So sorry it took me sooo long to update its just I failed Physics and my parents took my laptop away ): so even though I wrote this chappy and the next I couldn't post them.
Chapter 8: Holiday Spirit
Unfortunately for me the holidays rolled in quicker than I wanted it too. But for the first time ever I had hope that maybe it wouldn't be so bad this year.
My father had backed off, and so did the rest of my family. Which meant I basically didn't exist. The housekeepers and butler scurried away from me if I approached them. It hurts you know to feel like ghost in your own house. But I don't complain even to myself, its better than before.
Naruto and me were even closer than before, if it were possible. I made sure he ate three meals a day (he has terrible eating habits) and he watches out for me emotionally. At lunch I join the conversation, I'm beginning to feel like I belong. It's a great feeling.
Soccer practice is intense but our team will be in great shape for the spring.
I'm riding this unnatural high. My life is perfect.
Well for me anyway. But I couldn't help feeling that this wouldn't last forever. But I pushed those thoughts out of my head and continued to enjoy this new sense of peace in my life.
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"Sooooo what are we doing for Christmas?" TenTen asked sipping her soda. I like that TenTen unlike a lot of girls in my school don't fear junk food. Its kind of…attractive. Not that I see her like that or anything, I've become a NejiTen supporter since I've started talking to them. They'd make a great couple.
Just like Hinata and Naruto.
And Shikamaru and Temari.
Sigh. I wonder if anyone will ever want me.
Neji snaps me out of my daydream. "Earth to Sasuke" he says with a smirk waving his hand in front of my face. "Oh sorry, what is it?"
"We were asking what you were doing over break so we can make plans to hang out"
I stare at him blankly I heard his words but part of me wont process it. Everyone stares at me expectantly.
"Y-y-you want me to celebrate Christmas with you?" Hinata rolls her eyes. "Duh. The group always celebrates Christmas together." "Oh." I say but my voice is weak.
I feel a rush of unfamiliar emotions. Her words ring in my head.
"Well?" Hinata asks. "I usually have to go to Christmas dinners with my family. So I'll find out to tonight what days I'm free"
"Great!" Hinata says her eyes brightening. "I have to go to them too this year, maybe we'll be at the same ones" Naruto's eyes narrow. "Yeah they're really boring it would be great if I saw you."
Hinata is oblivious to Naruto's jealous gaze she just nods excitedly. But everyone else notices it, and we all share a knowing glance.
"So what are we going to do?" "Exchange gifts?" Naruto suggests. Tenten rolls her eyes "Other than exchange gifts idiot" "Mmm how about we go shopping?" Ino suggest. The guys groan.
Or we could go on the Atlantis. The Atlantis was a small Dinner Cruise that had become extremely popular for their great live entertainment. But it was a black tie thing. Did teenagers like black tie events? I didn't know so I decided to keep quiet.
"Err go to a nice restaurant?" Shikamaru suggest. "Or a Christmas concert?" Sakura says. "How about someplace warm?" Ino says while shivering.
I agree being cold sucks. "Sasuke? You got any ideas?" Naruto asks. I shrug. "Ohh c'mon nothing? Nothing at all?"
"We could…we could go on the Atlantis" I say hesitantly, expecting them to just brush off my idea.
"That's genius!!!" I blink in surprise. "Great idea Sasuke!" "Omigod I can finally wear my new dress!" I smile at Ino's enthusiasm.
Naruto grins at me and gives me the thumbs up and the glances at Hinata. I guess teenagers do like black tie events, who knew?
After school we go to Cozies, to make plans.
"Ok when we pick a date, I'll order the tickets" Tenten says taking out her notebook.
"Do you guys own tuxedos?" Ino asks, glaring at me and the rest of the guys.
"I do," I say quickly. "Yeah" Neji says. The rest shake their heads.
"Yay! Shopping!" Sakura screeches. "Why cant we just wear blazers and ties?" Kiba complains.
"I don't have money for a tux" Naruto says grinning. "Guess I'll have to settle for a tie and a blazer"
"Oh don't worry I'll buy it for you" Hinata says. Naruto blushes and stutters in protest but Hinata gives him a stern glance. And then he mutters "Ok" like the whipped boy he is.
I unsuccessfully try to stifle a laugh, which starts a chain reaction, and Naruto is left blushing and while Hinata attempts to figure out why everyone is laughing.
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When I get home that night I try to think of ways to ask my parents what days we're free from Christmas dinners. "Mother," I ask in a detached tone. "I need to know what days we're attending Christmas dinners." She flinches and scurries away from me.
I sigh. Well I knew that was coming. I wander through the house, looking for Itachi. When I find him, I callout to him and he stops and looks at me for a moment then walks inside his bedroom and slams the door. Why is he so dramatic?
Eventually I resolve to look on the Calendar and hope my mother has marked the dates already. Almost everyday is marked in red in except for Christmas and the 27th. I stare at blank spot under the 25th. I hate Christmas. I clench my fist as a pain runs through me. I shake my head. Christmas was supposed to be about spending time with family but since I seemed to be lacking in that department…
I walk up the stairs to my room, and I think of something that hadn't occurred to me before. I did have a family. Naruto. Maybe I could spend Christmas with him. Its not like my family would miss me.
"This Christmas will be different." I tell myself. And for once I really hope it will be.
