Okay. . .this is the second chapter of the story. Thank you CodeHalo for reviewing and reading it (even though you're the only one who read it so far. . .LOL) I am warning you, whoever you are, already that Naru can be OOC in this story. I'm still working on how to keep him in character. It's really hard for me to do that. But please do enjoy this chapter!

I don't own Ghost Hunt

"It's alright if you don't want to tell me. I understand that you don't trust us yet because we've just met," he smiled at me. His smile was soft and warm. It made me feel safe and secured from any harm.

"Thank you for understanding," I muttered. I was very blessed to meet a guy like him. Most people nowadays are very selfish and uncaring. Maybe this could be the start of our friendship.

"I have to go somewhere. Stay here and you can ask Noll if you want anything. I'll be back soon. Don't worry, he won't bite you," he whispered the last part in my ear which made me giggle. I nodded and watched him leave the cottage.

I gave a deep sigh and started looking around. The cottage was not small or big. It was just the right size for all of us. There were a room for the bathroom and two rooms for the bedroom. The kitchen was open and a small dining table was placed by the window. It had three chairs — really perfect for the three of us! Then, there was a huge library case at the opposite wall along with the chairs and sofas. There was no TV which had me disappointed and bored.

I walked toward the fridge to look for food. I was really hungry and I could use some good food inside me. I opened the fridge and started skimming for a delicious meal. "What do you think you're doing?" a familiar voice interrupted. I closed the fridge instantly and turned around to face him with my back pressed on the fridge.

"Ah, n-nothing. I was just checking if you need more food supplies," I stuttered. A sweat dropped in my forehead for I knew he wasn't going to buy it. His glare was scarier than ever. It send chills down my spine. It felt like I was going to be murdered by this dreamy guy. Oh what am I saying?

"Nothing?" he asked me, a sound of suspicion caught in his voice. I was about to reply when my stomach made a rumbling noise. I laughed nervously while he smirked. "You can go eat something. It seems like your stomach is complaining. Neglecting your needs will just give me trouble." Why was he like that? He only wants me to eat because he want to stay out of trouble with his twin brother. This man was really selfish! I couldn't bear to stay with this young man under the same roof. I had to give him a piece of my mind.

"You only think about yourself, do you? You're allowing me to eat because you might get in a fight with Gene if I don't. You don't really care if I starve to death!" I yelled at him. My anger was fuming and I couldn't control myself. I knew it's very rude of me, as a guest, to tell him all these but I couldn't contain it any longer. If he doesn't want me here then just say so!

"Yes, that's a fact. So, just leave me alone and eat," he said quietly with a lot of confidence. This irritated me more and I wanted to slap him to make his brain think that everybody had feelings. He was too proud of himself and he thought he was the best. I should tell Gene about his behavior so he could teach him a lesson. But that would just be mean. I didn't want to be like him and I didn't want them to fight because they only had each other in this crazy town. I thought I should just leave. Yeah, I thought that was the better way to settle this problem.

"If you want me out of here and out of your life, fine. You don't need to worry about it 'cause I'm leaving," I said to him calmly with a bit of sarcasm. I should start acting with good manners so he wouldn't say anything about it. He only think about himself so I supposed that he wouldn't mind if I go. If Gene was here with us right now, I knew he was going to defend me from him. But I was all alone in this battle with him, so I had to make my decision fast.

I ran out of the cottage and out of the town. I ran straight ahead into the woods without even thinking of the things lurking in there. I didn't care if I was going to get in danger. I just wanted to leave and never come back even if that meant I had to stay in the forest. I stopped running when I started to get tired. I didn't cry nor shout nor felt upset. I actually felt better. It may be because the running drained all the bad thoughts and feelings I was having and that was good. All I needed to worry about was how in the world would I be able to survive in this deep forest.

Well, I did learn a few things from my teacher back in "Lucky Luck." I have to gather some woods to make fire, check for some fruits nearby to have some bit of food, speaking of food — I really need to eat now, mark the location of my shelter which I have to find first, find a good source of water, and DON'T PANIC. I didn't really like those kind of lessons he gave me but it sure was useful for me right now. At least I could remember some of these things and I had to start making my shelter now before the night falls.

I looked for a fallen or leaning tree and saw one immediately. I didn't even move a step; I just turned my head to the right and saw it! This was starting great and it might be fun. I gathered some branches and stacked them alongside of the fallen tree. Then, I searched for some plants that I could use to cover the branches. Luckily, I found a lot quickly and finished building my lean-to very fast. The lean-to I just made was acceptable for a first timer and I could fit inside with a little space. It was comfortable inside and I still had time to gather some woods to make fire. I took as many as I could carry and I went back thrice to get some more. The woods I had collected were dry so it was good. I also found a little bit of tinder to use. Before I started the fire, I looked for some fruits that I could eat to survive the night. I had forgotten that I was hungry so I didn't rush in finding some and if I move too quick, I would lose most of my energy. I found a banana tree which bore a lot of bananas. I picked one bunch of it but had to come back to my shelter and back to the tree. I also found some blackberries and raspberries and had enough to eat for the night. The only thing that I needed was water. It was almost nightfall and I had to go back to my camp to set up the fire.

I successfully light up the fire which made me leapt for joy as I was really making a good job in surviving in the woods. Of course, I hadn't forgotten that it was the first night of my stay here. There were many more days and nights to come and I had to find more food and a water source if I wanted to live a longer life. Before I slept, I ate five bananas and one-fourths of the berries I had collected. First night of camping in the woods, I survived. But please, wish me luck to survive the following days, weeks, months, or maybe years of living here.

Gene's POV

"What? Are you crazy, Noll? You just let her leave without stopping her?" I asked him exasperatedly. I couldn't believe that Noll would just let Mai go without even trying to stop her. He should have apologized to her so that she didn't have to go. This was the first time we met someone from our world and now she was gone. It was so stupid and childish. It all started because Noll asked her what she was doing, looking for food in the fridge. He should have just ignored her so she could have eaten her dinner.

"Yes. I already told you a dozen of times. That's what happened," Noll answered tiredly. He didn't want to hear what his brother had to say to him. It wasn't his fault in the first place that she had to leave. She was too dumb to know that she couldn't survive being alone out there. It was too dangerous for her to be outside. Who knows what's living out there? He only told her the truth and nothing more.

"You know what? Because this is your fault, you have to look for her. I won't take a no for an answer. You made her upset so therefore it is your responsibility to bring her back here. And if she gets sick, you better take care of her because you are the cause of all of this!" I knew I was being way too dramatic about this but it was really a big deal that Mai was out in the darkness, alone and without any food or shelter. I even wondered if she had eaten already. She might starve to death and if Noll wouldn't look for her tomorrow, I would personally find her.

I was so mad that Noll was acting like that again. It was okay and tolerable when we only had each other but now was different. We had another companion and an addition to our family. She was supposed to be treated fairly and good. She looked so fragile and clumsy that it appeared like one mistake she'd make would cause her into an accident. I had to protect her and I had to make sure that she was doing alright. Just hang in there, Mai! Tomorrow, Noll and I would look for you first thing in the morning. I would never let anything bad happen to you. I swear I would beat up Noll if you get injured or if anything bad happened to you. I would make sure Noll would pay for this.

That night, I went to bed early to forget about what happened. I wanted to have a peaceful sleep tonight so that I would have lots of energy to look for her. I just wish that Noll would change even a little. It would have been nice to have him act nicely towards other people. I understood him completely but this was no exception if there was another person that he had hurt emotionally, physically, or even mentally. We had to find Mai before she gets into any sort of trouble.

Noll's POV

I'd been contemplating about what I had done. I knew I was wrong to act that way to Mai but I didn't know that she was that sensitive. I only wanted to tease her and I didn't expect her to take it seriously. Maybe my brother was right. Well, Gene was right all the time. I sighed. I was feeling guilty over this. I only met her this afternoon yet she somehow softened my heart. What was in this girl that made me feel these kinds of emotions? I shouldn't be feeling all these, I should be feeling nothing at all. Oliver never felt guilty over anything.

She was pretty and cute, I'd admit. But, for her to make me feel this way. How dare she did this to me? Could it be that she was the solution to this curse that was put on me by that girl Gene and I met a year ago? If it was so, then I had to know this girl. She maybe the only one to break the curse and set me free.

After thinking hard and rambling, I decided to look for her early in the morning. I was only doing this because she may be my only hope to get out of this place. But part of it was because of Gene. I didn't like having arguments or fights with him. He was my only brother and best friend, after all. Somehow, I need to make it up to both of them. Wait a minute, what am I thinking? I never compensated nor offset.

'Mai, just what the hell are you doing to me? I barely even know you and you're already changing me! Are you trying to bewitch me or something? Please stop it, Mai! You're ruining my stoic and impassive image. As soon as I find you, I will be nice to you but just stop whatever this is that you're doing to me! I'm not going to lose to you and your tricks.'

I fell asleep after a few more minutes of asking myself why I was like this and that. Mai had an influence over me and it was bad. Bad, I tell you!

I left you hanging in there again but I just had to stop writing for now because it's late already and I have to sleep to get ready for school tomorrow. I will update if I can and write the next chapter if I have time. Thanks for reading it and please review it! I don't really know how this story is gonna end but my ideas always starts to flow once I hit the keyboards or once I start writing with my pencil. I started some of this while I was at school because I really wanted to write this chapter. Hope you liked it! Just please review! That is my only wish. T.T