Kiss Me Fool

By: Fire_Katt

***Disclaimer: Maybe the Easter bunny will give it to me....

Chapter 5

Tea's mind was spinning, not just from all the alcohol she'd consumed in the past hour but from breathing in the heady smell of Seto's cologne. She couldn't remember ever having a reaction to someone simply by dancing with them. Not even Yami. She winced at that thought.

'What the hell is going on with my hormones' Tea fumed at herself but didn't think to stop dancing with him. The thought never once crossed her mind.

All of a sudden a slow song came on and she felt Seto take her into his arms and draw her closer. She shot a quick glance up at him, but was unable to read his face.

"What? You don't want to dance with me anymore?" Seto shot her a teasing smirk, although inside he was preparing himself to deal with the hurt when she would pull away. Instead he was surprised when she snuggled closer to him and answered him softly.

"Why wouldn't I want to dance with you?" She didn't bother to lift her head from the spot it now rested on his chest. Seto glanced down at the girl surprised that she hadn't taken the opportunity to leave him alone. Suddenly he realized why she wasn't acting like her normal, reserved self. Rather than answering her question he asked her one instead.

"Tea, how much have you had to drink since you got here?"

At that Tea let out a little giggle, before replying.

"Too damn much I think." She raised her head and looked up at him mischievously and added cheekily. "Actually I wouldn't mind another one."

Seto laughed suddenly at that. Tea looked up at him in surprise.

"You never laugh." She had said it with such a stern, serious expression that he let out another chuckle.

"Not often I guess."

Just then the slow song ended and one with more of a beat came on. The pair didn't part and instead began to grind to the music. When Bakura walked up to them he laughed to himself as an idea crossed his mind when he caught sight of Tea and Seto. The very thought that Seto Kaiba, who was probably the one of the most reserved people he knew was grinding with a girl who was another one of the more conservative friends he had. Funnier still was that they were in the middle of the dance floor and neither one seemed to realize it. He wouldn't have interrupted them if Ryou and Malik had not caught up to him at that point. Malik let out a real burst of laughter when he saw the dancing couple.

"Damn who would have thought either of those two had it in them."

Bakura glanced over at his long time friend before joining him in his laughter.

"The scary thing is that I was just thinking the same thing you know that."

Ryou just shook his head and walked up to Tea and Seto.

"Umm I don't mean to interrupt anything but do you guys mind if we join you?"

At Ryou's voice Tea and Seto sprang apart both looking considerably guilty.

"Actually I have some work I need to finish up in my office, so I'll be going. See you all later." Everyone was surprised to see Seto actually flustered for once. He walked through the crowd and out the nearest door. Tea suddenly began eyeing the second glass in Ryou's hand calculatingly. She then looked at Ryou hopefully.

"I don't suppose that's for me by any chance is it?

"Yes it's for you Tea."

"Thanks so much Ryou! You're such a sweetie!"

She leaned over and took the proffered glass and gave Ryou a quick peck on the cheek before beginning dancing again. She didn't notice that Ryou turned bright red at that, however Bakura and Malik didn't miss is and neither could pass up the chance to tease the poor boy.

"Gee Ryou you sure are looking flushed maybe you should take a sip of your drink and cool down a bit." Malik snickered Bakura's comment to Ryou who's his face reddened to an even brighter shade.

It was Ryou's turn to laugh when Tea suddenly noticed Malik and gave him a hug, causing his cheeks to color as well.

"Malik! I haven't seen you in forever! How's university going? Is Marik here too?" Tea chattered away happily, completely unaware of the effect she was having on her friends.

The four continued dancing for the next forty-five minutes when Tea, pleading exhaustion, dragged the group off the floor to sit down for a while. The group caught up with each other until the end of the party and were making plans to get together on Saturday night.

"So what exactly have you guys heard about this new club?" Bakura had just mentioned the new club Dragon Fire and Tea hadn't heard of it yet.

"Well it's supposed to be the place to be on Saturday. It's got two floors and a huge dance floor." Malik informed her.

"I don't know if I want to go to a club tomorrow though because I have to work on Sunday morning. Why don't we plan to go for dinner and drinks and if I feel up to it I'll go to the club after with you guys?" Tea took a sip of her Sling and glanced around at her friends faces to gauge their reactions to her suggestion.

"Actually that sounds like a good idea Tea I'm up for it." Ryou answered, but both Malik and Bakura nodded their heads in agreement.

"Definitely." Added Malik. Tea smiled widely then noticing that the party was beginning to clear out stood up.

"Well we should probably be going."

"Hey Tea do you need a ride home tonight? Marik's giving Ryou, Bakura, and I rides home and it's no problem to drop you off too."

"Are you sure?"

"Of course! I don't want you driving."

"Well I was just going to catch a cab but I'd love a ride...Oh no wait, I promised Seto that I'd talk to him after the party."

"Do you want us to wait for you?"

Just as Malik finished speaking they heard Marik yelling to the group.

"Hurry up if you guys want a ride! I'm tired and I want to go now!" He walked up to the group and glanced over at Tea.

"Oh hey Tea I didn't realize you were here. How have you been?"

"Fine thanks, and you?"

"Fan-fucking-tastic." At this response Tea's brows shot up in surprise.

"I take it you and Isis didn't resolve your differences?" Malik groaned even as he spoke the words. He knew that it would mean the house would be a hostile war zone for the next week or so.

"Well I'm going to go and talk to him now so I'll see you all later! Oh and don't worry about me you guys, I'll just take a cab like I planned. Call me tomorrow and let me know if you guys still want to go." Tea waved to them as she walked towards the exit.

"Bye Tea!" The boys chorused before glancing around at each other mildly surprised at their synchronization.

"Be careful!" Bakura called. He was still unsure as to whether or not he should wait around for Tea or not, especially considering the way she and Seto had been dancing earlier and the fact that she was still somewhat intoxicated. Then he shrugged it off when he realized that Seto wasn't the kind of person who would take advantage of her in her current state.

Tea walked down the hall she'd been told to go down and knocked on the fourth door on the right.

Inside Seto was immersed in his work at last. Due to his thoughts of a certain blue-eyed girl he had been unable to concentrate on his work for over an hour. He'd just gotten into his zone when there was a knock at the door. Seto glanced up from his computer frustrated. He had forgotten that the same girl who had been occupying his thoughts all night was supposed to come and meet him after the party. Sighing he rose out of his chair to go and berate whoever was stupid enough to disturb him from his work. As he opened the door he was temporarily at a loss when he saw Tea standing in the doorway smiling.

***TBC

Okay I'm sorry, I know I said it would be longer than normal (and keep in mind it is by a little bit) But I'm really tired (It is after 4 in the morning) and I have to clean up my apartment and take down all my Christmas crap tomorrow (well later today) so I'll post

Chapter 4 and 5 together in hopes you guys will let this one slide ^_^ If you notice any mistakes or typos please email me or tell me in the reviews so I can fix them! Thanks again!