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I thought of this and decided to try it out. It's a TeaxKaiba. Review and tell me what you thought about it.

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Kaiba was back in the hospital again. His new bodyguard had failed to protect him. In fact Kaiba himself was surprised. The sniper had chosen a busy crowded area to shoot at. It was a huge mess, once the shot rang out, the crowd had panicked. Luckily he had bent down to pick up his duel disk that he dropped when the bullet skimmed his shoulder. It was only a nick, but Mokuba insisted that he go to the hospital.

It was a good thing that Mokuba wasn't with him when it had happened. Kaiba frowned, that would pose a problem. He had many inconspicuous bodyguards around Mokuba and so far Mokuba was safe. But for how long? He shook his mind off of that thought.

Now he had the opportunity to choose yet another bodyguard. It seemed that although the guards protecting Mokuba were doing their job, he was having the worst luck ever. Really, they were nuisance. Not one of them had done his job, he had been shot at, hit with a club, and his limo had been blown up.

His eyes lit up as he saw his brother Mokuba walk in, carrying stacks and stacks of flowers and candy. "You've, oof, got some fans, who wish you well," Mokuba said, trying to balance the stuff on the side desk.

"Ugh, just throw it all out," Kaiba said in disgust. He got fan mail, flowers, and candy everyday from girls all over (I know I'd join them if he were real ^__^). At first he had given the candy to Mokuba. But one day Mokuba ate 13 boxes of chocolate, and 10 cookies. That night Mokuba had the worst diarrhea ever, stinking up the whole house.

Kaiba shuddered, that day still gave him nightmares.

"Mokuba, contact my butler and ask him for a new bodyguard but this time ask if he can get one that actually isn't scared of bullets or guns. Oh, and make sure that this one isn't that conspicuous."

The last guard stood out like a beacon. It was obvious to everyone that he was a bodyguard. Every time Kaiba went to class, people would complain that they couldn't see the board because of the guard sitting next to Kaiba. Oh yeah, he thought, my life is, as of right now, a living hell.

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Tea stretched and yawned. She had fallen asleep in front of the fireplace again. God, I need to get a new job, she thought as she examined the bruises on her arm. Tea Gardener led a dual life. On one hand she was Yugi Moto's best friend, the reliable, conscientious girl who everyone asked for comfort or help. On the other, well, she worked for the government. Correction, she thought mentally. I used to work for the government.

It had started when after one dance show, a man came up to her and introduced to himself as a scout who was looking for someone who showed agility, gracefulness, and speed. He had said that the job paid well. She had needed the money, so she had accepted. Little did she know was that she became an agent, like a James Bond movie, she thought, rolling her eyes. She was trained in martial arts as well as guns. After her contract for a year was completed she became somewhat like a bodyguard. But her reputation was impeccable. She always got the job done, never staying more than a couple of months with one client.

"And now," Tea said aloud, "I have just finished my last job ever as a body guard." She had just returned from a trip from South Africa. She barely came back with her life. "I like my life, thank you," she continued, talking to the fire, "I prefer to not dodge bullets and grenades whenever I exit any building with my client."

The phone rang. Wincing, Tea answered. "Gardener speaking." Most people didn't know that she lived alone. Her parents had gone on a cruise but then the ship had sank, carrying her parents down with it (I know, in all my stories her parents have died, but you see, it gives her more freedom to do the things she does).

"Hey Tea," said a man's voice. "What do you want now, Richard," Tea said exasperatedly. "My contract is up, and as of right now I've quit trying to save the hide of my clients."

"Oh but wait," Richard rushed. "Just this last time, and I promise that this will be the last time that I contact you about government business or any offers."

"If you put that in writing, it's a deal," said Tea. Never hearing Richard again? What bliss!

"Deal!" he said. "But I have to tell you that this person wants you by his side 24/7."

"Aw man!," complained Tea. "I'll have to keep on giving excuses to my teachers and friends about going to a dance studio, saying that I might become a star. And then coming back, obviously, with no gig. And what about my school work? I'm already--"

"Tea, Tea, no problem!" Richard said happily. "This guy lives in Domino City!"

"Domino City?" repeated Tea. "Hmm, oh all right, but this is going to be one heck of an excuse to give to the teachers if they see me gallivanting around with a man when I'm supposed to be in school."

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The next day.

Kaiba was in a foul mood. Girls all over the place were chasing him down, asking if he was alright. It was enough to get a man down on his knees and pray for some peace and quiet.

As he stormed down the hallway towards the locker room with a black look on his face, he bumped into a girl, making him drop his books.

"Will you watch where your going?" he demanded as he bent down to pick up his books.

"Well, sorry," said the girl.

He looked upwards, it was Tea Gardener. The girl who was always absent for dance trips. And a friend of Yugi Moto.

"You're back," he said as he stood up.

"Yeah," she said cheerfully, "I missed this place. Traveling so much kinda gets boring after awhile."

"Yeah, yeah," he said impatiently. "I need to go. Tell your friend Yugi Moto that whenever he wants to do a rematch, he knows where to find me."

Sheesh, thought Tea, what an arrogant prick!

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"Finally!" breathed Tea in relief. "School's out!" The whole day she had to make up tests, quizzes, and projects. Her head was aching with all the stress and she wanted to just go home and relax.

Her pager beeped. The message was from Richard, an urgent message.

Tea, it's Richard. Client will meet you today at 3:00 PM at his work place, KaibaCorp. He wants you to start right away.

Tea sighed, "And most likely Kaiba will find out that I'm following his worker all over the place." She checked her watch, it was almost 2:30. She rushed home and changed her uniform into jeans and a white tank top that said, Outside I'm an angel, but inside I'm a devil.

She grabbed her manila folder filled with all her other jobs, just in case he wanted to check her references.

Time to go impress her new client.

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Tea walked in front of the huge building that Yugi Moto had dueled against Kaiba in what seemed so long ago. Lets just hope Kaiba doesn't walk in and see me, she thought, as she sat in the waiting room. And the boy she had just hoped would not be here walked in.

"Good afternoon, Mister Kaiba," his secretary said, standing up. Kaiba brushed past Tea, not noticing her, heading toward the elevator. As Kaiba impatiently pushed the button, he noticed a familiar perfume. He turned sharply, and saw Tea who was trying to look away from him.

"Gardener, just what business brings you here?" he demanded, walking toward her. What was she doing here? Unless...his heart leapt. Maybe Yugi Moto sent her here! Ha, he thought, this was the chance to finally bring that boy down to his knees.

"Never mind," he said, grabbing Tea's arm, "come with me." Once inside the elevator he said, facing her, "Now I suppose your here because of Yugi Moto. When does he want the duel?"

Tea thought fast. "Well actually I came here to-to visit an employee of yours," she said, trying to blush. Hopefully he thinks that I'm going out with one of his workers, she thought.

Kaiba arched an eyebrow. "Any worker of mine caught having a fling with one of Yugi Moto's friend would automatically be fired."

"We're not having a fling!" snapped Tea. The nerve! Having a fling. "However it seems you have great experience with people who like to fool around with the great Seto Kaiba, all those buxom girls who just," she fluttered eyelashes like an innocent maiden, "can't help falling in love with the dark, handsome CEO."

Kaiba longed to throw Tea out the elevator but unfortunately they were going to his office which was the very top floor. It seemed like he would have to wait until he got out.

The door opened, but Tea stepped out first. "You can go back to whatever you needed to do," she said, dismissing him. "I have business to do here."

"Sorry Gardener but this is my office floor. There is no one else who works here but me."

The wheels in Tea's mind clicked. The lady had told her that the room she needed to go to was the very top. But Kaiba had just said it was his floor. Suddenly she paled. "Oh hell no!" she yelled. She whirled around to stare at the irate Kaiba. "Did you send for a body guard?" she demanded.

He looked faintly surprised, "And how would you know about that?" he drawled.

Wordlessly, she handed her folder to him. He skimmed over the contents quickly, his eyes widening as he read her previous jobs. "So," he said looking at Tea in a new light, "you've got another side of you that no one knows."

"Yes, well," said Tea scowling, "I must say that I have to refuse this...offer. I might inadvertently fail to protect you."

Kaiba thought for a moment. It was true that neither of them wanted to be near each other but he was secretly impressed at Tea's experience. So the last 'dance' trip was to South Africa. And it seemed she had barely escaped with her life, according to the report. She was ten times better than all the other guards combined together. He sighed wearily, rubbing his temple.

"Sorry but I need you here until we can find out who's after me. We'll just say that your a babysitter's of Mokuba. A long-term one."

Tea snorted, "Who've ever heard of a long-term babysitter. They'll probably think I'm your girlfriend or something and that will totally tarnish my reputation. Imagine, the innocent Tea Gardener hanging around with the evil, demented, power-hungry, insane, psycho duelist Kaiba!" She waved a hand at the fuming Kaiba. "Please spare me this ridiculous talk, I must get back home."

As she started to enter the elevator, she remembered what Richard had told her. She could still hear those words, This will be the last time...

"You know what," she said turning around, "I've changed my mind." Just until we find who's after Kaiba, she thought over and over.

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Next morning.

The gang was waiting for Tea at their regular place. "C'mon lets go!" complained Mai. "I'm freezing!"

"That's odd," said Yugi, checking his watch. "She should be here by now." Then a dark limousine pulled up. "Oh that 's great," said Mai. "We get to see that arrogant ass get out of his rich limo. Every day! You know, we should've chose another place to meet Tea."

The door opened and a familiar white trench coat stepped out. But then a girl with sunglasses stepped out behind him. She had on tight jeans, and a spaghetti strap. Her hair was swept up in a sophisticated do. As if complementing Kaiba's white coat, she was wearing a black trench coat. She was wearing all black as if attending a funeral.

"Who's the girl?" whispered Ryou. They craned their ears as they tried to eavesdrop on the couple who was obviously arguing.

"Tea!" said Kaiba, who had finally had it with her annoying comments. "One more comment about me, and I'll---"

"BLAH, BLAH, BLAH!" yelled Tea, sticking her fingers in her ears. Never had she lost her self-control like this with a client. She had always kept a cool demeanor, acting like a silent but deadly guard. But just being with him set her nerves on edge. And then those snide remarks about her dual life and her friends. She could not help herself but give cutting remarks back at him. She knew she was acting childish but it seemed that Seto Kaiba always could bring out the worst in her.

"Wait, did he just say Tea?" said Yami, confused. All of a sudden Tea stormed off from Kaiba. "Then why don't you save your own ass!" she said, walking toward her friends.

"Um...Tea?" Malik questioned. "Why did Kaiba drive you here?"

She wearily held her head in her hand. Gah, she thought, I have no choice but play along with this stupid farce.

"I'm Mokuba's babysitter. And....since Mokuba has gotten.....fond of me," she said through gritted teeth, shooting a dangerous look at the equally unhappy Kaiba, "I agreed to stay with Mokuba......24/7."

"You mean all day and night?" said Yugi, aghast. "With..."

"Hey," said Tea defensively, "Mokuba's only a boy. And Kaiba and I stay as far as possible from each other," she added, trying to assuage their suspicions.

As her friends looked at each other nervously, Tea thought to herself, No more calls from Richard, no more calls from Richard.

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Okay, so that's the first chapter of my new story! Hope you liked it and don't forget to Review!!!!!!! Thanx a million.