Code: Kiss

Chapter 2

APOV

"Odd can I ask you something?" I asked as we headed for Jeremy's room.

"Anything, princess," he smiled sweetly at me. My heart fluttered and my cheeks warmed up.

"Well I was wondering…why were you upset when you thought I had kissed Ulrich?"

Odd looked down shoving his hands in his pockets and his cheeks went red, "Well um you see…the thing is…um..," he looked like he was trying to think of something, "Look I'm afraid to tell you why because it might make our friendship awkward, and I don't want that."

"Odd, I promise that whatever you say it won't change anything. We're too close for that," I smiled at him trying to look as cute as possible.

I had always had a crush on Odd since we first met. I'd just never told him because everyone thought I was "Mrs. Einstein" and I thought that was how it should be. I respected Jeremy and I didn't want to hurt his feelings so of course I went out with him. Even though there was no attraction for Jeremy, I was too shy to tell Odd that I liked him and I didn't want to be crushed if he didn't like me back. Not to mention we were supposed to be cousins. I figured I'd ignore my feelings and just be with who everyone thought I should be with, but lately my feelings for Odd have gotten stronger. I loved how even in the worst of situations, he could still cheer me up and make me laugh. He also was always trying to get me to have fun like a real kid should. Jeremy thought fun was over rated. Odd encouraged me to do things I enjoy, like mixing music, but Jeremy didn't. I mean don't get me wrong I adore Jeremy, I just don't like him like that.

"Ok…um well..," he scratched the back of his head, "Well I was torn apart when I thought you'd kissed him because…," he sighed and looked me in the eyes with I slight smile, "I think I'm in love with you."

Fireworks went off in my brain as I was completely overcome with joy. I turned blushing and hugged him tight to me. Some people around us stared, but I didn't care. He made a surprised noise, but hugged me back.

"I…I am so happy to hear you say that," I said squeezing him.

"You are?" he asked confused

I nodded against his shoulder, "I..I think I love you too."

I pulled back from the hug his cheeks going red, "Why didn't you ever tell me?"

"I thought loving you was wrong. Everyone says I should be with Jeremy so I did. Not to mention us liking each other would definitely cause friction in our group which would affect us fighting Xana. And we're supposed to be cousins so don't get kicked out of school," I sighed.

"Love is never wrong, princess. And we could keep us dating a secret from everyone and pretend we're cousins in front of them," he said grinning.

I thought about it for a moment before smiling back and nodding, "Ok. But I'll have to break up with Jeremy soon."

His smile faded a little and we started walking again.

"Yeah," he said, "But I feel pretty bad stealing you away."

"You didn't steal me, Odd. You've always had me you both just never knew," I smiled as we walked into the dorm building.

"Aelita?"

"Yes?"

"I…uh..," he scratched the back of his head his cheeks going red and then gently cupped my face his hands. Then he pressed his lips to mine and I blushed like crazy but closed my eyes. It felt so nice not wrong at all. Like we should be together. I kissed him back wrapping my arms around his waist. I was inexperienced at this and I hoped I was doing it right.

"What the…?!"

Want to know who said that? You have to review to find out. I refuse to post any more chapters to this story until I have at least 3. I have better things to work on as it is like Code: Forever. And not including the one who already did review who I'd like to thank btw (Muffinmilk317) :) I like this episode too!