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Tea couldn't believe that she actually forgot how arrogant and pompous Kaiba could be. She was fixing her hair in the club mirror, she was up next after two more dancers. The more she thought of Kaiba's words the more infuriated and embarrassed she became. Yes, she wasn't wearing any underwear. That was because, as she was preparing Mokuba's last coffee for the night, she had accidentally spilled some on herself. Ruined her dress, and soaked all the way through to her underwear. The last thing she needed was to get a yeast infection before the final round of Miss Club Slutty. Yes the name was crass, but if she won the competition, she would get the last bit of money she needed to move to New York, and pay her way through Julliard. Not to mention free publicity. After all no publicity is bad publicity. She took one last look at herself in the mirror, and headed towards the stage. Serenity was waiting for her backstage.

"Tea, I brought the underwear you asked me to bring."

"Thanks Serenity, I'm just glad you got here in time."

"I'm just glad the bouncer let me in with this." Serenity handed Tea a fake ID, it had the picture of a Dark Magician girl on it, and her name said Maha Vailo.

Tea started laughing, "I can't believe you actually got in with this. Where did you even get this?"

"Joey gave it to me as a joke one day, when he found my real fake ID. He said if I was going to use one, I could only use this one. Jokes on him cause it worked."

Tea looked at Serenity's outfit. Her mini skirt, plus her newly developed breasts, not to mention those big Hazel eyes, probably were a big enough distraction. "Let's just say I don't think Joey saw you before you left." Tea winked.

Serenity lightly blushed and laughed. She then looked in astonishment as she saw Tea slipping into the underwear she brought.

"Tea, I can't believe you weren't wearing any underwear underneath that skirt, you know how many weirdo's come here."

"I know, I know. I spilled coffee on myself at work. Worst part is Kaiba saw me without them."

"What! Mokuba oh my…"

"No, No, No. Seto Kaiba. He just arrived from America. Him and Mokuba gave me a ride here, I bent over to grab a drink, I was so nervous I forgot."

"I don't know if you want to hear this or not, but I ran into Mokuba on the way here. Maybe Kaiba's here somewhere."

"What! Why?!"

Before Tea could ask where they were, the announcer called her up.

Seto and Mokuba were on the second floor in the VIP lounge. Mokuba and Seto had just picked up the chocolate from Lucy, where she fawned over them and gave them a pastry basket that would last them a month at least. Mokuba suggested they get a drink to unwind. Kaiba knew that Mokuba could get into any club since he was 14 but still he never actually allowed Mokuba to drink, at least not in his presence.

"Come on Seto, I'm of age now. Let's grab a drink between brothers."

"Mokuba, I know you are growing up but in my eyes you'll always be that little three-year old who looked up to me."

Mokuba understood that, but he was growing up and he needed his brother to understand. Especially with the important life decisions that were to come.

"Come on Seto, it'll be fun. If you want we can go see Tea in the competition."

"Why would I ever want to see that."

"I don't know girls dancing, Tea might flash some people. You love embarrassing people."

Kaiba was shocked, he could've sworn Mokuba hadn't seen up Tea's skirt.

Upon looking at Seto's bewildered expression, Mokuba rolled his eyes. Come on Seto, I saw you looking up there too, pretty sure you looked at her longer, at least I looked away after a millisecond. I actually respect Tea."

Kaiba hadn't realized he was looking up her skirt that long, was he? Nothing he hadn't seen before. Still curiosity did enter his mind, and if Gardner was willing to show it off to the world, why not at least enjoy the show.

As they arrived, Mokuba had spotted the mutts' younger sister, Serendipity as Kaiba believed to be her name. Mokuba went over to say hi, as Kaiba headed straight upstairs. He ordered some scotch on the rocks. He watched Mokuba talking to Serendipity for a long time. He began to wonder if there was something going on there. She was a pretty girl, and from what he remembered, a lot more grounded than her dopey brother. He only hoped nothing too serious was growing among them, the last thing he needed was to be related to Wheeler.

Mokuba joined him. Before Kaiba could ask him about Serendipity, Tea came on the stage. Both Mokuba and Kaiba were now enjoying Tea dance. Mokuba was so proud of Tea, he knew how hard she had it ever since the accident three years ago. Now she was back to her old self, and he might even dare to say dancing better than ever. Kaiba, completely oblivious to this, just watched transfixed to her every move. He had never seen anyone dance so effortlessly while also looking so serene. He supposed all the cheerleading she had done for Yugi, must've paid off. She was the last contestant, but Kaiba couldn't believe there was anybody more worthy of winning.

"Ladies and gentleman, the winner of Miss Club Slutty is…"Kaiba smirked at the name "Miss Nicole Sandrini"

"Oh no, Tea must be crushed. I have to go talk to her, come on Seto."

Before Kaiba could protest, Mokuba had grabbed him by the arm and dragged him backstage.

Tea was shocked. She was really hoping to go to Juilliard in the Fall, now what? Did she miss her chance to go at all? Before she could go down a long dark path of despair, Serenity came and hugged her.

"No way, I can't believe you lost, you were so much better than that Nicole San-what's her face." Serenity said bewildered.

Tea simply nodded and half smiled. She couldn't find the words, or even the right emotions for the moment.

"Tea!" She quickly turned around to see Mokuba walk through the pathway of people stepping aside for the Kaiba brothers. Seeing them walk through people as if they were Moses parting the red sea, made her realize how grown up Mokuba was. He looked a lot like Kaiba, especially in that dark suit, but still held that jovial aura that made her question if he really was a Kaiba.

"Tea, I'm so sorry you lost. You were so amazing out there, made me proud to be your friend. Even Seto couldn't stop staring at you."

Kaiba gave his brother a side glance and proceeded to walk to the nearest wall and lean on it. Tea looked at him as he strolled, Kaiba always wanted to act as if he didn't care. Why should he care though, she thought. For some reason that was the final straw, Tea couldn't hold in her tears anymore.

"Tea don't cry. There are many competitions out there you can enter. It's not the end of the world."

"Who would've thought, Gardner really wanted to be labeled a slut, if it makes you feel any better, in my opinion mission accomplished." Kaiba chimed in.

Completely out of left field, Kaiba felt a slap on his right cheek. No way that was Gardner, to his astonishment it was the mutt's sister Serendipity who landed the treacherous blow.

"Do you have any idea what Tea's been through to get here? She spent a year in physical therapy without a promise of a full recovery not to mention she needed the…"

"Enough," Tea cut Serenity off. "Don't waste your breath on Kaiba, he isn't worth it. He only cares about that big head of his and his stupid Blue eyes. Let's go dance I need to blow off some steam" Tea grabbed Serenities hand and dragged her to the floor.

"Seto, that was really harsh of you to say." Mokuba exclaimed.

"Still doesn't give your little girlfriend any right to slap me around."

"Girlfriend? No Serenity is only a friend. What makes you think Serenity and I are dating?"

"Serenity, ohh I thought her name was Serendipity. Nothing really serene about that girl is there?' Kaiba said as he rubbed the side of his cheek. "Anyways, I thought I saw something between you two. After all you're the one who has been really trying to drill into me how grown up he is. Is it really that far fetched to think you might have a girlfriend?"

"Look Seto we can talk more about that later, now just go apologize to Tea."

Kaiba didn't want to apologize to her, but he also knew Mokuba wouldn't let it go. Besides it was late so he'll do it if it meant going home and getting some sleep. Not saying a word to Mokuba he started walking into the crowd, and looking for Tea. He only saw Serenity at the bar.

"Where's Gardner?" Kaiba asked her.

"Why do you care."

"I came to apologize."

"She left."

"Where did she go?" Mokuba asked, coming up behind Kaiba.

"She headed out the back door, she didn't want to stay. I wanted to go with her but she said she had to be alone."

"Mokuba take Serenity home, I'll go look for Gardner." Kaiba headed out the backdoor. He couldn't believe that silly girl walking straight into a dark alley alone. Yet Mokuba wanted him to apologize to such a person.

"GET OFF MEEEEE!"

Kaiba started running towards the scream.