Disclaimer: If I owned Yu-Gi-Oh GX, Chumley would cease to exist. But since I don't, he's still there. Dangit!
A/N: The OC's name is pronounced LAY-uh.
Chapter 7: Secrets
Leah's positive and strong moment had vanished. "How in God's name will I tell him?" she asked herself.
She threw another rock in the ocean. "I gave it all up for this. Did I do so in vain?"
"What'd you do?" asked a welcome voice.
"Hi, Syrus," she said.
"Are- are you Ok?" he asked nervously. Why did he care so much? He admitted she was pretty and smart, but this…this was…new. Sure he had a crush on her, but besides Jaden, Leah was his best friend. She understood him better than anyone he knew, but wasn't that just something you would expect from a friend?
"Syrus," she began. "Would you- would you still be my friend…if you knew something…bad about me?"
"Of course," he said. "Friends are there for each other. We stick together, no matter what."
Leah looked him in the eye. She saw a different glint in his eye. Something she couldn't name, but had a hunch as to what it was.
"Well," she continued, "I have to show you something then. But first-" Leah leaned over and kissed Syrus on the cheek.
Syrus' cheeks were burning. He knew the blush was there. Why couldn't he move? He could barely breathe! I mean, hello, the girl he had a crush on just kissed him!
Must…not…faint, he thought.
"Syrus? Syrus!" Leah said, snapping him back into reality.
"What?" he asked.
She grabbed his arm. "Come with me," she said. He obeyed.
She dragged him into a cave. "Ok, before I show you, I just want you to promise me that you won't tell anyone. Not Jaden, not Zane, nobody!"
"Ok, ok, Leah, relax, I won't tell anyone!" he said. Why was she so protective?
"You promise?" she asked.
"I promise," he replied gently.
She smiled. "Well, here we go," she said.
Leah clutched the medalion around Syrus' neck. He was nervous, but not because of what was happening, but because their faces were almost touching!
She dipped her head slightly and shut her eyes tight. Their hearts were pounding. Then hers became slower…slower…until Syrus' heartbeat matched with hers.
As Leah let go of the wolf head, her palm and it glowed. Her whole body glowed dimly, lighting the cave. Syrus had to squint. What the h- was going on!
When the light faded (and Syrus could open his eyes), there in Leah's place…was the noble wolf IceFire.
"L-Leah?" he asked.
Leah/IceFire nodded.
"So, you're the great IceFire and gentle Leah?" he asked in astonishment.
" 'Tis true," replied Leah. She changed back.
"I think I need an explanation," said Syrus. He was smiling though.
"Well, I- why in God's name are you smiling?" she asked.
" 'Cause now I know why you came to me."
She folded her arms across her chest. "Really?" she asked. It sounded like a challenge. "Why's that?"
"All my life, I've been afriad of wolves, losing, mostly anything in general. I think…I think I was supposed to meet you."
"And?"
"You're the spitting image of a perfect person," he said.
"Please. I am not perfect."
He put his hand on her shoulder. "In my eyes you are. You're brave, smart, and not to mention pretty."
"Oh God!" he said, putting his hand over his mouth. "Please tell me I didn't say that out loud!"
"Well, ya did," said Leah.
She started to walk out. "Oh, and by the way," she said, "if you're going to say something, make sure you mean it." She walked out, slightly angry at Syrus. If he was going to tell her something, she wanted him tomake it the truth. She was not smart, wasn't brave, and definitley wasn't perfect.
Syrus watched Leah leave him. He hit himself on the head. "Great job, Truesdale," he muttered. "You just had to get the girl you like angry at you."
A/N:
I know it's short, but tell me what you think! Please! (gives puppy eyes)
- Wolf-blades-wings
