Chapter 10: Feelings
The sun sets, signing that night will arrive soon. For the whole day, the boys have been training in the forest, practicing their martial arts skill. Noticing that the sky is getting darker, they decided to call it a day and starts to walk back to the hotel.
"Man! That was some good work out!" Jack said with satisfaction as he wipes the sweat from his face with a small towel he brought. He glanced at his friend, who was being silent like usual.
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As they are about to reach the hotel, they stumbled upon three Genins, who were heading towards their direction.
"Hey!" Jack called out to the group.
"Hey!" Kiba said with a grin with his hand behind his head. Shino just stares at them without saying a word.
"H-Hello Akira-san, Jack-san." Hinata stuttered with a smile as she bowed her head. Akira just looks at her without replying her greeting.
"So, what's up?" Jack asks.
"We just got back from a mission." Kiba replied while looking at his team mates. He then noticed that the boys' clothes are wet and they were sweating. "What about you guys? It's like you just got back from a gym or something."
"We just got back from our training." Akira said with his usual tone, smirking at the group.
"You guys sure train hard." Kiba stated. Akira just shrugs as he walks past them and goes inside the hotel, leaving Jack with the group alone.
The group then turns their attention towards Shino, causing him to sweat dropped. "What?" He raised an eyebrow.
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After changing his clothes and taking a quick shower, Akira lies himself on the bed, preparing to sleep. However, something in his mind that prevents him from doing so. He continues to stare at the ceiling like he was in a trance. He snaps when he hears the sound of cracking from the door as it opens.
Jack walks in as he closes the door. "Having trouble sleeping?". He asks as he gets on his bed.
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Opening his eyes Akira found himself lying in a strange garden. "Where.....am I?" He said to himself as he stand up, looking around his surroundings. The ground is cover with white colored roses, with a large sakura tree standing proudly nearby. As Akira continues to search around for any signs of life, he suddenly hears an echoing sound coming out of nowhere, calling him.
"Akira........." The voice echoed softly.
"Who's there?" He said, looking around to find the source of the voice. Suddenly, a figure appears in front of him as it fades in. It turns out to be Hinata, much to his surprise. "Hinata?" The girl smiles at him without saying a word. She slowly leans to him and gives a peck on the cheek, causing him to blush.
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Akira's eyes snapped open as he sat up on the bed, sweating. His cheeks turn red as the kiss scene played in his mind. However, he quickly overcomes his mind and goes back to sleep.
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Tomorrow, 8.34 a.m.
Jack lazily moves his arm as he clicks the alarm clock. He then sat up on the bed, yawning. As he slowly open his eyes, he sees Akira was nowhere in sight nor was he on his bed.
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Meanwhile...
On the lane of the market, Akira calmly walks pass the people. His mind was not at peace as images of the dream kept playing in his head. "What was that dream all about?". He sighs at his thoughts. After moments of walking, he decided to make a stop at a tree nearby. Standing under the shady tree, he lays his back on the trunk, folding his arms.
*Flashback*
An image of a little boy, wearing a school uniform appears in his mind. The boy was sitting on a chair, eating his curry rice on a table. Near the sink, there is a woman, washing the dishes.
"How was school? Do you have fun?". The woman said as she puts a plate on the rack.
"Yeah, mom. It was fun! Although, they are some girls who keeps calling me cute and stuff....." He answered, taking another bite of his meal.
"That means they liked you." The woman giggled.
"Liked me? No way, I don't like girls!" The boy pouted.
The woman turns around to face her child. "You know, one day you might even have a crush on girls. Trust me, that was how I met your father." She said with a smile.
*Flashback ends*
Akira just sighs as he close his eyes.
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At the market, Hinata and her sister, Hanabi is busy shopping for groceries. Fortunately, it was still early in the morning; thus they are not many people there. After buying all the items they need, they decided to head back to their manor. They were force to walk slowly as there were many items that they have to carry, especially for the little Hyuuga.
"This is so heavy!" Hanabi wined.
"Don't worry. We will reach home soon." Hinata said with a smile. Turning around the corner, Hinata was surprise to see Akira standing under the tree. "H-Hello, Akira-san." Hinata stuttered.
Akira opens his eyes when he heard the greeting. "Hello....." He said softly. His cheeks suddenly turn red. "Why am I blushing?"
"W-What are y-you doing?" Hinata smiles. Her sister starts to get annoyed as she could not hold on to the items any longer.
"Nothing. Just hanging out." He answered, trying to hide his blush. "What about you?"
"I w-went to b-buy s-some g-groceries with m-my sister." She answered with a smile.
"I see.". Akira noticed that the plastic bags contain a lot of items, which makes it heavy. "Want some help?" He offered.
"Umm....s-sure." Hinata accepts the offer as she gives some of her items for him to carry. Akira also takes some from Hanabi, much to her relieve. Soon, they leave and head towards the Hyuuga manor.
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After paying the bill to the counter, Jack walked out of the shop and starts his search for Akira. "Man, where is he?" He said to himself. As he walks, he suddenly bumps into someone, causing him to fall. "Hey watch it!" He said as he looks up to the person.
The person turns out to be Rock Lee. Next to him was Gai-sensei. "Are you ok, Jack-kun?" Lee said, offering his hand to Jack.
"Yeah, yeah I'm ok.". Jack holds his hand as he gets up, brushing the dirt of his clothes. "By the way, have you seen Akira anywhere?".
"Nope sorry." Gai answered.
"Well, I'll be I seeing ya." He walks away, leaving the two confused men behind.
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A large manor comes into view as the group continues to walk in the path, heading towards it. Even though the manor was made from wood, it is still beautiful to attract attention, not to mention that it is wider than two mansions put together.
"Is that your house?" Akira said as he continues to look at the manor.
"Y-Yes." Hinata said, giggling. Hanabi just smiles at the boy.
Arriving at the gate, Hinata and Hanabi walked in with Akira slowly follows behind them. As they are about to enter the door, several guards block their way, pulling Hinata and Hanabi away from Akira. "Seize! Get away from the ladies, boy!" Two guards block the girl from Akira, posing in their fighting stance.
"Umm...You don't understand! H-He is h-helping me t-" Hinata was cut off when another voice comes in.
"What is going on here?" A man in black clothes comes into view from the door.
Finally done. Took me long enough to make this. I hope I got the descriptions right, especially for Hyuuga's manor. As for the flashback scene, hope I didn't copy to much of Sasuke's.
R&R