Just That Girl Chapter Four:
Author's Note: Thanks for all the reviews. As promised I updated a lot sooner. So enjoy the chapter.
Ulrich's P.O.V.
I walked down the hallway on my way out when I saw a familiar girl. "Lexington?"
"Hey Ulrich what's up?"
"Um, nothing. What about you?"
"Walking around." She shrugged. "You want to join me?"
"Sure." I answered walking in step with her.
"So what's going on Mr. Stern?"
"You know. Life I guess."
"Very vague. How's everything going with Yumi then?"
I saw her bite her lip before asking the question.
"I haven't talked to her since we were arguing. Why? Do you know something I don't?"
"No. I mean considering I don't know her. I was just asking. Being friendly."
"You're not friendly though."
"Ulrich Stern I am hurt. I am such a good friend." She pouted playfully.
"I didn't say you weren't a good friend. I just said you weren't friendly." I laughed.
"I can live with that I suppose." She smirked.
I sighed. Why couldn't things be this easy with Yumi? I mean some of the times they were, but a lot of the other times they weren't. I mean we are constantly fighting and all the jealousy issues. Is it worth it all?
"You're sighing. Why are you sighing?"
"I was just thinking."
"Thinking about what?" She pressed.
"Yumi." I said quietly.
"Oh." She nodded looking at the ground.
"And this other girl." I shrugged.
"Wait a minute. Another girl?"
"Yeah. I was thinking about her and thinking about what I had with Yumi."
"Does this other girl have a name?"
"Yes."
"What is it?"
"I don't want to tell you."
"You're such a douche when you want to be." She crossed her arms.
"Some of the time? At the beginning of the summer I was a douche all the time." I grinned at my accomplishment.
"Whatever. That wasn't a compliment. You're still a douche. So tell me why you're comparing this other girl to Yumi."
"I wasn't comparing." I denied.
"Don't lie to me Ulrich. You were and you know it. When you say this thing to this thing it means comparing."
"You can be smart." I smiled.
"I know. It comes with the awesomeness that is Lexington. So talk to me."
I felt her tug on my arm as I was lead to a bench.
"Sit and talk." She commanded.
"It's nothing Lexington."
"No it's bothering you. I'm not friendly, but I am a good friend."
"Okay fine." I sighed. "There's this other girl. When I'm with her I feel alive, you know? Like I forget about the rest of the world and everything is so easy with her. We are complete opposites. And even though I've only known her for a little while, I feel like I've known her my whole life."
"She sounds awesome. But as your friend you cant go out with her if she's more awesome than me."
I laughed as she gave me her trademark smirk. "You don't have to worry about that Lexington."
"Now tell me how she compares to Yumi."
"That's the thing she doesn't. But the thing is we have so much history together. And I don't want to just throw that all away."
"I think after a while you liked the idea of being with Yumi more than her."
"Isn't that the same thing?"
"No, stupid." She paused to thump my forehead. "When you like someone you like them. Whether you can have a relationship with them or not. It wasn't Yumi you liked after a while it was the romantic part you wanted with her. But if you really like someone you like them whether you can be romantic or not with them."
"Oh." I nodded my head understanding. "So what should I do?"
"Talk to Yumi. You really seem to care about her even though you may not love her like you want to. You can't fake what's not there."
"Which girl should I choose?"
"Which ever one make you happy. In a friend way and in a romantic way. It seems you can't have both with Yumi. It's all or nothing. You know when you really like a girl when you can't take your eyes off her and she's all that matters."
"Thanks Lexington."
"Yeah, whatever. You have to do something nice for me now."
"For what?"
"I helped you with your problems two times Ulrich Stern since I've been here. Two times."
"Whatever you say Lexington." I laughed.
"Later Ulrich." She gave me a gentle smile before walking away to the girl's building.
I sighed again before getting to my feet and heading towards the factory.
"Okay, now that you're here you can tell us why we're here." Jeremy started as I got off the elevator.
"Um, Aelita? No offense but this meeting is for the guys and you're a girl."
"Thanks for stating the obvious Ulrich. I know what gender I am. But you're going to need my help."
"Whatever you say Princess." I was too tired to argue with her.
"Did you talk to Yumi yet?"
"No Aelita I haven't talked to Yumi yet." I sighed. "So does anyone want to voice their opinion on Lexington or Yumi?"
"I say Yumi, Ulrich. Things would be really weird if you went out with another girl." Jeremy started.
"Lexington. She's more awesome than Yumi is. No offense to Yumi though." Odd answered.
"I say Lexington Ulrich. You don't see yourself the way I see you. Like you eyes. You just glow when you see Lexington."
I blushed when the other three boys started snickering.
"Thank you Aelita for you opinion."
"I think you should pick either one." William shrugged. "Knowing you, you'll pick the right one."
I shot the older boy a small smile.
"Now that we had this meeting let's get back to school. Curfew is coming up soon." Jeremy interrupted.
"Hey, Aelita can I talk to you?" I whispered.
"Sure." She smiled as we put distance in between us and the others.
"Do I really glow when I see Lexington?" I question blushing.
"I wouldn't lie to you Ulrich. You really do."
"Lexington hasn't been here a week and she's already starting stuff."
"Who knows maybe it's good stuff. Maybe just maybe you were meant to be with her."
"What about Yumi?"
"If you're moving on then she also has to. All I'm saying is I've haven't seen you this happy in a long time. You haven't been as sulky and sensitive as you have been with Lexington around."
"I don't want to throw away what I have with Yumi."
"History is history. All I know is she makes you happy. Don't feel bad about that. And I don't think the question is Lexington or Yumi. I think you're trying to convince yourself to like Yumi again."
"Maybe I am." I laughed.
"Don't think of it as giving up on Yumi. Think of it as you releasing her for someone to make her happy.