Chazz's true feelings

Rated: R

Fandom: YuGiOh GX

Pairings: Spiritshipping (one-sided) Adrian/Jaden/Jesse, & angelshipping

Warnings: yaoi, sexual harassment/talk, and language

Summery: Everyone knew that Jaden and Jesse hit it off right away in the series. What they don't know is the real reason why Chazz decides to duel against Gecko. But when Adrian says something to Chazz to get under his skin; Chazz then starts to realize his true feelings for a certain blue-haired duelist.

Disclaimer: GX and its characters are not mine.

AN1: special thanks to my Spiritshipping partner, Solarkitty. She wrote half this story. So this is a late birthday gift for her.

AN2: This is my first time writing angelshipping. I hope its okay. And please no flames or negative reviews.

AN3: This takes place during the two episodes; Head in the Clouds (third season obviously). It starts out in Chazz's pov, but it switches to normal pov for the rest of the story. And Chazz might be a little OOC. Sorry.

Chapter one

Something's up

I was sitting on the edge of the cliff, behind the Slifer dorm, as the breeze blew, thinking to myself: Jesse and Jaden, huh? Well…I can't really say anything against their relationship. Jaden seems to be happy with him. So I have no problems as of now. Why should I be thinking about this anyway? I may have liked Jaden a little bit before, but I'm over it now. I'm just glad to see him happy.

As much as I like to see him happy, it's only been a few weeks since the new students came and that school's officially started. Is it wrong for me to point out that their relationship is going too fast? Or is there something else going on, that I don't know about? However, I did notice that the Slifer's been on the edge recently, and I'm not sure why. Is it because of the kidnapping of little Truesdale or Hassleberry's condition? No, it's something else, and I have to know why. Maybe I'll ask Alexis, she might know of Jaden's odd behavior.

With that, I got up and started to search for Alexis. I want answers and I want them now. It isn't like Jaden to seem edgy. Is there something he's not telling us? Is something or someone bothering him? I have to know what's going on with him.

The first place to look for her would be the Slifer dorms. She was probably hanging out with Jaden and the other guys. I know I haven't been there (or seemed to care) for Jaden in the past; but believe me, I do care a lot about Jaden, more than I care to admit. Okay, that seemed a little too cheesy, even for me. As I neared the dorm, I could hear the rest of the gang talking about that Gecko kid, who was throwing some kind of party. For a brief moment, I wondered what for? I peered around the corner, just in time to hear that rich kid's name, and I'd notice that Jaden had visibly flinch.

Wait, Jaden flinched? Could it have really been at the mention of that guy? What kind of problems could he possibly have from this guy? Well, it seems like I'll find out sooner or later. I decided to listen in on the conversation, to get some more clues why Jaden would flinch at the name of that Gecko.

"Why don't we have a Slifer slumber party?" Syrus suggested.

"Good thinkin', Sy," Jesse said.

"Yeah, we can stay up all night talking about trap cards…"

Alexis (and I both) cringed. "Are you serious?" Took the words right out of me, Alexis, I thought.

"Well, of course he is."

"I don't joke about cards." I saw Jesse snap his fingers.

"Oh crap, I forgot. My cards are at my dorm." Jaden smiled at Jesse.

"You should go and get them. I'm looking forward to duelin', you again, Jess," said Jaden as he smiled up at him.

"Me too, Jay," said Jesse as smiled back at him and walked out of the room.

I stepped away next to the building, so he wouldn't see me and figure out I had been listening in on the conversation. Of course, the real question is how I can ask Alexis for two minutes of her time without looking like I want to ask her on a date. I'm way over her by now. Ever since I had some feelings towards Jaden and realizing I was gay; I have no interest in women. Then it hits me. I casually walked up to the remainder three.

"Oh hey, Chazz," Jaden says cheerfully.

"Hey," I mumbled, as I walked right up to Alexis. "Hey, did you get the invite for that party?" I asked, hopefully sounding like I hadn't listen to their conversation.

"Yeah, but I'm not going. Seems to me he sounds like he a bit of snob to me. Worse than you." I raised my eyebrows. And that was supposed to be comforting?

"Lexi, be nice," said Syrus, making me face him. Was he defending me? He gave me a shy expression. "We're having a Slifer slumber party. You're welcome to join us," he suggested, shyly and blushing a bit.

"I'll think about it. Can I ask you something, Lex?"

"As long as you're not asking for a date," Alexis said with a sigh. I winced. Ouch, that really hurt.

"Actually, no, it's not that, I assure you. It's…much different. Can we talk about it outside?" I tried not to sound too off, but Alexis stared at me for a bit before she answered.

"Alright, I'll go. I'll be right back, guys."

"Okay," said Syrus and Jaden in unison.

Alexis and I walked outside and closed the door behind me. "Lex, I think there's something wrong with Jaden," I said, getting straight to the point. "Do you have any idea what it could be?"

"Why do you ask?" she asked. I thought about it for a moment on how to answer her, without looking like I'm that worried about the slacker.

"Well, he seems to be on the edge, recently," I confessed.

"Well, Syrus was kidnapped and now Hassleberry's in the infirmary," Alexis explained.

I frowned. I'm not sure, but I know that wasn't the answer I wanted. "Alexis, you know that's not it." I sighed. I might as well let her know that I heard a part of their conversation. "I saw Jaden flinch when he heard Gecko's name. Do you know why?" I asked, finally admitted telling the truth.

"Wait, you were listening in on us?" she demanded.

"That's not the important thing right now. I just want to know why Jaden would flinch at the mention of Gecko's name, and I want to know now."

I continued trying to make it seem like I didn't care too much, but I don't think it got by with Alexis. The way she was looking at me told me she knew I was concerned for Jaden. I looked away so she couldn't read my facial expressions. Maybe this was a bad idea after all. I'm starting to get pissed off and worried why she just won't answer me. And being pissed off and worried at the same time is not the best combination for me.

"He didn't tell you? You're his friend after all," Alexis finally said, though her voice was just above a whisper. It was the second time I frowned.

"Just spill it, Alexis," I said, trying not to sound too impatient. But I don't think it was working for me.

Alexis sighed. Was she going to give me a straight answer this time? "He said Adrian was causing a few problems for him earlier, but he said not to worry about it because it wasn't that big of a deal. Now, I'm not so sure whether I should listen to him or if I should worry about him. He really doesn't seem like himself when the subject of Gecko is brought up."

I narrowed my eyes. "Causing what kind of problems? He's not-." Then it hit me. "Is he bullying Jaden?" I asked.

Alexis shrugged her shoulders. "I have no idea. Jaden didn't really say it was like that, but I just don't know. I don't even think he's told Jesse yet."

I froze right then and there. If he hasn't even told Jesse yet, than something worse was going on. "Why is he keeping Jesse in the dark? They practically talk about everything now."

"I don't know. Now I'm really starting to think there's a whole lot Jaden isn't telling us. I can't help but worry about him now."

I sighed. Dammit. I'm no closer to finding out what's really bothering Jaden. If he's not talking to Jesse or even Alexis, then he certainly is not going to me. So there's one person we need to ask, and that Adrian Gecko himself.

"So what do you plan to do, Chazz?" asked Alexis. I turned my head to look at her.

"I think it's time I confront the source of the problem himself," I declared. Alexis's eyes widened.

"You don't mean - but what if Jaden's right and you shouldn't make a big deal out of it?"

"You did see him flinch, right? I know there's something's up and I'm gonna find out what it is, whether he likes it or not." Alexis then smiled at me. "What?"

"I didn't know you cared for Jaden. That's so unlike you." I rolled my eyes.

"Well, it might be news to you, Lex. But you said it yourself, I'm still his friend. He deserves to be in a relationship with Jesse, without having to lie about certain things."

Alexis nodded in agreement. "I guess if you find out the truth, you should go ahead and start now." I nodded.

"Exactly what I plan to do."