Author's Note: I do own any of the Spirited Away characters, though owning Haku would be pretty nice…….. . Okay, well anyways, on with the fanfic ^-^!!

Additional note: After the help of a review and re-watching the movie, I realized that the Kohaku river was actually destroyed…o.o but I don't wanna change the whole story, so I'll pretend that Haku returned and became a spirit of another river!! Lol, or whatever you wanna imagine, that's fine. Thanks for understanding??

Spirited Away

The Flowing of Passion

Chapter 2

Years of Secrecy

Several Years Later…

As time went on, and Chihiro was now a current age of 16. Not a day went by without a visit to the Kohaku river, and not a day went by without Chihiro feeling more than just a friendship with him. And as time went on, Chihiro finally learned to accept her desire and put it away, never to tell anyone. As long as she was with the river, so was okay with her hidden feelings. As long as the river stayed right where it was…

"Chihiro, wake up!" her father stated, shaking her on her right shoulder.

Chihiro squinted as she rolled over. "What time is it," she breathed.

"It's almost nine. Just because it's Sunday it doesn't mean you can sleep in! C'mon I have some work for you to do." He was aroused by the distant smell of eggs and pancakes that came from down stairs. He followed that smell out of Chihiro's room and into the kitchen where he sat down to eat.

Chihiro rubbed her eyes wearily as she got changed. She slipped on a tight-fitting black t-shirt, and changed into a pair of dark jeans. Walking downstairs, and greeted her parents.

"Good Morning mom, dad." she said sitting down. Her parents nodded quietly. "I'm going to the river after I eat, " she stated, buttering her toast.

"Again, huh?" her mom said dully, as her father ignored her remark. "Chihiro..I love the Kohaku river, I really do. But it is not keeping me from my studies and my work. You've been late several times for school..haven't you?"

Chihiro blushed a little, eating faster. She kept silent, hoping her mom would stop.

"Your studies is far more important than a river. From now on, I only want you visiting once a week. Understood?"

"But--" Chihiro stopped herself as he father's chestnut brown eyes burned into hers. Without a word, Chihiro nodded, and left her house.

She was upset by the new orders that were just given, but she understood her parents disappointment well enough. Ever since she started middle school, her grades steadily dropped, and harder she tried to catch up, the more she fell behind.

Chihiro slumped down onto a fresh patch of grass, sighing. She starred into the river. Suddenly, a few sounds caught her attention.

"Hey miss! What the heck do you think you're doing?!?" He grumbled, walking over to her. "This area is forbidden,"

"What?" Chihiro looked at the man in confusion. He had a hard hat on, and was dressed in a construction suit.

"Listen missy. Get out, this is our property. You can come back when we are done." He pointed to her left, where a sign was dug into the ground.

Coming soon, Heartfelt Market Mall. For employment opportunities, please call 344-1230

"Oh, well I just want to visit the river. When can I come back?" she asked looking back at the man.

"Never." he said rolling his eyes. "We are building over the stupid river, okay? Now, please leave. I have work to do. " He shoved her aside, and walked away.

Chihiro looked intently at the sign. She couldn't believe it. A mall? In place of the river? She ran over to the Kohaku river, which still embraced its sweet innocence, unaware of anything.

"Oh my god, Haku, " she exclaimed, tears filling her lavender eyes. "They're getting rid of this river!" her voice broke as she collapsed on the ground. The sweet waters stayed calm, not a riffle in sight. "I'm so sorry Haku," she whispered clearly, loud enough so that Haku could hear. "I don't know what to do…"

And there they were, as the construction workers walked back, they're patience long gone. She lay where she was..and she knew, she had to let him know her feelings.

Ok, even shorter!! Sorry it took me so long! Well, tell me what you think. Thanx