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Dre kissed the side of Cheng's neck as he reached under, pulling Cheng's shirt off his body. Cheng layed there in his cotton black shorts with his eyes closed. He loved the feel of his body being carressed. Cheng arched his back up wanting Dre to touch him more. He wanted this closeness more than anything. He wanted to be with Dre in everyway possible and Dre wanted him.

Dre kissed down Cheng's chest as he rubbed the sides of his body. He took his arms and wrapped them around Cheng's back. Cheng used his hands and rested them on top of Dre's head as he wrapped his fingers through Dre's hair. Cheng was moaning loud with each kiss Dre gave him. He used his legs and rested them against Dre's waist. Feeling Cheng's legs, Dre reached down and massaged his hips and thighs.

Cheng wanted this so much. He couldn't help it. Emotionally they kept getting closer. But Cheng knew he couldn't do this, he had to stop before he went too far. He couldn't allow Dre to feel this connected not until he knew the truth. The truth that he still fears deep inside.

The thought of stopping this beautiful moment brought tears to his eyes. Slowly Cheng reached under Dre's chest and gently pushed him up and off his body. Dre feeling the pressure against his body looked down at Cheng.

"Cheng?"

"I'm sorry Dre but I can't do this." Cheng said, feeling sad.

Dre looked at him and saw tears in his eyes. He reached down and grabbed Cheng's hands pulling him upright. As both boys sat in front of each other, Dre pulled Cheng into a warm hug.

"Cheng please tell me whats wrong."

"I can't say it Dre. Please don't be mad. It's not that I don't trust you. Its just..."

"You don't want to lose me."

"Yes." Cheng moved to sit against his headboard. Dre sat in front of him.

"Cheng let me tell you something that I think you know. You and I are getting closer. You know this. I know it kills you to back away and I know you are afraid. What you want is for us to be together but you can't if you keep this wall up. That is why it kills you on the inside. You want to be close but you know you can't unless we're completely open with each other. And since you have trouble opening up you try to keep me at a distance. But it's getting harder to do that. You're afraid that I'll leave you." Dre spoke calmly to Cheng. He wanted him to understand and not get upset.

"Cheng, you are afraid that when I find out I'll never feel the same about you again. You fear that I'll hate you or simply ignore you. Well I'm telling you I won't do those things. You mean everything to me. There is a closeness between us that I cannot ignore. I care for you more than I've cared for anyone. I don't know what I would do without you and I don't want to lose you."

Cheng held onto every word. Each sentence Dre spoke sending a rush of confidence and struggle to his mind and body. He needed to do this, it was the only way. But how can he risk possibly losing someone who he loves more than life itself. Someone to whom without, his life would be nothing. How can he possibly go on loving Dre knowing that he doesn't know. He has to know, but at what cost?

"How can you know this Dre. You weren't there, you didn't see what I did to that boy." Cheng started to cry harder. He wanted to forget his past but he knows that the closer he gets to Dre the more he is reminded. He is reminded because during their match in the finals, Master Li ordered Cheng to break Dre's leg. It brought back such terrible memories. It was the same as before. Do whatever it takes to win even if you have to injure that person beyond repair. Dre moved in front of Cheng and held him tight kissing him on the head.

"Cheng listen to me, please." Cheng held onto Dre listening as he spoke. "I know you will tell me what happened, but no matter what you think you did wrong, it won't change how I feel. And I'll tell you why." Cheng pulled back slightly to look into Dre's eyes.

"Why Dre?" Dre smiled and spoke.

"Today when you were at the studio something happened to you. I don't what that was. I'm assuming it had something to do with your master. All I know is that you were sad, very sad, and you needed me. I was asleep Cheng, out of nowhere I woke up and I felt fear, fear for you. I didn't know where you were. I didn't know if you were okay."

Tears formed in Dre's eyes, each word he spoke impacted his emotions greatly. He wanted Cheng to know and to understand that he will never leave him. That he loves him more than anything. And he would die without him in his life. Dre continued speaking as Cheng took in every word.

"What I did know was what I felt in my heart at the thought of anything terrible happening to you. There is this connection between us Cheng. What I feel in my heart for you is very strong. I cannot ignore it, not anymore. I'm not afraid, I know in your heart you care for me. I know what you want more than anything is for us to be together."

"Dre..." Dre looked into Cheng's eyes smiling. As he held Cheng in his arms he spoke from his heart.

"You mean everything to me. You always have. My life would be nothing without you. I trust you, I need you, and I will always be here for you Cheng."

At that moment Cheng and Dre felt something very heavy in their heart. It was strong, stronger than they ever experienced with any other person. It was a powerful feeling. It filled them with joy and a need for one another. It was a connection that they could no longer ignore. Cheng knew it, just as Dre knew.

What they felt was love.

Slowly without fear, without hesitation, with love in their eyes, both boys leaned closer. They rested their foreheads together holding onto each other.

"Cheng..."

"Dre..."

Together both boys kissed for the first time. It was blissful and shy and it lasted a lifetime. They loved the feel of their soft lips touching, it sent a tingling sensation down to their toes. Their hearts began to beat faster. As they kissed Cheng wrapped his arms around Dre's neck. Dre had his arms firmly locked around Cheng's waist.

During those tender moments of their first shared kiss both boys felt an enormous rush of love and trust, and a true bond that would forever bind them. Slowly Cheng and Dre pulled away looking into each others eyes. Cheng wasn't crying. Instead, his eyes were full of life, full of happiness, full of love. The long held pain in his heart nearly gone.

"Thank you Dre. I don't know what to say, you've been so strong for me."

"I just want you to be happy Cheng." Both boys hugged each other. "Will you please tell me what happened. Can you?"

Cheng paused for a moment while looking at Dre. He knew he could do this. Cheng took a deep breath and spoke.

"Yes I can, but are you sure you want to hear this."

"I think I need to hear it, I think we need to hear it. I promise I won't judge you. Just tell me what happened."

"Okay, come with me." Cheng got off the bed and reached out his hand for Dre to hold.

Dre smiled as he grabbed hold of Cheng's hand. When Dre got off the bed he pulled Cheng into a warm hug. Both boys leaned in and kissed again. It lasted longer this time and it filled their hearts up with trust and happiness and love.

Cheng was happy, He finally felt the strength he needed open up. It wasn't just for Dre but it was also for himself. He needed to do this, he couldn't keep it locked away forever. He needed someone to tell. Dre was it. He trusted him with his life and wanted them to be together. As Dre followed Cheng out of the room both boys felt a bond.

They were finally becoming one.

Well there you have it. Next Chapter finally tells Cheng's dark past. Will Dre stay true to his word and truly love Cheng regardless of what he hears? Well you'll have to wait until tomorrow night to find out! Chapter 11 will be up tomorrow night around 10pm.