Plot summary from chapter 11: Atticus finds company and assures that Zane and Alexis will have his room for themselves. Zane suggests a walk and Alexis agrees. Zane leads Alexis to his room to get his gifts into safe place before the night walk. However, Alexis seems to have no interest for the walk and the couple stays in the room. Then just LEMON.

The sun was rising, it was already morning. Zane opened his eyes, Alexis was still asleep wrapped in Zanes arms. Zane moved his hands carefully, stretched them and yawned at the same time. Alexis didn't wake up. Zane closed his eyes and pressed his face in her blonde hair. The smell of her hair made Zane feel calm, like nothing could bother him ever again. However, this time he was too eager about his future that he couldn't stay there forever, smelling her wonderful hair.

"Alexis, it's already morning. Wake up, I have to go," Zane whispered note of excitement in his voice. Alexis mumbled something half asleep and tightened her grip of Zane.

"No, not yet," Alexis said tiredly and let out a deep sigh. Zane snorted and brushed her hair with his hand.

"No Alexis I'm serious. I need to go," Zane said as he waited Alexis to move. Alexis hugged him tightly and rubbed her face on Zanes chest as she let out a dramatic cry to represent her agony.

"Why do you have to leave so Early?" she asked as she smoothly moved and fell on her back next to Zane.

"Because the boat leaves early honey," He answered as he approached Alexis. He grabbed her waist, drawing her closer and kissed her. As their lips parted Zane smirked and got up, leaving Alexis laying under the blanket on her own.

"Wanna come to shower with me?" Zane asked, foxy look on his face. Alexis looked at his naked body and nodded lips slightly curved upwards. She moved under the blanket, unwilling to leave its comfortable warmth. Cold air on her naked body wasn't tempting at all but when Zane was given as a token of her bravery, she did her best to get up. Zane lead the way and Alexis followed him to the bathroom where Zane turned the shower on.

"It's warm now," Zane said, amusement in his tone. He watched how Alexis was shivering behind him making sure not to get hit by a single drop. Alexis shook her head and seemed to get smaller as she tried to keep the unpleasant feeling away by keeping her limbs close together.

"Are you serious? Just dive in, you'll feel warmer in a short time," Zane said strictly and took Alexis' hand pulling her under the water. Alexis cried sharply as the water felt cold against her body. She grabbed Zane from his waist and pressed herself tightly against him. Zane hugged her back and laughed loudly.

"You dislike showers?"

"No, just the cold feeling before the shower," Alexis said vigorously making Zane laugh even more. After Alexis' first-shock was over they shared the shower peacefully and managed to get dressed up.

Zane was checking his room just in case he left something unpacked. Alexis was sitting on his bed turning her head around to see if any of his belongings were nearby. Zane was extremely tidy and never left his belongings all over the room. Sometimes he left his clothes on the bed or on the chair but his room was always clean and pleasant to visit. Fortunately Atticus was quite tidy too despite his loose attitude towards life.

"It seems that everything is packed," Zane said and sighted, melancholy in his voice.

"Atticus will surely inform you if you forgot something relevant," Alexis said from his bed.

"Yeah, I guess so," Zane said and gazed at the balcony. He opened the doors and took his last look at the scenery.

"Let's go. There's still one place I need to visit before the boat leaves," Zane announced seriously and closed the balcony doors for the last time.

Alexis got up and hugged Zane from behind. Zane smiled and petted Alexis' hands that were wrapped around him.

"Out now, or I'm going to end up staying here for the rest of my life."

"That wouldn't be that bad, I'd be here with you," Alexis said sarcastically and released Zane from her arms. Zane chuckled in response and left his keys on the table. They walked out of the room and Zane closed the door.

"How will Atticus live without me," Zane said sarcastically and smirked to Alexis. Alexis laughed as she imagined Atticus getting into trouble without Zane holding him back. One of the staff members appeared behind the corner and walked towards them as both of them tried to control their amusement.

" Mr. Truesdale, your bags?" The man said and looked at Zanes luggage's.

"It's all here," Zane answered politely.

"They'll be delivered safely on their destination," The man said. Zane nodded and the man walked away carrying Zanes bags.

Zane glanced quickly at Alexis and started to walk.

"Remind me now, where are we going?"

"Do I need to tell you?"

"No."

Finally they reached their destination, the Lighthouse. Zane stood on his place, folded his arms and closed his eyes as his hair fluttered in the wind. He let out a few deep sighs and opened his eyes to see the view that brought up a warm feeling in his heart. It was his safe place, whether he felt anxious or victorious. Alexis was standing behind him giving him some space, until now. She stepped next to him and folded her arms.

"This was the place where I always found you when I felt bad. Remember when Atticus was missing..." Alexis said quietly.

"Hnh. I couldn't believe it was him when we first found him. Months missing and suddenly it turns out that he was one of the Shadow riders," Zane said with low voice and glanced at Alexis. "But when it comes to Atticus, guess nothing should surprise me," he said and tried to lighten up the mood.

"You're right," Alexis said and lifted her gaze from the waves.

Zane opened his arms and got closer to Alexis. Alexis surrendered herself into his embrace and pressed her head on Zanes warm chest.

"How will I survive without you..." Alexis sobbed. Zane fondled her back as he felt how Alexis' breathing became uneven.

"You'll be fine. And besides, you have your brother here with you. I'm sure he won't be leaving you alone again,"

"Thanks Zane for being here when I needed you," Alexis said as tears ran down her cheeks.

Zane leaned back and lifted her chin up. "Hey, don't cry. It's just a new beginning, I'll still be there for you," Zane said and swiped her tears away with his thumbs.

"Promise to stay strong for me," Zane said as she calmed down a bit.

"I promise," She said and smiled for him. Zane smiled back and kissed her on her forehead.

After their sweet moment was over, Zane and Alexis left the Lighthouse and headed to the boat was standing firmly on the docks. It was a medium sized boat since there were only few ones who graduated at the same time as Zane, just a bit less pretentious way.

"So..." Alexis started. Alexis was ready for goodbyes when a small group of people ran towards them.

Loud voice reached to Zanes ears as the group became closer, "You stud, are you seriously going to leave without saying goodbye to your best friend, your loyal roommate!"

It was Atticus. He looked exhausted standing there in front of Zane, his hand on Zanes shoulder for support as he panted lightly. With him came Jaden and Syrus who were panting heavily since they weren't as athletic as Atticus was.

"Yes, especially after calling me a stud," Zane said, glared at Atticus with judgmental look on his face, and quietly continued tense tone in his voice, "in front of everyone."

Atticus brast into laugh and repeatedly tapped Zane on his shoulder with force. Zane backed up away from Atticus and rubbed his sore shoulder displeased look on his face. At the same moment Syrus ran to Zane and hugged him.

"I wish you good luck Zane," Syrus said joyfully. Zane hugged him back and smiled.

"Thanks Sy," Zane said with a bit more relaxed tone. Syrus let go of him and stepped aside.

"Hey Zane, make sure you get on top so I can beat the best duelist in the Pro League," Jaden laughed and offered his hand to Zane.

"Hmh, I'm sure we'll duel again sometime, Jaden," Zane said and shook Jadens hand.

For a brief moment everyone were standing quietly without any movement. The waves were calmly hitting the rocks, and the wind was making leaves swish.

"Now I really have to go. It was good to see you all. Remember to study well," Zane said and smirked as he finished.

The serene moment was gone and everyone laughed loudly.

"Zane," Alexis said quietly making Zane look her into her eyes.

Zane smiled wistfully and leaned forwards to hug Alexis. Alexis wanted to cry but she kept Zanes words in her mind and tried to stay as strong as she could. She hugged him back and Zane closed her tightly in his embrace.

"We'll see soon," Zane whispered. "You can come to my place on the weekend, I'm not suppose to have any matches yet," he continued and lifted his head up to get an eye contact.

"Yeah, I know," Alexis smiled as their eyes met. She leaned forward and kissed him for goodbye.

"Bye," Zane said as he let go of Alexis, turned his back and waved for his friends.

It was the last time he was on the island as a student. As he walked into the boat, he left all his years in the Duel Academy behind, and started his own independent life as professional duelist.

Sorry for long goodbyes. I'm not quite sure if I wrote Alexis too clingy but I think it's fair to let Zane and Alexis have their moments since the future will be stormy. This chapter was very short compared to the previous ones but I just felt that the last chapter was posted ages ago.