Chapter 18: Seto Kaiba
(A/N: GYAH! GOME NASAI~~!!! I truly apologize for delaying this fic for 3 months! I'm surprised that some of you guys still wait for this fic and supported it although I have neglected it for such a long time. I promise that I'll update faster. Thank you for those you stuck with this story through thick and thin. Thank you.)
I roamed around school, as I kept thinking to myself. How could I have lost control like that? I saw the fear in Serenity's eyes, as I felt quite shamed and embarrassed. She's probably afraid of me now….deep inside, all I am a monstrous person with a cold heart.
I ran my fingers through my hair, as I sigh and sat on a bench. I leaned my head back down and noticed Serenity from the corner of my eye. She seemed to be fumbling with a stack of books. I jogged over to her to help her, but I noticed something funny with the books.
"Serenity!" I called out her name, just as the books were going to fall out of her arms. I caught them before they reached the ground, but….
"Kaiba!" Serenity cried out in alarm, as she took the books from my hand. "Thank you."
She hugged the books as if she was trying to hide them from me. She headed towards the bathroom, but I grabbed her arm.
"What happened to your books?" I asked. I noticed her books were torn up a bit with stains of food on it.
"Ah, I dropped them on my way here," Serenity gave me smile, but I knew that smile wasn't a happy smile. I noticed that it was smile she forced on herself.
"You're a terrible liar."
"I'm only being honest."
"Who did this to you?"
"I can handle this Kaiba. It's none of your business." Serenity hugged onto the books as she left me. I knew it was butting into her business, but I wanted to help.
I wanted to help Serenity.
***
School was finally over, as I waited for Serenity after school. I wanted to know who was behind all this harassment and then it hit me. Only one person came to mind. Rose.
That bitch at the nerves to trick me and I'm positive she's going to take it out on Serenity. I clenched my fists in anger, as I saw Serenity come out. I ran up to her.
"Hey." I greeted.
"Hi Kaiba!" Serenity smiled.
"Where are you going?"
"Well, I'm going to stop by the hospital."
"The hospital? Why?"
"Well, it's really nothing important."
"So, you're saying this is none of my business as well?"
"No….it's just that it doesn't concern you and you don't have to worry about it."
I stood still. What is she trying to say? Was she saying I wasn't important? That I wasn't needed? That I was just a person on the side? What the hell was I to her?
"Come with me," I grabbed her arm as I led her to an alley nearby.
"Kaiba, I'm really busy…."
"You say it's none of my business and you cut me out of your life! What am I? Some fucking person to call a boyfriend? I'm more than that Serenity Wheeler!" I cried out. My body fumed with anger. I couldn't stand this. She was the there during all the hardships I went through. Why can't I do the same for her?
"Kaiba…."
"Serenity, look," I grabbed her shoulders. "I don't want to be just a boyfriend. I want to be a friend."
Serenity's eyes formed tears, as she grabbed onto my shoulders. "Thank you Kaiba…..thank you…."
"Tell me, what happened?"
"My mother is in the hospital. She collapsed….and she hasn't wake up since…."
"What?" I looked down at Serenity, I was hanging on to me. "Let's go."
I called my limo, as we headed towards the hospital. I was going to help Serenity in any way I can.
"Your mother deserves better care. Put her under Kaiba Corps services," I said, as I instructed the doctor to change her treatment course. I was determined to put Serenity's mother under the best care ever.
"Kaiba…..you don't have to…..it's too much…." Serenity grabbed my arm. I grabbed her hand and placed it on my face. Then I kissed it.
"Through thick and thin, I'll help you any way I can."
Serenity smiled, as tears came out of her eyes.
"Why are you crying?" I asked, surprised. "Do I do something that made you sad?"
Serenity abruptly shook her head. "I'm happy. These are tears of happiness. Thank you Kaiba."
Serenity placed her arms around my neck, as she kissed me on the lips. I kissed back.
***
I groggily came to school from lack of sleep. I stayed up late working on company stuff. It was quite tiresome to do so. I stretched my arms, as I noticed Serenity waving at me from the window. I waved back and smiled. Things were going smoothly….I hope…..
It was lunch time as I looked for Serenity, but I couldn't find her anywhere. I hesitated whether or not I should ask her brother where she was, but I just couldn't. I didn't feel like facing her brother. Even though they are related, I still dislike her stupid idiotic brother.
I decided to give up my search, when I heard vague yelling in an isolated hallway. Out of curiosity, I checked to see what was happening.
I stood still.
"What did Serenity ever do to you?" Sakura shouted, as she hugged Serenity's body. Serenity was kneeling on the floor, with her hands over her left cheek. I spotted her cheek being red, as soft tears were rolling down her eyes.
"Look at her. Just looking at her face pisses me off." Rose smirked, as her little gang nodded.
"You're just jealous. You're jealous that Serenity is way prettier than you are!" Sakura shouted.
I hesitated whether or not I should do something, but I noticed Serenity grabbed onto Sakura's arm.
"That's not true Sakura…." Serenity smiled through her teary face. "I think Rose is really pretty….."
Sakura's eyes widened, as Rose looked quite astonished as well. Then the anger went back to Rose.
"STOP MESSING WITH ME BITCH!" Rose lifted her hand once more, but it stopped midway.
I stopped her.
(A/N: Gyah, I know I'm such a slow updater, but I promise I'll after faster. I'm more determined to finish this story and I swear I won't leave it around.)