Alright I'm back! Sorry it's been a while but I've been doing some major anime business so I've been busy. Here's the next chapter. Enjoy!

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Yumi Ishiyama was extremely stressed by the time lunch came around that day at Kadic. Her morning started off terribly when she accidently slammed on her alarm clock too hard and it broke. Then she was late too school because her brother stole her hairdryer and she had to chase him around the house to get it back. Finally she almost cracked when William wanted some "alone" time.

"Dammit William, not today!" Yumi said, pushing William's hands off her waist.

"Oh c'mon Yumi, don't be like that." William said, trying once more to put his hands around her waist and plant a kiss on her lips.

"I think she told you to leave Dunbar."

Yumi turned around and stared at the person in front of her. There was Ulrich, even though she asked him to stay out of her relationship there he was. But she couldn't help but noticing there was something different about him. His eyes looked tired and defeated. They were cold and dark, like they had seen too much.

"Back off Stern, our relationship is our business, so leave us alone!" William growled, clenching his fist tightly.

"Hey cool it. I wouldn't want to come between you and your dear Yumi," he looked right at Yumi a moment, then shifted his gaze back to William. "I just know when a girl wants to be left alone, so give her some space."

"Don't tell me what to do!" William snarled, taking a step towards Ulrich.

"Oh do you want to fight me William? Is that what you want?" Ulrich said cooly. "Do you think by trying to beat me up you'll look big and strong in front of Yumi, and I'll look like a scared, beat up loser? If you think that's what it takes to win a girls heart, then beat me up. But know this. That won't impress anyone William, and it won't make you the bigger man."

Yumi gaped. She was now for sure Ulrich had changed. He seemed darker, yet wiser in a way.

"I beg to differ Stern!" William yelled, swinging a fist at Ulrich's head.

CRACK! Ulrich took the hit directly to the cheek. He staggered backwords a bit, but stayed on his feet.

"William stop!" Yumi cried, pulling William back.

Ulrich wiped the blood of his lip, then stared at William. He slowly shook his head in a sad way then walked back to his dorm from the grounds.

Yumi couldn't believe what just happened. The Ulrich she known before would have dodged that punch easily. She would know, considering she would spar with him everyday. Why did he take that punch? Yumi asked herself, releasing William and walking toward a bench to sit down on.

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Ulrich opened up the door to his room and stumbled to his bed. William may be an ass, but he had a strong punch. He quickly peered into his mirror to see how much damage William had done.

His face was starting to bruise, and he had a small cut on his lip, but other than that he was fine.

He sighed and walked toward his desk. There was homework to be done and he hoped he could do it before Odd got back from his date with Sam. He picked up his pencil opened his book when someone slammed open the door.

"Hey Odd I was wondering if-..." Jeremie cut short. There was no one in the room but a tall brown haired boy.

Ulrich swiveled around in his chair and saw Jeremie.

"Uh... Hey Jer." Ulrich muttered hastily.

"Ulrich... but I thought... you were gone and... how?" Jeremie stuttered, stunned to see Ulrich.

"Well it's a long story, and I got a lot of homework to do so... maybe later ok?" Ulrich said, hoping Jeremie didn't explode on him.

Jeremie, still stunned, just nodded his head and left the room slowly. Ulrich let out a sigh of relief. That could have been a lot worse, Ulrich thought to himself as he started on his latin assignment.

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Yumi slowly walked back toward her house. She was still baffled at what happened today. She thought after what she said, Ulrich wouldn't ever come near her again. But there he was like always, her knight in shining armor.

No don't think that! Yumi thought to herself. That jerk left you withought even saying good-bye! He even tried to make up some lame excuse that he was kidnapped. It seemed like half of Yumi wanted to hate Ulrich, while the other wanted to believe him.

Then she remembered what Ulrich did when they ended their conversation the previous night. She thought she heard him weeping. Guilt began to creep up her spine.

Yumi was so deep in thought that she accidently stepped into the street with out looking.

"AAHHHH!!!" Yumi screamed, as she stepped back, barely avoiding a honking car.

Oh this is a bad day she thought.

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I felt like I kind of had to hurry this but oh well. Hope you enjoyed. Untill next time, see ya later!