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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Confrontation of Hearts
By Winterwing3000
"Téa!" Mokuba exclaimed when he saw how pale she is. Seto walked quietly behind him, but held up a finger to his lips, telling him to quiet down.
The raved hair boy sat on the edge of the bed, shaking Téa desperately, wanting her to wake up. When the medicine arrived, Mokuba tried to feed it to Téa. But instead of swallowing, she usually chokes it back out. After many attempts, Mokuba gave Seto a sad look.
Reassuring his little brother that Téa would be okay, he told him to go to sleep, for it was well over 9 o'clock.
After Mokuba left, Seto decided to give it a try. Propping her up with one hand, he placed the pills in her mouth. When she spits it out with disgust, he thought of another way to force the medicine down her throat. Putting the pills in his own mouth, he hesitantly and slowly leaned to her face. No! I… I shouldn't be doing this! It's not right!…But, she needs to eat it…
Pulling back abruptly, Seto berated himself for his foolishness. Since when did he cared so much about this girl! She was merely a tutor for Mokuba so her health does and is not suppose to concern him. But… his brother looks sad, something that he does not want to see in his brother. Sighing, he decided that he was only going to do this for his brother and not her.
Placing his mouth against hers, he forced her mouth to open with his tongue. The medication fell into her mouth, and Seto breathed into her, pushing it down. Finally, Téa swallowed, but she also snapped her eyes open the instant it went down.
Midnight blue met sky blue. Her eyes widened in shock and seeing this, Seto pulled away quick as lightning. Choking, she reached for the glass of water. Panting quickly, Téa gasped out, "What… were you…. Doing… to me…?"
Not daring to meet her eyes, he told her. "You needed to eat the medicine, but you didn't wake up and choked whenever we tried to give it to you. So…. I just helped you force it down…"
A blush quickly rose to her cheeks. She was never more embarrassed in her life. He… tried to help me? But why?… and why tried forcing it down like that? But it… felt. Nice… Hold up… what am I saying? This is Seto Kaiba we're talking about!
"Um… okay… thanks." She managed to croak out from her sandpaper throat.
"I've got work to do…" Swiftly, he left the room and left Téa in her muse.
Téa's POV
It was already near spring break. The guys were going to America to check out on Serenity and have some fun there. I was planning to go, but I knew I couldn't with only 100 yen and some wages from Kaiba.
Even if I did have enough to buy a ticket, I couldn't buy a plane ticket to come back… Oh well…. I never really thought time would fly so quickly, it was just a few weeks ago when I went to the Valentines Day dance.
Walking aimlessly, I decided to head to the park. It was a fresh morning and the garden outside looked dull… I know that Kaiba never really cares about anything things else other than the company, Mokuba and school.
But at least he should check around the environment that he's living in. The house is all right, but the garden looks like a mess. The flowers needed pruning and the grass needed to be mow.
Thinking for a moment, I rather have something to do than to walk at the park for the whole day. Yup, I'm gonna fix this garden like the one at home!
Normal POV
In the garden, Téa was dressed in worn out jeans and a tight black tank top. Scurrying around with some garden tools that she found in the shack near the back, she freshened the soil with water and fertilizer.
Dragging out the sprinkler, she left it in the middle of the yard. Turning the on the faucet, the water flew gaily onto the yellow grass. Feeling the water's touch, the flowers' regain their actual colors and started to bloom with grace.
Admiring her work, Téa walked around the little area of flowers. Stashes of roses, violets, lilacs, buttercups, daffodils, tulips, and other assorted types of flowers opened with beauty right in front her eyes.
Eyes twinkling with delight, Téa clapped her hands and was starring with awe with a white rose that revealed it's inside to her. Plucking it off from its roots, she breathed in the wonderous scent of sweet perfume.
Hm… maybe I could give this to him, as thanks for helping me so far. Plus… for uh… Remembering the "medicine problem" from last week, a blush crept on her cheeks. Shaking her head, Téa heard the back door hinges squeak.
Mokuba came bounding out to the driveway. "Téa!" Running to the older girl, he smiled when he saw that she was better.
"What's sup? Where are you going?"
Instantly he replied, "Big brother let me go to the arcade downtown with some of my friends! You wanna come? Cuz I'm sure big brother won't mind if you come along!"
Debating against herself, Téa decided that she would stay put. Well at least for now. "Sorry kiddo, I've got homework to finish. Bye and have fun!"
Waving, Mokuba sped off to the limo waiting for him at the front door. Sighing inwardly to herself, Téa continued fixing up the garden.
Shutting the sleek black laptop, Seto leaned back in his chair. Completing the data for the Duel Disk III, he noted carefully what needed to be done. It was quite similar to the second version, but was more high tech on the holographic and sound projections. It also had a smaller but lighter card platform.
Checking his watch, Seto saw that it was near 6. Soon it would be dinner. Mokuba won't be home, so I guess it's just her and me…
Stretching a yawn, he closed his eyes and random questions popped up in his mind. Why did I do that? It's really none of my business whether that she gets her medicine or not… but then what is that churning feeling when I see her getting hurt?
Hm… maybe you're attracted to her… or better yet, in love with her! His mind was playing fool with him. There is no such thing as love in life.
He knows that because if there were, then his parents would still be here with him. If there were, then there wouldn't be any kind of complications and arguments taking place. If there were, then Yugi would have taken Téa from his grasp. Whoa… slow down a bit Kaiba! Who cares if Yugi takes Téa, it's not like I like her or anything…
Looking up with his eyes open, Téa kept forming in front of his eyes. Recalling the laughter and giggles when she was with the goody bunch, Seto always admired that enlightening smile that she gives. Then the doctor's word came back. "Yes, your friend is going to okay. But I noticed that she is going through mental and physical stress. Has she been acting oddly these days?"
He never knew what kind of mental stress she's going through because 1) She hid it very well. 2) She always acts cheerful, looking as if never lying. 3) Because she never looked very tired, until these last few days.
Then the kiss. Why did I even 'kissed' her in the first place? With a frustrated scowl, he dismissed that thought when he heard his maid.
Coming in, it was only 5. She spends half of the day gardening the garden. Groaning, she knew that she wasn't going to get any homework done now. Not with all the aches on her back and shoulders. Marching up the stairs with only a speck of energy, she decided to shower off and head to dinner.
Dumping the dirt-covered clothes into the hamper, she slipped herself into the bubbly tub. "Ah… this feels way better. I could always get used to this." When the bubbles start to disappear, she climbed out and put on some fresh new clothes.
A t-shirt saying "Don't Mess With This Girl Cuz You'll Regret It" and a pair of black slack with slits going up to her knees. Slipping on the warm fuzzy pair of baby blue slippers, she went down to the dinning hall.
Walking down the stairs, Téa noticed that the usual nagging and teasing was gone. Then smacking herself mentally, she told herself that Mokuba was at the arcade. And he left only a few hours ago! In the room, Kaiba was already there, eating. Taking her seat across from him, she quietly ate her part.
I'm so
curious, about our love
I don't understand why you don't take my
hand
And tell me you care (you care)
I see all the signs, but
if you wanna be mine
Don't leave me up in the air (oh baby)
You
better let your love show
Is what I'm telling you
Let me know
let me go
Looking up at him, her eyes trailed down slowly. The brown bangs, dark blue eyes, high cheekbones, those warm lips. She wanted to trace her fingers along the soft skin of his mouth, wanted to feel it against hers. Ah! What am I saying here! Stop thinking of this, you naughty mind! Not noticing her own blush, Téa scolded herself for these bad thoughts.
I'm so curious
Do you love me?
Do you wonder
the way that I do, I do?
I'm so curious
What do you think of
me?
Boy am I just a game or do you feel the same as I do?
So
curious (oh yeah yeah)
So curious
Seeing her blush at this time made him curious. He saw that she was looking at him earlier, but paid no mind to it.
Resuming to his dinner, the audible silence was ringing in his ears. Only scraping of the forks and the clangs of the pots downstairs was heard. Shifting uneasily to the silence, she tried to stir up a conversation.
"Um… so Kaiba, what did you do for the day?" She knew this was a dumb question. What else would a rich CEO do? Play pool with other guys around his age? Yeah right, maybe after 1000 years I died. Téa said sourly.
"What else?" he said monotonously, the cold chill went down her spine. "I'm too busy to be playing around with a bunch of kids." This angered her.
She knew that this was an insult to the guys and her. He always made rude remarks about their odd little group, but she can always hold it in. This time, he was over the line.
"I know that you, the famous CEO of the world, is too busy to have some fun. But at least you don't have to go ruin what other people are doing! People like you and me are not kids, especially the guys, and you know that! If Yami didn't duel Noa, then you wouldn't be here today!"
I'm so curious, about our love
Lets make
believe
Why don't you set my heart free
And tell me goodbye
(goodbye goodbye)
If it's for real
Tell me you feel for me way
deep down inside (oh baby)
Is this goodbye or hello?
Is what
I'm telling you
Let me know let me go
She knew that talking of Yami made her eyes water and heart ache, but now she's doing what she thinks is right. Tears went down her face; her head was hung down, not really wanting Seto to see her crying. Sticking his nose in the air, he didn't want to see her cry.
If he did, then he would be showing his emotions. Emotions are the one thing that keeps you back. Gozaburou made that fact clear when he was with him. Sighing inwardly in defeat, Seto walked over and pulled out his handkerchief.
I'm so curious
Do you love me?
Do you wonder
the way that I do, I do?
I'm so curious
What do you think of
me?
Boy am I just a game or do you feel the same as I do?
So
curious (oh yeah yeah)
So curious
"I…. I'm sorry… please don't cry." Please. This word was rusty to him.
Throwing herself at him, she sobbed in his chest. Hesitantly, he wrapped his arms around her, like back at the street fight.
"Why do you always have to be like this? Can't you just act like a normal teenager for once?" her voice was muffled in his collared shirt. Seto did catch the first question. He knew the answer; it was for him and Mokuba's future, to do something their parents only gave for less than a month after Mokuba was born.
When her sobbing ceased, she pulled back. "I'm sorry. For crying on you like that. I've made your shirt wet." Then laughing lightly, she continued.
"I think this happened before, don't you? I think it happened," counting down her fingers, she finished the sentence, "Like about 2 months ago?" Nodding, he looked into the matching eyes.
All day all night I just dream of you (of you)
I
think about all the things that we could do
I'm dying for and I'm
living for the day
When you can open up and say
You feel the
same you feel like I do (yeah yeah)
"Do you…. Like Yugi?" He blurted out. With a quizzical look, she shook her head. "Why? Your jealous?" Putting on a sly smile, she put on a mocking voice.
"OMG! Seto Kaiba is jealous of me liking the one and only Yugi Motou!" Growling, Seto turned around and took a few steps before he felt a hand on his sleeve.
"I was only joking… Geez, boys these days, they have no sense of humor. Well, to your question. No, I don't like him that way. Only and will always as a friend. Now you answer my question. Why do you care?"
I'm so curious
Do you love me?
Do you wonder
the way that I do, I do?
I'm so curious
What do you think of
me?
Boy am I just a game or do you feel the same as I do?
So
curious (oh yeah yeah)
so curious
"No reason." Walking to the door, Seto heard a faint phrase coming out from her. "I do… but not that one."
AN: Yes! Another chapter finished! I'm so sorry that I left it in a cliffhanger. But I soooo love it when I keep people guessing! Martial Arts basic rule…. I hope ya'll liked this chapter cuz I've got TONS more to go! Waiiiiiii…. I'll probably be dead when I'm done with this story! But as long as I get reviews, then I'm satisfied in my coffin! Lol… so don't forget to REVIEW!
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