AN: Hello peoples! Well, you guys did good with the reviews and I'm very happy. I'd just like to point out how good you reviewers are because I was looking at the reviews I had for my last story for the first four chapters, and I only had 18. But with this story, I have 54 reviews for four chapters! Y'all are amazing! Anyways, I'd like to dedicate this chapter(which I normally don't do) to Isisoftheunderground for being a great reviewer and writing an AWSOME story, which you guys should totally check out. It's called Lost Soul. Anyways, this chapter will be one of the reasons why my story is rated T. Hope you guys like it. tinkerbellbt

Chapter 4: I Love You

It was a cold stormy, snowy night with a blizzard just outside. The wind was howling and the snow pounded across the windows. You'd have to be insane to walk outside.

Most of the homes on Liberty Lane occupied sleeping people who were trying to get an ounce of rest from the New Years Eve parties that had ended over 3 hours ago.

However, the two people who were staying in house 246 couldn't sleep for the fact that their love was sleeping just two doors away from them, and the blizzard didn't help either.

The storm wasn't anything unusual for Yumi because she had lived in D.C for almost two years and was accustomed to the annual blizzard. However, she wasn't prepared for what was about to happen that night, or early morning, seeing that it was almost 4:00am.

Ulrich wasn't used to his window banging constantly with the wind rattling it every 5 seconds, but he wasn't about to loose sleep over the storm. He fell asleep as soon as he could, and he intended to stay asleep, but what he didn't know is that he was in for a little surprise.

Yumi just decided to give up with the noise of the blizzard and put in her earplugs so she could sleep. She wasn't going to stay asleep for very long though.

Outside, the wind got more furious as the snow mixed in with it until it was a swirling white mess. The weather got harsher and the windy snow got more forceful. Soon, mailboxes and things on the lawns and porches of the neighborhood's mansions started to blow around and got picked up by the overpowering storm and were thrown across the streets to who knows where!

The howling noise got louder as the wind got stronger and things were turning into a mad-house!

Because Yumi had on her earplugs, she had no idea what was going on outside. Whereas Ulrich got so annoyed that he jumped up out of bed and stormed over to the large window in the guest bedroom he was staying in. He looked outside to see the chaos. It was incredible! He'd never seen anything so crazy!

There were things flying around and snow everywhere! Before he knew it, he saw a mailbox flying towards the house and then he heard a loud crash that was worth a thousand shattered pieces of glass.

Not even a second after, he heard an incredibly high, shrill voice scream at the top of her lungs. Ulrich jerked his head towards the direction of the scream. He didn't hesitate one moment and ran for the door.

Just as he reached the doorknob and opened the wooden door, Yumi slammed into him, knocking him over and she fell on top of him. They landed with their faces inches apart.

Both of them blushed as they looked into the other's eyes, but didn't make a move to get off of each other.

After a moment, Yumi stuttered an apology and Ulrich smiled. "You don't have to be sorry for anything. Are you alright?" He asked her with a hint of concern.

The moment was awkward with Yumi still on top of Ulrich, their bodies still touching. Yumi produced a weak smile as she scooted aside so Ulrich could get up from under her. But instead, Ulrich took control and pinned her down making it so he was on top of her.

"I asked you a question missy." Ulrich teased. "I heard your window break and then you scream and the next thing I know, you're running into me."

Yumi smiled for real this time as she thought about the situation. It was rather funny, but she was glad she was there with Ulrich. They were together now, and it had been two years since they'd seen each other.

Ulrich was still waiting for a response from Yumi when his hair fell into his face. He hated when that happened. It always got in his way. He tried to blow the strands of hair out of his eyes but didn't succeed.

Yumi laughed at this and when he looked at her with an annoyed expression she gave him one of her signature smiles. That was too much for Ulrich and he couldn't help himself. I mean she was right under him and she was in an easy-to-get range.

So, he lowered his head and their lips met. It was the second time that day he had felt her incredibly soft lips touch his, and he was in heaven!

In France, Jeremie walked into the lunch room and saw Odd eating probably his third helping of food. He glided over to the seat across from Odd and sighed a sigh that was completely relaxed and satisfied.

"You're awfully happy right now Prince Einstien." Odd laughed at his joke. "Me and Aelita just had the greatest talk and I just can't wait to get her out of the void!" Jeremie beamed.

"Oh, I see. I knew you were talking to her instead of shutting off the computer. Ah, typical." Odd sighed and shoved in another mouthful of mashed potatoes.

"Yea, whatever Odd. I'm going to head down to the factory so I can find a way to get Aelita out." Jeremie said. "I'm going with you!" Odd shouted. It had been a long time since he, or Jeremie for that matter, had been to the factory.

Odd took his empty trays and piled them up with the others after cramming in the last bit of food into his mouth. Then the two were off to the forest. "Just like old times buddy!" Odd said as Jeremie smirked at this comment and thought yea, but boy how things have changed.

There was a little itch inside Jeremie's mind that was telling him something horribly wrong was going to happen. Jeremie dismissed the thought, but he should have paid more attention to the hunch. He would wish he did when he realized later what he had done.

At that time in America, Ulrich and Yumi were still getting over the kiss.

It was getting late and they were both confused at what had just happened. Did they still have the same kind of love for each other as they did two years ago?

The storm had settled down now, and the only thing that was still flying around in the sky was the wind and snow. The moon was still partially out and it shone brightly on Yumi's face. The twinkle of the stars formed a glint in Ulrich's eyes, making each of them look irresistible.

Ulrich bent down one more time and kissed Yumi on the lips. They parted after a few seconds and sat up looking at the clock which read 4:19am. It was still early in the morning and they were both incredibly tired, so Yumi slid over to the left side of the bed and got in. Ulrich raised his eyebrow, and Yumi just laughed. She loved it when he raised that eyebrow.

He then climbed into the other side of the bed. He whispered three words before falling asleep. "I love you."

I guess their love for each other still had a chance.

AN: I hope I did okay with this chapter. And just to let everyone know, nothing is going to happen between Ulrich and Yumi when they are sleeping, besides, Yumi couldn't go back and sleep in her bed which was filled with snow, so she just decided to bunk with Ulrich. Anyways, I'd like to recommend a story by notcreativeenoughtomakeone, called As you Wish. It is such a good story! It's kinda sad, but it's really cute as the story progresses. Well, the review goal for this chapter is 65 reviews. I know you guys can give me 11 reviews. Oh, and the winner title for my next story is going to be… Ulrich's Destiny! Thanks a bunch to those of you who voted! Btw, if you want the first virsion of this chapter I made, ask me in your review, and I'll send it to you. tinkerbellbt

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