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I was staring at the moon. Deep within my thought, I wandered through my past. I was brought out of this dreamland by an upcoming presence. It was female. I didn't pay any attention. That is, she stopped by my alley and I felt her eyes on me, then they slowly drifted away, but her presence did not. I glanced at her and saw she had short pink hair. An odd hair color to see. I thought it looked like the cherry blossom tree that grew outside my house when I lived in Japan. He eyes were another thing. They were like emeralds sitting upon a pale silk face. She was mesmerizing.

She saw me looking at her and squeaked. I watched as she hurried on her way. I laid my head against the red, brown, and black bricks that structured the building.

I was once again brought out of my thoughts by another presence. This time there was three. One was female and the other two were male. All three had very dark energies about them. I looked over to see a blonde girl dressed in a short tight skirt and a halter top. I heard her mention "Having fun with Sakura".

I figured they were going to harm the beautiful cherry blossom girl I had seen. I stood up and quietly followed. I heard the blonde say a few things to their captive as I turned the corner. Sire enough, the little cherry blossom was bound by the arms with tape over her mouth.

"What the hell?" the blonde spouted. She was looking at me. Emeralds shined upon me as the cherry blossom opened her eyes. I walked towards her. I never once broke eye contact with her. I couldn't. Her eyes were deep and I was trying to figure her out, but as open her soul looked it was impossible for even me.

The man on my right ran at me with a weapon. I grabbed him by his collar and pushed him…rather hard…into the wall. I still could not look away from those beautiful orbs. The other man ran at me, fists swinging. I hit him and he also fell unconscious. I heard the heels of the girl run off down the alleyway. I was glad.

I knelt down to where the cherry blossom was sitting and I carefully peeled away the tape from her mouth. I almost gasped. Her lips were so soft looking, like two pink petals from the blossom. I cut the tape off her wrists and leaned in to capture those lips as mine. They were just as soft I thought they were. She gasped and instead of my first instinct of ravaging her small delicate cavern. I pulled away and stood. I finally cut my gaze from her eyes and began to walk away. I heard her stand to her feet and runs after me, "Wait, what is your name?"

I turned and smiled, for the first time in many years I smiled. No one had ever really noticed me before. I had always been a shadow.

She gasped and took half a step back. The smile left my face. She must have noticed the canine teeth that rested in my mouth. I felt like running. To protect myself.

"You're…a vampire…?" she whispered, more to herself than me. I only smiled again; she was just an interesting creature that I wanted to get to know. I only turned and walked around the corner. I jumped up to the top of the building. I enjoyed that aspect about being a vampire. I watched her look for me. I still had not told her my name…Did I really want her to know? I felt a small breeze that reassured me to go ahead and tell her. I let the wind carry my message to her, "Itachi," I whispered softly. I watched her hurry in the opposite direction she had been traveling.

I jumped from the building and landed on my feet. I looked at the two men and decided to drop them off where they truly belonged, the police department. I watched as they were taken in. The note I left should explain everything.

I then silently went to search out my alley. Sleep was calling to me now.

(Sakura)

I woke up in a sleeping bag on TenTen's floor. I yawned and stretched my arms. The memories of last night came flooding back to me. The moment I saw that person in the alley, the moment Ino tried to have me…well, and the moment that same person rescued me and…a blush spread across my face, this kiss he gave me.

I looked over and Hinata was still asleep, but TenTen was up polishing a knife. It was the knife her father had given her when she was very little. She had a very sad look laced on her face. I remember her telling me that soon after he gave him the knife he went to Japan for a business trip and was mysteriously killed. The police gave up and assumed he was poisoned by a couple of darts to the neck.

She wrapped it in a cloth and put it back in a shoe box, under her bed. She gasped when she noticed I was awake and smiled, "You want to help me make breakfast?" I smiled back and nodded. Maybe I would tell her about the vampire of last night.

The kitchen was a total disaster area when were had gotten through. Pancake batter covered the counters, egg was on the floor, and for some strange reason there were pieces of bacon stuck to the ceiling. You'd think with all of the crazy flipping me and TenTen had done we would have gotten those stuck up there.

We woke Hinata and all of us ate. I had decided not to tell either of them in fear they would think I was some crazy loon.

At around noon I said good bye to my friends and walked home. I couldn't keep my mind off the boy. It was strange. The wind had whispered to me almost in a human like manner. It sounded like the name "Itachi". Why would the wind tell me animal names?

I sighed and sat on a bench for a moment. I took Japanese in school because of my ancestry coming from Japan. It was hard though, living in the U.S. I don't get much of a connection to my heritage. My mom's grandparents were the ones who immigrated over here. So taking Japanese only felt right to keep my family line going.

I looked around. I had a weird feeling. The feeling of someone watching me. I darted my eyes to a crowd of people walking by me. No it wasn't from there. Standing up, I began to run. My heart began to race and I began to panic.

The door to my home was in sight. I quickly jogged up the stairs and unlocked the door. Once inside I still felt like there was someone following me. I sat against the door and looked at all of the locks I had clicked, clasped, and twisted. My mom was a freak when it came to safety. I let out a sigh of relief feeling safer inside away from the stalker.

(Itachi)

I watched as she ran from me. I couldn't help, but watch her. Now I'm standing at her door. The door with the number 119 on it, contemplating on whether or not I should knock. Just to see her face once more before I walk away. I raise my hand to the door and grab the handle to the knocker. I drop it and walk away.

There would probably be other times where I'll meet her, but for now I'll just leave her alone. I can feel the fear emitting from her.

I slowly start to walk away. "Soon, I will return for you," I whisper before walking away.

(Sakura)

I felt the presence disappear and I rise to my feet. My mother should be home right now, because she works the night shift at a local café. I quietly walk to my room and sit on my bed. I look at my dresser and there was a picture of a man with light strawberry blonde hair. He was smiling and was dressed in a tuxedo. In his arms was a young woman with her strawberry blonde hair tied up in a veil. Her floor length white dress showed off all of her curves. They were the most beautiful couple I had ever seen; they were my parents.

My father disappeared shortly after my birth. He was found in an alley dead by some teenager. My mother was heartbroken and became obsessed with making sure I remained safe. I feel loved, but I'm also suffocating under her rules…even though lately they have been lifting.

My seventeenth birthday was coming up soon and I was excited. I wonder who I'll invite this year.

I sighed and decided that it would be nice to take a long walk to the park. I left a note for my mom and grabbed my jacket, not that is was really cold out, but more of an extra layer of protection from the outside world.

The trees would soon be blossoming. I looked at the sky as the clouds moved along minding their own business. I sighed wishing that I could just forget about the world and soar high in the sky.

Night was close and the sun was setting. Most parents were taking their little ones home now and the street lights were coming on. I sat on a bench and watched as the bugs were drawn to the lamp next to me. They danced around the light. I was so caught up in them that I hadn't noticed the vampire walk up and sit next to me on the bench.

I only noticed when he leaned over and bid me greetings. I jumped and looked at him.

He looked at me with the abysses called eyes. I got lost in them. I didn't notice him lean forward until his lips were placed against mine. At first I wanted nothing more than to lean in and kiss him back, but he was a vampire and I didn't know him. I pulled away and slapped him hard on the face.

"Who do you think you are?!" I yelled at him. I stood and felt my face go red. There was a red mark on his pale flawless skin. His eyes glowed red…just like that Sasuke guy's. He stood up and his height was well above mine. He stared down at me with those red eyes. I felt so small. I felt like he was about to kill me. I coward in fear, but instead of a striking blow he wrapped his arms around me and then walked away.

I was confused. I didn't run after him this time, but instead I just stood under the street lamp wondering about what had just happened.

I walked home in silence.

(Itachi)

I saw her there on that bench. She was all alone and was mesmerized by the simple moths dancing around the light.

I walked up to her and sat on the bench. She hadn't noticed me. I leaned over and whispered, "Good evening, cherry blossom."

She jumped and looked at me with startled eyes. Her eyes softened and she just stared into mine. I couldn't help but lean over and kiss her. It was a feeling that just came over me. She pulled away from me and I felt stinging in my cheek. She stood and yelled at me. I stood up and felt the rage take over. I felt like ripping this girl up. No one ever hit me.

I saw fear in her eyes and she cowered in front of me. I suddenly calmed. I hated seeing fear mark that beautiful face. Her eyes were not meant to hold fear. I wrapped my arms around her in a short embrace in order to calm her down. I swiftly placed a present on her neck and walked away.

I walked until I could no longer be a burden to this perfect flower. Also hunger took over me.

(Sakura)

I walked in the house and found a message from my mother asking me if I would order take out. I sighed and found a Chinese place that was still open. I sat at the table in the small kitchen and dialed their number. While I ordered the food I felt an uncomfortable feeling on the back of my neck, like the way a necklace pulls on the back of your hair. I rubbed my neck and my jaw dropped. There was a choker on me. I don't remember putting on any jewelry…unless I forgot to take something off when Hinata, TenTen, and I were trying on her mother's jewelry. I finished ordering the food and then quickly dialed my friend's number.

"Hello," I heard TenTen's voice chirp on the other side of the line.

"Hey," I said examining the necklace in the mirror, I really didn't remember putting it on.

"Did you call to talk, or did you want to tell me something?" her voice started to tease.

"No, nothing like that, I just wanted to tell you I accidentally took one of your mom's necklaces," I ran my fingers over the jewel in the middle.

"Really, which one?" she asked.

"The black choker with the blood red ruby on it," I said describing it.

"My mom doesn't own anything like that…" she sounded confused.

"Are you sure, the one with the heart ruby on it?" I raised my eyebrow.

"No…my mom never owned anything like that…sorry …maybe it's Hinata's…you know her family is rich," she said, "Anyway mom's calling me. Talk to you later." with that she hung up.

I stood awhile staring at the image of myself it the mirror. The necklace was very beautiful, but I didn't have a very good feeling about it.

I was about to call Hinata when the doorbell rang. I left the bathroom and grabbed the money my mom left for the food.

When I opened the door I was surprised to be face to face with the vampire himself. I tried to run away, but he grabbed my arm. He pulled me into a small embrace. I felt oddly safe. I wanted to run away but instead I fell relaxed into his arms.

"Please, don't run away." he whispered softly into my ear, "I would…could never hurt you." He looked into my eyes and I instantly became lost in the black pools.

"I hope you like the choker I gave you," I gasped at his words, "I'm sorry to bother you so late at night…" his eyes flashed red for only a moment, "…but…I couldn't stay away…" He pressed his cold lips against mine. My body was frozen. I couldn't move. I closed my eyes and felt the warm tears slide down my cheeks.

He pulled away and shut the door behind him as he walked out. I curled on the floor and cried. I was being stalked by a vampire… but, I sorta found it amusing. I stood and wiped my tears away. The moon was a calming sight.

I sighed and reached up to my neck and tried to unclasp the choker, however it was stuck. I pulled on the front but it didn't come off. I panicked and ran to the desk in my room and tried to cut it off my neck with scissors but the utensil just broke. The choker would not come off.


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