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

A/N: Here is chapter two. Hope you enjoy! R&R please!

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Chapter Two

Soft grass and bright sun

~*~

Jin awoke with bright sun light shinning into his eyes. He groaned softly and slowly sat up on the couch, the blanket falling off his chest. He rubbed his eyes gently and sat up straight, removing the blanket from his legs.

The sound of water filled his ears and he remembered about Steve and wondered how long he's been up. That's when he heard the bathroom door open and he tensed. He watched as Steve came from the bathroom, the blond smiling and fully dressed. Jin couldn't help but look at him. The blond looked very good in his red leather pants with the open Hawaiian shirt. Did I just think…, he looks good?

"Good Morning Jin. Did you sleep well?" Steve asked, making his way to the couch and sat down next to the brunet.

Jin nodded and rubbed the back of his head. His usual cowlicks, sticking all over the place making his hair look shaggy. "Did you sleep well?"

Steve smiled. "Yes I did. Thanks, "

Jin smiled and nodded. "That's good. I'll be back in five minutes to get dressed." He said and stood up.

Steve watched him with a smile and sat relaxed on the couch as he waited for Jin to get dressed.

~*~

Lee had just finished his breakfast that morning and was in the bathroom fixing his tie when he heard the phone ring. He smiled brightly and ran out of the room and into his bed room, picking up the phone.

"Hello?" He said, leaning against the dresser and looking at his nails.

"Lee? It's Jin." said his nephew's voice over the other line.

Lee beamed. "Hello, Jin, how are you this morning?"

"I'm good and you?"

"I'm good. Lee You wouldn't happen to know where the holiday inn is would you? I have this new friend…, well it's a long story but he's looking for it."

Lee smiled when he heard of the hotel name; the holiday in. Some good memories were in that hotel, and he couldn't keep a smile off of his face. "Yes Jin I do. Trust me I do. Listen I have work. But I can show you guys after. Say around three? Want to meet me at my place?"

"Sure that sounds good."

"Okay. I want to hear the story too about this guy. What did he just appear on your door step," Lee asked with a grin as he fixed the golden bracelet on his wrist.

"No, helped him out. We'll tell you later. It's a simple story."

"Well okay. I'll talk to you later than. There's only one reason I let myself be late for work and that's sex with my lover. So I shall see you later," Lee heard Jin laugh on the other line and grinned.

"See you, Lee."

Lee carefully hung up the phone after he heard the click of the other line and smiled. "The Holiday Inn huh? How about that," he said with a smile and ran down the stairs, grabbing his suit jacket before heading out the door.

~*~

Steve watched Jin as he started to cook them breakfast. He couldn't help but watch him. That whole morning and last night while trying to sleep, Jin, was the only thing Steve could think about. He didn't know much about Jin and wanted to know everything. The man was calm smart and quiet. Steve knew he was the one doing all the talking, but he thought that was because he was nervous around the Japanese. Or maybe Jin didn't talk because he was nervous around him?

He wasn't sure what it was but didn't care. All he cared was how he would go about spending more time with Jin? That question popped in and out of his head all morning since he woke up. If one thing was for sure he would like to make this new friendship develop into something more.

He shook his head. He was thinking too much into this and he knew it. He needed t slow down a bit. He didn't even know if the man was interested in other men. Sure he caught him checking him out last night, and the poor guy got nervous when he entered the room to fetch his deodorant but that didn't mean anything. Hell it could mean anything…. Steve thought.

That's when Steve realized Jin was talking to him. "What?"

Jin looked at Steve with concern and felt his forehead. "You sure your feeling better, Steve? You blanked out for a moment."

Steve grinned and took Jin's hand, removing it from his forehead. "I'm fine. I was just thinking about some things is all. Did you need something?" He said softly, slowly letting go of Jin's hand and watched as Jin took a step back.

"Would you like syrup for your pancakes?" Jin asked as he turned back to the stove.

Steve laughed. "Oh yeah. Thanks."

Jin nodded and went to the refrigerator. He didn't know what it was but he couldn't stop feeling nervous around this guy. It was driving him crazy. His hands were trembling and his mind was racing. By the time he got too the fridge he had forgotten what he was searching for. "Oh…, that's right syrup." He said and took out a few bottles of homemade syrup.

"I have raspberry, apricot, and regular maple…," he said, setting them on the table before placing the plate of pancakes on there as well.

"Oi maple is fine for me. Thanks. But why are they in these bowls?" Steve asked as he stared at the syrup, but happily placed them on his pancakes.

Jin looked away. "My Mother taught me to cook growing up. So it's home made."

Steve looked impressed. "So, you cook too?"

Jin blushed and sat down. "A little. I'm not as good as my mother. Though I loved my mother's teaching, cooking was never my favorite. Not really. I enjoyed the fighting. No I don't like to fight if I don't have to but I enjoyed it; that and learning of nature and the beauty of earth." Jin smiled as he thought of his mother, then stared at Steve and blushed. "Sorry."

Steve blinked. "For what? I was enjoying learning about you," Steve chuckled. "Where is your mother now?"

Jin frowned. "She was killed. I don't want to talk about it."

Steve frowned and reached over the table, taking Jin's hand for a second and squeezed. "Sorry for you're lost. But no worries I won't make you talk about it," he smiled and removed his hand and took a bite of his pancakes. "These are good though. Your mum was a good teacher."

Jin's blush deepened a bit and stared at his hand before smiling at Steve. "Thank you." Was all he said and continued to eat.

~*~

Later that afternoon Jin and Steve decided to go out and do a little bit of looking around before going over Lee's. With their whole walk Steve couldn't keep his hands off Jin. He wasn't touching Jin wrongly, but each time he got the chance he would swing an arm around Jin's shoulder or take hold of the other man's arm to show him something.

Jin didn't mind either. Sometimes he found himself blushing and moving away but he didn't mind the closeness with Steve. If anything he was enjoying the day with the blond.

"Hey Jin, want to check out the mall? That way I can put this damn suitcase in a locker and look around freely," Steve asked as he stared at the large building from across the street.

"Ok. We can get lunch there if you wish. It's about that time," Jin said with a smile.

Though, Jin was having a good time with Steve, the Japanese kept a low profile. In crowds he often kept his head low and stood behind Steve and other times his hood would be over his head. Steve did wonder why, but knew it wasn't his business. He had thought it was because Jin didn't like crowds or was shy around people.

After the two made it to the mall, and Steve locked his suitcase in one of the rental lockers they both went in search for the lunch room for something to eat. Jin had gone and asked someone where it was and told Steve it was on the second floor.

"Okay so let's find some stairs then," Said Steve, his eyes scanning the large mall. "This place is pretty big hope we can find our way back here."

Jin smiled and padded Steve's shoulder lightly. "I know where we are. I'm good with directions so we'll be fine. Come on let's get something to eat and then look around some."

"All right sounds good," Steve said and fallowed after Jin as they went in search for an elevator.

After an hour passed and the two had a quick lunch, Steve and Jin found themselves browsing through the mall. The two had never been to New York before, so both were very interested in a lot of the things that were around.

Soon the two had found themselves in a video store. Jin was looking in one category and Steve was in a different one not too far away.

"Wow American's are…," Steve started and swallowed hard.

Jin turned to him and raised a brow. "hmmm?"

Steve blushed and laughed. "Nothing mate, what are you looking at?" The blond asked and made his way over to the Japanese.

"They have anime here, something that is from Japan. I use to enjoy some of these shows when I was younger. It amazes me that it is about as popular here as it is in my home country," Jin said with a smile.

Steve smiled back in return. "Yeah I guess American's really explore. Eh, though it don't look like they are much into boxing. I haven't seen much of that around but the old "Rocky" movies," Steve said, frowning.

Jin nodded and rubbed Steve's shoulder gently. "Come on we may find something. We just have to keep looking. I'm sure the book store will have something on boxing," Jin said and started to leave the store.

Steve smiled at the Japanese, watching as he made his way through the store. The blond fallowed right behind and couldn't help but enjoy Jin's company. Everything about the man felt warm and comfortable to him. Just like how he enjoyed lying out in a open area on soft grass. Steve smiled, and knew he was becoming attached to Jin, even though he only knew him for a day by far.

And if Steve ever wanted to think on it, he didn't because it scared him. It scared him to wonder how the other man would feel if he knew he was at attracted to him let along starting to grow on him.

~*~

It was nearly time to meet Lee at his house. Steve and Jin had found themselves, making their way to Jin's uncles when Steve decided he needed to sit. The blond still wasn't his full self from last night. His shoulder ached and he was feeling slightly dizzy.

Jin frowned with concern at his new friend and agreed that resting for a bit would be a good idea. So, the two made their way to a small park that wasn't far from Lee's apartment, and sat down under a tree. Jin sat his back up against the trunk of the tree and smiled. He watched as Steve sat next to him but laid down on the soft grass.

"Ah that feels a lot better," Steve said with a heavy sigh of relief. He closed his eyes and a smile formed onto his face. "I've only been here since yesterday after noon and I am already starting to like it."

Jin grinned and nodded, laying his head back so it was firmly against the trunk of the tree; his eyes closing. "I agree. I enjoy the beach. I went there yesterday for the first time and it's…, I don't know peaceful," Jin said, remembering once again of the conversation he and his uncle had just the previous day.

Steve opened an eye and glanced at Jin. "I would like to see it, maybe later eh?"

Jin smiled. "Sure we can go after we find this place if you like. I would enjoy it and I think Lee would too."

"I'm really interested in meeting this Lee. He sounds like a nice guy," Steve said, moving to his side and prompting himself up on his elbow to look at Jin.

Jin smiled. "He is my step uncle…. I've meet him only a year ago in this tournament. He knew the moment he seen me that I was my father's son. He said the resemblance was remarkable, but my eyes showed the same warmth of my mothers and that's how he knew I wasn't the same as my father…, in one way." Jin said with a smile, remembering the moment he and Lee shared the conversation.

Steve stared at Jin and saw the sadness and hurt in his eyes when he talked of his father and how quickly it disappeared. He wondered what the whole story was behind the Japanese but didn't want to per sway it. So he nudged Jin's arm and smiles. "Sounds like an interesting story. I would like to learn more of it when you're ready to share."

Jin smiled at Steve and nodded. He then sighed and stared at his watch. They still had a bit of time to spare. "I will. As my uncle is concerned he is…, he most unusual man; proper but violent, fancy dresser but at the same time dresses like a street thug. But, only for fighting and maybe occasionally going out I often had seen him in a suit or a tuxedo then his leather or jeans. And he has proper manner but rood. Can be perverted but at the same find things people say argent and rood. He is an odd man…," Jin said with a chuckle

"Now I really want to meet him. Come to think of it let's go now and see if he is home yet," Steve said, slowly getting to his feet.

Jin stood with Steve, watching him with concern. It didn't look like Steve was ready to go just yet. "Hey we still have a half hour before we have to meet my uncle," he started but frowned when Steve shook his head.

"I'm all right, mate. Come on now let's go" the blond said with excitement, grabbing a hold of his suitcase and swinging it over his shoulder.

Jin couldn't help but watch Steve with a smile. The man was full of ambition much like another man he met nearly a year before the third tournament back in the streets of Korea. Hwoarang Jin thought, remembering the red head well. Jin grinned. "Well then let's go."

It didn't take long for Jin and Steve to get to Lee's. Jin took one look at the place and knew it was Lee's home. It looked very lovely and Jin had to raise a brow.

"Does he have a wife?" Steve suddenly asked as he stared at the small window garden in the first window. Then to the curtains.

Jin shook his head. "No. He told me he has a lover though, so I don't know. I told you he's different."

Steve nodded and fallowed Jin to the front door where the Japanese knocked several times. Waiting patiently for his uncle to answer.

After a moment passed there was still no answer. Steve sighed and leaned agents the door. "Maybe he's not home yet?"

Just as Steve had said it the door opened.

"Jin! Hello, I'm sorry. I was changing upstairs. Please come in," Lee said with a smile and moved out of the way so the two men could move into the house.

"Hello Lee. Steve this is Lee Chaolan, Lee this is…."

"Steve Fox?" Lee said with a smile.

Steve grinned. "So you have heard of me?"

Lee nodded. "A British Boxer. Someone very dear to me has met you recently. Also who wouldn't know Europe's Best boxer?"

Steve grinned proudly while Jin looked astonished. He wouldn't have thought that Steve had such title after last night. Surely he could have taken down that man easily but he didn't.

"You're a famous boxer?" Jin couldn't help but ask.

Steve grinned. "Yeah, haven't lost a match since I started in the leagues. Became Europe's best. I plan to make it world one day. Surprised myself when I got Europe's in such little time. Though most of the computation there wasn't the best," Steve explained.

Jin only stared at him impressed then felt a hand to his shoulder and turned to Lee.

"Jin you really don't get out much do you? Here you are hanging with a famous Boxer and didn't even know. How about that?"

Steve grinned and Jin blushed and turned back to Steve.

"So, why did you not take out the guy from last night then?" Jin had to ask.

Steve smiled. "Because there wasn't a reason to fight. I simply asked his girl friend a question and he flipped out. Sure enough I could of gave him the good one two," he said punching the air. "But I wasn't feeling well last night. Still not the best today but there was no reason for me to fight the guy," Steve shrugged.

Jin smiled. "That is good sportsmanship."

Lee chuckled. "So different from someone else I know."

Jin and Steve turned to Lee.

"Who?" Jin asked.

"Hwoarang." Lee said, smiling brightly.

Steve laughed. "Red hair Korean?"

Lee nodded and a beaming smile appeared on his face. "That's the one."

Steve laughed. "Hot head if I ever met one. Don't understand the word no. So I have gave the old one two." Steve said with a proud look.

"You beat Hwoarang?" Jin asked with a smile and a bit impressed. The last time Jin fought Hwoarang they had tied. If Steve had beet the Korean then he knew the boxer had to be good.

"Well…." Steve started.

"No. You didn't." Lee said a bit offensive.

Steve and Jin gave him an odd look. "What?" They both said together.

Lee rubbed the back of his head. He wasn't ready to tell Jin that his lover was his rival. It was too soon for that. "I've been talking back and forth with Hwoarang. We got along in the third tournament and both being orphaned shared a bond? I guess that's a word for it."

"So he told you about the fight then?" Steve asked.

Lee nodded. "Yes, said he knocked you down with one final kick. Said it was a long and good fight and worth it. I got the letter up stairs. A whole page about the fight. That boy don't know how to spell and English isn't the best but understandable."

Steve nodded. "I wouldn't mind reading it. To see his point of view just might be interesting."

Lee chuckled. "It was. Now How about you two tell me how you guys meet. From what I understand there was a fight and you were lost?" Lee asked, leading the two into his living area and sat down on his recliner. "Come sit and tell me the story."

Jin and Steve fallowed and sat next to one another on the couch. That's when Steve noticed there was mistletoe hanging in the back corner of the room.

"Oi, why is there a mistletoe right over there?"

Lee grinned and closed his eyes remembering the day he and Hwoarang had put that up, his eyes moving to the scar on his hand. "Ah, I don't think I'll ever take that down by myself. Such a lovely memory behind it."

Jin smiled. "I guess you are talking about that special person in your life?"

Lee nodded. "But of course."

"Are they here?" Jin asked.

Lee shook his head. "Sadly no. They are over sea right now. I would like to happily announce that I will be celebrating their return in three days and cannot wait for it. Will you two like to join me at meeting them at the air port?"

Steve beamed. "I'm intrigued to see who this person is, so why not? What do you say Jin? Like to go with me to meet Lee's Lover?"

Jin smiled and nodded. "Sure."

Steve smiled and sat back. He was starting to like Lee and to see who his lover is, is a mystery. And this also gave him a good excuse to spend more time with Jin. That was one reason why he decided to go ahead join them. One thing he had to figure out was to find reasons to hang out and be with Jin before then. He just had to find out if the other man had any plans for the next two days.

"So now. Tell me how you two bumped into one another?"

"I was on my way home last night from the beach and talking with you. I heard some fighting going on and stopped near a small allay way where Steve here was in small trouble?"

"I wouldn't say trouble. More like the guy was an ass. The block didn't know two plus two even if you gave him the answer. I was talking to his girlfriend about getting to Holiday Inn. She was trying to tell me when the block came over and started yelling. Threw me to the ground and decided I wasn't worth it. Seen Jin thanked him and passed out." Steve explained.

"So I took him to my place." Jin said simply.

"Carried him?" Lee asked, smiling the whole time.

Jin blushed. "Well, yeah there wasn't another way. Couldn't leave him there."

Steve laughed and Lee beamed. "You defiantly have your mother in you Jin."

Jin couldn't help but smile and nod. He was glad that Lee could recognize his mother in him and not his father. It meant a lot and made him feel good. "Thanks."

Steve watched Jin's smile and how happy Jin looked to be reminded of his mother. Steve would have to make a mantle note to ask Jin about his mother one day. Perhaps when they get a little closer in their friendship.

"Anyway sounds like an interesting story. Reminds me little of how…, I got with my lover." Lee beamed.

Steve grinned. "Chaolan is it?"

Lee nodded. "Though, I rather Lee."

"Okay. Lee then. You saying you and your lover got together by you helping him out, or vice versa?"

Lee noted that Steve had called his lover a "him" and grinned. "Yes that's how we got together. I'll leave that story for when…, they come home."

Jin nodded. "I can't wait to hear that story."

Lee grinned. "Can't wait to tell you. And honestly it's a bit amusing."

"Amusing?" Jin asked questionably.

"Now, now Jin if I told you the story now it would ruin it when you meet my lover and us both tell you the story."

Jin chuckled. "Why of course."

"Now the Holiday Inn you say you are looking for? I can show you easy. I love that place. Have my own key to one of the rooms."

Steve raised a brow. "What for?"

Lee blinked. "How else was I going to get into my lovers room? Well we weren't really together at the time…."

Steve laughed and Jin blushed.

"Wow that's funny. Though yeah I need to get there. It might not be wise for me with the mafia around but…, I don't like cheap hotels. The ones around here are not healthy."

"I agree there," said Lee with a smile.

~*~

Later that afternoon Lee, Jin, and Steve made it to the hotel in Lee's car. Lee had lead them to the main desk and the manger had recognized Lee immediately.

"Mr. Lee. How good to see you. Are you going to your room?" he asked with a smile.

Lee shook his head. "Nop. I'm here with a new friend and my nephew. You see he needs a room and my room is as you know unavailable. So maybe one just as good?"

The manager smiled. "Will you want the extra key to that room as well?"

"Of course not. I only share rooms with my lover," Lee said and stepped away to let Steve registered. "This is the man who will need the room."

"Why of course. And sir what is your…, you're Steve Fox," the mangier said with a shocked expression on his face.

Steve nodded. "That's right. You heard of me?"

"Who hasn't? Your Europe's best! Of course witch room would you like? Surly the best would-"

"No, that's ok. Something small will be fine. Small and clean I might add and if there's anything up on the higher levels would be ok too. I like high window," Steve admitted.

"But of course Steve. Room 125 on the 6th floor should suit you just fine. Here is your key and would you need someone to help you with your bag?"

Steve grinned. "Nah thanks I got it."

With that Steve, Lee, and Jin made their way to the elevator to go and see Steve's room.

~*~

That evening Jin and Steve found themselves at the beach as promised. Lee had left shortly before after the three had a small dinner at Denny's. Lee had mentioned it was his favorite restaurant and Jin had to admit it was good. Lee had left the two after that, having things to do. Steve and Jin understood well and so Jin showed Steve the way to the beach.

Now the two sat together in the warm sand, gazing at the sunlight as it sparkled on the open sea. Steve smiled.

"You were right. It is nice here."

Jin nodded as he took a good look at the other man. He couldn't help but stair. The man almost looked beautiful, sitting there as the sun reflected on him his hair matching the bright sun. Jin blushed as he looked away and brought his attention back to the ocean's view.

Steve knew Jin was looking at him and couldn't help but smile. It was proven then that the Japanese was indeed attracted to him. Now all he had to do was spend more time with him. This is going to be fun. He thought and nudged Jin's shoulder lightly.

Jin turned his attention back to Steve wondering what the blond wanted. But when Steve only smiled, Jin couldn't help but smile in return and understood; silently he agreed with the blond. He too wanted to spend more time with Steve Fox.