AN: Well, it has taken me forever, but I finally have control of the computer for long enough to update. Just to remind you, the bold writing is stuff in Ulrich's journal, the italics is Yumi's. I know this is kind of short, but the longer chapters are just around the corner, promise. Thanks for all the reviews! They help me want to write more. I'm really bad about letting stories die. Do you guys ever read the author notes in my stories? If you do, tell me in your review so I know whether or not I should keep them. I make them for you, not me. No dedication this time, I'm going to start typing up the next chapter. See if you can pick up on the hint I left in this chapter. Maybe you'll be able to figure out what's going to happen later on. As always, read, review, and enjoy!

March 3 - Saturday

I just got Yumi's message. I wanted her to call so we could talk about what happened this morning. I hope I didn't scare her away.... She looked so beautiful laying there beside me that I couldn't help myself. I didn't think she would say yes. Then, when we kissed it was one of the most amazing things that ever happened to me. Even more shocking than going to Lyoko for the first time.

I don't know why she left so quickly this morning. She picked up her cell phone and book bag and was gone. Then when I tried calling her house she wasn't there yet. It shouldn't have taken her that long to get home. I was getting ready to call again when I got her message. I had almost forgotten about the dance. I'm planning on going with Odd and Jeremy tonight and maybe meeting up with Yumi and Theo at the dance. I still have to get my clothes ready. Good thing it's not a formal dance or I might be out of luck.

I can't help but have a bad feeling about my nightmare last night. The image of Yumi being beaten then cut by Theo won't leave my mind. Why couldn't I help her? I was trying so hard, but I couldn't move a muscle. In the end, I couldn't save her. She died in my arms and I couldn't do anything about it. I didn't even get the chance to tell her I love her before she died. I hope it's not a bad omen.

Saturday, March 3

I feel bad about tricking my mom... She made hot ham and cheese sandwiches and every time she looked away I'd put some in my napkin and stuff it in my pockets. Usually I love her cooking, but I couldn't even swallow a bite. The only thing I could get down was half a glass of apple juice. I don't know what's wrong with me... I haven't eaten anything since supper on Thursday. Maybe I'll try something later.

I wish I didn't have to go to the dance tonight. If I don't, Theo might get angry again and take it out on Ulrich or one of the others. It would be so much easier if I could tell Ulrich what was going on. But, Theo warned me and this time I'm going to have to work things out by myself.

Too bad I can't go to the dance with Ulrich. Before Theo came, I probably would have gone with Ulrich. I wonder why he kissed me this morning. Does that mean he really likes me? I'm confused. Sometimes he acts like he cares, but others it's like I don't exist.

Yumi put her blue-green diary back in the book bag she had brought back with he when she left Odd and Ulrich's room. In his room, Ulrich did the same. Then the two began preparing for the dance, along with all the other students of their school.

AN: Ok, here's a spoiler for the next chapter!

' Little did she know, her every move was being watched by a set of unwavering eyes. Hands in his pockets and shoulders slumped, his eyes never left the raven-haired girl as the night progressed.'

Not much of a spoiler, but oh well. Loooong chapter coming up so it may be a few days before I update. Review before you leave, please! Thanks for reading!