A/N: Sorry this took me awhile, I had written it, but then re-wrote it. I hope it came out better the second time around. Anyway...mantra: don't own Yu-gi-oh...wish I did, but never will...

Chapter 8

The soft patter of rain finally lulled Kaiba to sleep. He did not dream of the rain that was merciless nor did he dream of duels or monsters, but instead he had visions of warm brown eyes and a soft, yet demanding mouth. He rolled onto his side. The sheets were soft, despite the cheapness of the hotel. He existed between reality and dreams; half believing the events of the day were conjured up by an overworked imagination. Maybe he worked too hard, maybe he demanded too much of himself, maybe he did need a break. He leisurely rolled again, onto his back, slowly he drifted.

Serenity lay with her back towards the CEO, after kissing him she could only think of doing it again. She had to turn from him, lingering could have led down a road she didn't want to embark on yet. 'Yet', what a tainted word. She knew she wanted him, what hot-blooded girl didn't? You would have to be without a pulse if Seto Kaiba didn't have an effect on your heartbeat or the rate of your breathing.

The day had been insane, she had to keep reminding herself that she was, in fact, running from some criminal element that would kill her if they managed to catch her. Would Seto Kaiba save her? Why was he doing this anyway? He could have dumped her off on the side of the road anywhere along their path, hell, he could have left her sitting on the roadside when she could no longer walk. It had been amazing to be carried in his arms, he held her as if she weighed close to nothing, he was mentally and physically a force to be reckoned with.

I can't believe that I'm laying here still contemplating a siege of Kaiba's heart. I'm not even sure if he has one... I should be worried about the man who tried to kill us. If he realized I witnessed the murder he committed he'll need to kill me as well. I'm insane. I have to call my brother to let him know I'm alright, I'm going to lose the job I just got because going into work won't be possible if I'm on the run, or worse-dead. Then again, what better way to pass the time than trying to seduce Kaiba?

She slowly rolled over onto her other side, noticing that Kaiba's back was to her. She slowly closed her eyes and listened to his slow even breathing, he was asleep. Fighting back the urge to reach out and stroke the hair that covered the back of his neck she squeezed her pillow. Stop thinking about those eyes that look like a deep Caribbean ocean, that mouth that was hot and demanding. Was she the hunter...or the hunted? Final thoughts of the man beside her ebbed into her subconscious, she lost her grip on reality and settled into blissful dreams.

Only a few hours had past when Kaiba woke. He made an awful sound as he pulled a hard sharp knee up from under the small of his back. "How can anything so small be so dangerous?" He murmured. Shifting positions, he managed to tuck her back onto her own side of the bed they shared. He laid on his back and store at the ceiling. Never before had he shared his bed with a woman and been left so frustrated.

Suddenly Serenity rolled over on top of him, her body sprawled uneasily on his body. She kept shifting in an attempt to get comfortable. Kaiba had no idea what to make of this new turn of events. The feeling wasn't entirely awful, truth be told, she was quite warm and soft, and her scent Finally she settled into a snug position, she sighed with contentment.

The top of her head was tucked under his chin. Her soft breasts were pressed against his bare chest, her pelvis rested on his and her legs were draped over his thigh. He let out a soft, frustrated moan. He managed to adjust her position so that her legs were between his thighs; their bodies were a nice fit. That thought led to another, which led to yet another, which led to Kaiba being damned uncomfortable.

He tried to fight his way back to sleep, but all he could do was think of her.

She moved.

He groaned.

Sleep was now illusive.

Serenity woke to the sound of rain. Making a sound of utter disgust she tossed the covers back and stood up. She looked at Kaiba, who's back was to her and smiled. He was such a sound sleeper, while she woke from the softest touch or noise.

She went to the closet and felt her clothes, they were miraculously dry. "Thank you," she whispered to no one in particular as she began pulling her garments from the hangers. She wanted to get dressed before a certain CEO woke up. The bathroom would be safe now that she knew the lock was broken. It was awkward, trying to pull on your clothes while you wedged your foot against an unwanted intruder. She remembered how Seto had invaded the small bathroom last night, how she had never felt more vulnerable in her life. It was ridiculous. If she had ignored the sneak attack he wouldn't have been so pleased with himself and then he would never try it again. She had, unfortunately, opened the floodgates for more of the same treatment because he now knew how to get to her.

You only have yourself to blame.

Once her clothes were on she opened the door.

What now? Kaiba was still sound asleep, looking down at his face made her smile. In sleep he looked like a normal man, awake he was formidable looking, cold and harsh. How sad it was that once he woke up the illusion of innocence he portrayed in sleep would cease to exist.

She walked over to the large window and peaked out of the curtain, she didn't want to open them for fear flooding the room with light would rouse her bedmate. It was still raining. How could so much water be reserved in the sky and then released to pour down with such ferocity for hours on end?

She looked over towards the office, if she stayed under the eves she could make it there with little to no water damage. Unfortunately her shoes were a loss, she would have to go barefooted. Quickly she opened the door and scooted out, running under the cover of the awnings, thankful for the protection but getting slightly drizzled on never the less.

She pulled open the office door and scooted in before she could soak up any more water.

"Good morning," a cheery voice greeted her. The woman who checked them in last night was sitting behind the counter reading a book while she sipped coffee from a mug. A news radio show was murmuring softly in the background.

"Good morning," Serenity acknowledged, smiling radiantly at the sweet woman.

"Would you like a cup of coffee sweetheart? I'm going to make myself some breakfast as well, if your husband doesn't mind I'd love some company. Are you hungry?"

She had been hungry since she entered the museum yesterday, but with everything that had happened she didn't have the opportunity to address that need. "I would love to, he's still asleep and I'm starving."

They had a healthy breakfast of eggs and bacon with raisin toast and juice. Serenity enjoyed a large cup of coffee and savored the conversation she was having. Kaiba was hardly one to talk to. Mostly he hurled insults at her and invaded her privacy. Besides, he regarded everyone as underlings- she was no different. Still, she found herself asking if she could bring some food back to him, she wasn't heartless, after all.

"Take a plate from the cupboard and help yourself to what you think he would like. I'm sorry that the rain hasn't stopped and the phone is still out. Breakfast is the least I can do seeing as you'll be stranded here yet again." The woman was about to go back into the separate office, but paused for a moment.

"You should listen to the radio, dear, your husband has been the talk of the town."

"What do you mean?" Serenity asked with surprise evident in her voice.

"It seems he's been kidnapped," she glanced at Serenity, a smile playing about her lips, "by a girl who matches your description."

"I didn't kidnap him!" Serenity cried out in horror. "How could I kidnap him that's insane!"

"Don't worry dear," the woman tried to console her. "I figured that someone had the facts screwed up. You were hardly holding a gun to his head last night, besides, I don't think you alone could handle kidnapping him."

Serenity looked at the woman, trying to decide how much to tell her. "We're trying to keep a low profile, you know how reporters are and all..."

The woman gave her a knowing smile, "your secret is safe with me. I know nothing."

"If I could ask you to please not tell anyone that we're here, or that we were here, once we leave of course."

"No problem." The woman winked at her, "you better bring that food back over before it gets cold."

Serenity smiled and thanked her before she raced off with Kaiba's food, ducking under the awnings, once again, attempting to avoid the rain.

When she opened the door she noticed that the bed was empty.

"Kaiba...are you in here?" She called as she looked around the room. His clothes were missing from the closet. She wondered if he was in the bathroom, with the broken lock, getting changed. She grinned evilly, but resisted the urge. She refused to sink to his level. She placed the plate of food down, next to the mug of coffee, on the table. She then turned on the radio.

The bathroom door opened a few minutes later and out walked Seto Kaiba. His clothes looked a bit wrinkled and disheveled, but he was still amazing.

He grunted when he saw her, "where were you Wheeler?"

She smirked at him, "I had breakfast with the woman who owns this place."

Breakfast, Kaiba had almost forgotten how hungry he was until she mentioned the word breakfast. She even smelt like food, his stomach gave an uncontrollable growl.

"I brought you back some food," she had heard the growl and now knew he was starving. "Are you interested?"

He looked her over, "just what are you offering Wheeler?"

She decided to play his game, "something to satisfy your hunger."

His eyes glinted with mischief, "do you think you have something to satiate my appetite?"

"MMMM if you enjoy bacon, eggs and raisin toast. I also have coffee, but that will have to wait until after you join the clean plate club..."

He stood there, silent, as if he were thinking up a response.

"Come on Kaiba, you aren't having performance anxiety-are you?"

She was teasing him. He smirked as he remembered how she felt wedged between his thighs. If she wanted to bait him, what was the harm in playing along, besides it was still raining, which meant another day being trapped in this motel hell.

He sat in the chair opposite her and started eating the now warm food. It was good, considering it was hardly gourmet, it also helped that he was famished.

"I have something else for you besides food. I heard something on the radio when I was at the office that might interest you."

Even though he was eating, his eyes remained focused on the girl before him.

"It seems that you've been kidnapped, and I'm your abductor." She said it mockingly.

He cracked a rather wicked smile, "you make a lousy abductor. You haven't even tied me up yet."

She watched him, he really was a handful.

"I'm glad you find this amusing. Well, let me tell you that as soon as the phone lines are back up I'm calling the police to let them know exactly what happened."

"You'll do nothing of the sort Wheeler. Whoever chased us yesterday, and committed the murder you witnessed is just lying in wait for you to appear. You'll be a sitting target under the care of the police." His eyes searched hers, "you go to the cops and you're flushed out. He'll know where you are and you're at his mercy. If you go along with me and let me handle things life will get back to normal faster for the both of us. One thing I don't need is a psychotic killer coming after me."

"Coming after you?! He's after me Kaiba." She attempted to correct him.

His eyes narrowed. "I drove you away from there-have you ever heard of guilt by association? I'll handle it from this point forward."

"Am I being kidnapped Kaiba? It sure as hell sounds like it!" She spat at him.

A lazy grin spread across his lips, "would you like me to tie you up Wheeler?"

A/N: I hope you all enjoyed this...I tried several different angles, but decided I liked this best. Hopefully you think I did well, if not review and tell me otherwise. Thank you all who review in advance...to my faithful readers and reviewers...what can I say but you truly are the best!