1Disclaimer: Still nothing...how sad.

Pairing: UxY, JxA

Author's Note: Well, here's ch. 3!

Odd stared at the small, glowing screen, unaware of his surroundings. Soft, annoyingly uplifting music floated around him as he pressed the buttons. Kiwi flopped down on his side, kicking a little and then snuggling into Odd's pillow. Ulrich opened his eyes slowly, adjusting to the dimness in the room. The clock next to him changed to 6:26pm and he groaned softly. Odd jerked up at the sound and then broke into a grin. "Hey Kiwi, look, Sleeping Romeo woke up!" he exclaimed.

He jumped up, going over to Ulrich's bed. "How you feeling?" he asked worriedly.

"I've felt better. I think I'll just lie here for awhile though. Bring me up some dinner?" he asked.

Odd nodded, shutting the game off after saving it. "Sure Ulrich. Just do me a favor," Odd replied. Ulrich raised an eyebrow, looking at him curiously. "Give Yumi a call. She's real worried about you."

"I'll call her later. After dinner," Ulrich answered. He turned over, pulling the blanket up around him. "To tired right now," he muttered.

"Oh no! I promised you'd call her when you woke, and your awake so you call her!" Odd exclaimed. He grabbed Ulrich's cell and punched in Yumi's number. "Here ya go, it's ringing, you better not be rude to her!" Odd called as he tossed the phone at the huddled body on the bed.

Ulrich grabbed the phone, sitting up sharply at the pain. "Odd! Wait," Ulrich hissed. But Odd had already left and he heard Yumi on the other end of the phone.

"Ulrich? Ulrich is that you? Are you alright?" she asked.

"Yeah, I'm fine Yumi...How are you?" Ulrich asked, leaning back against the bed.

"I'm fine Ulrich, just worried. Your sure your okay? I mean, I just want to make sure there's no damage done..."

"I'm fine Yumi, for the hundredth time. Now, quit pestering me about it. I know you mean well, but it's getting annoying," Ulrich said.

Yumi sighed. "I told you, I'm just worried. I really care about you Ulrich...You're my best friend," she whispered. He swallowed, glancing around the room.

"You're my best friend too, Yumi...and I really lov...er...like you too," Ulrich fumbled. He heard the door handle jiggle and sighed in relief. "I, uh, gotta go Yumi. Odd's here and he brought dinner. I'll try and call you after dinner. Talk to you later. Bye," Ulrich said.

"Bye Ulrich...Feel better," Yumi murmured. Ulrich shut off the cell and put it on the end table just as Odd walked in.

"Have a nice chat with Yumi, Romeo?" Odd asked with a smirk as he set the tray of food down.

"You planned this, didn't you?" Ulrich demanded.

"Of course not. I invited Jeremie to dinner, but he's in a long, drawn-out argument with Aelita," Odd replied.

"Okay, wait. Jeremie and Aelita are fighting?" Ulrich asked as he grabbed a french fry.

"Yeah, over what XANA's gonna do next. It's more of a debate, or discussion then an argument, but still...it's interesting," Odd commented. He grabbed a chicken leg and gave Kiwi some ham mixed with kibble. "So, you to talk things out? Or should I go out for desert? They have an interesting cake down there. Lava cake...wonder if it erupts...?"

"Whatever, go on. I'll call Yumi, say goodnight, and hit the sack. I'm still tired and sore. Go on and get your cake though," Ulrich said. Odd nodded, leaving and Ulrich grabbed his phone. "Hey Yumi, just called to say goodnight, I'm really tired, so this is the extent of my message."

"Okay, sleep well Ulrich."

"Sweet dreams Yumi." Ulrich hung up and snuggled into the covers, drifting off to sleep.

Author's Note: Sucky? Annoying? Incoherent? Let me know! I think this ch. Was pretty bad, so any boost in self-confidence will be greatly appreciated. I will not update any ch.'s until I get 3 reviews. Thank-you

Lune