A/N: Ok, first of all thank you for all the reviews. I'm so glad that people like this story. Keep in mind after this chapter I may have writers block. So if anyone has any ideas I would appreciate them greatly! Ok, I noticed that people don't like my cliffhangers. Sorry but that's just my way of writing. All right I'll shut up now and let you read chapter 3!
Disclaimer: Spirited Away and its characters belong to Hayao Miazaki. All other characters belong to yours truly so don't sue!
Chapter 3: To drive or not to drive…
"Ahem! What is going on in here?" Mrs. Natoyo walked in and stopped short, "Honey, come here!"
Mr. Natoyo walked in and gasped, "I can't believe it. Ashuku is really asleep." He turned to face Haku, "How did you do it?"
Haku felt his face grow hot, "Uh, well it's a-well."
"Ashuku said she would go to sleep if Haku gave me a goodnight kiss. I guess it worked." Chihiro explained.
"So that's what I saw?" Mrs. Natoyo asked.
"Yeah that's it." Haku turned to Chihiro, "It's getting late, I think you better head home. I'll walk you."
"Oh, ok. Thank you for dinner Mrs. Natoyo. It was very nice meeting both of you." Chihiro followed Haku downstairs, "You're parents are really nice." She said.
When they reached the front door, Haku turned and said, "Mom, dad I'll be back in a few minutes." He and Chihiro walked out of the house, "Let's take a little walk first. How about down the street, hmm?"
Chihiro noticed Haku was walking rather fast. She grabbed a hold of his arm, slowing him down, "So you start school tomorrow?" she asked in a quiet voice.
"Haku subconsciously took a hold of Chihiro's hand, "Yeah, I guess."
"Well I might as well tell you about some of the people. Let me think." She tapped her chin as if she were deep in thought.
"Well don't hurt yourself." Haku joked. He was answered with a punch in the shoulder, "Oh you are going to get it." He chased Chihiro down the street.
"Catch me if you can!" Chihiro ran towards her house and looked behind her to see Haku gaining. Seconds later she found herself on her front lawn with Haku nearly on top of her, "I guess you caught me." Chihiro was glad she was away from the streetlamps. She had a feeling her face was redder then a tomato.
Haku stood up and helped Chihiro to her feet, "Sorry about that." He looked in the driveway, "Hey is that your car?"
"Huh? Oh yeah that's mine. I can give you a ride to school tomorrow if you want." Chihiro brushed off her clothes, "Well, I'd better get inside, it looks like it's going to rain.
"Oh, well, I guess I'll see you tomorrow morning then." Haku turned around and headed for his house.
Chihiro walked in the house and noticed there was a message on the answering machine…
"Hello, it's Iyamia. Listen, I really hate to ask, but could we possibly get a ride to school tomorrow? Please call back as soon as you get this."
Chihiro picked up the phone
"Hello?"
"Hey it's Chihiro. Why do you need a ride?"
"Well when we were driving home from school the brakes on our car went out."
"Are you guys ok?"
"Yeah we're fine. Leina managed to pull into a parking space in the lot before the brakes went out completely. The car is in the shop so…"
"Don't worry, I will give you guys a ride. Of course I'm not exactly thrilled about giving a ride to Leina."
"Try living with her, Oh I have to get off now. Good night Chihiro!"
"Ok, I will pick you two up at about 7:40. See you tomorrow."
Ok, bye!"
"Bye." Chihiro hung up and headed to her room, "Well, I guess I'll take my shower tonight." After her shower she finished her homework and hoped into bed.
The next morning Chihiro was woken up by her mom, "It's quarter after seven. Time to get up."
Chihiro got up and changed into her school uniform, "Hey mom, can you just put some bread in for me?" she asked as she pulled her hair into a ponytail.
"But honey don't you want a real breakfast?"
"No time Mom! I promised Iyamia and Leina I would give them a ride. Their car is in the shop." Chihiro swallowed the toast and kissed her mother goodbye, "I'll see you tonight." She grabbed her keys and saw her Haku waiting next to her car, "Morning Haku. Listen we're going to have two other passengers. Don't worry they're cool. At least one of them is."
Haku was dressed in black pants and a white shirt, "What do you mean one of them is?" he asked curiously.
"Well one of them is my best friend, Iyamia. The other one is her step-sister Leina." Chihiro climbed into the car, "Leina is the one to watch out for.
"Haku climbed into the car and buckled up, "What's wrong with her?"
"Well let me put it this way. She thinks all guys want to be her boyfriend and all girls want to be her best friend." Chihiro started up the engine and pulled out of the driveway, "But the weird thing is she's the most popular girl in school."
"So in other words?"
"In other words, don't be surprised if she tries to flirt with you." She turned the corner and pulled into one of the driveways, "Well this is their house. Oh one thing I forgot to mention, Iyamia is kind of on the short side and Leina makes fun of her for it."
Iyamia and Leina ran out of their house, "Hi Chihiro thanks a lot for the ride." They climbed in the car and immediately noticed Haku, "Hey who is your friend?"
"My name's Haku Natoyo. I'm new here. Chihiro lives across the street and agreed to give me a ride to school and show me around, "Haku said, winking at Chihiro.
"Well here we are." Chihiro said as she pulled into the school parking lot, "Come on let's get going." She led Haku towards the principal's office; "I can give you two a ride to the auto shop after school."
"That's sounds great, thanks Chihiro. Come on shorty let's get to class," Leina said to Iyamia tossing her long black hair over her shoulder, "Oh Haku, you'll be heating lunch with me and the cool gang." She headed off to her locker.
Haku turned to face Chihiro, "Was that in invitation or a demand?"
"I warned you didn't I?" Chihiro chuckled, "I'll either se you in class or at lunch. I on the other hand have to get to class, good luck."
Haku went through the normal first day principal visit. After that he got his schedule and locker number. Once he found his locker, he headed to his fist class, "Excuse me is this History?"
Mrs. Sasuki smiled, "Class we have a new student with us. Why don't you introduce yourself please?"
"Well my name is Haku Natoyo and I just moved here with my parents." Haku answered with confidence.
"So where did you move from?"
"Uhh…"
A/N: Another cliffy! Man I am so cruel. I'm sorry but I can't help it! If you want me to to continue 3 reviews chapter 4!
