Diversion

Aelita and Jeremie arrived at the cafeteria to fine Ulrich and Odd already eating. They made their way through the line and sat down by them.

"You know Odd," said Jeremie, "You'll enjoy your food a lot more if you actually take time to chew it."

Every one but Odd laughed.

"So what are you two doing today," asked Aelita.

"Ah…We're going over to Yumi's house," answered Ulrich carefully, "Ah… She needs a couple of subjects for a project for psych class."

"I take it the subject is abnormal psych," responded Aelita.

Every one laughed, Ulrich knew he should have expected that one.

"I take it you two are going to the factory to spend time working on the supper computer?" asked Ulrich trying set things up.

"No," replied Jeremie, "I'm taking the day off from it. I need a break."

Aelita placed here hand on Jeremie fore head.

"Nope," commented Aelita, "you don't have a fever and I don't see Xana's symbol in your eyes, so you're neither a clone nor possessed, so what's going on.

"Like I said," answered Jeremie, "I'm tiered and I need a break. That and I want to spend the day with the prettiest girl at Kadic."

"But won't Aelita get jealous," commented Odd.

One look from both Jeremie and Aelita told Odd he had gone too far.

Jeremie and Aelita were sitting on a bench on Kadic's campus talking, when Sissy walked up.

"So I see the Einsteins are out and about today," said Sissy noticing that they were holding hands, "Well if you two aren't a prime example of nerd love in action."

Jeremie said nothing knowing that Aelita really like putting Sissy in her place.

"What's your problem Sissy," replied Aelita, "Jealous? If you want some nerd love of your own, I'm sure Herb would be more than happy to help."

Sissy walked away in huff leaving Jeremie and Aelita laughing up a storm.

"Aelita," said Jeremie, "Why don't we take a walk, its too nice of a day to be sitting around."

Aelita like the idea but she was still suspicion that something was up.

"OK, Jeremie," said Aelita, "I just don't want there to be a stop at the factory.

"As I said I plan on staying away from there today," answered Jeremie, "I want spend the day with you."

"What if XANA attacks?" commented Aelita.

"As long as he does it quietly," answered Jeremie with smile, "it's OK."

The both broke out laughing.

Mean while at Yumi's house the rest of gang was finishing up preparations for Aelita's party. It had gone rather smoothly except that Yumi had constantly keep Odd from eating the food before Aelita got there.

"Ulrich," said Yumi, "Will you keep an eye out for the birth day girl.

"Will do," replied Ulrich.

I just hope," commented Odd, "That Jeremie doesn't get so distracted by Aelita, that he forgets to bring her here.

"Come on after all this is Jeremie we are talking about," add Ulrich, "Ah… For get I said any thing."

Mean while Aelita and Jeremie were heading that way.

"You know Jeremie," said Aelita, "We haven't walked like this since Christmas break. I really like it'"

"I promise we'll do more," replied Jeremie, "Once XANA's gone. Unfortunately, until then we too much work to do."

"I know," stated Aelita, "It gives me something to look forward too."

"I don't know," said Jeremie, "If I've ever thanked you."

"For what?" asked Aelita, "I'm the one owes you more thanks that I can think of. After all if it weren't for you I would still be sleeping in that Supper Computer."

"True," answered Jeremie, "but before I met you, I had no friends at all. Now, I have the four of best friends a guy could ever have. Not to mention a terrific girl friend."

This got Jeremie and affectionate peck on the cheek.

About this time they arrive at Yumi's house.

"Hey," said Jeremie, "let's check up on the others."

They headed for the door and knocked.

"Come on in," said Yumi, "The doors unlocked."

When Jeremie opened the door the room was surprisingly dark. Then when they got inside and shut the door, suddenly the lights came on and the other's jumped out and shouted.

SURPRISE!!

To be continued.