Shattered


We walked further and further away from the festival.

"Sai how much further are we going?" He turned to look at me,

"We don't want to be found – especially by him."

We stopped I couldn't help but looked down. "Sai, he isn't apart of..." I couldn't even finish.

"Yes. His parents were." My heart clenched,

"His parents were quite strict, they wanted their sons the best education without distractions. They were home schooled, but Sasuke is a distant cousin of mine. You can't really say we're close."

I nodded, "After what happened, Itachi, his brother, took off to America with their uncle. The family is trying to dump him off to me but he refused - Which I couldn't be any happier."

I sighed, "He'll find out Sai, if not by me than someone else will." He squeezed my hand,

"I hate that bastard and I don't care if he suffers but he holds ugly grudges."

I let go of his hand, "There is so many secrets I've been holding. One day everyone will hate me." We continued to gaze into each other's eyes and I couldn't help but think of the old days…

Guilt, hatred, depression all seemed to pile up all at once.


"Kakashi?" I called out into the dark apartment. I sighed; it was already Sunday night 'where the hell could he be?'

I grew nervous; I went into Kakashi's room for some sort of clue.

I saw him passed out on the bed with his clothes on; I walked closer and grabbed his phone that was on the floor.

I narrowed my eyes annoyed; my 10 missed calls were unchecked. I went to his voice mail and deleted it. I felt embarrassed and stupid to be worrying about this idiot.

I turned on the light, "Wake up asshole."

I walked towards him and blushed madly my heart immediately racing, "K-Kakashi, you aren't wearing your mask!" he instantly covered his face, I grabbed at his hands "Oh no you don't! I should have a little repayment for worrying about you!"

"You want a repayment? Go to your room." A vein popped, "What the fuck did you just say-"

"Just do it and come back." I rolled my eyes, 'What is wrong with him?'

I stopped at my doorway; there were eight bags on my bed and a single letter.

I walked closer and picked up the letter, it was my scholarship for Konoha University! My stomach became uneasy as I opened the letter…

I walked back to Kakashi and smiled and showed him the letter, I sat beside him on his bed.

He quickly read it,

"I passed." I whispered, he turned towards me and smiled. My heart fluttered, 'He must have forgotten to wear his mask.'

"I knew you'd make it." I smiled and slapped him.

"That's for ignoring me for the past two days." He rubbed his face and put his mask back on,

"I'm sorry, but didn't I make it up already?" I scrunched up my face,

"I love material things but that isn't a way to apologize. You should know that..." I lay back on the bed and stared at the ceiling.

"Why do you hide your face from me?" He's been doing it for years and I should be used to it but it secretly bugs me that he hides it even in front of me.

There was a silence, "You never used to hide it back then..." He lay back beside me and it felt oddly comfortable like this.

"You grew up." I looked at him slightly confused.

"What does that mean?"

He sighed, "It was when you started looking at me like all the other women did. So I started hiding it from you."

"How do women look at you?" I was curious,

"Like the newest product from Sephora." I giggled.

"Hey! I wasn't that bad."

There was a comfortable silence as I turned to look at him, "You never told me that before." I whispered.

He pulled down his mask, "I never knew it bothered you like that." My eyes softened, "It always did. When you used to not wear a mask in front of me when we were alone I felt special because you hid it from everyone else."

I stared at the ceiling, "Now that I think about it, it does sound sort of selfish."

"It's nice to feel wanted." I smiled, "Of course it does."

"Thanks." I looked at him,

"For what?"

"The scarf from Friday." I closed my eyes smiling,

"Don't mention it." I whispered.


I felt so warm; I didn't want to go to school into the cold. I blinked my eyes and blushed; I was still on Kakashi's bed!

His arm was around my waist and his head buried into my neck. His breathing was so light and his lips were slightly parted...

Aw fuck, I'm stuck. I felt so awkward but was so comfortable; I didn't want to get up... Not good.

Luckily Kakashi was a hard sleeper and didn't wake up from well, hardly anything. It was amazing how he was late for everything.

I carefully undid his beautiful muscular arm and scooted away. His lingering warmth slowly disappearing, I frowned.

This was so wrong but I secretly wanted to crawl back onto his bed.

I blushed harder, his white muscle shirt was half up exposing his well-toned body...I shook my head and snuck out the room.

Where the hell does he find time to work out? He has the most defined six packs...Ah! My face was hot.

Stupid Kakashi!

I had this smell that smelt faintly like Calvin Klein.

Fuck. I don't have time for a shower.

It smelt sexy but I didn't others getting the wrong idea. I quickly brushed my long hair and put on my uniform.

All well, I guess.


I pulled my black scarf closer to my face as I swiftly made my way into the school. I walked into my semi packed homeroom and sat down beside my quiet friend Hinata.

"Hina-chan!" I hugged her like usual, she was so soft and feminine. I was always jealous of her curves; I was always short, small and petite.

She blushed and smiled and hugged me back. She pulled back and looked back at me and blushed deeper. I frowned, "What's wrong?"

She shook her head and waved her hands, "Oh n-nothing!" I raised an eyebrow and dismissed it.

"Saku-chan I forgot to tell you! Neji-nii is back!" My eyes widened and sighed. "I'm surprised he didn't come sooner." She smiled and nodded.

I stood up and walked through the door way, "Alright Neji, you can come in. Kakashi isn't going to be here until another hour."

He walked forward and rolled his eyes. "I'm here for Hinata." I smirked,

"I can see that." I said sarcastically, he glared and I smiled sweetly and grabbed his hand. "Oh, come in already you grump! At least stay by her side!"

He grumbled but listened to me nonetheless. Oh he never changes.

"I can't remember the last time we were together." Hinata said meekly I tilted my head to think about it.

"Hm, probably since your huge new year's party last year," I laughed, "That was a good night." I looked at Neji and winked at him without Hinata noticing; he glared back.

The night I got Neji so shitfaced, oh yes, good night it was. I fought the urge to laugh in his face.

His hangover the next day was ultimate classic.

I giggled and looked the other way. Neji kicked me from under the table. I resisted a wince and glared at him instead.

"You wanna take this outside, Neji-kun?" Neji glared just as intently,

"I don't think Hinata would like that, Sakura-chan" Instead of looking worried like Hinata usually did, she smiled.

"I miss hanging out like we used to…" Hinata murmured. Neji and I sighed at the same time,

"Hinata…" My eyes lit up as I pulled Hinata's hand into my own.

"Hina-chan, aren't you and Neji both going to Konoha University?" They both nodded in unison. At that I pulled out my acceptance letter and placed it on the table. They both read the letter together, Hinata instantly smiled and Neji paled.

"Sakura-chan I'm so happy!" Hinata raised her voice in such excitement she didn't notice until everybody was silent.

She instantly blushed and sat down quickly. I laughed lightly and smirked at Neji,

"Be prepared Hyuuga." He groaned in defeat.

Bzzz

I looked down at my new text from Naruto.

I'm not comin' to class. Cover 4 me k? ,

I narrowed my eyes and stood up,

"Hina-chan…" She smiled,

"It's okay Neji-nii is here. Let's all meet up after school for tea." I smiled lightly and nodded.


I walked into the old empty classroom and slowly closed the door behind me. Naruto was facing the window – not flinching or even looking my way.

I walked beside my blond friend and grabbed his shoulder lightly. He almost fell out of his chair as he hit his head on the window.

"Ack!"

"Sorry I shouldn't have surprised you like that." I looked down, When Naruto was this deep into thought it was almost scary.

"Sakura-chan you were supposed to cover for me…" I met his gaze and was held there looking at his vibrant blue eyes.

"I couldn't leave you alone." I said barely above a whisper. He looked like he didn't know what to say so he just didn't say anything for a while.

Silence was very rare between us and it was eerie.

"Do you know what tomorrow is?" He finally broke the silence.

"Of course I do." I whispered how could I possibly forget?

"I-I don't think I can do it." My heart seemed to slow down, I really don't want to talk about this…But we have to.

I pulled a chair and pulled his hands in mine.

"Maybe…Maybe we should go this year…" His eyes widened,

"I really didn't think you'd ever want to go back." He said truthfully,

"I don't, believe me; I just think…Maybe I need some piece of mind." I felt tears coming as I forced them back.

"Maybe I just want to know that he's okay." I finished.

He stood up while still holding my hand.

"Let's go back. Kakashi is probably just barely getting to class." I nodded.

"Hey, I've been meaning to ask you something."

"Hmm?"

"Why do you smell like Calvin Klein?" I instantly blushed. Stupid Kakashi!


"Well this is quite surprising, where did happy-go-lucky run off to?" Hinata giggled,

"Neji-nii said he'd visit again soon." I smirked,

"Next time he won't get away so easily!" Hinata locked arms with mine as we walked away from the small tea shop.

"So what's next Hina-chan?" She was quiet for a moment taking small glances at me and looked uncertain.

"I-I want to go the m-mountain." My eyes widened as I stopped, the mountain was a very popular place in Konoha. It wasn't just ordinary; it was grassy, windy and had breath taking killer view.

But it held so many memories, good and bad - like everything else in Konoha. My mouth hung open uncertain what to say.

"Okay." She seemed surprised with this answer but nonetheless she pulled me to the train station and we hopped on the train to Konoha.

It seems like I've been going to Konoha a lot more than I'd like to, but I'd do it for Hinata.


We stood at the top of the mountain and sat on the grassy area and overlooked the sunset. I did have to admit I missed this place. I remember all the times I used to go here, practically every day.

"Tomorrow…I'm going." She knew what I meant by the look on her face. She was worried, and I was too.

"You're really going?" She asked,

"I know it isn't going to be easy…I know this, but I have to go, I need to go or I will never move on." My voice was trembling, I was scared. Hinata leaned her head on my shoulder and closed her eyes,

"I'll go, Neji will be there too. We'll support you no matter what," She continued, "It's okay to be scared, just trust me when I say there are people who will support you and love you no matter what."

I wanted to trust those words…I really did.


Sorry for the long wait everyone…I really don't have an excuse for that and I deeply apologize. Shattered is going to continue on where it left off and I plan on getting back on track.

I'm not sure if you all will continue with this fic anymore, but, I will continue until this fic is complete! Corny but whatever ;p

Review if you like, love you guys.

Ghostly