I'm sorry that it's been so long since the last chapter. I've been having writers block and started a new relationship but anywho, please enjoy this new chapter.

Camilo Navas: Yes there will be other couples in the story, but not so early. (:

Chapter 3

Every day after Christine left the card shop with her newly bought deck, she learned the rules and practiced with Miwa. And lets the say. She was a lost cause. Even though she had practiced card fights with Miwa, Christine could just never win. Even though she has removed and added certain cards, she still couldn't beat Miwa. She was so frustrated that a few times that she actually wanted to give up. When she was in school, during the breaks after classes, Christine would look at her cards again and think about how she wanted to play. She was almost got caught by Kai on the day after school when he wanted to wait for her for something, but one look at him and she walked quickly from him. She knew that if he saw her with Vanguard cards then he more then likely would; one) make fun of her or two) make her have a cardfight with him; which she wasn't ready to do yet.

Christine was in her room getting ready to leave for the day when her dad came into her room.

"I haven't seen you in a while, Chris." He said.

"I've just been a busy dad. It's not a big deal." She told her dad, grabbing her coat and purse.

"Is it a boy Chris? Should I be worried?"

"It's... Well..." She started to say then took a deep breath. "It might be because of a boy but no need to worry dad"

Her dad gave her a look. "If you say so Chris but just be safe okay? Also, I'm going on a business trip today to Tokyo for four days.

"Don't worry about me dad. I'll be fine on my own and I know how to take care of myself." She told him and headed for the door while her dad grabbed his luggage and followed her.

"Do you want me to drive you anywhere?" Her dad asked while putting his luggage on in the car.

"Umm. No that's alright. I'll just walk." Christine said with a smile then started to run down the street and waved. "I'll see you when you get back dad. Bye."

Christine made her way to Card Capital to meet up with Miwa. Miwa said that Kai wasn't going to be there at all that day, so she thought that it would be safe to go. She went inside the shop, saying hi to both Misaki and Shin. She then went over to the back table where Miwa was sitting and sat down in front of him, getting her deck from her purse.

"Today might be the day where you'll beat me," Miwa said.

Christine just shrugged. "I wouldn't really say that. I've tried to rebuild my deck every chance that I could and nothing seems to be working."

"But you won't know if you try," Miwa said with a smile, shuffling his deck.

Christina took out her deck as well, stuffing then once done, the game was about to start. Throughout the game, she was really focused when she didn't realize that other people in the shop we're starting to surround her. It was an even match really, she'd receive damage while in turn, so would Miwa. Once she got down to five damage, she started to lose hope that she could even win but that was until she reached for a card and it was the best draw ever. By the end of the game, Chris actually won and she just couldn't believe it. She finally won a match against Miwa and she had a big grin on her face. Miwa reached over and gave her a pat on the head while the others around her started to clap.

"I did it Miwa. I actually won a game." Nothing could rain on her parade now. She gathered up her deck, putting them in there case. Christina stood up and headed for the door to leave.

Miwa went after her. "Where are you going?" He asked.

Turning around to face him, Christina fave him a serious look. "I'm going to find Kai and battle him. I know that this was my first win but I believe that I can beat him. Then when I do, I'll make him tell me what his problem is."

Without a back towards her friend, Chris left Card Capital and headed down the street. With a day like this, she knew that Kai had to be one play... The park. Even has children, both her and Miwa could always field Kai hat the playground just laying down on a bench. Giving a sigh, she made her way to the park and looked around. It didn't take long to find him because she could spot Kai anywhere. Walking over to him, Chris stood in his view of the sun and like before Kai opened his eyes. He didn't glare but he made a face.

"I challenge you, Kai." She said with a passion.

Kai looked at her weirdly and sat up. "Do what now?"

Christina reached into her bag and pulled out her Vanguard cards, shoving them toward his face. "I said that I challenge you, to a cardfight."

Kai's eyes went wide and just looked at her. His face was showing all kinds of emotions but he quickly pushed them away. He stood up, with his hands in his pockets and started to walk over towards a raised table, taking out his deck of cards as well. "Fine then. if you want a battle then I'll give you one Chris."

She walked her way over to him and stood behind the other end of the table, shifting her cards. She placed her level 0 in the Vanguard circle then dealt five cards for herself. Christina gave a heavy breath and looked up at Kai with confidence.

"If I win this card fight, Kai then you will tell me what's your problem with me."

Kai grabbed his five cards and straightened his back. He was hesitant but gave a nod anyways. "Fine then. I'll tell you whatever you want. Ready?"

Christina gave a nod. "Ready!"

"Stand up, Vanguard!"

As the game got underway, Christina was so focused but nether one of them realize that a certain blonde friend of theirs was hiding in the shadow of a tall tree watching them. The battle was going strong and Kai's face was starting to show just how amazing he thought Christina was, but in the end of the battle, Kai won. Christina's head fell, her hands going up to her face and covered her face. Giving a sigh, she grabbed her deck and turned to leave the park. Kai on the other hand reached for her and pulled her back.

"What is it Kai? You won so I should just leave." She told him.

Kai shook his head and gave a heavy breath. "It doesn't matter Chris. I'm going to tell you wants wrong with me anyways." He took her hand and walked over her to a near by bench.

Christina sat down and turned to look at Kai. "So what is going on Kai?"

"There are a lot of things that I can't say for personal reasons but I'm not trying to take it out on you or Miwa." Kai said and looked up at the sky. "I'm not good with my feelings Chris and every since you moved back, my feels are just going haywire."

Christina gave him a look. "What are you saying?"

Kai looked over at his friend and rubbed his hand over his forehead. "When we were younger I had this um, thing for you."

"A thing? So you mean that you liked me?" She asked giving a small smile.

He gave a cough. "Well of course, I mean.." A blush formed on his face, not knowing what else to say. He never had to confess his feelings like this before. Kai hoped his mouth to say something else but he didn't get a chance to when Christina lean over and just decided to kiss him.

Kai's face got even redder with her actions. Miwa that was hidden couldn't hold it in and just started to laugh. Both Kai and Christina quickly looked over towards the tree seeing their friend lose it.

"MIWA!!" They both yelled.

Miwa came from around the tree, wiping the tears from his eyes. He came over and flopped down on the bench beside Christina.

"Well... I see you finally confessed Kai." Miwa said.

Christina glared at him. "What in the world were you doing hiding behind that tree?"

"After you declared you were going to battle Kai, I was curious so I followed you. I wanted to see if you could actually win against him but of course he won."

She rolled her eyes and looked back at Kai. "So?"

"So what?" Kai asked giving a small smile.

Christina giggled. "Well ask me. I know you want to. I mean, I just kissed you."

"You know I've never done this before Chris but you would.. like do ehh.. be mine?" Kai asked her so awkwardly that Miwa was on the ground again laughing. Kai of course was getting annoyed with him.

Christina leaned over, laying her head on Kai's shoulder. "Of course I will Kai."

"Toshiki."

"What?"

Kai leaned down and kissed her head slightly, still getting his feeling under control. "You don't have to be so formal now, so call me Toshiki."

"Very well."

Miwa looked at both of his friends, giving his own smile. "So can I call you Toshiki?"

"No." Kai said quickly and stood up, taking Christina's hand and walked down the parks sidewalk and out of the park.

Miwa followed after them, slinging his arm around Kai's shoulders. They all made small talk and it was decided they were going to go to Card Capital the next day. Christina wanted to practice some more.

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