A/N: to let my reviewers know…KAIBA'S SUPPOSED TO BE OOC! I just thought I'd let you know . Anyway, one reviewer of mine, I refuse to state names in the story, I'll let you know. I typed this on word and my spelling's okay. I'm just a little kid anyway…(15 to be exact…) I'M NOT PERFECT! And another thing…I don't try to make my character a Mary-Sue it just turns out that way. For most authors to make the story flow they HAVE to be that way…ok, I'm done rambling, ON WITH THE STORY! Oh yeah, and thanks for the reviews and advice!

Chapter 3

Niki awoke to the smell of roses. She looked up to see a bouquet of red and white roses lying on her vanity. She got out of bed and pick them up. She sniffed them and almost melted at the scent. She picked up the card attached to it.

It read:

Dear Niki,

I really enjoyed yesterday. I can't wait to see you tonight. I hope you don't mind but I made reservations at Sakura Sushi and Grill. I know it's a bit much but I really need to tell you something….

Seto

Niki smiled at the card, Seto…he's so sweet…I can understand why Mokuba's so fond of his brother… Niki placed the bouquet on the vanity and grabbed the outfit prepared for her and got dressed.


Later
Niki walked out of the lab and headed towards the main entrance of Kaiba Corp. when Mokuba ran up to her. "Niki! Are you going to enter the tournament?" Mokuba asked.

Niki shook her head, "not this time. I thought about entering but I'm gonna be in the stands for this one."

Mokuba grabbed her arm, "then you can sit with me!"

Niki blinked, "but I'll need a special VIP pass won't I?"

"Not from what Seto said!" Mokuba said, "he said that he put you on the VIP list and you can enter tournaments for free or sit with me or another VIP of Kaiba Corp. without a pass!"

Niki gasped, "no way…"

Seto walked up to them, "Mokuba, what are you doing?"

Mokuba smiled at his brother, "I was asking if Niki was going to enter the city tournament!"

Seto smirked, "either way she's an honorary guest. You entering this time, Mokuba?"

Mokuba shook his head, "I'm going to sit with Niki. Besides…my deck's not strong enough yet…"

Seto reached into his pocket and pulled out a card, "this may be able to help your deck."

Mokuba's eyes widened, "your Blue Eyes White Dragon? Thank you Seto!"

(I know…WHOA WHAT THE FREAK IS GOING ON? THAT ISN'T SETO! THAT'S AN ALIEN ROBOT CLONE! But no…I couldn't think of anything at the time…curse my lame no-thinking-after-4-pm brain… )

He hugged his brother then noticed, "this was your first one…the one that you got in your first duel…"

Seto nodded, "and you'll be able to use it now."

Mokuba smiled, "thank you big brother…"

Niki looked at Seto, "you're entering?"

Seto nodded, "it's normal for me to enter these tournaments."

Niki smiled, "good luck then." Seto gave her a small smile before motioning Mokuba to leave.

Seto grabbed her hand, "I'll see you tonight."

Niki blushed and nodded as he kissed her hand. He walked off as Niki left the company.


Outside
Niki sighed and slid into the back of her limo. She reached for her phone and dialed Yugi's number.

"hello?" Solomon said through the receiver.

"hello Mr. Moto is Yugi there? It's Niki," Niki said into the phone.

"why yes he is. let me get him," Solomon said as he handed Yugi the phone.

"Niki?" Yugi said.

"hey Yugi. Look, I can't make it tonight. I got to do something tonight. But you guys can still crash at my place," Niki said, "Tea has a set of the house keys."

Yugi sounded hurt, "Niki…you're going out with Kaiba again aren't you?"

Niki was shocked, "um…yes…I am…I know how you feel about him, Yugi…but…I don't know…he's nice to me all of a sudden."

Yugi sighed through the phone, "just be careful…I don't want you to get hurt…who knows what are his real intentions…I really care about you Niki…don't rush into things…please…"

Niki nodded and said, "I will…and don't worry, Yugi…bye…" Niki placed the phone on the charger and sighed as they pulled up to the estate.


Later
Niki looked into her vanity. Her raven hair was pulled into a high ponytail reveling her diamond earrings. She wore a red shoulder-cut off shirt with a white knee-length skirt with red leather boots. She smiled a bit and stood up and headed to the main entrance.

As she walked into the main hall the butler, Wayne, said, "Mr. Kaiba's here for you, madam." Niki smiled as she walked up to him. He wore a dark blue turtleneck and black pants. He smiled at her and they walked to the limo.

Niki looked around inside the limo. It was slightly different from hers. The arrangement was different from hers but still the same as for the TV and phones. But he had swade interior but hers was leather.

Seto turn to her and smiled, "you look beautiful…"

Niki blushed, "thank you…and you look very handsome too…"

Seto cupped her chin in his hand, "Niki, what's wrong? Something's bothering you."

Niki looked at the ground, "it's just…tonight's my step-father's anniversary over in Korea…"

"And you wish you could be there," Seto finished.

Niki nodded, "I do! I swear I do! I love them like my own real parents! But…my job here kept me away from them this year…" Seto thought for a moment and smiled inwardly.


Later
Niki laughed as they walked inside the estate. Seto hugged her, "I'm glad you had a good time."

Niki smiled at him, "how could I not? Dinner, dancing, and a movie…you're amazing Seto…"

Seto smiled back, "you're just wonderful…" Niki looked towards the livingroom and gasped. There in the main room stood two adults. One male and the other female.

Niki ran and hugged them, "Charlotte! Tony!" Charlotte kissed her forehead, "it's been a while, Niki."

Tony hugged her, "a whole year…I see you've done well for yourself."

Charlotte nudged Tony playfully, "and we see you got everything you wanted." She winked at Seto.

Niki blushed and walked back towards Seto, "this is Seto Kaiba, my boss and CEO of Kaiba Corp."

Charlotte smirked, "he's a fine catch."

Niki waved her hands defensively, "what? No!"

Seto cleared his throat, "but I knew you missed their anniversary and I know how important it is to you…so I got them a flight here."

Tony pulled out an envelope, "but you didn't need to get us this."

"what are they?" Niki asked.

"A full week stay at Takoi Day Spa and Hotel!" Charlotte squealed, "it's the best hotel in Domino City!"

Niki hugged Seto, "thank you Seto! You're the best…"

Seto smiled at her, she's so innocent…like a child…no wonder her and Mokuba get along so well…

Niki looked up at him, "thank you so much…they mean the world to me…"


Next Day
Niki sat down in the booth across from Yugi. "you wanted to talk to me?" she said.

Yugi nodded, "I'm worried about you…lately you've been blowing us off for Kaiba."

Niki bit her lip, "I'm sorry, Yugi. My job's been really tight lately and-"

"you're falling for Kaiba," Yugi interrupted.

Niki looked at the tea placed before her, "I…I really don't know…a relationship is a complicated thing, Yugi…"

"I know that. But even though…relationships can blind you from the truth," he explained.

"but Yugi…" Niki started, "I really do like him…but I'm not sure I want to be so close to him…it scares me…"

Yugi glared at his cup of tea, "but you must realize that there are others that care about you…"

"Yugi I'm not going into this!" Niki yelled, "it's getting old! I'm sick of hearing your antics! Why can't you just leave me-"

She was cut off by him kissing her. Niki's eyes widened as he deepened the kiss.

Niki stood there frozen as he pulled away. Yugi blushed, "I really like you, Niki…don't rush into something until you've got the background information. Ok?" Niki got up and ran out in tears.