Thank you for your reviews, I greatly appreciate it. Now, please note that Seto and Tea are still in high school, and I am not a fan of teenagers marrying and, well, you know... But, you'll see what happens...
Pillywigin: Oops. Sorry about that. I guess it does sound quite similar at first, but I think it will become a little bit more different. Maybe, I don't know. Then again, it's not THAT similar either. In yours, Tea is lost, and just so happens to run into Seto and Mokuba. Mokuba then kind of, persuades Seto to take Tea with. In mine, Tea needs to run away, and doesn't even wait for Seto to answer before she comes along with him. All in all, I think the only thing similar, is the fact that he takes her home. Anyhow, that's just my opinion. By the way, about you fic, I think you should add a little more detail. (Sorry if that sounded harsh... my friends say I've got a knack for doing that... -scratches head-)
Seguha: I can't really review because my Damned Internet is causing problems, and the bloody review button isn't working, so I'll put the review here. Wow is all I can say. You story is fantastic and original. Usually, I would suggest that you add more detail, but, strangely, I feel as if you had already described things enough. The thing I like most about it, is that it's got many different genres: drama, angst, maybe a little bit of 'mixed feelings' between Tea and Kaiba... and its got a dark side to it, which I like a lot. As for the other story, I think you should go for it. it sounds really good. (Sorry again, for not reviewing properly)
Anyhow, if anyone knows anything about Dungeon Dice Monsters, I could really use your help. (it's for another fanfic I'm writing.)
Enough chitchat and on with the story!
The aircraft smoothly landed and Tea was able to open her eyes at last. The door reopened and the stairs unfolded. Seto was off the ship in no time, but it took a while for the dizzy Tea to get down the stairs without almost tripping over her own two feet. When she finally got off, she took in a long, deep breath of the cool night air and rubbed the drowsiness from her eyes.
The wind was knocked out of her as she stared at the skeletons and half build roller coasters, Ferris wheels and joy rides. Wow! He did it! He actually started making an amusement park, just like he said he would!
"No time to stand around. Hurry and follow me..." he commanded from a few feet ahead of her. She shook her head and followed him down a path, leading to a mansion right in the middle of the park.
The creaking of the opening door echoed throughout a long, shiny hall with tall stone statues and wall torches. Being completely bewildered, Tea almost stepped off the mat, when a hand grabbed her shoulder. "Take off your shoes before entering."
She nodded, and listened to the last of his echoing voice while carefully removing her shoes. They never spoke to one another, yet the walk through the long hall was anything but silent. The keys in Seto's pocket rattled and echoed, and even the light tapping of their feet bounced around the walls. Tea was enjoying this way more then she should have.
They reached a door at the end of the hall. The seconds it took to open the door passed by slowly, as she waited excitedly to see the interior.
"wow..." she whispered at the red and gold tones of the interior. She mindlessly stepped into the center of the bottom floor and looked above her at the several other layers. Each of them went fully around the circular shape, leaving a whole in the center. But... there was no staircase... nor was there a way to get up.
"There's a staircase right over there, in case you were wondering." Said Seto, and pointed to a door near the electric fireplace. He wasn't looking at her when he said this, but to the side with his eyes closed. Obviously frustrated. He did not like the fact that someone else other then family, or one of his helpers, was in the house. His hands tightened into fists, and a muscle in his jaw twitched at the annoying growl, that emerged from Tea's stomach.
She put a hand on her stomach and smiled sheepishly. "Sorry, haven't eaten in a while."
"Follow me." He said, trying his hardest not to throw a fit at that moment. He led her through two slide doors at the other end of the room. Seto got even more frustrated at her, again, bewildered reaction of the dining room
How'd he get all this stuff? She asked herself while staring at the long tabled in the middle of the dining room, with a green, black and beige Chinese carpet under it. A large hand suddenly pressed against her back. She whipped her head to the side and looked at a plump man with thick, bulky black hair and a full mustache.
"Ah! Senor Kaiba! You never told me you were bringing this lovely girl to the house." He said lively, with a strong Spanish accent and a slight smirk on his face. He winded Tea with a strong pat on the back.
"It's not what it looks like, Roberto..." Seto answered coldly. "She is hungry and would like something to eat."
"I see..." Roberto said, still with a hint of suspicion in his voice. "You too Senor?"
"Sure why not... I've got nothing better to do anyway..." he sighed. The keys in his pocket still rattled as he walked to his usual place at the head of the table.
"Ok, I'll be right back with an exquisite dish for you both." And with that, disappeared through the kitchen doors.
Tea walked awkwardly to the seat beside Seto. His arms were crossed tightly over his chest, and looked as if his eyes were closed, but she knew that in reality, he was looking down, concentrating on something, obviously aggravated. Tea unnoticeably shifted under all the moment's tension, and the silence made her very uncomfortable. She had to talk about something to break the tension... but what?
"S- so, how's Mokuba?" she said. She felt as if she hadn't spoken in ages.
"He's fine." He answered bluntly.
"That's good..." She said silently.
More awkward silence...
Shockingly, Seto broke the silence this time. "Not that I care or anything, but how's Yugi Moto?" he asked severely. A cold glaze suddenly came over her eyes. She was looking hard at the silver fork on the table in front of her.
He's a cheater... a liar. His title has gotten to his head... she wanted to say, but decided not to say anything at all. We're no good for him anymore... "Why do you want to know, Kaiba?" She asked almost through tears.
Seto looked away. "I said I don't care. You didn't have to answer me." What's gotten in to her? I never remembered her being so cold toward Yugi. Whatever, it's her problem, and I couldn't care less...
The food arrived. Tea looked up at Roberto and forcefully smiled. "Thank you"
"Ah! It's no problem..." he laughed hardily. "Enjoy your meal."
The both of them started eating their meal, silently. Tea has already gotten used to the silence. Actually, the last thing she wanted to do was talk to him...
Tea cleared her throat, and slid the last piece of chocolate cake into her mouth. She dropped the fork and knife on the plate with a clank, and broke what seemed like the never-ending silence. "I'm done." She noisily slid her chair out. "I'm going to sleep, tell Roberto I said thank you. See you in the morning, Kaiba."
Seto crossed his arms again, while listening to her footsteps fade in the other room. He sighed, knowing only what was coming next.
Tea's head popped into the room. "Uh, Kaiba," she said sheepishly, "I don't exactly know where to sleep."
I knew it... "Follow me..." he sighed. He led her into the staircase and up the many flights of stairs, before finally reaching their destination. The door creaked open. "This is the top floor, or as Mokuba calls it, the sleeping floor." He let Tea catch her breath for a few seconds before continuing. "In case you haven't noticed, there are different monsters painted on each door. The one with the Blue-Eyes on it is obviously mine. The one with the Red-Eyes-Black-Dragon is Mokuba's, and the Scapegoat and Kuribo are both guest bedrooms." He stopped for a second, then continued, again. "The plain doors are restrooms. Only one of them has a shower, and the lock on that one is a little rusty, so before going in, let us know first. I take a shower every morning at 8:30, so, use the other restrooms at that time." He finished, never looking at her.
"Anything else you'd like to add?" she asked, obviously getting bored with the lecture.
"Well, excuse me if I was boring you. I was only trying to help. If you wanted someone to walk in on you in the shower, then I just wasted my breath." He growled.
"Good night Kaiba." She answered him in a sarcastically sweet tone. The door with the Scapegoat on it opened and closed behind her.
"Finally," he sighed to himself "peace and quiet at last"
There we go! Second chapter up! Review!