Undying Love – An Unexpected Realization

Author's Note: Chapter 12! Wheeeeeee! After about eleven chapters, FINALLY, Chihiro and Haku will be reunited. XD Mwahaha… the story only gets so much better and exciting from here. I already have thought out most of the plot… just need to turn these ideas into words. ^^ And there is a little bit more stuff about Koji as well, in this chapter! ^^ Please don't hate me after reading this chapter… you'll see what I mean, later on. XD I'd REALLY love your suggestions/reviews on progressing the story. ^^ Read and review! =D *wants at LEAST 75 reviews as soon as possible*

It was Chihiro's first period class, as the teacher went on reviewing the Grade 11 geography unit test. Chihiro sighed. This was definitely going to be a long and tedious day. First period… and she was already dying of boredom. Chihiro did try her best to stay attentive for the teacher for about half the period, and ended giving up. As far as she was concerned, none of the students were even paying attention to the teacher… so, why should she? Besides, she had gotten a 95% on that geography test… sixty minutes of reviewing the answers of that test weren't very appealing to Chihiro.

Instead, she was taking part and listening into the conversations that some of the girls had, which were obviously about the new student. Chihiro wanted to know more about the new student. Rarely, were the girls in her school… that excited about a new male student, unless there was something really special about him. From what Chihiro heard, he was 16 years old and was about as tall as Koji. The girls that had bumped into the new guy said that he was really attractive and charming too, which was what she had exactly heard from Sakari. It seemed like that Koji would finally have some competition. Then again, Chihiro decided that she would have to see this new student for herself… before making any final conclusions.

Finally, the bell had rung… it was time to head to her second period class. For second period, Chihiro had Grade 11 science… where the class would be continuing their work in pairs, for a special research assignment. And it was quite obvious who Chihiro's partner was… the one and only, Koji. Just like Chihiro, Koji's academics were quite good as well… which made him an equal and a wonderful partner for any type of group work. He was reliable, intelligent, contributive, and responsible… when it came to school work; a perfect working partner for Chihiro.

Chihiro reached her second period class and looked around. No new student yet. Chances are; he got lost somewhere in the large school. Every new student got lost at least once, in the school, considering the fact that her high school was enormous. Chihiro knew these facts from experience, when she got lost in her own school on the first day as well. Chihiro afterwards walked over to Koji, and sat on her regular seat to his left… which was near the window that faced the soccer field.

"Hey, Chihiro, honey! Aren't you going to give me… a big and delightful kiss on the lips?" teased Koji, as he fluttered his eyelashes with his mocking expression.

"Aww… my dear Koji… I think you deserve so much more than that..." replied Chihiro, an evil gleam in her eyes.

"Oooh… is that so? What about a lick, then?" asked Koji, giving Chihiro his most charming grin.

"No way, love. I think you I have something that is so much better than that; a slap in the head!" answered Chihiro, slapping his head once… really hard.

"Ouch! That was definitely… uncalled for! Is this any way to treat the great Koji?" asked Chihiro's best friend, as he rubbed his head in pain.

"Yup. You deserve every single pain that you felt… which came along with that slap!" replied Chihiro, sticking out her tongue.

"You are so mean, Chihiro… It makes me wonder, sometimes, why I love you…" said Koji, giving her an innocent face. Not to Chihiro's knowledge… Koji had REALLY meant every single one of those words. He hoped that perhaps, today… he could ask Chihiro out to the spring dance that the school was going to have, which was a week from now.

"Oh my… you do love me, eh? I, for one, am deeply shocked…" said Chihiro, as Koji and Chihiro teased each other a little more, not paying attention to their surroundings.

Not to Chihiro's knowledge, a young man of 16 years old in appearance… had already entered the classroom a few minutes ago. He had dark, flowing hair that reached his chin, which seemingly complimented and brought out his beautiful eyes. His eyes were of a mystical and mysterious mix, which were between the colors of emerald green and forest green. His eyes… so beautiful and gentle; it was clear that he was certainly someone of understanding and compassion. He was very well-built for his age, naturally attractive and athletic. This young man was no other than… her Haku.

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Haku looked about his busy surroundings, and heard a few girls giggle… as he passed by them. That giggling of theirs would be something that he would have to surely get used to. There he was, standing in front of the classroom… where he had heard that Chihiro would be in his second period, Grade 11 science class. Oh, how he had been waiting so eagerly to see her… for the last six years. Now, all that was needed was to find her in the crowded and noisy classroom.

Haku glanced excitedly around the classroom, most of the students, oblivious to his arrival… as they were talking to their friends. He spent a few more minutes searching the classroom, with no success. Then, his eyes wandered to the southwest side of the classroom. He took a sharp intake in breath… there before his eyes was… his Chihiro.

Right then, Haku wanted to melt right down on the floor. Haku wouldn't mind at this point to change his hobby to staring at Chihiro all day. She was just… mesmerizing. She had sure changed in the last six years. Haku had always dreamed of how his Chihiro might have looked like, after all of those years. Never in his dreams, did he dream of her looking like that. Oh no… this was so much better.

Her long, silky brown hair poured down the sides of her soft and lively face, like a gentle waterfall. At this point, Haku couldn't resist the temptation… to run his long fingers through that silky, light brown hair. His eyes moved down to her eyes… and they were naturally beautiful… a lively, chocolate brown. His eyes widen, when he spotted her pink lips… perfect, smooth, and soft. A thought came to him… as he wondered that work of art would feel on his own. Very male thoughts were surely taking a good chunk of his mind. His eyes made its way to her mid-body, which seemed… well, feminine in every way. She was getting more appealing by the second… that was for sure. His eyes moved their way down to the end of her short, blue skirt… and her long and slender legs, which were perfectly smoothed and tanned. He softly groaned in pleasure, as more not-so-innocent thoughts took a permanent residence in his mind. Oh yes… at this point, Haku's mind was absolutely polluted of… ahem… colorful thoughts of Chihiro.

Haku stared at her for a few more minutes… but this time, it was for a different reason. Haku had watched Chihiro; she was happily giggling and blushing over something that someone had said to her. His eyes wandered to the right of her, as he stared at this someone. Beside her was an attractive young man like himself… comfortable, and clearly enjoying Chihiro's presence. He was too late… he had already been replaced.

Another Author's Note: At first, I decided NOT to do this conflict… because I saw some of the previous reviews. But, I already wrote at LEAST three other chapters, ahead of time. If I changed it now… err… yeah, the long hours I spent on it will go to waste. =( *frown* And to Irusta, I did read and consider your review… BTW. I know you'll probably hate me for doing this conflict… but I already wrote this chapter before the review. And yes, as you have expected… the story will go this way… about Chihiro apologizing and all, and Haku being heartbroken. XD But, just to tell you know… Irusta, I will NOT end the story like this. It is far from over… this isn't even the main conflict. ^^ There will be some major conflicts when they return to the Spirit World as well… which will be more of a fantasy-based conflict, rather than an emotional-based one. If you don't like this conflict, just bear with me here. I promise that the apologizing thing… will NOT be the end. As you have read from my story summary, someone is plotting against them… and it will greatly endanger the Spirit World. That's all I'm going to give away about the later plot! =P I'll try and update the story as soon as possible! ^^