Chapter 1: His Dirty Little Secret
Neji and Hinata made a run for it. They were still getting shot at every direction they went to. They both had to find somewhere to hide or else both of them would get killed. Finally, they found a minivan to duck behind. Neji slowly popped his head out. He couldn't find the hit men anywhere. Was it a possibility that they gave up?
Hinata trembled with the fear of death. Sobs broke out and she started crying. "N-Neji-niisan," she whispered. "I'm s-scared!"
He touched her cheek reassuringly. "Don't worry Hinata-chan," he whispered back. "I'll keep you alive. I promise." He smiled sympathetically at her.
She sniffled and managed to smile back at him. Neji always protected her, which gave her enough faith that they'll both make it out alive.
"Okay," he began. "On the count of three, we'll make a run for it."
She nodded her head and made sure she was ready to go.
"One... two... three!" In the drop of a hat, they both ran as fast as they could. The shootings were being heard and Neji began running inside a shop.
However, what he didn't know was that his cousin was no longer near him, after she tripped and fell.
He started panting and looked around him. "Fuck!" he muttered under his breath. He stepped out of the shop. "Hinata!!!!" he yelled, which made the hit men point their guns at him. He went inside instantly. Oh no, he thought as he slid down from the door. I... I lost her...
"Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!" he screamed loud enough for the manager to hear him.
"Excuse me, is there anything I can do for you?" she asked confusingly.
Neji shook his head sadly and tears were coming down his angry face.
Of course what he didn't know was that Hinata was actually safe and sound with someone else.
-x-
At that moment, when Hinata fell to the hard ground, she closed her eyes. This is it, she thought while tears formed in her colorless eyes. Neji-nii...
She opened her eyes and saw her knees close to her. She felt someone carrying her body and running very quickly. One thing she knew was that she wasn't dead. But who was carrying her?
She looked up and saw a beautiful pale face of a boy. His eyes were as dark as black, and his spiky hair was the same color as her dark hair. Hinata instantly knew who was that boy. She saw him in her school before, hanging out with her crush Naruto and the popular, Miss Sakura Haruno. He was a total heartthrob, but he would always reject girls at his school. There has been rumors stating that he was gay.
Long before Hinata knew it, she was caught staring at him and tried to look at something else. Then, there was a stop at a dark alley where he started hiding with Hinata in his arms. The boy panted like a dog and took a deep breath.
"A-Ano..." Hinata said. "Wh-Who are you?" She never really knew his name before.
"Oh gee, you're welcome," he retorted sarcastically. "Sasuke Uchiha? The guy who goes to your school?"
He even knew she went to Konoha High.
"G-Gomennasai Uchiha-san," she said.
"What for?"
"Because I m-made you upset."
"Tch. Whatever." He glanced out of the alley, turning his head sideways. "Looks safe," he muttered. He looked back at the damsel. "Hinata, right?" She nodded her head. "Neji's cousin. You two don't really look alike except for your eyes."
She shrugged and then thought about Neji. She wondered where he could be...
"What were you doing there, anyways?" he asked interrupting her thoughts. "This is a fucked-up neighborhood. Unless you have a death-wish, I suggest you don't even bother coming here!"
"B-But I had to get s-something with Neji-niis-san!" she exclaimed.
"Where is he?"
Hinata looked down. "I don't know..."
He slapped his head. "Figures he didn't tell you."
She looked up at him. "T-Tell me what?"
Sasuke rolled his eyes. "Forget it. He might as well tell you on his own."
"Tell me what!?" Now Hinata was totally dumbfounded. She tugged on his shirt.
He pulled away from her. "You don't have to be annoying about it!" he hissed and immediately let go of Hinata. He then stood up. "Now you're safe. I bet your cousin would think twice before pulling you into his business."
Hinata blinked twice and Sasuke vanished without a trace, leaving her alone in the alley. She stood up and started walking. What is he talking about? Hinata thought. What does he mean by Neji's business? And where the hell is he? So many questions popped inside her head. She figured she might as well follow Sasuke's advice and ask Neji when she ever sees him again.
-x-
The door of the Hyuga mansion opened. Out came Neji with a concerned look on his face, followed by nervousness. "Hinata?" he called out.
A sound of running down stairs were heard and he saw Hinata, unharmed and concerned as him, went to embrace Neji. "Niisan!" she yelled happily.
"Oh my God, Hinata!" -he hugged her back tightly- "I'm so sorry I left you back there! When I came back to get you, you were gone, and I thought..." his voice trailed off.
She shook her head. "I was s-saved by Sasuke Uchiha!" The name made Neji gulp.
"Did he tell you anything?" Neji asked, knowing that the Uchiha must've said something to Hinata.
"Yeah, he did," -she paused and broke the hug- "Niisan, d-do you need to... tell m-me something?"
Neji sighed and rubbed his temple. "Yes, I do, actually." He went to take a seat at the couch with his cousin, joining him. "Hinata," he said. "I'm... in a gang... that's why they were shooting at me..."
She gasped. Her eyes showed signs of sheer terror. "B-But why are you in a g-gang!?" Her voice became higher pitched.
"Because I need the money... what else?" His eyes met hers. "Hinata, please don't tell your father, or anyone else."
"Neji-nii..." She took his hand. "I won't. B-But who else is in your g-gang?"
"Your Hercules, Sasuke Uchiha." Hinata could hint sarcasm while Neji was saying this. "I'm really surprised he did that. Usually, he would always be the one shooting instead of saving. Ironic, isn't it?" He gave a low chuckled. Hinata wasn't amused. He stopped and cleared his throat. "Hinata, I was planning to tell you sooner, but I didn't know how you'd handle it..."
"Y-You shouldn't have included me in your business."
"I wasn't planning to!"
"But you did anyways." She left go of his hand and went upstairs to her room. This time, she was pissed off at Neji for not telling her earlier.
He sighed. "I'm sorry Hinata!" he yelled. "It was a mistake to include you! I realized that now!"
Hinata had formed new tears in her eyes. She was resting upon her bed, with her pillow supporting her chin. She couldn't believe him! Lucky her dad or her sister Hanabi wasn't there. Otherwise, it was going to be hell for Neji. Well, it was his fault for being in a gang! If it weren't for that, they both would be going to Baskin Robins and buying ice cream while having a great time by now.
And Hinata wouldn't be able to actually meet Sasuke Uchiha. Sasuke. Her mind started thinking about him. He's very tense and obnoxious. Hinata couldn't see why anyone would date that jerk besides his good looks. Although he did save her from those hit men and no one really forced him to. He could've gotten killed. But, he didn't. And neither did she.
Maybe Sasuke wasn't a bad guy after all. Except for the gang image and his personality. And his ability to not keep his mouth shut. If it weren't for his blabber, she and Neji would still be hugging each other and happy that they're both safe... for now...
Hinata heard the door slam, which made her flinch. It looks like Neji finally gave up and left. She figured she wouldn't talk to him, until she could except the fact that he's actually in a gang. That could take days... maybe weeks. Whatever. He deserved it.
-x-
The next day, Sasuke confronted Hinata at school. "Okay listen," he said. "You owe me for saving you life."
"What!?" Owe him!? She didn't even ask him! Hinata grimaced. "But, but, but---"
"No buts." He put his cold finger upon her lips. "I don't know how you'll be repaying me, but I'll think of something. In the meantime, you're my slave." Slave!?
She shook her head. "No, no, no, no!" She shouted. "I-I... I don't want to be your slave!"
"Ah, but you must," he said, turning back. "Like I said. You owe me."
Hinata wanted to scream. She wanted to punch him, but she couldn't because he was right. She does owe him after saving her life from those gang members. It would take a load just to repay Sasuke.
She swallowed. How was she gonna repay Sasuke again?
Someone disturbed her from her thoughts. Hinata saw her friends, Kiba and Shino, walking towards her.
"Hey Hinata-chan!" Kiba exclaimed. "Hey, was Uchiha talking to you?"
"Oh, ano..." -her eyes traveled somewhere else- "He was j-just asking about the notes for bi-biology."
"Okay!" Kiba grinned.
"How are you?" Shino asked.
"I'm okay," Hinata shrugged.
Shino said nothing after that. They were silent for a minute. "Hey look who I brought!" Kiba said, breaking the silence. Something was inside Kiba's over-sized jacket. The small dog Akamaru came out and panted happily.
"K-Kiba!" Hinata said. "Dogs aren't allowed i-in school!"
"Sssssh! No one knows except you guys!"
"Kiba, you have to take Akamaru back home," Shino stated.
"You guys are no fun!" Kiba protested. The bell rang. He snickered. "Time to go," he muttered. "Later!" He walked away into his class with Akamaru hidden.
"He will expel himself," Shino mumbled and left to class. "Bye Hinata."
She waved and went to her class. She took a glimpse at Sasuke smirking at her while leaning on a wall. She hurriedly went inside, leaving him alone with no one in the hallway. At least, that was what she thought.
"You!" a voice cried. Sasuke recognized it was Neji. He looked very pissed off.
"What do you want?" Sasuke asked nonchalantly, while pulling out a pack of cigarettes and a lighter.
"I saw you talking to my cousin!" Neji yelled. "I suggest you stay away from her!"
He smirked while lighting a cigarette and started blowing smoke at Neji's face. "You don't trust me with her?"
"Of course I don't!" -Neji pulled his collar- "Hinata-chan's a good kid! You better leave her alone!"
"Relax gramps," Sasuke said while smoking. "She's not gonna turn bad! But she does owe me."
"Owes you!? She owes you no shit!"
"Yeah she does. I saved her life. Now she's gotta return the favor." He threw the cigarette to the floor and crumbled it with his foot. "Otherwise, I'll take her life away."
"You wouldn't!" Neji pulled harder this time. Sasuke pushed him away.
"Wanna try me?" He started walking away. "Besides, I still haven't thought of anything yet. Don't try to stop me, Hyuga."
Neji growled. "Don't try to pull anything funny Uchiha! And if you ever hurt her, I'll fuck you up! Ya hear!?"
Sasuke smirked even wider. "Sure, sure!" He left Neji alone in the hallway and started thinking. What could I do with her? he wondered. Maybe I should have sex with her-- now that will drive her cousin crazy! He snickered at the thought. She might probably be a virgin. After all, she is a 'good kid.' With a really hot body. On second thought, I should screw her!
He then pushed the door open to his class. Mr. Kakashi Hatake was already in lesson. "Mr. Uchiha," he said. "I see you're late. Care to explain?"
"I was in the bathroom?" Everyone laughed at the sentence.
"Doing what?"
"Why should I tell you?"
"Mr. Uchiha, take a seat! We'll discuss what you missed after school!"
Obediently, he sat on his seat with an irritated expression carved onto his face. Damn teachers. They need to get laid.
-x-
Eight hours later, school ended. Hinata went to her locker and spotted her friends ready to leave. She could see Kiba smiling mischievously and Shino with his expression hidden.
"They still didn't find Akamaru!" Kiba yelled cheerfully. "Ha!"
"They will eventually," Shino replied.
"Kiba-kun, you're c-crazy," Hinata told him.
"Crazy but lucky!" Akamaru started popping out of his jacket and Kiba stroke him behind his ears. "Good boy."
Hinata shrugged and started petting Akamaru too.
"Hinata-chan!" Just then, Neji came running to her.
She looked somewhere else, with her nose in the air and walked away from him. Her two friends followed.
"What's wrong Hinata?" Kiba asked.
"I'm m-mad at Neji," Hinata retorted.
"Why is that?" Shino asked.
"Long story."
"Long story short?"
"I'm m-mad at him." She walked even faster when Neji kept calling her. Kiba put his arms out and stopped him.
"Yeah, she's mad at you," he said.
"You think I don't know that!?"
Just then, Hinata spotted the love of her life. Naruto Uzumaki had seen her as well. He waved to her and flashed his foxy smile.
She blushed and waved back at him. Next to him, was Sakura Haruno, looking at her like Hinata was unimportant. The pink-haired pretty always thought she was unimportant, Hinata figured. But she didn't care.
Hinata was surprised that Sasuke wasn't with them. He's probably stirring up trouble somewhere else...
"Hinata!" Neji grabbed her hand and turned her around.
"Hey!" she yelled and pulled back.
"I'm sorry!" he yelled back. "I'm sorry I didn't tell you earlier, and I'm sorry for putting your life in danger, but you gotta listen to me!"
"Why sh-should I listen to you!?"
"Because I care deeply about you!" His face softened. "I really do." He grabbed her arms. "But you need to pay attention when I tell you this! Do not hang out with Uchiha!"
"But I owe him--"
"No you don't. He's only saying that just so you can be his slave or whatever."
Now Hinata as at the point of confusion. "Th-Then what do I do?"
Neji showed a huge grin. "Leave it up to me."
End of Chapter.
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Update: It's been re-edited! W00t!