AN: Well, here's chapter two. Things are going to pick up a little bit in the next few chapters. You'll see what I mean soon. Tomorrow is a rerun of Logbook so I'll find out the color of Ulrich's tomorrow probably. Anyway, read, review, and enjoy! (Chapters come faster the more you review!)

Friday morning, March 2

Another trip to Lyoko this morning. This time, X.A.N.A. took over the lunchroom and poisoned the food. Poor Odd was going back for seconds before we realized what was wrong. Luckily, Ulrich and I hadn't started eating yet so we went to Lyoko while Theo took Odd to the nurse. Theo thought Ulrich and I were going to get Odd's parents. He tried to take Ulrich's place, but we convinced him that Odd's parents wouldn't talk to anyone they didn't know. He didn't seem happy about me going with Ulrich... He said I should stay with him and Odd, but I ran out before he could say anything more.

Once we got to Lyoko, it was nice to run beside Ulrich for a while and not have to worry about Theo. Jeremy told us Odd called and said half the school was either at the nurse's office or the hospital. Odd also said Theo was sick from the burger he ate. I know I should have been concerned, but I wasn't. I wish things could go back to what they were before. Ulrich didn't love me then, and he probably still doesn't now, but at least back then there wasn't this uneasy silence between us.

After we found Aelita, we were attacked by six crabs. I destroyed the first two before I was devirtualized. Once I was back on Earth, I felt so lightheaded that I couldn't stand. I stayed curled up on the floor of my scanner, waiting for the blue light I knew would come soon. I had complete confidence in Ulrich. I didn't have long to wait, either. Time was reset back to now, and I prepared for school, again - and another day with Theo. I wish I could find a way to avoid going on our date. I hope X.A.N.A. doesn't attack during the date or I'll have to go through it all over again.

March 2 - Friday morning

I'm worried about Yumi. Today when we were in Lyoko she seemed... off. Usually she can take down three or four monsters before she's devirtualized, but after two she hesitated and one of the remaining crabs focused on her. I had matched her, crab for crab at the beginning so there was only two left. I tried to push her out of the way, but I was too slow...

When she was sent back, she didn't make it back up to Jeremy. He tried her cell phone, but she must have turned it off once we left the school so Theo wouldn't call her. Jeremy was going to go down to see what was going on, but we needed him to monitor Lyoko.

I passed her in the halls after we reset time and she didn't even smile at me. I'm not even sure she saw me. She had her books clutched to her chest and her shoulders hunched forward a little. Maybe she's mad at me. What did I do this time? Or did Theo tell her not to talk to me? She has a date with him tonight. Maybe if X.A.N.A. attacks during their date she'll decide not to go once we reset time. I hate seeing her with Theo, but if that's what makes her happy...

After school, Yumi told Theo goodbye and declined his offer to walk her home.

"See you tonight at six," he called, walking back to his room and leaving Yumi standing alone in the school yard. She sat down with her back to a tree as another dizzy spell came upon her. I just need some sleep, she told herself as she closed her eyes and pressed her hand to her forehead, willing the spinning to stop. It took her five minutes before she was able to stand up again.

At this rate, I'll never make it home, she thought, placing her hand against the tree to steady herself. If I go to the nurse, Theo will find me and insist on staying until I'm better. My parents would let him in and show him to my room if I go there... Maybe if I call them and tell them I'm sick and staying at school, they'll tell Theo and I won't have to go on our date. Yumi pulled her cell phone out of her pocket and dialed her home phone number. On the third ring, her mother answered.

"Yumi dear, I thought you'd be home by now," her mother began.

Trying her best to sound sick, Yumi said, "I'm not feeling well, Mom. The nurse said I could stay here overnight. Could you tell Theo I'm too sick to go on our date tonight? I would tell him, but I don't want to get him sick too." During the call, Yumi added in coughs to make it sound more believable and, to her surprise, her mother bought it.

"Are you sure you don't want us to come pick you up?" her mom queried.

"I'll be fine, Mom," Yumi replied, "This way I can get my homework done while I rest."

"Ok, dear," her mom said, "I hope you feel better soon."

"Thanks," Yumi said, "Bye, Mom." Yumi ended the call and her fingers lingered over the buttons as she tried to figure out where she could go. Making up her mind, she dialed Ulrich's number.