AN: Like what my friends say, try and try until you die! Hahaha… just kidding… (THIS is awkward…) Thanks for checking my fic out! v

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Chapter Two: Pink Strawberry!

The sky was clear and stars were scattered. It was so quiet. THEY were so quiet. They could feel the grasses on their ankles and hear the leaves from the trees move with the air. The cold midnight breeze welcomed Kakashi and Rai when they got to the tomb.

Rai would sometimes wonder, what would happen if only she met Kakashi earlier than her sister. Maybe she would've been happier.

But, no… I met Gai!

She looked at her sister's tomb and remembered her days with Kakashi and her. She could even feel her heart beat fast and hurt when she recalled the first time she met Kakashi.The way his hair would dance along with the wind, the kindness in his eyes, his sweet smile that she have always loved, and his gentle voice… whenever she looked at him with her sister. It was heartbreaking. Very heartbreaking. To watch her sister and her crush laugh with each other, with sparkles in their eyes. Kakashi was so perfect. Why didn't her sister just told her the truth that they were together?

She forced her self to wash away those thoughts. She was with Kakashi and in front of her sister.

I shouldn't be thinking about this! I should respect my sister!

"Rai." His gentle voice joined the wind.

"What is it?" Rai said. Her eyes were so empty. She wanted to cry in front of him and tell him that for eleven years… eleven painful years, he captured her heart. Her heart was crying. Her tears were slowly making their way to her eyes. But, she was able to hold them back.

"I should take care of you. Will you stay here with me?" Kakashi said.

That's what Kakashi said.

"I-"she was about to say something.

"'Cause that was what Ryu told me. To take care of you." Kakashi continued even before Rai could say anything.

Rai's eyes weren't empty anymore. And in fact, it was teary. But she wasn't crying.

"I'm sorry. Were you about to say something?" Kakashi spoke again.

Rai listened to his every word angrily.

"So, that's what Ryu said, huh?" She turned to Kakashi and smiled without a trace of her broken heart.

"Yeah." He turned to the tomb again.

Rai finally decided she's had enough of him. She had this urge of running right now. If not, to slap him hard and make him feel sorry he ever said that. Her hands were itchy. She wanted to slap him and then run away…

And so, she did.

Kakashi was left there with a slap mark on his right cheek. He could feel the pain. He was confused. Did he say something? He didn't mention that he thought she gained some weight, did he?

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The next day, the canteen at the apartment where Rai lived was crowded. She blamed her self for not waking up early. But well, if she woke up early, maybe her eyes would have black marks under it. She did sleep around 3 in the morning, anyway.

She could feel the hot temperature in the canteen since it was crowded. Not only that, she could hear whispers, giggles, rumors which she remembered for her new story, and other stuff.

After the long wait for the curry, she was now facing yet another problem. Where can she find a table? She walked everywhere to look for a table. She couldn't find one. Plus, she was so hungry. So, she stood somewhere and scanned for an available chair. In front of her, was a blue-haired girl and a boy with a white dog. Two persons… three chairs!

"Um, excuse me…" She bent down so that her voice would be heard despite the noise. "Is this seat taken?" She asked.

"N-No. I-It's not…." The girl looked up at her and then at the chair.

"Great! So, can I sit with you guys?" She asked with a gentle smile on her face.

"Sure…" The blue-haired girl replied.

She hurried to the chair and placed her plate in front of her.

"By the way, my name is Rai! I used to live here. In fact, I still own the unit I bought! I'm just here for a…"

Suddenly, Kakashi's words flew back to her empty mind. He wanted her to stay there… with him.

"…for a vacation." She continued.

"My name is… Hinata…" Hinata spoke with such gentle voice and blushed.

"And I'm Kiba." He slightly raised his hand.

Rai smiled like a maniac in front of Kiba… Kiba began feeling scary around Rai.

"Oh, Kiba! You're so cute! Are you two together?" Rai asked with a wicked smile.

Hinata and Kiba instantly blushed.

"W-What are you talking about!" Kiba said. His voice grew a little louder.

"Um… w-we're just friends…" Hinata said while playing with her fingers.

"Oh, really? Well, you know, that's what they all say!" Rai laughed and took a bite at her chicken.

"It's just that!" Kiba shouted at her and ate angrily.

"So, who is it?" Rai asked Hinata.

"W-Who?"

"Who is it…? The boy you like?"

Naruto's cheesy smile flashed back on Hinata's head. Her heart was beating fast and her face blushed even more.

"N-No one…" She looked down at her hands.

"If it's none of your business, then, it's none of your business." Kiba said without making eye contact with Rai.

"Hey, I was about to say that, don't be so mean!" Rai joked out.

"Well, now, I'm going! Thanks, Hinata! Kiba! I hope you can visit me sometime. Just ask for Sendo Rai. See you later!" She said and stood up and waved while going away.

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It's been 25 minutes since she started walking, still, no sign of Kakashi or Gai. She started to lose hope. She looked up on her way and saw Hinata's blushing face and seemed to be looking at someone.

He must be there… the boy Hinata likes!

Rai ran to Hinata and she didn't seem like she noticed her at all! She looked at the direction where she was looking and surprised to see…. Naruto.

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AN: Hope you liked it! v