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Outside
Xavier was making his toward the café, talking Aelita, when a sobbing Yumi ran past.
"Yumi?" Aelita said concerned.
"Hold on. I'll go see what's wrong." Xavier said before running off after Yumi. When he finally found her she was on the grass, crouched over. She was crying heavily, because he saw her shoulders heave up every few moments.
"Yumi? Yumi, what's wrong?" he said comfortingly as he placed a hand on her shoulder.
"My...best...friend...hates me!" She managed to say in between sobs.
"Are you talking about Ulrich? Don't listen to Ulrich. He doesn't know what the heck he's talking about. He should be happy you're his friend. Yumi, you're very special, and you shouldn't be brought down by some jerk that thinks he better than you. You know, even though I've only known you for about, eh, 12 hours, I really like you Yumi. You seem like the kind of person who's friends with everyone. And I think that is really neat. So, stop crying and stand up. You shouldn't be the one crying. You lost a speck in your mirror. But Ulrich, he lost something more priceless than gold." He said with a smile.
She looked at him, smiled, and said, "Thanks Xavier, I really like you too." He smiled, and then a perplexed look appeared on his face.
"Look, I know we really don't know each other that well, but you're really the only friend I have. I was, well, I was wondering if... if you wanted to go to the Christmas Ball with me in two weeks." He said.
"Well, I don't have anyone to go with any more. I don't know" She grinned as a thinking face appeared. She then closed her eyes, nodded, and said "Yes Xavier, I would love to go with you. And maybe by the time of the dance, we will really know each other." A huge grin broke out on Xavier's face.
"Now come on, we don't wanna be late."
"Xavier, before we go, I have a question for you. I hope you don't mind me asking this, but when you said really like, did you mean like like?"
"Well, actually, yes, I like you as a friend, and more!'
"Great, because I kinda feel the same way too." He then stood up, and offered a hand to help her up. She took it, and they walked to class together. As they got closer, she saw Ulrich. He was standing by himself. She felt really upset still, and she felt hurt, like she was tricked. Ulrich met her eyes, and he craned his neck to see who she was walking with. She drooped her head, but out of nowhere, Xavier took hold of her hand and squeezed it. She felt a rush of exhilaration. Then, the bell rang and they rushed of to class.
After lunch
Yumi's POV
Well, today I realized that a lot of people like me more when I'm not with Jeremy and the gang.. Today at lunch, I ended up sitting with Xavier, Emily, Theo, and get this, Nicholas! Yeah, he ditched Sissi, which made her throw a hissy fit. I was around Xavier all day, except for one point, when he said he needed to see Milly and Tamiya. I am not sure why.
Normal POV
After the last bell
Yumi was walking in the hall with a bunch of people, when an announcement came over the speaker. "Will all 8th and 9th grader please report to the gym for an important meeting?"
Everyone groaned and then turned around. Once they were all seated, Milly and Tamiya took the podium.
"Welcome students. As you all know, every year at the Christmas ball, we announce the Christmas queen, nominated and voted for by their peers. People have nominated and we are down to five finalists. And we, your first sorce of publicity will give you the scoop. And here they are." Milly opened an envelope.
"First, nominated by Nicholas, Herb and Theo, Sissi!"
"Had to see that one coming," Odd whispered to Ulrich. Sissi made her way toward the front.
"Second, nominated by Jeremy, and Odd, Aelita!" Aeilita covered her mouth.
"Go!" Yumi mouthed.
"Third, nominated by Ulrich, Emily!" Emily jumped up and down, and then walked forward.
"Fourth, also nominated by Odd, Carly!" A girl with shining blond hair and dark blue eyes swiftly ran up front.
"And, last, nominated by Jeremy, Odd, Ulrich, Xavier, and Theo...Yumi!" Yumi's eyes popped open, and her mouth dropped.
"That's where I went today," Xavier whispered into her ear. Yumi stood up, and made her way toward the front.
"Well, there you have it, our 5 finalists. Next week before the dance, you'll all vote on who you think had the most grace, poise, beauty and smarts. Good luck to all of our competitors."
"All of you...nominated me?" Yumi asked Theo, Odd, Jeremy and Xavier.
"Well, You deserve it." Theo said.
"You rock Yumi!" Jeremy said.
"It would be better to see you win than Sissi," said Odd.
"What did you expect, I'd invite you, and NOT nominate you?" he said with a grin. Ulrich looked suspisciously at Xavier.
"He's moving way too quickly. Something is definitely strange about him." Ulrich said before walking off alone.
I hope you liked it. But I need help. Who should win, what should yumi wear, how should, YumiXavier work out, and what should happen to Ulrich? Reviews please!