BACK!!! haha something funny happened with this chapter. Like I already had the chapter written and it was finished for like...um...a month or something, I just forgot it was finished...So um sorry, here is chapter 5.

Note- Chapters 5 and 6 are Hinata-centric. Chapter 7 gets back to Shikamaru and his problems.


Chapter 5: The Disgraceful Truth

(Hinata's POV)

"Psss, Hinata-chan," Shikamaru whispered my name. I try not listening to him, but he was once my friend, so I decide to hear him out. "What happened to you?" Sasuke-kun happened to me. "Why are your eyes black?" Sasuke-kun bought me contacts. I was getting bored with my eyes being like they were anyway. "When did you get those clothes? I didn't even know you owned dark stuff." I didn't. Sasuke-kun bought me all new stuff. He's going all out for me. "Why are you doing this?"

I answer all his questions without looking at him. I do not want him to read the hurt in my new, black eyes. I tell him the truth. "I changed. I realized who I am. I'm tired of being the person I usually am. that person gets no attention from anyone. My eyes are black because I no longer consider myself a Hyuuga and I'm wearing contacts to hide that trait. As for these clothes, I've always had them, and always wanted to wear them, but I was scared you or Naruto wouldn't accept me. Now, I'm no longer afraid to show my true self."

Ok, so that wasn't the truth. I like being who I am; that IS my true self. And I'm not disgraced to be a Hyuuga; I love the Hyuuga Clan, even if I'm not always treated as I should be. I look at my former friend as I hold back my tears. "I'm doing this for two people: myself and Sasuke-kun, my bestest friend in the entire world, better than Naruto, Chouji, Neji, and even better than you, Nara-san." I put extra emphasis on the 'san.' "Please don't call me Hinata-chan anymore." I'm sorry. "It pains me more when you do."

The bell ending that period rang. I quickly gather my belongings and walk out of the classroom. I wait next to a set of lockers watching the classroom door, waiting for Shika-san to come out. Where is he? After a few minutes, he finally walks out, still gaping. I follow him to his next class. As he is walking, the hag Sabaku no Temari comes out of nowhere.

I can't hear what they are talking about, but Shika-kun is smiling and blushing! And he's looking at her like she's his best friend! That hag, I'm gonna kill h-- Wait, why do I care? Sasuke is my best friend. I like Sasuke-kun! Wait, no, being Sasuke's girlfriend is just for show! I really like Naruto-kun, right?! I look back at Shika-kun and Sabaku no Hago. Crap. I like Shika-kun too!! The two I'm watching go their seperate ways and I realize I need to get to my next class...which is on the complete other side of the school.

"Crap, I'm gonna be late!!!" I run as fast as I can down the hallway and accidently collide with Naruto, landing on top of his chest. "Ahh! Gomen, Naruto-kun!" I can feel my face starting to burn up. Oh my God, I'm laying on top of him!!! I get up and look away to hide my madly blushing face.

"It's okay, Hinata-chan...So I guess your dating Uchiha-teme now, ne, even though you like me?"

"Well...wait. You know I like you?!"

"Yeah, everyone does. I'm not as dense as people make you believe!"

"Y-you knew I liked you, yet you acted like Sakura was a queen in front of me!"

"I hoped you would finally understand that I didn't like you the way you feel for me, Hinata-chan..." He gently placed his hand upon my cheek. I close my eyes and slap his hand awy from me.

"You don't like me in that way, yet you continue to mislead me?! You...you...YOU TEME!!!!" Oh wow, where did that come from? Whatever, that CREEP deserves it! I storm off towards the auditorium. I'll skip all my classes to avoid social confrontation and wait untill Drama Club starts. Then I'll watch MY Sasuke-kun do what he does best. I don't need anyone but Sasuke-kun!!


Hinata: Wooooooooow. I'm awesome!

Naruto: my hand hurts...T-T

Hinata: NO ONE CARES!!!

me: Plz calm down!!

Hinata: glares at Kara

me: oh god...hides in a corner away from Hinata Plz review!