Sometimes the Hardest Thing to Say is I Love You

By Kage of Seireitei

(A/N: I the humble author will try and please you, Reader-sama, once again with one of my works of literature. Please enjoy.)

Disclaimer: I don't own Yugioh GX because if I did Jaden and Alexis would be together for all time.

Spoilers included, I think? Takes place during second year at Duel Academy. I may or may not include the society of light in this fanfic. I have not decided. If you would like me to, pleace review saying so.

Speech/Narration

Thoughts

Chapter 1: Memories

The chilly morning breeze was quite refreshing for the young obelisk as she stood at her favorite spot in all of duel academy, the docks. She would always go there in the early morning to think, as she watched the sun rise above the ocean horizon. It had a calming effect.

Alexis Rhodes, a 16 year old, Obelisk Blue ranked duelist. Her first year at duel academy sure was an interesting one. She met several new friends and dueled against a group known as the shadow riders whose purpose was to take control of the three demon cards. She battled along side Bastion Misawa from Ra yellow, Chazz Princeton previously from Obelisk blue, Zane Trusdale who was the number one duelist of the year, and Jaden Yuki who was the number one rookie of the year and the only one to tie Zane who was a graduating senior.

Jaden Yuki. Alexis thought with a sigh.

Jaden Yuki, a 16 year old, Slifer Red. Students at duel academy are categorized into three dorms: Obelisk Blue are the elite and at the top, Ra Yellow are the highly capable middle classed duelists, and Slifer Red who are the bottom of the barrel as their nickname, Slifer Slackers, imply.

Jaden had entered the academy as a Slifer Red despite the fact that he defeated one of the professors, Dr. Crowler, who had used his best deck during the duel and still lost. Jaden was still exiled from the popular students, but he tried hard and never gave up and beat anyone who came his way except for the first time he dueled Zane Trusdale and lost. Jaden had almost single-handedly defeated the shadow riders, has saved his friends from trouble several times, and took down the three Demon cards all by himself. He was once given the chance to be promoted to Ra, but he refused saying that he was a Slifer red at heart.

Jaden and Alexis have formed a bond that only duelists could make. They are best friends and they would do anything for each other. Despite this Alexis couldn't help but think

What's this feeling? Its been nagging at me for some time and I can't focus.

While Alexis was watching the sunset she was confronted with more memories of Jaden. Jaden defeating Crowler, then defeating her in a duel, saving her from Titan, defeating Harrington for her hand in marriage. The last thought made her blush.

There it is again. What is this feeling? I can't possibly have wanted Jaden to actually know what engaged meant and want to marry me.

More thoughts flashed through her mind. Jaden saving her long lost brother Atticus, saving her from professor Banner, defeating Kagemaru and saving the entire world, Jaden smiling and laughing.

More blushing. Could it possibly be that I'm falling for that Slifer.

Thoughts of them together and smiling happily pass threw her mind.

No. Not for a Slifer slacker, but for the number one duelist at the academy, Jaden Yuki.

Her confusion is plastered across her face as she watches the now fully risen sun, signaling the beginning of a new day and a new adventure.

Little did she know that somewhere else a brown haired, brown eyed, Slifer red was watching the sunset, his mind filled with similar thoughts.

Jaden Yuki was overlooking the beach side cliff, toward the sunrise, his favorite spot on the entire duel academy island. His mind is plagued with thoughts of a certain Obelisk blue.

Alexis Rhodes. Jaden thought with a sigh.

Memories of the blond queen of obelisks, crossed his mind. Alexis in trouble, him coming to the rescue, Alexis cheering him on while he fought to defend the world. Alexis smiling and laughing.

Why do I keep on thinking of Alexis? My insides seem to liquefy every time we are together. What is this feeling?

Alexis smiling and talking to Jaden. Both of them sitting together under a shaded tree fast asleep, with Alexis leaning against Jaden.

Could it possibly be that I like Alexis more than a friend?

Memories of him winning the duel for Alexis's hand in marriage.

I know what engaged really means. I just didn't want Alexis to feel uncomfortable. But why am I thinking about that now? Did I really want to marry her?

Jaden's confusion lasted long after the sun rose above the horizon.