SCHOOL IS GONNA START IN A WEEK!! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Disclaimer: You know the drill people!!!!
Hinata fluttered her eyes open and stared at the ceiling. 'I guess its time to wake up' She thought to herself before sighing and slowly getting out of bed.
Her bare feet made contact with the soft carpet and once again she was amazed with the room's beauty. Her room back at konoha was large and spacious, only having essentials which consisted of a futon, a desk, a chair, a large wardrobe and a vanity mirror that once belonged to her mother.
She never had much time to realize it yesterday, but the room was incredibly charming. Dark Reddish Wood paneled walls were hanged with attractive paintings , the furnishings were exquisite and there was even a chandelier!
A delicate looking vanity mirror had perfumes and other feminine apparatuses littered on its desk. The antique four poster bed had crimson velvet drapery hanging on it, which were drawn by gold braided cords, the downy mattress was covered with cream-colored soft and silky sheets, the blankets, pillows and bed skirt having the same color though embroidered with gold and had gold framing.
The mahogany headboard and posters were expertly carved and polished to a reddish sheen. Sighing in bliss, hinata walked to a bathroom, thinking how lucky she was to have spent a night in such luxury.
She found that the tub was already filled with warm water, the maids must have poured the water boiling hot so that when she awoke it would be the perfect temperature. Hinata lowered herself into the balmy water and sighed deliciously. 'This is heavenly'
She wrapped a fluffy white towel around her body and hair after her bath was finished and walked back inside the room. She was mildly surprised at the box on top of her bed. She walked toward it and took of the lid, inside was a beautiful knee-high, frilly and lacy, white chiffon dress.
'What am I supposed to do with this?!' She thought to herself before the timid maid entered and locked the door. 'I forgot to lock the door! How terribly embarrassing! Luckily it was a girl' The maid bowed and greeted her.
"Might I ask, what am I supposed to do with this?" Smiling shyly, hinata gestured towards the dress once greeting her. "It was a present from the young master" The girl replied, her head bowed and hands clutched in her lap.
"Young master?" Hinata wondered confusedly. 'Was it takara? Tsuki maybe? Or Takumi?'
"Takumi-dono said that it was a gift" The maid replied.
"Takumi? I have to thank him later" She muttered to herself "Thankyou ahh…?" she trailed of in question "I'm sorry for not realizing it sooner Miss. Please call me Akira" the maid replied, blushing in mortification.
"Yorushiku Akira-san, please call me hinata" Hinata flashed the girl a fond smile, she was a pretty little thing, about 23 years old with slightly tanned skin, black hair and green eyes.
"Hinata…san" the maid smiled hesitantly and bowed "Would you like me to help you dress, lady hinata?" Akira asked and hinata refused, politely stating that she was able to clothe herself. She then went to the dressing room and locked the door.
After putting on the comfortable and lovely dress, she sat on the table and began brushing her midnight blue hair. Akira who never left offered to help, hinata after mildly protesting finally gave in and let the older girl brush her silky strands.
"You have beautiful hair, lady hinata" She said while brushing the pale girl's hair. She then used some jutsu to curl the lower part of her hair in a delicate downward spiral.
"I'm sorry lady hinata, takumi-dono said it was necessary." The older girl then used a dark blue inch wide ribbon as a headband and placed it on hinata, ending the tie with looping bow.
After the final preparations were done, hinata walked uncomfortably into the large dining room to find the boys already there. The vast table was filled with delectable food as always. The large French windows were open, letting warm morning sunlight to seep in the warm room.
Everyone was wearing white dress shirts, black pants and black blazers with the exception of takara who wore shorts. "Good Morning" She bowed politely and sat beside takara who immediately latched himself on her lap.
After the meal, takara said in a sing-song voice, "Nee Fairy-oneesan? Papa has something to say oneesan! Oneesan! Oneesan! lalalalala" takara stated ecstatically, almost jumping up and down on her lap. Hinata smiled curiously, patted his head fondly and turned to look at takahiro.
"We have something to ask you hinata…" Takumi started, feeling more inquisitive than ever, hinata stared at takahiro, waiting for the man to speak.
"We thought that it would give us much pleasure if you….stay." Takahiro gently said. "Oh, I couldn't possibly stay any longer takahiro-san, I have given you too much trouble, I don't wanna be a burden. I'll just go pack and---" Hinata's insistent rambling was cut off by takumi's pleading voice saying, "Forever. We want you to stay forever hinata."
"Wh-what do you mean? I don't understand any of this!" She replied, confusion and a hint of hysteric tone entering her voice. "We want to make you a takanishii, hinata. We want to be your family." Takumi added and hinata abruptly stood up, causing her seat to fall. She lowered her head, bangs covering her eyes, she was quivering because of her suppressed emotions.
"Was it because of what I said yesterday?" She said in a deathly menacing tone.
"It…was a factor." Takahiro replied equally calm.
"I don't want your charity. I don't want your pity! I just wanted someone to listen to me! I dont want your pity…never wanted your pity…" Swiping at the tears forming on the corner of her eyes, she turned tail and ran.
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I cant believe I'm crying. I hug my chiffon clad knees to my chest and sob on my folded arms. How could they? How could they even think that I needed their pity or their charity? Takumi maybe but takahiro-san? He should've known better than to ask me something like that.
I was still crying when a soft and furry thing nuzzled my arm, hesitantly I lifted my head to stare into the soft violet eyes of a sleek and black panther. I cursed my insane love for animals and immediately embrace the beautiful creature.
"You know what mr. kitty? I've been alone all my life and I would always be alone. I already accepted that fact, they didn't need to offer something like that. I didn't have anyone's pity before, I don't want it now. This is just a temporary set-back. I've had worse times, mr. kitty. You understand that, don't you?" He purred in answer and set his head on my folded arm as I rubbed behind his ear.
"Oh, I perfectly understand." A menacing and cold voice said behind me, stunned, I stare into the almost black amber and blue eyes of takumi.
The panther jumped in front of me quickly and started pacing and snarling in a threatening way, his violet eyes never leaving takumi's face.
"Sora, leave." He said and the panther, SOra, turned to leave after looking at me worriedly. How a panther could look at me worriedly I will never know….
Takumi sat beside me and I scooted away from him, he didn't seem to notice, he just stayed quiet with a far-off look in his eyes. I was staring at his profile, he had a lean and agile body, his hair unkempt and wild suited him perfectly, the perfect straight nose and perfectly curved mouth. He was more than a Greek god, he was…..perfection.
I was still looking at him when he suddenly drew me close to his side, his hand gently but firmly made me place my head on his shoulder. I closed my eyes and waited for the words. "Stay with us Hinata. Stay with me?" he offered no explanations, no excuses, no other pleas but I heard my self say one word "Yes"
Then there were those eyes, I knew that I was in danger of falling for those eyes, but what could I give him? A heart, but no that was left to someone who only tore it to pieces and discarded it. Money? I don't even have money, I left everything behind. Prestige? Power? I could give him none of those but when he turned his head and looked at me with those eyes, I knew that what I should give him wasn't important and that I wasn't in danger of falling because when I look at those eyes, I already knew that I would give him everything and nothing if he wanted it (except my heart because no matter how much I….I could never give it to someone other than neji…my heart has always been his and will forever be his) but most importantly, I have already fell in love with him…
...at the first glance of his eyes on mine.
OOOOOOoooooOohh Cliffhanger? I think not mwahahahahahaha
I LOVE YOU TAKUMI!