'Cause I can...

Secrets -- onesided Zane/Chazz

He wondered if Chazz knew how pretty he was. If he knew how hypnotic his every movement was. Likely not. Further, he wondered why he was wondering about this. It was much, much too early for Zane to be admitting he thought Chazz Princeton was pretty. Okay, scratch that, beautiful.

Blue eyes glanced at the clock. Barely eleven. Yes, it was far too early to be on this subject. Except for the subject never really left his mind. But it was too early for Zane to be admitting to that either. And it wouldn't be late enough tonight until it was almost too early the next morning.

Well, all that, and Alexis was dangerously close to figuring him out. After which, he was doomed. Provided that she, being a girl, was typical enough to be prone to gossiping. If not, he just might live. Then again, his thoughts returning to the dark haired beauty, he might not survive anyway.

Of all the people: boys, girls, Slifers, Ras, Obelisks; on the island, he just had to fall for Chazz. Why him?

'Because,' Zane's conscience nagged, 'it's more than him being pretty.'

Which was all too true. From what Zane could see, Chazz needed someone. He didn't seem to be 'all right' on his own. He kept stumbling, and falling, and picking himself back up. No one that Zane had seen had ever offered a helping hand. Small wonder the other was so cold to people. And those little lackey followers of his were worthless. They did nothing to help at all.

That worried Zane. Made him worry about Chazz, and made him wonder how much longer the younger boy would have the strength to continue picking himself up. And there was still more to this mess. It wasn't just that Chazz was pretty, and most likely very lonely. It was that, well, Zane wasn't really sure. It was something he couldn't quite put his finger on.

Zane didn't like not being sure of his surroundings. It was unusual. But ever since the first years had come, he'd been less certain of what was going on more often. He didn't know what the vibe he was getting from Chazz was, but he intended to find out. And maybe steal a kiss if he got the chance...

owari

Enjoyed writing this. I realize Alexis isn't really the gossiping type, but work with me here people. OMG! I actually have reviews... didn't really expect any...

XxSexiItxX: Any relation between my drabbles in any collection is loose at best usually. At any rate, I realize it sounds like that, but no, Zane doesn't like Jaden. At least, not in my world.

haruko sohma: Sibling relationships are great. And after how cute Seto and Mokuba, and Jou and Shizuka were in Yugioh, I couldn't leave Zane and Syrus out of the love.

Angelic Candy: I want to know how Zane can be such a jerk to poor Sy. But it'll hopefully work out.

anonumus: answer.

Golden Lass: Maybe later...smiles