Requested by Little-Oni, here's Misunderstanding! Hope you enjoy! :D


11. Misunderstanding

Little Mac's heart dropped upon seeing Ryu and Ken hugging after they left the arena. His mouth gaped opened as he watched the two holding each other. His eyes widened. Was Ryu cheating on him?

Ryu and Ken broke the hug, and Ryu turned his head to see Little Mac. He gasped upon noticing the boxer's hurt expression, and he cried out frantically, "M-Mac! This isn't—"

Before Ryu could say any more, Little Mac turned his back and stormed off, an angry expression on his face.

"MAC!" Ryu called out for the boxer, but Little Mac was gone. Looking down at his feet, he gulped down a lump in his throat.

"What's up with him?" Ken asked, an eyebrow raised.

Ryu shook his head. "I…I don't know…" he muttered.

Ken stared at his best friend. "Why is he so upset over us hugging? Dudes can hug too!"

Ryu gulped, not wanting to spill the beans about his and Little Mac's relationship. "Well…I have to go find him…"

Before Ryu could leave, Ken grabbed his arm. Ryu turned to face his friend. "What's wrong?" he asked.

"I was gonna ask you the same thing. What's wrong with ya?" Ken asked.

Ryu shook his head, wanting to keep the relationship a secret. "I…don't want to talk about it, Ken."

"Aw, c'mon," Ken said with a smirk. "I'm your buddy. I'm here if ya need anything."

Ryu sighed. "All right…well…Mac and I are…uh…"

Ken laughed. "C'mon, no need to be shy, pal!"

Ryu felt his heart in his throat, and he finally spoke. "Mac and I are in love."

Ken tilted his head. After a few seconds, he busted out laughing. "You? And that boxer pipsqueak? In love?!" he laughed loudly.

Ryu growled, his hands balled up into fists. "Don't say that about Mac!" he yelled.

Ken raised his hands up in a stop motion. "Whoa, protective much? Take it easy, Ryu. I'm just joshing ya."

Ryu sighed, rolling his eyes.

Ken placed an arm around his friend's shoulders. "Listen, buddy. Mac's probably upset over us hugging. He probably thinks that we're in love. Perhaps you should talk to him."

"But…what if he doesn't forgive me?"

Ken chuckled. "Don't worry 'bout it. I'm sure it's gonna be just fine."

Ryu stared at him and nodded. "All right…thanks Ken."

"Anything for a best pal, Ryu," Ken said with a smirk. "Now go and find Mac."

Ryu nodded and he walked off to find the boxer.

He searched around the Mansion, looking for his lover's room when he found its door. He knocked, calling out, "Mac?"

"What?" Ryu could hear Mac's annoyed voice.

"I need to talk to you."

"No. Go away."

Ryu raised his eyebrows. "Mac…" he spoke, "all of this is just a misunderstanding. We were just giving each other a friendly hug. Y'know, as friends?"

Silence filled the air until Little Mac called out, "Come in then."

Ryu opened the door, and he saw his lover sitting on his bed, his head buried in his hands. "Mac? You okay?" Ryu asked with concern in his voice.

"Ryu," Little Mac said, looking up at the martial artist. Ryu noticed the guilt in his eyes. "I'm sorry about what happened."

Ryu smiled. "It's fine, Mac. Just a misunderstanding, is all."

There was silence as Ryu sat beside Little Mac on the bed. "Y'know…" Ryu broke the silence. "I love you, and nothing can change that."

Little Mac looked up at him, smiling. "Same here, Ryu…I love you too."

The two stared at each other's eyes, and soon enough, their lips met. They closed their eyes as they kissed passionately, letting their bodies fall on the bed.

Ken watched them without being seen, smirking. Take good care of the pipsqueak, buddy, he thought to himself as he walked away from the room.


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