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INO'S POV
I have never seen Sakura this shaken up before. Fortunately for us, the spa was open for the students today. Majority of the female population of our group were taking advantage of this fact. I looked back at Sakura clutching Neji's arm, a little disgruntled but at least she wasn't that shaken up like before. I caught Neji's worried look at our little sister.
That's right; our little sister. I've known Sakura ever since we were kids and I've sort of protected her ever since. When we met Neji, we both gained a protector, Sakura more than me though. Since then we've always treated each other like siblings, Neji being the overprotective older brother, me the meddlesome but caring middle child and Sakura, the strong willed but emotional baby.
We made our way back to our cabin. When we got there, Neji led Sakura to her room for her to rest. When he got out, he turned to me and said, "What about going to that spa? It might calm her down a bit more."
"Good idea Neji! I'll go talk to her right now."
I knocked on her room's door and entered. Seeing her on the bed, I walked over and sat down next to her.
"Hey forehead-chan, wanna head out to the spa today?"
She smiled a small smile at me and agreed. I left her to prepare her stuff and went to my room to get ready. After 10 minutes Neji was ushering us out of the cabin.
"Feel better Saki."
"I will! Thanks Neji-nii!"
As we were walking toward the spa, I decided to grill Sakura and ask her why she was so freaked out after the races.
"Something was out there Ino. I've been feeling like something or someone staring at me from the moment we got here."
Now I know this is serious. She only calls me by my name if she's really upset or really serious.
"Don't worry Saki, if this thing wanted to hurt you, it should've already happened."
"You're right Piggy-chan. But I can't help but feel a little creeped out about it."
Now, being a girl who loves her goth novels, I have an inkling on what might be happening to my best friend but decided not to tell her of my suspicions yet. At least not until I get enough proof to back my theory up.
We finally reached the spa. It was gorgeous. Stone lined pools and several comfy looking furniture here and there.
We decided to soak in one of the less occupied hot tubs and relaxed as much as we can which is not much considering Karin and her cronies laughing loudly over at the pool nearest to us. After a little more than five minutes, we heard something.
We heard a scream.
NORMAL POV
The scream was coming from the outside. Almost everybody in the spa fixed themselves and came running outside to look for the source of the scream. It was a chilly evening and most of the girls were hugging themselves to keep warm. After a little while, they finally saw who screamed. Everyone's eyes widened at the sight. Blood was splattered on the surrounding foliage. It was on the leaves of trees. There were also puddles of it on the ground. The puddles were gathered around a bear's carcass. It was torn up in places, blood still pouring out from it. Not far from the gruesome scene was a shaking woman curled up into a ball. She was a few years older than the students with sandy blonde hair splattered with blood. Her clothes were stained with red as well. She seemed to be one of the spa's employees. The other employees tentatively approached their workmate. Upon seeing familiar faces, the shaking woman launched herself into their arms. She was sobbing very loudly while spewing out a few words. The girls managed to pick up 'red eyes' 'him' and the other employees started whispering 'another attack' amongst themselves.
Someone finally got to her senses and noticed that the students were with them and yelled that they must all get inside the spa quickly. The students were frozen in their places and when they came to their senses, they all panicked and tried running back. They were stopped however when a cold chill enveloped all of them. Now they were really freaking out.
SAKURA'S POV
It was so cold. We were all rooted to our spots. I looked around and saw the employees' faces all showing fear. My schoolmates were panicking and I saw Karin looking like she pissed in her pants, which on a normal occasion would be downright hilarious. Ino was right beside me with a concerned expression on her face; her calculating blue eyes darting around our surroundings.
That's when I felt it.
A familiar sensation ran up my spine. Something or someone was looking at me once again. I tried looking for the source, my eyes looking around me for any sign of my watcher.
The clouds parted and revealed the moon whose glow bathed us in a silver light, making the blood black. It made looking through the trees a little easier. I heard someone gasp. Ino's hands were covering her mouth as if trying to muffle her scream.
There, directly under the moon, on one of the branches of the highest tree around us was a silhouette of a man. He seemed familiar as was his gaze. The others did not seem to notice the figure.
I stared at him and our gazes locked.
In a blink of an eye, the chill was gone and everybody ran back to the spa. I stood still for a moment and noticed that the figure was gone. I felt Ino dragging me back. Our eyes met in a silent understanding to discuss this some other time. I tried shaking of the feeling of dread that welled up in my chest but I can't. I also can't forget the familiar onyx eyes that stared into mine.
INO'S POV
It was finally morning. When we got back to the spa, Kakashi was there and sent us all back to our respective cabins on those golf-cart type vehicles. Sakura and I didn't get a chance to talk last night as we were both exhausted and fell asleep as soon as we hit our respective beds. We were, however, going on a morning run around the grounds today.
I fixed up my blonde hair into a ponytail and fixed my runners. I was wearing a pair of shorts and a sweatshirt. I went to the kitchen and saw Sakura, in shorts and a hoodie, drinking a glass of milk.
"Morning Ino-pig! Ready?"
I nodded and we got out after saying goodbye to Neji who was in charge of breakfast today.
Our run was silent for the most part. I know that Sakura saw that figure last night, and I know that Sakura knows as well as I do who it was. We were now running around the swimming pool when Sakura finally talked about last night. Her observations finally confirmed my theory.
"I saw onyx eyes Ino, familiar onyx."
Before I got the chance to respond, we spotted a person up ahead, lounging on one of the lounge chairs holding a glass of juice. It was Kakashi's son, Sasuke.
"Morning girls," he said as he put his drink down and stood up to greet us. We stopped in front of him and I saw Sakura fidgeting with the hem of her hoodie. I looked at Sasuke and saw amusement dancing in his eyes.
"Out for a run?"
I decided to risk it and confront him head on.
"Don't give us that crap."
He responded by merely raising an eyebrow in question.
I snapped and finally said, "I know what you are," and dragged Sakura back to the direction of our cabin.
AN: I actually considered ending it here but wth. :)
SAKURA'S POV
I can't believe Ino said it that bluntly. I know that she had her theories but I never knew she would be this head on about them. I decided to risk it and glance back at the gorgeous man behind us. He was chuckling quietly.
'The nerve of him!'
He noticed that I was looking at him and smirked at me. HE ACTUALLY SMIRKED AT ME!
That was when I knew this was only the beginning.
AN: Thank you for taking the time to read this! I do hope you guys review and check out my other fics! Keep an eye out for the 3rd chapter or 'Perfection Comes with a Price'. And stay tuned for the 4th chapter of 'Am I Dreaming?' Thanks a lot!
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