Chapter Two: Pain and Longing
Her
She spent the night at her dad's place. Her dad had a big house, so of course there would be room. But she couldn't sleep at all. One of the reasons was that it reeked of alcohol and cigar everywhere. There was women's underwear, tons of them, on the floor. She hated how much she couldn't bring herself to tell her mom she didn't like spending time with her father. She couldn't. Then she would have to break her heart.
But that night, all she could think about was whether she'd ride the train or not tomorrow. She didn't even know if she could go to school tomorrow.
But then she remembered how much her mother hated it when she didn't go to school. She closed her eyes, hoping she'd fell asleep faster.
Him
He didn't see her on the train that morning.
But he hoped he did.
Her
She got to school a little late, and her dad was forced to take here there. She hated every minute of it, but glad that it was over… for now, at least. She entered History just in time, before Mrs. Cummings came in. Sakura didn't have a chance to ask her why she was late, which Tenten was kind of glad about.
She looked outside the window, something she always did in history, in class.
When class was over, she realized that she had to take the train to go home.
When she did get on the train that day, someone was waiting for her.
Hyuuga Neji was sitting right where she usually was, a vacant seat on his left.
It was as if he knew she'd be riding the train, even though she didn't that morning.
Him
He didn't know she would ride the train when class was over. He didn't know she'd even come to school. But for some reason, he felt like she was. Which was why he got ahead of her just so he could sit in her usual spot, just when the train was about to be full, and just when the only seat left was the one on his left. Then she would be forced to sit beside him.
But she still didn't.
The girl, as much as it angered him, decided to stand. He knew she saw him on her spot, and he knew she knows that the only seat left was the one next to him. But she still refused. No girl ever wanted to be away from him. No girl ever looked so disgusted at him as much as she was. No girl. Ever.
That was why he was more eager to grab her attention more than ever.
He wanted to talk to her.
He wanted to know more about her.
He wanted to protect her more.
But he couldn't bring himself to believe all of it.
So, that night, he went and consulted his father about it. About women, as much as he was ashamed of it. "Women…" his father started, as he drank a cup of hot chocolate whilst reading the paper. "Are complicated beings. What's this all about? You've never had problems with women before."
And boy, was he right.
Neji grunted—a trait he used to always do whenever he was embarrassed. It only amazed his father more. "You could talk to her. I mean, corner her. That way she won't have any other options."
"She could punch me or beat me up."
"Then you're a pussy. Corner her. And then talk to her. But don't rape her."
"Got it."
As much as idiotic it sounded, his father was right.
Cornering her was the only option he had.
When he waited for her the next day, he got ready to corner her in the train. He didn't like the idea of cornering her in some dark alley, or at school, that would make people talk. But luck wasn't on his side, because she didn't show up. Again .It made him think, what exactly could she be doing? Could she be sick? Just running late? Nevertheless, Hyuuga Neji got off at her stop. He ran, even though he didn't know where exactly she lived.
And as if luck was back on his side, he saw her.
In some run down alley, with four humongous men.
He watched her stand so boldly, lifting one up on her shoulder and tossing them aside, as if she had no difficulty in doing so. As if she had ridiculous super-human strength. She proceeded to beat up the other three. It was as if watching an action movie. Like the ones in his comic books.
She kicked, jumped, punched, and head butted them all. All falling to the ground, unconscious.
She was the only one standing. He was staring.
"You—"
She heard his voice and turned around, her eyes widening as she got ready to run away. It was no use, she was already cornered. Something he had always wanted, what he planned to do since last night. He couldn't even sleep right away because of it. She was panting when he got closer. He assumed it was either the aftereffect of beating four guys or she was just nervous about him cornering her.
When he got closer she launched a punch at him. At his face. At his beautiful face.
He grabbed her hand as a result.
"What is wrong with you?"
"Why are you here?"
"Why shouldn't I be here? You weren't on the train!"
"That's no reason for you to be here, you creep!"
He felt his blood boil within seconds. He had never been called a creep before. He had never been shut out by a girl before. His grip on her tightened. He could tell she was about to launch another attack on him. He blocked it, and let go of her hand, immediately taking out a plastic bag from his bag. He shoved it to her face. "Here."
When she took the bag and looked inside, he was already walking away.
She looked back at him, and he was already gone.
He gave her the latest issues of Batman and Spider man.
[Author's Notes]
I feel like an idiot writing this. But any who, chapter two! Yes yes
