Disclaimer: I do not, nor, unfortunately, will I ever own Code: Lyoko or any songs used in this fic. I do, however, own the plot.

Yay! I finally got this up! This is the sequel, as promised, to Looking back. You don't have to read that first, but this will make a lot more sense if you do...and I'd really appreciate it . The pairings are: OddYumi UlrichSissy JeremyAelita. Enjoy!

Second Chances

Chapter 1: Surprises

Odd sighed as he sat down on his couch(which once again was the only thing that wasn't packed). He had just finished moving into his new house and he was exhausted. He closed his eyes and his mind wandered back to that picture. It was all he had been able to think about since last night.

He got up and walked to the kitchen to get a glass of water. He got his water and sat back down, his mind still wandering to Yumi. He tried so hard not to think about her, but no matter what he did he couldn't get her out of his head.

"Get over it Odd...you blew your chance." he said to himself. But somehow, he didn't quite believe what he said. He sighed again when he heard a knock on the door. He wasn't going to answer it, but something told him it was important. So, he got up and walked over to the door. Grasping the handle, he turned it and pulled open the door. He gasped.

"Hi, I live across the street and...hey, are you ok?" said the woman at Odd's door, waving a hand in front of his eyes.

"Yumi...?" he said in a barely audible whisper. There she was, just standing on his doorstep. Her long, black hair blowing in the wind and her beautiful brown eyes dawning a look of confusion. She was about to ask him how he knew her name when she realized who it was.

"Odd? Odd! Wow...I-wow. I can't believe its really you!" Yumi said, embracing Odd. Odd just hugged her back, and it seemed like forever before they parted.

"Wow...so you're my new neighbor?" said Odd in shock.

"Yup," said Yumi, nodding. Odd could hardly keep from jumping for joy.

"Well, neighbor, come in! We have a lot of catching up to do." Odd said, holding open the door for Yumi. Yumi walked in and both her and Odd sat on the couch. They were silent for a few minutes, until Odd asked a question that had beenbothering him for a while now.

"So, um...how are you and Ulrich?" he said, trying hard to keep his voice steady. Yumi gave him a slight look of confusion.

"Well, I'm just fine, but I wouldn't know about Ulrich. I haven't talked to him in years." she said, wondering why he would ask her about Ulrich.

"What? I-I thought you...him...didn't you guys get married?" Odd said. Now he was the one confused. Yumi just laughed.

"No, we didn't." she said, giggling at the look on Odd's face. "We were engaged, yes, but we never actually got married. He left me at the alter for Sissy, the whole thing was kind of funny. They now live in America with three children. I guess no one told you."

Odd thought she sounded rather happy for someone who was left at the alter. If only he knew...Ulrich wasn't the one she loved. Yumi wasn't sure if she ever really loved Ulrich, not the way she loved Odd.

"No...they didn't. So, meet any other lucky guys?" Odd asked, praying the answer was no.

"Nope. How about you? Find that special someone yet?"asked Yumi. 'Of course I didn't meet any other guys, the only guy I want is you.' she thought, inwardly sighing.

"Me? Nah. I guess I'm just too much for the ladies to handle." he said, making Yumi laugh. Yumi hit him playfully in the head.

"Odd, I think you're too much for anyone to handle." said Yumi.

"Hey...what's that supposed to mean?" Odd said. Yumi just rolled her eyes.

"So what do you do for a living?" Yumi asked, wondering what kind of job someone like Odd would have.

"Well...nothing right now because its summer. I'm an art teacher, I'll be starting at a school near here in September." Odd said, surprising Yumi.

"Really? That's great! I bet your good at it. What school will you be working at? I might know it." she said, hoping it was the school she thought it was.

"Its called Pine Grove Elementary, I think. You know it?" he asked. Yumi smiled.

"Do I know it? I'll be working there too in September! I'm a school counselor."she said excitedly.

"Really? That's good, now there'll be someone I know. So, have you talked to Jeremy or Aelita?" Odd asked, curious about his old friends.

"I haven't talked to them in a few months, but they only live a few towns over. Maybe we could visit them sometime." she said.

"Yea, sounds fun." Odd said, wanting to se his old friends again. Especially if he was going with Yumi. Yumi looked at the clock. It was already 8:00 p.m..

"Its getting kind of late, I should probably be going." said Yumi, getting up.

"Ok, I guess I'll see you later." said Odd, a little disappointed that she was leaving. Yumi was about to walk out the door when Odd stopped her.

"Hey Yumi, would you...um, would you like to maybe...go to dinner with me? Tomorrow night? My treat, we can talk some more." Odd said nervously.

"I'd like that. Pick me up at 8?" she said, smiling. Odd's face lit up.

"Yea. So I guess I'll see you there?" he said, beaming.

"It's a date." she said, before walking out the door. Odd watched her walk away, and stood there in a daze for a good 5 minutes. Finally, he decided it was time for bed. He smiled for the rest of the night, even as he slept and dreamed of the angel that had just left his house.

To Be Continued...

So, what do you think? Let me know in a review! Chapter 2 will hopefully be up soon.