Tekken Fan Fiction ❯ Jin and Xiaoyu love story ❯ What about?? ( Chapter 10 )

It’s time to go downstairs for school; Xiaoyu will no doubt be late today. Waiting at the front door with Grandfather giving me instructions on an upcoming trip we will be taking; I hate taking most of these trips, but this I look forward too! Glancing at my watch; I hate being late. Hearing a door slam, I know that is Xiao running late… again. She looks cute running down the stairs, with her hair and boobs bouncing up and down. She hasn’t noticed me yet; but when she does and I smile; I think she forgot about the rug at the button of the stairs. Jumping on it, in her haste the rug starts sliding toward me. Instinctually fear sets in, before she falls to her knees and stopping at Grandfather’s feet. I want to laugh, but she already looks so embarrassed. Xiaoyu stands quickly bowing and apologizing to Grandfather; he laughs and pushes us out the door.

The ride was quiet; I know she is embarrassed. Maybe I should ask if she is okay. “Are you okay Xiao?” She momentarily stiffens; “Yes… just a little embarrassed….” I wonder why the stiff reaction; but smiling at her always seems to take off any pressure; “I’m glad you’re okay.” I don’t have anything else to say; having used all of my conversation topics yesterday night. Back to looking out the window; morning always remind me of how much I miss my Mother and how much I want revenge.

School is the same everyday; I don’t talk to any of these people. Most of them only want to talk to me because of who my Grandfather is… no thanks! ‘I wonder if I should go and see what Xiao is up too.’ Standing from my personal lunch area; walking thru the halls to the regular lunch area. I didn’t realize there was this nice cool breeze today; putting on my sunglasses thinking, this is what lunch looks like? Looking from left to right, scanning everything I see… looking for Xiaoyu; ‘Finally!’ She doesn’t seem to notice me walking toward her; good, let’s see how this plays out… Xiaoyu is always entertaining.

Standing in front of her; she has her eyes closed, no doubt enjoying this breeze; “HI Xiao.” She opens her eyes and looks at me; I like the way she looks at me; “Jin… hi… Jin… um….” Not sure how to take that, but I’m going to ignore it; “Can I sit?” She grabbed her bag while saying; “Oh yeah of course… um….” Sitting next to her is nice; I don’t get to do this a lot… actually this is the first time.

I see I’m going to need to start this conversation as well; “So this is what it’s like sitting outside at lunch.” “Um... yeah… you never sit outside? What do you do during lunch?” ‘Why are so many people looking at us; is this because I’m sitting with Xiaoyu? Wonder what she thinks of all these ridiculous girls; I would never talk to them!’ “Well” I started not looking at Xiaoyu, I would hate for her to think I’m annoyed with all these idiots looking at us. “I actually have my own… lunch area if you will.” When I’m done talking, I noticed Xiaoyu hasn’t said a word; turning to her, she is looking at me like I’m crazy. Maybe I am crazy; why would Xiaoyu want to be with me… I have lots of problems. Things I could never tell her about… and I almost forgot she has a boyfriend.

Xiaoyu and I have been friends for a few weeks now; I enjoy her… a lot. I wonder if I should tell her that I want to be something more than friends; no… she has someone. Today I was pleasantly surprised to see Xiaoyu early, boarder line on time. I wonder why she is on time…. Something must be going down; Xiao is never on time… ever! Walking to our ride I say, “Good morning Xiao;” she smiles and bows, but doesn’t say anything.

The ride is quiet, Xiaoyu is rarely this quiet. I’ve found it hard to think of my Mother these past few weeks, with Xiaoyu’s talking. I wonder if this would be a good time to tell her what I’m thinking; “Xiaoyu are you okay?” “Um…” was her answer, something is going on? Judging by her expression, she knows I know she doesn’t fool me.

“Um…” Xiaoyu says taking a deep breath “I actually wanted to tell you something. But… if you’re too busy… and me…I don’t know….” I wonder what she wants to tell me; is this about Hwoarang? Did something happen between them? “Is it about Hwoarang?” I would assume that’s a yes, her facial expression is blank and unreadable. “How did you know about that?” It seemed, by her voice, it took a lot to ask that question. I smile answering the question; “I’ve known for a while, but what is it you wanted to tell me?” She looks at me blank… still; I wonder what’s going on in her mind? Should I say something or wait for her to say something?

I want to ease the worry blank look on her face; she is my friend and she should feel safe with me. Scooting over to Xiaoyu; I didn’t know what I want to do. But being this close to her is hard; I want to kiss her. Not sure what came over me, but I just want to touch her; putting my hand on her face, I can’t help but glance between her eyes and lips. My face starts leaning toward hers; I don’t want to disrespect her… she does have a boyfriend. But I think she wants this too; her eyes are glancing from my lips to my eyes. I still can’t disrespect her anymore than I already have; tilting my head my lips touch her soft warm cheek; “Is that what you wanted to tell me?” I can hear her breathing out of the normal; I know she felt the same thing I did! I don’t want to move; “I wanted to say… I love….” Her hand covers her mouth; it’s okay my mind is taken… was she going to say I love you?

Backing to my side of the ride; Xiaoyu’s eyes are red and I realize I was right… she was going to say I love you. My attention is back to looking out the window; what do I say? What do I do? She likes me too… but she has a boyfriend. Do I tell her I feel the same or what? I don’t have experience in any of this…?

We arrive at school, and I still don’t know what to do? Should I pretend nothing was said, or going to be said? My head snapped toward the door Xiaoyu just opened; she placed both feet on the ground and she was about to get up. I can’t let her go like this; but what do I say? Think Jin… what’s the real issue? Aside from you haven’t had any experience in this; second… think… think… it’s Hwoarang. “What about Hwoarang” I can’t believe my voice sounds so even and calm; it doesn’t feel that way inside. What I wouldn’t give to see her facial expression right now; “I… I only want to be with you….” Sitting back in my seat, watching her stand up and close the door. Looking out the window again; Xiao… wants to be with me too? Rubbing my bottom lip thinking of what would be the correct next move. But right now it’s time for school; I get out of the car in time to see Xiaoyu walking into school.