so here's the second chapter, the story feels kinda slow, but im purposely making this a gradual build for a reason
disclaimer: i do not own Naruto, Kishimoto does, if i did my life would be the shit (sigh)
can i get some opinions on Tenten's personality? i know she seems a bit meh, dull and dead i guess, but for the character that i'm going for i kinda need her to be like this, what do you guys think?
Chapter 2; friends?
BEEP. BEEP. BE-
I groaned as I slammed the alarm off, I slowly lifted myself into a sitting position and stared at the red numbers on the clock that read 3:30, I sighed as I let myself fall back onto the warm bed. I starred at the ceiling, then with a lot of will power pushed myself out of the bed and took a hot shower. Afterwards I changed into my black leotard and put my hair into a single bun, I then put a simple black hoodie on slung my school bag and my dance bag with my uniform on my shoulder, and just as I was about to leave something silver caught my eye. It was the locket. I watched it for awhile and then, before I regretted it I snatched it off the dresser and put it in my dance bag. I quietly made my way across the silent dark courtyard, my breath coming out in think steam, it was calm yet creepy at this time of night. I made it to the building and was thankful that it was actually unlocked. Walking down the hall to one of the dance studios I couldn't help but feel watched. I soon made it to a familiar door and entered the pitch black room, I turned the lights on quickly and was met with the empty studio. I walked over to a corner and dropped my things there, ignoring the loud noise it made. Who cares? Nobody's even here. I took off my jacket and standing in the middle of the room I took a deep breath and began my usual routine. Halfway through I noticed that my right leg wouldn't stop shaking as I held it, I concentrated to make it stop when I swore that I felt a harsh sting rip across the skin making me gasp and land on my feet no longer on pointe.
I sat quietly for a moment and then turned and looked at the back of my calf, nothing, you couldn't see anything with the tights, but I know I felt it...it felt like... I shook my head, impossible, she's not here anymore. I continued, every now and again feeling the same harsh sting. By the time I finished my usual routine it was 5:30, school starts at 7:00. I decided to change in the studio knowing no one would come at this hour. As I took the uniform out of its plastic bag I grimaced, the skirt was...short, and the welts...people will see. Maybe not, I quickly changed. The uniform was simple a black long sleeved button up with a red bow tie on the collar, it had a black high waisted skirt that you tucked the shirt into, it went to mid thigh and along the hem was a red stripe. It came with black thigh high socks that also had a red stripe around the edge, I wore black flats for shoes. I turned and grimaced as I saw a few of the red welts and raised scars, I sighed, I guess ill just have to make up some bull shit excuse.
I then remembered the locket and brought it out clipping it around my neck, I then pulled out my bun and put my hair into two small buns. Once finished I grabbed my things and headed out. I walked through the now dim courtyard, some light was starting to enter through the dark, I decided to read by the fountain, it was cold, but I wasn't convinced enough to go inside where it was warm. I sat down and pulled out a book, I was soon lost in the story. Time went by too fast.
"hey, new girl!" I looked up to see that it was early morning, and that more people were out. There in front of me stood the girl from before with the bright red hair, but now she wore glasses, to her left was a girl with dark blue hair that was short up until the bang on the left side of her face which went a bit past her shoulder. Another girl on her right also had blue hair accept it was much lighter like a royal blue, she appeared to have some type of origami rose in her hair which was pulled up into a large bun.
"Can I help you?" I asked her in a bored tone. Her eyes narrowed when she noticed that I obviously wasn't interested in whatever she had to say
"yeah you can, by moving your ass! You're in my spot!"
"Excuse me? Your spot? I don't see your name on it?" suddenly the girl at her left pulled out a black marker and handed it to her. She quickly wrote down her name right next to me
"there see!" I starred at the writing with half lidded eyes, then turning back to look at her and never breaking eye contact I reached back and scooped a handful of freezing cold water and poured it over the marker, the ink ran
"still don't see it, but-" she growled "whatever, have a wet seat" I stood and grabbed my things with my arm around my book pressed safely against my chest
"why you-!" I heard a scuffle from behind but kept walking
"no Karin!"
"if the headmaster catches you fighting you'll get suspended!"
So Karin's her name hm? I made a mental note. I entered the building immediately feeling the warmth of the academy wash over me in a pleasurable shiver. As I walked I could feel peoples eyes on me, cause for one, I was the new girl, secondly, I was taught by one of the best professional dance instructors in the world, third, the back of my legs were quite a sight to see. I bit my lip, dammit I still need an excuse. As I mulled this over in my mind I looked down at my schedule
1st Period Homeroom Maito Gai Room # 315
2nd Period Science Hatake Kakashi Room # 102
3rd Period Literature Yuhi Kurenai Room # 520
4th Period Lunch
5th Period History Sarutobi Asuma Room # 210
6th Period Elective of choice
I sighed as I looked it over, simple enough. I entered my homeroom just as the bell rang, when it did the teacher and everyone in the class turned to look at me, talk about awkward. Then the teacher ,who looked strangely like bowl haired guy from yesterday, got a huge grin on his face
"so you are the youthful new student I have been given the honor to care for!"
"uh-"
"yes! Take that Kakashi!" he began to laugh boisterously as he pointed at the floor. Great, my teacher is a couk. He then stopped and came over and lead me in
"please introduce yourself to the class properly my lovely student!" I starred at the prying eyes
"hi, my names Tenten, I'm 16 years old and I'm from Romania" immediately after a girl yelled
"what's your last name?!" I hesitated a moment before saying
"i don't have one" I heard some ohh's and loud whispers of 'how weird?' 'that's unusual', I grimaced, wow thanks for being discreet! Another voice called out
"what's with your legs?" I shifted uncomfortably in my spot and made up a lie quickly
" when I was younger, there was an accident, i'd rather not talk about it" hushed whispers started up again, I rolled my eyes
"where can I sit?" I looked up at the teacher and asked him quietly as he still had a blinding white smile on him.
"hmmmmmmm, ah!" he pointed dramatically to the back.
"Neji! Sasuke! Please raise your hands!" Two pale hands rose into the air slowly with two familiar faces, followed by girlish talk and giggles with verbal admiration, "between them is where you shall sit my blossoming student!" I heard gasps and girls immediately began to protest as I made my way up the stairs to the back of the class
"bu-but Gai sensei why there?!"
"she can have my seat!"
"or mine!"
"mine too!" some only silently glared, one of them even had the audacity to try to trip me, but I easily avoided it as I bluntly stated
"nice try" the girl scowled at me. When I finally made it I glanced at the familiar boys while giving a small nod of my head
"hey" they both nodded their heads with a grunt of acknowledgment. I slid behind Neji's chair and took the empty one in between the boys. I immediately recognized them from yesterday, especially the one to my right, the boy with beautiful eyes. I sighed as I rested my chin on my intertwined fingers.
Suddenly in a flurry of red I saw an annoyingly familiar face
"oh, it's you" I felt two peoples attention snap to me from my left and right while two other familiar faces turned to glare at me with Karin's
"listen newbie you need to show me some respect! Got it?"
"and why's that?"
" because I could make your life a living hell if I wanted to" I snorted, her eyes flared with anger
"is that a threat? Cause if it is that is the most sorry ass threat I have ever heard"
"you little bitch, after what you did at the fountain do you really think i'll let you get away with this"
"hey do me a favor, stop talking, your voice is really annoying"
"i will kill you panda" I stopped
"what'd you just call me?" she smirked
"pannnnnnddddaaaaa" I felt anger begin to boil in my blood, I hated that name, I felt the need to just rip her throat out, my hand twitched until two cool voices stopped me
"immature much"
" no kidding" I quickly turned to Sasuke then Neji with wide eyes of surprise, that was the first time I had actually ever heard them speak and in my defense nonetheless. Neji had his hand in his pockets with his eyes closed, I continued watching him as I head Karin speak
"wh-what'd you say Neji kun?" he opened his eyes slowly, his eyes...they were so...cold. I had to suppress a shiver as he spoke
"the name calling, it's immature"
"i-"
"mind your own business Karin" Sasuke finished for him.
"but this-this girl! She-" I turned to look at her and slightly leaned in
"i what?"
She was speechless as she had nothing to say, sputtering nonsense in irritation she turned around sulking. I sighed and starred straight at the board where Gai was talking enthusiastically with that boy with the bowl cut
"thanks" there was a bit of silence and I was slightly startled when I heard the simultaneous
"hn" a smile came over my features, a genuine one, I knew what there grunts meant and I just couldn't help it. I feel that I might have just made two friends, unusual friends, but still...friends
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