Author's note before you read the greatest love story of Jin Kazama and Julia Chang. This is actually my first fanfic, so I really don't know if it's any good, but I hope you'll enjoy the story!

Disclaimer: I do not own Tekken (Namco), but I do own the plot of this story. Everything here is written solely for entertainment purposes.

A Never Ending Friendship

* Three years ago *

"Come on Jin, or we'll be late for school," Julia shouted as Jin ran towards her, thick black bangs waving. When he reached his friend, his breath was short and fast.

"I… just have to… catch my breath," he said panting, as Julia chuckled.

"Let's walk though, or we'll get into trouble. Did you oversleep again?" Julia asked with a smirk. Jin grinned.

"Yeah, I guess I have to buy that alarm clock soon anyway. Thanks for waiting for me by the way." Julia placed her hand on his shoulder.

"Hey, that's what friends are for right?"

Chapter 1 – Juliet's Poem

* Rrrring! *

As soon as Jin heard the alarm clock, he was wide-awake in an instant. He yawned, rubbing his eyes, where after he peered at his clock.

"WHAT!" He exclaimed in horror. "8 o'clock?! I just know I set it up for 7! I'll be late AGAIN! Damn thing."

He quickly did his hair and dressed, then rushed into the kitchen to grab some breakfast before he left for school.

When he arrived at his school, Mishima High, he quickly ran through the halls. The girls in the halls swooned at his beauty after he passed them by. He had no time for that right now, but he could hear the dreamy sighs.

"Oh isn't he just perfect?" A girl hushed as some others giggled. "Isn't he!"

His face was exceptionally handsome, with a perfectly shaped nose, rich chocolate brown eyes, covered by soft, raven bangs… and that body. That lean and muscular body every girl dreamed to touch…

'Girls…' he thought as he sighed inwardly. The last bell rang just as slammed the classroom door open and rushed inside.

Ms. Kirano looked at him, then at the clock hanging above the black board, and then back at him again.

"Late again are we, Mr. Kazama?"

He'd tell her about the alarm clock, but changed his mind… she wouldn't believe him anyway cause it sounded like a bland excuse, so instead he went to his seat.

"I don't want any more latecomers, or else there will be detention! Is that clear?" Ms. Kirano said angrily.

"Yes Ms. Kirano," the students replied.

Ling Xiaoyu, a petite Chinese girl with long pigtails, who sat behind him, was about to ask why he was late but decided not to, as she heard her teacher start today's lecture. 'I bet he overslept again,' she giggled to herself.

"Open your books at page 17, there you'll find a poem called 'Juliet's Poem'. Read it carefully, and I will ask someone to read it out loud in front of the class in 10 minutes," said Ms. Kirano.

'Juliet…' Jin thought. 'Sounds so like 'Julia', my long lost best friend…'

They had always been together… always. After primary school, Jin went to a different school than his friend. Julia even moved to different country! Jin missed her so much and he still thought about her often. He sighed, eyes cast downwards, long dark eyelashes hiding the sadness in his eyes. 'I miss her so much…'

"Mr. Kazama, please come here and read the poem for us," Ms. Kirano said suddenly. The sudden harsh voice snapped him out of his memories, as he realised he was still in class and hadn't even taken one look at this poem.

He took his book and walked to the teacher's desk, feeling a bit nervous. He took a deep breath and started a bit too fast and insecure.

The poem was about a man who lost the love of his life, a beautiful woman named Juliet.

"Mr. Kazama! Please! Read more slowly please, and read it as if it's reality. As if you were the man who lost the love of his life," the teacher instructed. That's what made Jin do what he did. He started reading and made the poem not about the beautiful woman 'Juliet', but his long lost best friend Julia.

"Juliet's Poem."

He called the title, took a deep breath and started.

"…Baby blue eyes, not as cold as ice
But warm, with your charm…"

When he finished everyone looked stunned, even Ms. Kirano, who adjusted her glasses.

"Well Mr. Kazama, that was magnificent. You really surprised me, and your classmates as well, I believe… Which leads me to the following… I would really like for you to read that poem at Talent Day," Ms. Kirano said.

Jin had a puzzled look on his face and blinked curiously at his teacher.

"Talent Day is a special day full of events, when everyone can show off their talent, it will be held in the first week of the summer holidays. The school year's end party will be held on the same day, but in the evening," Ms. Kirano explained.

The black-haired boy nodded. "I'll do my best, Ms. Kirano," he said with a slight smile, before he went back to his seat.

It wasn't long before the bell rang, and the students headed off to their next class. Ling skipped along next to her friend, feeling super excited.

"Oh Jin, you did great! You really, really did!" Her friend grinned.

"Thanks Xiao," he replied as they walked into classroom 68.

Author's note:

Yes, I know this was short. But was it any good? I hope so, please review it if you like? I would certainly appreciate it. Next chapter will bring excitement, and will be longer than this one, I promise you.

~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Next chapter preview: "Accident & Confusion" ~*~*~*~*~*~*~

'My throat… oh my god, I cannot breathe. I am going to die!' she thought as she shook her head, unable to say anything. She touched her throat with her hands.

"Can't… breathe…" she gasped as her eyes slid closed slowly.

Jin's eyes widened as he realised what was going on. 'SHE'S DYING!'