A/N: (otaku) I'm sorry for the long update! Bad Sam! Well I'll just let you read and hopefully you'll like it. Romance starts now!
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Italics – Thinking
Forbidden TemptationsThinking of you and I don't know why
Serenity cringed. She needed to think of an excuse, and she needed to think fast.
"I…um…" she said, stalling for time.
Tristan looked at her. "We were worried about you." He said, scratching his head.
Serenity tried to relax and think. But Joey was glaring at her. "Come on sis, just tell us and we won't be mad wit ya anymore."
"I'm sorry Joey. But why does it really matter?"
"Of course it matters!" Joey said, standing up from his place on the couch. "I wanna know where my lil sis is and wit who!"
Serenity sighed. This wasn't going to be easy. She looked down at her feet.
"Was it Duke you were with?" Tristan asked her.
Serenity looked up. She realized something. He was jealous. Maybe there was a way out here… if they thought she was with Duke, why couldn't she just say she was?
'Tristan will talk to Duke, and he'll say he never was with me.' Serenity said, answering her own question.
"No, I wasn't with Duke." She said.
"Well then who the hell was it?" Joey said, pounding his fist on the wall.
"Um…" Serenity twisted her hair. "I was out jogging as usual and I took a different route. I kinda got lost and didn't have any money. I was in this shop and…" Her thoughts raced around, trying to think of something else.
"And?" Joey asked.
"And…there was someone from school that we knew who offered to give me a ride home. I don't like motorcycles, but it was the only thing I could do. Unless I wanted to walk all the way home again. By that time, I was pretty far away."
Joey looked suspicious. "What was his name?"
"Whose name?" Serenity asked.
"The guy who gave you the ride…" Joey said.
"Oh yeah." Serenity laughed nervously. "He told me his name, but I…um forgot it…I was so terrified from riding on the back of the motorcycle!" she said, with a smile.
"Why didn't you call me? I woulda helped ya know that." Joey said.
"I'm sorry, I didn't want to wake you up."
Joey smiled. "Next time, call me sis." He said.
"Okay Joey. I'm sorry." Serenity said, hanging her head a little to make her act more convincing.
"Its okay sis." Joey said, and gave Serenity a quick hug.
Serenity felt a little guilty, but she decided it was only for a little while longer, it was just a little white lie. But Tristan still looked unsure, and Serenity hoped if she changed the subject, he would let it go.
"I'm starved! Did you guys have lunch yet?" Serenity said.
Tristan looked at Serenity, but didn't say anything.
"I was sleeping when Tristan came in." Joey said. "I guess I'm a little hungry." His stomach growled loudly. "A lot hungry." He corrected himself.
"I'll make lunch for everyone." Serenity suggested. "What do you guys want?" she asked, going into the kitchen.
"What do you have?" Tristan asked.
"Um, well let's see…" Serenity poked around in cupboards for a few minutes.
An hour later, they had finished a late lunch, and Joey was stretched out on the couch, with Serenity perched on the couch arm and Tristan sitting in the half-couch across from them.
After a few minutes, it became clear that Joey was asleep. Serenity decided to poke him just to make sure. He emitted louder snores when she touched him. Serenity giggled and poked him again. Joey swatted her hand in his sleep. Serenity took the hint and settled back into the couch arm, though it wasn't exactly the most comfortable thing to settle into.
Tristan cleared his throat and Serenity looked up, she had completely forgotten he was there. She smiled.
"Um…Serenity…" Tristan started slowly.
"Yes, Tristan?" she looked up with a bright face.
He twiddled his thumbs. "Well, I just…were you really just getting a ride with that guy?" he asked in a rush.
"Tristan…" Serenity said.
"I know Joey believe you, but I'm not so sure." He continued.
"You don't trust me?" Serenity asked, giving big puppy dog eyes, hoping he wouldn't see thru her and give up the subject.
"It's not that, you know that." Tristan said. "I just wanted to make sure."
"Yes, I was just getting a ride." Serenity said. "You know I don't like motorcycles." She added. 'It was slightly fun though.' She thought. 'What are you talking about?' She argued in her mind. 'C'mon, it was a little exciting hanging on to him like that…just admit it…' 'Shut up!' She yelled at herself.
"Are you alright?" Tristan asked her. Although she hadn't said anything out loud, her expression was somewhat strained.
"What? Oh, nothing." Serenity said.
"The truth is…" Tristan started. "I was really worried about you Serenity."
"Tristan…" Serenity said.
"I really like you Serenity." He blurted out. He blushed.
Serenity smiled. "I like you too Tristan." She said casually.
"No, I mean I like you more than one of my best friends." Tristan said. Serenity's expression changed. He leaned forward in his chair. "You're kind and sweet, not to mention the most beautiful girl I've ever met."
Serenity sat there for a moment, a little stunned. "I don't really know what to say…" she said. Serenity opened her mouth again but Tristan cut her off. "Will you go out with me?" He asked.
"Tristan…"she said for what seemed the fiftieth time.
"Is that all you can say?" he said, with a small smile.
"No it's….wow…" she said. His brown hair blowing in the wind…what the heck am I thinking about? Kaiba…that motorcycle ride…
"Serenity?" He asked.
"Sorry I'm just um…daydreaming.." Serenity said, uncertain of herself. Daydreaming…my arms around his hard stomach…Serenity blushed, as she recalled this part of her ride with Kaiba.
"So…what do you say?" Tristan asked, getting up and walking over to her.
"Um…I don't really know Tristan…" Serenity said, stalling. I don't want to hurt his feelings, but something just doesn't click, I could never see myself truly falling for him, unlike…
"I'll let you think about it." Tristan said, shrugging on his jacket, and preparing to leave.
"Wait." Serenity said, putting her hand on his shoulder. "I think…" she said slowly. "Maybe we should just be friends for now." She said giving a reassuring smile.
Tristan looked up, his smile gone from his face. "What?" he said quietly. Serenity dropped her hand and clasped them behind her back.
"You're a great guy Tristan, and I know you care a lot about me. I'll never forget how you stayed by my side when I was in the hospital." She continued. "I know you'll always be one of my closest friends, and I don't want that to change." She finished, trailing off.
Tristan looked at his feet.
"I'm sorry Tristan, but…." But you would rather be on the back of that motorcycle again, racing around with…
Tristan interrupted her. "Don't worry Serenity…I….I understand." He said, straightening up and trying to regain some dignity.
Serenity smiled. She hugged him quickly. "Thank you Tristan, you'll always be a great friend." She said, stepping back.
"I'd better, um go…" Tristan said, moving towards the door. "Tell Joey I said bye." He said, shutting the door.
Serenity went into her room and flopped down on her bed. She looked at her clock radio. '5:55' Blinked the iridescent pink numbers. Serenity sighed. It had been a long day. Strangely, she wasn't thinking about Tristan. Quite the opposite. He has such a beautiful face and body, but he makes me so angry. Why am I thinking about him? He doesn't even deserve it…yelling at me like that…the nerve! Serenity hit her pillow out of frustration. I don't even know what I think anymore…He gets almost childish when it comes to his blue eyes. Serenity giggled as she remembered the look on Kaiba's face when she had told him about the fourth blue eyes. If only I had a camera then…
So Serenity continued this way for about half an hour before Joey stuck his bed-head into her room, jostling her out of her thoughts. "Sis?" he said, blearily.
"Hello sleepy head!" Serenity said, smiling.
Joey walked in and sat down on a chair. "Tristan leave?" he asked.
Serenity was silent for a couple seconds. "Yeah, he left about half an hour ago. He says bye, you were asleep when he left."
"Obviously!" Joey said with a laugh. "What's wrong sis?" he said, noticing the look on her face.
"Nothing, I'm just a little tired that's all Joey. I think I'll just lye down for a little while." She said, and gave a weak smile.
"Okay…" Joey said. "I'm sorry, sis Tristan and I were just worried, ya know?" he said. "Ya know ya can always talk to me bout anything, right?" Joey said, smiling.
"I know Joey. Thank you." Serenity said guiltily. But I can't tell him about tutoring Mokuba, or that I was really on the back of Seto Kaiba's motorcycle. He would have a fit!
Once again Joey pulled her out of her thoughts. "So I'm gonna meet Mai tonight, she wants to talk to me about something." Joey shrugged. "So I'll see ya later kay?" he said, smiling and getting up.
Serenity heard what he was saying and started to panic. Talk to Joey! She's gonna blow my cover! I can't believe Mai would do something like that! I have to talk to her before then! She got up swiftly from her bed.
"What's up?" Joey asked.
"Nothing, I just need to call someone." She said, picking up her pink phone and looking expectantly at Joey.
"What?" Joey said obliviously.
Serenity smiled.
"OH!" Joey finally realized what she wanted. "I'll see ya later sis!" he said, walking out and shutting the door.
Serenity sighed. He's a little discombobulated at times, but how could someone hate Joey? He means well…only an idiot like Kaiba could not like Joey. Then again…She picked up the phone quickly, shutting out her thoughts and dialing Mai's cell phone. She prayed that she would pick up.
"Talk to me it's Mai." Mai said casually.
"Mai!" Serenity yelled into the phone. She climbed into the closet; just to be sure that Joey wouldn't hear her.
"Mai you can't tell Joey! How could you do that!" Serenity said in a rush.
"What are you talking about?" Mai answered.
"Joey said you wanted to talk to him and I…" Serenity said, realizing she must have made a mistake.
Mai laughed. "I wasn't going to tell him anything!" she said. "I was only going to tell him that you were really stressed out from school and not to give you a hard time about anything, then maybe he would give you a little more space. And some other things." Mai said, with a hint of mischievousness in her voice.
Serenity let out the breath that she was holding. I'm so stupid… "I'm sorry Mai!" she cried. "I was just…"
"Don't worry!" Mai said. "Talk to ya later!" she said, hanging up.
Serenity clambered out of the closet. I should have never doubted Mai! She continued to blame herself before lying down with a book. She fell asleep soon after, with her book open on by her side. She settled into a fitful sleep where she dreamt of a topless Kaiba who turned from an angel to a devil and rode away on a shiny cloud that resembled a motorcycle.
Mokuba walked in, his eyes wandering over the room. "What?" he said, taking a seat in a red plush armchair.
"First, you let the maids off…why…?" Kaiba gestured for an answer.
"I just wanted to have some fun I told you!" Mokuba said.
"And I suppose giving the maids a free day off satisfies this need for fun?" Kaiba said, folding his arms across his bare chest. (A/N: drool )
"Yeah…" Mokuba said, as if this was obvious. He hoped his brother would not question him further.
The nerve of her, dragging me down there for a phony card! What was she thinking! Probably wasn't at all…Kaiba smirked, and then wondered why Serenity had popped into his brain at that moment.
"And what's this about a Wheeler being your tutor?" Kaiba demanded.
"Well…" Mokuba started.
"Yes or no."
"Yes she's my tutor." Mokuba said, keeping it short and simple, hoping this would help him.
"WHY?" Kaiba started, pounding his fists on the desk.
"It's not my fault! My idiotic teachers think I need extra help and stuck me with her! You think I'm happy about it?" Mokuba said, raising his voice slightly.
I agree with him there…idiotic teachers…I wonder if she is a good teacher…
"Do you?" Mokuba pressed.
"Why didn't you tell me?" Kaiba demanded.
Mokuba looked at his feet, not saying anything.
She didn't have to mess everything up, dragging me over there, tutoring him, and riding on MY motorcycle! She looked so idiotic after she took her helmet off…Idiotic in a beautiful way…
"I didn't want you to know…" Mokuba said quietly.
"Why the hell not?" Kaiba said.
"You never needed tutoring, and I thought…"
"You're not me!" Kaiba pointed out.
Mokuba remained silent.
Her arms around me…Her hair flowing in the wind…Her small perfect body…Kaiba slammed his fist on the desk in frustration, from his thoughts and Mokuba. "Well is she helping you?" he asked, merely to say something over his thoughts. But god she irritates me!
"I guess, I mean she hasn't been tutoring me for very long, I can't really tell." Mokuba said truthfully.
Her hand in mine for that short second…WHAT THE HELL! Kaiba assumed that he had begun to go crazy. He poured himself a strong drink from a table on the far side of the living room. He bolted it down, and wiped his forehead. "You will continue study with her." Kaiba said, pouring another drink.
"WHAT?" Mokuba jumped up from the chair he was sitting in.
"You heard what I said, I don't have time for this, and obviously you need the help." Kaiba said, walking towards the door. And you just want an excuse to see her again…Kaiba stalked out of the room, slamming the door, as if slamming a mental door. He stormed into his room, and sat in an armchair. Before he knew it, he had sunken into a light sleep where Serenity hugging him close while flying into an army of blue eyes cards that looked like the pimply faced teenager from the store.
A/N: well it's shorter than the last chapter…SORRY! And sorry for the long update…I was lazy. Kill me if you wish. But at least review before you kill me. Thanks.
