Disclaimer- I do not own Code Lyoko, I do however own Aaliah please don't take her.


Chapter 3

Feelings come to light

Aelita and Jeremie found a bench just outside of the school, the smell of flowers and tree blossoms greeted them. Aelita could always find herself at peace when there was flowers present, she sat down first then she saw Jeremie sit down next to her, she could tell that the blond was a little uneasy.

" So, what do you need to tell me Aelita?" Jeremie asked

" I want to thank you for everything you have done for me." Aelita replied

" It's no problem, I'm your friend and friends help one another." Jeremie said blushing slightly

" No need to be so modest, you've done so much for me, more than I can repay." Aelita said

" You don't have to repay me, I have no need for payment." Jeremie replied

Aelita smiled, Jeremie was so kind to her, at times she thought she didn't deserve his kindness. She had to admit that he wasn't like other guys, and that's what she liked about him too. He wasn't trying to win her over, or making rude comments to her.

" Your friendship is all I need." Jeremie added

" Maybe our friendship can be more." Aelita said blushing

Elsewhere...

Yumi and Ulrich had long since left the cafeteria, they were now outside in the meadow behind the school. Flowers, trees, and soft grass surrounded them, and sweet scents filled the air that swirled around them.

" Is it true what you said to Sissi?" Yumi asked

" Every word, true I wanted her to go away, but I told the whole truth." Ulrich replied

Yumi smiled as she looked to the light blue sky above them, she let out a sigh enjoying the day.

" I always liked you, more than a friend, that's why I think I got miffed when I saw you with William." Ulrich stated

" He's moved on, he's under Suzie's spell now." Yumi said with a laugh

" The new girl huh? Figures." Ulrich said

" To say the least, I've liked you since I first met you." Yumi stated

" I thought I saw a blush on your cheeks when you pinned me to the mat in martial arts class." Ulrich said with a smile

Yumi blushed a deep red, Ulrich was always there for her, on many occasions when she wanted to see him the least he was there. Even if he had to enter the lions den, he would do it so he could calm her down. Yumi's blush deepened when Ulrich put his hand on hers, she moved over a bit putting her head on Ulrich's left shoulder.

Outside the Principals office...

" I wonder what Mr. Delmas wants this time, I didn't do anything wrong." Odd thought

Odd sat waiting to go into the office, the secretary typed on her computer as the clock above Odd's head ticked away. It was quiet too quiet, Odd didn't like that when it was quiet usually meant you were in really big trouble. The door of the office opened, out walked the school bully Bruce and Mr. Delmas.

" I'd leave Bob and Sarah well enough alone if you want to stay out of detention." Mr. Delmas said

" Yes sir." Bruce said his head low

" Come in Mr. Della Robia." Mr. Delmas stated

Odd went in without a word or a statement, he didn't dare, he entered the office sitting down in a chair in-front of the large desk.

" No need to worry Mr. Della Robia, you're not in trouble this time." Mr. Delmas stated

Odd sat back, could feel a weight being lifted off his shoulders, but then a thought came to him, why was he there?

" I need you to do a big favor for me." Mr. Delmas said

" Sure, I'd be willing to do it for you sir." Odd said

" There's a new student attending our school and I need you to show her around. I was going to have Elisabeth show her around but the two didn't get off on the right foot." Mr. Delmas stated

" Sure thing sir." Odd replied

" Okay Aaliah you can come in." Mr. Delmas said

A girl with long black hair walked in, she had blue eyes that were behind purple rimmed glasses, she wore a navy blue shirt with a pack of wolves on the front, light blue shorts, and purple lined shoes.

" I'm Aaliah Chamberlain, you must be Mr. Della Robia." the girl said

Odd stood up and shook her hand " You can cal me Odd."

" Sure thing." Aaliah stated

" Mr. Della Robia will give you a tour and tell you the rules of the school, though he doesn't always follow them." Mr. Delmas said

" Thank you sir." Aaliah said

Odd opened the door for Aaliah letting her out of the office first, he then showed her around the school.

" Come on we'll start with the Science wing, or as I call it The blow something up wing." Odd said

" Your the funniest guy I've met." Aaliah giggled

" Get use to it, I'm the biggest jokester in Kadic." Odd said

" I'd say so." Aaliah said with a laugh

Back at the park...

Jeremie was a little taken back by Aelita's statement, he had always dreamed that he and Aelita would be more than friends someday, but he always thought that they would stay dreams.

" You deserve better than me Princess, I mean I'm not a guy not worth your time." Jeremie said

" Nonsense, you are worth my time, you've treated me so well, you treated me like a real person, like I was worth knowing." Aelita replied

" I was taught to treat people the way I want to be treated, even though I may not get the same kindness back." Jeremie said

" I don't care what others say about you, they don't know you for who you are." Aelita said

Jeremie smiled, Aelita had a point, he treat everyone the same though he only got kindness back only through his friends. They were like a mini family, they got along great and treated each other well. Jeremie could see that Aelita was telling the truth, every word she said she was serious about. But he thought that Aelita deserved better than him.

" Don't doubt yourself Jeremie, you know that you shouldn't." Aelita said

" You deserve more than I can give Aelita, you are an angel compared to the likes of me." Jeremie said his eyes to his feet

Aelita put her hand under Jeremie's chin and lifted it up so his glass covered eyes could see her dark green orbs.

" I don't care about status or rank, it's a waste of time. What happens when your out of school? The status and rank mean nothing when you're out of school, so there's no need for it." Aelita said

" I suppose that you have a point." Jeremie said

" I know I do, I only want you for who you are and nothing more." Aelita said

The next day day came with a light gray sky and rain lightly falling to the ground, the kids that had Gym class were glad that they didn't have to go outside for a change. Aelita lightly knocked on Jeremie's door, she heard no reply so she slowly opened the door.

She smiled when she found Jeremie at his desk his head by the keyboard and his glasses off to the side. Her smile widened when she saw the program on the screen.

" Time to wake up." Aelita said shaking Jeremie's shoulder

Jeremie sat up and stretched, he put on his glasses and smiled when she saw Aelita seated on a chair next to him.

" So how's the progress coming?" Aelita asked

" I need to do one last test and we'll see if it works." Jeremie replied

Jeremie pressed the Enter key on the keyboard and the scan started, the blond's eyes kept to the screen, hoping and praying it would work.