Chapter One:
New Seats Aren't My Thing
Have you ever been put into a situation you just couldn't get yourself out of? I have. My name is Hinata Hyuga and today I got blamed for something I didn't do and couldn't convince anyone I didn't do it. This was the start of something I truly didn't want.
"Hyuga what the hell have you been writing all over your desk! This is just fucking disgusting!" Anko yelled and he face scrunched up in distaste.
"But-"
"Hyuga! You may be new here but I don't appreciate you making up excuses. Until I say otherwise you will sit in the back next to Uchiha." when she said that my whole body went ridged at the name. Sasuke Uchiha someone I'd prefer not to associate with. Why? Well from what I heard in the 2 months I have been here is that he has a bad rep that just got worse as the days went on; playboy, got into fights, skipped school, and smokes. He was beautiful creature to say the least but he scares me with his piercing onyx black eyes that send a shiver down my spine as he glares at me and his cold uninterested vibe he gave off with potency.
I knew this wasn't going to go well for me.
The classroom is set up with stadium like seats so everyone had a good view of the teacher scolding me. So, when I hear the snickers, as I stiffly climb the steps to my new seat, I'm not surprised. Placing my stuff gently on the desk to the left of Sasuke I slide into my seat and stare down at the desk trying not to make eye contact while class resumes.
Sighing, as I lift my head and pushing my black square glasses back up, I look around the room and think about how I even got here.
My mom had a messy divorce with my father resulting in us moving and her having sole custody of my sister, Hanabi, and I. I thought switching schools wouldn't be that bad but coming to Leaf Valley High I thought differently. I came into this school about a month into my sophomore year; I was immediately labeled an outcast, someone to pick on just because I had a rough time fitting in since I was new.
Now don't get me wrong I have friends Ino and Tenten are the best things that have happened to me ever since I moved here. They have helped me out since I have gotten here; Ino lives in the apartment next to my family and had brought over some homemade cookies as a housewarming gift. Tenten and I met on my first day when I was hopelessly lost. She kindly led me to my first period English class.
When the bell gave off a shrill ring my thoughts were cut short. Leaping out of my seat in a hurry the top of my head hit something solid before I heard a howl of pain and a string of curse words coming from my right.
"Fuckin' shit!" looking up through my eyelashes my eyes widen a fraction when I realize I hit my head into Sasuke's chin as we both stood up. Collecting my stuff quickly I throw out an apology and tried to dash out of the class. Running down the steps someone stuck out their foot causing me to tumble down the next few steps. My eyes watered slightly as my back it the flat floor. I heard laughing and comments of my "klutziness" as I took a deep breath to hold back the tears and walked out.
This was a common occurrence I always told myself not to cry no matter how much I got hurt or how much they treated me like crap. I've never been confrontational so I never stood up to them and I don't plan on it, I just hope they stop if I ignore them enough.
Going into the girls' bathroom I went directly to the sink removed my glasses and set them next to the faucet. I splash water on my face to cool it off from the heat of embarrassment. I look up into the mirror staring back at me was a blob color. Replacing my glasses back on my face as I continue to stare, staring back at me was a girl with pale skin, inky black blue hair and glasses that hid away her dull pearl eyes. I truly have no problem with the way I look just sometimes I feel so ugly; sometimes I let those girls' words get to me. Especially Sakura, the school Queen Bee, she was so beautiful and I felt so ugly when she looks down on me like I was the most disgusting thing that she has seen.
Speak of the devil and he shall appear, right? Well just my luck.
Sakura comes strolling into the bathroom with her 3 crones sauntering in after her. She didn't even have to say anything to me to make me walk briskly out of the bathroom. Before walking out I took one quick glance at her. She had to be at least 5'8 she was model pretty with her bubble gum pink hair. Walking to the cafeteria I find Tenten and Ino when the latter yells my name from the doors of the cafeteria. Walking up to them Ino linked arms with both me and Tenten as she struts into the cafeteria.
I never understand why Ino likes me so much. She was strikingly lovely and she was popular among the student population. She could talk to whoever she wanted to and make boys and men fall at her feet with her look. Every time I see her I'm in awe, she has nice creamy white skin, glossy blue eyes, a straight nose, and shiny blond waist length hair that was naturally straight. "Take a picture Hina it'll last longer" Ino says then giggles, blushing lightly I turn my face towards Tenten as we sit down at our normal seat next to the giant glass windows. I sighed and lean my head against the window watching as my two closest friends talk. "So did hear about the prank Naruto pulled on the Senior Class President?" Ino inquires excitedly
"Do I even want to know? Whatever it is Neji is going to murder him for sure." Tenten sighs and shakes her head. Ah Neji, I almost forgot that he told me he goes to this school. I have yet to see him I should probably stop by his house one of these days to talk with him.
Losing myself in thought, I look outside and make eye contact with those terrifying onyx eyes glaring at me. The person scowls as he stands up and walks towards the entrance to the cafeteria. As a tremor of fear goes through me I look up at the blue sky wondering why this was happening to me. As I heard Tenten call my name to gain my attention I shift my eyes to look at her when I felt a heavy hand on my shoulder.
The look on both Tenten and Ino's face let me know I was in deep shit.
Turning around I look at the person who had rested their hand on my shoulder. 'Shit I can't believe I thought I was going to be able to run away from this.' "Umm, is there something I can help you with?" I say out loud in slight confusion.
"Hey loser did you really think you could get away with hurting Sasuke, because if so you're in for it." One of my usual guy tormentors says as he squeezes my shoulder pulling me up from my seat.
"Wait…but…"I sputter. I watch in horror as someone hands him something and he slamms the item onto my hair. I let out a little shriek then twist out of his grip and began to pull the spaghetti noodles out of my hair.
"Yo Suigetsu chill you didn't need to do that to her it was just an accident." came the velvety voice I had expected earlier.
"Dude, Sasuke I was just teaching the nerd a lesson for messing with you." As they went back and forth I saw Ino, out of the corner of my eye, grab a hand full of mash potatoes then launch them at the big meaty guy. After that a food fight slowly came to fill the room with flying food screeches of terror and playfulness. Not wanting anymore food to accumulate in my hair I got down and crawl to Ino and Tenten yanking them down. We hurry our way to an exit.
I try to go about my day like I didn't clearly smell of spaghetti which is pretty hard. A lot of people laugh at me but that's alright because no one physically does anything to me and that's the best it gets for me.
After school while I was waiting for the bus some girls from my school come up to me. I know what they want because this was a normal occurrence. "Hey Hina!" one of the girls spat the words at me.
"Yea, Ina why don't you come with us we wanna talk to you." Another girl sneers and grabs my arm then drages me to the side of the school building. A red head shoves me against the wall.
"Alright Hyuga cough it up." She thrust her open hand in front my face. I reach into my pockets and pull out all my money then laying it on her palm. The red head counts the money then shoves it into her pocket before grabbing me by the hair tightly. I grit my teeth and she gets into my face.
"Next time bring more money bitch." Before she throws me down and lands a couple good kicks to my stomach while the others kick my legs. I look up into their hateful eyes as they walked off cackling like witches.
I don't know how long I lay there before I get up and limp my way home in the darkening afternoon.
I live a good distance away from the school and I'd be walking for at least 20 minutes before I'd get home. Also my phone was sadly dead in my bag so no rides for me. I knew I should have charged it last night but I was just too lazy and now my mom was probably extremely worried.
Walking out the gates of the school and through the park I used as a short cut, I heard some voices coming from forest like area, it wasn't really a forest just had a good amount of trees to hide in. I just continue walking not caring enough to go over there and check it out. I bet it was just some drunks getting into an argument. As I stroll by the place the shouting sounds its loudest, two boys came tumbling out of bushes struggling against each other.
Unsure of what to do I slide behind the jungle gym equipment and watch them until I figure out what to do. The two boys continue to fight throwing punches at each other from what I can see under the tall lamp's light was they were both pretty beat up but the one with black hair seems to be winning and the brown haired kid was about collapse. The black haired fighter looks vaguely familiar but I was feeling bad for the other fighter so I run out of my hiding spot and let out a high pitched scream. Both boys jump apart with shocked looks on their face before snapping their heads in my direction. Blushing from my boldness and being stared down by two males, I open my mouth to speak but the black haired kid beat me to it.
"What the hell are you doing?" I jump at the deepness of his voice
"Umm, well you see I thought you needed help and I think well fighting is bad and oh my gosh I'm so sorry!" gosh I hate when I trip over my words.
In an attempt to hide my discomfort from the brown haired male I look over in the direction of the familiar teen who I notice has a look of smugness on his face and in that second I realize who the person was, Sasuke Uchiha, how could I have not guessed.
"You heard girly here, I was kicking your ass." My eyes widen a bit when the brown haired teen stalks towards me glaring down at me.
"You don't know shit bitch I would have kicked his ass." Being terrified I take a step back and blubber in an attempt to explain but when we both hear a scoff from Sasuke the brown haired guy has enough and launches himself at him. They both threw punches at each other before they were both worn and badly hurt. The brown haired one growled holding his side and panting
"Fuck you dude we will finish this another day." He turns and tries to walk away without limping.
After he was gone Sasuke crumples to the floor in a grunt of pain and clings to his ankle. Cautiously I walk up to him and crouch down to where we were face to face.
"Umm, are you alright?" tilting my head a bit I squint my eyes and evaluat how badly he was hurt.
He has a busted lip and a few scratches littering his face and neck. It also lookes like he was bleeding from the forehead, can't forget he possibly might have a badly sprained ankle after the brown hair male and tackled him.
"Yeah I'm fine now get out of my face." He snaps at me. Scooting away from him we stare at each other before I stand.
"Do you need some help?" I ask quietly
"No" flinching slightly from his harsh tone I slowly start to walk away hoping he would be okay. I don't get very far before I hear a thud and then him curse. Thinking about what my mom always told me 'Always help someone in need enemy, stranger, friend it doesn't matter always try to help.'
Sucking in a deep breath I turned around and march back to him. I stick my hand out in front of his face without out saying anything. He just looks at my hand then up at me with eyes full of anger but a hint of confusion.
"What do you want? I thought I said to go away! " He exclaims in anger.
"My mom always told me to help no matter what so here come on take my hand. My mom is a nurse she can fix you up if you want." I offer.
He stayed quiet so I slowly start to pull my hand back and after it was back at my side I hear him grunt a "fine."
Feeling a slight giddiness I squat down so I could help him stand, he put his arm over my shoulder and I rest one arm on his waist and the other on the forearm of the arm he had draped around my neck.
He shifted most of his weight on me, I blushed lightly from being so close to a boy but shook my head 'Now is not the time to be all nervous Hinata he's hurt you have to get him home.' After we both were situated we began our long quiet and awkward walk home.
After walking for a while in silence he spoke "What are you doing out so late?"My shoulders got a bit stiff and I bet he knew as well so I just shrug and tru to relax again.
"Girls shouldn't be wandering the streets at such a late hour don't you think." I once again shrug my shoulders but this time I turn my head to look and him and said
"Things happen. Anyways what were you doing out so late and fighting?" he laughs
"Asshole picked a fight with me when I was going home." Nodding my head I realize we were in front of my apartment building. When we got to the elevator I hear him say
"Sasuke. My name is Sasuke Uchiha." I look up at him a little shocked not expecting him to try and keep a conversation going.
We get to my apartment and I unlock the door while he leans against the wall. I help him inside flicking on lights as I make my way to the living room. My mom must have heard me come in because she comes running down the hall with a look of worry on her face.
"Hey Mom" I say sheepishly.
She ran over and gives me a hug. While hugging me I think she realizes we have company and that he is hurt.
"Oh hunny who is this?" she walks directly over to him after asking me and goes into inspecting him.
"His name is Sasuke and he got hurt I was hoping you could maybe fix him up. He got into a fight. I know its late sorry mom I'll explain more later." She just nod and reaches under the couch for the first aid and told me to get started on cleaning him up while she went to get him something to eat and drink. I sit next to him grabbing a cotton ball and soak it with rubbing alcohol. I start with his lip since it looks the worse, dabbing at it he hisses. I look up into his eyes.
"My name is Hinata Hyuga."