Chapter 6
Later that evening, Ulrich, Odd, Jeremie and Aelita were eating dinner in the cafeteria...
"Ulrich are you going to finish that?" Odd asked after finishing his own meal he noticed Ulrich was only picking at his.
"Go ahead." Ulrich muttered, pushing his tray toward Odd.
"Ulrich, you've hardly spoken this whole time." Aelita commented, "Are you feeling alright?"
"Yeah Ulrich, you don't look so good." Jeremie agreed.
"He's just deep in thought." Odd remarked, grinning. "So, are you ever going to let us know what happened between you and Yumi?"
"Odd NOTHING happened!" Ulrich yelled in frustration, perhaps a little too loudly, because the children from the nearest table all turned their heads and stared.
"XANA's been rather quiet lately hasn't he?" Ulrich said, hastily trying to change the subject.
"It's kind of suspicious actually." Aelita added.
"Yeah." Odd agreed. "Ever since the polly clone thingy, no more XANA attacks."
Jeremie's face was grim. "I don't like the looks of it. XANA might have a huge surprise attack planned, who knows..."
"But we're close to an anti-virus, yes?" Aelita asked hopefully.
"Oh yeah." Jeremie lied, "I'm sure I'll figure it out soon."
Jeremie wanted to hit himself for lying to Aelita. He had tried everything and the antivirus he'd been working on was faulty. Ulrich noticed the sad look on Jeremie's and gave him a look that clearly said 'stop looking sad or Aelita will find out you're lying.'
"I'm heading to bed." Jeremie muttered, picking up his empty dinner tray and standing up.
"Jeremie- wait." Aelita called out after him.
Jeremie turned around.
"Aren't you going to walk me to my room?" Aelita asked, a twinkle in her eye that wasn't there before.
"Oooh Jeremie-" Odd teased, but was shut up by an elbow in the side from Ulrich.
"Leave them alone." Ulrich whispered to Odd, but not in a mean way at all.
"Uh- Of course." Jeremie stuttered, his face turning red.
He cleared Aelita's tray for her then took her by the hand and they walked out of the cafeteria toward the dormitories.
"Why'd you ruin my fun huh Ulrich?" Odd asked once Jeremie and Aelita had left.
"Listen here buddy," Ulrich replied, putting an arm around his friend, "Jeremie's upset because he's not having any luck finding the anti-virus."
"But Jeremie just said-"
"He lied. He doesn't want to upset Aelita. Let them enjoy themselves tonight without you teasing them."
The smile faded off of Odd's face. "Man...poor Aelita."
"Poor Yumi." Ulrich mumbled without meaning too.
"Huh?" Odd looked at Ulrich curiously.
"Oh nothing." Ulrich bit his lip, wishing he hadn't said anything.
"I thought you said-"
"I didn't say anything Odd. Anyway, I'm beat so I'm going to take a shower and go to bed. You coming?"
"Hmm? Oh yeah." Odd said, his mouth full again. "Just let me finish this chocolate pudding."
Jeremie and Aelita walked hand in hand until they reached the door to Aelita's room. There they stopped and stood face to face, both lost for words.
"Well..." Jeremie began, "Have a goodnight Aelita." He turned to leave, but was stopped by Aelita's hand on his shoulder.
"Jeremie..." Aelita ran her hand over the side of Jeremie's face and smiled.
"Thanks for helping me today with...you know..."
Jeremie blushed and smiled back. "No problem, Aelita. I'm happy to help."
He looked deep into Aelita's sparkling eyes and gulped. Summoning up all the courage he had he leaned in and pressed his lips to Aelita's. Aelita felt her heart flutter as she wrapped her arms around Jeremie's neck.
She ran her tongue over the inside of Jeremie's lips as they slightly parted, allowing her to taste him. Their tounges mingled together for a few moments until they had to break apart for air.
Aelita tightened her grip around Jeremie's neck and nuzzled her face into his chest.
"Does this make us boyfriend and girlfriend Jeremie?" Aelita asked, lifting her head up to look him in the eyes.
Jeremie smiled. "I think it does."
"Are you sure you're not possessed by XANA? And you're not a Jeremie clone?"
Jeremie laughed. "Not this time." He pulled Aelita closer. "It's really me."
"We'd better get out of the hallway before someone comes, like Sissi." Aelita suggested, pulling her room key out of her pocket and unlocking her door. "Want to come in for awhile?"
Jeremie's face turned bright red. He wasn't sure if Aelita knew what sort of trouble they'd be in if anyone found them in the same room, together, at night. "Um...Aelita, It's nearly nine thirty and I'd better get back to my room now."
"Oh alright Jeremie." Aelita replied, leaning in to peck Jeremie on the lips once more.
"Goodnight Jeremie."
"Sweet dreams, Aelita."
He started to walk away toward his own room but Aelita called out to him once more.
"Jeremie?"
"Yes?" He turned and looked at Aelita, her cheeks were pink and she was giving him one of her special smiles.
"I love you."
With those three words coming out of Aelita's mouth, Jeremie froze where he stood.
"I...I love you too." He managed to stutter, then he turned and walked away. If Aelita could have seen his face she would have seen the biggest smile in the world.
To Be Continued...
Note: I know it probably seems like there's no plot so far but there is a huge plot about to spring up in a few chapters...This is a long story...I hope you all like it so far. Please review, and truthfully tell me what you think. Thanks so much to all my readers.