Mixed.Sentiments: Okay, I felt bad after posting the last chapter cuz it didn't really leave you with much sooo, number tres!

Back To Reality

An annoying buzz slithered into Shino's ears. He grunted and clumsily reached out for his alarm clock. Silence was sweet. He stretched his arms above his head, a childish yawn sounding from him.

His feet were cold against the wood floor. He scratched at his bare chest and headed to the kitchen. A lonely sticky note was placed on the fridge handle. Shino picked up and squinted slightly to read what was scrawled across it. There is some bread on the bottom shelf for breakfast. love mom.

A waft of cold air wrapped itself around Shino's broad shoulders as he opened the door. A limp loaf of white bread was neatly sitting where he had been told. A couple minutes later, Shino finished off his last piece of toast. He tossed the plastic plate into the sink and went to his bedroom.

He shifted through the stale and clean clothes sprawled across his floor. He sniffed at the first shirt he picked up and made a sour face before returning it. After his search for clothes was done he lazily slipped on his sneakers.

The sudden change to fresh air immediately woke Shino up. He made his usual walk to school, humming tunes to keep himself entertained.

Like always, he was the first one to show up in his science class. Everyone else was out in the hall chillin' with their friends or making out with their girlfriend.

He began to place his notebook and pens onto the desk when a loud burst of laughter caught him off guard. In rushed the boy from yesterday with his fellow track team friends in pursuit.

Shino froze when they caught eye of him. He quickly glanced away and went back to organizing things pretending he never noticed them.

Suddenly a rough hand slapped his back. Fuck.

"What ya doin' pansy boy?"

Shino turned around to see one of his classmates he hated most, Neji. He was one of those popular kids that get everything he wants with a snap of a finger. Girls crawled all over him and guys worshipped the ground he walked on.

Shino responded in his timid soft voice.

"I'm, uh, getting ready for class…"

The group of boys began to snicker, including Kiba. Neji gave sickening villainous smile. He walked to the front of Shino's desk to face his opponent. Shino tucked his chin into his chest and stared down at his lap. Neji violently thrust Shino's head up to look him in the eye.

"What's wrong Shino? Getting a little star struck in my presence?"

Shino stared at his icy face. His hands rolled up into fists at his side and tightened with each passing second. Neji and the boys started to laugh again.

Shino perced his lips and made an effortless swing at Neji's perfect face. He sent him flying across the floor. Neji landed roughly at the foot of the teacher's vacant desk and rubbed his jaw.

Immediately Shino regretted it. His eyes widened in terror as he examined the furious face of Neji and the shocked ones of his posse.

Neji was back up on his feet in no time and charged at Shino with incredible speed. He leaped at him and the both fell over backwards. Shino landed on his back, letting out a grunt. Neji pinned him to the floor and made punch after punch at him. Shino tried to block his face but his arms refused to move.

Blood trickled down Shino's chin. The taste of it flooded his mouth. Neji was satisfied with his work and stood up.

"Try something like that again, smart ass!"

Neji spat at his feet and signaled Kiba over. He whispered an order in his ear. An obedient mask covered his face but his eyes were reluctant and hurt.

He walked over to Shino who was laying on the floor coughing up blood. A slight feeling of relief hugged Shino. He figured the same bubbly kid from yesterday would help him up again.

Instead Kiba made a swift kick at Shino's stomach and a sharp pain shot across Shino's spine. His eyes shot open and a hatred grew inside him. Kiba ran out of the classroom after his group.

Shino's arms were shaky as he tried to lift himself back on his feet. I should have known. He's just like the rest of them. Bastards. A lone girl happily skipped through the doorway. She played with her blonde pony-tail as she walked past the teacher's desk.

Shino made a quiet grunt as he reached for his chair.

"Oh my! Shino! Are you alright!?"

Clearly he wasn't alright. What an idiot. She wrapped her arms around his abdomen and helped him to his seat.

"Really, Ino, I'll get over it. I'm fine."

He flicked his hand in her direction trying to shoo her away. She simply put her hands on her cocked hips and made an insulted noise.

"Don't you try to get rid of me Shino Aburame!! I'll make you hurt more if that's the case.

Everybody knew that Ino had a crush on Shino since 3rd grade, that is except for Shino. She constantly dropped hints and he just continued to read his books or watch ants through a magnifying glass.

The teacher entered the room as the tardy bell rang. That's when all the students started running into the classroom. Ino glanced at Shino one last time before she made her way to her seat.

A sudden warm sensation passed over Shino. He peeked to his side as he saw Kiba walked by. He immediately grew tense and turned his head to stare out the window.

The day passed by at an agonizingly slow pace. The final bell of the day rang and once again students ran out of the classroom to enjoy their weekends.

Shino began to exit the room when he was pulled aside. Kiba pinned him against the wall, slamming Shino's back into the light switch.

"Agh! Watch it!…what do you want?"

Kiba's face looked so innocent that Shino had to force himself to stay mad.

"About earlier. I'm, uh, sorry. I never would have but-"

Shino shook Kiba's hand off his shoulder.

"Don't give me any of your sorry excuses."

Kiba slammed Shino back into place.

"Would you just frikkin listen to me!? Stop being such a self absorbed baby!"

Shino frowned, but did not struggle to get free this time.

"Okay, now like I was saying. I wouldn't have hit you ever, but the guys would have rejected me from the group if I didn't do what Neji said."

Shino slapped Kiba's arm away again.

"Pft, typical brainwashed posse. Never thinking for yourself."

He stormed out of the school, leaving Kiba in the classroom to gather his thoughts.

Mixed.Sentiments: Yeah, not that exciting, sorry, I'm getting there. Be patient. xD