Disclaimer: If I owned GX I'd totally kidnap Sho. Okay?

Chapter Four

Cannot Escape

"Judai!" He turned to see Arisho running to catch up with him. "Hey!"

Class had just ended and they were exiting Kelley's classroom. Arisho was holding what seemed to be an invitation. Shoving it into the duelist's hand, she grinned and winked.

"Read it, stupid. It's from Fubuki-kun." Arisho said, petting Sasha.

Judai opened the invitation and broke into a grin.

Judai,

Come to the beach an hour after school. Hosting a beach bash for Ryo before he has to go. Make sure you bring your swimming trunks!

Fubuki

"Sweet! You comin', Arisho-chan?" Judai turned to the girl next to him.

Chibi-blushing, Arisho nodded almost in a shy manner, "I promised Sho-chan."

He ruffled the back of his hair in confusion, "What's with that honorific for Sho? Since this morning you've been calling him "chan" and he's been calling you "sister". What's the deal?" Judai quizzed.

"Long story shot, I'm helping him out like a sister would, since Ryo-sama's kinda lame at being a good brother." Arisho bluntly replied. "Let's go get ready for the bash!" Grabbing Judai's hand, Arisho began to steer him out of the building and towards the Red Dorm.

-Beach-

Fubuki came surfing onto the beach with a grin on his face. Azura was hiding behind Asuka with a towel three times her size around her shoulders. Judai was wearing a pair of red swimming trunks, Sho a pair of yellow and black ones, Daichi a pair of green ones, Kenzan in his army ones and a white tee, Ryo was wearing a surfing suit like Fubuki's, and Manjyome wore dark grey ones.

"Azura-chan, come on now, don't be shy." Asuka coaxed softly.

Junko and Momoe began to coax her as well, "Yeah, it's okay."

Arisho was awkwardly fidgeting behind Kamiko and Takami as well. Judai noticed and chuckled softly. Junko was wearing a dark blue two piece that tied around her neck, Momoe a white and black stripped one piece that left her stomach bare. Asuka was wearing a white one piece with a tie around light blue floral print skirt. Sesuna was in a light green one piece as well. Takami wore a lavender and pink surfing suit. And Kamiko wore a black t-shirt over her blue one piece with a pair of blue shorts.

"Let's see you, Arisho-chan." Judai said, slowly smiling.

Letting out a small squeak, the dark brunette tried to hide, but her human shields stepped out of the way, revealing her. Arisho was wearing a dark red one piece that was spaghetti strapped with black straps. From her torso down was also black.

"You look fine." Sesuna reassured her. "Your turn."

Asuka stole the towel and Azura blushed horribly. Sho had turned red himself. She was wearing dark purple two piece that had amethyst tie-die on it. Azura immediately crossed her arms across her chest and gave a weak smile.

"Let's get this party started!" cheered Fubuki before running into the water.

Just as he did, a wave crashed on him.

"He is such an idiot sometimes." Asuka smiled and rolled her eyes.

Fubuki sat up, covered in seaweed, sea stars, and crabs. Takami helped get all of them off before everyone hit the water. Sho and Azura stayed in the shallow end along with Arisho.

"What's wrong?" Judai asked, noticing all three looked slightly terrified.

"I can't swim." Arisho and Azura confessed in unison.

"It's simple." Judai held his hand out towards Arisho. "C'mon. I'll teach ya."

Arisho's eyes widened, "R-Really?"

He nodded curtly. Arisho looked uncertain as she took his hand. Judai drew her gently out into the more deeper water. Panicing slightly, Arisho quickly grabbed onto him. Azura and Sho were watching closely.

"Okay, first thing's first. You need to learn how to keep from going under." Judai said. "Now I'm going to help you out, okay? You gotta trust me though, Arisho."

"O-Okay." Arisho smiled at the brown haired duelist confidently.

Asuka, Sesuna, Daichi, Manjyome, Momoe, Junko, and Ryo were all playing Frisbee in the water. Kenzan and Kamiko were playing Shark a little ways off while Fubuki and Takami were surfing together.

"Aw, look at them. Aren't they the cutest?" Junko sighed, pointing at Judai and Arisho.

"What's he doing?" Manjyome demanded.

Asuka smiled in spite of herself, "Teaching her how to swim."

Ryo looked thoughtful for once, "How long have Arisho and Judai known each other, Asuka?"

"I can answer that!" Sesuna exclaimed. "Arisho-chan and Judai-kun have known each other since middle school! They played soccer together!"

"Aw…" Momoe sighed too.

Sho smiled as he watched his aniki helping his neechan learn how to swim. Arisho was catching on pretty fast. Judai had a close hold on her so she wouldn't go under. Sho then noticed Azura wasn't looking too happy.

"What's wrong, Azura-chan?" He asked, already knowing the answer.

Azura whispered, "I don't want to be but I'm jealous of Kimana-san. Of how much Judai-kun is paying attention to her and not me." Her lower lip quivered. "It hurts."

"Now you know how I feel…" Sho was tempted to say these words to her but with held. His silver eyes then noticed something sparkling in the water. "Hey, look." Bending down, Sho picked up a small purple shell. It was smooth and very pretty. "Azura?"

"Yes, Sho-kun?" Azura turned to look at him.

"Here." Sho handed her the shell.

Azura blushed and stuttered, "Y-You're g-giving t-this t-to m-me?"

"Yes. Because I want to." Sho answered shyly.

"Thank you…" Azura bit her lower lip and smiled.

Judai smiled approvingly and said, "That's it, Arisho! You're learning fast!"

Arisho beamed and replied, "I have a great sensei."

They were now chest-deep in the water. Arisho moved to take a step forward and found no sand beneath her. Flailing her arms to prevent from sinking into the deep, deep water, Arisho let out a cry of alarm. In an instant, Judai's arm had wrapped around her waist, drawing her back away from the edge. Arisho looked up at Judai's face and blushed hotly as he stared down at her.

"You saved me…" She whispered.

"Hey, I guess I did." Judai whispered in return before he gave her a small grin.

Arisho didn't know what had come over her. One minute, Judai was holding her in the water, his arm wrapped around her waist. The next, she had her mouth pressed against his, her arm wrapped around his neck. Judai blinked a few times, unsure how to react. He had never kissed anyone on the lips before or been kissed. Just like when they had been locked in Chronos' room together, he had a mysterious feeling come over him. Arisho jumped slightly when she felt Jaden pressing his lips just as firmly against hers. His chocolate brown eyes closed.

Sho saw them kissing and had to think fast, "Hey, Azura!" He exclaimed, grabbing the raven haired girl, and turning her so her back was to them.

"What?" Azura asked, completely oblivious to Judai and Arisho.

"I have a secret." Sho continued, stalling. "C'mon, Aniki, snap out of it! I don't know how much longer I can keep Azura distracted…"

"Are you going to tell it to me?" She asked, her amethyst orbs sparkling.

Sho leaned over her shoulder and whispered softly in her ear, "I have a crush on someone too."

Azura blinked and whispered back, "You do?"

"Yes… and I promise you'll be the first person I tell." Sho replied, smiling shyly at her.

"Okay, Sho-kun." Azura smiled back at him.

Judai finally felt Arisho pull away from him. He reopened his eyes to see her, sheepishly smiling, her cheeks flaming, and horror in her own. He went to say something but she shook her head fiercely.

"I didn't mean to, Judai-kun. Please forgive me." Arisho simply muttered before wading out of the ocean and heading down the beach.

"What's wrong with Kimana-san?" Azura questioned curiously.

"Nothing, Azura-chan." Judai replied quietly from behind her.

She looked over her shoulder and up at him. Judai had a distant look in his eyes.

Azura found her voice, "Judai-kun?"

Judai reached out and ruffled her hair, "Things are a-okay, Azura-chan. No need to worry."

Her eyes closed as she savored his touch, "If you say so, Judai-kun."

-Lighthouse-

"You're boat's leaving soon." Asuka reminded Ryo once more.

Ryo closed his eyes and replied, "I know. It's just…"

Asuka looked confused, "Just what?"

"Part of me doesn't want to leave you again, Asuka." Ryo confessed softly.

"Ryo…" Asuka stepped closer to him and smiled her warm smile at him. "You'll see me again soon. But you're going to have to leave. You know it and so do I…"

Ryo opened his eyes and turned to look at the dark blonde. With a small moment of hesitation, Ryo then bent down, pecked Asuka on the cheek, and gave her a quick hug.

"Watch out for my brother, Asuka. Please." Ryo whispered soothingly in her ear.

Blushing, Asuka then watched him walking away.

"Ryo…" His name stood out in her mind as he became a distant figure.

"You cannot escape these feelings, Asuka." She told herself. "You're falling for Ryo…" Her golden light brown orbs closed. "Just like Arisho's falling for Judai…"

SF4E: "Wahoo! Royalshipping rules!"

Ryo: blushing "Why must you torment me so?"

SF4E: "Because if I only torture one Marufuji it wouldn't be fair, now would it?"

Sho: "Blame her insanity."

Ryo: "Already on it."

SF4E: "Please R&R!"