And here's chapter four!
After school….
Xiao: *walks towards the Kyudo practice room.* "Well, it looks like I was lucky today. I just hope he's okay though."
She changes into her Kyudo uniform and begins practicing. Her mind wasn't focused though, she kept thinking about him.
30 minutes later….
"I think I should take a short break….my arm is getting a bit tired." *carefully puts away her bow and arrows and walks out into the school's hallway.*
As she leaned against the wall and relaxed, a couple members of the basketball team Jin was on started walking her way.
Kenji: "No way dude."
Jung Hee: "Way dude, I heard from one the Sensei's on my way to the gym."
Kenji: "Damn, I'll miss him! I can't believe he would leave like that right before our game coming up!"
Jung Hee: "Yeah I know dude, I stuck around for a bit to see if they would say why he left but they never did. I don't even think they know either."
Kenji: "Damn….he was one of our best players." *sighs* "Oh well, I guess we'll just have to work harder. Maybe recruit a new player in?"
Xiao : *stops them before they pass her* "Wait Kenji…Jung Hee….who left the team?"
(Xiao's thoughts)
Pshhh… it can't be Jin, he's probably just feeling ill today like I said before so there is nothing to be worried about.
*The guys stop*
Jung Hee: "Hey Xiaoyu, we were just talking about Jin."
Kenji: "Yeah he finished the school year up and tuned in all his paper work today."
Jung Hee: "He's hella smart….I don't think I would be able to finish that many quizzes and tests all in one day."
Surprise filled her eyes and her heartbeat sped up, she couldn't believe what she had just heard. It couldn't be true….could it?
Xiao: "J-Jin…left?"
Kenji: "Yeah…we'll all miss him…..hey are you okay?"
Xiao: *looks down at her feet* "Yeah….I'm okay, I'll see you guys later then." *walks back into the practice room and sank to her knees.* "Is that why his secretary came inside to get a folder from the principal? Those papers must've been all those quizzes and tests Kenji and Jung Hee have been talking about."
*Her Senpai walks by and taps her shoulder.*
Naomi: "Xiaoyu, come on we only have 20 minutes left of practice so make use of it."
Xiao: *looks up and nods* "I'm on it Senpai!" *stands up and grabs her bow and arrows, then begins practicing again.*
Her focus was clearly not on the target at all, her mind was clouded with wonders and worries and thoughts about how truly sad her current situation was. As she pulled back and released the arrow, it missed the bull's eye every time. Her fellow club members look at her with curiosity and worry.
After school…..
She walked home alone today, since she didn't even bother to wait for Miharu.
Xiao: *sighs* "He really must've not liked me then….he never showed up yesterday evening, he never gave a heads up that he was leaving…..and…he didn't say goodbye. I was so stupid to think that an amazing, strong, smart, handsome guy like him would even look at me."
When she finally reached home, she headed upstairs without saying a word to her grandpa and brother. They watched her as she disappeared around the corner and into her room.
Grandpa: " I wonder what is bothering that child."
Cheng: *shrugs* "I should go get her, Mom and Dad are going to video call us any minute now."
Grandpa: "Oh, I almost forgot about that!"
Cheng: "You know….I think I know what's got her down."
Grandpa: "Hmm? What is it?"
Cheng: "Well, yesterday I think she gave Jin Kazama a little note that invited him to meet her at the park down the street. And well, he never showed up."
Grandpa: "Is that so? " *eyes narrow* "That bastard Kazama, I've always never liked him or his family. They're nothing but trouble! I'm glad he didn't show up, he doesn't deserve our Xiao at all!"
Cheng: "Shhh Grandpa, not so loud please."
Grandpa: "Hmp." *looks away with a glare still in his eyes*
Xiao stood there hiding behind the corner, with tears rolling down her face. After Grandpa and Cheng finished talking, she headed back to her room without making a sound. She laid on her bed and looked up at the ceiling, her tears kept flowing down the sides of her face.
Xiao: *wipes away tears* "I shouldn't be crying, I'm Ling Xiaoyu after all….the happy girl…ugh, I don't think I'll ever confess my inner feelings to anyone ever again!"
The Next Morning….
Jin finally landed at his first destination in Singapore; his attendants carried his bags out as they followed him to his car. After they loaded everything up, he drove off to one of the best hotels in town and went right up to his room. The view was spectacular, he could see everything!
Jin: *walks out onto the balcony and breathes in the fresh air* "I've better get started soon; there's no time to waste." *reaches in his jacket pocket for his cell phone, while walking towards the desk.* "Where did my phone go?" *instead, he grabs a piece of paper, which was Xiao's note. He glances at it but quickly sets it down on the desk and continues on to search his pockets for his phone.* "Ah, here it is." *calls Rikuto* "I've made it to the first location; I'll be leaving the hotel shortly."
Rikuto: "Excellent news sir! We're cheering you on!"
*They hang up*
He headed off to where the first business partner on Heihachi's list was. It was a tall building decorated with fancy glass decorations inside, it was quite impressive. Jin had his translator by his side just in case he needed her, once they entered the building they were escorted to a large meeting room. In the middle of the room was a long table with 15 large black rolling chairs occupied by business men. The chair on the end of the table was occupied by the main man Jin was there to see. He sat there with a smile upon his lips, he stood when Jin walked through the double doors and commanded everyone to greet him. Jin bowed respectfully and sat down. Throughout the meeting, he seemed to successfully impress the powerful business partner. After an hour of serious discussion and harmless jokes, Jin's mission was accomplished. He headed back to his car and took a deep breath of relief.
Jin: "If all the meetings were to be like this one, I'll have no problem recruiting more of the partners." *drives back to the hotel to rest and freshen up.*
By now, it was already getting dark outside; he had already taken shower and eaten dinner so all there was left to do was read over a couple notes in the folder containing info about the next targeted partners. He sat down at the desk and started reading through the papers in folder with undivided attention. After a good 30 minutes of studying the info, he notices a stray small piece of folded piece of paper laying there on the table next to his hand, so he picks it up places it inside the folder in between all the papers and closes it. He had enough for today, so he decided to crash for tonight.
As the months went by, he visited more locations and successfully persuaded the business partners on Heihachi's list. Every time he crossed a name off the list, the weight that sat on his shoulders seemed to lessen. Meanwhile, thousands of miles away, all Xiaoyu could do was repeat the same daily routine every day. She still hung out with her friends and enjoyed their company but that didn't seem to fill the empty hole in her heart. The only one who knew how Xiao really felt inside was Miharu, her best friend
As their 3rd year of school came to an end, everyone rejoiced and retired for the summer. Even now, she still dreamt of seeing Jin's handsome face at least one more time, even though this dream was nearly impossible now. Her summer break was unusually quiet and lonesome; she kept to herself, even around Grandpa and Cheng. Grandpa continued on with his bickering about how Jin Kazama didn't deserve the precious love pouring from Xiaoyu's fragile pure heart. Miharu came over more often than usual, to keep Xiaoyu's mind occupied and off of the man that broke her heart. Grandpa, Cheng and Miharu teamed up as one and decided that they wouldn't just let Xiao sit around quietly for the rest of her summer vacation; they gathered their ideas up and started taking fun adventures around town. With all the help she received from her loved ones, the hole in her heart seemed to shrink and shrink.
Meanwhile…..
Jin had managed to keep impressing business partners around the world, even though some required more patience than others, he kept winning them over. Every night, he sat down to study each paper that contained info about the business men he would meet the next day and learned important facts about them. As he sat down for tonight's quick study session, he pulled out a paper from the folder, but along with that a small note fell out onto the desk.
Jin: "Hmm? What's this?" *puts down the information sheet and picks the note up and reads it.*
'Jin, please meet me at the park near my house. I wish to speak with you about something that's been on my mind.'
"Xiao gave me this note during basketball practice that one day after school…." *looks down with sorrow in his brown eyes* "Damn…..I completely forgot that she gave this to me." *thinks back to that day.* "I received a call from HQ that day; my focus was on saving the company…"
I hope she didn't change her number." *quickly takes out his phone and searches her name, presses the button and waits for an answer.*
Voice of a man: "Hello?"
Jin: "Sorry, wrong number." *hangs up immediately.* "I guess she did change her number….It's been seven months since I left….I hope she doing okay." *looks down at phone* "I've got to reach her somehow."
He quickly gets onto the computer and searches up a popular social website he knew Xiao was on since he had heard her talk about it before. He typed in 'Xiaoyu Ling' and soon enough her pretty face showed up on his screen. (He didn't have a profile, because he had always thought it was bothersome.) Her profile was open to the public, so he was able to see all her pictures and posts. He eagerly scrolled and looked at each picture she had posted.
"She's even cute in pictures."
When he clicks the next picture, the screen displays a close up picture of Xiaoyu smiling; it felt as if her cheerful eyes were looking into his. He suddenly feels a warm sensation overcome his cheeks.
"What the…" *touches cheek* "Am I…." *eyes widen.* "Blushing?!"
Hey everyone!
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