Hey again! Sorry it took me so long, I've been working on a lot of other things. This fic and all my others are gonna be taking a backseat for a while next to my newest one. Go check it out if you feel like it. Anyway, I had this all nice and planned out, and then I lost my plans -_- so it may take a while to get this done. It's not gonna be incredibly short, but not real long either. So, enjoy!

UPDATE: I re-did my plans a little while ago, and I'm gonna try something semi-cool; I'm gonna post each of these chapters on the day Serenity writes them. If you people dun feel like it, tell me, but I promise it'll get out a LOT quicker this way ^^" anyway, on with the fic!

**** Dear Diary, 2-5

I went out with the gang today, just like we usually do. Of course, it was really different today. I can't believe I never noticed before how Duke and Tristan act around me. It was so obvious! But well, I guess I was just happy to have Joey to hang with, so I didn't notice anyone else. Yeah it's a lame excuse, what are YOU gonna do about it?
Anyway, we all met at the arcade, like always . . .

Me and Joey met Yugi and the others around noon. Tea was already waiting in line to play Dance Dance Revolution, while Yugi was beating Tristan in their favorite fighting game. I never really got those games, and I never really got good at them, either. Duke was fending off a big bunch of other girls who didn't want to leave him alone.
"Hey Joey, hey Serenity," Yugi greeted us as we came in.
"Hey yourself Yuge. Ya gonna let me get a game in edgewise today, or is Tristan gonna be a hog for it, as usual?" Joey shoved Tristan's shoulder at just the wrong moment, making Tristan lose the game.
"Hey quit it man, I gotta use that arm later!" Tristan jumped up, but stopped short of something when he saw me behind Joey. "Oh uh, hi Serenity." He rubbed the back of his neck and blushed a little.
"Hey Tristan!" I smiled.
Out of nowhere, someone picked me up from behind. I must have screamed or something, because they let me down right away. I turned around, and saw that it was Duke, still with his arms around me.
"Hey Serenity, great ta see ya." I blushed, and Duke let me go. He looked kinda scared. I guess it must have had something to do with that look Tristan was giving him.
"Hey guys come on, I'm up!" Tea called. I ran over to the DDR machine while Duke and Tristan fought a little too viciously at their game.
"Wow Tea, you're amazing!" I said to her, when she was done.
"Aw, thanks Serenity, but I can still get a lot better." Tea went over and got a drink from the water fountain.
"Hey Serenity, I can teach you to play that game if you like," Tristan offered.
"Right, of course. Serenity, Tristan just wants to make up for losing our game; if you learn DDR from him, you'll never win. EVER."
"So? Sure Tristan, I'd love to learn!"
Tristan got in line with me for the game, and he showed me how to play while we were waiting. It didn't look too hard, even the harder levels, but he told me that I should start at beginner. When we got to the front, he put money in for both of us and we both started on a low level. Tristan let me pick the song, which was real nice of him. It turned out I was pretty good, but Tristan wasn't. He was a good loser though, and he told me I was really good.
We went out to lunch after the arcade. I sat between Duke and Tristan, even though Joey was pretty upset. Honestly, it's not Joey's choice who I sit with, OR who I like. So he wasn't too happy. But whatever. I kinda felt like there was this electricity in the air the whole time. Duke was staring at Tristan who was staring at Duke who was ignoring Joey who was staring at Tristan who was ignoring Joey who was staring at Duke who was staring at Tristan . . . and then the food came and everyone stared at their food.
Other than that, lunch was pretty uneventful. We ended up at the mall to end the day. I usually have fun just window-shopping, but Duke insisted on getting me everything I wanted. I ended up with all these bags, full of books and clothes and all kinds of stuff! I like it and all, but I don't really know if I need them all. I think it might be a bit much. But the way Duke smiled every time he handed me a new bag . . . I don't really know what to think about it now.

I think I've read enough romance manga to know when I'm in love, but this doesn't make sense! I really like Tristan, but I really like Duke, too. Am I allowed to feel like this? I mean, I thought there was only one person for me to love, but I have two right now! I just don't know what's going on. And the dance is less than 2 weeks away! Oh, I don't know what's what! I guess after I think about it, I'll be able to decide.

Right?

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so, chapter done, next one started. Be back soon, when Serenity decides to write again