ScoopShipping

Carly's POV

I yawned loudly, pushing my glasses up to rub my eyes.

"Man! What a night," I murmured cheerfully.

I was tired but I didn't want to leave. I was more than happy in this beautiful evening and I had so many reasons to be. If I wanted to name all of them, I should have first put them in a row, numbering each in order to not to forget anyone.

First: the world was safe! Fudo Yuusei worked his magic once again against the formidable threat and saved the world. Of course, he hadn't been alone in this battle. His friends and all the citizens had been on his side. He had carried all our best wishes; he couldn't lose. And of course, we couldn't forget that Jack had helped him too. He had lent him his favorite and ace card: Red Demon Dragon.

Second: we were all safe as well! Everyone was alive, unspoiled, and ready to celebrate until the first sunlight appeared in the sky. Yuusei had saved us too, with Jack's help.

Third: I had the biggest scoop ever! I already planned to write the best article I had ever written. I was so anxious about it—my boss might give me a promotion. I chuckled to myself. Jack had given me the best opportunity of my life.

Fourth: the WRGP tournament was over and team 5D's had won! Sure, this wasn't a surprise at all. I had known without doubt that whatever team that Jack joined, that team would definitely win.

Fifth: I had my second best scoop ready to write in my hands! I would cover all of Jack's, Yuusei's, and Crow's duels, with every detail, getting my information straight from the source: Jack and the rest of the 5D's team members.

Sixth: I had everything captured! I gently stroked my camera in my hands. Every single picture of Jack Atlas and all the others were in there.

Seventh: I was here tonight! I had the great honor of being here, at the closing ceremony of the greatest event, the WRGP tournament. Plus, I was getting ready to take as many pictures of Jack as I wanted.

Eighth: I had immortalized the perfect photo! It was a kiss between two people sharing absolutely pure feelings in their hearts. Now that was news! I had been looking for Jack when the two lovebirds caught my eye.

Ninth: I was so happy…

"Carly!" a strong voice called out my name and I jumped. "I was looking for you."

I nearly tripped over my own feet when I realized who it was. I turned in his direction. "Jack!" I exclaimed in surprise and happiness.

"What are you doing here?" he queried.

"I…" looking into his eyes, I forgot what I was about to say. I shook my head. "I was relaxing a bit," I smiled

"I can see that," he noticed.

"Hey, did you see the kiss between Aki and Yuusei?" I blurted, my smile turning out to be a huge grin.

"I did," he gave a curt nod along with a grimace. "Finally those two moved to the next level."

"About time, huh?" I grinned widely. "It was clear as day there was chemistry between them," I remarked, shaking my head. "I don't know why it took them so long to let their love flourish and show their feelings to each other. Do you?"

He didn't reply. He stood there and stared at me with those beautiful violet eyes of his. He almost snatched the breath from my lips. I glanced away awkwardly, but I still felt his gaze on me. I peeked—his beautiful face was inexpressible and betrayed no emotion. But I knew Jack. He might be trying to play hard and haughty, but deep down, he had a heart. It was a great, big, gentle heart, but his pride and cold character didn't allow him to show it openly.

But I knew. Ι couldn't remember the dark days that I had experienced as a Dark Signer, but I knew he had saved me. I cleared my throat, trying to think of a subject to start a conversation.

"So…" I started sheepishly. "I guess we'll soon be eating bonbons, right?"

Again, no answer or comment or even a blink. Only a tense gaze filled with something I couldn't explain regarded me

"Um…" I shifted my weight from one leg to another. "Now that the tournament is over, what's your next move?"

Finally, some sort of response. He closed his eyes and opened them slowly as he took one more step forward and closer to me.

"My next move?" he retorted hoarsely.

I knitted my eyebrows confusedly. He drew closer. Now, he stood only an inch away from me. I had to lift my head in order to see his face. He was really close to my body and the whole situation made me feel awkward and uneasy.

I nodded, still puzzled about his strange behavior.

"Um…" he hummed with a strange tone.

Feeling uncomfortable, I backed away, but he advanced with me in perfect timing. I felt the wall at my back, but still I tried to back away. It wasn't that I was afraid or something.

"My next move?" he repeated again. Leaning over me, he placed his palms on the wall behind me.

His glare pierced right through me, making me stiff and anxious. I nodded slowly as my heartbeats grew faster. He took a deep breath, opening his mouth again slowly.

"My next move is to show my feelings," he breathed into my face and I froze. "You may not remember my last confession, Carly," he moved his face even closer. I swallowed. "But I will let my actions now remind you."

Last confession…what does he…?

Without giving me a chance to finish my thought, he cupped my face and his lips came down hard on mine, kissing me fully in a passionate kiss. But I couldn't kiss him back. The earth slid out from under my feet—my eyes widened in shock. I was unable to do anything but accept his actions. My heart stopped beating, he stole my breath, and my very first kiss, and my whole body was paralyzed. I lost the sense of the world around me. Even sound had suddenly been muted.

But he didn't stop. He kept kissing me hungrily. I needed some time until I finally relaxed and was able control my body again. I began to respond.

Jack Atlas was kissing me! I moaned and closed my eyes as I leaned against him, my hands clutching the front of his shirt and my lips moving against his. Now our lips moved together, softly and sweetly until I couldn't breathe—until both of us couldn't breathe.

He broke the kiss and rested his forehead on mine, staring into my eyes. My heart was ready to jump out of my body. Something inside me started to grow more and more until it covered me wholly and kept growing to make me fly in happiness. Eventually, I couldn't take it anymore. I started laughing a pure laugh. I rested my head on his chest, hearing the palpable pulse of his heart. He cradled me on his lap and buried his face in my hair, holding me tightly.

"I love you," I heard him whisper in my ear.

I laughed even more, feeling my heart explode from his words. But I didn't care.

'This is how you should feel when you die happily,' I melted on his lap and leaned myself into his strong arms, losing my being. When I found it again, he was holding me tightly and I was able to see the love shining in his eyes.

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