11. Watch you don't trip

Alexis was tapping her foot anxiously. Jaden was so late. Looking at her phone, she hadn't received any new messages. What was the point of a phone if he didn't answer?

"You're worried for this Jaden character," Zane, her close friend, stated curtly.

"He would lose his own head if it wasn't attached and needed for him to duel," she said fretfully.

"Jaden Yuki here!" Despite his panting and tardiness, he was as excitable as ever. He began racing down the steps, nearly stumbling a few times.

He winked playfully at her as he passed her by.

"You goofball," Alexis exclaimed equal parts exasperated and fond.

Zane grunted in mild interest at her behavior.