I don't own Yu-Gi-Oh! GX. Only Barbara is mine. This takes places during Season Two of the series.

Chapter One- If I Were You…

"Alexis, your brother is so charming!" squealed one of her best friends, Mindy.

Alexis rolled her eyes. "Charming isn't a word I would use to describe hi. Annoying is more like it."

Mindy and Jasmine blinked at the irritated tone in Alexis' voice. "Uh, Alexis?" Jasmine asked. "Something wrong between you and Atticus? I mean, you were so happy when you found him last year."

"Yeah, well that was last year and this is now." The two girls shook their heads as they walked away. They don't understand, she thought. I was happy that Atticus was back at first. Once he had regained his memories, he returned to being my annoying big brother. Then, he started being a ladies' man and trying to fix me up with Chazz. I wish he wouldn't meddle in my love life or flirt with the girls which he seems to do shamelessly. Alexis sighed before turning her attention to a telescope, astronomy books, and a star chart. A big astronomical event would be occurring tonight that would last for three nights. As luck would have it, Duel Academy would be one of the few prime spots to truly enjoy the sights. Chancellor Sheppard was seizing upon the event to make it a mandatory report for all the students. At least he'll be too busy with the report to flirt.

"Ready for tonight, Atticus?" an Obelisk boy asked as they enjoyed the warm sun on the beach.

"Oh, yeah. Should be quite a romantic event," Atticus replied with a grin.

"Think Alexis might find it equally romantic?"

"Lexi? No way. She'll see it as a homework assignment and that's it. The girl has no romance in her soul." He saw the crestfallen look on his friend's face and felt a rare flash of annoyance toward Alexis. His sister was pretty, no doubt about that and she did attract the attention of most of the boys at school, but she had not interest in dating any of them. She's wasting her youth. She needs to show some romantic interest. He stood up. "Come on, guys. Let's get some dinner and gather our stuff for tonight's event."

"Any idea what you'll write for your report?" another asked as they walked.

"I'll focus on the prettiest one I find. How about you?"

"Maybe whatever Alexis picks. Maybe we could work on it together and we could end up dating."

Atticus laughed bitterly. "The only way that'll work is if Lexi was another girl altogether."

The student spread out blankets, set up telescopes, and generally settled down to enjoy a rare three-night treat. Alexis chatted with Mindy and Jasmine about what they might see and on what their reports would focus. Sheppard gave the school three days after the event to finish and turn in the report. Additionally, classes were cancelled during the event. She spied Jaden, Syrus, and Hassleberry across the way. The second-year Ra was adjusting the telescope and seemed to be trying to convince Jaden to take this event seriously due to the report. She smiled at that. Sy's becoming more serious about his studies but he's wasting his time trying to make Jaden study harder.

The sky darkened as night fell and lanterns glowed softly. For a time, there was nothing but darkness, glowing lanterns, and the low buzz of talking. Then the sky lit up with all manner of astronomical wonders. There were gasps of surprise and admiration. Alexis immediately looked through the telescope to look more closely at the different phenomena. Her eyes landed on a pretty pink nebula that was across the full moon. That's my topic. I'm pretty sure it's in one of my books. A flirtatious giggle was heard and she angled the telescope in that direction and saw Atticus chatting up a group of girls, not even paying attention to the show above.

Her eyes sparked with fury as she pulled back from the telescope. Oh, that's it! she fumed. She stood and headed over to her brother and his group and was soon standing behind them. She cleared her throat, making Atticus look over his shoulder at her with his easy grin. "Hey, sis," he greeted.

"Atticus, can we talk privately?"

"Sure. I shall return ladies." He gave a wink before following Alexis away from the students and stood in the light of the nebula and the full moon. "What's up, Lexi?"

"It's your flirting! You're supposed to be choosing the subject of your report!"

"I will. I have all night plus tomorrow and the night after that to choose."

"You could choose tonight and do some research between nights. Also, the way you flirt annoys me and you know it."

"Hey, can I help it if I'm charming? You know Lexi, you could do with some romance in your life."

"I'm too busy with school and dueling to bother with romance."

"I don't believe that. You could fit romance in between."

"I don't care about romance right now."

Atticus shook his head slightly. "Honestly, if I were you, I would make time for romance and actually talk to some guys."

"Yeah? Well, if I were you I'd spend less time flirting and more time on schoolwork."

The two siblings glared at each other before heading back to their respective groups. Alexis scribbled down her topic of choice before gazing at the sky with her friends and helping them decide which topic they would write about. Every now and then she'd glare at Atticus. Really, if I was Atticus, I would have him be more studious.

Atticus returned to flirting with the girls grouped around him and even flashed winning smiles at other girls who happened to glance his way. He enjoyed the way those girls would blush or giggle before turning away. It amused him that teenage girls acted that way…except Alexis. She claimed no time or interest in romance. He believe she could make time and he suspected that she did have a crush on Jaden. He didn't blame her: Jaden was cute-looking and his dueling skills were amazing. They'd make a cute couple, if she ever told Jaden how she felt. But then again Jaden's just as oblivious to romance. Maybe both just need a push. As s star streaked across the sky, Atticus thought two things. Maybe my report will be on shooting stars, he thought as he wrote it down. Heh, if I was Alexis, I would be putting her love life on track, starting with telling Jaden about having a crush on him. He sensed Alexis glaring at him but resisted the urge to turn around to see if she really was. He turned his attention to the sky and any girl that snuggled up to him.

Jaden laid on his back, his arms folded under his head to watch the amazing show above. Hassleberry sat beside him while Syrus stood nearby gazing through a telescope. He rolled his head to the other side to see Alexis sitting with her friends across the way. The blonde was talking to Mindy and Jasmine, looking at the sky, and seemed to be making notes. He valued her friendship, felt lucky to have befriended her last year. As the new school year began, he started to feel differently about her. He still saw her as a friend, but she seemed prettier to him than she did last year. He would feel heat on his neck anytime he looked at her.

Could I be feeling…interest in Alexis? I doubt it is love, but if it is, maybe I should tell her.

"Ja? What are you looking at?" Syrus asked.

The brunette jerked out of his thoughts. "Uh, that." He pointed at a comet streaking above the moon. "Maybe that will be my report: Comets."

"Oh, okay. Glad you decided on a topic." Syrus turned back to the telescope while Jaden went back to watching Alexis. Hmm, you know I think I am falling for her. I need to think of when to tell her. Maybe after the event is over.

I want to make a note here: Today is Joey Wheeler's birthday according to the Yu-Gi-Oh! wiki site.