Edge of The Ocean
Disclaimer: I do not own Spirited Away or any of its characters.
A/N: Ya know, I find it I am able to update better when I write my chapters down on paper first… is anyone else like that?
Warning: At the end of this chapter is a "dark" reference but it's pretty much just a sentence/statement, nothing to fear.
Chronicleofcoincidence: Yeah, I'm trying to keep it "innocent" and "cute" …for now… I mean, the mangas always show the "couples-without-knowing-they-are" blush and get all flustered from simple things; I'm just trying to write it like that :)
flower391169: I'm glad I can amuse you lol
Azure-x-Rose: Was it? Well thank you :D
Haku had decided that the best thing to do at the moment was wait and see what happened; right now was much too early to tell what either of them felt for each other. Haku stood there; facing a flushed looking older version of the girl he so cared about. "Are you going to just stand there or…" he trailed off teasingly; amusement shining in his emerald eyes.
Chihiro caught the look and smiled slyly. "Hmm… I don't know; what have you done to earn the right to come in?" She asked him with just as much tease. Haku raised an eyebrow and straightened while Zeniba, Boh, and No-Face looked on curiously.
The tall dragon thought for a moment. 'Hmm, that's right… was going to "pay her back"…' he thought taking a purposeful step forward but then stopped and glanced at the audience. 'Perhaps now is not the best time though… tonight then…' Haku took about three long strides forward and he was right in front of her. "And what makes you think I haven't "earned the right" already?" He whispered to her, leaning down so their noses almost touched.
Chihiro learned early in life not to get intimidated or show apprehension but she seemed to falter now; she took a step back but he gained in and closed the gap she attempted to make once again.
Chihiro felt her face heat up again and she just had to turn away from him. 'Ah! If it weren't for those damn dreams or that he was so good-looking I wouldn't have this problem!' she thought almost woefully. Chihiro tried to cover up her fluster by coughing and shrugging at him. "I suppose you did save me a few times and returned my parents to me…" she said relenting and stepped in to let him by. Haku smirked softly and passed her, "accidentally" brushing his hand along her arm as he did.
Zeniba, who had been watching with growing interest, caught his little brush and hid a smile. 'So… they do still love each other.' She thought, watching Chihiro try to hide her blush by looking away once again.
'Great… if I keep this up soon he won't even need me to tell him how I find him…' Chihiro thought sarcastically. Chihiro turned back and went to step further inside to shut the door but as she pushed it closed she missed that Boh had waddled over to greet Haku; she gasped and tried to step away from the small rodent, lest she crush him with her foot but unfortunately she lost her bearings and tipped over.
Chihiro braced herself for the impact but instead fell into something firm but warm; she looked up to see Haku holding her in his arms with Boh secured on the table nearby.
"Are you alright?" Haku asked, helping Chihiro to her feat, but still not letting go of her.
"I…" Chihiro was once again at loss for words. Haku smiled and surprised her by pulling her against him in an embrace. "H-Haku?" Chihiro questioned but only felt him hug her tighter.
"I missed you so much…" he whispered in her ear. Chihiro felt herself blush once again. Flushed up against him her body was keenly aware of just how much he had developed into a man; her very senses concentrated on his lean figure pressed against her. Chihiro sighed, giving trying to fight "nature" and nervously hugged him back. Soon she relaxed enough to almost melt against him; neither seemed aware of the knowing grins from their audience, content in each other's arms.
Zeniba cleared her throat and smirked when they pilled away with identical blushes. 'Aww, young love…' thought the witch with amusement "Ehem, if you kids are done flirting, could one of you please close the door?" she asked; loving how flustered they became. Chihiro pulled away first, looking away from everyone – especially Haku and kicking herself for acting like a school-girl with a crush all week.
"Sorry Granny…" said the young woman as she sat down again, still not meeting anyone's eyes. Zeniba smiled and sat Haku and Boh down in their own seats, piling books so Boh could reach the table.
"You can turn back if you wish…" Said the witch to the furry rodent. Boh sipped his tea and grabbed two biscuits.
"No thanks!" He exclaimed energetically. He paused his nibbling and glanced at the still evasive Chihiro. "Um, Chihiro has something to ask you auntie." Boh said, reverting to his "mature" tone to which Haku rose an eyebrow to. Said human woman jumped at the sound of her name and turned toward the mouse, clearly ignoring the gaze of the very interested Dragon who sat "conveniently" in front of her.
"Is that so? Why didn't you say so child, what is it you wish to ask?" Zeniba asked; Chihiro set her cup of tea down and exhaled.
"I have a problem… I think I'm being watched; my thoughts… I feel like there are eyes on me but when I look there is no one or nothing there…" Chihiro admitted. While Zeniba looked rather calm and Haku and No-Face looked concerned, Boh looked appalled.
"I know what's wrong!" The mouse said; everyone turned to him in surprise. The group was surprised because Boh's very voice took on a more mature tone now, not only the way he spoke. He reverted back however, as if he were going through puberty and his voice was cracking – essentially that was precisely what was happening.
"What is it child?" Zeniba asked; her voice laced with blatant dread. If something could make Boh's curse almost break so quickly it must be something very grave and mature for him to be talking about it.
"It's… It's m-my father." He said seriously.
"You best explain yourself." Haku said in an no-none-sense tone, taking on a severe edge to his expression. Haku had heard of Boh's father, few have but he did through his own dad.
"My dadd-Father, he knows Chihiro was the one that helped me start breaking my curse… he's mad! – err, angry… and a little mad I suppose." Explained the rodent.
"Haku, you seem troubled; what is the matter?" Zeniba asked, not used to Haku being so incredibly stern. Haku stood and began to pace restlessly.
"Boh's father was – is my father's worst enemy… my own father is the lord of the water dragons – Ryujin, I'm sure you've heard of him." Haku paused to let this new bit of information settle.
"What did he do to become your father's enemy? What could be so bad? From what I've heard of your dad in my history class was that he was a kind and benevolent god…" Chihiro asked. Haku sat down and took a long drink from his tea. Then he laced his fingers and said something that shocked them all.
"He... he raped my sister, Toyotoma..." Haku stated in a monotone, lifeless voice.
End A/N: Bum, Bum, BUMMMM!! Boh's father sounds like an ass doesn't he? Ahh! Omigosh I burned myself making dinner! It hurts sooo much! Good thing it's not on my finger tips (though it is on a finger) so I can still type!! Btw, I know I'm probably screwing up some sort of Japanese history (or mythology, I don't know which is better to say) saying Boh's dad killed Toyotoma but bear with me, it's just a fan fiction!!