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A/N: Yes, I am a screw-up and thank you for pointing that out people. And the reviews too...


Chapter two: Dealing with people

The rest of the day had been a nightmare. She couldn't believe how much work she had to do.

'I thought being a janitor would be easy!'

Akina opened the door to her apartment. She let herself in and collapsed onto her bed. Her legs were aching and sore

It was already night time and she had to wait till every single person in the building was gone, so she could lock up. She would have to go back at seven tomorrow morning to open up.

She closed her eyes for a few moments before getting ready for bed.

Fixing that window proved to be a difficult endeavor. Yeah, she lied about the easy stuff, but whatever!

She broke the windows about three more times. Then she had to call for someone to help her. She didn't talk to Kaiba after that. And he completely ignored her presence.

She took out her hair elastic that was bothering her while lying down. She scrunched her walnut-brown tresses and placed them on one side. Two more days until vacation is over and it's off to school again.

She sighed sadly.

"GET TO IT!"

Akina still remembered how he had yelled at her. She aimed her hair elastic at the ceiling.

'I hate bosses... I hate them all...'

Her mother was sound asleep in their only bedroom. Akina slept in the living room which was bigger and closer to the kitchen.

She heaved herself up and traveled to the bathroom to get ready for bed.


The next day...

Akina was already inside of Kaiba Corp. A few employees came in right after her and dragged themselves into their office cubicles.

Like she would have to do, each day from now on, Akina lifted every single trash can in the building, filled with shreds of paper and some left-over food.

She had her trusty big barrel of trash with her. She had just finished the sixth. And after the sixth one, the seventh was next. With the seventh trash can in her care, she entered the elevator.

Just when the doors were about to slide shut, a man ahead, was running towards the elevator.

"Miss, keep the door open!" It was hard for him to run faster because of the three cups of coffee he was holding.

Akina pressed onto the button until he came inside. He looked to be a young man around his early 20's. With tousled blonde hair and almost as tall as her. He had an utterly small-fit body.

"Ah, next floor, please."

The elevator doors closed and they were on their way up.

She looked at the cups of coffee he was holding. "Is it necessary for you to drink all those? I mean, if you like them, then yeah..."

He looked at them himself. "No, these aren't for me. They're for Mr. Kaiba," he mumbled.

Akina raised her eyebrows. "He's the one who has to drink all those? And what are you? His servant?" Her voice was stronger now.

His answers were tiring. "No, but you could say that..."

They landed on the seventh floor. As soon as the double doors opened, he hurried down the hall. But before he left her, he turned back, and gave a small bow.

"Nice talking to you. My name is Koji!" After that, he ran off towards his destination.

"Akina...," she muttered to herself.

The seventeen-year-old followed after him since Kaiba's office was the only one on this whole floor, anyway.


Koji rushed inside the CEO's office. As soon as he stepped in, Kaiba looked up impatiently.

"It's about time," he said coldly.

Koji had this big lump in his chest whenever he encountered his boss.

"I-I'm sorry for being away for so long, sir. I-I promise the next time will be faster." He quickly placed the cups of coffee on Kaiba's desk and exited through the door.

Akina was standing at the doorway, listening to what was happening. Koji past her without sparing her a second glance.

Akina clenched her fists hard.

'Ice-blended mocha, my ASS!'

She marched inside the room. "You can't do that! That's a total abuse of power. If you want it so badly, you can get coffee yourself," she protested. "What kind of boss are you, making your employees do your own bidding?"

Kaiba took a long sip of one of his cups, and then grinned at her. "Who are you to question me about my personal assistant? Mind you own business from now on. Now, go back to your duty, Bucket Girl," he said and smirked.

So far, he was having what you call a 'good morning'. He hadn't had one in like a billion years or so, without any stress or headaches.

Akina huffed angrily.

That remark hit her hard, right in the pit of her stomach.

"OH! Is that a new name you picked up for me? Should I get used to everyone around here calling me that from now on?"

There was also trash in his office. So she picked it up and stormed off. She stuck her head inside for the last time. "And for your information, this is a barrel. So it is Girl with Barrel!"

Kaiba took another gulp of coffee. He didn't know her name, not that he wanted to know it. So "Bucket girl" was the first clever thing that came to mind. He let out a maniacal laugh.

She scurried down the hallway, hearing him laugh from his office.

"Psycho-path! Arrogant, bastard-like weasel!" she cussed. "I have to fight for the respect of people around here. I bet they haven't even heard of me! Sure, the unknown janitor's not important. Why talk to her? She's way down there on the status chart! She just mops the floor and throws away our stinking' trash! Filled with documents and news letters. Shred m' all up, why don't cha! I don't care!"

She kicked the barrel forward in frustration. It tipped over and all of the collected trash spewed out. She growled furiously.

"And she has to be responsible for picking up all this litter these people throw around!"

Akina was boiling inside. Sooner or later she would destroy everything, and then have to fix it.


Everything was done. It was no use staying in there anymore. Akina left Kaiba Corp to go on her break. She didn't exactly have one, but he didn't care, now did he?

It was a beautiful sunny day outside. Perfect to go out. She decided to get a bite to eat at a nearby restaurant. As she was walking, she was still thinking about Koji.

'Why does he let that stupid jerk boss him around like that? He does get like a hundred thousand a year... He should quit. Helpless small man...'


"Hmmmmmmeeeeeeeeee!"

"If you scream again, I swear I'll kill you!"

Serenity Wheeler was trapped in this stranger's bear hug, her mouth covered by his rough, dirty hands.

Her heart was sinking and it wanted to get out. He snatched her as she was just walking by and abducted her right there on the sidewalk, dragging her into the back of this garbage-strewn alley. He was attempting to rape her.

She managed to get some part of her mouth free. Somebody please help me!" she screamed.

'Joey! Anybody!'

"You chose not to take my threat seriously, huh girlie?" He pushed her to the ground. The alley was in a quiet, deserted part of the city.

Serenity struggled to get up, ready to escape. But the guy was big. There was no way she could beat him. He slapped her on the face, making her fall back onto the ground. She touched her cheek in stinging pain. Tears welled up in her eyes.

"SOMEBODY HELP!" she whined.

'Somebody please help me...'

He was trying to rip off her stockings.


"Somebody please help me!"

Akina heard a cry for help.

"SOMEBODY HELP!"

Akina ran, trying to figure out where the voice was coming from. It was a helpless girl's voice. She stopped at a dark alley way. It seemed to be coming from here.

Akina saw nothing but trash, but something was at the end of it. Yes, two people. One who was lying down, the other, ripping off her clothes?

Akina ran as fast as she could. She knew what to do and could even handle it herself.

"HEY! Get your hands off of her!"

As Akina approached them, she grabbed a trash lid can, and hit the guy on the head as hard as she could manage. He fell on his knees, grabbing his head in pain. Akina helped the poor girl to her feet.

"Are you alright?" Akina asked.

The red haired girl sniffed. "Y-yes... I want to get out of here!" she exclaimed. She hugged Akina tightly.

Akina patted her on the shoulder. "That's okay. Just make sure you don't wander these streets alone anymore. It's the city and there are a lot of strange weirdo's out there. So be careful. Now let's go before his head stops throbbing."

"Okay."

She bent down to pick up her ripped stockings. Akina stopped her before she could proceed with that course of action.

"I don't think you need those anymore. You're wearing a skirt, anyway," she explained.

The man suddenly groaned and scared the girls. They jumped. His eyes slid open a little, seeing the girl who had hit him.

"H-hey... Get back here... You're...pay..." His head was still dizzy from the aftermath of the hit.

"Run!" Akina yelled.

They both ran out of the alley, leaving the man by himself. They burst out laughing on the way.

They continued on walking. "What are you doing out here, anyway?" Akina asked.

Serenity smiled. "I'm visiting my big brother. Me and my mother are going to move in with him tomorrow. And my name's Serenity. Thanks a lot for saving me. You've made me feel so much better."

"Akina," she replied. They shook hands. "You don't live with him?"

"No, my parents are divorced and I lived with my mother and Joey lived with dad. He died awhile ago, so me and my mom are moving in with him. I'm so excited to be with him again. We've been apart for so long..."

Serenity didn't want to show that much joy to a person she just met.

"Humph. Your happy ending...," Akina mumbled.

Serenity stopped and looked at her strangely.

"What do you mean by that?" she asked curiously. She was expecting a ridicule answer.

Akina scratched the back of her head. "I mean you're moving in with your beloved brother. That's all. Hey, my stop is right here at this joint. Be careful out there, okay? Maybe we'll see each other again sometime."

Akina started to walk away.

Serenity stared at the ground, not sure if to do want she wanted. After what happened, it didn't feel safe to be by herself. She grabbed onto Akina's shoulder to stop her. Akina turned around.

"Please, don't leave! I don't want what just happened to ever happen again. Besides, Joey might want to thank you for saving me. You could have lunch at our house! It's the least I could do to thank you!" she pleaded with her most innocent face.

Akina was deep inside her thoughts. She would be going back to Kaiba Corp soon, and she just met this girl! It's not like they were friends forever. But still, she was a kind hearted person and it wouldn't hurt to get a free meal.

Akina's face crumbled. "Oh, okay. It's a good thing I'm the kind of person who doesn't say no often."

Serenity smiled happily.


"Where is that slacker of a janitor? We've searched through the building about 10 times and she still hasn't reported."

"She seems better than the first one, though."

"But look at the mess in here! Glass is splattered all over the floor from too much power loaded into the machine. And the electricity is out."

"Just wait. She'll be here any second now."

"I just saw her this morning! She was collecting trash on Mr. Kaiba's floor. There should be a good excuse as to why she isn't here."

"And she's the only one who has the keys to the circuit room."

"Damn it! We were almost on the break of something! This could've led us to Mr. Kaiba approving of our product!"


"Stay behind me. I'll get Joey out now," said Serenity.

Akina stood behind her, although she was taller.

"Ai! I'm going to meet your brother!" she exclaimed softly.

"Shhhhh! Be quiet now."

Serenity knocked on the door in a rapid rhythm. Akina heard the sound of footsteps approaching the door from inside. The door opened and revealed a blonde, hazel eyed boy of about her age.

He spread his arms out immediately, expecting a hug, and Serenity dived in.

"Oh Joey! I was so scared! Today this guy tried to rape me - -"

"HE DID WHAT!" Joey screamed.

Akina was surprised that he was so caring for his sister, not mostly like other siblings.

"Settle down! I was saved by someone--"

"Where's he?" Joey asked anxiously. If this guy saved her, he must want something from her...

"Uh, she's standing right here."

Akina waved her hand in the air to get his attention.

The second Joey laid eyes on her, his cheeks turned scarlet. He cleared his throat and brought out his hand.

"Thanks for savin' my sister and all. Just came ta mind it were a guy...," was all he said.

Akina grabbed his hand and shook it. "No problem."

"Hey, Akina, your cheeks look like two cherry blossoms," Serenity snickered and pointed out with her finger.

Akina hadn't realized it but they were. Her first look at Joey made her blush, too. She quickly touched her cheek with her other hand. "They are?" Akina asked, stupidly.

Akina had to admit, he is pretty cute.

"Yes, they are. Now, let's go inside already. I'm starving." Serenity left the two of them alone on the doorstep, going into the kitchen.

Their hands were still linked together. Akina waited until Serenity was out of sight, and then looked at Joey. He was staring at their hands.

"Oh, I'm sorry!" Akina immediately let go and stood there.

As Serenity said, she would be rewarded with lunch. But she wouldn't feel comfortable being in the same room as him. Serenity would understand, right?

"I- I think I better get going. I have to go do my job at that place..." Akina backed away from him slowly. "So, I'll see you around?"

Joey nodded, "Yeah."

Akina quickly turned around and started to walk away.

She could feel him staring after her. Her stomach was still growling, now in a bunch of knots. She was actually enjoying the fact that Joey was staring after her. She wanted to go back but their house was pretty far away from Kaiba Corp.

Akina finally heard the front door close. She looked back to make sure it was.

Akina sighed. She wished she could see through walls right about now...


Joey closed the door behind him. He hurried to the window to see if she was still there. But by now, she was long gone.

'Hot workin' girl? What are the odds 'bout that?'

"Hey, Serenity! Your friend just left! What's her name?" Joey yelled from the living room.

Serenity entered the room with a confused look on her face, staring at the door.

"Akina left? She said she would stay for lunch..."

'She lied to me! But why would she leave in such a hurry without saying goodbye?'

"We'll see her again. I promise."


Akina whistled to herself a little song while entering KC. She noticed it was dark inside.

'What happened in here? A blackout?'

Suddenly, a bright flash of light was blinding her eyes. She quickly covered her eyes for protection.

"Where were you?" a stern voice asked. He removed the light from her sight and waited for a reasonable answer.

Akina recognized the outline and voice from the person. She still couldn't see him that clearly because of the blinding light from before. She blinked repeatedly.

"Could you turn off that stupid flashlight? You can still see in here you know," said Akina.

Kaiba clicked the flashlight off. "Where did you go? The power is out for almost an hour already, and you haven't fixed anything! I should fire you right about now…"

"And you can't fix it yourself? Or you could get Koji to do it for you...," sneered Akina.

Kaiba grunted angrily. "You have the keys," he replied flatly.

'Shoot... I feel stupid.'

Akina smiled in embarrassment. "Right... I do have the keys. I'll get going now..." She jogged away from him, as he glared after her retreating back.

'She better fix it...,' thought Kaiba, 'Doesn't even know how to fix a window. Who knows…maybe she'll electrocute herself when fixing the power…' Despite himself, he couldn't help but chuckle at that particular thought.

Akina went to the circuit room on the third floor. She stuck the keys she carried on her belt and continued on.

When inside, she started fumbling around with her hands, searching for the wire box. Finally finding it, she carefully tried to open it, and crossed her fingers she would get this right.

As lucky as she was the instructions on how to work the circuit breakers were right beside it.

Akina retrieved a mini-flashlight from her belt.

'Okay, the twenty or fifteen breaker? The first twenty or the first fifteen or the other fifteens and twenties? These instructions can't tell anything!'

So Akina decided with her gut that the first 20 breaker was the right one. She clicked the switch and waited a moment to see what would happen. And as her gut said, she was right. All of the

lights she could see outside the room turned on, including the one inside the room.

"Ha! That was easy!" announced Akina, pleased with herself. She quickly closed the box and got out of the room. "Now everybody is mad and happy at me at the same time. Goody..."

Akina rubbed her hands together at a job well done.

She now wanted to find her boss and rub it in his face. He probably thought she wouldn't even find out how to work the damn thing, huh? Well, he would be in for a surprise. What an arrogant, self-centered boss she seemed to have.

As she went along, she was picking at a golden bracelet with citrine gems on it that she wore around her wrist. But as she continued walking, it suddenly broke and fell off.

"Shoot..." she said, as she picked it off the floor, "Now how am I supposed to wear it…"

The hook, functioning as an attachment, would no longer perform its job in holding the bracelet positioned around her wrist.

Akina cringed. "Nooo... Is this punishment for something?" she asked the ceiling. Her jeans had no pockets, so she held it in her hand on the way. She kept looking at it, sighing.

When she was up on the seventh floor, she quickly made it to his office; feeling determined that her rubbing it in his face would make up for her bracelet incident.

A red light bulb was above his door, something she hadn't noticed before. As if she didn't seem to care that it was currently on, she opened the door and barged into his office.

Kaiba was sitting at his desk, about a hundred papers lying separated from each other in front of him. His sleeves were rolled up, and he had a pen in his mouth. He looked as if he was hard at work. When he heard the door creak open, he tilted his head up, momentarily distracted from his work.

"Well, well, aren't you happy I fixed the power. Look at you, all at work with your files and papers. Don't you just love me?" muttered Akina sarcastically, observing his office.

'This is fun. I could do this forever.'

Kaiba took the pen out of his mouth and stared at her with piercing eyes. No actual response yet...

Akina went and put her bracelet on the middle of his wide desk. She leaned back and noticed he was still staring at her.

"What?" she asked curiously. "Don't mind me. I'll just stand here if you need something, Oh Great One." She noticed he didn't look all that happy.

Kaiba was an easily irritated person. He had enough experience with employees like her to know how to deal with them. 'Arrogant, little know nothing…'

"I figure you haven't been around here long enough to know what goes on by my rules," he dryly commented, as if stating something that was an every day occurrence. A hint of sarcasm was laced into the emphasized words.

Akina blew a hair away from her face. "Two days to be exact," she replied.

He was going to let her off with a warning. "When you came in, did you or did you not see a red light flashing?" he asked.

Akina remembered the red bulb above the door. "Yeah..." she answered.

Kaiba began to collect the papers, rearranging them into a neat pile. When he was done with this task he turned his attention back to her.

"Since this is your first time working here, I'll let this go," he told her in a menacing manner, "I am the employer. You are the employee. And all employees in this building know that their employer is not to be disturbed when the red light is on. When it's not on, that is when you are allowed to come in. Do you understand?" he questioned with ice in his eyes.

Akina just stood there, feeling like a total idiot thinking of coming in here in the first place. "Yes, Mr. Kaiba.." she answered him.

Kaiba waited for any other reaction from her. When none came, he thought, 'Why is she even in here?'

"Well, why are you still here?" he asked, "I could charge you for all the time you spend with me, you know. Now leave," Kaiba ordered.

Akina started to walk out of his office, rolling her eyes. After she closed the office door behind her she completely forgot about the gold citrine gem bracelet she had left behind on his desk.


A/N: I know this was a long update but my stories are still alive! So don't fret people... And cheers to my new beta-reader, XvXChaosMagicianGirlXvX. Also, you guys know what to do after you read this chapter. Review please! Click that little button down there!