Crazy/Beautiful

Rating: T Genre: Romance/Drama

Summary: A story of how far people will go for love…even if it meant destroying yourself... SetoxSerenity.

Author's Note: I don't own YuGiOh, Valentino, or "The First Cut is the Deepest" by Sheryl Crow so don't sue me. To a reviewer, the Yamato Grand Ballroom is just something I made up, it's not real.

Chapter Nine

Serenity's POV

'I can't believe I'm doing this'

I got out the cab and finding the strength to move my legs. I'm actually going inside the famous Kaiba Mansion that most girls only dream of but that's the last thing girls only dream of but that's the last thing I'm thinking about…the fact that Kaiba actually wants me to go with him to go with him to this event is what's bothering me. I mean I'm sure he probably doesn't think of me as a date…or does he? Wait, what if this…is a date? Ok Serenity, just breath. You can get through this…oh who am I kidding, I'm dead.

The mansion stood high among the skies on the small hill that looked more like an old British castle. The garden surrounding it was simply elegant and stunning. I walked up to the gate and went on the intercom.

"Hello is anyone there?"

There was a brief moment of silence as I waited for Seto or perhaps someone else to answer until I finally heard someone…

"Hey who's this?" said a voice.

"Um Serenity, Seto said he wanted me to meet him here at noon"

"Oh Serenity! Seto told me about you, c'mon in" it said as the giant gates opened before me.

Normal POV

Serenity stood before the mansion that looked like it came right out of a horror movie. She took a deep breath and walk up the neatly paved road to the dark oak door. She pressed the doorbell and waited for someone to open the giant door. When the door opened by a young man appeared before, he probably was close to his age. He had long black hair and blue eyes.

"Hey, you must be Serenity, you look really pretty in person" he said with a smile.

"Um hey is Seto here?"

"And he lets you call him by his first name, he must really like you" he said causing her face to turn beet red as she looked away. "Oh I'm sorry, my name's Mokuba, I'm Seto's brother" he said extending out his hand.

"It's nice to meet you Mokuba" she said happily, shaking his hand.

"So you're the girl was talking about, you look really pretty, I can see why he likes you" he said with a smirk as he walked in into the giant mansion which cause to blush even harder. The mansion was cast with a dim light throughout each corridor. There were doors leading to everywhere you can imagine with guestrooms more than any hotel in Domino. How can only two people live in such an enormous mansion?

When they approached the staircase in the living room, a young blonde haired girl with glasses was lying on the coach reading a book and looked at Serenity.

"Mokie, whose that?" she asked with a hint of jealousy in her voice.

"Oh this is Serenity, the girl Seto was telling me about" he answered,

"Oh so you're the girl, you're the first girl I heard him actually talk nice about, everyone else including he just treats like trash" she said, mumbling the last part under her breath.

"Serenity, this is Rebecca, my girlfriend" he said as she walked over to her and shook her hand.

"You look cool, I'm sure we'll make good friends" said Rebecca with a smile.

"Thanks, I look forward to it" said Serenity happily.

"Are you guys done playing with her?"

They all looked up to see Kaiba on top of the staircase, looking down as if they were small children.

"How long have you been up there, bro?" asked Mokuba.

"Long enough"

"Figures you can't just come down and talk like a regular person" said Rebecca.

"Well I'm not your average person plus you're not really worth my time talking to" said Kaiba with a smirk.

"Hey what do you mean by that!" she exclaimed with Mokuba holding her back. He simply ignored her and walked right past her and over to Serenity.

"I'm happy you can make it" he said.

"Um no pr-problem" she stuttered.

"Rebecca going with to help you pick out a dress tonight, everything's ready and she'll know what to do if you have questions"

"I just love how you just tell me what to do Kaiba" said Rebecca with deep frustration in her voice.

"And you're going to do it with a smile otherwise you won't be coming back into this house" he said with a grin and turned back to Serenity.

"You're just lucky she's nice otherwise I wouldn't do it" she mumbled under her breath.

"What about you?" asked Serenity staring into his eyes.

"I have to do a few more things but we'll be ready to leave by 7 sharp. It doesn't look good if you're late to these things"

"Oh I see"

"C'mon Serenity I'm tired of staying at places where I'm not wanted" said Rebecca, pulling Serenity by the arm out the door.

"Bye Mokuba, bye Seto" said Serenity and then they both walked out the door. Unseen by everyone else, Seto was still looking at her. Even though he would never say it out loud, he was very happy that she was coming with him.


"Ok we're here" said Rebecca as they got out her red Ferrari and walked into the exclusive store.

"Hello welcome to Valentino, do you have an appointment?" asked the store clerk woman.

"Yes, we were sent for Mr. Kaiba, it should have Rebecca Hawkins next to it" she said.

"She opened her book on the front desk near the cashier and looked for her name.

"Oh yes here you are, you're Ms. Hawkins and Ms. Wheeler am I correct?" she asked.

"Yes"

"Follow me then, I'll take you to the showroom"

The girls followed the store clerk into the back of the store into a huge room filled with beautiful dresses that you would only see on TV. Serenity's eyes widen in disbelief at the beauty of the dresses. She couldn't believe what was happening to her right now.

"Well what are we waiting for? Let's start looking for your perfect dress tonight!" exclaimed Rebecca as they both picked dress after dress and Serenity tired on each one. Out of the beautiful dress, they couldn't find that one dress that captivated her beauty perfectly, none of them made her stand out. When they were about to give up, Rebecca found a particular dress that would seem to be perfect for the auburn-haired beauty…

"Hey Serenity, what about this?" she asked walking over to her with the beautiful piece of clothing.

"Wow its beautiful!" she exclaimed, admiring its beauty.

"Why don't you try it on?" said Rebecca as she guided Serenity to the dressing room. After a few moments, she remerged looking simply – gorgeous. The perfect dress was standing right in front of them on the perfect date for Kaiba.

"How do I look?" asked Serenity nervously.

"Its look great, are you kidding!" she exclaimed.

They both went up to the cashier with excitement in their eyes as the store clerk ringed up the dress.

"That will be $12,045" she said.

"Wow, that's really expensive" said Serenity.

"Have you forgotten whose paying the bill? Kaiba won't care about the cost, he just cares about you" she said with a smile as she handed the store clerk a black credit card and paid for her item.

"Ready to go Serenity?"

"Yeah let's go"


"Are you guys ready yet!" cried Mokuba from downstairs with Kaiba waiting patiently for the lady of the hour.

"NO!" cried a voice that sounded like an angry Rebecca.

"Well there's your answer, don't worry Seto everything's going to be fine" said Mokuba, reassuring his older brother who was in a sleek black tuxedo.

"Who said I was nervous" said Kaiba in an emotionless tone even though deep down he knew he was nervous, his stomach felt like it was tied in knots as he waited anxious for his…company to come down.

"Ok!" cried Rebecca causing the two Kaiba brothers to look up towards the top of the grand staircase as she looked at them. "Kaiba, are you ready to see your date?"

"She's not my date" he mumbled under his breath in denial.

"Well let's see her" said Mokuba with a smile.

"Ok here she is, c'mon Serenity!" she yelled that echoed down the hall, gesturing Serenity to come out.

She turned the corner as Kaiba's eyes widen at each step she took as she approached the flight of stairs. He felt his heart stop for a moment as she walked out revealing her stunning complexion. She was a dark red dress with a medium length train, embracing her perfect slim yet curvy shape. The corset top mounted her perfectly; firm yet small chest that sparked with crystals detailed in the fabric with a petite diamond necklace that accented her neck well. Her auburn hair looked more like fire as it was parted at the side and hung gracefully with diamond chandelier earrings in her earrings. Her face looked that of a sweet angel with hazel eyes that pierced his own. She walked the steps, her eyes never leaving Seto's. Once she reached the bottom floor, she walked up to him and show her brilliant smiled.

"Do you like it?' she said in a soft tone.

"You look…beautiful" he said, looking at her simply took his breath away, there were no words to describe her appearance in front of him. Beautiful, Stunning, Gorgeous, no words even began to match how she looked right now.

"T-Thank you, you do to" said Serenity trying to hide the fact that she was blushing.

"Wow Serenity look great!" said Mokuba.

"Thanks Mokuba"

"Hey don't get big eyed there Mokie!" said Rebecca, walking over to her boyfriend and playfully hit him on the shoulder.

"You know there's no girl that can take your place" he said and kissed her on the cheek.

"If you two are done, we're going to leave" said Kaiba as he took his date and walked outside to the white stretch limo waiting for them.

"Have fun you two!" cried Mokuba from the doorway, waving to them.

"Bye Mokuba, Bye Rebecca!" shouted Serenity as she entered the limo.

"Don't have too much fun you two" said Seto as he got into the limo and drove off.

"Why does he always say that?" asked Rebecca turning to her boyfriend.

"Because he knows we never listen" he said with a smirk.

"Then we ought to hold up to our word" she said seductively and led him inside the house, containing themselves in their own private world….


They arrived to their destination, in front the glorious ballroom as other businessmen along with others entered.

"Are you ready?" said Seto turning to the angelic beauty beside him.

"Yes" she said and smiled as she took his hand.

They walked into the grand ballroom hand in hand. The room looked like it had come right out of a fairy tale; the light from the enormous chandelier above them illuminated the room as it was completely decorated in pure white. After a few hours of negotiations and talks among other socialites and businessmen, a young woman appeared near the stage in front of the orchestra and put the microphone near her mouth as the music began to play…

I would have given you all of my heart

But there's someone who's torn it apart

"Care to dance?" asked Seto extending his hand out to Serenity.

"I'd love to" she said happily as they walked over to the middle of the room as slowly began to dance.

And she's taking almost all that I've got

But if you want, I'll try to love again

Baby I'll try to love again but I know

The first cut is the deepest, baby I know

The first cut is the deepest

'cause when it comes to being lucky she's cursed

When it comes to lovin' me she's worst

But when it comes to being loved she's first

That's how I know

They slowly danced in each other's arms, feeling the warmth from their flesh onto their fingertips. Serenity laid her head on Seto's chest, feeling completely lost in the moment. The feelings they had felt for each other, buried deep inside, were starting to emerge as they listen to the song play; it held a lot of truth, especially to them.

The first cut is the deepest, baby I know

The first cut is the deepest

I still want you by my side

Just to help me dry the tears that I've cried

Because I'm sure gonna give you a try

And if you want, I'll try to love again

But baby, I'll try to love again, but I know

The first cut is the deepest, baby I know

The first cut is the deepest

To be hurt by love is something painful and that many suffer with for the rest of their lives but to try to love again is the real challenge that can be your remedy to your heartache, both Seto and Serenity have loved before and have been hurt but it's up to them to find love again…perhaps in each other.

'Cause when it comes to being lucky she's cursed

When it comes to lovin' me she's worst

The first cut is the deepest, baby I know

The first cut is the deepest

I'll try to love again

The music came to its end they both stared into each other's eyes as their feelings could not be pressed any longer. He pulled her closer as their faces drew closer, lips inches apart about to meet until…

"Serenity?"

They both turned moving away from each other to face the person who interrupted their special moment. When Serenity laid eyes upon the culprit, her eyes widen in disbelief.

"Duke"


Preview: Oh my God, Duke's here! Wait, what's he doing here? And what does Serenity blurt out about Seto? At least some confessions will be made. Until the next chapter.

I'm so sorry about the late update but I've had so much homework that I haven't had to write a lot at a time plus I've had a few projects because certain teachers are assholes but here it is. I'm sorry about any grammar or spelling errors but I'm kinda tired right now so I'll go back to fix it later. Please Review!