Hei: Well, then, good. Get dressed son, I will be waiting for you in the dojo.
Jin: Yes.
And Heihachi left.
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Ling walked through the garden in a daydreaming state. She picked a cherry blossom of a tree and looked at it with loving eyes. She was in love, and it was obvious by her happy countanance. While she reminisced in her memories of that day, she could hear footsteps approaching her. Thinking it would be Jin coming to meet her, she eagerly turned around, but was disappointed to meet one of the servants.
Ling: Oh, hi Nana. It's just you…
Nana: Just me? Why my child, why do you look so sad?
Ling: I'm not sad.
Nana: Well, then, you look rather disappointed.
Ling smiled at herself.
Ling: No, I'm not disappointed.
She started to hum a joyful tune and Nana, the old servant, smiled to herself.
Nana: Ahh…I see now. Miss Xiaoyu is in love.
Nana smiled to herself and Ling turned around shocked and embarrassed.
Ling: In love? I'm not IN LOVE! What would give you such an idea Nana?
Ling turned back around hiding her face which was now bright red. Nana continued to smile to herself. She knew all too well what was going on. After all, she had once been young and in love. She had also witnessed how Ling and Jin seemed to be getting close. And she noticed the occasional glances at each other. She knew all too well what was going on.
Nana: I wouldn't blame you…that Jin sure is handsome…
The old made began to smile as Ling blushed furiously.
Ling: Nana! You're crazy! I would never fall in love with Jin Kazama, and I don't ever soon plan to!
Just then, there was the sound of footsteps. Ling and the maid turned around to see Jin. He stood there. He didn't make a sound, didn't make a move. The only thing was the sad and hurt expression on his face.
Nana: Oh, Mr. Kazama…What a surprise.
Ling: Jin…..I…
There was a pause of silence. The maid called "Nana" began to feel quite awkward, and yet felt pity for Ling.
Nana: Well, excuse me. I better get going. Good bye miss Xiaoyu. Goodbye Mr. Kazama.
No sound was made and the old maid walked away. Then they were left, alone. Jin still stood at his same place, with the same hurt expression, with his head looking towards the ground. Ling stood with her back turned to him. She knew what she said had hurt Jin. She wanted to say something, but she just couldn't find herself to. After all, what would someone have say at a time like this? Finally, Ling broke the silence.
Ling: Jin….I-….What you heard…well, I don't know what you thought it meant….I mean….what I'm trying to say is….
She could hear him begin to walk away. She turned around to see him walking away. Ling ran after him into the forest.
Ling: Jin!
He continued to walk away.
Ling: Jin! Would you just listen to me?
Jin: I heard enough.
Ling: Well, you have to listen to the whole story!
Jin: ….
Ling: Jin! Are you listening? Please stop.
Jin: ….
Ling: Are you mad at me?
Jin: ….
Ling: Do you hate
me?
Jin: I don't hate you.
Ling Well, please stop and listen to me.
Jin: No.
He continued to walk off. Ling could feel the tears come to her eyes, but she held back the tears and kept her composure. She knew there was no getting through to him. This, in return made her angry.
Ling: Fine! Be that way.
She turned the opposite way and began to walk away. It wasn't even 5 seconds later when she heard her name.
Jin: Ling wait.
She turned around, and saw that Jin had stopped. She then started to walk up to him.
Ling: Are you mad at me?
Jin smiled.
Jin: No, I'm not mad at you. I can never be mad at you.
Ling smiled back.
Ling: At least let me tell you the story.
Jin: Lets not talk about that okay? After all, you didn't really mean it did you?
Ling: Of course not.
Jin took hold of her hand and led her to his favorite spot in the forest. He would always spend time there to relax. It was absolutely breath taking. It was the most amazing thing Ling ever saw. Here, Jin told her about the tournament, and how it was rescheduled. Ling, of course, was happy to know this. They would both have some more time to spend together. And being together with Jin is the only thing she wanted.
Ling: Jin?
Jin: Yeah?
Ling:…..Isn't the sunset beautiful today?
Jin: Yeah.
Ling: …….Jin?
Jin: Hmm?
Ling: ….How…..how do you know if you're, well, you know…. in love?
Jin looked at Ling a bit confused. Ling looked back up at him and looked into his eyes. Jin began to blush and looked away.
Jin: Well…
Ling: Well what?
Jin: Love….love is….
Ling: Love is what?
Jin: Love Is kind of like a state of mind..
Ling looked up a bit surprised.
Ling: "State of Mind"? Wow. That's the first time I ever heard that one. Why do you say that?
Jin: Well, because it's true.
Ling: How so.
Ling laid her head back on Jin's shoulder and continued to watch the sun set.
Jin: Love is kind of like a decision you see. You choose to love someone. Just like you choose to hate someone. Love isn't a feeling or an emotion, because if it's made from the heart, it will outlast anything. You don't "feel" or have an "emotion" for a long time. Those things just come and go. The way I see it, love is not a "feeling", it's a state of mind.
Ling: Ohhh…I see now. What you're trying to say is that if it's a state of mind, it will never leave you.
Jin: Exactly.
Ling: …Whereas, if it was a feeling, it will only ware away.
Jin: Yes. Just like if I were to hit someone. That pain would go away. Or if I were to be angry. That's an emotion, totally different from "hate".
Ling: ….Hmm…I see now. Jin?
Jin: Yeah?
Ling: If I ever need anything…if I was in trouble….would you be there for me?
Jin: Ling, as long as I'm around, you'll Never need anything….I'll always be here for you.
Ling looked up at Jin and smiled.
Ling: Thanks Jin.
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Holy cow! This fic took forever to finish! It's almost done! I have to end this with an entry because this is after all a diary fic! Well, anways, thanks for everyone who reviewed…and I'm making a promise. If I get to 80 reviews or more….i will DEFINETLY add a sequel to this fic! I know you all will enjoy it! Well, review! Love ya! Its so close to the end!
