The alarm system. I hated that alarm. Another day at Kadic, another break of day in science with Mrs Hertz and another day trying to profess everythin is alright. My head teacher ached from the rasping Night of sleep, and I was still having the chest pains that had been going on for nearly a calendar month now. My stomach rumbled as I got dressed for schoolhouse, choosing a pink hoodie and pitch blackness skinnies with pinkish the boot, not wanting to wear frock in the cold. The dorm 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 snug friends, but she had helped me several fourth dimension in my time at Kadic.

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

Jeremie and Odd were already sitting at the usual board, Odd trying to spill Jeremie into giving him his croissant. `` Hey Aelita ! '' Odd looked up, giving me his bozo smiling. `` Anything on your tray you do n't want ? ``

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

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

I nodded, resting my head on the table. The control surface was dusty and made me feel slightly better. `` Just a piddling headache. I did n't catch some Z's well last night. ``

'' incubus 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 make out I was sick. `` Maybe you should go lay down in the hospital, '' Jeremie suggested, brushing my hair out of my face. `` You feel really lovesome, you might have caught something. ``

I shook my head. `` Just a footling tired is all. Have you seen Ulrich ? ``

Jeremie 's face dropped at the mention of the brunet 's name. `` I think he went to the gym to practice some Pencak Silat before course of instruction. ``

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

I got up and left the lunchroom, trying to score out Jeremie 's disappoint case from my nous. 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 arch, but was too bore to say hi. I finally reached the gym, where Ulrich was practicing his bang. He looked so beautiful in his black uniform, his muscle showing. He spotted me and smiled, but did n't take leave his workout. I made my way over to the bleacher, sitting down on the 2d row, watching Ulrich until he finally stopped. He grabbed a towel, wiping stew from his look, and walked over to me, planting a osculation on my cheek.

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

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

'' Aelita, you do n't give to lie to protect my feelings. '' He lifted my Kuki so my gullible middle matched his Charles Grey ones. `` Are you okay ? ``

I stared into his oculus. They were so pretty, one of his best feature article. `` 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 eating. ``

'' Aelita, you need to eat. ``

'' I know ! '' I shot back, a little louder than I intended. I loved being in a kinship, but Ulrich seemed a little clingy sometimes, a little too caring. There was an awkward moment of secretiveness, and I knew I had upset him. My chest of drawers started hurting again but I refused to let it shew. `` 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 fundament and wrapped his arm around me, both to observe me from falling and observe my close to him.

As I got to my metrical foot, the elbow room seemed unleveled, everything tilting. `` hello floor, '' I mumbled, stumbling slightly.

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

He led me out of the gym, my small strides trying to keep on up with his larger ones. `` Ulrich, stop for a moment. '' My fondness felt like it was skipping beats, twitching in my dresser. `` I really do n't palpate well. ``

I forced myself out of his arms, sitting on the background. He knelt in social movement of me, eyes full moon of worry. `` What do you want me to do ? ``

'' I do n't experience. '' I curled up against the pain.

'' I can go get someone. ``

'' No, please do n't will ! '' I cried, reaching out and grabbing his arm. fear filled his eyes.

'' O.K., 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 suffice, but I felt that I would cry if I did. `` I think she 's pale, '' Ulrich answered. `` Can you go get Jim or the nurse or something ? ``

'' for certain matter. '' She turned to William and he nodded, running off. I was gladiola that she stayed as well. `` Aelita, do you want to blab about what 's going on ? ``

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

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