The Online Couple
By Matthew Rozier
Chapter 4
"Odd, Sissi," said Mrs. Hertz sternly, "what's so interesting that you neglect to pay attention to the lesson?
Odd and Sissi stopped chatting and turned to face Mrs. Hertz. "Uhh, nothing, ma'am," said Odd, while scratching the back of his head with an innocent smile on his face. Sissi just smiled.
"Well, whatever it is, it can wait until after class." Mrs. Hertz continued with her lesson, although Sissi and Odd found it hard to pay attention. Aelita, Jeremie and Ulrich were also having a hard time paying attention. Ulrich just couldn't keep himself from staring at Sissi and Odd.
After class ended, Yumi was waiting for them outside. She gasped when she saw Odd and Sissi arm-in-arm. "Hiya, Yumi!" said Odd in a very cheery tone.
"Come on, Odd," said Sissi, "you promised that we'd head into town after class."
"Oh, uh, right! Later, Yumi!" Yumi just stared as Odd and Sissi skipped off, chatting and laughing the entire way. She turned to face Ulrich, Jeremie, and Aelita.
"What's up with them, huh?" she asked with a puzzled look on her face.
"Apparently, Sissi was Odd's online girlfriend," said Ulrich flatly. "Surprising, huh, Yumi?"
"You're telling me. I never would have guessed."
Aelita spoke up. "Do you think he'll tell Sissi about Lyoko?"
"I sure hope not," said Jeremie. "I'll try and talk to him later about it. Let's hope XANA doesn't bother us, because I think he'll be too distracted. Do you guys wanna do some exploring in Sector 5?"
"Yeah, sure," said Ulrich. "It's better than watching this." A thought entered his mind. "Heh, I bet Herve is going crazy about this."
"What gives you that idea?" asked Yumi.
"Remember when Theo first arrived at the school and Sissi liked him before the return to the past? Herve was obviously jealous."
"What are you talking about?" asked Aelita, puzzled.
"You wouldn't know, Aelita," said Jeremie, "that was before you were living here on Earth."
"Oh, I see," said Aelita, still puzzled.
"Oh, yeah, I do remember that," said Yumi. "Although I didn't like how Theo ended up liking me after the return to the past. I guess it was because I was the first girl he saw. It didn't last long though."
"Yeah, and I am glad it didn't," said Ulrich under his breath.
"What was that, Ulrich?" said Yumi.
"Oh, uh, nothing."
"Alright, let's get going. I have something I need to take care of. I'll meet you guys over at the Factory."
"Alright, see ya later," said Yumi with a smile.