I'm back!!!!!! Aren't you thrilled?

Anywho here's chapter two of This is How a Heart Breaks! I didn't really expect to take this long to update, but my sister's a computer hog sometimes and one of my beloved kitties just died so I'm depressed.

Alright I'll shut up now and start the story.

Disclaimer: I don't own Code Lyoko. I own nothing in this fic except for Nikki.

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On her way back to her room, Nikki ran into Aelita, literally.

"Ow," Was all Aelita said before as Nikki pulled her up and they both began laughing.

"Sorry about that," Nikki said, her laughter dying down.

The two girls began walking back to their rooms.

"So why were you running?" Aelita asked her hands now in the pocket of her dress.

"Oh, I just talked to Kevin on the phone and I wanted to get inside before he found me since guys aren't allowed in the girls' dorm at this time of night," Nikki explained.

"Is he still hitting you?" The pink haired girl looked worried.

Nikki nodded slowly.

"Yep, if all goes well, then tomorrow I'll be a free girl," She said, smiling.

Aelita laughed, "I'm glad to hear it."

A brief silence fell around them.

"So how was your date tonight?"

"It was, fine I guess," Aelita said quietly.

They had now reached Aelita's room.

"Alright, I'll see you in the morning," The pink haired girl said quickly.

"Wait a second!" Nikki said grinning stupidly, "You're not getting away that easily! You owe me details!"

Aelita laughed half heartedly, "Okay, okay, I'll tell you and Yumi about it tomorrow morning, good enough?"

Nikki smiled, slightly confused, "Yep, I'll see you tomorrow!"

Aelita nodded her head and shut the door as Nikki began walking down the hall to her own room.

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The Next Morning:

Before breakfast Yumi, Nikki, and Aelita met under a tree in the schoolyard.

"Alright, out with it, how was the date?" Nikki demanded, leaning against the tree.

"The date itself was fine but Brad said that I wasn't acting the same as I used to," Aelita said glumly.

"What do you mean by that?" Yumi asked.

"He thinks that I'm cheating on him," Aelita replied.

The three girls were silent for a moment.

"So, are you?" Nikki seemed nervous to ask the question.

"No, of course not! But I think I'm falling out of love with Brad," Aelita spoke unsurely.

"Well that's fine, it happens to everyone at least once I suppose," Yumi said, resting a finger over her mouth and looking up at the tree whose leaves hovered above them.

"What are you three doing here?" a voice asked all of a sudden.

Upon the disturbance the three girls jumped and went into fighting stances before realizing that it was just Jeremy.

"Morning Jeremy," Aelita and Nikki said in unison.

"Came looking for us I suppose?" Yumi asked him.

"Not really, I was on my way to breakfast myself when I saw you," He explained.

"Hey, isn't that Sam?" Nikki asked in a hushed tone.

All eyes (in the group) averted to where Nikki was pointing, and nobody liked what they saw.

They looked over to see a dark haired girl entangled in the arms of a boy who was kissing her passionately. The most disturbing part for them was that she was returning it ten fold.

"Are you sure that's her?" Aelita asked quietly.

Yumi and Jeremy nodded, not taking their eyes off of the couple.

"This is gonna break Odd's heart," Nikki said, a sad gleam became evident in her eyes.

"I don't think he'd believe us if we told him," Jeremy said.

"Nikki, take a few pictures with you're phone," Aelita said.

Nikki obeyed, pulled out her phone, and took a few snapshots.

"Should we tell him now?" Yumi asked, still looking at the couple.

"It would be the best thing," Aelita said slowly.

The others nodded, and began to make their way to the cafeteria.

( A/N: Alright, I'm gonna end this chapter…NOW!!!!!...hehe, jk, I'm not that mean)

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In the Cafeteria:

Jeremy, Yumi, Aelita, and Nikki walked into the cafeteria to find Ulrich and Odd at their usual table.

After getting their food they sat down as Odd got up and got back in line.

"Wow, we just got here and he's already on his second portion," Nikki joked, trying to lighten up the situation at hand.

It didn't seem to do anything.

"Is there something wrong? You all look so depressed," Ulrich said curiously.

"No kidding, who died?" Odd asked as he took his seat and began eating.

"Good morning to you too, Odd" Yumi smirked slightly.

Odd grinned sheepishly, "But seriously, what's going on?"

Aelita and Jeremy exchanged glances before Jeremy spoke.

"Odd, we just saw Sam, she was kissing some guy, that must be why she's been canceling your dates so often," Jeremy explained slowly.

Odd looked like someone had just hit him across the face with a hot frying pan.

"Y-You're just j-joking r-right?" He stammered, looking confused.

Yumi, Aelita, and Jeremy looked at Nikki and sadly, she pulled out her phone to show Odd and Ulrich the pictures.

The entire table became silent

A moment later, Odd put his hands on the table and stood up, gaining the attention of nearly everyone in the cafeteria in the process, and walked out the door.

The room remained silent for a few seconds before the majority went back to what they were doing.

"This isn't good, Odd's never left food behind," Ulrich said, staring at the place his friend previously stood.

"He must be really upset," Yumi continued.

"With good reason," Jeremy finished.

The group fell silent once again.

Before they could say anything else, the bell rang and they had to make a run for it to get to their classes on time.

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During last period nobody could really think clearly, Odd had never come to class and no one had seen him all day.

Nikki sighed inwardly and continued her sketch. She was supposed to be listening to a lecture Ms. Hertz was giving but at the moment, molecular structures were the least of her concerns.

Ulrich glanced to the empty seat next to him. It was strange not having Odd around to crack a stupid joke.

Jeremy and Aelita glanced at each other, clearly expressing the same worries the others had. There was no guarantee that Odd was even anywhere near the school.

RRRIIINNNGGG!!!

The bell rang, shaking the group out of their thoughts.

Jeremy, Aelita, Ulrich, and Nikki dashed out of the classroom and found Yumi leaving her classroom as well.

"Any sign of him?" Yumi asked, looking hopeful.

Ulrich shook his head.

"I'm gonna try calling him," Jeremy said, reaching for his phone.

"While you do that I have to go take care of something," Nikki said.

The others nodded and the girl ran off.

When Nikki stopped she tapped a dark haired boy standing on front of her on the shoulder.

The boy turned around and looked at her with and icy stare.

Nikki swallowed a gulp, "We need to talk."

The boy nodded and led her to the tree she had been standing at earlier in the day.

"Well?" The boy asked.

"Kevin, I think it's time we went our separate ways," Nikki started.

"It's because of that Odd guy, isn't it?" Kevin asked, looking angry.

Nikki looked surprised, "No of course not! I can't take this anymore! You hit me for no reason and then you never apologize! I don't know whether I should talk to you about it or just stay away! I don't even think you ever really cared about me!"

Kevin brought his face so close to hers she could feel his hot breath on her face and she began to blush.

"Alright, we're through. But believe me when I say I am far from done with you," He whispered huskily, fury dripping from every word.

Nikki bit her lower lip and said nothing.

Kevin then straightened himself out, shoved Nikki away roughly, and headed back to where his friends stood, looking at Nikki, who had been shoved against the tree.

As her ex walked away, Nikki slid to the ground and released a shaky breath she didn't realize she was holding.

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Jeremy hung up the phone and sighed.

"Well?" Aelita asked, eagerly.

"The line's busy," He said in response.

"But who would he be talking to,"

"You don't think Nikki called him do you?" Aelita asked.

"Of course not, I can see her from here," Ulrich said, pointing.

The others followed his finger in time to see a girl being pushed against a tree and a boy walking past her, looking furious.

"Do you think she's alright?" Yumi wondered aloud.

"There's only one way to find out," Ulrich said.

They all began to walk towards the tree that Nikki was now sitting against.

"So how did it go?" Yumi asked, kneeling by her friend.

"Alright, Kevin said he wasn't done with me but I don't know what that means," Nikki said rather quietly, "Have you gotten a hold of Odd?"

"No, the line was busy," Aelita said as Yumi helped Nikki up.

"We should probably go and look for him," Jeremy said.

"Good idea, we can all split up and meet in the cafeteria for dinner afterwards," Aelita continued.

The rest of the group nodded and ran off to different areas.

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With Yumi and Ulrich:

Yumi and Ulrich walked up the stairs and began to look around the dorms.

Odd was completely out of sight.

"Well he's not here," Ulrich said.

"Maybe he is," Yumi said as a figure came around the corner.

"Who's here? Is that you Yumi?" A voice much deeper than Odd's came from the advancing figure.

"William? What do you want?" Yumi asked, looking surprised.

William came closer and stood about of foot away from Yumi.

"I just want to know why on earth we ever broke up," He said, smiling seductively.

"You were the one who broke up with me, remember?" The Japanese girl snarled.

"And I really want you back," William said softly.

"Save that crap for a girl who'll fall for it, c'mon Ulrich," Yumi took an annoyed looking Ulrich by the wrist and steered him past William to show that she dare walk past him.

Once they were some distance away Yumi relinquished her hold on Ulrich and stood there silently.

Ulrich looked at her, his anger fading, "Are you alright?"

Yumi nodded, blinking back tears that were threatening to fall.

"Yeah, let's got to the cafeteria and wait for the others.

Ulrich nodded and began to lead the way.

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With Jeremy and Aelita:

Jeremy and Aelita silently left the science building and began to head for dinner.

"Aelita, are you alright? You haven't said much since we left the others," Jeremy said, trying to start a conversation.

"It's nothing, I'm just thinking about stuff," the pink haired girl replied.

Jeremy walked in front of her with a worried look on his face.

"It has to be something important to make you so quiet," He said.

Aelita smiled to show him she was fine, "Don't worry Jeremy, there's nothing wrong, I'm just enjoying my time with you."

Jeremy blushed, "Oh, um alright," He said, scratching the back of his head.

Aelita sighed inwardly, she had been thinking about what happened on her date with Brad the other night. It was true; she was falling out of love with him.

I think I'm beginning to fall for Jeremy, she thought.

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With Nikki:

Nikki ran through the forest looking for a flash of purple to catch her eye but all she could see was an endless sea of green.

Nikki sighed and was about to give up when she heard a faint bark.

The girl smiled to herself and took off in the direction of the noise.

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Odd was sitting against a tree somewhere in the forest with his phone pressed to his ear and Kiwi sleeping at his feet.

"Odd I don't know what you're talking about!"

"Don't say that, my friends showed me pictures," Odd said angrily.

"Fine! I'm cheating on you! You can't blame me for wanting a little more excitement in my life."

"Alright, I hope that guy is exciting enough for you. Goodbye, Sam!" Odd brought the phone away from his ear and hung up before Sam could say anything else.

Odd sighed, he had been sitting out here all day and it was probably time for dinner by now.

Odd's stomach grumbled at the thought of food.

That was when Kiwi awoke, sniffed the air and began to bark.

"What is it boy?" Odd asked patting the dog's head and looking around.

"There you are! We've been looking all over for you!!" Nikki ran up to him and sat, panting, next to him.

"Sorry," Odd mumbled.

"It's alright, but how are you?" Nikki asked directly.

"I just got off the phone with Sam, we broke up," Odd answered.

"I'm sorry," Nikki said, attempting to comfort him.

"I don't see why she had to do it, I mean, what's wrong with me?" Odd spoke more to himself than to Nikki.

"Odd, there's nothing wrong with you, it was Sam who had the problem," Nikki said.

Odd looked up at the girl next to him, "You're lying."

"I am not! Sam couldn't see what a great guy she had until you were gone!" Nikki exclaimed.

Odd laughed for the first time that day, "Thanks."

"For what, Telling the truth?" She asked, confused.

"No, you've always been there to cheer me up, and I'm glad," He said quietly.

Nikki stared at the ground blushing when Odd placed his hand over hers and gave her a light kiss on the cheek.

Nikki looked up at him to see him blushing as well when a thought came to her head that made her smirk.

"You know Odd, You still have time to get something for dinner," She was answered by his stomach growling.

"Alright let's go!" Odd shouted, grinning from ear to ear.

Odd took Nikki by the hand and bolted off towards the school with her in tow.

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In the Cafeteria:

Odd and Nikki arrived in the cafeteria and before you could say 'Lyoko' Odd was sitting at the table with his friends eating.

"I see your feeling better," Ulrich said.

"I guess he is seeing as I've never seen him run faster," Nikki smiled sitting beside Aelita.

"I'm just happy someone found him," Jeremy said.

"I was worried too," Yumi commented.

"Odd, are you even listening?" Aelita asked, directing everyone's eyes to Odd.

Who of course, was still stuffing his face.

Then, since he could feel everyone staring at him, Odd looked up.

"What?"

The look on his face made the entire group crack up laughing.

"Hey Jeremy, are you gonna finish that?" Odd asked, ignoring the laughter.

Wiping a tear from his eye, Jeremy slid his tray across the table to Odd.

"I've gotta go, my parents are going to wonder where I am soon," Yumi said, standing up.

"See you tomorrow," Ulrich replied

The others said their goodbyes and after a while they were all back in their own rooms.

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A Few Hours Later:

A dark haired boy walked silently through the dorms, a gleaming object in his hands. He had only one thing to do tonight.

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Nikki tossed and turned in her bed. Sleep seemed impossible tonight, there were too many things running through her head.

Nikki closed her eyes but then she heard the door open.

"I told you I wasn't through with you yet," A voice whispered.

Nikki gasped and sat up, but she wasn't anywhere near fast enough to stop what came next…

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Odd and Ulrich were sitting on their beds throwing a ball back and forth when a blood curdling scream echoed through the room.

"What was that?!" Ulrich asked, looking around.

That was when Jeremy ran into their room.

"Did you hear that?" He asked, sounding frantic.

"Yeah, but it sounded familiar," Odd said.

"Is Xana attacking?" Ulrich asked.

Jeremy shook his head, "No, so I don't think it was Aelita."

Odd's eyes widened, "You don't think…that it's Nikki do you?"

The three of them exchanged glances and took off towards the girls' dorm.

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Alright I'm gonna be mean and stop this here. I know it's sort of a cliffie but I am having serious trouble finding time on the computer since my sister is always on.

But on the bright side, the chapter was long, right?

Gomenasai! I'll post another chapter as soon as I can!

Please review!

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