Hi guys, Sorry, it's been a while since I last updated, but I've been really busy, what with college summer courses and all. But I've been really meaning to update. Well, it's (looks at clock) Aack! It's 2:47 am right now, and I can't fall asleep!! Grrr, and I have to wake up early tomorrow for class too! I hate it when this happens, but I decided to continue on with the next chapter. I'm hoping that I'll get sleepy from typing away. Hehe, so here we go. Hope you guys like Ch 11.

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She looked at him searchingly, and smiled. Her face was basked in the luminous glow of the evening sun and she looked simply angelic. Jann Lee swore he had never seen a more beautiful sight. She looked at him hesitantly before reaching up and pulling her face closer to his. She was coming closer and Jann Lee could feel his heart beating faster and faster. It felt like it was going to thump right out of his chest.

Jann Lee sighed happily and subconsciously rubbed the side of his cheek where Lei Fang had kissed him as he relived that scene from yesterday. He sat up and rubbed his eyes, looking at the clock. It was 10:00 sharp. He groaned to himself. He was supposed to be up a long time ago to go train. He even set his alarm clock to 7:00 AM, but he was having the most beautiful dream about Lei Fang, when it rang. So of course, he had to hit the snooze button. He wanted to go back to his dream. In it, he was about to pull Lei Fang into his arms for a sweet romantic kiss.

But of course, whenever you want to go back to a dream, it would never happen, so he contented himself by revisiting the scene from yesterday when Lei Fang had kissed him. He must have relived that scene a billion times now. He couldn't help but smile again as he thought about that kiss. Of course, it was just a kiss on the cheeks, but it made him feel so...he couldn't even describe it. Happy? That was kind of an understatement. He couldn't help but think about how it would feel to kiss her on the lips.

He let out a loud groan and sat up from his bed. All of these feelings flowing through him about Lei Fang were really confusing him. Is this love? He asked himself. He had never felt this way for another person before. But, he had to admit, he had never allowed himself to get close to anyone before either. Not after....Jann Lee shook his head to keep from reliving the memories of his parent's death.

After their deaths, as a young child of about thirteen, he had to learn to live on his own. Being a new kid living in the slums of New York, he was picked on a lot. But he learned the way of the streets pretty early on. He learned that if you put up a tough attitude then no one would dare mess with you. He also learned to cope on his own. No one was left to care for him, so he didn't need to care for anyone else. All he had in this world was himself, and that was all he needed.

He came to view feelings as a weakness. In the slums, it was a dog eat dog world. Survival of the fittest, and there was no place for the weak. But now, she's come into my life. Jann Lee didn't know what it was, but he had a weakness for Lei Fang. Ever since the first time he saw her....

Jann Lee shook his head. No time to think about all that now. He had to get up and get ready to go train. The tournament was starting and his first fight with Hayate was two days away. He kicked himself for not training harder during the past week.

During that time, he was too busy spending time with Lei Fang. No, this tournament is what's important! He thought. He was beginning to realize that whatever it was that he had with Lei Fang was distracting him from his main purpose of being here. To win and only to win.

Maybe I should call it off with her for a while...at least until I sort my feelings out...
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Lei Fang hummed happily to herself as she rounded the corner of the hotel. She kept on thinking back to her day yesterday with Jann Lee. It was so perfect, she thought smiling broadly. She flashed back to the moment where she kissed him. The look on his face was priceless! She couldn't help but giggle at the memory. He looked so adorable standing there blushing and holding his hand over his cheeks.

"Helloo? Lei Fang! Wait up!"

"Huh?" She turned around swiftly to see Seph running towards her. When he caught up with her he took a moment to catch his breath.

"Lei Fang, didn't you hear me? I was calling your name."

"Oh, sorry," She smiled at him apologetically. "I guess I was just lost in my thoughts."

"Oh it's okay." He took a step back and looked her up and down. "Wow, looking hot today," he said whistling.

"Uh, thanks..." Lei Fang said blushing, looking down at her attire for the day. She was wearing a blue short spaghetti strapped dress that she had bought yesterday with Jann Lee. She had to admit it was a little bit on the skimpy side, but she had chosen it with the hot weather in mind. Plus, she had secretly wanted Jann Lee to see her in it, as it was he who picked it out for her.

"Hey, I was wondering.." Seph started. "there's this restaurant in the hotel that I've been meaning to try out. I mean, I hear it's really good and that they have the best seafood pasta. Anyways, I guess I just wanted to ask if you wanted to go there with me sometime...this afternoon maybe?"

Lei Fang looked at him incredulously. Didn't I JUST tell him the other day that I was interested in someone else? Why is he at it again? She sighed and said "Seph, look, I thought I told you. I'm kinda with someone right now."

"Yeah, I know. I understand." Seph said backtracking. "You're with Jann Lee, right?" He didn't allow her to answer before continuing "I was just asking, as a friend, if you wanted to join me for lunch. I would really like the company. I mean, you guys all know each other, and I'm kinda new so..." He stopped and looked at her hopefully. "So, what do ya say? Would you join me for lunch?..Please?"

Lei Fang looked at his puppy dog expression and sighed. She had really wanted to spend this afternoon with Jann Lee, but she just couldn't say no when he put it that way. "Well, okay.." she agreed. "But only as friends."

"Right! Thanks," Seph said grinning. "I can't wait till then, I'll give your cell a ring." He looked her up and down appreciatively again before turning around and heading the other way. "Oh, and remember to wear that dress with you this afternoon," he said turning around and giving her a wink.

What was that about? She asked herself. I thought we agreed that we were just gonna be friends. So, why does it seem like he's always hitting on me? Was he just lying about the friends part, so he could get me to agree to dinner with him?! She shook her head lightly and dismissed the idea. Nah, that's just silly. He was probably just joking around just now.

She turned around and continued on her way. She was going to visit Tina and wish her luck before the tournament. She also wanted to talk to Tina about her relationship with Jann Lee. Tina always had excellent advice when it came to guys.

As she came near Tina's room, she spotted Zach standing hesitantly outside. "Hey Zach!" she called out.

Zach spun around nervously and gave her a look. "Shhhh! Lei Fang!" He motioned for her to be quiet. "Do you have to be so loud?!" He whispered.

"Ohh, sorry," Lei Fang whispered back. "Umm, so, why are we whispering again?"

"We are not whispering!" Zach whispered vehemently. Lei Fang gave him a weird and confused look. "Okay, fine! I just didn't want Tina to hear you and catch me out here."

"Ooooooh," Lei Fang said pretending to understand where he's coming from. "So, um why ARE you out here anyways?" she asked.

"Well...um..that is..." Zach started shifting nervously from side to side. "I just wanted to give her this." He took out a pink velvet box from his pant pocket. "It's a charm bracelet. It's nothing special. I just wanted to give it to her for luck on her fight tonight. But she's probably just gonna yell at me or something."

"Awww that is sooo sweet!" Lei Fang squealed clasping her hands together. "Why would she ever yell at you?" Zach gave her a look as to say, you know why. "....Right."

"Yeah, I know she likes to pretend she can't stand me, but I know she wants me! Ya gotta love it when they play hard to get," Zach said chuckling.

I think, in this case, Tina's actually playing impossible to get, Lei Fang thought to herself with some amusement, but she didn't say anything to Zach. She didn't want to bring him down.

"Anyway.." Zach was saying. "I would appreciate it if you could give it to her. Just say it's from her love muffin." Zach winked and gave her the pink box.

"Right..will do!" she said smiling. She watched him leave before knocking on Tina's door. When there came no answer, she knocked again and waited. Hmm, that's weird, where could she be? Lei Fang tried looking through the little peep hole in the door, but she couldn't really see anything. Guess she's not in. Duh! Lei Fang hit her forehead with her palm. She's probably out training for her fight tonight. I suppose I'll just come back later before the tournament starts and help her get ready.

What to do now..? Lei Fang smiled happily and skipped back down the hallway. I know! I"ll go visit Jann Lee! On her way back she bumped into Kasumi and Hayabusa. They looked like such a cute couple. He had his arms around her waist and she was clinging to him. Lei Fang greeted them cheerfully and continued on her way.

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Oh Pooh! She thought as she leaned on Jann Lee's door. He was out too! This is just great...

Just then her cell phone rang. "Hello?"

"Hey Lei, you ready?"

"Huh? Who is this? Ready for what?" she asked clueless.

"It's Seph and ready for lunch? You haven't forgotten have you?"

"Oooh no! Of course I haven't forgotten, hehe," she lied.

"Great! I'll meet you at the Mobster Lobster in thirty minutes. See you then!"