A: okay, this is ten years in the future. People change. If Haku is a little ooc you'll see what's happening later. I thank all of you loyal fans! I enjoy you wanting to read more of this. I'm not sure how long this is going to be. (I don't even have it fully written. Most of it is in my brain. ) Anyway, I hope you'll enjoy this next installment.

She took his hand and let him lead her down to a room. "If you don't mind me asking, what's going on?"

"Oh, my, Master Haku!" Two ladies opened the door.

"Yes, you have brought us a real challenge." The two girls grabbed Chihiro and pulled her into the room. She gave Haku a 'save me' look.

"Don't be too hard on her." He barely got it out when the door was slammed in his face.

Chihiro was undressed and thrown into a tub to be vigorously scrubbed clean. The other woman was going through a closet tossing out unwanted kimonos. "Here it is! Won't this bring out her natural highlights?"

"Oh, yes. It will."

The person that was not in the conversation was dried and dressed in mere seconds. Chihiro wore no make-up with her blue kimono with white flowers all over it. The yellow obi added an accent to the ensemble.

"She looks beautiful."

"Go on, Honey."

"Show him your beauty." They pushed her towards the door. She opened it a crack and peeked out. Was she saw was a man, no, god in his perfection.

Haku leaned against the rail with his elbows tucked at his sides. His hands were limp and he faced the wind showing off his grand profile as his hair was slightly ruffled. He finally looked her way. "Oh." He pushed off the rail. "I see they've had their way with you. Come on out."

Chihiro slid the door open and stepped out. The women closed it again so not to disturb them. "Well?" She found the floor oddly interesting.

"You are always beautiful. This just makes it more clear to the others." Her face became a nice shade of pink. He made her look at him. "It is true. Don't let anyone tell you different."

"Let's get off that topic. Did you need me for something else?"

"Yes. I would like you to have fun tonight."

"W – what did you have in mind?"

"We're going out." He set his hand on the small of her back and led her down to the main drag. "You can have whatever you want."

"Really?"

"Of course."

Chihiro instantly went to a restaurant.

A spirit walked up. "How will you be paying?"

"She's with me."

"Fine, Master Haku."

Chihiro gave a slight bow and both began to eat. The night went smoothly as he showed her around, which there wasn't much. She was in awe all the same. They weren't sure how much time had gone by when they finally got back.

"I'm stuffed."

Haku grabbed an herbal token and Chihiro protested when they got there.

"No no no no no. We are not bathing in the tub I just finished cleaning."

"Imagine how nice it will feel. Get on in." He was already treading water in the middle.

"No!"

"Come on."

"No! There are obvious differences between us!"

"I don't care and I was hoping you wouldn't."

"Fine." She stripped and dunked him.

They soaked and talked about virtually nothing. Eventually they got back to her room.

"I hope you sleep well." He sent her off and faced the rail. "I know I won't."