Keep a secret
My name is Hyuuga Neji. I am 15 years old. I have no parents. Both died when I was a small child. I live with my uncle and two younger cousins. We live in the peaceful village of Konoha. Well...it seems peaceful enough at first glance but, truth to be told it's not a very welcome place for just anybody.
My name is Hyuuga Neji. I am 15 years old. I am a gay male. Only problem with that is, in Konoha, being gay, is a sin.
I've kept my secret for ten years in fear of losing my life. I am starting to fear that I will no longer be able to keep my sexual orientation hidden from the others around me because; on my 17th birthday I must marry a woman. By the time I am 22 years of age, I must have my wife bear me a child. If a Hyuuga does not accomplish this task then they are deemed to be a homosexual and are put to death.
My name is Hyuuga Neji. I am 15 years old. I am a sinner. We have been taught from a young age to be gay is a sin. If that is true, then why did Kami-sama make me this way?
My name is Hyuuga Neji. I am worst than anything you can possibly think of. No murderer or rapist could be a bigger sinner than me. I am a prince. I am a prince who is attracted to males.
I lay restlessly in my bed. It is the middle of the night everyone should be asleep. Except for the guards, of course. I would have to remain silent. My uncle had two men stand by my door instead of one, after seeing my 'strange' behavior throughout the day.
I quickly dressed myself while, wondering if I should bring a bag along with me. My uncle would send the guards out to find me first thing tomorrow after noticing I was gone. Luggage would just slow me down. After a moment of contemplating, I finally opted to bringing along my schoolbag.
I filled the bag with money, clothes, a toothbrush, toothpaste, a hairbrush and matches. I looked over to my dresser. My picture book I picked it up and looked through it.
The first one is of my father holding me in his arms for the first time.
Next is of my cousin, Hinata and I at the young ages of one and two.
Next page was a picture of my cousins and me when Hanabi was an infant.
After that comes a picture on Christmas of the three of us opening gifts.
I turn to the page that contains a picture of me and all my closest friends. My eyes filled with tears which I quickly whipped away. I turn the page looking at a recent family photo. I choke on a sob. Why did it have to be like this? I didn't want to leave everything I had behind but, I couldn't stay. I just couldn't.
I sighed, closing the book. I stuff it into my bag. I scan my bedroom searching for anything else useful. My eyes fall onto the necklace I received for my 13th birthday. I quickly scoop it up; tighten my grip on it until my hand turns white. I finally release my grip and drop it into my pocket.
I open my drawer pulling out my knife which, I had received on my 5th birthday, when I begin my training to become the next heir. Uncle had no sons and therefore he had chosen me, his only nephew, to become the next king.
I drop the knife into the pocket of my bag and then, deciding I have enough supplies to make my escape, I head into the bathroom, locking the door behind me.
I could have just left through my bedroom window but, I had my own personal bathroom and if the door had been locked, when morning came it would take my family longer to notice I was missing.
I lifted the window peering out; making sure nobody is standing guard outside. I feel sick. I feel like a criminal trying to escape from the police. I chuckled as I look around as if trying to spot a plane. I conclude it is safe and lift my onto the windowsill before giving it a shove, hoping no one heard the fall. I hesitate, before hoisting myself upon the window and jumping out.
I look nervously around. No one is there but, just in case I decide to stick to the shadows.
I sneak to the side of the house, trying to be as quiet as possible, I can see two guards at the main gate of the estate and thankfully, they are unaware of my presences.
I smile softly, picking up a rock I throw it to the other side of the house, grabbing their attention to the area right away.
"What the fuck was that?" The larger one of them asked.
The other shrugs, rolling his eyes. "Why don't you go check it out?"
"Maybe, I should." The big guy says. "And I think I will."
"Oh really?" The other replies sarcastically. "I think that would be wise. Don't you Katsuo?"
The big guard, Katsuo ignored or was unaware of his sarcastic remark. He moved towards the bushes, pulling out his gun.
"Who's there?" Katsuo kicked the bushes aside. He starched his head before looking back to the other guard. He began to make his way back over.
"Hey...Noboru, no one's there. Must' a been a rat or something'. I think we should check it out just in case though."
"Tsk! How could I except you to get anything done right? Stand here and make sure no one gets in or 'out' understand?" Noboru spat.
"Yes mom." Katsuo snapped after the other, before following the order and standing guard.
I smiled. Just my luck. My plan was working, I could just sneak past Katsuo seeing as though he was a complete idiot but, I just thought it would be fun to play with them a little bit, besides that fact I couldn't risk it, Katsuo may be a dummy put he was always quick to act if he saw something wrong.
Katsuo stood like a statue. I could hear him mumbling to himself.
I look through the hole in the barn door. One of the horses huff at me.
"Shush!" I hiss. There was no way I was about to let a horse rat me out.
I could see Noboru walking back towards his post.
"I guess you were right. I couldn't find a thing." He muttered while adjusting his glasses.
The horse suddenly screams which causes the other horses to panic. I see the guards turn quickly toward the stables after hearing the noise. I jump too, startled by the yell.
I quickly take cover behind the hay as I hear the men outside speaking in low serious voices.
"I'm going to go check it out." Katsuo's voice comes. He doesn't receive a reply. I feel my heart rate pick up as his footstep become clearer indicating he is getting closer.
"Hey!" He bangs his fist against the door. What the hell is wrong with you? You stupid pesky animals screaming' like 'bloody murder'. Katsuo was trying desperately to calm the animals and failing miserably. "Shut up!"
I could tell that Katsuo had realized he was not the only person in the stables.
"Who's there? C-Come out!" I could see him pull his gun from his pocket as he began taking slow steps towards my hiding spot.
"This is your last warning. If you don't want to get hurt, come out right now." He cocks his gun.
I hold my breath as he approaches. Digging in my back pocket I pull out my smoke bomb throwing it when he was close enough. He started to cough and through all the smoke he couldn't see me. This gave me time to release the horses and allow them to run free. As expected Noboru came in minutes later after losing his patience. By time he arrived the smoke had disappeared.
"Katsuo! What are you doing?" Noboru yelled after seeing the horses running around in panic.
"What do you mean?" Katsuo asked in confusion
"Get these horses back where they need to be." Noboru ordered.
"I could have sworn someone was in here..." Katsuo muttered to himself as he helped Noboru get the horses back into their correct spots. "Hey Noboru, what's this?"
"How am I supposed to know?" Noboru said crossing his arms. "Get rid of it. It's giving me a headache."
Katsuo nodded picking up the round devise.
"Noboru, I think I know what it is now..." Katsuo said.
"I don't care what it is! Just get rid...of...it...s-shit...how d-did anyone manage to get that in here?"
"Noboru, I'm feeling kinda...tired..."
"K-Knockout gas...I...g-guess there was an i-intruder after all." Noboru got out before falling face first onto the ground.
"He...And you c-call me the dumb one." Katsuo chucked before he lost consciousness.
It would have been faster for me to bring a horse to ride but finding I cannot risk making another entrance, I settled upon traveling on foot.
Once I had walked through the front gate for some reason I felt free. This had been the first time I was traveling alone. Without a guard or anyone by my side. I had just left my house by myself.
I was safe though. I still had to get out the village. I could just climb over the gate. That was exactly what I did.
I climb into a tree the stood pretty close by the gate and from there I jump onto the top of the gate.
'The view up here in the daytime would be beautiful' I think to myself with a small smile before, I remember I have to get out of the village before I am noticed.
I leap down off the gate landing on my feet. The wind blows through my hair and I feel as though I just escaped from a prison cell.
And thus...my journey begins.
Hey guys, tell me what you think. It took me all yesterday to write this chapter. I hope you like it. Oh...BTW the next chappie of Still Love is a coming!
