Author´s note:

Hi, sorry for not updating really soon, I been working on my other story and also I been really busy, my teachers are making me write lots of essays, that luckily I am done with! So here is chapter 4, I hope you like it and review!

Chapter 4

The next day, everything went smoothly, they all woke up and went over to train while Po was cooking breakfast for them. Monkey was not taking his training seriously, he was thinking on how to give confidence to Po. He then looked over at Tigress, she seemed to be remembering something, or rather, trying to forget something. Her face was looking disturbed. There was something that kept bothering her, like if a little kid was poking the back of her neck constantly. Normally, Monkey would just leave her alone, not only because he didn´t actually noticed this, but because if he did, he might get beaten up. But this time, Monkey did not have to ask, he knew exactly why she was acting this way, thanks to Po.

He was thinking of a way that his plan only involve Po and no Tigress, because if it didn´t work out then he would have to face a really mad feline… and of course, like anyone else, he wouldn't be up for it! So the primate was starting to brainstorm ideas for what Po was motivated for,

-Food

-Dumplings

- Soup

-Apparently Tigress, but this wouldn´t work on my plan….

- Family and friends

So apparently, Po is motivated by his family and friends and Tigress, but they would get mad at me if I make up a plan where one of them gets kidnapped or someone gets used as bait or something like that. Po also loves food… so I guess I could make my plan involve food!

As he was thinking what he was going to do, everyone else had finished their training and was now heading to the kitchen. He started walking slowly to the kitchen. When he got there, Po was serving his warm and just-made soup to everyone. Monkey took his seat, and started eating quickly as if he hasn´t eaten in a bunch of weeks. The he looked over at Tigress, who was seating next to Po, she was good at hiding her real emotions, but now that Monkey was watching her every move, he could notice how nervous, how impatient, how awkward Tigress was feeling.

She seemed to notice this, so she looked up and turned to look at him.

"Monkey, why are you looking at me?" She asked annoyed. Po´s eyed widen and turned to look at Monkey, with a pleading a look that said don´t-tell-her!

"Sorry," He desperately thought of an excuse. "I was just thinking over stuff. You know, staring into space." He added, then managed to smile, so Tigress couldn´t see his insecurity. Tigress was looking at him suspiciously, but she let it go, not curious enough to know the real reason. So she just went back to eating her soup. Po was looking at Monkey, if his eyes could speak, they would be yelling at him; what do you think you were doing!? At which Monkey could only answer by looking him in the eye with a just-trust-me look in his face.

Later on at breakfast, Mantis had dared Po to eat all of his soup, only swallowing once. Crane, Viper, and even Tigress were looking at him, seeing if he was going to be able to do it, because Mantis had changed his bowl with an extra-big one. Po was determined to win this bet, mostly because it involved food, he took the bowl and bought it up to his mouth, everyone leaned in to get a better look, and in Manti´s case, to make sure he wasn´t cheating. Po was starting to drink all of his soup, once he finished the bowl, his cheeks were the size of a balloon, his friends were shocked and waiting to see if he could actually swallow it. Po closed his eyes, and then big GULP was audible. And after that, his cheeks were back to a normal size. Crane and Viper were cheering because he actually completed the dare. Tigress went back to eating, with a smile on her face. And Mantis was congratulating him. On the other hand, Monkey had a smile on his face, knowing exactly what his plan was…

After breakfast, Tigress was planning on going to the Peach tree to meditate, little did she know that Po was planning to do the same, but in his case meditating also involved eating peaches. Tigress was sitting down, trying to figure out her emotions, not that she didn´t know what they were, because she did, it was love, she was trying to figure out Po´s emotions, how he felt towards her. She was thinking to all those moments they shared together, and if there was anything in them that hint how Po felt toward her. She would have assumed that Po liked her, because they were about to kiss in a couple of occasions, but she knew she shouldn´t assume, not in the game of love at least. She didn´t wanted to end up with her heart broken. Not if she could prevent it.

As she was thinking about all that, Po was making his way to the Peach tree. He was thinking about Tigress, and how they almost kissed. As he was walking to the Peach tree, he looked up and suddenly stopped. He tried to breathe as silently as he could.

What is Tigress doing here!? She should be punching and kicking on the training hall! Ok, I will just be as quiet as I can and get out of here without her noticing me.

Po took one step back, and tried to use his stealth skills, which weren´t very good. So when he took one step back, he didn´t saw that there was a branch and he immediately tripped, making a loud thump and landing right beside Tigress.

Tigress turned to look at him, part of her amused another part of her slightly annoyed.

"You should work on your stealth skills" She said in a gently and teasing tone, still sitting down, but facing towards him. Po stood up and shook the dust of his pants, then took a seat next to her. He gave her a sheepish smile, at which Tigress chuckled at.

"So what are you doing here?" Tigress asked, looking at him, trying to get over the past events.

"Well, I was planning to meditate" he answered, with a little bragging on his tone. Tigress smirk.

"Oh, you mean, eat peaches?" She replied. Po was blushing that Tigress knew what he usually did.

Tigress started laughing, something that surprised Po, but he enjoyed. Po was now staring at her, admiring her beauty. Tigress saw this and stopped, she gave him a small smile. She leaned forward, this time sure that nothing would break the moment since they were alone, and Master Shifu was someplace else. Po was also leaning forward and just as they were inches away, a peach fell in between them, hitting Po on the bridge of his nose.

"Oww," he said, now leaning back.

Seriously!? A peach! Damn it, we were so close! Tigress yelled mentally.

Po was thinking the same thing, and before he could tell her something, Mantis showed up.

"Hey, Po. Monkey is searching for you," He said, not aware of what he had just interrupted. Tigress stood up and waved bye to Po, well not really waved, but gave him a small smile. Po did the same and then turned back to Mantis.

"So where is Monkey?"

"I think he is by the kitchen" Mantis answered him, Po and Mantis heading down.

With Po (and Monkey I guess)…

Po went into the kitchen and found Monkey eating some of his delicious almond cookies. He seemed to be enjoying every part of them. However, Monkey was actually doing this in purpose, in order for his plan to work. Po was staring at Monkey, his mouth opened and drooling as he was watching the cookies.

"So how are things going with Tigress?" Monkey asked, still eating in a dramatic way.

"Shh! She might hear you! And things are going well… awkward" Po answered in a low voice.

"That´s too bad, I was actually planning this bet, but I don´t think you would stand a chance" He said, forming a grin. Po was looking at him with a determined look, just like Monkey was hoping for.

"Oh, really!? What is it?" Po asked, ready to take on the challenge.

"Well, I was going to give you my jar of almond cookies IF you kissed her" He said, taking a bite out of his cookie. Po seemed a little bit hesitant about this, but after a couple of seconds he said.

"Fine, you are on" then he went outside to find Tigress.

Yes! It worked! Now I just have to follow him to make sure he doesn´t back out. Monkey said to himself, then went outside, cautiously following Po to make sure he doesn´t get spotted.

Yay! Sorry for taking a long time updating, I promise you that I will do my best on the next few chapters. Also, I hope you liked this chapter! Cookie M 2012 is so awesome, (as you know, she is helping me with this story) she is an awesome writer!

Anyway, hoped you enjoyed and please leave your reviews!

-Peace out