AN: Wow, you guys were awesome with reviews!! If I would have had time last night, I would have posted at least one of my new chapters! Now to address the reviews.... It was suggested that more action happen in Lyoko and that's coming, I promise! But, how can they go to Lyoko if there has been no attack yet ;). One person asked if Theo was part of the show, and he is. He appears in the episode Claustrophobia and is mentioned in Rock Bottom. Also, about the length of my chapters. I think it fits together better in my mind when things have a definite beginning and end. If I let my chapters run on for forever, it would feel to me like I'm babbling and it would seem like I'm trying to use a lot of words to make them longer and sacrifice quality for quantity. Also, I don't think about length while I write. I just try to write the best I can. Some of the next few chapters will be longer, though. Just not this one or probably the next one. And, somebody mentioned Jeremy not being around much. That's cuz he's working on materializing Aelita of course! I'll bring him back into the story soon, don't worry. And hey, VampirehunterD-lover, this chapter is dedicated to you! Thanks for sticking with me so far and providing your reviews! So, without further ado, here is the chapter. Read, review, and enjoy!
When Ulrich woke hours later, he couldn't believe his eyes. He started to withdraw the arm he had around Yumi, but stopped himself and replaced it. If I move too much I'll wake Yumi, he reasoned with himself. Besides, my other arm is trapped beneath her. Barely moving his head, Ulrich surveyed the situation. He saw the same sight as Yumi, except now both of Yumi's arms were wrapped behind his neck and both of his arms were around her waist. Deciding the only thing he could do was wait for her to wake up, Ulrich settled his head back to where it was before he had moved it to look. Just seeing her sleeping has pulled at his heart, and having her so close was nearly ripping it out. He knew Yumi was Theo's now, that he had been to slow. Yet even now their contact felt so right. If only I could turn back time, Ulrich thought.
"Yumi?" Ulrich whispered.
"Mm?" was Yumi's sleepy reply.
"If you ever leave Theo, I'll be waiting for you. I swear I'll wait for forever if that's how long it takes."
"Ok Ulrich," Yumi said drowsily.
On impulse, Ulrich's arms tightened around her and he worked up the courage to ask her a question.
"Yumi, may I kiss you?"
AN: No spoiler this time. Sorry folks, it would give away the next chapter and I so love suspense! Many replies may get you another chapter quicker. ;)