Chapter 3

A/N: I LOVE DDR. I rock at it. Been playing for 2 years now. I rock at it. Anyway, it seems each chapter is growing longer (and more interesting). I really have to thank you guys for reviewing, because that caused me to put up more chapters. Please remember to check out Unexpected Encounter. I completed it, so you'll have to find it in my profile. But it's worth it.

I love this game! Yumi exclaimed as she broke away from Ulrich. She flew over to a nearby Soul Calibur.

Ulrich sighed and ran his hand through his short, choppy hair. This hadn't exactly been what he had expected. He sighed heavily.

When the couples' backs were turned, Odd made a break for it. He ran across the street and dove into the arcade, rolling behind a nearby machine.

Indiana Jones! Odd declared himself as he set his camera phone back up. All's I need is a whip!

Jeremy laughed. I don't think those are legal.

But Odd was determined. I'll be a lion tamer when I grow up. Then I'll get to use a whip.

Ulrich glanced around the arcade, bored out of his mind. Yumi was so totally engrossed in the video game. Wasn't it supposed to be guys who liked the games, and girls who scorned them? Ulrich silently wished he had brought his Gameboy.

Flashing lights caught his eye. He was drawn to stare at two people standing on a metal pad, following arrows. They looked like they were dancing. The title of the game proved that fact, Dance Dance Revolution.

Ulrich had heard about the game, but never tried it. The kids up there looked good, following the arrows that flew up the screen quickly. Their bodies flowed with their steps.

If Ulrich could do something like that... he'd get Yumi's attention for sure.

As soon as the two kids were done, Ulrich hopped on. Already there was a crowd around him, waiting for him to show off his moves. Ulrich began to sweat as he put his quarters into the machine.

As soon as he had chosen his song, arrows came flying up on the screen. Different directions; different combinations. The arrows constantly moved, though Ulrich's feet did not follow.

His reaction was always too slow. He pondered how those kids could look so good doing something like this.

Laughter came from behind him. Tearing his eyes from the confusing arrows on the screen, Ulrich saw Yumi standing behind him... laughing.

Way to impress her, he berated himself. It was unnerving. He felt so absoultely helpless against the embarrassment he felt.

But then, she stopped laughing and smiled sweetly at him. You're terrible, she said almost forgivingly.

Her gorgeous smile gave him a slight boost of confidence. Yeah, well you come up and try it.

She suddenly looked very nervous. No way! But Ulrich took her by the hand and pulled her up onto the metal platform.

He put some quarters in for her, and before she knew it, arrows came flooding up the screen. This isn't funny, Ulrich! she said, narrowly missing each arrow.

Now Ulrich was the one laughing. He was actually getting pretty good at this game. Meanwhile, Yumi let out a miniature shriek each time an arrow came up.

What's going on, Odd? Jeremy asked. The view from the camera phone did not allow him to see much of what was going on.

I think he's... torturing her, Odd replied uneasily.

At last, the lovebirds failed the song together. Ulrich had barely gotten off the platform before Yumi went storming off ahead of him.

Hey, what's wrong? Ulrich asked as he caught up to her. Odd, now in plain view of them, dove behind a pinball machine.

That was a dirty, rotten thing to do, Ulrich! Yumi said, and turned away.

Ulrich was at a loss for words. He had thought it was fun, and figured Yumi would be a good sport since she had taunted him.

They stood in awkward silence for a moment. Nobody breathed; not even Odd or Jeremy. Then, finally, Ulrich's eyes forced his mouth to say what it saw.

Your cheeks, Ulrich began. He raised a finger to gently touch her cheek. Yumi looked at him. They're red. Ulrich's finger moved to allow his whole hand to cup her cheek tenderly. Yumi blushed.

His face drew closer to hers. Yumi, too, felt the magnetic pull towards him. Her lips were being drawn to his. Their eyes closed in anticipation.

came a call from nearby. Some rather childish teenagers thought this would be a good scene to interrupt.

Ulrich and Yumi pulled away from each other, blushing profusely. Say, um. Wanna go for some ice cream? Ulrich offered.

said Yumi excitedly. Anything to get away from this arcade.

Odd was curled into a ball of laughter. Ohohohoh!! I can't believe it!! That was so funny!

I wanted to see them kiss, Aelita said dissappointedly.

You will, Jeremy promised, raising his eyebrows.