(This chapter has been looked over. Thanks to a dear friend from home)

A/N this is the Sequel/spin off of Silver and Red Tinsel. It's about Jin and Steve's story and the events that happen in the summer. Hwoarang and Lee will also be in the story and will play off a big role as well but the story will be focused on Jin and Steve. I do plan on making a third that takes place Duren the fourth tournament.

A/N2: I would like to remind people that the time line and age is different from the real game. Lee is only 33 Hwoarang, Steve, and Jin are 19-20. And it's only a year from the third. Also Hwoarang only spent a few months in the military same with Jin learning his knew moves.

Please enjoy the story and thank you all for reading.

Chapter one

Cool Rain and Warm Weather.

~*~

Drip.

Another pebble splashed into the ocean waters. Ripples small as a pea grew larger and larger until they fit the entire body of water. Jin sighed heavily as he watched the ripples grow bigger and bigger. Then with little motion he took hold of another pebble and once again tossed it into the waters.

Drip.

Was the sound the small rock made when it hit the water. Jin watched once again as the ripples formed then slowly disappear as they grew. He closed his eyes and threw his head back, enjoying the soft breeze that passed by. It was cool but gentle and Jin couldn't help but feel relaxed by it.

Sighing once again he knew it was getting late though he had promised his uncle he would wait for him. Ever since he told his uncle he was in town, Lee had wanted to talk and see Jin ever since. It was thanks to his uncle that he had such a nice place to stay; and to think it only took one phone call for it to happen. So Jin had agreed to meet Lee here at the beach shore.

Though an hour passed by since Lee's call and the older man was almost 30 minutes late. Jin was starting to wonder if Lee had got caught up at work and couldn't make it or if uncle had completely forgot. Opening his eyes he sat up straight again and debated on leaving. He knew he had to get back to his small apartment, that's when the sound of a car pulled up at the entrance of the beach. Jin blinked and turned his head to see his uncle walking towards him. The older man smiling and waving as he made his way over to Jin.

Jin smiled in return and stood to his feet. He greeted his uncle with a friendly bow then a hand shake.

"Hello Jin Sorry I'm late. Though I had to wait for the mail. An important letter came for me today and I couldn't leave without reading it. So sorry to keep you waiting."

Jin simply shook his head. "It's okay. I didn't mind too much the view is quite nice." He said, referring to the ocean.

Lee smiled. "So how have you been?"

"All right." Jin answered, still not facing his uncle.

Lee frowned and understood. Then slowly sat down in the sand ware Jin was just moments ago. "Well I got a while so why don't you tell me what's on that brain of yours?

Jin sighed and sat down next to his uncle. His eyes still fixed on the ocean view. "Well I fear that it is getting stronger and that I may not have control anymore…,"

Lee frowned. He had known Jin's curs ever since he learned of Kazuya's son. He had wanted to help Jin since he was a young boy but Jun had never let him. Then the Iron fist tournament three started and he went looking for his nephews. The two have grown a good friendship ever since.

Lee thought for a moment and then glanced at his wrist, staring at the golden bracelet that lay on his right wrist. A smile grew on his face as he thought of his winter events and turned to Jin tapping him gently on the shoulder. "All you need is a strong heart."

~*~

Rain had started to fall as Jin started to walk home that night. The streets of New York was busy with people running back and forth of streets, cars turning around everywhere. Defiantly a noisy place to be but Jin didn't mind. Sometimes he didn't even notice the people around him as his thoughts took away reality.

"All you need is a strong heart."

His uncle's words from earlier that day continued to run through his mind. No matter how much he thought of the conversation he didn't understand his uncles words. Jin knew it was going to be another sleepless night and knew his thought were going to keep him awake.

As Jin continued to walk down the street towards his home, rain had started to fall. Jin had stopped walking when it did and pulled his hood up over his head. It was then Jin heard some strange noise in a nearby alleyway. Slowly Jin made his way towards the alleyway to see what the problem was….

Steve Fox stood near a wall an angry look on his face. In front of him stood a larger man, looking very angry. To the right of them was a beautiful young girl who looked frightened.

"Oi I wasn't trying to hit on your girlfriend. I was just asking for directions." said Steve, trying to avoid a fight.

The blond didn't look so good as he slightly panted ad held onto his shoulder. Jin could see something was wrong but didn't interfere. He didn't want to be seen unless he really needed too. Though, he didn't leave either. Something telling him to stay.

"That's what they all say!" The larger man said, pounding his fist into one another. "I told you to stay away from my girl but you didn't listen. Now I'll have to teach you a lesson."

Steve didn't say a word as he watched the larger man move closer but was stopped as the girl grabbed the large man's arm.

"Bruno stop! He didn't do anything. I only talked to him!" She pleaded.

"Quit. He needs a lesson" Bruno said as he cracked his knuckles.

"Ha. Like you can teach anything you git." Steve said with a grin and went after the larger man, sending a punch to Bruno's chin. Before the boxer could do anything else Bruno grabbed him by the arm and tossed him hard to the ground. Steve landed right into a rain puddle face first.

"Come on Gloria. It's raining and I don't need to deal with trash." Bruno said and took his girlfriend and the two started to walk away.

Steve coughed and spat out some water, when his eyes gazed on a pair of red sneakers. He stared up at the owner for a moment then pushed back his unkempt blond hair from his face. He then glared back at Bruno. "Damn git pissing me off." Steve said more to himself than to Jin.

"Are you all right?" Jin asked as he stared down to Steve.

Steve stared up at Jin and sighed, slowly standing back to his feet, holding onto his shoulder in the process. 'Yeah I'm fine." Steve started as he stared at Jin not seeing much of the Japanese's face due to the hood. Slowly Steve brought a hand to his forehead. The blond wasn't feeling his greatest and knew he still had to find his hotel. With a heavy sigh he turned back to Jin. "Do you know where the holiday inn is?"

Jin watched Steve carefully, seeing that the other man wasn't as well as he said he was but also knew it wasn't his concern. However, Jin couldn't help but worry for the stranger. "No I am sorry I do not."

"Damn." Steve cursed, pushing back his wet hair again as a breeze passed by, he shivered, wishing he had worn a jacket. "Well thanks I have to find this place." Steve said, slowly walking towards the wall he was standing near before, and took a hold of a black suit case and stared to make his way to find the hotel.

As he stared to walk a sudden dizziness came over him, and he found himself falling over again, landing on the wet ground.

Jin's eyes widen when he watched the blond fall and quickly ran over to him, placing a hand to his back. "Come on. Let's get you some where dry."

Steve didn't protest as he knew this stranger was right. And soon he knew he was going to be blacked out soon. "Thanks…. I" and it happened. As Steve tried to stand again, everything went black.

~*~

The sound of rain splashed hard agents the window, hitting the glass hard but slowly dripping down gracefully. Jin sat on the window sill in his apartment watching the rain fall. It was dark now and the hours were passing by. The day seemed strange to Jin and he was half glad it was over.

Sitting there he thought back to the day's events. First about the conversation he had with his step uncle. Then now about the sleeping stranger in the next room. It was strange; but something kept him from just leaving the man there in the cold ran. Or at least taking him somewhere else like the hospital. He knew well with his mother's teachings and how he was raised he would never leave someone in need. He would always help them.

But something was different and he didn't know what it was. All he knew was it was different.

A loud grown was suddenly heard from the other room. Jin turned his head to see the man sitting up in his bed. Jin slowly moved from his spot on the window sill and made it to his room. He stopped at the door way and just stared at Steve.

"Oi…,"Steve groaned, rubbing his head gently. He looked around the room he was in not recognizing it. Then he remembered the hooded man and wondered if this was his place. It was from the corner of his eye that he watched as a figure entered the room. "Hey." He said turning his full attention on the person.

"How are you feeling?" Jin asked, flipping the light switch.

Steve brought a hand to his eyes as the light was suddenly on and he groaned. But after a moment he let his eyes adjust and stared at Jin. A bright smile came to his face. "Now your dashing. I'm doing better thanks."

Jin didn't understand what Steve meant by the word dashing but nodded. "That's good to hear. Because it's late and starting to storm you can stay the night if you wish."

Steve beamed and slowly stood to his feet, pushing back his long bangs. "Thanks. The name's Steve by the way. Steve Fox."

Jin smiled in return. "Kazama Jin." Jin answered in the Japanese formal way.

Steve grinned. "Is that Japanese?"

Jin only nodded.

"Blimmy how about that. So your first name is Jin then?"

"If you mean by my given name, yes." Jin said unsure of this man. He seemed cheerful and different.

"Can I call you that?"

Jin stared at Steve. In Japan people only called each other by their given names if they were close or family. He had never even met someone who bluntly asked him if they could call him by his first name. Though he seemed not to mind. "All right."

Steve beamed once again but as soon as he did the boxer started to sway dizziness over coming him once more and he quickly sat back on the bed. "Damn…." He hissed.

"Are you sure your all right?" Jin asked with concern. "Would you like something for your head?"

Steve shook his head. "Nah I'll pass. Maybe a shower though?"

"Of course. Your suit case is right over there." Jin said, pointing to the leather case across the room near the closet.

Steve took a look and smiled. "Thanks. I forgot about that."

Jin nodded. "You are welcome. The bathroom is just threw the living room, slightly off toward the kitchen." Jin said, pointing in the right direction.

Steve grinned. "Thanks"

Jin only nodded and watched as the blond took a few cloths out of his suitcase then headed towards the bathroom.

~*~

Jin waited in the living room reading a book when the door to the bathroom opened. He glanced as Steve stepped through the living room towel on shoulder wearing only a pair of sweat pants and hair slicked back. Jin couldn't take his eyes off the other man and blushed when Steve caught him looking and went back to his book.

Steve grinned at Jin when he caught him staring, but didn't say a word. Instead the blond sat next to him smiling and still not saying anything.

Salience filled the room for a moment before Jin closed his book and sat up straight. "Did the shower help any?"

Steve blinked and turned to Jin with a smile. "Yeah a bit. Thanks."

Jin nodded and glanced at the clock. "Well if you wish the bed can be yours tonight. Tomorrow, I know someone who can help find that hotel you were looking for." Jin suggested.

Steve nodded. "Ok. Though I wouldn't want to kick you out of the bed. I'll be fine out here."

Jin shook his head. "My mother always told me to be kind to my guest. Treat them well and the best you can. I wouldn't want to let her down." Jin said sadly as he thought of his mother.

Steve stared at Jin and noticed the sad look in the other man's eyes. He nodded and understood; the man must of lost his mother somehow. Steve never knew his parents, couldn't understand the feel of losing one but to never have them was a different story.

Carefully Steve pushed his hands down into the couch cushion and pushed himself to his feet. He smiled to Jin. "Okay mate, I won't argue there. Want me to fetch you pillows and things? Lest I can do."

Jin stood with Steve and smiled. "Sure. I'll grab some cloths for a shower."

Steve grinned. "All right then." Steve said, letting Jin lead the way to the bedroom.

As soon as the two men made their way to the bedroom, Jin went to his closet and Steve started to strip down the bed. The Blond tossed one of the extra pillows to the side and took down the extra comforter and exited the room with both in his hand. Jin fallowing with his cloths in hand.

"Thanks. Oh you can help yourself with whatever's in the kitchen. I'm going for a shower then to bed."

Steve watched him and smiled. He nodded to Jin and watched as the other man made it to the bathroom. He knew he just met the guy but a weird feeling deep inside him wanted to know the other man more. He knew he was really starting to like this Kazama Jin and couldn't wait to spend more time with him in the morning. He also couldn't deny he was attractive to the other man either.

With a smile he turned to the bedroom. His head still felt foggy and he knew some rest was called for. Maybe he'll dream of the handsome man who was now getting ready for a shower. Ah Steve old boy. He's invited you into your home. Don't go on and do anything stupid. He thought and chuckled as he rolled down the covers to the bed.

It was then he noticed someone was behind him he turned quickly, but sighed when he seen it was Jin, standing there with just his pants on. "Jin…."

Jin looked about as shocked as Steve did and smiled nervously. "Sorry. I-I forgot my deodorant"

Steve grinned at the blush he seen on Jin's face and knew the other man was nervous. Steve couldn't help but think it was cute and watched Jin grab what he forgot and started to leave the room. "Jin." He said softly as Jin passed the bed.

Jin stopped and turned to Steve. "Yes?" The man asked as he watched Steve step closer to him.

Steve smiled and patted Jin on the shoulder and squeezed gently. "Sleep well." He said and brought his hand up brushing his fingers against his cheek, before turning and hopping back into the bed.

Jin stared at Steve for a moment not sure what to think of that just happened but with a smile he nodded. "You too…," With that he left the room, flashing the lights off on his way.

As Jin made it to the bathroom he slowly closed the door and sighed. "Though it's raining and cold outside today with him felt like the warm weather never changed......"