Sorry for the long wait, I was preoccupied by a lost kitten. I found him abandoned by its mother near my house, and those little kids were poking him. I just can't stand to watching him being hurt by those kids. So, I picked him up from the street, and now I've been treating him so he could get better.

I try to put Steve in my storyline, maybe give him an important role later. I know it's slow, but I enjoyed writing this story and hopefully I will be able to finish it... :)

Disclaimer: Don't own, just borrowing Tekken character...

Copacabana Palace, Rio de Janeiro.

Nina looked at the man who lying beside her, his sleeping face seems peaceful and calm yet there still a hint of alertness. There is something that encourages her to touch his face, to feel his heart beat against her, or simply to inhale his musky scent. Her fingers gently brushed his bangs, and traced her fingers in to his lips. 'Why did you say that to me...? It would only make me expect too much from you. I don't know what love is, Jin...'

He stirred in his sleeps for a moment then brought his left arm to embrace her. She stiffened and sighed deeply then put her hands over the tattoo on his left arm. Those symbols are his curse, his power and his destiny. His hunger for greater power and desire of revenge has been to long become a burden in his life. Same thing goes for her, she understand how it feels to always lingering on past, desire of freedom, and will to survive, but at the same time feeling emptiness in her life. Something that makes them needs each other.

Slowly, she removed herself from his embrace. The morning sunrise began to crept from the window, enveloping both of them with its warmth. Nina stretched her arms then wrapping her nude form with a sheet. Carefully not to make any noise to disturb him, she tiptoed towards balcony to enjoy the morning breeze and smell of the beach. These are the rare moments where she felt calm in solitude.

Jin opened his eyes to see his golden beauty standing on balcony, watching the salty breeze blowing her hair. She looks like an angel to him, though she probably disagrees with him. No matter what, she still an angel in his heart. She was his, will always be. He smiled and crept behind her, wrapping his arms around her slender waist. She felt so right in his arms. "Morning, my summer goddess..." he planted a soft kiss on the back of her neck and inhale her lavender scented hair. Nina blushed then turned her head to face him. "Good morning, I didn't know that you are such a charmer..." She grinned at him, and relaxed to his embrace. He kissed her along her delicate neck then whisper to her ear. "I'm getting used to it, especially if you'll always wake beside me." He tightens his hug. "Hmm, I'm not a type of woman who likes sweet talks, it's not my thing. I thought you've already known that, Jin..." She glanced at him.

"Just what I'd expected, you're so hard to conquer." He laughed and put his chin above her head, just keep holding her. She could feel his heartbeat through their closeness. For a while they just savor this moment, staring at the waves that rippled in the blue sea and enjoy the sun's warmth.

Was I wrong to turn away when I had the chance with you?
Your smile would light up my day
Your laughter would lift my heart

But I was too stupid to realize your pure feelings for me
All the hints you gave me
Why did I not pay attention at all?

Will you give me a chance?
I will promise to be yours
Can you turn my midnight into your day?
Can you be mine if I asked?

"Weird isn't it? We of all people could fall into this feeling... I thought that my life would be filled with emptiness... and here we seek and try to find something to fill those hole in our heart.." She snuggled close to him.

Even though you could've been mine
Even though it was my own mistake
Could you forgive me and take me under your wings?

He turned her face towards him, his finger tracing the softness of her face, then looked at her meaningfully. Their nose touching and his lips meet hers.

I'm forever, crying for you
I'm forever, missing for you
Baby I love you, I'm waiting for you

Hop Kee Restaurant. Yokohama, Japan.

"Hey Steve, stop playing with your walkie-talkie. Even you call her like a million times, she won't pick your phone. Just give up already...!" Marshall yelled at him before turning around to continue his job. He's been working as dishwasher in this restaurant for quite some time. Usually Steve and Paul will raid his kitchen when the restaurant is closed. As long as his boss doesn't know about it, they're free to hanging around.

Steve ignored him, it's almost half an hour he tried to call Nina, but to no avail. It always goes straight to her voicemail. Sighing, he decides to try later. He just want to know how her mother's doing, probably planning to meet her. He want to get know her better, his only family. At least he still can try, right?

"I don't get it. First she tried to kill you, and she knows who you are, yet she remains emotionless. Talk about heartless. Boy, its better if you don't even know her at all..." Paul added. He sat beside Steve and gave him a sympathy look while chugging a can of coke.

"You don't understand. I spent my entire life looking for my family." Steve explained to them. Sometimes it's difficult to tell his personal life, so he doesn't expect they will understand.

"Uh, Things get pretty ugly if we keep talking about depressing subject." Marshall showed up with a pan of pizza and puts it on the table. "Snack anyone? Here's my special recipe pizza..!!" He said proudly.

All of them watched him suspiciously. "Hmm...you know what? I think you should take a first bite.." Paul rubbed his chin while glanced at Steve who nodded in agreement. "You guys hurt my heart. I've made it special for you guys..." But they're still looking at him. "What..? I didn't put any laxative in it...!"

"Yeah, really. I didn't even make it to the bathroom last time..." Paul retorted. It's the most embarrassing moment in his life. Sometimes Marshall's jokes went too far. "Tch... Fine." Annoyed treated like this, Marshall grabs a bite and chews it slowly. Steve and Paul exchanged glances and grinned widely. "See? It's totally harmless. You guys just being too paranoid!" Marshall gave them 'told you so' look. Then they all laughed hysterically.

Convention room, Copacabana Palace.

She stood watching him and his client discussed war's supply and equipments. Normally there would be no reason for her to accompany him when meeting, but he insists that she attend and learn all of his plans. Maybe this is a sign that he entrusted everything to her. Even so, she will stand by his decision and gave her loyalty to him.

Their moment earlier had made her see the other side of him that he never showed to others. Something he used to hide with his mask. That worried her, worried if everything they've been trough only weaken her heart. It's too late for now, because she's already fall deep into his life, and their desire.

Jin glanced at his watch and decided to end their meeting. "I'm sure everyone already knows what needs to be done and I expected everything will go as we planned." He nodded as they saluting then began to leave the meeting room. Nina approached and stood beside him. "There's one thing that I want you to look into." He gestured her to sit down, then gave her a document which labeled 'GSO'.

"I don't know if this is valid or not. I get it from my informants who worked at G-Corp R&D facilities." He explained to her. "Sure, I'll look into it." Then she walked outside with him following her.

As they walked in the hallway, her cell phone rang and she stopped to check on it. There are dozen voicemail for her, she frowned. Who the hell left her a message for her this many? But then she feel surprised after she knows who had been trying to called her. 'Steve.....?'

"Something's wrong?" Jin eyed her, demanding to know. She smiled weakly then told him. "It's Steve, he's tried to contact me many times. I'm sure there's nothing to worry about. Do you mind if I meet him later?"

"Hmm... it depends. If you promised that you won't hide anything from me then I will let you." Jin said jokingly, and hope that she will play along. "Oh.. puh..lease..! You've already know who Steve is.." She rolled her eyes and put back her cell phone into her pocket. "So, are we going back to Japan now?"

He nodded to her and kept walking. "I believe we've left him long enough to found something interesting."

Alleyway near Marshall's workplace.

Steve walked casually while shoved his hand into his pockets. He worked at night till the next morning if he gets a lot of challengers. On his way to Jay's billiard and Lounge, someone was stalking him. He slowed down his pace, and prepared himself. He waited until his stalker was closer to him, then he felt something powerful and fast directed to him. Just in time, Steve managed to avoid the super-kick which finally hits the wall. "Damn..!! I almost got you, Foxy...!!" The red haired man who wore cowboy boots grinned at him.

"Hwoarang..! Man, did you actually think that you can beat me so easily?" He sneered back and shook his head. Hwoarang scratched his head, it was his trademark. "Got any time to spar?"

"Nope. I'm busy, what are you doing here anyway?" Steve replied. "I heard a rumor that paranormal boy is going to announce the sixth tournament so I was planning to defeat him once and for all..." Hwoarang bluffs his knuckles and approaching him.

"Dude, are still pursue your expired rivalry?" Steve's remark shocked him. "It's a matter of pride, Man...!! I won't let him get away after what he did to me!" Hwoarang spats back and felt his temper rising. "Then why did you have to wait until the tournament starts? You're wasting your time for playing around." Steve gave him a bitter comment and starts walking. "What??? Those guards won't let me to meet him, and that blonde bomb chick gave me creeps!"

Upon hearing this, Steve turned back and smacked Hwoarang's head. "Ouch! What the hell...?!!" Hwoarang groaned painfully and clutched his head. "That's my mom you're talking about."

"Say whaaaaaat?????" His jaw dropped. "Dude, no fudging way she's your mother..! She still smokin' hot..!! You mean she's a MILF??? " But Hwoarang receive another smack from Steve then cursing loudly. "You don't need to hit me over and over, man..."

"Next time, choose more polite words." Steve raised his eyebrow and left him. "Wait..! Where are you going?" Hwoarang got up and chased him. "Work."

Jay's billiard and Lounge.

"So you worked here, huh?" Hwoarang sat on leather sofa. "Yeah. It wasn't so bad. At least I can still make a living." Steve handed him a bottle of beer. Then leaned in to mini-bar, swallowed his bear.

"Awesome. Dude, places like this always filled with sexy chicks...!" Hwoarang laughed and looked around.

Just then, a slender girl carrying billiard stick approached them. "Wanna play....?" She asked seductively.

Hwoarang's eyes widened and toss his friend a smug face. "Dude, Aren't we a lucky ducks?" He whispered to his friend and then replying the girl. "I'm so in...!"

Steve only rubbed his forehead and let his friend do what he wants. 'Nah, I think you're Donald duck.'

To be continued....

A/N : Phew, another chapter done. I hope that song doesn't sound too whiny for you guys. I just can't stop listening that song for two days. Lol

Oh, and do you think I should put Xiaoyu in my story? Hurry up and vote now.. :)

P.s : For Jin/Nina fans I hope you guys come to chat in 'Black and Blonde' forums. Let's jazz up the forum! ^o^