chriss101: No I really am, well at times but then again I act it so no one will bother me…I'm sure if this was your story it would be just as good as mine! Sorry I was going to update last week but it turned out that I updated this week instead, that happens a lot to me…
Cloud Envy Shikamaru: That's real nice!
When my mom still dressed me she always made me wear dresses but when I grew up and was allowed to dress how I wanted I stopped wearing them, I still like them but not on me. I think I'd like to hang out with kids but just for a day or maybe once a month but I wouldn't be able to you are a girl with real patience!
No you don't have to read the whole story it's really just the last chapter that has Shikamaru.
Oh because of all the teasing and all that? I know I'm kind of looking forward to writing about TenTen and Neji; hopefully I will be able to!
It wasn't that he was taking out his anger on her but she just needed to hear why he was upset.
I know I was trying to avoid that but it seems I just can't!
Yup, he's going to try to be but I think he'll fail!
Thank you, I'm happy you liked it!
HiN4-cH4n: Beta, you are too kind! I know I was going to have Native American's chanting but I thought it would be better to have dolphins instead.
I think I do.
No I'm not into incest I for one don't go for it, but it's because I re-read the manga a lot and enter forums and read the comments from other fellow Naruto fans and they give info so I guess that's why I knew!
I know I like him with just the bits and pieces we've been given I just hope we get his story, I have a feeling we won't but I can still hope!
Not to worry those were just the pages I hand wrote not the typed pages so it's less, I'm sure you know already. You say that now but once you read and read J.A.B. you'll probably get bored of it, I'm sure of it!
Everything is going good now that I got a pay raise so I won't abandon my current job and I'm allowed to bring my laptop to work, so how about you? You still go to school correct? Are you still on vacation?
cheh: He just means that he's going to play hard to get and all that! Nothing too bad will happen to her don't worry! True and the whole thing with her and Sasuke like will it be able to survive and all that! Yeah, I really like it too, wait do you mean Neji and Hinata's relationship or Neji and TenTen's imaginary one?
Whimsical.Fiasco: I was going to update last week but it turned out that I waited until now, so sorry!
I'm totally happy you think that, much thanks!!
Do you? We'll have to see if it lasts on his part though!
MadMan: Do you think so? I hope I can keep it interesting enough to keep you reading this story!
Sorry, I'm a week late blame it on my laziness.
I like angst: Does it really? I'm flattered, much thanks!
No, it really isn't my intent but I'm glad you like my story I like the way you describe it; makes it seem interesting more then I'm writing it. Yeah, that kind of describes her pretty well but she's had children before, I can't really get so into it because of your words I find myself wanting to write about her, like give her side of the story so I'm thanking you for the idea! But no, Hiashi won't be so mean as to show her pictures if anything the lady will show her but not of the baptism because I'm Catholic and it's a sacred ceremony on my part so I wouldn't be able to write that she took him to get baptized because Okita isn't her child so yup! Much thanks for your review it makes me happy that you see more in it then I intended I'm really happy with your words and imagination!
So it's short isn't it? Well I was going to update last week but I didn't sorry! I'll most likely update some of my other stories this Saturday or something, much thanks and sorry that not much happened in this chapter, it's sort of a filler so to speak...
Chapter 10: She has arrived!
The next morning I wait by the front entrance but Sasuke doesn't meet me there instead I meet up with my kid sister, she smiles sweetly at me but I look away from her as she comes up the stairs.
"Hinata you didn't have to welcome me! Now isn't that sweet of you!" she exclaims loudly as Hanabi stands in front of me, I ignore her as I look over her head to watch for Sasuke. "How rude! Won't you even greet your little sister?" she asks with a pout, I raise my eyebrow in question.
Oh, I get it she's going to make herself look like the victim, cleaver move on her part that's for sure, all the more reason to distance myself from her.
I wish we could be like normal sisters but Hanabi is too twisted inside that she could never care for me like a sister should. Damn it stupid Sasuke where is he?!
"Did you know that Sasuke is already here?" she asks me in a light tone, I finally look down at her surprised that she would know of his whereabouts. "Now I get a reaction out of big sister! So does this boy mean that much to you?" she asks me in a teasing tone, I glare at her and she laughs but then grows angry, "don't stare at me like I'm beneath you!" she says raising her arm up to slap me but I stop her grabbing tightly onto her wrist.
"Look Hanabi, you may raise your hand at me but it doesn't mean I'll let it strike me, I'm not the same, and I'm not scared of you. Remember I'm not part of the Hyuga's anymore so I can fight back now!" I say throwing her arm back at her. Hanabi's face becomes ugly as her anger shows through her false expression.
"Then why do you keep our last name?" she asks me, I give her my back and walk into the main building but stop as I open the door.
"My mom had the last name," I tell her over my shoulder then close the door, I forget about Hanabi and walk to my first period; one of the three classes I do share with Sasuke. It doesn't matter because during lunch I'll give him a piece of my mind! He made me look like an idiot waiting for him outside one of three staircases of the school!!
That little! How dare she speak to me like that?! Just wait, I'll…
"Ha! She put you in your place didn't she?" Naruto asks me from behind, I look back at him, "yeah she did I can tell by that repulsive expression on your face," he says with a smile.
"Shut up! You are just an illegitimate bastard; you have no right to speak to me like that!" I yell out, I watch as his careless expression turns dark with anger.
I smirk he's still so sensitive about that, what an idiot.
"Your mother is just a whore who-" but his hand covers my mouth.
"Don't you ever speak of my mother with those words!" he shouts out his voice is tight with anger. "My mom is no such thing! Do you understand that? There won't be a next time if you let those words out of your disgusting mouth!" his voice is so loud that everyone around us stops to watch, then he takes his hand off over my mouth, I touch my face it feels hot almost as if his fingers left their mark on my cheeks, the tears of fear prickle my eyes but I blink them away, I won't let him see!
He walks away without another word, I just don't get it why does it affect him so much, and it's old news so why does he still care?
Why did I call Hanabi for her help, I regret it now, she is one of the people that is part of the circle that think bad of my mom and don't hold their tongue. They all enjoy talking bad about her in front of mom and me.
They didn't have to hear her sob alone in her room; their words affected her and still do. I hate it! I hate the people who say are our friends! Because it's all a lie, they all are! I hate that my mom is talked about like that, this is the reason I need to marry Hinata because if I marry her we'll have the Hyuga's backing and no one would dare speak bad of mom to her or her back, they will be too scared.
My mom deserves to have the respect she deserves! She is a kind woman who doesn't blame her stupid son if anything she loves me more then she loves herself.
Everything is for her, ever bad thing I'll do to get Hinata will be for my mom, the women I admire the most. The most beautiful women and strongest mom there is on earth.
I still remember the day I caused her tears; I was the one who made her cry even though I love her; many years ago I made her cry and I still haven't forgotten and doubt I will, she never deserved it my mom: Kushina Uzumaki never deserved to have a son like me, no she deserves better.
That is exactly why I'll use any lie necessary to win Hinata, all for my mom, so she can get the place she deserves in society!
I smile to myself as I imagine Hinata waiting for me, but then again I had to get here earlier then I usually do but it was worth it, I watch the door to see her come in and to my surprised she does but not alone, she comes into the classroom with Naruto, how should I react but then she turns to look at me a mischievous grin on her mouth and walks over to me with Naruto.
"You wouldn't believe what happened!" she says in a dramatic voice, "there I was waiting for you at the farthest main entrance and to my surprise you never show up but guess who did?" she pauses to see if I'll answer but I smirk and shrug one shoulder and look up at her, her grin grows, "no one other then Naruto!" she says to me and I nod.
"I can see," I mutter, "but then again it was no different then what you did yesterday during lunch now was it? I mean I could've called you in the morning to tell you I wouldn't make it but wait do I have your number to call you?" I ask her, the grin that was on her lips goes away and she looks to the side avoiding my eyes. "Look who turned shy," I murmur she quickly turns her pissed off eyes at me, I laugh. "No, I don't have your number to call you now do I?"
"Do you even have a phone at your place?" the instigator Naruto asks, now it's my turn to glare and direct it at Naruto who tries to hide his triumphant smile.
"Oh?" Hinata shouts, "naughty Sasuke! You have no phone; so tell me Sasuke how would you have called me?" she asks me.
"For your information I do have a phone give me your number and I'll call you so that you could see," I challenger her, she raises her eyebrows, I meet her eyes silently daring her to give it to me, I sense Naruto's gaze on us wondering what's going on. Then the bell chooses to ring at that time.
"Class go to your seats," Iruka sensei orders us and Hinata just leaves, I watch then I hear Naruto murmur something that helps me connect all the dots.
"I wonder what Itachi will do when he finds out his kid brother is messing around with his fiancé, actually no, I wonder what he'll do to Hinata," he whispers to me then leaves, wait!
My head slowly turns to look over at Hinata, she is the Hyuga heiress, the very same girl I picked on, was jealous of and finally fell in love with, she is my brother's fiancé; the one that was promised to him when she was born! I face the computer, I should've known but…there really is no excuse, I look over at Naruto, he's watching me; the guilt he feels is shown on his expression I look away.
I don't know if I should hate Naruto or thank him; I mean now everything is clear, why didn't I remember?!
Naruto isn't the kind of guy who would tell me this just to be mean, I mean even as a kid he was pretty nice considering the life he's had.
I've known him since we were kids, I'd watch as a huge group of "high-powered" people and even my parents would talk shit and make him and his mom feel inferior, they only did this when Minato wasn't around shortly after Naruto and his mom stopped attending the parties.
I never understood why everyone hated those two until one day I received an invitation to his birthday party he was turning seven and I went even though my mother didn't want me to be his friend it was an obligation I went even if my family didn't like Kushina and Naruto; they had to pretend to be nice and care or else Minato would give us his back. It was then we became friends after I stood up for him in front of the other kids that were bothering him, if I think back to that day Hinata was there with her cousin Neji who never left her side because if he did the other kids would pick on her especially the boys. If Neji did leave Hinata's side Kushina would look after her and they played; Kushina really loved Hinata.
God, I feel like an idiot! Why didn't I notice the hints?! She, Naruto and Itachi must be laughing at me behind my back; I stand and go to Iruka.
"May I go to the bathroom?" I ask him, he nods writing out a pass for me, I get the paper and walk to the door only to open it and find a girl that looks like Hinata except this girl is still a kid where her sister is a women, those calculating lavender eyes more so then Hinata's but this girl has cold eyes; they meet my gaze.
"We finally meet again Uchiha Sasuke," she murmurs with a growing smile, I look down at her not remembering her at all.
"Sorry kid I'm not into small girls," I tell her stepping around her to make my way to the bathroom, this is too much my brain, it's confused, I'm not understanding anything at all!
Fuck it! I'm ditching so I can get a better understanding, should I go talk to someone who would know everything but who? Who would be willing to tell me?
"Class there is a new student, her name is Hyuga Hanabi; Hinata is she any relation to you?" he asks me, I don't even look back to answer.
"None whatsoever but I have a question, why is a fourteen year old girl a senior?" I ask.
"I'm advanced for my age," she answers for Iruka sensei, "what you guys are learning, I've already gone through it."
"You may be advanced in something but not everything," I say looking back at her to see her from head to toe then I give her my back again and smirk at her embarrassment.
"Hinata," Iruka sensei says in a warning tone, he clears his throat, "please introduce yourself Hanabi," he says.
"Hello, I'm Hyuga Hanabi please take care of me and guide me," she tells us, I snicker at my computer screen.
"Hinata!" this time he says it louder, I nod.
"There's an empty seat over by Sasuke Uchiha, he'll be back soon so just wait and he'll explain today's assignment," with the mention of Sasuke's name I whirl around, my shock is shown on my face, Hanabi's triumphant smirk pisses me off further.
How could he decide to seat her next to him of all people, he is doing this to get back at me, I know it!
Wait where is he shouldn't he be back, I turn to look at a confused and guilty looking Naruto, he stayed behind and told Sasuke something but I didn't catch it.
Should I be worried? No, I shouldn't he wouldn't tell Sasuke our secret, he wouldn't.
I'm really just being paranoid, aren't I?
Should I really be here? I mean after I left my house I ended my friendship with Naruto so should I really be standing in front of his house door?
"Sasuke?" I hear the voice of the women I first fell in love with, I feel my cheeks burn up as I remember how I used to stare at her.
"Mrs. Namikaze, do you have a moment?" I ask her, she nods.
"No one but you has ever called me that," she confesses as she opens the door to let me in, "it's been a while hasn't it?" she asks I nod looking down at the floor feeling a bit guilty. "Honey, Sasuke has finally come back!" she shouts.
"What?!" he yells sticking his head out of one of the four living rooms of the mansion he lives in with his "wife" and child, I forgot he likes to spend the whole day with her. "Ha! First Hinata and now Sasuke! How have you been? Come over here and let me give you a hug!" he says with an easy going grin.
"Minato really! He isn't a child anymore don't tease him like that!" she lightly scolds her "husband" he frowns for a bit but his smile returns in no time.
"What is this great surprise? Why have you come to visit us, not that we mind we're happy to have you here but I must wonder."
"Well there are a few things that I would like you to answer," I say to them, they raise their eyebrows at this but nod. "Thanks," I say for some reason.
"Wow," they both mutter.
"I've never heard you ever say thanks," Minato says, "you truly have grown!"
"Minato!" I hear Kushina say in a warning tone, which makes him laugh, they walk forward and I follow after them.
"I don't understand what do you want to know about that Naruto can't tell you?" Kushina asks me.
"Well Naruto and me haven't really seen eye to eye since I left the Uchiha's our friendship disappeared," I don't lie to them; they both look back at me surprised.
"Naruto never said anything," Kushina admits, "it's sad."
"Did you have a falling out or something?" Minato asks.
"Yeah, you could say that," I answer.
"Don't want to talk further about it?" he lightly asks me.
"Exactly," I say which causes him to chuckle.
"You really have changed," Kushina admits, "you were never bratty to begin with but you had a tendency to make people feel beneath you, that was a true skill you possessed but now you have mellowed out compared to how you used to be," Kushina decides to inform me, "I mean not with us but everyone else you treated them as incompetent fools, I found it a bit funny," she says with a nod.
"Kushina don't encourage the boy," he says before we walk into the room Minato came out of, they offer me a seat and I sit down on a sofa and they sit in one across from me. They keep quiet not pressuring me at all which I'm thankful to them.
"When I was with my family, I was always told that I was a spare just in case something happened to Itachi and was just the go between really; they never told me anything. I was left in the dark about everything important, I was used to get to you Mr. Namikaze through Naruto," I confess to them, Minato nods almost like he figured it out a long time ago. "I was hoping you'd answer the questions that have lingered in my head ever since I left my family and some recent things I've been told," I truthfully ask him without a thought he nods.
"I'll answer all your questions the best I can," he answers me, instead of feeling reassured I feel this heavy pressure on my heart almost as if it knows what's to come will change my world dramatically.
I thought that the only person I'm truly comfortable with telling Sasuke everything would be in fact Minato and Kushina I just couldn't have anyone else telling him but now I'm kind of not sure how to continue…