We're Something

41. Memory: First Date

"I'm glad." Jaden replied, giving her his toothy grin. The two decided to take a stroll before heading to the car. The moon was becoming full and the stars were all around, which made the night extra radiant.

Feeling oddly curious, Jaden spoke up deciding to ask a bold question.

"So Lex..." he started, getting her attention. "How long have you had feelings for me?"

Alexis blushed deeply. "Y-You really wanna know...?" she asked, he nodded as a response. The two stopped, looked into each other's eyes while Alexis was figuring out a way to get a word out.

"Well... it was-"

"Hold that thought, Alexis. I'll be right back." Jaden interrupted, witnessing a man cornering an elderly woman from across the street. "HEY YOU THERE, STOP!" he called out, scaring the man.

The crook grabbed the woman's purse before running off. Jaden immediately followed the man with full speed. "STOP THIEF!" he yelled.

"Jaden..." Alexis whispered, staring at how fast Jaden ran to catch the crook. He was like a bullet that's been shot. The blonde decided to follow the men to see the outcome of the chase.

Jaden continued to chase the burglar, giving him an excellent challenge. While the burglar was quick on his feet, thanks to Jaden's athletic abilities combined with Yubel's power, chasing criminals was a breeze.

However the burglar managed to jump over fences and go through alleys, Jaden found a shortcut to cut the crook off before tackling him at one corner to pin him to the ground.

"Alright, alright I give!" yelled the burglar as he released the purse. "Just please get off me!"

Jaden smirked as he heard the sirens. "Guess I could... once the cops come that is." he replied before a group of officers, the old woman, and even Alexis found their location. "Well that was quick."

"Jaden!" Alexis called out.

"That's him, officer! That's the thief who stole my purse!" The old woman declared.

Jaden removed himself before the police officers carried the burglar into the car. He was then thanked by the old lady, who offered a money reward in which he graciously declined.

The brown haired man then turned to Alexis, who looked completely stunned. Jaden hoped she wasn't mad at him for interrupting the date that he did promise her.

"Alexis-"

"Jaden, that was... amazing!" she praised. "You took off like a rocket then caught the burglar..."

Jaden blushed slightly, rubbing the back of his head. "I-It was nothing." he replied. "Just trying to be a Good Samaritan, that's all."

The two started to walk side by side back to Jaden's car. "Are you okay? He didn't have a gun, did he?" Alexis asked.

Jaden shook his head. "No guns, and Lex I'm fine." he said with a warm smile. "Really..."

"I'm glad..." Alexis whispered. Her soothing voice was like a soothing wave at a calm beach. Jaden wondered if it'd be a good time to hold her hand. It was their first official date and he didn't want to rush things.

Suddenly he felt a soft, more delicate hand connect with his. It was Alexis holding his hand. Jaden could only smile as he held her hand, making her feel relaxed with her decision.

'Her hand is so soft... feels really nice...' he thought.

The two soon arrived at Jaden's car, but before getting into the vehicle, Alexis started to answer Jaden's earlier question.

"Ever since that duel we had... our first ever duel... my feelings for you continued to grow and grow... Even when you were never to be found... When I thought you disappeared from the Earth..."

Jaden blushed deeply, surprised that she admired him for so long. She was honestly the last person he'd expect to fall for him. She was one of the top honor students, kind and selfless, not to mention very beautiful, yet also feisty. He lived his years at Duel Academy clueless and ignorant to love, that he'd never know that one of his best friends fell for him.

"So... that was what you were trying to tell me after the tag duel?" Jaden asked, getting a shy nod from Alexis.

A part of him believed he wasn't worthy of her love and affection...

Yet... he wanted to be the man he can for her...

He then noticed Alexis staring at the ground, shyly avoiding eye contact and mentally panicking the worst outcome.

However the man carefully cupped the blonde woman's face before capturing her lips in a warm, passionate kiss. Alexis did nothing but return the kiss, wrapping her arms around his neck as Jaden held her close. The two remained in a powerful liplock before pulling away for air, remaining in each other's gaze and embrace.

Jaden gave a smile. "So... any chance we can go on a second date?" he asked, smiling like an idiot.

Alexis giggled at the same old Jaden before giving him his answer.

"Of course, big guy..."