The Online Couple

By Matthew Rozier

Chapter 6

Odd knocked on Jeremie's door. "Come in," came Jeremie's voice from inside.

Odd opened the door and stepped inside. Jeremie was alone, sitting on his bed. Jeremie grabbed his glasses. "Sit down, Odd."

"Jeremie," asked Odd, "what's this about?"

"Well, you do this is about you and Sissi, right?"

"Yeah, but what's your problem?"

"I'm concerned about you possibly telling her about Lyoko."

Odd was just annoyed now. "Oh, come on, Jeremie! You know I won't do that."

"Fine, just don't come running to me when she finds out our secret."

"Can't we just return to the past?"

"Odd, you know the ramifications of us doing that."

"Huh?"

"You know what happens when we return to the past. We can't be doing that every time she finds out."

"Yeah, I know, Jeremie. I'll be extra careful.

"You'd better. We can't have XANA getting stronger as we get closer to finding Aelita's antivirus."

"Oh, come on Jeremie, how hard could it be? We've been able to keep it from her this long."

"Yes, but she was never this close to any of us. Something could slip out. You know the story of Samson and Delilah? She managed to get his secret out of him through persistent pestering."

"Oh, now you're just being silly. Sissi wouldn't do that."

"Would she?" Jeremie looked Odd hard in the eye.

Without thinking, Odd blurted: "What if she became a member of the team? Have you thought about that, huh?"

"Odd, you know we can't do that."

"Why not?" Odd yelled. He was getting very angry now.

"She's the principal's daughter, Odd. What if she was to tell him? Ever thought of that, hmm?"

Odd realized his mistake. "I'm sorry Jeremie, you're right, I was way outta line. I'll be careful."

There was a knock at the door. The sound of Jim's tired voice came through the door. Rubbing his eyes, he opened the door. "What's all that racket about? You two should be in bed, you hear?" Muttering, Jim closed the door.

"It's okay Odd," said Jeremie. "I was a little hard on you. Get some sleep."

"Okay, good night." Odd headed off to his room. When he got there he quietly changed into his night clothes, as not to wake Ulrich. He was asleep as soon as his head hit his pillow.