A/N: Sorry it took so long, I kept on missing stuff! Thanks sooooooo much to all my reviewers! . I'm so happy! I actually have more reviews on this story than my 8 chapter one….;;;;; (sweatdrop's a million times) That's ok, I'm glad I'm getting so many! I want to get a lot of reviews on this one, so that means keep doing a great job! o.o R&R everyone!
Ch.3 Masquerade
The limo ride to Kaiba's mansion was silent, neither wanting to say anything. Or admit that they had to live together for a month. They had stopped at Téa's house to get her things. Kaiba had tripped her when she got out but other than that… oh who am I kidding, It was a disaster. The only reason the trip was silent was because Téa had gotten duck tape and taped Kaiba's mouth shut.
Mokuba was definitely the most enthusiastic of the group. Right when they had arrived, Mokuba was outside waiting for Kaiba.
"BIG BROTHER!" Mokuba ran over to the side of the limo when it pulled up. He jumped up and down and pounded on the window. He had undoubtedly missed his brother and was excited to see him. It wasn't very often (never) that he could tease the older Kaiba for being in detention.
Kaiba rolled down the tinted window and looked at Mokuba's grinning face. "Hello Mokuba, how was your day at school today?" He asked as he waited for the driver to open his door.
The wild-haired little boy moved out of the way as Kaiba got out of the vehicle. Téa moved out behind him and Mokuba's eye's widened, "SETO'S GOT A GIRLFRIEND!" He jumped around again laughing. Looking up at a twitching Kaiba, he just had to ask, "Setoooooo…how come you didn't tell me that you two were dating! You didn't tell me she was going to come over! You're always so secretive…secret love affairs! That's a new one for the pre-"
Kaiba's hand covered Mokuba's mouth, so naturally he couldn't say anymore demeaning things about him. Téa on the other hand was on the floor rolling around and laughing. A person passing by would have thought she was on drugs. Kaiba, himself, wasn't so sure. He looked at Téa and sweat-dropped, "May I ask what's so amusing?"
Mokuba was as clueless as he. One minute all attention was on him, the next it was on Téa? When did the attention move off of him? Almost never, with Seto. Only when it was work, that was an exception. But never, NEVER girls like Téa.
Téa stood up and wiped the tear out of her eye, "I'm sorry Kiaba, I just couldn't see anyone liking you. Mokuba maybe, he's so sweet, and you're so…not."
Kaiba couldn't believe he was just insulted in front of his younger brother! Everyone always respected and looked up to Kaiba! Ok, maybe not looked up to, but definitely respected! "Gardner…"
Mokuba was shocked at first, but then felt a small blush creep up on his cheeks. 'Sweet? She thinks I'm sweet! Take THAT Seto!' He thought as he always got slightly jealous that girls were always swooning over his big brother. It didn't bother him much, because he knew Seto would always blow them off and hang out with him.
Téa sighed and smiled, "Now that that's cleared up, I think I'll go pick out a room." She said, picking up her suitcases and walking through the large front doors.
Kaiba watched her slowly, 'I could get any girl I wanted! I'm Seto Kaiba! How dare she!' He ground his teeth together painfully, 'I'll prove it to you, you just wait Gardner.' Kaiba scowled then remembered the last thing she said, "Pick out a room?"
After much struggle with Téa and explaining to Mokuba what was actually going on, Kaiba was exhausted. Téa had picked out his room of course, as if he was going to move out of his room! Sometimes he swore girls were from Venus or somewhere else with poisonous gasses. He of course had kicked her out and told her to go to the one across the hall. Across the hall was also like telling someone to live in the other 1/3 of the house. She of course refused and picked the one in between Mokuba's and his. Kaiba was in for one hell of a time as long as Téa was here.
Téa had just started to unpack her things and pulled out an invitation. This particular invitation was not to one of her best friend's parties, but something more extravagant. The invite had been given to Téa by her father, through the mail of course. He never stayed home long enough to see his daughter for more than a night. It was the same with her mother, perhaps even worse.
The invite was in silver lettering, rimmed with gold. A small silver bow was attached at the top to finish it off. Simple, yet elegant just like what she would need to wear.
The event was a Masquerade ball and everyone would of course be dressed up. Everyone would also need masks. The requirement was only to cover around the eyes and on the bridge of the nose. But some did more than the requirement. This brought Téa to a problem, she still had to buy everything. Who better to call in a time of crisis other than Mai?
"Kaibaaaaaa!" Téa yelled as she walked around looking for the CEO. She opened every door until her gaze fell upon his office door. He had a sign that said 'Stay out.' She frowned as she opened the door anyway.
Kaiba swiveled around in his big black chair, "You idiot's can't read can you?" He grumbled as he typed furiously on his keyboard, his eye's glued to the laptop screen.
Téa smirked at him just assuming it was one of his employees. "Well Mr. Kaiba for one, I'm not an idiot, two, I can read, and three, I want to ask you an important question."
Kaiba had looked up upon hearing her voice. Scowling he turned back around in his chair so he didn't have to look at her. "What, idiot? Illiterate Gardner?"
She stuck her tongue out at the back of his chair, "I'm going shopping with Mai, and I was wondering…if we could take the limousine." She mumbled the last part, just audible enough so he could hear. She bit her lip and looked at the floor waiting for the 'no.' Surprisingly it never came.
Kaiba seemed to think about it for a second, he smirked evilly behind his massive chair. "Go ahead, I could care less." He had to refrain himself from the evil laugh as well. He might be able to have fun with her here after all. At her expense of course.
Téa waited outside on Kaiba's front porch for Mai. She was so excited she couldn't stay inside any longer. There were 2 main reasons why, one, she would get to go shopping with Mai and she got to ride in Kaiba's limo without him. Could it get any better!
Mai soon pulled up, amazed by how huge the mansion was close up. She remembered Téa telling her that her parents were going away for a month and needed her to stay somewhere else. Mai was quite skeptical but let the excuse pass for now. Her eyes fell on Téa and she motioned her to get it.
"Sorry Mai but we're not taking your car." Téa beamed as she ran over to Mai.
Mai was thoroughly confused, she knew Téa didn't have a car. "Excuse me missy, but what car will we be taking then?"
Téa still smiled as Mai turned off the engine to her car and stepped out. She couldn't hold in her excitement any longer. "Kaiba's limousine!" She yelled, then jumped up and down as Mokuba had earlier.
"No way girly." Mai felt a small smile tug at the sides of her mouth.
Téa grabbed Mai's hand and ran into Kaiba's huge garage.
The large area was filled with several different cars. He at least had 3 limousine's and 2 thunderbirds. He had almost every car in black, only a few were in either silver or navy. All the vehicles were lined up alphabetically in rows. It was like being at a dealership with only expensive, awesome cars.
Téa and Mai gawked for a few minutes at each car, before they realized they were running late to the mall. They climbed in the back seat of the smallest limo there. They didn't want to anger the 'man of the mansion' any more than they already did. They gave the driver the location and told him they had permission from Kaiba. Just like that they were riding in a fancy limo, as if they were someone special.
Mai and Téa strolled through the mall laughing, they had just had the best limo ride ever. They had watched the lights turn colors for 5 minutes, then pushed as many buttons as possible. They kept hitting the button to roll down the glass between them and the driver. They could tell he was getting extremely annoyed.
Téa spotted a nice looking store that wasn't too fancy and pointed it out to Mai. In turn, Mai and gave her a questioning look that was definitely a 'no.' Mai was the next one to point out a store, but she wouldn't take no for an answer. She dragged Téa to the store and let go of her when she found something.
Mai held up what seemed to be a dress, but Téa wasn't quite sure. The outfit was red, with long sleeves that flared out and the bottom and enough showing in the front, that you would think it was lingerie. To Téa, that was and will always be a 'no.' Throwing that one aside 'Mai rummaged through some more.
Téa decided to go to the other side of the store in hopes for something less revealing. "Hmmm…I wonder what I can find over here…." She mumbled as her eyes shifted from dress, to dress.
A long periwinkle dress that was quite conservative, was what Téa picked up next. She smiled and looked over at Mai for approval.
Mai glanced over at Téa and made a sick face, "You're going to a ball hun. You are NOT wearing a grandma dress." She said, sticking her nose in the air at the ugly piece of clothing.
Téa stuck it back on the rack and sighed, 'This will take a while…'
2 hours later…
Mai and Téa lye on a bench completely exhausted. They had gone through almost every store looking for the perfect dress. They wanted to give up, but that wasn't an option.
Mai stood up and put her hands on her hips, "We can't quit now! I'll find you the perfect dress yet sweetie, you just wait. All the guys will be flocking to you at that party! I'll get you a perfect boyfriend!"
Téa twitched, "That's not what I want Mai, just a dress, focus." Téa said, visibly uncomfortable. Her gaze shifted as Mai began to rant on about how she would make sure Téa was taken care of. Her eyes widened as she looked at the dress on display of the store. It was gorgeous, not exactly her style, but nonetheless gorgeous.
Mai turned to see what Téa had been looking at, "Our next target is in view."
The two nodded and ran into the store. They each saw some beautiful dresses but there was one that caught both their attention.
A long dark blue dress hung in the corner, drawing the two girls to it. The dress had a lot of fabric from the waist down, folding neatly in all the right places. It had spaghetti straps and long silky gloves to go with it. The dress was cut into a long V in the front that went down to the center of the chest. It was perfect, flashy yet conservative at the same time.
The two girls smiled at each other excitedly, their work here was done.
Téa had called for the limousine at least 5 times now, the driver wasn't picking up. Mai had urged her to call Kaiba, but Téa was reluctant. Eventually she gave in and called Kaiba, and boy was Mr. Wonderful glad to hear her!
"What do you want." Kaiba drawled, secretly enjoying the fact the two girls were stranded.
"Well for one, the limo driver won't pick up, I need someone to come pick us up!" Téa whined as she looked around the parking lot once more.
Kaiba grinned, "Well your transportation back to the mansion is not my problem." He stressed certain words to add evilness.
"KAIBA PLEEEEEEEEEEASE!" She cried over the phone, hating to beg. She bit her lower lip, waiting for an answer.
"Goodbye Téa." 'click' That was it, that was Seto Kaiba just making arrangements for the two to walk.
Mai looked at Téa as she looked at her heels, "I hate him."
"Where are you going Téa?" Mokuba asked as he watched Téa put some light makeup on.
"To a party. It's supposed to be really flashy and elegant, I don't get to go to many places like that." She said putting on some black eyeliner and light metallic blue eye shadow. Her hair was done up in a giant ponytail of curls and a diamond tiara on top. Hey it looked good, even if it wasn't real.…
Mokuba raised an eyebrow, "But you're here aren't you!" He whined referring to the mansion. "Seto already left to go to some business engagement, not you too!" He furrowed his eyebrows and pouted, as if it would change her mind. It didn't.
Téa looked over at Mokuba and sighed, "I promise we'll go somewhere tomorrow…and I'll even get Kaiba to come." She said, soon regretting her last words. 'Kaiba, What am I thinking! That bastard made me walk here!'
The boy's eye's widened at the last part and a grin quickly spread across his face. "REALLY! THANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOU!" Mokuba yelled as he jumped on her bed excitedly. He couldn't wait until tomorrow, he could finally get Seto to spend more time with him, and a girl too!
Téa sighed once more and moved in front of Mokuba, she put on her mask that covered her eyes. The stiff fabric was silver and had one blue feather attached to it. "Well, how do I look?"
The boy's eyes sparkled as he smiled happily at the girl in front of him, "Flashy and elegant, I'd say you're perfect."
Téa sat in the back of a white stretch limousine. This time Mokuba had made sure that she had the best driver, that was Mokuba's personal one. She was looking forward to the ball and maybe meeting some nice people while she was there.
The limo stopped in front of the grand hall that almost appeared to be a castle. She rolled down the window to get a good look. The building was all lit up with spotlights and even had a red carpet along the center of the stairs. It was quite a sight to behold.
Téa stepped out of the car and walked up the stairs, the back of her dress dragging behind her. She opened the double doors to the inside and gasped.
The hall was filled with masked men and women all wearing different outfits and colorful masks. The men were all in tuxedoes of different colors, many were accented with silver or gold. Everyone and everything looked extremely rich and expensive. She felt a bit awkward.
Someone behind her gave a grunt and Téa realized she was staring. She snapped out of her daze and moved down the steps gracefully. A lot of eyes were on her, it was as if she was on stage. She felt like she was performing for everyone as she glided down the grand stair case. All dressed up and grown up, Téa Gardner finally had the attention of everyone around her. Just like she always dreamed, and she was loving every moment of it. If only she was dancing.
A figure leaned up against the back wall watching the graceful steps of the girl on the steps. Everyone was watching her, and he was no different. She was a beautiful sight to behold, much more attractive than some of the women in bright, revealing dresses. She looked as if she was a goddess, and all she did was enter the room. He couldn't tear his eyes away from her, nor did he want to.
Téa looked at all the people once again as she moved over to the side casually. A tall man in a black suit outlined in light blue caught her attention. His mask was also black and had streaks of blue running across it. It matched his tie and everything else, he obviously had ordered it specifically. He had dark brown hair that fell over his mask. His eyes were a dark blue-ish green. She definitely wanted to go see who it was.
Another Man stood next to him, they didn't seem to be acquaintances. He on the other hand had a black and red tux. His mask was a silky red and matched his tie as well. He had long black silky hair and striking blue eyes. He gave Téa a quick flash of teeth and moved toward her.
Téa looked over at him and watched him approach. 'Already? Is something wrong with the dress? I hope it's not my makeup that's the problem.' It was obvious she was concerned there was something wrong. His sly smile made it even worse.
"Bonsoir Mademoiselle." He said taking her hand gently and brushing his lips to it.
Téa gave a weak smile and internally rolled her eyes, 'Oh boy, this will be a long night.'
A/N: Phew! It's finally over! It took me forever to write this chapter! It's long…well at least for me. . Thanks again to everyone! Hehe I bet you guys thought that Kaiba was in the corner didn't you? . GREEN EYES! I don't think so. Unless…nvm! 'Till next time, sayonara!
Kaiba: "What kinda freak speaks French to a woman in Japan? Especially when it's obvious she's not from France!"
Wolfie: "One with blue eyes and black hair…."
Kaiba: "oh shut up..."