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Chapter 6 Bearing the burden of a secret storm…

Next Day (Monday)

Sasuke's P.O.V.

I wake up with a start when my alarm clock goes off. "Ugh" I moan as I leave the comfort ness of my bed. With another groan, I drag myself towards the bathroom. My mind is always fuzzy in the morning, but something very unusual flashed in my thoughts. That girl I met yesterday.

What was her name? Hyuga. Hinata Hyuga. There was something weird about that girl. She was unusually quiet around me compared to any other girls. She also looked pale. Very pale. I've only seen people on their death bed look that shade of white. Even though I won't say it out loud, it worries me. Her eyes were glazed over and she looked like she was struggling to stand up. If it wasn't for my pride, I probably would have asked if she was alright.

I stop walking in the middle of the hallway. That Hyuga girl is different. Way different then all of the other girls I have ever met. Pfft. I have to stop thinking about her so much; she's making me soft. I let out a small chuckle as I continue my way. If I'm lucky, I might get to see her again today at school. As I entered the bathroom, I banished all thoughts as I start getting dressed.

At School

Once at school, I start looking for a certain Hyuga. I know that she goes here since I have seen her roaming around the hallways out of the corner of my eye. She is always so quiet and shy around people, and she always stays in the shadows of everything, it's really no wonder I've never really paid much attention to her.

I guess that I am too busy looking for Hinata and dodging my persistent fan club members that I don't even notice that I am walking straight for someone, until it is too late.

"Ouch" I say, picking myself off the floor. The boy I bump into stays quiet, yet glares straight at me. Since glaring is my thing, I glare right back at him. But, when I look into his eyes, I see the same type that I was looking for before. Hyuga I think, but then say,

"You aren't by any chance a Hyuga, are you?"

The older boy looks at me, and then says,

"I am a Hyuga. My name is Neji, but just how did you get a hold of my clan name?" he throws out at me in the end. I give my best I don't care look, and start walking again. Then I look over my shoulder in such a way that it seems to be too much trouble to even try, and say,

"I met a girl that was a Hyuga the other night. She had the same type of eyes you do, so I assumed that you must have been another Hyuga."

I see him give me a smirk and start walking in the direction he was heading in before.

'That girl you met was my cousin, but don't get any bright ideas of trying to make a move on her," he says before disappearing behind a corner.



When my momentary shock recedes, I go back to my search for Hinata. I have to keep my eye out for any more Hyugas. I think.

Finally, I see her. But as I come closer though, I notice that she looks different from yesterday. Her skin is even paler then it was before, and she seems to be leaning against the wall for support. While I approach her, she finally seems to notice my existence, and she gives me a hard stare, then turns to leave. I quickly reach out to stop her, my shock over her appearance completely distracts my pride right now, and I grab her arm. Although, when I touched her right arm, she flinches and quickly gets out of my grasp.

Neji'sTrueLover: Ello people, welcome back! Quick question…am I updating too fast? I feel like I'm leaving no time for everyone to actually read the story ( If I am please tell me and I'll slow down…Anyway, I'm feeling…tired today. My Spanish classes are # and I really don't like them. I need people to tell me that you really are reading this, and the only way I can do that is if you leave reviews. Please –hands out a cute Neji plushie with puppydog eyes- please review.