A/N: Okay, here is the next chapter. Exams are coming up…not the best time to update, but I love you guys so much, I will anyways. By the way, did I make it clear that there will be no Bryan/Runo in this fic. I know there was in my last UBD, but Tyler just seemed like a better fit.

I do not own Bakugan.

~~~ Previously ~~~

Tyler blushed and rose. I realized that I somehow had drawn closer to him and we were only about three feet away from each other. Tyler smirked as he sprang up into the air and tackled me into the water. I don't know what surprised me more, the sudden leap in the air that caught me off guard…

Or the fact that his lips were pressed hard against my own.

~~~ Now! ~~~

Tyler POV

What is happening?! I couldn't pull my lips away from hers. I don't even know how this happened! One minute I'm tackling her into the pool, next thing I know we're practically making out under the water. Mhm, her lips are so soft. Wait a minute, is she actually kissing back? After what seemed like centuries, I reluctantly pull myself out of the water and force my mouth from hers. Runo's all red and flustered; it looks really cute on her. We are now both above water, panting and breathing heavily. I couldn't keep my face from turning into a tomato. I tried my best to look smug, like I usually do, but fail miserably. I probably look constipated.

"Er…w-we should h-head back to Dan and Bryan." She stutters. I nod stiffly and follow her out of the wave pool.

When we reach Bryan and Dan, Runo told Dan that she was going to go to the food area with Alice, Marucho, and Justin. Dan agreed and she left to change. After she left, the guys looked at me suspiciously. What the hell did I do?! I mean, come on! What the Hell?!

"What. Did. You. Do?" Dan asks sternly

"N-nothing! C'mon guys, I have morals!" I sputter. They don't seem convinced.

"I know Runo. We went out all throughout eighth grade. She doesn't get flustered easily." Dan states

Wow, all throughout eighth grade…that's a long time.

"Well…"I trailed off, not entirely sure if I want to tell them.

"Well, what?" Bryan demanded

"Well, we were playing in the wave pool and I tackled her and we sorta…kissed." I said the last part as more of a mumble, but they heard me anyways.

I was expecting a scream from Bryan, at the least, knowing how protective he was when it came to the girls. I honestly didn't know what to expect from Dan, but knowing he dated Runo for quite a while, I wasn't expecting anything good. I certainly didn't expect them to burst out laughing…which is exactly what they did. I stared in disbelief as they laughed their heads off. I honestly didn't know what they found so damn funny. I turned red with anger and demanded to know what was as funny as hell.

"What is so funny?!" I demanded, twitching with rage.

"Ah ha ha! Ah man! I'm sorry dude, but I think it's about time!" Bryan exclaimed, wiping tears from his eyes.

"Huh?" I choked on imaginary water. Dan spoke this time.

"Dude! You are so dense! I can't believe you haven't noticed. Runo is totally crazy for you!" he announced.

"Huh?" I repeated

Bryan shook his head sadly, and laid a hand on my shoulder.

"She likes you. Big time." He explained as if he was talking to a kindergartener.

I stood there for a minute, taking it all in. Runo likes me? Me? Why would she like me?! She is the most beautiful girl in the world and she likes me? I'm just plain old Tyler (A/N: Wow, low self-esteem much??). I smiled inwardly at the thought of her and I actually being together. I realized that I had been smiling like an idiot and staring off in space for some time now, and looked away. The guys looked at me expectantly.

"What do I do?" I asked

"What do you mean 'What do I do?' Shouldn't that be pretty obvious? Ask Runo out!" Bryan instructed, still talking to me like I'm five.

"Where should I take her?" I asked, still very confused.

Bryan looked thoughtful for a split second before a little imaginary light bulb appeared atop his head.

"You can take her to that new teen club! I read up on it, and apparently, you have to have a date to get in." he suggested "I think it's called Hot Dice…"

"Hot Dice? I don't know…"I trailed off

"C'mon Ty! It'll be fun! How bout I take Mari and we can make it a double?" Bryan suggested

"…fine." I mumbled

~~~With Runo~~~

Runo POV

My left eye twitched as I heard Julie's high-pitched squeal. Yes, I had told Alice the whole story, which I now I know was the worst idea I've ever had. The first thing Alice had done once I told her was go and blab to Julie about the whole thing. Now, the two of them were giggling girlishly, much to my annoyance. I really don't see the big deal. I mean, it was an accident after all, right? Then why do I feel like it was more?

It looked like Alice and Julie had abruptly stopped their girlish giggling to stare curiously at me.

"What? I asked, annoyed

"Well, he kissed you. Now what? Are you going to come clean?" Julie giggled, I growled

"He did NOT kiss me! He tackled me into the pool and his lips slammed against mine." I reasoned, instantly flushing at what I had just said.

Julie smirked, obviously, thinking the wrong way about what I had just said.

"Ugh! Why are you making this such a BIG DEAL!?" I screamed

Just at the absolute perfect moment (notice sarcasm), Tyler waltzed in. His pale blonde hair shone perfectly in the light and his damp skin was shining. His smug look was back, but he still looked slightly nervous.

"Making what a big deal?" he asked, playing curious even though his eyes said that he already knew.

"Oh, we were just talking about how-"Alice cut Julie off by smacking a hand over her mouth. Thank goodness for Alice!

"Nothing, nothing…just…girl things." she assured

"Oh okay then…"he trailed off "Um, Runo…uh, can we talk for a moment?" he noticed Julie and Alice's excited faces as they leaned closer and quickly added "Alone?" They nodded and went to join the others by the smoothie stand.

"So…what's up?" I asked honestly. He looked as if he was about to faint or something. Tyler took a deep breath before answering.

"Well, you see, Bryan told me about this new teen club called 'Hot Dice'. Have you heard about it?" he asked blushing

I nodded. Who didn't know about that place? It was the hottest club in Wardington. They played good music and was super exclusive. Amie told me that she knew the owners son so she could get us in. I was also aware that you had to have a date to get in.

"Well, um…there's this catch to getting in, you have to have a date. I was wondering if you'd like to be mine. You know you don't have to but it'd be really fun if you did and-" I cut off his rambling by putting a finger to his lips. His face was completely flushed. I smiled.

"Sounds like fun! When?" Tyler looked astonished at my acceptance, and then smiled sincerely.

"Tomorrow night. So, I'll pick you up at eight?" he responded. I gave a shy nod and hugged his lean torso.

~~~End of Chapter~~~

A/N: Ha! Finished! This one is longer than the others. He asked her out! So sweet and fluffy…like cotton candy! XD! So hoped you liked this chapter, so much more RunoxTyler in this chapter.

The next chapter: Hot Dice

This chapter is going to be sooo HOT!

REVIEW!

~Ren