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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Dreams Come True,
Part One,
By Winterwing3000
Sighing for the twentieth time today, Téa held her head in frustration. She was in her room helping Mokuba study for his math test. The little Kaiba was scribbling furiously on his math sheet. She was sitting on her bed with a large calculus text in her lap.
After studying the same chapter for nearly three hours, Téa still didn't understand basics of propositional calculus. Curiously, Mokuba turned to his tutor. "What's wrong Téa?"
Looking up, she gave him a weak smile. "Nothing Mokuba. Just a little problem with the subject. Are you done with your problems?"
Smiling brightly, he nodded and handed her the paper. Taking her pencil out of her bun, Téa started checking the problems for mistakes. The boy stared at the piles of books that the dancer had brought onto her bed to read. There were at least six stacks and about four books in each pile.
"Physics, English, History, Science, Chemistry, Biology, English Writing, Physical Education… Téa how many books do you HAVE to READ?" Mokuba said after losing count with the titles.
"Hehe… I forgot to study ahead, so now… I have to make it up. The finals are tomorrow and I don't wanna fail them. Anyways, here, you've got them all right. Why don't you take a break and come back to finish up your English later?" Téa said as she putted down the paper and continued to skim through her study.
"Sure! See ya later Téa!" Mokuba bounded off his chair and out of his room to get some ice cream.
"Okay… Axioms (or their schemata) and their rules of inference define a proof theory, and various equivalent proof theories of prepositional calculus can be devised. For example, F (G F)…" "What are you doing?" She abruptly stopped when she heard that voice.
Seto walked out of his study for some fresh air. His eyes were sore after looking over the virus that had somehow been in the input of their system. It had deleted some minor files but he had gotten rid of it before it could wipe out the bigger projects.
As he walked out into the hall, he heard a female voice coming from the room at the end of the hall. The door was ajar so sunlight enlightened the gloomy hallway. Pushing the door, Seto saw Téa sitting down with the book in front of her face. "—equivalent proof theories of propostional calculus can be devised. For example, F (G F)…"
You can do it kanarazu
You can make it tsukami toreru yo
Take your chances mayowazu
Kimi wo shinjite iru yo
"What are you doing?" He asked, as he looked straight at her. She stopped reading and looked straight into his eyes. Even though they were five feet apart, he could make out her blue eyes.
They were a bit dull and tired, as if they lost their usual spark. He didn't see her for nearly a week. Sure he saw her every morning during the ride and school, but somehow she always would either ignore him or disappear to somewhere else. It was like she was avoiding him for some odd reason.
Even when they were home, she would lock herself in her room and only have her dinner brought up. Seto was getting tired of the game and now he had his chance to get some answers.
Téa perked up when she gazed directly into his dark eyes. Quickly glancing to her lap, she murmured. "Studying."
He didn't acknowledge her answer but walked over to the desk and examined all the volumes of text from school. Notes and folders were scattered about her bed, pens and pencils were poking out from her messy bun. He smirked inwardly when her face had a mark left by a black pen.
Aoku hikaru hoshi kono hiroi uchuu de
Kimi to meguri aeta sora wa kiseki
This must be the destiny yume ni tsunagaru
Hashi wo watarou believe in myself
Téa glanced at him from the corner of her eyes. His face was unreadable but his eyes were gleaming.
Of what? She wondered. A thought occurred to her. "What are YOU doing in here without knocking?" Téa said not taking her eyes from the book.
"This is my house you know." Seto said gruffly. "So, I could've been changing or something like that. Don't you know how to respect a lady?" She shot back.
Rolling his eyes, Seto mumbled under his breath. "Who's the lady?"
Karada juu ni afureru chikara wo
Toki hanatsu yo mirai he to
Ima furi kaeranai de
A heavy weighted text came flying at his head and he barely dodged it. "I heard that. Now if you would excuse me, I have some studying to do. Unless you've something very important to talk about." Téa said, slamming her calculus book shut and moving on to Physics XII.
Snorting, Seto picked up the thrown book and placed it on her bed. "I do have something important to talk about. It's about you."
Surprised at his words, Téa turned her head up. "What about me?"
You can do it kanarazu
You can make it tsukami toreru yo
Take your chances mayowazu
Kimi wo shinjite iru yo
Closing his eyes, he sighed tiredly. "You know pretty well what I mean."
Her hands started sweating. Had he come over to ask her about ignoring him? Or did he found out that she was… she was… No, couldn't be. The doctor kept it a secret; at least she hoped she did. "I… I don't know what you're talking about Kaiba."
Téa slid off her bed and walked over to her embellished CD cabinet. Opening the cabinet door, she rummaged thru its contents. Seto walked over to her and shut the door with a snap.
Atarashii nanika ni ashi wo fumi ireru toki
Soko ni nani ga aru no ka okubyou ni naru
Nagaresou de kowaku naru kedo
Aruite yukeru hikari no yukue
"Just cut the bullshit and tell me why you're ignoring me damn it!" He growled out, glaring deadly at her. Her blue eyes were downcast and her arms were limply at her side. Tears were forcing their way out as she pursed her lips.
"Why do you care?" He firmly grabbed her shoulders and forced her to look at him. The light ceruleans were frightened and lost, vulnerable to the world.
He pondered about her question. Why did he care about this girl he hired? Was it because she was a lost friend? Or was she a person that he could rely on to protect his brother? To show him what true feelings are?
Finding his voice, Seto replied hoarsely, "Because you're my… friend."
Tears leaked from her eyes and to her neck. Mixed emotions swirled in her heart. A friend? She had considered that before, but now, she didn't. He wasn't her friend, but something else.
Itsu no hi ni ka yume ni todoki you ni
Sagashi motome naritai jubun ni
Nareru yo kanarazu
"I'm…" She stopped there. Should she tell him? Would he kick her out? What if he known that it was he who did it to her? That she was holding a living soul inside of her?
RING RING!
Picking up her cell from her drawer, Téa answered it. "Hello?"
"Is this Miss Téa Gardner? Because this is Dr. Smith from the Domino Hospital." The female voice said through the line.
"Yes… this is Téa. Do you have the results whether I'm…. you know." The dancer asked shakily.
"Yes, I do Téa. I'm afraid that you are. The results showed a positive. I'm so sorry." The doctor said sincerely and sympathetically.
The phone dropped out of her hands and landed with a thud on the carpeted floor. Salty liquid stung her eyes and her whole body was trembling vigorously.
"It's nothing. I'm just a little tired that's all. And people at school are getting a bit suspicious about us. They probably have been ever since the Valentine Dance." Téa lied.
I believe in yuuki wo
I can give you kimi ni ageru yo
Take your chances tashiaka na
Ai wa koko ni aru kara
"You're lying Téa. I could see it in your eyes." Seto confirmed. A tear slipped out from the corner of her eye. Why was she crying at a time like this? Was it because he knew her better than she herself? Or was it something else?
Wiping the tear from her cheek with his thumb, he asked gently, "Why are you ignoring me, Téa?"
Karada juu ni afureru chikara wo
Toki hanatsu yo mirai he to
Ima furi daeranai de
Hanging her head from his view, she shook her head. "I… I… I don't know. Just please leave me alone for now. I don't want to talk about this just yet. But to tell you the truth, it's just so hard." She mumbled in one breath, not really making any sense at all.
You can do it kanarazu
You can make it tsukami toreru yo
Take your chances mayowazu
Kimi wo shinjite iru yo
Seeing that she wanted peace, he loosened his grip and walked to the door. Just before he closed it, Seto asked without looking back, "Are you going to the prom with anyone next Saturday?"
Karada juu ni a afureru chikara wo
Toki hanatsu yo mirai he to
Ima furi kaeranai de.
Her lips were quivering, but Téa managed to keep her voice straight. "No."
I believe in yuuki wo
I can give you kimi ni ageru yo
Take your chances tashiaka na
Ai wa koko ni aru kara
Smiling to himself, Seto said, "I'll expect you to have a dress by then." With that, the CEO closed the door and left Téa confused at their forty-second conversation.
Chance will come to you akiramezu ni
Tadoritsukeru sou shinjute
Mayou toki wa kimi no soba ni iru kara
Dreams come true sou kanarazu
Yume wa kanawerareru
Did he just ask her to the prom or was she dreaming? And why are those butterflies fluttering in her stomach? "Why does he expect me to have a dress by Saturday? Unless…" Smiling genuinely for once, Téa held her hand to her heart. "Maybe sometimes he isn't as bad as I think he is."
You don't have to worry, your dreams will come true.
Outside in the trees, a black cloak was flowing freely from its owner's broad shoulders. A man with spiky blond hair and blue highlights was leaning against the large truck other oak that was planted within seeing distance into the dancer's room. He wore a black cloak and similar color garments. An insignia, half of the eye of Horus, was marked on the left side of his neck.
His sea green eyes were gleaming with malice and his mouth was curled into a wicked grin. A girl with a green hair pulled into a braid was sitting one branch above him. She too was smiling evilly and her leather booted legs were swinging back and forth. On the right side of her neck was the other half of the eye.
"And to think that they would need our help Chisa. I think it's a wonder that he has made part one complete, on his own too no doubt." The man said, a scheme already swirling in his brilliant mind.
Giggling, Chisa jumped down quietly into his awaiting arms. "It's gonna be a fun time with those two. And to say, Master would be exceptionally proud when he finds out. Won't you agree Youko?" Chisa said wrapping her black-gloved hands around his neck.
Planting a kiss on the girl's forehead, Youko murmured, "Of course."
Walking like a mice, Mokuba slowly advanced to Téa's room. He had overheard the whole conversation between the two and was smirking mischievously. His plan with the other guys was set into action.
Locking himself in the bathroom, he pulled out a wrinkled piece of paper and the little Kaiba tried his best to smooth it out on his lap. It was one of his fabulous plans to get his brother into what a real teenager should be doing his age.
One: find him a date for the school's prom (check)
Two: make him ask her to the prom (check)
Three: get the guys to spy on them…. Just in case (check)
Four: if Seto doesn't get along with her, lock them both in a place for one week.
Five: make "trouble" for them both, make Seto show secret concern and jealousy, and break Seto's dignity and pride
Now all he had to do was tell the other guys what was done already.
They met up at Burger World right after Mokuba called Yugi at his house. Joey and Tristan looked a bit peeved at first when the Kaiba told them his plan. It wasn't the best idea to get their best friend matched up with the stupid, cold-hearted, selfish, snobby bastard.
Yugi felt sad in the inside because of what his best friend had already gone through with his dead counterpart that was no longer part of him. Téa wasn't herself ever since Yami left a few months back. The girl didn't give the cheery greetings when she reaches school and has been spaced out many times when someone was talking to her.
"Alright! So you would help me get big brother and Téa together, at the prom?" Mokuba asked excitedly. All the boys at once fell off their seats and crashed head first onto the floor. Getting up from the floor, the blond asked, "Why would ya wanna do that?" Tristan hauled Yugi up to his feet while Joey was shaking his hair.
Tapping lightly on his chin with his forefinger, Mokuba shrugged after a long train of thoughts. "I don't know." Their faces, excluding the youngest boy, faulted and they sweat dropped. Smiling cheekily, Mokuba started out with the plans.
"Guess what! Seto asked Téa out without my help!" Mokuba said enthusiastically.
Tristan, Joey and Yugi had a look of disbelief. Seto Kaiba asking a girl out on his own? They thought simultaneously. "Are you sure Mokuba?" Yugi asked warily.
Nodding his raven head, Mokuba said happily, "Yep. I overheard them when big brother was talking to Téa about ignoring him or something like that." Nodding dumbly, the blond and brunette felt something click.
"What a minute! How could Kaiba be talking to Téa when he doesn't even know where she is?" they said in unison.
Confused, the little Kaiba said slowly, "You guys don't know what happened to Téa? Aren't you like her best friends or something?" Disappointed, Yugi shook his head.
Sighing, the King of Games started explaining. "Téa hasn't been talking to us lately. When we tried calling her at home, she doesn't answer and her mom says that she's out. Last time when we managed to catch her on her cell phone, she hung up on us when we got to the issue of not answering the phone."
Scratching the back of his head, Mokuba was puzzled. "She's okay. Well… at least I think she is. At home, she's ignoring big brother a lot these past two weeks. She says that she's tired or something like that. Téa started acting funny since last Monday and every night, she would lock herself in her room and eat her dinner upstairs instead of eating with us." Joey slammed the table with his hands and nearly climbed over the table. His eyes looked like they were about to drop out of their sockets.
"Are ya sayin' that Téa's livin' wit you guys? What bout her mum? Ain't Téa used ta live wit her?" the blond exclaimed.
Tristan automatically punched his pal on the back of his head and hissed, "Shut up you fool. People are staring over here!" The boy shook his head and shrugged.
"Yea, Téa is living with us. But I don't know why. When she first moved in, she said that she's hired by big brother and that she would be watching over me if he's out."
Yugi sighed in relief and sadness, but then he frowned. If Téa had trouble, why did Kaiba bother helping her out? Why didn't she come over and just stay with one of them? She could've just said something and they could discuss about it. "Hey Mokuba, could we come to your house and talk to her?" The King of Games asked.
"Sure, why not? But I don't think big brother would be happy if you guys come. I'll ask him first and then I'll tell you if he lets you or not. So now… to the plan."
Closing the door with a snap, Seto settled himself in his leather chair and started on the paperwork piled on his desk. He was a bit queasy and irritated that he didn't get the answers that he had wanted during his talk with the girl he hired.
He knew that she was keeping something from him, he could tell by the look in her eyes. Something grave and painful that she didn't want to accept and explain.
Then again, why should he be worried about her? Of course, like he said previously. He was worried because he was her friend. But was she truly his friend or is she just some abnormal girl that he pities after she was forced to leave her home? What was she too him? Téa was a girl that he knew over a very long period of time and a person who he always felt different to.
It was like a blazing fire that ignites in his stomach whenever she looks at him or him her. His heart would cartwheel around when they are close in contact. What was this old feeling? When had he diminished it anyways? It was a very similar feeling that he had towards Mokuba but more… passionate.
Was it—BAM! Seto quickly looked up from his untouched paper to the door.
"Hey Seto!" Mokuba said cheerily as he bounded to his sibling and gave him a hug. The CEO noticed that his little brother was a bit too enthusiastic and nice. I smell a rat. He thought silently.
"Where have you been? And why are you so happy?" The older Kaiba asked with a brow raised.
Smiling playfully, Mokuba said innocently, "Nowhere and nothing." Crossing his arms, Seto didn't look impressed.
"Okay Mokuba, what are you trying to pull now?" Seto asked, looking suspiciously at the raven head.
"Could Yugi, Joey and Tristan come over? They said that they wanted to see Téa because they miss her. So could they Seto? Please?" Mokuba put on his best-lost puppy eyes and pouted irresistibly.
I've gotta tell him to stop doing that—What! Did he just say that that they wanted to come over to see her? Seto thought stunned for a moment.
"Mokuba, how did they know that Téa is living with us?" Seto asked sternly, staring down hard on his brother.
"Eh… hehe… I told them?" Mokuba replied sheepishly. Groaning, Seto wanted to bang his head on his desk in front of him. "Great… just great. First she tells me not to tell them and forgets to tell you. What am I supposed to do?" The brunette boy muttered to himself.
Realizing that he had done something bad, Mokuba asked curiously, "What's wrong Seto?"
Looking at his brother, Seto gave him a small smile and ruffled the mass of wild black hair. "It's nothing kid. I just need to think about it."
Smiling happily, Mokuba nodded and ran to the door. Seto resumed to his thoughts and work. Before exiting, Mokuba looked back and smirked at Seto. "Oh Seto! Guess what I found out?" He said in a singsong voice.
"What?" The older boy asked without interest. "That you asked Téa out to the prom…. And told to her buy a dress. Does that mean you like her? Huh?" The little boy asked eagerly.
Feeling a bit of heat coming to his cheeks, Seto ducked his head. Did he or did he not? "Maybe."
AN: THE FINALS ARE OVER! does victory dance Wow. I have this done before my b-day too… hehe. Song is "Dreams Come True" by BoA, one of my personal favorites too! Big spill here and some old conflicts that I've abandoned for a while comes home. A little odd I would say for Mokuba… And Seto too. Hehe… dunno what made me write that… but Review! I'm gonna love it and write quicker with your encouragements!
Serenity Komoshiro: YAY! Me just did! Did you like it? Hate it? Thank you thank you thank you!
The lady winged Knight: My best reviewer! And most often reviewer! Lol. I know what you mean… itchy fingers for next chapter! Haha… I suppose that Téa did take if badly… but for Seto… hmm…. He'll promptly faint! I wouldn't be the one to tell him either… nor Téa (hint hint!). Hehe. Evil evil evil evil. I love that word! Cliffies are the best! I love them, you love them, and everyone loves them! Right? Anyways thanks thanks thanks!
AquariousF5: lol…. Maybe lots of people can't now, but hey. Get along with the plot till the climax. And drama…. Wow…. I'm not really a dramatic person…. But there is a first time for everything! Thanks!
Genki no Yuuki: lol more people are shocked. Wonder if I could pull off another one like that? - Maybe! And pregnant is spelled with one "n" after "g" and before "a". And the drama… lol…. Am I really so dramatic? Lol still thanks for the review!
OrlisGurl4everB aka KaibagirlSK: lol new names… kinda liked the first one better… but anyways that doesn't matter! Pu… I'm hurt… doesn't anyone likey my cliffies? I know that I like it! Lol. How's this chappie? Good or not? Tell me! Because I'm in my own suspense!
ma-au: lol… sorry for the last chapter… I didn't plug in much romance did I? But I hope that this makes it up! And about Téa/Seto goodness… not really sure what that meant… I'm kinda slow and the heat is getting to me too. Thank you for reviewing!
Ana: very huge tear drops sniff… I feel sad… lol. I don't have a Yami! Waiiiiiiiiiiiii…. Just kidding. Lol. I'm glad that there is more S/T(A) supporters out there than I know! And about one thing… many people are saying that I'm a um… "guy"… dunno what's up about that but I'm thinking that it has to do with my pen name. I'm really a girl… not that I'm offended… many had that mistake. But just to be on the safe side! Thanks!
HieilovesBotan: lol… tissues? holds out a box of Kleenex I'm sorry… but I was umm… on writer's block then. But as promised, this chapter is longer! And this is a two-part epic. So tell me what you think so far! Thanks!
LuvinAnime: really now! People are stressing a lot about Téa being pregnant, but you'll see what would happen for the upcoming chapters. A ceremony would need that to take place (once more… hint hint!) but thanks! I'm really honored for my story being called "AWESOME"!
MangaChick19418: wow… very long pen name. Lol… thanks for reading and reviewing!
Marikslandonly: Lol… I've read and reviewed for your story! Even though they aren't my favorite, I'm still like it! Just a little lost… that's all! Hmm… bout adding characters… I think I'm developing a bit for that, you'll see!