Welcome back guys, some of you asked if Mindy and Austin used protection...just go back and reread what I wrote, your answer is in there...y'know if you aren't a virgin or a kid reading this that really shouldn't be. ANYWAY! Enjoy the story you beautiful people you.

-Chapter 8:Picnic and a Talk-

"I'm not going to ask how you two got this, but I will put it to good use...Great work," The balding Chancellor said with a smile.

"No sweat...just helping a friend," Jaden replied with a smile to Alexis.

"Well, Classes have ended, enjoy your weekend, oh and Monday, I'll want to see you two to discuss something very important, there will be an announcement that morning as a reminder...oh yes and you will also began your new course," The man said with a smile.

"Thank you sir, and we will," Alexis said as she grabbed Jaden's hand and led him out.

"You know, you've got pretty comfortable holding my hand," Jaden said with a chuckle.

"Oh, sorry," Alexis said attempting to withdrawal her hand, but Jaden grasped it tighter.

"It was a joke Lex, I like holding your hand," he said with another chuckle.

Alexis had to use everything in her to hold back the blush threatening to appear on her cheeks, "Ummm, t-thanks."

"Ah, humbling the queen of the Obelisk," he said with a grin.

"Oh please, besides aren't you the Freshman King?" she said acknowledging his newest nickname since he is no longer a Slifer.

"Yeah, I kind of miss being the Slifer King," he said honestly a little sad.

"Hey, technically, no one took your title, so in a way you're still the reigning Slifer King," she said a cute smile on her face.

"Guess you're right," he said with a chuckle.

"Wouldn't have it any other way Jay," Syrus said surprising the pair.

"Oh hey Sy, how was Crowler's class?" Jaden asked his shorter friend.

"Boring, Austin and Mindy bailed, speaking of which where were you two?" Syrus asked.

"We...um...we-" Alexis stumbled.

"Got called by the Chancellor, he needed some help with something," Jaden lied.

"Oh...okay...You two have gotten really close, are ya'll finally dating?' Syrus asked.

It was now Jaden's turn to stumble over his words "We...we..uh...you know what...fuck it...Alexis, do you want to go on a picnic with me tonight...or maybe tomorrow night?" Jaden asked.

"Sure, tonight sounds good," she said a joyous smile on her face.

"And Jasmine said that wouldn't work," Syrus said with a laugh.

"Wait, you guys have been planning stuff?" Jaden asked narrowing his eyes at his friend.

"U-Uh w-we w-w-we Uhhhhhh, BYE!" Syrus shouted as he ran off.

"That is kind of sweet actually," Alexis said with a smirk.

"I know, just don't tell them that," Jaden replied with a chuckle.

Alexis giggled," Well, I guess, I'll see you tonight then," she said smiling beautifully

"Heck yeah," he said with a grin.

"Um, Jaden...do you mind if I stay the night again?" she asked nervously

"Sure, my door's always open, no matter what," he said happily. He was glad she was staying the night again, they didn't do much but listen to music and talk, but he liked it a lot.

"Thanks, I'll see you then," she said. Before she could turn to walk her way to her dorm, he pulled her into a warm hug. He held her tight, and close, it was a wonderful hug. She gladly wrapped her arms around his neck as his rested at the small of her back.

"See you then Lex," he whispered before letting go and heading off.

"See you then Jay," she said to herself watching him walk off.

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"Hey Jay, were you been," Austin asked as his roommate walked in.

"Hey Jaden," Mindy said a smile on her face.

"So this is where you two went off to," Jaden said with a smirk.

"Look who's talking, what'd ya'll do?" Austin asked trying to change subjects.

"Remember that clearing I told you I found?" Jaden asked.

"Yeah."

"Well, after we escaped ya'll fighting over spots in our wedding," Jaden said in a sarcastic manner, "I took her there."

"And ya'll?" Austin said trying to get out of him what was going on.

"Well, we went to the abandoned dorm, then to Shepp, then I asked her to a picnic at the clearing, oh and she's staying here tonight again," Jaden explained

"Nothing...intimate?" Mindy asked with a smirk.

"Other than holding hands a lot, oh and there's that whole fiancé thing," Jaden replied sarcastically with a laugh.

"So what are did you two do," Jaden asked

"We...uh..we kinda," Austin said as both the faces on the couch turned scarlet.

"Uh huh, I'm guessing I don't need to have the birds and the bees talk with little Austin," Jaden teased.

(A/N: Yeah I know he wouldn't catch on usually, but it does say in the description 'New Twists' so :P)

"I wouldn't say little," Mindy said with a giggle.

"Okay, could have lived my life happily without hearing that," Jaden said with mock disgust.

"Oh hush, don't you have a date to get ready for?" Mindy asked turning to look over her shoulder.

"Yup, foods already made, now I just gotta shower and change...Oh and don't worry, I won't say a thing about what I've found out about ya'll," Jaden said smiling and walking into his room.

"Thanks Jay," Mindy called behind him.

"So what you wanna do tonight Min?" Austin asked looking away from the duel on the TV.

"Not sure anything you wan-" she began to say as his cell began to ring.

"Hold on," He said unlocking the phone and putting it to his ear, "Hey mama, what you need?" he asked in the phone. "A weekend visit in Domino? You want me to bring Min, Jay and Lex?...Okay, I'll tell Sheppard see you tomorrow...Bye, I love you too Mom."

"Guess we've got plans for the weekend, no what about tonight?" Mindy though cupping her chin.

"Hold that thought...HEY JAY!" Austin shouted.

"YEAH!" he heard Jaden shout back.

"TELL LEX WE'RE ALL GOIN TO DOMINO TOMORROW, TILL THURSDAY NEXT WEEK!" Austin shouted.

Jaden walked out of his room a towel wrapped around him as he used another to dry his hair, "Shepp said he wanted to talk to us Monday."

"Don't worry I'm about to call him and tell him the plan, he'll just want to meet after the trip, he knows not to make mom mad," Austin said with a chuckle at the last statement.

Jaden chuckled as well, "Don't we all." he said walking back into his room. he walked out a minute later dressed in khaki shorts, a red t-shirt and brown flip flops, he had also thrown on a Rasta bracelet. "How do I look."

"Simple, but cute, nice work Jay," Mindy said after looking him up and down.

"Alright, Alright don't have too much fun," Austin said with a chuckle.

"Alright dad," Jaden teased grabbing a checker boarded blanket and the sandwiches and fruit he got ready.

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"The sunset's really pretty today," Alexis said looking at the setting sun with her head resting on Jaden's shoulders.

"Yeah," He said taking her hand in his and entwining their fingers.

"Thanks for this Jay, you've been really great since I met you...kind of makes me wish Atti did introduce us," Alexis said with a sigh as she looked at their hands contently.

"Me too, might not have been the same though, I was a bit of a handful then," He said with a chuckle.

"Was?" she said with a giggle.

"Oh, I was worse then," he said with a laugh.

"At least you treat me like a person and not an object, other guys look at me and just see my body," She said with a sad sigh.

"I'll admit I notice your body, but your special and frankly I kind of have to restrain myself when I see someone ogling you," he said with a chuckle.

"Getting a little jealous are we? and it's only our second date," she teased.

"What can I say, I've never felt this way about someone before, and I am a kinda protective guy," He said.

"You mean that?" she asked lifting her head from his shoulder and looking at him.

"Yeah Lex...I do, you're different, most girls that get half the attention you do would lose themselves in it, but you...you don't want the attention, you want to be treated as an equal...and I like that," he said meeting her hazel gaze.

"How do you do that?" she asked with a soft smile.

"Do what?" he asked raising a brow.

"Say things like that...like you've said a million times before," she said with a giggle, "I mean...there's so many things I want to tell you, what I like about you, how happy you make me...how incredibly sweet and kindhearted you are, and you do it without even trying."

"I don't know, it's just easy to talk to you," He said gaze never leaving her hazel eyes.

"Jaden...I really like you...that kiss...I could have sworn my heart was about to burst out of my chest, I've never felt like this about anyone else, and I know we're young...I do...but, I think I love you," she mumbled just loud enough for him to hear.

"I think I love you too," he chuckled, "Alexis, will you be my girlfriend?" he asked placing a hand on her soft cheek leaning his face close to hers.

"Yes," she muttered before, he gently placed his lips over hers and sent a shock down each spine as they melted into the kiss. But the kiss was cut short when the pair heard a tiny woof. When they looked to the direction it was coming from, neither could believe it but a little black Labrador Retriever sat a few feet in front of them wagging its tail happily.

"He's so cute," Alexis said looking at the puppy before her.

"Hey little one, how'd you get way out here," Jaden asked the happy little puppy.

"What can we do?" she asked looking from the puppy and to the boy who's neck she had her arms snaked.

"Why don't we see about taking the little one back to my dorm," He said releasing her and bending down. "Come here cutie, want to come with us?" he asked in a caring tone. In response the little thing rushed forward and leaped into his lap. "Hyper little...girl aren't you," Jaden said with a chuckle.

"I thought they acted like you after they'd spent years with you," Alexis teased.

"Yeah, yeah...so what you think Lex...wanna take care of a puppy with me?" he asked petting the little puppy in his lap.

"What if there's more? should we look around?" Alexis asked a little worried.

"We can," he said standing up and cradling the puppy in his arms.

"You already getting attached Jay?" she asked with a giggle, she had to admit seeing him hold the puppy so carefully was cute.

"Maybe, I do love dogs...and it's been a while since I've seen such a cute one," he said rubbing the puppy under its chin. The unnamed puppy yapped happily at the attention it was receiving.

"Think she's hungry?" Alexis asked.

"Probably, you mind if I give her some of our food?"

"Of course not," She said reaching down to where they had left the food, "Let's take it with us in case we find more on the way back."

"Well, it looks like it's gonna rain soon, so we might as well pack it up and actually head back," he said walking over to her. "Hear you carry her, and I'll carry the stuff and your bag."

"Okay," Alexis said taking the puppy, who nuzzled into her chest a bit once she was in her arms. "What should we call her?"

"Ummm...Bella, might work," Jaden said bending down and picking the stuff up.

"I like it...what do you think Bella work for you," Alexis asked the puppy with a giggle. In response Bella yapped happily and licked Alexis' chin. Alexis laughed and then asked, "You ready?"

"All set, oh we're gonna need to run by your dorm...I forgot to mention Mrs. Kaiba got us a get out of class free card...we'll be in Domino with Mindy and Austin till Thursday." Jaden said as they began to walk back.

"Okay, what about Bella... are we gonna take her with us?" Alexis asked looking at the dozing puppy.

"Sure, I'm pretty positive Mrs. Kaiba loves dogs," Jaden said with a chuckle as he wrapped his free arm comfortably over her shoulder.

"So what do you think we'll be doing?" Alexis asked

"Hmm, knowing Mrs. Kaiba she'll have a whole bunch of plans," Jaden said with a laugh.

"Probably," Alexis said with a giggle.

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"Hey Jay," Alexis said sitting up on his bed watching him set up the cot.

"Yeah Lex?" He said stopping and looking to her.

"Y'know...we could just share the bed..." she said playing with the sheets.

"A-are you sure?" he asked a blush on his face.

"Yeah...I mean, it's not like we'd be doing anything...and I've been having a lot of trouble sleeping," she said looking up at him. "Please?"

"Okay Lex...you mind if I play some music?...usually helps me sleep...may help you a bit," He said picking up his IPod.

"Can I choose the song?" she asked shyly.

"Of course...you know you don't have to be so nervous," he said a soft smile etched on his face.

"I know," she said returning the smile and taking the IPod from him. "Trapt okay with you?"

"Yup," he said putting the yapping Bella on the bed then laying next to Alexis.

"So, you excited to be going to Domino?" Jaden asked petting Bella.

"Yeah...you wouldn't mind holding me while we sleep would you?" she asked scooting a little closer.

"I wouldn't mind at all," he said wrapping her up in his arms. Bella wanting attention pranced around them and laid into Alexis' stomach.

"Good night, Jay," She said nuzzling into the pillow.

"Night Lex," he replied lifting his head to her cheek and kissing it goodnight. "Night Bella," he said petting the now dozing puppy. The couple then fell into sleep to the sound of, Made of Glass.

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There you go guys, more fluff on the Jaden and Alexis side of the story. I want to know what you guys think should happen in Domino...DON'T suggest something that would take more than the days they have. But, I'd like to start getting some more input from you guys. Oh and thanks to those of you that read this story and have already started reading my two new ones, I really appreciate the support. Much love to all of you have a great night/day and don't forget to Review, Follow, and Favorite.