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Chapter 10: Closer Together

A day after Nu Fa was taken away and was being charged with his doings, the gang heard and the whole town heard about the whole thing and that he was going to be in jail until further notice.

It was night and Mulan was in her front yard grooming Khan as he just stood there. She took her time and care with him. He stood there silent and calm, enjoying the nice massage that Mulan was giving him. Then all of a sudden Khan woke up with a bit of a start as he heard a motorcycle pulling in to the driveway. Mulan held Khan by the reins and looked at the motorcycle as it came into her driveway. She smiled to see that it was Shang, she watched as he got off of his motorcycle and began to approach her. He was wearing a black leather jacket with baggy jean pants. His hair was jelled and the tips were spiked. Mulan smiled and blushed, he looked so...hot.

"Hi, how are you?" Shang asked as he stood only a foot away from her, and Khan.

"Good u?"

"Not bad." He glanced at Khan and smiled, "So this is your horse? He's gorgeous."

"Thank you." She smiled as she patted Khan.

"Well it looks like he's in good hands" commented Shang, "May I?" As he began to place his hand on the neck of Khan but wanted to make sure first if Khan would be all right with it.

"Oh...yes, he's good he won't bother." Shang began to stoke her horse and Khan neighed as saying that he was loving the attention. "You know I was wondering if you would be interested in coming with me on a little ride?"

Mulan grinned, "I don't have a problem with it, but let me go ask my parents, but I'm sure that they won't mind." With that then said she headed inside and asked her parents as she got out she smiled and told him that it wouldn't be a problem. Shang smiled, he was happy that she was coming; now he could tell her how he felt.

As they put Khan away and headed to his motorcycle he then asked, "Have you ever been on a motorcycle?"

"No"

Shang then handed her a helmet, "Here...put it on." He said. Mulan carefully put it on and adjusted it so it would fit. Shang then put his on and got on his bike. Mulan got behind him and placed her arms around his waist. He started the bike and they were off. Mulan was so happy to be with Shang, it felt so special just to ride with him watching all the sights and people as they drove by.

Shang stopped by an exotic place that she did not know of, it was a beautiful clear area where the trees grew tall and the flowers bloomed with exotic colors everywhere. Mulan sighed at the sight. They both got off and walked along in the area. The sky was clear and the moon was out. Shang glanced at her, seeing that the moonlight was hitting her, making her look like an angel from above. He coughed and continued to walk and look ahead. Mulan shyly looked over her shoulder to see that Shang wasn't looking at her or really anything. "Thank you for saving me, again." She said interrupting the silence.

"No problem."

There was silence once more. Shang found a nice spot on top of a small hill where a huge, smooth rock was, with flowers and tall grass surrounding it. "Come with me." He said taking Mulan's hand, gently and guiding her to the spot that he found to be perfect. They sat down and made their selves comfortable. They both looked up at the dark sky and stared at the bright and shinny stars that surrounded them in the night. Lightning bugs and grasshoppers lit up and made sounds too. To make it even more perfect there was a small little pond below them that had the reflection of the moon in it. Shang sighed as he then leaned back putting his arms on the back of his head like a pillow almost. Mulan turned towards him but still kept her eyes on the surroundings.

"It's beautiful!"

"Yes it is, I love to come here, really just to get away from my problems or just to relax."

"Did you come here when Nu Fa did something to you?" She asked.

Shang looked at her with confusion but then understood what she was talking about, but how did she know about it? He thought. "Who told you about Nu Fa and Hau Lu?" He asked looking back at the stars once more.

"Well I heard that you loved her and he stole her and you were upset about it...."

"Who told you?" He asked once more, but more with demand and harshness in his voice.

"Ma Li....But she had only heard stories and rumors that's all....please don't get mad at her."

Shang sighed heavily, "Sorry, It's just that...never mind." He said laying back down.

"Do you want to talk about it?"

"All that happened was pretty much what you just said, that's all you happy?" Mulan folded her arms across her chest he was being rather ignorant about the whole thing.

"You know you got quiet an attitude when it comes to having a conversation."

"Well I only have an attitude when it comes to you asking me all these personal questions." Explained Shang. Mulan didn't even want to try anymore; he was just being impossible. She lowered her head and picked a flower and began to pick the petals off. Shang looked at her, feeling guilt he began to tell her. "I'm sorry it's just that it's so hard for me to talk about it or even to think about it. I mean Lu and me were together for like years and just to find out one day that she was cheating on your friend, it just makes it hard."

"Nu Fa was your friend?" Asked Mulan.

"Yeah."

"So that's what happened! I wondered why you two hated each other?" She paused seeing that he was a little upset about talking and having to remember it. "So...do you talk to her?"

"She moved away, so I don't see her. And of course Nu Fa well he is just being himself like always, like you know. But know we won't have to worry about him any more." Shang began to sit up and lean on the edge of the rock dangling his legs at the bottom. Mulan scooted over and put her arms around her legs to keep warm.

"Yea....So do you think you'll ever fall in love again, I mean like a relationship that you had with her?"

"I think I already have." Shang turned to face her and smiled. Mulan was almost melting there; she could not help but to give into his eyes. Her heart was pounding and she began to feel red and hot all at the same time, she just wanted him to hold her right then and there. He leaned in and cupped her face with his hands and brought his lips to hers. At first it was just soft and gentle really just a simple of each others taste. Shang quickened and demanded more with the kiss. Mulan placed her hands on his chest; she could feel that his heart was beating as quick as hers was too. As they parted for air. They glanced at each other and smiled.

Mulan thought to herself that this was all that she wanted but why her? Why did he want her so...badly? As Shang was about to kiss her once more, she placed her finger on his lips and said, "Why me?"

"What do you mean?" He asked all confused,

"You know what I mean" She whispered. Shang stared at her and kissed her finger then took her hand and kissed it too, while still keeping eye contact at all times.

"When I first saw you, I fell in love with you right away. And I know it might have not seemed that way but I was. When I meet you and found out that you were more then I expected I thought this couldn't be. Here I was with a beautiful young lady, who has a great personality and who can move faster and do moves that I never seen a girl do before." He paused. "And you ask why you? I like you and have deep feelings for you and I hope that maybe we can get to know each other?"

Mulan just sat there stunned and flattered all in one; it was a dream come true she couldn't believe her ears. Mulan put her hands on his and smiled. "I would like that." Shang smiled. "But what about the whole I'm a sophomore and your a Senor?"

"I could seriously care less. And if any one has a problem with it, we can handle it!" He winked at her. Mulan laughed.

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So........What do you think? Please tell me that it was ok???? Well any ways there is much more to come! I was thinking about then making this into a adventure one too....like I was thinking that her father has something very special but one night he gets killed....so Mulan will have to follow her Destiny and find out what's going on! Or do you think I should just end it soon and write that as another story?????? Well please help b/ I don't know what I'm going to do? Thanks!