Chapter 2: Shock, Confusion and Truth

I couldn't believe my eyes. It had been a day since Jin had gotten hurt and I had decided to check up on him and Fuu. She was constantly checking on him, making a big fuss. In fact It's like every five minutes she goes to check up on the loser. I don't know why, but it's kind of starting to bug me. Anyway, when I walked in, I stopped at the doorway and hid in the shadows. Fuu was talking to an unconsious Jinn.

"You better get well, Jin," She smiled sadly. "I don't know what I'd do if you died."

What's this stupid woman talking about? It's not like he can hear her! He's unconsious.

"You see, Jin," Fuu said. "I...love you."

I clamped a hand over my mouth in an attempt to keep from yelling. WHAT? Love? Jin? She's not serious! Yeah, there was always that little admiration, maybe crush, but love! I couldn't believe it. For some reason I didn't want to. What happened next was even more of a shocker.

Fuu lowered her head and issed Jin lightly on the lips, then caressed his cheek. She ran a hand through his long, now loose hair, then got up and started walking to the door.

"I'll be back later, Jin," She said.

I jumped and ran out of the room. I stopped outside the entrance, not knowing why I cared if she had seen me. A thought came to me. I decided I was going to ask her just what the heck that was all about.

"M-mugen!" Fuu gasped, blush rising to her cheeks. "What are you doing? How long have you been here?"

"Long enough," I said with a glare. "Listen, wench, what did you mean in there?"

"What?" She asked.

"When you said you loved Jin?" I said, annoyed. For some reason, I was getting really mad about this.

"I...I said what I meant," She said after a while. "Please don't tell, Mugen!"

She ran off. I walked into the hotel and scowled down at Jin. Why him? Why does she love him? And why do I care so much! Urgh! I just wanna go slice someone up right now! Jin stirred. Soon, his eyes opened.

"What's the matter with you, Mugen?" Jin asked.

"Ya know, Fuu likes you," I said with a growl.

"Mmm," Jin said. "I could always tell a little bit. Why, does it bother you?"

"Wadda you care if it does?" I asked angrily.

"Actually, I don't," Jin said. "I was just asking, since you seem so bothered."

"I'm not bothered," I said, glaring at him. "I'm always in a bad mood, espesially around you, you no good baka!"

"Mugen, do you like Fuu?" Jin asked, suprisingly ignoring my comment.

"No!" I yelled. "She's the ugliest little girl I've ever seen and she's worthless! Why would I like her!"

"Mmm," Was Jin's only reply, then he went back to sleep.

I stomped out of the hotel in anger, lost in thought and anger. Why would I like her? Why do I care if she loves Jin? WHY? Suddenly, I stopped. There, standing in front of me was the source of my problems. It was Fuu.

"Mugen," She said worriedly. "What's the matter?"

"Why?" I asked with a glare. "You worried that something happened to your precious Jin?"

"No," Fuu frowned. "I was worried about you! You are my friend after all, even though you're a total jerk most of the time."

Why did I let my thoughts out? Why did I ask her that? Why'd I show...jealousy? I...I'm jealous! I...I like Fuu! I can't believe it. I never felt this way before. Why now? Maybe the reality of her loving Jin surfaced my feelings? Why do I have to like Fuu? She's already got her heart set on Jin...