Dreams Come True Ch. 4
By Ryu Dragon

The next day in the stadium…

Eliza, Chun Li, and Cammy are having rehearsal for their tomorrow concert. "Alright, that's it, move, left, left, forward, now turn !!" - their dance choreographer. "No, no, no, Chun Li, its not like that, shess, what happen to you today ? You've done dozens mistakes in an hour. Concentration, girl, come on."

"She's in the bad mood today, eh ?" - whispered Chun Li to Cammy.

"Maybe, but she's right, you're a bit loose on the head today, what happened ?" - Cammy.

"Nothing *sigh*, lets continue." - Chun Li.

In Hotel Y, where Ryu and Sean stay…

After morning training with Sean and a quick swimming, Ryu goes to the receptionist to check for the pass, after he got it, he goes for shower, change clothes and ready to go. "Where're you going, boss ?" - Sean. "Just someplace, Sean, no need to wait for me for the convention, you just go ahead ok !" - Ryu, wink at Sean. He then goes out without waiting for Sean's answer.

In stadium…

*What happen to me ? why can't I concentrate ? I kept thinking of him. It feels like empty inside of me if I don't see him* - Chun Li, while she dance.

"No, Chun Li, no, geezzz, won't do like this. Take a 15 minutes break girls, and Chun Li, I want a word with you." - the dance choreographer.

"Uh oh, bad sign." - Cammy.

"Shh !! Cammy !!" - Eliza, elbowing Cammy on her ribs.

Chun Li, and the dance choreographer went to a place for talk. "Alright Chun Li, what happen ? you're not yourself today. Are you sick or something ?"

"No, Rose, I'm not sick. Its just, hmm… I don't know." - Chun Li.

"You're thinking about that guy, Ryu, right ?" - Rose.

"How did you know ?" - Chun Li, surprised.

"I've got good ears and mind you know." - said Rose, smiling.

"Well, yeah, you're right. I was thinking about Ryu while I was dancing, I don't know why, but I just can't concentrate on the dance. Sorry Rose." - Chun Li.

"No need to apologize, just remember to concentrate while we rehearsing or you can forget about the concert tomorrow, I don't want you go on the concert like this ok ? Ignore the thought him for a while, later, you got lots of time, Right now I want you to concentrate on rehearsal. Can you do that ?" - Rose.

"Yeah, I guess I can. I'll try." - Chun Li.

"Good girl, by the way, tell me about your date with this guy." - Rose, with naughty smile.

"Rose !!!"- Chun Li, smiles too.

After the talk and rest, they get back on the rehearsal again, this time, Chun Li tries to concentrate more on the dance. After a while, Ryu arrives at the stadium, showing his pass to the guard, and went to the rehearsal place. He gets in quietly, and takes a seat on the back row, close enough to look on the stage without bugging the rehearsal. He is impressed on the way the ECC dance, swift, agile, and full of spirit. Unconsciously, he claps his hands after the dance is over, causing everyone to turn on him.

"Umm… I'm sorry, didn't meant to disturb…" - Ryu, his face red.

Rose, and the ECC girls smiles and giggles looking at Ryu who looks funny and ashamed. "Don't worry, you're not disturbing. Alright girls, take a break, 10 minutes." - Rose, winks at Chun Li.

Chun Li quickly go to Ryu, "Hi Ryu, how are you ?"

"Okay. That dance was very good Chun Li, so full of spirit." - Ryu.

"Really ? thanks. Hmm… is it just me, or you always dress so nicely ?" - Chun Li.

"Me ? I never wore a dress before in my life." - Ryu, grins.

"Aww, you know what I meant. How long have you been here anyway ?" - Chun Li.

"Maybe just about 20 minutes ago. Hmmm… how long is this rehearsal gonna be ?" - Ryu.

"I don't know, maybe until evening, about 4 or 5, why ?" - Chun Li.

"Nothing, just if you finish a bit early, I want to ask you to go out again." - Ryu.

"Well, I can go out tonight, why not ? Where do you plan to take me ?" - Chun Li.

"Umm… I haven't decided yet, but I think since you finish that late, maybe just next time. I mean when you're not tired or when you have time." - Ryu.

"Hehehe, so sweet of you to think about that, but its okay, really. We used to go out after rehearsal until midnight, even when we have a concert on the next day. But its up to you, do you really want to cancel your plan for today ? coz we might not have time to go out again." - Chun Li.

"He ? How come ?" - Ryu.

"Because, we usually leave on the next day after concert. So…" - Chun Li, shrugged.

"Umm… in that case, okay, but are you sure, you'll be fit tomorrow ? I don't want to spoil your concert." - Ryu.

"I'll be okay tomorrow, trust me. And to prove that, you'll be invited by me to see our concert, how 'bout that ?" - Chun Li.

"Woww, personal invitation to ECC concert from you ? Of course I will go. Nothing can stop me to come, hehehe." - Ryu.

"Alright, then, are we going to go out tonight ?" - Chun Li.

"Okay, it's a date, I'll wait here." - Ryu.

"You will ? Okay, then I'll see you again after rehearsal. Umm… I have to get back." - Chun Li.

"Alright, see you then." - Ryu.

That night, Ryu and Chun Li go out on a date again. This time, Ryu take her to a bit more fancy restaurant (but not fancy enough to drain all his money ^-^), and then go to discotheque for a few rounds of dance. After dancing, they decided to go for a walk on a park near Chun Li's hotel.

"Ryu, I'm really so happy tonight, thank you." - Chun Li.

"Why thank me ? I'm should be the one who thank you, you make this date really fun." - Ryu.

"Really ? Well, I' glad that both of us have fun." - Chun Li.

After a moment of silent and walk.

"Ryu, can I ask you something ?" - Chun Li.

"Why not ? as long as its not about my body size." Ryu, grins.

Chun Li smiles, "No, its not. Umm… just want to know, do you have a girlfriend ?"

"Well, I did have one, but we broke up." - Ryu.

"Ohh, I'm sorry." - Chun Li.

"No, that's okay. How 'bout you ? a pretty girl like you must have a boyfriend." - Ryu.

"No, I don't have a boyfriend." - Chun Li.

"You're kidding me ?" - Ryu.

"No, I'm not. I'm serious, I guess I'm just not ready, or haven't found the right one yet, or maybe too busy with my career." - Chun Li.

*Hmmm… this means I got a chance with her* thought Ryu.

They walk past a playground on the park. They play swings for a while, chatting, and then they go back to Chun Li's hotel. Being a gentleman as always, Ryu walk her until in front of her room.

"Well, this is it. Umm… good night, Chun Li." - Ryu.

"Good night Ryu, and thank you once again. Don't forget to come tomorrow, ok." - Chun Li.

"I will, and I will cheer the loudest for you." - Ryu.

"Hmm… okay, then don't forget to bring a megaphone." - Chun Li, giggles, gives Ryu a kiss on the cheek, then get into her room.

*Hmm… Another good night sleep and dream.* thought Ryu as he return to his hotel.