Spirited Away 2: The Return of Chihiro | ✓

CHIHIRO

My head ached as I opened my eyes to the bright sunset outside. I groaned and covered my eyes quickly. 

"How long was I asleep?" I asked myself as I sat up and stretched, reaching for my phone. 

"All day," a voice replied back. 

I jumped, accidentally throwing my blanket across the room, until it hit a figure in the doorway. 

"Shit, Kao," I breathed, regaining my regular heartbeat. "You scared the hell out of me."

He chuckled, then walked over to me, blanket in hand. 

"Sorry," he confessed, handing me the blanket. "I was just seeing if you were alright."

I rubbed my eyes and took the blanket from him. My head was killing me, especially my eye sockets. Curse the sunset! 

Suddenly, Kao made his way to the window and closed the curtains, making the sun escape from the room. A lamp near me was the only source of light. 

"Better?" He asked. 

I nodded.

"Good," Kao continued, going toward my closet, "because I'm taking you out tonight."

I looked around the room, expecting Haku to be here. I looked to the bed beside me, hoping Haku had stayed to sleep beside me, to keep me company. I was let down by the one person I respected, trusted, loved. But, it didn't make any sense. 

"Where's Haku?" I questioned, peering up at Kao, who was now standing next to me. 

He let out a deep breath. "I'm sorry, Chihiro," he said, crouching down, "but I'm afraid Haku left on a train a few hours ago."

No. I couldn't believe this. I WOULDN'T! This was impossible! We just confessed our love to each other just this morning! It was real, all of it! Or was it? 

I shook my head in denial, quickly getting to my feet. I walked around deliriously. 

"No, it's not true," I sobbed. "It can't be!" 

I grabbed my hair, feeling like pulling out every single strand. Then, I felt like I was falling along with my heartbroken tears. That's when I was caught. Caught by Kao. I buried my face into his chest, pounding my fists against it in sadness, rage.

"Sshhh," Kao shushed, stroking my hair. "It's going to be okay." He took my shoulders and pushed me backwards. He stared into my eyes. "We'll have a great time tonight and completely forget about him."

I watched a pinch of black cloud his purple eyes. It was mesmerizing.

"Fine," I sighed, "but only because I can't say no to a friend."

He laughed, and for the first time since I woke up, I smiled a little. I dogged through my closet and grabbed a green clean shirt and pink shorts. Just like the outfit I wore when I first came upon this place. I went into the bathroom to change.  

Maybe things will be better after all. Of course, I can never forget my love, my soulmate, my life.

 My Haku.