Well here we are at Chapter Two!

I really can't think of anything to say at this point, so I will not bore you with my words and we can start reading, but first business as usually.

Warnings!: None

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Alrighty you guys, let's start Chapter two! I hope you liked the beginning and enjoy this next part.

Chapter 2

The Start of Something New

Jin stared out of his apartment window, seeing the flakes fall and the town covered in a white blanket. He was gratefully for days like these, since he didn't have to work. A blizzard happened in the morning, shutting down schools and stuff. Nina called to tell him he didn't have to go to work and although he knew he should, he just wasn't up for it. If anything his thoughts were focused on one thing and one thing only.

Kasumi.

That pretty girl with orange hair and matching eyes.

He had no idea she was living in this place and thought it meant Ryu was too. They were so close in college and even now they were still the best of friends, sometimes having a guy's night out with just the two of them. He really couldn't believe he was with his girl behind his back, hell he still couldn't believe it.

He used to have a crush on her. She was sweet and so nice, he found it hard when he heard those two were going out. She looked so happy, like they were meant to be together. He wondered sometimes if he could ever make her that happy, but he knew it couldn't, not with his secret.

There was a very good reason why Jin never became close with people. He knew he could hurt them; physically, emotionally, verbally, it was all the same.

His devil was always hard to control and back then it was harder because he was still so young and had no idea what to do with it. His devil was always hungry for blood, lust, anything it could have and want. And at the time it wanted Kasumi and bad. That's why he stayed away from her, that's why he barely talked to her when he heard the things the devil wanted to do. Nobody was safe; not even him, but over time he became better with controlling the monster and found his sudden urges easier to deal with.

That night Kasumi had to stay with him because of the blizzard changed his life entirely. He tried to remember she was just an important friend, who needed a place to stay for the time being; he didn't think it would be a bad thing to huddle for warmth. But the minute she touched him, rested her head on his shoulder and spoke of her life, all he wanted to do was hold her close and never let go. His heart nearly jumped out of his chest when she told him she liked him too. He should have been protecting her, but instead he let his emotions out and before he knew it, they were both tangled on the floor, letting their fantasies come true.

That was about a year ago and ever since that night, she always came back to see him, hiding her secret life from Ryu. She wasn't very good a lying to him, since she was always telling the truth, but Jin was actually grateful for that; it was probably eating away at her.

Jin knew they should have stopped a long time ago, but he couldn't help himself. He loved everything about her and never felt so happy before in his life. He didn't want to let go of her just yet. He knew he was putting her in danger, but out of his own selfishness, he needed her and wanted her to stay with him.

But time was changing and things were getting serious. Not just between them, but with his devil. He could feel its lust and want, nearly popping out when she was around. Jin couldn't control him as well when she was nearby and he had a feeling it would break free and do things he couldn't imagine. He had some idea since it whispered to him and filled his head with images of its hands on her; Jin couldn't bare the thought.

He knew what he had to do and despite the pain that was going to come it was for her own safety. The least he could do was protect her, for all their sakes, even Ryu's.

The door to his apartment opened and a voice followed, "Hey, you're home today." The sound of her voice stirred his devil, its voice whispering in his head how sweet she sounded. Jin sighed aloud and turned from the window, "Yeah, no work today."

"Because of the snow?" she questioned, shedding her coat, "I just came to drop off something, but since you're home…" She walked over him and leaned forward, but Jin stopped her pushing her back. She gave him a confused look, "What's the matter?"

She felt amazingly warm underneath his palms; a feeling he would miss, but it was for the better. He wasn't sure if to act blunt or beat around the bush. He didn't want to tell her about his devil; he knew it would scare her and that's not what he wanted. Blunt and straightforward was his best option.

"We need to stop seeing each other," he said, staring into her orange eyes with a stern look, "You need to leave and now."

Kasumi was speechless; she didn't know what to think. When he moved, she stopped him with her voice, "Wait a minute, Jin. What are you…?"

He spun around, "I said you need to leave."

Her heart stopped and her voice disappeared. What brought this on so suddenly? He never used that kind of tone of voice with her before. "Jin…why are you saying this now?

He tried to avoid any eye contact with her. He could hear the sorrow in her voice and knew she was on the brick of tears. And if he saw those tears he knew he couldn't hold back and try to comfort her just like his devil wanted.

Jin did his best to control himself and looked at her again, "We should've stopped in the first place. I'm telling you it's over, done, no more; what's so hard about that?"

Kasumi didn't hold back her tears and let them fall, her voice becoming shaky and crack-y; just like her heart, "but why…? Why now…?"

Jin turned back around, his heart mixed with emotions. Why didn't she just leave already? The more she stayed, the more he was ready to pull her into his arms and hold her forever; giving his devil the chance it needed. He could hear it growl in frustration with him. Any longer and she would be endanger.

"Trust me when I say it's for your own safety, Kasumi," he replied, "I want you to leave and forgot about us."

It felt like her heart was ripped out. He couldn't have meant that. She gripped at her heart, "You don't…mean that…"

He looked over his shoulder, doing his best to keep his face hard and emotionless, "I'll give you till the count of three. We are over, Kasumi. One…" She saw the cold stare in his eyes and didn't give him the chance to get to two. She grabbed her things and ran out the room, leaving her key on the armchair and never looking back.

Jin felt his shoulder drop and let the feeling of guilt, sadness, and loneliness wash over him. He never felt so hurt before. His heart was in a million pieces, his emotions jumbled and his thoughts scrambled. But he did the right thing. She wasn't meant to be with him. She was much safer with Ryu and that was the truth.

Kasumi drove through the snow covered streets, continually wiping her eyes to stay clear of the road. She wasn't sure what just happened and couldn't believe it either. Out of the blue he said they should end it, but why now? He had a million chances to say it before, so why pick now? She was worried, worried that something happened. Was it Ryu? Did he find out? No if that was the case, he would have called her right away and asked.

But what else could it be? Did he plain just stop loving her? She didn't believe that was the case. He enjoyed every minute of their secret love life. Maybe the guilt finally came over him and he thought it was time to stop. That was the only reasonable explanation.

She knew the day would come when one of them would say it, but why did it hurt so bad? Was it the way he told her? He was so secretive about his reason. For her own safety? She had no idea what that could have meant, besides protecting her from Ryu.

Kasumi made her way home and parked the car infront of the house, resting her head on the steering wheel. Her thoughts were chaotic and she was too upset and hurt to think about it. She already missed him, thinking to herself if she went back they could straighten things out.

No, that would cause more of a problem. They were done and that was that.

Kasumi squeezed her eyes shut and gripped the wheel, letting her tears fall over and over again. Right now all she wanted was too lay down get some sleep. She could at least do that to calm herself.

She opened the door and stepped inside, immediately shedding her coat and putting it up. Ryu was on the couch and approached her when she came in, instantly hugging her and stroking the back of her head, "Kasumi, what happened? Are you alright?"

He pulled away and looked down at her, his arms circling her waist. She wiped her eyes and looked towards the T.V. seeing the news. Apparently another crash took place.

"The car crash on 8th street. I drove past there, it was really tragic. I saw the body of a little girl, that's all. I was just really scared."

"I'm sorry," he replied, hugging her tight again, "why don't you come sit down with me on the couch." She shook her head, "Actually I was going to take a shower and lie down for a bit. I'm not feeling well." She didn't give him a chance to answer and walked past him, the thoughts of before replaying in her head and bringing a fresh new set of tears to her eyes.

Ryu suddenly grabbed her arm, making her halt in her tracks. "Ryu?" she questioned.

"I'm sorry, but if I don't do this now, I have a feeling I won't do it at all," he replied. Kasumi had no idea what he was talking about, but her heart stopped when he was down on one knee and a blue box was in his hand.

"I know you haven't had the best day, but…" he spoke, opening the box and presenting her with the prettiest ring she ever saw, "Kasumi, will you marry me?"

Her heart immediately shut down, her breathing coming to a halt and her thoughts running all around the place. She couldn't believe this was happening. He was really down on knee asking her the question every girl dreamed to her. Her answer didn't come as quickly as she thought. What about Jin? Wasn't there still a chance they could be together?

She also reminded herself, Jin broke up with her and who was there from day one? Ryu. He was her college love and even after that. He meant the world to her and of course she saw herself spending the rest of her life with him.

What her and Jin had was over; he made that perfectly clear. It was time she stopped thinking about what could have been; everything she needed was right infront of her.

She smiled with a tiny laugh, a new reason for tears rolling down her cheeks, "Yes. A million times yes." Ryu slipped the ring on her finger and instantly kissed her, his arms wrapping around her waist as hers wrapped around her neck.

She knew moving on wasn't going to be easy, but she needed to focus on the future as Kasumi Hayabusa, the wife to the love of her live, Ryu Hayabusa.

To be continued…

Aww, isn't that sweet? Pretty random though huh? You're having a completely crappy day and out of random your boyfriend just drops to one knee. I was going to write it differently, but this was the first idea I had and liked it.

So yes, Jin and Kasumi are over and done with, but just like she said, moving on wasn't going to be easy. Anybody else think, she's going to harbor these emotions and slip? I'm not giving away any surprises, I can tell you that.

But the next chapter is going to be a real surpriser.

See you till then readers!