Catching the Ocean

Chapter 7

By: Kerigan

Tea blinked as she found herself outside. The beautiful Christmas lights and decorated pine trees were beautiful. How the Kiaba's managed to do this in a limited amount of time was beyond her comprehension. Unfortunately, the outside was so bright, you couldn't see the stars. Of course, she doubt that would be possible from all the snow falling lately. Seto had hired people to make the backyard completely snow free, and so far it hadn't snowed so the yard looked pretty nice. The trees were still covered with snow to capture a wintery mood. "You should watch you tongue." Seto said from behind her. His smooth steps clicking on the tiled trail towards the wooden decks. "Next outburst like that could lose your phone privileges."

She turned around delicately, to show him how un-clumsy she was. "Well, Kaiba, if you had some manners I wouldn't need to snap at you."

His hands went on the railing of the iron fence in front of them. It's black design of sharp curls was simply beautiful. She assumed he was casually leaning even though he was stiffer than a piece of wood. "How pathetic, to think I would show manners to a girl like you." his comment was icy but his features didn't appear upset or angry. His calm being was all she saw.

"A girl like me!" she came back hotly. "How dare you try to define me! I'm a successful woman who is only here because you decided to break my arm!"

"Wrist." he corrected. "I decided to break your wrist. Successful? Living on the streets is successful? My I must be a god compared to all the other rich people." he smirked. "I assure the money issue proves how successful you are."

Tea glared at him, her lips pressed tightly together. "Money doesn't always have to be a sign of prosperity!"

His blue eyes glanced at her. "Yes it does." Seto's come back was smooth. He stood up straight, then turned to her. His body so much taller than hers. He stepped once, in order to be arms length away and he just stood there. His action caused Tea to freeze. Her eyes grew wide, and her heart suddenly fluttered. It was a strange reaction to him confronting her like that. Seto was just so...intimidating. He was a many of statue, a man of sophistication, he was from a completely different world. She hated to admit this, but deep within herself, she knew she loved him. Loved him more than anyone else. It was so wrong.

Seto just watched her blink up at him. "No come back?" She shook her head. Words still not forming from her throat. "My, that was an easy victory. You should work on that attitude of yours."

Tea stepped back to regain herself. "Just go away." She said. "I was out here first anyway. You don't have to spoil it with coming out here to start a fight." Then she turned on her heels and walked away cooly. It took her a minute to make sure she wasn't going to slip on the cold tile before her hand left the safety of the tiny fence. However, even if she managed to walk away from Seto, he wasn't through with her yet. He just followed in a calm manner, as if he was just strolling around his estate as usual. "Go away!" she said again.

"You forget your place." he said. "This is my house."

"It's Mokuba's too, and I'm sure he would prefer my side of the disagreement." Tea turned around to confront him again. He was so annoying! He had to be the boss no matter what! He couldn't just leave her alone, and go play Mr. Popular at his party! Why did he want to be with her anyway? He obviously disliked the fact she was there.

Seto grinned. "I have more power than both of you put together. Now let's go back to the party."

Tea crossed her arms. She had no idea how cold it really was, and how much her dress didn't help the fact. "No."

"Do I have to force you?"

She stuck her tongue out in a mocking way. "You couldn't even if you wanted to."

Seto walked up to her. "I could always put you over my shoulder and carry you there."

"Like you would." she said in a tone of disbelieve. "That's like saying you would kiss me. You couldn't do it even if you wanted to. It would be too embarrassing for you."

He grinned a very sly grin. "Ah, so you like me?"

"WHAT!" she felt flustered suddenly. "How could you think that! Your repulsive!" she was going to turn away from him but he caught her shoulder with his strong hand. "Let go of me! It was a metaphoric statement! I have no desire to be with you at all!"

Seto held her still as she tried to get away from his hold. Finally he said. "You have no desire to be with me? That sounded more like a challenge than an insult." Then, as if he was proving a point, he bent down and captured her lips with his own. Tea felt the warmth of his soft lips and immediately stopped struggling. However, it was a brief touch, and he pulled away after the peck. She stared up at him, and he looked so proud of himself. "I believe you do like me." he said.

She blinked, and quickly regained her footing on the conversation. "I don't like you, and that was uncalled for!"

He just shrugged. "What happened to the 'You have no heart' speeches you used to give me. The only one denying themselves is obviously you."

Tea pulled away from his hands, which he let fall to his side. "I'm not denying myself anything!" She said. "I'm going inside." That was the end of that, she decided, but immediately felt like kicking herself. Maybe if he wasn't so damn obnoxious it would work out better.

Yes, Tea is in denial. Don't worry, things will soon start to heat up.