Dear Faithful and Beloved Readers, I would like to apologize for the delay in my updates, Its getting to a part in the story where I don't want to make Seto too ooc around certain people, on top of that my work has decided to all of the sudden give me the hours I have been asking for, for months now. And they happen to be in the early morning(I am not a morning person at all!) So I am very sorry. I will try my best to keep putting out at least two chapters a week if not more. Thanks to all of you for being wonderful!
The rest of Teas day went by with ease after the burden of telling her friends the truth was lifted off of her shoulders.
Soon after the last bell rang, Tea greeted her friends in front of her locker and spoke of making plans for later. She was happy that everything was back to normal, well better than normal. She had Seto now.
Yugi offered for Seto to come, but Tea didn't exactly know if she wanted to ask or not. She knew that hed be busy, and probably wouldn't want to hang out with her friends either.
"Ill ask him, but you guys know Kaiba. Hes probably really busy with his company." Tea said to the group.
"Ahh he probably just don't wanna hang out wit us, dah geek squad." Joey argued.
"Ill try my best guys." Tea assured everyone "But I have to go meet him, hes giving me a ride home. So ill talk to you guys tomorrow." Tea said her goodbyes.
"Alright Tea, See you then." Yugi waved at her.
The brunette made her way down the street to where her and Seto had decided to meet each other.
The school had gotten just out of sight when she made it to her destination. The bust stop, but instead of a bus pulling up; a limo pulled in front of her instead. She smiled as she looked at her own reflection in the shiny window of the limousine, knowing that just behind that reflection was the one she loved.
She pulled the door handle and opened the door before climbing in. Her smile was dazzling as she scooted over to Seto and put her arms around him. "I missed you today, it feels horrible to something that you want so badly right in front of you, but you're not allowed to go near it." She said as she puffed out her bottom lip.
"I couldn't have said it better myself." He replied before bringing her into a warm embrace and locking his lips to hers.
Tea ended the kiss and looked into his eyes "Its okay though, we will get used to it. And its not going to be forever." She assured him, and herself.
"I have a quick question for you though." Tea told him, a bit of an insecurity showing through.
"Whats up babe?" He asked, bring her closer to him.
"Well, to start off. I know that you are really busy, and Im not trying to annoy you or put you off track from your work. But the gang and I were wondering if maybe, you wanted to come to the mall with us later." She asked quite insecurely, knowing that he would say no.
He bit his lower lip. He felt bad, for making her feel so insecure about just asking him a simple question. He looked her sorrowfully In the eyes. "Well, I am about a week ahead of all my work at Kaiba Corp. So I guess that one more day off wouldn't hurt me." He smiled at her, as he saw a shine in her eyes that made his heart jump.
"Really? So.. Youll come?" She asked giddily.
"Yeah, Ill come." He smiled. I cannot believe I just told her Id hang out with the geek squad. Seto thought to himself.
This will be quite the experience Tea thought to herself.
Both of them smiling joyfully, yet secretly worried and excited about the events ahead of them.
The couple had gotten to the Kaiba mansion and they were both changing out of their uniforms and into something a bit more comfortable.
Seto walked down the stairs and into the living room where he met Tea. She was dressed in a pair of black shorts ending just above the middle of her thighs, and a pink tank top that perfectly followed her every curve and rested wonderfully at her hips. Her hair was curled down her shoulders making her look just that much better.
"You look awesome." Seto told her, before planting a kiss right on her lips.
Ending the kiss, Tea replied "What about you? They've never seen you out of your work coat. Theyre going to be in for a very pleasant surprise. You look gorgeous."
Seto was dressed in a pair of brown khaki shorts with beige lines going down and across them, his upper half was covered in a loose but still fitted brown shirt, with blue writing on it that said "American Eagle". Seto had played with his hair just slightly, styling it to where it looked messy, also swooshed to one side making it look spiky as well. It looked great.
"I don't think anyone will recognize you as Seto Kaiba." Tea noted.
"That's what I was going for. That way, I can at least hold your hand." Seto smiled at her as he wrapped his fingers around hers.
With one final kiss, the couple left to meet Yugi and the gang at the mall. Both of them were unsure of the outcome, but they were hoping that it would all be okay.
Strolling through the food court hand in hand, Tea spotted her group of friends. She waved them over as they all took a seat at one of the many tables.
"Hey guys!" Tea greeted happily.
"Hey, so you got him to come. That's awesome." Yugi said, smiling over to Kaiba.
Seto nodded in response and turned his interest toward his hand, still Tea had not let go. And this made him smile inside.
"So what are we going to do today guys?" Tristan asked aloud.
"Well, I was thinking that we could eat first and then maybe check out the arcade. Does that sound okay to all of you?" Yugi asked, focusing mainly on Kaiba.
Everyone agreed, including Seto who gave a grunt of approval. "Im totally going to beat your butt in DDR Tristan!" Tea yelled with a determined look on her face.
"Bring it!" Tristan yelled back before getting in line for a burger, Joey joining him in line as well.
Tea decided to go for pizza, Seto and Yugi for Chinese food. Everyone got what they wanted and took a seat back at the table.
Everyone ate quietly, Seto put his arm around Tea, ignoring the stares coming from Tristan and Joey.
Tea couldn't help but smile up to her boyfriend. Seto let a small smirk slip down to her.
"So whats been up with you Kaiba? I haven't talked to you since we put Yami to rest." Yugi attempted to strike a conversation.
Ive got to do this for Tea, Ive got to at least try and have a conversation with them. Seto thought bitterly to himself.
"Running Kaiba Corp. like usual, coming out with new gaming systems. I haven't really had the time to enter into any tournaments or anything." Seto spoke to Yugi.
"Yeah I noticed that, The tournaments really are no fun without you. All these duelists, they are good but none are a challenge. Some of them I even pretend to struggle and let them take hits so they don't down on themselves. At least when I dueled you it was challenging!" Yugi vented as he threw his arms into the air.
Seto laughed at Yugis over dramatization as did Tea, Joey and Tristan tried to chime into their laughter but were both almost too shocked to do so.
"Ive just been so busy with Kaiba Corp. I haven't even looked at my deck in months. Mokubas been getting more into the game though. Who knows, maybe hell be your next rival. And 'destiny' didn't say anything about you beating little brother." Seto explained with a challenging smile.
"Hey, well tell him to come at me when hes ready. Im all for a new challenge." Yugi said to Kaiba. Both of them giggling a little bit.
Wow, Seto is really trying to be social, Ill have to thank him for this somehow.
Seto's arm tightened around Tea as he and Yugi spoke more about Mokuba.
"Hes really growing up, hes about to be old enough to drive, and he keeps nagging me about buying him a car." Seto said, displeased.
"You're not going to buy him one?" Joey asked, surprised.
"Nah, I don't want Mokuba to think that just because Im wealthy he can get whatever he wants. Im not going to let him become some spoiled brat." Seto said honestly.
"I want him to get a job, and save up money for his own car. So he can appreciate it and understand what hard work is." He continued.
"Dang those is some pretty tough morals. Yah parents mustve taught yah good, to be raising Mokuba so well." Joey added in, breaking the deal of not talking to each other, Seto half smiled as he thought of his mother.
"Yeah. They did teach me pretty well." Seto replied with a kind look on his face, but a hint of sadness in his eyes.
"So how about that arcade idea?" Seto asked.
"Yeah, im anxious to beat some butt." Tea said with pride, toward Tristan.
"Well lets go then!" Yugi happily cheered.
Tea ran ahead of everyone, claiming her spot at the DDR machine. Tristan followed behind, claiming his spot as well. Seto, Yugi, and Joey gathered around and watched the two go at each other.
"Hey Kaiba." Joey got Setos attention.
Seto, containing the urge to call Joey a mutt, replied with a nod.
"Sorry I broke the deal earlier, and umm.. Sorry Im breaking it right now, but I tink Tea would like it if we talked like we was friends." Joey yelled over the music.
"Its okay, I completely agree with you. Lets at least pretend to be friends, For Tea." Seto held out a hand
"For Tea." Joey shook his hand, surprised when another hand fell upon he and Setos.
"For Tea." Yugi smiled as well.
The game ended with Tea as the winner, she jumped giddily into the air as she turned to face her friends.
"I won! I wo-" She stopped in her tracks as she noticed Yugi, Joey, and her Seto, Smiling and having a conversation between the three of them. It made her smile as she watched the scene, only to be brought back to reality by Tristan.
"Gosh Tea! Why do you have to be so good at dancing!" Tristan asked angrily.
She jumped down from the machine and grabbed her boyfriends hand, bringing her lips to his for a small, quick kiss.
Seto blushed slightly, attempting to keep his tough composure.
"Ewwwwww!" Yugi yelled at the two jokingly.
"Yeah Tea, Eww." Seto joked, smiling and scrunching his face up, as if grossed out by the kiss.
She laughed, along with the rest of the group and punched him lightly in the arm.