Dedications: I'm not really sure who to dedicate this to as means as this chapter doesn't really refer to anyone in particular. Obviously im grateful for all my friends support as usual but I think ill dedicate this to for giving me the opportunity to take this story somewhere!

Disclaimer: Looks inside bag …nope, still no Yu-Gi-Oh.

One Door Closes, Another Opens.

"I…What?"

Mokuba lay on his side, the black leather interior of the limo molding with the shape of his little body. His head rested on his big brothers lap, ebony hair messily sprawled about. His eye lids were heavy and he was trying to prevent himself from the inevitable…sleep. Seto Kaiba looked down at the pre-teen and smiled.

Oh…im so tired Mokuba's eye lids closed but then snapped back open. No, I just can't fall to sleep. If I do they might get talking and knowing me, because im asleep they'll say summat I wanted to hear! He told himself to stop the sleepiness taking over.

"You tired kiddo?" Seto asked as he gently brushed the black hair on Mokuba's forehead, which made the little boy even more tired and Seto knew it. Why did he want him asleep?

"A little" Mokuba replied.

After that there was silence in the limo and the only sounds to be heard were the other cars passing by them on the road. Tèa refused to look out the window when they passed her house. She just couldn't believe her Mum was gone and now the house was too. She fought back the tears in her eyes and tried to think of other things rather than them whilst Mokuba had decided to give into sleep assuming the silence would last until they reached home. Seto mindlessly watched his brothers' form rise and fall with each relaxed breath he took.

Well this is brilliant! Tèa thought mockingly to herself. She rolled her eyes at their situation. She knew it was awkward for them both but the least he could do was talk to her!

He hadn't spoken to her since they got into the limo and she could tell he felt uncomfortable too. He began to strum his fingers on the back of the leather seat he was sitting on. The noise went through Tèa but she really didn't want to talk to him, so she simply looked out the window and tried to ignore him, he'd stop sooner or later…right? No. He didn't. Five minutes later, he was still doing it but even louder. She closed her eyes and breathed in deeply. When she'd exhaled she turned round and shot a glaring look at the rich teen.

"What?" He asked sharply.

She was planning to not talk to him but he had spoken first so she decided to just go with it.

"Will you stop that? Its reeeally annoying" She finished, grinning at him sarcastically. She was about to turn back round when he spoke again.

"Yeah well so are you." He sneered. Tèa rolled her eyes and shook her head. She really couldn't believe someone like him could be so immature.

"You know, you're really immature?" She asked rhetorically

"I'm immature? What about you and your spee-" He started back but Tèa interrupted.

"Don't even start!" She spat through gritted teeth. She sharply turned her head to face to the window and was ready to ignore whatever comment was coming her way. But it didn't come. She looked through the corner of her eye only to see Seto grinning with one eyebrow raised. He found it funny…

How the heck can I live with that? She asked herself.

She really was dreading having to spend so much time with Kaiba. All he ever did was insult her. He seemed to have no personality what so ever and, apart from his ego, was completely hollow. The only affection he ever showed was toward Mokuba but Tèa still felt sorry for the ebony haired boy. She put one leg over the other and crossed her arms over her chest, her back still facing Kaiba.

"I don't believe this." She muttered under her breath.

"What was that?" Seto asked, the grin on his face fading.

"Nothing"

"You said something"

"No I didn't"

"Yes you did!" His tone signaled he was getting annoyed and she didn't want that.

"Oh for gods sake, fine, I said; I don't believe this." She huffed.

"Yeah well I don't have to take you I-" But Seto stopped himself.

He really did want to help her. He wasn't sure if it was because he felt sorry for her or what but he truly did. He had been in the same position all those years ago but he had the business to live for and people there for him, most of them being employee's of the business he'd gained from what had happened but the most important one being Mokuba, his own family, but what did she have left? Who was there for her? What did she have to support her life? To make her want to carry on?

I'm sure her little friends will take care of her. But will they be enough? But I… Seto stuttered with his thoughts whilst Tèa sat there with the first smile on her face she had, had in a long time, but this smile wasn't so much as a happy one, more of a satisfied smirk. Seto had stopped himself from insulting her and hadn't said anything since. She had, as good as, had the last word of their 'argument'.

Seto Kaiba huffed.

"Look Gardener, I can relate to what you're going through, okay? And believe it or not I am trying to help you out here. So will you just stop all you're whining or just go?" He said.

At first, Tèa had wondered where his little speech was heading. His voice had sounded relaxed, quiet and even concerned but as he reached the end, his normal cold, stern tone was back and she realized that he meant every word he said and really did want to help.

So is he just doing all this for me because he feels sorry for me? Or is it for Mokuba? Or does he actually care?

"Kaiba…" She started. "I really do appreciate what you're doing for me but, you know, you really don't make it easy for me to keep my cool and I'm sure its visa-versa. So don't worry, I'll be out of you're way soon, I just need a kick start…" She explained apologetically.

"Stay as long as you need"

Kaiba kicked himself.

What? He thought. Since when does Seto Kaiba think things like that?

A genuine smile made its way to Téa's face and lit it up to make it look kinder than ever.

"Thanks" She whispered.

Since she had left school, everything had just gone from bad to worse. She thought the evening would have gone well. She was really looking forward to going out for a meal and spending time with her friends but her stupid, stupid emotions had got the better of her and ruined it all. She ended up getting really upset over what had happened; sure, it was normal for that to happen when you lost a loved one but why then? There? After that she managed to calm down and got home only to be greeted by some over paid cocks taking her home and memories away from her but the Kaiba's had somehow managed to give her a little hope and that had lifted her spirits a little. Although she wasn't looking forward to be around Kaiba twenty-four, bastard, seven, it gave her mind something to thing about other than her Mum.

And I really do mean that, Kaiba, you and Mokuba have given me somewhere to live and I'm forever grateful, it feels like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders and the future doesn't look so…bleak…

She wished she could tell Kaiba that but she would only make a fool of herself. She really didn't know what they had done to make her feel so much better, yeah sure she had somewhere to live but surely she would have found somewhere if they hadn't? All she knew was that Seto and Mokuba had given her something to live for and something to look forward to…even if that something was getting away from them! All the way back to the mansion Tèa had been trying to figure out quite what they had done. The events of the past few months and that day went through her head whilst she tried to figure out what she was going to do with her life, but she was abruptantly disturbed by the limo stopping outside a huge white and grey building.

"Mokuba" Seto lightly pushed his younger brother's sides to wake him up, but it didn't work.

He still lay there, breathing lightly and in an apparently deep sleep. Tèa moved closer to Seto and looked over the pre-teen on his lap.

"Mokuba, we're here!" She said to him. Her soft finger tapped his shoulder and made him stir.

"Huh?" He replied, groggily.

"We're here" Tèa and Seto said in unison. Mokuba saw the two, next to each other, looking over him. He smiled.

That must mean they didn't argue! He thought.

"Oh…Hey"

"Nice sleep?" Tèa smiled a little.

Mokuba nodded his head and the three climbed out of the black limo and onto the white slabs in front of huge black gates bearing a large 'K'.

"Original"

Mokuba smiled at Tèa's words and walked up to his brother who was currently typing in the code to unlock them. By this time it was 7:00pm and the guards, which would have usually let them in, were on their break.

The gates slowly opened and Seto and Mokuba Kaiba walked through, closely followed by a slightly hesitant Tèa. The two brothers carried on to the mansion but Tèa stopped half way. Seto didn't notice and so went by his door guard without so much as a word and headed for his office. But Mokuba had noticed that their female guest's footsteps had stopped. He waited at the door for a few seconds and turned round to face her. He didn't really know what to say. He wasn't sure if she really wanted to be there, but what other choice did she have? All he could do was act normal and hope for the best.

"You coming?" He shouted down the large driveway towards her.

She took one last look behind her then at the Kaiba mansion. Life would never be the same now if she wanted it to or not. Things would either go one way or another. Her and Kaiba would either get along well and a friendship may form…or...it would go the opposite way. They may be around each other so much that they can't even stand the sight of one another. Tèa wasn't really sure what way she'd prefer it to tip. She didn't really fancy having a friendship with him but on the other hand if they didn't even try to get on then it may cost her the only home she had at the moment. Sure she could probably find somewhere but the guys would just rub it in her face that she shouldn't have even considered him in the first place…wait…the guys…damn! She still had to tell them where she was staying, what was going on. Or at least Yugi. She breathed in deeply and walked up to the CEO's brother as she exhaled.

"Yeah sure, c'mon" She smiled sweetly but fakely, although, if Mokuba noticed he didn't give any signs.

She scruffed the top of his already messy hair that he insisted on growing and he beamed up at her before skipping off to the living room, looking behind himself to make sure Tèa was following every few seconds.

So where do I go from here? She thought as she shut the door and leaned up the wall next to it.

She meant that in more than one way. One, being what was she going to do with her life now? Would she still be able to hang with Yugi and the guys and just do what she normally did? Or would Kaiba expect her to stay in the mansion, be thankful to just have somewhere to live? The other way she meant it was where did she go from here in the house? It was so big surely no one could master and remember every room and corridor. She walked to the room Mokuba had entered a short time ago to find him playing on a video game. She sat beside him on the sofa and smiled as she watched him; the young boy seemed so carefree and oblivious to the rest of the world.

…

Seto Kaiba sat in his dark wood office just sitting in the wooden chair next to the computer. He wasn't even going to bother switching it on. There was no point, all his homework had been completed earlier and there was no major work that had to be done for the company. He stared at the books on the bookcase and decided to try and read. Maybe a good book would calm him down and let him forget about the real world for a little while. Not many thought of Kaiba as the sort of person to read a normal book. Sure he read adult and complex books but he did enjoy reading things such as 'The Da Vinci Code' and 'Angels and Demons'. People in the world really were just so stereotypical of him. He picked up 'Angels and Demons', one that he had started to read a few nights previous but only managed to reach the second chapter.

He read another chapter when he was disturbed once again by the doorbell.

Ding Dong

He tried to ignore it.

Ding Dong

"Mokuba, will you get that?" He called but he knew that he wouldn't be able to hear and even if he could he would have chose not to due to his 'selective hearing'.

Ding Dong

"Oh for god's sake…" He muttered and strode out his office throwing the book onto his desk. He shut the door and turned round to see Tèa walking out the living room.

"You could have answered it" He told her.

"Well what do you think I was doing?" She spat back. They had obviously already managed to annoy each other.

Ding Dong

The doorbell rang once again, sounding even louder in the huge entrance hall. Tèa's footsteps echoed, but were slow. She blocked Kaiba's path to the door and the ringing was starting to agitate him. He pushed her out of his way using the back of his hand. She nearly tripped on her own feet and slammed into the wall, left of the tall front doors. He had winded her and she gasped, holding her chest, trying to regain herself from nearly ending up on the floor. Seto continued to the door and opened it swiftly with a strong arm. As it swung back he stopped it before it hit Tèa square in the face.

"Sorry…" He mumbled, his voice being barley a whisper.

She nodded her head and Seto snapped his forward when the man standing at the door made a noise with his throat, trying to indicate that he was still there. He glared at the man, his eyes icy cold. He wasn't impressed at being disturbed at this hour as it was, let alone by a timid looking man who had disturbed him from reading.

"What do you want?" He spat

"Uhhh…S…Sorry Mr. Kaiba, Sir. H…Here I have M…Miss. Gardeners belongings" The old man stuttered and his hands shook in fear as he held out the bags.

Why is everyone so scared of him? I mean, yeah he is kinda snappy and grumpy and big headed and mean and…well…okay lots of stuff but there's no reason to be scared of him, right? I think the guys and me, and Mokuba of course, are the only ones not afraid of him... Tèa's thoughts trailed off.

"Yes, thank you" Kaiba snatched the large blue suitcase containing most of Tèa's clothes, shoes and personal belongings such as photos, which Seto had specifically ordered be brought here.

The worker also handed over the pink bag she insisted on wearing at school, which amazingly matched the baby pink blazer the females of Domino High, wore. This was, currently, visibly home to all of her schoolbooks, stationary and gym clothes needed for school but in the guest room, there was enough storage space for them all. The man still stood there, looking down at his feet, waiting for orders.

"You can go now."

"Wha?...oh…Y Yes, of course Mr. Kaiba, Sir." The employee shakily bowed his head and scuttled off muttering.

Seto huffed and slammed the door whilst sharply turning on his heal.

"Here." He threw the pink bag at the silent Tèa.

She came to her senses just in time to catch it and however funny he would have found it; Kaiba thought it was not wise to do the same with the large suitcase. Instead, he pulled out the extra handle from the side and placed it on the floor so it was ready to be wheeled to her room.

"Thanks." Tèa mumbled quietly.

"Want some help taking this to your room?" Seto asked, looking at her hesitant form.

"No thanks, its okay" She replied, a little taken aback by his offer.

"Alright, this way." Seto picked up the case and took it toward the stairs, gesturing Tèa to follow.

"But-I…"

"Just come on." A smile crossed his lips and Tèa smiled back. The sight of this caused Seto Kaiba's cheeks to blush slightly but not enough to really show.

This was mainly because no one had really seen Tèa's genuine smile in a few weeks and she had smiled at him. He was the first to see it. He looked at her once again to see that her cheeks had reddened. Her smile changed to a more embarrassed one and they both continued up the huge white stairs. The silence caused her mind to wonder to thoughts she'd tried to forget and images of her mother flashed before her. Tears built up behind her eyes, she sniffed and wiped them to prevent the tears from falling, she didn't want Seto to know she was upset. But he heard her.

Is she crying again? He thought. They stopped at the top of the stairs.

"Are you okay?" Seto asked her. He didn't even know what possessed him to ask. He did want to know but why would she tell him? He assumed it was something to do with her Mother, which could only be expected, but it would have taken a decent amount of trust for her to admit it.

What? Is Seto Kaiba asking me, how I am? Oh My God, the apocalypse is coming! She told herself, smiling. Seto rolled his eyes. First she was crying, then he tried to comfort her then she starts to smile and just ignore him!

Well, I was trying to be sociable but fine… He began to walk down the hall, feeling a little rejected. If she wants to be like that she can, I don't ca- He was snapped back to reality. Tèa had a tight grip on his wrist.

"Se-" She paused. "Kaiba…Yeah, I'm fine now, thanks to you" She smiled and her cheeks brightened once again.

Seto looked away. He could feel her eyes penetrating his very soul. His cheeks were tinted with a pink blush. Once Tèa managed to regain contact with his eyes she smiled again.

…..

"In here then?" She asked casually a few minutes later, pointing at the cream room they stood next to.

"No"

"What?"

"No, it's not in there" He looked down the hall to a navy blue room, a four poster inside. "In there…my bed" The room was his.

"But that's…Your…I…Oh my god!" She stuttered.

"Joke! Joke!" He raised an eyebrow; "Sorry." He smiled looking down. She hit his arm gently and smiled back.

He stared at her. She was so beautiful. The way her brown locks fell just past her shoulders. The way her crystal eyes shined. The way her smile brightened up the room. The way the curves of her body turned hi-. Whoa, hang on!

Why is she making me feel like this? He questioned himself.

He placed the suitcase down just inside the room and left. Her grip had become considerably looser since she had thanked him and to his relief, Seto was able to pull away easily. He went straight down stairs and cut himself off from the world. In his office as usual.

…..

Tèa stood there; looking at his retreating silhouette and watching him enter his office. She turned quickly at the sound of a giggle. Her eyes searched the hallway until they fell upon a head of scruffy, ebony hair.

"Oh! Hey Mokuba, you scared me." She sighed, relieved

His grin only widened and with his hands behind his back he rocked back and forth on the fronts and backs of his feet.

"What?" Tèa asked innocently

"You like him." He said simply

"I…What?"

"You like him." He repeated.

Tèa's face blushed a bright red and she turned away from the younger Kaiba. She stuttered with her words and spoke quickly to defend herself of Mokuba's accusations.

"I…I…OhmygodIdon'tlikehim!" She shouted so quickly it was barley understandable.

She stood there, bright red with a mix of embarrassment and the heat. She looked up, stunned, at Mokuba who was leaning up the door frame, looking incredibly like his elder brother, with a cool, laid back look on his face.

"Yes you do." His voice was calm and a satisfied smirk crossed his face.

"But…I…Oh my…Argh!" She stuttered and waved her arms about.

She stormed away, back into her room and lay on her bed.

…..

A little while later her stomach growled.

Oh great! I only had to take my stuff to my room and Mokuba accuses me of having a crush on Seto Kaiba! Of all people, and now I'm trying to avoid Mokuba, I'm really hungry but if I go he will see me! Great, I've cornered myself! Tèa thought.

"Okay, Okay, I'll leave it, for now" He had smiled slyly "But sooner or later you're gonna have to admit it…even if its only to yourself." And with that, he skipped away to his bedroom.

Is he right? Oh my god! Of course he's not! Tèa argued with herself as she lay on her bed staring at the silk on the four poster bed above her. Her stomach growled once again and she slapped her hands on the bed.

"Okay!" She yelled, to herself. She left the room to find something to eat, hoping not to run in to Mokuba. She managed to get further than before and walked down the marble stairs. Her mind still wasn't in reality and she bumped into a figure crossing the hall.

"Watch it Gardner!" The tall figure sneered, his sapphire eyes as narrow and cold, as ever. She snapped from her thoughts.

"Oh…errr…sorry" She mumbled, blushing slightly but she managed to control the colour creeping into her cheeks. She couldn't look at his face and so looked down at her feet. From the corner of her eye she saw his expression soften slightly as he stared at her face.

Why do I feel sorry for her? He asked himself.

"It's okay." He said softly; "My fault." He added, trying to put his cold front back on but Tèa had already noticed the way he had spoken to her first, before he tried to change back.

Am I being stupid? I mean, I know it's just "It's okay" but the way he said it to me was different from normal. Soft…kind almost.

She smiled and got the courage to look up at him.

"What?" He asked skeptically, raising an eyebrow.

"Nothing, just…" She paused. "Thanks."

He looked away and blew on his face to try and cool down his cheeks.

"You're welcome, so, what were you doing down here? Just looking?"

"Yeah…for you"

"Me? Why?"

Why is she looking for me?

"Yeah, you. I was wondering if I could have something to eat, I'm kinda hungry." She laughed.

"Oh…errr." He paused. "Yeah, you can. Do you want me to get someone to make you something?" He asked and just like before, after his pause, his voice went back to normal as if trying to cover up the side of him that did care...that did feel, but Tèa had now figured out he did have, deep inside…deep, deep inside.

"No, it's okay. I'll make myself something if that's okay with you?"

Seto nodded in reply. She looked up the stairs and saw Mokuba sitting on the top step, grinning. Once Seto had turned to re-enter his office, Mokuba mouthed a sentence to Tèa.

"You like him." He said silently. Tèa blushed and turned away.

……….

Hope you liked the update, next one will be here sooner! I know it's not really all that interesting but it will all start soon…MWAH HAHA!