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Why dear god am i doing this. Why am i coming back to FF after all these years...Why am i writing a yaoi fic...OHGODSOMEONESTOPME...toolate.
Four Years after graduation, the dual academy graduates have taken their places among the great duelists. Jaden, once a mere slifer red, has surmounted Yugi Moutou as the king of duelists, and taken the title of "best" for himself. Chazz princeton, His mighty rival, has stolen the number two spot away from Seto Kiba, Alexis rhodes Fills Joey Wheelers Vacant number three position and Syrus truesdale has inherited Number four from Mai Valentine.
With their Ranks so firmly Established, it would seem to an outside observer that the duels between the New Top four would have inevitable outcomes, but still people flock to see Jaden Fight Chazz, Or Syrus to duel Alexis.
And so we take you now to the duel arena, Where Chazz princeton has just been narrowly defeated by jaden.
"Mr. Princeton, Please, tell us...How does it feel to lose again?" A anxious-faced reporter flocked the pridefilled pro as he turned to leave the arena.
"It feels just like old times, Now get out of my face." Chazz Insited, pushing through the paparazzi.
On the opposite side of the ring, Jaden was being swarmed by fans and reporters. "Jaden Yuki, again you have proved your superiority to Chazz princeton, what are your thoughts?"
He replied "Well, Superiority? I don't know about that. As far as actual talent goes, he's behind me by only the slightest margin."
They pressed on. "But you must acknowledge that you've won again!"
"I do, i do." And he turned to wave to his fans.
in the distance, "Chazz it up" still echoed.
Outside:
"Chazz, its good to see you again." Jaden Smiled.
"Its only been two weeks."
Jaden Tapped his chin. "Seems like longer..."
Chazz laughed. "I suppose it would, for you. But i havent beaten you in over a month, and that kind of thing weighs heavy on me...I keep notice."
"You have plenty of wins under your belt," Jaden grinned. "even in just the past few days."
"against alexis. And syrus, and other no-names."
Shaking his head, jaden grasped his rival's shoulder. "Just because you are better than them doesnt make them no-names, you know."
"I suppose not. Not Everyone can be a Champion."
there was a brief silence.
"In the old days, we used to go back to the dorm after a duel..."
Chazz shrugged. "you can come to my place if you want. I have plenty of weed."
Jaden laughed. "in the old days, i didnt smoke."
"I wish you still didnt...You always get baked and finish off my supply."
A brief pause, before..."What is our relationship, exactly chazz?"
Chazz grinned. "Bromance?"
"romance?" Jaden offered hesitantly.
Chazz Flushed. "can we get high before we talk about this?"
later:
"Shiiit mannn, Light up another bowl, im on a champion's streak..." Jaden groaned.
"asshole..." Chazz grumbled, Fumbling with his lighter. "you beat me every goddamn time."
"Not true." Jaden coughed.
"dude, i saw that...Nice hit."
"chazz...Can i ask you something?"
Chazz brought the pipe to his lips. "go for it..."
"what are we running away from?"
Princeton Hesitated, and then inhaled. "Bowl's cashed..." he mumbled upon finish, tapping out the ash.
jaden waited patiently.
Chazz sighed. "I don't know. Am i gay?"
the brown haired boy leaned foreward. "are you?"
Chazz stopped short, cherried bowl halfway to his mouth. Both parties were frozen, careless about the weed burning away, careless about the difficult life they both faced, careless about the challenges of masking their lives...
Their foreheads touched, and in that moment, brief as it was, the intimacy was tangible.
" i would die for you."
"i would kill for you..."
they both backed away.
After a moment, they laughed. "Im too stoned to know who said what."
"does it matter?" jaden smiled.
"no."