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'm SO sorry about the late update! I've been working on homework, projects, and everything for school and I haven't had time to write but here's a chapter as promised and next time I'll try to update sooner. Check out my new SxS fic "Visions of Love"

Chapter Ten

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"Duke"

Serenity felt her body freeze and every muscle in her body tense. What the hell was Duke doing here anyway? Wasn't he supposed to be in America? It was then she realized how close she was to Seto with their faces only inches apart as the music changed into a sweet classical melody. Seto and Serenity quickly separated themselves from each other as they both tried to hide the redness on their face and turned to Duke.

"Um Duke it's nice to see you" she muttered as he leaned in and hugged her tightly which took her by surprise but returned it anyway. Unknown to her, Duke was casting an evil glare at Kaiba who was right behind but never saying a word.

"I wasn't expecting to see you here" he said quickly glancing at Kaiba.

"I wa-as –"

"I invited her to be my guest" said Kaiba interrupting standing behind her with his hand on her shoulder.

"I see…"

"I thought you were in America?" Serenity blurted out.

"I was invited her since my company is one of Diamond Corp's partners, how is everyone?" he asked.

"They're doing great"

There were a few moments of an awkward silence. Serenity couldn't believe what was happening. Just as the evening was becoming more and more enjoyable and her and Seto were getting closer, enjoying each other's presence and now this. A new song began to play and an evil smirk formed on Duke's lips.

"Can I have this dance Serenity?" asked Duke extending his hand to her.

She took a quick glance at Kaiba's face that had no emotion whatsoever but even so, she didn't want to be with Duke but if she would refuse, he would go to tell Joey so what other choice did she have?

"Um sure"

Duke took her hand and whist her off to the dance floor and forcefully pull her close to him which made her feel very uncomfortable. She felt as though she was a puppet on a string as danced. Her mind was blank yet her body moved gracefully with his own. Serenity glanced over at the side to see Kaiba's sour look on his face as the socialites passed by, they never broke their gaze as they were speaking yet no words were coming out their mouths. A sympatric look formed on her beautiful face as she felt a desire like never before. She longed to be in his arms and his arms alone. To feel the warmth radiate from his body.

"Did he make you do this?" asked Duke noticing she was looking elsewhere.

"What?" asked Serenity, turning back to him.

"Did Kaiba make you come with him? I can understand if you were miserable being with such a cold-hearted person"

"He isn't cold and I was enjoying myself with him" she said coldly.

"Serenity, you're a beautiful and kind person, I care for you a lot and I don't want to see you with a cold man" said Duke drawing closer to her face.

"He isn't cold!" she said sternly, pushing him away as look at him with a harsh glare. If eyes could kill, he would dead.

"Why are you defending him! He doesn't care for him because he cares about no one!"

"That's not true!"

"Oh really! Then tell me one person that cares for him and loves him!"

"I LOVE HIM!"

There was a stun silence between them. Serenity quickly put her hand on her mouth still in shock at what she had done. She couldn't say it was wrong, she couldn't say it wasn't true…because it was. She had been denying her feelings for him and now she had just let them spill out. She gazed over at the side to see Kaiba in disbelief. He had heard every word she had side and she quickly began to panic. What if he didn't feel the same? She felt a sharp pain in her heart as tears welled up in her hazel eyes. Duke remained frozen and looked at the frightened angel.

"I have to go" she mumbled and ran. She didn't where she went as long as she could get away from her present state.

Seto looked at her go and began to run after her until Duke appeared in front of him, blocking him doing so.

"What have you done to Serenity? I know for a fact she could never love someone like you" he said with venom in his voice.

"You know Devlin, I'm suppose to be the cold-hearted bastard but right now you're being a fucked up loser whose mad because he didn't get the girl" said Kaiba in a cold tone that made Duke shiver. As Kaiba began to leave with Duke still frozen in his state, he stopped and looked back.

"Just let you know, I actually do care for her"


'What have I done?' Serenity thought as she stood in the beautiful garden near the magnificent water fountain, staring at the moonlight. No words could describe how she felt now; she had spilled her feelings for someone that she was afraid to love in fear of rejection. A small tear went down her cheek as she listened to the soothing sounds of the water flwoing from the fountain.

"Did you mean what you said?"

She quickly looked up and turned around to see Kaiba with surprisingly – a soft look on his face that she hadn't seen before. "What?"

"Did you mean what you said?" he repeated walking over to her.

"Yes" she said softly and looked down. "I did and I understand if you don't feel the same for me"

He cupped her cheek and stared into the amazing hazel eyes. "I always thought I was never able to love again, not since Kisara"

She continued to look at him with confusion. What was he trying to say? Did he truly feel love for her as she did to him?

"I meet you and I start to remember how felt to have someone to share things with, to laugh with….and love" He planted a soft kiss on her lips and once again, gazed into her eyes. "I love you, Serenity Wheeler"

She smiled as their lips met and engaged in a passionate kiss filled with the longing they had for each other. They both had found love again, the feeling in which they had longed for, a feeling they had found in each other…


Preview: Yay! They admitted they're feelings! But what does Duke has planned up his sleeve? And what are these strange e-mails that are being sent to Serenity? Expect this and a surprise from Kaiba for his beloved Serenity. Until the next chapter. Please review.