Normally, there would be a bunch of random, unrelated junk here, but for now I think I'll let you read the last chapter of CLWL. Sorry for the long wait! I don't own Code: Lyoko either!! Phooey…

.:: One Year Later ::.

Yumi stirred from her peaceful slumber to the sun shining through the window of her room. She sat up and yawned. Pulling her long, slender legs out from under the covers, she stretched and stood. She blinked to clear her eyes and got dressed. Once fully clothed, she tramped downstairs and grabbed a breakfast bar and her backpack, hurrying out the door.

She sprinted toward the school, the cold wind sharpening her senses. Her black hair – now long and layered – whipped out behind her and she laughed. She reached the school gates and slowed to a semi-fast sprint. Suddenly, a mop of brown hair, longer than it used to be, caught her eye.

She felt herself smile. "Ulrich!" The brunette turned around and gave her his trademark grin. Her heart raced as she got faster, running into his arms and letting him lift her into the air, twirling around gracefully. When he finally set her down, he took her by the shoulders and pushed his lips onto hers.

"Love you," he murmured against her mouth. Her arms encircled his neck as she smiled into the kiss.

"Same here."

"Get a room!" someone called from somewhere over to the right. The couple broke apart and his hand drifted down to rest around her waist as they turned.

"Shut up, Odd," Yumi said, sticking her tongue out in a childish gesture.

Odd put a hand to his heart dramatically, "Oh, Yumi dear, that hurts!"

Ulrich threw a textbook at him.

Yumi laughed and nuzzled into his chest, "Hey Ulrich?"

"Yeah?" he asked softly, kissing her hair.

"I'm really glad you didn't take the position that band offered you last year." (a/n: yes, this was the paper Ulrich had been taking to discuss with the principal. He was going to accept the position he would have been a vocalist but when he and Yumi kissed, he decided there were better things in life… coughYUMIcough)

"Speaking of which, they sent me another letter."

Yumi looked up at him, "And?"

He laughed, "Don't worry. They offered me the same position, but I declined. Again." Her face broke into a beam and she burrowed her head into his chest.

"I'm glad."

"Well, do you know what today is?"

"Hmm?"

"Our one-year anniversary. As being a… you know… couple." She raised her eyes again to meet his, grinning from ear to ear.

"You remembered! Most guys forget stuff like that!"

"Well I'm not like most guys."

"You go that right…"

"Hey!" he pouted.

"Just kidding! You're perfect!" she giggled, giving him a peck on the lips, "Are we going to go visit Sora today?"

"Yumi, she has to get used to us not being there for her…" he trailed off, seeing her give him the puppy dog look. He sighed and conceded, "Fine, I guess we can."

"Yay!" she squealed, hugging him.

"What, no kiss? Maybe I should have never agreed to this…" he huffed. She laughed and kissed him, pulling away before he could deepen it. "You suck," he joked, nestling into her hair.

"But you love me anyway!" she laughed.

"Um..."

"Ulrich!"

"Just kidding!" he grinned, ducking as she went to punch him playfully. The bell rang and he plopped a quick kiss on her forehead as they separated to go to class.

-bReAk bReAk bReAk-

"I can't believe she used to be able to sit in my lap!" Yumi exclaimed, holding her hand out for the now 4' 6" mountain lion to search for. Sora smelled her scent and carefully made her way over, her blind eyes wide with recognization(a/n: is that even a word?).

Ulrich stroked his beloved cat's fur as it nuzzled into Yumi's slender hand, purring happily, "How's my baby."

"Hardly a baby anymore," Yumi said, mimicking her motherly tone. He softly knocked his head into hers as they sat close together on the forest floor.

"Your parents are going to wonder where you are," he mumbled, kissing her hairline.

"I know," she said, "But I'll let them think I'm off letting some creep like Richard get the better of me."

Ulrich froze, "Get the…"

"Just kidding!" she giggled, pecking him on the cheek.

His face fell into a soft smile and he kissed her, murmuring against her mouth, "Man, I love you so much."

She grasped his shirt by the collar and pulled him closer, answering in her own way.

After a few seconds, Sora nosed her way in, not wanting to be left out of the group hug.

Ulrich laughed as he found Sora's furry side in between his face and Yumi's. He peeked over the cat's back and caught Yumi's gaze.

Her eyes twinkled and she got on her knees, put her hands on Sora's back, and leaned over the mountain lion to kiss him yet again.

WAH!! I CAN'T BELIEVE IT'S OVER! –sob- I'm really happy that you guys stayed with me through this entire thing. The ending was horrible… bah… I thought I had a really good way to end this (just like for LIHV) but alas, my brain failed me again. Big shocker there, huh? Hah. Anywho, i thought I'd let you know… my updates won't be as frequent… for ITG, that is. I may have a couple of oneshots here and there, but I have to focus on my studies… XD yeah… please review one more time! I'd really appreciate it! I hope you all liked the last chapter of Confusing Love With Lust! BYE!

-Mi ChIbO-

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