I was debating for a while whether to put this up or not... I loved the story as a oneshot, but it felt unfinished. I realized the only things I could do was show them waking up in the morning (which would ruin the oneshot fluffiness of it) or show it from Ulrich's point of view. So, here we are. To Fall Back Asleep, chapter 2.

(Ulrich P.O.V.)

I wake up slowly because of a gentle stirring on my chest. It feels as though a small, soft, round pillow is being pushed against it and being turned slowly. I don't open my eyes, I realize it must be late. I figure the object must be Kiwi, he must have settled on my chest for the night.

Oh great, now I'm going to have dog hair all over me… not something that would impress Yumi tomorrow…

I drift back off, but wake up again when it feels as though Kiwi turned over.

I might as well push him off of me so I can get some peaceful sleep tonight…

Not wanting to wake up, I slowly open my eyes. The second I do, I regret I did.

I realize I'm in Yumi's house lying, well almost lying, on her couch. I see the TV still on, but there's nothing playing. Just a blank screen. Seeing the TV brings back memories of the night.

Yumi invited everyone over to her house because her parents left out of town. She made us all swear to secrecy not to tell anyone about it, especially Odd. Well all know Odd has trouble keeping secrets.

We had fun all night, eating pizza and drinking coke. We played a couple games, but I don't really like those. After that, we watched a movie. I can't recall what we watched, I'm too tired.

But I do remember that as soon as I sat down, Odd made sure Yumi sat next to me. I glared at him, but he ignored me. As we sat watching the movie, I noticed that Jeremie and Aelita had fallen asleep in each other's arms. They were snuggled together in the arm chair, looking perfectly content. I pointed this out to Odd, but of course he had to point out the fact that Yumi had fallen asleep on my shoulder.

I realized that I also had my arm around her shoulders, pulling her close to me. I don't remember doing it, but the position just felt so natural.

So… right.

I hadn't even realized it when Yumi had put her head on my shoulder. I was too engrossed in the movie. Immediately, I felt myself blush. Good thing it was dark, or else Odd would have been laughing his head off at me.

Near the end of the movie, I noticed that Odd had fallen asleep. I made a mental note to tease him for that later. He claims he has never fallen asleep through a movie, no matter how boring it was.

That was the last thing I remember before waking up just now.

Suddenly, something that has been in the back of my mind this whole time jumps to the front.

If I'm at Yumi's house, that means Kiwi is still in our room. Then what's on my chest…?

I go completely rigid as I see that Yumi is laying on top of me. Her eyes are closed, her ebony hair perfectly framing her beautiful face.

I look around desperately as only one thought crosses my mind.

I have to get away from her… somehow…

I grab a pillow laying nearby, thinking I can use it somehow. I carefully use my hand to support Yumi's head as I slide out from underneath her. I place the pillow underneath her head and gently lower her head onto it. I back away, forcing myself to look away from her sleeping frame.

I turn around a switch off the TV. All sound stops, but it still isn't quiet. My heart is beating about five hundred miles an hour. I turn around to look at Yumi again, and I notice she's shivering.

She's cold… I need to get her a blanket or something…

I look around, but I don't see any blankets. I'm still half asleep, and I'm not thinking clearly. For some reason, I don't think there are any blankets around.

Yumi wasn't shivering when she was sleeping against me… we were sharing body heat, keeping each other warm…

She shivers again, and as an impulse I take a step towards her. I figure if there's no blankets around, the only way to keep her warm is to share body heat again.

I reach my hand out to grab the pillow, but stop suddenly.

No! This is Yumi! You can't sleep next to her, that's not right!

I retract my arm, but stop it again.

No… she's cold. She needs to get warm again…

I extend my arm again, but I stop once again.

No! It's Yumi! You know what Odd will say! Odd has enough maturity, he won't tell anyone…

You know Odd better than that…

Odd can be mature when he wants to…

I battle back and forth in my mind, over and over again, until I see Yumi shiver again.

No! Yumi is cold, and I can make her warm again. I don't care what Odd will say, I want to sleep next to Yumi tonight!

I grab the pillow and pull it out, placing myself between her and the couch once again. As soon as I get comfortable, Yumi rolls over and puts her arms around me. I tense up once again, but relax when I see her smile.

To make sure she stays warm, I put my arms around her again. I sit there for a couple minutes, thinking only of the beautiful girl sleeping next to me. Eventually, I drift back off to sleep, dreaming of Yumi.

I think I did a good job, I hope I didn't ruin it...

Please, tell me what you think. R&R. If you liked this, I might have one more part to add...