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So Serenity and Seto are finally together, yes really together as a boyfriend and girlfriend couple! It's been a week and things are pretty good, so this chapter consists mainly on them spending moments together. They also try to bring Mokuba and Rebecca back together which… well you're just going to have to read to find out.

Kaiba Corps used to seem like a complicated maze to me when I first started coming here but after having been here many times and concurrently too, I know it inside and out. It's safe to say that I can have a blindfold on and I can still find my way to Seto's office in the building.

Every day after school, Seto sends Roland to pick me up and drops me off at Kaiba Corps so it's easier and more convenient for us to spend time with each other.

Seto usually takes his break from his stressful work when I get off from school, so when I get there we usually go for walks and talk, getting to know each other like we should have from the very beginning.

After work, we have dinner at the mansion or at my home. It's been since a week ago of that late snowy night when Seto asked me to give us a chance.

Most people would call us what you would call Joey and Mai. That's because we sort of are… Not that we have ever used the term boyfriend and girlfriend very much. We do say it sometimes but not as naturally as other couples would be able to say it.

Anyways, it's been great being along side Seto. He hasn't yet exactly confessed to me of his true feelings yet nor I have to him but we're getting there too. At least I hope…

I know that we're together now because of our daughter but I don't want it to be just solely based on Ever. She's the entire reason why we started but let's… let's hope that he can fall in love with me like I have fallen in love with him.

Today's a little different because instead of having dinner at either one of our homes, we made dinner reservations and we invited Mokuba and Rebecca, they just don't know that the either one is coming…

It's also been a week since they've been apart. To be honest, I wish I could say that Mokuba has been moping around the house in his bathrobe looking like a bum but… It's the exact opposite.

Everyday Mokuba gets up in the morning and heads off cheerfully to school and when he gets home, he always seem to find something productive to do whether it with his brother and I or just by himself.

Seto says it's just a façade that Mokuba puts on so that we all don't see what he is really feeling inside.

I didn't see it at first but one time after dinner at the mansion, I went upstairs to get him for some cake that the chef made. His door was opened a little and by curiosity I peeked first. He was looking at Rebecca's picture with such a dismal face.

Rebecca is probably the same although I don't really know. I called her everyday just to see how she is doing but she never answers. Since it was Sunday yesterday, I decided to call repeatedly to her cell phone until she picked up the phone.

My persistence paid off because by night time she picked up. In her voice, she tried to sound optimistic but it just doesn't sound the same as the Rebecca I know. It was during the midst of our conversation that I thought up dinner and suggested to her. It took arm bending and pressure but she finally agreed to it.

Let's just hope everything goes okay tonight…

One of the doors of Seto's office was left opened a smidge but I still gave it a couple of knocks anyway just for the sake of it. "Come in." I heard Seto say.

He was at his desk looking over papers and probably also going over ideas and statistics when I entered. His eyes were still concentrated on the papers when he said, "Hey.. Just give me a moment to sign some papers and we can be on our way to dinner."

"Take your time Seto, really there's no rush." I went over to sit on the chair opposite of him. "Did you call Mokuba to remind him of the dinner Seto?"

"He said he'll meet us at the restaurant." My boyfriend stated and looked up from his papers to see me. "I still think it's a bad idea to have them see each other again unexpectedly. The girl will start crying because of something my brother will say and we're going to have a scene in a public place."

Well… He might be right about that but he's the one that agreed to help me… "Then… Why did you help convince Mokuba to get out of his plans?"

Seto shrugged his shoulders and stated the truth, "Your heart is in the right place, who am I to discourage it. I could have before but things are different now, aren't they."

I glanced down shyly because of my timid grin and blush. "Well, I better go change out of my uniform."

The restaurant that we are going to is rather an expensive formal one so I brought an outfit with me to school this morning so I could change when I get here. I wouldn't fit in if I were to go in my uniform.

"Go ahead; I'll change soon too." Seto said as his eyes go back to looking at his papers.

The ladies lavatories were down the hall and to my luck no one was in there. Last night, I had asked my brother's girlfriend if I could borrow one of her dresses for tonight's dinner. Mai kindly picked out a white strapless dress for me that I think is so pretty. She has great taste and an amazing eye for fashion.

After changing into the dress, I checked the bathroom mirror. I groaned to myself at seeing my reflection. I don't like cosmetics but a little bit could touch up my face and my hair just falls flat today.

I guess this will just have to do considering I don't have a bit of make up with me and I don't know a single thing to do with my hair. To me, I always seem not to fit with Seto when I'm with him. He's so sophisticated and handsome. I seem ordinary, and to be frank, I don't really find myself beautiful.

When I left the bathroom and returned to Seto's office, he wasn't there. He must have left to the bathroom to change too.

Behind his desk were large windows that overlooked into Domino District. I went over to it to take a better and closer look because the sun was just setting too.

The lights of the city began to come on each as the sky descended from the sky. It's a lovely sight and to think about a year ago, I wouldn't be able to look at this or the morning light, or the people of this place, or loved ones, or Seto, if it wasn't for my brother.

"Ready to go?"

"Yes, I'm all ready." I left the sight of the wonderful sunset to turn around and face him; Seto was dressed in a suit with a black tie, looking striking as always. He was having a little trouble with his tie when we met half way in the room, "Here, let me help you with that."

"You clean up nice." My boyfriend complimented as I tightened his tie for him. He checks his tie again and was satisfied. With a hand at the small of my back he led me along with him at his side to leave.

"Seto, Serenity!" Mokuba waved in the air when he saw us getting out of the limo across the street from the restaurant.

The front of the restaurant was busy with cars so Roland parked across the street. Once the traffic light changed to green, we crossed the street to Mokuba. He looked exceptional tonight. Just like his older brother, he has on a black suit but instead of a black tie he had a red one.

"You look very nice Mokuba." I praised honestly.

Adorably he scratched the back of his head and said, "Thanks Serenity, it's the first time coming to this restaurant. I wanted to look the part. Shall we go in now you guys?"

"No! Uhm…" Looking around I couldn't spot Rebecca anywhere. I'm sure I told her the time of the reservation but where is she…?

The younger Kaiba strangely looked at me, "Why? It's so cold out here; let's go in and warm up!"

Seto placed a hand at my waist and leaned close to whisper in my ear, "She's late, did you tell her the time?"

I tried to nod discreetly but Mokuba saw and questioned, "What are you guys saying?"

"Nothing." His brother replied and cleared his throat, "Let's all go in and get away from the cold."

We let Mokuba walk ahead in front of us so he couldn't see me or hear asks Seto, "What about Rebecca?"

"She'll just have to meet us inside; we can't stay out there forever. Mokuba will get suspicious more than he already is."

He's right; I suppose Rebecca will know how to tell the receptionist the reservation of our table. When we entered the restaurant, a man collected our coats and the receptionist showed us to our table.

It's a good thing that we all changed to formal clothing because everyone here was dressed quite richly. The men and women here had on expensive outfits and jewelry. I actually am starting to get a little self conscious of what I'm wearing. It now seems rather plain in comparison.

The table was draped with a wonderful piece of linen cloths. There were sticks of white candle romantically lit and the silverware was so shiny that I can bet I can see myself in it.

Seto and I sat across from each other while Mokuba occupied the seat opposite from where Rebecca will be sitting. Unfortunately he noticed the empty seat, "Who's the fourth place for Seto?"

His older brother glanced at me at the same time I shot a glance at him. I replied in quick thinking, "A friend of mine wanted to uh meet Seto."

I don't know if he believed me or not but he said, "Ohhhh, I see. I'll be right back; I'm going to the bathroom."

The anxious atmosphere seems to left when Mokuba did. I let out a tense breath, "That was close…"

"Where is Rebecca, if she doesn't show up soon and Mokuba catches on, he's going to leave and then this will all blow up in our faces." Seto brought up.

Right when mentioned, Rebecca's voice was heard from a small distance, "Serenity! Seto! I'm sorry I'm late!" She rushed towards us in her cute pink short sleeve dress and ballerina shoes, "I'm so sorry, I got caught up."

"Oh no Rebecca you're just in time, have a seat." I over contentedly told her but my happiness to see her shimmered down when I could clearly see her puffy eyes and thinned face. Forcefully I acted, "Rebecca… You look so lovely tonight."

She smiled but it still looks sullen, "Thank you so much Serenity. It's so nice to see you too. It's always a pleasure to see you too Seto."

Seto replied with a soft grin too, "Likewise Rebecca."

"Seto, do you have your cell phone with-" Mokuba said as he came back to the table right when Rebecca sat back down. "You…" The finishing word of his sentence was appropriate especially the look on both their faces when they realize what is going on.

The blonde angel's eyes instantly looked down, almost in shame of having fallen for this idea. Mokuba exchanged fleeting glances with his brother and I, "What- What is this? Seto! Serenity! What is she doing here?"

"Mokuba, calm down don't cause a scene." Seto told him sternly and pulled him down to his chair by his arm.

The black hair teenager tried to rise from his seat and leave but his older brother gripped onto his arm, "Seto let go, I am going home."

The older Kaiba eyed his brother strictly, "No you are not, you are going to sit and have dinner."

"BUT!" Mokuba tried to argue but Seto gave him another adamant look and he sat back down, "FINE."

Rebecca could see that he didn't want to be around her, which hurts so she turned to me and said, "Serenity thank you for inviting me but maybe I should go."

I know it hurts her but they have to talk some time and I will be right here with her. "Rebecca no, please stay. For me?"

Gloomily, she nodded and tried to smile positively.

Boy I hope I'm not going to put her through all this for nothing…

A dark silence drifted at our table while the other tables hold a joyful atmosphere. If it doesn't lift soon, I'm going to asphyxiate and I'm not the only one…

Luckily a waiter came by with menus and with a champagne bottle to fill our glasses. "Good evening Mr. Kaiba and company, I will be back to take your order after you all have a chance to look at the menu."

Quietly still, we flipped open the menus and looked at it. I looked up from my menu to check on the once before couple. Mokuba wasn't looking at the menu, he was staring at Rebecca and she had her face down completely looking at the menu. It's almost like he's glaring at her actually, rather than staring.

The waiter soon returned to take our orders and retrieve the menus. When he left again the stillness came again.

I stretched my foot across to give Seto a gently kick. Our eyes connected and I signal him to somehow break up the silence but he shrugged his shoulder, not knowing how to without it being awkward.

Well… Someone has to do something… I picked up my champagne glass, "Uhm how about a toast?"

All three raised their own glasses and waited for my toast. The only problem is, is I can't really think of one, "I uhm... A toast to uhm…"

"A toast to Seto and Serenity for being so kind." Rebecca suddenly helped. It wasn't something I thought of saying but at she said something.

Our goblets all clinked in the middle and we all took a sip of the champagne but Rebecca drank it all in a couple of swallows.

Three pairs of eyes watched her in utter surprise for the little teenage has always been a proper girl. Even at her cousins wedding she took sips and never more than that. "Rebecca… Are you all right?"

"Yes.. I'm fine." She replied while looking at her empty glass. The waiter who brought the sparkling wine had left it at our table in the ice tray that coincidently, it was on Rebecca's side of the table.

She waited until the waiters appeared to serve us the food we order so would be busy eating, and then she opened the bottle to refill her glass and gulped it down.

Again and again her glass was refilled so she could drink it all down quickly. Her salad hasn't even been touched but the champagne bottle was half empty.

Mokuba just watched while his oldest brother and I started to worry. "Rebecca, I think you have had enough." Seto interfered after she chugged down another glass.

"I'm all right, don't worry about me Seto." She poured another glass and started to lift her glass to her lips again.

Right away, I reached over and grasped onto her wrist to stop her. "Please, that's enough Rebecca. You have had too much."

Her hand pulled back but I wouldn't let go. "Let go Serenity!" The momentum of the back and fourth pulling started to slosh the liquid around so much that it spilled onto my dress where we then both shot up out of our seats. Seto and Mokuba stood up from their seats simultaneously with us too.

Rebecca couldn't keep her balance as she started to somewhat sway side to side, trying to stand still, "S-Serenity, I'm-I'm so sorry! I-I."

Everyone was gawking at us, mainly to Rebecca. She could feel their eyes on her as she searched throughout the room for an exit. When she finally found it; her feet sprinted towards it dizzily, taking the bottle of champagne with her.

"Rebecca wait!" I yelled to her but she was already out the door without even stopping to get her coat from the receptionist.

I dash out the restaurant too in hopes to catching up to the innocent sweetheart. The icy flakes drifted in the air like many passed nights and people could be seen from all around in the streets but not Rebecca.

Anyone who is not sober can get in all kinds of trouble; Rebecca is just a small teenager that is obviously not stable at this moment. My heart raced at instantly thinking of the possibilities that can happen to her.

The bumps started to rise in my skin because of the coldness but I continue to seek out my friend. Not one face is her…. The tense concern started to emanate in my heart and spread throughout my veins, into my body.

"Did you find her Wheeler?" Seto questioned as he and his brother caught up with me.

I shook my head sullenly but anxiously, "We have to find her, it can be dangerous for her; she's not sober! Seto I was wrong, I shouldn't have done this, I should have just left it alone!"

Seto considerately put his hands on my shoulder to relax my critical panic, "Shh, shh. First, let's put on your coat before you freeze to death."

He took my coat from his hands and intended to drape it onto me but I couldn't help but brush his hands away, not caring about my own welfare, "No, I'm fine. We have to find Rebecca, she's had too much to drink and she's not thinking straight!"

"Hey, hey Serenity. Relax, we'll find her. Just breathe."

My breathing didn't seem to be irregular until Seto mention it, "But-"

Mokuba placed his hand on my shoulder coolly but I can tell that he was worried too, "Serenity, it will be okay. You and Seto go look for her and I will too. We'll split up and we'll be able to find her in no time."

"He's right; now instead of just standing here, let's hurry." The elder Kaiba suggested. His brother didn't need to be told twice, he was gone at the moment Seto finished his sentenced.

Together, it seems like Seto and I walked miles and more in search for Rebecca but there is just no sight of her.

We stopped by her house, The Scientific Observatory, The Domino Mall Station, and everywhere we could think of but she wasn't at any of the places. Where can she be…?

"Rebecca!" My voice echoed throughout at the present stop; the park. No answer…

I cupped my hands at my mouth to strengthen the sound of my voice while calling her name again but after so much yelling and calling, it's giving out rapidly.

Seto grasped onto my arm and spun me around to face him, "Stop this, you're going to get sick. Let's take a break"

No, how can I relax or sit still when Rebecca is somewhere out there in pain, "I can't Seto… This is my entire fault, if anything were to happen to Rebecca…"

"Don't say things like that!" Seto shouted but realized his tone of voice by my more frightened manner, and softly comforted, "You have to stay calm, and panicking cannot aide the situation. It is not your fault."

"It is… I just wanted to help…" It was like I was trying to give myself an excuse so I won't feel so terrible but it's not working. "I can't do anything right! What's wrong with me! Seto let's not stop, I'm not tired at all. Let's continue trying to find Rebecca."

My future husband shook me by my arms to cease my ranting; to sternly say, "No we're not. You are tired, we are going to take a break and continue later. Will you listen to me this time, I have put up with this far enough."

Great… Now I have upset my own boyfriend…

"Hey you guys, did you guys find her?" Mokuba was raced his way towards us when he questioned us loudly.

Guiltily, I looked down, unable to answer. His brother shook his head, "Mokuba I think it's time we should call the police or at least her parents."

"What else can we do? I have looked everywhere. Where could she have gone?" He replied finally frustrated.

Using his aggravation as inspiration Mokuba continued along one of the many paths of the park, eyes thorough, "Hey, where the hell are you? Rebecca this isn't funny!"

The teenager strayed away from the concrete path and onto the snow cover grass to further his search, "Where are you Rebecca!"

We followed after him, calling for her too but still nothing…

"Rebecca! Where are-!" Mokuba stopped short his sentencing when he tripped over what looks to be a load of snow.

"Are you all right?" Seto worriedly asked him as he and I helped Mokuba to his feet.

"Yeah, I just tripped over that pile of…" He trailed off his answer as he inspected the mound of snow he just fell over; fingers from a hand were sticking out from it. "Wait a minute…"

Mokuba dropped himself to the snowy ground and dug his hands at the bundle of snow. Seto and I knelt at our knees to dig at it too and pretty soon as we scoop the ices away, sights of a pink dress and long blonde hair could be seen.

Little sweet lady Rebecca was laying on her stomach in the snow, face resting on her arm. Her body was still and not responding. Mokuba lifted her figure into his arms, "Hey, don't you do this to me Rebecca, wake up!"

Please… Please wake up….

That's all I could tell myself as I look upon in a traumatic state…

She's not moving…

Seto quickly reached his hand over to her neck to check for a pulse, "She still has a pulse and she's still warm. She hasn't been here for long but we have to wake her up. We don't want to loose her."

His little brother agreed and shook Rebecca's body, "Rebecca! Rebecca please wake up!"

I found myself screaming at her too, hoping she can hear me, "Please, wake up Rebecca!"

Finally, Mokuba drew back his hand and slapped her swiftly and forcefully. Her eyes opened immediately as if she had been electrocuted but then they grew faint a second after.

If we don't get her some warmth and change her iced clothes, she's going to get hypothermia.

Wait… Of course, my apartment is close to the park! "Let's get her to my apartment; it's just a short distance away!"

Seto took his coat off and gave it to Mokuba so he could wrap it around her weak cold figure, "Serenity is right. Mokuba let's go!"

Without a second thought, Mokuba picked up Rebecca and practically ran while his brother and I tried to match his pace.

Please, please be okay Rebecca…

I sighed in relief but also because I am honestly tired at this point of the night, while coming out into the living room of my apartment.

Seto was sitting on the couch; looking exhausted like how I feel. The younger Kaiba paced back and forth, sure sign of worry for Rebecca.

Once both felt my presence in the room, they swiftly approach me to question, "How is she, is she all right?"

"She's sleeping right, you can go in and see her if you want to Mokuba." The boy was gone right as I finished the sentence.

Rebecca should be okay now, after she took a warm bath, she changed into my pajamas and took the medicine I prepared for her obvious cold and strong fever.

Joey's staying at Yugi's with Tristan, Bakura and Devlin so he's not home tonight. I called him though; to let him know about what happened and he was more than generous in letting her stay the night, he even allowed me to let Rebecca stay in his bedroom where the heat mostly originates too.

"Tonight has been somewhat productive, I must say." My boyfriend sarcastically stated, maybe to lighten up the atmosphere but I remained my weary grim self. He exhaled a breath at seeing my demeanor, "The guilt is obviously written all over your face."

"I can't help it… You were right Seto; it was a bad idea of mine. I only made their situation worse."

He brought his hand near my face to tuck the loose strands of my hair behind my ear, "On the contrary, I think you helped the situation a little."

Really… "How…?"

His hand came to the small of my back so he could lead me down the hall to Joey's room where Rebecca is. Seto quietly, skillfully, and sneakily opened the door just enough for us to see, he leaned in to look through which made me curious to see what he was seeing too.

Mokuba was sitting on the bed by Rebecca's side as he softly dabbed away her perspiration from probably her fever; tending to her while she's unconscious.

I smiled satisfied; it made me feel not so bad anymore. Seto pulled me away from the door so we could return to the living room and give them their privacy.

"If tonight didn't happen, Mokuba probably would still be in his denial of missing the girl. Think of tonight as a step in the right direction, instead of blaming yourself for the girl's own careless actions."

In a way, Seto is right and I appreciate him so much for making me feel better. He's always there for me… "Thanks Seto, I'm sorry for tonight. We didn't even have dinner. Are you hungry, maybe I can fix dinner?"

"No, I'm just tired. After all that walking, anyone would be." He held the side of his neck as he stretched it to the side and then chuckled, "You're so much trouble Wheeler."

Guiltily, I laughed a little with him too.

"Oh yes, will your brother be home tonight?" Seto gradually stopped using the term mutt when addressing my brother or a subject that attained my brother since we've started our relationship which makes me fall in love with him even more.

"No not tonight, why do you ask Seto?"

"Mokuba has asked me to ask you if we could stay here tonight. I'm afraid he doesn't want to leave the girl's side."

"Of course, you're all welcome to." There has been so many times where they graciously allowed me to stay over at their home; this will be a small way to repay them and since Mokuba is with Rebecca… Why ruin the moment.

He nodded and sighed as he glanced at me, "She spilt champagne all over your dress… That's too bad; I like you in this dress. It's simple."

Oh yes, I forgot about my dress. When I looked at myself, the yellowish stain of champagne was clearly there, I hope Mai won't be so mad at me for not having taken better care of her dress…. "I better change before I find some way to ruin it further, make yourself at home Seto."

"I will." Seto assured me and then went over to the couch to turn on the T.V with its remote.

A hot shower took all the tension in my muscles away as the steam filled the bathroom. I didn't realize how much my body ached after having to walk so much distance but it's all relieved so I feel more than good now.

When I came out of the bathroom and into the living room again, my boyfriend wasn't there and he wasn't in the kitchen either. I doubt he would be with in Joey's room with Rebecca and Mokuba so that really just leaves my room.

Sure enough when I entered, I found Seto lying on my bed, tucked in sleeping deeply like a child. He took his suit coat and tie off and unbuttoned a couple buttons from his shirt to be more comfortable. It's rather funny cute sight actually. I involuntarily giggled to myself at seeing him.

Since Seto has already claimed my bed and my bedroom, that only gives me the living room, but I'm okay with that. After all he has done for me lately, he deserves a well rest.

I went over to my bed and tried to lightly tuck him in further so he will have warmth before leaving the room but my light actions woke him. "Oh I'm sorry Seto, I was just making sure you're warm enough."

He sat up and leaned back to the headboard, "It's all right. The sofa's uncomfortable to lay on, I came in to lie down for a bit and then when you came back, I'd go back to sleep on it."

"Oh no Seto, if the sofa is uncomfortable, sleep here tonight. I'm use to the sofa so it won't bother me." I explained then turned to leave but Seto held onto my wrist.

"Why go? You can sleep here too."

Blushingly, I looked to him with my surprised shy face which he returned too after realizing his own words.

Seto explained logically, "If you were to sleep on that painful dull couch, I wouldn't be able to sleep tonight knowing that I practically force you to sleep on it. Besides, you have slept by my side before."

That is true but… "Uhm… I…"

The handsome Kaiba sighed at my response and sets his feet to the floor to stand, "I will sleep on the sofa then."

In reflexes, I put my hands on his shoulders and pushed him down, "No Seto, then I will feel terrible." I bit my lip and tried to think of another solution where everyone can win but nothing comes to mind. "Okay…"

Seto moved over to the side to give me some room and laid back down under the covers. It is a little tight fit considering it's a twin size bed but there's just enough room.

Hesitantly, I lay down beside him and tucked myself in. He laid his head on his hands as he stared at the ceiling while I turn to lie on my side that faces him.

Since his eyes are still open and mine are too for the moment, I have a question to ask him but like always; I feel to shy to ask, "…Seto…?"

"What is it?"

Nervously I inquired, "Am…Am I a good girlfriend…? I ask because…Well I have never been a girlfriend before so I'm new to this experience…"

Instead of answering my question, he turned to lie on the side facing me and propped himself up on his elbow, "Am I a good boyfriend? I've never been in a relationship before either."

"You are a good boyfriend … You always somehow know…when I need you and then you're there."

His hand cupped the side of my face to rub my cheek with his thumb and brought himself closer to my body. Even though he didn't answer my question with words, I think I he showed what it is when he brought his lips to my forehead.