Yakushima, Japan

[Ling Xiaoyu]

Once the conversation with Anna was over, Xiaoyu walked back in her room to check on Jin. To her surprise, he was standing on his own two feet, just mere minutes of being shot not too long ago.

"No!" She placed her hands out in protest, shaking them in disbelief, "No, no, no!" Xiao grabbed Jin's hand and placed him back on her bed, pointing a demanding finger at him.

"You're not leaving here, I can't run the risk of you being injured once you leave here again!" Her brown eyes stared into his, before her demeanor softened and she cupped his face with her hands.

"I don't want to lose you again, not this time." She pressed her forehead against his, "I want you to be safe, that's all I've ever wanted from you. I know that's asking a lot coming from you, but I need you around."

[Jin Kazama]

Despite the injury slowing his pace Jin forced himself to move with his usual proud stride and with persistence, he was just two feet away from the door when Xiao walked in. The Phoenix quickly protested to Jin's actions with a series of No's before she held her hands out in front of her and shook them. Xiao's actions caused the Kazama to halt instantly and tilt his head to the side just a bit, Xiao then took Jin's hand and lead him back to her bed. He wasn't in the position to retaliate much so he followed and sat on the edge of her bed as he listened to her talk. "You're not leaving here, I can't run the risk of you being injured once you leave here again!" her statement was followed by finger pointing in a somewhat stern and serious manner.

As former CEO of Mishima Zaibatsu Jin had become accustomed to giving the orders, not taking them. So Being told that he wouldn't be leaving sort of surprised him, he didn't know Xiao could take charge of a situation like that or that she could give orders. Nonetheless Jin calmly replied "I do as I please.. And I only got injured because that soldier was having a lucky day." Jin paused for a moment before he remembered the brutal upper-cut he used on the soldier."well it was the soldier's lucky day until I broke his jaw Anyway. after his statement Jin attempted to stand up again until Xiao's honey brown eyes looked right into his and she cupped his face with her hands.

Jin was usually numb and somewhat cold but her soft, warm hands and close proximity got through and caused suppressed memories to resurface. Jin had completely forgotten that he could feel like that, all of his energy had been focused on two tasks, murdering his father and grandfather and then curing himself of his curse. Xiao's demeanor softened before she spoke. "I don't want to lose you again, not this time." Jin kept quiet for a second or two and when she pressed her forehead against his Jin gently placed his hands over Xiao's. " Its for your safety."

After speaking Jin calmly listened to her next statement without interruption."I want you to be safe, that's all I've ever wanted from you. I know that's asking a lot coming from you, but I need you around." as soon as she finished her statement,Jin leaned in and kissed her. The Feeling of her soft lips seemed addictive but he pulled himself away after just a brief moment.

" don't worry, if there's anything we've established... Its that Tekken force soldiers suck at killing me. They've been at it for years and still haven't been able to do it." he smirked confidently at her for a moment or two, to try and calm her down and lighten the mood, then he continued speaking. "and G corp soldiers are just cheap imitations of Tekken force soldiers so its all the same." Jin gently pinched her cheek."Plus I'm used to getting hurt and chased around. I don't want that to be part of your life too. Jin still hid his concerns about his devil transformation, the less she knew about his devil gene, the better.

[Ling Xiaoyu]

Xiao felt a sharp tingle in her spine when Jin kissed her, it felt so surreal. She listened to him explain his situation, and she understood that he didn't want her involved.

But it was too late for that.

Xiao was already involved just by being around him, but she didn't care too much. She knows that whatever problem she and Jin may face, they'll get through it together.

"But, you are apart of my life Jin." She kissed him again, gently. Her brown eyes looked into his, she loved Jin, and no one could tell her differently.

She couldn't help herself as she pressed her lips against Jin's again, hungrily. Kissing him had become an addiction, it sparked memories of their past deep within the depths of her mind.

Xiao missed him, and she knew he missed her too. Her lips intertwined with his, as she let her fingers roam his soft skin, she missed moments like this so much.

[rykezois]

As Jin felt the passion-burning kiss, he found himself nearly uncontrollably wanting to return it, his arms starting to move to her body.

But he managed to retain some of his self control and gently pushed her off him.
"Xiayou, I want you to promise me something." He said as he looked deep into her wanting eyes.

"If I let you have me for just this once, will you promise to wait for me until this is all over?"

He himself wasn't thinking straight. His emotions were suddenly released, suppressing the man who only cared for the end of his family. He was reminded of his loving self, and now that reflected onto him now. At this point in did not care what the consequences truly were for this, he just wanted to spend this time with the one he use to love, and wants to start loving again.

[Ling Xiaoyu]

Xiao felt Jin push off of her body, causing her to display a disgruntled look upon her face as if she had done something wrong. It wasn't until Jin asked her a question that depending on her answer, could change their lives forever.

"If I let you have me for just this once, will you promise to wait for me until this is all over?"

Deep down, she wanted to outright say yes, but Jin placed a void in her heart by leaving her once before. Promising to wait for him once more, only to be shut down by the reality that he may not come back at all.

Sheepishly, she rubbed her shoulder.. "I..." The young Chinese woman stammered her words, as if her mind was trapped in a maze full of possible thoughts yet unfamiliar solutions.

"I don't know Jin.. it's been a long time.. It's like I'm getting to know you all over again each time you leave me it's something different or something has gone astray." Her delicate brown eyes stared deep into his, "I just don't want you to leave me again.."

[rykezois]

He was expecting an answer like that, but even then the array of emotions that kicked in that instance were still in effect.

"Xiao, this is the last time I will ever leave you. If you promise to wait, I promise to come back and stay."

He said as he put his hand to her soft face.

"I.... Love you Xiayou."

[Ling Xiaoyu]

As much as she wanted to believe Jin, Xiaoyu couldn't find it in herself. She had a plethora of rhetoric questions that flooded her conscience.

She wanted to understand just exactly where Jin is coming from, but with the increasing amount of time she started to ponder on it the more she began to feel discouraged.

Xiaoyu loved Jin, with all of her heart. She just wanted it to work between them, their relationship has been rocky for the longest of time, to the point where she wouldn't want to risk her own happiness.

Soon, in an instant, her problems and frustrations ceased to exist when her ears came across those three words in which she longed to hear for so long.

By now, Xiao indulged in the burning sensation that overwhelmed her eyes and tears escaped from them, it was the first time, in a very long time that Jin actually professed his love for her.

Hearing those words, Xiaoyu brought her face closer to his and gently pressed her lips against his own. She closed her eyes, wanting to deepen it but didn't want to press the wrong buttons.

After kissing her lover, she pulled away and pressed her forehead against his, lovingly. Her eyes didn't bother to open, as she wanted to embrace her moment with the man she loved most.

"Jin? Do you have any idea how long I waited for you to tell me that you loved me again?" Her voice was calm as the sea, as her hand ran through the locks of his jet black hair... "I love you too Jin, I always have and I always will. You are everything to me."

[rykezois]

Jin kissed back gently as well, and nestled his head with hers as his hand still remained on her face.

"Xiao... I'm sorry... I wish I could've been with you this whole time.."

[Ling Xiaoyu]

Xiaoyu clutched her arms around Jin and held him close to her flesh. It was such a surreal moment for her, as if she were dreaming. And if she was, in this particular dream she would refuse to wake up.

In the back of her mind, she started to take up Jin's offer from before. Maybe it wouldn't hurt? Who knows, just maybe Jin could keep his promise this time.

Once their lips parted, Xiaoyu found the urge to kiss him again but this time with more passion and emphasis. The young woman felt as though she were caught in a trance, no matter how hard she tried to stop, she just couldn't.

With each passing kiss, her cheeks displayed a red hue, once she caught herself she stopped suddenly and another hue this time of a little embarrassment crept over her being.

"Hehe.. sorry Jin, I have no clue what came over me." Rubbing her shoulder sheepishly, "We can stop if you want to, if this is too much for you."

[rykezois]

Jin's arms committed to the same part as hers, only moving slightly to the lower part of her body.

He answered the kiss with even the same amount, if not more passion desire than Xiao. He wanted her, now.

As they stopped, Jin smiled at her and he responded to her with, "No Xiao, in fact..' He said as he pulled her towards him, 'this is perfect." He pulled her into a deep kiss as he started to move her towards the bed.

[Ling Xiaoyu]

Xiaoyu felt her cheeks heat up with a deep cherry hue once Jin kissed her with greater passion that before. He pulled her closer to him, and her heart felt as though it was about to beat out of her chest.

Still kissing her lover, she felt the softness of her bed press firmly against her back. Once there, she parted lips with him just to admire him.

He was a beautiful specimen, even down to the Devil Gene mark that cursed his soul. Deep down, Xiaoyu didn't care nor did it bother her, she loved Jin for him and that's all that really mattered.

Flashing a small toothy grin at the Japanese man, her soft voice spoke to him, "I'm ready whenever you are..." Of course she was nervous but being around Jin made it all worthwhile.

[rykezois]

Jin began to get on top of her, and slowly began to take off her clothes, nothing stopping him at this point.

"Xiao, I will make this the best night of your life.." He said as began to kiss all over her neck and face.

His hands moved to her small but firm breast, clutching them in his hands.

[Ling Xiaoyu]

Xiaoyu enjoyed the sensation that was currently building inside of her, it felt like eternal bliss and she loved every waking minute of it to the point where she didn't want it to end.

With each passing second, she felt tangled in a maze full of love and ecstasy. She didn't want this precious moment to stop, but eventually, she knew that all pleasant dreams must come to an end...

---

The sound of birds chirping and the abundant rays from the morning sun awoke the young Chinese woman as she sat up from the bed with a yawn.

She covered her naked frame with the blanket of her bed, she was elated to know that Jin stayed the whole night with her. Last night was something that she would never, ever forget.

Laying back down on her side, Xiaoyu took the time to admire the wonderful man who laid sleeping next to her. She watched his chest breathe in and out, up and down. She adored every part of him.

Her fingers found their way to the locks of his raven black hair as she gently ran her fingers through the soft strands. Slowly, her fingers wandered down his arm, over his chest and down his abdominal area where they stopped peacefully.

Sighing contently to herself, Xiao knew that the time would come when Jin had to leave her again. She just hoped that it wasn't anytime soon.

[rykezois]

Jin fully and thoroughly enjoyed the night that had passed, almost immediately wanting to relive it. But he knew he still had to finish his ultimate goal.

He slowly began to open his eyes, which revealed the woman who he made love to staring at him, rubbing his body with her soft and small hands.

He wanted the moment to last a little longer, so he simply smiled at her, and held her hand with his.

[Ling Xiaoyu]

Xiao couldn't contain the smile that was present on her face as she wanted her lover open his eyes, slowly. She loved watching him wake up, seeing his eyes open made her heart run wild.

"There he is.." Xiao spoke calmly to Jin, before pressing her lips against his for a quick good morning kiss, "Morning handsome. Did you sleep well?"

Inching closer to him, her nude form under the covers snuggled onto Jin's chest as she wrapped her arms around him holding his body ever so close to hers.