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[This chapter has been edited]
Chapter 1 : Shinobi High
"Neji nii-san, what is your school like?' asked Hinata as she gripped tighter onto her new textbooks. This was the first day of school at Shinobi High and after what happened with her last school she wanted to go in fully prepared.
"It's a very prestigious school Hinata. Only those few from high society has the qualifications to attend Shinobi High" Neji answered proudly. "Our school is divided into five houses. The five houses are Iwagakure, Kumogakure, Kirigakure, Sunagakure, and Konohagakure. We also have a house that consist of only a few members called the Akatsuki but that house was not acknowledged by the school board. But you will probably end up in Konohagakure like the rest of the Hyuga members".
Probably? Hinata thought. What if she didn't get into Konohagakure? Was there a standard she had to meet to go into a specific house? She was pretty different from the the Hyuga household. Had been the black sheep of the family since, well, …forever.
"Here we are Hinata. Suck in all the glory it has to offer". Hinata stared in awe as she faced the big white, luxuriously decorated gates of Shinobi High. The school was at least three times bigger than the size of a traditional university. This school was too big to be a High school that consisted of only 500 students. Hinata surged back from her wonder as Neji lightly pressed her forward. "Now let's head to the office and get your class schedule".
Hinata only gave a slight nod in silence as she followed behind Neji. This school was so much different from the school she used to attend. Her last school was an all girl's school so attending a gender mixed school is going to be pretty new to her.
As they both arrived at the office Neji handed the documents containing her application for admission to the desk employee.
"This must be Hinata Hyuga, your cousin correct?" she asked as she looked over the documents.
"Yes, she is" he answered.
"It says here that she was supposed to attend last Monday. Why was her attendance delayed?".
"She was in a car accident" Neji lied.
Hinata's cheeks flared red as she recalled the events of last week. She wasn't in any car accident. She was locked up in her room crying like a little baby for the whole week. She didn't really like her old school, having no friends and all but she didn't want all her effort in 'blending in' to go to waste.
At her last school, first term was hell for her. And she didn't want to go through with that again with this school.
"Oh, I'm sorry. Are you okay?" the desk clerk looked over at Hinata with concern. "There were only minor injuries so she's fine" he answered for her.
"Well, thank God you didn't break any bones" she said as she handed Neji some papers. "You can always come back and ask for a new copy if you were to ever lose it okay?". Hinata gave a shy nod as Neji looked over the class schedule. "Well as expected, your house is Konohagakure. Your homeroom teacher is Kakashi-sensei so you should be heading to class 1-A"
"Um… Neji nii-san. Can you take me there? I-I don't think I can find it on my o-own" she pleaded.
He nodded in response and led her to her class room. The school was so big it took them more than 15 minutes just to get there.
"Now since I'm in second year my classroom is in a separate building. Come find me at room 2-A if you need me".
"Bu-t where is room 2-A?" she grabbed onto the bottom sleeve of his uniform. She really didn't want him to leave. "A map of the school should be in there with the rest of your stuff so don't worry" he gently patted her head. "I have to go now; I'm going to be late"
She stood frozen at the front of her new classroom. She thought her awkwardness would attract some attention but thank god nobody took notice of her…. At least, not yet.
Hinata nervously looked around before sitting herself in an empty seat at the far-right corner next to the window. She couldn't get herself to stop fidgeting her fingers as she waited for the bell to ring. Breathe, just breathe….. she told herself.
"Hey, that's my seat!" Hinata jumped as she looked up to see a blond in her ponytail tied high.
"Um, I'm sorry" she squeaked as she quickly jumped out of her seat only to trip from the chair.
"Um, it's okay" the blond extended out her hand as she tried to contain her laugher. "You're the new student aren't you? That's a rare".
"Umm… T-thank you" she took her hand and pulled herself up. "So what's your name new kid? I can tell you're a Hyuga from the color of your eyes".
"Yes… Um My name is H-Hinata Hyuga" she tried her hardest not to avert her eyes downwards.
"Well Hinata you're in luck" she smirked. Hinata only cocked her head in curiosity trying to contemplate on what she meant. "luck…?" she dare asked. "Yeah, you are in luck because I, Ino Yamanaka, is going to give you a chance to join our clique".
Clique..?! Hinata has never been in a clique before. She was more like the sacrificial lamb for cliques to torture, never one of them! But this could be her chance. Her only chance at making friends for once.
"Ano…. What do I have to do to be i-in your clique?" she asked. "Well first off, you better get rid of that ugly braids of yours" Ino pointed. "And your skirt is too long! And your uniform is too loose!"
Hinata squirmed a little at Ino's sudden judgement feeling pretty much worthless. She knew she wasn't much of a looker but to be so blunt about it in front of the whole class. It was embarrassing.
"Hey what's going on Ino" A pink haired figure stood behind her. "Hey, let me introduce you to Hinata" Ino wrapped her arm around her shoulders. "Oh, hi Hinata, the names Sakura" she extended out a hand and Hinata lightly shook it. "Ano… Nice to meet you Sakura-san".
"Okay class sit down, the bells about to ring" a man with half his face covered in a mask, who Hinata assumed was her homeroom teacher yelled. Everyone sat in their assigned seats leaving Hinata standing in the middle of the class room.
"Oh, I forgot, we have a new student" the sensei yawned. Hinata could feel all eyes on her and the heat started rising to her cheeks. All this attention was making her feel so dizzy. Oh no…! I think I'm going to pass out!
And so her first day of school had begun with her fainting in front of her entire class.
What more misfortunes will await her?