More TBM! YEAH!!! Okay, so maybe you can tell I'm just a little excited to be sitting at my computer, typing this story. It's been a while since I updated, and I'm sorry! Believe me, I would have given anything for the opportunity to. I was staying at this little island, and I had to go to this little library on the mainland about fifteen minutes away just to check my email! This freakish librarian forced me to fill out miles of paperwork, and screamed at me when I stayed on for thirty minutes without filling out miles of paperwork all over again. It wasn't cool. Thus ends my story. Read this other story that might entertain you just a little more.

Serenity walked up the stone steps to Domino Highschool the next day with a lump in her throat. She was just dressed normally today. She'd had it with being dressed like a supermodel. It was too much to worry about. However, new anxieties had replaced the last.

Today she had to break the news to Tristan. That wasn't going to be fun. Really, though. How do you tell a guy like him that what he believed was all wrong. That she really didn't want to go out with him, or anyone. Anyone except Seto.

It was always 'except Seto', wasn't it? There was just something different about him. He didn't think like other guys. His priorities just weren't the same. Girls seemed to be the last thing on his mind. Maybe that was why she. . .loved him.

Yes, that was it, and she wasn't afraid to admit it to herself. She loved him. She loved everything about him. His crystal eyes, everything. Even his mysterious attitude. Best of all, she loved his smile. She hadn't even seen it, yet she loved it. She somehow knew that he had a wonderful smile. As little as he chose to show it, she somehow knew.

She stepped into the building. Dropping off her backpack in her locker, she got all her books together. She passed through the first part of first period pretty easily. That, however, was the only thing she passed. At the end of class she got her science quiz back. Looking at it, she winced. On the top, in red, circled, was a huge F. So she had been somewhat preoccupied yesterday. So much for all A's and B's.

She started down to her second period class. 'If this was a musical, I know what would be playing right now. How about a nice, slow funeral march,' she thought grimly. On the way, she ran into Tristan. Of course. She had planned it this way. She'd just pull him over into a corner, and tell him. She'd be gentle, or try to be. Definitely not evasive or blunt. She walked up to him and tapped him on the shoulder.

"Tristan, I need to talk to you," she said quietly. She stepped over towards the wall. He followed, just as planned.

"Of course Serenity. You know you can tell me anything," he smiled. The next thing he did was absolutely uncalled for. He put an arm around her. You read that right. He put his arm around her.

She flexed her shoulders awkwardly. That idea was in vain. He just smiled at her. Serenity gasped. Why her? At that very moment, Seto walked by. Why did he have to see them at precisely the wrong moments. Always!

"Now what was it that you wanted to tell me?" he beamed.

"Tristan, I didn't know how to tell you this. All I know is that Joey jumped to conclusions and told you that I liked you. In truth, I only like you as a friend," she blurted out. In moments, she wished that she hadn't.

Tristan's cheeks reddened. He pulled his arm away, and stared at the ground.

"I'm. . .sorry Serenity," he said quietly. Her eyes welled up with tears. She knew that this would hurt Tristan, but she didn't think it would be that bad.

"I'm sorry Tristan. I had no idea how to tell you!" she shouted. She ran. She didn't care where. Just away.

Unknown to her, she was being followed. And it wasn't by Tristan.

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Good? I hope so. I hope it was long enough. I have a few important memos!

First and foremost: I'm working on a mailing list. Please specify in your next review whether you want to be contacted whenever I update if you haven't already.

Second and sorta important: I'd like to recommend my other Yu-Gi-Oh fanfictions, Sapphire in particular. It's a unique romance, taking place in ancient Egypt. A Seto/Serenity with a new twist. I created an ancient Egyptian version of Serenity, and the story is basically the adventure of her and Seth. Prepare for serious angst! Yes, I can write angst. Read and review that story also!

Third and rather unimportant: I thought that some of you Tristan's Biggest Mistake fans might want to know a funny story about this fanfiction. I had the bright idea, and decided to put it up. Sadly, it didn't go over very well. When I put up the fourth chapter, I had seven reviews. Absolutely, 100% pathetic. With a heavy heart, and tears in my eyes, I put up the fifth chapter. The next day, I checked reviews. I would be ecstatic to have even ten, but doubted I would. When I looked, I had 21! ! ! I was so happy! I ran around the house doing a happy review dance. Everyone thought I had gone crazy, but didn't worry about me. They knew that I had gone off the deep end a long time ago. Oh well. To this day, Tristan's Biggest Mistake is beating the heck out of Sapphire, my former best story. Anyway, continue to review and keep me dancin'!