Ohayo! It's me again, Red-Teardrops, here to present another fantastic chapter of Star-Crossed lovers! Well…did many of you like it? What did you think? Just so you know, that was actually an excerpt, not a prologue. Sorry. I got mixed up. This is the first chapter. If you are confused, just tell me and I'll explain.

Oh! I would also like to add that there will be character death at the end! I know many of you people will hate me for killing him/her at the end, but this is a drama; that's just the way it is. Sorry folks.

Ooopss… I'm talking too much! Damn you people for making me talk so damn much! Lols. Just kidding. Now…let us begin!

Italic: thinking

Sasuke: …she does not own Naruto…. there, are you satisfied now?

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The Beginning

It was a dismal period for the civilians from the tiny village of Nichibotsu…Starvation was raising and to make matters worse, they were at war…. Meaning schools were being closed, people were being put out of jobs, and many of the men (including young teen boys) were being recruited for the army. This meant leaving family, and friends behind, knowing that deep down, they may never come back….

"…Hinata!" Startled, a young lady of 18 looked up, her light lavender eyes immediately flashing with caution, before she realized who it was. She gave a sigh of relief before she smiled. "Ohayo, Ryo-kun." Ryo, as it turns out, was a young man of about 20, with light brown hair and tan skin. His dark brown eyes twinkled happily as he grinned and walked up to her on the porch.

"I have something to tell you," he blushed, and lowered his gaze, "…I've been recruited to the army." Shocked, Hinata dropped her book with a thud, and her eyes filled with sadness. "But-! I just wanted to tell you something I've been wanting to tell you all this time…" his face turned even redder as he continued, but his voice didn't quiver, "Hinata…although we've always been friends…I've always loved you…"

He suddenly grabbed her hands tightly, holding it to his heart. "So when I come back…will you marry me?" Surprised at the sudden outburst, Hinata's face flushed, and she lowered her gaze. "Ryo-kun…" She didn't know what to say…she loved him only as a brother and as a best friend, but to say no…it would kill him. Noticing her hesitation, he dropped her hand and gave a nervous chuckle. "You don't have to decide right now, Hinata. I still have a week until I go, but please…don't keep me waiting, okay?" He smiled and gave her a light peck on the cheek before rushing away. "I'll see you later?"

Nodding slowly, Hinata waved good-bye and watched his retreating form, before she picked up her book. Just how was she going to get out of this one?

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As she silently entered inside, she was greeted by her mother, Hikari, who was smiling. "Hinata, I thought I heard Ryo-chan's voice just a second ago. Was he here?" Forcing a smile, Hinata nodded. "Hai, Ryo-kun was just here a minute ago."

"Then why didn't you invite him inside for some tea?" Avoiding her mom's curious stare, she mumbled, "A-ano…he was very busy and…just wanted to come say hi…" Hinata was a very bad liar, at least according to her mom, so Hikari could easily tell something was up. Smirking, she raised an eyebrow as she said, "Oh? Is that so? Then what was that I heard about getting married?"

Blushing madly, Hinata stared at her mother in disbelief as Hikari started to laugh. "Okaa-san! Why did you eavesdrop on us?!" she exclaimed, still blushing madly. "I just couldn't help myself!" Hikari laughed. "Ryo-chan has finally told his feelings to our dear Hinata-chan!"

"Y-you knew? Why didn't you tell me, okaa-san?" Hikari sighed and didn't answer, but smiled lightly instead as she patted Hinata's head lovingly. "So…what did you say?" Biting her lips lightly Hinata again didn't answer, causing Hikari's pale lavender eyes to soften. "Do you not love Ryo-chan?"

"….I'm going to make dinner, Okaa-san. Tell Obaa-chan that we're having curry tonight." Surprised, Hikari watched, speechless, as Hinata walked away, her dark tresses covering her eyes. Hinata had never been one to act this way before…Smirking, Hikari just sighed. "Just like her father…" she thought as she shook her head and walked away.

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Later that night, as Hinata walked out to gaze at the full moon, she was not surprised to find Ryo already there. He just grinned shyly at her, and scratched his head nervously as he said, "I was just coming over to see if you wanted to go play with me?" Laughing lightly, Hinata's eyes shone brightly, causing Ryo to blush as his heart began to beat rapidly.

"We're too old to play, Ryo-kun," she said with a smile. Chuckling, Ryo just grinned sheepishly. "Heh…guess you caught me…" As they both stood there for a minute, a nervous tension came between them before Hikari popped out, grinning. "Ah, Ryo-chan! What're you doing here?"

Blushing, Ryo turned away. "Okaa-san…It's okay. It'll just be a minute." Rolling her eyes, Hikari went back inside, grumbling about not being able to eavesdrop anymore, as Hinata turned again to the nervous Ryo.

"Um…Take a walk with me?" He asked shyly. Unable to deny a request from her best friend, Hinata just nodded.

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"…It's a beautiful night, isn't it?" Hinata nodded. It was indeed beautiful. The sky was clear, the moon was full, and the moonlight reflected beautifully across the clear clean river they were currently walking besides…They continued to walk in silence until Ryo blurted out, "I'm such an idiot!"

Taken back by the outburst, Hinata could only stare as he cursed silently under his breathe. "…w-why?" Scowling, he stuffed his hands in his pocket before he muttered, "You're nervous about being around me now…and I screwed up! The proposal was suppose to be romantic!"

With a tired sigh, he mumbled, "I'm sorry…" Not knowing what to say, Hinata just stood there silently as he took her hand in his again, his eyes filled with the love that hers would never hold. "Let's try this again…"

As Ryo took a deep breathe, trying to calm down his racing nerves, Hinata could feel her heart give a cry. "No!" it seemed to yell, "I don't love you!" However, as she stared at his brown eager eyes, guilt burned inside her. This was her best friend…

"Hinata….when I first met you…I only saw you as a friend. But now…My heart knows that it loves you…Whenever I see you…I…I can't breathe, knowing that you're just a few inches away. I need you, and I want to be with you forever…If you agree to be with me, I will protect you forever and be by your side…forever…until the day I die, I will always love you and only you…please…marry me?"

"Ryo-kun…" She blushed, her heart burning with guilt all the while. How was she so stupid to be so oblivious to his feelings? As she bit her bottom lip, not knowing how to answer, he suddenly leaned forwards, his lips just about to brush hers when the sirens started blaring loudly.

With a gasp, he pulled back, his brown eyes immediately growing serious. "They're here…" His lips pulled into a thin line as his eyes narrowed. "…The enemy has finally come…"

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Okay, that's it for chapter 1! Well…what do you think of Ryo? He's currently in love with Hinata, and he's gonna be a huge rival for Sasuke in his quest to attain Hinata's love. Oh yeah, Sasuke might appear in the next chapter. However…he'll be…different…

You'll just have to read to see how. Oh yeah! I just have something to admit right now…

I don't like Sasuke…In fact, I might detest him… However, I am writing a fanfiction about him because I have to admit…he's okay looking. That's all I have to say about him. Well…Until next time! Now….review please!