*ON HOLD* Answer To My Heart (Jesse Anderson/ Yu-Gi-Oh GX)

6: She's Mine

Rhia POV.

The duel ended in smoke that slowly cleared, showing a stunned and ecstatic Jesse on the opposite side of the field. His usual calm, collected smile plastered onto his face. He flashed a thumbs up just as the clouded atmosphere had disappeared before us, I felt my face grow hot as Jesse unexpectedly yelled...

'Good Game!' I nodded in return

And at that an eruption of cheers sounded, echoing throughout the arena...
Chazz and Syrus stepped on the stage as they signalled us to bow, Jesse held out a hand.

'You really got me then, Mystical Elf...' we shook hands as our eyes met, I noticed a slightly green tone in his eyes. I didn't know what to do. His eyes drew me in.

'Let's give it up to Jesse Anderson and The Mystical Elf!' Syrus interrupted

I looked down trying to hide my flushed cheeks once again, I felt a hand on my back. It was Chazz, he pointed to the entrance tunnel; I smiled as a reply but even before my body could move a muscle I felt something warm clasp my hand, enveloping and entwining my fingers, I looked down at it as I began to walk absentmindedly and realised that it was Jesse's hand.

'Hey?! Did you see that? Jesse held her hand...!'

'Who is that girl?!'

Everyone else noticed it too. Constant mutters filled the crescendo that was left by the cheering earlier on, I didn't know what to feel... when we reached the shadowed tunnel, Jesse turned to face me.

"Um, Jesse?" I looked down to our interlocked fingers

'Oh, sorry...' He let go and rubbed the back of his head again, 'Your hands were shaking and I thought you needed reassurin'

A tingling feeling remained from his touch, he chuckled.

'What?'

'You really got me in that last turn, Rhia' we exchanged smiles

'Well, I'm full of surprises...,' I responded quietly as I removed my Mystical Elf mask and wig, we began to walk towards the exit.

'Just who are you, Rhia?'

'Wouldn't you like to know...'

'I really would, I'd be the happiest guy alive'

There was a short silence as we reached the exit, Jesse reached for the handle and at the same time, so did I. Our hands almost met but I was able to move it away before they touched again. The brightness of the beautiful sun met our faces as we stepped onto the grass. Jesse and I were confronted by a sudden group of Ra yellow students in duel monster costumes; A small, red-haired girl clung onto Jesse as the guys tried to look cool by leaning on the wall or smirking.

'You guys were great!' squealed a girl who clung onto Jesse

'Thanks,' Jesse laughed awkwardly, looking at me

I giggled silently at his reaction, he was like a dog who was forced against his will to have a shower. Aw. Just then; a tall, spikey-haired student began to play with my hair...

'You're cute, want to go hang out at the festival with us?' he cooed, leaning in towards me. I looked at Jesse.

As if he responded to my eye contact, he slipped out of the girls' grip and grabbed my arm gently.

'Sorry guys, she's off limits...' Jesse stated, making an unknown sensation well within my chest... 'Jaden's orders' then it faded.

'Jaden? Yuki?

'Is there another?' he asked, sarcastically but laughed playfully afterwards

'Why would Jaden limit you off?' asked the girl, still leaning close to Jesse.