here it is. chapter 3!
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Chapter 3 – shopping and Kaiba!
Serenity's POV!
I woke up slowly and groggily rub my eyes. I sit up and stretch until my back makes a satisfying cracking noise, turning my head to the left slightly I look at my clock.
Recalling what it was I had to do today I miserably forced myself out of my nice warm bed and into the chilly atmosphere.
I shiver slightly due to the cold and put my long thick dressing gown on. I walk tiredly to the window and open the curtains, presenting the snow that flittered through the air gracefully and softly landing on objects all over the place.
I smile slightly to myself. I love the snow; winter is my favorite time of year. I've always wanted to get married in the winter. Fortunately I am getting married in the winter in three weeks actually and I'm really looking forward to it.
I turn away from the window and stroll to the bathroom. 'I really need a warm shower, that should wake me up a bit… it may even give me more enthusiasm to actually go to the mall!" I thought to myself.
I don't really like the mall, mainly because I don't like crowds, I'm not really a people person – I prefer to keep to myself. 'Kind of like Kaiba…'
"What the hell?" I say aloud shocked.
'Why did he of all people stroll into my thoughts… I shouldn't be thinking about him ever!' I think slightly annoyed at myself.
'What was it that made me think about him… I haven't seen him for something like three years!' I ponder.
Shaking my head, I step into the bathroom…
The mall!
Serenity's POV!
Okay I'm here for one reason, and one reason only… to find Duke the perfect wedding present, when I've found it I can get the hell out of this place!
I stride as fast as I could through the crowded Mall, everywhere I looked there were people, I only just got in here and I'm already getting Closter- phobic!
Finding a not so crowded corridor, I went down there and stopped.
"What the hell can I get him?" I say aloud desperately wanting to get out of here.
I hear footsteps coming my way; I turn to see someone I actually recognized.
He was tall dark and handsome, with beautiful blue eyes – he doesn't seem to have spotted me yet.
I just stand there staring at him – he doesn't look too happy…at all.
He stops and sits on a bench not to far from where I'm standing, and lifts up his briefcase taking out a laptop.
All this seems familiar to me, but I just can't think of his name.
I nervously approach him not stopping until I was more or less three feet away from him.
"…Hi?" I say shyly.
I waited a while thinking there would be no response, finally when I was about to give up and walk away he says something.
"Move you imbecile!" He says his typing not faltering, he didn't even look up.
"…H-Huh?" I ask confused.
He stopped typing and slammed the laptop shut.
"I. Said. Move. You're. In. My. L…" he didn't finish the sentence, because he looked up at me, and for a moment his cold icy eyes showed me he was shocked. But the shock was gone almost as quickly as it came.
He stood up to his full height which was a lot taller than me, and glared down.
"Wheeler?" he asked slightly confused, as if he wasn't sure if it was actually me.
"y-yes?" I say slowly getting more and more frightened.
His glare increased at my stutter.
And them my eyes widened an abnormal amount when I realized who I was stood in front of… I knew instantly that it was a mistake in walking up to him.
He didn't say anything, he just stood there in some sort of daze.
"Kaiba?" I whispered quietly to myself – but he heard me and snapped back into reality.
He blinked twice and stood up straight, he grunted at me, picked up his briefcase and just left. There was no dog comment, no insult, he just left…
There must be something wrong with him…
Without another thought I started walking in the same direction. Not intentionally, it's just that Kaiba gave me a great idea as to what to buy for Duke.
Walking into the most expensive watch shop in all Domino I look around at all the wonderful things I could buy. But I know exactly what I want to get him – a pocket watch.
Walking downstairs into the more expensive sections, I start looking longingly at all the beautiful engraved pocket watches that are on display.
Seto's POV!
As I walk into the nearest watch shop. I instantly go downstairs to the more expensive selections.
'Damn Mokuba. If he hadn't broken his pocket watch, I wouldn't be in this mess.' I thought angrily to myself. I could have been doing more important things like running my company.Looking around I notice a familiar figure. Wheeler. I smirk to myself "this aught to be interesting." I say to myself mischievously.
Slyly I walk up behind her. Fortunately she doesn't notice.
"oh Wheeler? Who are you thinking of buying such an expensive item for? It can't possibly be Taylor. Because as far as I remember you dumped the poor boy at the alter."
She froze as soon as I opened my mouth.
When I had finished speaking she spun around to face me. Anger evident over her somehow beautiful features. 'Oh dear god. I do NOT think Wheeler is at all attractive. An I NEVER will'
"For you information MR KAIBA! I'm buying this pocket watch for my future husband." She said while pointing out the pocket watch that just so happens to be exactly the same as mine.
I smirked. But she's not finished yet. " and what do you mean you REMEMBER me dumping Tristan at the alter…unless…" she trailed off her face draining it's blood leaving her completely pale with shocked eyes.
"unless I was there?" I finish for her.
She just stood there blinking at me. "Wheeler I WAS at your wedding for goodness sake!" I spat out.
"…Why? I thought you hated me?" She asked bewildered.
"Wheeler. I do hate you. I was there because I was forced by Mokuba. Nothing else."
"…Oh." Was all she said.
"So then Wheeler, which of your brothers friends are you planning on dumping at the alter next?" I ask smirking. And trying to hold back the laughter.
Her face boiled up again. I'm loving this. "What do you mean which of my brothers friends am I planning on dumping at the alter?"
I sigh. "it's obvious what I meant."
"no tell me what you meant!" she attempted demanding.
"If you can't figure it out for yourself I'm not telling you what I meant. Now tell me, who's the unlucky man?" I ask. Once again flashing her a smirk.
"I have you know. Duke is a very lucky man to have me. It's people like you that would never be able to have me. I'm much to good for you." She bit back in response.
This angered me. I can feel my rage coming to the surface. "don't underestimate me Wheeler. I know more about your love life than even you do. And I'm so positive your going to dump him the same way you did Tristan, that I'm even willing to bet on it." I hissed furiously centimeters away from her face.
"you and I both know you don't love Duke as a husband. Let alone a boyfriend. Your only marrying him to make your brother happy!" I said knowingly.
With that, tears formed in her eyes. She looked down and started shaking. And without any warning she just stormed past me pushing me out of the way. I looked after her small figure as she ran up the stairs and out the door and into the rain.
I felt bad. I felt really bad. the moment I saw her tears I just wanted to hug her close and kiss her. There is defiantly something wrong with me.
Turning back to the pocket watches in front of me I pay for the repairs and walk out of the shop.
The rain's so heavy that I'm soaked instantly. Looking left I see a small figure lying on the floor not to far away. I knew immediately who it was. Wheeler.
Feeling the guilty pang in my heart once again I approach her.
Kneeling down I touch her back. She spins her head in my direction so fast I thought it was going to fall off. Her hair was stuck to her tear stricken face. And the rain making It worse.
Her eyes were full of hurt. And I know it's all my fault.
"Go away Kaiba." She chokes out between sobs.
"no." at that her eyes turned from hurt to confusion. Without thinking I turned her around and pulled her close to me in a strong protective embrace. She stiffened at first but after a few moments she relaxed and returned the hug. Making me stiffen and realize what I am doing.
"what the hell? I hate this girl. Why am I comforting her? I DON'T COMFORT ANYONE BUT MOKUBA! But I don't want to let go. Her small body feels right. What am I thinking I should just push her away and move on."
But all I managed to let out was one whispered word.
"I'm sorry."
A/N: and there you have it chapter 3. Finally! Wahoo! Come on admit it. That was a long chapter and you know it! (well compared to the others anyway) I'll start working on chapter 5.