(A/N) Hi! Thanks for the reviews everyone :) Just to let you know, Hinata's POV is in EVEN numbers and Sasuke's is in ODD numbers. It's so sad, it's just been raining nonstop. The tag on my shirt is really itching my back. PLEASE don't kill me for any grammar problems! I don't have spell check on here, because I'm a lap top with no spell check. My home is being renovated, so my computer was taken apart. I also think I'm terrible at naming chapters! This laptop is a total pain in my neck and I mean it.
If the characters are OOC, please forgive me.
(Disclaimer) I do not own Naruto.
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2. It's not That Absurd
"Because I felt sorry for you."
"And my name is Sasuke, so stop calling me 'Hey' or 'You'".
Before sending me off, that was what he said and he also handed me a business card. A guilty part of me wanted to hear something more nice, because hearing him say that made my stomach twist and drop.
After last night's stunt, I decided it was a pretty bad idea working at a bar and the manager there fired me anyways. Though I felt better having him fire me rather than having to hand in a resignation letter, I'm still disappointed that I have to look for a job...again.
I stared down at the business card Sasuke handed to me, 'Hair DeModa' and at the bottom-right corner it said 'Ino Yamanaka'. If he recommended it, it must be pretty safe right? I stared at the building in front of me, it looked quaint and welcoming. As I opened the door, I could hear the metal chimes. The place wasn't as busy as I thought it was, in fact it was pretty quiet. It was also really small as well, from where I was standing I could see two barber chairs.
"H-Hi, my name is Hinata. I've come to ap-apply for a job, m-may I speak to Ms.Ino p-please?"
The young lady was gorgeous, she had long blonde hair that was put into an updo and ocean blue eyes. She adverted her eyes at me for awhile and then smiled.
"Well, let's see...do you have any experience whatsoever?" she asked me.
I thought about how sometimes, the maids would allow me to wash my dog, Mayu. That should count as experience though right?
"Umm, Yes." and her face cracked into a big smile. I didn't want to tell her that my experience comes from a dog. I wasn't really lying right? because it was true. I must say, I was pretty experienced in washing Mayu. She likes to run around while she's still wet and I'd have to catch her, that should be extra points for me.
"Don't be shy! We're like family here! Even though it's just you, me and Shikamaru!" Ino gave me a friendly slap on the back. I couldn't help but ask, "Sh-Shikamaru?".
"Oh yes, he lives with me in the room upstairs! This is also home you know?" Ino smiled, she reminded me so much of Sakura. I couldn't help but feel at home when I'm with her, even though I just met her today, she seems so warm and she also smells like gardenias. While talking, Ino led me to the backwash chair, and there was already a lady seated in it.
"Hello Ms.Akane, Hinata here will attend to you hair today" and then she turned to me, "and don't worry Hinata! we're all like family here." Ino smiled at me and walked away.
Butterflies flew around in my stomach, as I rinsed my hands and slip some shampoo on the palm of my hand. I silently tried practiced on how I should wash her hair. You have to massage the scalp right? The scent of the tropical shampoo eased my nerves a bit, but not all of it. Ms.Akane must've noticed my nervousness so she tried to start a conversation with me. Ms.Akane looked warm, she seemed like a nice lady. But looks can be deceiving.
"Your first time?"
I didn't know whether to lie to her or not. My grandma has always told me that it was bad to lie, but if I didn't...what if I get fired? and on my first day too! but then again, lying was a very bad thing to do. I decided to go with my gut and I nodded. I could hear her chuckle.
"Don't worry, Ino won't bite. I'm a regular here, I should know her very well."
I didn't know what to say to her, I tried massaging her scalp to keep my mind off it it but it wasn't really helping. I just continued nodding, it wasn't as if I didn't want to talk to her, it's just that I didn't know what to say, usually when my father has dinners and parties with his colleagues, he usually introduces me to young boys that are around my age. But the boys get bored of me later on because they say 'You don't excite me'. I guess I'm not really worth their time.
"You must be shy, dear. You around here?"
"K-kind of." I replied, "and you're a-almost done." as I washed off the shampoo and slipped on conditioner.
"Dear, you look familiar." she stared up at me, "you must've been at the bar last night, haven't you?"
When she mentioned about last night, I could feel my cheeks turn seven different shades of red. Last night's event was an event I didn't want to replay in my mind. But I nodded anyways.
"You must've been the reason for the commotion last night, the Ikustaka boys aren't going to be happy with what Sasuke has done." she said. I could feel my hands slow down, I was getting really hot. I wanted to run outside and breathe, I don't think I'll ever be able to show my face around the bar again --not that I frequently go to bars. I guess I'm a bit too self-consicous. And who are the Ikustaka boys? All I know is that from last night, they seem like the kind of people I wouldn't want to run into at midnight in an alley.
"D-does everyone k-know about it?"
"Oh, word travels fast around here. They're also the talk of the town, honey." she chuckled. The 'They' she was referring to, must've meant Sasuke and friends, I felt glad that there's at least something that I know around here.
"Are you ready?" asked Ino from the corner. She must've gotten impatient, I would've too.
Ms.Akane chuckled, "Your newbie is pretty experienced." Ino nodded and smiled at me. Ino was really gorgeous.
Since I have nothing to do, I sat in the waiting area. I watched Ino work her magic on Ms.Akane's hair, it wasn't long before they were done.
From what I see, I could tell they were speaking about something serious. A guilty part of me wanted to eavesdrop on them, but I shook my head. Hinata, you shouldn't be paying attention to other people's business.
It wasn't long before Ms.Akane left, and it also wasn't long before Ino sat down beside me and yawned. I hope we could become friends later.
"So Hinata, where are you from?" She had her hand on her chin, her pretty blue eyes staring straight at me.
I poked my index together and stared down, deciding whether or not I should tell her. "U-uhm, I live in the s-same apartment c-complex as Sasuke." I suspected that she should know Sasuke, because he introduced me here anyways. Ino nodded in my response, she must've wanted to ask me something but stopped because her mouth opened and then closed. She stood up and I turned around, Sasuke walked in. He eyed me and his right eye brow raised.
"H-hi." my voice cracked a bit, I never realized that he could also be a regular here as well. I led him to the backwash chair, and he followed me obediently. I rinsed his hair, and his hair felt really soft for a guy. I ran the shampoo through his hair, repeating what I had done for Ms.Akane.
"I see you decided to come here after all." he said, his voice was low, rough and perfect.
"I n-need to m-make a living." my voice was uneven and I kept stuttering, I felt like a mouse compared to him. As the conversation went on, I found myself unconsciously comparing myself to him. But regardless, he still remains an enigma.
"You're infamous around here for last night's incident." the way he said it made it seem like I was the cause of all of it. Maybe I was, but he wasn't exactly making me feel like a million bucks. But I soon realized I never thanked him, I wasn't going to either. It would seem like I've gone out of my way to thank him and being around him, unconsciously gives me headaches.
"W-well that's only b-because you and friends a-are the t-talk of the town." I said. I tried my best to keep my voice even, but I couldn't. He was just so intimidating.
"Oh, we are? What do they say?"
"I-I don't really know. T-the lady here was j-just mentioning a-about it."
"Oh." he replied. I felt a bit disappointed, a part of me wished to hear his voice a bit more. I decided, that I like the sound of his voice; low, rough and perfect. I was soon snapped back to reality when he asked me, "What are you thinking about?"
"You." I said, at the risk of sounding like I liked him. He looked straight up at me and his dark onyx eyes stared deeply into my pearly white ones and for once, I was messing with his head instead of vice versa, "and the headaches you give me." I continued. I could hear his low chuckle, and his head move up a bit. I grabbed the nearest towel from me, there were 4 colours. Red, green, persian blue and violet, I decided I'll use the persian blue towel when drying his head. It suited him a lot more than the other colours did.
"H-here, y-you're ready." He got up without my help and walked over to the barber chair which Ino was standing next to. He sat down and Ino draped the coat over him. Standing from where I was, I could hear tid bits of their conversation.
"...marking territory?"
"Yeah."
"How has Shikamaru been?"
"Pretty good."
I couldn't help but feel left out, even though Ino has been so friendly with me and said we'll be like family, I still felt very isolated from them. Ino looked in my direction, and she motioned me over. Ino must've noticed I felt left out, so now she's trying to start a conversation with all three of us in it. Even though I noticed her attempt, I didn't want her to feel bad so I obediently played along. It actually went well, and I felt as though we three bonded a little.
"There you go Sasuke." Ino said, introducing him to the mirror and allowing him to surrey the back of his head.
"Hinata, you should be leaving soon! It's getting late, and it's going to be dangerous for a girl to walk home alone." Ino motioned me to the door. I've only worked for 4 hours, and it felt as though it's been 2.
As I was about to leave, Ino yelled out to me and told me to wait. Is she going to walk me home? I wonder... But my guess was wrong, in fact... Sasuke was walking me home.
"I guess since we live beside each other, we might as well go home together." He walked ahead of me, I followed him like a lovesick puppy, and I found myself lost in a stare at his back. But I was snapped into reality when I bumped into someone's shoulder. I looked up, and he looked at me. He turned around and continued walking, he walked into the salon I was just at. What's he doing in there? It closes at 6. But I decided that it wasn't my business.
I continued to stare back at Sasuke's back. For some reason, I feel so isolated from him. Even though sometimes he can walk so close to me, it still feels as that his soul is a thousand miles away. I wonder what's on his mind. His back was a lot bigger than mine, and he was also much more taller. I think I'm at about his shoulder.
And suddenly, Sasuke grabbed my arm and yanked me in front of him. "Who knows what will happen if you trail behind me."
I didn't want to know what would happen if I trailed behind, so I kept my mouth shut. But it felt so awkward walking in front of him so I slowed down my steps so he could catch up, and we walked side by side.
"I-I'm glad we're f-friends." I said, smiling, and looking up. Even though he just met me 2 days ago, sometimes... it feels as though I've known him forever. It's probably because that he's so quiet sometimes, it feels as though there's nothing I need to know about him.
"Friends?" he asked, I nodded.
"What makes you say that? I don't consider you my friend." he said.
My stomach fell, not friends?
"I th-thought friends walk each other h-home." It was becoming dark, and I tried to keep my voice steady. Ino was right, it was indeed scary walking home at night. Maybe I should ask her to shorten my shift.
"Hn. What time do you get off work anyways?"
"Um, 6 e-everyday. I g-guess 1pm to 6pm." I poked my index fingers against each other.
"I see. Well we're here, goodbye."
I stood there awe struck as he entered into his apartment, we're home already? I was so wrapped up in him that I forgot where we were. He could've led me through a dark alley and left me and I still wouldn't know, because even though I just met him, I already trust him so much. I unlocked my door, glad that Sasuke had to help me fix it, because if he didn't, I don't think I'd have the chance to be friends with him.
I entered my room; it was small, quiet, and quaint. Even though it wasn't my real home, it sure feels like it is though. I had manage to bring some clothes over from the Hyuuga Estate and some air fresheners. When I first arrived here, --a week ago-- it sure smelled horrible! But I was prepared, my room now smelled of fresh lavender and irises.
I miss Father, Hanabi, Sakura and even Neji.
I still remember the Hyuuga elders faces when I mentioned that I wanted to stay in the city for awhile before taking over the Hyuuga corp. Honestly though, I don't want to. But father has said that I was very well educated and is suited for the role. Though I think Hanabi is more suited, I wonder how Hanabi is doing. Is she sneaking in to my room like she always did? I hope Hanabi isn't too much for Sakura to handle, Sakura always needed my help when it comes to dealing with Hanabi.
"Hinata, are you sure?" asked Sakura. Her voice was stern, she was hoping I wasn't serious.
"Y-yes Sakura. It's the b-best for me, I w-want to feel f-free."
"But you're free here. You're free to run, jump, and laugh." Tears were forming in her eyes.
"I-I know, but you know, I've never been over these w-walls before."
"What are you talking about? You've been over these walls plenty of times, remember when visiting the Land of Rain?"
"Y-Yes, b-but I want to live in the city!"
"Well, at least take the money your father offered you." She handed me a stack of money.
"I-I'll only use it when I h-have to." I took the money, I'll need remember to make sure that I insert it into the bank. Sakura grabbed me into a bear hug before releasing me into the car and watching it drive away.
I sat on the couch and hugged my pillow, it's going to be late. The best thing I should do is take a shower, Sakura would say 'Hygenie is everything!' and right now, I have to agree.
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I changed into my night gown and stared at the clock, 10:46pm, so far since my move here, everything has been going pretty well. I've made friends, managed to get a safe job, and have a roof to sleep under.
I wonder what Sasuke is doing? I don't know why, but I worry for that guy a lot more than I should. He's like a song that's in my brain, and every other lyric screams his name. But that's probably because he's just so nice and he'll never admit it. I'm glad to be friends with him.
I hope I won't regret moving here.
(A/N) Hair DeModa is actually a hair salon down at WEM :) I also know that Ino's specialty is gardening, but I think having her as a hair stylist is a lot more interesting. It took me 7 hours to write this, because I kept getting carried away xD I've never wrote in Hinata's POV either, I did my best to try and keep everyone in character, but you know.. it's not possible. -sigh- Well anyways, I hope you enjoyed this chapter. Remember! I'm not perfect at grammar or vocab, please forgive me.
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