Rain v. Rain (Rin)

[Jae Won Kim]

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[atrb=border,0,true][atrb=cellspacing,0,true][atrb=style, width: 400px; background:url('http://i1118.photobucket.com/albums/k606/NaVimages/backgrounds/jaebg1.png'); border: 2px solid #02131f; border-radius: 20px; -webkit-border-radius: 20px; -moz-border-radius: 20px; -o-border-radius: 20px, bTable][classy=jaeava][/classy][classy=jaetext] Jae just sighed at Rin's proudness. Cute or not, it can really get on one's nerves at times. He rubbed his neck and looked at the kitchen. "Here, how about a nice cup of hot chocolate then? Oh, how about some coffee?" He got up and walked over to the kitchen. Luckily for him, his mom was a coffee fanatic so there quite a lot of ground-up coffee beans in the fridge. The coffee machine is still working, thankfully, and Jae put in just enough water and ground-up beans for two people. After turning it on, he just leaned back against the counter and sighed. After relaxing for a couple of moments, he took a look outside through a window in the kitchen. Things weren't getting any better and it seemed as though the rain wouldn't let up for quite some time. Fate was being a mighty big troll to him, as well as Rin. He had probably the best possible girl, in his mind, in his house, yet he didn't really know what to do. Temptation was gnawing his very body and he was fighting every urge to let it succumb him. The machine saved him when it stopped brewing coffee. He realized this and went on to getting cups ready, along with milk and sugar on the side. He laid all of them on a tray and carried them to the living room. "Back with the coffee." [/classy][classy=jaeooc] WORDS: --- ( TAGS: Rin ) NOTES: Managed to squeeze this in before the flight. >.< [/classy]

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[Rin Shirayama]

[atrb=border,0,true][atrb=cellspacing,0,true][atrb=width,350,true][STYLE=float: left; width: 100px; height: 100px; margin-right: 5px; margin-top: 5px;][/style][/classy][STYLE=width: 400px; text-align: justify; font: normal 11px arial; line-height: 90%; padding-bottom: 10px] She knew it was childish, knew it was ridiculous, but Rin had to draw the line somewhere. Otherwise, she was probably going to pass out from embarrassment and that wouldn't end well, no matter how one looked at it. Thankfully, Jae seemed to get the hint and instead, suggested something about making coffee, which Rin only offered a nod in answer, as he disappeared into the kitchen. For a moment, a sense of relief and a sigh escaped her as he left the room, allowing her to steady her shaken nerves and focus on what had happened. What was she doing? She wasn't scared of the rain, even if the storm outside was rather nasty, but Rin was starting to panic in ways she didn't completely understand. Rin had always been so in control of... Well, everything, now that she thought about it. From her emotions to the way she carried herself. Okay, with the exception of her temper, but for the most part, there were few times when she didn't know how to handle a situation. That wasn't the case with Jae. It seemed to getting harder to know where the line was and Rin couldn't shake the feeling that if she didn't stop soon, there would be no going back. She already had enough problems with cooping with a new family, but a relationship? Was that really the best thing considering her situation? Burying her face into hands in thought, her crimson eyes stared out across the window. The rain was normally so calming, but now her insides felt about turbulent as the storm outside. She didn't have long to think though, as the coffee maker went off and Jae quickly returned baring the cups. Rin reached over to take the warm brew, blowing on it softly to cool the steaming liquid, before sipping it quietly. However, no sooner had she gulped down the first few drink than she let out a contented sigh. "Ah, this is really good. Thanks." She confessed happily, rather pleased with the taste. [/style][STYLE=padding: 10px; text-align: justify; font: normal 11px arial; line-height: 90%; background-color: #000; color: #dedede]tags: Jae Won Kim words:339 notes: None [/style]

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[Jae Won Kim]

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[atrb=border,0,true][atrb=cellspacing,0,true][atrb=style, width: 400px; background:url('http://i1118.photobucket.com/albums/k606/NaVimages/backgrounds/jaebg1.png'); border: 2px solid #02131f; border-radius: 20px; -webkit-border-radius: 20px; -moz-border-radius: 20px; -o-border-radius: 20px, bTable][classy=jaeava][/classy][classy=jaetext] Jae smiled as he saw Rin happily drinking the coffee. Maybe it was just him, but it seemed as though she loosened up after drinking the coffee. He shook his head and slowly drank from his own cup. He flinched at how good it was, even without the sugar or the milk. He took another long sip and laid it down on the table. There was still something gnawing at him and he wanted to find out what it was. After a rather stifling silence, he decided to speak up. "So... Uhh..." He blushed at the fact that he didn't know how to strike up a conversation. It was so easy before when they just met, but now... It was probably the hardest thing to do. He just scratched his head and blushed some more, mentally cursing himself. [/classy][classy=jaeooc] WORDS: --- ( TAGS: Rin ) NOTES: Short, yes... Sorreh. [/classy]

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[Rin Shirayama]

[atrb=border,0,true][atrb=cellspacing,0,true][atrb=width,350,true][STYLE=float: left; width: 100px; height: 100px; margin-right: 5px; margin-top: 5px;][/style][/classy][STYLE=width: 400px; text-align: justify; font: normal 11px arial; line-height: 90%; padding-bottom: 10px] Rin wasn't certain what to say, the coffee may have momentarily removed the main problem from her mind. However, it was still staring her in the face, every tanned and toned inch of it. Jeez, what was wrong with men in this town? Apparently, partial nudity was the growing trend lately, but as Jae began to speak, Rin found herself hesitating nervously, uncertain of what he would say. It seemed he was about as confused with the situation as she was and had no idea what to say or talk about. Well, there had to be something they could discuss. Rin couldn't simply sit here and stare at his pectorals all afternoon, that wasn't proper at all. Setting the coffee down as she cleared her throat, when it was evident that Jae had nothing to say, Rin quickly decided to pick up the conversation. "So, Jae.... You said, your family was part of the mafia, correct? If you don't mind me asking, which family are currently associated with?" Rin questioned curiously, though the matter was largely innocent, she was also playing her card wisely as a precaution She couldn't be certain if Jae was really as tolerant as he claimed to be on the surface. If it turned out he was tied to an enemy of the Spiaggia family, there was a chance that things could go downhill, very quickly. Without anyone knowing where she was and long way from backup, Rin's situation was not the best in the world, but there was an instinctive knowledge to keep her distance from him, at least until she could confirm that much. Last thing she wanted to do was to find herself friends with a member of a rival gang or being as a traitor for such associations. While it wasn't entirely her choice, she had already sworn loyalty to the Spiaggia family, or to Rai at least, as his new Rain Guardian. So, needless to say, she felt a little guilty even talking to someone she knew was part of another family without his knowledge, potential ally or not. [/style][STYLE=padding: 10px; text-align: justify; font: normal 11px arial; line-height: 90%; background-color: #000; color: #dedede]tags: Jae Won Kim words:347 notes: None [/style]

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[Jae Won Kim]

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[atrb=border,0,true][atrb=cellspacing,0,true][atrb=style, width: 400px; background:url('http://i1118.photobucket.com/albums/k606/NaVimages/backgrounds/jaebg1.png'); border: 2px solid #02131f; border-radius: 20px; -webkit-border-radius: 20px; -moz-border-radius: 20px; -o-border-radius: 20px, bTable][classy=jaeava][/classy][classy=jaetext] Jae perked up his ears when Rin mentioned family. Apparently he was supposed to keep the Osseravatore Famigila a secret, but he felt bad keeping something like that a secret from Rin. She seems trustworthy enough, so why not? But then the thought of Masuyo came into his head. She would, and probably will, wring his neck if he did so. Racking his brain for a solution, one hit him rather quickly. "Yeah... About that... My boss prefers to keep our identity a secret. But I know this much; we will remain neutral to any conflict as long as it doesn't involve us. Although, if, let's say. I get involved individually, I'm alone. No help from my family and just from the allies I already have." Jae took another sip from his cup and put it down gently. He pondered on whether or not he should bring this up and blushed slightly thinking about it. For better or for worse, he opened his mouth and asked the million dollar question. "S-Say... Uhm... D-... Do you have a boyfriend...? He stared at the floor and itched his rosy red cheek as he asked. "B-Because... I was wondering if... You know... We be... Um... Boyfriend and girlfriend?" He just blurted it out. And he caught himself too late. His head was in shambles, cursing himself for his bluntness. He looked up and had a bigger blush on his face. "I-I mean.. You don't have to answer right away. I just kinda blurted it out there... Just... I really like you... Maybe it's love at first sight or whatever. Allies or enemies, I don't care. I..." He stopped himself right there, mentally giving himself a beating. He had just released his pent-up feelings; to be honest, it felt nice, but now that he did, what Rin says will either crush him or make him the happiest man alive. [/classy][classy=jaeooc] WORDS: --- ( TAGS: Rin ) NOTES: No comment. [/classy]

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[Rin Shirayama]

[atrb=border,0,true][atrb=cellspacing,0,true][atrb=width,350,true][STYLE=float: left; width: 100px; height: 100px; margin-right: 5px; margin-top: 5px;][/style][/classy][STYLE=width: 400px; text-align: justify; font: normal 11px arial; line-height: 90%; padding-bottom: 10px] Rin listened attentively as Jae began to explain about his family ties and how his boss had a habit of wanting to keep their identity a secret. Normally, it wouldn't have bothered her one way or another who the family was, especially not given her skill with a blade. However, Rin wasn't in the best position now to be making rogue decisions that could come back to hurt the Spiaggia, even if Rai seemed not to care. What if Jae was wrong and time came that their families were made into enemies. Where would their loyalties fall? It was a chance and risk that Rin wasn't certain she could take, nor would be willing to face by allowing herself to get close to someone who could one day stab her in the back. Maybe she was distrustful, but this wasn't a game and they weren't kids, they were mafia. It was when Jae's question came, her expression seemed to sober, watching him curiously and finally managing to loose focus on the fact that he was shirtless. His face was stained red and Rin knew it must have been hard to come out and say such things, so allowed him to finish without interruption. Her expression never changed though from a serious look, like a soldier, calm and unshakeable as she cleared her throat seriously. "First appearances can be deceiving." She spoke quietly, uncertain of how to explain the matter without coming off to bluntly. Although, it was probably a rare thing for Rin to think so carefully, normally giving very little thought about whether people hated her or were offended by what she said. "It's not that I don't like you, Jae. However, there are certain priorities that govern what I do that don't chance, nor that I'm willing to compromise, even my boss is well aware of that fact. First and foremost, I'm a swordsman. My entire life, everything that I am has been devoted to the art of the blade, and not because of who my grandfather was, but because of the choice I made and will always come first." Rin explained, pausing for a moment to emphasis the matter. There was a reason she had that title, and it wasn't simply because she had inherited Squalo's looks. She was a passionate person, but Rin could be a person possessed when it came to her status as a fighter and that was not an easy thing for many people to deal with. Even Rai had got the warning as her boss, that if he ever got in her way, she would remove him without hesitation. Sure, it was cold, but one didn't get to be the best by allowing others to dictate your life. "Second, I have an oath to my family and my word is not something I take very lightly. Even if you wrong, can you say in all honesty, that would side against you own family? Or worse, would you be willing to do harm to the one you claim to love, by participating in and harming those with whom they are close?" Rin questioned, allowing the matter to hang in the air. Jae may have assumed he was in love, but he wasn't seeing the forest because of the trees. There were actions and consequences that were bigger than just the two of them, and matters that couldn't be changed with simple emotional attachment. She didn't want to break his heart, but she couldn't rush into something that she knew was trouble, especially being so uncertain of her own emotions. Sitting back against the couch this time, Rin's crimson eyes lifted to his seriously. "Last, and probably the most important, you don't even know enough about me to trust me with the truth. Love... Real love, isn't built on secrets. Unfortunately, being a part of the mafia means keeping secrets sometimes, so it's not really fair to ask for a relationship based on trust from someone who could never be what your asking." Rin wasn't trying to be harsh, just truthful, though it may not have seemed that way and offered Jae something of an apologetic look. ".... Honestly, I've never been good with my emotions, maybe it's why I always had a problem understanding the whole 'love at first sight' thing. Don't get me wrong, I always thought it was nice,.... but I'm not looking for a fairy tale, Jae." She confessed, not wanting to hurt him and all to aware of what he was going through, but Rin couldn't be dishonest with him and just agree to something so easily. She wasn't looking for some prince to ride in on a white horse to slay a dragon, Rin was more than capable of protecting herself and didn't need anyone to feel better about herself. Mind you, that didn't mean she was against love, but she wanted it to be forever, not some passing fancy that came and went with the breeze like so many were these days. If it was love, true love, then things like time and death were insignificant in comparison, and it was a matter that could not be treated so lightly. "The heart is so small, if you think about it, but it doesn't come cheap and it can be so fragile. I think, in the end, that's what makes love such a beautiful thing when it's found..." "That's why, I'm asking you to think this over and give it a little more time, at least until your certain that this is more than some passing fancy or a grave mistake. Whatever the case, there's no point in rushing into things." Rin decided, not turning him down exactly, but not willing to commit to such a thing at the present time. Maybe by then, she would understand her emotions about him completely, but at the moment, she wasn't certain what to call her feelings for him. Sure, it seemed cold and a little harsh to say. She worried about hurting him with her words, but if he was sincere, then nothing would change. In her own weird way, one could have almost considered Rin old fashioned and a bit of a romantic at heart, though whether she would ever admit to such a thing was another matter entirely. [/style][STYLE=padding: 10px; text-align: justify; font: normal 11px arial; line-height: 90%; background-color: #000; color: #dedede]tags: Jae Won Kim words: 1,045 notes: Wow, that was long, my bad. [/style]

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[Jae Won Kim]

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[atrb=border,0,true][atrb=cellspacing,0,true][atrb=style, width: 400px; background:url('http://i1118.photobucket.com/albums/k606/NaVimages/backgrounds/jaebg1.png'); border: 2px solid #02131f; border-radius: 20px; -webkit-border-radius: 20px; -moz-border-radius: 20px; -o-border-radius: 20px, bTable][classy=jaeava][/classy][classy=jaetext] Jae, despite blushing like a madman, still had a surprisingly clear mind. He listened intently to everything Rin was laying across to him. It was tough to listen to, seeing as though it was long. However, her words were sincere and he slowly smiled as she spoke on. He was about to interrupt at certain points, but decided to say his fill after her little speech. After finishing, Jae just nodded and sighed. He scratched his head and looked at her with a grin. "Fairy tale? Who said I was looking for one either? And... To be honest, I'm not really rushing. I'm completely committed to you. And man that sounded weird... But you get what I'm saying." He lounged back and relaxed, revealing even more of his toned body. After all the time he had conversing with Rin, he didn't even notice he was shirtless and what effect that had on her. After a few moments of silence, he leaned forward and spoke, looking at Rin right in the eye. "But... If all you needed was more time, I'd be more than happy to give it to you. No need saying all that jazz... I would've understood." He gave one of his signature smiles and sat back up straight. He took a look outside and saw that the rain let up and sunshine was glimmering through small openings in the sky. "Looks like the storm finally let up. How about I escort you back to where ever you're staying at?" When he got up, he noticed a gray shirt on the couch. He then looked down at his abs, which were showing. He slapped his forehead and slowly picked it up. Man... How out of it was I...? He put it on, making it cover his upper half, but still hug his body. He looked at Rin and motioned her to go to the door. He soon walked there and began putting on his shoes. [/classy][classy=jaeooc] WORDS: --- ( TAGS: Rin ) NOTES: Didn't get to make the best post, but it's decent. [/classy]

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[Rin Shirayama]

[atrb=border,0,true][atrb=cellspacing,0,true][atrb=width,350,true][STYLE=float: left; width: 100px; height: 100px; margin-right: 5px; margin-top: 5px;][/style][/classy][STYLE=width: 400px; text-align: justify; font: normal 11px arial; line-height: 90%; padding-bottom: 10px] Rin managed to allow a brief smile to cross her lips as Jae admitted that he was interested in more than a simple story book scenario. This time he confessed to a willingness to remain committed to her, even if that meant waiting around for her to sort through the emotions that now threatened to bury her. Perhaps it would be easier to grasp once she had settled into Namimori. However, at the moment, Rin was still trying to cope with the knowledge that she was no loner the rouge hitman that she had once been, but a full fledge guardian of a mafia family. That didn't include the new school and sudden relationships that seemed to be thrown in on top of matters, throwing her normally simple life into total and utter choas. Of course, while Jae reassured her the words hadn't been necessary, Rin probably wouldn't have said near as much had she not wanted to spare his feelings. There weren't many guys who would conceed, so it was comforting in some sense. Unfortunately, Jae seemed to have a habit of simply ignoring or becoming disinterested in her explanations which was concerning to some degree and annoying in others. Then again, perhaps she was simply frustrated with the whole matter. Glancing up at his mention that the storm had ended, Rin offered a soft nod at his offer to head back to the dojo. "Yeah,... That sounds good." She answered simply, wanting to clear the air and possibly have some time to think. Thankfully, Jae decided to put on a shirt, much to her relief. Rin rose from her seat and followed as he motioned back towards the door. She needed to find someone to talk to, she needed some advice from someone who was more experienced in these matters, otherwise, she was never going to figure out this mess. Maybe she could ask someone older... Nah, that wouldn't work. Rin had tried that out once on the former Varia when she'd wanted to know where babies came from and had found out the hard way how bad an idea that was. Guess she really was going to have to start expanding her social interactions to people who were assassins. [/style][STYLE=padding: 10px; text-align: justify; font: normal 11px arial; line-height: 90%; background-color: #000; color: #dedede]tags: Jae Won Kim words: 370 notes: End? [/style]

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