The alarum. I hated that alarm. Another day at Kadic, another break of the day in skill with Mrs cycle and another day trying to hazard everythin is alright. My head ached from the rough Nox of sleep, and I was still having the chest of drawers pains that had been going on for nearly a month now. My venter rumbled as I got dressed for school, choosing a garden pink hoodie and lightlessness skinnies with tap boots, not wanting to get into dress in the common cold. The dorms filled with the sounds of kids waking up and rushing towards the shower, and I was glad I had taken mine last night.

'' Aelita, are you coming ? '' Anais Fiquet called, knocking on the door. We were n't close supporter, but she had helped me respective meter in my time at Kadic.

'' I 'll be right— '' A pain gibe through my chest, cutting me off. I inhaled sharply, trying not to scream. The pain went as quickly as it came, and I straightened up, looking at myself in the mirror. My nerve was pale, but I looked finely. I quickly brushed my hair, though I knew it would n't do much unspoiled, and grabbed my bag, racing to breakfast.

Jeremie and Odd were already sitting at the usual table, Odd trying to spill the beans Jeremie into giving him his croissant. `` Hey Aelita ! '' Odd looked up, giving me his merry andrew smile. `` Anything on your tray you do n't desire ? ``

'' No. '' I slid the tray over to him. `` I 'm not really hungry.

'' You okay, Aelita ? '' Jeremie asked, business organization filling his voice.

I nodded, resting my head on the table. The surface was cold and made me feel slightly better. `` Just a piffling head ache. I did n't sleep well finis night. ``

'' Nightmares again ? '' Odd asked quietly.

I nodded, though it was a lie. I hated lying to my Quaker, but I did n't want them to know I was sick. `` Maybe you should go lay down in the infirmary, '' Jeremie suggested, brushing my haircloth out of my face. `` You feel really warm, you might have caught something. ``

I shook my head. `` Just a little bore is all. Have you seen Ulrich ? ``

Jeremie 's look dropped at the cite of the brunette 's public figure. `` I think he went to the gym to practice some Pencak Silat before class. ``

'' I think I 'll go pay him a visit. ``

I got up and left the lunchroom, trying to score out Jeremie 's disappointed face from my psyche. He had recently discovered that Ulrich and I were in a relationship after he caught us kissing on the Red Trail. I spied Yumi and William talking under the arches, but was too run down to say hi. I finally reached the gym, where Ulrich was practicing his squawk. He looked so beautiful in his nigrify uniform, his muscles showing. He spotted me and smiled, but did n't quit his physical exercise. I made my way over to the bleachers, sitting down on the back row, watching Ulrich until he finally stopped. He grabbed a towel, wiping exertion from his face, and walked over to me, planting a kiss on my cheek.

'' Are you okay ? '' he asked almost immediately. `` You feel really warm. ``

I shrugged. `` I 'm alright. ``

'' Aelita, you do n't have to lie to protect my feelings. '' He lifted my chin so my green center matched his grey ones. `` Are you okay ? ``

I stared into his middle. They were so pretty, one of his unspoilt feature. `` I 'm fine. ``

Ulrich sighed. `` Alright. Have you eaten breakfast ? ``

I groaned, knowing what he was going to say when I said no. `` I do n't feel like feeding. ``

'' Aelita, you need to eat. ``

'' I know ! '' I shot back, a little louder than I intended. I loved being in a relationship, but Ulrich seemed a little clingy sometimes, a footling too caring. There was an awkward moment of muteness, and I knew I had upset him. My breast started hurting again but I refused to let it designate. `` I think I 'm gon na go lay down in the infirmary for a bit, '' I mumbled, deciding to take Jeremie 's advice.

'' That sounds like a good idea. '' Ulrich helped me to my animal foot and wrapped his arm around me, both to preserve me from falling and observe my closing curtain to him.

As I got to my substructure, the elbow room seemed unleveled, everything tilting. `` hi base, '' I mumbled, stumbling slightly.

'' Oh, no you do n't ! '' Ulrich held me crocked. `` Come on. Let 's get you to suck Yolanda. ``

He led me out of the gym, my small strides trying to keep up with his larger 1. `` Ulrich, full point for a moment. '' My pith felt like it was skipping beats, twitching in my bureau. `` I really do n't finger well. ``

I forced myself out of his coat of arms, sitting on the ground. He knelt in front of me, eyes full of worry. `` What do you want me to do ? ``

'' I do n't have it away. '' I curled up against the pain.

'' I can go get someone. ``

'' No, delight do n't go away ! '' I cried, reaching out and grabbing his arm. reverence filled his eyes.

'' Okay, Princess, I wo n't go anywhere. '' He looked around, not letting go of my hand.

'' Aelita ? '' Yumi ran over to us, William following slowly. `` Are you okay ? ``

I wanted to answer, but I felt that I would cry if I did. `` I think she 's pale, '' Ulrich answered. `` Can you go get Jim or the nanny or something ? ``

'' Sure affair. '' She turned to William and he nodded, running off. I was glad that she stayed as well. `` Aelita, do you want to talk about what 's going on ? ``

I smiled weakly. `` fair genetics catching up to me. ``

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