Chapter 6!
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If there's anything I did to upset people, I am sorry and I hope this Chapter's better!
As Leo and Luna were getting ready to head over to Martha's house, they received a call from Martha herself. They went to the video phone and answered it. "Hey Martha," Leo replied, "What's up?" Martha smiled. "I was just wondering if there was something that you could do for me before you came over." Luna smiled. "What's that?" she asked. "Can you bring that nice Dexter boy over too? There's a important scene in the next Chapter that I would like him to hear about." Leo and Luna nodded. "Sure thing. We'll ask Yusei to drive over to his house when he comes to pick us up." Leo then hanged up and they headed for the door.
Yusei had been convinced by Leo, Luna, and Akiza to ride together over to Martha's. Yusei tried to dance around the idea that it was meant for Akiza and him (without saying it specifically), but Akiza said that it might be nice to let them come with for a change of pace. Plus, it would work out now, as there were three seats in the back row and two up front. With Dexter making a fifth, all the seats would have butts in them. When Yusei pulled up, Leo raced inside the cozy car.
"We need to go to one more place," Leo said excitedly and explained the situation. Yusei nodded. "You'll have to show me the way there," he replied and Luna and Leo were more than happy to give directions.
As they drove over, Dexter had no idea they were coming over. In fact, it had been quite a while since he had contact with Leo and Luna. Ever since the WRGP had ended, their relationship had become extremely strained. Of course, it was that way, even after the Dark Signers.
Afterwards, Leo and Luna met with Dexter every now again, just like normal. However, once they went back to Duel Academy, everything changed. Dexter only had one class with them, but they were seated on the other side of the room. So, it was almost like they weren't even there, especially since the teacher assigned their group partners for them.
On top of that, Dexter was very worried about making sure to get to class on time and to not be tardy. Leo told him he was being too serious, but Luna was a bit more understanding. Still, Dexter had to whiz from one class to another, with almost no time to talk in between. The worst time of all, was the lunch room. Dexter didn't have lunch with Leo and Luna either and there was no one else to sit with. Instead, he ended up sitting alone or at a table, with no one really around him.
It didn't even get better once the final bell rang. Leo and Luna had become attached to their new friends and vise versa. At first, Leo and Luna didn't go over to the garage very often and it was very special when they would also invite Dexter to come along. Still, Dexter didn't feel comfortable at the garage or really around Leo and Luna's new friends. They all bonded really easily to one another and it was easy for Leo and Luna to have a conversation with them, even with the very serious Jack Atlas.
But Dexter wasn't like that. He had always had trouble being sociable with new people, especially ones he didn't know. Leo and Luna were easy, since they had met at a very young age. However, everyone since then, Dexter had met through other people. That included Bob and Patty. Leo and Luna had met them at lunch and they had quickly become fast friends. Even though Bob and Patty still hanged out together most of the time, they spent a lot of time with Leo and Luna. Yet again, Dexter never quite felt comfortable. They were nice and all that stuff, but it didn't make things easier to talk to them. Sly was similar to Bob and Patty, as he had met them at lunch, but he was more of a loner himself.
So, you had Bob and Patty together. Then, you had Leo and Luna with their new best friends and Sly by himself. Where did that put Dexter? Alone and by himself.
There were times where Dexter enjoyed being alone, but there were many times where he wanted someone to be there for him. His parents had all, but abandoned him, just like Leo and Luna. He sighed as he looked outside on another day alone. He had contacted Leo and Luna a few times through social media, but he hadn't talked to them face to face for a long time. It wasn't all their fault that they didn't stay in touch very well, Dexter knew he was also to blame. Yet, he didn't want to be a bother to them, and interrupt their fun time with their new friends.
Dexter sighed as he looked at a picture he had gotten to take a while back. It was him with Leo, Luna, Jack, Crow, Yusei, and Akiza. He was smiling in the photo and he really wished he could be happy. The only problem was that he still didn't see Yusei and the rest of the Signers like the twins did. He still looked at them as heroes, with their faces still all over the news, and telling everyone how they saved the city. He felt like he was unworthy to stand in the same room as them, let alone be called their friend.
He sighed as he put the picture down, knowing it would be another day and night all alone by himself. Suddenly, the doorbell rang, and Dexter didn't know who it was. "I didn't order a package," Dexter thought and he got up to see who it was. When he got to the door, he peaked in the peephole, and saw Leo and Luna. He was stunned as to why they were here, but he opened the door anyways.
They both smiled as they looked at him in the doorway. Dexter hadn't seen them since the WRGP, so he was a little surprised when he saw they had grown quite a bit. They were both taller than him and Leo was wearing a blue jacket over a black shirt, similar to Yusei. Luna looked like she was dressed for the cold, with a hat, boots, and yellow jacket over a blue shirt with a heart on it. Dexter then noticed that she had on a tight, dark green short shorts. He didn't get the outfit, but he somehow thought that she looked very good in it. He finally decided to address them.
"Hey guys! Long time no see," he greeted them. They both looked excited. "We're very happy to see you too Dex," Leo replied, "And best of all, we have good news!" Dexter was confused. "What is it?" he asked. Leo then explained about Martha's book and how it had the Signers in it from before. "What does that have to do with me?" Dexter asked and Luna stepped forward. "There's one character who's name is Dexterka and so, we think that he's related to you!" Dexter gasped as she continued. "He's in this Chapter and Martha wanted us to bring you over." Leo and Luna each took one of his wrists. "So lets go!" Luna said excitedly.
They gently tried to pull him, but Dexter was trying to hold them back. "No!" he cried. Leo and Luna turned to him. "Why not?" Leo asked and started pulling again. Luna tried to help as well. "No!" Dexter repeated, "I don't want to!" Leo and Luna stopped pulling. "Why not?" Leo asked. Dexter folded his arms and turned his back to them.
"Why should I go?" he asked, "The only thing that they'll say about my character is that he's a loser and he'll probably fall and hit his head on a rock." Leo frowned. "Come on Dexter. Don't be silly. They wouldn't make a character like that." Dexter shrugged. "You don't know. Maybe he's the village idiot. Besides, it's better if I don't go. That way I don't have to deal with the terrible time listening to it."
Luna was now upset. "Dexter, why are you so upset? It's just listening to a story with a bunch of friends." Dexter sighed. "They're not my friends," he replied, "I'm not good enough to be their friends." Luna shook her head. "That's not true Dexter. They are your friends." Dexter decided just to concede, even if he still thought that it wasn't true. "It's just...it's just better if I don't go. Everyone will be happier." Leo couldn't take it anymore.
"That's not true Dexter," Leo shouted. Luna put her hand on his shoulder. "Calm down Leo. It's okay." Dexter still didn't face them. "It is," he admitted and Luna walked up to him. "Dexter?" she asked. Dexter turned around and faced her. Once she did, she took a hold of his wrist. Dexter gasped as it was firm, but also gentle. He looked into her eyes and they were filled with both fire and compassion.
"You're going with us! You got it?" Dexter was a bit nervous. Seeing Luna look at him with so much authority, but also doing it out of kindness was a bit intimidating. Before he could even think about it, the words came out of his mouth. "Yes ma'am," he replied and Luna smiled. "Good," she replied, "Now lets go." She continued holding his wrist as she pulled him along. "Be sure to lock the door," Luna noted to her brother, as he locked the door for him.
As they walked, Dexter took notice a lot of things about Luna. He noticed how she was gently pulling him along, not dragging him, but gently pulling him along. He also noticed that she had gotten taller and her legs were longer too. Finally, he took notice of her new outfit, but mostly on her short shorts. Combine with the fact that Luna really wanted him to go with them and Dexter was feeling a bunch of emotions right now.
When they made it outside, Dexter noticed the red car that Yusei and Akiza were sitting in. They both waved to him and Dexter waved back. The three of them went into the back seat, with Dexter in the middle. Luna was to his left and Leo to his right. "Hey Dexter! It's good to see you again," Yusei replied as he started the car. "Yeah..." Dexter replied a bit nervously, "You too." Dexter still felt uncomfortable sitting in the same car with two Signers that he didn't know very well. "So, when did you get the car?" Dexter asked and Yusei explained the story to him.
When they got there, Martha was at the door to greet them. She gave them all a hug and Dexter stayed behind, the last one to come in. Martha looked down at him with a big smile on her face. "And you must be Dexter," she said and gave him a big hug. Dexter felt squished in her arms. "That's...me," he mustered through her bear hug. Martha finally stopped hugging and he smiled once she let go.
Once everyone was inside, they all took a seat in the living room. Crow and Jack simply waved to him, not giving him a smile. Dexter felt uneasy, as he sat next to Akiza and Yusei. Akiza gave him a kind smile, giving him a little piece of mind, and Yusei did the same. They all turned to Martha, as she began the Chapter.
It was time for the Signers to leave and go on their mission. The tribal leaders told them where to go and that the Dark Signers would be waiting for them. As they were about to leave, they were saying goodbye to their friends and family. Akizaka said goodbye to her parents and Yusei said goodbye to Marthaka. For the twins, they didn't really have anyone to say goodbye to, except Dexterka. The twins were his only friends, as his parents had abandoned him when he was a child. So, seeing them go meant that he was all alone.
"I'm going to miss you guys so much," Dexterka admitted as he hugged Leoka. Lunaka frowned. "Don't worry Dexterka. We'll be back. I promise." Dexterka went over and hugged her. "But...who can I talk to?" he asked, "There's no one out there for me!" Yuseika and Akizaka could feel his pain and they walked over to them. "It's okay Dexterka," Yuseika started as he too gave him a hug, "Why don't you stay with my foster mother Marthaka?" Dexterka was confused. "But...I don't know her," he replied. Akizaka put her arm around his shoulder. "Don't worry," she replied, "I've only been with her for a little while too, but she's really nice." Akizaka smiled as Yuseika walked with them over to her. She was talking to Akizaka's parents.
"Marthaka, would you mind taking care of Dexterka while we're away?" Marthaka frowned,"I'm sorry," she replied as she bended down to him, "I'd love to, but I just don't have enough room at home." Dexterka was lost. He couldn't stay with her and all of his friends were going to leave so suddenly. He was scared, worried, and confused about so many things. His mind first reacted to them leaving. "But...how will I know when you guys are back? How will I know you're okay?" Leoka and Lunaka walked up to him.
"You'll be the first person we come to," Lunaka replied.
In real life, Leo and Luna looked at one another. They had done the same thing when they too battled the Dark Signers. The first person they visited was Dexter and one of the last people they saw was Dexter when they left for the Satellite. They both listened closely to the rest of the Chapter, as Martha continued.
"I...I..." Dexterka didn't know what to say or do. Despite his friends' best efforts, he still felt his world coming down. All he could feel was sad and lonely. Even these new friends that he had just made, if they even were his so called friends, were leaving. He couldn't take it anymore and finally started crying. He was going to be all alone, with no one to care about him. "Don't worry Dexterka," Lunaka replied, "We'll be back really soon." Dexterka wasn't too worried about that. "It's not that. I just..." He continued sobbing. "I just don't want to be all alone, with no one to care about me!"
Yuseika came over and put a hand on his shoulder. "It's okay," he replied and Akizaka came over as well. "You'll be in our thoughts," she added. Dexterka shook his head. All he wanted was someone to be with him. He wasn't very social and he wasn't very good at making new friends, so the ones he had now were all he had. As the Signers tried to make him feel better, as the tribal leaders came up to them. "It's time to go," one of them said. Yuseika looked up. "Please sir. Just a few more minutes." The leader shook his head. "No," he replied and Dexterka stood up. "It's okay," he replied, "I know I'm not worth it. Besides, I'm not even good enough to be consider your friend anyways." He walked away hunched over and looking upset. All of the Signers watched in sadness, most notable Lunaka.
The Signers followed the leaders instructions and started walking. It was about a hour's walk and it gave everyone time to think. "What do you think Dexterka meant by he didn't think he was good enough to be considered our friend?" Yuseika asked. Lunaka spoke up. "He probably didn't think that he was good enough to be considered your, Akizaka, or Jackka's friend," she replied, "He probably thought that, since you guys don't know him that well, that you probably don't consider him a friend."
"That's not true," Akizaka replied, "He's my friend and he should always know that." Yuseika nodded. "Yeah. Me too." Jackka spoke up. "Enough talking about some dumb kid," he replied, "Lets focus on our real goal." Lunaka and Leoka were about to go over to Jackka and give him a piece of their mind. However, Yuseika stuck out his thin right arm and stopped them. He shook his head "no" and Akizaka agreed. This wasn't the time to fight over stuff like this.
They kept walking, until they spotted some people standing on a hill. The sky had suddenly turned dark and everyone could tell that this was a sign that they were in the right spot. They looked up and saw a tall figure, with silver hair. "K...Kalinka?" Yuseika asked, "Is that you?" Kalinka smiled. "Yuseika. How nice to see you again!" Yuseika frowned and growled. Suddenly, another person appeared. "Carlyka?" Jackka asked, "How did you become a Dark Signer?" Carlyka laughed.
"Simple. Did you really think I wanted to tell the people of the South about how great of a duelist you were?" Jackka nodded. "That was the plan, wasn't i?" Carlyka laughed. "Please. You lost embarrassingly and you beat two weak opponents. That's not a great duelist. On top of that, there is no way I would have a spotlight on you. A spotlight that would have been a lie!" Jackka growled. "If you want more information, then follow me," she added and started walking away. Jackka quickly ran after her. In her place, another female appeared.
"Akizka! You owe me!" Akizaka didn't get it. "I owe you what?" she asked. "My brother," she replied, "You used your powers to hurt others and you went too far on my brother. That is why he is not here with me!" Akizaka shook her head. "I did hurt people, but I never went too far!" The woman shook her head. "That's not true," she replied, "My name's Mistyka and I will show you the truth! The truth you cannot accept!"
Akizka ran after her, as she ran in another direction. "Yuseika, we have to duel in different areas, and I think now is time to lead you to that place." Yuseika followed him, leaving the twins by themselves. "Now what?" Leoka asked, "Who do we duel?" Lunaka rolled her eyes. "You mean who do I duel?" she corrected him. Suddenly, a tall, bulky man stood over them. The twins backed away, as they screamed in fear. He had a evil look in his eyes and looked awful frightening.
"Boy, why are you here? I only want to duel the girl?" Leoka stepped forward. "Hey! I can defend my sister and that includes on a duel field. If you want to duel Lunaka, then you have to duel me first!" Lunaka looked at him and pulled on her arm. "Leoka! Are you nuts?" Lunaka asked, "You're not even a Signer!" The Dark Signer man gasped. "If you're not a Signer boy, then get out!" Leoka stood in front of her and activated his duel disk. "Duel me and make me get out!" The Dark Signer ran down and their duel started.
Leo was so excited for the duel to start, that as soon as the battle was going to start, he ran up to Martha. "What happens next? Does my character kick butt?" Martha turned the page and it said that there was another Chapter. "Nnnnnnnnoooooooo!" Leo screamed as he wanted to read the next one. Martha smiled as she shut the book and told him, "Sorry Leo. Got to wait until next week." Leo groaned. "Why did this have to be the short Chapter?"
Martha laughed. "Well, you won't have to wait long for food, because I planned on the order arriving in five minutes." Leo put his arms in the air. "Pizza!" he shouted and everyone watched him run around the room in excitement. He suddenly tripped and hit his knee on the coffee table. "Oww! My kneecap!" he cried and everyone else laughed.
Soon, the pizza had arrived and Martha had them all sit at the table. Jack and Crow sat closest to Martha, telling how they were going to start thinking about a professional Turbo Dueling Career. Leo sat with them, wanting to know all the details. At the other end of the table, it was much more quiet. Yusei, Akiza, and Luna made small talk to themselves. However, Luna noticed that Dexter had hardly said a word since they got there and that included the Chapter that focused mostly on himself.
"So Dexter, what did you think of the Chapter?" Luna asked as she took a slice. Dexter shrugged. "I don't know," he replied, "It was okay." He took another bite and Luna frowned. "Did you see any relations from Dexterka to yourself?" Dexter thought for a moment. "Yeah, kind of." Luna wanted to learn more. Yusei and Akiza stopped talking to pay attention to what the two of them were saying.
"What similarities did you see?" Dexter didn't have to think. "He was lonely and worried about living all by himself. That sounds like me all right." Luna gasped. "Dexter, if you're feeling lonely, why don't we do something together next week?" Dexter shook his head. "No. That's okay," he replied, "I'm...busy." Luna knew he was lying. "What are you doing that's so busy?" Dexter shrugged. "Stuff." Luna leaned closer. "Dexter, why don't you want to do something with Leo and me?" Dexter finally looked at her and gave her a firm answer.
"Because I'd only be a bother to you and ruin your good time." He got up and headed to the bathroom. Luna frowned, because Dexter's words hurt. It wasn't the way he said it, but who he was directing it at. He was thinking that he would a bother, a pain to Leo and herself. That's what hurt Luna more than anything. She didn't feel that way about Dexter at all. She turned to Yusei and Akiza, who shared in her sad expression. Leo, Crow, and Jack were oblivious to what had happened and continued talking to Martha.
Later, as they got in the car, Dexter sat on the far right side, with Luna and Leo to his left. He looked out the window as Yusei and Akiza got in. "So, did you have good time?" Luna asked, still trying to find a way to cheer Dexter up. "Yeah. It was okay," he replied, cupping his chin in his hand. "Will you ever come back here with us?" Luna asked, again trying to talk to him. He continued to stare out the window as Yusei started to drive. "Maybe," he said in response. Luna had a feeling that Dexter was saying "no", but he didn't want to admit it. "Well...I hope that you'll come back, because I really enjoy having you there with us." Dexter finally looked away and Luna caught a brief smile on his face. She knew that Dexter might be upset and lonely, but there was no doubt that he was still a kindhearted person through and through.
"Dexter, if you still wanted, we could all do something with you next week." Dexter shook his head. "That's all right," he replied, "I don't want to force anyone else to spend time with me." Akiza and Yusei shifted their attention to the conversation in the back of the car. "You wouldn't be forcing anyone," Luna replied, "We'd all want to do it, to help cheer you up." Again, Dexter couldn't hide a brief smile, even as he tried to look away. "No. That's okay," he replied, "You don't have to do that."
"But..." Luna replied, but Leo cut her off. "If he doesn't want to do it, then he doesn't want to do it." Luna turned to Leo in shock. She was just getting to Dexter and now he was putting a stop to her progress. After a moment, Luna's eyes went back to normal. "Okay," she replied softly. Leo and Dexter were good friends, but Leo wasn't as noticeable when it came to emotions as well as Luna was. Luna could sense that Dexter really wanted to spend time with someone and Luna was going to be sure that was going to happen.
A few days later, the sun was shining as it rose on a beautiful morning. Dexter got up and had his usual breakfast. Once he was done, he sat on the couch and turned on the TV, not sure what to do. It would be another day all alone, by himself. He remembered what Luna had suggested, but he felt like he'd be forcing them to come over and spend time with him. It would make Dexter feel incredibly guilty and didn't want to do that.
Suddenly, the doorbell rang and he went to get it. When he did, he spotted Luna at the door alone. Dexter opened the door and Luna had a serious look on her face. "Hey Luna," he greeted her, "What's up?" Luna continued looking serious. "Um...well..." Luna was a bit nervous. "Where's Leo?" Dexter asked, "Is he..."
"Leo's not coming," Luna replied firmly and Dexter quickly became concerned. However, it went away, as Luna smiled at him and said, "I wanted to spend a day with you Dexter." He gasped and slightly blushed. "I...I don't understand." Luna continued smiling. "I want to spend a day with you and do whatever you want Dexter." Dexter looked down.
"No...I couldn't." Luna grabbed his hand, just like the other day. It was firm, but also incredibly gentle. "Yes. You can and you will." Dexter caught his breath. "But...what about money? Uh...how will I pay you back?" Luna's voice was soft and gentle. "It doesn't matter the cost," she replied, "I will pay for everything." Dexter shook his head. "No...I can't." Luna's eyes firmed up and her voice did too. "Dexter," she replied and tightened her grip on his hand. Still, it wasn't in any pain at all.
"I hate seeing you so sad and upset. I hate how alone you are all alone and how you've kept it from everyone for so long." Her face and voice turned sad. "I want you to be happy Dexter and it hurts my heart when you're living every day alone. Please Dexter, I want to help. I want to see you smile." Dexter looked at her and saw the pain her eyes. "Luna...I'm so sorry." Luna shook her head.
"Don't be," she replied, "I just want to spend a day with you and make you happy." Dexter looked at her. How could he say "no" to such a offer? "All right," he replied, "Lets go." Luna nodded and she let him lock his apartment. When it was locked tight, he followed her outside to the limo. When they got inside, Luna rolled down the window. "Now, tell the driver where you want to go." Dexter thought for a moment and he leaned forward. He whispered his answer in his ear. The driver nodded and they were soon off. Luna wanted to ask him where they were going, but Dexter smiled as they rode along, so she kept quiet to herself.
When the car stopped, Luna looked out and they were at the biggest shopping center in New Domino City. They got out and went inside one of the entrances. "Dexter, why are we here?" Luna asked. Dexter turned to her. "I thought that you would have fun here," he replied and Luna looked at him. She was flattered, but this was not part of the plan. She took him by the hand and they turned to face on another.
"Dexter, today isn't about me. It's about you and making you happy. My happiness doesn't matter." Dexter frowned as she finished her next sentence. "Now, was there any place here you wanted to visit?" Dexter looked away. "Um...not really." Luna smiled. "Okay then. That's good, because I don't like shopping anyways. So, that should make both of us happy." Dexter slightly nodded. "Now, where do you really want to go?" Dexter thought for a moment.
"Um...well...that Skippers are having an afternoon game, so maybe..." Luna quickly finished his sentence. "So, lets get going," she replied. She took him by the wrist and they went back outside. Luna told the driver to head for the stadium. The Skippers were New Domino City's professional baseball team. They were in a bit of a rough stretch, as they had some good players in the minor leagues. However, it would be a while before they were back to being a good team. Still, there was a game going on at about noon, and they wanted to be there for the first pitch.
The driver dropped them off a few blocks from the ballpark, as it was extremely crowded near the gates. As Luna and Dexter walked, Dexter wanted to ask her about her forest green short shorts, as he had never seen her in them before (minus the other day). Still, he didn't want to be rude and kept his mouth shut. Yet, his eyes found a way to peek every now again at her tight looking pants.
They soon found the ticket window and looked at the seating that they could pick from. "There should be quite a few seats available," Dexter noted as they went up to a lady inside the window. "Hi," Luna said, "We're looking for tickets for today's game! Are there any good seats left?" The woman nodded. "There are several," she replied, "The best seats still available are in the lowest level, down the third base line." Dexter quickly asked, "How much are they?" The woman told them and it made Dexter's skin jump.
"Uh...maybe we should find some cheaper seats?" he suggested to Luna. "Why?" she asked, "I've got more than enough to pay for them." Dexter felt his usual guilt coming in. "But...Luna," he replied and Luna smiled at him. She took out her small purse and then got her wallet. Dexter gasped once she pulled out some large dollar bills to pay for it. "Here," she said, "We'll take two." Dexter continued to stare at her, as she gave him a smile.
"This is for you," she replied to him and the lady handed over the tickets. "Have fun," she replied. "We will," Luna added and Dexter waved as well. Still, he felt bad that Luna had forked over so much for them.
It was only a short ways over to one of the entrances. It would be a walk to their seats, but neither of them minded. They got their tickets read and they went inside. As they walked to their seats, Luna offered to buy Dexter anything he wanted. "Do you want anything to eat?" she asked, "Or a souvenir perhaps?" Dexter kindly rejected her offers. "That's okay," he replied, "You've already done enough to just get me into the game." Luna started to worry that Dexter might refuse everything she offered and made a note to herself that she wouldn't let that happen.
After the game got started, vendors walked around the stands, offering a variety of foods and drinks. "Do you want something to drink?" Luna asked as a drink vendor came around. "N...no," Dexter replied, trying not to look at the mouth watering drinks. He was dying of thrust, but he didn't want to force Luna to buy it for him. He didn't have his wallet, as it was back at home, and he felt guilty making her buy everything for him. Luna decided that maybe she would tempt Dexter into it. She put her hand up.
"One water please," she asked and he gave her one, as she handed him the dollar bills. Dexter watched as Luna drank some water and it looked like one of those drink commercials on TV. She was smiling as she downed a good chunk of the drink and smiled at him once she was finished. Finally, Dexter couldn't take it anymore. "Can I have some?" he asked and Luna giggled. "Of course," she replied and let him take a few sips. "I'll get us a couple more," she replied, "It is kind of hot."
Luna got them a couple more waters and they started to watch the game. As they did, the team played as thought: horrible. Still, the skyline of New Domino City was a sight to behold and Dexter and Luna found the weather to be gorgeous. When the middle of the game rolled around, Luna herself was getting hungry. "Do you want to get something to eat?" Luna asked. Dexter shook his head. "I'm fine," he replied. He stomach took the worst time to make a noise, as it growled as soon as he had finished his statement. "Your tummy says differently," Luna noted, "Come on." She grabbed him by the wrist and they walked upstairs to the concessions.
"Is there anything here you would like?" Luna asked. Dexter's eyes were less on what foods were available and more on the prices. He felt guilty making Luna pay more, even if it meant him being full. Dexter pointed to a hotdog, which was also cheap. "Is that going to be enough?" Luna asked, "How about you get two?" Before Dexter could protest, Luna asked for another hot dog. Dexter sighed as he watched Luna pull out more money, and pay for everything.
After topping their hot dogs off, they went back to their seats and dug in. As they ate, they tried to pay attention to each other and less on the game. "Dexter," Luna started, "Why do you feel so lonely?" It was a difficult question, but one Luna wanted to ask. She hated hearing him feeling so lonely and miserable. Dexter took another bite of his hot dog, not wanting to answer.
"If you don't want to talk about it here, then that's fine," Luna replied, "But I want to find out why you're so depressed and I want to make you happy." Dexter swallowed and took a sip of water. "I...I just hate being by myself all the time," he admitted, "I hate getting up and going to bed all by myself. There's no one to talk to, to hug, or...to kiss." Luna watched as Dexter's cheeks turned slightly red, most notably at his last statement. "So...you want someone to give affection to?" Dexter nodded. "And to give some affection back to me." Luna smiled as the home team hit a home run. The crowd cheered, but Luna was cheering inside. It was so understandable and also very warming, to know that Dexter wanting affection. Luna smiled as she put a hand on Dexter's shoulder.
"If you want, you can give affection to me," she suggested. Dexter's face turned redder. "Um...that's okay," he replied and he adjusted his glasses nervously. He looked away as he was starting to see Luna in a different light than a long time ago. He was finding her...cute, attractive, and extremely kindhearted. Dexter kept these feelings inside, as they stayed, and watched the rest of the game. Luna sat a bit closer to Dexter, wanting him to know that she was close by, if there was anything else he wanted to talk about.
Before they left the game, Luna called and asked the driver to cancel picking them up. Dexter was confused by the move, but went along with it. As they walked home, the sun was much farther down than it was at the beginning of the game. As they stood at a light outside of the park, after a obvious loss, Luna thought of something. "If you want to be affectionate Dexter, what if you just do something simple and easy?" Dexter looked at her. "What's that?" he asked. Luna smiled. "Hold hands." She reached out and took his right hand. Dexter was taken aback, but he looked at Luna's smiling face. Dexter firmed his grip on her and his face did the same.
Almost like a physical sign, the light turned green and the two of them walked, hand-in-hand, down the street. Dexter felt a bit awkward, but Luna seemed to be at ease. They glanced back and forth at one another, sneaking a smile back to each other. Luna led Dexter back to his house and he stood in the doorway. "Luna..." he started, not sure what to say, "I...can't thank you enough for today. You bought me so many things and paid for it all yourself. Is there anything I can do to repay you?" Luna shook her head "no."
"Just seeing you smile and getting to walk home, while holding your hand, was more than enough," she replied and took a step forward. Dexter leaned back, but listened to what she had to say. She was very serious and firm with her words. "You're a really great guy Dexter. I know it's hard for you to see it, but trust me. You're a fantastic guy with a lot of good qualities." She smiled. "I'm happy that you're my friend." Dexter squirmed in embarrassment, as Luna had never said something like that to him. "Thanks," he replied a bit shyly, "That means a lot." Luna giggled. "I'm glad."
She looked down and then back up. "Well...I guess I'll see you soon." Dexter nodded. "See you soon." Dexter and Luna smiled at one another, as Dexter shut the door. After he did, Luna turned around, and smiled. She had done what she wanted to do and that was to make Dexter smile.
A/N: I know the story in the Chapter wasn't very big, but I really wanted to stress outside of the book. Sorry if you're disappointed.
Anyways, the next Chapter will have at least one duel and maybe two. Stick around to see what happens next!
