Chapter 4
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It wasn't easy to tell Tristan but slowly he accepted. She had told him that Kaiba was her boyfriend and from then on Tristan didn't talk to her for more than four weeks. But he couldn't keep that up and began making small talk with her again. But still he wasn't the same as before.
Joey had actually asked Mai out. He had called and she was nicely surprised. They met with Yugi and Téa for cinema and soon they were dating each other. Mai was often around at the Wheeler's residence and therefore Serenity could invite Seto to meet her mother properly. He was perfect and Mrs. Wheeler had no problem with her daughter's boyfriend. As long as she was home for dinner or at least called when she would eat with Seto, and was always at home before midnight.
Seto took more time to spend with his brother as Serenity wasn't that time taking. She had school and her family. But when it came to certain evenings Seto would even spend them with her at home, her home.
They were together now for almost two months and watching a movie at the Wheeler's residence. Serenity's mother was away for a few days and Joey reluctantly left his sister with Kaiba because Mai pushed him into going to a concert with her. Seto was lying on the sofa with his girlfriend snuggled up close to him when he noticed her fallen asleep.
Joey and Mai entered the apartment whispering when they heard the TV playing and assumed them to be still there.
"Hi." They said almost in unison and were surprised to find them cuddling on the sofa.
"Shht." Kaiba laid his index finger across his lips and glared at them, especially Joey who soon noticed his sister had fallen asleep on the tall brown haired man. He couldn't tear his eyes away. Serenity was cuddling this guy like a teddy bear and softly breathing with her head lying on his chest. So she really loved him. And he did as well. Probably.
Kaiba raised an eyebrow at the staring blond. Why was he staring like that? It was making Seto nervous. Not too soon Joey tore away his gaze when Mai pulled him along with her into the kitchen.
"Mmh." Serenity suddenly groaned quietly and blinked at her boyfriend.
"Look who's woken." Seto smiled down at her.
"Is Joey back?" She asked hearing the rustling in the kitchen.
"Mmh. Just came back with Mai." He replied when she made to sat up.
Standing up Serenity let a hand brush through the brown strands of Seto's hair and went to join her brother. A while later Joey came sitting down in the living room.
"Where have they gone?" Kaiba asked straight ahead.
"Up her room. Woman's stuff." The blond replied chewing a sandwich. He couldn't help being hungry coming home. Kaiba turned his gaze back to the TV not speaking. He wasn't usually talking to Joey anyway and Joey usually didn't talk with Kaiba. Nevertheless the blond tried small talk. "So, almost two months you're being together."
"Mmh." Seto didn't know what to say. Was that a question at all?
"Hey... um... did you... I mean... it's not my business but you love each other and... well I was asking myself if... if you and my sister..."
"No, we didn't and yes, it's none of your business." Kaiba said in a matter of fact way.
Joey obviously sighed a breath of relief. "Serenity wouldn't tell me, you know?"
"She'll probably have her reasons." He said when she came back with Mai and took the place next to the tall brown haired. She laid her hand down on Seto's knee and gently caressed with her fingers there while he laid an arm around her shoulders and kissed her head. "I'm gonna go now, it's late."
She pouted.
"Don't even try it. You know I'm right." With that he stood up but grinned. "I see you tomorrow."
"Mmh. I'll come around, better leave Joey and Mai here this time." She slightly snickered and saw her boyfriend to the door. Hugging her he kissed her gently on her soft lips.
"I'm gonna miss you." He said.
"I'm gonna miss you more."
"Probably but I love you more."
"No way." She smiled and kissed him once more. "Bye."
"Bye."
Joey looked at her when she came back and sat down. "Can I talk to you?"
"Course, what is it?" She sat down on an armchair.
"It's about you and Kaiba. Well, I know you haven't yet... um...well... you haven't... um..." He couldn't say the sentence, which was in his mind. "I just want to give you some advise about... you know... uhh..."
Mai groaned. "He wants to tell you something about the birds and the bees Seren."
Serenity stared at him in shock. "I know about sex."
Joey looked at her in slight disbelief although he knew she was old enough to know what was going on. She was smart but still with Kaiba it was an entirely other story. He didn't trusted that man.
"I just want to warn you not to let you push into anything."
Serenity stood up nodding her head. "Okay, thanks for the advice. To your information and to make you feel better, Seto and I agreed to wait. Now, I don't intend to talk about that topic any longer." She made her way out of the room.
"She's becoming more and more like Kaiba every day." Mai giggled but earned a glare from her boyfriend.
The young man groaned. "I'm just worried about her. Kaiba and Ishizu were a pair of perfection in their attitude. He's ruthless and she's thoughtful but also menacing. He got a good kick in the head and she got his testosterone instead."
"Do you think that's all a woman needs in a man?" Mai flashed dangerously with her violet eyes.
"No." He replied calmly. "But Ishizu was over twenty and in comparison to my sister... well Serenity's not even 16 yet! Kaiba must be about 18 now I guess. I'd take any bet he got Ishizu laid often enough. Now he's with my sister. Do you think he's suddenly forgotten how it feels to have sex? Do you think he can suddenly suppress his needs? Is he able to do that?"
It had been another two weeks since Joey had tried to explain his sister what I meant to be with an older guy than her. Serenity and Kaiba were sitting on the sofa at the Wheeler's making out quite a while now. Her mother was out and Joey stayed overnight at Mai's. This opportunity using Serenity and Seto enjoyed being alone together. The girl had climbed on his lap and he had his arms snaked around her waist to gently stroke her back while they were kissing or rather snogging.
Seto murmured pleasantly against her skin when he was kissing her neck and she softly caressed through the dark strands of hair at the back of his neck. Then suddenly his hands wandered upwards underneath her shirt on her back. Serenity didn't mind and nibbled at her boyfriend's earlobe. Then his touch left her back and continued to her front. It tickled her belly and she slightly giggled. But when his hands moved upwards she caught his wrists in no time.
"Seto…" She said scolding him and he put his hands away from underneath her shirt. Instead he put them on her bottom and pulled her closer giving an apologetic look. Serenity instead glared.
"I won't do it again." He said in defeat holding up his hands. "I'll just put them behind you, okay?" He smiled at her and with no further comment began kissing her again. Soon it became more passionate again and absentminded his hands moved to feel her skin again. Quite quick she found them suddenly touching her bra-covered breasts. She almost shrieked pulling his hands off her.
"Seto!"
He groaned loudly and let himself fall against the head of the sofa. Rolling his eyes he looked at her and Serenity could see how he was struggling against himself.
"I'm sorry, it's just so hard to resist you."
Serenity's head sank. "I know." She whispered but felt her chin being lifted by his index finger and his thumb. His eyes were warm and gentle.
"Don't feel bad about it. I can wait and if it takes a lifetime." She wearily smiled when she saw the love in his blue eyes. "I love you."
A proper smile appeared on Serenity's face. "I love you too." They kissed again but soon Kaiba was feeling the same struggle as before and he made a decision. He gently pushed his girlfriend off his lap and grinned at her.
"I gotta go now Seren."
"Why?" She grabbed him by his hand and gave him the puppy eyes look.
"Because it's late and tomorrow I will have to go to work." He kissed her forehead gently.
"It's because I don't want, isn't it?" She bravely asked but the tall brown haired shook his head.
"No. Definitely not. Did you take a look at the clock so far? It's almost midnight and I have to work tomorrow. In a few your brother will be back and then the moods are ruined anyway." He grinned at his last remark.
"Why do you have to work at the weekend at all?" She whined.
"You know why." He simply said and put on his coat.
"Because you have a company to run, yeah, yeah." She gently slapped his arm in a playful manner. "I will miss you Seto." Turing around he looked into her two brown orbs.
"I will miss you more."
"But I love you more."
"Not possible." Then he kissed her one more time before he left.
Making his way down the staircase he sighed. He had been lying but it wasn't the way she would have thought. Truth spoken he had gone because it would have been better for Serenity if he did not push her into anything and so far he didn't even know how long he was able to have himself under control. He had never believed it could be this difficult. When Serenity had sat there on lap and they were kissing he would have sold his grandma to get her laid.
For one he hadn't even a grandma and for two Serenity deserved better than that. With strength he had pulled himself up to go home.
The big oak door fell shut and Kaiba sighed. Stepping into his living room he almost gasped when he saw a figure standing by the windows. Who the hell was in his house? His eyes narrowed and he glared at the figure that slowly turned.
"Ishizu!" He croaked shocked.
"Hello Seto, excuse my intrusion, your brother let me in." She smiled and walked up to him.
"Where is he?" Kaiba hoped his brother was somewhere around feeling quite uncomfortable with his ex-girlfriend all alone.
"Gone to a friend he said." She replied.
"What are you doing here anyway?" His mood wasn't the best after all.
She sighed deeply. "I realized that Egypt isn't my home anymore. I felt awful being there when my home should be here. In Domino City I mean. It crossed my mind so suddenly that I just jumped into the next plane and came here hoping you'd let me stay here."
"Well..." He swallowed. Did she want to come back to him? "The circumstances have changed." He gave a stern answer.
"Oh, I know. You've got someone else by your side now. Mokuba has already told me. Don't worry. I came here asking you for a night to stay. I've got no place to live at moment. Is that okay? Please Seto, just for a night maybe two." She pleaded and batted her eyelashes at him.
"What about a hotel or the museum?" He didn't want her staying at his place. All those memories came back into his mind and still it felt bad after all they had gone through.
"Oh..." Her eyes darted downwards in shame. "I didn't... it didn't really cross my mind, I'm sorry. I was thinking you... anyway, of course, you're right." With a last sad glance she made to turn and leave.
"You can stay. You know where the guestrooms are?"
"Oh Seto, thank you so much!" In no time she hugged him with her arms around his neck but also letting go as quick. "Sorry, I wasn't thinking."
"You keep saying that a lot lately." He swallowed his emotions and tried to give her an icy look. "I'm off for a few, make yourself at home, you know where the kitchen is and all. If we won't see us again, good night." With that he was outside.
Ishizu smirked for a moment. So far so good.
When Kaiba was outside he immediately clutched his forehead with his flat palm. He was so stupid! Why did he allow her to stay? Why was he saying such stupid things like make yourself at home? Why had Mokuba let her in? Why didn't he just stay with Serenity tonight? Why was Ishizu back at all? Why did she have to stay at his mansion? Why? Why? Why?
He stomped with his food and quickly made his way down the street in big strides to the petrol station. Entering he looked around but what did he want here at all? He had no clue. He was more clueless than anyone could ever be.
"Good evening Mr. Kaiba. How may I help you?" The man behind the counter asked.
Why the hell did everyone know his name? All those bloody questions in his mind made him confused. He sighed deeply glaring icily at the friendly smiling man.
"Give me a pack of cigarettes." He ordered but didn't even smoke. "And a bottle of wine." That was a rather good idea as he could drown his mind, but properly.
Kaiba ordered a few things more that he didn't need but he didn't care anyway. Throwing some money on the counter he grabbed his things and quickly left. He heard the man shouting about that it was too much money he had given but he shrugged it off. Why was this man complaining when it was too much? People were weird.
Serenity wasn't happy. She knew that her boyfriend had left because of his self-control. He lied because he didn't want to hurt her who was rather sweet but she didn't feel good about it. He did anything for her and she! She didn't even allow him to make love to her. The ringing of the phone startled her.
"Hello?"
"Mmh Seren, it's Joey here!"
"Hi Joey, what's up? Are you okay?"
"Mmh listen sis, I stay overnight at Duke's. We had a bit of a party and I had a row with Mai. She's driven and left me here and no one can drive. We're all kinda... well drunk and therefore hiccup I'll stay here and take the train back in the morning. Are you okay, is Kaiba still around?"
Serenity tried to take in all the info. "He's already gone."
"Good. That means you're safe."
She slightly groaned annoyed. "Why did you fight with Mai?"
"Uh doesn't matter. I gotta go now sis, bye, I love you!" And he hung up.
Serenity fumed a bit of anger but suddenly a thought crossed her mind. If Joey won't be back tonight she could call Seto and... then again... she didn't know.
When Kaiba entered his mansion it was quiet. He didn't check the rooms for Ishizu rather hoping she wouldn't see him. He quickly climbed the stairs to his room and let the things he had bought drop when he noticed a weird noise. He listened carefully and thought it sounded like water running. Normally he wouldn't hear except it came from his en suite bathroom.
Seto opened the door to find Ishizu under his shower. Shocked his eyes widened at the naked form behind the glass that even turned. Quick as lighting he turned slamming the door behind him. He wandered nervously around his room waiting for the door to open or rather hoping she'd go down with the water. Why was she in his bathroom? His!
The door of his bathroom opened almost too soon and Ishizu appeared clad in a huge towel he usually used. He slightly swore under his breath. He didn't even know if he wanted to face her or rather turn his back to her. She was his ex-girlfriend. He had seen her naked a thousand times but now he shouldn't. He couldn't control his anger anymore.
"Why are you using my bathroom?" Glaring he asked.
"Sorry, it's the only one I know."
"The floor with the guestrooms has two of them. Is it too much to ask to just open some of the doors to check?"
Ishizu chuckled nervously. "Are you mad at me?" Her voice was tiny and apologetic. "I just thought you wouldn't mind. Do I look that bad naked?"
"No. Of course not." His mouth was quick. His brain was slow.
"Fine." She smiled and walked up to him.
"I'm still offended." He said turning his back to her and hating himself sounding childish. Why was he acting so weird? He could bite his own head off.
"Maybe I can make it up to you?" She said seductively and hugged him from behind her breath tickling his neck. "Seto, I lied. Everything is a lie now I've lost you. It was a big mistake and I realized too late. I came back for you. It was only ever you. Please Seto, give us another chance. I know you still love me."
Kaiba couldn't quite believe what was happening. She wanted him back! And yes, in some ways he still loved her. She had been his life. He knew her so well. Though she had left him. Maybe he didn't know her so well after all.
"Ishizu..." He said and turned around facing her. She batted her thick dark eyelashes and gave a seductive puppy look. Sighing he regained strength. "I have someone else now."
"So?" She raised her eyebrows and stepped even closer to him what resulted in another step he did backwards. "Leave her." Another step followed by another one of him backwards.
"I can't." He cursed himself. Cannot didn't mean do not want. And with every step backwards she did another one forward to close the gap between them. He swallowed when Ishizu's hand moved up to the knot of her towel and unclasped it.
The towel fell to the ground.
Two amazingly blue piercing eyes were gazing at the young naked woman who smirked slightly. "We're so similar to each other Seto, you can't deny that. We both know what we want and how to get it and no one will ever stop us. We belong together Seto."
Kaiba's ankles hit something so quick he couldn't help but fall backwards. But he fell on something soft knowing it as his bed. Oh these smooth curves, her sun kissed skin, he couldn't tear his eyes away.
Ishizu bent down and brushed her hands through his dark hair loving the feeling before she kissed him.
Serenity was nervous when she was standing in front of the huge Kaiba mansion. She didn't know what she was doing here. Suddenly very unsure she hopped from one foot to the other. Yes, she wanted it. Her decision was clear when Joey said he wouldn't be home tonight. She would surprise Seto and come to his home where she would allow him to make love to her.
"What are you standing there?"
A voice startled her and when she turned Mokuba stood with raised eyebrows. "Are you going in or what? Where's Seto?"
"He left but I came to see him."
Mokuba got an uneasy feeling. When he had left two hours ago he let Ishizu in and now he was hoping she was already gone. He didn't need to mention her, for Seto's sake. And Serenity's of course. With no further comment he unlocked the door and led the girl in.
"I suppose he's in his room. Feel free to go upstairs." He said and watched the girl climbing the stairs for a moment. He had a strange feeling about this.
When Serenity approached Kaiba's room she heard voices. Who was he talking to? It was obviously Seto but the other voice she couldn't put her finger on. So far it sounded female. Suddenly she didn't dare knocking. Probably it was just one of his maids. She carefully knocked and slightly opened the door.
The sight was shocking.
Seto was lying on his bed with a naked woman on top of him. He didn't even seem to have noticed Serenity. A lip lock connected them, and almost immediately Serenity's eyes filled with hot tears. She turned in no time and ran down the stairs hoping to escape the mansion as soon as possible.
Her boyfriend was cheating on her.
He got the one thing she didn't allow him from another.
Serenity's heart was torn apart.
She didn't even notice Mokuba having seen her leaving. He wondered but had a slight glue what had happened.
Ishizu tried to climb further onto Seto, kissing him passionately. But she didn't expect the rough push she suddenly got sending her flying backwards.
"Get off me!" Kaiba glared with his sapphire blue eyes even more icy than she had ever seen. Standing up he towered in front of her and growled with the deepest voice ever. "Get your things and leave my home! Now!"
Ishizu gathered her clothes from the bathroom immediately. She had never seen Seto like this. Fire would be heaven comparing to his glare at the moment. When she had dressed quick as lighting she looked at him and was about to say something but one more glare and a low growl was enough to make her scare her head off. She left with no further comment.
Ishizu also passed a wondering Mokuba by. A glance from her was all good bye he got.
The young raven-haired teen climbed the stairs slowly and risked a glance into his big brother's room. Seto was standing cross-armed looking out of the window. The younger Kaiba could see his brother's anger without facing him. He seemed to fume. Carefully he entered the room properly and neared Seto.
"What happened?" He asked in a low voice. Seto turned slowly.
"Ishizu happened. Came back and was thinking she could have me back." His voice was a stern monotone.
"What about Serenity?"
Seto's eyes furrowed. "What about her? I threw Ishizu out of my house."
"No, I mean why did she leave as well?"
"Leaving? I thought she was at home." Now Seto was becoming very confused.
"No, I just let her in. She was standing on our front porch and I allowed her to go upstairs in search for you." His voice got tinier with his brother's stare, which became from confused, to panicking.
"No. This can't be. Fuck. She wasn't here." The older Kaiba had to sit down. Clutching his forehead he tried to remember what had happened. "I haven't seen her. Did she see us, Ishizu and me?" With hope he looked at his younger brother.
"I don't know. What should she have seen?"
Seto's face became pale. He needed to vomit. Then he felt anger and hit the nearest thing, which was a table with his fist.
"Seto? What happened between you and Ishizu?"
"She was trying to kiss me but I refused. Maybe too late and Serenity has seen that. When did she leave? Did she say anything?" Hope came again up in his heart.
"Oh shit."
"WHAT?"
"She left crying her eyes out."
With a low growl Seto was on his feet ready to leave. "I need to talk to her. Immediately." With that he hurried off, not caring about the boy waiting for an explanation. Kaiba speeded to his car, not needing a driver he hopped in and drove like a maniac to the Wheeler's residence.
Meanwhile thoughts crossed his mind. Why would Serenity come to him? Did something happen to her brother? Was she okay? He cursed himself for being such an idiot. A fool for Ishizu. He loved Serenity so much.
Serenity slammed the door behind her. Her vision was blurry from all the tears she was crying. Running to her room she slammed another door shut and threw herself on the bed burying her head into one of her pillows. Why? Why was she loving this bastard so much? Why was Ishizu here? Why did he love her more than Serenity? She knew the answer. Sex. Like Joey had said.
When her doorbell rang she was slightly startled and choose to ignore it. After the third time she looked out of the window to see Kaiba's car on the street which brought new tears into her brown orbs. What did the bastard want? She didn't want to see him. She hated him.
Kaiba had a slight clue why his girlfriend didn't open the door. He couldn't even be angry with her. Pressing the button for the doorbell over and over again he waited with patience but nothing happened. Then he picked out his mobile and dialed hers. Switched off. She was a smart one. But there was a fixed phone as well in the apartment. He called that one. No one answered.
Serenity couldn't take it anymore. If it wasn't the doorbell then the fixed phone rang. Over and over again and again. She decided to put on her headphones and switch on her stereo. The music would be louder than any bell he was able to ring. In a quick run she headed into Joey's room then back bringing a CD with her, which she choose to listen in that special moment. Marilyn Manson's new album. She had often wondered why her brother had this one but now she knew. New tears fell down her face and she turned up the volume of the stereo even more.
After two and a half hours Seto decided to give up. He would try again later. He had only three more hours to sleep. As if he would be able to sleep at all tonight. With a last glance up the apartment building to where Serenity's room was he made his way back in the car and drove off.
Serenity awoke by a slamming door.
"I'm home sis, are you here?" At almost the same moment his head piped in her room. Seeing her with dark circles under her eyes he immediately worried and sat down on her bed. "Hey, what happened? Have you been crying?"
The question was enough to bring new tears welling up in her eyes. What a start in a day. Joey took his sister into a comforting embrace and she hugged him tightly burying her face in the crook of his neck. It took her quite a while until she was able to talk not even looking up.
"Oh Joey, you were so right. Men are such jerks!" She sobbed.
The blond immediately thought of Kaiba. "Is something wrong between you and Kaiba?"
The question made her cry even harder. "Oh Joey, I was so stupid. He fooled me. He is such a pig!"
"What happened?"
"I think he's back with Ishizu." She slowly looked up into her brother's brown eyes, which seemed rather confused than angry.
"I thought she was in Egypt."
Serenity shook her head. "She's obviously back. I wanted to see Seto but I saw Ishizu on my boyfriend- now ex-boyfriend when they were having fun in his bedroom! This stupid bitch! Why did she need to steal my boyfriend? And Seto is such a jerk. I feel so bad Joey." It was a mix of anger and sadness and a bit of whining she did.
Joey hugged her tighter than before. He was too worried of his sister to become angry.
But that should change soon enough.
