Told you I'd put up another chappy or two.

-Suki

Yumi looked up. There stood a really handsome guy. He was wearing a black tux and his hair was gelled back. "Um… sure, why not?" she got up and walked to the dance floor with him. "And who are you?" Yumi asked as they danced.

"My name's Theo," the man told her. "And what's a beauty like yourself called?"

Yumi blushed. "Yumi," she replied.

"And who do you work for? Because if you were willing I'd love it if you would join my team," Theo told her.

Yumi looked at him. She didn't know what to say. Someone else did though. "She works for me, Theo. And me alone," Ulrich told Theo, taking Yumi's free hand and pulling her away from him.

"Ah, Ulrich… I should've known. Sorry, I didn't mean to take her too," Theo said smugly.

"Theo!" a woman wrapped her arms around him. "Where'd you go?" she asked, oblivious to the tension in the area.

Theo unwrapped the woman's arms from his neck and smiled. "I just was talking to my old friend," he told her.

She noticed Ulrich and flashed him a sad look. "Oh. Hi Ulrich," she said, not looking him in the eye.

"Hi Emily," he said in a flat voice. "It's been awhile…"

"It has," Emily agreed. Some music came on and she took the opportunity to flee. "Come on Theo! Let's dance," she pulled him away. "Good to see you."

"Same," Ulrich replied and then left the area as well.

"Ulrich," Yumi grabbed his wrist. "What's wrong?"

Ulrich wriggled out of her grasp. "I don't want to talk about it…" he said and left her standing alone.

A man tapped her on the shoulder. "Why don't you come with me?" he said and led her outside. "You're Ulrich's new recruit, are you not?" he asked her.

Yumi nodded. "Yes, I am."

He extended his hand, "I'm Jim, Ulrich's old employer."

"Yumi," she took Jim's hand and they shook.

"I've taken care of Ulrich since he was 13. He's had a hard life. His parent's died and he was orphaned. I took him in and raised him… but being raised by a crime lord is no way to go through your teens. I was surprised when he decided to go on his own and start his own crime enterprise. But I'm glad to see he's doing ok."

Yumi couldn't believe it. His parents had died and he was raised by a crime lord? That explained a few things. "What happened between him and Emily?" Yumi asked.

"Ah… Emily. She's such a unpredictable girl. Theo and Ulrich used to be friends, then when they turned 18 each one confessed their love for her, she picked Ulrich. Then a year later Ulrich found out she was cheating on him with Theo. It was sad; Ulrich was depressed for a really long time. A while later he found Sissi and has been with her ever since. Sissi's a real piece of work, they hardly ever date or anything. Their relationship is almost purely for show. Ulrich probably needs the real thing in his life, but he's afraid to get it," Jim sighed and stared at the sky. "I really hope things work out for him…"

"He's just a lost little child…" Yumi muttered. She felt so sorry for him. She went inside and looked around. There. He was by the spot Yumi was at before. Just looking at him made Yumi want to hug him. Yumi walked over and smiled. "Ulrich, do you want to dance?" she asked.

Ulrich looked at her. He smiled warmly. "Sure," he said and led her out onto the dance floor. A slow song started to play and Ulrich wrapped his arms around Yumi's waist. Yumi gently let her arms slip around his neck. She rested her head on his chest. Ulrich was taken aback but didn't show it. He strengthened his grip around her waist, and rested his chin on her head. He smiled.

"Ulrich?" Yumi asked.

"What Yumi?"

"Thank you," she said, nuzzling herself deeper into his chest.

"For what?" Ulrich asked, moving her away from his chest, so he could see her.

"Letting me in…" she said. Her face was only a few inches from his, letting him take in her sweet scent.

Ulrich smiled. "Your welcome," he said and closed the gap between them. Their kissed lasted for a good 30 seconds before Yumi broke away. Ulrich checked his watch. "We better go… it's getting late."

"Alright," Yumi said, following him out of the hotel. Unbeknownst to them someone had watched it all… everything from the dance to the kiss. And this someone wasn't pleased. She had her mind set on revenge.

What'd you guys think??? I'll try to get one more chapter in today or early Sunday morning. evil laughter Another somewhat of a cliff hanger. Make sure to R&R.

-Suki