Lily- I will say before you begin reading this story that it will begin romantic and cute and then take a dangerous turn for Serenity, a cute beginning with a dramatic ending.

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Seto Kaiba walked briskly to get out of the school as quickly as possible.

Joey Wheeler had sworn he was going to teach Kaiba a lesson after school when he made more comments about Joey being nothing more than a mutt. This time it seemed his friends would not be able to restrain him.

Kaiba was not afraid of Joey, but wanted to avoid this whole affair. He had to get to work on time to get things done properly.

Maybe Wheeler was clever enough to try and make me late. Just to screw with my day even more.

He came to his locker to get his stuff and quickly slammed it shut so he could try and escape. When he walked out into the courtyard he then saw how far ahead Wheeler had planned.

The gate was blocked by ring of the tougher boys in their class; Joey having roped them in to help trap Kaiba before he got out in time.

Great, Wheeler had a brain today. I'll make this quick and get out.

Joey stood in front of the ring of guys waiting for Kaiba.

"Alright Wheeler, you got me here, let's get this over with." Kaiba unbuttoned his jacket so he would not be constricted in his movements.

Girls were watching from the school entrance, sighing as they watched Kaiba waiting for Joey to approach the center of the courtyard.

Joey walked forward with his arms crossed, looking tough. "You better watch out Kaiba." Joey threatened. "I may be underdog with duel monsters, but I'm a king when it comes to this!"

Kaiba rolled his eyes.

"Joey Wheeler!" A voice yelled from the school entrance.

Kaiba hoped it was one of the many teachers that hated Joey, but was disappointed when he turned and only saw the younger Wheeler standing on the steps in front of the crowd of girls. Her hands were on her hips and it was obvious from the distance that her face was disapproving of what she saw.

"Serenity! Go back inside! Your big brother has some business to settle." Joey yelled back at her.

Serenity did the opposite of going back in; she came out into the courtyard standing between Joey and Seto.

"Serenity!" Joey growled. "Get out of the way."

"No Joey, this is silly, don't fight Kaiba, please." She begged.

Kaiba glanced at his watch and saw he was going to be late if he did not leave soon. Seto observed his predicament to find a quick solution. He looked at Joey and his buddies and saw nothing there. Then he looked at Serenity who kept her back turned to him.

Hmmmm…this might work to my advantage.

"Joey you've gotten into enough fights already. Just leave it alone."

"Serenity this is none of your bus-."

"Ahhh!" Serenity squealed as she felt herself being swooped up into Seto Kaiba's arms.

"Hey!" Joey yelled charging forward. "What are you doing Kaiba?"

Serenity was blushing cherry red. The girls watching sighed with fierce envy when the saw her being scooped up by him the blue eyed upperclassmen.

Seto was smirking when he glanced quickly at his little prisoner and then back at Joey.

"Put my little sister down Kaiba!" Joey ordered.

"Or what? Are you going to punch me while I'm holding her? You wouldn't want her to get hurt?"

Joey chomped his teeth in frustration.

"Mister Kaiba?" Serenity asked feeling very awkward. She wished now she stayed inside and butted out of this.

He whispered back quietly to her. "Don't fuss. If you do I can't get out of here, and you can't stop your brother from fighting." He pointed out.

Serenity sighed. This was not how she wanted to stop this squabble, but now it seemed to be her best bet. At least he has such strong arms. She thought blushing more deeply.

Kaiba spoke more loudly to Joey. "I'm going to leave now Wheeler, and your sister will be the one to make sure that no one harms me as I leave."

"Fine!" Joey snapped. "Let him pass." I'll just get him when he puts her down. Joey thought smirking.

Unfortunately Kaiba saw that smirk, and knew he what he had to do.

Kaiba walked passed them all. First Joey with a good steady smirk, but while passing Joey's friends he ignored them completely not caring for their existence. When he walked out the gate all the ones he passed were preparing to jump him when he put Serenity down.

However when he walked out Kaiba turned in the direction he usually walked to work still carrying Serenity.

"Hey! Kaiba! You forgot to leave behind my sis!" Joey yelled after them, Kaiba was a fast walker.

"You'll get her back when I get to work!" Seto yelled over his shoulder.

"What? Why you-!"

Seto and Serenity ignored Joey yelling and just kept moving along.

Kaiba did not seem to be paying much attention to her, but focusing on what was ahead of him instead.

Serenity was focusing on him though. She looked at how his arms held her up. One arm was diagonal down her back and his other was holding up at her knees. His fingers could have interlocked together if he wanted; his arms were long enough to support her by themselves, but he kept it safe and gripped onto her gently with his fingers.

Although it did not seem so, he was looking down at her and observing her. Although she was his temporary prisoner she seemed fairly relaxed. Like a butterfly in a net. She was no longer blushing fully, but her face turned pink every few moments. It made him wonder what she was thinking.

"Are you comfortable?" He asked politely staring down at her.

Serenity met his blue eyes and immediately blushed. "F-fine, thank you." She stuttered looking away. "I suppose it's good you're strong enough to carry me." She said trying to make conversation.

Kaiba chuckled. "You're very petite and dainty. Anyone could carry you."

Serenity blushed, a somewhat complement from Seto Kaiba. Such a rare thing she would need a moment to appreciate it.

He is very handsome now that I see him up close. Serenity thought almost wanting to giggle at her silly thoughts.

Such an innocent face, but she blushes as though she thinks inappropriate things. Seto was amused by her face.

He was beginning to see the massive building with the SK logo coming up.

"Were close to my destination, but unfortunately I can't put you down until those goons have no chance of ruining my days schedule." They were followed far behind by Joey and his gang of tough friends.

"Do you have a busy day?" Serenity asked.

"I always do. That's why I can't be late or else nothing will get done on time."

Serenity thought about that. "Well, why are you still in school then? I mean it's not like you need to be there. You already have everything."

Seto answered with a question. "What do I have?"

Now Serenity felt silly for stating her opinion of his situation. "You already have a stable job and are well educated.

"Un-huh." He agreed. "What else?"

Why does he need to ask questions? Serenity whined in her head.

"You have a good home and a decent place in society." She came up with.

"Yes I do; and now tell me, why are you in school?"

Serenity thought of quick answer to that. "So I can have all those things someday."

Seto was quiet before he responded to that, and it was with another question. "So you don't use the time to explore possibilities?"

"Possibilities?" Serenity asked.

"Or do you just use the time to prepare for one safe option in life?" Seto asked a different question now.

Serenity was getting flustered by all his questions. "I'm studying to be a nurse."

"Is that what you want to be?"

"Yes" She said uncertainly.

"Sure." He sounded hardly convinced.

Serenity thought she had earned a question. "Why do you go to school?"

Seto looked into her eyes before he answered making her blush again. He smiled when he saw the affect.

"I go to indulge in the other interests I have. By the time I'm done I will be done for good, and then I'll have to work solely on my company. With the time I have I use it to do other things besides computers or duel monsters."

Serenity smiled at him. "I understand. I do that with my art class."

"Art, huh? Do you consider yourself good?"

"I love the things I make and that's all that matters to me." Serenity said proudly.

Seto stopped. They were outside the gates to his company.

"This is where I drop you off." Seto leaned down and allowed her feet to touch the ground. She stood up and smoothed down her skirt and straightened her jacket. Seto scanned a card in a scanner by the gate. Automatically they opened up.

Serenity bowed to Kaiba when he turned back to her. "Have a good day Mister Kaiba."

Seto surprised her and himself by bowing back. "Since I'm not late I will. Thank you for being there and unaware. By the way" He added now deciding she was not horrible like her brother "you may have the right to call me Seto."

Her eyes narrowed at his comment about her being oblivious, but then she smiled sweetly as she said. "Thank you Seto, and we'll see how it goes tomorrow when I'm not there." After that she walked back to Joey proud of having the final word with Seto Kaiba.

There was only one thing he was thinking of after that.

CRAP!

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Seto and Serenity have taken the place as my new favorite couple. Please review and keep reading.