Haunted Hesitation
Disclaimer : I do not own Yu-Gi-Oh sigh Written for SetoxSerenity awards challenge with the theme "costume"
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The ring of the store door opening went ignored as Seto rolled his eyes.
"Mokuba how many times do I have to tell you I am not dressing up for Halloween." Crossing his arms defiantly, he met his brother's pleading gaze.
"Please big brother! It will be fun, and you can't throw a Halloween party if the host doesn't even dress up!"
Smirking slightly Seto responded slyly, " Well then I guess that means the party is cancelled. . . Because I refuse to wear any of these ridiculous outfits." He surveyed the selection in front of him. Between the hideous masks, superheroes and very fuzzy animals, Seto would rather jump in front of an eighteen wheeler.
Mokuba continued to persist, trying on a variety of costumes. He ignored his brother's grumbling, bringing up different ideas. Giving into his brother's pleading he began to walk around the store. He paused near the back of the store when he came across a full-suited puppy costume. While chuckling to himself, the glare of a jewel caught his gaze. Keeping himself behind the costume stand, he began to admire a girl who had just tried on a costume. Her back was bare to him, a richly embroidered dress wrapping around her torso with shear sleeves dangling from her shoulders. She had her hair piled into a messy bun, which sat inside of a tiara.
With a delicate hand she lifted the dress to reveal a pair of small feet. She twirled around in the dress, an excited giggle escaping her pink lips. Seto stood transfixed, his eyes drinking in the sight of her. He knew her of course. Being that Yugi was invited by Mokuba to this party, his best friend would come along. And who would the mutt bring along? His sister of course. Serenity.
He let her out of his sight for a few minutes as he leaned behind a decorated pillar. He did not want to be seen, and the costume stands did little to disguise his height. He peered out once again, disappointed to see Serenity gone, no longer studying her reflection. He heard the dressing room doors close, and Serenity emerge in a simple sundress. Putting the costume back into place amongst the others, she gave it a final longing look before walking out of the store.
Seto realized he had been holding his breath and let out a sigh. Luckily she had not run into Mokuba, who would indeed start up a conversation and bring Seto into it. Walking over to the costume Serenity had just tried on, he picked it up. It was still warm, which brought a smile to Seto's lips. He had forgotten that she would probably be attending, leaving him with hardly anything to look forward to.
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"Wow Seto, I was expecting … well I wasn't expecting this for you're costume." Mokuba gave Seto a quizzical look, watching as his brother bought an extravagant dress, tiara and necklace. Seto lifted an eyebrow and turned towards Mokuba.
"It's not for me Mokuba." As Seto was handed the shopping bag he pulled out his cell phone and called Roland. "Roland I want a package delivered to a Serenity Wheeler when I get back to the mansion. No, I don't want her to know, just have the deliverer say it is anonymous. Alright."
"Big Brother?" Mokuba stared at him, holding his court jester costume under his arm. Seto looked down, a mischievous look in his eyes.
"Maybe I'll dress up."
"Really! As what?" Mokuba beamed as Seto looked into the bag.
"A prince."
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The End
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A/N : For SetoxSerenity, I'm in a ficcing community, I'll be posting any fics I write for em. I always appreciate reviews :)