A/N: People actually read this? Wow…oh, I guess it's time to thank those of you who gave this fic a shot…

Shy and LeighC: You two are the best, simply put. Thanks for reading.

Yami Evelyn: Wow…you almost got all of the pairings right. I won't say the ones you got wrong though. Maybe I'll surprise you a little. Thanks for reading.

Chaos Magician Girl: Hey! Nice of you to drop by! I understand how things can get sometimes, so there's no need to explain. Thanks for reading.

Lily: You'll find out soon enough...thanks for reading.

Snowmouse: Glad you like it...thanks for reading.

As I said last time, I'll do my best to write this fic so that people who don't know much about American Football will understand. Oh, and I realized that the fake schedule I put up only had ten games (most schools play eleven this year, discounting conference championships, bowl games, etc.) so I added two more. Enjoy the chapter, people!

Oh, all standard disclaimers apply. I don't own YGO, etc. etc.

Summer Burns, Winter Scars

Chapter Two

Kaiba went through the motions in this first summer practice. He already had memorized all the plays in the playbook, and knew exactly where every everyone was supposed to be. Well...at least on offense.

On the first scrimmage play of the first practice, Seto Kaiba was knocked to the ground. Hard. What appeared to be a flash of blue and gold had come at him from the defensive line, and poor Kaiba never had a chance.

"Good afternoon, Kaiba...how was your summer?"

Kaiba cursed silently to himself, and then spoke to his assailant. "Fine...now get the hell off of me Raphael."

The blond smirked and released his captive, allowing him to stand up once again. "Bobasa (A/N 1) has a lot to learn, doesn't he?"

Kaiba shot his attacker a glare of annoyance and went back to his side's huddle. He was trying to concentrate on the task at hand, but found it very difficult to concentrate with her still on his mind. He just couldn't let that memory of her go...

Flashback, earlier that morning...

It was basically a normal warm summer day in Indiana (A/N 2) as Seto Kaiba jogged on the streets of Notre Dame University. He did this early on in the morning, as to avoid frenzied fans, among other dangers. He was on his way by the music building on the campus when he had noticed that most of the members of the university's large pep band had arrived. Considering that many of the band members were ner, and the ones who had been around would be sure to tell the newbies that he wasn't one to be bothered while he was training, Kaiba considered it safe to take bit of a rest on the side of the building.

"Morning Yugi! Did you enjoy your summer vacation?" A young man with long, snow white hair and dark brown eyes was talking to another boy. His hair was a spiky, tri-colored mess, and his eyes were an odd shade of violet.

"Yeah, Grandpa and I were able to go to Europe for two weeks. Venice, Paris, Athens...that was the best time I've ever had! Hey, have you seen Serenity this morning?"

The ivory-haired boy frowned at the mention of that name. "No...I haven't seen her since our last performance last year."

Yugi frowned at this news. "Ryou...why don't you just tell her. EVERYONE in the band knows that you absolutely adore her. Tell her how you feel!"

Ryou blushed heavily, but still managed a response. "Just like you've told Tea how you felt?"

Yugi laughed nervously, knowing full well he hadn't even said a word to the brunette of his dreams. "Um...yeah. But my situation is a lot different from yours."

"And why is that, friend?"

"Well...Serenity knows you exist. Tea hasn't even spoken a word to me before. Heh, the only reason I know her name is because I heard one of her friends talking to her."

"Spying on women, that's low dude." Ryou and Yugi noticed that their friend (and section leader) had joined them in front of the building. His sandy-blonde hair came down to about shoulder level, and his bronze-colored skin was soaked with sweat.

"Malik...where have you been? You're a section leader for Christ's sake! You should have been here before any of us!" Yugi asked, a bit disappointed in his friend.

Malik smiled slyly, his lavender eyes twinlking. "It's a long story. Let's just say I was...preoccupied."

Both younger boys rolled their eyes. Malik had a notorious reputation for being one of the biggest so-called players on campus, Rules and Regulations be damned. Yugi and Ryou couldn't remember all the girls he had picked up during their road games, and was seriously hoping their friend protected himself during these constant encouters.

"No offense, but you 're always 'preoccupied'."

"None taken...where's Serenity? It's already twenty after six."

"We don't know, we were waiting on her too."

Having enough of the constant chatter of the students closeby, Kaiba decided it was time to resume his long jog. He stetched his muscles quickly, and set off down the sidewalk once again. Unfortunately, a young woman with brownish-red hair had just turned the corner and wasn't paying much attention to where she was going. She was running so fast, that she had slammed into the running Kaiba, sending them both to the ground with a thud.

I guess I'll stop here. I had more planned, but a little suspense here and there never hurt anyone. Thanks to those who are reading, and I appreciate any reviews (except for senseless flames) and constructive criticism is encouraged.

A/N 1: Bobasa is a character from the Manga (not sure if he is in the Anime) who carries the Millenium Key. VERY large individual as well.

A/N 2: If you didn't pick up on it, this story is set on the campus of the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana. Sorry if I didn't make that clear earlier.

The next chapter will be much, MUCH longer (around 2400, 3000 words I'm hoping.). I'm just pooped. Anyways, take care and leave a review on the way out, please?

BDB...out