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Hearts in love and denial chapter six: Parents and packing.

By Gasha Aisu

Hinata nervously sat. In one hand she clenched Sakura's hand, in the other she clenched Tenten's. Tenten never knew her parents and Sakura's parents took it rather fine. After they recovered from shock of course. But Hinata's father... She bit her lip. He had been unpredictable ever since her mother's death, and she wasn't sure how he would respond. Would he be happy? To finally have a stronger oldest daughter? Or would he be mad, angered that she kept this secret even though she didn't know about it? Tsunade's voice, although muffled by walls, became louder as she brought up the subject of her moving out. The main family's heir, moving out? That was a thing unheard of. She closed her eyes, she really didn't want to be here, but she needed to be strong, she needed to finally confront her father.

"You'll get through this, Hinata-chan" Sakura suddenly spoke up. Hinata glanced at her, a doubting expression on her face.

"Yeah, you'll be fine, so stop being so nervous" Tenten agreed.

At that moment Hinata's father, and Tsunade came out of the office. Hinata stood, and released her friends hands. She needed to do this by herself. She needed to prove herself. She clenched her hands, and looked into her father's eyes. She could do this.

"I take it you have agreed with Tsunade's request and are ready to move in with them?" her father asked before she could even open her mouth. His posture was as icy as ever, and Hinata doubted he liked it. But she didn't care.

"Hai, father" she replied, surprising herself because her voice was so confident. Her father nodded and continued walking. Hinata blinked. That was it? It was okay?

"Come Hinata, you need to pack" her father's voice drifted to her. Hinata flushed and quickly bowed to Tsunade.

"S-see you tonight" she stuttered to a smirking Tenten, and smiling Sakura before she ran after her father. Tenten got up grinning.

"See you tonight Hinata-chan!" she called after the girl.

"Yeah, we'll share secrets" Sakura called, grinning as well. Hinata waved.

"Well, where are you waiting for? Start packing, you two" Tsunade said and ushered the two out.

Tenten grumbled as she glared at her suitcase. The bloody thing wouldn't close. The apartment the three would move into was already furnitured. So all she needed to do was pack her personal belongings, which were packed away in boxes. And her clothes...

She glared at the offending object again. Who knew she had so many clothes? Training clothes, and a lot of them, weekend clothes, some for dressing up...She sighed and stopped counting. But her clothing wasn't the only reason she was...well, not in the best of moods. She just couldn't get Neji out of her head. Neji...with Sakura. She closed her eyes and took a shuddering breath. Sakura still liked Sasuke, right? She had to ask Sakura later...she wanted to know for sure. Not that she cared for him more than as a friend, she was just curious...was she? She quickly shook her head. Of course! Why would she want such a arrogant, well more confident really, irritating, only when he was in a bad mood, cute guy like him? She groaned. Somehow that thought didn't sound convincing. But it didn't matter, she didn't love him. She ignored the memories about that morning when she..well...went mad because she thought Sakura an Neji where kissing. But she didn't care, Neji didn't fall for someone like Sakura anyway. Right? No, the guy was way to busy with training. He didn't even notice her, and she was right beside him, let alone Sakura. And beside, even if he did hook up with Sakura it wasn't as if she would die...although it would probably feel that way. B-because she was his friend, she didn't love him! She looked at her suitcase and sighed for the she-didn't-know-how-many-time that day.

Maybe she should ask Lee to help...

Sakura hummed while she and her mother kept packing. Her mother had offered to help and Sakura took it gratefully. Her father offered to drive, which she was once again grateful for. She couldn't help but feel giddy though. She grinned. She was moving out while she wasn't even eighteen yet. And moving in with two friends at that. She blinked. This sure had been a strange day. Fighting with Tenten, discovering about hidden powers, confronting shocked parents after their meeting with Tsunade, somehow befriending both Tenten and Hinata without really noticing it, and moving out! What time was it anyway? She glanced at the clock, which wasn't there anymore, packed already.

"What time is it, anyway?" she spoke out loud, hoping to get her mother's attention. She did.

"Almost six dear, I assume you'll stay for dinner?"

Sakura nodded and returned packing. She hummed while she wondered what her power could do, and how it would affect her and her surroundings. Sasuke... Funny how her thoughts where always about him. Boy, would he be surprised to know the weakest of his team was...She blinked. Know how? She wasn't supposed to tell him! She had to keep this a secret. How the hell was she going to do that? Even Naruto would notice if she was stronger, and Sasuke had the sharingan, he would definitely notice! She groaned.

Somehow this day wasn't so great anymore...

Hinata silently packed her she-lost-count-how-many suitcase. Since boxes were unhandy, they ( well, more like her dad) decided to pack things in suitcases. Everything was neatly organised and packed away. Thanks to her servants, and herself of course. She wanted to do this herself, but her father's will was law. She slightly smiled. She was going away from him, away from his constant pressure. But he knew she was stronger now, and a surprised Hanabi too. She hadn't seen Neji. But Neji-nji-san wasn't allowed to know, she reminded herself. Wait a minute...Neji couldn't know. That meant he must be suspicious of her sudden leaving and...Tenten! Neji was skilled in using the byakugan...She hoped Tenten-chan would be okay... and that she didn't ran into Neji on the way out. A few servants walked in and wordlessly took a few suitcases.

"Moving out, Hinata-sama?"

Hinata quickly looked up to see Neji standing in the doorway.

"H-hai" she stuttered and evaded his eyes by focussing on her suitcase.

"And your father lets you?" he questioned, stepping further into the room.

Hinata flushed.

"Hai" she answered again.

Neji stood still half way, his eyes narrowed in suspicion.

"Why?" he questioned.

Hinata's hands trembled and she closed her eyes. She could do this. If she could face her father, she could face him...and not give away anything.

"E-excuse me, Neji-nji-san, I'm going now" she quickly stuttered and rushed out of her room.

She was going to die...how on earth could she keep this secret?

Tenten fiddled with the keys Tsunade had given her. Balancing with one box and the suitcase, she managed to glare at Lee.

"Come on, Lee. Let's get this inside already" she ordered, I mean, asked him. Trying to keep her voice friendly.

"I'm trying Tenten-chan but you have a lot of boxes" Lee exclaimed balancing five in his hands. Tenten sighed and found that the lock was already open. So Hinata or Sakura was already there. She sweat dropped. They were probably both, she was kind of late because of her fight with the suitcase. It had been a draw, for Tenten had to literally tape the bloody thing closed. She was never going to move again!

"I'm moving Lee, of course I have a lot of boxes"

She pushed the door open with her shoulder and faced the stairs. Lee came in and stood beside her.

"Where was your apartment again?"

Tenten gulped.

"Top floor..."

to be continued.

Well, that's it. I really have nothing to say.

Until next time,

Gasha Aisu