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Chapter 2 – Set Fire to the Rain

A/N: Sorry for not updating guys. Nonstop work and drama in my real life but enough of my sorrow! I am obsessed with Julia Sheer! She is an amazing country singer and cover artist! You guys should go visit her! Her voice is what I would imagine if Hinata was singing and playing piano! Anyway the song this chapter is"Set Fire to the Rain by Adele (cover by Julia Sheer)". I know people are all like "OMG this Adele bullshit, I'm so tired of Adele…" Sorry I love Adele and this will probably be the only Adele song I use in this entire fan fiction. And in this chapter we're going to learn a little bit about Sakura, Ino, and Tenten so please enjoy everyone. Also folks just so you know this will end up being a NaruHina relationship in the end but before it happens I'm going to torture you with other couples! Also the rating has been changed to "M" for mild cursing and difficult situations.

Tsunade is an impatient woman to say the least and Shizune was feeling her wrath of wanting to keep a close file on all students' especially new ones; in this case Hyuuga Hinata. So looking at her "assistant" she expected nothing but the best information to be provided. Shizune sighed as she started up her lap top computer and sat down on a nearby chair next to the blond principal. A few moments later she was able to bring up the information about Hinata's old schooling and the information about her parents and family.

"So tell me more about our little Hinata?" Tsunade questioned as she stared at the screen and then Shizune.

"Hyuuga Hinata, age fifteen, has lived in San Francisco California, Honolulu Hawaii and most recently New York City. She has received honors in music, art, and acting in all of her schools." Shizune read off the screen and Tsunade motioned her to continue. "The Hyuuga family is known for their musical talent as well as their influence on the music world and its productions. Mother, Hikari, was a famous geisha performer and her father, Hiashi, was a former taiko drummer turned music producer. The Hyuuga own "Light" records and have signed artist's such as Killer Bee…"

"I already know all of that due to the media." The principal grunted and rolled her eyes. "Isn't there more that her mother told you during the interview?"

Shizune nodded and began reading the computer notes again, "According to her mother, Hinata's talent is beyond what they have expected. Not only has she mastered the piano, violin, guitar, bass, and flute; but she can also sing in a verity of note ranges and can read musical notes. Though she knows of her special abilities she remains humble and doesn't want to take the spotlight much to her father's dismay. Also most of her family can play one to two instruments or sing but Hinata can do more than most members. Plus, Hyuuga Neji, her cousin, is the only other person in the family that has as much talent as she does."

"Hyuuga Neji…" Tsunade whispered and frowned at bit. She wasn't fond of the boy and didn't like the sound of his name. It left a sour taste in her mouth. "That boy is a prodigy but he's one to honk his horn and boast."

"So you're saying that if he's a prodigy that Hinata is as well Mistress?" Shizune inquired as she looked up at her mentor. Tsunade sighed, nodded and got up from her chair to stretch and motioned Shizune to continue reading. "Well according to Hinata's mother she was bullied at all the schools that she has attended. In one case when she was six years of age she was tripped by the other girls on stage and another person pulled the trap floor on her and letting her fall and remains back stage for the rest of the show."

Tsunade paused and turned sharply at Shizune, stunned about the last thing she heard. Though she knew younger children had the tendency to be mean towards each other she told her assistant to continue. "When Hinata entered middle school she was constantly teased by other students about her short hair and was called a 'freaky looking boy'. Also during middle school when she was awarded for her performances in Shakespeare all of her costumes were destroyed and her other personal belongings were vandalized. Most recently in her first year of high school in New York she pushed around by some female students in her ballet class and her acting and voice classes as well. It seems the bullying became so terrible that she was beaten up in one of the bathrooms and the last time she performed she was booed off the stage by the crowd of students."

"So that is why Mrs. Hyuuga is so protective of daughter. I thought she was overreacting but this can become a bad situation for Hinata. Remember what happened to Rock Lee the last time he took place in the school's sport's day?" Tsunade said her voice laced with worry.

"Y-yes I remember… when the academy lost to our rivals that day and Lee was blamed for it. I remember he was suspended from all of the sports teams and clubs. No one would choose him for their team during physical education and he was bullied and beat up from time to time from the jocks." Shizune trembled and teared up a bit not wanting her or her mentor to remember that stain on their school history. It was past and things were better now all thanks to Tsunade hiring her friend, Maito Gai, to become the school's sports teacher.

"Any way… was there anything more that Mrs. Hyuuga said to you?" Tsunade sighed and sat back down at her comfy chair.

"Yes. It seems Hinata is afraid of Neji and also her father. According to her mother, Hinata and her father fight due to Hiashi wanting her to become like Neji and represent their family and their status. Hinata doesn't want to boast and in her own words 'Does not want to become popular or famous'. Neji has also been verbally abusive telling Hinata that she is too meek and shy to represent their family, also telling her that she has no talent and isn't worthy of being called Hiashi's daughter."

Tsunade had had enough. She did not tolerate bullying at her school and she did not approve of it either. Whether or not Hinata wanted to be outspoken is her decision and Tsunade wanted to defend that. The past thoughts of her own came rushing in her head. How she was teased for being ugly or not having skills as a doctor or a teacher. She didn't anyone, especially any student to go what she went through. She already didn't like the fact that Neji was considered a bully to the lower classmen of the school and she sure as hell wasn't going to have him pick on his own cousin in front of them either.

"Shizune, keep an eye on Hinata and tell Kurenai the same. Remember Neji is in the Glee Club, Drama Club and Music club and those are the clubs that Hinata will be joining, make sure he doesn't harass her." Tsunade declared as she turned her chair away from Shizune. Shizune replied quietly and closed down her lap top.

It wasn't normal for someone to outperform older students in class but somehow the new girl, Hyuuga Hinata seemed to do just that. After her little number the whole class just sat their quietly and no one cheered and applauded. They were all just too surprised and impressed that someone who seemed like a freaky and quiet girl could have a voice that plucked the string of their hearts and triggered memories of childhood.

"Y-you were amazing!" Ino exclaimed at Hinata as they exited the room to go to lunch. "Normally people just chicken out when they're called on but you… you just got up and started playing. It was like you were a whole different person!"

"I-Ino-you're being too kind but p-please calm down I don't want anyone to hear you." Hinata whispered at her new friend as she tried to hide her blushing face behind her bento lunch. Ino giggled at Hinata's actions and gently patted her back.

"Oh come on Hinata doesn't be so modest you were simply just amazing, even I wished that I was a great singer like you." Tenten chimed in as they continued to show Hinata to the large and grand student café. The café was beautiful and really humongous. It had beautiful Japanese short tables and perfectly puffed seat pillows and led Hinata to an empty table. The three girls sat down and took out their lunches. Tenten's lunch was fried rice, sweet and sour chicken cubes and steamed vegetable dumplings with small serving of simple salad. Ino's lunch contained a large side of cherry tomato salad with red wine vingerette with fresh herbs with goat cheese; a medium sized pulled pork sandwich, and a cup of camel flan pudding. Hinata's lunch was sweet rolled omelet, sticky white rice, and chicken teriyaki with extra sauce, two potato croquettes and strawberries for desert. The girls got into a discussion about the food in their lunches and even sampled from one another. About fifteen minutes into their conversation Sakura along with Naruto came up to the table.

"Wow you guys look like you're having fun." She said sweetly as she looked at the three girls. "Is it alright if Naruto and I joined your group?"

"Not at all Sakura," Ino motioned for them to sit down and Sakura sat herself next to Ino and Naruto next to Hinata so he'd still be sitting next to his girlfriend. He started to eat his lunch of spaghetti and meatballs first and Hinata couldn't help but smile to herself. He was cute as just watched him eat out of the corner of her eye as she continued eating her own lunch. "So what brings you over forehead girl?" Ino continued as she ate her sandwich.

"Oh you know I just wanted to hang out with my best friend and get to know Hinata a little bit." Sakura replied as she started eating her Greek salad. "I have to admit you did OK for your first time in Master Kurenai's music class."

"O-oh t-thank you Sakura" Hinata stuttered as she turned her attention to Sakura and smiled. "T-That's very k-kind of you to say those t-things." Sakura cocked her head to her left and looked at Hinata in a puzzling manner. She couldn't tell if the girl was just being modest or she was trying to tell her another message. "I-I'm sure S-Sakura is better than m-me at s-singing."

"Sakura singing?" Tenten scoffed sarcastically and Sakura glared daggers at her. But that didn't stop Tenten she just continued, "The only reason why Sakura has an 'A' in Kurenai's class is because of participation not because of her semi-horrible karaoke style singing."

Ino and Naruto started to giggle with Tenten and it just made Sakura madder she pulled Ino's ponytail and punched Naruto in the ribs causing Ino to yelp in pain and Naruto drop his fork and fall over. Hinata quickly turned to Naruto to see if there was anything she could do. She hovered over him and looked into his eyes. But this time she wasn't afraid to look away, in fact she didn't realize that she was looking into them, she was actually worried about his silly little pain. But her actions didn't go unnoticed especially by Sakura and Naruto. For her she brushed of Hinata's actions of those of Naruto's usual fan girls but for Naruto it was different. He truly noticed her eyes and was lost in them. He had never seen anyone with light lavender eyes before and they were beautiful, like an angel's. He then slowly to started to get up and didn't break his gaze from hers and couldn't hear her asking if he was alright, all he could think about was how stunning her eyes were.

"N-Naruto are you sure you're alright?" Hinata asked him again. He flinched and his mind came back to reality. It was strange how come he didn't hear anyone, how lost in her was he?

"I-I'm fine. Sorry for worrying you guys." He finally said rubbing his poked rib. "I hate that Sakura knows my weak spots. But anyway, I hate to admit but Sakura can't sing very well, well not as great as you Hinata. You were amazing. It was like being a kid again and your parents singing you a lullaby as you drifted to sleep. It brought back many wonderful memories. Thank you."

"H-he thanked me and liked my singing?" She thought to herself. She wanted to faint or say something back but she couldn't she was just stunned. In fact every one of the girls was stunned. Normally Naruto never really acknowledged people. He was known for being the schools prankster and being mister popular. For him to even speak that much about someone other than Sakura was amazing. "N-no, Thank you Naruto." Hinata spoke softly and he smiled a fox like smile at her.

Sakura wasn't very amused. She was already over protective of Naruto as it was and she certainly wasn't going to let a new girl walk into her territory. Ino and Tenten noticed the piercing gaze she was giving Hinata and decided to break it. Ino tapped Sakura's shoulder gently breaking Sakura's concentration on the poor girl.

"You mad Sakura?" Ino teased and Tenten giggled. Once again the pink haired girl was not amused by their actions and Naruto was trying his best to calm down his rambunctious girlfriend. He grabbed onto her waist and pulled her close to him and gave her a swift kiss on the lips. She immediately blushed and fixed herself and wrapped her arms around him. Hinata sadly had to bear witness to the public display of affection and turned her head away. Of course her action didn't go unnoticed by Ino and Tenten and the both put their hands on her shoulder and smiled quietly. Hinata smiled back and their small moment was interrupted by a loud and confident voice.

"What a wonderfully youthful afternoon isn't it my friends?" a bowl-haircut and bushy eye-browed teen proudly called out.

"Hello Lee." Tenten smiled and sighed through her breath. "What brings you over?"

"I wanted to see how my best friend was doing of course and the fact that I have bought you a special treat today as well!" he continued as he made his way over to Tenten. He pulled off his backpack and pulled out what looked like six long strips of paper. "I got tickets to see Killer Bee in concert next month and I wanted to take you, Ino Naruto and of course Miss. Sakura." He blushed at the sound of her name and Sakura cringed a bit and pressed her body closer to Naruto who was too excited about being invited to his idol's concert. "But of course I have one ticket left and I don't know who to give it to."

"You should invite Hinata!" Ino chirped and put her arm around the surprised girl.

Lee looked over at her and gave her a shiny friendly smile and offered his hand for her to shake. "I'm Rock Lee, the Legendary Green Beast of Konohagakure Academy!" Hinata shook his hand and smiled at him.

"I-I'm H-Hyuuga H-Hinata." She stammered a bit still taken by surprise of his shining confidence. "I-I'm p-pleased t-to meet you."

"Are you alright Hinata you seem to be stuttering a lot?" Lee questioned and looked towards her. She turned her head away to hide her blush and embarrassment. "I see she's extremely shy." He thought to himself. "Much like myself when I was younger." Lee could feel a relay of memories coming back to him. How he was picked on for looking different and how shy he was when he tried to talk to new people. He then shook them off and continued his conversation with her. "So I have heard from around the school that you're an amazing singer Hinata!"

"E-eh?" she squeaked as Ino proceeded to ramble on how Hinata gave an amazing performance in Kurenai's class. Lee listened and his smile grew wider. If Ino was rambling it meant that it was something either important or amazing. "That's amazing Hinata I would love to hear you sing!" He exclaimed and slammed his hands on their table.

"She's really good Lee, the way she played the piano and sang, it was like my parents singing a lullaby to me when I was younger." Naruto spoke gently as if his voice was filled with sweet memories of another time.

The whole group was in a state of shock. Lee, Sakura, Ino and Tenten knew that Naruto didn't speak about his parents in fact the subject was so much as taboo. Hinata fidgeted uncomfortably feeling that all eyes were on her. She wasn't used to this kind of attention from anyone of the opposite gender. Naruto noticed her reaction and just grinned and giggled to himself. Sure she was a bit of a weirdo to him but she was just a really nice and shy girl someone that could be a good friend. Sakura on the other hand didn't like the attention Hinata was getting. She had always been a popular girl amongst her peers. Sure she wasn't a talented singer like Hinata but she was incredibly smart. Her memorization was record breaking, her hands were skillful in anything that was scientific and on top of that she is currently the captain of the school's award winning cheerleading squad. So to sum it up she was the number one girl in the academy and she felt that Hinata was threatening her reign.

"She wasn't that amazing Naruto." She scoffed, breaking the silence of the group. All eyes turned from Hinata onto Sakura. Naruto had the look of displacement on his face and Lee's jaw was dropped. But for Ino and Tenten this was 'normal' Sakura emotions. Now her boyfriend knew that Sakura was one to get jealous of any praise he would give a girl that wasn't her but he felt attacked by her statement. He truly liked Hinata's singing and so what if he mentioned his parents?

"Sakura…I'm sorry but you have nothing to act jealous over." Naruto said to her in a plain way. "I'm your boyfriend remember and I love you, but you have to stop being jealous and stop insulting people I give due credit to."

"I-I am not jealous!" She scoffed again and her eyes turning into a look of shock and appall at him. "I just don't think she's something to brag about and besides how does her singing remind you of your parents?"

The whole table went silent and only the sound of other people laughing and talking at their lunch tables was heard. Naruto removed Sakura's hands from his body and got up. Before he walked away he turned to her, his eyes slightly watering as if he was going to cry. "Don't talk to me for the rest of the day Sakura." He said loud enough to where they could hear and he walked away. They all looked at him as walked away farther and farther and Lee turned his attention to Sakura.

"Miss Sakura… I know he's my rival in love over you but even I don't know what to think or say." He said to her his eyes looking a bit sorrowful. "Tenten, Ino, Hinata let's leave Miss Sakura alone, I'm sure she has a lot to think about." The three girls nodded and Lee held out his hand to Hinata to help her up. She followed the three and looked back at Sakura who started to weep silently.

"Poor Sakura…" she thought to herself and started to blame herself for Sakura's tears. The three friends saw this and looked at her as they kept walking along to their next class. Lee placed a friendly hand on her shoulder and smiled at her.

"Don't give her any sympathy Hinata." Ino spoke to break the silence. "She sometimes doesn't realize what she says can hurt those that are closest to her so she needs to learn that."

"Aside from what Ino said Hinata, Sakura is just a bit shaken that someone else has stole her boyfriend's attention from her. So don't let it faze you, just be yourself and keep singing." Tenten joined in putting her arms around Hinata and Ino's shoulders.

"Miss Sakura is truly a nice girl Hinata but do not blame yourself for her tears. What she did was inexcusable and I hope that she has learned her lesson. But enough with that you're going to love Master Gai's physical education!" Lee grinned happily as he led them to the gym of their next class.

The day continued without a hitch and a good time was had. Even though Hinata wasn't that great at gymnastics or sports she still ran a mile in under five minutes. She even enjoyed watching Lee teach self defense to other students as Master Gai supervised. She envied Lee a bit, his confidence as she would describe was as radiant as the sun. She even envied Ino who was a natural born speaker as she watched her in their English class. It seemed that Ino was in her element and just like Lee, was confidant. The same could be said about Tenten in math class when she explained surface areas were like the weapons that her family trains with. Hinata was amazed at her new friends, each of them giving her a support that she needed. The day ended with exchanged numbers and a smiling Hinata returning to her home.

Not too far away, lying on the roof of his house was a certain 'fox-like' boy who was watching the sun set. Naruto sighed to himself as he enjoyed the orange that was painting the soon to be midnight sky. After school ended he found himself running away from his own girlfriend to be alone and to collect his thoughts. He always found himself on the roof of his house and watching the sky whenever he was troubled. It was something that his father did when he was younger. Jiraiya, Naruto's teacher and guardian joined and sat next to him.

"I heard about Sakura." He started off as he laid back and looked at the sunset. "Are you ok kiddo?"

"Yeah, I am. I'm just kind of mad at the way she insulted Hinata." Naruto replied stretching his arms out and yawning. Jiraiya got up slightly and looked at his godson with a pondering look on his face. Naruto turned to him and continued, "All I said was that Hinata's singing reminded me of mom and dad singing to me."

"I see." His guardian replied knowing that the 'parent' subject was close to the boy's heart. "She must be a good singer if you're comparing her to Kushina and Minato." Naruto shook his head and sighed.

"It's not just that her singing reminds me of mom's but it's kind of…enchanting…or angelic I guess." Naruto continued at sat straight up see the sun fall a little bit faster. "I could here every emotion in every word she sang. The tone in her voice was sincere. It was different from most people who perform at our school. I honestly believe she sings from her heart and not form her voice."

The night was starting to fall and Jiraiya looked at his godson in wonder. Normally the boy would be spouting out about Sakura this and Sakura that with a goofball and childish smile on his face. But when he spoke about this girl he seemed to be serious and sentimental. He sighed, smiled and ruffled Naruto's hair and instructed him to get inside before he caught a cold. So they both went inside the house and not a moment later the phone started ringing. Jiraiya excused himself as Naruto made his way to the kitchen.

"Hello Namikaze residence, Jiraiya speaking." The old man said as he placed the phone to his ears. "Ah Uchiha Itachi how are you lad? Good? How is America? Ah I see that's great news! So you're coming back to Japan? When? You're already here? Jeeze that was fast…Oh no Naruto and I aren't doing much. Sure why don't you and Sasuke come over I'm sure Naruto would be happy to see him. Oh school? I'm sure Tsunade wouldn't mind having Sasuke come back in fact we have a new student so Sasuke won't feel so weird coming back in the middle of the year. Why in the world would you want to know the new students name you pervert! I'm just kidding anyway why don't you guys come over? Oh, Ichiraku's ramen? Sure we'll be there. Uh-Huh. Ok. Bye."

"Did I hear Ichiraku's?" Naruto poked his head out of the kitchen and grinned like a child on Christmas. Jiraiya nodded and they both walked to the restaurant. It wasn't long before they got to the great smelling eating establishment and were warmly greeted by old-man Ichiraku and his daughter Ayame. The pair took their usual bar seats and proceeded to order miso pork ramen with extra meat and noodles.

"I swear you two are the biggest ramen gluttons in all of Japan." A familiar voice rang out and two very handsome men walked in and set next to Jiraiya and Naruto. The older of the men nodded to the Ichiraku to place their orders and proceeded to relax. "Well if it isn't Uchiha Itachi and Sasuke!" Jiraiya smiled and greeted Itachi with a handshake. "By the way dear boy, will you be joining us as a teacher this year? I heard you got your degree!"

"Yes you're right Master Jiraiya and if Principal Tsunade will let me be a martial arts teacher then I wouldn't mind." Itachi smiled and replied to Jiraiya. He then took a glance at Sasuke who was quietly sitting on his left side with his hands crossed in front of his face as if he were in deep thought. "Sasuke… you haven't greeted Master Jiraiya or even said a thing to Naruto which reminds me, Naruto how are your studies?"

Naruto grinned and rubbed the back of his head. "Well big brother Itachi… I'm getting good grades in music class, gym class, and English but… I really could do better in the other classes. But enough grades! I finally got a girlfriend! You and Sasuke right remember her, Haruno Sakura! The hottest girl from our grade school! She's not only the hottest but she's the smartest, an award winning cheerleading captain and the most popular in the school!"

"Pft…" Sasuke chuckled and gave Naruto a cocky smirk which automatically got Naruto's attention and anger. "Haruno Sakura? She's too good for a delinquent like you and besides who wants a self-centered, flat-chested, egghead, know-it-all as a girlfriend? No offense, dead last".

Naruto snapped. "Fucking bastard! Son of a bitch! I should wipe that cocky grin off your face and kick your ass! Don't talk about my beloved Sakura that way!" Naruto yelled as he stood up and made his way to Sasuke. He grabbed the boy by the collar, their eyes throwing daggers at one another. Itachi and Jiraiya on the other hand were just watching the two while sipping roasted barely tea and catching up on Itachi's adventures in America.

"I swear these two will never change." Itachi smiled and spotted four bowls of ramen being placed right in front of them. "If you two idiots would stop fighting the ramen is here and you should probably eat it before it gets soggy." Naruto immediately let go of Sasuke and rushed back to his seat and happily started to slurp down his noodles like an animal. "I swear your taste in ramen doesn't change Naruto." Unfortunately for Itachi Naruto was way too busy devouring his bowl of food to respond.

"His taste in women doesn't change either as well big brother." Sasuke butted in and pushed his finished bowl of ramen away from him. "I bet the moment I go back to the academy little Sakura will come crawling back to me after all these years. After all, I was her first love, right Naruto?"

"You may have been her first love Sasuke but I saved her from the heartbreak that you caused her after you just dumped her and left!" Naruto replied pushing his empty bowl away and getting up once more to get into Sasuke face. "I have loved her ever since I saw her at the academy when we were little and yet she favored you over me!"

"Hmmm… shouldn't you be thanking me then Naruto? After all I am your best friend. I gave you the girl of your dreams, the girl that rejected you over and over for 12 years of your life until the day I left for America with Itachi. But while you were here in Japan wasting time over a useless girl, I achieved my dream and became a musical idol along with Itachi and his band. What about you Naruto? Have you become a famous rapper yet?" Sasuke replied to Naruto whose face was red with rage.

"That's it you little bastard!" Naruto went punch his 'best friend' but Sasuke blocked him the two proceeded to take the fight outside of the restaurant. Meanwhile Itachi and Jiraiya were still catching up knowing that the boys would have to beat the living shit out of one of another to get their frustrations out.

"Some things never change, they're as close as ever." Itachi smiled as he finshed his tea.

"If you say so Itachi... If you say so." Jiraiya chuckled. "Guess I better seperate them before they really kill each other."

The next day Naruto got out of Jiraiya's car with a black eye and lots of bruises all over his body. He was automatically greeted by his beloved Sakura who started barraging him with questions about his injuries. He shrugged it off but she kept asking away as would any girlfriend would do. Hinata wasn't too far behind them as her driver helped her out of the car and she was greeted by Ino, Tenten and Lee. Ino immediately informed her about Naruto's appearance and proceeded to discuss theories that might have happened to their blond friend. Sasuke on the other hand was already inside the school inside of Tsunade's office and was watching Naruto and spotted a smiling Hinata out of the corner of his eye. Tsunade gave the boy his schedule and he proceeded to class.

Hinata found herself once again sitting down as the ball rang and she saw Naruto enter the class. She noticed his injuries and couldn't help but feel worried about him. She guessed that the information that Ino told them earlier was true. She glanced up at him and he glanced back at her with a dashing soft smiled. As he turned away she blushed madly which didn't go unnoticed to her female friends and Sakura. But before the pink-haired girl could say anything to Hinata, Kakashi silenced the room and Sasuke walked into the class and made his big entrance. Sakura looked up to see her first love in front her and in her class. She felt a slight ping of the remaining heartbreak that Naruto couldn't heal and clenched her chest. Sasuke being the sly person that he is saw Sakura's actions and smirked to himself. "I see you haven't changed Sakura. That's too bad." he thought to himself and with the corner of his eye glanced at Hinata who was wiping her lavender glasses. "This weird girl... she's awkward but there's something about her..."

Sasuke then proceeded to introduce himself, "My name is Uchiha Sasuke. There are many things I hate and there aren't many things I like. I had an ambition to become a idol in the music world and I achieved it through hard work and dedication. That is all." He spoke as if he was bored and then proceeded to find an empty desk that was next to the window. Some of the classmates were whispering to one another about Sasuke's origins and adventures that they heard on the television or what they read on the internet. He just coldly shrugged it off and went on his own business. Naruto on the other hand wasn't paying any attention to him what so ever.

"Well since Sasuke is a 'new' student I'll do what I did for Miss Hyuuga over there and give you guys no homework." Kakashi said has he lain back in his chair and pulled out his perverted book. The whole class was happy and they all proceeded to ask Sasuke a mountain of fan girl induced questions. In no way did Sasuke enjoy the crowding and ignored all of the incoming questions and invitations to go out with any of the girls. In fact Sasuke was watching Naruto and Sakura as she was 'treating' his wounds that he inflicted. He smirked at the thought of his 'best friend' and himself rough housing like they did growing up.

"Wow I can't believe Sasuke is back!" Ino whispered to Tenten and Hinata. "I can't believe how four years of being overseas can change a person! I mean he's a frickin' idol and what not!"

"He's not bad either, I have the album that he released in America." Tenten chimed in. "He and his brother's band did good work of making a pop/rock album and they even put out another album of their favorite songs that they decided to cover. What do you think about him Hinata?"

"I-I don't k-know… I-I haven't heard o-of him. E-Even when I lived i-in A-America." Hinata stammered still trying to get used to any attention and having friends. Sasuke, who had amazing hearing heard their entire conversation and smirked to himself. He eyed Hinata for the remainder of the class until they were dismissed.

Second period flew fast for the students as the scurried out to head to their third period classes. Tenten, who had a keen sense, knew that Sasuke was following them to their music class. She found it a bit strange since Sasuke didn't seem like the type to follow anyone. But she kept her silence a she and the girls entered the class and took their seats. "Sasuke has been following us." She whispered to Ino and Hinata. Ino gasped and went rambling on saying that she thought Sasuke was trying to talk to her or something fan girlish. Hinata didn't even notice him.

"Well class yesterday was a very interesting day wasn't it? I was impressed by Miss Hyuuga's singing and today we have a new student." Kurenai said with a brilliant smile on her face and then started to introduce Sasuke who, again, boringly spoke about himself. "Now normally I don't allow new students to perform in the class on the first day but since you're a famous recording artist I'll let you slide on that. I'm sure you're tired of performing for others."

"You are right Master Kurenai." Sasuke said plainly and found his way to his seat that was next to Naruto and Sakura.

"Well then today we'll start off with Sakura performing and then I'll choose a name out of my hat here." Kurenai continued. Sakura sighed and got up in front of that class and on the mini stage and sat on top of the piano. She started to sing a very bad ballad of the Spice Girl's "Wannabe". After the four minutes of pain to the class Kurenai instructed the girl to sit down as she chose a name through her top hat that was sitting on her desk. "Ah a real treat! Miss Hyuuga you will be performing again."

Hinata slumped back and tried to hide herself under her desk and Sakura saw the girl's shyness and decided to make a smartass remark. "Well that's alright Hinata; after all, I AM THE NUMBER ONE STUDENT. And my performance was extremely hard to follow." Naruto and Sasuke turned their attention to Sakura. Sasuke had the look of repulsion on his face and Naruto's was furrowed and angered. Ino was super pissed and decided to give Sakura a piece of her mind and Tenten went to the floor to try to cheer up her friend.

"Sakura that was uncalled for." Kurenai said sternly at her 'A' student. "So this is what Mistress Tsunade was afraid of. I should have heeded that warning." She thought to herself.

Ino, without another thought, shot up from her seat. "Hey forehead girl, I knew you were jealous of Hinata but I didn't think you would you use your social status with the school to intimidate her! And for your information Sakura your singing is just as bad as Justine Beiber trying to be Freddie Mercury!" she shouted at the pink haired girl.

"Hinata are you alright?" Tenten asked the poor girl who was quietly sobbing. Tenten could feel the anger boil up inside her and tried to repress it as best as she could. "Hinata I know this isn't the right time but you have to stand up for yourself! I know you're upset but for Ino and my sake please cheer up! I'm fighting so hard to not hurt Sakura right now! Please Hinata you're my friend, you're Ino's friend you're Lee's friend and you're also Naruto's friend! So please Hinata do it not just for us but for yourself…"

Hinata looked up at the girl who was sharking with anger. She took off her lavender glasses and wiped the tears from her eyes and placed them back. Tenten was right, she was no longer alone. She had friends now, friends that she never thought she would ever have and they were trying to protect her. Hinata now knew what she needed to do. She stood up her head still hung low and she made her way towards the front of the class. The students and teacher were silent as they watched her sit down and open the piano to reveal its delicate ivory keys once more. And with a deep breath Hinata started to tap the keys and began to sing in the enchanting voice.

I let it fall, my heart, and as it fell you rose to claim it. It was dark and I was over, until you kissed my lips and you saved me. My hands, they're strong but my knees were far too weak, to stand in your arms without falling to your feet but there's a side of you that I never knew, never knew. All the things you'd say they were never true, never true and the games you play you would always win, always win.

Once again Hinata became a different person. The moment she laid her fingers on the keys to the first note she sang she left the room speechless. Sasuke was taken back at her, he knew that she wasn't an ordinary person and this just confirmed his suspicions. He smiled to himself. Naruto was once again caught off guard by her voice but then started to relax. He could feel the anger he was for Sakura fade away as she sang. It was like the beast inside his heart and mind became tamed.

But I set the fire to the rain! Watched it pour as I touched your face! Well, it burned while I cried 'cause I heard it screaming out your name, your name!

Sakura had a different reaction to Hinata's voice. Memories of her heartbreak of her former relationship with Sasuke started to flow through her mind and her heart. Once again her chest began to ache. It was as if Hinata was singing to Sakura, not to mock her, but to give her closure. But for some reason Sakura couldn't forgive Hinata for making her remember her sadness.

When I lay with you I could stay there, close my eyes, feel you here forever. You and me together, nothing gets better 'cause there's a side to you that I never knew, never knew. All the things you'd say they were never true, never true! And the games you'd play you would always win, always win!

But I set the fire to the rain! Watched it pour as I touched your face! Well, it burned while I cried 'cause I heard it screaming out your name, your name! I set fire to the rain and I threw us into the flames where it felt something die 'cause I knew that was the last, last time!

Sakura wasn't the only one who felt the ping of her former relationship. Ino let a few tears roll down her cheek and the thoughts of Shikamaru flowed through her mind. How he left her for another girl and moved away to be with her. Tenten also was dealing with the pain in her chest and memories of her troubled relationship with a certain Hyuuga boy. She too succumbed to Hinata's tune and began to silently cry. The pain then was unbearable but Hinata's voice was like a parent comforting their child. It was reassuring and let it sooth her aching heart. "I hate you and yet I still love you…" the two friends thought to themselves as they thought of their former flames.

Sometimes I wake up by the door. That heart you caught must be waiting for you. Even now when we're already over I can't help myself from looking for you!

I set the fire to the rain! Watched it pour as I touched your face! Well, it burned while I cried 'cause I heard it screaming out your name, your name! I set fire to the rain and I threw us into the flames where it felt something die 'cause I knew that was the last, last time! Oh no let it burn, oh, let it burn, let it burn!

After Hinata finished singing, she pushed her glasses back up to her nose and made her way back to her seat. No one said or did anything except for one person. Sasuke sincerely clapped for her, he truly thought that she was amazing. Naruto followed Sasuke's lead and clapped as well, soon after Tenten and Ino wiped their tears and joined in then the whole class including Sakura. Hinata was amazed and tried to compose herself but ended up once again sinking in her chain and hid under her desk in embarrassment.

After the bell rang for lunch and everyone made their way out to the café Sasuke caught up with Naruto and Sakura who oddly enough weren't really acting like a couple. He placed a hand on Naruto's left shoulder and walked beside him. "That girl was amazing, the Hyuuga girl." He stated as he broke the already tense ice. "She seems like such a shy and quiet weirdo but when she gets up on stage she changes. It's amazing if you ask me." Naruto lifted an eyebrow in question towards him as did Sakura. The three of them stopped in their tracks and Sasuke turned to them both.

"What are you trying to say about Hinata, Sasuke?" Naruto asked.

"I think I like that Hinata girl…" he smirked in reply.

End of Chapter 2 – Set Fire to the Rain.

A/N: I hope you guys enjoyed this as much as I wrote it. I hope that I left you all on a good cliff hanger and it seems that Sasuke has taken some interest in Miss Hinata! What will Naruto and Sakura say about it? What will Hinata think? Find out next time! ~Faebunneh