This chapter is shorter than the rest but thats because the next chapter will be long. Also i dont know if ill be updating tomorrow because i'll be out of the house all day so i apologize in advance!
Chapter 4; careful
"AGAIN!" schwipp!
"FASTER!" schwipp!
"AGAIN!" schwipp!
"STRAIGHTER" schwipp!
"AGAIN!" schwipp!
"BETTER" scheipp!
"AGAIN!" schwipp!
"please(sob) it hurts" SCHWIPP!
I gasped and jolted out of bed, literally. I fell to the floor with a painful thump. I hissed under my breath and catching my breath shakily stood, starring at my messy sheets and now empty bed. I continued to take large breaths through my nose, I pushed back my sweaty bangs while closing my eyes
"fuck..." I turned to looked at the small clock and saw it was 3 o'clock, there's nothing wrong with getting more practice. After doing the same routine that I did yesterday I left the dorms, as I crossed the dimly lit courtyard at a leisurely pace I began to hear echoing footsteps heavier then my own, I stopped and then quickly whipped around to see... no one. I blinked a few times then shook my head, just my imaginaiton, but for some reason I couldn't help but walk at a brisker pace just to get inside. Once again I practiced and once again I felt as if someone was causing the sting across my flesh, I ended my routine 15 minutes earlier not being able to take the burn anymore. I quickly changed and once again made my way to the courtyard, but this time I decided to sit on a wooden bench. I couldn't concentrate on what I was reading though, my mind was too all over the place! I slammed the book shut and stuffed it into my bag, the glittering silver around my neck caught my attention. I gingerly lifted the locket and starred at it, I attempted to open it but for some reason I couldn't, it was then I noticed that on the right on the front part was a small key hole, damn the old hag didn't even give me a key. I rolled my eyes and then decided to flip it over, my nails traced the engraved message on the back, my scrambled mind still attempting to put some sense into it's meaning.
I was snapped out of it though when I heard the loud squeaking of the school gates opening and various voices of arriving students, I quickly grabbed my bag and left for homeroom. I sat silently once again toying with the locket, I didn't even notice the person sitting next to me until a voice that I wasn't sure how I felt towards startled me
"we didn't finish our little talk yesterday" I stiffly turned my neck to face Neji and stare into his icy eyes"that was rude" play stupid, play stupid
"what was rude?" he grabbed my left wrist and showed it to me
"if your gonna make an excuse like the one you did yesterday, you should at least have a watch" I felt my face go hot as I wretched my wrist away
"w-what's it matter to you?it's not like you care." he leaned in, my face was on fire
"i care a lot more than you think" he whispered, I felt his hot breath caress my lips. I searched his eyes as he searched mine, my breath hitched as I suddenly saw something ignite in his eyes
"you two oughtta cool down on the flirting" my eyes snapped to Sasuke who was coming up the stairs with a smirk on his face while fanning himself "i can feel the sexual tension from here" his smirk grew as my blush did
"we are not flirting!"
"Hn" Neji leaned back in his chair like nothing happened,
"rrriiiiiiigghht" Sasuke plopped himself down in his chair "and Gai sensei isn't off his rocker" I was about to continue arguing when said off the rocker teacher pranced into the room with a blinding smile.
"hello my youthful students! I have come to announce that today we will be announcing the performance that our dance group will be holding in two weeks!" he held up two fingers that sparkled, wait performance? what? "we advise that you get your tickets fast before they sell out!" girls squealed and giggled, and spared glances at both Neji and Sasuke who looked completely unfazed by the sudden news
"what performance is he talking about?" Sasuke answered
"every year the dancers hold a bit of a talent show" Neji smirked
"you'll be the main act" I shot him a pointed glare
"and when the hell did I agree to this?"
"you didn't. Madam Melancolie did" I growled
"damn that good for nothing hag" Sasuke raised an eyebrow
"i thought you admired her and considered her 'an inspiration' I quote unquote" oh shit, he's right! Damn me and my big mouth
"oh, well, I mean, it's an on and off love hate relationship you know?" I gave a nervous laugh, neither of them were buying it, fuck me Satan. Just then the bell rang, hold that thought,
"gottagobye!" I zoomed out of the room before either of them could stop me, I got into science and took a relieved breath, too many close calls this week, like damn
"you do know that we have this class together right?" Neji's condescending voice pierced my ears, it was silent for a moment before I fell out of my chair anime like
"fuck you all"
They both chuckled as they took their seats next to me, I sighed as the rest came in, neither of them asked me about anything on the subject again. That day in dance class I kept my fair distance from Karin and watched my back now wanting a repeat of yesterday. The teacher clapped her hands
"alright everybody quiet down! As you all know our yearly performance will be coming up, and usually we would have auditions for our main act, but due to to Madame Melancolie's kindness she volunteered Tenten for it! We will have a variety of dances to choose from so be open to new things! Now I want you all to discuss what you would like to do and if you will be doing solo, a pas de deux, or a group, when you have decided just come to me and ill write it down! Tenten dear, come with me" I nodded my head and followed her outside into the hall where she began to explain to me what I would be doing, she wanted to keep my performance a surprise from everyone so I would practice away from the rest, she told me the dance I would be doing, and who I would be working with, I groaned at my partners name.
Suigetsu Hozuki. The biggest pervert I had ever met, and we would have to meet again, he was a creep and tried to come on to me more than once in any empty closet. I hated doing pas de deux's with him, he would always touch and grope way too much and way more than was ever necessary,i sighed it just keeps getting better and better. When we returned to the studio everyone was chatting away excitedly as some waited bouncing on the balls of their feet already having chosen their performance. I waved to Hinata, Sakura, and Ino as they were in line with big smiles on their faces, I made my way over to Neji and his bowl haired friend as they were leaning against the bars talking.
"hey" they both looked up and in a flash I was blinded by white teeth
"hello dear youthful colleague of mine! It is a pleasure to finally speak with you! I have heard so much, and am so honored to have you as part of our ever youthful family! The fire of youth burns greatly in- nghmp!"
"Lee, you're scaring her" Neji had securely placed a hand over his big mouth to finally get him to shut up. I giggled and said
"it's a pleasure to meet you Lee, and I, in truth, am honored to be a part of this lovely family" his eyes glimmered in admiration and I think tears as he suddenly grabbed me in a tight hug spun me around let go and then bounded off in a- WTF?! Is that a sunset?
where the hell did that come from?
"hn, you speak his language, he likes you" I turned to Neji with a confused look, the smirk on his face grew "that's a good thing" I nodded my head with a slight smile
"so, what are you going to do for the performance?"
"Lee and I will be doing the male duet from the ballet QUATRO and yourself?"
"i can't tell, i've been sworn to secrecy, they want it to be a big surprise for everyone" he lifted an elegant eye brow
"you don't seem too excited"
"i'm really not, the person I have to work with is an ass"
"what's his name?"
"i doubt you know him but Suigetsu Hozuki" the moment his name left my lips Neji visibly stiffened but before he could say anything the bell sounded signifying class was over, as people left he came up to me placing his right hand on my right shoulder and leaning down he whispered as I felt his lips skim over my ear making me shiver
"watch yourself around him" and with a last squeeze on my shoulder he was gone. I stood there still and completely frozen, my skin tingled from where he had touched and my face especially my ear felt like they were on fire.
But his words stuck with me like a broken record all the way to the girls locker room, my dorm, even to sleep 'watch yourself around him'
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