Title: Runs in the Family

Author: Jonouchi-Kaiba-Mokie

Series: Yu-Gi-Oh GX

Rating: PG-13

Pairings: Jaden x Alexis, Chazz x Syrus, Atticus x Zane

Warnings: Het, yaoi, sexual situations, and a few naughty words. Lemons will be available on aff

Spoilers: 3rd and beginning of 4th season

Timeframe: several years after the series

Summary: Syrus is in love, or so everyone thinks, so brother and sister team up to get him his lover, but little does Atticus know that this is all an elaborate setup and Alexis, with the help of some friends, is going to make her brother settle down once and for all.

Disclaimer: Yu-Gi-Oh GX does not belong to me, if it did there would be many more gay boys.

Running from class to class was not a favorite pastime of Syrus, however flying was even less of one, hence his white knuckles, clinging to the wall of the helicopter, eyes shifting warily. He had received a letter from Alexis of all people, saying they should have a reunion, at Duel Academy of all places. Granted she too would have to travel from her duel college in America, but it didn't matter. Syrus was still truly terrified, and his shaking showed it.

The turbulence was making him sick and the view of his friends wasn't helping his stomach at all as he eyed the two pro duelists within the confines of the helicopter. Chazz hadn't changed at all, with his superior look and arms crossed over his chest. Beside him was Aster, a cocky look on his face, that showed how much greater he was than his comrades.

Then Syrus attention turned, eying the last member of their party. With face set straight and back pressed against the seat he might as well have been made of stone. His red jacket was gone, replaced by another of the same style, but black as night. His dark chocolate eyes were closed, unrevealing of what color they would be when he opened them and the toffee colored hair fell long and wild. Jaden was still the same in person as he was on TV, duel disk attached to his arm, his manner calm and collected. He had once been different but that time was gone. Jaden Yuki would never return to the carefree boy, but no one would expect anything less from the King of Games.

As the turbulence hit the side of the helicopter a cry escaped from Syrus, tearful eyes drifted between the others present. But he wasn't the only one about to have a nervous breakdown. Behind that calm demeanor Jaden's nerves were wracked beyond comprehension. This would be the first time, since Alexis left for Duel College, first time seeing her. There had been something he had wanted to tell her back then, but it didn't come out right.

"Jaden, I … you… Um, I'm glad I met you!"

Had that really been all she wanted to say? And what had he really wanted to say? It confused the King of Games more than anything, wishing for a moment that life were as easy as dueling. There was a silent sigh as he shut his eyes, a piece of hair falling in front of his eyes. He wasn't fazed by the movements of the helicopter, too deep in thoughts about what awaited him on his return to duel academy.

As the helicopter dropped the chattering of Syrus' teeth and the snort from Chazz didn't even begin to make its way to the recesses of his mind. Alexis… it's time to quit playing around. With that thought Jaden stop, the helicopter lightly touching down as he threw the door open. Eyes scanned the area as several students turned to stare with wide eyes, the teachers attempting to turn their attention away from the visitors. But that didn't matter at all to Jaden as he walked past them.

"Welcome back Jaden, you'll be in the…" he didn't pay any attention to Crowler, his attention riveted to what was before him.

"Professor, where's Alexis?"

He gave a start at that, staring for a moment at the former slacker. This wasn't the Jaden he had known several years back. But then again he had been acting unusual his last year. The unusual look was mirrored by his once classmates, Chazz struggling with baggage as Syrus watched on in horror, terrified that something was going to fall, most likely Chazz, the almost silence punctuated by his loud voice screaming at what appeared to be thin air.

Jaden had since grown tired of waiting for his answer as he ran ahead, threading through the crowd of students trying to get the autograph of the current King of Games. Either that or a duel. But Jaden paid no mind to them as he ran past. Alexis… he had to find Alexis.

A hand fell on his shoulder, the words 'get lost' on the tip of Jaden's tongue before the voice reached his ears. "What's the rush, Jaden?"

He was speechless, absolutely speechless. Here he was with his chance to say everything that had crossed his mind for the past several years and he couldn't get a damn word out. Suddenly Jaden felt like the biggest idiot in the world as he turned; mouth half open as if to say something however no sound would escape.

A smile graced Alexis' lips as her cheerful laugh reached Jaden's ears. "Gotcha," she said, giving him the victory sign that had once been so common on Jaden's own hands. Slowly he finally found his voice again.

"It's… it's been awhile Alexis." He was stammering like an idiot, and worse, he couldn't do anything to stop it. This was just Alexis, right? He shouldn't be having this problem. But perhaps age had finally caught up to him, forcing him to see what was right in front of him, her round breasts under a blouse and short skirt to show off fine legs. It was times like these that he felt a strong desire to smack himself.

"Hey Jay, can you help us with the baggage?" The innocent voice dragged Jaden out of his thoughts as he glanced back over at Syrus. "Uh… sure Sy." He muttered, turning away from Alexis to help the overloaded Chazz.

"I need some help," Alexis said, glancing at each of her friends. "Especially from you Sy." The confused looks that crossed their faces was enough to prod Alexis to continue. "It's Atticus, he can't get a steady girlfriend," she paused for a moment, throwing a glance at Syrus and Chazz. "Or boyfriend, for the life of him. So he calls me at all hours of the night. I can't take it anymore. We need to find someone for Atticus."

Jaden wasn't quite sure, his mind telling him that this was an impossible task. This was Atticus Rhodes they were talking about after all, the ultimate playboy. And how was he supposed to help? He couldn't even find a girlfriend for himself.

"Here's the plan," Alexis continued. "We need to get inside his head and to do that we need the ultimate bait. We're going to have him play matchmaker so we can see what he wants. We'll turn the tables on him." With that Alexis gave a victorious grin before turning towards Syrus. "That's what I need you for. We need Atticus to 'hook up' you and Chazz. Lay enough bait for him but keep him helping until the time is right."

"What?" The incredulous reply was from Chazz, gaping for a moment. "Are you saying I need to act like a love struck moron and not touch him until your lamebrain brother 'hooks us up'?"

"That's the idea," she smiled, giving Chazz her sweetest look. Alexis knew she was asking a big favor of him, knowing it had probably been quite a while since he had last seen Syrus and even longer since they had had any time alone.

A growl escaped as Chazz gave a degraded look before swinging at the air to the side of his head. "Shut the fucking hell up! All three of you!" He set his shoulders before he glowered towards Alexis' direction. "Your fucking brother better be damn quick."

"Oh yes, and Sy?"

The little bluenet glanced up at that, looking curiously at Alexis for a moment.

"Don't tell Zane about all this." There was a sly smile on her lips and Syrus felt his stomach drop. Of course Alexis already had an idea in mind for Atticus' new steady, and Zane was the perfect target. There had been sparks flying between the two since before Syrus had ever entered Duel Academy.

"I understand."