Survival of the Fittest
Note: Hope you like this chapter! *Sigh* I write so slow...they aren't even on the cruise yet...sad...anyways on 2 the story.
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"Naruto," she repeated rubbing her eyes in shock, as if trying to rid herself of a horrible vision. Sakura shook her head in confusion. "Are we even talking about the same person?" she murmured as she brushed her hair out of her eyes. "Short, bright yellow hair, annoying, bratty, child-like, showoff...," she described as she ticked off names, her smile faltered when she saw Hinata nod in confirmation. "You're kidding right?" she asked her jaw dropping. "You actually like him?!"
Hinata could do anything but nod, her voice was weak and husky. Her eyes shining with unshed tears. "You won't tell him would you Sakura?" she begged, her hands clasped tightly together in fear. "Please," she whispered, looking at Sakura imploringly. "I know that you guys are great friends, but you can't tell him. At least not yet," she amended faintly. "If he has to find out, I want to be the one to tell him." she stated looking defiant.
"Don't you ever feel like your hearts broken in two? That you love someone so much, but no matter what you do, you know deep down that they'd never accept you? Almost like as if you're bleeding to death? The pain is so strong. You just want to lie down and give up. Don't you ever feel this way?" she muttered softly, her voice was no more then a whisper in the wind. "Like as if there's no reason you should live?" Hinata bowed her head and stared blankly down at the ground, as a single tear slowly trickled down her face.
Sakura gapped at Hinata in shock, she had no idea that her feelings for Naruto were so strong. "Hinata-chan?" said Sakura as she sat down next to her, carefully keeping her voice low, as if talking to a small child. "I won't tell him," she insisted as she placed her right hand against her chest. "After all, I did promise you didn't I?" she said in a clam and good-naturedly voice. "Besides I would never break a promise to a friend."
Hinata's head snapped up in surprise and confusion. "You want to be my friend," she asked looking at Sakura with wonder-stricken eyes. Why would she want to be my friend? Everyone always ignores me since I'm so shy and quiet. I've never had a friend before... A few jabs in her shoulder shook her out of her trance. "So what do you say?" questioned Sakura looking at Hinata with worried eyes. "We'll be the best of friends," insisted Hinata as she and Sakura slapped high-fives. Friends are Forever. (little shout out 2 all me peeps!)
Sakura then resumed staring out the window attentively. Trying to figure out the best way to hook up Naruto and Hinata. However her eyes popped out of their sockets when she witnessed two shadows kissing under the full moon. One of them looked familiar...too familiar...
"Sakura-chan? What are you doing?" asked Hinata looking at her curiously discovering that Sakura's attention was directed to something outside. She glanced out the window, trying to find what had caught Sakura's attention. She released a gasp of surprise and gapped in horror at the couple.
"Who are they?" growled Sakura as she pressed her face against the glass trying to find a better view. "Damn, they're too far away." she cursed softly, as she turned towards Hinata. "Is it just me or do they look familiar?" she asked with a puzzled expression on her face. "I think one of them is a genii from our village. But who? More importantly what are they doing here?" Sakura suddenly snapped her head towards Hinata with a sly smile evident on her face. "Want to help me find out who they are?"
Hinata hesitated momentarily. "But we're not allowed to leave the house after dark?" she protested meekly. "Hokage would get really angry with us..." she trailed off at the fiery look in Sakura's eyes. She sighed in defeat. There was no way trying to convince her when her mind was already made up. "Fine, let's go," she muttered reluctantly, throwing her arms in defeat.
"Great! I knew you'd see it my way!" replied Sakura fervently, as she spun around the room. "Let's get go before they leave." she muttered, as she heaved open the window. Sakura glanced down at the thirty-foot drop. She hesitated for a sec, "There's got to be another way." she persisted furiously as she paced around the room. Ignoring the amused glances that Hinata shot her.
"Why don't we yup climb down the tree?" suggested Hinata, with a surprised trickle in her eye. "It isn't that hard," she said comfortingly as she noticed that Sakura's eyes were filled with doubt and unease. "Just trust me," said Hinata as she slipped out the window. "I'll show you step-by-step."
Sakura released a frustrated sigh and followed after Hinata. Forcing her eyes to stay on the branch, and to not look down. She moaned in fear as she lost her footing, and fell to her knees. Out of all spying we could do, why did it have to involve climbing a tree? I heights! I haven't been on a tree for a few years! Sakura slowly looked up from the branch and crawled sluggish towards her destination Finally she sighed in relief when she reached Hinata. "Now what?" she questioned sweeping her long hair out of her face. Sakura was weak and tired, she never anticipated a little climb could tire anyone out, especially herself!
Hinata smiled warmly as she offered Sakura a hand up, which she accepted gratefully. "Now here's the hard part," she stated calmly and precisely. "You see that huge branch over there? All you have to do is jump over there, and then we could walk off. However, if you don't make it, let's just say you'll be in for a painful experience." she said grimaced in horror as images of what would happen to Sakura if she didn't make it.
"Gee, you're so optimistic," she muttered sarcastically, earning herself a smile from Hinata. As she prepared herself for a leap of a lifetime. Why did I even come here? I could have just stayed in my nice warm bed, instead of out here in the freezing wind. Stupid me, why did I have to be so obsessed with romance! She sighed angrily as she squared her shoulders and started to run, towards the branch. A few inches near the edge of the branch she leapt off and sailed through the sky.
She felt like a bird, like as if she was flying against the clouds. She closed her eyes in suspense as she pictured the soft, fluffy clouds beneath her feet, the sun in her face. The wind blowing about her, flinging her hair around her. She was free from everything. From fear, anger and hate. Up hear she could reveal her true self. A place where she belonged. Sakura's eyes were still closed when she heard a loud worried voice screeching for her to stop.
"Why?" questioned Sakura as she opened her eyes a second too late. *WHAM!*
A loud crash shook the house, birds flew out of the tress screeching in fear, and anger. Sakura had missed the branch, and instead she landed smack-dab against the large ringed trunk of a tree. Leaves floated off the branches as Sakura fell down towards earth.
"Ow!' cursed Sakura as she rubbed her ass painfully. "Stupid trunk, why did it have to be there?" she snapped, blaming her stupidity on the tree. She turned around and were instantly met with Hinata's worried glance. "Are you all right?" she muttered tilting her head questioningly. "What do you think?" she muttered a bit annoyed, but mostly embarrassed.
Hinata giggled silently. "What's so funny?" demanded Sakura as she slowly stood up. "The trunk, you hit the trunk with your forehead." she laughing hysterically. "I think we've finally discovered a use for that large forehead of yours."
Sakura couldn't help but giggle in response. Who would have thought that her forehead, the forehead that everyone's been teasing her about every since she was a child. Would actually save her life? It was totally hilarious!
"Come on, let's go!" said Sakura as she slowly tiptoed towards the dark and mysterious shadows. Hinata followed suit. They decided that it would be best if they hid behind a bush, after all it was the prefect spot to spy on someone. As they edged closer, the shapes began to look more familiar. Until Sakura mouth dropped open in shock, and her eyes bulged. It was impossible, so unreal! It was....
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Note: Who are they mysterious couple? Who do you think it is? Naruto? Sasuke? Ino? Neji? Rock Lee? Ten-Ten? Shikamaru? or anyone else? Review and let me know!