AN: Well, this chapter is quite a bit shorter than the other, since it's mostly the duel and the short bit after it with lots of dialogue. I'd promise the next chapter will be longer, but I'm not one to make empty promises. Hopefully it will be longer, though! Also, a couple of one-sided crushes here, because I just couldn't resist. Slight-OOC, and future chapters will start to have scenes not from the show.

Disclaimer: I don't own Yu-Gi-Oh GX, otherwise Jesse wouldn't have a Southern accent, as hot as it is.

Episode 107. Enjoy!

His Scent

"Aqua Dolphin!" Jaden cried out, as the Neo-Spacian attacked Jesse's 2 Crystal Beasts.

Smoke covered the playing field, but Jaden's eyes were locked to the soft teal hair blowing in the wind, when two showers of colourful dust appeared, now forming 2 crystals on the field, one cobalt blue, the other emerald green.

"Get this," Jesse smirked at him. "Instead of going to the graveyard, they stay, by turning into precious crystals. My Crystal Beasts are full of surprises." He ended that last part with a proud tone.

Jaden stared back at Jesse, a grin forming on his face. Energy radiated off the two, but all they thought about was each other. With someone like Jesse here, this is gonna be a fun year!

A short silence passed as they gazed into each other's eyes, before Jesse spoke, "If you liked my last 2 monsters," He broke eye contact and looked at his deck, drawing a card as he drawled in his accent, "You'll love this!"

The two had been going at it for a while now, when Jaden started thinking about Jesse's Crystal Beasts. I have no idea what I'm dealing with. I'm just glad those Crystals things don't have any attack points… Wait. No attack points? I've seen this before! But… that can only mean…! Jaden had subconsciously said the last part aloud, and didn't realize until Jesse replied with a huh?

Staring right into Jesse, Jaden declared, " You're planning to sacrifice those jewels, aren't you?"

Jesse gasped, "How do you know?" Jaden didn't reply, so he smiled sheepishly as he continued, "Alright, you got me. I'm gonna trade in my crystals for an upgrade!"

"So then I was right!" Jaden looked pleased, and showed it on his face.

Seeing Jaden like this made Jesse want the brunette to keep smiling like that, but unfortunately for them, they were in a duel right now. He'll just have to wait…

Jesse replied, "Almost. Here's the deal, there's 7 crystals," he paused for emphasis, "And when they're all on the field, they merge to create something new!"

"Sweetness! This, I gotta see! You'll play it soon, right?" Jaden asked enthusiastically.

Jesse chuckled, "Not quite."

"Huh?

"What fun is that? I don't want this to end yet, I'm having a blast! Sorry, but you're goin' to have to wait!" Jesse smirked, looking at Jaden mischievously.

"Me? Wait? If you're not going to summon it, then I'll force it out!" Jaden announced.

Several students in the crowd blushed slightly at this, most of them Jaden's friends. They knew he hadn't meant it that way, but one could hope, right? Jaden, being as oblivious as usual, hadn't noticed anyone blushing, not even Jesse, who had a barely visible tint of red on his creamy, porcelain skin.

"Neos, finish this!" Jaden motioned for Elemental Hero Air Neos to attack, when he was interrupted by Jesse.

"Sorry to interrupt!" Jaden growled, but Jesse continued, "But it's time! Remember that monster you wanted to see?"

"Oh, yeah."

Up in the stands, Aster Phoenix gasped. "He's going to summon his dragon! It's about time."

Back down on the field, Jesse carried on, "All 7 Crystal Beasts are on the field. Which means there's only one thing left to do! I play, Rainbow Dragon!" He pointed up into the air dramatically, as his Crystal Beasts rose up into the sky, leaving a trail of multi-coloured rainbow dust behind them.

"Meet the most feared creature in history! You'll never survive," Jesse declared, as a huge, dragon-shaped shadow rose into the sky.

"Just kidding." Jesse said, sheepishly.

"Huh?" Jaden replied, as his Neos took out Jesse's Amber Mammoth.

Jesse screamed as he got blown away from the force of the blow, lying flat on the floor.

Everyone in the dueling arena stared silently, completely speechless.

Deciding this was a good time, Jesse sat up while rubbing the back of his head. "Nice duel!"

"Wait, where's Rainbow Dragon?" Jaden questioned.

"Well, that's the funny thing…" Jesse stood up, "I haven't got that card in my deck yet, Jay." He laughed heartily, and everyone in the stands stood up and began calling out.

"Uhh, come again?" Jaden had a look of disbelief on his face. The crowd got louder, and their remarks were getting rude.

Jesse just grinned sheepishly, looking around. He raised his hands and called out, "Sorry everyone! But I know it's out there somewhere!"

"What do you mean, bro?" Jaden asked.

Jesse turned around, "Well according to the legend, the soul of the Rainbow Dragon lives inside an ancient stone tablet. But no one knows where to find it. But when it is found, according to Pegasus, it's gonna be made into a Duel Monsters card." He turned back to the crowd, "Hey folks! If anyone sees a stone tablet, let me know, alright? 'Cause I plum need it!"

Jaden just sighed flatly, as Professor Viper walked up to the stage, clapping. "Excellent. A fitting start for the new semester. Now join me, won't you?" He motioned to them both, and they walked to the middle and shook hands once again.

They both smiled as they held hands again, gazing deeply into each other's eyes. Both were admiring the other's looks, feeling a bond forming between them. They were so infatuated by the other, that even the orange-yellow glow on their BioBands couldn't distract them.

Regrettably, Viper had other plans. "And thus, the lesson is complete."

Jaden and Jesse let go as they, along with the crowd stared at the professor in shock.

"I have plans for this school." Viper declared, "I'll be enforcing mandatory duels, as well as monitoring each and every one of you." Several protests broke out, though they were quiet ones. "You're my pupils now!" Viper laughed maniacally, and the students felt very uncomfortable.

"See, all you would've had to do was play this combo, and then you would've won!" Jaden told Jesse, as they sat on the rooftop where they first met.

"Yeah, but this one's more fun! See?" Jesse explained, "You just add that to this!"

"Oh yeah!" Jaden nodded.

"Hey, let's talk about your deck now." Jesse said, looking up and pointing at Jaden.

Not too far away, 4 of Jaden's friends had been watching the entire time.

"They're twins!" Syrus exclaimed, slightly jealous of how close Jesse was to Jaden.

"Ain't that cute." Hassleberry stated.

"Two Jadens?" Chazz leaned against the wall.

"Oh well," Aster replied. "I guess it could be worse, right? At least Chazz doesn't have a twin." With that, he walked away, a snarky smirk on his face. They're too close... he thought jealously.

Chazz turned at his comment, and knew something was up with Aster by the way he was walking. He was about to follow him when he heard Jesse's voice.

"Rematch?" Jesse drawled, his Southern accent strong.

"Anytime!"