Chapter 1

A Fated Meeting

Judai's POV

"Judai, I'll always be waiting for you… No matter what," a gentle, yet tense voice said. I lay my head in this boy's lap. His hair was a beautiful teal color, but I couldn't see his face. The teenager gently stroked my hair as I did the same. Just as we were about to kiss, I heard a loud holler.

"JUDAI! It's almost time for the entrance ceremony!" Sho called out. I shot up from my bunk and nearly screamed. My whole body was sweating, but for what reason? And since when did I like guys?!

"Judai…? Are you alright?" asked Sho.

"Y-yeah… Just had a strange dream. Anyways, what time is i- SHIT! WHY DIDN'T YOU WAKE ME UP SOONER?!" I screamed. I hurriedly took a shower and dressed in my red uniform. Sho and I raced to the ceremony. As I sprinted across the academy, I could've sworn I saw a pair of bright emerald eyes staring at me.

Duel Academy Main Room

All the students were greeted by a booming voice, belonging to none other than Principal Samejima. "Welcome to Duel Academy! As you all know, we are inviting a couple of new students from different branches! Say hello to…"

His voice trailed off and I didn't bother to listen, until I saw a striking teen walk up.

"Hey guys! I'm Johan Andersen from North Academy! Nice meeting you all!" he cheerfully exclaimed. His teal hair gracefully swished as he waved to some love-struck girls. But what intrigued me most about him, were those sexy emerald eyes. They captured me and I was unable to move. The handsome guy noticed this, and gave me something that looked like a… smirk? I immediately turned away blushing.

"Hey, Judai? You okay?" Edo asked me. Edo Phoenix was a pro duelist and we got along pretty well. He's really kind and assertive, but I guess not to others. Asuka said that Edo gave her a death glare when she interrupted a conversation between us. And Jim said that Edo almost punched him for trying to talk to me! I wonder why. But he gives me chocolates everyday so I don't mind.

"Yup, I'm fine. Thanks for asking though," I replied. Edo glanced at me with suspicion but soon focused his eyes back to the stage. I turned back to look at Johan. I thought I saw that hair color someplace before, but where?

After the ceremony, everyone left and headed back to their dorms. As I walked with my friends, I heard someone calling my name.

"Judai!"

Turning around, I saw that it was none other than the exchange student, Johan. But how did he know my name? It wasn't like we've ever met before… right?

"Hey uh, Andersen. What are you doing here?"

"Come on, no need to be shy. Call me Johan! Remember, like the old times?" he laughed while slapping my back.

I winced and then asked, "Old times? What do you mean? And how do you know my name?!"

Johan looked at me in shock. His emerald eyes were filled with sadness. This made me feel super guilty for some reason, but he then said, "I take it you don't remember me. But that's okay, we can start fresh."

He took my hand. For a second, it looked as if he was going to kiss it, but Johann just gently shook it. To my disappointment. Wait, what!?

"Hi I'm Johan Andersen, glad to meet you."

I just stood there, unable to move or say anything. When he touched me, I felt my body shudder with past memories. I was not able to fully grasp them, but I felt like I had known him for a long time.

"Pssst… Earth to Judai. You're supposed to introduce yourself back to him." Asuka whispered.

"Oh. Right!" I laughed nervously. "I'm Judai Yuki."

We started an awkward conversation that soon turned out to be quite interesting. I laughed and we gradually started leaning closer towards each other.

I think I saw Edo glare at us, but he plainly said," Aren't you guys going to let go?"

Johan and I looked down, and we were still holding hands. I quickly let go and blushed.

"S-sorry Johan." I mumbled.

"It's alright. To be honest, I enjoyed it," he proclaimed.

Blushing even harder, I quickly waved bye and sprinted to my dorm. What was happening to me? And who really was this Johan Andersen?

Duel Academy Grounds

The next morning, I tiredly walked to the cafeteria. Sho was blabbering useless gossip as I pretended to listen. I then realized that Edo had caught up to me.

"Good morning Juu," Edo called out. Sho glanced at us and gave Edo a thumbs up. Then, he quickly scampered off to who knows where.

"Hey Edo! What th-" My eyes widened in shock. Edo's face had a bruise on it!

"Are… you alright? What happened Edo? Tell me!"

He looked surprised that I actually seemed to care. But Edo gave me a small smirk and said, "I almost died trying to protect you Juu. Would you do the same for me?"

I blushed as red as a tomato. Edo… cared about me?! But I couldn't answer his question. Could I do the same for him? Probably not.

"I uh…," Desperately, I tried to change the subject. "Who did this to you?" I asked.

A hint of anger and hate glinted in his dark blue eyes.

"Andersen," Edo spitefully answered.

Again, my eyes widened. Johan would never do that! …! What did I know, I only met him yesterday! But I could not figure out why I even CARED about Johan. But still, his seductive eyes just brought me into a deep trance.

"Johan…" I whispered without knowing.

"Yes Ju-chan?" A smoky hot voice replied.

"AHHHHH!" I screamed. I turned around to find out that Johan was actually behind me! And moreover, he called me "Ju-chan"! My face flushed with a mixture of excitement and embarrassment. But as I closely looked at his face, I saw that he had a patch over his eye and scratches. His pale complexion was stained with red marks.

"Johan, what happened to you?" I sadly murmured.

"Nothing happened, I'm alrigh-"

I gently placed my fingertips on his patch and felt his soft face. I thought I saw him blush, but he quickly grabbed my hand.

"Ju-chan, I really do love you."

Johan's eyes looked serious and I couldn't respond. His gorgeous emerald eyes glistened and I leaned closer to him. Our lips were a centimeter apart, close to touching.

"Judai. I'm still here, if you didn't forget." Edo glared at us.

After I realized what I had done, and what Johan had said, I blushed like a mad man and left the area.

Rooftop of DA

I was in deep thoughts. Heck, I even ditched class to sort out my feelings. It was already day two of school, and I've already got a crush. Not to mention that I found out I'm gay. How awesome is that. I sighed. I don't even know what love is! But why do I feel like I knew Johan from the past? My head throbbed, really bad. I grunted in pain as I heard the bell ring. More noise, how great.

"Ju-chan!" A voice called out.

"J-johan?! What are you doing here?"

"I thought I heard someone up here. Plus, you ditched class! Bad boy Ju." he scolded. Johan ruffled my dark brown hair and I almost moaned in pleasure. He gradually started to massage my head down to my neck. I let out a small moan.

"Ju-chan? Did you like it?" he snickered.

"Mmm..." I drowsily replied. I wanted more of Johan. Every single part of him. Just as he was about to kiss me, he stopped.

"Judai... Have you thought about what I said earlier?" Johan asked with slight shyness.

"Y-yeah... I know we kind of just met, but I really like you... And its driving me crazy Johan! I don't know what to do! My body just starts moving on its own, and I feel like I'm possessed!" I cried.

He looked at me, blushing just a bit.

"Judai..." he called.

"Johan I-"

Soft lips pounded against mine. It felt really good. I looked up at Johan.

"Open your mouth Ju-chan." he commanded.

"Why?"

"Because I'm going to make you feel good."

I did as I was told and Johan swirled his tongue around mine. I almost fainted because of the pleasure, and I don't handle things like this very well. By the time our lips parted, we were heavily panting and sweating. The sun was starting to set.

"Johan, I love you too." I told him.

His eyes smiled and he embraced me.

"So are we boyfriends now?" I asked.

"Yup. I love you my little Ju-chan."

I lightly pecked Johan on the cheek and we went our own ways. Just as I was about to walk into my dorm, Edo said,

"Welcome back, Ju."