A war between my homeland and another land had started 7 years before I was born. My family was once rich and a strong one, however, because of the war, we were in danger. I was in danger. In order to protect us, my father decided to move to a small village outside of Konoha, my hometown.
I am now 22 years old. The war is still going on, but it is not that violent. So, my cousin, Neji and I, are now attending Konoha University. However, my father wanted us to learn how to live without his support. That means he won't be sending us money. He still loves me though. So now, I stay at the Haruno's along with other university students. The Haruno family allows Konoha University students to live there for a while, but we either have to pay the monthly rent or work as a servant and stay there without paying. I am a servant in their home. Neji, is getting a job and is paying to live in the home.
The Harunos aren't that cruel to the servants. In fact, they treat us very nicely like if we are their own children. Living there for 2 years, I met Haruno Sakura. She's one of my closest friends. I admire her so much. She's strong and caring and very beautiful and wise. Almost every guy falls in love with her.
If you ask about me, my name is Hyuuga Hinata. If you ask about my love life, I would say that no, I've never fallen in love. People make assumptions that I love Uzumaki Naruto, but I don't. I did have a small crush on him, but I wouldn't call it love. I guess love will come by one day but I don't expect it to happen at the moment.
"Hinata, did you hear that a new student will be staying here?" Tenten asked.
"No, I haven't. When will they come?" I responded.
"I heard he will come around noon or so. Well we better change into the better looking kimonos since he'll come in 2 hours."
I just nodded and went off to change as Tenten practically skipped to her room. She was a very joyful one, yet tough. And, she was also one of my closest friends too. She had big brown eyes and brown hair, and wore a smile everyday whether she was in a bad mood or not.
I opened my closet and took off my regular servant kimono and changed into the more elegant one. The Harunos had a rule. The rule is that if there is someone new coming, the servants must change into a formal kimono to show the new member that the Harunos were rich and hospitable. The kimono was red and had cherry blossoms decorated on it. It had the Haruno crest on the back. At the waist, was a mahogany colored obi tied tightly. I clipped my hair into a bun, like I always do and set off to do my daily chores.
As I opened the door, I saw Sakura in the most beautiful kimono I have ever seen. She waved and smiled at me. "Hello Hinata!"
"Hello Sakura-sama."
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"Oh, I almost forgot! Hinata, your mother sent you a letter." Sakura then handed Hinata an envelope. Hinata gently took the envelope with her pale hands.
"Oh, thank you Sakura-sama." Hinata then bowed as Sakura gave her a smile and walked off. Hinata stuffed the envelope into the inside pocket of her kimono and continued to her destination.
A carriage came upon the front of the Haruno's residence.
"Hello Mr. Uchiha! Welcome to the Haruno's residence. I am Mrs. Haruno and this is my husband," Mrs. Haruno said.
"Please to meet you and Mr. Uchiha is my dad, just call me Sasuke," Sasuke replied.
"Oh and this is my daughter, Sakura." Then, Sakura stepped towards Sasuke and blushed when he shook her hand.
Mrs. Haruno saw her reaction and decided to get them together. "Sakura, would you show Sasuke around?" Sakura nodded and led the way as Sasuke followed her.
"Hinata, please come out here and take Sasuke's bags to his room!"
Just as Sasuke and Sakura were walking, Hinata walks out. Sasuke and Hinata passed by each other without noticing each other. (SASUHINA MOMENT!! If this was like on a movie, that scene would be all slow-mo. XD)