Get ready, here's chapter 9:

Hinata hid behind a large concrete wall. Her hand caressed the bracelet, remembering the very first date she'd ever been on. Just beyond the walls stood the grand Uchiha estate. She walked over to the large gate and trailed her hand against the bars. There was a little box on the other side where a security guard should have been but there was no one. Lunch break? Without anyone to let her in, seeing Sasuke would be a lot harder. Hinata came here to return the bracelet; he had so kindly passed down. It's not that she didn't appreciate it. Far from it. She just couldn't have something so precious and full of history. Hinata feared loosing or worse breaking the fragile jewellery.

She took a few steps from the barrier, began to pace then glanced back. On the far side of the opposite wall hung a little box. Hinata instantly recognised it as one of those little radio things. Kinda like where you order at a drive through. The girl pressed the button and waited for a voice to interrupt the static. "Hello." She softly spoke. "Uchiha resedents. Who is this?" Replied a posh feminine voice. "H-Hinata Hyuga." "Mmmm...and what is the purpose of your visit?" "I would l-like to see Sasuke." "I'm afraid the young master is occupied please come back another time. Good day!" A rupture of static sputtered from the small speaker.

Now what?

The teen couldn't just give up. Pressing the button, she braced herslft. "Uchiha residence. Who is spea-" "it's me. I uh I'll only be a minute." "Oh... It's you." Her tone dropped. "Could you please get Sasuke. If he knows I'm her I'm sure-" "Master Sauke does not wish to- sput-sput-sp-sput!- Oh Ma...achi...I..spit-sput" there was a few seconds of static before a new voice took over. "Hello." It was smooth and a lot like Sauke but slower and slightly deeper. "Uh. He...llo?" There was a moment of silence, "...can I come in. Please?" She asked. "I'm not sure...if that would be wise." Hinata took in a deep breath then stammered, "I-I need to see Sasuke!" Instantly she regretted her words and was about to apologise before he answered, "very well...hang on a sec."

The metallic gates began to slowly open. Cachuk! Hinata took a step forwards then proceeded to walk the gravel path. The estate looked very different in the day. No drunken party goers or alcohol everywhere. Instead was a row of finely trimmed hedges that ran parallel to the path.

A man in a tailcoat invited the girl in. He resembled a penguin, head tilted so his pointy nose was risen. There were maids sweeping, polishing, window wiping, you name it. Hinata had never seen the entrance of the mansion. The party took place in a hall around the back. The floor was a glossy brown. Recently polished no doubt. Like outside, there were pillars supporting the structure. There were a few smaller ones that housed little statue heads. A large portrait occupied the farthest wall. It was of a man with shoulder length brown hair. He slightly resembled the girl's partner. However, his chin was more square and his eyes were cold with pride.

The man escorted her through the familiar hallways. Hinata was lead to a particularly long one with only one door at the very end. "He should be in there." He spoke sharply. With one swift turn, he waddled away, nose cutting through the air. The girl stumbled forward, composed herself, then reached out for the golden handle. But, it remained there. She hesitated for a moment and pressed her ear against the door. There were sounds coming from the room, although it was hard to make out. She could hear Sauke but there seemed to be something else. What exactly she could not point out. The only way to fulfil her curiosity was to turn the handle and push.

So she did just that. However, the moment she did so, the girl instantly regretted her choice. Or maybe it was some other emotion. Whatever it was she couldn't figure. To be honest she wasn't sure what she was feeling. Her body became cold and her stomach turned.

That same purple sparkle clung to another's wrist. Slender with perfectly pink painted nails. It was slung over to his shoulder. Rose gems glimmering in the dim light. His frame was close to the owner of the bracelet. The very one given to Hinata. Her heart seised for a second. This imposter added another arm around Sasuke's back this time, tightening their embrace. They shifted ever so slightly. It was enough to enable the woman's emerald eye to come into view. As this happened, her pink hair swayed. The eye's attention then shifted Hinata's magenta ones. The hidious green staired intensely. In shock for a moment but then of something more. Enjoyment. Without seeing her lips Hinata knew they were curled into a sadistic grin.

She instantly recognised her as Saukra. Their lips parted. Remaining in contact, the eye blinked, then shifted to back up. "Love you." Each syllable was emphasised. Poison festered and corrupted each of her sinful words. "Love you more." No...Hinata couldn't take it. That phrase. Was it just some crap copied and pasted for each desperate girl longing for company. How many had there been? Why did this have to happen? Did she even mean anything to him? These questioned buzzed around and around until it made her sick.

Her knees felt weak. They wouldn't stop shaking, they'd turn to jelly. Hinata's lips parted, but not even air escaped them. She tried again. Her motions mimicked that of a fish out of water, gasping. Drowning.

She was drowning.