Blood & Roses

Author's Note – If anyone has suggestions or criticism; I always say, "Sharing is caring". You'll note that unlike the usual Kaiba fanfictions, Kaiba is falling rather fast for Kisara. This is because I want to get straight to the relationship and I'm covering it up with the fact that Kaiba is so drawn to her as it is. Now it's just about getting what he wants.

Disclaimer – I don't own Yu-Gi-Oh, but the people who do are friggin' GENUISES! I want to own an animation company…

Chapter 3

Just Bonding

Seto… Seto… Seto…

Kaiba's eyes snapped open… Fell asleep again! He thought and looked at the work he was busy with in his office. But he couldn't shake off the chills he felt as he recalled the distant voice that had called his name; he frowned when he glanced at the time on his computer screen and noted how quiet it was. "She usually plays the guitar this time at night." He muttered thinking of Kisara, even though she had denied being atop the KC building today Kaiba knew better: She was hiding something.

Feeling a strange restlessness he walked out of his office and reached the very top of the building like he did that night Kisara had jumped off the ledge though he convinced himself that part was a hallucination and was astounded to see her again. "Kisara?" He whispered, his eyes widening in surprise as he took in her full form.

She sat on the ledge facing him, her one leg crossed over the other and she stared at him confidently. Instead of replying to her name, she turned her head to the side 

and looked at the moon. Grrr she actually ignored me! Kaiba thought angrily and bound after her and as soon as he was two feet behind her he demanded, "What are you doing here?"

Gazing lazily at him as her hair swayed gently in the breeze she said, "My, temperamental aren't we?" Kaiba clenched his hands wondering how on Earth she could be so calm, as if she had every right to be there.

"How did you get past security?" he asked roughly, ignoring Kisara's previous comment. "You wouldn't believe me if I told you." She said simply.

Kaiba's right eye twitched in annoyance, "Let me guess, you flew?" he said sarcastically; Kisara grinned, "Wow, smart indeed."

Kaiba growled, "Don't mess with me!"

"See? Didn't I predict that you wouldn't believe me?" Kisara sighed mockingly; truth be told she wanted to hide the fact that she was a Vampire but it was too easy to lose sight of her objective around Kaiba...

She patted the place next to her; encouraging Kaiba to sit beside her. With a wary glance he did, he didn't know why but every part of him just wanted to be close to her. "Why do you come up here?" he asked.

"Because I have no where else to go."

"What about your home?"

"No one waits for me there."

Kaiba paused, she sounded so alone and exhausted; like life had lost all its meaning for her. "Are you alone?" he whispered, locking Kisara's gaze with his own as unconsciously they neared closer to each other. "As far as I can remember… I've been alone all my life."

Before he could say anything further, Kisara said, "Seto… do you believe you're awake?"

"Yes." Kaiba replied with conviction and continued to watch her.

With a playful laugh she slid off the ledge and fell off the building; her arms outstretched as if she were about to fly. Kaiba blinked, "KISARA!" but it was no use, ultimately she was gone; and yet a whisper lingered in the air…

Seto… Seto…

Then it occurred to him: when was the last time someone said his name so intimately before? That's right… never.

No one had the audacity to be on personal terms with Seto Kaiba – because he never let them.

"Kaaaaiba…" Kisara said playfully, sitting on his desk and swinging her legs as the rest of the class sneaked side glances at her for daring to do so. "Do you mind?" he growled, thoroughly annoyed and then snapped, "Just leave already!"

Kisara laughed, "Awwww, but you'd miss me when I'm gone."

"True." He replied shortly, lowering his gaze to his hands.

"What did you say?" She whispered, slightly taken aback; to which Kaiba coughed uncomfortably and said a little louder, "In my nightmares."

It had been 2 weeks and this was how things usually were between Kisara and Kaiba. Outsiders saw two people who had nothing better to do than piss each other off but for them, it was bonding - Kaiba just refused to acknowledge it as such.

Kaiba closed his eyes and when he opened them 20 seconds later Kisara was nowhere in sight. Where did she go? He wondered and soon became worried when she did not come back; nor did she make it to the classes that followed.

At lunch he was still contemplating this when he massaged his temples in annoyance. Opening his eyes two seconds later she was there, smiling at him… how did she do that?

"Nice job cutting class, Tinker Bell…" he muttered sarcastically. Kisara beamed, "Aha! So you DID miss me? You know, I was skeptical at first; but as usual Kaiba you came through…" Kaiba interrupting her growled, "Shut up!"

Kisara brought her face closer to Kaiba's, "Make me…"

He felt her breath on his face and he focused on her lips. What is this feeling…?

He neared closer to her; his instincts had taken over completely.

"Kaiba…" she uttered, an inch away from his face; her eyes closed.

"Mmmm?" he mumbled feeling intoxicated by a seductive fragrance that always lingered around her; he closed his eyes to meet her lips with his own, when she whispered…

"We're late for class."

Unbeknownst to them; Koji had been watching from the shadows… Demonic power enabled him to do this. He clenched his teeth in contained anger and said out loud to himself…

"You WILL be mine…"

Author's Note - Awww… almost! Oh well, better luck next Part… waves