Yu-Gi-Oh! Fan Fiction ❯ Fallen Angel ❯ Stripped ( Chapter 17 )

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thoughts

the voices in Seto's head

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She heard his alarm clock go off, signaling that she'd have to get up in half an hour. Right now, her dream was pretty good, and she'd like to live a bit more of it.

Tea didn't forget about how the entire makeout session on her birthday, and she was pretty sure he didn't either. Still, they both viewed it as a slip up both ways, and being caught in the moment. No one wanted to admit anything. She figured that things would go back to the way they were last year at school, calling him Kaiba, and such. She knew that he probably wanted her to lie to everyone about where she lived as well. Not many girls lived with a rich CEO.

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"Come on, get up." She felt someone shaking her gently.

"Seto?" She figured it was him, but she might as well make sure.

"Yeah, now move Sleepyhead." She lazily opened both her eyes.

"Do I have to?" Her voice was patched over with grogginess, yet full of the sarcasm that made him go crazy.

He rolled his eyes. "You're worse than Mokuba, and yes."

"Really?"

"No choice, first day of school." He paused. "I made you some capuccino."

"You're the best." She sat up, locking eyes with him. He was still only in his blue plaid boxers and a white t-shirt, that was very tight. Yeah. Definetly the best.

"Come help me get monster up." Tea smiled and nodded.

They made their way to Mokuba's room, padding quietly down the hall. Both went to the edge on his bed, sitting down. It was going to take a while.

"Mokuba, it's time to get up." Seto said, gently. "You have until the count of three. One....two...."

"Three!" Mokuba popped up like a rocket, scaring the hell out of Tea, who fell back on his bed. Then Seto, notorious for sneak attacks, gave her a severe tickling.

"Seto, you really are the monster," She managed, inbetween laughs. An unusual smile graced his features.

"You haven't seen anything yet." That smile quickly became a devilish smirk.

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One Week, Three Days Later: Friday

Both Seto and Tea had roughly the same schedule, because Tea was in a lot of AP courses. They also shared a homeroom as well as a lunch period. She remembered what he had said on the way there, about how she was allowed to call him Seto, but no one else. It made her feel special. Then, in the middle of lit, he started text messaging her cell phone. Now remember, he was in the front right corner, and she was in the middle, next to Layna, who noticed this exchange. It was last period. She texted him a 'Can't you wait,' and he responded with a 'no.' Tea gave a small sigh. She then texted him another message. Then the bell rang. The entire class nearly cheered, lit was one of the most boring classes ever.

He waited for Tea, glaring at his fan club. "So I can auctually take you home today?"

"Yeah." He gave her a 'get them away from me' look. She looked at one of the girls, and approached her. "Hey Deana, you're the captain of the cheerleading team, right?" Kaiba stared at Tea, who knew what she was doing.

"Yeah, what's it to you, you little dancing whore?" Kaiba immediatley approached the two.

"Don't call her that." Kaiba's voice dropped threateningly low.

"Jesus Christ, we're enemies, Seto."

"Don't call me that. Tea is the only one with that right." The small crowd was 'ooohh'ing.

"Who cares?"

"I do." Kaiba seemed to have closed the conversation. Tea turned to follow.

"By the way Deana, maybe you didn't know. His brother is my team's manager." She caught up with him as he grabbed her backpack, slinging it over his shoulder and carrying his briefcase in the opposite hand.

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She smiled as they walked out, together. She couldn't believe it. Either he slowed down or she had learned to walk in sync with the great CEO of Kaibacorp. (I think he slowed down :)

"So, since I walked to school this morning, care to enlighten me on the great ride that you have planned for us?"

"You'll see." They continued walking, in the parking lot. Then she saw it.

"You brought the Harley?"

"What? The one I chased you around town on? Yeah, that one."

"What kind of joke is this? We have to get Mokuba. And--"

"Tea, did anyone ever tell you that you talk too much?"

"Not yet." She gave him a sarcastic smile.

"By the way, I took care of Mokuba. He's going home with a friend. We have plenty of time. And the homecoming dance is tomarrow....."

"Are you asking me?"Since when did he decide to go to a dance? Much more, since when did he mention anything that had to do with being seen with others?

"Maybe." A smirk graced his features

"If you were, I'd say yes."

"Well I guess that I owe you for my anniversary party, which we never quite got to enjoy, so I guess I'll take you. We'll take care of your dress tomarrow. Don't worry. Right now, we're going to go to the beach."

"Sick of school already?"

"Yeah."I lied, so? I just wanted some alone time with her.

"Who the hell am I to complain? Let's go!" She gave his hand a small squeeze. He gave her a kiss on the cheek, and got on the bike. She got on behind him, first though, she took off her blouse, revealing a white spagetti strap tank. Tea had her arms around his waist, leaving into him and breathing on his neck. He couldn't wait to get down there, but right now, this was good. Real good.

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The motorcycle pulled into the huge driveway at six.(they get out of school at two) They were a little late getting back, but Mokuba was probably in the middle of a videogame. When he opened the door, Mokuba came barreling down the stairs, catching his 'big sister' and brother in a huge hug. Both readily returned it.

"Seto, what's for dinner?" Mokuba questioned. "The cook's sick today. And I don't want to trust you with making something." He dished out a crooked smile.

"I take it that he doesn't cook as well as he thinks he duels." Mokuba burst out laughing at this statement. Tea whispered something into Mokuba's ear, which made him laugh harder while nodding his head furiously.

"What the hell is so funny?" Seto nearly yelled. This was starting to piss him off.

"Just an idea Tea had, big brother."

"What nasty idea is that, my dear Tea?" Tea laughed at his fake romancing and smiled.

"Just a small wager. You and I have a duel. You win, you can do whatever you want for dinner and make me do one thing." She paused and whispered breathlessly into his ear, "Anything you want." Then, she continued, drawing her head back. "However, if I win, I decide on dinner, and you do anything I want." She gave Mokuba a wink.

"Do you know that you don't stand a chance?"

"Maybe that's why I'm doing it. Or maybe I have a secret weapon. The duel starts in about ten minutes. I'll be right down."

Mokuba and Tea went upstairs. "Tea, do you think big brother knows that he has no chance what so ever?"

"Not yet. He will soon enough." Tea smirked similar to her crush. Things are going to get hot downstairs. "Mokuba, no watching. This is between the two of us."

"Alright. I don't want to see what you decide to do anyways."

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"Did you auctually think that you stood a chance against me? You have five hundred life points left, and a single face down monster on the field. Do you really think that my blue eyes won't shred it to pieces?"

"Do you think I'm unprepared? Try me."

"Fine, Blue eyes, attack!" The dragon attacked, leaving a bout of smoke in its wake. Her defense monster was gone, leaving her wide open.

Time for plan A. Tea unbuttoned her blouse, revealing the bakini top that was underneath. "Wow, it's really hot in here," She said, fanning herself. Tea smirked at the boy, who was severly surprised at the amount of skin that the girl was now sporting.

It's just like her bra.....STOP! Focus on the freaking duel Seto, not her. You know you can't help it. It's hopeless. Where the fuck did you come back from? I got lost in your mind, it's a huge place, trust me. Go away. You aren't going to win, but just so you know, she might decide to--

"Seto?" She paused. "Quit spacing and start dueling. I'm getting bored."

"Whatever. Did you make your move?"

"Yes, like five minutes ago, it's your turn."

"Fine. One card face down, and I attack your defense monster with my blue eyes."

"Are you prolonging my defeat or something? You said you were going to take me out."

"I like to watch you squirm." Smoke once again covered the field, so Tea could launch the next step of her plan. She had her short-short bakini bottoms in place of her skirt, which was thrown over in the corner of the room.

Seto, my boy, look at your girl....do you really think that you stand a chance? I'm going to wi-- oh my God. She must've told Mokuba not to watch this for a reason. That isn't the bakini that she wore the last time she used the pool..... Did you ever think that she was planning this? I knew she was going to do something like this but......

"Your move."

"Fine." She has one monster in...wait... attack mode? Why the hell did she do that? "You... left your monster in attack mode, so I guess I win."

"Just attack. We'll see. I have five hundred life points. I think I'll be alright."

"Fine, Blue eyes, white lightning!" Tea braced herself. "Sorry Tea. I win."

"Look again. I'm still here, and so is my monster. And I counter attack your monster."

"It isn't your turn yet."

"Ahh, but my monster has a special ability."She flipped over her monster. "This is the Temptress of Blue Dragons. Low attack points, yes, I know. But she can control one of your monsters for her attack, so long as it is a dragon with the term 'blue' in it. Like your blue eyes.....By the way, did you know that that dragon can attack your life points directly."

"How the hell?" Seto, I told you before, you had no chance. She's a woman. Those sexy ones have tricks up their sleeves. Tea is amazing, and you know it. Did anyone ever tell you that you were annoying, but true? Whatever. Maybe you'll get lucky and she'll pick you a decent type of task to complete.

"Blue eyes, attack Seto directly!" Tea smirked. The holograms disappeared. Tea walked over to him. "Looks like I win." Her voice was very seductive. All he could focus on was those beautiful lips of hers. And her body. God, those legs were so long. He loved them. Hell who was he kidding? He loved her.

He had her in his arms, suddenly. She had nearly collapsed.

"Tea, what's wrong?" He looked at her, eyes uncharacteristically filled with concern. She was breathing heavy. Her head was resting on his shoulder, and her eyes were half closed. She was going to faint. It was almost as if it was a pastime she had.

"Your blue eyes are strong. They're hard to control. So... strong." She leaned up against him. She was fading. Fast. He picked her up bridal style and sat on the couch of the dueling room. He took off her duel disk.

"Don't worry about it, I've got you. Just rest for now. We'll ditch the holograms next time." His voice was so sincere, so caring, that Tea was lulled into a sleep-like state almost instantly. Seto knew why this had happened to her. Those duel disks were made to make you feel the wrath of those monsters. And he had attacked her about four or five times with his dragon. That's how she lost so many life points. He smiled upon the girl. She really did play strategically, if you could call strip dueling a strategy. Right now, however, he was enjoying the closness of her to him. He really did love her, and he was going to prove it....just not right now.

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Cerulean eyes opened quickly. She was so relaxed, and warm. Then again, who wouldn't be if they were under the CEO of Kaiba-corporation's two thousand dollar trenchcoat? She smiled at the boy laying next to her watching television. There was a tv in every room of that house. She was facing him, and began to cuddle into him. He wrapped his arms around her, drawing her closer. He could feel every curve of her body. She then realized that if she moved her head up just a little bit higher, they'd be......NO. She couldn't will herself to think like that. But if he did.....

Let's not kid ourselves. He did.

Mokuba heard quiet downstairs. He knew he wasn't supposed to, but he was getting a little worried. That twenty dollars was bet that Tea was going to win. Tea had told him that since she had money, she'd bet against herself. So he tip-toed down the stairs quickly.

Holy cow! This is better than those movies I watched last night! Three minutes later: I wonder how long it will take them to notice me. Seto usually knows I'm coming by the first step. Five minutes after that: I wonder how much longer they're gonna do that? It looks dangerous. I've never heard Tea make a noise like--

"MOKUBA!" Seto yelled The two teens quickly got up. Tea had run to put on her skirt and blouse, shielding herself with Seto's trenchcoat. "How much of that did you see?"

"I just came down. Why? What were you doing?" Mokuba couldn't help himself to do anything short of torturing his brother at his one point of flustered weakness.

"Seto, chill out. " Tea said, resting her head on the older boy's shoulder. "What do you want for dinner?" She gave him a soft smile. The little boy turned and ran up the stairs. Still, he had good enough eyesight to note that they were holding hands. And he had just won twenty dollars.

"I don't know, you choose." Seto said, making his way up the stairs to the kitchen. Tea faultered for a moment, being held by her massive crush.

"Sorry, just a little lightheaded, you know?" She said.

"Don't ipologize." His voice was still rough, but she knew he cared. His brother knew more than he let on. And he was determined to find out exactally what it was. She looked at him.

"You are a lot different that I thought. You know that?"

"Is that an issue?" He asked.

"No. But you still owe me. So, care to make it up to me sometime soon?" She said, giving him a smile.

"Maybe." His heart was still racing from the electricity that was raging through his viens. She had a lot of spark to her, that one. And he liked it. 'God, you are so addicting.'

"Oh I am, am I?"

"Did I just say that outloud?"

"Say what?" Tea asked.

"Nevermind." Kaiba was getting very frustrated. But he surprisingly forgot about it the minute that Tea's cerulean orbs matched his.

Tea seemed to search the very essence of his soul. "You are addicting too, you know." She got up on her tip toes and gave him a 'hungry-for-passion' kiss on the lips. It was brief, but very sweet. They kept walking up the stairs, still holding his hand in hers. Never in her life had she dreamed that she would be kissing a very hot guy. And let's face it, she never thought in her dream's dreams that she'd be kissing her ex-best friends' archrival. Much less being totally in love with him. She left him hanging. He wanted to turn that into a make-out session as well, but that wasn't going to happen. Let's face it: When it came to Tea Gardner, who wasn't just 'any girl,' Seto Kaiba was given quite a challenge.

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