Since then Tony had put a high regards for Rin Chan. Whenever they were on a mission, he would be delighted if Rin Chan would be raiding with them.
He admits that he admire her. He knew if its Rin Chan, he wouldn't fear about losing her because of the kind of lifestyle that he have cause Rin Chan will be able to protect herself.
He figured that he can give his feelings for Rin Chan a chance.
He was so fond of her that he actually went and talk to Sean.
He asked for permission if he can pursue Rin.
Sean wasn't against him and Rin Chan dating, but he just wanted to set Tony's expectations.
And so he told Tony about their vow of celibacy.
After he heard about Rin Chan's circumstances, he can't help but feel sorry for her. Not only her but everyone in the Lee family's core group.
For him, it wasn't really a vow but a curse.
He reckoned that unlike him who chose that kind of dangerous life, they, the Chan siblings weren't given much of a choice.
They were like slaves, trained to be assassins right after they learned how to walk.
He was pissed, and yet he can't do anything about it since it's a tradition that he wasn't part of.
All he could do is respect it.
Hence that time, he decided to not let his feelings grow for Rin Chan.
After years of chasing the illegal sellers, they had finally settled the problem, and so, their group disbanded.
Rin Chan then was deployed to be Tia's bodyguard, while Tony wander off far from S City.
"Heavy...."
Tony heard Rin Chan's groaning underneath him which pulled him out of his trance.
He immediately stood up and helped Rin Chan get up.
"What are you spacing out for!!!"
Rin Chan scolded him, she had been struggling to break free from him, but as soon as she touched him, she instantly felt as if a current had shot right through her.
"Nothing.. Sorry, I'm just lost in thought."
Tony explained. His eyes fell on Rin Chan's lips, a moment ago, it was just a couple of inches away from him.
He again clutched his hands, they both look the other way around, avoiding eye contact with each other.
Both of them knew that they were blushing.
"I'll go take a bath."
They both exclaimed at the same time making things more awkward between them.