Code Lyoko Fan Fiction ❯ Confessions ❯ Chapter 2

 

Ulric and Yumi were in a cab heading towards Yumi's house. Yumi was leaning against Ulric with his arm around her shoulders.

“Is the little lady alright? Asked the driver who was a small man with a brown hat and a small trimmed beard.

“She had a fever and I'm taking her home” Ulric said.

“Oh, poor thing. Well here you are, don't worry about the money. I hope she feels better.” Said the cab driver with a fatherly smile.

“Thank you on both accounts.” Ulric said getting out of the cab, he lifted Yumi up in his arms and headed towards her front door. Ulric had gotten taller that last year, he was now at least 3 inches taller than Yumi. He was also fit from fighting on Lyoko and sparring with Yumi. He opened the door while retaining hold of Yumi since he'd gotten the key from her bag in the cab. Ulric carried her to her room and kneeling down he pulled the covers down and placed her gently on her bed (more of a futon), pulling the covers back up. He went to the foot of the bed and removed her boots. Yumi hadn't woken up while he took care of her. He went into the bathroom and looked for a thermometer. Finding one he took it, a glass of water and some aspirins he found.

“Yumi!” Ulric said while gently shaking her shoulders “Yumi wake up. I need you awake for a little while,”

Moaning gently she slowly, as if it took a great effort, opened her eyes and looked around in confusion. Finally she focused in Ulric and tried to smile.

“Here take these, they'll help bring down your fever and make you feel better. Can you sit up?”

Yumi struggled to get into a sitting position but collapsed back having no strength in her arms. Ulric set the glass down, putting an arm behind her shoulders he lifted her up into a sitting position, but Yumi was like a rag doll so he scooted over until he had her propped up against his chest, her head resting where his shoulder meet his neck. He leaned over and picked up the glass. Giving her the pills he gently brought the cup up to her lips and let her wash them down. As soon as she swallowed them she went back to sleep trapping Ulric.

`C'mon Yumi, you have to get better. Don't worry though; I'll be here to take care of you….or at least until your parents get home'

“Your parents!” exclaimed Ulric causing Yumi to moan and move restlessly seeking a more comfortable position. Ulric eased out from behind her and gently laid her back down, making sure her blanket covered her, then went in search for a clue as to where her family was.

`They must have left something. A note or something.' He wandered into the kitchen and, surprise, there was a note stuck to the refrigerator. Picking it up he quickly read through the contents.

“You have to be kidding me!” he groaned out loud. Her family had gone to visit a sick aunt out of town and they wouldn't be back until either late tomorrow or early Sunday.

`Well it looks like your stuck with me. Let's see what can I do to bring your fever down.' Finding a wash cloth and a small bowl he filled it with water and ran the little cloth trough the water, squeezing out the excess water he went back to Yumi and placed it on her forehead. Yumi didn't even stir. Sitting down next to her he looked at his hands feeling helpless he didn't know what else to do.

`I should call the others to let them know what's up.' He thought while speed dialing Odd

“Hello Ulric. How's Yumi doing?”

“Well her family went out of town so she'd be alone for a while. Can you cover for me?”

“Man, well don't worry, we'll cover for you. IS she any better?”

“I think her fever went down a little so she's sleeping” he ended it with a yawn”I'm gonna go rest my eyes I'll keep you posted”

“Okay, and don't worry about rushing back”

Ulric heard chuckling before Odd hung up. “I don't believe him” he muttered while shaking his head. He looked down and was surprised to find he was running his hand trough Yumi's hair. Blushing he snatched his hand away. He took the cloth from her forehead and took the bowl back to the kitchen. When he came back Yumi was moving restlessly and whimpering slightly. Frowning Ulric hurried over to her side and placed his hand on her forehead. Yumi instantly calmed and went back to a deep sleep.

`Huh? She went still again. Was it…. No it couldn't be. Could it? Did Yumi actually miss my touch while I was away? Either way I think I should stay close by just in case she needs something.' Lying down next to her his last though being' I'll be here Yumi, always.'