IT'S RENOVATION TIME PEOPLE! In other words, I'm re-vamping this fic! though the whole plot will remain, you'll only find some… uh… quirks amuck the chapters!

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Valentine Special, Part II

By Winterwing3000

Tears formed, blurring her eyes. Looking up at the tiled ceiling, Téa tried to blink away the tears, tried to forget that night of her 14th birthday. The day, the year that she became a sophomore and being in the same class as Yugi.

Taking the CD out of the bottom of the box, she ripped the plastic off and flipped open the cover. Walking to her boom box on the opposite side of her bed, she placed it in and selected a random song.

All the things she said

All the things she said

Running through my head

Running through my head

Standing in the middle of the room, Téa began to move her body to the music. Wild thoughts and images were flashing in her mind.

All the things she said

All the things she said

Running through my head

Running through my head

This is not enough

This is not enough

"You disrespected my family." Her mother's words had struck her hard.

I'm in serious shit, I feel totally lost

If I'm asking for help it's only because

Being with you has opened my eyes

Could I ever believe such a perfect surprise?

Seto Kaiba's face illuminated in her mind. Did I really ask him for help? Remembering when she asked him to keep this a secret, she nodded. Maybe I had, he's helped me so many times, but did I deserved it?

I keep asking myself, wondering how

I keep closing my eyes but I can't block you out

Wanna fly to a place where just you and me

Nobody else so we can be free

Nobody else so we can be free.

What was Kaiba to her? A friend? A boss? Or something more? Why do you always come helping me? Recollecting earlier in the week with the fight, with her mother, and now the dance.

All the things she said

All the things she said

Running through my head

Running through my head

"You are just like your father." Am I really you, daddy? Or am I myself? These thoughts swirled in her mind. Deep in her heart, she knew that they were one. Flesh and blood, all the same.

All the things she said

All the things she said

Running through my head

Running through my head

"Even though we divorced for two years, you still remind me of him." Poisoned arrows flew to her soul, to her aching heart. Forcing her movements to become slightly jerky, not really in sway with the music's rhythm.

All the things she said

All the things she said

This is not enough

This is not enough

All the things she said

All the things she said

"Forget me, start again and live a happy life with the true one you will love after I'm gone. I want you to be happy and if you're, then I could live in the after realm in peace." Yami…. Has it been that long ever since I've thought of you? My love…. How I missed your touch…

Spinning, sliver droplets rained onto the carpeted floor. Her tears were mixing with her sweat, but she didn't care.

And I'm all mixed up, feeling corned and rushed

They say it's my fault but I want him so much

Wanna fly him away where the sun and rain

Come over in my face, was away all the shame

When they stop and stare -- don't worry me

Cause I'm feeling for him what's he's feeling for me

I can try to pretend, I can try to forget

But it's driving me mad, going out of my head

"You're okay now, they won't bother you anymore." Kaiba said that. But did he really care? Or is he pitying a helpless female? Bobbing her head, she fanned out her arms and pulled them back in.

All the things she said

All the things she said

Running through my head

Running through my head

Running through my head

Her friends were looking at her with sad and worried eyes. They were always there for her, no matter what. But can she tell them? No, not yet. But maybe in time…. She moved her hand down from head to toe, reaching for the ground.

Mother looking at me

Tell me what do you see?

Yes, I've lost my mind

Her angry face, her shaken hand, her lingering shards. The ruthless hand that had hurt her. Did she deserved it? No…. it's my life, it's my choice. Sliding into a split, she arched her back, facing the mirror.

All the things she said

All the things she said

Running through my head

Running through my head

All the things she said

All the things she said

This is not enough

This is not enough

Is this just I? Or am I living in a different world? Looking into the reflection, she saw herself, alone in the world. No one was there with her; no one was there to protect her.

All the things she said
All the things she said
All the things she said
All the things she said
All the things she said
All the things she said
All the things she said
All the things she said, she said
All the things she said
All the things she said

Am I alone in the world? Shivers went down her spine, as an imaginary breeze blew past her. Lifting her right leg to her head, she looked out the open curtains.

Daddy looking at me
Will I ever be free?
Have I crossed the line?

All the things she said
All the things she said
Running through my head
Running through my head
Running through my head

It's like that day…. How can I forget? Pausing, she saw the horizon, birds were flying, and the green grass was swaying in the cool spring air. Instead of continuing to dance, Téa walked up to the window.

All the things she said
All the things she said
Running through my head
Running through my head
All the things she said
All the things she said

Ignoring the song, she just stood there, forgetting everything. Her mind was blank, her mouth was dry. Only her eyes were doing all the talking.

This is not enough
This is not enough
All the things she said
All the things she said
All the things she said
All the things she said
All the things she said
All the things she said

As the song comes to a close, Téa shook out her sweat and headed to the bathroom for a really cold bath.

"Now…what should I wear?" Téa was picking through her walk-in closet for something suitable for the dance party. Randomly taking some dresses off the hangers, she found one that she never had.

It was a cerulean chiffon dress with velvet laces on the sides. The dress had a v-neckline, with sleeveless cuffs. Little silver diamonds glittered in the light, sparkling like rain droplets. "It's beautiful…. But how did it get here?" murmuring to herself, Téa carefully moved her finger across the material.

Gently placing the delicate gown on her bed, Téa checked out the other dresses.

Standing in front of the full-length mirror, she held each dress in front of her. After trying out ten dresses, Téa finally decided on the new dress that she mysteriously got. Lifting it up, a piece of paper fell out. Bending down, she unfolded it and saw scribbles on it.

"Here's a dress for tonight."

It was left unlabeled but she saw that writing in class too many times not to recognize.

"Thanks Kaiba." She whispered. Putting the dress on, she sat in front of her bureau and started putting on the make-up. Fixing her hair into a bun clipped with butterfly clips, she observed herself closely.

A knock on the door startled her, "Come in." The ebony hair boy walked into the room slowly.

"Téa, you look pretty!" Mokuba stood there looking at his "tutor" with awe.

Giggling, Téa said, "Thanks Mokuba, I'll take that as a compliment for wearing a dress that your brother picked out."

Walking over to him, Téa bended down to eye level, looking at the little boy. "So, is it time to go?" Nodding, Mokuba skipped out of the room and stopped at the last minute.

"Téa, I bet that big brother's mouth is going to be hitting the floor hard!" Laughing, he went down the stairs.

Shaking her head in doubt, Téa grabbed her leather trench coat and put it on. She saw Kaiba at the front door waiting for her. His face was hard to tell of what he was thinking. When she was at the foot of the stairs, she saw a smile tugging at his lips and his eyes lost its coldness. Holding out his left arm, Téa slipped her arm through his. Facing at Mokuba, she mouthed 'Thank you' and he just winked back.

Getting out of the car, the campus was full of bright lights. Some red, white, and pink ribbons were decorated among the trees. Inside the gym and cafeteria were dimly lit candles and thin rays of light. Valentine colored and shaped balloons were floating above them, cupids and hearts were hung on the walls. On the tables, punch and assorted snacks flooded the table. People were arriving in pairs or groups; each dressed differently from the next.

Téa spotted Joey with Mai at the tables, talking and having fun.

Well at least they look like they were having fun. Mai and Joey laughed at something that they were discussing about. Tristan was sitting with Serenity at the gym benches.

That's weird. I thought Joey never lets anyone near his sister, especially that close. Maybe he's changed his mind…. Nah, the moon would be gold before he would.

Searching in the crowds for a trio colored head, she saw Yugi with a classmate. He was ushering her somewhere, but didn't really know where because they disappeared into the large crowd. Duke was sitting there, spaced out, looking at whatever he's looking at.

"Good evening seniors of Domino High and other guests. We hope you would enjoy this evening, celebrating this night with the one you love. There would be dancing, eating and gift exchanges. Now lets have some fun, shall we?" Mr. Hiawatha said through the microphone on the low platform. Students cheered and soft music began to flow through the gym.

Oh, ooh yeah

Sometimes I wake up
In the dark of night
And in my mind
There's a picture of you

Couples were gathering in the center of the gym, waltzing slowly with each other. Téa was watching them with sad eyes, knowing that Seto Kaiba would never think twice of asking her to dance. On the dance floor, she saw Joey dragging Mai to dance with him. Serenity was dancing smoothly with Tristan near the corner of the stereos. Even Yugi was dancing with his date.

I know someday this dream
Will come alive
So for now
Your shadow will do

Coughing behind Téa, Seto caught her attention. "Uh… Wanna dance?" A little surprise, Téa smiled and took his arms. Leading her to the middle, he placed his hands on waist and shoulder, while she did the same.

"Do you know how to dance?" he murmured, looking down embarrassed.

Rolling her eyes, she said defiantly, "It's what I do, stupid." Earning a glare from him.

"What? Don't tell me that you don't know how…. You've got to be kidding me..." She said mockingly. Then grinning sweetly, she added, "If you don't just follow my lead…"

I've never seen your face
But I know you're in my heart
Baby someday someplace
I'll hold you in my arms

Seto stiffly moved as he followed Téa. Noticing that his muscles were tense, Téa leaned her head on his shoulder and whispered into his ears.

"Relax, Kaiba. Just relax…." Rubbing her hand in a circular motion on his back, she wrapped her other hand around his neck. Eventually, Kaiba got into the rhythm and placed his hands on her waist. "You look incredible."

Blushing, she said, "You look pretty great yourself."

I have a gift for you
Something I have held onto
Waiting for your sweet caress
No ribbon has been untied
From all that I hold inside
And only you
Will possess
This heart of innocence

Oh yeah

Some of the couples were shocked that Seto Kaiba would actually be here, yet along with a date. They were even more surprise to find out that his date was the class representative, the school's best dancer, Téa Gardner herself. Seto wasn't caring one bit about what the people around them were thinking, he was here to have a good time. Téa, however, was turning a little nervous with all the people staring at her, especially his little fan club.

I lay my head down
On a pillow of white (of white)
Here in the dark
I am cradled in peace (ooh)
No thoughts from yesterday
To haunt me at night

Closing her eyes, Téa's saw flashes going before her eyes. Her 14th birthday, getting into a relationship with Yami, her father leaving her, feeling hopeless as her parents argue, and when Yami left her for good. Her heart and soul ached as she thought of Yami, and the promise that she gave him.

No tears to dry
No sad memories
It isn't hard to hold
And I will safely keep
This strength that is in my soul
Until you come to me

But she didn't care. He told her to begin again, and now she did. She's reborn from the day she left her childhood, blossoming into a young woman. She didn't need to depend on others, but she depended on herself. She would heal in time, in time for a new love.

I have a gift for you
Something I have held onto
Waiting for your sweet caress
No ribbon has been untied
From all that I hold inside
And only you
Will possess
This heart of innocence

Seto closed his eyes and sighed. The words kept playing over and over, Mokuba had told him something that he never thought of.

"Big brother, when you go there, make Téa happy. Make yourself happy and have fun. You never had any fun, you grew up too fast. You always act older than you are, and sometimes, I wish that you wouldn't…"

Was he having fun, no? But he was content dancing with Téa …

Every night I wish before I fall asleep
(Make a wish)
That destiny will take your hand
And lead you to me
Oh

"Um…. Kaiba?" Téa's voice sounded with hesitation. "Hmm?" He was feeling a little dazed with the sparkling lights and the slowness of the dance.

"I… Thank you. For everything." In her mind, Téa knew that it wasn't what she really want say. But she didn't have enough courage to blurted out at a time like this. I… I wish that we could stay like this forever…

I have a gift for you
Something I have held onto
Waiting for your sweet caress
No ribbon has been untied
From all that I hold inside
And only you
Will possess
This heart of innocence

Knowing that the song is coming to an end, Seto pulled back just enough to look into her face. Navy blue clashed with cerulean, searching for something. Téa's heartbeat increased, her throat tightened. His nose grazed her left cheek, and Téa felt his warm lips against her skin.

Oh, oh

I love you

AN: Yay! I finally finished! How'd ya'll like it? I left it at a cliffhanger! But who cares! I love it, and I bet ya'll like it too! Am I right? The first song, "Lonely Heart" was from Tekkaman Blade/Teknoman Blade. I sorta wanted to translate it, but I got lazy…. Sorry! The second one, "All the things she said" by Tatu. I took some guts and…. Ah…. Changed it a bit. Hehe….. the last song was by Jessica Simpson, "Heart of Innocence". I really liked it! It complimented the Valentine ball….don't ya'll think so? I think this is my longest work yet….but it'll increase by time. Please REVIEW!