be awesome! I continued watching them, playing with my thumbs, deciding whether to go to Seto or not. I jumped as a hand gently landed on my shoulder. I turned around and was surprised to see Seto right next to me, smiling. Suddenly, all his scowling and glaring stopped and turned into a genuine smile. His eyes twinkled as he smiled. One of the many things she looked forward for. He smiled and walked past me, leaving me confused as to why. Then, I looked around and saw my friends. Now I know why. "Hey guys, I'm going now okay? I want to get ahead on out class work for 1st period," I said. The gang nodded and I went ahead looking for that brunet boy. I walked into the classroom and glanced around the room only to find Seto already sitting at his favorite place in the classroom. There he sat in the last chair in the corner of the room reading his book. I cocked my head and walked over to his desk. ---------------------------------------------------------------------
Tea sat in the desk in front of Kaiba's and tapped his book lightly. Without setting his book down, he started to speak.
"Hello Tea," Seto said almost like he was singing a song. Tea's jaw dropped and set her chin on the book with her hands between the book and her chin.
"How did you know it was me?" Tea teased and cocked her head to the right. Seto chuckled and shook his head.
"Who else would tape my book so gently and be so friendly with me," Kaiba smirked. Tea shrugged.
"That's understandable," Seto smirked and shook his head.
"Guess what I heard," Seto set his book down.
"There's going to be a new student today?" Tea smirked. Seto set a defeated look on his face.
"Awe well, I hope it's a girl," Seto smirked at Tea. Tea cocked her head.
"And why is that?" Tea started getting jealous. Seto shrugged and continued reading his book.
"Oh nothing," Seto said innocently. Tea stopped talking and looked down. Seto looked up from his book and smiled. He went up stood up and kissed her cheek. "I was joking," he whispered and sat back down and Tea smiled inside. -----------------------------------------------------------------------
Joey and the rest of he gang walked through the classroom door laughing their heads off.
"Hahahaha.Joey and the cake in my refrigerator make the perfect couple, don't you think Yami?" Tristan joked. Yami, holding his stomach, just nodded and continued laughing his brains out. Joey walked backwards in front of his friends. He turned around just in time to see Seto and Tea start to kiss each other.
"Hold up.did anybody just saw what I just saw," Joey pointed to the corner of the room. Tristan and Yami both looked over to see Tea and Seto flirting. Yami stared for a minute and walked straight to his desk. Joey and Tristan followed him.
"I think you meant Joey, IS anybody SEEING, what I am seeing," Tristan stared at the couple. Joey face was filled with confusion. He looked back at Kaiba and Tea still flirting and freaked out.
"GAH," Joey fell back on his chair. He finally got up and calmed himself down. He looked at them again. "GAH!!!!! I can't believe this! This is so confusing!! Its hurting m head! So someone did brainwashed her and made an evil clone outta her!!!" Joey accused! "I can't believe this.I. just can't!!!! Tea and.Kaiba? That jerk of a freakin candy bar!!!" Yami calmly took out his book and started reading.
"Don't overreact Joey," Yami said, not looking at anything but his book. Both Joey and Tristan could see Yami tensing up. Yami waited for a second and sighed. "Please stop staring at me," Yami stopped reading his book, yet not quite look from it.
"Don't get so jealous, Yami," Tristan said. He looked back at the couple and shook his head. "This isn't right. Tea shouldn't.is she?..I don't even know.Yami? Look buddy, don't worry about."
"Who said I was worried," Yami said as normal as he could. "I am not jealous okay? I think that it's great that Tea and.Kaiba are going out or something. So don't say I'm jealous when I'm not."
Joey backed away, "Okay okay, calm down man.we believe you"
"Because I'm not jealous." Yami inserted again. He continued reading his book, but then slammed it on the table, "Geez.why is this book so freakin boring." Yami sighed heavily and rested his head on his elbow. He glanced over to the couple, but quickly went back to staring at the wall. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Kaiba and Tea talked endlessly. Kaiba was about to kiss Tea on the cheek again when he glanced at two guys staring at him and one figure trying to stare at the wall. He sighed deeply and tamed himself and instead of going for her cheek, he went for her ears and whispered in it.
"The Chihuahua is tugging the leash of a army-haired dude trying to walk him," Seto smirked. Tea looked at him and looked at Joey and Tristan glaring at them. Tea looked at Seto winked at him before heading off to her desk with the gang. --------------------------------------------------------------------------
"Wus up?" Tea said cheerfully. Joey and Tristan both looked at her like she was crazy.
"Wus up with you, Tea?" Joey said. "Looks like you've been doing good.especially when you're with Kaiba." Tea shook her head and looked at her friends.
"Can't you just deal with it guys.it's not like it's the end of the world or something," Tea explained. She knew she still wasn't getting through to the guys. She sighed and looked at them, "Give him a chance.I really like him guys," She made a puppy dog face at all the three.
"But."Tristan started, but Yami quickly interrupted.
"Guys.just let it go.at least for this period," Yami rubbed his temples and gave out a sigh. He forced a smile at Tea. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The teacher walked across the room giving out papers and tests and the students groaned and complained. After a while during the period, the teacher got up from her desk and opened the door.
"Students, please stop working on your assignments and welcome your new classmate, Kikyo Minobara," the teacher brought in the new student. The girl was really pretty. In her school uniform, all she brought was a mini bag and a coat. Her long, black silky hair rested all the way down to her hips. You could tell that she was shy as she bit her lip and smiled timidly. Joey and Tristan seemed to forget all about the Kaiba situation and fixed their eyes on the newcomer who stood there very quietly. Even Yami looked up quite a few times. Although, he still looked at Tea more.
"Kikyo, can sit to Yugi Motou right over there," She pointed at the dude who looked up immediately by the sound of his name. The young girl looked up from the floor and fixed her eyes to where the teacher pointed. There she saw a spiky pointed boy with the adorable purple eyes. She smiled shyly and took her seat.
"Okay class, we're not going to sit here and chat al day long are we? You guys have a worksheet to finish by the end of the week. Don't worry Kikyo, you can finish the worksheet at home. Ummm.Yugi.can you tell her the instructions after class please?"
"Umm.ya sure.."Yami said quite nervously." And from there, they continued working on the worksheet until the bell rang for dismissal.
-At lunch-
Joey, Tristan, and Tea sat waiting for Yami, who ended up coming late for lunch because he had to explain the instructions to Kikyo. Yami walked into the lunchroom with Kikyo by his side. They were obviously looking at the worksheet. Kikyo and Yami stopped at the gang's table.
"Here are my friends," Yami introduced, "This is Joey, Tristan, and Tea. Oh.and Bakura is over there in the other table.anyways.this is our little group. And you already know me.Yami.." Yami said cheerfully.
"I thought your name was Yugi," Kikyo asked curiously.
"Oh.well you see.I have this millennium puz."
"puzzle?" Kikyo gasped, "You must be the pharaoh!" Kikyo smiled at the confused Yami and the equally confused group. "I'm cousins with another millennium holder. Isis Ishtar.. you guys met her before?"
"well.ya.ya I did actually we did.Tea and I," Yami said. He seemed so happy and surprised. He seemed to have a click with Kikyo. Kikyo looked at Tea and Yami.
"Oh.are you guys going out or something?" Kikyo said. She looked at her and Yami and smiled at them. He paused for a minute and shook his head as he tried to force a smile on his face.
"Nah.we just friends.she's going with...umm.Kaiba," Yami looked down and then quickly smiled again. Yami and Kikyo began to sit down. Kikyo sat by Tea and Yami sat by Joey and Tristan in the middle.
"Isn't Kaiba that rich guy who owns that multimillion company," Kikyo asked. She cocked her head.
"Oh yeah," Joey started, "He big jerk. Cares nothing but himself.look at him scowling here and there.dude. I wouldn't be surprised if he was scowling at the ice cream machine." Kikyo laughed and looked back.
"hahaha.it does seem like he is scowling at the machine though.why are you going out with him, Tea?" Kikyo asked.
"Acting of his character, he saved Tea's life. There was a car speeding at her, but Kaiba pushed her and got himself hit by the car,"
"Yeah, I felt kinda guilty so I decided to stay with him until he got better and he seemed like such a different person from what I thought he was."
"Yeah.Kaiba did brainwashed ya huh?" Joey smirked. He got up, but Tea pulled him down.
"Look.just don't bother getting up Joey.you'll just get a broken nose again." Tea warned. She smirked, "And it probably won't come from Kaiba either."
"Haahah.what happened?" Kikyo continued asking while eating her sandwich.
"Eh...Joey picked a fight on Kaiba.Joey got his butt kicked.as usual." Everyone laughed.
"I didn't pick a fight with Kaiba. I just picked on him." Joey explained.
"Yeah.but you didn't have to pick on his dead parents," Tea scowled. Joey sighed.
"I thought we were over this already, Tea?" Joey sighed, "I didn't know okay? I'm really sorry about his parents," Joey made puppy dog eyes and Tea smiled.
"You owe me a dollar from that time in the hospital. You know.when the ice cream machine ate your money," she smirked. Joey stopped eating his sandwich and turned pale.
"Whaddaya mean I gotta pay for the dollar!" Everyone laughed and continued eating their lunch. Kikyo continued eating and glanced every once in a while at Yami who would smile back at her. She blushed and continued eating. Yami looked at Tea who looked back at Kaiba who looked back at Tea. Yami stared as Tea and Kaiba smiled at each other for a split second and continue eating lunch. Yami sighed and hesitated before joining the rest of the group in lunch.
Ichigo- oooo la la.a new girl Seto- that new girl Kikyo is hot! Bakura- YOU IDIOT!!! You're supposed to like Tea Seto- oh.ermm.I mean.tea is hot Ichigo- hmmmmm thinks of the ending.*light bulb shows above head* MAUHAHAH!! *grins evilly at Seto Kaiba* Seto-backs away Bakura- hahah.wait? Hey, can I become part of the ending.it seems like you're leaving me out Ichigo- *looks around nervously* eh heh eh heh.umm.I'm not leaving you out! Umm.I'm saving you for last...plus.in my humor fic that I'll be posting.. you'll be one of the main characters...ermm.well.your Yami at least Bakura-WHAT!! Yami Bakura- you heard the lady! So shut up! Bakura- how did you- Yami Bakura- no Bakura- bu- Yami Bakura- na uh Bakura- hey this isn- Yami Bakura- does anybody hear Ichigo talking.oh no you can't.CAUSE BAKURA WON'T SHUT HIS MOUTH!!! Ichigo- *dances and sings in the backround* bu bu bu bu bu bu bu bu bu bu- uh.the joy of dr.pepper! Seto- *complains in the background* it's the joy of Pepsi idiot Bakura- yami.you can- Yami- bu bu bu bu bu bu bu bu bu bu-uh- man.just shut up!!!! Ichigo-EVERYONE SHUT UP!!! *holds new polished wand up* Everyone- *shuts up* *moment of silence* *cough* Ichigo- someone review. Seto- that's all? Aren't you going to say something else? Ichigo- *thinks* *lightbulbs shows above head again* bu bu bu bu bu bu bu bu bu bu-uh the joy of dr. pepper Seto- FOR GOODNESS SAKE!!! I TOLD YOU THAT- Ichigo- *holds up wand* Seto- *gulps* I told you that uh.I told you that if the umm.readers really liked your story.they'd review...yes...I told you that!! ^_^ Ichigo-good!