Disclaimer: I do not own Code Lyoko or "You'll Always be Loved" or "Only One" nor the other song I used, but the title will give away the plot. So, there.
Summary: Yumi has problems with love, and Ulrich comes to the rescue. One-shot.
"You'll Always be Loved"
Ulrich just sat on his bed with his face in his hands, one of his worst fears confirmed.
"What's up Ulrich?" Odd said as he entered the room, seeing his friend obviously not in the best mood.
"I feel like crap, Odd."
"Oh," Odd said, "I bet I know why."
"Impress me then," Ulrich said.
"Yumi's going out with William," Odd said, factually.
"You want to know how I feel, more specifically than just like crap?"
"Okay."
Ulrich walked over to the stereo they had in their room and turned it on, which made it a good thing everyone had gone home with varying reasons for the weekend, because it was very loud:
Broken this fragile thing now
And I can't, I can't pick up the pieces
Odd walked over and turned it down. "Calm down, Ulrich. She'll realize that you are the only one that is right for her. I know these things."
"What makes you so sure?"
"Trust me on this one."
"Okay, whatever."
Here I go, scream my lungs out and try to get to you
You are my only one
I let go, there's just no one, no one like you
You are my only, my only one
My only one
My only one
My only one
You are my only, my only one
As the song began to die away, Ulrich began to fade into sleep and Odd smiled, realizing he had been right all along about Ulrich being in love with Yumi.
"HOLY CRAP!"
"WHAT!" Odd screamed, nearly wetting himself.
"That student concert is on Monday, I could sing 'Only One' to Yumi." Ulrich said with an ear-to-ear grin.
Odd caught his breath and said, "you do that, but next time wait until there is more sound than your breathing."
"Sorry, Odd. Good night"
"Night."
"We can play the instrumentals for that can't we?"
"Yeah, you wanna do that for Yumi."
"Yeah, good night, Odd," but he was already out like a light.
Gymnasium Monday after classes
"William you're up first," Jim said.
"Yumi, this is for you," William said, as he walked up on the stage.
As soon as William began to sing, Odd and Ulrich looked at each other and hoped that he had changed the words.
When I said that I'd be faithful
When I promised I'd be true
When I swore that I could never
Be with anyone but you
When I told you that I loved you
With those tender words I spoke
I was only kidding
Now, can't you take a joke?
When the first part of the song concluded, Ulrich stood up, only to be pulled back down by Odd and Jeremie, and Yumi got up and ran for the door, crying, with Aelita following close behind.
When William saw this, he smiled, and Ulrich looked up just in time to see it.
Seething, Ulrich told Odd, "let's do 'You'll Always be Loved' instead of the other one, it's more appropriate"
"Okay," his friend answered, almost as livid.
When I said that I need you, baby
When I told you that I really care
When I said that I can't live without you
When I said I'd follow you anywhere
When I said you could always trust me
When I said I'd never leave you flat
Well, guess what? I was only kidding, baby
I can't believe you fell for that! You're so gullible...
(I was only kidding) I was only kidding
(I was only kidding) You thought that was for real?
I was only kidding
Now I'm sorry if you misunderstood, but the fact remains
(I was only kidding) I was only kidding
(I was only kidding) Baby, baby, I was...
(I was) only kidding
Well, I guess I got you pretty good, now listen...
When I said that I love you, baby
From the very bottom of my heart
When I said that I miss you so badly
Every second we're apart
When I swore that you're just getting more and more
Beautiful every day
Well, I was only kidding, honey
What's the matter with you anyway? Let me tell you something
(I was only kidding) I was only kidding
(I was only kidding) You understand, don't ya?
I was only kidding
Well, I guess it probably hurts you alot, but you gotta know
(I was only kidding) I was only kidding
(I was only kidding) Come on now, get a clue
I was only kidding
I really love you... NOT!
When I said you oughta marry
When I said that we should settle down
Well, I was pullin' your leg there, honey
I was just foolin' around
You see, I -- I never meant to upset you, darlin'
I never meant to hurt anyone
I was only kidding, baby
Why don't you just put down that gun?
Let's talk this over
(I was only kidding) I was only kidding
(I was only kidding) Watch where you're pointing that thing
(I was only kidding)
Hey, I'm sorry if your heart is broke... you gotta realize
(I was only kidding) I was only kidding
(I was only kidding) Aww, yeah
I was only kidding
Now, honey, can't you take a joke?
(I was only kidding) I was only kidding
(I was only kidding) I was only kidding
(I was only kidding) I was only kidding
(I was only kidding) I was only kidding
(I was only kidding) I didn't lie to you
I was only kidding... Yes indeed
(I was only kidding) Baby, baby, you know
(I was only kidding) Hey!
When William finished, the crowd was indecisive on whether to applaud or not, so it was silent.
"Next up," Jim said uneasily, "Ulrich Stern and Odd Della Robbia."
To Ulrich's relief, when he looked up, he saw at the back of the auditorium, Aelita, with Yumi standing there next to her.
"Okay I'm a little new at this, but this is for a special person, so, ready Odd?" Odd nodded and they began to play.
I know forever is a long, long time
For a girl to put her heart on the line
Trust is a tight rope we all have to walk
Baby don't be afraid I won't let you fall
With a little faith mountains move
You and me we can't lose
Ulrich looked at Yumi and smiled. When she smiled back, he told himself, "it's over. The one person you love more than anyone loves you back, no more pretending, no more hiding. It's about time, slowpoke."
You can count on the sun to rise
And stars to come out at night
As long as there's air to breathe
You'll always be loved by me
Love comes so many times goes
So much out there we'll never know
Call it fate call it destiny
But I think we were meant to be
This old world it spins so fast
So many times they just don't last
"Aelita," Yumi said, "I think I'm in love with him."
"It took you long enough," she replied. "I've known that since before I was materialized."
"Okay, you got me with that one."
You can count on the sun to rise
And stars to come out at night
As long as there's air to breathe
You'll always be loved by me
You can count on the sun to rise
And stars to come out at night
As long as there's air to breathe
You'll always be loved by me
You'll always be loved by me
When the two friends finished, Ulrich sat down next to Yumi, took her hand and didn't let go for the rest of the concert.
Later That Night
Ulrich was lying on his bed, Odd was on his, asleep and oblivious, and Jeremie was on the floor against the nightstand using his laptop, and there was a knock against the door.
"It's unlocked!" Ulrich yelled at the door.
It opened to show Yumi and Aelita. They walked in and Aelita sat next to Jeremie, took his hand and laid her head on his shoulder. He responded by laying his head on hers.
Yumi walked over and laid next to Ulrich, put her head on his chest, and sighed a happy sigh, "I love you, Ulrich."
"I love you too, Yumi." She looked up at him and he looked down, their lips met and they realized that both of them "would always be loved."
The End
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