DELAYED, because I was very unsure about this chapter. I finished it a week ago, or so, but I needed to edit certain parts over and over again.

I felt like there was so much... pressure, I needed to write some big, amazing kissing scene because everyone wanted Jin and Jules to f-i-n-a-l-l-y kiss . I hope I don’t disappoint people with this chapter.

If you don’t like it, please don’t review. And please... NO FLAMES. I'm already insecure enough ~_~;;

Someone thought I made Chris&Xiao lesbians cause that would prevent the fic from becoming Xiaoyin. Well, I wasn't intending to make it a xiaoyin anyway... Chris&Xiao happened by accident really. ^_^;;

' ' = thoughts

" " = talking

~ ~ = song text.

Disclaimer: the same thing as all previous chapters …Justabitdifferent;;1stsongbelongstoChristinaAguilera, second to Kate Ryan.
Chapter 30 - Things Become Obvious

“Wow…” Jin said, running a hand through his hair. “Double wow! Really cool!” Julia exclaimed. “When did you kiss Xiao?” Jin asked Christie.

“When we were upstairs…”

“And why?” Julia asked.

“Well… she was afraid I was freaked out because she had admitted she had thought about kissing with me during truth or dare, and I tried to assure her that it was okay and I wasn’t angry and.. and.. well, it just happened kind of automatically…” Christie admitted honestly. Julia frowned.

“Wow… amazing. You two are kind of sweet together, but I never suspected both of you to be…” Christie smiled.

“Well, I don’t think it’s like that. I believe every girl could easily kiss another girl. I don’t really know why… but I just believe that that can happen, without having to be lesbian. Since I had a boy friend before.”

“I see… so you’re saying that girls are always lesbian?” Julia asked stupidly. Jin rolled his eyes.

“Julia…” He said smiling at her. She could sound so silly.

“What?” Julia smiled, nudging his shoulder, making him feel warm. And she could also make him feel so good.

“I think she means that girls are .. um.. sweeter to their own sex than to the opposite and therefore can kiss each other easily… or.. something…” Julia giggled.

“Yes sure Jin, sure, and boys can’t?”

“Um… no?” Then they all laughed. Ling sat silently next to them, feeling uncomfortable. She stood up and ran away.

“H-hey.. Xiao?” Christie asked.

“What’s the matter?” Jin asked.

“I’m not sure… I’ll go after her.” Christie left them alone and Jin and Julia stood up.

“Well… strange day this is…” Jin said.

“Yes…” Julia answered. Jin walked over to the stereo and turned on some music. Julia smiled.

“I want to dance!” She exclaimed.

“Well then, just do so,” Jin returned her smile. She started to move to the music. Her gown flowing perfectly along with her movements. She really seemed to love it, while Jin loved watching her dance.

‘I hope I can tell her what I feel for her tonight…’

~*~

Ling sat on a chair in the back yard, under the shed as she watched the rain drops get less.

“Hey, Xiao!” Christie called to her as she arrived. “What’s wrong…?”

“Oh… I just needed to think… I think you are right about what you said, but it doesn’t go for me. I never even had a boy friend, so…”

“So you think you’re lesbian?” Ling swallowed.

“I-I really don’t know… it’s so confusing…” Christie smiled gently.

“I know…” In silence, they watched the rain stop. Even a few minutes after that they remained silent, ‘till Christie spoke.

“I really made you feel so strange and all.. and I confused you by kissing you and you have to know I’m really sorry about it. I don’t want to ruin your day. I hope you can just forget about it…” Ling felt hurt.

“I don’t think I can forget that easily… neither do I think I want to…” Christie frowned.

“Huh?”

“I don’t have to forget it… I kind of… liked it…” The Chinese girl admitted shyly. A blush covered her cheeks.

“Really?” Christie asked. “Yes…” Christie almost felt the urge to smile, but didn’t.

“I’m really sorry, though, I… went on and on with it…,” Christie said quietly.

“Really Chris, don’t worry… it was the most amazing experience…” Ling whispered. Christie wrapped an arm around Ling’s shoulder, and leaned her head against Ling’s. She sighed contently.

‘Maybe it wasn’t wrong… maybe it was no mistake… maybe it was meant to be…’

~*~

They had turned back sonly and found Julia dancing, and Jin watching her. Ling smiled and leaned closer to Christie.

“Look…” She whispered, “Jin is looking at her again…”

“He loves her,” Christie whispered back.

“Okay… singing time for Jules…” Christie walked to Jin and patted his shoulder.

“Hey Jin! Nice view?” Jin looked startled at Christie.

“Uh um… she can dance really good… I just watched how she danced. It’s nice.”

“Sure,” Christie winked.

“Anyway,” Ling announced,

“Julia, you promised me to sing remember?” Julia stopped dancing and looked at Ling curiously.

‘Oh… I did say so…’ She thought.

“You shouldn’t dance in that dress anyway, Jules, what if something happens to it?”

“Yes… yes okay… well, I already grabbed my music. I have 2 songs. But since it’s your birthday, too, you can pick a song.” Julia pointed at two titles on the back of a cd.

“Hm…”

‘It Was You, or…… Obvious?’ Ling thought as she looked at the titles.

“Um, Jules … I’ll go for ‘Obvious’.” Julia smiled.

'Sounds promising somehow,' Christie and Ling thought simultaneously.

“Okay!” Julia went to the stereo and put the cd in, then pressed the play button. As the music started, Christie dipped the lights and Ling handed her the mic.

“Good luck,” she winked. Julia’s smile vanished for a moment.

‘Oh… my… goodness… I'm scared. The song.. is... just too obvious... but there’s no way I can turn back now.’ She took a deep breath.

‘Okay, just do it.’ Jin sat down in the corner of the couch, as Ling and Christie sat together in the other corner, smiling broadly. Julia smiled weakly.

‘Well then, here goes…’

~ Can you hear it in my voice…
Was it something I let slip…
Does the whole world know…
Isn't it obvious… ~

Ling and Christie’s smile had vanished, and turned into obvious looks.

‘This is the proof. She loves him,’ Christie thought.

The look on Jin’s face was like… magical.

‘He looks so wonderful right now…’ Julia thought.

~ I'm the one who's in control…
Now I'm acting like a fool
Do my feelings show, Is my face aglow?
Isn't it obvious? ~

~ That I don't know what I'm doing anymore
I'm feeling like a little girl
Caught up in emotions
I'm out of control
Isn't it obvious? ~

Ling and Christie whispered as she sung that. Julia noticed.

‘I knew this was going to happen…’

Jin sat there… gazed at Julia and her beauty. He listened closely to the text she was singing. Then he thought about it. The text, the situation...

‘Could she really…?’

~ Do you see my hands, they tremble…
Wonder why I can't look you in the eyes ~

Julia noticed the look on Jin’s face had changed, and he wasn’t looking at her. It was like… he just found something out and was thinking about it, whether it was true or not.

~ Don't know how long
I can keep this inside ~

Then suddenly, he lifted his beautiful dark eyes and glanced at Julia. She immediately looked away.

~ Isn't it obvious? ~

‘Oh gosh..! Oh gosh! What if he suspects something… I don’t want to lose him…’

~ That I don't know what I'm doing anymore
I'm feeling like a little girl ~

As Julia sung, she knew that due to this performance, there would be a lot of questions... at least, she thoughts so. Especially from Ling. Cause... every word she sung was true. Why wouldn’t they notice?

Or... do they already know?

~ Caught up in emotions
I'm out of control
Isn't it… obvious? ~

As the bridge played, Julia slowly moved. Turning slowly, the gown gently moved along with her. She smiled at it. The gown was lovely, and she loved the way it moved along. Then she noticed Christie smiling in a way that said ‘you got him now, girl’. For a moment, Julia’s smile vanished.

'Okay, so it's all too clear now. Too obvious. But...' For a moment she bit her lip.

‘I can’t risk anything… I just... can’t…’ She held the mic to her lips and took a breath.

~ Well suddenly… these emotions are in control of my heart
Can you see it in my eyes… ~

Right at that moment, she met Jin’s deep, brown eyes and she was lost in them. Jin had his gaze locked on her too. He felt hopeful.

‘Maybe she does care for me, like I care for her… maybe…’ For a moment, he smiled at her.

~ Every glance, every smile ~

She noticed it, and tried hard not to blush, as she smiled back at him.

~ Must give me away
And I feel so much I can’t hide…
Oh, and I don't know what I'm doing anymore
I'm feeling like a little girl
Caught up in emotions
I'm out of control
Isn't it obvious? ~

She finished her song and smiled. Her eyes sparkled, as her friends clapped for her.

“Wow Jules that was great!” Ling exclaimed, as she walked up to Julia and hugged her.

“You did it Jules, … amazing,” Christie said smiling.

“Thanks…” She whispered. She secretly glanced at Jin.

She knew, that if she would behave different now than she did earlier, things would get too obvious. And, since she had been cheerful all day, she continued that act.

“Well, I’m really thirsty!” She said. “I’m going to get a drink, can you put some music on in the meantime? I feel like dancing!” She left Christie and Ling, who looked stunned.

“Wow… she’s hyper…” Ling whispered.

“Let’s just put on that music…” Christie said, suspecting Julia was up to something.

~*~

Julia sipped a bit of the 7up she just found.

“Mm…” She turned and wanted to leave the kitchen, as Jin stood there.

“Hey,” she said with a smile.

“Hey.. I really liked your song… you have such a lovely voice…” Jin said softly.

“Thanks! Did you see how the gown followed my movements? I love it sooo much!” Julia exclaimed.

“I’m glad about that, you know, you could become a professional singer…” Jin said, returning her smile. Then they heared music coming from the lounge.

“Or a dancing singer!” Julia winked.

“Let’s go back, time to dance!”

~*~

Christie and Ling had put on some nice upbeat music and were already on the dancefloor, when Jin and Julia got back.

“I’m gonna dance too, join me?” She asked Jin.

“Sure.” Julia and Jin danced together, but not real close. Julia secretly watched his moves. They weren’t bad. Not at all. Almost melting right there and then, she blushed slightly.

‘He’s so cute… and so sexy when he moves. I never knew he could dance like that!’.

After this song, a slow song started. Panting slightly, Julia went to the table and finished the rest of her drink.

“Wow… that was nice!” She watched Ling and Christie, still standing on the dancefloor. Jin watched them too.

“Um.. Xiao?”

“Yes?”

“Do you.. would you like to dance..?” She asked blushing. Ling was caught by surprise, but smiled.

“Of course…” But then her smile faded. “Sorry... I can’t… I can’t dance…”

“Sure you can Xiao! Just follow my moves… hold your hands like this… yes… and now follow me,” Christie explained as she slowly moved.

“Hey, this is nice,” Ling said, smiling happily.

“Indeed…”

Julia went to stand next to Jin. “Aww aren’t they adorable?” She said.

“I think they were meant to be together…” He said.

“Probably..” Ling felt wonderful. She enjoyed the music, and dancing with Christie. In a bold move, Christie held Ling closer to her. Ling almost forgot to breath, but when she saw Christie’s soothing gaze, she relaxed.

“Aw poor Xiao, she’s scared about this…”

“Yes, but it’s all new to her,” Jin answered. “But Christie comforts her, like now.”

Julia smiled. “I’m so happy Ling isn’t alone anymore… she now has a girlfriend that will stay with her and help her, be there for her.” Ling felt so warm in Christie’s embrace, and loved. Christie stroke Ling’s hair.

‘Sweet Xiao…’.

They danced on as Julia glanced over her shoulder, looking out the window.

“Huh? Jin? Why are there lights outside?” Jin turned aswell.

“Oh, Xiao wanted to have lights and music outside too…”

“Nice… can we go outside? Maybe I’ll catch a falling star!”

“Alright.”

~*~

Julia and Jin went to the backdoor. As soon as Julia opened it and stepped outside her eyes widened.

“Ooh… wow…” She whispered breathlessly.

“Breath…taking…” She whispered as she glanced at the thousands of shining stars above them. Jin looked up.

“Isn’t it beautiful? I often go out here to watch the stars…” Julia smiled at him.

“Fantastic…” Julia looked around.

Indeed, it looked like something Xiaoyu had made. Lots of lights, and even music.

Julia felt like dancing, to make herself feel more at ease. But what was there to dance, when that slow song was still playing?

And she couldn’t change music now, since she knew her two friends were in the middle of something … special.

~*~

Christie and Ling still danced together, as Christie thought about her.

‘She really means a lot to me. She makes me feel so happy… She is really pretty too… and precious… very, very precious… I really love her.’ Unknowingly, Christie had stopped moving, and Ling lifted her head.

“Hm? What’s wrong Chris?” She asked, slightly disappointed.

‘I just loved it so much… why did she stop…’ Christie looked at her little friend affectionately, smiling softly.

“I was.. thinking…” She whispered.

‘Maybe I must tell her…’

“We can continue if you want?”

‘Later…’

Ling nodded gladly and stepped closer to Christie again.

They danced on till the music was fading, when Christie gathered her courage and leaned close to Ling.

“I love you.”

~*~

Julia noticed the song had stopped and wondered if an upbeat song would be next. But no. She sighed. This wasn’t good.

“Julia, in the front of the house, it’s darker than here, so you can see the stars even better. Do you want to go there?” Jin asked. Julia smiled broadly.

“Sure!” Jin lead his friend to the front and pointed at the sky.

“Look…”

“Oh Jin, it’s lovely!”

‘Not as lovely as you,’ he thought. With slight trouble, he fought back the urge to tell her how he felt. She turned silent again.

“What’s wrong Julia?” Jin asked.

“Uh.. nothing… I just feel like dancing, that’s all,” she smiled weakly at her friend before turning her head away from him again.

“You can dance if you want to,” Jin said.

Julia looked at him, her expression telling him, that wasn’t what she meant.

“We can dance, if you want,” Jin added. She almost forgot to breath. She wanted to, but she was afraid.

‘No, I can’t lose him.. no’.

“Oh, um… no, n-no thanks…”

“You don’t want to dance? Come on Jules, like we used to when we were little!” Jin said, convincing.

“W-well, okay then…”

~ I think I feel your love tonight
I think I need you
I think I see you..... ~

‘What’s wrong with her?’ Jin wondered.

“Ok nice, and I promise, I won’t step on your toe,” Jin joked, but Julia didn’t giggle or smile for that matter as they stood closer together and Jin placed his arms around her waist lightly.

~ I'm in the dark, I'm in the night
I think I'm dreaming
My heart is screaming... ~

Julia really felt like melting, but at the same time, she was also so afraid things were going to be messed up.

‘Why does everything have to be so… complicated. Why can’t he just be a guy that I like… I just… my heart screams for him…’ Julia didn’t look at him at all. Jin wondered why she was so tense.

‘Why is she like this? I want to tell her how I feel but she’s acting so distant towards me…’

“Jules…” He whispered. She didn’t reply. He decided to be bold and pulled her somewhat closer to him, to comfort her. She seemed so tense. Worried about something.

Obviously surprised by his sudden movement, she froze on the spot and let go off Jin. Rain drops slowly started to pour down on them as Jin released her.

“What’s wrong?”

Was she afraid? About what? She knew she was afraid to lose him, but, she could just dance with him right?

She didn’t know. She didn’t understand.

She glanced at the small pebbles on the path, leading to the front door and back to the gate.

Jin felt terrible, hopeless.

“Julia… tell me. What is going on? I’m your best friend. I promise I’ll listen to whatever it is that’s bothering you, and I’ll try to help you as good as I can. Please…” He inquired. She didn’t answer.

How could she, if she herself didn’t even understand what she was doing.

“You have been acting really strange… since a few months already. So distant and… scared. You must understand, I would never hurt you or something.”

‘Exactly… and therefore you can just dance with him, nothing will go wrong! Nothing! He’s being so nice to you…’ A voice in her head called.

‘And look at you! You’re treating him like an enemy or worse!’ Julia felt sad.

‘I don’t know… what I’m doing anymore…’ She thought helplessly.

“Julia, why don’t you… trust me? You can tell me anything. I don’t understand, why are you so distant to me? Why don’t you trust me?!”

“I do trust you…” She said silently, noticing the desperation in his voice.

“Then tell me what is bothering you. Where is the cheerful Julia? Why are you so distant? Where is my Julia?”

She didn’t answer. Afraid for the consequences.

‘He is so sweet to me. Always. Trusting me, supporting me, more… but… I can’t risk to lose him. He’s too valuable to me. I can’t lose you…’ She thought.

Jin shook his head as he turned and started to head back to the house.

~ Don't you need my love tonight, deep inside?
It's all around me I cannot hide
From this feeling I have inside ~

Julia heared the pebbles and turned immediately.

“W-wait… Jin!” She called to him, but he didn’t stop.

'Why... is this so... complicated? Why?! Why is my life so damn complicated?'

“Jin! Please!” He stopped in his tracks, but didn’t turn at her. Tears welled up in Julia’s eyes.

‘I blew it… it’s… over…’

“I’m going back in, it’s raining. You should get inside soon too, before you catch a cold,” he said monotonously.

~ Don't you need my love tonight, deep inside? ~

“Jin!” Julia cried, tears streaming down her cheeks along with drops of rain. “Don’t leave me please!”

He turned for a moment at her. He almost wanted to go to her, to comfort her, but he stopped himself.

“Why do I have to stay? Something is obviously bothering you, that you’re not telling me. Why not? Can’t you see I care? Why don’t you just… trust me?” He almost shouted.

“It isn’t that easy, Jin!” She replied, “It just isn’t…”

He closed his eyes, his thick brows knitted together. Then he opened them, his chocolate brown eyes showing nothing but hurt and sadness. Julia wondered.

‘Could he really… could he care about me like I care for him?’

“I’m sorry Julia, but I’m leaving.” Almost turning, he heared Julia drop herself on her knees in the pebbles.

“This situation isn’t that simple Jin! Why don’t you see? …” He listened to her words, wondering what to think or do next. He didn't really want to leave her like this, but what was left right now?

“I … love you Jin… I love you!” She cried, closing her eyes. Tears running down her cheeks.

He felt like everything froze for a moment. He turned at Julia. She was on her knees, in the cold, wet pebbles. Crying. She lifted her head and met his gaze.

“Jin…” she whispered sobbing.

~ It's all around me I cannot hide ~

“I ... I'm so sorry...,” she sobbed.

Almost not believing what she just said, he shivered slightly, as he approached her and sat down on his knees in front of her. She had her head down.

He reached out towards her and touched her cheek lightly.

She slowly looked up. Her eyes were red, showing confusion and fear. Fear of losing him?

“Jules...” He whispered.

~ From this feeling I have inside ~

“I’m sorry… I fell in love with you… I love you with all my heart… I'm.. sorry...”

“Why are you sorry,” Jin whispered. She started crying even more.

“Oh Jules…” He whispered, hugging her close to his chest.

“Please don’t cry…”

“I’m afraid…” She sobbed.

~ ooh... is this a miracle? ~

“Why, Julia,” he whispered as he pulled back.

“Jin I’m so sorry.. I know I'm not supposed to love you more than my best friend but... it happened..." She hastily wiped tears off of her cheeks. Jin looked at her concerned. She had never looked this desperate.

"I’m afraid… I-I just don’t want to lose what we already have. I don’t want to lose this friendship… I'm sorry... I.. I don’t want to lose… you,” she looked at him. She looked so worried, expression all sad and confused.

“You won’t lose anything,” he told her firmly, looking deep into her eyes.

“Jin…?” She whispered questioningly, and hopeful. He then truly smiled at her. That smile that made her melt, and warmed her heart.

“You don't have to be sorry... because... I love you Julia… I love you with all my heart. You are the best thing that ever happened to me…”

~ Ooh... is this a miracle? ~

Wide amber eyes stared at him as he stared back. A serious look on his face for a moment.

“I lost you once… I’m not going to lose you again, ever.”

“Jin… I…” she whispered, as he held two fingers against her lips.

“Shhh…”

~ Ooh… is this a miracle or a magical love? ~

Leaning closer, Jin carefully pressed his lips against Julia’s. He gently brushed his lips over her soft ones, caressing them. Julia responded, parting her lips as Jin did the same. Their tongues met, caressing each other.

All emotions that had been locked away for so long, that had been hidden, trapped, were all set free now.

Julia felt lost and unbelievable at the same time. Afraid she was going to wake up any moment, she wrapped her arms tighter around Jin’s neck, pressing her lips harder against his.

Jin pulled back lightly, caressing Julia’s lips gently. Then he fully pulled back and his lips left hers. Her cheeks were covered with light blushes and her eyes looked unbelievingly, like it wasn’t happening at all.

Seeking for reassurance, she reached her hand out to his handsome face, brushing his soft, but wet skin softly.

“Is this... real?” She whispered, inquiring.

“Yes…” He whispered back to her. Then she smiled again. Her heart still beating fast.

'This must be a miracle...'

“Oh Jin…” She whispered as she flung her arms around him, holding him close.

“Is this a miracle…?”

“Now that I think back... it was kind of obvious, but I was oblivious to it…” Jin whispered.

“Maybe this is even magical…” Julia whispered. "I was so afraid... and everything is just... okay now... right?"

"Yes..."

~ Ooh… is this a miracle or a magical...
... love...? ~

~*~

To be continued ...

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