~First chapter of Beside each other (The unforgettable past) \(^_^)/ enjoy ;D

I thought when I would wake up after I slept, I would think that all of it was just a dream. But it was something too impossible for me to do. I know that my eyes and my heart wouldn't lie to me. The monster world exists. Though everyone will think that it's too childish, I will never forget those experiences of mine when I got into that place. The ponytail that Zeniba gave me was still there hidden in my cabinet and I kept it there because of the fear of losing it. That was my only evidence that monster world really exists aside from the memories in my mind. Even though I can simply forget about the monster world and think of it as a wondrous but risky experience, it is so hard to forget everything and you know why?
Yeah, it's Haku. The dragon spirit that I met and the one that helped me when I was in trouble. He was the only one I relied on when I accidentally got into the monster world. He saved me from being turned into a pig by Yubaba and he was there I need a shoulder to cry on. But when Yubaba finally set me free, he promised me that he will follow me in the human world. It has been 5 years now and I admit that I felt sad and disappointed. And now, all that I can do is to hope that he will just appear out of nowhere in front of me. And if ever he gets into the human world, I will show him a lot of things and we would have our own adventure into the human world. I don't know how to explain this kind of feeling but I just wanted to be by his side because I feel protected whenever he is there. I will wait for that moment to come even if it takes a lifetime. I will wait.
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Chihiro woke up when her alarm clock rang and she still felt drowsy because she wasn't able to sleep well at night since the thunderstorm was too loud and the wind was making a noisy sound all night. She tried to close her eyes for a while and fought the urge to go back to sleep again but she was shocked when something was pulling her pajamas. She opened her eyes to know what it was and found a something furry and beige.

"Meimi! It was just you. How did you get into my bed again?" Meimi is the name of her pet dog Maltese and she scooped her up, bringing Meimi outside and for her to prepare before going to her school. Everything was ready in her table and she found a piece of paper on top of the plate that either her mom or dad left for her.

Darling Chihiro, your father and I left early since we have an important convention to attend. Sorry for informing you just now but it was all urgent. We will be back after three days and Anie (the sitter that I hired) will be there this afternoon to take charge of everything. There's money in my cash box but make sure not to buy unnecessary things. I also prepared breakfast for you and make sure to bring your umbrella since the weather is bad. I'm going to bring you a lot of food and stuffs when we get back. Take care, dear!
Love, Mom and Dad

"Well, not bad. Another day of freedom, but I don't need a nanny." Chihiro said. Since her parents are both into business, they would sometimes go to other cities or countries to attend meetings, conventions and such business stuffs. And she would take this opportunity to go anywhere she wants and buy stuffs for her liking. Since she was in high school already, Chihiro learned how to cook and do house chores whenever her parents are not present.

After eating the breakfast that her mother prepared, Chihiro got everything ready for school and she went off after locking the house and leaving Meimi in their lawn with a bowl of dog food. She used to walk on the path where a riverside is just near their house since it was an easier and nearer way to go to school and that scene in the river made her remember about the Kohaku river. Dandelions were blooming everywhere and the fresh wind was making the limpid water move. It was the memory of the first time that she and Haku met and he saved her from drowning into the river. She took a fixed gaze into the river and remembered some flashbacks of the memories she had in the monster world. The memories that kept on repeating in her mind again and again. It was too difficult to erase those memories. Suddenly, she was disturbed by sound of chimes in the forest just on the opposite side of the river. It's just the wind making noises again, she thought. Chihiro wanted to know what was it but she remembered that there was only ten minutes left to reach her school so she just continued walking although it bothered her.

She reached into her classroom before the school bell started to ring and her close friends greeted her as she went inside. Everything was just the same. Her desk is located near the window and she would often stare outside when she feels so bored. She expected that it will just be an ordinary day listening to boring lectures, having class activities and talk with her friends. Nothing much interesting and exciting so Chihiro just wished that time would run fast so she could go home and do whatever she likes. Their homeroom teacher went in when everyone was settled and Chihiro found a cheerful smile on her face. But this day seemed not to be very boring after she heard what her teacher announced and realized that her anticipation was wrong.

"Good morning class, I have an announcement to tell to all of you: this afternoon, there will be a new student in our class so I am expecting all of you to be good and kind to the new student just like what you've learned on our values class. Is that clear?" When Chihiro heard all about this, she abruptly felt curious and excited. Meeting new people makes her feel excited and it turned out that this day was not that bad after all.

1st period of class was over and they are having their class break now. Chihiro was looking outside in the window and she was surprised how the thought of him entered her mind. Why am I thinking of Haku? Why? It's so hard to get him out of my mind. I can't leave the past memories though I am trying to. Chihiro finds it peculiar how she suddenly remembered Haku out of nowhere. She wanted to be beside him but she knew that it was impossible unless destiny will let them meet again.

"Chihiro! What's with that Don't-disturb-me face? There's something to be excited today you know? I wonder if the new student will be a he or a she." Rika, Chihiro's close friend approached her after she noticed that she was just sitting there in her desk quietly and thinking about different thoughts.

"Yeah. I hope he or she would be good friends with us, right?" Chihiro said in reply.

"Or more, I hope it will be a guy with handsome features and good personality! Then, I would help you get close to each other so you could get a boyfriend. It seems like you're not so interested about romance. Why won't you try, Chihiro? I'm gonna help you with that."

"Rika, you know how Im not interested in having boyfriends. Sometimes, they give you a lot of trouble and relationships might just last for a short time. But in your case, you're lucky that your boyfriend is understanding and kind."

"Indeed, it's hard to find decent boys these days. Better get the opportunity when you met one" Rika said with wink.

"We'll see about that. Excuse me, I'll go out for a while" Chihiro said as she patted Rika's shoulder and went towards the door. She headed towards the canteen to buy something and eat. She was in the corridor walking when suddenly; she caught a glimpse of someone going up in the stairs on her right side. She didn't know who it was but she had that strange feeling within her that she couldn't explain. She only saw half of the face of that person and she felt as if there was something strange within his looks. But in her peripheral view, she could feel that someone is gazing at her during that time in the stairs. Chihiro didn't go and chase that someone anymore. She just thought that this is a weird day because she could hear and feel weird things and ignored it after that.

It was ten minutes before the school bell will ring and the second period of class will begin again. Chihiro went up to her classroom and some of her classmates were settled already to begin with the second period of class. She found herself sitting as the bell rang and she could see their teacher talking to someone outside. When she entered the door, she announced something to the class.

"Class, it seems that the new student arrived here earlier than expected so he will be joining the second period of class today. I hope that everyone will treat him nicely." Their teacher announced and this made the students whisper and talk to each other.

Chihiro saw Rika gesticulating at her and read her lips as it moved. "It is a boy!"Chihiro thought that it doesn't really matter if it's a boy. She just wanted something exciting to happen today and she did not like the idea of Rika, being close to a new boy student and targeting him to be her girlfriend.

After their teacher was done announcing, she gently opened the door to let the new student in. Everybody's eyes were in the door, excited for the sight of the new student. A sight of a boy with pale skin, dark hair, and slant eyes entered the room. It was then that Chihiro thought that his face was so familiar. Too familiar that it made her heart beat fast and she couldn't think of anything else. Her gaze was only focused to him. Chihiro could feel that the moment was going slow and as the new student gazed at Chihiro, she was in shock of what she saw. It was Haku. The way he wears clothes became modern, his hair changed and he became taller now. Now, they were staring at each other. Chihiro couldn't be wrong. It must be Haku's presence that he felt just a while ago in the stairs because of the longing of being with him. She could feel that it was really him as she fixed her gaze with his dark green eyes. And for that moment, Chihiro didn't know what to do. She hoped that she could pause this moment for a while so that she could think what to do. He will be with her now and this is the moment that Chihiro was waiting for. She was glad that he really kept the promise that he made but Chihiro could not move, she didn't know what to do.

Does destiny really wants them together? Or will this be another dream again?

_end for chapter 1_

That's all for chapter 1, guys. Sorry if it's a bit short. Watch out for the next chapters. More revelations of how Haku got into the human world and more things that will happen to them in the next chapters. I may be busy this week but I will do my best to update soon. Thanks! P.S.: Pls. review _

~UnBlueTears~