Pain

Chapter 2: Confusion

Authors Note: Merry Christmas! More back story!

Disclaimer: I do not own code lyoko

They were horror-stricken, Ulrich had never been one to break down like that, and they couldn't believe what just happened, they couldn't believe their ears. At this time, Odd was going through a crossroads in his life, and a few weeks ago he had fallen for Ulrich, and he fell hard. He couldn't decide if he was sad that Ulrich was going through a tough time, or if he was happy that the love of life, was finally available. He was confused. He decided to think about it later and was about to eat when he noticed Ulrich's tray of food, still on the table. He looked around: Jeremy was glued to his computer again, Aelita was busy throwing retaliations at Sissy, and Yumi was nowhere to be found. Odd has always been more observant when it came to Ulrich than anyone else in the group, Yumi included. He had quickly bonded with the black-haired boy and felt the need to bring the tray of food to him.

Ulrich heard a knock at the door, "Go away!" he yelled. The door opened and he hears Odd say "Relax, it's only me." "I said GO AWAY!" Ulrich screeches back. Odd sets down the tray and takes one last look at him before closing the door. Ulrich hears odd sets down something that piques his curiosity, but he waits for the door to close before turning around and seeing the tray of food. He realizes just how hungry he is, but before he can dig in, he is filled with remorse. Jeremy was too involved in the supercomputer to care, and Aelita had been caught up in her nightmares and Sissy's complaints. Odd was the only person who truly understood who he felt, and he had just sent him running.

Yumi and Tom were enjoying the weather, they were lying down in the forest, not far from the factory. Just looking up at the clouds, Ulrich had been following her ever since he found out about her and Tom. He decided then and there that this was the last straw, he had a plan.

Yumi came home to find Ulrich sitting in her foyer. "Ulrich, I didn't expect to see you…" "I know about Tom" "Please Ulrich, it was a one-time thing!" "Yeah, a one-time thing that happened 5 times!" "You've been following me?" "You've been cheating on me!" "I'm Sor…" "Save it." And with that, he left, making a point to slam the door.

Running through the streets back to Kadic, Hot tears streamed down his face. That night he dreamt of many confusing yet pleasing things: Pushing Yumi into the digital sea, a life without Yumi, and then…he dreamt about Odd.

He remembered his dream about Odd, Odd made him happy, He had always been there for him, in trouble and triumph, and they made a great team, but what would others think? What would Odd think? And so, heart-broken and confused, Ulrich dragged himself onto his bed and curled into his blanket, and quickly fell asleep.