Chapter 10: More faces, good times, becoming closer, a feeling deep in my heart pt. 2
The afternoon went by rather fast as time flies when you're having fun, as the gang enjoyed their afternoon together. It was great that everyone got to see each other after the long summer vacation, after they talked about their holidays, as Roxanne went on about all her 'gentlemen callers' during the holiday. They managed to get some studying in as they all relatively took the same lessons.
But Jaden, Hassleberry, Atticus and Roxanne weren't really in the studying mood as they just wanted to chill and relax, eventually they were able to get some work done. Then they had a couple of duels, it started with some tag-team duels with Jaden and Jesse going against Atticus and Zane, then Bastion and Hassleberry against Syrus and Alexis, soon after it was Chazz and Roxanne against Jaden and Jesse again.
Everyone's duelling skills had improved since the last time they were all together, minus Jade, she knew a lot about duel monsters but she really wasn't much of a duellist, so she just gave her friends and sister support and advice. It was about 5:15 as the sunset was halfway down from setting making the cloudy blue sky turned into a pinkish orange sky, Jaden and the gang were heading to cafe before heading home.
Syrus and Zane had already headed home since they lived farther out of Domino City, Hassleberry and Bastion also left at the park as they also had to get home. On a single street on shops and buildings were just Jaden, Jesse, Roxanne, Jade, Alexis, Atticus and Chazz heading over to the cafe to get a quick bite...
"Man that such an awesome afternoon! Kinda ruins it since we have school tomorrow...'' Jaden said as dreaded the next day at school as everyone laughed at his complaint
"Oh I understand your pain Jaden... Its times like this I miss the holidays already'' Roxanne said agreeing with him as Jade simply gave her sister a disappointing look
"You too are more siblings than I am with Roxanne... You've both got the lazy attitude'' Jade said jokingly as Roxanne placed her arm around her sister's shoulder
"Ah Sis but that's mine and Jaden's way of life... And that's why you love me" the crimson hair teen said as Jade smiled as she wouldn't have Roxanne any other way
"So Jesse, how about heading over to mine, we can have another duel?'' Jaden asked the teal haired teen who looked at his friend and then smiled
"That sounds really great Jay, but after this I've really should get home and all...'' Jesse said as Jaden's face slightly went sad as the teal hair boy felt badly but then he smiled again
"Hey don't look like that, look on the bright side... It is Friday tomorrow, since school started back on Wednesday, and then it's the weekend... We can hang out then'' Jesse said with hand on Jaden's shoulder who smiled at his friend
"Alright, sounds good!'' Jaden replied to his friend, as the friends continued to walk down the street until finally they came to the sight to small building with pictures of ice cream, tea and cakes
"Oh there's the cafe... Come on you just I can already taste those sweet ice cream cones'' Roxanne said with stars in her eyes, holding her hands together as Jaden, Jesse and Alexis laughed at her statement
With that the group headed over the quaint little cafe for some ice cream and other treats, Jaden held open the door for his friends as they entered the place. Once they got a table, Alexis and Roxanne went over to the counter to order some food for the gang, Jaden was sitting backwards on his chair as he was looking at Jesse. He had really found a friend in this new face, but there was something about him...
Jaden was lost in thoughts about Jesse, as well the dream he had the other night, he hadn't thought about his parents' death in a couple of years or so. But he barely remembered the dream last night, who was that that person he met at the funeral? He really made him unhappy, his parents dying hit him really hard. Just then shook his head snapping out of his bad funk, he was about to say something to Jesse when...
"Oh Jaaaden! My sweet duelling prince!'' a high female voice shouted from somewhere as Jaden realised that voice was familiar then he saw by the door a young teenage girl about Syrus's height with long violent hair
"Oh no... Blair!'' Jaden said as he suddenly jumped behind Jesse who looked confused as he saw the girl, who was then followed in the cafe by a tall boy with short black hair, a girl with red hair about Alexis's height and then another boy around Jaden's height with bright blonde hair and another talk girl with glasses and purple hair texting on her phone
"Um... Who are those guys Jay, and why are you hiding behind me?'' Jesse asked as the girl known as Blair was looking around for Jaden as was coming into the direction of their table
"Oh that's Blair Flannigan... She's a 9th grader, and really crazy, she has an unhealthy obsession with Jaden'' Chazz looking at her as she came closer to their table
"Oookay... So how are the others?'' Jessed asked as Chazz looked back again seeing Blair's friends
"Oh them... That guy with black hair is Andrew, a real piece of work, he fights dirty in anything, duels, sports, you name it..."Chazz said as Jesse looked at the guy closely then he turned his attention to the girls
"The chicks with red and purple hair are Victoria and Sasha, the typical stuck up brats, they'll dig any dirt they can find on you and make your life hell'' Chazz said about the female members of Blair's friends circle
"That other guy is David... He used to really bully Syrus when he started at Domino high, but after duel with Jaden, and insult from Zane, he was humiliated... He really hates Zane'' Chazz added as Jesse looked at them, they seemed like normal teenagers but
"I see... But why does he hate Zane?'' Jesse said wondering why the blonde guy hated Syrus's older brother
"That's simple... 1 because Zane's the top of his class, top duellist, top of everything, no one fucks with him... And 2 because Zane made him feel humiliated in front of everyone and he couldn't do shit'' Chazz answered the boy
"Anyway there all a bunch of stuck up, pathetic insignificant people... It's a shame really" Jade added as she had been reading a chemistry book
Meanwhile Alexis and Roxanne had paid for the food they ordered, the waiter was going to bring round once it was finished, just then Roxanne turned to see Blair and her gang. Her facial expression changed to an annoyed and then shrugged Alexis who also turned to see them, then the blonde sigh with annoyance to see their group's rival. Just then Victoria and Sasha came up behind them...
"Oh look who it is Sasha... It Lexis and the tomboy queen'' Victoria said with a smug tone as Roxanne quickly turned around ready to give a punch when Alexis stopped her
"What was that you tomato haired bitch!'' Roxanne shouted as Victoria reacted butting heads with the girl as their tempers rose up, as Alexis and Sasha tried to pull their friends off each other
"What was that Miss Rock punk...? You think you can even touch me your second class ingrate!'' Victoria said which made Roxanne become even more enraged
"Oh you wanna go slut! Cause I'll deck you straight to this floor!'' Roxanne said as Alexis was holding her by her shoulders as she looked like she was about to explode
"Whoa, whoa, take it easy Roxanne! Just calm down, we don't wanna get thrown out...'' Alexis said as Roxanne started to calm as Alexis released her
"Just go and sit down Roxanne, I'll be there in a minute'' Alexis added as Roxanne dusted herself off before heading over to the table glare at Victoria who simply flicked her hair
"What's wrong with you Victoria...? It hasn't even been a week and your starting trouble for my friends'' Alexis said scolding the girl who simply scoffed at her
"Oh whatever Alexis... You and that tom boy are just jealous of my beauty and popularity'' she said in an arrogant tone as the blonde simply smirked
"If you think your looks and the fact that your rich makes you're beautiful and popular... Then you're sadly mistaken... You may look pretty on the outside, but inside your just bitter and ugly'' Alexis simply said before walking to join her friends at the table with Victoria looking like she was going to blow with anger
"Damn that Alexis... She thinks she so smart...'' The red head said clenching his fist while the purple teen nodded in agreeing while texting on her phone
Back at the table Roxanne was cooling off sitting next to her sister, just then Blair and Andrew came over to the table. The young girl spotted Jaden hiding behind Jesse and quickly went the chair smiling brightly as Jaden looked like he had been through a training course. By the counter Victoria, Sasha and David who had been standing by the door noticed Jesse with Jaden and the gang.
"Who is that? He looks so gorgeous!'' Victoria said as Sasha had put her phone away examining the young man while David just scoffed
"I think that's the new guy from America Vicky...'' Sasha said calling Victoria by her nickname while typing something on another device she had
"It's a shame, he's hanging around with them...'' the girl added smirking as Victoria agreed with her as they went to order something before heading over to the gang's table, back with Jaden
"Oh Jaden my sweet prince, I missed you over the summer... It was just torture without my boyfriend, did you think about me?'' she said rubbing her cheek against Jaden's who looked really uncomfortable
"Argh... He's not your boyfriend you Psycho, quit stalking and harassing him'' Roxanne said after sighing at Blair's usual annoyance as she suddenly stood and slapped her hands on their table
"Oh who asked you Roxanne! You're just jealous that I'm Jaden's girlfriend and not you!'' Blair said as Roxanne simply laughed at her statement
"Ha! More like self-proclaimed girlfriend... You're in your own little world if you think Jaden's wants to go out with a little girl with major issues!'' Roxanne added as Blair looked furious
"He is my boyfriend! Just ask him, Jaden...'' Blair added as she turned to Jaden who suddenly looked around looking for an escape, suddenly he looked at Jesse, and then the bathroom sign
"Oh what's that Jesse? You wanna know where the bathroom is?'' Jaden said in a sarcastic tone as Jesse looked confused as Jaden grabbed his arm
"Alright I'll take you there... I need to go anyway, sorry Blair this will just take a minute'' Jaden said as he took Jesse and headed to the males bathroom while Blair looked confused while Roxanne laughed
(In the bathroom)
It was simply bathroom, a couple of toilet stalls, a row of urinal sinks and a row of sinks with taps with soap dispensers. Jaden and Jesse had just entered the bathroom as the brunette sighed with relief, unknown that he had been holding Jesse hand the whole time. Jesse realised as he was faintly blushing, as Jaden didn't notice at all as he looked around the area.
"Whew... That was so close... Sorry about dragging you in here, but I needed to get away from Blair...'' Jaden looking at his friend with a smile
"That's alright Jay, no problem... But um Jaden... You can let go of my hand now...'' the teal hair teen said with a faint blush and a smile as Jaden eyes looked to see them holding hands as he suddenly release his hand
"Oh sorry... I got carried away, forgot I holding it...'' Jaden said with a faint red blush rubbing the back of his head slightly chuckling
"It's fine Jaden... Sooo... How long are we gonna stay here in, you can't avoid that Blair girl forever'' Jesse said crossing his arms with a smile
"Not long... Anyway Blair's an issue I just can't deal with properly... I mean she can be a nice girl sometimes, but... I really don't like her in that way, and every time I try to explain it to her, she just doesn't listen'' Jaden explained the issue he had with Blair
"Seems like she's in denial... Oh well, that's too bad for you Jay'' Jesse said jokingly as Jaden laughed with him as his dilemma
"Hey why don't you take off my hands? If she likes me, then she'll love you" Jaden with a huge grin as Jesse looked frightened as he simply put his hands up in 'No way' fashion
"Thanks Jaden but she's not really my type...'' Jesse with a faint smile as he rubbed the back of his head as his friend laughed at him
"Oh, you just looking for the right girl, that's so sweet?'' Jaden said in a sarcastic tone as Jesse facial expression slight changed as he had a kinda nervous look on his face
"Umm yeah... Or you know... the right guy...'' Jesse said in quiet tone slightly turning his face away from Jaden who did hear him as he smile went away with a slightly confused look on his face
"Huh? Wha...? Oh you're joking, that's it... Yeah I guess a guy would be better than Blair'' Jaden said laughing as Jesse smiled faintly for a moment
"Yeah... You're a little so on the jokes aren't ya'' Jesse said as he chuckled slightly, about 2 minutes later Jaden and Jesse let the bathroom heading back
The two young teens returned into the cafe to see Blair and her friends now on another table opposite the gang's, Victoria and Sasha were glaring at Roxanne and vice versa. Jaden and Jesse headed back to their table, on her table Blair stared deeply at Jaden, even though he wasn't looking at her, he felt a cold chill run down his spine. Alexis and the others greeted them as they sat down, as they all started eating the food they ordered...
"So how long this staring contest between those three been going on for?'' Jaden asked as he looked at Roxanne then turned his head back at Victoria and Sasha
"Almost 3 minutes... Seriously Roxanne, just let it go, you know there not worth it'' Jade added as she took a fork of her salad as Roxanne was still glaring
"Fine... Whatever, I don't care what that bitch has to say about me...'' Roxanne said sighing as she a bite out of her chicken sandwich, Chazz was drinking his soda when he raised his eye to see Blair and Victoria coming over and then looked at Roxanne
"Better get your boxing gloves on, cause here comes more trouble...'' Chazz said in a quiet tone as the gang saw the two annoying girls coming towards there table
"Hi Atticus, Hey Chazz, Jaden...'' Victoria said only greeting the boys, to be honest as Atticus was one of most popular boys at school, and Jaden and Chazz were some of the best duellist she didn't have a problem with them
"Hi again Jaden...'' Blair said now standing beside Jaden who buried his head as he was really uncomfortable with her standing right there
"Hey...'' Jaden said in quiet tone as she smiled brightly at him, just then Victoria went over to Jesse who looked at with a plain expression
"So you're the boy at Domino high, I'm Victoria, head cheerleader and Queen of Domino high'' she said in an upbeat and slightly arrogant tone as Roxanne scoffed and Alexis rolled her eyes
"Well, it's nice to meet you Victoria, I'm Jesse Anderson'' Jesse said in his usual tone taking Victoria's hand and shaking as she faintly blushed
"Oh a real gentleman... Looks like our school's got another addition to its most gorgeous guys'' she said which made Jesse blush slightly as he smiled at her statement
"Blair... Introduce yourself to Jesse then'' the rich girl said as she gently tapped Blair who was still focused on Jaden as snapped of her trance looking at Jesse
"Hey I'm Blair Flannigan, nice to meet you'' she said as she turned her attention back to Jaden as she started playing with his hair, just then Victoria grabbed Blair
"I'm sorry, you see Blair's really fixated on Jaden... Anyway I came over to ask if you ever wanted to grab a coffee or something with me and my friends'' Victoria said as Jesse simply smiled at her
"Sure that sounds swell, anytime...'' Jesse replied with a bright and cheery smile, just then Sasha called over Victoria and Blair as there food had arrived
"Well we've got get back to our table, see you later Jesse... Boys...'' the spoiled girl said before giving the girls a dirty look as she and Blair headed back to their table
"You poor damn fool... You have no idea what you just agreed to'' Roxanne just blurted out as she had been holding in her fury towards Victoria
"What... She seemed nice, despite what Chazz said, but don't worry if there anything like what he described then I'll just be careful... But I just being polite, there's no harm'' Jesse explained as Roxanne scoffed
"No harm! Are you crazy, that bitch may look innocent, but her and little gang are nothing but bullies, psychos and bitches'' Roxanne said as she slammed her hands on the table
"Ah just take it easy Roxy, Jesse can't help if he's polite and well mannered towards everyone'' Atticus said while he was eating a plate of fries and burger
"Speaking of that, I hate to agree with Victoria but you really are a polite and mannered guy... Maybe you'll rub off some of that on Jaden, my sister and Chazz'' Jade said jokingly as Jaden, Roxanne and Chazz glared at her while she Jesse, Alexis and Atticus laughed at them
The gang had a good laugh and such for while, about an hour or so later, Jaden and the others left the cafe, Victoria and her group left before them. The sky was now a deep orange as it was almost sunset, Alexis, Atticus and Chazz had gone in one direction, Jade and Roxanne in another.
Right now it was just Jaden and Jesse walking down a street, heading to where Jesse lived as they were close by, from there Jaden would get the bus to his house. It was just gently conversation between them, the two got to talking more about their duelling careers and everything that happened today.
"So Jesse, what do you think of the others after meeting them?'' Jaden asked his friend with his hands in his pockets while Jesse was looking at the sky
"There are really great... You've got some one of kind friends there Jay... Your really lucky'' the teal haired teen said with a bright smile as Jaden blushed
"Ah, really... I guess you're right, Syrus, Lexis, Roxanne and the others are friends I could never even dream of replacing'' Jaden said as thought about his friends, they were practically his family
"What about you? Do you have any friends like that?'' Jaden asked with curiosity as Jesse thought about it for a moment but then he smiled
"Yeah... I've a couple of friends like that back home in America... Friends I really couldn't imagine I be without'' Jesse said putting his hand on his heart as Jaden smiled at him
"Wow... We really so much alike aren't we?'' Jaden asked the boy who looked at him and then smiled and nodded in response to what he said
"Yeah, the relationships we have with friends to make them what they are today took years... But look at us, it took us a whole to become such amazing friends... Couple of more weeks and will be the closest of friends'' Jesse stated as Jaden smiled with agreement as that would probably happen
"Well were almost by the apartment, I can wait with you until the bus comes if you want?'' Jesse asked his friend who smiled and then put his hand on his shoulder
"Ah don't worry about it I don't mind waiting. Besides, you were meant to be back home an hour ago, so don't waste any time'' Jaden said reassuring him as his friend smiled
About five minutes passed and the boys reached the bus stop outside the apartments where Jesse lived with his grandmother and cousin. They were crossing the road as they touchdown at the bus stop, and in the distance the bus was coming towards the stop. With that the two boys stood opposite each other as Jaden extended his arm out to Jesse as the clasped hands together giving each other a deep look and smile.
"Well I'll see you tomorrow Jesse, I've got your number so I'll text you get when I meet you on the bus'' Jaden as he took his phone as he had gotten Jesse's number earlier
"Alright then, I'll see you tomorrow Jay, thanks for an awesome day, with you and the others... See ya later buddy'' Jesse said as the bus stopped in front of them as the brunette got on the vehicle as he headed into the apartments
End of chapter 10
Evening everyone, or good morning or afternoon wherever you are, hoped you enjoyed the chapter, really proud I got this done today as this marks it being 1 month since I started this story, So I'm really happy that. I'll get to work on the next chapter soon, next time as the weeks go by and their friendship grows stronger, Jaden learns something about Jesse that changes the way he looks at him, as he develops new feelings.
Also I hoped you guys liked the new OCs characters I developed in this chapter, Please leave your reviews and I'll update as soon as possible. Bye for now!