Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto or any of its characters. It's a crying shame.

A/N this is my first fic guys, hope you enjoy!! =)


Chapter 1

Introduction to Jade


My name is Hinata Hyuuga. I am seventeen years old and I'm currently in my second year at Kage High …

I chewed on the end of my pencil as I thought about what to write next. I hate personal essays. Every year at the beginning of first semester we have to write a four page essay about ourselves so that our teachers can 'get to know' us. I don't know why they bother. They never pay attention to what you write and you could say hello to them in the halls a year later and they wouldn't remember your name let alone anything about you. Back to the point: personal essays are pointless and a waist of time.

I sighed and checked my digital watch for what seemed like the hundredth time this period. Twenty more minutes until school is over. And I still need to finish the laundry before band practice! I tapped the end of my pencil on my desk impatiently, the clicking sound loud in the silent room of dedicated writers.

I had officially been a part of the band 'Jade' for a year and a half. I'm not all that important but Sasuke would have my head if I were late. I play the bass, and also some vocal, but no one in the band knows I can sing so Sasuke is the lead vocals. I don't know why I don't tell them. I guess I'm just too shy. We aren't famous or anything but we managed to score a job at a local club playing every Friday night.

There are five members of Jade. Sasuke Uchiha is our leader and founder. We've been friends since elementary school. He has the perfect image of a rock star with emotionless, ebony eyes and spiky, raven hair that seems – in my opinion – to defy the all powerful and mighty law of gravity. He plays the lead guitar and vocals.

Next up is Sakura Haruno. No matter how much Sasuke denies it I know he likes her. She's everything I've ever wanted to look like with soft, pink hair and sparkling, jade eyes. (Then there's me with no figure at all: no boobs, no butt, my hair is so messed up, I have to wear it in a pixie cut for it to look good, plus I can't tan, I only burn, so I keep out of the sun as much as possible. Therefore, I am a pale bookworm) Sasuke won't admit it but our band name is dedicated to her eyes. She's as clueless as ever and hasn't caught on. Sakura plays keyboard.

Shikamaru Nara is the laziest out of all of us; however he has a brilliant mind and a great taste in music. His girlfriend, Ino Yamanaka, is in one of my AP classes and what she sees in him I'll never know. Shika writes all our songs and lyrics, plus he plays the classical and electric guitar.

Last but not least is Naruto Uzamaki. He is one of the reasons I agreed to join the band (I was against it from the beginning). His runaway, blond hair and ocean, blue eyes accompanied with his hyperactive personality made him one of the easiest people to get along with. At first it started out as just admiration. I loved how outgoing he was, the total opposite of me. And he is so passionate about music, when I listen to him talk about a piece he had been working on it sounded like he was reciting poetry; so raw and filled with emotion. If he were to sing it as a song I'm sure everyone would fall in love with it. In the end admiration became a crush slowly developing and shaping into love. I can't even look at him let alone talk without blushing or stuttering. He will never notice me though. Bass players are never noticed. (A/N No offence bass players out there, this is just Hinata that thinks that!) We just stand off to the side and provide back up for the main players. Naruto plays the drums.

'Ding ding'

"Finally" I huffed and jammed my essay into my book bag. Rushing out of the classroom with a quick goodbye to Ino I ran all the way from my locker in the English hall to my apartment. It wasn't much just a two bedroom flat with a kitchen, living room and two bathrooms. I've been living on my own for about a year now and I've gotten used to being on my own. My parents both died in a car crash two years ago and left quite a bit of money in my name. I gained access to it last year and moved into my own apartment. I had been living at my aunt's house before. Throwing my bag onto the couch I grabbed the laundry basket and dumped the contents into the washer. Setting the dial for a casual wash, I grabbed my purse from my bedroom and dashed out the door.

"I'm going to be so late!" I muttered sprinting to Sasuke's house. Muttering quick sorrys as I bumped and pushed my way through crowds, I felt the pinch of a cramp starting in my side. Two blocks, three stop lights and fifteen minutes later I stood panting outside his door. I rang his doorbell and checked my watch. 4:35 not so bad I thought. Only five minutes late.

The door opened and revealed a shadowy figure surrounded by a dark aura.

I gulped. "S-Sasuke-kun?" I stammered looking at the figure horrified.

Sasuke lifted his head and glared at me with red eyes.

"Sasuke-kun your eyes!" I gulped again and pointed to the indicated feature, "T-They changed colour!"

"You're five minutes late" Sasuke said coldly.

"U-Um maybe I b-better come back a-another time" I said starting to walk back down the porch, totally scared of Sasuke.

"Oh no you don't' Sasuke said and lunged for me grabbing the back of my collar.

I was dragged into the evil house with anime tears running down my face whimpering "Noooo" the entire way. I was dragged into a dark room when suddenly Sasuke pushed me quite forcefully onto a chair, "Ow!" I complained and rubbed my neck, "hey I can't see anything!" I cried out into the darkness. I winced when a bright light was suddenly turned on. I looked around and saw I was seated at a desk with the light shining down on me like in a mystery movie where the bad guy's lackey has just been caught and is being questioned about his employer. My eye twitched as I saw a shadowy figure leaning against the wall come towards me. I rolled my eyes as I recognized the person. "Sasuke-kun cut it out. I hardly think this situation calls for something so…dramatic"

"Just answer the questions" Sasuke said pulling out a notepad and pen. "Where were you?! What was so terribly important that you had to disgrace the punctuality of the all-mighty rock band Jade and spit on our amazing and perfectly perfect attendance record!?" he demanded sounding like a five year old with his last statement.

"Um…washing my laundry?" I said half scared of his reaction.

"Come on Sasuke-kun it's only five minutes" a voice said from the darkness. They sounded annoyed.

"Sakura-chan is that you?" I asked hopefully peering into the darkness.

"Yo!" the pink haired teen said stepping into the light. She still wore her blue school uniform, a result of coming directly over after the last period bell at school.

I cried anime tears of thankfulness, "Sakura-chan! Help me he's tied my wrists to the chair!" I whimpered.

Sakura rolled her eyes and stepped forward to untie me. "Really Sasuke-kun must we go through this every time someone is late for practice?" then muttered, "There is always someone late. I don't know where that perfectly perfect attendance bull shit came from"

"Yes" Sasuke pouted stubbornly answering her first statement while sitting cross legged on the ground.

Sakura's eye twitched as she watched her crush act like a two year old. "You'd never believe he was a talented musician" she sighed shaking her head.

"Um is anyone else here?" I asked changing the subject.

"Yeah Shika-chan is napping on the couch but Naruto-kun hasn't arrived yet." Sakura answered frowning at Shikamaru's sleeping form. The brunette lay in a jumbled heap, on the plaid couch, which was the only piece of furniture to be found in Sasuke's dank basement.

"I see" I said tucking a piece of loose hair behind my ear.

"Didn't have time to change?" Sakura questioned nodding towards my purple uniform. Sakura and I went to different high schools due to the lengthy distance in living quarters.

"Uh yeah" I answered blushing. "I-"

I didn't get to finish because a blond-haired boy came bounding into the room banging his drumsticks on every object in Sasuke's house he could.

I gasped and jumped out of his way when he came towards me.

"Hello band members!" shouted the boy

He looked in my direction and I stared into the deep blue eyes of the drummer for Jade. Naruto.


A/N

Till next time! Ta!