A/N: I am SO sorry for not updating! I'm very busy with other fanfics right now, my head's BURSTING with ideas! So now, on with the show!

Chapter 3: A thin line between Love and Hate

Nu Wa looked at Jiang Wei with hatred. He was on her mat-bed, his hands behind his head and a grin on his face. His feet were on Nu Wa's ascessory box. "Hello angel." Jiang Wei said. Nu Wa swiped his feet off her box and rolled Jiang Wei off her bed.

"You don't deserve to live, you ungrateful pig." she shot back. "Hey, kill your enemies, protect your allies." said Jiang Wei, rubbing his back, which was sore from falling on the floor. Nu Wa angrily kicked him hard in the shins,making him howl in pain. "OWW! Jeez, stop hurting me already!" he wailed. "Get out, I need to dress." Nu Wa said, ignoring and pushing Jiang Wei out of the tent. "And don't think about peeking!" she added. She heard some groans, and after sighing, she dressed out of her armor (which she put to the side) and into her sleepwear.

Jiang Wei then walked back in. "Well, good night." he said, heading to the mat-bed, but Nu Wa beat him to it. "Hey, where do I sleep?" Jiang Wei complained. Nu Wa threw him a pillow and blanket. "Figures." Jiang Wei said unpleasantly. He then set his 'bed' up. He then went under his blanket and rested his head on the pillow.

Everything was quiet for a while, until Jiang Wei spoke up. "Nu Wa? Are you awake?" he asked. "I was, until you talked. Now be quiet." Nu Wa said wearily. "Oh... sorry. I just wanted to ask you... is Liu Qian that important to you? Little brothers can be a pain in the neck. Well, I don't have a brother, or sister, but that's what I heard." Jiang Wei said. "Liu Qian was my closest relative, besides Lord Liu Bei and his son." said Nu Wa. "You're related to Lord Liu Bei?" Jiang Wei asked, amazed. "He is my father's cousin. Liu Bei... defeated him to establish the Shu kingdom." said Nu Wa. "So you're father's dead... I feel your pain. My father died when I was a mere infant." said Jiang Wei.

Nu Wa was entranced by Jiang Wei's sudden sincerity. She felt like she was actually falling for this guy. "S-sorry for waking you up." Jiang Wei said apologetically. He was now looking in her soft brown eyes. Nu Wa didn't reply.

Three days later, the Shu army arrived back at Cheng Du. Liu Bei met up with his niece and suddenly hugged her. "My lord?" Nu Wa asked. "I'm sorry. I'm sorry for all the grief I've caused you. I've killed your father, I've sent your brother to his death. I've done too much." Liu Bei apologized. "My lord, please, I will be fine." Nu Wa reassured, gently pushing Liu Bei away. "I'll make it up to you. I will give your brother a worthy tomb, and you may have anything you want." said Liu Bei, his hands clasped on Nu Wa's shoulders. Nu Wa smiled at her uncle. "I will be fine." she repeated.

Liu Qian was given a funeral, just as Liu Bei promised. Nu Wa didn't go, for her grief was too strong for her. Though she had the privilege to get and do anything she wanted, all she did besides fight was talk to Jiang Wei. They would have some interesting conversations on each other's opinions about the Three Kingdoms, or anything that came to mind. Sometimes they'd tease each other or even flirt. Nu Wa wasn't sure if she even loved or hated Jiang Wei. She knew he liked her by the way he talked and looked at her.

One day, they sat alone at the riverside, their feet in the cool, rushing water. "Wanna go fishing some time?" Jiang Wei asked. "Naw, no thanks. I don't like killing animals." Nu Wa answered. She looked up at the clouds, watching two birds circle around each other. ' A lot like my situation.' she thought. Jiang Wei gave a dry laugh. "You kill many animals on the battlefield." he joked. Nu Wa giggled. "You're killing me! (sigh)... Jiang Wei?" Nu Wa asked. "Y-yeah?" Jiang Wei asked back. "Well... I'm 17, you're 20, 21 years old. You've already reached adulthood by now. Are you... are you married?" Nu Wa asked.

Jiang Wei was getting uncomfortable. "Well, no actually... so you're still adolescent and unmarried? Usually, girls get married when they're 13 nowadays." said Jiang Wei. "Yeah... my uncle really didn't have time to arrange my wedding." Nu Wa answered. Jiang Wei stared at the murky riverbed. 'I'm so confused... I don't know why, but I like Jiang Wei, but do I like him more as a friend? Why am I feeling this way?' Nu Wa thought to herself.

"Nu Wa? What's the matter?" Jiang Wei asked softly. "It's... nothing." Nu Wa answered. Jiang Wei looked surprised. "You've got something in your mind... tell me. I'll understand." Jiang Wei reassured. Nu Wa inched away from Jiang Wei. "As I said, it's no-" she said, but she was interrupted when Jiang Wei suddenly kissed her. Nu Wa was both shocked and surprised, yet she didn't push him back. The mixed emotions inside her rose. Now she certainly didn't know if she was in love with him. But she now knew that Jiang Wei was desperately in love with her. What could she do? Her brother's murderer wanting her? Family, or love? The more she thought about it, the more she got depressed.

A/N: Enjoying it so far? Then PLEASE review! I STILL only have two! WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU PEOPLE! Ehem, sorry, I haven't controlled my insanity yet. :P Anyways, here's a sneak peak of chapter 4:

Chapter 4: Advice and Emotions.

That night, Nu Wa decided to get help from Liu Bei. When she went in the throne room, it was as if he was expecting her...