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Learning to Love

CH 1

Joey looked up at the very intimidating tall building in front of him. He sighed and continued walking through the doors to the elevator hitting the top floor button when he got in. He knew what he was doing was wrong but not doing or at least trying was worse. He reached the top floor and walked up to the secretary's desk.

"Do you have an appointment Sir?" the beautiful blonde secretary asked

"Yes" Joey sighed again "I'm Mr. Wheeler"

"Okay, I'll let him know you're here" She said. The woman pushed an intercom button and Joey could hear his voice even though the secretary wore a headset.

"Go right in Sir" she said. Even though she tried to hide it Joey could hear her whisper "good luck". He went up to the big black door gathered up all his confidence and went in.

Seto Kaiba sat behind a beautiful desk with many papers and two computers on it. Behind him were floor to ceiling, wall to wall windows looking over the city. On the left side of the large room a large and very expensive looking portrait or a Blue-Eyes White Dragon was hung. On the right side there was a huge bookshelf filled with books. Covering the hardwood floor was a very impressive looking dark blue rug. The spot in the room Joey was concerned with the most was the chair in front of the Kaiba's desk. Crossing the office to that chair seemed to take a lifetime. He seated himself and Kaiba didn't offer a handshake but sat in silence just staring at him waiting for an explanation as to why he was here.

Joey cleared his throat, more out of nervousness then anything else, and spoke, " Ummm… so I'm here because I-i-i… kinda need some money?"

Kaiba though for a second then said "And why would I help you?"

"Because" Joey continued "I'm a fellow human being in need?" seeing Kaiba's facial expression made Joey continue to the part he would hate himself forever for even asking "because I can offer you something…"

"What of yours would I want? Nothing, that's what! Now out of my office you stupid-time-wasting-mutt!" Kaiba responded.

With that Joey stood up and pulled some things out of his pocket. He dropped one then another and another magazine on Kaiba's desk. The fist one's title read, "Mokuba Kaiba refuses to be next in line for KaibaCorp CEO!". That one was true. Mokuba didn't like business and didn't have the personality to get into any kind of business, well except maybe for a charity business. The second magazine's title read "Seto Kaiba turns 22 and is still single!" This one was also true. He "dated" models or heiresses sometimes but mostly for publicity stunts or something. Kaiba never really had a real relationship before, well like girlfriend relationship before. The third and final magazine's title read " Crazy Fan Girls Attack Kaiba Mansion!" Kaiba shivered at the memory.

Flashback

Kaiba was really tired. He worked for two whole days straight and was finally coming home to sleep. He had just walked into his room and took off just about all his clothes, except for his underwear (boxers) and collapsed into his bed. He was woken up maybe an hour later by giggling. Thinking, because the pitch of the voice was kind of high, that it was Mokuba he ignored it till he felt the covers being ripped off his body and a bright flash of light. He quickly sat up and turns on his bedside lamp only to come face to face with three giggling girls!

All three of them were dressed in his clothes from his closet and they all had a camera in their hands. Naturally he was angry as well as horrified. Trying to sound scary he yelled "GET OUT OF MY ROOM!" They didn't take it seriously and started squealing about how "sexy" his voice was. One girl, with too much courage for her own good jumped into his bed with him yelling "I'm in bed with Seto Kaiba!" and also taking a picture before he managed to jump out of bed and run for the door yelling for Roland and security. He had no idea Mokuba had given them the night off thinking his bog brother would sleep on his office couch again tonight.

The rest of that fateful night revolved around him being chased, photographed, stolen from (in the form if the insane girls stealing his clothes, sheets, shaving razor, hair brush or anything else they could get their hands on), and finding more and more girls! Eventually he got a phone and called security and police and even the FBI. At that point he was over tired and half crazy from being perused by insane girls!

End Flashback (wasn't that fun!)

Kaiba stared at the three magazines for another second before looking at Joey and raising an eyebrow in question.

"What I have to offer can solve all those problems for you." Joey explained

"What is it?" Kaiba asked kind of amused the blonde boy (or dog) was trying to pitch him an idea.

"Well you need an heir, a way to keep crazy girls away from you, and the media to stop bugging you about being single!" Joey said

"You still haven't answered my Question yet Wheeler! What is it your offering!" Kaiba asked getting annoyed

"I have a wife for you" Joey said looking down at the floor, disgusted with himself.

Kaiba just stared at him speechless for a moment before saying "Your joking right?"

"No, I'm not" Joey corrected, still looking at the floor "If you were married the media would probably leave you alone more and come on what crazy fan girl would want to catch you in bed with your wife?" Joey said trying to sound more convincing.

"I can think of a few" Kaiba thought, sighing

"Look Wheeler it's a okay plan but there's one problem. I'm not just going to give you money for an idea or for some random women you want me to marry! Plus aren't arranged marriages sort of illegal?" Kaiba said before getting back to work, a sign for Joey to just leave while he can.

"The girl I am talking about isn't random. Her name is Serenity and she's my sister." Joey said sadly "She is sweet and good and is so not obsessed with you. Also she already agreed to this if you do." Painful memories of when he asked for Serenities help floated back to him

Flashback

"Look Sis I'm in a whole lot of trouble with these dangerous guys and this is the only person I know who can help. You said you'd do anything to help me." Joey was crying and feeling so guilty about asking for her help like this.

"Joey I'm your sister. You got me my eyesight back. You've proven yourself the best brother in the whole world and if you think it's the only way then" Serenity broke into tears "I'll do it! I'll do it for you Joey! I love you that much!" They both cried together for the next few hours before falling asleep in each other's arms.

End Flashback

"Plus arraigned marriages aren't illegal and often have a better success rate then other marriages" Joey continued quickly to try and focus on the task at hand rather than painful memories.

"I met this Serenity at Battle City right?" Kaiba said emotionlessly

"Yes you did" Joey said remembering that for a second "I have a picture if you want to refresh your memory?" Joey offered. Kaiba nodded and Joey handed him Serenity's picture. Kaiba studied it for a but before returning it to Joey.

"Joey I can't just go and marry your sister because you need money. It doesn't feel right to me" Kaiba stated

For a second Joey was speechless. Kaiba, the human ice burge, had morals? Joey sighed, yet again, "There is a benefit for her" Joey said "She needs a second eye surgery . I haven't told her yet and I could never afford it. If she married you then you could take care of her. Also I lost my job and cant afford to keep our apartment." Joey said. After her first surgery when he was waiting for her to wake up the doctor told him the condition of her eyes and this surgery's effects would ware off in about 5 or so years. He couldn't tell her that. She would be devastated like she was when she almost went blind. She loved colors and sightseeing and painting beautiful things. She was taking community college art classes to be an artist. She needed her vision.

Kaiba thought about what Joey had said. The idea was tempting. Marry the mutt's attractive sister and be able to hold it over his head forever, get rid of media attention on his bachelor status, and possibly even have children!. The only problem came when he let emotions in. What if he didn't love her or if she didn't love him? He doesn't believe in divorce so they'd be stuck together forever. What if this is a trap set so she can take half or what he's worth and split it with the mutt? No the mutt's not that smart. Or is he? Kaiba eyed Joey for a second. Serenity, from what he could remember of her, was sweet and kind and loving. He might love her but how could he let someone in like that? His main con in his mind's pro and con chart was him being afraid of getting hurt.

"Well?" Joey asked nervously. He'd been getting nervous watching Kaiba think over his proposal.

"How much do you want?" Kaiba asked getting his checkbook and pen ready.

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