(Author's note: I will not be using Jaden's English catch phrase of "get your game on" when he appears, because it's lame and I can't stand it, even though I'm using English names. I honestly only know Jaden's, Alexis', Zane's, some of the teacher's, and bastion's name in Japanese, that's why. I will be using gotcha instead of Jaden's stupid phrase. I do not own Yu-Gi-Oh GX and Jaden and Alexis aren't together yet. The kiss reminded her of him, for reasons I don't know. Ask Alexis.)
"What did you say Alexis?" Zane asked. I really hoped that he didn't hear what I just said. It looked like he didn't, so I was going to try and pretend that it was nothing important.
"Nothing! But what were you trying to say with that kiss?" I asked, I pretended to swoon, because although we were close friends, I didn't like Zane that way. At some point in my life I did, but that was before I met him at exams. Well, there's no point in calling him him anymore, so I'll just say it. I'm love with Jaden Yuki, and I always will be.
"I was saying I love you." He said, his voice getting quiet.
"Well, I don't know how to say this but… there's someone else I'm waiting for, but I don't think he'll ever show up in my life again, and I don't even know if he likes me back…."
"Then please, just lead me on until you find him. I know you don't love me like I love you but… just pretend, for my sake."
This comment really struck me. Is he really that hopelessly in love with me? I know that I don't love him, but… maybe… just until I find Jaden… and now I know I'm going to try to find Jaden… I guess I could just pretend for a while.
"A-alright. I guess I could do that until I find him." I said, and his reaction struck me as well. He began to cry on my shoulder. "C'mon Zane! Stop that! Let's just enjoy the beach!" he looked up at me in an odd way, then decided to agree with me.
We played at the beach for about two more hours, and I felt like I was in Duel Academy again. Then I said I had to get back to my house and finish my work. Zane said that it was okay, and didn't cling to me, so I wasn't worried about him as much. I walked across the street soaking wet and freezing. It was really stupid of me to forget a towel, or sunscreen for that matter. I wasn't going to be able to sleep on my back for a week.
After I changed back into my clothes, I finished my work in record time, and went to my room to think. Jaden… how can I find him? I thought to myself, trying to find ideas. Maybe I can ask around town but… I doubt that would work. I don't even remember what his face looks like, how am I supposed to find him? Maybe… I can remember what his face looks like first, then decide what to do.
I thought about this, struggling to remember something about Jaden's face. His eyes, his smile… anything, but nothing came back to my consciousness. When I looked at the clock, it was already midnight. I decided to go to bed and found my pajamas in the mess I called a room. I really should have hired a cleaning service, but I was always so busy. I put them on and went to bed, dreaming a strange but helpful dream.
(Author's note: sorry, another cliffhanger. Don't worry, the story gets really good soon. I got the idea for one scene from fruits basket manga. If you read it, you can figure it out which scene it was from. If not, I'll post it in the next chapter (or when it actually happens.) so don't worry. I hope you enjoy my story!)