AN: There's some stuff in the reviews for the last chapter that I want to clear up. One, it may seem like filler cuz that's what it is. Also, it puts our characters in the places I need them. Note, at the end of this chapter, Yumi is still in the bedroom and Odd and Ulrich are in the cafeteria. That means they are accessible. Two, some of you have a problem with the title. It is that way for no reason. I just needed at title quick because I didn't have much time. If you would have rather not had me put up the chapter because I didn't have a good title ready... Anyway, once I get a better title it will be changed. This chapter could also be called filler, but it actually does have a purpose. You might just have to look closer to find it. I'm not sure when you're getting another chapter. I'm not having a very good day so it may take a bit longer so I don't put my anger into it. And yes, I know this is a short chapter. That's just how it goes sometimes. Anyway, read, review, and enjoy!
"Where's Yumi?" Theo demanded, slamming his fist on the table.
"I told you, we don't know," Ulrich replied calmly.
"You're lying," Theo growled.
"Why would I?" Ulrich challenged.
"You want to take her away from me, you all do."
With a sigh, Ulrich picked up his tray and dumped its contents in the trash. Jeremy and Odd did the same. Angrily, Theo stormed out of the cafeteria.
"Why didn't you tell him Yumi's in our room?" Odd asked his friend.
"She needs to sleep," was Ulrich's reply. Seeing the discussion was closed, Odd and Jeremy followed Ulrich to the snack stand. Ulrich bought a couple of packages of cookies and an apple to take back to Yumi.
"I'm going to go work on materializing Aelita," Jeremy said, heading for his room.
"Good luck," Ulrich called at the retreating form.
As they quietly reentered their room, the boys were greeted by a barking Kiwi.
"Quiet," Odd whispered as he bent down and picked up the noisy dog. In response, Kiwi gave Odd's face a thorough washing until the blond haired boy set him down.
"C'mere Kiwi," Ulrich said, crouching down to the dog's level. "There's a dog biscuit in it for you if you don't wake Yumi." Kiwi gave a little yip and jumped onto Ulrich's bed and laid down by the girl's feet.
March 2 - evening
She's slept four hours so far. When she got here at four, I was a little worried. She looked like she was having trouble staying standing. I'm not sure if she was just tired or if there was more to it. At least she didn't go on that date with Theo. I don't really know why I didn't tell him where Yumi was. I don't trust him, I guess. I wouldn't mind never seeing him again. If I'm lucky, Sissy will start going after Theo and that would solve two problems. Or, maybe I should start going out with Sissy to make Yumi jealous and she might break up with Theo. I don't even know if Yumi likes me though... She must not if she's going out with Theo. I don't know what to think anymore....