The GX Christmas Ball:
A/N: Well Ladies and Gentlemen it's that time of year again. Happy Holidays to you all, and an early Merry Christmas, as well. In the spirit of the holidays I figured I'd put together a little Christmas Tale of How Jaden and Alexis fell in love! Enjoy!
PS: I'm gonna introduce a few new characters to the story. They'll be pretty obvious.
Chapter 1: THE QUESTIONS
INSIDE THE DUEL ACADEMY GYM:
"May I have your attention please Ladies and Gentlemen" Ms. Fontaine's voice filled the gym for the morning announcements. "I'm sure all of you know me, but for those of you who don't I'm Miss Fonda Fontaine, the Gym instructor and school nurse here at Duel Academy. I also oversee the ladies section of the Obelisk Blue dorm." A few male students stood ogling her, (Come on after all she's pretty hot for a school nurse), she continued "This year, we at the Obelisk Blue Dorm have decided in the spirit of Christmas, to put together a little something to celebrate the season. I am overjoyed to announce the first annual, Duel Academy Christmas Ball." The students let out a cheer, after all they so very rarely got to fraternize with the opposite sex, and now they would be able to do so by asking them to the dance. "The dance will be held 2 days before Christmas break, right here at 7:30 PM sharp, there will be a buffet style dinner, and the dance will follow right after. This is a formal dance, That means men must wear, Tuxs' and women must be in Dresses. Tickets are on sale now for 60 Dollars a piece, so gentlemen grab that special someone, and meet right here next Friday Night, thank you." The students gave a rousing applause to Miss Fontaine as she walked off the stage, giving a quick wink to Saytr (You know the guy who uses that crazy soup deck), who gave a slight blush back.
"Wow this is great huh Jay?" Sy asked his good friend, Jaden just grunted. "Come on Sarge!" Hassleberry said slapping his back hard, "Where's your spirit, this is your big chance!" Jaden just sighed, "Sorry guys I'm just not all that into the whole Christmas thing?" "Why Not?" asked both Sy and Hassleberry in unison, Jaden looked down at the floor. Syrus caught on immediately remembering a story that Jaden once told him about Christmas time and his family. (A/N: I won't go into detail here cause I don't want to waste time, but just FYI, Jaden's family was killed in a plane crash on Christmas Eve, his father, His mother, his Brother, he wasn't because he was home sick). "I know you miss them Jay" Syrus whispered, "I'm really sorry pal." "Thanks Sy" Jaden whispered back, "You've always been a good friend." "Still Jay, I think you should go" Syrus tried to lighten the mood. Just then Bastion walked over, to his pals.
"Well Good Morning everyone" he greeted cheerfully in his British accent, "So what do you guys think? We will go right?" Baston asked, "Not me" Jaden kept his gaze on the floor, "Aww come on Sarge, why not?" "Yes Jaden" Bastion chimed in, "I know a certain someone who I think would love to go with you" Bastions tone changed to a sing-songy pattern. "Oh yeah who?" asked Jaden, like clockwork, Alexis popped up right behind the group flanked by Jazz, Mindy, and a new girl named Toni, who'd immediately taken to Alexis since they attended the same Prep School though at different years. "Hi guys, hi Jaden" she greeted her friends, going a little deeper to greet Jaden dropping a serious hint, as to her feeling towards him (Which of course Jaden completely missed). She'd always really liked him and had begun developing feelings for him recently (beginning of the year), and now was as good a time as ever to bring her feelings out for Jaden. "Hey Lex" the group greeted her, "SO how about that hmm?" Alexis asked, "You guys gonna get dates for this dance next Friday?" She looked at Jaden, he blushed, and felt his heart jump a little. Where'd that come from he wondered, but brushed it off. "I know I'll be there" Alexis said grinning widely. "Great Lex, so who are you takin?" Jaden asked. "I don't know" Alexis answered biting her lip, "but I'm definitely going to wait for the right guy." She placed an extreme emphasis on the right guy part, once again Jaden missed it.
"Well good luck with that" Jaden answered Alexis. Alexis had to use almost all her strength to not smack Jaden upside the head for being so dense. "Well I've gotta run" as she ran out, she shouted back to the group "I HOPE TO SEE YOU GUYS AT THE DANCE NEXT FRIDAY!" That left Toni, Jazz, and Mindy all alone in the Gym with the guys. They didn't want to leave just yet, Jazz caught Bastions eyes and blushed wildly. She had grown rather attracted to Bastion as of late and was hoping he felt the same way. Little did she know he did, he blushed deeply back at her. Finally after a very awkward few minutes Bastion cleared his throat, "Umm Jasmine, might I speak to you outside for a minute." "Sure Bastion" Jasmine answered, back her blush deepening. They took off out of the Gym (I'll come back to them in a minute). "Well, dorks" a gruff voice came into the group, everyone groaned since Chazz had decided to join in on the fun, "I think I'm gonna take a run at…." he stopped, catching a glimpse of the new girl who was in the group. "At…At…At…At…" was all he could stutter out, he was awestruck by this woman. Finally he smacked the top of his head to knock him back to earth.
His jaw dropped, he was originally going to go ask Alexis to the dance but this was something very new. His heart beat quickened to at least twice that of his normal one, his mouth ran dry, and his head was in a fog. This new girl was the most beautiful woman he'd ever seen. Wow what a Raven-Haired goddess Chazz thought to himself. She's gorgeous, better turn on the charm he walked up to the new girl. She caught sight of him and blushed mightly as well, all she knew about him was HE LOOKED GOOD! She was to the point of drooling over his black trench coat, and how perfectly it suited him, and just from the few words he'd just spoke she saw how confident he was. "Well Hello" Chazz took her hand, "and who is this lovely young lady here, I don't believe I've seen her before" Chazz said. "Well I'm…. I'm…. I'm… I'm…." Mindy barged in, "let me interpret for you, her name is Toni Washington she's new here, but went to the same prep-school as Alexis though they are a year apart."
Chazz kept his grip on her hand, keeping her palm in his, "Well very nice to meet you miss Washington, and I am Chazz Princeton, but most everyone calls me The Chazz." She giggled as he kissed the back of her hand, "Very nice to meet you" Toni forced out, finally able to say something around him. "Well I have to run now The Chazz, but I hope to see you later?" "Toni answered inviting him in for a rendezvous at a different time, "Well sure, how about after classes today, I'd be happy to show you around." Chazz answered, grinning wider, "Well that'd be… that'd be… that'd be…" she was back on her stutter kick, finally she got out of it, "that'd be wonderful" Toni answered. "And took off up the stairs for class, almost completely losing her balance by missing the first step." She bit her lip and ran off. "Hmmm" Mindy hummed to herself, "Well I'll see you boys later" she said, giving a quick wink, and leaving. Now there were only 4 boys left in the room, "well Jaden?" Syrus nudged, "Well What Sy?" Both Syrus and Hassleberry fell over on their backs.
"Give me a break Sarge" Hassleberry chimed in, "You can't honestly tell me that you didn't pick up on that?" "On what?" his 2 friends fell over again. "Jaden no one can be that Dense right?" they asked in unison, "What do you mean" it was at this time Atticus came swinging in from the rafters. "Oh Come on Jaden, don't tell me you didn't pick up on what Alexis was dropping right?" "No guys what is this all about?" Jaden asked, "DUDE SHE'S TOTALLY INTO YOU!" all 3 boy screamed together trying to get it through to him. "Oh come on guys, there's no way that's true right Chazz?" he asked, "Toni…" was all Chazz could say. Everyone fell over, "Oh Great, he's got a new crush" Syrus muttered to himself.
"But let's get back to the real subject here, Jaden you should ask Alexis to the dance!" Atticus pushed, "don't think so guys" Jaden answered. "Why not Jay, I think she really likes you!" Syrus teased again, "Yeah Sarge, come on you should go for it she's only like the most popular girl in school" Hassleberry said, "It's not everyday one of those comes around."
"And she's pretty" Syrus said
"And let's not forget she really likes you" Atticus added.
"Guys look me and Alexis are never gonna happen so just let it be ok? Now I gotta go to class and I don't wanna hear anymore about this." With that Jaden stormed off.
"Aww man, poor guys gonna miss out on the chance of a lifetime" Syrus said dejected,
"Don't worry Sy" Atticus said, "I'm sure he'll come around soon." With that they both left, Atticus went to the beach while Syrus trotted off to class.
Meanwhile Jaden had stopped right outside the doors of the gym. He cluctched his chest as if it burned. "Man what is with me?" he asked to no one in particular, "Why you're in love Jaden" a female voice came from behind the corner, Ms. Fontaine's flawless figure appeared. "Ms. Fonatine" Jaden stammered, "I was just on my way to… what I mean to say is that I…" "This isn't what it looks like." Jaden tried to use that line, Ms. Fontaine didn't bite. "Come on Jaden, I heard the whole thing, and I saw the way Alexis was looking at you…." "Not you too Ms. Fontaine" Jaden complained. "Yes me too but come with me let's talk in my office" She answered. Jaden got up and followed. Maybe Ms. Fontaine could help him out.
On the other side of the building:
Bastion and Jasmine stood in the hall in silence for a few minutes. Jasmine still had a blush in her cheeks and signs of one began to show for Bastion. His heart was racing, he hadn't felt this way since he'd met Tanya the Amazon who'd "stolen his heart" so to speak. This was different, when he first got to know Jasmine, he realized how much alike the 2 were. They were both extremely intelligent, and he also found out that she was a better Duelist than she let on. Even when she gushed over Atticus, he knew it was "just a girl thing" and it really didn't bother him, much. Finally he cleared his throat and spoke, but kept his eyes on other object avoiding hers.
"Listen Jasmine" he began,
"Yes Bastion" She replied
"Ummm,,, you see, the thing is that…" Bastion stammered, Just say it his conscince screamed at him, smacking him in the back of the head,
He continued to avoid Jasmine's eyes, and kicked at the ground, "Listen, if you're not doing anything next Friday night, I was wondering?"
"Yes?" she leaned into him, Bastion just ask! She mentally screamed at him.
"I was wondering if you wanted…. To… go…to the dance with me," he managed to get out
She smiled back at him, "Bastion, I'd love to" she answered.
His stomach leaped up to his throat, and his blush deepened as did hers. "Really?" he asked, she nodded,
"Right so then I guess I'll pick you up at your dorm at 7?" he asked,
"It's a date" she answered barely able to control her excitement.
Without hesitation, he bent down and kissed her cheek, not really knowing why he did. They both blushed and ran off in opposite directions. Alright, she said yes! Bastion cheered to himself he couldn't wait to tell the others about this. As Jasmine walked away she couldn't help but chuckle at herself. She always wanted some guy to come riding in on a horse and sweep her right of her feet. Strange it was a Ra Yellow student, who was good-looking sure, and the accent helped a lot, but wasn't exactly what she had pictured when she envisioned her dream man. She blew him one more kiss (He didn't see it because he was facing the other direction), and quietly whispered, "I love you." She went on her way after that, this was a story Alexis and Mindy were gonna love.
In Miss Fontaine's office:
"Listen Ms. Fontaine, I feel fine really, I don't need any medicine" Jaden protested as he sat in her office.
"Oh Jaden you silly boy" Ms. Fontaine answered, "I didn't call you here for a medical checkup I'm here because I have something to say to you."
Jaden swallowed hard, his throat was incredibly dry, Why is she looking at me like that? He wondered as he saw her giggle lightly and move closer.
"I know this is very wrong Jaden but, I can't help myself, I love it when you have to come here" her voice was so smooth and soothing to Jaden (FYI: She's testing him, this is all an act, don't get the wrong Idea you sicko's!), "I shouldn't feel this way but I can't seem to control myself, Jaden" she moved closer, "I think I'm falling in love with you."
"WHAT?!!!!" Jaden exclaimed, she was at least 10 years older than him, and to make things worse, SHE WAS ATEACHER! She couldn't be serious could she. His question was answered in the next few moments.
Ms. Fontaine looked Jaden in the eyes, and began to laugh hard. "I'm just kidding Jaden, I could never feel that way about one of my students." She was hysterical, "I just love that flustered look on your face" she stated. Jaden was speechless (Now there's a trick), he really didn't know what to say.
"You see Jaden?" Ms. Fontaine asked,
"See what Ms. Fontaine?" Jaden answered.
She just sighed, "Jaden why were you so terrified when I told you that I loved you?"
"I wasn't I swear!" he protested, which she didn't buy again.
"Come on Jaden I saw the look on your face, you were absolutely scared to death." Ms. Fontaine answered,
"Well I was scared because I…what I mean is I… It's just that… what I'm trying to say is…." He couldn't seem to understand why he couldn't offer an alibi to the real truth. The truth was that he was very much in love with Alexis. He figured it was useless to lie to Ms. Fontaine since she could see right through him, and even if he tried, she already new why he was so terrified.
"It's just that well Ms. Fontaine… I'm…." Jaden couldn't finish without feeling stinging tears in his eyes. Sure he was in love with her, but did she feel the same way, or did she just view him as a friend?
"Jaden, I know all too well how you feel about Alexis" Ms. Fontaine changed her tone to a more caring one. "And I understand that you were terrified of what I said because you don't want any other woman in your life besides her." She smiled at him. Jaden lifted up is head, "I can't hide anything from you can I Ms. Fontaine?" his face lit up a little bit. But he was still down since he figured by now Alexis had found her "Right guy." "So what do you think I should do?" he asked Ms. Fontaine.
"Well" Ms. Fontaine began, "I've been around long enough to understand this feeling, that you have, and the only I can tell you is trust your feelings, and you won't ever go wrong, that much I promise you." She smiled at him, kissing him on the forehead, "Jaden go after her." She urged, Jaden nodded and took off to find Alexis.
Ms. Fontaine smiled as she saw him take off with all that zeal. "Got get her Jaden, I know she feels the same way about you." She laughed and went back to her work.
In Doctor Crowler's Class:
"Ah! MR. Yuki late again are we?" Doctor Crowler said smugly.
Jaden said nothing. He simply walked up to Doctor Crolwer and plaed a note in his hand from Ms. Fontaine stating his reason for being late, and then took his seat. Crowler was speechless. Jaden sighed and took his seat, not really paying attention to the lecture.
Crowler's lecture was another boring one, heshe's standard straregies of types of magic cards and equip cards. Jaden really didn't care about that, but he still pulled out a piece of paper, and began writing. Little did he know he was being watched from one who sat just a few rows behind him.
Alexis was usually a very attentive student even in the Crowler's lectures. But ever since Jaden entered her life, all she seemed to do during class was stare at him. HE would turn around and wave at her, and she'd blush madly remembering to go back to the lesson. But Jaden was doing something to her. He was (without his knowledge) making her fall in love with him. Everyday his smile mad her heart burst, when he associated with other girls, even Mindy and Jazz, it made her very jealous, she had to do everything she could to not go up to him and kiss him everytime they walked by each other. When they would study together, and Jaden would move closer to see what Alexis was talking about, chills went through her body. However when he dueled, and his passion shined through, and that smile broke across his face, she would lose it. She got lost in that beautiful laugh, that seemed to ring in her ears ever since his first duel against Crowler.
Her gaze never broke away from him, and she saw him writing something. Jaden taking notes? She asked herself, that'll be the day. Though part of her wanted to kill him, for being so naïve, and thick headed about how she felt about him, the other part found it adorable that Jaden was like a small child that needed someone to hold his hand through everything. What she didn't know was Jaden was already forming a plan to reveal his emotions to her.
When Doctor Crowler's back was turned he turned around to talk to his good buddy Syrus.
"Hey Sy" he said, "Yeah Jay" Sy answered, wondering about the piece of paper in Jadens hands.
"Could you do me a little favor and pass this up to Alexis?" he asked, "and don't read it please." Jaden instructed, Sy nodded.
The note made its way up to Alexis, who was caught off guard as her eyes were fixated on Jaden. She regained herself and took the note, careful to not let Doctor Cowler see it. She unfolded it carefully and read it to herself. She could tell it was from Jaden by the bad penmanship on the page. All the note said was, a few words:
Today, after class, on the cliffs, near Slifer.
That was all the note said. Her heart skipped, Is Jaden finally realizing my feelings for him? She wondered, nah he probably just wants to discuss some dueling strategy she sighed, Jaden was way to dense to take a hint, about women. Besides we're just friends right, riiiiiight! She sarcastically told herself. She knew damn that she wanted Jaden to be more than just her friend, she wanted to be with him. Little did she know, Jaden finally realized that as well.
Syrus tapped his friend on the shoulder. "Jaden was that note about…" he didn't even finish his sentence before Jaden nodded at him and smiled. Syrus' eyes brightened up, "I don't believe it!" was all he could say, Jaden was finally in love, and he'd never been happier. A panic struck Syrus next, WHO AM I GONNA TAKE!? He screamed at himself. "Aww man" he sighed out loud and went back to listen to Crowler's lesson.
After Class on the cliffs:
Man I hope she shows up, Jaden thought to himself as he stared out to the glistening ocean. The morning fog had lifted, and the sun was shining brightly creating a beautiful reflection off the ocean, Jaden had picked the perfect spot to ask Alexis to the dance, it was the most romantic view in Duel Academy. Finally after about 10 minutes Alexis showed up.
"Well hey there" she greeted him, he smiled, her heart rate increased dramatically. There it was again that smile she loved so much.
"Hey Alexis" Jaden greeted back. "So how… I mean look at the…. That is to say that… OH nevermind!" he finally blurted out. Right, real smooth Jay, why don't you just trip and fall off the cliff, that'd make it even better he sarcastically moaned to himself. Why all of a sudden was it so uncomfortable to talk to Alexis, he usually could talk to her about anything without worry why was this any different? He wondered to himself, Oh that's right, I'm only asking her out to the dance, and she's only like the most popular girl in school! He told himself, trying to calm him nerves which didn't help.
"Jaden? Is something wrong?" Alexis asked, moving closer to him. Now his heart was racing, but a whole lot faster than hers,
"N-nothing's w-wrong Alexis" he spat out. His usual calm demeanor was shot, there was no way he'd be able to do this. "S-So how do you like the view?" he asked, trying to change the subject.
She looked out and gasped, "WOW!" she said impressed. "Jaden it's gorgeous out here how did you find this spot."
"Well I found it a while ago, but you're the first person to see it with me" he said. Alexis blushed. "What are you saying Jaden?" she asked, her heart hoped that he would explain his feelings but as usual she was disappointed.
"Well it's just that… what I mean is… What I want to say is…" Jaden turned away blushing like mad. Alexis couldn't believe him, and she began to get a little upset. She gathered herself, and stormed off.
"Hey wait where you goin Lex?" Jaden asked
"I have a class" Alexis lied, as she stormed off with tears filling up her face. I can't believe he didn't ask me! GRRRR! Maybe he just doesn't feel the same!
"Alexis wait!" Jaden screamed, what's holding me back? Jaden wondered, just say it! He felt the question rising out of him and in one breath seemed to almost shout it at her.
"ALEXISDOYOUWANTTOBEMYDATETOTHEBALLONFRIDAY?" (Alexis do you want to be my date to the ball on Friday). Alexis' heart rate got stronger, he'd finally said what she wanted to hear, he was finally asking her out. But just to be sure she turned back to him, and teasingly said, "What was that?"
Jaden gave a blank stare "How's that Lex?"
Alexis smiled at him, "Can you ask me that one more time in English?" she asked.
"Alexis what I'm asking you is if I can take you to the dance next Friday, in other words will you be my date?" he asked.
She turned to him, still teasingly. She wanted so much to just leap in his arms and say yes right there, but it was soooo much more fun to screw with his head. After all it was adorable the way he was blushing.
"I don't know Jay" she said, "I mean, I have a lot of offers, Chazz seemed pretty eager to take me (A/N: Remember she didn't see him ogling Toni earlier)… and I have to admit, Chazz is very rich, and he is kind of cute, and can be charming when he wants too." She giggled, his expression was priceless, as Jaden went blank in the head, not really knowing what to say to that.
He got really flustered, and finally blurted out "What would I have to do to change your mind?"
She bit her lip, and moved closer to him, "Oh I don't know.." she twirled her hair, making her look even more cute. She smirked at him, "Oh I got it!" without any warning she flew over to him, and grabbed his lips with hers. It took Jaden a good 40 seconds for his mind to catch up with his body and comprehend what exactly was going on. Finally she broke out of it, still blushing.
"W-what was that Lex?" Jaden asked.
"That's what I want from you, Jaden" she said. Of course Jaden completely missed the boat on that one.
"Wait what?" he asked,
She fell over. After a second she regained herself, "I want you to prove to me that you really want to take me to the dance as more than just a friend." Alexis explained. "If you kiss me here and now, I'll know for a fact that you really want to take me to the dance. So how about it?" she asked, Jaden just stared at her lips. Man they looked enticing.
His body began to move forward to her, his mind was still playing catchup. I want to do this, so I'm just gonna go for it, no thinking just action, Jaden told himself. He kept moving until he was inches from Alexis' face. Her breathing became more erratic, and all of a sudden her knees began to tremble.
What happened, I thought I was in control, She thought. But, then she realized that this was so much more than just Jaden taking her to the dance, this was the chance for her to confess her love to him. Before she could think any further, a soft sensation touched her lips. When she fell back to the present, she realized Jaden was kissing her!
She moved her fingers into his hair, and he wrapped his arms around her back, deepening the kiss. Sure she knew that he was going to kiss her, but this was different, for both of them. It was like there bodies melded together, without a thought between them and with no one to stop them.
Finally Jaden broke the kiss. Both he and Alexis were blushing like crazy.
"So is that a yes?" Jaden whispered, Alexis could only nod. "Well then I'll see you later" he said as he took, off but not before he placed on last light kiss of her lips.
Ok even that Surprised me! Alexis told herself, I didn't know Jaden was such a good kisser, wow I can't believe it, I gotta tell everyone she jumped up and ran away from the cliffs. No one would believe it, but this was so much more than just a "I like Jaden" thing, No this was love. And it wasn't just puppy love either, this was true passionate love, that Alexis had for Jaden. She ran to her room, her face seemed to be stuck in a dreamy smile as she flopped down on her bed.
In Alexis' room:
Alexis was alone with her thoughts, for a while. That was ok for her, since she was guessing that Mindy was out finding a date to the dance, and Jasmine was finishing up some homework in the library. So naturally she jumped a bit, when Jasmine entered the room.
"Oh hey Lex!" Jasmine squealed excitedly,
"Well Hey Jazz" Alexis greeted her friend. Alexis could tell that either Jasmine just aced a test, or Bastion had asked her out. Judging from her reaction Alexis guessed the latter, and spoke. "So what happened with Bastion?" Alexis poked at Jasmine.
"How did you know?" Jasmine shot back, "that's just creepy Lexi!"
"To be honest I just guessed" Alexis told Jasmine, "So tell me what happened?"
Jasmine didn't waste anytime, she came out with it right away "Bastion asked me to the dance next Friday." Both girls shrieked in excitement,
"Oh my gosh!" Alexis said, "I knew it, I knew he liked you!"
"Really you think so?" Jasmine asked,
"Absolutely! Jazz he's nuts about you!" Alexis was ecstatic, then her friend turned the tables on her.
"So Alexis?" Jasmine asked, "Did you find that right guy, you were talking about." Jasmine new full well, that "right guy" was Jaden but she'd play along with Alexis.
"Actually Jasmine…" Alexis hesitated looking down at her sheets. "I DID!" She screamed, and another excited scream came out from the two girls which (if the first one hadn't) probably deafened all animals in a 5 mile radius.
"It's Jaden isn't it!" Jasmine said excitedly,
"You bet it is!" Alexis answered.
"So you finally told him how you felt?" Jasmine asked
"Not just yet, but soon I will" Alexis said.
"Oh I can't wait for next Friday!" Jasmine exclaimed
"I know me either!" Alexis said just as excited. "Come on we've gotta go shopping and pick up some shoes or something!" Alexis pleaded with Jasmine, "sure thing Lex" Jasmine answered. With that they grabbed their purses and left. What they didn't see were the goings-on on the beach below.
On the Beach:
Atticus was being his usual goofy self, catching a few waves though it wasn't all that great of a day for them. As he shredded around another wave he looked to the shore and smirked as he saw one of his fan girls ogling him. Though in particular this was one he really liked, a lot. Mindy was standing on the beach in awe of how good Atticus looked in his wetsuit, wishing that she could be out on the waves with him. She felt her heart and realized how fast it was beating as she looked at him out there. To her Atticus was cute, and a lot of girls wanted him, but for her it was so much more about what Atticus was like. He was a great big brother to Alexis, and he was also a great friend to her and Jasmine. She lightly blushed as he caught another wave and winked at her, riding the wave all the way into shore.
He ran up to her, knowing exactly what he was gonna do. "Well hey there Mindy" Atticus greeted her enthusiastically
"H-hi, Atticus" Mindy answered, completely lost in his eyes, and was unable to keep her thoughts straight. Her heart increased its beats
"What brings you out here?" Atticus asked the pretty black-haired Obelisk. She just kept staring at him dreamily, her cheeks getting even redder.
"Umm Earth to Mindy?" Atticus said snapping his fingers and waving his hand in front of her face. He got no response from her.
"Well I guess I'll see you later then" Atticus said gathering up his board and beginning to walk towards the dorms. It was just then Mindy snapped out of it.
"Umm… Atticus?" She began
Atticus stopped in his tracks, knowing full well what was coming next.
"I was like wondering, if you wanted to like… you know like…" Atticus stopped her placing his fingers over her lips and moving in to her ear.
"Are you asking me to go to the dance?" Atticus whispered, in her ear.
"mm-hm" was all she could muster, his breathing next to her ear was getting her very warm.
"Ok. Sure Mindy" he whispered again. In one fluid motion he moved his face back into view, and lightening quick kissed her on her lips. She sighed and fell backwards, with hearts on her eyes.
"That always seems to happen" Atticus said grandly, and left to go back to his room. But stopped when he saw Chazz walking around Duel Academy with the new girl Toni Washington.
On the tour:
Chazz was actually a very good tour guide, taking her around the grounds, starting out around the dorms, and then into the school. She really wasn't listening to the Chazzs' explanations as she was just staring at how perfectly the light seemed to catch his face. She was blushing wildly as he held her hand in his.
"So what do you think so far?" Chazz asked, she turned to him.
"It's a beautiful school, The Chazz" she said giggling.
"Yeah I know, that's just because I'm showing you around, I don't give this tour to everyone you know." He quipped to her, making her giggle even more.
"Really? So does that make me special?" Toni asked,
"You bet it does" Chazz said, he continued to lead her around until they got to the Obelisk Arena. "And this is our beautiful Obelisk Arena!" he announced as they walked into the massive stadium.
"Wow" she gasped,
"Yeah" Chazz smirked, "I know I know it's pretty impressive, but when you're with the best, you get the best." He explained to her, as they sat down in the arena.
"You know something Toni, I really love this, I love coming here before duels and just sitting in silence, it's really relaxing." Chazz wasn't being his usual reserved self, he was telling her everything. I can't believe I just said that! I've never told anyone that before, wait a minute, what is going on here! He yelled at himself.
"Well Chazz it is very soothing in here, and it seems so peaceful" her voice echoed off the walls of the Arena. She sat down next to him, and got rather comfortable. Placing her head right on Chazzs' shoulder.
"Uh?" Chazz stuttered, What is she doing? Chazz wondered, No one snuggles with the Chazz! He thought.
"You know it's funny Chazz, I just met you, but I feel so comfortable around you, I feel like I could tell you anything. You know my family, well they feel like they have to tell me what to do all the time, they want me to follow their dreams constantly, and I can't stand it."
Chazzs' face went blank, "That's exactly what my brothers are like with me. They want me to do everything for the Pricenton name and I can't stand it either." Why am I telling her all this? I don't get it! Why am I blushing? Why is my heart beating so fast? What's going on with me? Is it Toni, Nah it couldn't be, wait a minute it is! Chazz said to himself. He placed his arm around her shoulder, and spoke.
"You know something Toni, you're the first person I've told all this to, and I don't know exactly why I'm telling you all this, but I think as the best duelist on the island, I think it's my duty to take the new girl to the dance next Friday." Chazz said, clapping his hands over his mouth, I did not just say that! He screamed internally. He looked at Toni and her long black hair, which seemed to just get him going even more, she looked back at him.
"Ok The Chazz, Sure" she answered,
"Eh-What?" Chazz asked,
"I said sure, it sounds like fun" she answered him.
"O-Ok, sure so I guess I'll see you then." Chazz said
"Oh I hope to see you a lot sooner than that" She smiled at him, Chazz just gave a quizzical look to her. With that she blew him a kiss and left the arena.
"Wow" was all Chazz could say, "I don't believe it, I'm in love!" Chazz had to smile, and ran off from the Arena.
Back at Jaden's dorm:
"Jaden you did what?" Syrus asked,
"You heard me Sy, I asked Alexis to the dance, and then kissed her." Jaden answered,
"Way to go soldier!" Hassleberry, said slapping him on the back. "Did you tell her that you loved her?" Hassleberry asked,
"Well not just yet, but I got great advice from Ms. Fontaine, and I just decided to go for it." Jaden smiled big, making everyone smile as well.
"Good for Sarge" Hassleberry said,
"Thanks By the way who are you taking to the dance Hassleberry?" Jaden asked,
"Well I haven't quite figured that out yet" Hassleberry said, but "there's this new girl in Ra Yellow, her name is Isabel, and I think I'll ask her." Hassleberry said blushing lightly.
"Well go for it!" both Syrus and Jaden said.
"You bet, what about you Sy?" asked Hassleberry.
Syrus' face dropped, "well I was gonna ask Mindy but I heard she was already going with Atticus" he said frowning. "I guess I just won't have a date." Syrus sulked.
"Nu-Uh!" A very familiar female voice, came into the room. Syrus almost fell off his bed.
"I know that voice" Sy said, "but it can't be."
With that a girl clad in blue and pink came in the room. "Hey Sy, long time no see" said Dark Magician girl.
"D-D-D-D-D-Dark Magician girl?" Syrus stuttered, blushing now like crazy. (A/N: I'm gonna refer to her as DMG when she speaks)
"Well it has been a long time" Jaden said scratching the back of his head, "Umm this is a new guy this year Hassleberry is his name."
"Well hello" DMG greeted, and then turned her attention back to Syrus
"You know Sy, if you ask me I'd be happy to go with you" DMG said, in her usual cheery tone.
"Oh Really?" Syrus asked, "But how, I can't say hey I'm going with Dark Magician Girl, I'll get laughed at." Syrus said dejectedly.
"Oh don't worry, I can get a dress, and you can give me a different name for next Friday, you're too cute Sy you know that?" DMG said, sitting next to him on his bed.
Syrus blushed again, and smiled. "Umm Dark Magician Girl, so will you go with me?" he asked,
"Of course Sy" she said pecking him on the cheek.
"Alright then, I guess we should figure out a name for you then" Syrus grandly said, "How about Maggie?" "does that work"
"Sure Sy!" DMG said excitedly, "I'll see you then." She said. "Bye for now" and with that she disappeared.
"Well Sy, I guess we found your date huh?" Jaden said nudging his pal.
"Yep Jay." Was all Sy could say, and with that he fell back on his bed, closing his eyes.
Both Hassleberry and Jaden laughed, and went to their respective beds, and fell asleep as well.
END CHAPTER 1!
A/N: WOW THAT WAS A LONG CHAPTER! I'm thinking of either 3 or 4 chapters but nothing too major it's just a really simple story! Anyways hope you enjoyed, Read and Review!