My words from me to you: YEAH! Chapter 2 up! Don't worry my dear readers. I am working on the first story. Have to crack my brains about the upcoming plot you see. Hahaha. Hope you guys like this story. Thanks a lot. Same as before, do review.
Chapter 2
(Neji)
When I started out well with Sakura as friends, Kiba tried hard to hint to her. And it looked as if she couldn't get it. Once, Sakura, Kiba, Hinata and I were walking home together after school when suddenly Sakura and Kiba made fun of Hinata and me. "Eh, is it true that you like Neji?" Kiba poked fun at Hinata. "Cut it out…" Hinata whispered sternly at Kiba. I've never seen Hinata scream before and was hoping at that point of time she would do it at Kiba. "Oh, c'mon Hinata. Don't be shy…" Sakura teased. I don't know why. But my heart sank upon hearing these words. Just then, Kiba, that idiot, said something else. He put his arm around Hinata's shoulders and spoke loudly. "You know Hinata… If you REALLY like Neji, you got to give it up. Cos' Neji like someone else already…" Hinata became interested and asked, "Really? Who?" "There, the one on your left…" Kiba answered loudly enough and Sakura WAS walking on the left of Hinata's. Sakura looked kind of stunned, then blushed to a dark crimson colour and said nothing. I could feel the colour rising in my face as well. I stole a glance at Sakura. Our eyes met. She looked away, red in the face. I was taken aback. I put my hand over my chest. "Thump, thump, thump, thump…" my heart goes as a furious rapid rate. Hinata looked at the both of us and gave a mischievous sort of giggle whereas Kiba threw his head back and laughed. "My bus is here… I think I er… gotta go first… bye." Sakura said softly in a hurried tone. "Bye… Sakura…" I found myself whispering. She said nothing but smiled at me and left. Leaving Kiba and Hinata to continue to poke fun at me.
I could hardly sleep that night. All I could ever think was her. Nothing but her. "Does she like me?… Will she accept me?" That was all I thought.
(Kiba)
You should see Sakura and Neji's face when I said that. Obviously, they like each other. Even a moron would be able to tell. But when I said, "You know Hinata… If you REALLY like Neji, you got to give it up. Cos' Neji like someone else already…" and "There, the one on your left…" you can see all those Neji's fanclub members throwing death glares and jealous looks at me and Sakura. Really scary. They simply follow Neji everywhere he went. Neji was like an idol to them. I ever wondered how Neji would be able to tolerate such nonsense…
(Sakura)
Oh my God… Did what Kiba said is true? I can feel the adrenaline rush in me when he said that. But I daren't believe it. How could it be me? Oh well… I guess it's just my wishful part of thinking. How can Neji ever like me when there are better fishes out in the wide open sea? I heaved a sign… Well, I guess being friends were better. I can't become his companion then at least let me be his best friend… I'll be happy enough. Really. But after that incident, I never spoke to Neji for a few days. This was because I felt that its kind of awkward for me for I'll be blushing everytime I see him…
(Neji)
She didn't speak to me for the next few days. I guess she didn't like me. I don't wanna lose her. I really like her. I really do. So I went to talk to Kiba about it. I want him to tell Sakura that I don't like her at all and that is it. "But… But you do like her don't you?" Kiba asked, nonplussed. "Yes, I do. Haven't you noticed that she has been avoiding me these past few days?" I shot back in a low voice. "Yeah. So?" Kiba questioned. "So? That proves she doesn't like me! You can sense that from the avoiding… If we can't be partners then let us at least remain best friends. Do you understand? I don't want to lose her…" I spoke through my gritted teeth. "How can you jump to that conclu…" Kiba argued. I cut him off, "That's final."
(Kiba)
Neji is really stupid. He can just confront her and ask her in the face whether she like him or not. Surely, Sakura is not an unreasonable person. If she happens to, really not like Neji, she would still be friends with Neji. I'm sure about that. But Neji didn't get my point and insisted that I should tell Sakura that Neji didn't like her at all. So, I told Sakura. "Eh, Sakura, I was talking nonsense the other time. Neji didn't like you at all. Sorry for dragging you into the picture. It was all a joke only. Forgive me will you?" I spoke to her during recess that very day. "Don't worry. I know it meant to be a joke." She gave me a weak smile and left.
(Sakura)
I avoided Neji that very day as well after what Kiba told me. I went home alone. True enough, Neji didn't like me. It was all a joke. I was very sad and cried myself to sleep that very night. But, I acted well the next day and spoke to Neji again. Neji seemed very well though. My heart sank. "Well, I still have him as my best pal…" I comforted myself. "Sakura? Are you alright?" Neji asked. "Yeah…" I smiled in return. Well, Neji, I lied.
(Neji)
Sakura seemed all well after Kiba told her. My deduction was right… She didn't like me at all… My heart shattered… I looked at her smiling at me. I tried hard not to let her see my pain. I want to tell her that I really do like her. But I can't… For fear that she will leave me instead.
