Authors Nonsense: ::Dodges flying tomatoes:: I know! I know! Gomen gomen! It's been about… two to three weeks since my last update eh? I really am sorry. See, after my last update, I went to the province, my grandma's house, and honestly, there is no computer in their house. I almost died there. Imagine, a week without computer. I know, it sucks. Anyway, when I got back I had three days to finish all the Christmas Break homework they gave us. Which meant that classes officially started after three days which means I'm back to being busy with school again. We've got this variety show in school and that's been eating up my time as well. Hella annoying but yes, I must go through it if I want to maintain my grades. Aside from the business, I have to confess that I have been spending my spare time reading Card Captor Sakura fanfics and reading Tsubasa manga. I just can't help it! When you're addicted to something it's all you think about, all you see, all you hear. It's a wonder how I'm writing this now. But meh, I've taken too much of your time and space. I must move on with the story… :)
Disclaimer: I think you know by now that I don't own this. I just do this for fun. Lol. Pretty lame huh? -.-
This chapter is dedicated to boogy. I just HAD to dedicate this chapter to you. I mean… I'm just… really all that was… damn, I'm so speechless.
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The Recap:
"You… you're…"
"Crying. Yes, I can cry. It's not like I don't or never did. I don't do it much. Everyone always thinks I can take everything in stride you know. The Chinese girl who can shake off anything. Things hurt though."
"No." he suddenly muttered.
"Huh?"
I had known a long time ago that anyone could cry. I think I just never really understood why. It just… amazes me Xiao. No one ever cared enough to cry for me. I didn't know it was so terrible." He laughed weakly and the beginnings of a real smile were starting to surface.
"Yeah. Well, I've done my share, but I always get over it eventually. When I left, I was just angry. No more tears for Xiaoyu, I told myself. Because you know what? I don't think Dave is ever going to come around. I think I've been moping long enough. And they sent me off because of that. Thinking of it now, I'm glad they sent me."
"I'm glad they did too." She smiled at first, and then pouted.
"What do you mean by that Jinny-chan?"
"I meant it in a good way!"
"Good way? There's nothing good about being thrown out!"
"Ah, gomen, gomen. I didn't mean to offend you!"
"And hey… what are you doing hugging me anyway?!" Things pretty much progressed from there. And they both smiled deep inside. Things between them were normal once again. Or what passed for it anyway.
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Finding my way to youChapter 16: Closer still
By: czee
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"Umm…" Xiaoyu fumbled with the ends of her loose clothing as she shot another fleeting look at Jin. She's been doing it all morning and it doesn't seem like she'd be stopping anytime soon too. Jin had already asked her what had been occupying her mind all morning, but she'd always jump up surprised, smile, say it's nothing, and then walk brisker. It had already started to get on his nerves, but then again, Jin wasn't that easy to break. He's a very tolerant man.
"Umm…"
"Umm…" But, patience always has its limits and Jin's seems to have reached its limits. Any more 'Umm-ing' would just drive him completely insane. Sighing, he stopped in his tracks and looked at Xiaoyu, uncertain on how he should say it.
"Huh? What's the matter Jin? Why are we stopping?" Xiaoyu looked at him thoughtfully. It wasn't dark. It wasn't time for a meal. He just went for potty a few hours ago. There was no reason for them to be stopping now.
"Look Xiao. It isn't healthy keeping things bottled up in your head. If you want to say something, just speak up. I think you already know me well enough to know that I don't bite. You've been saying the same thing all morning and I really think it'd be easier for you if you just spill it." Xiaoyu glanced at Jin unconvinced. Jin already knew what was coming and he'd stop it before she even got it out.
"Okay bu-"
"Spill." Xiaoyu glared daggers at him. This is precisely why she hated quarrelling with Jin. Although she won a number of their arguments, it was always a tough battle for her. Jin knew her well. Too well. He almost knew the entire format of how she speaks. He was reading her like some damn book and that never meant good news.
But, what was the point of this arguement in the first place? For one, what she was fretting about was definitely not a big deal. Secondly, well… nothing. That was it. She should just get it out. There's absolutely nothing wrong with what she has got to say. She let it linger in her head for far too long. Mentally kicking herself for her ridiculousness she shrugged her shoulders and with a deep breath, 'spilled it'.
"Well, not that it really matters but where are we going Jinny-chan?" Jin almost fainted. That can't have been what she's been fretting about all morning. All those 'Umms…', wasted saliva, wasted breath, wasted time worrying. Who would take that long just to ask where they were going? Well, now he knew that Xiaoyu definitely would. This girl never ceases to amaze him. Shaking his head at her ridiculousness, he smiled then promptly replied to her question,
"I thought we've already got that down Xiaoyu? I don't know where we're going. Remember? Wandering?" She stared at him and she fidgeted a bit. He hated moments like this. When he'd answered a question and she's all silent. He was sure nothing good came out of Xiaoyu's silent moments. Surprisingly though, she just reacted like it was nothing.
"Well, like I said, not that it matters." What? No violent reactions? No kicking? No screaming? No sharp and pointy blades? Jin almost fainted… again. Maybe he was too paranoid. But still, something was definitely going on with Xiaoyu. What was wrong with her? What was bugging her head? She didn't relent on her stare though, nor did she relent on the fidgeting she was doing with her clothes. Jin was pretty sure they'd start to get torn up pretty soon.
"Umm… Do you have a place in mind Xiao? You have somewhere you want to go to?" she giggled a bit and broke eye contact.
"O-of course not. Whatever gave you the impression… he... he he..." Jin raised his eyebrows. One thing he knew for sure was that Xiaoyu was a terrible liar. But, he just let it go and shrugged.
"Okay then. We're heading right. Don't wanna be sinister now do we?" That would probably do it. Soon enough, she'd be telling him where she'd want to go. He was sure of it.
And he was right too.
"NO! I mean… ugh… wait, hold on a sec. So maybe I do want to go somewhere for a while. That is, if it's not too much of a hassle of anything. Maybe we could just… drop by Tokyo for a while? Check the place out? The scenery there is pretty nice and stuff. We could just drop by for a short while. Not for any special reason mind you, I mean, I may want to see if my old friends are still there. It's been a while since I last saw Christie, Steve and the others but then again, that really isn't that important…"
"Xiao, Tokyo is to the right." It took her a moment to react then giggling a bit, she went on,
"Oh. Yeah, I knew that. Carry on then." Jin shook his head chuckling lightly as Xiaoyu went back to her usual routine, checking their trail for followers. However, what she said got him thinking.
'So… Christie, Steve and the rest eh? I expect Hwoarang's there too. That isn't good news, but still… It has been a while and although I'm not sure if they'd welcome me as warmly and friendly as Xiaoyu had, I'm sure Xiaoyu would love to visit them. Heck, who am I kidding? They might even beat the hell out of me when they see me. I was silly for thinking that they'd welcome me as nicely as Xiaoyu had. But then again… Xiaoyu's… special…'
He glanced at Xiaoyu and a better smile surfaced on his face.
'It doesn't really matter anyway. If she wants to go, we'll go.'
"Hey! Jinny-chan you're such a slow mover. At the pace you're moving, we'd reach the town by dawn the next day. Keep up will ya?" He laughed and was beside her in an instant.
After a few more hours of the oddest silence, Jin noticed that there had been flowers everywhere. This made his smile widen even more.
"Xiaoyu."
"Hmm?" She turned her head to her left to look at him.
"I haven't really said this properly yet but… I'm sorry." He really hasn't told her that yet. It was actually about time that he did. She inspected his face and seeing the sincerity it held, smiled. What Jin next though was absolutely unexpected of him. So, when Jin reached behind her ear and tucked a flower in it, she squealed out loud and gave him one of her brightest smiles. Her smile, however, turned into a suspicious look.
"You aren't planning on doing this everytime something bad happens now are you?" He shook his head with a laugh.
"I'll do it more if that's what you want. The thought just strikes me more when you're annoyed or have been annoyed." Her face softened with a tender smile and staring up at his eyes, she suddenly hugged him.
"Thank you."
"Kkyyaahh!" She frowned then looked at Jin.
"I swear you sounded like Steve when you said that. Maybe you're turning into him? God I hope you aren't, he could be a real pain sometimes."
"But Xiaoyu, that wasn't me." Xiaoyu's eyes had gone from normal to five times bigger.
Blink. Blink. She turned around, releasing Jin and her face turned beet red.
"FOX!"
Tsuzukeru…
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Authors Nonsense: ::evil grin:: It was evil of me to have left it there. Originally, there probably would have been around.. hm… 2 more pages, making it four pages long without the notes and the recap. But, then again, while I was writing this part, it just seemed like the perfect chance to end it! I was thinking about ending it with the thank you part but neh, although that would have been a sweet ending, this is longer. At least you've got an idea on what would happen next. Besides, it wouldn't have been right to start the next chapter with a "kyyaaah". It would've been strange. And I know that "kyaah" doesn't sound like something Steve would say but still.. it's my fic. Mwahaha.
Authors Notes: I don't think I've explained where Xiaoyu came from? Well just to clear things up, she's from Kyoto okay?
To the reviewers:
skipster-chic: You changed your name! It's a good thing I looked at the reviews again. Cool name too. :D Here's the update! And I hope you liked the Xiaoyin in it even if it is very uhh… small? Is that the word for it? Lol. Threatening lol. Don't worry, I will try to fit an update in the next two weeks. ::wink::
TheWishOfNight: I've read your fic! ::grin:: Pretty good stuff you've got there eh? :D And I'm glad that you liked the last chapter. Here's the next chapter for you and I hope you liked it too!
Relics: Oh reviews can make anybody's day. Even flames sometimes. :D They're just so… yummy. Lol. Well, constructive criticism at least. Same with this fic. I never expected to get this much reviews for this silly little fic but I did and I thank you for being one of the few people that keep this going! Thank you again!
Lyzz2nwn: I know about the mistletoe deal but… what's the eggnog thing? Ehh? Explain please? Hmm… I don't know if I'd be able to write a TT fic. I'm not sure. I've got this angsty fic on my mind after this since I've been seriously craving for angst. All this perky fics I've been writing has been getting to me. OH and I didn't move. I just go to my grandma's house every Christmas break for our family reunion. It's fun but as I said, no computer. ::tears up:: Oh, the sinister deal thing? Well, supposedly, 'sinister' is Latin for left (well, that's what my friend told me, if it isn't then just pretend it is. Lol.) and well, since neither Xiaoyu nor Jin are sinister, they go to the right. It's just some random thing that popped up my head. I have no idea what a kariban is but, thank you. :D You've been a big help in reaching a hundred. ::hug:: Thanks a lot and I hope you enjoyed this too!
Lady-Eliwen: New reviewer! New reviewer! Thanks for taking the time and telling me what you think. Really it's appreciated. I'm glad that you're enjoying reading this as much as I enjoy writing this. :D I hope this chapter had been a good read for you.
Shadowsin: Thank you for all your compliments. They're one of the biggest factors that help with fast updates. LOL! Just kidding, but really, thanks a lot. Enjoy this chapter… although yeah, it's a bit late for that since you've probably read it already. :P
Starlighter S-14: New reviewer again! New reviewer again! I'm so touched that you think this is one of the cutest love stories! Thank you so much. I am sorry to have made you wait for so long for an update. But yes, as explained above, my schedule is a very complicated thing. I will try to update faster. Maybe I should make that my new years resolution? Thanks again! :D
mi-chan: Pasalubong?! Nyek! I'm so broke with all the Christmas shopping that I did that I barely have a penny. Besides, I just bought myself a pressie for uhh.. being a good girl. Lol. I just bought a couple of manga, I've been in a spending mood lately so I poured it all out on manga. But now… I'm broke. :P Thanks for the uh… congrats. I'm so happy I crossed the mark. Thanks for the support! You rock! :D
potty: Hmm, I'm sorry there isn't much humor here too. But, I will try to add more humor in the next few chapters. I'll make up for it through the fluffyness. Is that okay? :D
Almost Funny: Lol. Oh yes, that's a good point. Lol, she does throw those blade things all the time eh? Like they were not sharp, pointy and deadly. I hope you enjoyed this chapter too. There's not much to it but, it was something. More's coming up the next chapter but after this… ::sigh:: I'm not spoiling anything. Enjoy! :D
Stella: You?! Not one to threaten people?! ::snorts:: Just kidding. States. Cool ness. I still haven't seen you since before Christmas break. I miss you na! Let's meet up somewhere! I hope you enjoyed that tiny fluff at the end of this chapter. :D
boogy: I have to say, you are one uh… patient person. For you to have reviewed all the chapters… that's just.. woah.. not that I'm complaining or anything. I mean, I almost died when I saw I had 15 new reviews but… wow. Thanks a lot. I'm thankful that this fic is worthy enough to have eaten that much time off someone. I hope this chapter was just as pleasing as the previous ones. :D
Phew! Now I know it's late and all but I just wanted to greet you all a happy new year. Hope this year treats you well! :D
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