Disclaimer: I don't own Code Lyoko. I do own the story idea.
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Chapter 3: When in Doubt
Aelita sat at her computer desk, one ring hanging from its chain around her neck, the other held in her hand. She rested her chin on the palm of her hand and studied the ring as it turned slowly in the air. Sighing, she laid the ring back on the desk, leaning back in her chair, tilting her head to one side as she studied the ring, as though it was a difficult math problem she had to solve.
Over and over again she heard her mother's voice in her head, reciting the words written in her letter. You will give one to someone when you feel the time is right…
Love. Aelita shook her head, muttering softly. It all had to do with love. Her mother's letter had been simple; give the second ring to someone she loved. Someone she loved the way her mother had loved her father.
Almost immediately, like it always did, Aelita's mind swung in one direction as her thoughts entered that territory. Amused blue eyes sparkled behind clear glasses, a small patient smile on his face. A blush and silly little smile lit her face without her even realizing it.
Jeremie.
Aelita sighed, then blinked. Frowning, she leaned forward and held the ring up again. Her eyes narrowed as the sunlight danced weakly across the darkened surface, then slowly widened with understanding.
You will give one to someone when you feel the time is right…
Jeremie.
Aelita knew she loved Jeremie, and that he loved her. The words had never been spoken between them, but she knew—it had always been an obvious presence to her, a gentle warmth and comfort within whenever she wanted to give up.
But love—declared love, spoken love anyway—had always seemed so complicated. Even when she had been on Lyoko, Aelita had sensed this, from her exposure to Yumi and Ulrich (not to mention hacking in to bookstore websites to read Nora Roberts, she'd never told Jeremie about that…), and the way it came up in mythology as being a cause of death or pain. Love could be wonderful—and it could also be painful, after the words were spoken and the truth was known. It was a wonderful feeling that often had a horrible price.
But still… there was always the chance…
Aelita chewed her lip, shooting a glance at the clock. There was still plenty of daylight left…
But she had never thought of confessing.
Well, this could certainly prove to be a problem. Aelita had no problem facing XANA or his monsters. Bring 'em on; that was her thought. But confessing her feelings to a boy? Hell, she was frozen.
For a moment, Aelita's gaze stayed locked on the clock; she glanced back at the ring, before laying it down on the table, gently closing her fingers around the one that hung around her neck as she walked across the room and retrieved a pen from her backpack. Gripping the pen in her teeth for a moment, Aelita unzipped her bag, reached in, and pulled out her notebook, opening it and tearing out a piece of paper, walking across the room and placing the paper on her desk beside the ring. She spat a little at the cold taste of the pen, shuddering. That was the last time she put the thing in her mouth.
She retrieved an envelope from the drawer, sat at her desk again, and studied the blank piece of paper for a moment. She scooped up the ring again, studying it intently. She glanced back at the paper.
When in doubt, she decided, write it out.
Gently resting the ring back on the desk, Aelita picked up her pen and began writing, pausing every now and then to order her thoughts before continuing.
The words flowed onto the paper easier then she had expected, and she couldn't help but smile.
When in doubt, write it out.
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This might be my last update for Wedding Rings for awhile, as I've been neglectig my other stories to work on this and they desperately need to be updated. I'll get back to this as soon as I can!
Update soon!