Whats up all, Im here with another chapter of your all time favorite (or maybe your just like it, but not that much) story. I don't have a whole lot else to say (for once), so it looks like Ill be getting right to the story (for once).

Disclaimer: I don't own Code Lyoko (I wonder how many times you've heard that...hmmm).

Claimer: I do own...something.

Chapter 5: Moving On?

:Ulrich's POV:

"Damn, what time is it?" I looked over at my clock to see how early it was, but it turns out that I was going to be late.

"Not again! The alarm didn't go off!"

I jumped up to get ready, but realized that no matter what, it seemed I wasn't going to make it to class.

'First shower, then snack, then run like mad hell to class' Focus, I had to focus. Maybe Mrs. Hertz will let me off the hook if I play it cool. Nah, I was pretty much screwed, and only ten minutes remained until class started. Looks like another detention for me, and with what's going on right now, that's not what I need.

I slipped my pants on and was out the door like a bullet. Many people looked at me with a strange glare as a I zipped pass them in the hall. The showers were only now a few feet ahead now, and it looks like luck was on my side, for no one was in there. I discarded my clothing beside the shower, and stepped in. The warm water felt good as it ran over my cold, unready skin. The water seemed hot at first, but it didn't take anything to get used to, and soon I was in my own little world.

I liked to daydream about Yumi while taking a shower. It may seem stupid or funny to others (if they were to know), but for me it was different. The sound of running water brings peace to my ears, as it blocks just about all other noises out, and leaves me in a bit of a trance. I even meditate while in the shower, but only for a short while on the weekends and an even shorter while on school days. This is how Im able to keep my cool throughout the day, and not act out of place.

"Oh shoot, I forgot!" I yelled in my mind. "This is a school day, and time is not on my side."

I quickly turned off the shower dried my body, and put my clothes back on, then once again, rushed out the door and to the cafeteria. Since there was no time for breakfast, I just needed a cereal bar to tide me over until lunch. Unlike Odd, who would take the cafeteria for all it has, no matter what the time. After the machine dispensed the bar, I once again sprinted off for first period.

"Hey Ulrich, what's the rush?" Emily asked as I was about to whip by.

"Hey Emily." I said out of breath "Im going to first period, and Im about to be late. And if were you, I'd run too."

"You must have hit your head when you woke up, today is Saturday." She giggled.

"Huh! Damn, and here I am about to pass out just so I don't get another detention."

"Well then it's a good thing I stopped you then."

"Heh, yeah." My voice faded.

"Hey Ulrich."

"Yeah?"

"I was wondering, do you want to sit with me in lunch today?"

"Uhh, why?"

"Oh nothing, forget I asked. See ya later Ulrich."

"Uh, ok."

I stood there dazed and confused. 'What just happened?' was all my mind kept thinking. I tried to ponder for an answer, but none came, at least not a desired one. Every time I thought about it, the same question, which was also in a way an answer, kept popping into my head. 'Does Emily like me?' That was the question, and maybe the answer to the previous question. Just great, more things to complicate my life, as if I didn't have enough. First Yumi kisses Jeremy, and now Emily seems to want me. Im caught between a rock and a hard place, and it didn't look like I was getting out anytime soon.

And with all this, a new question arose. Do I try to get back Yumi, or do I go with Emily? It was too hard to think about. I mean, I loved Yumi, but Emily seems nice too. They say to follow your heart, but what if your heart is lost, where do you go then? Too bad love doesn't have a map, but then again, the paths are always changing, so it wouldn't be that helpful.

Why didn't I just keep going? I could have found out from a teacher that today was Saturday, and then I wouldn't have ran into Emily. But something tells me this happened for a reason, I just wish I knew what it was. I guess it's just one of the mysteries of life.

"All this thinking has made me hungry." 'Great, now I sound like Odd.' I laughed at the thought.

Just as I was about to go get another bite to eat, another though crossed my mind. 'Where is everyone else?' Jeremy was probably in his room still, and I bet he's thinking of that kiss Yumi gave him. What I wouldn't give to punch that little...wait, what am I saying, Jeremy's my friend, and he never meant to do that. Heck, if Yumi kissed me, and she liked some other guy, I would have done the same thing. Still, knowing that doesn't help reduce the pain of what happened. I love Yumi, and I want her to love me back. But it didn't look like that was going to happen.

"Well, I might as well see what Odd's up to, maybe he can help. He may be crazy, but he's still one of my best friends."

I realized that I kinda forgot about Ulrich, so I though I might as well dedicate the entire chapter to him. As you can see, new problems are arising, which are sure to spice things up. It's funny, I was going to leave Ulrich out (with no girl I mean), then I thought 'what about Emily?', so now she's in the mix, but will she hook up with Ulrich, I guess you just have to wait and find out. But all in all, I hope that you did enjoy this chapter, and remember, don't be afraid to tell me If there is anything you don't like, or is an actual error (its not always easy to spot them out).