A/N: I decided to try integrating song lyrics into the chapters again. So here's "Hanging By a Moment" by Lifehouse, one of my fav songs.

*Desperate for changing
Starving for truth
I'm closer to where I started
Chasing after you*


Kyara scowled at Kaiba. "Like I said, go away." she repeated.
"And like I said, no."
Kaiba hesitated for a moment before speaking. "Look, I'm sorry about what I said."
Kyara turned away, and her black hair seemed to gather around her cheeks like a veil as she swiveled around. "I don't care."


*I'm falling even more in love with you
Letting go of all I've held onto
I'm standing here until you make me move
I'm hanging by a moment here with you*


For a split-second, Kaiba felt as if all hope was lost.
But only for a moment.
"You do care, Kyara." he persisted.
The girl whirled to face him, her eyes betraying confusion. "What?"
"If you didn't care, Kyara," Kaiba said matter-of-factly. "You would have left already."


*Forgetting all i'm lacking
Completely and complete
I'll take your invitation
You take all of me*


Stunned by his words, Kyara stared at him for a long minute before leaping to her feet. Wordless, she began to walk towards the street. Kaiba skirted over to her side. "Listen to me, Kyara," he said breathlessly. "I know I probably didn't love you as long you have loved me, or perhaps even as much, but now I do. And maybe...just maybe, more."


*Now.. I'm falling even more in love with you
Letting go of all I've held onto
I'm standing here until you make me move
I'm hanging by a moment here with you*


Again, Kyara halted to stare at him. The World Champion sighed and smiled weakly at her. "C'mon, let's go back to the dance."
"No."


*I'm living for the only thing I know
I'm running and not quite sure where to go
I don't know what I'm diving into
Just hanging by a moment here with you*

Kaiba groaned as he watched Kyara stalk away, heading farther down the street. This is hopeless. He thought. He turned away. Perhaps, it's better this way.


*There's nothing left to lose
Nothing left to find
There is nothing in the world that can change my mind
There is nothing else
There is nothing else...*


No. Seto's thoughts raced. Nothing is hopeless; we must hope for everything. Kaiba ran after her again. "I love you." he said when he had gotten within range of her.
Once again, Kyara's fleeing ceased. A flicker of emotion hung in her eyes.


*Desperate for changing
Starving for truth
Closer where I started
Chasing after you*


Slowly, Kyara strode towards him. She stopped when she was barely five inches away. "I love you too, Seto..." she murmured.
Kaiba reached out with a hand, and ran his thumb down her cheek. The other hand raised to encircle around her waist. He pulled her close. "Kyara..."


*I'm falling even more in love with you
Letting go of all i've held onto
I'm standing here until you make me move
I'm hanging by a moment here with you*


"I'm so sorry, Kyara..." Seto whispered as he embraced her.
"It's okay." Kyara said as she leaned on his shoulder.
Unexpectantly, Kyara pulled away. "What's wrong?" Kaiba asked.


*I'm living for the only thing i know
I'm running and not quite sure where to go
I don't know what i'm diving into
Just hanging by a moment here with you*


The Magician of Faith-costumed girl stared at his clothes in confusion. "What are you supposed to be?!"
"W-What?"
Kyara shook her head and smirked. "You don't look like any Duel Monster I've ever seen."
Kaiba laughed and kissed her on the lips. "I'm not a Monster, Kya, I'm a-"
"You called me Kya." Kyara said in disbelief.
"Excuse me?" Kaiba asked.
"Out of the entire time I've known you, you've never called me Kya before."
"Well, I'm calling you that now, aren't I?" Kaiba pressed his forehead against hers. "And if I hear anyone else besides me calling you that, I'll sic my Blue-Eyes on them."


*Just hanging by a moment
Hanging by a moment..
Hanging by a moment...
Hanging by a moment here with you...*