Important Authors Note:
I am terribly sorry for this extremely very very late update. I had it on floppy, but then it appeared the floppy was broken -_- I had written a marvelous chapter, described everything fantastically and stuff. But I deleted it from the pc. (note to myself: NEVER delete chapters from the pc again).

Oh, by the way: I started school again... and I had my birthday (finally 15)... and when I had my first German class, we immediately had to learn a full page of German words and sentences :s I so hate my teacher! The homework is so, so much. I will try my best to update in a week, but I can't promise anything...

Thanks for understanding, ... that you even read this... haha. Enjoy, anyways.

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Disclaimer: see chapter 1. I also don't own the song I used for this fic. It's 'Deep In My Heart' by Britney Spears. I changed one word in the text, but it had to be done to make it right. Oh... and what I never put in my disclaimer before: the whole plot and stuff, is *my* idea.

Chapter 20 - Falling For Each Other

Julia shrieked as Jin moved forward rapidly, wrapping his arms tightly around her waist, as he pulled her back against his chest. Their breathing was fast.

"Jules," Jin whispered. He rested his head on her shoulder. "You scared me!" Julia said nothing. Then she shivered slightly as she felt his breath tickle her neck. Jin released her.

"Sorry," they mumbled at the same time. Jin ran a hand through his hair, feeling guilty cause he knew he made her feel uncomfortable there.

She continued her way down, he followed. As Julia reached the exit, she pushed against the door; closed.

"It's locked," she mumbled. Then she went crazy. She hit the door several times and shouted.

"We're still in here! Let us out!" Jin frowned.

"Jules, I think they can't hear us..."

"But they have to, else we'll be stuck like... forever!"

"Nooo... don't worry Julia... but that door is locked and behind that is the narrow hall remember? The door at the end of that is probably locked too," he said quickly. Julia thought about what he said.

"So that means... I..." I'm locked up in a dark theatre with a guy. Yes...

"You what Jules?"

"Oh, I .. eh.. nothing." Then she felt nervous.. and scared.

Why am I scared...?

She didn't know the answer, as she turned and pounded the door again. She was about to hit the door again, as Jin grabbed her by her wrists.

"Let go, we have to get out of here!"

"And we will," Jin assured her.

"Just stop hurting yourself like that." After a moment, he let her go.

"I'm sorry," she said.

"What's bothering you Jules?" He asked concerned. "It's nothing...," she said.

"I know something's wrong... I can tell," he said.

"I'm just a bit nervous and..."

"And...?" He repeated.

But then they heared the sound of keys. The door opened, as bright light from the hall burned into their eyes. Julia closed her eyes lightly, as Jin raised his hand to block the light.

"Well well well well, you're the sixth couple this week!" Jin slowly lowered his hand to see a janitor. Julia opened her eyes.

"What do you mean?" She asked. He laughed.

"Haha... same reaction too...!" Julia was confused, but then she thought about what he meant.

"Oh... but, we weren't--sure, but that's what they all say, miss," he cut her off. Julia thought of it. She... and Jin... no.

No, I can't think this way... She left the theatre. Jin was about to follow, as the man stopped him.

"Sorry, if I upset her... things wrong between you two? If I may ask, of course."

"It's no problem... it's just that we're not together like you know..."

"Oh, that's a shame... I mean... my excuses... well, I got much work to do, take care," the man said smiling friendly. Jin nodded politely, then turned and walked through the narrow hall.

"Oh, just one more thing," the man called. Jin stopped and turned.

"She's pretty, you two would make a cute couple." Jin waited a moment, then left.

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Jin got back into the hall, where the lights were dipped, and the music was still playing. He sat down on the red couch, next to Julia.

"Funny guy huh Jules," Jin said softly.

"Funny?" She repeated questioningly.

"Yes, he said we would make a cute couple." Julia's eyes widened, as she turned at Jin. His face held emotion and of course, the gentle expression it would always carry. Julia turned her face away from his gaze and sighed.

"Jin, thanks for catching me back there... I owe you." Jin took her hand in his. Julia looked at her and Jin's hand, his thumb gently stroking her skin.

She almost wanted to look up, but she didn't. But then, she slowly lifted her eyes and met his. Those beautiful eyes. Then he released her hand.

"I'm going to get the coats." He stood up. Julia watched him leave. She immediately missed the warmth from his hand.

She raised her hand and looked at it. She slowly bow her fingers, then straightened them again. With her other hand, she softly stroke her fingers... they tinkled.

"What's going on?" She whispered to herself.

I'm not as scared as I was... Hwoarang is out of my life... and now I'm spending my days with Xiao, Christie and especially Jin. Jin... She thought.

I had this fear... like Jin would take advantage of me, like Hwoarang had tried to do. Hwoarang even said every guy would do so, but... Jin didn't. He... She narrowed her eyes, not fixing her gaze on anything.

If he would have intended to do something, he would have made his move when we were locked up. But he didn't... the fear is vanishing. Julia saw Jin come back.

No, it's being replaced with something new... Julia smiled at this thought, as Jin handed her the coat.

"Here Jules."

"Oh thanks Jin."

Silence... again! The silence! It was getting just too much after a while. When Julia wanted to say something, Jin started talking.

"Jules, about the theatre... when the film ended, sorry I touched you like that... I made you feel uncomfortable, and I'm sorry, but I felt like I had to comfort you cause the movie was very sad."

Julia was surprised. Like he was scared to hurt her, or make her feel uncomfortable. He smiled softly, as she returned his smile.

The fluttery feeling... again. Her heartbeat quickened, so did her breathing. Then she suddenly sunk into her thoughts.

I ... do I feel the same I felt with Hwoarang? No. She frowned at her thoughts.

No, course I did feel something. But I was too blind to see he was a bad guy. Jin is a good guy, and I feel like I did with Hwoarang... but more. More, and it feels honest, true and pure.

Then, before she could continue her thinking, she noticed the song playing. A song she knew very well, one of the ballads she would always like. She looked up at the ceiling, and the speakers in it.

~ Walking through time
Looking for an answer
How can it be this way? ~

Julia thought of Jin, when he, at the same time, thought of her.

I am the luckiest guy, to have such a great girl as best friend, Jin thought happily.

I am so lucky, I have a great best friend! A guy even! Julia thought. Julia looked at him, he looked back. She didn't look scared anymore, no way. She looked much closer now, not so scared and distant. Fearing his every move.

Did I make her change? This evening? So soon? I thought she was like very scared, Jin thought confused.

~ What have I done?
I just can't help but wonder
How everything could change... ~

Julia smiled broadly at him, he smiled back. He had a question though, of which he needed an answer, right away.

~ Cause you've turned my world around
Since you came along, oh... ~

"Jules?"

"Hmm?"

"Do you... do you trust me?" He asked, looking deep into those amber eyes. A sudden surprised look on her pretty face, but then she smiled softly and nodded.

"Yes, I do."

~ After this trust is found
It seems like we can't go wrong ~

Julia could see Jin was happy with her answer.

"So, are you coming to Talent Day?" She asked.

"Um, yes."

"That's nice... are you performing?"

"Yes..." He answered. Julia smiled.

"So, what are you doing tomorrow?" Jin looked at her, emotions almost overwhelming.

"I... uh..." Julia frowned, but then realized she asked her question the wrong way.

"I mean, tomorrow... tomorrow is Talent Day, silly. What are you doing on Talent Day?"

"Oh... I am reading a poem... and..." He trailed off as he remembered he had changed the text of the poem.

I have to change it back, tonight!

"Julia, I have to go," he told her.

"Oh," she replied. He stood up, she did the same.

"Thanks Jin, I had a great time," she said politely. Then he couldn't resist the urge to hug her. Then he pulled her close and held her tightly.

"Jin?" She was surprised by his move. He pulled back just a little, then gave her a kiss on her cheek.

"Thanks for a wonderful evening Jules, see you tomorrow." He stepped back, then turned and headed for the exit. She rubbed her cheek slowly.

Don't go crazy, it's just a kiss on the cheek. Friends do that all the time. On his way to the exit, Jin was thinking about what just happened too.

Why did I do that? I kissed her. It's so wrong. Now she probably thinks I'm just like Hwoarang. But... she *did* say she trusted me... right? Yes, she did.

Just before he reached the exit, he stopped and turned. She was sitting on the couch again.

He saved me, he kissed me... I... She jumped up and turned, hoping Jin hadn't left yet.

There he was, standing in front of the exit, facing her. She smiled shyly, as she raised her hand and waved. She could hear a distant voice saying they were closing, but Julia didn't listen and she didn't move, except her hand. Then he raised his hand and waved back. It was such a great moment.

Then Julia felt something, she never ever felt before. Jin examined her face. He could see she was thinking about something. A puzzled look now on Jin's handsome face.

He's so beautiful like that, Julia thought.

I know he's my best friend... but... still he is very handsome. Julia tried to fight her thoughts, as Jin had the same problem.

She's cute, but I mustn't think that way about her. She is my best friend. And I am her best friend. Their eyes met as everything vanished around them. Their eyes locked, and it was like they were alone... just the two of them. Emotions and thoughts with them. Something had just snapped within them, and they both felt it.

Oh my... I... I... Julia's thoughts screamed as the feeling, stronger and warmer than ever, conquered her body and soul. She had to remind herself to breathe. She blinked unbelievingly.

Am I really falling for Jin... am I falling for my best friend? Jin felt the same thing she felt.

Am I... falling for Jules? She has been in my life for so long and I have never noticed how beautiful and sweet she really was. But he blocked other thoughts as he turned.

What will she think? What am *I* thinking, anyway? With that thought, he left the cinema.

"Bye Jin," Julia whispered.

A/n: the next chapter is at my father's house, sorry, so no preview. Next chapter is the Talent Day, anyway. Please read and review, and stay patient and wait for updates :)