Hero of Heroes Ch. 14 - Feelings of You
By Night

A cool gentle breeze brushed by the faces of Ryu and Chun-Li and caused their hair to flow with the winds as their lips were barely touching each other... Ryu's squeeze on Chun-Li's hand tightened gently, causing her to blush a bright shade of red and cause her eyes to go half-lidded. She reached up with her other arm and brought it around his shoulders to bring him closer to her. He could smell the powerful scent from her hair, and proceeded to finally move deeper and finally kiss her... he slowly closed his eyes and realized that this was going to be the first kiss of his life...

*CLANG* A rumble startled the two of them... Chun-Li jumped with a small shriek escaping her lips... and they were broken away from each other and looked around to see what was going on.

"Oh... it looks like they got the power back..." Chun-Li said as they both felt the ferris wheel beginning to slowly moving. She looked up at Ryu, whose arm was still around her and hand was still holding hers. She looked up at Ryu and his lips were now farther away when before they were a mere inches away from her own. She lightly licked her lips from the coldness in the air, and frowned a bit...

Ryu could see the disappointment in her eyes... he tried to smile, but his disappointment caused him to frown as well... his tense grip on her hand loosened a bit, but he still it very lightly.

Chun-Li sighed and slowly brought her arm that was around his shoulders down, and placed her hand on his arm instead, feeling his firm bicep underneath the sleeve. Her heart was beating at an extremely fast pace... and against her breasts, she could feel Ryu's beating underneath is chest at the exact same rate as hers... Both hearts slowly eased, and they beat at their normal frequencies again, but still in unison. The moment was gone... but the feelings were still with her.

Another breeze passed by, and Chun-Li quivered to its chilly touch. In response, Ryu held Chun-Li's waist closer toward him and use his body to warm her. Being this close, Chun-Li moved her arm around his waist, and placed her head on his shoulder.

Looking down at her head, Ryu gently smiled, and rested his shoulder against the back of the seat. He reached over and kissed her forehead, and rested his cheek against her hair.

Chun-Li moved her eyes upward and looked at the moon and stars above in the night sky above. She closed her eyes and snuggled against Ryu's shoulder, getting as close as she could to his neck. Her body began to feel warm again in this position... she was deprived of a kiss yet again... but this was good enough. I was soooooo close...

***

The door unlocked and opened, and the couple walked through. Chun-Li flipped the switch which turned on light in her apartment, and she hung her keys on the hangar. Ryu walked and sat down on the futon, stretching his arms along the back edge.

"Hehe, tired?" Chun-Li asked.

Ryu nodded back, "Definitely... I just want to take a shower and go right to sleep..."

"Okay then... I need a shower too, so I'll go right after you."

"Thank you so much..." Ryu said as he got up and walked towards the bathroom, "you've been so good to me ever since I first came here."

Chun-Li smiled. "It was all my pleasure."

Ryu gave a smile in return and entered the bathroom, closing the door behind him. A moment later, the jets of water could be heard crashing in the shower.

Sighing, Chun-Li sat down on her futon where Ryu was sitting and thought about what happened earlier. So close, so close, so close... She turned her head to the bathroom door, and sighed. Oh well... at least... I still have you here with me... She reached over to her stereo, and pressed the button that turned it on. It was currently set to the radio, and she set it to play her CDs instead. Hmmm which one... she thought. Hearing the rushing waters in the background, she remembered Ryu... She skipped through all her CDs until it finally stopped at one of her favorite Japanese ones. The first track started and it began to start to play a song named "Cry." Chun-Li knew the rudiments of Japanese, and could understand most of the lyrics. She sat back and relaxed herself, closing her eyes.

Ryu... that was the first time you actually... made a move on me... Her mind wandered while listening to the slow lyrics of the song. It was true though... Ryu actually made a move. Chun-Li wondered what drove him to do it... whether it was just because of the heat of the moment, or because maybe he truly had deep feelings for her. Chun-Li didn't know if she could believe it was because of the latter reason. But she smiled to herself and knew full well that she could believe it... of course it's because he had feelings for her. Even though Ryu is sometimes a naive and dense kind of person, he is completely honest and never does things to make people feel bad. Despite his love for the fight, he always cares about the feelings of others. He always listens to what people have to say when they need someone to talk to. He always looks for the positive side in everything and helps people look to that positive side. People like him are difficult to find sometimes... and he himself is an elusive warrior... if only he didn't always have to be constantly going from once place to another... ...at least you're here with me... and you've been here for quite a while... and I'm so happy about that...

Chun-Li had her eyes slightly open as she continued listening to the song. Her thoughts turned back to the moment... the moment where he almost kissed her. She remembered each detail... the pleasant, peaceful look in his brown eyes, his warm hand holding hers, his arm around her waist hold her so close to him, and his warm, gentle lips actually touching her own... Maybe if I puckered up a bit... She closed her eyes and wondered how it'd feel like to kiss the man she loved so dearly.... and it's been the longest time since she's kissed anyone. Over ten years... after her father's death her mind was completely devoted on justifying it. Then after Bison was defeated, she retired back to her home, and lived a solitary life ever since... and she felt the effects of loneliness since then... because the elusive warrior known as Ryu... was the only man that was able to enter her heart. She blocked off memories of past boys she met in high school, since none of them cared what she was going through when her father died. But Ryu... he was different. She first met him from even before the second Street Fighter tournament, and he shared his sadness with her, because he lost his father figure as well. And ever since... he was always in the deep recesses of her heart... even through her obsession for justice. Ahhhh I love you so much Ryu... I've always loved you... if only I could've felt the sweetness of your kiss...

The song slowly came to its end as well as the sounds of the running water in the bathroom. A moment later, Ryu came out holding his clothes and only wearing a towel wrapped around his waist. Chun-Li looked upon his shirtless form, gazing at his firm, muscular body. He was indeed a well-built person as a result of his life-long training. She looked up and saw his face, and his wet hair which dripped a little with water. So cute... And from what she was thinking about moments earlier, she felt like running over to him and smother him with a hug and maybe a kiss... but she decided against it...

"I'm done, Chun-Li. You may go in now," Ryu said in his always-gentle voice.

"Th-thanks..." she replied as she stood up. She turned off her stereo as it was in the middle of the second track of the CD, and headed to the bathroom.

"Oh... you were listening to a Japanese song?" Ryu asked.

"Yeah... it's one of my favorite CDs..."

Ryu smiled. "You're lucky you get to hear the voices of people singing anytime you want... the last song that I can still remember fresh in my memory... is the one my master sung to me as a very young kid to help me to go sleep..."

"Your master sung to you? That's so sweet!"

"Yeah... one of the only songs I can really remember... I wish I could hear more..."

Chun-Li giggled. "Well, if you want... you can listen to some in the morning! I got quite a few Japanese CDs."

"Sure, that'd be great."

Giggling again, Chun-Li ran into her bedroom and grabbed a shirt and came back out and headed towards the bathroom. But before she went inside, she turned her head towards Ryu. "Ryu?"

"Yes?" Ryu asked as he entered the doorway of the bedroom.

"..." Chun-Li didn't know what to say... she wanted to tell him at least something before the night had ended...

"Anything wrong Chun-Li...?"

"Oh..." Chun-Li finally spoke, "nothing... just... wanted to say good night!"

"Oh okay... and good night to you too. And thanks for tonight as well." Ryu smiled and entered the room, closing the door.

Chun-Li sighed... Couldn't tell him... at least not now... She went into her bathroom and finally took her shower.

***

Ryu lied on his back, in only his sweat pants. He didn't bother putting on a shirt, since the room and the bed sheets covering him were already warm enough. He put his hands behind his head and stared up at the ceiling. Even though he was tired, he didn't feel like going to sleep just yet. He too, was thinking about what happened tonight. Maybe I should've just continued... shouldn't have let that incident interrupt... Ryu sighed. I wonder what it would've felt like... Ryu realized that he's never actually had too much contact with women, let alone kiss one. Even at his age, his lips has never made full, deep contact with those of a female's... There really weren't too many females he's ever met at all... Sakura, the high school student that was pursuing him to become her teacher, Eliza, Ken's wife, and Chun-Li... that was basically it.

And the times he spent now with Chun-Li are by no doubt the most fun and enjoyable moments he's ever had. He originally came to Hong Kong to pay respects to Grand Master Gen and continue his journey for a stronger opponent than him. But his meeting with Chun-Li at the dojo stopped him in his tracks. She has kept him here for nearly a month, and in that amount of time, he felt emotions he's never felt before. He felt the need to be with someone... he wanted company and companionship. I never did feel... lonely. And now I wonder how life would be like... without being with her... From being in such close contact with Chun-Li lately, Ryu got used to being with her and didn't feel uncomfortable being close with her... like tonight. He wanted to kiss her because he cared so much about her... and because she shared the same feelings for him. She has shown him the kindness of her heart, something no woman has ever really done for him... and he loved those feelings of kindness. Kindness he wishes he could receive each day... I don't think... I'd want to live without her...

He turned his head and he could hear the waters of the shower running behind the walls... She's in there... so sweet... so beautiful... Ryu closed his eyes, and tried to remember how she looked up on the ferris wheel... her eyes sparkled like the stars... her skin glowed from the shine of the moon... her hair lightly flowed with the wind... her body was so warm up against his... and her lips were so warm and soft... Dammit... I wish I could've kissed her... He opened his eyes and looked to the door... She's been in there for a couple minutes already... maybe when she comes out I should... no... I already missed my chance from before...

Ryu sighed and looked back up towards the ceiling... Maybe another chance will rise up... He closed his eyes and rested, letting himself try to gradually fall asleep...

The sound of the water stopping was heard a few minutes later and he could hear the bathroom door open... he concentrated on sleeping... but he heard a very light knock on the door... "Ryu...?" asked an ever-so-gentle sweet voice from behind, "Are you still awake...?"

Ryu instantly opened up his eyes. He got out from under the covers and headed for the door, opening it. "Yes I'm awake... is there something you wanted...?"

Chun-Li slowly stepped inside and sat in the middle of the bed. Her long hair was damp, and she was dressed in a short sleeved night shirt with a small yellow cartoon chickadee in the middle with the words "PIYO PIYO" above it. That's... that's so cute...! Ryu thought to himself. The night shirt stretched to the middle of her thighs, and the neck hole was rather wide... Ryu could see both of the straps of her bra on her shoulders...

"Well..." she slowly began, "I just wanted to thank you... for saying all those sweet things to me tonight... I... I'm so happy that you feel that way about me..."

"Oh... y-you're welcome..."

"No man... has EVER said such sweet things to me... you're so sweet..."

Ryu sat down next to her. "But it's... it's all true Chun-Li... even... even now... when I look at you... you look so beautiful..." He lightly smelled the air around them and could smell the sweet scent of the shampoo she used to wash her hair... Just say whatever is in your heart... "and even your scent is heavenly... it makes me want to just hold you tight and never let go..."

Chun-Li blushed deeply, and held her hand to her heart, feeling it already begin to race... "Oh Ryu... please s-stop..."

"Oh... I'm s-sorry..."

Smiling Chun-Li placed a hand on his and looked down at it... "Don't be sorry Ryu... it's just that... when you say those things... it only makes it harder... to stop myself..."

"Stop yourself...?" Ryu asked puzzlingly.

Trying to look up into his eyes... she moved her gaze up from their hands and toward his firm body... taking in every detail... as she looked up to meet his eyes. Eyes with that questioning look... the innocent, naive look... Man he's so cute when he's naive... "Stop myself... from doing this..."

Chun-Li squeezed Ryu's hand lightly and entwined her fingers with his so they their hands were interlocked. She pulled the bed sheets over, opening them, and placed her other hand on his chest, feeling his firm muscles... and pushed him down onto the bed until his back was against it and his head was against the pillow...

Ryu began to feel his face grow hot as fire as he began to turn completely red... "Ch-Chun..."

He's even cuter when he blushes like that... Her face moved closer to his by the inch, and her damp hair cascaded down... on and around his neck...

This... this is the chance... the next chance I've been waiting for... came sooner than I expected... Ryu wrapped his free arm around Chun-Li's waist and lowered her to him... holding her close... feeling the familiar gentle sensation of her breasts pressing up against his chest once again... he closed his eyes, and breathed deeply... the sensations from firmness of her breasts against his bare skin was almost overwhelming... sending tingling feelings coursing throughout his entire body... he took more deep, gentle breaths as he felt her body press deeper against him and as her hot breath warmed his lips... Can... can I do it this time...?

Using her hand, she gently wiped off a small bead of sweat from his brow... and placed her hand behind his neck. Looking down at his face, she smiled, and her eyes were half-lidded, filled with desire... "You're not going to escape me... not this time... my Ryu..." She finally lowered her head.. and her soft, warm lips gently pressed against his... and they proceeded to kiss slowly... softly... with passion...

Their interlocked hands squeezed each other gently as they kissed... squeezing with each passing moment...

Ryu's hand gently traveled down her back... and Chun-Li's hand gently traveled up and down the length of his muscular arm...

The only sounds that could be heard in the room were their light, passionate kissing and the sounds of their hands stoking each other...

Chun-Li began to kiss a little bit deeper with more and more passion... and slowly, her tongue began to lightly escape from her lips and find its way into Ryu's...

Ryu squeezed her hand tighter as he felt her tongue gently brushing against his lips... and he met it with his own...

She moaned lightly into his mouth... and their tongues gently crossed and moved together... both loving the passion... the feelings they've longed for... never wanting to stop...

After what seemed to be an eternity but could've only lasted for a minute... Chun-Li took the last moments of kissing... and slowly drew her tongue away from Ryu's... brushing against it as she pulled away... Ryu sighed deeply, followed by a small moan from Chun-Li... both already missing the feelings... but still captured by the emotions...

Ryu slowly opened his eyes, and saw Chun-Li looking down at him with eyes filled with such allure, smiling warmly... he breathed gently, and placed his hand on Chun-Li's cheek.

Smiling, Chun-Li gently asked, "Did you...?"

Ryu nodded. "Mhm..."

Her smile widened and she lowered herself again, opening her mouth slowly...

Ryu's eyes widened... but soon closed as his mouth also opened and he accepted her kiss once again...

Chun-Li used her tongue to gently explore Ryu's mouth... He trembled as she did so... and Chun-Li knew he was enjoying the feelings as he slowly joined in... She took her hand, and placed it on his hand that was on her cheek.. and gently guided down her neck... over her clavicle... and finally over the curve of her breast...

Almost breaking their kiss, Ryu nearly gasped at what his hand was feeling against the soft material of her night shirt... warm, firm flesh... Chun-Li held his hand there, and continued to gently kiss... until she felt Ryu lightly holding it... A small moaning sound escaped her lips, as she felt his fingers ever-so-gently closing against it... H-He's so gentle...

His gentle touch began to arouse her, and she slowly slid her hand down his sides... and in between their hips... She slowly raised her hips, and lightly began to gently rub at the area of his sweatpants which covered his manhood...

Their kissing was broken... Ryu groaned aloud... not expecting what Chun-Li was doing... and tried to hold back from the feelings... "Ch-Chun..."

Chun-Li continued her seduction... she gently lowered herself again... and started to nibble at his neck, causing him to gasp...

Ryu turned his head deeply to the side and pressed his head deep against the pillow breathing heavily... Feels so... nice...

She slowly used her tongue to lightly travel across the regions of Ryu's neck, and gently began to suckle at it, eventually giving him a small love bite... "Mmm..."

Ch-Chun... Ryu used his arm and held her closer against him so she could have an easier time working on his neck... and he could still feel her gently rubbing her hand against his length...

Taking her slow time, Chun-Li finished her light suckling, and gently glided her tongue along the underside of his chin until her face was directly over him...

Finally opening his eyes, he looked up to see Chun-Li looking down at him... her pupils wide with such inviting desire. Both were catching their breath, panting heavily... and Chun-Li was still gently stroking his hardness... Ryu partially closed his eyes, drowning in the passion... and saw her slowly lower herself to kiss him again...

He could feel Chun-Li rubbing harder against him, causing him to gasp more... NO! a voice in him shouted, This is Chun here, you can't take advantage of her! She's lost in the moment... would be a coward's victory to take advantage of such a vulnerable person...

As Chun-Li lowers her mouth to his, Ryu begin fighting with the emotions running riot inside of him. At the moment where their lips are about to touch, Ryu turned away. Chun-Li removed her hand from where it was, and moved it to Ryu's cheek, trying to move it so he could face her, but he resisted... She tried to move his cheek again, but Ryu still resisted... and she realized he had no desire to pursue any further...

"Oh..." Chun-Li lighty gasped. She realized she became lost in the feelings of passion... "I'm... s-so sorry Ryu..."

Ryu breathed heavily from the intensity of the moment, and moved his hand from her breast back onto her cheek. "No no no... it's okay Chun-Li... it's okay... no need to apologize."

"No... I... I tried to take advantage of you again... I-" The moment was over... it had come to an abrupt halt... and Chun-Li could feel her heart slightly sink. A small tear ran down her cheek, and Ryu wiped it off with his finger.

"It's perfectly all right..." he whispered, "you were lost in the moment... there's nothing to apologize for... and I didn't mind at all what you did..."

"R-really...?" Chun-Li sniffled.

Ryu nodded and reached up to kiss her forehead... "Really."

"Oh Ryu... thank you... you're so forgiving..." She wrapped her arm behind his neck and hugged him. Her other hand was still entwined with his, and she continued to hold it. She rested her head against his shoulder and put her hand back on his arm. "I guess we should call it a night then..."

"O-okay..." He wrapped his arm around her waist, holding her, not wanting to ever let her go... He grabbed the open sheets, and slowly pulled it over her back.

Ryu lay on the bed, Chun-Li on top of him... both exchanging smiles. Chun-Li raised her head off Ryu shoulder, and looked down at him one last time... and kissed him gently. Ryu welcomed the kiss, and returned it just as gently and passionately as he received it... then she broke away, sliding away from his tongue with her own tongue... and put her head back on his shoulder. She reached over and turned out the light and put her hand back on his arm, holding him tight.

Their other hands, still locked together, gently continued to hold each other in the darkness and in their sleep... the moments were gone... but the not the emotions.