Magnetism
Chapter 4
:::-Unexpectedly-
Disclaimer: If I was able to OWN Yugioh, I would be able to OWN Seto Kaiba. And because I don't, I indulge myself by writing fanfictions.
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My stupid mouth, she thought.
"What's going on in here?" Tea came into the room.
The blonde girl looked offended, and hurt. "I don't know hon'. I...I don't know."
"Mai," she began, "I...well, the thought of you staying, and Joey not telling me is kind of a shock. I'm sorry."
Gleaming, most likely appreciative of the apologetic girl, "Let me guess. Are you saying I'm not invited to stay over?"
She flushed. What should I say? Oh, well, I'm going to be living in some arrogant ass's mansion for a week! I'm picked to fix his problems, have a cup of tea, and give him an extreme makeover! Isn't that exciting, Mai?
"Actually, I was really looking forward to staying by myself while everyone was gone. I thought maybe if I prove to Joey that I can handle myself, he'll trust me." Putting up the sad, teary face, Serenity did her best to cover any suspicions.
"You're such a doll, Serenity!" cheered Mai. "Of course Joey's too thick to realize you're old enough to take care of yourself! I wouldn't be too surprised if his brain was too thick of emptiness!"
All of the girls chuckled in that opinion. True. Joey may be thick, but sometimes you'll wonder what makes up that thickness. Would it be thickness of fatty foods or perhaps, air? These ideas sound very likely- doesn't it?
"Don't worry Serenity. I have to do those plans to do anyway. Just call me up if you need me, alright?"
"You sure, Mai?" she asked, bewildered of the agreement.
The other girl winked, "Surer than sure, hon."
Just in case, she asked one more question...one more important than the chosen agreement. "You sure you won't tell Joey?"
A smile spread through her lavishly, sparkled, lips "Of course, Serenity, of course."
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"...an' it was Mokuba!" shouted Joey.
He had just explained what happened last night. While he was packing, they were talking about all sorts of stuff until Joey had to change the conversation.
"Were you thinking it was Kaiba?" asked little Yugi, curious as a cat, even if he sounded adorably innocent.
"Who else?!" Tristen thundered back. "There's no one other than Kaiba who takes the limo here!"
"Exactly!" agreed Joey. "We are talkin' 'bout Kaiba, Yug."
"He will never give her what she wants."
"Ya' said it, Tristen. Mah' sis' deserves more than that son-of-a—"
"—are you done ladies?" Duke Devlin chuckled to his amusement.
"Who ya' calling ladies?" yelled the furious blonde boy. He raised a fist a shook it dangerously at Mr. Pride-and-joy. "In case ya' ain't thinkin' Dice boy, Seren' could've been ridin' with Kaiba!?!"
Somehow, the idea made him laugh again. "Come on, Joey. Serenity knows better. I'd be much better riding with her anyway!"
His eyes nearly dropped out of his sockets. "What the hell? Over my dead body! You ain't jumpin' my sis into bed that easy; not without passin' by me!?!"
"In your dreams, Duke," added Tristen. "In your dreams..." He trailed off, in his versions of in-your-dreams while Joey tried to suffocate Dice boy in the corner.
All little Yugi could do was pitifully shaking his head once Yami asked the most pitiful question: "Yugi, is this what they call 'perverts'?
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A few hours later, the gang was at Domino Airport. Serenity and Mai joined them to exchange their goodbyes. Only Tea knew why Mai was not staying over at the Wheeler's and as 'surer than sure', she'll keep her mouth shut.
"Bye Tristen," said Serenity. She hugged him ... just the friendly way.
"You know my cell number, right?"
"Mmm," she replied, muffling her voice in his shoulder. Okay, she thought, why isn't he letting go?
"You know I'm here always, Serenity?"
"Yes."
"I'll miss you." He held her closer, and rocked her softly in his arms.
"Tristen, it's only going to be a week."
"I know. I know. But it wouldn't be the same if you weren't—"
"—TRISTEN!!!" Joey pulled the crying Tristen, out of her arms and almost threw him right at Yugi. Because of the pharaohs quick instincts, both (Yugi and Yami) immediately ducked out of harm's way.
Mr. Pride-and-joy, Duke Devlin, stepped in front of Serenity, and winked. "You take care, Serenity. I promise when I come back, I'll treat you to dinner." He put a finger to his chin. "Perhaps, an American one?"
She could not help but clasp her hands in joy. Just like the Wheeler's lineage, eating was her favorite pastime. And an American dinner; the offer is such a privilege. "I can't wait!"
Unlike the rash Tristen, he merely turned his back respectively and replied, "Same here."
"...ya' take care of her, Mai." Mai was in Joey's arms, and the two looked as if they didn't want to let go.
"Someone once told me he never breaks his promises. And I intend to do the same, hon," she replied, quoting Joey's promising words back in Battle City.
"Sounds familiar," he said thoughtfully, leaning his head on top of hers.
Smiling beneath his shirt, she nuzzled into his warmth even more. The image Serenity saw was heartwarming and she couldn't have thought a better couple. Whenever I see these two together, I wonder, 'how about me? Will I learn to love like them? Is he right in front of me or miles away?' There are times when questions like these make her sad, and unwanted. Little would she know, little would she learn, that love for her would be the hard way.
"Bye everyone!" the two girls said in unison before the gang left.
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The doorbell rang. Its joyful noise vibrated the small yet cozy house. Previous to help Tea pack, Serenity sneakily called Kaiba's secretary and informed her the desired time to pick her up.
x-Flashback-x
"Good Afternoon, Kaiba Corporations," spoke a very young girl.
"Hello Miss. My name's Serenity Wheeler. Could you leave a message to Mister Kaiba?"
"Sure thing, sweetie," she replied politely.
"Just tell him around 9 or so, he can pick up Serenity Wheeler."
As the lady was jotting down, the light bulb automatically clicked. "Pick you up? Are you his maid?"
"Oh, no," Serenity shot back; she was way better to be called a maid. "I'm Mokuba's guest."
"I see. You sound a lot older than Mokuba's classmate." Ultimately, the lady on the other line was skeptical. No 10-year-old uses the sort of language Serenity uses!
She giggled, pretending to sound like a kid. "That's what everyone says! I skipped a grade or two!"
"Really?" Impressed, she replied, "well, aren't you smart! Your parents must be proud of you, dear!"
"Yes ma'am!"
"YOU!" Another voice bellowed in the phone. "WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU'RE DOING? I HIRE YOU TO JOT DOWN MESSAGES, NOT CHIT-CHAT!"
"M-mister K-kaiba! I-I am taking messages! S-s-see?!?"
"GIVE ME THE DAMN PHONE!"
A pause was heard as Serenity overheard sobs.
"WHY ARE YOU STILL HERE? GET OUT! YOU'RE FIRED!"
"B-but—"
"HOW STUPID ARE YOU? WHEN I SAY 'GET OUT' YOU GET YOUR DAMN-ASS SELF OUT!"
"Wait Mister—"
"GUARDS!!!" he called out submissively.
"Kaiba Corporations, what do you want?" he asked, very rude, not compared to the mannerism of the other lady.
"Kaiba?" Serenity was undoubtedly shocked.
"Wheeler, how pleasant of you to call," he replied, sarcasm scrapping his harsh voice. "I thought you would turn down the offer."
"You can pick me up around 9 tonight, Kaiba," she said, totally ignoring his rudeness
"Fine, Wheeler."
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Serenity opened her door to find Seto Kaiba –suited in his purple trench coat, buckles tightly strapped in his muscled arms, and KC proudly stuck to the left of his chest— emotionless in face and in position. He looked quite bored of standing in such a small, somewhat dingy house, and also, for the fact of setting foot in Wheeler's residence. If Mokuba had not tugged, pulled, and even cried to beg her stay in the mansion, he would never have thought to invite her!
"You're packed up Wheeler?" he asked, not one bit changing those deep, icy eyes- which so obviously, caused chills in her body.
"Y-yes Mister—"
"—Kaiba. Just 'Kaiba', Wheeler." The formalities she used were unremarkably considerate; however, he would rather have her treat him a little . . . informal.
She raised a brow. "Kaiba . . .?"
"Is that so hard to say?"
"No, it sounds different- that's all. You look way to old to be called 'Kaiba'." It's the truth, she thought. Even if he was around Joey's age, he looks, and acts so much like an adult!
He smirked, his cold, icy-blue eyes danced with amusement. "You're the first one to notice in the twerp's group. Congratulate yourself, Wheeler."
"They're not 'twerps' Kaiba," she said defensively. "They're my friends."
Taking no heed of what she said, he turned again and beckoned his chauffeur to carry her bags.
"Hey," she called to the chauffeur. "Let me help you . . ."
"Wheeler, that's not necessary . . ."
Kaiba trailed off to find her ignoring the request and kindly helped the poor, old, chauffeur. She's the guest, he thought. Why does she trouble herself to help this man? He has carried much more items than her ragbags and . . . a teddy bear? What is she— five? Even Mokuba's grew out of those girly things! What a shame to invite a 16 year old who still thinks like a child! Tell me why exactly I'm inviting this poodle (pug, more like it)?!?
"Thank you, Miss Wheeler. Your luggage isn't as heavy as you think."
"It's alright...um...what's your name Mister?"
"They call me 'Pops'. I'm the oldest working for Kaiba."
"Well Pops," she replied, cheerful as a butterfly. "They do say two hands are better than one, right?"
The old man laughed. It was incredible to be complimented for once. Sure, Mister Kaiba was colder than Satan but it's nice . . . nice to be recognized by someone, he thought. And, the pretty Miss Wheeler as a guest, too? Master is very lucky to have her. She is unlike the other guests . . . nameless, of course- those foul, stinking, unmannered rats! What's even more surprising is that she's the first lady to be a guest. Other than Master's step-family, she is the very, first, non-relation to stay over! Aren't I excited! I hope love blossoms while she's here . . .
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I know it seems very out-of-text to hear of some chauffeur's thoughts, but it is necessary. In the next few chapters, you will hear some out-of-text thoughts, however, I do not intend to make this fanfic GENERAL. Of course, since this is a SetoXSerenity fanfic, I will stay the lines between these two- especially in the next Chapter! More interesting things happen . . . and in order for me to continue those oh-so interesting things, REVIEW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! –LoL-
-x-x-x-x A million thanks to those who reviewed:
Jieli: I appreciate the very kind comments. Yes, I do hope to create a unique storyline- just the same as you wonderful, talented writers! Mai's plans will be explained (probably) in Chapter 5 or 6. Thanks for coming over here! Your story ROCKS! :::plays the electric guitar::: -LOL-
Black Mistress: Thanks Mistress! Hey, I didn't realize that – one girl and a bunch of guys! –LOL- But then again, the group's always like that! I only wished that I WAS the one girl . . . -LOL-! Hope this answers your question!
YukikoAngel520Sorry my last chapter was short! I think I was doing my homework and writing that chapter at the same time. I hope to make my chap's longer (even much longer than this one!). Thanks for the kind comment.
meheeners: Hey there! Nice to hear from you again! 'Writing skills' huh? –LOL- Aren't you funny? I do intend to add problematic issues for Renny (as you call her). I mean, we ARE talking about Seto Kaiba, right??? I hope you enjoyed this chapter- even if I haven't started the SetoXSerenity part yet -.-
Sorceress Vanessa: Hello again to you, too! –LOL- Serenity will get MORE 'humonga donga problems' later on in the chapters! More humor, more fun, and yes . . . some SetoXSerenity ones! WEEEEEEEE!!!! :::hugs an invisible Kaiba::: Don't u just LOVE him?
Also....THANKS to: KatrinaKaiba, Chika of the high Mts (unique name you've got there Chika), nkitty9, thefutureMrs. Kaiba (hey! I'm the FUTURE MRS. KAIBA!!!! –sticks out tongue-)
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