My reference is the manga, not the Anime... so yeah. enjoy!

Her Existence

CHAPTER 6

Eight days of No Nagi.

He should've known it will be difficult. But he really had no Idea it's THIS hard to stay away from her. He's beyond trying to convince himself that she isn't important, because she is. Two days after their last fight Hao had already decided to Talk to her again. The truth, he couldn't stand not seeing her and he didn't like the fact that he feels anxiety. What if something should happen to her? That's why he waited near the lake almost everyday, but she never came. He got tried of waiting so he went to come and see her.

He saw her

But his pride couldn't handle the idea of being the first between the two of them to talk. So he just watched her from a far. Every other night Hao would fly over her house to see what she was doing. If she was sleeping, he would sit on her window and watch her sleep. He felt better that he was able to see her and be with her. But Hao still crave her company. He wanted her to wake up and talk, even if she would only prattle about unimportant things… it wouldn't matter, just as long as he could hear her. While staring at her, he wondered if she craved his company as well? If she even though about him for the last few days, or was she really that angry?

Nagi was lying on her stomach, wearing a light white chemise with straps that was tied like a ribbon on her shoulders and a shorts cut to her mid thigh made with the same material. Her hair was cascading from her head to her shoulders and all the way to her lower back. With its different lengths it would seem like shadows from the trees outside, only darker… much much darker. Some of the shorter ones covered her eyes, Hao wanted to come closer and move them. But he couldn't risk waking her up, she looked so peaceful.

He eyed her carefully from her head to her toes. Her back rose and fell as she breath evenly in her sleep. Of course the bare skin made it harder to look away. His eyes moved towards her face, her hand clutch beside it. And at that moment, Hao realized how much He really wanted this human girl. He wanted her so much.

But whatever for? He thought. No one else in the planet could give him Delight and satisfaction, no one else besides Nagi. She was now becoming a major source of his happiness. He liked feeling a little giddy inside every time she's around, even if he denies it, He's very fond of her.

He wanted her, that's for sure. And as he looked at her now the 'wanting' becomes more and more stronger. He knew he had to have her and for that to happen he'd have to do one thing first. He tore his gaze from her sleeping form and stared at the moon.

Three nights ago….

"Hao! You're here again?" Yoh yelled while sitting crossed leg on the floor with manta. Anna turned slightly at the calm posture of Hao asakura at the Door. "And that Jersey…" Yoh made a face regarding at the orange jersey that the great shaman was wearing.

They had just finished a bath together. Of course everyone was threatened by Hao's appearance at first but after a few death threats and unkind words they somehow ended with a nice hot bath, making Yoh happy. Hao enjoyed the hot water, as did Yoh. He promised his twin that they would share a bath together. By that time he didn't thought of having his friends too but it seems there is no other way. And the truth he actually enjoyed their comedic remarks, He had to admit they are funny.

Hao smiled at the memory.

"It suits me right?" Yoh and manta just stared at him. "I'm here because I have nowhere to spend the night. I've lost my sleeping place so I'm staying here for tonight." He simply said.

"Moron" Anna whispered then Hao chuckled at how she easily tries to piss everyone, it's adorable when a girl fights back. That made him think of Nagi and how he would like it better that they verbally fight than not speak to each other.

"I'm strong Anna. I have the confidence that no one can hurt me even when I'm asleep." Hao mused.

"That's an adorable confidence." Ren said, sarcasm run deep in his voice.

"REN!" Yoh yelled clearly shocked. Hao just smirked.

The night went pretty normal. A little teasing and taunting here and there, serious talk about the agenda next day until finally Anna shove Ren, HoroHoro and Chocolove out of the room, so the twins were left alone. Hao was already lying on his futon staring vaguely at the ceiling.

"Hao" Yoh said.

"hmm..?"

"Can you promise me something?" He asked.

"That depends." Hao said while closing his eyes.

"Don't kill to many people tomorrow. Even if they are up to no good, they are Humans, they're still living creatures." Yoh told him in a serious voice. Hao knew the look Yoh has whenever he uses that kind of tone.

"Those humans are pestering the world anyway with their machineries and bombs." Hao sounded carefree. "But sure, as a brother I'll promise you that."

The brothers are both lying on their futons, Hao enjoyed this spare time alone with his other half. Yoh has a cheery, relaxed aura. He was a pleasant company, even towards his enemies. They are enemies Him and Yoh so even though they would seem nice to each other, they both know where they stand.

"I will be the Shaman King Yoh. I am it." Hao muttered as a matter of Fact. He knew yoh was listening and was still awake.

"Then I will try my very best to stop that." Yoh simply said. The calmness in his mind was weird… almost funny. Hao had to smile at the confidence in his statement.

"Oh I know you will." He chuckled. "But tell me something." Intrigued, Yoh opened his eyes. "I can see you're mind, and right at this moment you want to become the Shaman King to prevent me from becoming the Shaman King." Hao asked.

"That's right." Yoh said darkly.

"Is that really your only reason?" Hao read Yoh's thoughts, but he wanted the boy to answer back. "Well?"

"Ahehe… well actually I wanted it for some time now. Ji-chan told me how everything can be controlled and have by the Shaman king so it was my dream when I was little. But as I grew, things got more complicated. I begun to under stand that I don't just want to be the Shaman King, I needed to be in order to bring happiness and peace to this world." He paused. "And I also doomed myself by promising it to someone. . . . so don't worry, you're not the only reason." Yoh chuckled, and Hao as well understanding what he meant.

"I know." Hao smirked, he knew Anna was the reason. The girl demanded a good life, and so being her Husband to be Yoh would deliver that. It's quite amusing. "You're wishing you could read my mind too." Hao said aloud.

"Well you always see and read mine. At least just give me a glimpse of something your thinking about." Yoh complained in a stubborn voice. "What's bothering you lately?"

"What do you mean?" Hao knew what he meant, and he would very much like avoid the topic.

"You have that look in you're eyes lately… and I can feel earlier in the bath that you want to get your mind of things."

"You're observant Yoh." Hao complimented. The sky outside was pitch dark And as he looked at the moon he can picture Nagi sleeping on her bed, safe and sound. Instead of answering Yoh's question he asked one himself.

"Yoh you like Anna, right?" Hao asked. Yoh surprised at the turn of the conversation swiftly looked at Hao.

"Like?... I Love her." Now it's Hao's turn to stare at Yoh.

"How do you even know that?" Hao demanded, he sounded harsh but Yoh didn't notice.

"I loved her since the first day that I saw her. Whether my grandparents knew who exactly is right for me or if it was just simply fate, I don't know. I just do." The way he said it was stern and calm, truth rang in his words.

"Hmm… What if you had a fight? And she decided not to speak to you again?" Hao closed his eyes not seeing the glint of curiosity in Yoh's eyes.

"Well with Anna it's a little different, whenever we fight about something She doesn't give me the silent treatment. No, she uses Physical strength." Yoh simply concluded. Seeing no respond from Hao, Yoh continued: "She always does. Plus I liked it that way because I can handle it. If she would avoid me and deny me conversations with her, that would be harder, Because I couldn't handle that. I would rather have Anna fight me than to not speak to me."

Hao exhaled loudly. Well that's it. He knew what he had to do. He just doesn't know HOW to do it though. He had to somehow make Nagi happy and cheerful again, and for that to happen…. He would have to apologize for his behavior and for those things he said the last time.

"Why? Is Anna the one bothering you?" Yoh Asked. Hao remained silent.

"No, it's not Anna so quit being jealous." Hao muttered then Yoh just laughed.

"Okay, but you still didn't answer my question from before, What are you thinking about right now?" Wow he's persistent.

"I miss seeing the color cobalt blue."

"Huh?" Hao smiled at his brother's reaction.

"Go to sleep Yoh."

End of flashback . . . . .

And now Hao was sitting on Nagi's window contemplating on how he should apologize. He has never done this before. What do I say? He thought when he sees her he would know what to say but now he still has no Idea what to do. Three hours has passed and he just stared and listened to her breathing. After all, she looked magnificent under the moonlight wearing that thin chemise that fitted her snugly.

You have to do it sometime. It's passed one in the morning already and he didn't want day light to appear without him doing any progress.

"Hmmm…" he heard Nagi purred as she turns to her side in her sleep, giving him a full view of her face. Hao took a step forward … slowly…. but making an effort to close in the distance. He walked bit by bit until he reaches the side of the bed, then he kneeled in front of Nagi to get a closer look at her.

God, how long has this desires been tormenting him? Now that she's inches away the strong urge to touch her skin was resurfacing. He gradually lifts his fingers to stroke her cheek… her eyebrows quiver and he noticed that. But he knew he wouldn't be able to stop now. His hand stroke her neck down to her shoulder and slowly her eyes started to open as she awakens from her sleep. His hand stopped, but his thumb caressed her in a soothing manner.

"Hao?" He had never been happy hearing his name in his entire life. Her eyes focused on him and as it captured him he once again saw the exotic cobalt blue color that he told Yoh he was missing. He smiled, he couldn't help it.

". . Hey. . ." he whispered.

"Ummhh… it's the middle of the night. Go to bed Hao." She said in a sleepy voice as she half hit, half clutch Hao's poncho and pulled herself closer to him with her eyes closed.

He chuckled at her words. They haven't talked in almost two week and she wanted him to go to bed? Incredible. Hao moved his lips on her ear to whisper 'Are you still angry with me?'

"Ummhmm" She nodded with her eyes closed. It sounded so girly the way she said it, small and fragile. But it did do the trick.

"I'm sorry." He whispered. Nagi opened his eyes again and stared at the long haired boy.

"You're apologizing?" She asked, stunned. Hao kept his smile as he touched her cheek and stared at her eyes. He stood up and walked towards the window, the moon was shining brightly seeming to absorb his mood.

"I'm sorry I said those hurtful words. None of them were true… I only said them to hurt you. But when you left me that day I realized I didn't want you to cry or be sad or feel pained. I didn't know why at first why your welfare is so important to me. But now I do." He took a deep breath and smiled before turning around.

"I adore you." He confessed. "And this passed few days…. I missed you. That was simply it." Hao smirked towards her. "It still puzzles me why the heck it took me a long time to figure that out. But now that I have, I regretted the things I have done. So I'm sorry."

Nagi placed her feet on the ground and stood up. Hao stared at her, his eyes moved up and down her body twice before he locked his gaze on her eyes. He awaited her reaction. She felt a little nervous and jumpy after all what he said. He just told her how he feels, imagine that?

Hao could not believe that a Beauty like her truly exist. Now that she's standing before him, her hair a bit wild from sleep, her eyes gleaming against the darkness of the room and her lips slightly parted. He couldn't keep his eyes off of her as much as he couldn't keep his eyes off the stars. And as he looks on to her now, a smile slowly spread on his face.

This is how the universe appears to him.

Gorgeous

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