Chapter 1
Disclaimer: I don't own Shaman King…
A/N: The story happens 3 years after the Shaman competition. So please note that
the characters are 3 years older. READ & REVIEW please!!
Chapter 1
Under the tree on top of the hill, stood a couple. In the dim light of evening dusk, both of them watched the sun silently. They just stood there, side by side, drowning in each other's emotions. As the wind blew, leaves fell around them. At that moment, they looked at each other.
Tao Jun quickly turned away as her face burning red in embarrassment. Her partner, Lee Bailong just smiled awkwardly. He tried to stay cool. He knew he had to break the ice if he didn't want the most memorable time of his life fly away just like that. He wasn't going to lose the opportunity. Not now. So he tried to start a casual conversation.
"Err… Jun?" Bailong tried to catch Jun's attention. Slowly, Jun faced the man she knew for quite a long time. She gave him her warmest smile.
"Uh, I'd like to say thank you…" Bailong began.
"Thank you for what?"
"Well, thank you for accepting my invitation to spend the evening with me."
"Oh, it's nothing. Really. Actually, I'm very glad to do so."
"Really?"
"Yes."
Silence wrapped around them again.
"Jun, where's your brother? I haven't seen him for a few days now."
"Ren? Oh, he's gone to Tokyo to meet his friends. He told me he will be back tomorrow."
"Don't you worry about him?"
"Why should I? Ren knows how to take care of himself. He's 16 now. By the way, Bason is always there for him. I don't see why I should worry."
"Ah, yes. You're right. Ren is no longer a small boy. He's grown up so fast."
Jun smiled again and nodded. Bailong always thought that Jun's smiles are the sweetest. He felt very lucky to see Jun smiling. It was such a long time since he received a smile from anyone. Bailong let out a sigh.
"What's wrong, Bailong?" Jun asked. Her voice was full of concern.
"Jun…" Bailong stood right in front of Jun. He took Jun's hands.
"Jun, I… I need to say something. I always have this kind of feeling for you. It started when we went to America with Miss Anna to look at Ren's condition during the Shaman King competition. I don't know why my heart beats faster when I see you smiling. Although I died long time ago, my heart is still beating more vigorous than usual every time I see you. Now I know. My heart is beating for you. Jun, I love you."