I'm am sooooo sorry. I really meant to update this story and few others before now, but college is no joke. I know that sounds like an excuse, but I've been busy with more important things like maintaining my GPA so I keep my scholarships and what not. And then there was the dilemma of some serious writer's block like no other. I absolutely didn't (and still kinda do) have any idea as to where this story was to go and how to get there in a good way. So it took a lot for me to just start typing freely and seeing where I end up. For that matter, and for the fact that this story is pretty long already, I'm confident in saying that this is the last leg of this story. Overall, I'm pretty proud in all that I've done, and I hope you've all enjoyed the ride. While I can't say how many chapters are left, and I can say that if all goes according to plan, I'll be finished with this story by the end of summer. Also, I've come up with even more ideas of Yumi and Ulrich storylines, but I won't be starting on any of now for sure, and honestly I shouldn't start on them until I start updating my old stories, but to meet you guys halfway (because I'm sure you'd like to know what they are and to read them) I will start ONE of them sometime after I finish this story, and that is a promise I intend to keep. In other news, I have given some serious thought to writing my own story, meaning non-fanfic. But that's all I can really say about that for now, and I'm sure you all just really wanna get on with this chapter so here we go!
Chapter 27: We're Dating!
"Can you hear anything?"
"No, it's quiet."
"Do you think they're kissing!?"
"Shut up, Odd!"
"I wonder if they're doing more than just kiss."
"Eww, Sam! Trust me if they were, we'd hear that."
The door opened revealing Odd, Sam, Aelita, and Jeremie all pressed up on the door. They all lost their balance and toppled into Ulrich's bedroom.
"Uh, what're you guys doing?" Ulrich asked.
"We're ease dropping."
"Odd, you idiot!" Sam glared. "It's eavesdropping!"
"So much for being inconspicuous." Jeremie mumbled.
"You guys would die if you were spies." Yumi said.
"So what's going on here?" Aelita said looking back and forth at the two.
"We were just about run away and elope." Ulrich said.
"REALLY!?"
"Oh come on, Aelita, he's obviously joking." Sam said. She then whispered out of the side of her mouth, "Really?"
"Really." Ulrich replied nonchalantly. Yumi then walked next to Ulrich and they both embraced each other.
"We just can hide it anymore. We're in love! And we're running away to Moscow to get married."
"And there, we'll spend the rest of our lives selling ice cream."
"In Moscow? Good luck with that." Jeremie muttered.
"I think its romantic." Aelita cooed.
"Moscow! I wanna go! I always wanted to go to Moscow!" Odd yelled.
"Odd, where's Moscow?" Sam asked.
"Um . . . it's where all the moss and cows are."
"Oh my God, please tell me he just didn't say that." Jeremie said has he palm faced himself.
"He did. He really did just say that." Yumi stated, trying not to laugh.
"I can't believe I'm about to marry you."
"You love me." Odd said.
"Barely."
"But really, guys, why you two up here in Ulrich's room?" Aelita asked.
"I was showing Yumi something."
"Is it something you can show me and Aelita without Odd and Jeremie getting jealous?" Sam asked slyly.
"Really, Sam. Do you really think I'm this sexually aggressive guy?"
"Well . . . yeah."
"If you must know, Ulrich was showing me his album of past girlfriends."
"You have an album of past girlfriends? That's just sad." Jeremie said shaking his head.
"At least I've had past girlfriends."
"Yeah well, I've only dated one woman and now she's my wife. That's pretty good on my first try."
"OOOOH! Jeremie just owned you!" Odd yelled.
"Well at least my record's better than Odd's." Ulrich teased.
"OOOOH! Ulrich just owned you!" Aelita mocked.
"Why is everyone picking on me?"
"Because you ask for it." Yumi said. "I mean anyone who wears that much purple must want to be laughed at."
"You guys are mean. I need new friends."
"So you two weren't kissing or sharing romantic feelings?"
"Do you want us to?" Yumi asked Aelita.
"Yes."
"Wow, so straightforward."
"Well are you guys?" Sam reiterated.
Yumi and Ulrich looked at each other and smiled. Then they looked at their friends and said, "Yes!" The girls squealed, Odd catcalled, and Jeremie applauded.
"I'm so happy for you guys! Now you can date, and then you'll two get engaged; you'll get married and have kids; and then you two will have grandkids, and then grow old together, and then die in each other's arms." Aelita rambled.
"So do we have to do all that by tomorrow? Or will we have time?" Ulrich asked.
"Yes, when's our deadline? Now I think fifty years would be good starting point, and we can make some adjustments along the way." Yumi said.
"Guys! We can totally triple date now!" Sam yelled.
"And if we invite Sissi and Momo we can quadruple date!"
"Oh yeah! Quadruple date time!"
"Hey, let's go tell 'em the good news." Ulrich suggested. As the group made their way back the festivities of the party Ulrich whispered to Yumi, "So do you wanna announce to everyone or just keep on the downlow for now?"
"If we keep quiet, and someone find out, they might make a big stink about it. Besides we got nothing to hide."
"Right. We're just two single people who love each other . . ."
"And we just so happen to be boss and employee . . ." They both snickered.
"The paparazzi's gonna roast us."
"We'll be burnt to a crisp."
Ulrich grabbed Yumi's hand and kissed it. "Well if I had to go down in flames with anyone, I'd rather it be you." Yumi smiled.
Ulrich and Yumi then made their way to the center, and Ulrich spoke up so everyone would pay attention. "Hello everyone, I hope you're all enjoying yourselves." Several people nodded or agreed. "Well I have some great news." He wrapped his arm around Yumi's waist and pulled her to his side. "Yumi and I are dating!" The crowd started clapping, and Momo and Odd whistled.
"Now I know there's no alcohol around, but how 'bout a toast to the lovely couple?" Mr. Stern said as he raised his glass. The crowd obliged and everyone said, "Cheers!"
Everyone gathered around the couple and shook their hands and gave them hugs. Eventually, Mr. and Mrs. Stern made their way over to them. Mrs. Stern gave Yumi a squeeze. "I'm gonna have a daughter!" she squealed.
"Well, we're not getting married yet, Mom."
"Well what're you waiting for?" Mr. Stern?
"We want to take things slow." Yumi answered.
"But haven't you tortured us enough already? I mean we had to wait like two years for this! How long to get married? How long 'til you're engaged!?"
"We already have a wedding theme picked out, but I suggest you guys hurry up, the lunar eclipse doesn't happen until next year, and if you miss it, you'll have to wait another two years." Mrs. Stern said.
"Just what kind of wedding did you plan?" Ulrich frowned.
"You two were going to have your first kiss as a married coupled under the Red Moon of Love." Mr. Stern said.
"That's actually a pretty good idea." Yumi agreed.
"What!?" Ulrich said, about to have a heart attack.
"I'm just saying. It's pretty romantic. Especially if they can get a picture of the moon over us—that would be beautiful."
"I know, right?" Mrs. Stern said.
"It was my idea." Mr. Stern gushed.
"Who are you people!?" Ulrich exclaimed.
"Calm, down Ulrich. We're just messing with you." Yumi said.
"Well, warn a guy."
"What, you don't want to get married?" Yumi said as she frowned.
"Well, it's not that," Ulrich started.
"Then what're you getting so worked up for? Like we said, we're gonna take it slow." Ulrich nodded.
"Right." Ulrich said.
"Ulrich! Yumi! I'm so happy!" Sissi squealed as she ran up to them and practically tackled them.
"Thanks, Sissi." Ulrich said patting her shoulder.
"Look at you, Yumi. All grown up and dating." Momo said. "They grow up so fast."
"Don't they?" Sissi said.
"I bet I get engaged before you do." Yumi challenged Sissi.
"You're on."
"Don't you just hate how they all the power you have away from you?" Momo asked Ulrich.
"I thought it was just me who felt that way."
"Suck it up boys, we'll be expecting our rings within a year's time." Sissi stated.
"And not a day later." Yumi added.
"Yes, ma'am!" the two guys said as they saluted their girlfriends.
"I can get used to this." Sissi smirked as she high-fived Yumi.
"Yeah, life just got a bit interesting." Yumi said as she smiled at Ulrich.
Okay, I'm ending it there. I know it's a bit on the short side compared to some of my other chapters, but I thought it was good if I just got these "formalities" out of the way. I know what's going to pretty much happen next, so hopefully I'll have it up soon. BUT, finals for me start next week, so I might not be able to get anything up soon—at least not for THIS story. Hopefully I can have Two Worlds One Heart updated soon, and maybe even my XANA story which I really do wanna get back to. So hopefully it won't be too long until I update again. Until then, buh-bye!
