CHAPTER 8 – TOGETHER WE GO TO THE TOURNAMENT
Hwoarang and Julia had an amazing two weeks together, laughing, joking, and enjoying one another's company…
And it was for sure to say Hwoarang had fallen for Julia…
Hwoarang jumped down the last few steps of the stairs and bounced into the kitchen. "Morning!" He said to Julia, who was sat at the table, her head in her hands…
He stopped immediately. "…Julia?" He said. No answer. "Jules?" He spoke again approaching her. Julia looked up at him…her dreamy brown eyes glittered up at him, and she sighed. "Morning." She said. Hwoarang sat down slowly, and looked at her intensively. "Are, you okay?" He asked. Julia remained silent. "What's wrong? Julia?" He asked. She pursed her lips, and then looked at him. "Im sorry Hwoarang, im just…just tired. I think it's all these forest outings we've been going on." She forced a smile, and Hwoarang could tell. "Are you sure?" He asked again. She smiled and nodded. "Yes," She said with a real smile. "Im fine, really, I…best get washed." She said heading upstairs. Hwoarang watched her go…and he wondered what was REALLY wrong…was it him? Had he done something? Said something? He became slightly worried, and bothered about the whole idea…
Julia stomped through her bathroom…
She leant over the sink, she felt dizzy and tired…she ran the tap and cupped her hands, then splashed the handful of water over her face…
She looked in the mirror. Her beautiful face was neutral, and her eyes were of those of a fearful person's eyes, and indeed, she feared something…
She sighed deeply. "How am I going to tell him?" She said she turned and leant against the sink, she crossed her arms, and thought. "…How am I going to tell him I," She paused. "I have to leave him…" She sighed, and thought to herself quietly. Moments later, she decided to face Hwoarang.
She quietly walked down the stairs. Hwoarang saw her Native American style boots…then her slender shapely legs…her short denim skirt…her dark green cut off styled crop top…her necklace pendant and finally her angelic face smiling at him. He stood from where he sat, troubled. "Hwoarang," She said. Hwoarang nodded. "Can I speak with you a moment?" She asked. Hwoarang gulped, and nodded. "Uhh…yeah, I guess." He said trying to act cool, when really he was worried. The two of them sat. Julia sighed and spoke to him. "Hwoarang, the," She paused. "The thing is…I've been quite and upset all this morning because, I, I have to tell you something." She said. Hwoarang nodded. "Go on." He said. Julia nodded. "I…" She stopped. "Im leaving," She said. "I have to leave you Hwoarang." She said.
Hwoarang stopped…his heart racing. "Why?" He asked. Julia looked at him, her caring eyes lingered on him. "Because, do you remember I told you that I did fighting too?" Hwoarang nodded. "Well…im leaving to enter a tournament, you see." She said. Hwoarang was suddenly overcome with a rush of relief, the tournament! Of course!
Hwoarang nodded. "Okay…" He said. Julia shook her head. "Aren't you a slightest bit upset?" She said slightly surprised. Hwoarang laughed. "Oh! Sorry," He said. "Would this tournament happen to be, The King of Iron Fist, Tournament 5?" He asked smartly. Julia nodded. "Why…yes, but, I…I don't understand, how, how do you…" She trailed off, realising they would not have to be parted! Hwoarang gave her a smile and wink. He had entered too! Of course, his Tae-Kwon-Do! Julia suddenly beamed, her eyes shining at him. "Oh Hwoarang!" She exclaimed hugging him. Hwoarang tensed surprised then relaxed. "Heh, heh…it's okay, really." He said, putting his arms around her too. Julia sat back. "How did you enter? I mean, why didn't you tell me?" She said. Hwoarang smiled. "Why didn't you tell me?" He asked back, the both of them smiled and began to laugh. Julia checked her watch. "Well, when are we leaving?" She asked with a smile. Hwoarang laughed. "Seriously? You want to go with me?" She nodded. "Of course, why wouldn't I? It's half twelve now…so, shall we pack?" She asked a smile on her face. Hwoarang grinned, he was so happy Julia was not mad he hadn't told her he would be leaving, and that she wanted to leave with him…
He held his arms out. "You are one in a million." He flattered, picking her up, and squeezing her playfully. "Ow, ow, ow!" She cried. Hwoarang put her down quickly. "Sorry!" He said. Julia smiled and shook her head. "Don't worry! Really, now you go upstairs, pack some stuff, and please do mine too, and I'll pack some supplies." She said simply. Hwoarang laughed and ran up the stairs to pack…
Moments later, he returned with two suitcases. "Ready?" Julia nodded. "Yeah, well, the tournament is held in Japan, so we can get some last plane tickets there." She said. Hwoarang nodded. "Alright, cool…got everything, supplies?" Julia nodded. "If you're talking about your food, yes." She giggled. Hwoarang smirked. "Okay, let's go!" He said. Julia paused. "Mother," She whispered. "What?" Hwoarang said. "N, nothing, let's go!" Julia said.
The two of them ran out of the door together, excited and ready for the tournament…
But what they did not know, was that this is where everything was about to change for our heroes Hwoarang and Julia…
Their unknown mission would soon begin, the twisted plot of the 5th tournament would be unravelled, and most importantly….their relationship would now build strongly and blossom…
