Runaway by Le petit chaperon Rouge

I thank: StarWolf4, Darkhope, Akewataru, RiterAnonymous and GoldenStar from the bottom of my heart for the motivation they gave me to write a new chapter.

Chapter 16. Back to normal
The last few days had passed Kaiba in total blankness. He already didn't get much sleep, but now when he closed his eyes the sleep just wouldn't come, even though his body was tired.

She was in his head.

Every time he passed the hospital where she was in, he wanted to go in, and at least steal a glance of her. Whatever he did, whenever, his thoughts were thoughts were distracted by her. She dominated his every move.

He didn't want to lose her out of his sight after the surgery was done. So his brilliant mind started boggling.

Today was the day. Finally. Filled with tension Serenity could feel how the bandages were de-wrapped (that doesn't exist, i know. but you know that i mean right?) from her eyes.

She had her eyes forced shut, afraid that the surgery might have failed again. Then, while scraping up all her courage, she slowly started to open her eyes.A bright light met her eyes for the first time in a long time. She blinked heavily, adapting to the brightness that she hadn't seen for such along time.Her heart was beating like crazy, she could actually see again! She looked around, whether there would be anybody she recognized since her brother and Mai weren't there, which surprised her. Didn't they know? Didn't they make it?

She looked around again, smiling gratefully. Suddenly her eye fell on a tall figure standing at the foot end of the bed. His azure eyes looking down on her.

"Mai?"

"yeah?"

Mai and Joey were walking casually down the street to the hospital. In Mai's hand was a gift bag with some chocolates and a stuffed animal in the shape of a Kureboh (admit! he's cute!!!)

"I can't stop thinking about what Kaiba's trying to pull of here...."

Mai sighed heavily. "Look, Joey, I understand you're not comfortable about having Kaiba involved. But...oh! i don't know! How bad can it be!?"

"with Kaiba, very bad." Joey murmured.

"light up now, we're about to visit your sister. We'll take care of this Kaiba matter later." She gave him a peck on the lips and laughing they entered the hospital.

As soon as Serenity realized who that man was, she felt her cheeks heat up. So it was really him...

"I trust you know who I am" the man spoke. He made a small wave with his hand, signaling the doctors to leave.

Serenity nodded. "You are Mr. Kaiba" she said quietly.

"Indeed. And do you know how much this operation has cost me?"

" I...don't know precisely. But I'm sure it was a lot."

"Yes, it sure was a lot. Much more than you will own through your whole life."

Serenity hung her head. "I will do anything to repay you, Mr. Kaiba"

This was going to be a lot easier than Kaiba thought. He originally thought she would be defiant like her brother, but she was as meek as a sheep.

"Come work for me, and you'll have the chance to repay your depth."

"really?"

Kaiba smirked. This was all too easy. Just then, the door was slammed open and Joey came bursting in followed by Mai.

They both completely overlooked Kaiba, and gave all their attention to Serenity.

"Hey! Your bandages are gone!" Joey yelled.

"Yeah, they took them off a while ago..." Serenity replied.

"here, we brought you some presents!" Mai said and gave the bad to Serenity.

"Oh, thank you!"

By then Joey had noticed Kaiba standing in the room, and they threw each other dirty glances.

"Something wrong, mutt?"

Joey just gritted his teeth , and decided not to reply on that.

"Well, I must be going" Kaiba announced as he pushed Joey away from Serenity's side to shake her hand. His large hand took Serenity's petite one and shook it gently. In the mean time his sharp azure eyes stared into her soft green ones. Serenity felt a blush creep up her cheeks, and her mind went blank for what seemed an eternity until Kaiba abruptly let her hand go and swiftly walked out. Serenity closed the palm of her hand and noticed that there was a piece of paper in it.

Before Joey or Mai could notice, she hid it under her sheets.

(nowhere near the end....we still have a long road to go)