1Disclaimer: Nothing...
Pairings: UxY, JxA
Author's Note: Okay, this will mainly be fluff...and sap...and gooey. Yeah...well, let me know what you think.
Yumi smiled as she absentmindedly played with the edge of the blanket. Ulrich looked at her suspisciously. "What're you so happy about?" he asked.
She looked up at him and smiled a little wider. "Just that your safe, and alive, and we don't have to worry about any XANA attacks anymore," she answered.
He smiled a little. "Yeah, that's a plus, anything else?"
"Just that, I'm here, with you..." she trailed off and glanced at the clock. "God, it's already 10:30," she muttered.
He laughed. "Time flies when your sleeping," he told her. He shifted again, glancing at his bandaged hand. "Well, the good news is, I might get out of school for a while, and be away from Sissi," he joked.
She laughed, leaning in against him. "Aw...and here I thought you enjoyed her company."
"Gods no," he groaned. She laughed again and looked up at him, her breath catching. They were so close. To close to be coincidence, even for a small bed. She gave him a wry smile and he laughed a little.
"So...what did you try to tell me, when you had fallen?" she asked softly.
A flash of uncertainty shot through his eyes before he pushed it away and smiled. "I...uh...wanted to say that, I..." he trailed off and she poked him gently, prodding him to continue. "I wanted to say that I love you Yumi Ishiyama," he muttered.
She fell silent, staring up at him in complete surprise. "You...do...?" she whispered after a moment. He nodded and she grinned. "Thank-you," she whispered, wrapping her arms around him, hugging him. "I love you too."
He smiled, attempting to hug her back as he dipped his head, catching her mouth with his. It was their first kiss. A million stars seemed to swirl around them, violin music, the whole nine yards. It was pure magic and pure bliss. Until the commotion outside the room broke them apart.
Yumi sat up, wrapping the blanket around her. She looked at Ulrich and smiled. "How about we keep this between us for now?" she asked. He nodded and smiled at her, entwining their fingers together. A moment later Odd, Aelita, Jeremie, and Sydney burst into the room.
"Your alive!" Odd yelled, throwing himself across Ulrich.
Before Yumi, Jeremie, or Aelita could stop him, Sydney grabbed him, pulling him off. "Stop it, you could injure him even more," she scolded lightly. He nodded meekly and she grinned at him. "How are you feeling?" she asked.
"I was feeling better before you all came in," he said pointedly. Yumi looked away, smiling.
Odd turned on Yumi, glaring accusingly at her. "You were here the whole time! Why didn't you tell us he was alive and well, and talking!" Odd demanded.
Aelita giggled. "Maybe she wanted to be alone with him?" she suggested. Yumi sent her a glare and then focused on Odd again.
"I fell asleep for your information," she exclaimed.
Jeremie hurriedly stepped in between them. "Children, children, let's not overreact here...Odd, how about we all leave and get some food? Yumi, Ulrich, want any?" he asked.
"Sure, you know what we like," Ulrich said, exchanging a look with Yumi to see if she agreed.
She nodded. "Yeah, sounds good."
As they walked out they heard Aelita ask Jeremie: "Are we having McDonald's again?"
Yumi laughed softly as she sat back against Ulrich. "Are we sure their our friends?" she asked. He laughed and shook his head as he slipped an arm around her waist.
"Well, until we know for sure, I think we should stick with your plan and not let them know...yet anyway." She nodded and sighed.
"So, you mean it? You'll actually take me riding?"
"Yep, I've lived through two rides, barely on both occasions I may add, so why not try my luck at a third?"
"Third time's the charm," she quoted. He groaned and took a pillow, hitting her over the head. She squealed and hit him back, starting a nice, large, pillow fight.
Author's Note: Done with chapter 8. You guys review fast. Not that I mind or anything. Just remember the formula and you'll get a new chapter!