1Disclaimer: Don't own anything
Pairings: UxY
Author's Note: Well, as I explained in my other story, I haven't been on lately. I don't feel like rewriting the reasons, so if your curious, check First Year ch. 10 for the explanation. On to the story!
Yumi groaned, shifting and pulling the covers tightly around her. There was another groan and she opened her eyes, smiling a little. Ulrich blinked sleepily, looking at her. "What time is it?" he asked. His voice was still tinged with sleep and she shivered a little, looking over his shoulder.
"A few minutes before one," she answered. He nodded, pulling the covers up around him.
"Mind if I stay the rest of the night? I don't want to go back."
"Not at all...Just stay on your side of the bed," she said, smiling. He laughed softly.
"No problem." He snuggled into the covers and pillow and she smiled. There was a soft drizzle outside and she heard the air conditioner humming, filling the room with chilled air.
"Aelita's not here," she said noticing the empty bed. She sat up, looking around the room. Nothing was disturbed or missing except the pink-haired girl. The television set was still casting a sleepy glow over its surroundings, another movie playing, this one looked violent. "I wonder where she is."
"Your not going to let me sleep...are you?" he asked grudgingly.
"Sorry," she said. She settled back into the bed but couldn't get comfortable. Finally he reached out, pulling her to him, cradling her in his arms. "Good night Ulrich," she sighed, her head resting on his shoulder.
"Good night Yumi," he replied.
"Where were you last night?" Yumi asked. She was walking around the back gardens with Aelita, the guys still at breakfast. Aelita shrugged, a blush tinging her cheeks.
"I stayed in the other room. Since you and Ulrich were sound asleep, didn't want to wake you, though Jeremie got some interesting pictures," she added. Yumi blushed and she laughed. "Nothing to bad. Anyway, I got back late, it was just easier to stay over there." Yumi nodded as they started back to the hotel.
At that moment there was a growl of thunder and the clouds above opened up. Aelita screamed, grabbing onto Yumi. "It's alright, it's just rain, but come on!" They ran back inside and arrived in the Lobby, soaking wet.
"Decided to go for an early swim?" Ulrich asked, coming up to them. Yumi hit him, then rung her hair out, making sure to get him in range. He jumped back, then reached forward, tickling her. She dissolved into a fit of laughter, hitting his chest and at the same time leaning against him.
"Isn't that cute?" Odd said. He walked up, a croissant in his hand.
"What's he doing to her?" Aelita asked.
"He's tickling her. It when you run over sensitive skin and cause a reaction that feels like bubbles, making you laugh," Jeremie explained. "Most ticklish spots are sides, feet, underarms, and a few people are ticklish on or around their knees," he added.
"Oh...so it doesn't hurt?"
"No, not necessarily. Unless it's for prolonged amounts of time."
She nodded and they watched as the battle continued. Finally Yumi broke away from him, gasping for breath. "Aelita and I have to change," she said. She grabbed aelita, pulling her into the elevator. "I have a feeling the Faire will be cancelled, so come up in a few minutes, alright?" she asked as the doors began to slide shut.
"Sure," Odd said. The doors closed and he grinned at the other two boys. "Well, that means we can go back and have seconds," he said brightly. They groaned, following him into the dining room again.
Author's Note: That's it. Jet lag is really catching up now. I'll update later. By the way, I've received requests to make a sequel to Materialization. Let me know if you want one, you can do it though Review, Email, or Aim. Thanks. Also tell me how you like the chapter!
