Hi! I was able to finish Chapter 2 sooner than I expected, so I decided to post it. Also I will take this chance to fix some spacing issues on chapter 1. I have no idea why they weren't exported into Well, its my first time I guess I still have a lot to learn XD...
Anyways, here's the new chapter! Enjoy!
P.S. I dont own Naruto...
Chapter 2
A new day…Hopefully a good one this time…
As I closed my apartment's door I was ready to begin the activities for today. I felt less frustrated about the events of Friday night, and I was trying my best not to think about them…
Part of me was hoping not to run into Naruto or any annoying individual today; part of me was expecting the worse…just as usual. I click the elevator button, no bad feeling this time!
DING! The elevator door opens. To my luck Shino is not inside this time, I feel relieved but I have to admit that I was just lucky this time because it's already 1pm. Freaks like Shino are the type that wake up at 3am and fall asleep at 6pm.
I leave the apartment building and check my watch, I still have some time. No need to rush this time.
The city is pretty quiet on Sundays; I guess the idiots that were partying all night are having one hell of a hangover so they rather stay at home. An image of a sickly looking Naruto crosses my mind; I smirk…he deserved it. The responsible ones are relaxing since they know hell starts tomorrow and they better enjoy the little free time they have. I try to imagine someone, but unfortunately none of my acquaintances are responsible or have any sort of common sense; I sigh in frustration.
I finally reach my destination, a small café with a nice view to the central park. To be honest I thought it was a pretty cliché location; this was the type of place high school girls would hang out after school and gossip about stupid things like romance, fashion and horoscopes while eating a parfait and laughing at each other comments, this place represented stupidity at its very best; I felt disgusted for having to come here, but I had to deal with it.
Luckily it was Sunday, so I wouldn't have to deal with any of that nonsense. I took a sit and take a look on my watch, there's plenty of time. Damn, I should have wasted more time; I don't want to wait any longer!
"Oi, what's your order…" The waitress' voice brings me back to reality. I decide to ignore her.
"Just water please." I'm not interested in whatever this place has to offer.
"Huh?!" I might be wrong but that felt like a threat. I don't have time to deal with this shit.
"I said, just water please." I glare at her and realize my mistake. God dammit! Why do I have to keep on running up with annoying people every single time!
"We serve no water here…order something from the menu or get the hell outta here!" How can a bitch like this work as a waitress?! "Oh! It's you!" Finally she figured it out. "Uchiha! Hahahaha! It's been a long time!" I come here every fucking Sunday!
"Hi…Anko-sensei…" This was annoying, my day was ruined.
Anko Mitarashi, a person I can consider even more annoying than Naruto. She was my teacher back in high school; and needless to say, she was one person I hated to see.
On my first two years at high school I had to deal with her and her antics, and that was enough to have enough of her for a lifetime. Why was she cursing me with her presence on this place?
"I've been wondering why do I keep meeting you here…Did you quit teaching?" I ask bluntly, hopefully this would be a touchy subject and make her go away.
"Well after what happened three years ago, I had to quit teaching and I've been freelancing here and there, it has being a pretty epic journey hehehe! The owner of this café knows me so he hired me to work part-time since there's not enough staff and since …" God she kept on rambling over and over.
"I see…" I had to pretend I was listening; I don't want to feel her wrath.
"And well, there's also this guy that comes here every Wednesday. I feel kinda bad for him, he has it pretty tough having to deal with that kind of stuff and…"
"I see…" Shut up!
"Also I have to keep an eye on the high school girls, this place is pretty popular, and they flood this place on week days! I have to keep an eye on any pervert trying to take advantage of the situation…Speaking of which, last week this old man…."
"I see…" God, kill me now!
"Hahahaha! Yeah, and lately I've been hearing some nasty rumors on the streets…" She is sitting next to me, completely forgetting about her work. This is sickening.
"I see..." Ugh…I give up.
She spent an entire hour talking nonsense, everything from gossip and urban legends, to the latest blockbuster and the worst TV show. She talked about cooking and gardening as well as her sex life and her addiction to pachinko. Not a single topic was spared; neither was my sanity.
My head was spinning. I felt like I had watched a whole day of crap TV shows and adverts instead of talking to a human being.
"Anko-sensei…" I try to change the topic.
"Hmm?" Finally she notices me!
"Aren't you supposed to be working right now?" I feel stupid for having to remind her. She looks at me like I had just told her the meaning of life. Just what the hell is wrong with this woman?
"Oh! You're right! How could I forget that! Hahahaha!" I don't see what's funny. She stands up and tries to compose herself. Too late, you lost my respect the moment I met you back on high school.
"So Uchiha, what are you gonna order?" God dammit! I want to kill her!
"Just water please." I give her a cold stare. It doesn't seem to be working.
"Aww sorry! We don't serve just water here! I'll be back later, there are more clients around. I leave you the menu; let me know once you choose something else." She grins at me and leaves.
"…" I hate Anko Mitarashi.
I feel frustrated and my anger is starting to reach the boiling point. I just want a fucking glass of water! I glare another waitress; hopefully she will be more useful. She notices that I'm staring at her; hopefully she will understand that I need her service.
She blushes and hides her face behind a menu. God dammit! Don't blush! Just come over here, hear my order and bring me some damn water!
"Sasuke-kun!" A voice I recognize brings me back to reality. Finally! I've been waiting you for almost 2 hours already! I wish I could say that, but I can't unfortunately.
"Hi, Mom…"
"Sorry I'm late. There was a traffic accident on the way here." I was expecting something like that had happened; mom wasn't the type of person to be late to any type of meeting.
"It's ok; I just got here a few minutes ago." A pretty bad lie if you ask me, but far better than the truth.
"I'm glad!" She smiles. Well at least I took away the guilt she had for being late…She suddenly looks at me and notices something is not right. "Sasuke, what is that?!" She put her hand on my cheek. "Did you got into a fight again?!" Oh…no…I was trying to forget what happened with Naruto last Friday! Don't bring it up just like that!
"I fell…" I don't want to explain myself. Hopefully this will do.
"That doesn't look like something you get from falling…" She stares at me, she knows I'm lying. Damn it.
"I just got into some trouble, nothing serious…" I avoid eye contact. Damn you Naruto!
"Hmmm…" She's still not convinced.
"Listen. Don't worry, it's nothing serious, it's not like I owe money to the yakuza or something like that. Just a dumb fight I had with a friend…" Hopefully this will do.
"By friend, you mean Naruto?" What's up with that question?!
"Ugh….ummm, yeah…." Why the hell do I have to admit Naruto is my friend? I don't want to be friends with that idiot! As I kept cursing myself I suddenly hear my mom chuckle…
"I see, well I'm glad you're still friends with Naruto-kun." She gives me a really warm smile. I don't see what's so special about having a friendship with Naruto…but if that pleases her then so be it.
"Ye-yeah…" I feel a bit embarrassed. God damn you Naruto! You annoy me even when you're not around!
"Fufufu…" My mom laughs again and heads towards her seat. I don't see what's so funny…
As my mom sat down in front of me, I could feel the annoyance I had a few minutes ago to disappear. Hopefully I might be able to enjoy this short time. But then I notice on the distance a familiar figure, this meeting was going to be more serious than I originally thought.
"Why is he here?" I ask her while pointing towards the location that man was standing.
"Oh! Shisui? He just offered to drive me. He's not as bad as you think he is." Clearly my mom had a different perspective on Shisui Uchiha than I had. But I wouldn't just say "I see…" and let it go.
"So not only he is my father's right hand man, but he's also my mother's personal chauffeur…Heh! That guy knows no shame!" I stared at him while I said that.
"Sasuke! I know how things have been, but you don't have to say those things!" My mom was getting upset. I sigh, damn you Shisui.
"Sorry, it's just that I don't want to deal with any of that stuff…" I try to make it sound like an apology, but I know my mother will see through the façade.
"You know your father tried…" Oh please let's not have this talk again!
"Well he should have tried back when I still cared; I don't care about it anymore. Let's just drop the topic please." I really don't want to talk about family issues in the middle of a café. Plus, we have discussed this many times already.
"I'm sorry, let's ask for something to eat. I'll invite this time!" My mom smiles at me, I'm glad she knows when to stop.
I wasn't really hungry, but I didn't want to turn down my mom's offer either. I open the menu and look at what they serve. Most of it was sweet stuff high school girls like. Damn, the only non-sweet stuff in the menu was a tuna sandwich, what a crappy café this was. How could it be so popular?
"Oi, what are you two gonna order?!" Anko suddenly appears out of nowhere. God dammit! Why it has to be you!
"Why do you have to be the one that has to take our order?" All the other waitresses ignore me, so I have no idea anymore.
"Oh, figured it out already?" I come here every Sunday, and you are the one that attends me every single time, of course I figured it out you dumbass! "You see Uchiha...in the eyes of the other girls, you are pretty intimidating." What?
"Oh, my…" My mom seems to have figured it out as well.
"What are you talking about?" I have no clue. I know I have the tendency to act cold, but I don't think that's intimidating.
"How dense can you be?! Simply put, the girls think you're hot, so they feel a bit nervous and they ask me to be the one to attend you." How can she say it so bluntly in front of my mom?! I wish she hadn't told me. I hide my face behind the menu.
"Fufufu..." My mom seems to be enjoying this. This is embarrassing.
"Wahahaha! Unfortunately your charms won't work on me Hahahaha!" Anko proudly yells it out loud. Shut up! Everyone at the café can hear you!
"Enough!" I try to bring some order in the midst of this chaos. "Just bring me some coffee and a tuna sandwich!" I'll order anything just to make her leave.
"What? No glass of water this time?!" She gives me a smug look. I want to fucking kill her!
"No…" I eat my pride for now; just leave…
"What about you Mikoto-san?" The moment she faces my mom, both her manners and way of speaking change completely. She was pissing me off! This woman…
"Oh I would like a cup of tea and an apple pie." She smiles. Don't be deceived mom! This woman is the devil!
"Got it…" She smiles back and slowly turns her head towards me. "Hehehehe…." Fuck you!
Finally she leaves. Not even Naruto is able to anger me so easily, no never mind, Naruto is still more annoying. But this woman, how dare she! At least Naruto annoys everyone, but she's clearly trying to piss me off just to have a good laugh! I hate Anko Mitarashi so fucking much…
"Mom…Why did you choose this place for our meetings?" I was feeling paranoid; maybe my mom is trying to piss me off as well.
"Well, because it's not too far from your apartment. I have a car, so I feel that way you don't have to travel too far." She gives me warm smile. I'm sorry for doubting you mom! If this made my mom happy I guess I'll have to deal with it, no matter how annoying Anko can be.
"I've also asked Anko-sensei to keep an eye on you." My faith and trust on my mom has reached an all-time low.
"Mom!" I can't help but to start complaining about it! I don't want that crazy bitch keeping an eye on me! In fact I don't want anyone keeping an eye on me, thank you very much.
"You know that Anko-sensei thinks of you as her favorite pupil!" No she doesn't! I'm just her favorite toy! Don't be deceived! "Also I still have my worries of you living by yourself…" I guess it's both good and normal that she worries about me…I sigh.
"You know I'm already an adult mom…" Honestly, I think she worries too much.
"Itachi is still living at home." Don't compare me with Itachi! Also don't call home a place where I used to get lost when I was a kid!
"Mom…trust me…" I try to give her a genuine smile, but I fail at it. It's been to long since I've truly smiled. My mom just smiles at me, I know just telling her to trust me will not make her feel more at ease, but I have no idea what to say or do. I feel bad for making her worry this much.
"Oi here's your sandwich and your coffee." Anko rudely drops the sandwich on the table and nearly spills the coffee on me. What the hell is her problem?! "Tsk…" What the hell was that?!
"You did that on purpose!" I had enough of her stupidity.
"No I didn't." She gives me a deadpan look. I give her a cold stare. "Pfft…hahaha!" I'm out of words… "Yeah, sorry…" You don't look sorry at all! "Here's your tea and your pie Mikoto-san!" She gives her such a sweet smile. Damn you! You stupid bitch!
"Thank you, Anko-sensei." My mom smiles back. Don't be deceived mom! She turns around and gives me a stupid grin and then leaves. I hate her…
As we start eating, the conversation becomes more casual. We're talking about the usual things, like how am I doing on my studies or if I'm eating properly. She probably asks me the same things every week, but I can't help answering all the time, it's just how moms are I guess...
I wish I could ask her many things as well, like how things are going at home, but I really don't want to know. Plus, I know very well her answers. I know that my dad is always working and goes home only to dinner and the only thing he talks about is business, my brother is following his footsteps.
Then I know that what she will end up talking is about how my aunt misses me and that her sweet bread is still as good as usual, probably she will also tell me about my uncle's retirement plans...despite the fact he probably will never retire.
She will also talk about my dumb cousin and his eternal struggle for finding a decent job and how my dad is trying to kick him out.
And if I ask how she is, she will just say that she is good but that she misses me…
I already know the answers to all my questions, there's no need to ask.
The Uchiha family is nothing special. In the end what the people on the streets talk is about the Uchiha Clan, the powerful financial group that my ancestors founded. Nothing else...
Slowly the conversation is nearing its end and then I have a sudden bad feeling. I know the conversation is about to enter into "that" topic…
"So Sasuke-kun…do you have a girlfriend already?" I knew it!
"Mom..." Why does she always ask me that?
"What? You know it's a normal question!" It's an annoying question!
"You should know the answer already…" I sigh. I'm tired of repeating the same answer.
"Just admit it, you're gay…" Anko appears out of nowhere and joins the conversation. I am losing my patience. "I'm sorry Mikoto-san! It's my fault! If I hadn't rejected Sasuke back then, he wouldn't have ended this way! I'm so sorry Sasuke! Our illicit love can never be!" I'm gonna kill her, I swear!
"What the hell are you talking about?! Are you insane?!"
"Still haven't given up, huh?" Don't give me that stupid grin! Arggh!
"I would never, ever! Fall in love with someone so annoying like you!" That's it I'm angry now!
"Geez…you don't know how to take a joke…" She gives me a blank look and start leaving. Fuck you that was no joke! That was just you messing with me! "Mikoto-san you shouldn't worry about Sasuke's preferences I assure you he's as straight as a pole!" Just shut up already!
"Fufufu…" My mom was laughing…I just wanted to leave this place. "It seems Anko-sensei is still as lively as ever." She smiles. I give up.
"That wasn't funny…"
"Sorry, it's just that Obito was telling me the same thing the other day…" Another name to add to my hit list... "I know you will eventually find someone you like." I won't start looking anytime soon. She gives me a sweet smile. "And even if the one you like is not girl, don't forget I will still love you the same." What the…
"Mom!" Damn! Even my mom is making fun of me….damn you Anko! This is your fault!
"I'm sorry…" She was trying to contain her laughter.
It was strange to see my mom having such a good time. I remember that things at home are not usually like this. With people like my father and Itachi around, the place was like a 24/7 funeral. If it wasn't for Obito and his antics I'm sure my mom wouldn't be able to take it, especially now that I'm living on my own.
I noticed on the distance that Anko was also looking at my mom. I guess she knew how things were back at home; after all she was my teacher during the days I was hanging out with the wrong people. Still I wouldn't forgive her for using me as part of her schemes.
At least for now I was glad my mom was having a good time, and that was all that matter.
But before I could enjoy it any longer I see a figure approach. I knew the good time was over.
"Mikoto-sama…" it was Shisui. "You have a call right now, its Fugaku-sama." He gave her the cellphone.
"Excuse me for a minute Sasuke." She went outside. It's only me and Shisui now, the atmosphere is ruined. The silence begins, I don't know how long it's going to last.
"How have you been Sasuke?" He asks me in a cold fashion.
"Same as usual..." I reply on the same manner.
"Itachi has been wondering when you're coming back." I couldn't care less.
"I see…" I notice that he is taking a small package out of his pocket. He throws it at the table. This is starting to become really annoying. "What's this?" I ask while looking at the package.
"Some money for your monthly expenses…" He replies coldly.
"What makes you think I need this?" This guy is starting to piss me off.
"What makes you think you won't need it?" God dammit! Answer my question!
"Hmpf." I smirk; I wasn't going to take this. "Keep it; errand boy. I don't need to form part of this pitiful act of charity my father or Itachi are orchestrating. " I pick the package and drop it on the floor. He sighs.
"If you ask me, you're just running away from the inevitable." Ok this is annoying.
"Why do you care?" I glare at him.
"I don't. That's just how it is." Fuck this! I don't need this idiot to tell me whatever the hell he wants!
"…" I stare at him; my eyes are full of anger. He stares me back, his eyes full of…nothing. That bastard! "Whatever." I decide to leave.
As I walk towards the door I see my mother entering again. Dammit, I don't want to face her right now.
"Sasuke-kun?" She look concerned, she must have an idea about what happened. I lower my head, I don't want her to see me like this, it will ruin her day. But, I can't leave just like that…My mind is blank; I have little to no idea of what to do. I'll let my body decide.
"I'm sorry…" I whisper on her ear as I hug her. I don't know how long I hugged her, maybe a couple of seconds, perhaps a minute. But it felt like hours. I felt empty, this was a bad departing gift…I let go and leave the café. Obito I hope you cheer her up once she gets home, I'll beat you up if you don't!
I ran back home, I didn't want to deal with this shit any longer.
Damn you Shisui! Why did you have to ruin my day?! Damn you Itachi! Fuck you dad! I'm sorry mom…
Those words kept running over and over inside my head, and as much as I tried to blank my mind, the more those words would take over. This, was pointless…I suddenly stop running. I'm panting heavily…
As my consciousness starts reacting to reality I began figuring out where I am. The blur of the confusion and anger begin to fade and I realize I that I am in front of my apartment building.
I gaze the building with emptiness on my eyes. I really don't want to go inside. I know once I enter that would be the end of the day, I didn't want this day to end in a sour note…
Seconds become minutes, minutes become hours…I don't know how long I've been standing still on the same place. The sudden spark of a light bulb nearby made realize I've been here for so long it's already dark. God dammit! I feel pathetic. How can just meeting someone like Shisui can cause such a bad effect on me that I end up like this?
Fuck this shit! I don't have to deal with it! But…I can't do anything about it either. I'm consumed by frustration. It is on days like this that I realize how little I can do to change the events that make up my life. This is annoying!
Finally after some consideration I decide to leave. It was better to take a walk and calm down for a bit and then come back home.
There was a park nearby; hopefully at this time and day it wouldn't be too crowded.
It wasn't too long for me to reach it and sit on a bench…Luckily I was the only soul in this place; I could relax for a bit. Or so I thought…I heard a couple of voices, and they kept getting closer to my location, slowly identifying the owners of those voices.
Oh no! I better hide…I jump on a nearby bush and hope they don't realize I'm in here.
"Stop! Stop! Let's take a break!" Damn! It's Naruto! Is he jogging? What the hell?
"Don't complain Naruto-kun! We still have a lot more left to go! Youth doesn't wait on the weak of spirit!" Lee too?! I better not make any noise; if these guys see me…I'm dead!
"Come on, man! Just 10 minutes please! We've been running for almost 5 hours!" Why did you agree on joining him in the first place…you idiot!? "I swear if we keep on running I'm gonna puke the ramen I had for lunch!" This guy is pathetic…Lee sighs. No don't agree on taking a break! Keep up on running!
"Very well; you should feel ashamed of yourself Naruto-kun! A man should always be ready for everything life throws at it! Now we won't be able to run 100 miles in 6 hours!" This guy is insane…that's an impossible feat!
"Yeah, yeah…" Naruto ignores him and sat on the nearby bench. "Why are we doing this anyway?" Are you stupid? How could you agree without knowing his reasons?!
"If I manage to run 100 miles in 6 hours…" He blushes. I feel disgusted. "Sakura-chan will agree on having a date with me!" I face palm, she obviously said that because it's impossible!
"What?! She agreed on dating you if you did that!" Naruto seems amazed. Well, probably anything would amaze someone like him. "That's it! I will beat you Bushy-Brows! I will have that date with Sakura-chan…" You're such an idiot…but luckily that will make you leave…
"No! I will be the one that will win Sakura-chan's affection! But! I'm really happy your fighting spirit is back! Bring it on Naruto-kun! Let the best man win!" I see flames in his eyes.
"Hehehe…you should start giving up bushy-brows; you are about to see me in my serious mode!" He makes a stupid confident smirk. You have no serious mode you clown…
"Ohhhhh! I'm pumped now!" Oh my god…just hurry up and start running.
Finally after probably 10 minutes of stupid speeches and poses they leave. I felt a bit bad for them, but I guess that was their prize for their stupidity. Oh, well they will have to deal with the consequences later tonight.
I on the other hand have managed to forget a bit of the incident at the café and my anger had partly, if not completely, dissipated.
Finally I was ready to go back home, prepare something to eat and then fall asleep and hope that tomorrow would be a better day.
Getting back to the apartment felt less annoying this time. There was a comfortable silence on the streets that was incredibly relaxing. I wouldn't mind walking all day if it was like this…
I reach the apartment building and enter; now I just had to hope I manage to reach my door without anything happening.
DING! Luckily Shino wasn't on the elevator once again. I guess things were starting to improve a little bit. I even cheered out loud for a bit…
I open the door to my place and enter; there was total darkness surrounding the room.
I didn't even bothered on turning on the lights; I knew this place like the back of my hand. As I walk in the middle of the darkness I finally see a gleam of light. I reach the kitchen and grab a bottle of water I had on the fridge. I look for something to put on the microwave but there's nothing remarkable. I guess I'll have to order something.
I walk into the living room and sat on a sofa and look outside the window. Taking a sip of the cold water, I feel refreshed. I finally relax and stretch my legs; the beautiful night view was slowly taking the troubles on my head away. The annoyance, the frustration and the anger all faded away. I wish I could stay like this for the rest of my life…
As usual my mind starts wondering on whether I deserve better or if I deserve worse. And slowly a feeling of emptiness starts to fill my heart. Fuck it! I'll just deal with it for now; I don't want to think anymore…
"I guess today was a bad day…" I stare at the moon, brightening the darkness of the night.
Well that's it! I really wanted to throw in Hinata on this chapter, but as I kept on writing more and more i never found the chance to put her in.
I'm sorry Hinata! I promise you will appear on the next chapter! *People will start to wonder if this is a SasuHina or just me putting Sasuke in very annoying situations ;P.*
Thanks to everyone for reading it and commenting and reviewing and all that good stuff ^^! *Arigatou!* I will do my best to have the next chapter ready sometime this week... *I'm kinda regretting not starting this story back on Holidays, i might have been able to update it daily :(*
Seeya everyone on Chapter 3!