They both stood there, Chun Li and Fei Long. Neither made a move nor a sound. Chun Li knew that Fei Long was not the type to make the first advance. Maybe, she hoped, he would become impatient and attack.

Unfortunately, he didn't and did what annoyed her most. In a condescending manner, Fei extended his hand and waved the tip of his finger back and forth, beckoning her.

She did not allow any sign of resentment show. Instead, she decided to give in, cautiously of course. Chun Li shuffled in, her feet gliding soft but sharply. Her left leg tensed then shot up and out snapping towards Fei Long. Fei Long smiled.

Chun Li's kick was easily parried, which she expected. Shifting her weight back, she spun around, sending her foot straight toward Fei. Fei Long knew the strength of Chun Li's kicks, and prepared for the blow. His hands covered his upper body, as he locked his stance. He was rewarded by being pushed slightly backwards.

Fei Long's counter came fast and furious. His feet double-timed and his palm went for an opening. Chun Li felt the pressure on her right side. As she moved back, she saw his other hand moving toward her center. Skipping to the side she deflected his attack, and shifted her arm back, ready to move in. Fei Long had other ideas and swung his leg around, whipping it into Chun Li.

Chun Li stumbled. Although not hurt, the strike to her arms made them ache a bit. They both stopped for a moment and made eye contact. Chun Li quickly, started move around Fei Long. His eyes never left her as she lunged forward suddenly. His hand pushed her shooting foot before it hit his shoulder. He moved to smack her in the head, only to have her hand pull his arm down. With this shift, his back came forward. Instinctivly, his foot swept across the ground. Chun realized she had to get away and remembered something. Turning and leaning into Fei Long's back, she rolled over him. It was so quick he hardly felt her weight.

"Hmph!", Chun Li let out, as she kicked at Fei Long's stomach. Her foot made contact and Fei winced. He took a deep breath in before he shot upwards. Chun Li backed off, ready for his retaliation. Fei Long shifted toward her, more determined than before. One hand shot forward for Chun Li. She blocked. However, Fei Long did not let up. His hands began to fly out at Chun Li at an incredible speed. It was too much to keep up with, and she felt Fei Long's fist contact her abdomen and then back hand her chin.

Chun Li pulled her awareness together as Fei Long pushed her back. Her eyes blinked, before grabbing one of his incoming arms. Holding it tight she brought it up, ready to pull it in another direction.

"Chun Li-i-i-i!", a deep voiced called from nowhere. Chun Li's head turned, trying to find who called her. Fei, seeing the change in her attention, grabbed her arm. Before she could say a thing, Fei stepped beside, then behind her, bringing her arm with him.

Chun Li fell down on her back, rather roughly. She groaned a bit feeling a bit dizzy.
Fei Long's face was in her sight when she opened her eyes.

"We weren't finished and you stopped.", he teased. He was now holding her hand and yanked Chun up. All Chun Li did was sneer at him then sigh.

"You take this more serious than I do, Fei.", Chun Li whimpered. "Gen was calling me." T_T Fei Long smiled at her."There, there. It's ok to lose."

"Chun Li-i-i!", the old man called from inside. Chun turned to Fei Long. "Come on, let's go." Fei Long nodded and followed her.

Chun Li reached into the small wooden kart attached to a bike. She pulled out the last remaining bag of groceries and headed back up the many rows of stairs of the entrance.

Gen and Chun Li unpacked in the kitchen. Fei Long smiled at Gen."Good day, Sifu.", he said courtiously. Gen smiled for a second, before giving a look of irritation. "Stop fooling around and help." Fei Long gulped and nodded. Chun Li giggled until Gen frowned at her also.

Soon after, Fei Long went to change. Gen went out to the courtyard to water his plants with Shen and Chun Li following. Like Shen, Chun Li admired Gen's garden greatly. He had put much time and effort into planting and sustaining his flowers. With so many colors of lilies and lilacs, it brought the area to life.

Gen had often told her how natural beauty helped the soul focus. He believed that each leaf and petal gave energy to those around, lifting their spirit. All they asked in return was to be cared for and nurtured. Chun Li saw just how much the garden meant to him.

"How was your day?", Chun Li asked happily. Gen beamed as he he tipped the watering kettle over his flora. "Why, simply a satisfactory day. I visited Mrs. Gao and helped her with some of her financial problems, although that women can take care of herself more than adequately." Gen reached through the flowers to pull a few weeds. " How was your day?" Chun Li picked under her nails as she spoke, " It was ok. I got a B+ on that test I told you about-and in gym, I finally dismounted the parallel bars perfectly! Everyone was really surprised, Grandfather." Chun Li finished, now chewing at her nails.

Gen smiled, "Well, your ability has no limits Chun Li, especially with your violin." Chun knew what he meant. She hadn't practiced her violin today like she had every other day.

As Chun Li's shoulders sank Fei Long appeared in the doorway, now dress in his previous clothes. He held his bag over his shoulder and gave a wide smile. "Well, I have to go home now...", he gave a bow. "Good night sifu, later Chun." With that he turned crisply on his heel and sprinted away.

Gen slowly stood up, and looked to the peach colored sky above. "I'll prepare dinner now."