Disclaimer: I am not the creator of these characters Capcom Entertainment is. I Dedicate this chapter to The-Dark-Angel for her advice on romance writing.
12
The next day Ken, Sakura, and Guile trained and spent itme getting to know one another. Ryu and Hokuto spent the day in the jungle. From when they were kids Ken had known Ryu, and in all that time Ryu has never looked at another woman like the way he looked at Hokuto. Though Ken was happy for them he feared that the timing may be bad. Hokuto was caught within a dangerous situation where something may happen to her or Ryu. Ken dreaded the thought of their relationship being hurt just when Ryu was letting somone in. What did put Kens mind at ease was that Hokuto was a strong fighter and she would be able to handle herself.
Ryu and Hokuto went site seeing in the jungle. The two saw many exotic animals and radiant plants. Picking a purple flower Ryu placed it in Hokuto's hair and kissed her. Next to a water fall Ryu and Hokuto had a picnic as they enjoy the soothing sound of the water and eachothers company.
Houkto sighed and looked at Ryu asking a serious question. "Ryu? Do you think we just jumped into this relationship because of the stress we've been facing. Or is there really something between us?"
"I know there is something between us." Ryu replied
"How do you know?"
"Because I have never felt the way about anyone the way I feel about you. I have always focused on my training perparing myself for the next fight. But now all I want to focus on is you and your goals."
Hokuto smiled and kissed Ryu. After a while the two went for a swim, forgetting their troubles for the moment. The two spent so much time in the jungle that before they knew it night fallen. After making their way through the jungle only to find the villiage was on fire and Kairi was standing in the center staring cruelly at Hokuto and Ryu.