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Author's Note: Hey guys…sorry it's been taking so long to update…I've been on a Code Lyoko writing spree and my writer's block has been taking control. Anyway, here I am with the next chapter. Also, I've been getting reviews saying they want Serge to get with the 'other Kid' (not the main character)…how many of ya'll feel this way?

You Can't Be the One

Chapter 10: Inner Emotions

Serge sat up late that night, scribbling things down on a piece of paper, shaking his head and scratching them out immediately after, sighing and muttering words incoherently under his breath.

"What's going on?" he asked himself, laying his head on his desk, finally dropping his pen. He sighed, again, and closed his eyes, contentment surging through him for the rest.

He was confused and he wasn't sure why or even what about. He was usually in bed and asleep two hours ago, sleeping comfortably and maybe ever dreaming. It had been awhile since he had dreamt anything, until the other night.

He had dreamt of a shadowy girl whose face had not been shown, who hadn't said a word. In fact, she only walked over to his slouching form on the ground and extended a hand to help him up. After that, he opened his mouth to say something, but she placed a finger of her lips and shook her head. He had gotten the hint.

Then she opened her mouth, as if about to say something, and he was awoken by a clash of thunder outside where he had fallen asleep.

It had carved itself a little crevice in his mind, staying deep and keeping him awake through the ungodly hours of the night.

"What could be wrong with me?"

Nothing like this had happened before, but now it was happening all the time. He wanted to figure this all out. He wanted to know what was wrong with him.

He wanted to be with her.

But which her? Nothing made any sense anymore. He let his eyes stay closed, his breath become heavy. He let himself fall asleep.

X

I stared out the window of my room, staring at the stars twinkling overhead, shining brightly.

"I…I don't wanna go home…" I muttered. It was something I had just realized I really wanted-to stay here with him.

But what about her? She was the one he really loved, and now she was stuck in my world. I suddenly realized that she loved him.

Then my heart broke. "I'm such an idiot." He had only ever talked to me so he could return here and be with her again. He didn't need me anymore-he didn't love me. And suddenly I knew what I had to do.

I had to go home so she could come back…

X

The next morning came just like always, with the sun shining and the children playing. I walked from my room, rubbing my eyes, my hair a mess. "Mornin'…" I muttered, noticing Serge sitting on a chair in the living room. He nodded back.

"Hey, I was thinking we could go back to Arni today. Is that okay with you?"

I nodded, "That's fine, mate." He seemed to flinch when I called him that. "Oh, I'm sorry…" I muttered under my breath. I didn't know what was going on.

He smiled half-heartedly at me to say it was okay and stood up. "Well, I guess we should go tell Korcha that we're leaving…"

I nodded and walked out of the door, trying to keep our conversation at a minimum since he seemed to want to hurl me off a bridge right about now. I knew that he would never do that, but inside I felt like dieing. So this was love? Or was what I was feeling from her?

I walked to Korcha's house, staring at the boots wrapped around my feet, whilst Serge stood next to me, hands jabbed into his pockets, also not saying a word.

We got to the front door and knocked, and heard someone yell "Just a second!" Finally the door opened slowly and Korcha stood in front of us, hiding his eyes because of the bright sun. His house was dark.

"Hey guys…what'cha doing here?"

I fake smiled at him, "We came ta thank ya for everythin' ya've done, 'specially for me. If it wasn't for ya, I might not be here… But we gotta go back ta Arni."

He smiled meekly, and I couldn't read why. "Thanks guys…I wish I could take ya there, but I gotta watch after Mel…"

I nodded, saying it was okay. Serge hadn't said a word this whole time.

Both of the men seemed gloomy, and even though I was, I wanted to at least act happy to help everyone else. Suddenly, Korcha told me the truth.

"Ma died this morning…"

The news hit me like a ton of bricks, despite the fact I knew she was sick. "I'm…sorry ta hear that. Anything I can do?"

He shook his head and Serge also muttered a quiet apology. The sun was just past the middle of the sky. "Well, I wish we could stay, but it's time ta go…" I muttered weakly. He nodded and bid farewell, closing the door sadly.

He opened it a moment later, "Take tha boat. I'll get it back later… it doesn't matter…"

X

It's now been a week since we returned to Arni. I've been everywhere I could think of that might send me home so he would be happy, but I couldn't find it.

Serge had been quieter than usual lately, just like before, and inside it tore me apart. I tried to steer clear so he would be happy, well, happier. I spent most of my time on the docks, unless Leena was there babysitting, then I'd go to the beach or something so I could be alone. It was one of those days.

I stripped down into my underclothes and jumped into the cool, clear water, not worrying about anyone seeing me, since this place was pretty deserted. I swam around, just wafting, trying to figure out something in my mind.

I walked to the shore and stood at the middle, seeing a strange blue orb. It gave me the shivers as I stood by it. Suddenly, something told me that this was my way home. I went back to the water to wash the sand from me.

That's when Serge showed up at the beach. He obviously didn't see me and he sat down on the sand, staring at the water.

I walked out, forgetting I was barely dressed. "Mate?" He flinched at the name, but jumped because he hadn't noticed me.

"Hey…" he mumbled, turning a little red and looking away, and I finally realized why. I grabbed my clothes and put them on quickly, emerging from the boulder a moment later.

"Sorry 'bout that…"

He shrugged. My heart jumped. I had been thinking a lot lately, and the same conclusion kept coming to me. We needed to talk.

"Mate-umm…Serge, sorry," I mumbled, but got his attention. He nodded to show he was paying attention.

"I…figured out how to go home-I think. And I'm going home so that she will come back and you'll be happy again…"

He didn't say anything.

"Because I know you love her."

He turned to look at me but still didn't say anything.

"But…I just realized…"

He stood up next to me. "You don't have to leave unless you want too…" he muttered.

"I just realized that…" I muttered again, not listening to him.

"I love you…" A few tears escaped my eyes and rolled down my cheeks. "And I want to be with you, but…you love her. So I'm going home."

His cobalt orbs grew in size and I stared at my feet.

"I love you…" I whispered, my heart breaking into a thousand pieces because I knew we'd never be together.

X

And that's where it ends. Sorry guys, but I have a poll thingie! Who do you want Serge with? Either say Kid or the main charrie! I just want to know what ya'll are thinking! Please review and I'll update soon!

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