enjoy and please R&R -Dia
Naruto Pov
"5 years ? that's a….long time"
"hm..?"
"he's been following you for 5 years"
"a-ah…"
"Sasuke didn't tell me…I overheard some of your conversation"
"...yea I figured that much…w-what are you going to do ?"
"nothing much actually…"
I took her small hand inside mine and said a few words a small sign and in a few moments on her hand was a silver bracelet.
"This will do for now."
"…I see"
"how many…have you eaten so far ?"
"souls…? i…don't know I don't really c-count"
Psh…are there so many you already forgot…tsk
"120…? I think"
"What ? then…how many hearts ?"
"n-none…"
"…just, how old are you ?"
"I've…been a soul eater only for 5 years"
"…you were a human"
"I was…dumb enough to give up my heart for…nothing"
"that's sad…you know that if any demon is older than 500 years if they get a heart there is-"
"he was so much older.."
"then…"
"He died. I can't even remember his name now…but I will never forget his eyes"
"I'm sorry.."
Just how can someone be rational after losing a beating heart. Having feelings but then all of a sudden feeling nothing but numbness and pain. Just how can she live? Without thinking my hand cupped her cheek. Beautiful milky eyes were staring right back at me, empty no emotion, not because she has a stoic face but because she has no feelings at all…or she shouldn't have…but as I got closer fear covered her face.
"Why are you so much more human than most of the people ?"
"…He...said that too"
"He ?"
"Sasuke did."
I see….Sasuke said something like that.
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Sasuke Pov
That was really bad, I know Naruto for such a long time, he's something different so of course he wants something different. A few years ago Sakura told me he had a relationship with a fish demon he captured and that she wasn't half as beautiful or half as sane as Hinata . He was going to get himself in real trouble.
"Sasuke-kun ? I was thinking...a-about us. And since we've been so close lately and always together…"
And then there was Sakura, Naruto loved her once, but not even he is dumb enough to resist with Sakura. She's beautiful nothing to say… her scar from some lights it makes her seem more 'bad-ass' but in other conditions it can be considered something that ruined her face...and body. Her way of being is worse though.
"I was thinking that maybe we should g-go on a date or something"
I still remember her naked body on the metal table with many medics around her, even the Hokage...looking at her as if her life was over. Sakura went into depression after she woke up and found herself with huge scars nothing could heal. I still feel guilty, I always did and probably always will. I learned to live with this burden on my shoulders, still I always think…what if I saved her then ? I remember seeing her in front with that feline demon, how it scratched her from head to toe…and I did nothing, Naruto came and killed it. But…too late.
"So what do you say ?"
When she got conscious again Hokage-sama put me as her bodyguard, she covered her face with a mask all the time. That cat-like mask with pink and jade colors was like a joke. Sakura saw my emotions for the first time, guilt and wanted to use them. Wearing a mask of the thing that did it to her…She knew I would never leave her side if she acted broken. She finally stopped wearing it after I said that she's still beautiful maybe even more…
"Sasuke ? are you listening ?"
Sakura is a smart and a sneaky person, may I say evil sometimes ?
"Sasuke!"
"What is it Sakura ?"
"…W-well have you been listening ?"
"I have.."
"what do you have to say ?"
…Nothing, I knew she was in love with me for a long time, maybe too long, but the fact that I feel nothing when I see her…will never change, no matter what she does.
"no, Sakura, I told you many times and the answer will always be the same one, I have no interest in you or any of your romantic fantasies"
"…Sasuke…But why ?It's not like your 'job' is keeping you buys!"
"Whatever…"
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Hinata Pov
'She has no idea.'
"She doesn't even know you? But she 'loves' you ?"
"Hinata…like I said before. I hate when people know too much about things they shouldn't…..Naruto knows."
"yes I know, he told me he overheard everything"
"but, could you…stay away from him ?"
Sasuke was just the kind of person that hated when people got in his business and he didn't usually get into anyone's business either…or at least that's the impression I have of him, you can't say that you 'know' someone after 2 days or so.
"…very well. Don't worry I can't kill anyone now…"
"he sealed you"
"of course he did…I'll talk to you later I feel tired"
"Very well"
He did seal me, and I was supposed to eat in about 2 weeks…I have to figure out a way to escape until then.
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Sakura Pov
Hinata was an interesting character. To be honest when I first saw her with Naruto I thought of her as a threat, but now she seems too nice to take any of 'my boys' away. She seems like that kind of girl that grew too much too fast. Just as I was thinking about the petite girl she came in the room.
"What are you up to ?"
"…I'm tired I thought about relaxing a bit"
"Do you want to sleep ?"
"no…just laying down is good enough, why is that Sakura-san ?"
"I want to talk…"
When I said that I could see her flinch a little, was she scared of me ? or of talking…does she not like to an"swer and ask questions ?
"Of course if…you don't mind Hinata
"I….don't"
"Well…I meant to ask this a while ago. You said your family died...how did that happen ?"
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Hinata Pov
Sakura was starting to put unpleasant questions. My family was fine actually, only my mom died when I was little… My dad and sister were well probably home praying each day in front of a picture of myself and my mother, it is a disaster, for the past 5 year I didn't want to think about the pain I made them go through. My dad wasn't one to show his affection but I knew he loved me a lot, even if he acted like he never cared for me or my sister..
"…it's something I don't feel comfortable talking about…I'm sorry"
After I figured out what I was…I hang around my house for a few more days…I heard my dad throwing things around the house cursing and screaming, he was losing it. My sister, Hanabi was usually just outside the door on the floor crying her eyes out. I felt so bad…but I couldn't tell them I was a monster..there was no way…!
"..I-it's fine!"
Sakura's sudden and loud respond brought me back to the present and I opened my eyes to see her right in front of me with a worried face…
"I-I didn't mean to…m-make you cry.."
I rose my hand to my cheek and it was indeed wet..tears, I didn't even feel them, after I became…this monster I remember crying only once…after I left Gaara. I missed him so much, he was a human, he loved me…he made me feel! In this numbness I needed him! But I couldn't take away his life…i had to leave and now he's hunting me.
"I'm sure it must be hard being alone. You feel lonely don't you ?"
"..I don't", I couldn't help but giggle and Sakura gave me a puzzled face, "I feel nothing. Just numbness. At this point even pain would be a pleasant feeling."
Her green eyes widen and she hugged me so tight, her rose and cherry perfume filled my senses, she was…something else. I felt slowly drifting and I was asleep.
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Sakura Pov
I wanted to ask her about what's going on with Naruto but I didn't want it to seem suspicious so I asked about her family first…bad move. She was crying yet saying she doesn't feel a thing, I opened my mouth to say something but no words left my mouth I didn't know what to say, I couldn't think of what to ask… so I just hugged her and felt her drift off to sleep, right before I let go of her she whispered something
"I'm sorry, I'm bothering you with my problems"
Hearing Hinata say that broke my heart I wanted to tell her that she can share all her problems with me I wanted to be someone that cares for her! But the door opened and Naruto came in…he saw Hinata crying and asleep and came running to her
"Wha..why?"
"i..i asked something I shouldn't have…I'm sorry"
Hinata didn't open her eyes, some tears falling from her eyes and hitting the pillow. Naruto looked at her with concern and wiped her tears away, he cupped her cheek and moved his face closer to Hinata it actually hurts to see someone that once loved me try to kiss another girl. Yet Hinata opened her eyes and moved away quickly leaving behind a confused Naruto, I didn't even notice when Sasuke came in the room but he was watching everything in silence.
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Sasuke Pov
After some time I headed back to the room only to see that Naruto was trying to kiss a crying Hinata while Sakura was watching. I was on the point of saying something but Hinata moved away, I never thought that a 'monster' would actually be some'thing' to keep a promise.
My eyes followed her and she was looking over her shoulder, paranoid, yet there was just a wall. A small sigh escaped her lips and she crumbled to the ground. Sakura ran to her and helped her up and placed her on the bed to sleep again.
"Don't do that again, you woke her."
Naruto looked at the…'monster' and seemed hurt, she rejected him. Monsters were knows to be beautiful and flirty always open to physical contact and things like this but she pushed away from him.
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Gaara Pov
They were keeping her hidden in some…place. But I'd just go there and take her away, problem solved. I entered the flower shop and a blonde girl looked at me with her blue eyes.
"I don't think I've seen you before"
Hey bright eyes were analyzing my every move, but she was all smiles, I sighed and ruffed my hair before looking back at her.
"Listen, I'm looking for someone"
"Aren't we all ?"
"Hinata, her name's Hinata"
Her titled head suddenly rose to its straight position and all the amusement disappeared ad she stiffened.
"Why?"
"I…just want to talk to her"
Only thinking that on the other side of this wall it was Hinata made my heart break, I missed her so much, I wanted to held her and ask her why! I needed her so much, I'm sure I looked pitiful because the blonde looked at me like I was a lost puppy.
"Wait here…I'll have to ask her if she wants to talk to you"
"No! Don't ask…please"
I wasn't really expecting to be allowed inside but her just going to get Hinata to talk to me without telling her was more than enough. Slowly my mouth dry and I felt my left eye twitch, I was getting nervous. A few years ago it was so normal to be around her..but now I was anxious. Small steps approached and I saw the blonde being followed by Hinata and…both of the guys she was with before.
"…G-Gaara…"
I just looked at her, she was looking at me and I felt like dying, so close. I took 2 steps in front, my hand touched her cheek, so smooth, so beautiful, perfect.
She looked confused, 'why was I here' I bet she was wondering.
"I couldn't take it anymore"
"G-go away"
I knew she'd say that, but it hurt so, I didn't fight to keep it in, I cried my tear fell on her cheek.
"No"
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Naruto Pov
All of a sudden Ino tells us that someone wants to talk to Hinata, me and Sasuke go with her. The person is this red headed guy 'Gaara' and he's crying and touching her cheek, the way the act it's strange, I don't like it one bit.
"G-go away"
"No"
When he refused to leave I wanted to kick him out but Sasuke stopped me. I turned my eyes to him for a moment too long and when I look back at Hinata this dude is hugging her. So I just go and shove him aside. The way he looks at me is so painful, I felt physically hurt from his eyes but it was sudden replaced by anger and right before he can do anything Hinata runs to him and hugs him back.
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Hinata Pov
Naruto and Gaara were about to fight, that was a disaster, no! I ran and hugged Gaara and I felt him stiffen, I grabbed onto his shirt and breath in the familiar smell. I had to stop myself with all I had not kiss him.
"Hinata..?" Naruto's husky voice came from behind.
"I..I'm not going to let you hurt him!"
His beautiful bright blue eyes widen and he took a step back, confusion washed over him. And he averted his eyes looking at the ground now. Sasuke was just watching not saying a thing. I felt Gaara's hand rub my back and I just wanted to let go, to stop running and go back to him, but something stopped me, my head was on his chest and I heart his heart beat fast.
"But…you still have to go"
His hand stopped rubbing my back and grabbed my waist tighter his head on mine, I felt so peaceful but I slowly pushed him away and started to run back to the room. Time seemed to move in slow motion, my bare feet hitting the wooden floor, Naruto's wide eyes, Sasuke's shield suddenly rising, Gaara's bow aimed at me…and only then arrow moved fast, fast, faster. Right through my left leg.
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Sasuke Pov
After Hinata pushed this…dude away and started running, 'Gaara' took out his bow and shot an arrow at her, I rose my shield but...not fast enough. She didn't even scream, Ino did, Hinata fell to the ground and it hurt, me too. Naruto punched the hunter and I slowly went to Hinata.
Soul eaters, they don't have feeling, they are monster, they kill people to survive…yet why does she looks so human ? She was looking at the ground, biting her lower lip, hands shaking, she was crying. I picked her up and for once I understood Naruto, trying to kiss her, she was so beautiful, so fragile.
Her watery doe eyes looked at me and I couldn't move. Do soul eaters know spells ? Can they do magic ? Did she cast one on me ? My feet didn't move anymore. I heard the door open and Sakura's scream. Not sure if she was screaming at me or if she was screaming because Hinata had an arrow in her tight. I just looked at her, her face, hands, slender neck.
My eyes were wide at this point, I realized I did something wrong. I'm no better than Naruto. So I closed my eyes and let my arms fall, her back hit the ground, her hair brushed my cheek. I opened my eyes to see both her and Sakura staring at me.
"Get that out of her leg"