AN: I know you hear this all the time from me, but I am very very sorry for the delay. I lost my writing notebook and could not find it before I left the state for a month and a half. So, as soon as I got back and found it, I got this typed up. Thank you all for sticking with me, I really appreciate all of your reviews. Since most of you are anxious to read this, I won't make you wait any longer. As always, read, review, and enjoy!

"So, what's planned for us today, teacher?" Yumi said lightly at Ulrich.

"Rock climbing. Jim told me we'd start everyone on the camp's rock wall first before going out and giving them a demonstration. I can't remember where, though. I sort of lost interest when Jim started in on some story about when he used to be a professional rock climber or something like that." Yumi smiled slightly and glanced over at Ulrich, noticing the bandage around his arm for the first time.

"What happened to your left arm?"

"What? Oh… it's nothing… I sort of ran into Theo last night and… he didn't like what I was telling him so he cut me a little with his knife." Ulrich tried to look as if it didn't matter, but Yumi stopped walking.

"He did what??" Yumi couldn't keep the surprise and anger out of her voice.

"It's nothing… I'll show you later, ok? Let's just get to breakfast before anyone realizes we're missing." Ulrich tugged on her hand gently, and they started walking slowly again. Trying to distract Yumi, Ulrich nudged against her side, nearly toppling the girl who was caught unawares. Glancing over at him in surprise, she caught his grin before he was able to hide it. So, she nudged back, and a small smile appeared on her face. Soon the two were nudging each other so often that they could hardly walk.

Pulling Ulrich to a stop, Yumi angled her body so she faced him.

"Thank you, Ulrich, for sticking by me," she said, giving him a quick kiss on the cheek. After Ulrich's initial surprise, he pulled her into a hug.

"Anytime, Yumi." For the moment, Yumi relaxed, forgetting about her problems. Her problems had not forgotten about her, though.

Ulrich released Yumi from the hug and continued walking beside her. As the two rounded the last cabin before the mess hall, a soft 'snick' was heard as Yumi was pulled to a halt. She froze, feeling a hard arm wrap around her waist and cold metal at her throat. Her hand gripped Ulrich's tightly; he had stopped a moment after her. He looked back at her in horror, his mind unable to comprehend the scene before him.

"If either of you make a sound or move, I'll kill her," Theo said menacingly. Ulrich nodded his head slowly, giving Yumi's hand an unseen squeeze.

"Pretty boy, you follow us. If you try anything at all, I'll slit her throat. Do you understand?" Theo's words were harsh and clipped. His eyes darted back and forth, and his arm tightened on Yumi's waist as he led them into the nearest part of the forest, which was to their right. Safety was only to the left and a short dash away, but neither captive dared to try it. Once they were about fifty feet into the forest, Theo had them stop.

"You, sit with your back to the tree, facing away from camp," Theo snapped. Ulrich let go of Yumi's hand reluctantly before doing as he said. Keeping the knife at Yumi's throat, Theo released her waist and removed the rope he had wrapped around his chest under his shirt.

"You, tie him up," he ordered Yumi. "And make it tight, or he'll have it worse." He pricked her under the chin to emphasize his point. Putting the knife to her back instead, he motioned for her to start. Once he was satisfied that Ulrich wouldn't escape, he took off his shoes and made a gag out of his socks and had her tie it to Ulrich's head. The socks reeked, and Theo chuckled as Ulrich balked at the smell.

After she finished tying the knot, he jerked her to her feet, but not before she whispered 'I love you' into Ulrich's ear. Ulrich strained against the gag but couldn't loosen it enough to speak.

Covering Yumi's eyes with one hand, Theo poked her in the back slightly with the knife, moving her forward. "Let's go, you traitorous bitch," Theo snarled. Yumi stumbled blindly on, holding back sobs as the crazed teen led her away from Ulrich.

AN: Ooooo…. Bet you weren't expecting that! I can't give any timelines for the next chapter. It all depends on my classes this semester. I hope all of your summers were good. If you get bored waiting for me to write the next chapter, you might want to try reading Twilight, by Stephanie Meyer. It's an amazing book. Anywho, leave a review, thanks!