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"Hey Ulrich, you woke up pretty late today didn't ya?" Odd snickered as he saw his good buddy walking up to him with his chocolate brown hair a mess.
"Yeah, Kiwi didn't let me sleep much last night. You really oughta give him a bedtime," Ulrich chuckled as Odd stuck his tongue out.
"So what are we doing today? You know it feels good being able to ask you that. It's been a year and I still can't get used to the fact that we don't have to worry about X.A.N.A being around," Odd sighed as he slumped to the ground. He hadn't felt this kind of peace until after they shut down the supercomputer. When he realized that he could just be a kid once again and worry about things other teens worry about.
"Yeah well, I was thinking we could sneak into town and catch a movie or something? I hear James Finson finally released his alien movie." They both chuckled as they remembered back to the day they convinced him not to film in their beloved factory.
"Hey Odd," Yumi waved as she walked up to the two boys. "Have you seen Aelita? I promised I'd meet up with her this morning?" She smiled as she walked right up to Odd and ignored Ulrich.
"Hey Yumi, I think she's in the cafeteria with Jeremy and William, at least that's where she was when I ate my breakfast," Odd grinned.
"Hey Yumi," Ulrich quietly mumbled.
"Alright thanks, see ya later Odd." Yumi waved as she quickly turned around completely ignoring Ulrich's greeting.
"Geez, that was cold. You ever going to tell me exactly what happened between you two?" Odd asked confused. Yumi had been ignoring Ulrich for about two months.
"I'm an idiot Odd, that's what happened." Ulrich sighed as he replayed the events that caused the strain in Yumi and Ulrich's relationship.
"Hey Ulrich, you know we've been hanging out a lot together since we shut down the supercomputer, but there's something I've got to tell you." Yumi sighed as she and Ulrich enjoyed their ice cream by the lake.
"Yeah, Yumi? What's up?" Ulrich nervously asked. The last time she had said she wanted to talk she had decided that they could just be good friends and that's all.
"I, well, you and I have been doing this thing where we dance around each other and I'm just kind of tired of the situation. I think it's time I am straight forward and tackle things head first. I like you, Ulrich, more than good friends. I might even love you." Yumi finished, furiously blushing.
"Oh." Was all Ulrich could manage to say. He had been waiting for this day for so long that it just took him by surprise. He always thought he'd be the one that comes clean first.
"Oh?" Yumi asked as she stared at Ulrich waiting for a sign, a word, or something that let her know he felt the same way. "Is that all you could think of to say?" Yumi shouted as she stood up. Again Ulrich was silent. Staring up at her, all his thoughts running through his mind. He wanted so badly to open his mouth and tell her he loved her but he just couldn't. He froze.
"Right, well thanks for the ice cream," Yumi sighed as she ran off.
"AND YOU DIDN'T FOLLOW HER? What is wrong with you?" Odd shouted at his friend as he finished listening to what had happened.
"Nope, that's all I've ever wanted to hear since the day we met and I couldn't make a sound. And now, well, she hates me. She blocked me on her mobile and won't even look at me. I don't know if I'll ever make things right again," Ulrich sighed as he finished. He really did want things to go back to normal.
"Hey guys," Yumi greeted as she took a seat next to William.
"Hey, Yumi," William, Jeremy, and Aelita greeted in unison.
"What are you guys up to?" Yumi asked.
"We were just talking about maybe heading into town to watch that new James Finson movie if you want to come with? We figured it'd be cool since we don't have afternoon classes today."
"That sounds like a great idea Aelita, thanks." Yumi grinned.
"Are we inviting Odd and Ulrich?" William asked. He was aware of what had happened and knew Yumi wanted nothing to do with Ulrich.
"Absolutely not." Yumi retorted.
"Are you ever going to tell us what happened?" Jeremy inquired. "It's getting really tough to remain friends with all this drama between you and Ulrich. Especially when things were going so well at one point."
"No way, just know that it was a big deal," Yumi stated as she stood up abruptly. "I'm heading to class."
"Right, I'll come with Yumi." William grinned as he signaled for Yumi to lead the way.
"I'll fill you in Jeremy, but you can't tell Yumi you know. Especially since you're the only one that doesn't know most likely," Aelita warned as she cautiously began to fill Jeremy in.
"I can't believe it took him this long to finally come up with the movie. It's been years since he was trying to film in the factory," Jeremy shrugged as he and William walked up to the ticket booth.
"Really? You guys met him?" A surprised William asked.
"Right, I forgot you transferred after that. Yeah, he was going to film at the factory until Ulrich saved the day," Jeremy smirked as he remembered all the trouble X.A.N.A used to get them into.
"Speaking of Ulrich, do you think two months is enough space for Yumi? I mean that's how long its been since she decided not to pursue her relationship with him anymore." William sighed. He had been wanting to go out with Yumi since forever.
"You know, normally I would say no, but given she has actually gone through with her word and not spoken to him in two months I think this time they may be over for good. Besides, you're paying for her ticket and she's allowing it right? As much as I love Ulrich, he's an idiot. I say go for it if she doesn't want to pursue a relationship with you either she'll let you know." Jeremy sincerely answered. While he had always wanted Ulrich to get the girl, he had grown to really value his friendship with William.
"Right thanks, good buddy," William sighed, he felt a sense of relief knowing that he wasn't going to be seen as the bad guy for shooting his shot with the girl he had been crazy about since he transferred to Kadic.
"What do you think they're talking about?" Yumi curiously blurted out to Aelita as she stared at Jeremy and William.
"Probably you," Aelita winked.
Yumi blushed. Aelita was probably right. She knew William was still crazy about her. However, while she had started to develop feelings for William this past month, she knew she still had lingering feelings for Ulrich. "You're probably right."
"You know I fully support whatever decision you make, just make sure it's the right one." Aelita warmly smiled as she looked at her dear friend. She knew Yumi was conflicted, however, rather than pressure her to make a choice all she could do was try to guide her towards the right one for her.
"Right, well I'm heading to the restroom I'll be back." Yumi quickly turned around bumping into the person standing behind her.
"Yumi, are you okay?" A familiar voice asked. Yumi looked up slowly dreading the eye contact to be as she knew exactly who that dreamy voice belonged to.
"I'm fine," Yumi quickly replied as she took the hand extended to her to get back on her feet. "Thanks," was all she could say before heading to the restroom as quick as she could.
"Hey Ulrich," Aelita waved. She hadn't hung out with him in a while with Yumi ignoring him and all.
"Hey, are you guys on a double date or something? What's going on with Yumi and William?" Ulrich sadly questioned.
"Something like that," Aelita mumbled as she looked at the ground. She felt awful.
"Right, well I guess I'd better go." Ulrich sighed as he walked back towards Odd.
"Well, we've got pretty decent seats, I just hope the film was worth the wait," Aelita mentioned as they all chuckled.
"Hey, Odd Ulrich! Come sit here," Jeremy waved as he saw his good buddies walking in.
Yumi simply slouched in her seat, she didn't want them to sit with her but there was literally no other two seats together.
Ulrich grinned as he raced past Odd to get the seat next to Yumi. He knew they couldn't talk in the theater but at least he got to be next to her.
"Thanks, guys, fancy seeing you here." Odd giggled as he sat next to Ulrich. He knew it was nothing personal against him. To be honest, he thought Yumi had every right to be pissed off at Ulrich.
As the movie progressed, Yumi began to feel more and more uncomfortable. She looked at her sides and saw William's hand on her left armrest and Ulrich's hand to her right. She knew what game they were both playing and quite frankly didn't want any part of it. She still didn't know what she wanted. She knew Ulrich had tried to contact her after the incident but what hurt her was that he didn't do so until two days after. She sighed as she decided enough was enough. She quickly got up and began to briskly walk towards the exit. Noticing her leave Ulrich quickly followed.
Yumi sat at the curb and stared off into the parking lot. She just needed some fresh air, this whole night had just become too overwhelming.
"Hey, Yumi can we talk? I know you probably want to be alone, but this is the only way you'll be anywhere near me."
"Okay, go ahead," She sighed as she stood up and faced Ulrich.
"Well, first I want to say that I-watch out Yumi!" Ulrich shouted as he pushed her out of the way of an electric car.
Ulrich and Yumi locked eyes as Ulrich rested on top of her. Realizing that they were in such close proximity of one another they quickly stood up as they both felt the blood rush to their faces. "Thank you." Yumi warmly stated as she embraced Ulrich.
"I'd save you a thousand times over if I had to," Ulrich warmly answered as he hugged her back. "C'mon, let's go see if the person driving is okay."
Yumi nodded as she followed closely behind Ulrich. As they both looked inside the car they saw that it had moved on its own. Quickly they glanced at each other in disbelief and horror. Only one explanation came to mind, and while they were dreading it, they knew it was a possibility. After all, it was X.A.N.A they were talking about.