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Seto Kaiba is not attracted to his brother's secretary. He doesn't find her appealing or attractive. He doesn't want to know if her kisses are sweet. Seto Kaiba is NOT turned on by her. So why does he stare at her ass when she's walking? Seto x Serenity

Betcha Never

Betcha never you'd touch my heart…

Chapter Five

This wasn't what Serenity had in mind when he said that they will be conducting the outline tonight. She imagined a more of a professional setting. Maybe like an office or a conference room scene. She wasn't expecting to talk about the new project over a candle light dinner in a five star restaurant.

"Quite a surprise isn't it?"

Oh yes, Director Kaoru Ishizuka, a dear friend and adviser to Seto Kaiba, was with them too.

The man in his late fifties smiled warmly at the secretary. "Seto is treating us to dinner." The older man ignored the glance he got from the CEO. After working at Kaiba Corp already for twenty-six years he was use to the glares. He survived with Gozaburo Kaiba, so Seto Kaiba wasn't going to be a big deal.

The secretary nodded, "I agree." Serenity gave a smile of her own. "I never thought I would have the honor." She looked over at Seto briefly before looking down at her menu.

Kaoru chuckled. Serenity never ceased to amaze him. He worked on many projects with her. After all, his department was very close knitted with Mokuba's, so it was only natural he interacted with the secretary. And every time, she had something up her sleeve.

"So Mr. Kaiba…" The older man's voice was laced with sarcasm. The young CEO took his eyes off Serenity and turned to his attention to the senior director, "…should we order first or start outlining?"

"Why don't we do both? I think we can all multitask." Kaiba signaled over a waitress. "Serenity, please order first."

The red head looked up to meet the charming blue eyes of her boss. Those attractive eyes instantly told her that tonight wasn't going to be easy.

Kaoru Ishizuka might have been old, after all he was fifty-nine and that age is frowned upon by the new generation, but even so he wasn't blind. He still had perfect vision, that surprised his doctors, and he could see clearly the tension between the two twenty-something year olds. He saw the nervousness that hid behind Serenity's sugar coaxed words and he could see warm almost tender glances Seto gave the secretary.

'It's almost as if they were just in lo-' The man couldn't finish the thought. It was still foreign to him to think such a thing especially about Seto. Though, it's pretty obvious that Seto, the same boy he watch grow up, had some feelings for the lovely red head. Was it feelings that can develop into something deeper? From the way Kaoru looked at it there was a possibility.

The man smiled to himself as his thoughts went on. However, that was short lived as someone called out to him.

Serenity turned to the director, "Don't you think Mr. Ishizuka?" The woman couldn't believe that Kaiba just wanted to get on with the project without first getting the public's opinion. They had to think about the customers and what they wanted and needed. Now with the economy being unstable, people were being sensitive with their money.

"Yes, I agree. It should be done." Kaoru didn't know what he was agreeing to. He just had to say something. "Seto, Serenity is right."

The brunette looked long and hard at the secretary that should her ground. She was opposing him? He hid his smirk. That little spark was back.

"Very well, we will consider what the audience wants." Kaiba admitted defeat here. "We will conduct a survey and it will last until the end of fall."

Serenity was happy with this. For the past hour and half, she was trying to convince him to forget about starting the Yotsuba project so early and it looks with this survey business, she accomplished her job.

The man on her right noticed a change in her. "Aren't you glad? You won't have to deal with so much paperwork." Kaoru asked as he grabbed his glass.

The woman allowed a genuine smile to grace her face. "Oh I wish. " She said thoughtfully. "But work is never done."

"One thing I noticed about you, Serenity, you always do more than you have too. You go that extra mile." The man made a gesture to the brunette. "Seto I think you should take Serenity."

The said man choked on his drink. He coughed and looked at the grinning face of his adviser. "What are you talking about?" He was utterly confused.

"I'm just saying that Serenity should be yours." The director's ashy eyes shined as he watched the two adults beside him color up. He suppressed his laughter and decided to stop his teasing. "I meant that she should be your secretary." He sensed the relief coming from both. "Michiko shouldn't be running around for you. Serenity is young and has the spirit to be your secretary. Plus Serenity is spoiling your brother by making his work easier. I think it's time she spoils you."

"Oh no, Mokuba still keeps busy." The ginger woman said in defense. She wanted to change the topic. Right now she would rather be talking about the project than this.

Kaoru shook his head. "He keeps busy chasing after that Hawkins girl." He was going to stop his teasing, but it was too much fun. "That reminds me, Seto when are you going to find someone? You are twenty four was it? Still young, I think it's time you go and start looking. Sereni-"

"I think that's enough." Kaiba's words were sharp making the older man bite his tongue. Maybe he went too far? Though, it was fun.

Serenity was thankfully for his interruption. She didn't want to know the rest. She cleared her throat. "I guess that our evening is over?" It was getting late and she wanted to get to Joey. Oh no, she didn't forget about Joey and Haruhi. They were in the back of her mind the whole time.

"I think we should stay for some dessert." Kaoru said a bit too cheerfully. "Mr. Kaiba here is treating us. Might as well take full advantage don't you think?"

"I'm fine." The Wheeler shook her head. "I'm full." It was lie. She ordered a small dish and didn't even finish it. How could she have? The majority of the time she was arguing with Kaiba.

"I think dessert is a good idea." Seto said surprising Serenity. He looked over at the woman across from him. "You didn't eat all of your dinner." He wasn't only paying attention to the conversation back then. He had his attention on her the entire evening. "I'm sure you have room for dessert."

Serenity didn't know what to say. She was caught in his stare. Was he trying to intimidate her? If so, he was doing a good job at it. She felt her blood rush to her cheek and looked down right away.

Kaiba called over the waitress for the dessert menu while Kaoru asked for the wine menu.

"What?" The man asked when he received a look from the CEO. "Don't worry. I'll pay for this myself. Think of it as my treat to you two." He didn't bother to hide his sly grin.

"Serenity, do you like Chianti or Merlot?"

"Next time, I won't add too much vinegar." The woman with dark curly locks said as she dried off the plates.

"I thought it was perfect." Ryouta gave his fiancée a perk on the kiss. Emiko rolled her eyes at the little display.

"You should make it when Serenity comes over."

The woman was taken back. "It has been such a long time since she came over." She placed the dishes away in the cupboard. "Please tell me she has herself a boyfriend!" She was getting excited. It has been a while since she heard of the other woman.

The dirty blond thought back to his boss. Ah, yes the same one that kidnapped sweet Serenity early this evening. "Don't worry…soon your wish will come true." They were going out for dinner that must mean something, no?

Emiko raised an eyebrow. She noticed the playfulness in Ryouta's voice. "So that means…?" She questioned.

"What do you think it means?" The man teased her.

Before Emiko could answer the door bell rang. She cursed and rushed to the door. Ryouta took the opportunity to make a quick call. By now, dinner must have ended, right?

"Now…now Serenity don't fall." Kaoru took a hold of the woman's arm. He thanked the doorman for holding the door and then turned back to the woman who hiccupped.

"Very funny, Mr. Ishizuka." Serenity tried her best to hold in her hiccup, but failed. "But I am not drunk." Maybe she was a bit a BIT tipsy, but not drunk. The other laughed.

The red head glared at the old man who mocked her. Really? Was this all a joke to him? She told him that she wasn't a drinker. She was weak! Weak! To alcohol. She had no interest in drinking. However, the man was deaf to her words and insisted that she drink some glasses of wine. And she couldn't say no to her superior. Then there was dessert. Kaiba just had to pick out some rum flavored cake and that didn't help.

Seto walked behind them. He chuckled. "I think one more glass and you would be." Serenity felt a chill run down her spine, but she dismissed it to be the wind and not Kaiba's words.

"Seto…" Kaoru said as the cars pulled over before them. "I think it's wise if you take her home." He was serious. "Just to make sure." He added.

Kaiba found it hard to stay composed. Take her home alone? "You heard her. She said she's not drunk, Miss Wheeler will be fine." Yet there was some uneasiness in his voice. He glanced over at the red head who covered her mouth to hold in her hiccup, but it escaped her lips making a little squeak. Seto found it rather cute. She was rather cute. The rosy blush on her cheeks didn't help either.

The CEO was little by little changing his mind. It wouldn't hurt to see her home. Would it?

Before he could answer his own thoughts a musical ring filled the air. Kaiba left a vibration in his pants. He rolled his eyes in annoyance as he took out his phone. He excused himself and answered.

"What do you want?" It was a nice greeting.

"Brother! Are you still with Serenity?" Mokuba was too happy on the other line.

Seto hesitated to answer. "What if I am?"

Mokuba snickered, "Perfect!" He yelled which made Seto pull the phone away. "I need to give her some papers. I don't think I'll be able to make it tomorrow and the files are due to the financial department." He said rather quickly.

"I'll give them to her tomorrow then. And what exactly are you going to be doing that won't allow to come?" He questioned.

There was silence on the other line for a moment. "Stuff." The younger one Kaiba answered. There was another pause before he screamed into the phone. "Please! I don't trust you with the file. You might forget." Ha! Seto Kaiba forget? Very unlikely…

"Just bring Serenity over. I'll drive her home or something! Just bring her!" Mokuba was becoming needy and Seto was becoming deaf.

"I wonder who called this time?" Kaoru thought aloud. He and Serenity sat on the bench as they wait for the brunette.

Serenity shrugged as she felt a bit sleepy. It was getting late each passing second and Serenity just wanted to get home and of course check on Joey. Today was just a hectic day for her and she wanted it to be over. She wanted away from Kaiba.

"Serenity!" The woman looked up and blinked a few times to brush off the sleepiness. The devil himself walked towards them with a grim face. Oh, this wasn't good.

"You'll be coming with me."

Kaoru smiled brightly at this. "That's great. Now I won't have to worry."

"Huh?" Serenity was at lost of words.

Kaiba ignored her and took her hand. She stumbled towards him and grabbed onto his arm for support. Serenity left herself getting hot and red. And she wasn't the only one. Kaiba turned away to hid the little blush.

"Mokuba has to give you some papers." With that said he led her into his waiting car.

Kaoru didn't mind that he was being ignored. He just waved good bye having a good feeling about tonight. He couldn't wait to tell his wife the story.

Joey was mad.

He was pissed off and was ready to kill Ryouta for calling him. His damn phone call caused Haruhi to wake up. Wake up! The baby girl was crying and fussing in her father's arms. The father tried to sing a lullaby to his baby, but he failed miserably. (No talent for singing.)

Joey held the phone between his shoulder and head. "Look Ren hasn't stopped by today, okay?" The bitterness was evident in his voice. His chocolate eyes looked down the troubled child. He reached out for her pacifier. Thank the heavens that it stopped her crying. Joey began to rock her slowly and gently in his arms. Little by little the child entered the world of dream.

The Wheeler heard no reply from the other. He was about to say his good bye and as he was about to click the line dead the quiet very quiet words of the other grabbed his attention.

"I see…" His friend didn't pick her up phone, so Ryouta assumed that she was at Joey's. "I guess Serenity is still on her date then." He whispered.

Ryouta pulled away the phone when he heard a loud, "What?" It was followed by a baby's crying.

Mokuba welcomed Serenity with a hug. "Good you're here."

"Give her the files. I have Tanaka waiting outside for her." Kaiba walked in passing by Serenity and Mokuba.

The younger Kaiba glared at his older brother. "Serenity isn't leaving so soon." He turned towards the maid who stood silently behind them. "Please go and tell Tanaka not to wait. I'll take Serenity home."

Serenity wanted to protest against this but Mokuba didn't allow her to speak. "I have the papers upstairs. I was just finishing them up. Please wait in the living room." The woman found herself being dragged deeper into the Kaiba manor.

"Miku, please get Serenity something to drink! A Bloody Mary! Piña colada! Daiquiri! Margarita!" Mokuba shouted to his maid as she reentered the household.

Serenity gasped at the drinks that were called out. "Mokuba!" Serenity struggled to say as she walked with the young man. "I don't want any of that. I-I-" She hiccupped again. Damn it! They weren't gone. She was positive they were.

The dark haired boy smiled innocently at his lovely secretary. "I can't treat my employee?" He asked with a false tone of sweetness.

The woman was too nice for her own good. She couldn't look at those purple puppy eyes of his. Even at this age, he still had an effect. "Please…" Serenity looked over at the maid who waited for the order. "Just give me juice?"

"Yes, give her juice." Mokuba told his maid; however, his eyes told her something else.

Seto Kaiba knew something was wrong. Something was terribly wrong. Mokuba was acting very strange. He was planning something that was for sure. What was it? Seto didn't know, but he knew that it had to do with Serenity.

Ah, Serenity…The woman he hasn't been able to give out his mind. Kaiba was sure she casted a curse on him. He admits he's attracted to her in a physically way and tonight that was obvious. During dinner he wasn't able to look away. Kaiba thought back to the dinner. He was hoping to intimidate her and have her squirm. Yet that had proven to be a failure. She was very much in control when arguing with him. And it didn't help that Kaoru was there with them. Instead tonight Seto found himself getting deeper and deeper in-

CRASH

It came from the living room. Kaiba's azure eyes flared up in alarm. He wasted no time to go towards the family room. For a split second he imagined the worse as he remembered who was in the room.

"What happen-" The word died out.

There was glass shattered on the floor and in the middle on the sharp broken piece stood Serenity. The red head looked so happy and mellow. She had a lazy smile on her face. Her cheeks were red and her honey eyes were glassy, it was as if she was in a trance. Her body shook every time she hiccupped. In her hands she held her cup of cranberry juice. "Oops." Serenity whispered.

Kaiba walked slowly toward the woman and held out his hand. "Come…" Surprisingly his voice was gentle.

The woman lit up and took his waiting hand. "Thank you!" The happiness in her voice lit something in Kaiba. "I thought-" Hic "you were going to-" Hic "scream at me!" She giggled.

As she got closer, Kaiba smelled a very unique scent. It was almost like… He looked down at the glass in her hand. "Give me that." He snatched it away from her. She cried out a childish no and mumbled to herself that he was meanie.

Kaiba took a sip as he ignored her immature whines. "Vodka?" There was vodka in her cranberry juice. That would explain her behavior.

He looked down at the woman who still didn't let go his hand. She moved in closer and buried her head in his chest. The physical contact made the CEO flinch. His heart beat increased. "Wheeler, lets get you home." His voice cracked on him. Damn it, this was not good.

Serenity shook her head. "You are warm, Seto." She whispered.

"And you are drunk."

Hic "Yes! Yes I am." Hic "It's your brother's fault." Hic Hic Hic The vice president knew that Serenity couldn't hold her liqueur.

Kaiba was already planning his brother's demise. "Mokuba…" He'll make sure to deal with him later. Right now, main objective was to get Serenity home. "You'll get the papers tomorrow…it's time to go home."

However, Serenity wouldn't move. She stayed there with her head on his chest listening to his racing heart. "I don't wanna."

Oh, he didn't want to either…wait what? Seto shook away the thought. "Whee-"

"You know…" Hic Her intoxicated caramel eyes met his blue ones. "tonight was like-" Hic Hic "a date." She softly said the last word. Her cheeks turned redder and it wasn't the alcohol. "If…" She tip toed. Her hands traveled up to his silky brown locks. He froze. "If…" She said again. There was some seduction tangled up in her voice. "tonight was a date." That word again.

Hic

"Shouldn't I get a good night kiss?"

Hic

Kiss… Kaiba didn't know how to reaction to her question. He didn't have too. He just had to react to her lips on his.

His reaction was to kiss back. He leaned in closer to get best access. A little bite and her mouth was all his. The bitter taste of cranberry and burning sensation of the vodka lingered. Though, that didn't matter to him. Just the fact that he was French kissing his brother's secretary, the same woman who had him on fire right now, was all that mattered.

Mokuba laughed at the screen. His gray colored eyes lit with mischief as he reached for the phone. Oh, sweet victory!

"Hello?" The sexy voice of his soon to be girlfriend answered.

"Hey, sweetie."

Rebecca's green eyes widen. "How did you get this number?"

"You're not the only hacker around here." Mokuba grinned as he leaned back into his seat. He heard the other mutter some curse words. "A proper lady like yourself shouldn't say such foul things." He teased her.

"Damn it Mokuba!" She sounded so cute when she was angry. "I'm hanging up!"

"Wait!" The young man wasn't going to let her go just yet. "I wanted to update you on our agreement." The blond remained silent. He took it as a cue to continue. "You should start picking out an outfit to wear for our date…"

Rebecca held the phone tight. It was impossible. Seto Kaiba couldn't have confessed so soon. The day wasn't even over for Pete's sake. She made the bet with him this afternoon; he couldn't have won so quickly. "You're lying."

"Now why would I lie?" Mokuba's gray eyes looked over at the screens that replayed what the cameras caught a few moments ago. "I'm just telling you that I'm going to win and that our date will be very soon."

"How do you know that?" She questioned.

"First starters, they kissed and…" He left it hanging just to create some suspense.

"What?" Her scream was loud enough to wake up her grandfather.

"Becky, please calm down. I know you are excited about our date, but-" He was such a teaser.

"Jackass…you played dirty."

He smirked. "I was never clean to begin with. Come over tomorrow for breakfast. You can give me a wash."