I haven't updated since God knows when, and I'm truly sorry. I didn't have writers block or anything, I just felt like updating this story was work, not enjoyable. That's a stupid reason, but I'm back.

Enjoy!

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Winter came with a bang at Kadic. At the beginning of December there was a small blizzard, laying over a foot of snow on the ground. So the students got a few days off that week.

Ulrich stepped outside is dorm with his coat zipped up tight. He walked around outside, his feet crunching softly on the newly fallen snow. Ulrich was one of the few people outside, even though there was no school.

He saw some younger kids having a snowball fight and making a snow man. Ulrich looked over at them and grinned, pausing momentarily to gaze at their snow man. It was crude, with small, deformed branches used as arms. But something about it made Ulrich feel warm on the inside.

He continued walking, making his way out of Kadic and down the sidewalk. People smiled and greeted him, and he gave a polite wave or nod back.

Something feels right today, Ulrich thought to himself, crossing the icy street which lead to Yumi's.

And I think I'm going to test my luck a little bit.

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Yumi scooted closer to her fireplace, trying to soak up as much heat as she could. Though she was inside, she still somehow felt cold.

She pulled her blanket higher up her neck.

I really wish William were here, Yumi thought. Then we could snuggle up and keep warm.

Yea but you hate his smokey,salty smell. You know you like Ulrich's sweet, warm scent more.

Yumi shook herself. What am I saying? She thought. I don't like Ulrich. Never have never will.

But there was still that one voice in the back of her mind.

And she knew it was true.

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Ulrich climbed a couple steps up to Yumi's front door. He took a deep breath, then knocked.

Hiroki answered the door, and couldn't help but grin to see who it was. No matter how many times he joked with his sister, he always admired and looked up to Ulrich.

"Hey there little man. Is Yumi here?" Ulrich asked.

"Ya sure, hold on. YUMI!!! YOUR BOYFRIEND'S HERE!" Hiroki shouted.

"William, is that you? Oh I'm so glad your here, I though you couldn't come bec-," Yumi stopped mid-sentence.

"Ulrich? What do you want?" Yumi questioned, disappointed it wasn't Ulrich. But yet somehow, she was kind of glad.

"Maybe we could talk inside, because it's a little cold out." Ulrich stated, his cheeks rosy red.

"Whatever." Yumi said, walking back to the fire place.

"Thanks little man," Ulrich said, slapping Hiroki's hand lightly.

Hiroki grinned. Ulrich is so cool! He thought, as he ran upstairs back to his room.

Ulrich stepped into Yumi's living room.

"It's been a while since I've seen this room." Ulrich said to no one in particular.

"Yea well, do you want some hot chocolate? You look like you just got back from climbing the Himalayas." Yumi muttered.

"Yes thank you. It's hard to believe its only 21 degrees out. With that wind it feels like 8 below." Ulrich replied, taking off his gloves so he could warm his hands by the fire.

Yumi merely nodded and put two mugs of warm water in the microwave. When it beeped, she pulled them out and grabbed two spoons and two packets of hot chocolate.

"Here you go," Yumi said, tossing Ulrich a spoon and the hot chocolate. She then set his mug on the table and took a seat next to him by the fire.

Ulrich ripped the packet open and poured it into the mug. Yumi did the same.

"So uh, how are your grades?" Ulrich asked, though knowing fully aware what the answer was.

"They're all A's, except for a B+ in science because I didn't dissect some frogs. I really didn't feel like killing them." Yumi said, stirring her hot chocolate around.

Ulrich pretended to almost spit out his hot chocolate.

"Yumi with a B+! That's not possible!" he teased with a grin.

"Yea well, it's better than all C's and a D!" Yumi shot back with a smile.

"D+ thank you." Ulrich said, taking a sip out of his mug.

"Oh, my mistake. I'm terribly sorry." Yumi chuckled.

Ulrich just kept grinning. Maybe I don't mess things up so bad after all, he thought.

"So, where are your parents? I haven't seen them for a long time." Ulrich said, wondering if Mr.Ishiyama pretty much still hated him.

"Oh, they're at some brunch thing. They won't be back until 11:30." Yumi said, looking at her watch. It flashed 10:45.

"I see," Ulrich said, gazing at his mug. "So how are you and William doing?"

Yumi opened her mouth, but then stopped. She didn't know what to say, and there was a big lump in her throat.

"Things are going pretty good." Yumi finally let out.

"Well that's good." Ulrich said, his eyes somewhat dropping.

What do you mean "That's good?" You should be saying "Oh that's terrible, I love you Yumi!"

Yumi shook her head again. I didn't mean that! She thought. But she did.

"Are you all right Yumi?" Ulrich questioned, a look of worry in his chocolate eyes.

"Yes, I'm fine. I just feel cold, even though I'm by this fire." Yumi replied, breathing on her icy cold hands.

"Here, my hands are warm," Ulrich said, wrapping his hands around Yumi's.

All of a sudden Yumi wasn't so cold.

"Ul- Ulrich..." Yumi stammered, trying to tell him this was wrong because she was already with someone.

But this feels so right, she thought.

Ulrich just smiled and looked at her. Yumi's face began to redden.

"Ulr- Ulrich please, le-" Yumi was instantly cut off by Ulrich's lips being pressed against hers. A burning warmth was sent up her spine.

She slowly closed her eyes and wrapped her arms around Ulrich's neck. Though there kiss lasted only about 30 seconds, it seemed like a life-time to Yumi.

Ulrich slowly pulled away and looked at the time. It was 11 o'clock.

"Well I'd better get back to Kadic before lunch." Ulrich said grabbing his coat and heading towards the door.

Yumi nodded, completely stunned and unable to talk.

"See ya tomorrow!" Ulrich said, a huge grin plastered on his face.

He stepped outside into the bitter cold, but yet he felt warm.

I knew this was going to be a good day, He thought.

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Yes! Finally they kiss. If you have any ideas about what should happen next, feel free to tell me. I do have a good idea, though, about what will happen next chapter.

PLEASE REVIEW!!!

Later everyone. And I promise I won't disappear for a month and a half again. :)

-Ulrich's Best Friend