Hello readers! This was actually a last minute idea and its based off of a true story. The characters in this story are all based off of my friends in my life. For example my best Friend Jackie will be represented by the character that I made up Mikana. My POV will be by Hinata. This really did happen, only like a week ago. So ill be updating according to what happens next in my life. Hope you like this new idea, of me basing this from my real life. The chapters will be shorter than normal because each chapter is a new day, and once I catch up to the present, then they will based off of whatever happened to me that day. Get it? Got it? Good! AND MERRY CHRISTMAS.
On the first day of Christmas.
(Hinata POV)
It was so quiet, and peaceful, but my heart kept pounding rapidly. I couldn't help but feel nervous, about what was going to happen today. A couple days ago I decided that doing a secret Santa would be fun, especially with all my friends involved. In total there were about 19 of us participating, and I already knew someone was going to forget. Just last night I got an urgent txt from Sasuke, he was worried because he had chosen Sakura, but since she was dating Naruto, he didn't want to get her anything that would be awkward. I told him to just get her a nice Christmas mug or perhaps a cute piece of jewelry. I knew for a fact that he probably forgot, oh well. I had taken the responsibility of getting a few extra gifts just in case someone was to go without getting anything. But what was really making me nervous was whether Shikamru would like the gift I got him.
He was always so laid back, and he didn't have many interests. I tried asking Ino, his girlfriend, who happened to be close friend of mine, if she perhaps had any ideas, but of course she told me that he liked "food" so in hopes of making an item of consumption a lot more caring I handmade chocolate dipped pretzels, and wrapped them in super nice packaging.
My thoughts were soon interrupted by the loud obnoxious ringing of my alarm clock. 'ugh'
I sighed knowing today was going to be a long day. Getting up I sighed again seeing my mess of hair. Grabbing a brush I yanked it through till it was smooth. Going to the bathroom I brushed my teeth, and splash cold water on my face In hopes of waking up. Returning to my room I got dressed, in something festive. Once I was dressed, I had but a few minuets till I had to be out the door. Getting my keys, backpack, and a granola bar, I headed out the door into the cold winter air. There was just two weeks before Christmas break, and I looked forward to it greatly. Getting into my car I started the engine, and zoomed off to school. I lived about ten minuets from the school, by car, so I didn't take long.
Once I parked, I made my way inside, thankful for the warmth. With my dark black coat, and warm brown scarf, I made my way to the music hallway, where most of us musicians hanged out before school started. In the middle sitting against the wall, was Shikamaru, and Ino cuddling close to him. Tenten was there also talking and having a good time. I greeted them and sat down, reaching into my bag to pull out the package with the pretzels.
"Um Shikamaru." I called out, extending the package. "Here, Merry Christmas."
He looked a little surprised, but smiled. Taking the gift, he pulled out one of his own and gave it to me.
"Aww thanks Hinata, here this is for Sasuke, you have class with him first period right?" he asked, I nodded taking Sasuke's gift from him. Tenten sitting next to me handed me another one.
"This is from me to you, Hina" she smiled.
I smiled back, excited to see what was inside. I didn't open it without taking out another gift for her.
"B-but I thought you were Shikamaru's Secret Santa." she asked.
"well somehow when I broke it down, you were getting me a gift , and nobody got you, so I took care of it." I explained giving her a hug.
"Aww thanks! Merry Christmas." she opened the bag, taking out a flower printed journal with a matching pen, and little bag of chocolates.
"Thank you so much I love it!" she said, giving me another hug. I smiled, then opened my gift. There was a little bottle of lotion, and a small stuffed animal. She even got me a silver necklace.
"Thank you Tenten. Its great!" I said happily.
"Well I got to go you guys, see you later." I said picking up the gifts, and walking towards my classroom.
Inside, professor Ebisu was getting the classroom ready for the exam. He taught physics, and today we were to do a lab. This lab was tricky though, because at the end, you grade was determined by your hypothesis. The closer the hypothesis was to the actual answer, the smaller the percentage of error you had, then with the error percent you minus that from a hundred and that was grade. I wasn't nervous, I new the lesson quiet well, and knew i wouldn't have any problem on it. I went to sit at my lab table. Placing my things down, I grabbed the gift from Shikamaru, and made my over to the table where Sasuke sat, reading something.
"Sasuke, here this is from Shika." I said, handing over the pretty package.
"hn" he replied, taking the gift, a small smile forming on his face. He reached into his backpack and pulled out a DVD.
"Here, for Sakura." he said, handing it to me. I couldn't help but laugh on the cover there was a polar bear and a turtle. It was titled "Animals on Earth" it looked used, but hey he gave it some effort, at least. It wasn't even wrapped, so that meant I would be in charge of that.
"Oh this is great. I'm sure she'll love this movie, about animals..." I said trying not to sound sarcastic.
"..on earth." he said finishing the my sentence, giving me a smile.
Laughing a little, I made my way back to my table, where Kiba was sitting playing with his pencil.
"Hi Kiba, haha ready to fail?" I teased.
"Hey I'm smart!" he replied, getting annoyed.
I smiled and nodded. Kin came in, and sat down next to us, with a blank stare on her face.
"So umm, like do you guys get this, cause like I have no idea whats going on." she asked.
I nodded, and Kiba looked annoyed.
"well jeez, Kin, would it kill you to pay attention?"
"You don't have to be mean about it Kiba, and Kin its quiet easy, we just have to plug in the right formula." I said, returning to the lab in front of me. No matter what I said they just kept there little flirtatious arguing. After about twenty minuets I was done, and rechecked my calculations. Everything seemed right. The car on the top of the ramp, would take approximately 1.8 seconds to reach the bottom, well according to my math. Once the lab sheet was filled out, my "lab partners" and I walked over to Professor Ebisu, I handed over my calculations, using the ramp that we had used he tested the theory, the car took 1.4 seconds to reach the bottom, leaving us with a 3.2 percent error. I was quiet proud of myself, I managed to get us a 97% on our lab. The second lowest score was Sasukes table, and they had gotten a 14 percent error.
"Um good job Hina." Kiba said, giving me a high five.
I nodded my head in thanks, and soon the bell rang. The rest of the day was great, everyone was enjoying them selves getting and giving gifts. I had gotten quiet a few myself, just because they thought I deserved it.
Once school was over, I drove home. Once at home, I went to my room and was ready to fall asleep, until I heard my phone ring. Picking it up, the caller ID read. ~ Mikana~ I answered it.
"Hey, Mika whats up?" I asked.
"Hey Hina, want to come over, we can hang out and go an buy Junk food."
I smiled, and accepted the offer.
"Sure ill be over in Ten minuets." I said, saying good bye and then hanging up.
She lived pretty close, so I didn't have to drive. With me I had some cash and my purse. It was a five minuet walk, that was peaceful, and calming. The leaves on the trees were all gone, and there was a gloomy feel to the surroundings.
Feeling a little anxious about being outside like this, I quickened my pace. Soon I was at Mika's house. There was just something about Mika's house that was inviting. It was pretty small but I loved it. She answered the door with a smile.
"Hey Hina, OMG did you walk here?" she asked letting me inside.
"uh, yeah." I replied shivering, and sitting down in a chair.
"Oh, you want some juice?" she asked pulling out a carton of minuet maid fruit punch.
"sure" I said, I knew she was going to offer me some, she always did. Juice was like her go to drink. It was like a problem.
I sipped on the glass, not realizing how thirsty I had actually been.
"Come on lets go to my room, we can watch a movie." she said. I took my glass with me and followed her upstairs. Her room was slightly bigger then mine, and she had a full bed. She turned on her Wii, and started Netflix. We ended up watching 21 jump street, and laughing our heads off.
"LOL, oh no look I have a knife In my arm.. awesome!" she quoted, laughing hysterically. I laughed too. It was pretty dark out, and I decided that I better get going. Before I left though she stopped me and handed me a gift.
"Here, you gave me a gift so its only fair I give my best friend one in return." she said.
"thanks. Ill open it later and let you know what I think, but I really got to go." I said.
"well ill walk you half way, plus didn't you have to go buy something?" she asked. I could have mentally kicked myself. OF course I almost forgot the candy canes and Christmas card I was going to buy.
On my way home, we stopped at the store. I went inside and bought fifty candy canes, plus a twenty four pack of Christmas cards.
Giving her a hug, I went down the path and headed home. Once home, I went upstairs, and started writing my letters. First I would put the name of the person on the envelope then personalize the card. In the end though I had four cards remaining, I put 'Merry Christmas, love Hina.' In three of them. When I remembered that I could probably give one to Kiba. Biting my finger nails I wrote.
' Some say that you can't live life without love. Then there are the people who say oxygen is more important. Personally I think its friendship that makes the world turn. I believe this, because with just your smile you make my world spin. Have a very Merry Christmas. Love- Hina.'
I felt a little embarrassed writing that. But it was how I truly felt. I decided, that I would leave the envelope anonymous. But in case I did get the courage to give it to him I wrote the word Merry Christmas on the front. I could tell him that they all said that, and that I just chose them at random.. yeah I could do that.
All remember was falling asleep, with him on my mind.
To be continued.