An Ageless Love (Maui x Tamatoa Fanfic)

Just Checking In

Just Checking In

Chapter 75

Moana's POV

 The next day...

 For the first time in awhile, I wake up alone with no one holding me in their arms and shielding me from the cold morning breeze. Though what I do find or should I said who, is Maui sitting at the edge of my bed staring into my soul. "Maui", I say in a groggy voice. "What are you doing here?" He gives me a small smile. "I wanted to see how you were doing. Tama would have come by too but he had to pick up an overtime shift with the fisherman. He'll come by late tonight and pay you a visit before you go to sleep." His small smile shifts into an expression of concern. "Are you really okay though Mo?" I frown. "Truthfully, no. When we broke up, I vowed to never let myself become heartbroken again and yet I did once again. I'm done with love forever. A chief is supposed to have a husband soon after she's of age but I don't care. I don't even want to be chief most days. It's too much stress and burdens placed on me. I'd rather just want the position over to someone who truly wants it."

   Maui looks at me in shock. "I know being chief stresses you out and all, but I thought you really wanted to be chief?" "I thought I did too Maui but I guess like most people, I've had a change of heart. I belong with you and Tama out on the open ocean, voyaging to my heart's content. I love Montonui and it's my home, but there's so much more than being confined to this one island. There are so many islands out there that I have to even discover. I'd love the chance to be able to discover some of them." Maui moves closer to me and takes my hand in his. "How come you never told me any of this before Mo?" I look down in shame. "I didn't want to burden you any further than I already have." He cups my chin gently, forcing me to look into his eyes. "You are never a burden Mo. You're everything to me. You and Tama are the only two people that exist in my world. I can't bear for either of you to be sad, in pain, etc. I'm glad you told me all of this though. Please don't keep secrets from me anymore, okay?" I sigh and lean my forehead again his. "Okay."

   Maui then moves even closer to me and my heart begins to race like it did back when we dated once upon a time ago. "Maui, w-what are you doing?" It takes him and I both a moment to realize what he's about to. When he realizes it as well, he jumps back and blushes like crazy. "I'm so sorry Mo. I got caught up in the moment. I promise I'll control myself better next time." I give him an understanding smile. "I believe you Maui. I got caught up in the moment to. I know it was just an act of true friendship, nothing more, nothing less." He nods and we stay where we are for awhile before he politely excuses himself from my hut, telling me he'll be back at lunch time so we can eat together. As the morning drags along, I can't help but slightly obsess over our little moment earlier. Based on the look on Maui's face, I feel as though it might have been something more than an exchange between good friends. Hopefully it's just my imagination doing the talking for me.

Hoped that you guys liked this chapter! :) -Mary