Id like to take the time to thank you all for your wonderful reviews that you have given me. Im even a bit surprised that the hard core Yumi/Ulrich fans didn't flame me. Im so glad that you guys have enjoyed it so far. But I can tell that this is going to be a tricky one to write. So if I take a while on updates, blame good ole writers block. Also to those who like my other story, Ill try to update on that one as well, but the more stories you write, the harder it is. So just keep that in mind, and don't hate me too bad if I take to long, but as I always say, quality over quantity.

Chapter 2: Troubles within

::Ulrich's POV::

I ran back to my dorm, with tears fogging up my vision the entire way. I didn't know what to do so I just cried. Once I got inside, I shut and locked the door. I knew that Odd wouldn't be able to get in, but I wasn't in the mood to see him, so he'll just have to deal with it. I cried into my pillow, with constant tears flowing from my eyes.

Why did this have to happen? I thought that Yumi liked me the way I liked her. I guess it was all an illusion, because I know now that she really likes Jeremy. I just don't know what to think, it feels like all of my hopes and dreams have been shattered by this one moment. I know they say that nothing lasts forever, even moments like these, but this feels as though it could effect me for the rest of my life. I loved Yumi with all my heart, and this is what I get out of it. Its not fair, life's not fair. Why did it have to be this way. How could she love Jeremy? I know that he is my friend and all, but I just don't see it. Oh Yumi, I wish I could tell you how I feel right now, you need to know how much this has done to me, and no matter what, Ill always love you.

::Yumi's POV::

I went back to my house like Odd advised me to do, but the entire way there, tears were running down my face. I kept thinking about Ulrich, how I screwed up our friendship. I thought that I was in love with him, but now, Im more confused than ever. Its not fair the way love works, it can mess up your entire life, and can destroy friendship. I wish that I had never fallen in love, that way this would never have happened. Oh who am I kidding, it still wouldn't have made much of a difference, things would have happened just as they are now.

I then thought about Jeremy, and the kiss I gave him. Why did I give him that kiss? It was like something inside me said to do it, kiss him Yumi, it told me. But worst of all, I enjoyed the kiss, I enjoyed it so much that I want to do it again. And when he started to return the kiss, it only made me want to do it more. I wish this wasn't happening, I wish that it was all some bad dream, and I would wake up in my bed with out another thought of it. Am I falling in love with Jeremy? How can that be so, I know full well that he has Aelita, and that I have Ulrich. That's that way its supposed to be, but now, it looks like that fate has been altered. I know that I have always liked Jeremy as a friend, but is it turning into something more? I just wish that all this would end, and we could get back to out normal lives.

As I approached the house, I noticed that the car wasn't in the driveway. Thank god, because I really don't want to have to make up a story of why I have tears in my eyes. Once I got in, I went straight up to my room, and threw myself onto the bed. I wanted to cry for the rest of the day, for I felt terrible that all this is happening because of me. I don't know how Ulrich, or Jeremy felt right now, I wish that we could just work things out, but I can tell that Ulrich didn't want to talk to either me or him.

::Odd's POV::

I felt bad, knowing that I couldn't do much to help my friends out. I felt as though I was obligated to do something, even if it didn't help much. I just had to do something, sitting and waiting around was not an option.

By this time I was up and out of Jeremy's room, knowing that he would want to be alone to think to himself. I kept thinking of Ulrich, and how devastating this must be for him. I was just as shocked as he was when I saw it happen, and probably would have done the same thing he did.

I was about to go back to the dorm room, but then I stopped and realized that Ulrich would also want to be alone. I then decided to take a walk down to the factory for a while. I knew that Jeremy and Aelita wouldn't be talking because of this, so I felt as though I should be the one to try and comfort her. I wasn't sure what I would be able to do, but I know that I had to do it. I just hope that Aelita would let me talk to her, and I also hope that she is doing alright with this. I'd hate to see her in tears as well, because it would cause me to do the same.

::Jeremy's POV::

I couldn't move. I was like a lifeless statue in my chair. I sat there confused, and dismayed. I didn't know what to think. Guilt flourished throughout my body, not because of the moment, but what I felt during the moment. At first I was shocked, stunned to the point were I could not even react. But then I felt something different, something I would have never expected. The reason I have so much guilt right now, is because I enjoyed that moment, I enjoyed every second of it.

When she first started to kiss me, I felt a rush of emotion flow through me. It was overwhelming, but after a few seconds, I gave into the feeling that I was getting from it. I slowly started to return the kiss. I could tell that she noticed this because at that moment, she deepened it even further. She kept going for a few seconds longer, and at that point, I didn't want it to stop. But then she looked up at Ulrich. Her expression quickly changed to a worried one, and I could see tears in her eyes. At that point, I wondered what am I doing?!

I keep thinking of Aelita, and how she too saw the whole thing. She is the reason that I feel so much guilt. I wish that I could talk to her right now, but I know that some how, it would only make things worse.

How could I have done this to her. I know that I love her, but now, I fear that nothing is certain. Do I love Yumi? And does she love me? These two questions burned deep into my heart as I kept thinking them over, each one equally as painful as the other.

I didn't know what to do. I didn't have anyone to talk to...then again, there was Odd. But most of the time, he did more to hurt the situation than help it. Its not his fault, that's just the way he is...then again, when he spoke to Yumi, he spoke in a way that he usually didn't. He seemed compassionate. This was a side of Odd that I never saw before, or any of us for that matter. But that doesn't matter now. Im stuck in a situation, and I fear that it will be no easy one to get past. I just hope most of all, that Aelita is ok. Breaking her heart would kill me on the inside, and was the one thing I vowed to myself, that I would never allow to happen.

Thank you all again for giving me your opinions...and Im really glad that I didn't make any spelling or grammar errors...yet. I hope that you enjoy this chapter as much as the last. But I must say that an update wont come so soon next time...taking on the challenge of two stories is a big job to handle. And I don't think that one story should get more focus that the other. But don't worry, Ill be working on this one as well, and its easier for this one, because the chapters aren't as long. I can tell you this though, writing this story well, and effectively, will be a tricky thing to accomplish (especially, if I want to keep an accurate story line). Thank you all again...you have been wonderful.