Ling slowly walked up to her bedroom. She was physically exhausted from the intense training she had received. It was now 11:15. But still, many thoughts ran through her head. Why was Jin so mean to her just then? Why wouldn't he let her comfort him? Why did he act like he hated her? She finally reached her room. The door had been closed. Jin must have closed it when he left the room. She lingered at the entrance for a moment as she opened her door.
Ling: I have to talk to him.
She slowly closed the door and headed for Jin's room. She slowly creeped around the mansion, careful not to awaken anyone. Most of the household was asleep by then, and breaking curfew was a major offense, especially for a women. She arrived at his door and found that it had not been locked. She slowly opened the door and entered. There he lay, with the moons glow shining on his body. He looked so peaceful there. It was hard to believe that a while ago, he was yelling at her and pushing her away. Tears came to her eyes as she remembered the incident. She slowly turned away and started to walk out of the room, afraid of more rejection and future punishment, if she was ever caught in his room at the time. She slowly turned to take another look at Jin.
Ling: I can't do this….
She hesitantly walked away, as she heard him stir in his sleep. She slowly turned the doorknob, trying carefully not to make much noise.
Jin: Where are you going?
Ling's hand jolted back from the doorknob as her heart started to beat vigorously. She remained there at the door with her back facing him, afraid to turn around.
Jin: Xiao? Isn't it a little late?
She remained with her back towards him. She did not answer.
Jin: Well?
Ling: I-I just wanted to talk to you, that's all…
She felt her heart racing, she had to get out of there now, she just had to. She slowly forced her hand up to the knob.
Jin: No, wait.
Ling: …….You need to sleep, I'm only bothering you….
Jin: I couldn't sleep, so you're not bothering me.
Ling: You need your sleep though, so I'll just be going.
Jin: No. I want to know why you're here, first tell me why you came. and then you can go.
Ling: ……..
Jin: Well?
Ling: I don't have to obey orders from you.
Jin: No? ? But you do have to obey orders from Heihachi. I know that his rule about curfew and how a lady is not allowed into the room of another male, regardless.
Ling: Well, you came into my room tonight, remember?
Jin: That's different. Heihachi sent me.
Ling: Still…
Jin: Ling, I want to know why you came here. Just tell me that, and then you can leave.
Ling: ………
Jin: Fine. Is that it, well, you can go. It seems you don't want to be here anyway.
She didn't budge.
Jin: I said you could leave.
Ling: ……..
Jin: There, you see? I gave you the opportunity to leave, and you didn't. You don't want to leave do you? You want to stay here, but why? Do you have something to say to me?
Ling: …….
Jin: No? Well, I have something that I would like to talk to you about.
Ling: Huh?
Ling slowly turned around and saw Jin with an object in his hand. She quickly ran over to him.
Ling: MY diary!
She snatched it out of his hand.
Ling: What are you doing with my diary?! Well? Answer me!
Jin: My, so quick for an answer? Why, when you wouldn't even answer a simple question when asked?
Ling: …huh….that's different!
Jin: How?!
Ling: …..I don't know….I don't know! Just leave me alone!
Jin: No. Not until you answer me. What was the meaning behind what you wrote? Tell, me Ling…
Ling: You read it! You meant you actually read it! How-How could you?! I trusted you Jin!
Ling slapped him in the face. To Jin, it hurt, but he showed no signs of pain. He just kept looking intently into Ling's eyes.
Ling: urrr! I hate you!
She turned to walk away, but Jin quickly grabbed her by the arm.
Jin: No, no you don't.
Ling: What?
How do you know that I don't? How do you know Jin? Tell me! You don't know how
I feel!
Jin: Yes I do.
Ling: No Jin, you don't. You don't, you don—
Jin: Yes I do. It's so easy to tell how you feel. I look into your eyes and I see it Ling! I can see that you care for me, but that is all.
She released her arm from Jin's grip and covered her face as she began to weep.
Jin: Why? Why didn't you ever tell me?
Ling: I was afraid….
Jin: Afraid?
Ling: I was afraid of my own feelings, and the consequences…
Jin: But why? Why didn't you tell me?
Ling: Does it even make a difference?
Jin: How do you feel?
Ling: What do you mean?
Jin: How do you feel now?
Ling: I'm not sure……..
Jin: So, what your telling me is that you don't know how you feel?
Ling: I know how I feel Jin.
Jin: Well?
Ling: I feel betrayed, by someone I really care about.
Jin: I said I was sorry.
Ling: You say it, but you're not.
Jin: Yes, I am.
Ling: No, you aren't. You're just saying that.
Jin: Ling, believe me, I am sorry.
Ling: Are you telling me the truth?
Jin: Yes, I am. I am sorry.
Ling smiled.
Ling: I trust you. Then fine, I except you am apology.
Jin: Good.
Ling: But, why did you take it? What made you even look in it?
Jin: ……….
Ling: No answer? That's fair. You don't need to answer me, that's okay.
Jin: Tell me how you feel.
Ling: Jin….can we please stop this.
Jin: Tell me Ling…
He slowly walked over to her and held her hands.
Jin: How do you feel when I hold your hand?
Ling: Jin….
He intently looked into her eyes.
Jin: Or when I gaze into your eyes, how do you feel?
Ling: I-I don't-
He placed his hand against her cheek.
Jin: Tell me Ling, how do you feel….about us?
Ling quickly backed away surprised. Jin walked over to her and again grabbed her hand.
Ling: Jin, no….
She pushed away his hand.
Jin: Ling….
Ling: Jin, I'm sorry. I don't know.
Jin: Ling, you're confusing me.
Ling: Exactly. I don't know. I'm not sure of how I feel; I don't know what I feel. I'm sorry, I can't determine….I just cant Jin. This, this is just so confusing…..I'm sorry, I just don't want to hurt myself, I don't want to do something that I would regret.
Jin: You would regret loving me?
Ling: No.
Jin: So you love me?
Ling: …..No.
Jin: No?
Ling: No! I mean…..I…..Jin, I'm sorry I don't know yet, please, give it time.
Jin: There is no time.
Ling: I'm sorry then.
Jin: …….Your diary is over there. You can leave now if you'd like.
He turned around and headed towards his window.. Ling saw that he was hurt and grabbed onto his arm.
Ling: Jin! Don't do this to me! Jin, please don't be mad…
Jin: I'm not mad….
Ling: Jin! Please, you must understand! This is a new feeling for me, I just don't know how to react. Jin, if you would only give it time. Oh Jin! Please don't leave like this! Jin!
Jin: I'm okay.
Ling: No. Youre not. You hate me.
Jin: I don't hate you….
Ling: You lie! There, you see? You're lying again to me. Jin, please don't lie to me, please don't be mad.
Jin: I'm not mad.
He lied.
Ling: Jin, you must understand. I care for you. I care for you deeply, I really do. You must believe me!
He shrugged her arm off and walked to his window. He opened a window door, which lead to his balcony. There he walked out and rested his arms on the ledge.
Ling: Jin……
She then walked out of the room. She closed the door behind her and leaned her back against it. She looked up to the ceiling and began to cry.
