Hey guys I'm back! here is the latest chapter of my story 'Melted Ice'. I promised a reader I would have this chapter up this afternoon and I'm glad I made good on it, so here it is. Warning: For the next few chapters, there will be heavy bashing of almost all of the Rookie Nine plus the Suna Siblings with the exception of Lee and Choji. I left those two because I don't think I can write Bushy Brows as mean while inserting 'the flames of youth' crap he spouts, and as for Choji, well I just didn't want to -_-. Anyways, here is Chapter seven, enjoy!
Chapter Seven
"H-Hinata-chan, are you okay?" Ichigo asked.
"I'm fine Ichigo-kun," Hinata said although her face said otherwise. Hitsugaya rolled his eyes, knowing full well his best friend was lying.
"If you're sure…" Ichigo trailed off. Hinata smiled at him and she said
"Don't worry about it." Nearly ten minutes later, the bell rung, signaling the end of third period. As Hinata was putting her books into her bag, Hitsugaya grabbed her by the elbow and said
"We'll discuss this later at lunch." Hinata nodded and the two of them met Rangiku at the door as they headed to their fourth period class. After the end of fourth period, Hinata went to the roof top and sat down and thought on what her third period teacher said.
"I left Kyoto with the intention of getting away from them only for them to come here," Hinata thought. As she was thinking this, Yoruichi came over and sat by her.
"Penny for your thoughts Hinata-chan?" Yoruichi asked.
"Huh? Oh, I was just thinking," Hinata replied absent-mindedly, making the brown-skinned woman laugh slightly.
"I know that silly. I meant do you want to talk about it?" Hinata paused for a few seconds before agreeing. When she was finished, Yoruichi had a frown on her face. Yoruichi then said
"Well don't worry about it Hinata-chan, you got us around so they won't harass you." A small smile gracing her face, Hinata said
"Thank you Yoruichi-chan." Yoruichi grinned and mussed the top of Hinata's hair as she said
"No problem kid." She got up and went over to Rangiku and Hitsugaya appeared, taking Yoruichi's place.
"Hey where were you?" Hinata inquired.
"Sorry, I stayed after class for something and end up coming to lunch late," Hitsugaya explained. Hinata nodded and took out her bento box. As she was reaching for her utensils, the wind blew, making her napkins roll across the ground.
"Oh shoot," Hinata said and got on her knees and crawled towards the napkins. As she was doing so, the wind suddenly changed course and blew forward, lifting Hinata's skirt up, revealing her red lacy boy shorts. Hinata's face was a lovely shade of pink and Hitsugaya and whoever else saw her boy shorts all passed out from a large nosebleed.
"Oh Hinata-chan you naughty girl," Rangiku teased, making the girl blush even further.
"Who knew you wore such things," Nel said as the girls teased Hinata until Nanao rescued the girl. Thankfully for Hinata, the bell rung and everyone went to their respective classes. After school, Hinata walked home by herself as Hitsugaya had soccer practice. Hinata entered her house and said
"I'm home." Hanabi came running from the living room and glomped her older sister.
"Hey Hinata-nee-chan!" she yelled. Hitomi walked out to Hinata and smiled as she asked
"How was your day sweetie?"
"It was okay," Hinata replied.
"Where's haha?" she inquired.
"He went to pick up your Hizashi-oji from the airport," Hitomi said. Hinata stopped as she was going up the stairs.
"So that means that Neji is coming?" Hinata asked. Hitomi sighed and replied
"Unfortunately yes. I'm sure your teacher has told you about the group of students from Konoha High school back in Kyoto." Neji Hyuga was Hinata's older cousin by a year and a half. For some reason, Neji hates Hinata and doesn't bother to hide it, much to Hiashi, Hitomi, and Hizashi's ire. Back in Kyoto, Neji pretty much ignored Hinata during school and never defended her when his friends made fun of her. So it was understandable why Hinata would be on edge at the mention of her cousin's name. Hinata nodded and continued upstairs. Hours later around 5pm, Hinata heard the front door open and she ran downstairs. She saw her father and uncle in the foyer.
"Hizashi-oji," Hinata said. Hizashi Hyuga was Hiashi Hyuga's identical twin although the two had completely different personalities. Hizashi looked towards his niece and smiled as he pulled her into a hug.
"Look at you Hinata-chan, you're all grown up and not even stuttering."
"Hah, that's rich," another male voice, this one full of scorn and contempt, said. Hinata looked around her uncle to see her cousin Neji staring at her with contempt in his eyes.
"Neji" Hinata greeted coolly in a polite tone.
"Hinata," he spat. Neji was seventeen and in the eleventh grade. He stood at 5'10 with a tall and slender build. He had long brown hair that was held in a loose ponytail at the bottom. He had the signature Hyuga eyes except his lacked the warmth.
"Neji," Hizashi warned, "I thought we discussed this, whatever animosity you have towards Hinata-chan is to be absent."
"Tch, whatever," Neji said as he rolled his eyes. Hizashi frowned and grabbed the front of his son's shirt as he said
"Listen here and listen well. You are to respect your cousin in her house. Do you understand?"
"…Fine," Neji relented as Hizashi released him. Hanabi, who had been standing by, went up to Neji and kicked him in his shin, making him yowl in pain.
"That's for being mean to nee-chan!" she yelled as she stuck her tongue out at him and scowled at him.
-Line Break
Hinata woke up the next morning with a feeling of trepidation running through her. Today is the day the students from Konoha would be arriving. Although to be honest, Hinata wasn't even sure if 'they' were the supposed students, but she doesn't want to get her hopes up in case they are. Hinata was in the middle of putting on her school shirt when Rangiku walked in.
"Hinata-chan, your mom let me in," she said as she sat down on the bed.
"Hey, I just seen a boy that looks just like your dad, is he your brother?" Rangiku inquired.
"No, he's my older cousin. The reason why he looks like my dad is because his dad is my dad's identical twin," Hinata explained.
"Oh okay," Rangiku said. Hinata finished dressing and quickly slipped into her brown penny loafers.
"Wait a minute Hina-chan," Rangiku said as she stood behind Hinata in the mirror. She reached in front of Hinata's chest and unbuttoned the first three buttons of her blouse, showing a good amount of cleavage. Rangiku smirked and said
"There, now you're ready." Hinata rolled her eyes good-naturedly as she and Rangiku left the house, leaving Neji behind. As they walked, they met up Hitsugaya on the way to school. The first two periods went by fast and before Hinata knew it, it was third period. As Hinata sat in her seat, she couldn't help but feel slightly nervous. Hitsugaya, seeing her slightly hyperventilate, grabbed her hand. Hinata blushed profusely as she asked
"What are you doing Hitsugaya-kun?" Hitsugaya smiled at Hinata and said
"Don't worry Hinata-chan. I will be there with you, by your side, every step of the way." Hinata blushed even further as she and Hitsugaya stared at each other. The tender moment was ruined by a grinning Ikkaku and Ichigo.
"Don't worry Hinata-chan, we got your back," Ikkaku said as he threw an arm around Hitsugaya's neck, much to Hitsugaya's displeasure and annoyance, making Hinata giggle. The teacher made everyone sit down as she prepared for the lesson.
"Alright class, the students from Konoha High School are here, so please give them your undivided attention." The room went silent as she went towards the door and opened it. Thirteen students walked in and Hinata's heart started pounding as she recognized the students. There were three blondes one male and two females, a pinkette girl, three ravens all male, a red headed male, and four brunettes (Neji included), three males and a female.
"Please introduce yourselves," the teacher asked. One of the blonds, a male with bright blond hair, blue eyes and three whisker marks on each of his cheeks said loudly
"Alright. My name is Naruto Uzumaki, believe it!" A girl with long ash blonde hair in a ponytail said
"I'm Ino Yamanaka," while winking at the class.
"I'm Temari," the last blonde, a girl with dirty blonde hair in four pigtails said.
"Hi, I'm Sakura Haruno," Sakura said.
"Hey, is that your real hair color?" Ikkaku asked loudly.
"Why yes it is," Sakura said as she sent him what was supposed to be a seductive smile towards him. Ikkaku smirked and said
"Could have fooled me. Your hair is obviously dyed." Everyone started laughing at Ikkaku's remark as Sakura turned red from embarrassment and anger. Hinata smiled as Ichigo gave Ikkaku a high five.
"…Moving on," the teacher said while unsuccessfully holding back her laughter.
"…Sasuke Uchiha," an emo looking guy with black hair that was shaped like a duck's ass in the back and equally dark eyes said.
"Hey it's the duckass!" Ichigo yelled out, making the class burst out in uproarious laughter along with Naruto. Sasuke had a scowl on his face as a pale blush appeared on his cheeks.
"Haha Sasuke-teme, he called you a duck ass!" Naruto yelled. The next guy, a guy with black hair held in a ponytail, yawned and said
"…What a drag, I'm Shikamaru Nara." The class rolled their eyes at Shikamaru's lackluster attitude. Temari smacked him upside the head and said
"Look alive lazy ass!"
"I'm Sai," a guy with short black hair said as he gave a fake smile to class. The class just stared back, slightly creeped out.
"Gaara," the red head said. For some reason, the class stayed silent this time.
"I'm Kankuro," a brown-haired guy with purple lines on his face.
"Oh my god he's working make-up!" Ikkaku yelled out. The whole class started laughing once again. Kankuro yelled
"It's not make-up, its war paint!"
"Yeah right, who'd you borrow your make-up from, your sister?" Ichigo taunted. Kankuro turned red and started spluttering.
-Line Break-
After the rest of the introductions were made (Ikkaku made a remark about TenTen's buns, calling her 'Panda Girl', which immediately fired her up), the teacher had the Konoha students sit where ever they wanted. Sakura and Ino, having spotted Hinata, grinned evilly and made their way towards her. Seeing what they were about to do, Ichigo and Ikkaku got up and blocked their way.
"Sit somewhere else Pinky and Bunta," Ikkaku said gruffly. Ino fumed while Sakura fixed a fake smile on her face and said
"But we just wanted to see our "friend" Hinata-chan."
"Save it you pink-haired banshee, we know all about you and your little group. If you know what's good for you, you and your troll friends would stay away from Hinata-chan," Ichigo said as he glared at the two girls. Ino sneered and said
"So the bitch finally got some friends. She must have been real desperate." Hitsugaya, who was silently listening, snapped his pencil in half and stood up.
"Listen here you two-faced boar bitch and pink howler monkey, if you ever insult Hinata-chan in my presence again, I will personally make you two's lives a living hell," he said coolly as he sent a cold glare to Sakura and Ino. The girls' faces paled and the two scurried over back to their group. Hitsugaya sat back down and turned to Hinata, who had her head down.
"Hinata-chan," he called. Hinata ignored him and Hitsugaya sighed. He went over to her desk and stood in front of it. He lifted her face so that she was looking at him, making her blush darkly.
"Are you okay?" he asked with a hint of concern in his voice.
"I'm fine Hitsugaya-kun," Hinata said softly.
"Don't worry about those two bitches. Hopefully one of these days you'll put them in their places." Ichigo, Ikkaku, and their classmates who were watching the interaction rolled their eyes, wishing the two would hurry up and get together already.
"Dude, you two might as well get together. It's obvious you two like each other," Ichigo said bluntly. Hitsugaya and Hinata blushed brightly and Hitsugaya shouted
"Shut up Ichigo!"
