She passed by Victoria's Secret, and thought for a bit before entering. She wanted to make herself desirable, so she bought…well some stuff.

It was almost four when she got home, and she found Kaiba looking for food in the kitchen.

"Got any food?"

"Oh, I'm so sorry, I was doing a bit of shopping. Did you want anything in particular?"

She made him a meal, and when he finished it, he quickly thanked her and returned to his office. That saddened her; she wanted to talk to him, spend time with him again, but he didn't see that. He didn't know that she was making a rebound and needed him to encourage her. Not knowing what to do, Lily watched some TV.

It was eight o' clock, and Kaiba was focusing intently on his computer screen. He had loads of work, like always, despite the fact that he hadn't taken much time off to spend with Lily or his brother. He heard the door open and looked up to see Lily there, dressed in a black trench coat. He flashed her a quick smile and turned his attention back to the computer. She took of the jacket, revealing her newly bought lingerie, and walked over to him. Sitting on his lap, she wrapped her arms around his neck. It was an awkward moment, Kaiba confused at her behavior, and both unaccustomed to showing such affection to each other. She leaned in to kiss him, slowly and gently, nothing like the ones they used to share.

The phone went off.

"I…have to get that…"

"Yeah."

He started to talk on the phone, looking around at his papers as he did so. Lily had retreated to another chair, and Kaiba was engrossed in his work and conversation. He received another call, put it on hold, and resumed talking on the phone. He looked at the computer every once in a while, and Lily was surprised by how much he said. They were lucky if they even exchanged 20 words, and here he was going on and on about work. It was as if he was more passionate towards his co-workers than his own wife.

About forty minutes later, he was done. Looking around the room, he saw that Lily wasn't even there. He hadn't even noticed that she had slipped out almost half an hour ago, but he shrugged it off and started to resume his work. Kaiba found himself unable to focus, as his thoughts were on the strangeness of her behavior. Now that he thought about it, what was she wearing? Her skin felt cold when he touched her back. What did she even want? Why did she come in? He could no longer brush the questions of her behavior off as symptoms of depression and set off in search of Lily.

The first room he checked was the kitchen, but he only found Mokuba eating jello. Jello? Since when did they have jello? He had other things to think about, though, so he ignored it, for the moment. Making his way to their bedroom, he found it empty. He figured that she might be in her daughter's room, and he went in that direction. As he passed by her old guest room though, he heard muffled crying and discovered that was where she had been hiding.

To go in, or not to go in?

It was a tough question. He couldn't avoid talking with her forever, or actually, she couldn't keep to herself forever.

"Why are you crying?"

It came out harsher than he intended, and she burst into more tears. He didn't mean to be rough, but her constant crying like a child was getting tedious. He wasn't surprised, since he didn't even know that she was recovering. She wasn't acting anything like the strong girl he knew before. She was sitting on the bed, curled up hugging her knees, and rocking back and forth.

"I know you don't love me anymore, so why don't you just tell me that you want a divorce? Just tell it to my face, instead of just ignoring me."

"What?" his voice started to rise.

"You don't want me, and no matter how hard I try, you still don't care. All day you work, I know I'm not important enough to even talk to you," she said softly and wiped her eyes.

"That's not true!" he protested.

"You aren't attracted to me; you avoid talking to me by staying in your office all day," she said and grabbed her pillow, burying her face in it.

He started to get annoyed, "I have work to do, you know. How else do you think you have money to go around shopping all the time?"

"I haven't gone shopping in a while. Just today."

"No? I know about you sneaking out. Don't think I'm an idiot, Lily."

"Please don't yell at me, Kaiba," she whimpered.

She didn't call me by my first name…

He didn't expect such a weak answer. He expected a strong, quick, sarcastic snap attacking him. She had never acted this way before. She's changed over the years…she's not who she was before, and I didn't even notice. Maybe she's right. I haven't paid enough attention to her. What have I done?

The more accurate question would have been, what haven't I done? But, give the guy a break. How was he to know she was crumbling inside?

"I'm not yelling," he lowered his voice and sighed. He walked over to her and sat on the bed, "Okay, fine, what were you doing then?"

"I was seeing…a psychologist."

"Why didn't you tell me?"

"Because, I didn't think you cared. We didn't have a decent conversation in a while."

"I didn't mean to seem like I was ignoring you. I didn't know what to say. You were so sad, and I never remembered you ever acting that way. I don't know how to act when people cry, so I thought I'd give you space and that with time it would go away."

"But, I needed you. You didn't even sit with me. I was really alone. I know you're sick of me acting this way, but I can't help it. I thought it was getting better…but now…I just don't know," she started crying again.

He pulled her towards him in a hug, "I'm sorry for neglecting you. Don't cry…"

"Don't leave me…" she clutched his shirt sleeve like a three year old going to preschool on the first day.

"I wouldn't, ever…And even though I haven't show it, I love you. I always will," he whispered and kissed her forehead.

OOOOH HOW SWEET!!! :D :D

Haha.

Okay…I'm done. For reals. I almost ended it with Lily marrying Steven, cuz Kaiba moved on, but then I thought…that sucks. Yeah. Now, my, ahem, "creative" juices are used up. And I'd like to thank all you pretty reviewers…yes you're all pretty. Thanks for all the encouraging comments, compliments, criticism, er…and other stuff. Yeah. All stories have room for improvement, and I know my story hasn't been the greatest, or even that great, but ALL FEEDBACK HAS BEEN APPRECIATED! :D:D

::MUAH:: LOVE YA GUYS! It's been much fun writing this, and now it's completed.

Proverbs 31: shows us superwoman, who I definitely strive to be. I thought I'd share w/ you.

10 A wife of noble character who can find?
She is worth far more than rubies.
11 Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value.
12 She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life.
13 She selects wool and flax and works with eager hands.
14 She is like the merchant ships, bringing her food from afar.
15 She gets up while it is still dark; she provides food for her family and portions for her servant girls.
16 She considers a field and buys it; out of her earnings she plants a vineyard.
17 She sets about her work vigorously; her arms are strong for her tasks.
18 She sees that her trading is profitable, and her lamp does not go out at night.
19 In her hand she holds the distaff and grasps the spindle with her fingers.
20 She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy.

21 When it snows, she has no fear for her household; for all of them are clothed in scarlet.
22 She makes coverings for her bed; she is clothed in fine linen and purple.
23 Her husband is respected at the city gate, where he takes his seat among the elders of the land.
24 She makes linen garments and sells them, and supplies the merchants with sashes.
25 She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.
26 She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue.
27 She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness.
28 Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her:
29 "Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all."
30 Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.
31 Give her the reward she has earned, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.

And I'd like to say…Just because people change, doesn't mean you can't still love them. Yeah. That's not a quote. It's from MEEH. Hehe.

THANKS AGAIN REVIEWERS! :D