Final Chapter

Author's Notes: Sorry, wanna answer these first because this is the final chapter.
There has been some confusion (understandable really). I had it set up that Odd was recording this date and transmitting it to Jeremy's computer. I figure of Jeremy's such a genius, he should be able to do something like that. Also, since it's in the computer, Aelita's able to watch as well.

codelyoko2004: DDR is a dancing game where you have to follow arrows to do complex dance-like movements. It's hard at first, but gets to be a lot of fun. I lost 30 lbs playing this game. (I should do commercials.)

Trillinka: Thank you. I tried very hard to display Odd's humor, but I didn't accomplish it as well as I'd hoped. The true master of the humor (from the few fics I've read so far) is the writer of Code Lyoko Season 2. I was rolling on the floor as I read the fic.
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The rhythmic tap of their footsteps lulled Ulrich into a serene state. He glanced down at Yumi and briefly wondered if she felt this strange relaxation a well? She leaned her head against his arm as an answer.

Ulrich lost track of where they were going, he was so caught up in the moment. He felt he could spend the rest of his life like this; holding Yumi's hand as she rested her head on his shoulder.

It wasn't until they arrived in the park that Ulrich remembered where they had been headed. Oh, here we are, he said, a little surprised. The trip seemed so short and so long at the same time.

Yumi looked up. she said with a hint of... disappointment? Ulrich looked at her in surprise. Yumi yawned loudly. Ulrich chuckled.

she asked sleepily.

Am I keeping you up? he responded. he said, leading her over to a bench. Upon further speculation, Ulrich discovered that was the same bench he had been waiting for her on. Maybe the fist print was a dead giveaway.

Odd snickered into his phone. Their date's so boring that they're falling asleep! But Aelita and Jeremy grew momentarily jealous of the scene they saw in front of them. XANA had forced them to miss out on so much.

Yumi stretched out and leaned back on the bench. Ulrich couldn't help staring at her, bathed in the light of the street lamp above. If anything, she looked even more beautiful.

Y'know something? Yumi asked. Ulrich quickly looked away, as if his staring had been impolite.

he replied.

They should really put a fountain here.

The thought took a few minutes to process. Ulrich asked.

Because it would just be so romantic! The sound of the water crashing down... the glow of the lights inside, Yumi turned to him and giggled. Ulrich felt the familiar burn on his cheeks. Don't you think? she asked.

Butterflies swam in his stomach. What was happening? Why did he feel so nervous all of a sudden? he said unassuredly. The scene she had painted really did appear beautiful. That'd be real romantic, he said, turning to the center of the park.

Yumi continued, restarting the conversation. It's so empty in the middle right now. It really needs something. Y'know? It would just look nice.

What is she doing? Ulrich thought to himself. Was this a metaphor for something? Ulrich felt more confused than he had before. Yumi was a real mystery to him...

Yumi looked over to him, as if expecting him to answer.

Ulrich asked, having gotten lost in his own thoughts.

Yumi let out an aggravated sigh. Never mind, she said quickly.

No! Ulrich's mind screamed. He was losing her. He had to think of something so as to keep her interest. The game of love was so difficult.

Yumi continued, I just thought that- mph-- she was interrupted when Ulrich's lips met hers. This was the first real kiss they'd shared. After her initial reaction of surprise, Yumi felt like melting in his arms.

Ulrich, too, enjoyed the sensation. Though he had attempted to kiss her twice before, he had always been quite nervous at the thought of actually kissing Yumi. It was much nicer than anything he had imagined.

On the count of three, guys, Odd whispered into his phone. 1... 2...3. A chorus of s came from Jeremy, Odd and Aelita.

I'm so happy for them! Aelita exclaimed. She felt a childish giddiness for them.

Jeremy said, imagining himself and Aelita in Ulrich and Yumi's places.

Odd chuckled. Now I can bug im for a long time with this shot! He pressed a button that allowed him to snap a picture of the two lovebirds, while filming them.

Ulrich's watch made a Deet Deet noise, signifying it was 11:00. Yumi pulled away slowly, savoring the last of their kiss. I should get going home, she whispered.

Ulrich was a little disappointed, but he felt quite tired, himself. And it was a school day tomorrow. I'll walk you home.

Odd filmed them leaving the park. Just as they went out of earshot, he stood up and cried, Oh, no!

What's wrong? Jeremy asked through the phone.

I don't have much time to get back to my room. Sorry guys, but you'll just have to imagine the rest of their date, Odd hopped over a bush in his hurry to get to the boarding house.

It was 11:30 when Ulrich arrived in his dorm room. Soon after the kiss in the park, he had walked Yumi home. She even gave him a kiss goodbye. That was a nice ending to the date. Ulrich's lips still tingled and felt warm from the touch of Yumi's lips.

Ulrich allowed himself to collapse on his bed. He was exhausted. Then again, it had been an eventful evening, what with video games and ice cream and walking.

Hey, there, Odd sang on his own bed. Lookit what the cat dragged in. Where have you been all night? he played dumb.

Ulrich sighed. He was too tired to have to go through this. What did you do all night?

Odd shrugged and glanced down at the comic book in his hand. It was upside down in his haste to try to look busy. Oh, you know, the usual. Went out and kept myself entertained. Odd stifled a chuckle with his comic book.

Really? To where? Ulrich asked, stretching.

You know, the park. Then I went to the arcade. And then I got ice cream, and went back to the park, the laughter was obvious in Odd's voice.

Ulrich processed this for a few seconds. Turning on his side, he faced his roommate. Odd hid behind his comic book.

Ulrich said in a strong voice. You are so dead. A crash and some screams emanated throughout the hallway as Ulrich chased Odd with his lamp.