A/N: I don't own Yu-gi-oh
Chapter 2
Falling into Place...
"Will you quit bugging me already Mai?" Joey stormed through the kitchen and out into the living room. It was the same argument, ground they had treaded on before and, no doubt would revisit—again and again. An aggravated hand ran through his blonde hair.
"I told you, I have little to no interest in a bachelor party. Think about, Yugi is my best man. Do you think he would want to deal with Tea? She would kill him if he hired strippers! You think I would want to go through the hassle of replacing Yugi in our wedding party?" It was a stab at humor, but one look at her proved that she was not going to laugh at anything.
"If you have a bachelor party I want a bachelorette party. And, whatever you do, I will do as well—if not better." Her eyes were a furious shade of violet. This was such a sore point for her. Millions of scenarios raced through her mind when it came to this age-old tradition. Prostitutes, strippers, a possibly sane boyfriend undone by too much alcohol, and peer pressure—anything was possible.
"You can't be serious Mai." Joey walked closer, but couldn't bring himself to touch her; she looked like she would slap him if he did. "You know I love you. Hell, I know you'd kill me if I did anything stupid—and why would I want to? I'm marrying you."
Stomping away from him she walked to the coffee table and picked up a pad of paper. Her eyes raced across it again and again. It was the guest list for the bachelor party.
"Mai, you know you aren't supposed to be looking at that." Joey tried to snatch it away, but it was useless.
"Why isn't Kaiba on this list?" She asked, knowing she could trust the uptight billionaire (heaven help her) to make sure things remained innocent. Yugi was wonderful, but was easy to distract.
"Why the hell would I want money bags at a party that's supposed to be fun?" Joey snapped. "If he goes I don't."
"Good…either way I feel way better about this," she walked over to the phone and placed a call to Serenity.
For the third time Serenity took Seto's hand off her thigh and rested it back on his lap. He was reading his book, but was still insistent on touching her as well. She hated when he blatantly ignored her, but insisted on exerting his desires. Giving her a sidelong glance, he noticed she was going over her date book again and again. It seemed as if she was growing weary and annoyed.
"Problem?" He asked as she slammed it shut.
"I can't believe the opening is this Friday Seto. I'm not ready, I'm nervous as heck and…I just can't do it." Tears threatened to spill down her cheeks as she pressed herself back into the couch.
With deliberately lethargic movements he closed his book and placed it on the end table. She was a frazzle of red hair, pouty lips and slouching shoulders. It appeared she had given up.
"I specifically asked you if you would give this ridiculous dream of yours up. I warned against trying to start a gallery from scratch, and yet you persisted." He tilted her chin up, forcing her to meet his eyes. "I knew from the start it would be a nearly impossible task. You have no business sense, you lack drive and your creativity always leaves me with a question mark. I have no idea what I was thinking the day I rented that storefront for you. I should have stuck to my first instinct and never signed the lease."
Glistening honey brown eyes closed and two tears drifted down her cheeks. Serenity sat there and held back a sob that was choking her throat, and forcing her to breath lightly through her nose. She remembered the day he surprised her with the studio. It had become her deepest desire to showcase her work, and that of other artists. Though Seto still didn't see photography as an art form, he still supported her wants—in his own way.
"Consider it an engagement present," Seto whispered against her ear as he slowly untied the blindfold.
Serenity gasped as she glanced around the abandoned store. It was filthy and cluttered with remnants of its past owners, but there was potential. She tried to imagine it cleaned up and painted, with numerous works of art adorning the walls. She would hang professional spotlights from the ceiling to highlight areas and focus on particular works of art.
Seto Kaiba stood there, silently watching her mind work. He knew it would cost more than the gallery could ever hope to make, but he appreciated her smiles—more than she knew.
"Engagement present?" She giggled. "We aren't engaged yet Seto." Watching her step, she walked over some rubbish littering the floor as she walked towards the back. Smiling, she noted that the floors were hardwood and, with polishing—would be amazing.
"Call me optimistic," he said with heavy sarcasm. He made a face and brushed some dust off his jacket. This was definitely not his type of place—there was no order here and it was filthy.
She turned and regarded him, "You? Optimistic?" She tilted her head. "Uptight, arrogant and chokeable…yes…optimistic—never!"
"I could always take the keys back and…"
She raced over, launching herself into his arms. "Don't you dare! I love it Seto! I really do! Do you seriously have this much faith in me?" She pulled away, frowning, "Don't answer that."
Her mouth moved over his in a heated kiss.
Pulling away she whispered, "I do love you Seto Kaiba." She rested her head on his chest.
Slowly he bent his knees, pulled her body against his, then stood to his full height—lifting her feet off the ground and holding her above him.
"Then make this place a success," he mumbled, "someday you'll be a Kaiba…and I will not have a wife who fails."
She pulled back, looking down into his eyes
"How can I fail at something as simple as this," she giggled. "I already did the impossible, I tamed a dragon."
He growled as he lowered her and then claimed her mouth in a way to make her knees weak. If he hadn't been holding her—she would have fallen to the floor.
"You don't think I can do it?" She managed, trying not to lose control of her tears.
"If you have no faith in your abilities, why should I?" He shrugged and turned his attention back to his book.
She sat there, hurt and aching on the inside. "Seto?"
"If you think you can't, you've already set yourself up for failure, nothing I say can help." He watched her from the corner of his eye. She sighed and then shifted. Slowly, she was mulling things over in her mind, turning them and analyzing the angles. He lifted his book back up and began to read where he had left off.
"What is the worst problem?" He asked, as he turned the page. No real attention was paid to the girl beside him.
"I haven't been able to secure the two art critics I wanted there. I mean, realistically, I need competent critics to write up the opening night."
"Not necessarily, if you have several critics from smaller, but just as equally important papers present. The critics that snubbed you will be compelled to attend at some point. It happens at the best restaurants all of the time." He said it with such confidence it made her smile.
"Next problem," he mumbled—seemingly lost in the text.
"I wanted the French restaurant we love to cater, but they refused and I've been scrambling to come up with something besides 'pigs in a blanket'." She turned her full attention to him now. Something about Seto in problem solving mode thrilled her.
"My staff will cater the affair. You forget I only employ the best and I can be…persuaded…to loan them to you." He shifted his gaze, quickly surveying her softly blushing cheeks.
"A lot of persuasion?" She whispered.
"You know I'm not an easy man to deal with."
"I think the last problem I can handle on my own," She mumbled as she took the book from his hands, closed it and laid it down. He didn't argue or resist.
"That would be?" He asked as she slowly straddled his lap and caught his lips with hers for a quick taste of his mouth. She could almost feel his smile against her lips.
"I need a picture for my front entrance, one which will really wow the public." She moved to his neck, breathing in his scent and placing soft kisses up to his ear. "I just have to go through some old stuff and develop some new stuff—and try not to panic." It was said in a whisper, against an ear she was caressing with her breath.
His hands stroked her back, while blue eyes smoldered.
"Well, if you need any further assistance…" He offered, right before her phone rang. She shrugged softly and slid off his lap. "This had damn well better be important," he growled—missing her warmth and attentions.
"What are you doing here?" Rebecca asked a frazzled looking Mokuba.
"I've come to make mad passionate love to you…" He slowly started approaching her. Licking his lips, he watched her eyes widen even as a blush caressed her nose.
"You're sick," she chastised. "If you touch me I swear I will…"
"Kiss me back? Because you always do. Sometimes it's actually worth the slaps I get." He jumped up on the reception desk. It provided a wonderful view of her cleavage, and he leaned forward to take a better glance.
"You're a pervert Mokuba Kaiba!" Rebecca slammed her book shut and leaned back, folding her arms across her chest. "Now tell me the real reason why you're here, so I can deal with you and then rid myself of your presence."
He snickered, heaven help him—he was in love.
"Is Serenity here?" He asked, not feeling as eager to get to the business he needed to. Nope, he would prefer to take a long time and enjoy Rebecca's banter—even though it was hostile.
"She's off with your contemptible DNA sharing counterpart. So, you might as well leave." Why did he have to stare at her like that? No matter how she insulted him or his brother he always smiled at her.
He looked around the empty gallery. Most of the lights were off and a few prints needed hanging. "It looks good in here; will it be ready by Friday?"
"It should be, if Serenity could just decide on her grand entryway piece." Rebecca found herself wondering if Mokuba was racing to some date, maybe there was a girl in his life. He was dressed very nicely, and he smelt so amazing. Her jeans and simple shirt looked slovenly compared to him. Her fingers found the band in her hair and with a swift tug she pulled it out. Slowly she fluffed the blonde locks as his eyes scanned the gallery—not paying much attention to her.
"I came by because I managed to call in a favor or two and…" his eyes focused on Rebecca. She had shaken her hair lose and all thoughts seemed to scatter. "Where are your glasses?"
"I don't wear them anymore, Mai wants me to stop hiding behind them." Shrugging, she blushed harder and looked away.
Leaning forward, Mokuba smiled, "Your eyes are beautiful no matter if you wear contacts or glasses."
"Get to the point," she mumbled, trying to keep her voice even.
"I thought I would find Nanako here. Where is she? I mean—this is hardly a place I run into you—though I do enjoy the delightful way you're staring at me." He leaned forward and stroked a stray piece of hair behind her ear. Instantly she swatted at his hand, he easily captured it and placed a kiss on her palm. "I do love our games, but you need to find new ways to entertain me." He had the audacity to smile at her, damn him!
"Nanako isn't here, so if you had plans to romance her you're out of luck." Rebecca pulled her hand away from him and stood up. "If you want to leave a message," she fumbled through a drawer and tossed a pen and pad at him, "write it down—I'm not a secretary." She wanted to kick him.
The chuckle coming from him made her want to scream.
"Romance Nanako? What the heck are you talking about? Why would I romance her?" He hopped off the desk and took a step towards her. "Funny, your eyes still look blue…"
Rebecca looked confused, "Of course they're blue. I was born with blue eyes and I assume they'll never change. Only an infant's eyes can change color…and that phenomena only takes place within the first few weeks and then the color basically…" She stopped her ramblings as his lips twitched up into a smile.
"I was just commenting that, because for a moment there—brief as it was—they seemed to be green." Mokuba turned around to write the note, causing her eyes to fall to his 'assets'. "I would appreciate it if you would give this to Serenity." A few more scribbles and he folded the paper.
"Would you care to join me for dinner?" He asked as he leaned his hip against the counter. The head tilt nearly made her lose it.
"I…I…I'm not hungry." She watched as he tugged off his tie.
"It's dinner time and if you won't go out with me, well, I'll order in for us. I'm sure Serenity wouldn't mind. You never did tell me why you were here in the first place."
"I wanted to give Joey and Mai some quiet time together, my apartment is being renovated and they offered me a place to stay. But I feel guilty…they probably miss their alone time. So, I came here to work on my thesis." She pointed to the mess of files, books and laptop which all littered the desk.
"I feel the same way with Seto and Serenity. Why she just doesn't marry him—I have no idea." He shook his head and edged a bit closer. "So, what do you say? Dinner…romance…candle light…elopement?" Her eyes darted to his.
"Why are you still pursuing me? Boredom? Or is it that your ego can't handle the constant rejection? Do you think if you keep annoying me I'll eventually give in?" Her tone was accusatory as her hands settled on her hips.
"It's only a matter of time, I have been told I'm irresistible. Plus," he looked at her very slyly, "I'm a great kisser. I dare you to deny you've enjoyed our moments." His violet gray eyes narrowed on her as he leaned closer.
Rebecca felt her mouth go dry, "Give me a break." It was more of a squeak than she had planned. "Listen," she started and then cleared her throat. "I have a paper to write and things to do. A social thing is not what I need right now—not that I ever want anything social with you, for your information."
"You have to eat, and after we have dinner I may just give you a kiss good night before I leave." Mokuba winked at her as he flipped open his cell phone. "What are you in the mood for? Dinner or dessert?"
"I have to admit, it does look amazing in here," Mai smiled brightly as she wandered past the myriad of photos framed on the wall. "You really do have an amazing eye for detail." Slowly she flipped her hair over her shoulder and looked towards Serenity, whose nose was buried in an appointment book.
"Now I just have to hope people show up for the opening. You should look at some of the other artists that I'm featuring. Who would have guessed there was such an untapped pool of talent right here in Domino." Serenity explained, even as she frowned while checking through a list for the second time.
"If you'll excuse me, Mai, I have to check and see how my final shot is coming along." Slowly the red head walked off towards the back room. It was nearly zero hour, and she had yet to come across the perfect introduction piece for the entrance.
A wicked thought crossed her mind. She did have some very sweet pictures of Seto Kaiba from the park. That was the first day she was alone with him. If someone had told her then how the future would twist them together, well, suffice it to say—laughter would have peeled the paint off walls. Never in a million years did she see herself so wrapped up in his world.
Delicate fingers grasped the ring that was nestled against her chest. (This was fast becoming her most nervous habit.) Someday she would have him place it on her finger. He wasn't a very patient man. Hell, they would be married by now if it were up to him.
"Did anything turn out half way decent for the foyer?" Serenity asked one of her assistants. The girl turned to her and sighed heavily.
"It just seems like the composition is off, or the F-stop setting is wrong, and some even look blurred. What is it you're trying to capture?" Green eyes blinked at her.
"I want a shot of the world in motion, of change and traffic and…and…oh Nanako, I think I must be going insane. I should just choose something I have and not drive myself insane." Serenity plopped into a chair and started pouring over the proofs, looking for anything that even slightly resembled what she had in mind.
"I did circle a few shots that were interesting, but nothing really stood out." Nanako shrugged and began moving a few larger, framed, prints towards the door. It was her job to label them, and arrange prices with the artists in case anything was purchased.
"None seem to capture what I'm looking for. Do you think I'm being too anal?" Serenity giggled, thinking about how she constantly called Seto that. Hell, the man was so tidy and perfect and…
"Earth to Serenity," Nanako laughed. "I hardly think this is time for a daydream. Maybe you should look at the shots, pick your favorite location from them and then try to improve on the content? Things here are pretty much under control. You have everything written down that needs to be completed. Besides, maybe you could take a side trip and see a certain duelist…" Nanako winked at her boss, and friend.
"I have no intention of seeing him today…" Serenity blushed. Ever since the press had discovered they were a couple they had become the obsession of the paparazzi. "Besides, aren't I having an illicit affair with some actor this week? At least that's what I read in one of the rags."
"Actually," Nanako snickered, "you look pretty good on the cover of People."
Serenity gave her a quizzical look.
"Here, have a peek." Nanako slid the latest copy of People towards Serenity and waited to see her boss's reaction.
Lifting up the magazine Serenity scanned the cover. It was a simple picture of her. She was wearing her dark sunglasses and stepping out of some store. "I don't get it. What's so fascinating about this picture of me?" She looked fairly ordinary, maybe a bit tired—Seto was nowhere to be seen. A picture of her, by herself, was hardly something that belonged on the front cover of People.
"Read the headline," her assistant offered as she sipped her coffee and leaned her hip into the counter.
Honey colored eyes scanned the headline.
Looks Like The Date Has Been Set!
Her heart pounded as she realized she was walking out of Vera Wang's store. Only, it wasn't for her own wedding…it was for Mai's. Flipping the book open, she looked for further confirmation of this deranged headline. It seemed that a reliable source in the store had called the magazine and reported that Serenity had been a customer. It further explained how she tried on gowns and laughed about wedding activities and honeymoon destinations.
"I am so not happy!" Serenity growled.
"Not the blushing bride?" Nanako teased. "I'm actually hurt. I thought you might include me on the list of guests, but I guess Donald and his wife bode better for Mr. Kaiba. You must tell me about your gown…"
"Oh shut up." Serenity started to laugh. "You know I would prefer the Queen of England to the 'you're fired' guy. I swear people love to twist things to death in these papers. Anyway, I think I'm going to drag Mai off and try to find just the shot I'm after." Serenity grabbed her camera and left the back room.
Mai was wandering through the various exhibits when Serenity appeared. "You're going to have such an amazing opening. These are phenomenal."
"Thanks Mai," Serenity smiled. "Would you like to go with me and take a few more shots? I have to find something to amaze people when they first walk in and so far I have nothing."
Several hours, and no shred of luck later, Mai and Serenity ended up in the park. There were sailboat hobbyists racing their miniatures on the lake. The crowd of people, the children laughing and clapping, and the beautiful colors made a wonderful subject. Serenity started shooting away at various angles.
"I'm going to try from over there," she yelled to Mai as she jogged off under the trees, further up the small hill. It was perfect. Someone was smiling on her today. A larger crowd gathered and more ships joined the races. Balloons littered the landscape of people and created an even more amazing array of colors. Quickly she switched film in her camera and continued to snap away.
The crowd was growing and so were the activities. Ideas started flowing, imagining black and white shots with a color wash to the balloons and sails. She purposely blurred several shots for a different effect. For some reason she had simply lucked out, it was a good day to gather shots for her entry piece.
Two rolls of film later, she decided to pack it in. A feeling of utter comfort passed through her, she knew amid the shots there would be a few winners. Along with Nanako, she would have her opening without a hitch. Seto was right, she really didn't need to worry so much. It was nerves, hell—it was her future. She slung her camera bag over her shoulder and stuffed her hands into her pockets. Closing her eyes and taking a deep breath, she gave herself a few moments of simple peace.
Tonight at dinner she would tell Seto all about the good luck she had today. Last night, when he dropped her off, she was sure she would be the biggest failure. His goading of her taking initiative—he disguised it as a 'you will fail' speech—spurned her on. Her fingers absently wandered to her necklace and toyed with it. She would tell him at the opening, slowly she smiled.
Mai was lost amidst the crowds of people; Serenity could no longer see her. Frowning, she noticed that even more people had gathered. It was afternoon and it seemed like the whole park had come to life with people and children. Damn. Serenity pulled her cell phone out of her purse and started dialing Mai's number. Her heart stopped beating in her chest when she spied a very familiar figure approaching.
Her eyes widened as her mouth instantly went dry. Her nerves frayed to the point of not knowing if she could run for self preservation or was glued to the spot, helplessly, in utter fear. It was Tristan. She blinked several times, attempting to clear her vision. Maybe it was a hallucination—perhaps a trick of the light. No, it was no mirage and he was approaching—quickly. Pushing through the crowds, walking past an ice cream vendor, past a child holding a balloon. He was coming for her, and she could do nothing to save herself. Her blood was pounding so loud in her veins she could no longer hear or think.
In times like that, one wondered where the fight or flight adrenalin flow was. She could feel it coursing through her, but had no idea where to go with it. Tristan was passing the lake, rounding the boulder—she lost sight of him for a moment, and then—there he was again. Walking past a mother wiping her child's face, glancing to his left and then back at her terrified form, it would be only moments before he could grab her.
Wasn't he supposed to be in jail? Somewhere he could be kept and the authorities could, hopefully, throw away the key. He was a psycho—a kidnapper, his father almost raped her, almost killed Seto. He raised his hand and waved. She heard her own gasp just as her legs finally remembered what they were supposed to do. She turned quickly and started running. He would gain on her quickly, very quickly. Her only chance was to out maneuver and keep going. Even the laws of the predatory jungle were, at times wrong. Sometimes the antelope evaded the cheetah. This would have to be one of those times.
Under the shadow of Kaiba Corp. tower, which loomed in the distance, Serenity started running for her life. Blurs of people scattered around her, pushing past objects and people and animals on leashes. Only one goal was in mind—escape.
Racing down an aimless street she heard heavy running steps after her, not daring to turn she pushed herself harder. Lungs burning, eyes watery, and legs weak enough to collapse—she used her one last burst of energy and she was propelled into the arms of a man.
This was not her intention. She wanted to be caught by no one. If she could have simply stayed within the reaches of the public and made it to her chosen safe haven, all would have been well…
Her head whipped to the side and could see the Kaiba Corp building just moments away. She had almost reached her goal, and now it was like an unattainable wish. Tugging and pulling, struggling and begging to be let go of—she was like a feral cat. She managed to get a hand free and then slapped her captor's face hard. She knew better than to take this route to Kaiba Corp.! Yes, it was a quicker way, but now she was in serious trouble. On the main street she would have been able to duck and weave way better, possibly she could have blended in. This street provided a quicker running field, but now she was in peril…
The man grasped her upper arms roughly and shook her. Serenity looked up at him, realization flooding her senses…and then she started to scream…
A/N: Only a tiny cliffie…sigh…
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