Disclaimer: I do not, and never will, own Code Lyoko no matter how much I want to. I also do not own the song People are People.
I heard this song in the car earlier today, of course I just happen to be slightly obsessed with Code Lyoko (though my friends would say that I am incapable of being slightly obsessed) and I thought about how perfectly this song would fit for a little fic about Ulrich and William. Told from William's POV.
People are people
So why should it be
You and I should get along so awfully
People are people
So why should it be
You and I should get along so awfully
Here we go again. Ulrich was coming for me. Great, what did I do now?
So were different colors
And were different creeds
And different people
Have different needs
Its obvious you hate me
Though I've done nothing wrong
"You stay away from Yumi," Ulrich growled. How many times had I heard this? Too many, way too many.
"It's not my fault you're too shy to speak up." I growled back. It was hard not to act hostile around hostility's embodiment. He only acted like this around me, so I guess I'm just that special.
I've never even met you
So what could I have done
I can't understand
What makes a man
Hate another man
Ulrich glared at me. Not speaking. Great, thinking of some genius comeback. Or maybe Odd would come by to collect his friend. Whatever happened, I don't like being around Ulrich alone. It's not as much fun when I can't make him more jealous.
Help me understand
People are people
So why should it be
You and I should get along so awfully
Ah, yes, here comes more shouting, or rather, growling. Ulrich didn't shout, he didn't seem capable of it, but he did growl. Like a dog protecting a ham bone.
People are people
So why should it be
You and I should get along so awfully
Help me understand
Help me understand
"Back off William." Ulrich growled. Oh such thought put into that one huh?
"I won't sit around waiting for you to make a move Ulrich." I replied threateningly.
"Then don't, turn around and find yourself a different girl." Ulrich said scathingly.
Now you're punching
And you're kicking
And you're shouting at me
And I'm relying on your common decency
"Not now," I said nonchalantly, "Not when I'm having so much fun crushing my competition."
Ulrich looked surprised. Boy was he slow on the uptake. He didn't seem to realize how I had to fight for Yumi's affections, and he was my competition.
So far it hasn't surfaced
But I'm sure it exists
It just takes a while to travel
From your head to your fist (head to your fists)
Oh come on, one of Ulrich's friends had to be looking for him, they always were. I would walk away myself, but I was having too much fun looking at Ulrich's face. How perfectly anger and confusion seemed to mix.
I can't understand what makes a man
Hate another man
Help me understand
People are people
So why should it be
You and I should get along so awfully
"Just stay away." Ulrich growled, as if to end the conversation. Did one of his friends finally find him? Oh yes, here comes Yumi.
"Hello Yumi." I greeted her warmly.
"Hi William." She replied, glancing at me. "Come on Ulrich, we've got to go."
"I'm coming." Ulrich said, retreating into the park with her. Before he disappeared into the trees he shot me a glare. I take no notice, this is just a normal day, as long as he doesn't realize that Yumi could be his if he just spoke with her everything will be fine.
I can't understand
What makes a man
Hate another man
Help me understand...
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Well, that's an interesting one… My spell check just about had a fit because I can't spell for nothing today -.- Oh well, I hope you like it.