I loved Duel Academy . From the time I took the entrance exams , to the second the bell rang . But up to the third year , I could not think of a new word for loving this school . It was the first day of the last year . I was hanging on the roof with Jaden Yuki .

" So , who's the next guy you're after ? " Jaden asked with his playful tone .

" Don't say it like that Jay . It's not cool . " I got serious. " But if you must know , I don't want someone cocky like Aster , or abnormally cold like Zane , or hell kaiser or whatever . "

" You did before . " Jaden commented .

" Yeah , I really never met a guy who can't just be ... oh , I don't know . "

We were kinda silent after that . Well , I was , but the sound of Jaden snoring was really loud from just three feet . I was sitting down , Cris-cross applesauce on the floor . I felt little specks of dirt , sticking on my uniform . Ugh , how could Jaden enjoy this place so much he could have his afternoon nap here ? I kept my eyes rolling around Jaden's Winged Kuriboh , watching it bounce in mid-air. Well , I kinda wish my kuriboh could bounce like that , but my Kuriboh is well , out. My little guy is a wanderer , loves to move . Can't stay in one place for so long . But I always knew , my trusty duel spirit would come back for me when I wanted help the most from that furry creature. But , I couldn't help but stare at Jaden . I managed to eye the the sweat beads lingering from his face . I hesitated to wake him up . Should I ? Well , let's give it a shot , not the best to wake up , but...

I managed to scream . " Jaden , wake up JADEN ! " He jolts himself up as his Kuriboh floats to him worriedly.

" Whoa kuriboh . " Jaden starts . " I had the weirdest dream . "

" Maybe it wasn't a dream Jay . Nightmare ? " I ask .

" Well sis , " He began , he always called me his sister . But I never once attempted to return this gesture .

Jaden was about to give me more insight , but something caught our attention . A small creature appeared before us . It had a calming lavender sight , with the tip of its tail bearing a gleaming red orb . I slowly crawled myself over to the creature . And the closer I got , I realized the cat-like creatures near transparent appearance . It was , another duel spirit ! i was so overjoyed to meet another I made a jolt in my speed. I accidentally startled it . So , it seemed natural ,that it climbed up on a young male's shoulder . And after I caught that , I disregarded everything that boy said to Jaden , and scrutinized his features . His eyes were a combination of gold and sapphire . I always thought that was the two things you needed to make emerald . His teal locks swimmed in a jutted downwards position . Dude , under the lavender shirt with frilled cuffs , ( I never imagined a guy can wear something like that casually !) I could tell he had muscles . I would have done more research , but that boy I was studying , and a kuriboh , my kuriboh that just finished his journey were staring right at me . It snapped me out of my thoughts and I got up .

" Excuse me , " He had a suave sweet accent no one could imitate . " Y'all goin' to the pep-rally too ? "

" Huh ? Oh yeah . Hey , where's Jay ? " I ask , trying to sound emotionless .

" Pep-rally . " He said . " Name 's Jesse , Jesse Anderson . "

I nod . I bring my kuriboh to my side and walk away from him . Just by first glance , I had a crush . But then I thought back , my last crushes . Zane was handsome , but he almost always seemed emotionless , that's how I fell for him . But I wanted more . And I didn't get a nice bargain . Aster was handsome too , but he wasn't to nice in the beginning . And first impressions always count . Someone that handsome like Jesse Anderson can't be nice , it's a fact . At least , how I looked at life . I pace through the empty halls , then stopping . I lean my body against the wall . Then I pondered , they didn't know me . No one . I remembered that I concealed a whole different attitude under a smile . I recollected that I used my smile to gain the friends , to gain a different life .It was because , no one would understand me until the I just could not wait. And that smile drew away that attitude to attract a different array of guys like Zane and Aster . But third time's the charm , let's try this again , without the fake grin .. Suddenly , I heard someone halt in front of me . My first reaction , as me , in three years .

" What ? You're following me or something ? " I ask .

" Sorry , but I would have bumped into ya , don't know where I am .

" Hm , Anderson . " I start . " Blind or something ? "

I had a feeling he wasn't nice . All the handsome guys I have met at Duel Academy weren't nice . What would really make him so different ? And yet , I couldn't get him out of my head . Well , I might as well just push him to the back of my thoughts until later on . Well , one day , was going to change all that . I was taking a stroll with Syrus . His depressed look drawn me to talk to him . And I was happy to see confident Syrus Truesdale show from his lurking swamp . But the next guy he said he was going to throw down with was , Axel . Tough Axel Brodie . Syrus turned pale . I was ready to click my heels too , but with the wind , I see everything turn black. But , what was this all going to lead to ?

" So Jess , how's Duel Academy treating ya ? " Jaden asks from the other side of the room , drying his seshelved hair .

" Okay I suppose . " Jesse said weakly . " Theirs this girl with an attitude problem . "

" Really ? Who's the lucky lady ? " Hassleberry wonders .

" That girl Jay was with that day on the roof . Ya know , cute face , nice h- "

" Really ? " Jaden cut him off. " She's the sweetest girl in school ! Uh , for a friend I mean ! "

" Ya got that right . " Hassleberry commented . " Thinks allot 'bout others , more than her sometimes ! "

Jesse was out of southern drenched words . Was this really the same girl ? The one Hassleberry's describing and the one that snapped at him in the halls ? He escaped from his thoughts as he heard a little message from his duel spirit , Ruby Carbuncle . Jaden got the same message from his kuriboh , plus another wandering kuriboh. (AKA: My OC's kuriboh ) And with no hesitation , apart from Hassleberry , the trio dashed off . Their destination lead to Axel , and Syrus , tied skillfully to a branch . The only word Jaden needed to hear from Axel was , ' duel ' . And a sigh could be needed when Syrus had his near death experience .

Hassleberry called out to Jaden . " Hey , private Truesdale's okay ! "

" That's nice , I suppose . " Axel cut in ." But what about the girl ? "

" Girl ? Whada ya mean Axel !? " Jaden asked .

Axel gestured a hand towards the cliff . At first glance , the group saw nothing . But it caught their attention as Syrus gasped . A girl hung over a low branch , as opposed to Syrus' branch that broke off . And the only thing to brake my fall , was a rock . It had a jagged appearance , an earthy tone . Water crashed over its top point , it seemed as if it would cut though the real world , and hell .

" Oh no ! Someone's gotta help her ! " Syrus exclaimed .

" That's a negation there son . " Axel started , he pulled up a trigger , and the switch had the words 'down' . The guys backed up . They felt helpless , without the fact if they took a step , they could be carrying her body .

I suddenly flutter my eyes open . What was up ? I felt my body dangling . I look up , there was a rope , leading from a weak branch , to my waist . I look down . I felt sweat linger on my face as I noted the rock below , hungry for my displeasure .

I hear a voice up above . Why were they talking and not helping me !? " Stop this Axel ! I won't duel better with her life on the line like this ! "

" Really ? " Another voice. " Then let's see what happens when I pull the plug on her ! "

As soon as I heard this , I perked up . If the rope is the plug , then maybe I can get out of this darn mess . Before whoever was about to ' pull the plug ' , I shifted my weight back and forth with the rope . I felt like a swing , with the chains trying to hang on for dear life . I felt the rope losing its grip . Then a 'snap' ringed in my ears . I mentally cheered as the brown roughly slid off my waist . I bring my arms out , and I dive for the cliff . And to my amazement , I clung ! Now all I had to do was keep my grip , and make it to the top . I swear , this will take some time .

" Camille ! " I heard my name . " CAMILLE ! "

But I couldn't respond . For two reasons . One , I'm not athletic , so I can't multitask this well without committing suicidal like actions . And two , they should have saved me by now if I am such a friend . I struggle up the cliff . I felt blood stains lingering on my sleeves . I take a quick glance at my hands . They were on the verge of creating a new shade of red . After that eternity , I reach the top of that damn cliff . I peer around , not a single soul . I huff to myself . So much for having friends . My mom was right , Duel Academy was for dueling , not for friends . Their only there for the good times . They'd be speechless knowing that I'm alive , no thanks to them . I sit down on the dirt . And watched the night visions stir . I could feel the tears coming up .

" Camille ! " Jaden exclaimed as he popped out of his hospital bed . " Where is she !? "

" Jaden , " Hassleberry started , " Not a trace . "

" But , Jaden , " Nurse Fontaine cut in , " There isn't any sign , of her falling in that area , we checked , we even searched the ocean ! "

" But , I have to go find my sis ... " Jaden started , until he dropped to his bed of lack of rest

" Jay's got a sis ? " Jesse asked . Syrus answered. " No , it's just a nickname for her , at least , I hope Jaden realizes it's just a nickname , he really does say 'sister' to her allot... "

" Ya know what ? Why don't I go find Camille for ya ? If she's not in the ocean , she must have found a way to get back on the island . " Jesse said .

They all confirmed his question with a nod . He took it as a yes and ran off . Jesse tried to think of going back to the cliff . Where Jaden's duel with Axel occurred . He stops at the sight of her .And he was right , she was cute . Raven hair swung against her cheeks , but stopping at the end of her neck . Her chocolate eyes , seemed as if she was the others . Most people had brown eyes , but Jesse , especially wanted to stare at her brown eyes . He walked forward , he saw that she was sitting on the ground , Jesse was facing her left side . But he could tell that she was about to cry . It was written on her posture . She seemed to hug her legs tightly against her chest . And her face stared face forward at her position , she was holding everything in . After all this time , Jesse can finally start a decent conversation with her .

" Camille ? " I heard my name , with that southern tone added . " Camille ! Fwef ! You're 'a' okay ! " Crystal boy ran up to me .

" Yeah. " I said emotionless ." You finally know my name . "

" What happened ? How'd ya survive ? " I knew he was holding back his array of questions .

" I swung to the cliff . "

" Good ! 'Cause if ya didn't , I don't think your friends woulda survived without ya ! They were worried 'bout ya .Especially Jaden ."

" Really? " I ask. " If they really cared , why did I have to save myself ? "

" Well , we just , it's complicated . But we tried ."

" Complicated ? " I said coldly . " Well , I guess your attempt wasn't good enough . "

Jesse's head hung low . " Camille , why are you actin' like this ? "

I froze . " What do you mean ? "

" What happened to that sweet girl I heard about ? "

" Oh , that . It always takes one special person to get through me . I just , didn't want to wait . So I had constructed a smile , that would get me some company around this island . It worked , but it had its defaults . I fell for others , but they didn't know me . It made the emotions fade . And now , it all stops . This has been happening for to long , and now you get the first glance at , the real me . But this time , Jay and the others won't even realize it . But , they don't need to . "

" Course they do . " Jesse said . " And um , as friends , " He rubbed the back of his head rather sheepishly . " I wanna get to know the real you too . "

" You do ? " I really couldn't believe it .

" Hey , if ya really hate me that much , we don't have to be friends if you don't wanna . "

" ... I never hated you ." I admitted . " I just never expected someone like you to act like this . "

" Act like what ? " I swear , I've seen it . Jesse's like Jaden's twin , the clueless gene catched on .

" I , don't know..." I linger on my words .

I really knew the answer . But he didn't have to know it . I never expected Jesse to be so caring , understanding , so , nice . But I kinda knew as well that Jesse was going to put more on this dreaded subject , so I thought . Jesse outstretched a hand out for me , hence my butt was on the ground . I rejected his help and got up on my own . I walk closer to Anderson . And in one abrupt motion , I embrace him out of thin air . I felt him tense up , so I pulled back , regretting what I just did . But I felt Jesse pull me back , his touch now had a more warm and friendly feeling . I smile at this .

" You're a cool friend Jesse Anderson . " I whispered .

" You too , thanks for finally calling me Jesse . " He whispered back .

I giggle a bit . " You're welcome . "

It kinda sounds like my near death experience made everything turn good . Well , it did . And guess what ? I kept my smile . It grew on me , and i'm proud of it . I think I'll be saying more sappy stuff soon , but whatever . The school year was pretty normal , but supernatural beings , bad dueling dudes left and right , you might think otherwise . But trust me , Duel Academy is like this . But my emotions sifted left and right , just like the sand , which substituted as the ocean at that time , as I saw the Rainbow Dragon appear right before Jesse . And with all that immense power , came a portal , to home . Jesse declared a powerful attack as various people disappeared in the portal .

I shouted . " Come on Jesse ! We got to go ! "

" No you have to go ! I have to keep up Rainbow Dragon's strength ! "

" Camille , it's his choice if he doesn't want to come . " I heard Axel . " If he stays he can keep Rainbow Dragon's power going and bring the rest of us home ."

I started to run up to Jesse , ignoring the uproar . " Ya gotta go ! " Jesse said . " I'll be just fine ! "

" No you won't ! You're lying to me ! "

" I'm sorry ... " I didn't understand Jesse's pleading to make me go home without him .

" Wait Jess , I wanna say something . Remembering when you asked what I didn't expect from you ? Well- "

Jesse cut me off ." Hold up . I think I have somethin' a little more important to say . Camille sorry for saying this at this time but , better late then never . " He sighed . " Camille , I-I think I love you . "

His words echoed in my head . I looked at Jesse sadly as he was controlling his dragon . He turned one more time to me , he smiled sadly . I felt a few people drag me in the path home . And that was it . My only memory of him , was the hearing of his confession , his ' I love you '. But my biggest regret is , not being able to say ' I love you too'.

I walk groggily down the stairs from my room to the ringing telephone . I rub my eyes to remember that I was pulled out of Duel Academy . Why ? Because my parents thought that I was ' saving the world ' enough . They kept lecturing on my safety , my purpose for being at the academy , and oh you get the gist of it . But what about Jesse ? I couldn't help but think , he could be still out there .

" Hello ? Who's this ? " A yawn escaped my cardboard dry mouth .

" Hello ? It hasn't been THAT long . It's me ! Alexis Rhodes ! "

" Oh ! Sorry Lex ! So , how's school ? "

" Fine . We brought Jesse back . "

" WHAT !? " I shouldn't have overreacted. " Um , how ?"

" It's a long story . It just matters that he's at North Academy as we speak . "

" Cool . "

" Anyway , Chancellor Sheppard said he still wants you to attend the graduation party ; you were a student here for two and a half years . "

" Oh , I can still go ? " I recapped . " If I can convince my parents , I'd love to go ! "

" That's great ! " Alexis beamed .

My mind felt like it was ready to blow in chunks . Getting the opportunity to meet my ol' dueling friends again . Yeah right , I wouldn't pass that up for nothing . I literally begged my parents for their acceptance , then arrived to the airport to the next plane to the Academy. I didn't even wait to get settled into my old academy room . I thought , most of them hang out at the Slifer dorm . I ran to Jaden's room , only to find only Jaden there . He was in a relaxed position , his body hugging the sheets of his bunk .

" Hey Jay ! " I said cheerfully . " What's up ? "

" Camille ? " Jaden sat up on his bed . " Every thing's alright . "

Alright ? Jaden never says 'alright' ! At least , not in that tone . " Jaden , you alright ? "

" Just fine . Why ? Something I said ? "

" Not really . It's just , where's your spirit Jay ? "

" Right here ." He placed one hand over his heart . " Don't you have any idea how it feels to lose your own sister ? "

My eyes softened a bit . " Jay , you know i'm not really your sister , right ? "

Their was a pause . Jesse was right . Jaden really did care about me . And it took me over three years to realize this . I felt so perplexed . I remembered that I would always use air quotes around brother when referring to Jaden .

They'd ask : Hey Camille ! Where's your bro ?

Brother ? I don't have a brother that goes to this school .

Sure ya do . Jaden right ?

Oh . My 'brother' is sleeping , he always does at this time .

See Cam ? -

Don't call me Cam ... See what ?

You know WAY to much about Jay to be just a friend , and way to little as a girlfriend .

... go away , i'll get , my ' bro ' for you later.

Thanks , Yuki .

WHAT DID YOU SAY !?

" Jaden ! " I snap out .

" Yeah . "

" Ya know , i've never actually showed this , cause it took me until now to realize it ."

" Realize what ? " Jaden asks with curiosity .

" Jaden , " I suck my cheeks ,then slowly release . " Thanks for being my brother all this time . "

I smiled at Jaden's grin growing , that longed smile to represent him . " Well , enough of this sis , we gotta get the the grad party ! "

Jaden drapes an arm around me , and I gladly accept . We walked to the place where the festivities took place . We sat at a nearby table , and started chatting up a conversation .

" Jay , what ever happened to Jesse ? " I ask , trying to avoid Jay's stare .

Jaden nudged my arm , I blushed . " Why ? Ya like him ? "

" NO ! " I exclaimed sharply . " Um , no , I just wanna know . "

" Remember Yubel ? From my old deck ? " I nod in understatement . " Well , it came back , but not as a card , kinda like a spirit , but you could touch it ."

" Touch...it ? " I start to chuckle .

The brunette waved his arms around vigorously . " No , not like that ! I just- "

" Kay bro , I get it , go on . "

" Well , to make a long story short , it took over Jess , but don't worry about it . "

" Why ? "

" Me and Yubel are on amends . "

" Jaden , do you even know what amends means ? "

" Eh , something that makes Duel Monsters nicer ? "

I was ready to kill myself from lack of breath , as opposed to my laughing . I look to my side . I see an raven hair equal to mine . Princeton . He decided to go all rude on us and butt in .

" Hey ! It's the Yuki siblings ! Slacker Yuki and hot Yuki ! "

" Quit it Chazz . " I commented

" Whatever . Jaden , someone wants to talk to you outside . "

" Really who ? "

" It's not Alexis . " Chazz said dryly .

I noticed that Jaden had a pigment of his Slifer jacket pinned to his face . " Um , thanks Chazz . " Jaden replied as he walked out .

I ask. " Chazz , who wants Jaden ? "

" Sheesh , nosy . " Chazz scoffed . " Find out on your own . "

I glare smugly at him and walked away . I looked around . To see golden locks floating around the room . I followed the blonde over to the dance floor . I smirk at Alexis . For the queen of Obelisk , was dancing alone .

" Dancing alone Lex ? " I dripped a playful tone in my words .

" I was dancing with Jaden . " She corrected .

" Was . "

" Well , " The thought for a moment . " Mindy and Jasmine are dancing alone too ! " She pointed out .

" I'll fix that . " Said our British boy Bastion out of no where ran all gentleman over to Mindy's side .

" I guess Bastion Misawa is over on his crushes . "

Alexis asked . " What crushes ?"

" On his duel monster cards ! Like Syrus and his crush with the Dark Magician Girl ! "

" Hey I heard that ! " Syrus yelled from across the room .

" Sy , it's a card , her spirit just thinks you're cute . " I said as Alexis had a confused look .

" But she kissed my cheek !"

I placed my head over my forehead . " Spirit . Not . Real ." I confirmed . " Dream on . "

" I will . " Syrus crossed his arms angrily .

Suddenly , the young Blair Flannigan rushed over ." Some on Syrus , let's dance ! " She demanded as she clearly dragged Syrus to the dance floor .

" Blair ! " I called out . " What about Jaden ? "

Blair smirked , face front at , Alexis . Blair mouthed the name 'Jaden Yuki' . I hit Alexis playfully in the ribs . She had a small blush . I turn to Blair and Syrus . Syrus loosened up a bit to the song . Their dancing was so well intertwined , because each enjoyed their presence I thought . Then I felt a cool presence . That was because , the blizzard king has finally arrived .

" So, " Atticus lingered . " Little Lexi's got a boy ! "

" Oh shut up . " Alexis said firmly . " Not yet...idiot brother . "

" Come on ." Atticus tamed his attitude . " You said the last thing you needed was a boyfriend , maybe you can start a little early ? It's only a week left of school . "

" Yeah ! " I aggreed . " I mean , Atticus is just a flirt , a flirt to all the girls at school . But you're smart enough to choose the perfect guy for you . Jaden's a good pick , trust me . "

" Speaking of which , where's your guy ? " Atticus asked .

" G-guy ? " I stammered . " You got to be kidding me ! "

" Oh really ? "

I daze with a puzzled look . Alexis had the uncontrollable giggles . Then I notice the male Rhodes shaking his head as he smiled , eyes closed . And in one abrupt action , my vision was blinded by a pair of hands .

" Miss me ? " That voice . That long missed accent .

" Jesse ? " I turn to face his emerald orbs . " It's you ? "

" Yeah ! Just came back from the Academy up North ! "

So yeah , reuniting with ol' Jesse Anderson and his famous crystal beasts . The gang sat down , excluding Jaden for some reason sat down and started talking . I felt proud as Syrus was on his way to the Pro Leagues . And Atticus too . I was kinda quiet . I was under the influence of Jesse's last words he said to me last time I saw him . Does he still feel the same after all this time ? My quietness brought someones attention soon enough .

" Ey Camille ? Can we talk in private for a sec ? " Jesse said .

I watch Jesse leave before I could answer , that was...strange .

" Come on now ! " Bastion says with British brimmed words . " Go already ! "

I begin to stand up , when I spy , cocky Aster from a side walk over .

" Why should she talk to Jesse ? " Aster piped in .

" So the guy can ' chat ' with the girl . " Atticus said out of the blue .

" Well , the only guy for her is for me . " Aster stated .

Syrus chimed in . " Stop giving her problems ! "

Alexis added . " She's not interested in you anymore . And you were to late to realize it . "

" You know what ? " I broke in. " I'm gonna go talk to Jess just to get out of this conflict . "

I take a hard sip at my gave me a 'hmph' as I walk outside . I didn't hear , but I accidentally cut into Jesse and Jaden's conversation .

" Jaden , where have you been ? " I used a motherly tone .

" Uh Jay , don't ya gotta jet ? " Jesse said .

" Huh ? Oh yeah ! A certain blond wanted to see my dancin' again anyway ."

I tried to smother my giggle as Jaden walked to the party . Me and Jesse were alone . I stared questioning at Jesse's near blank expression . It was , unusual .

" Jesse ? " I broke the silence . " What did you want to talk - "

" Look Jay said earlier that ya don't like me . " He replied sadly .

" It's true . I don't like you Jesse , and I couldn't understand out of everyone , you had to say 'I love you' to me ."

" And it was stupid of me to say that Cam- "

I cut his accent off as I bumped our lips softly , I urged to push it , but hey , I only knew him for about , a year ?

" I love you Jesse . I love you too Jesse Anderson . "

Jess was out of breath ,I could tell . " R-really Camille ? " He tried to pull himself together . " Sorry , i'm kinda speechless. "

I could fell my face change into a hot color ." And remember at the docks ? " He nods . " I never expected you to be so , nice ." I finished .

He smiles , then licks the lips he just touched with mine .

" Camille ? Just drank some lemonade ? "

I kissed his cheek lightly . He turned as red as Jaden's jacket ( ya know that simile is used allot , no ? ) and rubbed the spot as if it was silk .

" Strawberry lemonade . " I corrected .

" My favorite beverage . "

That's the first one ! Two more to go ! Here's some spoilers for the next one : To nice to others ?

1: Some JessexCamille distance .

2: A little bit of JadenxAlexis , crashing down . BOOM !

3: AsterxCamille is replaced by JessexCamille . BUT the whole three-parter had JessexCamille forever ! Got it ?

4: The conflict . We have spiritshipping ! Oh no ! What about JessexCamille ? Like I said , the story involves Jesse and Camille , they'll be together in the end , count on it !

Oh ,wait up for this story , it took me like three weeks for this to come out . Oh and sorry if there's errors in my story.