I do not own Yu-gi-oh

Serenity couldn't believe this is happening. She has finally graduated, and she is able to be who she wants to be, go where she wants to go, to do anything she wanted. Funny how fate works out some times. She is exactly where she wants to be, in the arms of Seto Kaiba.

They danced for a few more songs. They really didn't have too, but the thought of dancing with Duke and Tristan made her sick. Seto seemed to realize this, so he kept them out of there way and he just didn't want to share.

It has been a while since she has felt safe; Joey always made her feel safe. Well he did before he disappeared. Now she has found someone else who makes her feel safe.

Serenity could say that she felt completely safe in Seto's arms. In fact she felt safe whenever he is near. The world feels complete with him near. She hasn't always felt like this. It has taken at least two and a half years for her to feel like this. She remembers the first time she has felt safe with him.

XXX

Serenity was in her second year of college, well at least half way through her second year. Serenity would every now and then stop at Joey's house. Nobody else was going to take care of it, so Serenity did. She would keep the house clean, she doesn't have to do much, but she liked being there. It hurt, but she learned how to deal with the hurt. Serenity didn't mind, she just kept it clean for when they did come home. She knew that they would come home.

The first time she entered the house after Joey and Mai disappeared, it hurt all over again. Serenity fell to the floor sobbing. Luckily Tea was with her. She was able to control herself, to help gather her things, so she could move into the Kaiba Mansion. It was weird, when she entered her room, the threat was gone. She didn't know who cleaned it, but she was grateful.

Joey's house was perfect for him and Mai. It had everything a family would ever need. Joey and Mai both wanted a big family and they both hated change. This house was perfect for them. It has at least six rooms, four bathrooms, a TV room, living room, a professional kitchen for Joey. He was a professional chef. It has rooms for Mai; she began a fashion line and a fashion photographer, so it has a dark room in the basement, and fabrics and a sewing machine upstairs. The house also has a huge back yard; it has a pool, playground, anything they ever wanted.

Serenity hated it; it was a constant reminder of the family that left her behind. Seto has told her to close up the house, so she didn't have to worry about it. It's funny, how he worries. It didn't start out like that, but over the years and spending every summer just the two of them, you get close. Mokuba always spends the summer in the states with his girlfriend Rebecca. It was the only time they saw each other.

Serenity was positive that he didn't what her at Joey's house, because every time she came home, she was sad and he didn't like to see her sad. It took a while, but after living there Seto has come to depend on her smiles. It also surprised Serenity too. How could she smile so soon after her family disappearing? She was able to find ways to make her smile.

Every time she comes back to the mansion, she would sulk in the corner of the library. Seto found her every time too, telling her it was time to board up Joey's house, and just live at the mansion, he would have his groundkeeper take care of the yard. He would have someone come in once a week and check on it. He would promise anything to keep her way. Serenity always felt he had some other reason too, but he never told her.

She was about to enter the front gate, when she noticed the front door was slightly opened. She knows she shut and locked the door behind her. She didn't enter the gate at all; she walked down to the corner of the block. She pulled out her cell phone and without a second thought called Seto.

"Kaiba."

"Seto, someone broke into Joey's house. What should I do?"

"Do nothing until I get there."

"Okay, hurry please. I'm scared," Serenity admitted in a small voice.

"I'm on my way. I'm here and I'm not going anywhere."

"Thank you."

Nether one of them hung up. Serenity was comforted knowing that even though he wasn't next to her, he was still there. She could hear him breathe. She hadn't moved from the corner. Seto knew how to get to Joey's house, he has been there once or twice. Even if he didn't want to be there he still was there for Serenity.

Serenity really didn't know what to do. She has never been in a situation like this before. It was Joey's house; she knew break-ins happened to other people. She never thought it would happen to Joey's house.

A majority of her things were at the mansion, but there were some things here that were hers. Not including all of Joey and Mai's stuff. Serenity was panicking. She didn't know what they would have found. She didn't think there was anything valuable in the house, but sometimes that didn't matter. Thieves always found something to steal.

Serenity hung up when she saw Seto's limo come around the corner. The limo parked and Seto jumped out.

"Seto," she exclaimed as she jumped into his open arms. She hasn't been this scared since Joey and Mai disappeared.

Just knowing that he was here made Serenity calm down. Over the years she has come to depend on him, and his ability to not have anything shake him. Seto was cool under fire. Serenity let him take control of the situation. He called the police as she sat in the limo. He was always by her side.

Even when the police arrived, Serenity stayed near Seto. They watched the police enter the house. Serenity answered all of their questions. She didn't know what the thieves wanted and no she hasn't entered the house. She didn't tell them how scared she was.

The police said it was safe to enter. Serenity entered the house with Seto on her heels. They entered each room Serenity didn't notice anything out of place. The officer in charge gave her a card, telling her to call him if she does find something out of place.

Serenity didn't stay at Joey's house. She locked it, and left with Seto. They didn't say anything, but Serenity had her head on the window. She thought all the craziness in her life has finally stopped, but it hadn't. She didn't know how much more she could take of this.

"I've decided to board up Joey's house," Serenity whispered. Seto didn't say anything. "I know you're thinking 'I told you so.' I just didn't want to give up the last thing I have of Joey and Mai." Serenity started to sob.

Seto quickly, but gently wrapped his arm around her and brought her closer. Serenity soaked his suit with her tears. Over the years he had become better at comforting. They didn't say another word until they arrived home.

XXX

After the latest song ended and the next one began. Serenity looked up at him, she smiled. He hasn't taken his eyes off of her all night. Seto didn't really understand why he felt like this. He saw out of the corner of his eye both Devlin and Taylor trying to cut in. Seto would move them out of their way. Just thinking of seeing Serenity in another man's arms, made his blood boil.

He doesn't understand why or when he became so protective. He never really learned to share, and he didn't feel inclined to start now. He also didn't know when he really began to care for Serenity. It might have been from the beginning, or last year there wasn't any way to tell.

He did know it started out; him seeing her like a little sister, like he cared for Mokuba when they were younger. All of his life he only had to care for his younger brother. That summer and every summer after that Mokuba went to the states, to spend time with his girlfriend, now wife Rebecca.

Something changed, he didn't expect it to happen, but something did. He started to see her differently, not seeing her as a little sister, but something that could be good for both of them. He knew he truly began to care at least a year ago; he wanted to care for her differently.

"I need something to eat. I haven't eaten anything all day," Serenity stated.

"That's not very healthy Miss Medical-Graduate."

"The nerves got to me; you know I can't eat when I'm nervous." Seto chuckled under his breath as he led her off the dance floor.

Seto didn't say anything else as he led her to the food table. Life has thrown everything at him and he made sure he threw it back just as hard. Knowing who she is didn't make any difference to him. He knew her for who she is, not who her brother is. Funny how life continues to throw things at him, he has feelings for the sister of someone who he despises.

The sat down at her table. Seto made sure that she had a table. It is placed in the center of all the other tables. Once the sat down, she quickly at something, before anyone came up to talk to her, they have been at parties like this before and she needed to eat something.

"Mokuba wanted to be here, but both of them did, but they couldn't be pulled from work."

"I understand, truly I do. Work is important. I'll just make sure to smack him the next time I see him," she teased, Seto chuckled.

"Or you could just move into his room."

"I still can't believe that he thought I was staying in his room."

"To Mokuba, his room is heaven on earth. He doesn't like anybody in there, not even me."

"Do you remember when he came home at the end of the first summer and first saw me in the library?" Serenity asked.

Seto laughed out loud at the memory and Serenity laughed out loud with him.

"That was the best first impression he has done."

"That's true, I don't think I would ever forget that meeting," Serenity said as she remembered.

XXX

Mokuba was so tried, hungry, and very much in need of a shower. He is hair was all over the place; he had just gotten off the plane. Roland was there to pick him up. All he wanted to do was collapse on his bed and sleep for a month. Mokuba smiled; there was nothing better than sleeping in his room.

He had just arrived home from the states; from Rebecca Hawkins house, aka his lovely girlfriend. Every year since they had gotten together he would surprise her by showing up at her house the beginning of the summer and stay at least the second week after college started.

The long distance relationship sucked, but it also made when they did see each other worth it. Mokuba only had two years left of college. He had started early, not as early as Becs, but early enough so he could graduate early.

Mokuba made it up the stairs, he saw the light was on in the library. He went in to say hi to Seto. He also wanted to see who the 'house guest' was. Mokuba hasn't heard anything else about it. Mokuba sent an email to Seto saying he would be home today, that was about a week ago. Seto responded basically saying, 'okay and by the way we have a house guest.' Mokuba wondered who it could be. Not everyone could handle his older brother.

Once Mokuba entered, he dropped his suit cases. It startled both occupants in the room. Seto looked up from the newspaper, he was sitting on the couch with his legs spread out; taking up the whole couch. Serenity looked up from the text book she was reading, she was sitting at table doing homework, she had papers and books spread out all over the table.

Mokuba didn't say anything, he looked at Serenity for a moment. His eyes narrowed in suspicion and confusion. Mokuba rolled his head over to look at Seto.

"Why is she here? How long is she going to stay?" Mokuba paused. "Is she staying in my room? You know you can't keep her?" Mokuba asked, moving his head slightly he glanced back at Serenity, from the corner of his eye, his eyes still squinted, suspicion.

"She can hear you and she wants to know what your deal is," Serenity stated as she folded her arms.

His tone bothered her. She knew Mokuba in high school, but they never hung out or anything. Everyone knew who he was in high school. What was his deal? She didn't do anything wrong.

She looked to Seto for help. Mokuba wanted to know what was going on. Seto gave his younger a brother a look saying 'ask her.' Mokuba rolled his head toward Serenity. He popped his hip out with attitude.

"Why are you here? How long are you staying? Are you staying in my room?"

"Why are you here? How long are you staying? I have my own room, and nobody is keeping me."

Seto didn't say anything as he folded and rolled his paper. He had a small smile, as he stood. He walked past Mokuba to leave the room. Mokuba was in front of the door, but before he left he hit Mokuba on the head with his paper.

"Play nice, she is our house guest," he said and continued to leave.

Mokuba looked at her in surprise. Why though? Why was Serenity Wheeler staying here? Seto left, Mokuba followed after him, knowing he will find the answers he needed, but he glared at Serenity before he left.

"What?" Serenity asked, "I don't know what I did."