Author's Note: I've decided to update this fanfic every two weeks (if I'm not busy). Here's another update. It's a bit short, but I hope you'll still enjoy it!


Chapter Four

To: Sakura

From: Hinata

Re: Subject: Great news!

I really am happy to know that, Sakura! How's school for you now? It's very thoughtful of your teacher to genuinely worry about you. Most would just pretend to maintain their reputations, but not him. You're very lucky!

And as for me? Honestly, I don't know. I couldn't sleep last night. I was scared to fall asleep. I was afraid to have nightmares. The fear was so overwhelming that I almost cried. But in the end, I didn't. I quickly went out of my room and opened the door towards the garden when I was close to breaking down. The cool air prickled my face and fingers, but it didn't bother me. I looked up and was surprised to find the moon beaming in the middle of the sky that night. I had expected for it to be hidden behind the dark clouds.

The moon is my only friend in my loneliest hour. It's always there to keep me company. But when it isn't, the stars are scattered across the sky and shine just for me. That's what my mother told me when I was younger. We liked to gaze at the starry sky every summer and I would always sit on her lap with her arms wrapped around me.

One time when I was seven years old, I felt so alone because my mother just passed away the previous night after giving birth to my sister. I went to the garden with tears running down my face. When I looked up into the night sky, I couldn't believe what I saw. I witnessed a shooting star. It reminded me of my mother's warmth and kindness, somehow. And the thought of her brought happiness back into my heart. I believed it was my mother telling me everything would be all right. I reached out my hands and if I put my mind to it, I could catch the fallen star with my own bare hands. I thought it would bring her back.

Do you remember that time in elementary when I shared to class that my dream was to catch a shooting star? And when the teacher disagreed with my dream and said it was very childish and unrealistic? My father was furious about it. Back then, I didn't understand why. But during recess, that was the first time you ever talked to me. You were so cute with your short pink hair and wide eyes. You looked like a doll.

I think it's a very good idea for you to come visit me and sleep over at my house for a few days over the winter break. I really miss you too. I'm looking forward to it. Let me know when you can.

My father and Hanabi are fine. He's been busy traveling back and forth from our hometown to Tokyo running the corporation. He usually goes back home during the weekend if he's not busy. Some times I wonder why we even moved to the countryside, but then I remember how much my grandparents and father loved this house and I can understand why. It's such a magnificent old house, which was built in late 19th century. There has been many memories made in this house and my father thought it would be a waste if he were to sell it. I quite agree with him.

Everything with Neji-nii-san has been very different lately. I'll tell you about it some other time otherwise this mail will be so long you're too lazy to read it.

Write me again soon.

Hinata


Author's Note: Please let me know what you think! Be it a positive or negative review, I still appreciate it. Reviews keep me motivated to continue this story. I'll see you guys again in the next chapter. I hope you enjoyed it :D