Giving Back - Chapter Three
Keyko's POV
I was standing in my room, and getting ready for the day. I chose a short black T-Shirt and a little skirt in the same color. I bound bandages around my abdomen and legs, and let my hazel hair hanging freely. Taking a look at my face in the mirror, I noticed dark circles under my brown eyes and reminded myself not to train again all night. I tied my ninja-strap to my hip, and went down to the kitchen, only to find an empty fridge. I sighed and after I found my sandals, took my way to Ichiraku's.
I waved to him as I arrived and took a seat in front of the old man. 'How's it going?' he smiled kindly, and I informed him everything will be fine after I ate two big bowls of ramen. Despite, I was a girl, even Naruto would have been envious for my hunger. Soon, my ramen was steaming on the table as I loved it: with a little extra pepper. I ate pepper with everything! I just started my second dose, when my friend, Hinata stormed in and sat down next to me.
'Eh… are you… okay, Hinata?' then I noticed her eyes were red and watery. She surely cried before. 'D-do you remember of the incident w-with the ninjas from the Sand Village? When… t-they attacked me when I was at the training g-grounds' she sobbed and I nodded 'They've found me today a-again.'
I was shocked and shook my head in disbelief 'But didn't you say, Neji would accompany you every time since the previous attack? It was an order from Lord Hiashi, after all! Where has he been?' I asked angrily. Hinata dried her tears with a napkin 'He… he couldn't. He was training with s-somebody else today.'
That fool!
It was crystal clear, Neji was the one person who was able to make me so mad. Well, let me say, he was unlucky. If I won't kill him for this, Lord Hiashi surely does. I closed my eyes to calm myself down, when heard a familiar voice. 'Hey Keyko! Will you still eat that?' asked Naruto, staring at my ramen with hungry eyes. Naruto…
Have you ever met a human version of a migraine?
Nevermind. He annoyed me instantly, but somehow Hinata looked better from his presence. However, her face went red like a tomato. At least, he would stay with her, while I find her stupid cousin. Hinata and me became close friends on the academy, because we were similar. She was retractive because of her shyness, and I was too, cuz I was really annoyed from the sharp voiced silly girls, like Ino or Sakura. God, every time the Uchiha boy appeared, they went totally insane… Hinata also said to me once she had a crush – Naruto -, but I promised, I would never tell that anyone. Hinata is my only female friend, I rather spend my time with guys. I mean… normal guys. As Shikamaru, Lee or even Sasuke sometimes. Well, the last one can be arrogant too, and then he is not my favorite. I just can't tolerate arrogance!
I was interrupted in my thought by the sound of Naruto already eating my breakfast. 'NARUTO, YOU IDIOT!' I yelled and he looked up at me with big eyes 'You… hhh… you know what, it's okay. I don't even have time to continue it, I need to find Neji!'
'Oh, I've seen him at the corner' he said with his mouth full. 'If you are fast, you can-'
'Take care of Hinata!' I ordered him as stormed out of the place. My fist was hungry for meeting Neji's damn face, I was soo mad for Hinata, I could literally kill him. Even if he was much stronger and I would never have the chance to touch him actually. Still, I will try! How dare he just hang with his friends (or whatever he may has) when she needs him?
My deadly look met his as I was few meters away, and he wrinkled his forehead in confusion. I started to run and focused my chakra to my hand 'YOU WILL PAY FOR THIS, EGOISTIC BASTARD! THEN YOU WILL LEARN TO TAKE CARE OF NOT ONLY YOUR-FUCKING-SELF!' and with that, I punched him in the face with all of my anger and strenght. He flown at least fifty meters before finally met the wall and landed in the dust.
I was just standing there, panting and not understanding how was this possible. I… I've just… hit him?
After I walked there, looked down at him with crossed arms and a lovely smirk on my face. But in the inside I was shocked he was lying on the ground, trying to find his consciousness. I mean, the great Neji Hyuga… the genius. I guess this should have been the goal of my life! Why did I feel sorry then?
He stood up and leaned to the wall, gazing his feet.
God, what have I just done?!... But… wait! What has HE done? He deserved it!
Neji slowly looked up at me and his bleeding lips formed a little smile. 'Keyko…' he nodded, and slowly took his way to the opposite direction. I'd never been so confused in my entire life.
