"Struggling With Feelings"
By: Justin T. Melanson
Author's Note: I have had this idea brewing in my head for a long period of time, I am hoping that I can pull this story off with believability, I'm not going to give away all the details of what is gonna happen, but I'll only say this, there will be a coupling in the story, and one that I am a fan of.
Disclaimer: I do not own King of Fighters, or any of the characters involved in this fanfic. All characters are the sole property and rights of SNK Playmore, Inc.
Chapter 1: Giving Up the Chase
It all begins on one fateful winter's day, school was officially over for that particular day, and on the way home, Athena and her friend Sanae are having a serious conversation.
"Sanae, I've come to realize that I don't think I have a chance in hell with Kyo," said Athena to her friend.
"I never thought I'd see the day," said Sanae with a small laugh.
"What's so funny?" asked Athena, slightly annoyed with her friend's laughter.
To which Sanae responded, "Oh nothing, it's just, you had a crush on him for the longest time, ever since you participated in that King of Fighters tournament and crossed eyes with him."
Sanae summed up Athena's feelings quite accurately, ever since Athena had met Kyo, and had been impressed with his fighting skills and dashing good looks, she had been hopelessly smitten. However, she realized that Kyo had a girlfriend, Yuki, and it looked like they were not breaking up anytime in a million years.
"You're right Sanae, ugh, and to top it all off, I have a very persistent Kensou after me," said Athena with a sigh, "It is getting very annoying." she added.
"Well, you know, Kensou is not a bad guy, immature yes, but not a bad guy." affirmed Sanae.
"Well then, why don't you date him Sanae?" asked Athena, this prompted a laugh from Sanae.
"Oh Athena, you're too much," she said while laughing, "I might like Kensou as a friend, but I don't like him in that way at all. Seriously Athena, that boy is smitten with you."
As the two of them turned left at the intersection and on to the street where both of them lived, a car drove by, and in the passengers seat was Kensou, upon seeing Athena, he waved at her, which caused Athena to blush.
"See what I mean?" asked Sanae, smiling as she confirmed her suspicions.
"Yes, I see what you mean," said Athena, nodding in agreement.
They came to Sanae's house first, and after saying goodbye, Athena walked the rest of the way to her house alone. Upon going inside, she realized that no one was home, and used the opportunity to grab a snack from the kitchen. Afterward, she went upstairs, and tried to start her homework, but it was completely in vain, she simply could not focus when her thoughts were elsewhere...