Authors note: I haven't updated for 2 days! I'm sorry… I got really busy… But here I am, with a new chapter (^_^) We'll see how it turns out!
Spirit: Admit it. You are just getting a little lazy?
Me: No! I just had to think of ideas… I need a plan… Going with the flow is hard _
Spirit: Well you better get going, not to disappoint your readers…
Me: I know! I love my readers! Especially those who review! A huge thank you to you guys! You really give me the needed push to keep going! I won't leave the story. Maybe it will go a bit slower, but I will finish it! So huge hug to each reviewer:
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Also thank you to those who added the story to favorites! So, um, here I go with the chapter…
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Me: 0.0
Spirit: She doesn't own anything!
Chapter 7
Sen worked for 5 days strait, scrubbing the tubs, helping wash the floor and such… Now she could barely feel her hands. By the time she got to bed, she was sleeping in just moments. During these days she had a chance to see Haku only once or twice. Talking to him was out of the question. But she did notice that if he saw her he would give her a smile or a nod, to let her know that he doesn't forget about her. Than definitely made her feel better.
Now she was lying on her bed, closing her eyes and drifting to sleep. When she heard light footsteps. Slightly lifting one eyelid she took a glance at who it was. Who else? Haku. He started talking and she decided to pretend to be sleeping. He sat close to her and started talking:
-You are doing a great job, Chihiro. I have a plan how we can get Yubaba to leave the bath house for good, so you just have to wait a little. Your work will be paid off. Hm, good thing you are sleeping… I really wanted to tell you something, but couldn't…
Sen was so tired that she could barely hear him. But she wanted to listen to what he was going to say now… He seemed a little nervous…
-I told you that I will be on your side. That I'm your friend… But seeing you for the week made me think that… I want to be something more. You… I think about you all the time. And I can't help it… When I see you, I become very happy. Even if it's only for a second. I wish we could have met again at a more peaceful time, with no Yubaba… The promise... What was it?
The "sleeping" girl felt his hand brush away a loose strand of hair from her face. Haku was practically telling her that he loved her and she had to pretend to sleep? Now that was unfair! The feeling of tiredness left her and she felt like jumping up and… No… Not yet? She loved Haku with all her heart. She realized that while waiting for him to fulfill his promise. She just wouldn't admit it. Not to her friends, not to Haku… Not even to herself.
-Chihiro. I don't want to call you "Sen" when we're alone. You are very dear to me. I want you to know it. But you probably didn't hear me at all. I will say this to you again, when I won't be bossed around by Yubaba, okay? My magic power is growing and before she realizes it I will become much stronger than her. Now we are equal, so just wait a bit…
He leaned in close to her face. She could feel his breath on her skin… He kissed her lips just slightly, afraid to wake the girl. And whispering her "Good Night, Chihiro" stood up and walked out of the room. As soon as the door closed behind him Sen sat up. All sleepiness was gone! She touched her lios with the tips of her fingers and blushed.
-Haku… I…
She never felt like this. Her heart was beating so fast, she thought it could burst from her chest… Before she could only dream of something like this to happen. If only he had said the same thing, but when she was awake… No… She understood that if he realized that she was awake, he definitely wouldn't have said a lot of those things. AND he wouldn't have kissed her…
Now she needed some air. She got up and walked to the doors that led outside and sat between the railings, like she did as a child. That seemed like sooo long ago… She watched the water beneath her, the train… It was so quiet and peaceful. Until Lin came up to her.
-Did I just see Haku coming from the room?
-Um, yeah…
-What did he want?
-Nothing…
-Sen! Come on! Tell me! That way, maybe I give you some advise…
That was an idea… But has Lin even been in love. Sen highly doubted it…
-No… I just need to think something over…
-Well, if you need me, I'll be sleeping. And I suggest you do the same, otherwise you'll fall asleep tomorrow on the job. You know how hard it is!
-I'll be right there, just give me a moment.
-Okay, night Sen!
-Good night, Lin.
She just sat there under the starry sky for a few more minutes. She thought about how to face Haku. He doesn't know she wasn't sleeping… So he will act as usual. But… In the end Sen thought of the only thing to do. To confess to him! It was a way to let him know about her growing feelings for her! Maybe she should ask for advice? But not Lin! Maybe Kamaji? Or Zeniba?
She just had to stop thinking. Her head was beginning to hurt and she was once again getting pretty sleepy. She yawned and stood up. With one last look to the sky, she smiled, when she noticed a familiar dragon flying in the blue.
-Good night, Haku… I love you… - she whispered before going back inside the room and getting in bed. She lay there with her eyes closed, slowly drifting away into dream land.
Authors note: It's shorter than the other chapters, but hopefully you'll like it (^_^) I really wanted to write how Haku feels towards Chihiro… How was it?
Spirit: It's really sweet!
Me: It's so fluffy!
Spirit: I think I heard that phrase before…
Me: Maybe… Maybe not *laughs* Read and Review please…
