NOTE: Once again, I lied to everyone and didn't update. The truth is, by the time a fan fiction gets this long, you loose interest in writing it, as well as reading it. So I'm pretty much forcing myself to write this. And the last chapter I wrote, well, it really wasn't the best time to write it because I was half asleep and all that. One particular reader thought I destroyed the story. I personally half agree. But then again, the others like it. So I'm going to force myself to finish this story as soon as possible and then, maybe both you and I can be happy. Perhaps the next story I write will be better than this. And the more you review the faster I write. So.... Review! (Then, with some hope, maybe I can finish this before school starts again) ; )
Chapter 14 (Down to some more relaxing and not so disturbing material)
Serenity woke early in the morning to find herself nestled in Seto Kaiba's arms. The sky outside of the windows was still rather dark, with a hint of dawn at its edges. The sweet scent of alcohol seeped into her nose, giving head a deep pang. She was suddenly aware of the warmth of Seto's body against hers. The drunken memories of last night slowly flooded her mind. She sat up slowly, pulling Seto's arms off her body. A thin, black robe made of some silk like material hung on a hook near the bed. Serenity grabbed the robe and wrapped it around her. She stood and tried to survey the room around her. Picking up the clothes cast around the room, she laid them on the back of a nearby chair. She walked towards the wide open bathroom door and switched on a light. Quietly, she shut the bathroom door. The cold tiles against her feet sent an awakening shock through her. A mirror hung above the sink, showing her reflection. Tangled curls of auburn hair hung around her pale face. She touched a faint reddish purple bruise that marked her neck. Serenity pulled off her robe, hung it on a hook near the shower, and stepped into the tiled shower. Turning on the water, Serenity was hit with a strong stream of warm water. Letting the water run over her, Serenity tried to sort through the thoughts in her mind. Yesterday was a mistake. So was the day they met. But it was too late to realize the mistake now. She was in love and mistakes didn't exist. She loved Seto. That was all that mattered.
Breakfast was set up in the ballroom. When Seto and Serenity arrived at eight in the morning, it was still rather empty due to the fact that most of the people had not retired to their rooms until a couple hours ago. Choosing a table far away from the people, Seto and Serenity sat near a large window that showed the morning scenery. A waiter came to tend to their needs, ordered their breakfast, and left them with their refreshments.
"Did you sleep well?" asked Seto.
"Yes. And you?" Serenity replied with a smile.
"Very," said Seto, and, with a hint of hesitation, added, "Look. Yesterday was a mistake."
"Was it?" said Serenity with an innocent stare, "I thought everything was a mistake when I woke up. But I thought about it. I don't care."
Seto looked at Serenity with a mixture of confusion and agreement. He couldn't think of anything to say to continue this conversation, so he sat in silence, thinking about Serenity's words. After a little while, their breakfast was served by their waiter, giving them an excuse for silence. When Serenity was half done with her breakfast, she seemed troubled by something. She put down her fork and looked at Seto.
"Seto, um, I was wondering if you could give me a job," said Serenity.
"What? I'm sorry. I didn't hear you. What did you say?" said Seto, lifting his face from his plate to look at Serenity.
"I was wondering if you could give me a job," repeated Serenity.
"Why? Do you need money?" asked Seto, confused. (It seems Seto gets rather confused when Serenity is around. I wonder what's wrong with him. Or rather, what's wrong with me, since I'm the one writing all this stuff.)
"Oh, no. I don't need money. It's just really boring sometimes, staying at home all the time. I was wondering if you could give me a job, so I could have something to do," said Serenity.
"I thought you were going to go to college," said Seto.
"I am. But it doesn't start till another four months," said Serenity.
"I'll think about it. What do you want to do?"
"Anything really," replied Serenity.
"I'll see."
It just so happened that Seto and Serenity avoided meeting Joey and the others that morning. After breakfast, the two packed and left, choosing not to linger longer. Rebecca, Mai, and Teá arrived at the ballroom just as Seto's car left the grounds of the manor. Joey, Tristan, and Yugi did not wake up until near noon, having had a great argument / discussion the night before. The girls were still waiting for them at the ballroom, saving a large table for the boys, for the ballroom was now flooded with people.
"What took you guys so long?" said Mai, not even looking up from a beauty magazine she was reading.
"Oh. We didn't go to sleep till really late. Tristan and Joey were having a dispute about Serenity and Seto," said Yugi innocently, between yawns. At the mention of the two, Joey and Tristan both plopped grumpily into their chairs.
Catching Mai's attention, she put down her magazine and directed her attention to the three late arrivers.
"Really. What about them?" said Mai.
"Just the usual," said Yugi.
"The usual? You mean you have this argument all the time?" asked Mai with a look of disbelief on her face.
"Yeah, it's always about why Serenity wanted to go with Seto and stuff like that. It usually ends with insults," reported Yugi.
"I see," said Mai, turning to the waiter that just arrived, she added, "Scrambled eggs and French toast for the three of them. And milk, thank you."
"I don't want milk. Get me some beer," said Joey crossly.
"So you can poison yourself? You smell like you were fed on alcohol since you were born," replied Mai.
"We're going to pack up," said Teá, grabbing Rebecca's hand and left the table.
"Joey, why don't you just go and talk with Serenity?" said Mai.
"Because I don't want to," replied Joey.
"Why not?" said Yugi.
"It's her fault. She should apologize first," said Joey.
"For what? For falling in love with someone you don't like?" said Mai.
"I... She's not in love with him. He tricked her. She's just trying to get me angry!"
"You! You self-centered, arrogant moron," yelled Mai, drawing a questioning stare from everyone around them.
She stood up too quickly and knocked over her chair. Throwing an angry stare at Joey, Mai stormed out of the room.
"Great, now my girlfriend's mad at me too!" said Joey with a desperate tone.
Sorry! Apparently, that's all that I can get out of myself. I'll try to remember to update soon, and I know this really isn't enough to keep you guys busy for even a little while. Please review and let me know what you think.