A few hours have passed since the Uchiha-Uzumaki accident, as Chocho referred to it, and she still couldn't get it out of her mind. For some reason she couldn't stop thinking about Bolt and how he handled the whole situation – she felt so bad for him and couldn't help but worry. He was trying to be strong and stuff.. but Chocho could see right behind his tough facade. All that the girl wanted was for Bolt to open up to her.. to let her in. But she was probably the last person he'd do that for. They were friends, right.. but Bolt always seemed so distant.
"You've barely touched your dinner" Choji suddenly spoke up, talking between his chews "Everything alright?" Both of her parents were now looking at her concerned, but also with curiosity. Chocho didn't have time to explain herself to them – besides, she had to hurry. She had to go to a party tonight with Inojin. "I'm fine" the girl replied with annoyance "I gotta go though. Sleepover with the girls tonight, so don't wait for me!" Without explaining herself anymore, the Akimichi got up and left.
Soon, she arrived at Inojin's house. He was having a party tonight since his parents were away on some mission and trusted their beloved son with the house. But he really was responsible – his parties never got out of hand and he usually had everything under control. His faced sparkled up with happiness when he saw his girlfriend and he pulled her close in a hug, followed by a kiss. Chocho responded and tried her best to smile and seem happy with this – but for some reason, she couldn't get out Bolt of her head. Goddamit, she was with her boyfriend while thinking about another boy like that? What was wrong with her?
"You alright, babe? Look, I brought some vodka – I know it's your favourite!" Inojin spoke with enthusiasm, hoping that she'd be glad about his little present. "Me? Yeah, I'm fine! Have you guys seen Bolt today?" Chocho asked, trying to act casual. Inojin shook his head and Shikadai shrugged. "Nah, not since school. But he hasn't been around much lately.." murmured the Nara as she lit up a cigarette, not giving it much thought. "I haven't seen him, too. But yeah, he doesn't come with us that often now.." Inojin replied thoughtfully.
Great. Now Chocho began to worry even more. What if he did something stupid? He could be so reckless sometimes, especially when he's angry and confused like that..
"You don't seem to be in a good mood, is anything wrong?" Inojin asked her, concern in his eyes and tone. "Hmm? No, just my dad pissed me off, you know, the usual.." Chocho replied casually, trying to distract herself from those thoughts about Bolt. She just couldn't get him out of her mind, goddamit! And for some reason, kissing Inojin didn't feel right.. The spark she felt before was gone. She cared about him and she wanted the best for the boy, but.. Her feelings, something was wrong with her goddamn feelings! She had to find out what's going with Bolt and if he was alright, but do it subtly. Staying here, in this house and this party made her suffocate. She asked Shikadai to go for a walk and he agreed. Inojin, of course, couldn't leave. He seemed to be a bit upset of his girlfriend leaving, but Chocho would deal with that later.
The two of them walked in silence on the dark streets slowly, as Shikadai was smoking.. as always. They had a friendship where they understood each other without any words and there were no awkward silences. Shikadai knew that there was something up with the Akimichi but thankfully he didn't bring it up – he just waited for her to speak when she was ready.
"Hey.. isn't that Himawari? Oh yeah, it's her!" the Nara suddenly spoke and without a warning left to approach the younger Uzumaki.
Damn, what was up with him and his enthusiasm to talk to her? Chocho definitely grew suspicious of that, but she quickly forgot about it as she was reminded of an opportunity to ask about Bolt – his sister would know! Chocho caught up with Shikadai as they approached Himawari who was walking with some boy who Chocho did not recognize.
"Himawari, hey! Is Bolt home?" the Akimichi asked, not wasting time to beat around the bush.
"Yeah, why?" the younger girl replied casually, although the way she looked at Chocho didn't seem that casual. Like she was suspicious of her being up to something.. Like she knew something about Chocho. Damn this girl and her looks!
"Well.. he barely comes with us to parties anymore, so you know, we wonder what's up." Chocho mumbled.
"You could come instead of him anytime!" Shikadai suggested with a grin, earning himself a weird look from Chocho. What was up with this guy?
Himawari didn't reply, she just simply smiled. Without saying a word, the girl just looked at both of them, before she continued walking on her way, followed by the unknown boy. Shikadai continued watching her as she walked, his stupid grin still slightly visible on his lips. Oh, no..
"Are you serious? Bolt's little sister.." Chocho began spoking, raising her eyebrow at the Nara.
"Oh, shut up." She was interrupted by Shikadai's scoff, who was now back to his usual careless attitude, putting his hands in his pockets. "Besides, when are you gonna tell me about.. Fuck, I don't know, this Bolt situation?"
The Akimichi could feel her face flush with redness – thank god for her dark skin, so her blushing (which rarely occurred, but it still happened) was never visible.
"He just.. he has problems, okay? And I'm worried. That's all." Chocho mumbled, still refusing to talk to anybody about her feelings. She'd just try and ignore them for now.
"Hmm.. yeah. Sure." Shikadai sighed. "Let's go back to the party, Inojin is probably upset."
Right.. Inojin. Her boyfriend.
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