Chapter 4: Because of You – Ne-Yo (Po Part) / True Love – Pink (Tigress Part)

Last night was just wrong. Tigress thought that he is in a relationship with Song. That is so not true but she left before he can correct her. But with him being with Song last night would really let someone assume that he went on a midnight lover's tryst which definitely was not.

Song snuck out the palace late last night because she was distraught. He walked her back to her house in the valley as they talked about what bothered her. Her group wants them to go back into stealing again but Song strongly disagreed. She cannot do it again after Po saved her from life of crime. In the end, Song decided that she would just stay in the valley and if the ladies wanted to do crimes, that's up to them. After all she tried to stop them. Anyway, they cannot really do anything in the Valley of Peace as long as Po and the Furious Five are around. And she promised Po that she would help if in case the ladies decided to rob in the valley.

When he got back, he was surprised to see Tigress. He didn't want anyone to know that he left. He didn't want to explain why he was late but if Tigress tells Shifu that he left at night, the master might ask him to go up and down the thousand steps again. Wow, that's no so awesome.

Somehow, he wanted to correct Tigress. He doesn't want her to think that he is in a relationship. Not when it is her that he loves.

"You have to tell her brother." Viper slithered her way to Po.

"Oh Viper. Didn't see you there."

"Because you are too busy watching Tigress meditate." Viper then said as she turned to look at the meditating Tigress in front of the Moon Pool.

Po scratched the back of his head. "What should I tell her?" He asked innocently.

The snake smiled. "That you love her."

"W-what? Me love Tigress? Pfft." He denied.

"Admit it brother. You will find that you will both save yourselves from misery." With that Viper left a confused Po.

He remained stationary on his position behind one of the columns. Not moving as he ponder on what Viper said. "Does she mean that Tigress likes me too? Should I tell her? Maybe I shouldn't. We're friends now and I might ruin that if I tell her that I love her. But what if Viper is right? Ahhh!"

"I really hope you have a good reason for disturbing me." Tigress then voiced out.

"Oh yeah…" Po then approached Tigress near the pool. "Listen Ti, there's something I gotta tell you." He started. "About Song…"

Tigress cut him off. His words would hurt her so she might as well not hear it. "I know Po, and… I'm happy for you." She said as she try to stop the pain in her heart.

"But you got it all wrong." Po raised his voice. "I don't like her like that. We are just friends. There's someone else." Po then said exasperated.

"Great." Tigress thought. It may not be Song but there's another woman Po loves. "That's nice." She turned to head for the door but Po spoke again stopping her midway.

"You, Tigress."

That stopped her as she turned to look at Po. "W-what?" She can feel hope rise inside her.

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(Because of You)

Want to, but I can't help it

I love the way it feels,

It's got me stuck between my fantasy and what is real

I need it when I want it, I want it when I don't

Tell myself I'll stop everyday, knowin' that I won't

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"It's you, Tigress. The woman that I love." Tigress just remained looking wide-eyed at Po. She wanted to pinch herself but too afraid to move in case she will wake up from a dream.

Her silence made Po nervous. "P-please just let me explain." He took a deep breath and tried to focus on his explanation. "After Gongmen, all my feelings for you intensified. I would always dream of us being together and there's nothing I want more but… but I know you don't see me that way. Everyday I tell myself to just stop loving you but I can't. And no matter what my head says, I don't want to stop loving you."

"But Po…" Tigress finally had the courage to speak.

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I got a problem and I don't know what to do about it

Even if I did, I don't know if I would quit but I doubt it

I'm taken by the thought of it, and I know this much is true

Baby, you have become my addiction, I'm so strung out on you

I can barely move but I like it

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"I know, Tigress that you don't feel the same way. And it's my problem really not yours. I tried and tried to stop but each time I do my love just grows more and more. And despite the fact that I know you won't return my feelings, I don't want to quit."

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And it's all because of you [3X]

And it's all because…

Never get enough,

She's the sweetest drug

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Po then held Tigress' hand in his. "I never want to quit."

"Oh Po… I've got to tell you something too." Her eyes shone like a star.

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Think of it every second

I can't get nothing done,

Only concern is the next time, I'm gonna get me some

Know I should stay away from, cause it's no good for me

I try and try but my obsession won't let me leave

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Po didn't seem to hear her though as he just continued. "Listen Tigress, I can't do anything, I can't focus. All I can think of is you and how sweet my life will be if you're mine. I love you, Tigress." Love was in his jade eyes.

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(True Love)

Sometimes I hate every single stupid word you say

Sometimes I wanna slap you in your whole face

There's no one quite like you

You push all my buttons down

I know life would suck without you

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Tigress then smiled at her beloved Panda. "Do you know how many times I wanted to knock you off every time you do something stupid?"

Po looked uncomfortable. "Uhmmm…. A lot?"

"Damn right it's a lot. You can be so childish and act stupid all the time you just know how to tick me off."

Sad look replaced the love on the panda's face. His shoulders slumped knowing that Tigress won't return his love. "I-I'm sorry." He let go of Tigress' hand in his.

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At the same time, I wanna hug you

I wanna wrap my hands around your neck

You're an asshole but I love you

And you make me so mad I ask myself

Why I'm still here, or where could I go

You're the only love I've ever known

But I hate you, I really hate you,

So much, I think it must be

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Tigress just held it tighter though. "Po… you just don't know how many times you pissed me off that I just want to wring your neck. But my life wouldn't be happy without you. You taught me how to lighten up. How not to be conformed inside the small space I created and most of all…" Tigress paused as she looked deep into Po's eyes. "I love you more than I've loved anyone else in my life."

"Y-you do?"

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True love, true love

It must be true love

Nothing else can break my heart like

True love, true love,

It must be true love

No one else can break my heart like you

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Tigress nodded with a smile on her face. "You are my one true love Po. I love you so much that when I thought you were with Song, I decided to try to be happy for you. No matter how hard it was." She looked sad as she recalled her jealousy. "But do you really love me?"

"I do Tigress. With all the love there is in me."

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Just once try to wrap your little brain around my feelings

Just once please try not to be so mean

Repeat after me now R-O-M-A-N-C-E-E-E

Come on I'll say it slowly (Romance)

You can do it baby

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"I love you so much too Po. Never break my heart."

"Never Tigress."

Tigress then placed both her paws on either side of Po's cheek and pulled him for a kiss. "My true love." Tigress then said when they ended their kiss.