Kørii And Ethan Fanfiction

[partially canon]

#### Prelude:

It all started when Korii joined Premier Martial Arts As she made her way, making friends with all her classmates, and working to get better, she noticed one person. She realized her goal of becoming better than him. They worked against each other until the day they became black belts. When that time came, Korii decided to Challenge Ethan to a fight to the death. And who knows who will win? But either way- They each go off in their ways. but one day they meet again. They decide they are going to become friends again. the more they hang out and laugh about the silliness of their competition. the more they fall in love. Or were they already in love??

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As Korii is sparring with Courtney, she glances over at Ethan catching his eye. Time slows down as they look at each other. Korii is punched in the face and knocked out.

When she comes to, she hears people whispering around her.

"She's awake!" Annie exclaims.

"I'm so sorry Korii!" Courtney whimpers.

Korii pulls herself up into a sitting position. "I'm fine. I just got distracted I guess."

Everyone sighs in relief. "Glad you're okay," Ethan whispers from the desk area. Korii looks over at him and he's looking at her with a worried expression.

Korii's face burns as she looks away. "Thanks, guys. I'm just going to go home I think"

Jarett picks up the phone, "That would be smart. I'll call. your parents."

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Korii Glances around the table at all her friends talking. They had all decided to take a trip to the mall, and Korii was reluctantly dragged along. Annie throws a pretzel across the table at Owen and attempts to catch it in his mouth missing by a long shot. Everyone laughs as Owen is forced to go pick it up off the ground.

"Courtney, come get a Cinnabon with me." Annie jumps up grabbing Courtney's arm. Courtney reluctantly stands up and follows Annie away. As they walk away Owen kicks Dawson and Nathan from under the table.

"Oh! Umm, let's go look at that store over there guys." They hurry away leaving Korii confused. As she watches them go she becomes acutely aware she's still not alone. Turning around she sees Ethan still sitting there staring at the boys running away.

"What weirdos." Korii mutters. Picking at her pretzels.

They sit in silence for a good 10 minutes waiting for the others to return. Korii hears a giggle behind her, when she looks around for the people she sees figures hiding behind the trash bins in their area. Korii sighs knowing what Annie wants her to do, but she wont. She refuses.

"Want to go walk around the mall?" Either glances up at her through his thick hair.

"Why not?" Korii sighs.They both stand up and head off towards the flowery outside area of the mall. Korii gazes up at the falling flower petals and notices Ethan staring at her. "What?" She glares at him.

"Nothing, just admiring you," he smiles sweetly at her.

"HOMIE WHAT?" Ethan steps to her, taking her hand.

Korii avoids his eyes."Why are you doing this?"

Ethan lifts her chin up to him so he can see her more clearly. "Because, I think I like like you."

"You… like me?" Korii sucks in a breath. Ethan stares down at her and she has to look away from his twinkling eyes.

"Yes, korii. And how do you… feel about me?" Korii steps away to pace.

"We are meant to be rivals. I can't, I won't let that get into the way. It doesn't matter how I feel at this point. And you need to focus as well. We can't be anything. And what happens if we break up. How awkward would being around you at the dojo be?"

"Korii, we wouldn't break up."

"You can't promise that." He steps closer to her and takes her hands.

"Korii give me a chance."

"The rivalry, it… it's happening so no, I'm not going to tell you my feelings."

Ethan steps away Turning his back to her. "Fine." He walks away back inside the mall. Korii crumples to the ground knowing it's for the best, but she can't help but feel heartbroken. Korii turns to leave the mall catching Annie's eye on the way out, hoping Annie can see the sadness in her look.

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"I'm better than you Korii, you just have to admit it." Ethan shakes his head

"Oh, is that true?" Korii's temper slowly rises, and she storms up to Ethan daring him to keep talking. A cool wind blows her hair behind her leaving her angry face to be seen by all.

"Yep. I'm better in every way."

"AT LEAST SHE CAN SPELL" Annie shouts from somewhere behind her. Courtney cracks up.

"Well, that doesn't matter when it comes to strength. You can't spell your way out of a fight." Ethan grumps, glaring at Annie.

"Fine Ethan. If you're so strong. Then fight me." A street light flickers above them.

"What?"

"Yeah. If you think you're so much stronger. Let's spar. Here and now. Not 30%, not even 50%, 100%. No weapons, just our fist, and skills."

Ethan steps back thinking. Courtney and Annie kept quiet waiting for his Answer. A car drives down the road next to the somewhat empty parking lot. The only noise was the wind and the approaching thunder.

"Fine then, let's, Spar."

Korii and Ethan face off across the square Annie and Courtney set up in the parking lot. Korii thinks back to all the time she had spent at the dojo. If she loses this, what was it all for? She had worked so hard to be able to beat him. If she loses, that would mean she was weak.

“GO KORII!” Courtney and Annie shout from behind her. Korii nods in their direction and faces back glaring at Ethan.

“Your move.” He smirks and falls into his fighting stance. Kørii moves into hers as muscle memory and reflexes sink into her movements. Memories of every lesson Jarrett taught flooded her mind as she delivered the first strike to his torso. He dodges as he quickly counters with a hook to her face. He lands it successfully as Korii clumsily stumbles over and tries to recollect her mind. “Wake up.” She mutters under her breath and sucks in a sharp breath. She turns around quickly, spitting out blood next to the tires of a parked car. Korii’s footwork becomes more sloppy, she aims for his face in return. His height being an advantage for him, he dodges again. This time not countering the attack. “Come on, now Korii-” his jarring voice taunts annoyingly. “Tumahimik ka nga. Papatayin ko kita dito at ngayon” Korii curses violently, still spitting blood. She angrily charges at him delivering multiple body shots and aggressive combos they practiced. She moves as Ethan tries to counter, trying to grab their legs. Breathing heavily and sweating profusely, they both continue to fight. Korii begins to feel faint as her anemia begins to exhaust her. “Ugh, screw this.” Korii groaned, shaking her head as she charged at him and attempted to perform their double-leg takedown. Despite their slowed performance, her adrenaline and annoyance kick in as she moves quickly enough that he couldn’t sprawl. Ditching all technique, Korii begins to move reflexively groggily breaking into his guard and completing the arm bar. “SAY UNCLE, JACKASS” she yells angrily as she nearly breaks his arm. Stubbornly, he tries to bend his arm and maneuver it out of her grasp. After a couple of minutes of struggling he taps her twice, “uncle..” Korii gets up in a daze as they stagger to their feet. As a good sport, they offer their hand to Ethan to help him up. Annie and Courtney stare in shock at the amount of blood Korii spat out during the fight but they later celebrate Korii’s success.

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The group all split up after celebrating Korii. Lots of congratulations later, Courtney and Annie have to leave.

“hey korii you want some spray cheese”

“ew no”

Well...you fought good tonight," Ethan comments as they sit at the table everyone used to be at.

"Thanks. It wasn't that hard…" Korii laughs

"I'm sure it was," Ethan rolls his eyes, "Hey I wanted to talk to you about something."

"Yes?"

"About… our conversation at the mall."

"Oh"

"Now that we don't have a rivalry. Would you please tell me how you feel?" Korii avoids his eyes and fidgets with her pma shirt.

"Well, I guess I'll have to find out. I'm not sure how I feel at the moment."

"Oh." They sit in silence for a bit. Ethan scoots closer. "What can I do to help you make up your mind?" He winks at her.

"You can start by not winking," she laughs, Ethan laughs along with her. "This might help…" she takes his hand in his and he looks at the hand and then back at her.

"What-"

Korii laughs and gets up to leave. "See you later then."

"Bye."

[fin]