A/N: I don't own any of these characters that I'm writing about. This applies to every single chapter hereafter.
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The dribble of a drabble that served as inspiration for this fic:
"Little Secrets"
It was weird- well, just uncommon at least. Their relationship that is. Or, non-relationship as they preferred to call it when they had first set up their little arrangement. He wanted the company- and he'd never admit that he specifically wanted her company. She needed a distraction, something to take her mind off of the blond dope that she had become somewhat obsessed with.
"No one has to know, so, if Uzumaki ever comes around you're free to pursue him."
He was a persuasive speaker, trying to make it seem as if he had her feelings in mind- that being his sort of girlfriend was beneficial for both of them -and the whole arrangement would end cleanly without heartache because they didn't really care for each other.
Hinata was quiet, shy- but not dumb. Having a secret boyfriend wasn't going to win her the love and attention of the shining blue eyed yankee- but, it would teach her what would be expected of her -it would teach her how to interact with a boy who wasn't a family member, who didn't see her as something pure that needed to be protected. Hesitantly- she extended out her hand to the pony-tailed thug in front of her- never making eye contact, choosing to stare at her shiny black school shoes instead.
"Ou-our secret."
She glanced up through her fringe- unsure of what to make of the tiny smirk that stretched that Nara boys lips so thin. He distinctly remembers how even her ears turned red as he took her hand in his and pulled it into the crook of his arm.
"I'll walk you home, Hyuga."
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General Announcements:
5/19
First chapter is completed sorry for the wait- second chapter should be up before this weekend- sorry D:
5/18
This first chapter is going to serve as a place for announcements, and a place where I can answer any questions or just respond to reviews.
I rewrote the first chapter- it was just that the original was really awkward to read through. Sorry I'm making you read pretty much the same bits over and over again, but at least I'm posting the 'promised' second chapter with it (well, later today at least). It's been a while since I've had to write anything- let alone just writing for fun, so I feel really rusty. That's where your reviews and critiques come in- I just really want to start improving my writing. Chapters may be slow going for a while- not only because I'm just hopping back on this bicycle, but because I am a student first, and my classes just hold more priority over this story.
I also just want to thank my two sole reviewers Sepsis and Mimichan- you guys are really sweet, and I 3 you.
-Bucket
P.S. If you remember my old account - 30on40 (formally brikatro) and want me to continue a story there ( even the "completed" ones,) let me know in a review and I promise I'll give it some serious consideration.