1Disclaimer: Don't own Code Lyoko (this is getting really monotonous...)

Pairings: UxY, JxA

Author's Note: Ta-da, another chapter! Yay, I'm really moving. I'm so proud of myself!

"Okay Yumi...See you then, bye." Ulrich turned off his cell and looked at Odd. They were sitting in his dorm, a week after the horse fiasco. He was still sore, and still on "bed rest" even though he still went out and about, except to class. Though he had Odd to thank for all the homework the teachers had given him to give to Ulrich.

"What was that all about?" Odd asked curiously.

"Jeremie called her, he wants us to go to the Factory. Wonder why..."

"Who knows, anyway, Kiwi's been dying to go out, so let's hurry up," he said. He grabbed Kiwi's leash, hooked it on his collar and grinned. "Coming Ulrich?"

"Yeah, yeah, give me a moment." He stood up slowly, the pain had generally left him, all he had were a few ugly bruises, scars, some remaining scratches, and of course, his hand was still damaged. He pulled on his shoes and walked over to the door. "All right, let's go."

They met Yumi in the elevator about ten minutes later. "Any idea with what Einstein wants?" Odd asked.

"No idea," Yumi answered.

"Hope nothing went wrong with the virus." At the other two's looks he shrugged. "Something could've happened again in the transfer."

"Well Ulrich, I hope your wrong. I really hope your wrong."

The elevator doors opened and they stepped into the factory, glancing around. Jeremie was sitting in his usual chair, looking something up online. "Hey Jeremie, where's Aelita?" Yumi asked.

"She's still at school, studying I believe. Which is just as well. I didn't want her here anyway." He smiled when he saw the looks he received from his friends. "Don't get me wrong, nothing bad is happening. I just figured that Aelita doesn't really have a birth date, I figured we could throw her one on Friday."

"Great idea, but why Friday?" Odd asked.

"Friday is the anniversary of when we first discovered Lyoko. (Don't know why it is actually, don't bother me about it) It'd be perfect, but I want it to be a surprise." He looked at Yumi. "Can we have it at your house?"

"Yeah, sure, it sounds great. But how are we going to keep it from Aelita?" she asked.

"That's going to be the hard part. I think on Friday, yes I realize that's only two days away, I'll stay with Aelita, you guys go over to Yumi's and set everything up after school. Hopefully she won't suspect anything..." Jeremie replied.

"Sounds good," Ulrich answered. He glanced at Odd and Yumi. "We can go into town tomorrow and pick up some decorations, get a cake, and all that junk," he said.

"Sorry, I can't," Odd said. "I have a detention for sleeping in class...again."

"Okay then, how about you Yumi?"

"I can make it. We'll meet at the bench. We can get her a present to while we're out. Odd, Jeremie, your on your own unless you already know what to get her," Yumi answered.

"I've already gotten her something," Jeremie answered quickly.

Odd shrugged. "I'll find time to go out either tonight or Friday afternoon," he replied. They nodded and he smiled. "Well, we done? I have homework to get at and a music video to finish. This one'll be a best-seller! It's a new song that I've been working on it goes:..."

"Odd, please, don't bother," Ulrich told him.

"Aww...that's not nice," Odd replied.

"Whatever, come on guys. We should head back before she suspects something," Jeremie said. They all got into the elevator, heading up into the main part of the Factory.

They were walking along the bridge, watching as the sky exploded into an array of colors as the sun slowly sank. "Hey, Ulrich, where you going?" Odd asked suddenly.

"I'm gonna walk Yumi home. I'll see you in the dorm later, okay?" he asked, fighting to keep the blush off his face.

"Sure Romeo, just remember that this Juliet doesn't have any balconies to call up to," Odd replied.

"But Odd, Ulrich doesn't want to call up to balconies, remember, he was just as happy to hide behind a bush with the ex-guard," Jeremie put in.

Both Yumi and Ulrich shot them looks and the boys walked on towards the school. "They'll never let us live that down, will they?" Yumi asked.

"Nope," Ulrich answered as they continued on toward her house. "Have any idea about what your going to get her?"

"I have something in mind, how about you?"

"Not a clue." Yumi laughed, ruffling Ulrich's hair.

"So typically guy," she said in between giggles. He stuck his tongue out at her which made her laugh even harder. "I'll tell you what, I'll help you pick something out for her tomorrow, okay?"

"Okay," he sighed. They walked in companionable silence for a few minutes, exchanging glances and smiles.

"So, how are you doing?" she asked.

"I'm still sore, been going to the doctor's basically everyday for check-ups, especially with my head. And I probably won't be back in class for another week. Good news, Sissi hasn't been allowed to see me because I need to rest. Though I'm sure she'll find a way sooner or later," he muttered.

"Well, at least your feeling better," she said. He smiled at her. "I'm still looking forward to my promised ride," she told him.

"Yeah, yeah. Well, we're here..."

They stood there for a few minutes and Yumi shifted from foot to foot. "Want something to drink, my parents aren't home yet, but you can come in for a minute or two if you want," she said.

"No, I better get back before curfew. Stop by tomorrow before school?"

"Definitely, and meet me at the bench at the end of the day. We can go shopping from there." He nodded and then kissed her quickly. She smiled at him. "Goodnight Ulrich, see you tomorrow."

"'Night Yumi." He watched her go in and then started on his way back to the school.

Author's Note: Yay! There's going to be a party! Review please!