Author's note: Thank you to those who have commented, favorited, and followed this little series. It's little things like seeing alerts in my email the that keep me inspired. Also, this might be out of character. I'm also sorry if this isn't so great. This weekend I might go back and edit it.

Series: Spring Break 4/7

Pairing: Friendship centered: Odd and Yumi

Prompt: Breakup

"Hey," she said, sitting down on the soft green grass next to the blonde.

"Hi," he replied as he threw a stick for his dog to fetch.

His voice sounded sad, she noticed. Her brown eyes watched him interact with Kiwi, who came running back with the stick between his teeth. He gave his dog a pat, then threw the stick again. She could tell her friend wasn't really in the mood to do anything.

Her ebon hair blew in the cool breeze, and the setting sun was still warm around them. "It's a nice day," she said, breaking the silence and trying to get her friend to talk.

He sighed. "It is." Kiwi nuzzled his arm, wanting attention as well as trying to comfort his owner.

"Do you want to talk?"

"Not really."

"Well, you know I'm here for you when you want to," she said, knowing her friend would prefer Ulrich instead or even Jeremie at times. Still, no matter what, she would always be there for her friends.

"Thanks, Yumi." There was a hint of a smile on his face, but it didn't reach his eyes.

"Anytime." She smiled. "Dinner should be served soon."

"I'm not hungry." It was half a lie, and he knew she sensed it.

She faked a gasp, her hand covering her heart. "What?"

It made him laugh, but then he got quiet. "It's just that Lorraine and I broke up today. She told me that she never wanted to see me again. That things weren't working out." He let out a sigh as he scratched Kiwi's belly. "I tried to make sure I did the right thing. I thought it was really going well, you know? I guess it's a good thing she goes to a different school."

"Oh, Odd. I'm sorry." She didn't know what else to say. She never really understood why breakups were so harsh and mean and upsetting than it needed to be.

"It's okay." As he reached for the stick Kiwi perked up immediately. The small dog bit it and attempted to play tug-of-war, but Odd let his end go and let Kiwi have it. He looked at Yumi. "I guess, thinking on it now, it didn't really feel right being with her."

"That makes sense. I kind of know the feeling."

"When you're hanging out with William?"

She glared at him. "No." She sighed, unsure of herself. "Maybe. I don't know, and it doesn't matter. We're not talking about me." Yumi brought her knees up to her chest and wrapped her arms around her legs. "Whatever happened to Sam?" she asked, not knowing what exactly caused them to breakup or when it happened either.

"She . . . I don't know." He sighed again. "I thought we were great. No. We were better than great," he said, feeling his ears start to burn. "But Sam never returned my calls or anything. I just assumed it was her way telling me it was over."

"Have you ever thought about trying to get back in touch with her? I know you really liked her a lot." She tucked a stray lock of ebon hair behind her ear.

"I do. Did," he quickly corrected himself.

"Maybe you should try talking to her again. I'm sure she'll understand, and if she isn't ready to start a new relationship with you, then maybe you should wait for her."

Odd smirked, knowing part of the advice his friend was giving him sounded much like the advice he gave her at times. "Like the way you and Ulrich dance around each other?" He couldn't help but tease her, seeing her face turn pink, which made him feel a little better. It earned him another glare only this time twice as worse. "Okay, okay. I know what you mean."

"It's up to you. I know my advice isn't the best —" she started, but Odd interrupted her.

"No, don't think that," he said, knowing what she was getting at. "I'm glad it's you." He smiled at her. "You've helped make me feel better."

She returned the smile. "I'm glad." Yumi fished out her cellphone from her back pocket and looked at the time. "What about some ice cream?"

"That sounds great."

They both made their way back to the school grounds to return Kiwi, then grabbed Jeremie and Aelita before going out for ice cream.