Title: In the Moonlight

Author: RyuSenshi aka Hisoka DragonHawk

Starting Date: 6/4/06

Summary: Though most see him as a cold hearted jerk, Seto Kaiba has a lot going in in his life. He's borederline of losing everything he's ever known. Can another blue-eyed brunette help him climb up from the depths of his losses?

Disclaimer: I do not own Yugioh. I do not own ANY of the characters, except a couple of space fillers, whom I'll introduce in the begining of the chapter that the fillers appear in. The only thing that is 100 MINE is the song that this story revolves around, which will be in later chapters.

Chapter 2

Seto ended up falling asleep at his desk that night. The woke in the morning to a knock at his study door. "Master Kaiba, there's a Ms. Gardner here to see you."

Kaiba nodded, giving the maid permission to let her in. He started typing at his laptop as Tea walked in. He wasn't going to ask her why she was there, so he pretended to ignore her until she brought it up.. "Mokuba called me." she said. "I know what happened, err... is happening. I don't really know what to say. I'd normally say that I know and understand what you're going through, but if I did I'd be lying."

"So what? Why bother me if there's nothing to can do or say?" Kaiba said with a hollow voice.

"Mokuba." she said. "And a little of myself. I saw you in the food court yesterday. I saw the pain in your eyes Seto."

Seto? Since when was she on a first name basis with me? Kaiba thought. "You think I wouldn't show pain Gardner? In one single day, I get told that I'm not gonna be valedictorian because of some idiot, who's best friend, ironically enough, takes my place. That same girl sees me in the foodcourt the EXACT second that my lawyer announces my company is going under, and for no reason, my little brother calls that same girl up to call her into my home office the next morning."

"It wasn't for nothing Seto. He's worried about you and for some reason, he thought I could help. Wanna know why he needed my help?" She waited as Seto sat silently before continuing. "Because he saw you do something he hasn't seen you do in years. He saw you cry, Seto." Still Seto sat silently. "I did come up with an idea though, to make you feel better for a short time at least. And you can't say no because 1) you'll disappoint your brother, and 2) sources tell me none of your fan girls have gotten the priveledge."

Seto's eyebrow quirked as eh looked up. "Priveledge to what?"

"Prom." Tea said simply.

FLASHBACK

"Big brother, have you gotten a date for prom yet?"

"I'm not going Mokuba. And even if I did, I'd go by myself anyway since the girl I want to go with wouldn't give me the time of day except to tell me off so some reason of another." Seto said with a heavy heart.

"So why not just ask Tea instead of moping about it?" Mokuba asked innocently

"How did you.."

END FLASHBACK

"Get out." Seto snapped.

"Are you sure?" Tea asked.

"I don't want anything to do with you, or that prom shit. GET. OUT."

Tea took the suggestion, and met a disappointed Mokuba. She ruffled his hair before telling him "I'm sorry buddy, I tried."

She was almost out the door before the voice behind her stopped her. "Gardner, wait." Tea turned around to see Seto standing at the base of the staircase. He had a box in his hands. "I'm sorry. I know you were just tryign to help. And even though I'll probably kick myself for saying this, but I'll take you up on your offer , and go with you and the geek squad to prom."

"Don't worry about it, Seto. You're under stress, just be glad I was teh punching bag, not Joey." she smiled as she heard him laugh. He's got a nice laugh actually. "I've got to go help Yugi and Gramps with the shop, so I'll keep in touch and we can work something out."

"Wait," Seto said as he walked over to her. "Take this." He handed her the boc before heading back upstairs.

Tea decided to wait to open the box until later, so she put it in her purse and headed to Yugi's.

When she finally got home that night, she remembered she had to check her messages. She opened her purse to get her phone and saw the box. How could I have forgotten that? she thought. She checked her messages only to find one from Mai. "Hey, Tea, I think I found the perfect necklace for your dress. Give me a call when you get this so we can go check it out." She deleted the message and made a mental note to call Mai.

She then turned her attention to the boc in front of her. When she opened it she first saw the paper on top, and read it before looking at the other contents.

My dearest,

Tomorrow we'll finally get to tell each other of how much we love each other in front of our closest friends and family.I enjoy the thought of being able to call you my wife.

For always,

with all of my heart

Tea stopped reading for a second. This must be to Seto's mother, from his dad. She skipped down to the bottom, where the more fresh ink was written.

Tea,

I just wanted to say thank you for your offer. This was given to my mother the day before she married my father. I've kept it since they died, since it was the only thing left of them. If I end up losing everything, I want this to be kept in good hands.

Sincerly,

Seto Kaiba

Tea finally turned her attention to the contents of the box. It was perfect.

I'm not sure if this chapter was a little longer or not, once again, not used to chapter format. I hope you guys are liking this so far. Although I really could use some input, XD

As for the song that will be in later chapters (this will be at the end of EVERY "chapter") it is 100 MINE. If you guys would like me to send to a copy, of the lyrics, give me your email with your review, and I will email the lyrics to you with MY signature. They are also on my deviantart page with the "publish" date on it so anyone who thinks about using it, and does without my permission, will be in HUGE trouble. Muchos gracias, and if ya wanna, leave me a review.