By Your Side. By Isabella Valentine

A/N: Here's a new pairing I've dared to try. Xiaoyu and Hwoarang! Why did I choose them? 'Coz people think that if Xiaoyu is the 'star' then it's worth read. So, Denise-chang and Michelle don't blame me. A writer has to be daring, as Sir 'Chood' puts it.oh well. This story sort of speaks of my life right now so, read on! Disclaimer: I don't own Tekken.

Chapter 1-The Best Friend Lunchtime at Mishima High was consistent. As soon as the bell that ended the last morning class started ringing, the students swarmed toward their lockers. The others headed starlight for the cafeteria. Sixteen year old Ling Xiaoyu slowly walked towards her locker. As she placed her books and notebooks inside, she looked up and saw HIM. The man of her dreams.the object of her inspiration.JIN KAZAMA. He looked so handsome in his Mishima High uniform with his black spiky hair falling in strands on his forehead, intense brown eyes and muscular body. Xiaoyu's heart was beating faster. He's coming this way! she thought, What will I say to him? As she was wondering what to say, Jin passed by, saw her and smiled. 'Hey, Ling!' he said, giving her a little wave as he made his way to the cafeteria with his friends. Xiaoyu stood there open-mouthed. He said hi! she thought excitedly, You idiot Ling, you! You should have said something, anything. Hello? Nice shirt? I love you!? She shook her head and made her way to the cafeteria, completely forgetting to close the locker door. 'So he got you again, huh?' asked Hwoarang as Xiaoyu sat down at their usual table in the cafeteria. Xiaoyu flushed, Hwoarang was her best friend ad he knew all about this 'crush' on Jin. 'How'd you know?' she asked as she opened her sack lunch and pulled out a sandwich. Hwoarang smiled, 'It's obvious!' he answered. Xiaoyu took a big bite of her tuna sandwich and shrugged. Hwoarang laughed as he took a sip of his orange soda. Just then, Xiaoyu's eyes widened. 'What?' asked Hwoarang, arching one eyebrow. 'Jin!' she said her mouth full of chewed up sandwich. Hwoarang turned round and saw Jin sitting at his usual table with his friends. 'I gotta go to him!' shrieked Xiaoyu as she stood up. 'Wait!' countered Hwoarang, grabbing her arm. Xiaoyu looked surprised, 'What?' she asked. 'Now's not the right time or place!' he answered her angrily. Xiaoyu let go of his hand. I gotta do this, she thought. As she made her way towards Jin's table, her heart beat faster. She turned to face Jin and saw him smile. Her words were stuck in her mouth, Jin I. She never got to finish her sentence for at that very moment she tripped. She landed face down on the floor, legs splayed down on the floor in front of the whole cafeteria. No! This can't be happening! She looked up and saw everyone laughing. Her face grew red with embarrassment. She wanted to stand up but she couldn't. Tears were streaming down her face. How could this happen? Why me? Then, amidst all the laughter, a hand stretched out. It was Hwoarang. The laughter turned into dead silence. Hwoarang helped Xiaoyu stand and slowly led her out of the cafeteria. The two sat down on the stone steps of Mishima High after school that day. 'You feeling all right?' asked Hwoarang. Xiaoyu gave a little nod. It had hurt to find out that the man she loved was cold and indifferent. 'Find someone better than him' advised Hwoarang. Someone better than Jin Kazama! Who? Then Xiaoyu looked at Hwoarang. For once, she noticed how well defined his nose was, how brown his eyes were and how cute he looked with his red hair. Then she realized it! She was falling in love with her best friend!

A/N: Any comments? I know, I know.corny! But anyway, I tried. Chapter 2 will come up soon so stay tuned. Meanwhile please R & R!!!