Author's Notes:
1: I DO NOT own Once Upon a Time, it's characters, or it's storyline. Once Upon a Time, the characters, and their twists are owned by Adam Horowitz and Edward Kitsis as well as ABC. I DO own Reiha Moon and her story. I own the cover images you may see on this fanfiction or any others - be it my own personal art or commissioned artwork from another artist. Be respectful to the art and DO NOT steal it!
2: Bold-italic phrases will indicate Reiha's thoughts or the thoughts of others while in their point of view. Italic-underlined phrases will be what is said by the Spirits of Neverland but it also represents when Pan communicates with Reiha mentally. When you see "..." it indicates a change in point of view.
3: The song representing the story is "Animals" by Maroon 5.

7.) Maturity
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Baby, I'm preying on you tonight. Hunt you down eat you alive. Just like animals, animals, like animals. Maybe you think that you can hide. I can smell your scent from miles. Just like animals, animals, like animals.
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When we arrived back at camp, Pan summoned the flames to make the bonfire. A nightly ritual before he'd play those cursed fairy pipes of his. I shook my head. They've never worked on me. I thought to myself, which, like the bonfire, was a nightly occurrence. As I sharpened a stick, with my club right beside me, my eyes made contact with the fire. A feeling of serenity washed over me as the brilliant flames licked at the sky. My mind fell upon Reiha. A woman with courage, skill, and a breath-taking body. She was the ideal woman. And her eyes are on me. A smile tugged at my lips with that thought in mind.

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"Wow, I came back at a fun time huh?" I stated sarcastically as I glanced towards Pan. I shook my head before looking around at the Lost Boys. Though the Boys had smiles on their faces, and a look of fun capturing their gaze, a flash of their fearful, color drained faces from what could swept across my vision. My lips fell into a subtle pout. Though I prevented it, I still empathize for them. Having to hang around someone like Pan for centuries. "Well, not that this isn't fun and all..." I yawned and stretched. "But I'm exhausted." Before I could walk further, something struck me. That's right. I whined before glaring down at Pan. "Where do you suppose I sleep, Pixie Boy?"

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My eyes darted to look up to Reiha, pulling my lips away from my pipes. "I'm not a pixie nor am I a fairy, you fucking twit." I said bitterly. My attitude had returned. Can she not simply make her own fucking sleeping place? What a useless woman. I narrowed my eyes at the thought. "Sleep on the fucking ground for all I care, Miss Bikini." The name intended to leave my mouth. This statement caught Felix's attention. His mouth hung open, as if to as 'what have you done?' The answer is quite simple: I want to see what she says.

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I shrugged off his attitude. It wasn't uncommon for me to get talked to in a disrespectful way. Guys did it all the time back home. They'd either make perverted remarks or they'd call me a freak. No matter what, in the end, they made themselves out to be complete jackasses. Mind you, I always bite back. I crouched down in front of Pan. "First of all, if it means I don't share a bed with you, I'd GLADLY take the floor." I hinted towards the arousal he faced. "And secondly, Twinkle Toes, next time you spy on someone, you might want to actually TRY. I knew you were there the whole time. Thank you, by the way, for proving you're just as much a male as any regular boy." I mentioned before sitting down in front of him. My arms across my chest and a smirk playing on my lips. "Your move." Pan didn't respond at all. Instead his face became red, like a tomato. I win. I was satisfied to learn I had won our little exchange.

"I need to check the fire, Queenie." Was all he could say to avoid our strange situation - at least strange for him, I was quite amused. He stood and went over to the bonfire, poking the ashes with a stick.

"Yeah, 'cause the fire is gonna die when you made it with magic." I barked with a bitter sarcasm. "Lazy ass." I sighed in frustration and walked away, stopping briefly by Felix's side. "Hope you like what you saw." I stated loud enough for Pan to hear, indicating both boys were meant to hear my comment. I walked on, leaving the area. Where should I go next? I looked towards the tangled jungle as I walked through it. I guess the better question is: where should I sleep? Out of nowhere, I heard the sound of stomping feet behind me. Oh, poor little baby, can't express himself without throwing a tantrum like a ch - My thoughts were cut off when Pan grabbed my hair and pulled me backward.

"Never disrespect me in front of my boys again." He hissed before slapping me. Instead of facing me like a man, he decided he'd storm away.

"Talk about insecure." I muttered beneath my breath. Clearly his big words and violent acts are compensating for the appendage between his legs. I sighed. Whatever. I thought as I rubbed my cheek. Gotta do more than that to hurt me. I did die with a blade through the heart, after all.

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"I don't care what that damn shadow says, I will kill her in her sleep." I whispered to myself. Though it was a somewhat dumb comment, as I had no idea what he had told Reiha. All I know is that whatever he said, she doesn't like it. This leads me to think that I wouldn't like it either. "No one makes a fool out of me." I spat before entering the treehouse and slamming the door behind me. My rage was all over the place. My stomach was tying itself in knots, causing a sick feeling to build within it. Reiha. She threw me through a loop. She caused me to feel anger like I had never felt but also caused feelings inside me I didn't think I had. Yes, I flirt from time to time, and yes, I am attracted to women, but this woman is like no other. This only caused me more frustration, so much so I found myself punching the walls of the treehouse. This brought the downside of causing several knuckles to shatter. I didn't bother healing myself, it was foolish to waste my magic, especially since I was going to continue punching the walls. After I drew out what frustrations I had, no thanks to Reiha, I collapsed on my bed and fell sleep.

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Even from camp I could hear the situation between Pan and Reiha, unlike the others. "Never disrespect me in front of my boys again." Pan warned with a hiss. As much as I wanted to go to her, I knew I couldn't for two reasons: one, Pan would figure out something was up, and two, she knew I had seen her back at the hot spring. I couldn't face her after that. The next thing I knew, she had replied.

"You don't need my help for that, asshole, you do that well enough on your own!" She yelled. I had to smile at that. Can you blame me? Her response was pure gold. I walked over to the blaze and poked at it with my sharpened stick, causing the flames to grow bigger. Next thing I knew, he had come back to camp, his rage blazing. "No one makes a fool out of me." His grumbled statement caught my attention. When I looked towards him, his face was red. Not reflected of lust but pure rage. However, just not only can you see his anger, you could feel it in the area around us. I don't think I've ever seen him this angry before... This only caused my mind to fall back on Reiha. I had hoped he didn't hurt her too badly. Why am I even worried? Reiha can handle herself. She's proven this time and time again. I continued to poke at the fire embers until I heard Reiha storm by, making her way to the hot springs - at least I had hoped she was. I decided that, with Pan in the treehouse throwing a temper tantrum, and the Lost Boys dancing to music which was no longer being played, I'd follow her. Once I entered the area, Reiha was already in the hot springs.

"God I hate that fucking guy!" She hollered to the night sky. "Why that stupid shadow would write such a rule is fucking despicable!" She complained before pulling her knees into her chest. "I should be allowed to be with who I want to be with." She whimpered as she nuzzled her face into her knees. "There's no way I could love Pan, not unless magic was involved." She was angry, yet depressed, and I didn't know what she felt for who. Was she mad at me? Both Pan and I? I swallowed hard and walked towards the springs.

"May I join you?" I asked, my voice falling apart as I spoke. God damn it man, pull yourself together! She turned towards me. She could sense how uncomfortable I felt. How does she do that? I wondered somewhat randomly. She smiled her beautiful smile. I felt like I became mud.

"Sure." Was all she said before uncurling herself and moving aside to make room for me to sit beside her. She was courteous and turned away, allowing me privacy. I found it odd, since I wasn't used to such an act. I didn't have any swimming attire, like Reiha did, but I took a deep breath before removing my cloak and pants. I slid into the hot springs, settling beside Reiha - on the side she was facing when she turned away.

"Sorry I spied on you, Reiha. If it matters, it was Pans idea." I tried to reason, a frown pulling at my lips. "I followed his command because I wanted to see you, so I went. " I moved closer to her, cupping her face in my hands. Her skin was unbelievably soft. "It's not fair. I love you and he doesn't. He can't. He's horrible and I have to sit and watch while he gets to have you, whether it's what you want or not." I drew a quick and sharp breath before leaning over, laying a gentle kiss on Reiha's lips. "I never forgot that day. I never will. I just pretend, for both our well-beings. If Pan ever found out... I don't wanna even imagine."

"I can imagine what he'd do..." She murmured. A sorrowful look captured her revealed hazelnut eye. What does that mean? I shook my head to silence the thought. It doesn't matter... What matters, right now, is us. With that thought, I kissed her once again, only to deepen it, as we shared a mutual, yet sweet, little kissing session. I enjoyed having moments like these, as brief and rare as they may be. My dearest Reiha. My fingers laced her auburn hair. My smile never leaving my face.

"This will be our secret. We're like Romeo and Juliet... Together... You and me, for eternity." I gave her one last smile. She quickly avoided her gaze as I climbed out of the hot springs and put my clothes back on. I looked at her once more before heading back to camp.

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"I can imagine what he'd do..." I wasn't lying, Hell I had seen it. The very memory what was once but no longer is caused my heart to ache. He seemed temporarily baffled by my comment before he kissed me again. This time, I kissed back, causing a passionate, yet short-lived make out session. Dear sweet Felix. He ended our kissing session, a smile on his lips, and his fingers playing with my hair, ever-so-gently.

"This will be our secret. We're like Romeo and Juliet... Together... You and me, for eternity." He whispered, causing my heart to beat wildly. He smiled once more and pulled away from me, causing me to look away. The water swayed as he climbed out of the hot springs. Once I turned around he was gone. Felix... My face became flushed once more as his words replayed in my head, and I hid under the water, my water-like mask. Then a random thought hit me: Felix wasn't naked was he? This thought caused me to sink lower, silently thanking the heavens he wasn't around, nor had the skill to read minds. Good god Reiha, grow up!