NOTE: The chapter almost all of you have been waiting for! SETOxANZU! LET IT ENSUE!

(Oh, PS: I dunno if y'all failed to notice something "important" last chapter. I'm only pointing it out now, so that no one completely forgets about it come the time when…oh never mind. Just keep the fact in your head –from last chapter- about Anzu not remembering very much of her younger life…. Sounds funky? You'll see it all soon enough….)

Disclaimer: I don't own Yu-Gi-Oh! (I also don't own the song, "Still They Ride" by: Journey that used to be in this chapter.)

Chapter 8: Still They Ride

It had been a few weeks (making that about a month since she had first arrived home) since Anzu's dates with Mokuba and Noa. She had seen them off and on in the city, but only had enough time to wave before one or another of them was rushed off.

And usually accompanying them was none other than Seto Kaiba. So, Anzu usually saw him to, and gave him a wave. He usually nodded to her, and once- Anzu swore by God that once –she had seen the faintest of smiles cross his face.

Of course, Anzu could have been seeing things. After all, since when did Seto smile? Smirk, yes: that she had seen all too many times. Actually, scratch that. She had seen him smile a couple of times. There was back when he and Mokuba had been reunited in Duelist Kingdom…and then he had smiled once during the Jounouchi wedding. That had been an event to remember- the wedding, that is. It had been a most spectacular day.

Anzu was now walking back home from her outing with her friends, on a Saturday, late afternoon, in the end of February. It was nice enough outside to take a walk, with a slightly chilly breeze blowing through the air. It was an unusually warm February. Then again, they were approaching March: the beginning of Spring.

The gang had all first visited the park (where Yugi and Rebekah had done some explaining – Katsuya and Mai were still a bit testy over the fact that they hadn't told them anything). They had had a sort of picnic lunch – all of them still loving to spend as much time as possible together (though their time had become increasingly smaller, due to the fact that full-time jobs inherited their lives now, and there was almost always something to do), but they always managed to find space within their hectic lives.

Katsuya and Mai were gradually getting ready for their new arrival-due in four months.

Shizuka and Otogi and Yugi and Rebekah were either slightly beginning or still going over wedding plans.

Ryou was jumbling college around with his life. He was looking into a scholarly job, which would also take more time away from him.

And Anzu…. Well, to be honest, the girl hadn't had this much freedom in years! And technically, it wasn't all that easy for her to adjust to. She had to do something almost every minute to keep herself from being too bored, or missing a once hectic lifestyle.

And she always remembered wanting a little less chaotic life back in New York. Now she had too much of a quiet life. It was starting to get to her. However, even though Anzu didn't know it, events would pick up, and she would be a busy bee in months to come…..

Anyway, after the gang had had their lunch, they had proceeded to go roaming around the city, doing various things, such as shopping, seeing a movie and other such things. They had had to break up before evening though, due to some of those "busy schedules" the others had to delay a bit to spend time with their friends.

Anzu's apartment wasn't far from where they had all split up. Nor was it far from the park where they had started this morning. She felt she needed the exercise, rather than using her car.

Speaking of exercise….

Anzu stopped and looked down at herself, consciously. She hadn't really danced in a month…. That was what her usual exercise was to keep her in shape…. Great: now with this self-conscious knowledge, her brain was starting to play tricks on her. Anzu was sure she was going to look in the mirror and see a most obese Anzu looking back at her. She shook the thought away. She couldn't get fat that fast…could she? And this lack of exercise wasn't going to be too good for her….

But this walking home gave her an idea…. Why not take long walks everyday to at least get some exercise? In New York, it wasn't exactly the safest to take walks, so Anzu had grown accustomed to just dancing. But now, in the outskirts of town, it would be perfect. She could take nice long walks while enjoying the scenic views given o her. She loved the rolling hills around the city, and the ocean that also bordered it. It would be perfect.

Good, Anzu commended, I'll start tonight. She started walking again, determined to get home and change clothes for her walk – jeans wouldn't do. She would start out immediately.

That is, until something startled her. Her stomach had growled slightly. Okay, maybe she would get something to eat first. Then walk.

Anzu stood out on her "balcony," looking over the landscape. She was clad in a white, sleeveless tank-top, sharp blue jogging pants and a matching, light jacket. Her hair was tied up in its usual ponytail.

She was, as of now, trying to determine where she would walk tonight. She looked towards the city. She had already walked there today. Maybe…. Anzu looked the other way. She smiled. Perfect. There was a convenient sidewalk that ran from the apartment complex, through the field of nicely rounded and trimmed hills (they sort of resembled gold course hills), and out towards the Kaiba Mansion. She decided that she would walk along that way, and turn around where the Kaiba Mansion was placed. That gave her about…two miles there and back, she estimated.

Seto relaxed in his plush chair in his study. His computer was downloading a most large file that he needed for work, and even with the best of speed that it had, it still would take a little while to receive all of the files.

Seto sighed, and looked up at the ceiling. It had been driving him insane for weeks….

The "it" was Anzu Mazaki.

She was still practically non-stop talk in this household between his two brothers. Heck, at the amount they talked about her, they made up for Seto not saying a word.

But still: it was annoying the crap out of him. Anzu this: Anzu that – argh! Seto couldn't take it anymore! And it wasn't just the fact that his brothers were driving him stock-raving mad – there was the other fact that – even though he didn't want to admit it…he believed his brothers…feeling, should he say?...were beginning to rub off on him, after a month of chatter.

Of course, it wasn't just his brothers' endless talking that had begun this stir or mild (VERY mild) emotions. He saw Mazaki around the city at least once a week. The thing that bothered him most though, was that once, he swore by God that he had started to…smile at her.

He couldn't shake the memory out of his head. For Seto Kaiba: giving the faintest of smiles was not your normal, average, every-day doing. It was reserved for something utterly special.

And to Seto Kaiba: Anzu Mazaki was not the "utterly special" someone.

However, he ALSO couldn't ignore the small, almost insignificant, barely visible tugging at his insides whenever her name was brought up in the household: and THAT was many a time….

He really needed to clear his mind. Seto looked at the computer. The files would take about another hour to download. He had time…. It was time for a little bit of relaxation…or "fun," if you will….

Anzu hummed happily to herself as she walked down the sidewalk, nearing the Kaiba Mansion second by second. It had, indeed been a nice walk. If she did this everyday, she'd be walking over four miles per day! That ought to supplement for cutting out on her dancing this year.

There was a chilly breeze in the air, and it was starting to become ever darker: to the point where you couldn't see what was in front of you. And being out here in the outskirts of the city, there weren't exactly many light posts…none actually.

Maybe she ought to turn back a little early…she reasoned with herself. …Nah. It would take her two minutes to reach her "destination." Then, she cold turn back. Just to make sure she had met her goal of the day. Her brain was still playing tricks on her after all.

And, as said, in about two minutes, she was on the opposite side of the street, facing the gates to the Kaiba Mansion. It really was a beautiful building. Inside the gates, she could see a large fountain in the middle of the circular driveway. A garden was laid out in the front, but out beyond, near the side of the house, Anzu swore she saw a gate, which she presumed led to another garden in back.

Sure, she may not have owned her own mansion in New York, but she had visited and seen plenty of them around the country (USA).

She just stared at the gigantic home for a couple minutes: the sky getting darker and darker with each. Anzu smiled and shook her head, pulling her gaze away from the mansion: finally. She had to get back home quickly.

Just as she was walking away from the house, Anzu's ears picked up the sound of a motor…. She stopped and looked back at the mansion. It was coming from there. In a minute, a headlight was visible, running down the length of the driveway. Anzu watched it, like a deer caught in the headlights, just waiting to see whom this was. Anzu know saw that it was a motorcycle that was making all the noise.

The gates to the mansion opened, and the motorcycle slid out onto the street, turning in Anzu's direction. She looked on as the driver seemed to notice her, and stop. The motorcyclist put his foot down on the street, and turned down the engine.

Anzu smiled and waved, "Hey there." She was sure it was either Mokuba or Noa. Why would Seto ever be out riding a motorcycle? It was unheard of…except for the time in Noa's virtual world, where he had grabbed one and run off after Mokuba.

The man reached up for his helmet, and slowly peeled it off, shaking his head slightly to ruffle out his locks of hair. The moonlight shining down upon the figure made him look oh so mysterious. Anzu had to hold a blush from coming.

"Expecting someone else?" he said, smirking at her.

Anzu froze, and blinked once. It really was Seto Kaiba.

It took Anzu a moment to recover from the shock of seeing Seto Kaiba acting more like…Hiroto Honda (with the motorcycle and all)!

She decided she might answer his question, "I just…I…didn't expect…you, of all people…to be…."

"Out and about? On one of these contraptions? I'm well aware of that. I'm sure the two lunatics inside would have a heart attack if they knew," Seto replied, nonchalantly.

It took Anzu a minute to figure out who the "lunatics" were. "Oh! You mean…Mokuba and Noa don't know you own that?"

"No," he answered simply.

"That's hard to believe…. How do you keep it hidden?"

"I have my ways," Seto returned.

"Yes…well, I best be on my way then. I suppose that I'm taking up your "precious" time; so I'll just take my leave," Anzu suddenly threw out. She turned to go, when his voice stopped her.

"Wait, Mazaki,"

Anzu stopped, "What?"

"You still think I'm a jerk, don't you?"

"…" Anzu didn't answer right away. True, he hadn't shown the best of sides to her lately, but she didn't believe him to bee that big of an idiot now, as compared to past years. "Maybe a little…. Why do you ask?"

"Just letting you know that I'm not entirely the same guy you once knew." Anzu stopped. It was true. Just that sentence had revealed it. Seto used to keep everything to himself. Since when had he done something along the lines of F.Y.I? He was different….

"Okay, so I noticed. Still, I have to get home before it gets any darker. Later, Kaiba," Anzu nodded, and proceeded on her way again. She suddenly stopped; when she heard his feet both hit the pavement. Anzu stopped once more and turned around, just to be met face to face with Seto.

He looked into her eyes, which were reflecting the moonlight, "You've walked from there-" he nodded his head towards the apartment complex, "to here?"

"Yeah. What's it to you?"

He looked almost reluctant to ask –Anzu saw a shadow of the old Seto Kaiba in his face that moment- but it disappeared almost instantly, "Hop on."

Anzu's world stopped, "What?"

"Must I repeat myself? I hate repeating myself," Seto threw back, "I said: Hop. On."

"I know what you said…I just don't believe it!" Anzu cried back.

"Neither do I," Seto joked.

"Okay, now I know you aren't exactly whom you used to be," Anzu commented.

"Congratulations on winning first prize in the "State the Obvious Contest." Anzu frowned back at him.

"There he is again."

"I told you it wasn't a complete change," Seto remarked. "Now, for the last time –I'm being quite generous, I think- hop on."

"Thanks, but no thanks, Kaiba. I can walk. I need the exercise," Anzu retorted.

Seto raised an eyebrow, "You need exercise? I must disagree-" he let slip. He then realized what he had said to her. He looked away quickly. Anzu was taken aback slightly. To all women: that was one of the ultimate compliments: not being called fat.

"Well, well, well: that was something out or the ordinary. I'm glad I was here to see this Apocalypse. But I really must be on my way," Anzu turned, but a hand on her shoulder stopped her.

"Look, it's not safe for a…female to be wandering around out here at this time of night; even in the outskirts. You're coming along, and that's final," Seto commanded.

"You have no right to order me around-" Anzu spun around to face him, but was suddenly halted as she felt him pick her up. She was in shock. It was once she realized he was moving her towards this motorcycle, that she started her protests again, "Put me down this instant, Kaiba! I have a great set of lawyers, you know!"

"That would be a court case to watch amusingly," Seto murmured.

"Don't think I didn't hear that!" Anzu replied, still trying to protest, by kicking her legs. But it was to no avail. Seto was just watching her antics…and legs…amusingly.

Suddenly, Anzu was plopped down onto a nicely plush seat. She turned just in time to see him hop on and rev up the engine to the motorcycle. Anzu wanted desperately to jump off: this didn't seem right to her, just to give in after an argument. And the fact that she was on the back of a motorcycle with Seto Kaiba.

"Hold on," Seto said, slipping on his helmet and pulling the visor down. He also quickly handed a spare helmet back to her – God knows where it came from.

"Wait just a sec-" Anzu said, involuntarily putting on the helmet, not seeing much of a way to get out of this, "Where am I supposed to hold on-?" she didn't exactly know whether or not he wanted her holding onto his waist.

But she had no time to ponder where else she was supposed to grab onto, because as soon as Seto knew her helmet was strapped, he had whizzed off on the motorcycle, and Anzu had just wrapped her arms around his waist in the nick of time.

Seto smirked under his helmet. That had been fun….

A minute later, they were coming up to the apartments. Anzu looked up from her position and noticed the complex whiz by. She became utterly confused.

"Kaiba? You just missed my-" Seto's only reply was a sly look back in her direction. Anzu's mouth dropped, "You big liar! You planned this from the start!"

"It only took you five years to catch up," Seto smirked, concentrating once again on the road before him.

"I demand that you stop this vehicle this instant!" Anzu declared in that Kaiba-like manner.

"What, Mazaki? I couldn't hear you," Seto replied, using the ravaging wind as an excuse.

"You so can hear me, and you know it!" Anzu scowled back.

"Too right," Seto replied. "By the way, I like your new attitude. That lip you gave that driver a while back was most fascinating."

"What the-?" Anzu squinted. When was this? She then vaguely remembered a civilian traffic incident….

The window to the car in front rolled down, "Hey! Watch where you're going b-"

"You DARE to speak to Anzu Mazaki that way!" Anzu leaned out her window. Great, she thought, Mai's right. I AM starting to sound a lot like Kaiba….

The driver ahead rethought what he was saying…or going to say, and immediately popped his head back into his car.

"How did you-"

"I was there…at the scene," Seto said, before she could finish her question. That's when it snapped into Anzu's memory. She had vaguely seen a motorcyclist at that intersection…. That had been him? Sh-…itacki mushrooms….

"God! How is it that EVERYONE finds out about what the heck I do?" Anzu said in frustration, more to herself than Kaiba.

"It's a celebrity's life," Seto said.

"Yeah," Anzu nodded, unaware that she was actually agreeing with Seto for once. She suddenly looked up, "Where are we going anyway?"

"Anywhere…. Have you seen the newer sections of town yet?" he asked, casually.

"…No…."

"Hold on," Seto cautioned once more, and sped forward. Anzu clutched to him just a tad tighter. Truth be told, this was the first time she had been on any sort of vehicle like this. She hadn't ever even ridden on Hiroto's.

The two rode through the city. Being night, there were generally less cars on the street, and more teens on the sidewalk. But with the helmets on, no one recognized as two famous citizens made their way through the Domino streets.

Anzu watched happily as Seto slowed slightly in the newer section of the city so that she could get a good look at the new buildings and such. The new section was much more devoted to nature. Fountains dotted the places: parks also littered the streets. Large, glass buildings reflected the light of the full moon. Anzu felt so relaxed just riding along the streets quietly. It was most subtle in this area of town. She wondered why….

Unconsciously, she rested her head on Seto's back, just watching the scenery pass by. Seto felt her helmet on his back, and forced down a slight coloring in his cheeks. It wasn't enough that she was holding onto him…no…she had to lie against him. He was about to jostle his back, so that she would get the message, but decided against it. Something inside told him not to do so.

But the magic quickly vanished as the two suddenly emerged onto the new beach road. It was a single two-lane road that ran along the side of the ocean. Driveways to piers and beaches branched off at several points on the road. To Anzu's surprise, Seto slowed, and pulled into one of the pier lots. He stopped the motor, and kicked down the kickstand.

Seto took off his helmet and set it on the handlebars of the motorcycle. Anzu took off hers as well. Why were they here? Seto slipped off the motorcycle, and started walking; only stopping to take off his jacket and lay it on the seat of the motor vehicle. Anzu hopped off, getting slightly tangled, but stumbled over. She noticed he was already at the pier and slowly followed him. Where else was she supposed to go?

Seto stared up at the large, round moon. He had come on this ride to get away from thoughts of Anzu and other problems. Yet here she was. Of course, it was probably better than leaving her at her home, or on the sidewalk. Then, he would have had her even more on his mind, most likely. But now…he couldn't just ignore her presence. No, he had long since almost abandoned that action.

He felt her come up to the pier, and stand a little ways back from him, but didn't turn his head. She could stand where she wanted. He just needed to relax.

Her voice broke his thoughts, "You come here to…relax, don't you?" she said, as if reading his mind.

"And you aren't helping much," Seto replied, sarcastically, in a way.

"Well excuse me: but you're the one who took me here."

"Let's just drop it," Seto said, tired of arguing (the whole night). Anzu scrunched up her eyebrows. This REALLY wasn't the Kaiba she had known. He really was different…and it made one heck of a difference. One very GOOD difference. She slowly walked forward and stood next to him, just looking out over the water.

"It's so…beautiful," Anzu murmured. Seto nodded slightly, giving a small mumble in agreement…and glancing unconsciously at Anzu as he replied.

The two stood in silence for what seemed to be ages. Anzu liked relaxation, but coming from New York- a harbor of noise and excitement, she wasn't used to the "silent treatment." She had to say something.

"Hey, Kaiba. Why did you bring me here?"

Seto sighed, "Always the one to interrupt the peace, aren't you? I'm just about ready to toss you in the ocean," Seto smirked, playfully, not even bothering to answer her question. First of all, he didn't have a suitable answer: he didn't know the answer himself. Second, he didn't feel like answering her. It was fun to tug at her nerves.

Anzu looked back at him seriously, "You. Wouldn't. Dare."

"Oh, wouldn't I?" Seto leered back at her. A flash of panic crossed her eyes, but it resolved.

"I know you at least that much. You wouldn't. You couldn't. Even you don't have the guts to do that-ah!" she exclaimed suddenly, as he picked her up, holding her bridal-style. He stretched out his arms a little more, so that she was dangling over the water. Anzu shrieked and linked her arms around his neck immediately.

Seto leaned forwards slightly, due to the jolt, but remained planted on the pier.

"If I go down, you are so going in with me," Anzu said, slowly, yet seriously. She wasn't joking. Right now, though, she was facing the lapping waves, and not Seto.

"I'd like to see you try that," Seto remarked.

"Then I dare you to drop me," Anzu replied.

"Fine then. It's no skin off my bones. It's water on yours though," Seto played along. He lowered his arms ever so slightly, quickly, just to give her a scare. Anzu yelped again, and clutched tighter to him quickly faced him. In her rush; and their proximity, the two's lips barely, and ever so slightly brushed, just at the tips. But even that was enough to start sending signals to both their brains. True, it wasn't an actual kiss…but it was really close.

And that's when, for some reason and feelings Seto had never experienced before, his legs turned to jelly. He wobbled on the pier. The weight of Anzu in his arms really wasn't helping. However, if he proceeded with his original joke to drop her, he could probably save himself from falling in, and only be slightly splashed by Anzu's impact.

So, he dropped her. But his plan was not meant to be. Anzu meant what she said, and she said what she meant. Her plan went accordingly 100. (If you haven't realized, I sort of "took" the line from "Horton Hatches the Egg) by: Dr. Suess. Just some fun.)

Clinging to him for life, they both toppled over into the water. There was a gigantic splash as they both tumbled into the freezing ocean water. Anzu broke from Seto's grasp, and propelled herself up towards the surface. She gasped as she broke the top, and droplets of water landed everywhere.

That idiot! He actually dropped me! Anzu thought, heatedly. She looked around quickly. No sign of Kaiba…. Where could he be? Was he still under? Anzu began to panic. Suddenly, she felt something grab her ankles, and pull her down into the water. She swallowed some water, as she had been in mid scream while going under. Boy…saltwater tasted NASTY. Anzu kicked back up to the surface, feeling the grasp leave, and immediately started yelling once she could see properly again.

"Kaiba, you idiot!" she splashed his figure, "Don't do that!" Seto tried to "block" the splash.

"Well…you're the one who pulled me in!" Seto splashed her.

"But you dropped me!" Anzu splashed back.

"You dared me!" Splash.

"It was rhetorical!" Splash again.

"Well, it didn't sound that way!" Splash once more.

"Argh!" Anzu splashed him once more, starting to see humor within this. She began laughing at it. Seto sent a wave of water back at her, and still she laughed. It became a splashing fest – the two acting like children long forgotten what fun the world had to offer.

And indeed, that was somewhat what was happening. The two had been wrapped up in work and routine for so long, that they had had barely any time for much fun (if any). Here, it was all venting out.

Anzu laughed in delight, and even Seto gave out a few laughs from time to time. And they weren't maniacal for once.

Anzu was astonished at this whole prospect. Here she was in freezing water (could she feel her legs? She couldn't feel anything?), splashing Seto Kaiba, and both of them were making a laughing fit out of all of this. What else had the world yet to show her?

Seto couldn't believe he was actually enjoying himself. It was as if the coolness and icy tone of his personality had slipped away in the water.

But all too soon….

The two paused from their splash attack to catch their breaths. It was then that Anzu realized just how cold she was. She shivered violently. Heck, it may have been a warm February, but that didn't mean it didn't have its touch of frostiness.

"I do suggest that we get out of this ice water," Seto said, upon seeing her shake, and feeling most cold himself.

"R-Right," Anzu nodded. Seto hauled himself out of the water, by grabbing onto the pier and pulling himself out. Glacial water dripped from his shirt and pants. Heck, even his underwear was soaked! It didn't have the best feel to it….

Anzu grabbed onto the pier, and started pulling herself up. Truth be told, all her strength that she had built up over the years was in her legs; not her arms. She had absolutely no upper-body strength.

Surprisingly, she felt Seto take her upper arms and pull her up. She put her knees down on the pier, and stood herself up to face him. Seto stepped back slightly to give her some leeway on the pier, so that she wouldn't be so near the edge. Anzu took a couple steps forward and then looked back at the water; so calm now, even after having been so interrupted in it's smooth course.

In turning to the water, she had turned her body as well. This meant that the moonlight now shone down upon her…and more importantly, her front.

Water plus a white shirt never did anybody good…except for pervy guys. And while Seto didn't mean to…what else could he do? He blinked on seeing the product of the above equation and turned his head away, not wishing to cause anyone any embarrassment. However, his eyes were like magnets. He kept glancing back at her, and then again diverting his gaze elsewhere.

Once, while in one of his magnetic draw-backs, Anzu turned and spotted him looking at her. She tilted her head to one side, confused.

At least the moon wasn't shining directly on her now. But that didn't account for the light it still gave off and the street light shining brightly over by the parking lot – a close distance, mind you.

"What's up, Kaiba? Something wrong?" Anzu inquired.

"What? Oh, no…" he turned around to face the parking lot, "just thought…we best get going."

"Takes no genius to figure that out," Anzu muttered. Seto still stood frozen there for a moment though, his gaze peeking back over his shoulder. Anzu crossed her arms over her chest, wondering what the heck was going on with him.

Seto sighed, Thank God. He started walking back towards the lot. Anzu was completely baffled now. What was up-?

Something suddenly ticked. She quickly zipped up her jacket. Thank God for jackets.

So that's what he was…staring at, Anzu thought. She shook her head. So even Kaiba could be "normal" in the guy sense of the word.

Seto was still walking back to the motorcycle. Suddenly, he felt a sharp pain on the back of his head, and his head tilt forward. "Ow!" he exclaimed, popping his head back up and rubbing the back of it. He noticed Anzu a few steps in front of him, giving him a small glare.

She mouthed out the word, Pervert. Seto saw that she had her jacket zipped up now. Smart choice…meaning…she had figured it all out. But, he kept quiet, and walked back to his motorcycle. He got there and Anzu was already sitting on the back, shivering. Seto blinked a couple times, wishing to do something for her. The wind would tear at her bones….

He noticed his jacket lying on the seat. He sighed. There went his warmth…. Oh well. He needed the wind to dry him off anyway before he got home, where his brothers might question where he had been.

"Here," Seto took up the jacket and wrapped it around her shoulders. Anzu stuck her arms through the sleeves.

"T-Thanks, K-Kaiba." He just nodded.

They rode back through the city streets – both freezing, but drying off rapidly.

Anzu had left home on her walk around six o' clock. It was almost eight o' clock by the time Seto had returned her to her complex.

Anzu hopped off the motorcycle, once they were in the parking lot. She turned to Seto.

"Thanks…for everything," she smiled. Remembering she had his jacket, she began to take that off.

"No…keep it," Seto suddenly said. Anzu looked up at him.

"No…I couldn't. It's yours. I-"

"I said: keep it," Seto had a bit of that hard-edge in his voice again.

"…Okay," Anzu nodded. She slipped it back on, still being a little cold. "…You want to come upstairs and…I dunno, dry off before you return home?"

"Can't," Seto replied simply. But there was that tugging feeling again…like he really did want to go up…just the two of them in there…whoa. What the heck was he thinking? TOO FAR AHEAD. That's what.

"Oh," Anzu looked slightly hurt.

"What I mean is that if I don't get home quickly, the two will start to wonder where the heck I am," Seto supplied.

"Oh, yes. I understand," Anzu nodded, hoping that was the real reason.

And it was.

"Thank you…again, Kaiba. I really enjoyed tonight – no matter how by chance it was." She smiled, and before Seto realized it, she had come up and kissed him on the cheek. She was gone before he could say anything.

Seto watched her run into the building. He didn't move. He was frozen still…. How ironic that when he was out of the water, he was frozen, when on the contrary, he should be burning up from blushing. But that was soon to come. The red slowly, but steadily came up his cheeks.

That. Had. Never. Happened. Before.

That's what Seto's head registered that slowly.

The touch of her lips still registered on his cheek. He just sat there…in awe….

Something caught the corner of his eye. He looked up and saw Anzu leaning against the balustrade of the outside of her penthouse. She smiled and gave a small wave. He nodded, and gave a haphazard wave back, still in a daze. He swore he heard her laugh slightly, but dismissed it, and cranked up the bike. He sped off into the night….

Anzu watched him go. How he had changed…. She liked the change.

That had been the most pleasant and unexpected night she had had for a long time….

There is your first SetoxAnzu chapter for you! I HOPE you liked it! The chapter came so easily for me, compared to writing some other chapters. I guess I'm just too used to writing about them. ; So, most everyone's long awaited chapter is over. However, that doesn't mean there won't be more SetoxAnzu to come, but don't forget that Noa and Mokuba get shares of her too! PLEASE REVIEW!