I woke up early today. I went to the rooftop and looked at the view of Hiroshima in front of me. The wind is quite cold but relaxing. The clouds are dark so I expect it'll be raining later. Inhale. Exhale. Relax. They won't be able to find you, Sasuke. They won't see you again. So just forget those memories you've shared with them. After that, it'll be easier for me to leave, to leave Japan.

Someone tapped my shoulder but I didn't bother to look up. "I know you're facing a big problem and making hard decisions. But you know what? Hiding isn't the answer," Itachi said.

I know. "But I need to do this. Everything's going to be easy after this. Just support me in my decisions. That's the only thing you can do."

"Sasuke, I respect what you want. But you're just wasting time on playing hide and seek with someone who doesn't even know where to find you or if it is possible for her to find you. Stop doing this. You're not a kid anymore. Do you really want to hurt Hinata?"

"Who told you that she's hurt?"

"She loves you. Of course she will be hurt if you continue this."

I shook my head. "She doesn't love me."

"How would you know that if you're just standing here, waiting for your flight to come?"

6 days. And my flight is 5 days from now. "I don't need to know the truth. So just go downstairs and do your own thing." In short, leave me alone.

"Last question."

I looked at him. "What?"

He let seconds pass by. "Do you really think you can forget your feelings for her?"

I know I can't but I should. "Of course I can. I'll do anything to forget her."

He smiled. That smile means something. He's planning something. "Let's see," then he left me. I wonder what he's planning.

*HINATA'S POV*

"W-What?" I said.

"The principal already allowed us to leave for a week so pack your things up now," Ino said.

"W-Wait. How did that happen?"

"Ask Kiba about that."

I looked at that boy with a smile on his face. "Yah! What happened?"

"Sorry for not telling you this earlier but our principal is actually my uncle," Kiba said. "And since we're desperate to look for Sasuke, I asked him to give us permission. Fortunately, he did."

I smiled. I really love my friends. "ARIGATO, KIBA!"

"Yah! Don't shout."

"Sorry."

"Let's go, Shikamaru."

"Me? Why?" Shikamaru asked.

"We'll call you aunt. We're going to stay there for a week."

"W-What?"

"You said she lives in Hiroshima, right? And besides, I already called her yesterday. We will just confirm our stay," then he went outside.

"Aish! Am I Akamaru?" then he followed Kiba.

I stood up. "I'll just fix my things," then I went inside my room.

It's still raining but not as hard as yesterday. Still, it's making me dizzy. The rain makes me nauseated, especially when I'm moving or doing something. Aish! I also have motion sickness so I have to relax. No one should notice this.

"Are you okay?" Shino asked.

I looked at him. "Y-Yes."

"You look pale. Are you sick?" Ino said.

I shook my head. Wrong move. Relax, Hinata. "D-Don't mind me. I'm okay."

"Are you claustrophobic? Or do you have a motion sickness? It looks like you're going to throw up," Shikamaru said.

Aish! "I-I'm okay," I repeated. I'm getting more and more nauseated. I didn't notice that six people would be that crowded in a van.

Shino, who is sitting beside me, opened the window on my left. "I think you need some air."

I looked outside. It's not raining now. Good. "Yes. Thanks."

"You really need to rest, Hinata. You're stressing yourself much," Ino said.

"She's right. Maybe you have to stay in the house while we're looking for that bastard," Kiba said.

I looked at him. "But I want to-"

"Hinata, you're the youngest one in here so you have to follow what we tell you to do. Just rest there even just for two days," Sakura said.

"But-"

"No buts."

Aish! I really have no choice. "Fine," then I looked back outside.

We arrived at Shikamaru's aunt's house at 11am. We went to our rooms and went back to the living room. She smiled sweetly at us. She's welcoming us warmly.

"So yeah. This is my aunt," Shikamaru said.

"Good morning, kids. I'm happy that finally, I'm meeting Shika's friends. The house will be full now," his aunt said.

"She's single," he added.

That was surprising. "Really?" Kiba said.

"But why?" Ino also asked.

"I have no time to look for the right guy. And besides, I'm already old. And I'm happy being single," she explained.

Shikamaru looked at his aunt. "By the way, Hinata will stay here for a day or two while we're doing our task. She will just take a rest then she can join us after."

She looked at me and smiled. "Okay. Don't worry, I'll take care of you. Let's go. Let's eat first," then we all went to the dining area.

Two days. Right. I think I have to follow what they said. Resting isn't a bad idea. Two days. After that, I'll help them find Sasuke. Sasuke… Where are you?