The Only Exception Chapter 4 Revised

Yumi's P.O.V.

Yawning loudly I walked into the studio.

"Hi Yumi." William greeted with too much energy for the morning.

"Hey."

"Are these your flowers?"

"What?"

"These flowers up here on the desk." He said motioning to the large bouquet resting on the table.

"I doubt it." Snorting I walked towards the desk and picked them up.

Blushing I bit my lip to contain my smile when I read the card. It read: Have a great day. Signed Ulrich.

"So they're yours?"

"Huh?" Snapping back to reality I saw our new songwriter waiting for my answer.

"Are they your flowers?" William asked again.

"Yeah, they are." Shrugging I tried to play it off.

"Whose flowers are those?" Sam questioned as she walked in.

"They're mine." Quietly I answered blushing.

"Aw." Aelita cooed entering. "Are they from Ulrich?"

"Yeah." Bringing the flowers to my nose I sniffed them and let the smile happen.

"Ulrich from the coffee shop?" William asked.

"Yeah William, from the coffee shop." I nodded.

"Yes, yes. We have to work on a new song though." Aelita interrupted.

"Fine." Shrugging I picked a flower from the bouquet. "Let's go William."

"So you don't have a boyfriend?" He asked as we walked towards the piano.

"Nope."

"Do you think I'm cute?" He flirted moving closer to me.

"Nope. Now do you want to work on a song or do you need a new job?"

"Work on a song." He grumbled.

Sitting at the piano I pressed a few keys.

A couple of hours later.

We all came together and sat in the common room.

"Now that we have everything I'll work on putting it all together." Aelita announced clapping her hands.

"I'll help." Jeremy offered.

"Just don't stay up so late Aelita." Waving I left the studio. "Is there a reason you're following me William?"

"Do you need a ride home?"

"I have a car. I can drive."

"Oh."

"Bye."

"Wait!"

"What now?" Annoyed I asked.

"Do you want to go out sometime?"

"No. Dating isn't really my thing."

"What about Ulrich?"

"What about Ulrich?" I snapped feeling defensive over the brunette.

"Nothing."

"Don't bring him into anything." Hissing I turned away before stomping to my car.

Getting into my car I drove to my apartment. Entering the apartment I stormed into my room.

"What's this?" Asking out loud as I picked up a piece of paper.

On the top of it read this is my song to you. I looked down farther and it was lyrics.

I don't wear designer clothes

I don't go to the finest schools

But, I know...I ain't no fool baby

I may not be a star

I'm not driving the sickest car

But, I know...I can make you happy baby

I don't know what you been used to

Never been with a girl like you

But, I can give you a love that's true to...

your heart, not material things.

[Chorus]

I'll give you my song

These words to you

Sing you what I feel

My soul is true.

I don't have the world

Can't give it to you girl

But, All that I can do

(All that I can do)

Is give the song to you.

Yeah I know that you are blessed

But, there's something that you're missing yeah

Your own melody,

Oh baby

I don't know what you been used to

Never been with a girl like you

But, I can give you a love that's true to...

your heart, not material things.

[Chorus]

I'll give you my heart, my song, my words baby

What I can say, I'll sing it.

Oh, oooh, oooooh

I'll give my song and the rest to you baby baby

Sing you what I feel, my soul is true.

[Chorus]

"Oh Ulrich." I sighed when I finished the beautiful song.

"I'm glad you liked it." I jumped when I heard the voice.

Looking over I saw Ulrich sitting on my windowsill watching me.

"What are you doing here?"

"I came to see you." He shrugged.

"How do you do that?"

"Do what?"

"Put your heart on the line like that? You still care even after I blew you off. You never give up."

"I don't know. I think it's because I've never been hurt like you before."

"You think I'm weak?" Looking away I questioned him.

"No." He moved and sat beside me. "Of course not. You're just a little rough around the edges."

"You think so?"

"I know so." He replied kissing my forehead.

On impulse I threw my arms around Ulrich.

"Don't ever give up on me Ulrich."

"I won't Yumi."

Aelita's P.O.V.

"Ugh." Sighing I leaned back against the couch.

"What's wrong?"

"These lyrics. These weren't what we were looking for."

"Aw. Don't stress yourself out." He kissed my forehead. "Just have them write more lyrics."

"That's where it gets complicated."

"How?"

"Yumi is a good songwriter. Not as good as William or Ulrich but good. And it doesn't seem as if she tried at all."

"And what does that mean?"

"I haven't seen her write a good song since before Ulrich came. And since Ulrich left she hasn't even tried. To get a new song we have to bring Ulrich back."

"Well, I just don't think that's going to happen." Jeremy scratched his head.

"Why?"

"Because I know Ulrich quit because of Yumi. And I know they've been getting closer slowly but surely, but until Yumi gives Ulrich a chance he's not coming back."

"This is so complicated." I screamed through the empty studio.

"What if we tried to set them up or something?"

"We can't. That will send what progress he's made with her backwards."

"Are you sure?"

"I am positive. We just have to wait it out." Sighing I leaned against Jeremy.

"We'll figure something out." He answered confidently giving me a kiss.

Ulrich's P.O.V.

"How did song writing go today?"

Yumi pulled out of my arms pouting, her mood suddenly changing.

"What's wrong?"

"Song writing with William sucks. And then we made this song that sucks. And Sam and Aelita outvoted me."

"That sounds fun." Laughing I teased her

"It isn't." She playfully punched me in the chest.

"Okay, okay. You're right it's not funny."

"It isn't Ulrich."

Picking up my BlackBerry I checked the time and sadly had to leave.

"I have to go Yumi."

"Okay." She sighed before leaning up and shyly kissing my cheek.

I laughed softly at her cuteness when she covered her blushing face.

"Good night Yumi."

"Good night Ulrich."

Giving her one last smile I left through the front door this time.

"Uh, hi Aelita." I greeted the pinkette.

"Ulrich." She replied pulling me into the hallway.

"What's up?"

"I really need your help."

"Okay?"

"Did Yumi tell you about the song and William?"

"Uh, yeah. She said song writing with William sucks. And that they wrote a song that sucks." Shrugging I answered.

"Exactly. She just didn't tell me that though. I know she hates William. But he's the best thing after you Ulrich. And you can't work with her and she can't work with William." Aelita rambled clearly stressed out.

"So what do you want me to do?"

"I don't know, anything Ulrich! Just talk to her. Please. I am freaking out here."

"Okay, Aelita calm down. I'll talk to her." Sighing I turned around.

"Thank you."

Shaking my head I walked back into the apartment. Knocking on Yumi's door I waited for her answer.

"Come in." She called.

"Hey."

"What are you doing here? I thought you left." Tilting her head to the side she asked curiously.

"I was until I saw Aelita."

"What did Aelita tell you now?" She rolled her eyes.

Shrugging I joined her on the bed.

"Look Yumi I know you don't like William. But Aelita said he's the best next to me." I sighed starting.

"Ulrich." Yumi groaned.

"Please work with him Yumi."

"Ulrich, I can't."

"Why not?"

Gently I took her hand in mine and stroked the back of it.

"Because he keeps flirting with me. And then I want you there but you can't be there." She admitted lowly blushing.

My blood boiled at the thought of him, or any other guy for that matter, flirting with her and making her uncomfortable. Swallowing my anger I tried to focus on the matter at hand.

She snatched her hand from mine and crossed her arms bring me back to reality. "Why can't you just come back Ulrich? You know I like you. I just can't be with you right now."

"Yumi I can't."

"No you said you couldn't work with me because I liked you and wouldn't give you a chance."

"Did you give me a chance?"

"No, but. If I date you will you come back?" She pleaded sadly.

"Yumi I don't want you to date me because of this. I want you to date me because you want to."

She shrugged and turned her back. "Go away Ulrich."

"Yumi we've made progress since the first day we met. I just don't want to go backwards. No job is worth that." Sighing I rested my chin on her shoulder and wrapped one arm around her waist.

"I want you Ulrich. I really do. I just can't." I was mesmerized as she bit her lip. I wanted more than anything to take that lip in my own teeth.

"Yumi, look at me. I know you do. I don't want to rush you. That's why I won't come back to work."

"I keep pushing you away, don't I?" Her eyes started to water and her bottom lip quivered despite her best effort.

"Pretty much. It's okay though." Gently I pulled her closer to me and wiped her tears. "Don't cry."

"I want to bring the walls down. I really do Ulrich."

"They'll come down, in time. Promise me you'll try with William?"

She glared at me before answering, "Fine. Promise."

"It's hard to take you seriously when you're glaring at me and you're trying not to cry."

She just ignored my comment and laid against my chest. "I'm tired."

"I know." Leaning I placed a kiss on her forehead.

The Next Morning

Odd's P.O.V.

Walking into the girl's apartment I greeted my girlfriend. "Hey baby."

"Hey Odd." Sam smiled giving me a kiss."

"Hey Odd. Breakfast is on the table you two." Aelita informed us.

"Thanks Aelita."

"Is Ulrich here?" Jeremy asked.

"I don't know." Aelita shrugged. "Last time I saw him they were talking."

"Odd go wake up Yumi. Tell her it's time to eat." Sam told me.

"But-"

"Go." She demanded.

"Fine, but my food better not get cold." Rolling my eyes I did as I was told.

Grumbling to myself I walked to Yumi's room.

"Yumi!" I called knocking on the door.

Silence.

"Yumi!"

"Go away." She yelled.

"It's time for breakfast."

"I don't want any."

"Fine." Shrugging I went back into the kitchen.

"Where is she?" Aelita asked.

"She said to go away and that she didn't want any. I think she was still sleeping."

"That's weird." Sam murmured.

"Go knock again and go see what she's doing." Aelita directed.

"Why me?"

"Because we're working for this band and you're just eating." Jeremy answered.

"Fine." Snapping I threw my hands in the air.

"Yumi!" I called banging on the door this time.

"Go away Odd." Yumi yelled.

"The girls told me to come check on you."

"Go. Away. Odd."

Taking a chance I opened the door and was surprised at what I saw. Ulrich was half laying on Yumi's bed. Her upper body was sprawled on his chest curled up. And Ulrich's arms were hugging her waist. Unsuccessfully I tried to cover up my laughs as I ran out the room.

"What is going on?" Jeremy asked surprised.

"Ulrich.. And Yumi... Are... Are." I choked out laughing.

"Are what?" Sam asked.

"Cuddling." Letting it out I rolled on the floor.

"No way." Sam replied.

"Yes."

I watched as they ran into Yumi's doorway and saw what I saw.

"Wow." Sam and Aelita giggled.

"We all saw it coming." Jeremy shrugged.