The next day they all gather in the gym for the third round on the duel tornament.
"Now to start out the third round of the tornament." Mr. Stein says "May our better duelist win or whatever."
"The first duel is Charlette vs Damien." says blandly.
Damien wins.
"The second duel is Jaden vs Jameson"
It ends in a tie.
"The third Duel is Alister vs Samantha"
It ends in a tie.
"The fourth duel is Michelle vs Tyson"
Tyson won.
"Charlie moves on to the next round by defult of not having an opponent to duel."
Tyler walks up to his friends, "You did good guys! Especially you Sammy for being so young your getting far."
"Indeed. Your doing splended even though you've much less experience than the rest of the students here. I'm sure your father would be very proud" Baron says.
Tyler blushes at Baron looking at the floor and then at Sammy trying to ignore his crush.
Sammy smiles, "Thanks guys, I'm a little suprised that i'm doing so well myself actually. I don't know what my father would think of me I've never met him and I don't really know any stories about him. My mother doesn't let me learn what he was like or hear any stories, what I have heard came from Syrus."
"Oh right I didn't think about that when I said that but you know I'm sure JayJay would be willing to tell you more about him. I'm sure he's heard just about every story to tell." Baron says.
"Yeah I'll have to ask him sometime about some stories." Sammy says, "I wish that he would have stuck around more."
Tyler keeps his look at the floor trying to hide the blush that is on his face, he moves behind Luke to distance himself.
"I'm sure he had a good reason and I'm absolutely positive he never wanted to leave you in that situation." Baron says, "I wish you luck in the tournament I'm going to go work on my deck." He says and bows before leaving.
Sammy nods at Baron watching him leave.
Tyler steps out from behind Luke sighing as Baron leaves his blush clearing up.
"Oh dear lord Tyler could you be more obvious?" Luke says.
Tyler asks, "Am I really that obvious?"
"Well yeah sorta. Though with Baron I dont think it matters to much. I mean that guys got a one track mind sometimes so i doubt he's notice unless he was fully focused on talking to you so it's cool" JayJay says as he rounds the corner. "So what are you all up too?"
Tyler sighs and mutters to himself.
Sammy looks at Tyler and smiles lightly, "Well we were just talking Baron and Tyler complimented me on my dueling which was what sparked up the conversation we were in."
"I see. Well you are doing amazing in your dueling. You seem to be enjoying yourself, at least somewhat" JayJay says and hugs her.
Sammy hugs her brother smiling, "Thanks your doing amazing too."
"thanks sis." JayJay says and hugs her back.
Sammy pulls away from the hug and asks, "If I may ask what were you doing in the girls dorm yesterday? I saw you there it kinda confused me."
"Oh uh well i needed to talk to someone. Just being a good friend and checking on everyone to be sure they're doing ok here" JayJay says.
"Alright making sure." She says.
"Making sure of what?" JayJay asks.
"That you weren't going to Michelles to tell her about the thing we talked about yesterday."
"You act like I make a habbit of breaking promises"
"I just have some trust issues I figured you didn't but I wanted to be sure."
"Ok" JayJay says and looks out the window a moment in thought "Well i better go locate Zen. He seemed a bit down earlier and it worries me" JayJay says and runs off to find Zen.
Sammy nods and goes to find Michelle. "Hey."
"Hey" Michelle says happily and hugs her. "How are you doing?"
Sammy hugs back, "I'm good I guess happier than I was when I first got here that's for sure. How about you?"
"Thats good to hear and im pretty good. Kinda bummed i lost so soon but im happy for you for getting so far. Your doing great"
"Thanks, and you did great you almost won that duel your an amazing duelist."
"You really think so? You're better though. I mean you could duel circles around me and you've only been dueling for half as long" Michelle says.
"You really think so? I haven't been dueling long so I don't think i'm that good and beside you made it to the third round thats more than most can say." Sammy says trying to cheer Michelle up.
"I know so. You're great. Natural talent helps but you've got a strong connection with your cards that's more then a lot of duelist's can say. You'll get far, i know you will" Michelle says and smiles.
"Thank you so much! You're amazing too though I mean you could beat most of the student body here, besides a handful."
"Nah no way. Im not that good. But thanks anyway"
"You are too that good. Gotta believe in yourself, besides if you really wanna get better you just gotta practice alot, thats why I do."
"I know it takes practice but theres more to it then that." Michelle says.
"Well it helps if you have skill and actually know your cards. I mean Kaiba Jr practices but he stinks because he doesn't have skill or know his cards."
"I still think your missing something. Your heart. Thats imprtant to have when you duel as well" Michelle says.
"Yeah you're right I did forget your heart that's the most important part. Wanna go grab some food?"
"Sure. Lets go"
Sammy smiles and goes off to the cafeteria with Michelle pulling out a chair for her.
Michelle blushes faintly and sits down "Thank you"
Sammy sits down at the table and waits for the food to get there. "No problem."
Michelle smiles and starts to eat when the food is served.
Sammy starts to eat her food when it is served. "This year should be fun though, well besides having to deal with the jerks."
"Yeah though they'll learn their lesson eventually im sure" Michelle says.
"I hope so if they don't they might get beat up quite a bit from me and JayJay. Especially if they ever mess with you... or any of the other Truesdales." She says saving herself at the last moment.
"And if they mess with you or my family they'll be dealing with me"
Sammy blushes faintly, "Well thank you Michelle. I'm lucky to have you as my friend."
"As am i to have a friend like you"
'If only we could be more than friends...' Sammy thinks before she says, "I'm glad to have my friends you guys save me sometimes."
"Well thats what friends are for isn't it?" Michelle says and looks at her.
"Yeah I guess, none of my 'friends' from my old school figured out I need saving or did anything to help me so I guess I'm not used to my friends doing that."
"I get that. But we're all here for you and i know that i've no plans to ever leave you" Michelle says.
"Thanks. You're the best friend that I've ever had." Sammy says.
"Nothing to thank me for. And your my best friend as well" Michelle says.
Sammy smiles brightly and finishes her food watching Michelle finish hers. "What do want to do now?"
"Hm well im not sure. I mean theres not a lot to do on this island"
"We could just hang out in your room than, I mean you're the only girl Obelisk so you have your own room."
"Alright" Michelle says and stands.
Sammy nods and stands walking with Michelle to her room.
Michelle goes with her.
When Sammy gets to Michelle's room she opens the door for her.
"thanks" she says and heads inside.
Sammy follows her and closes the door sitting down on her bed.