DISCLAIMER: NONE of the characters belong to me except Jennifer and her aunt!
A/N: Looky looky, another chap for this story. I'd love for some reviews ! I'd love to hear your thoughts on the story :)
CHAPTER 3
After her first day of school, Jennifer couldn't help but feel more relieved to have found new friends in just one day. Jennifer also had grown more curious to why two groups of friends she met were so hateful against each other, or to her, Sakura's group of friends who were being hateful towards Itachi and Kisame.
She just exited the main entrance of the school with Sakura and Naruto, Sasuke being doom and gloom had wandered off alone, it was then that she noticed Itachi leaning against the brick wall that lead around the school.
Sakura seemed to be busily scolding Naruto again to have noticed them ahead, "Hey guys, I'll catch up later, I got 'ta go do some things." Jennifer said, waving at them.
Naruto sulkily waved before giving Sakura a begging look, "Can't I borrow your notes?! I'll try not to fall asleep again." He begged. Sakura sighed with distain.
"You always say that Baka! Aren't you trying to become better than Sasuke-kun?" she said and then added lowly, "…not that you ever will."
Jennifer left before she heard anymore. She walked towards Itachi who calmly waited, leaning against the brick wall with a far-away look in his eyes.
"Itachi-san?" Jennifer said, her voice successfully bringing him back from where ever he went. Itachi looked to her calmly, "Ready?" He said and then started walking to the car park without her answer.
Annoyed slightly, Jennifer could only roll her eyes and follow him. What if she wanted to say no to helping out? She thought sarcastically.
"What does Kisame need help with this time?" Jennifer asked through the silence as they walked, "And why bother asking me?" she added curiously..
"Seemed like a simple idea, you live only across the road." Itachi shrugged casually. He pulled out a set of keys from his pocket and pressed a button to unlock a car.
Not too far from them was a very flashy and expensive car for a young person like Itachi to have.
"Is that a Mustang?!" Jennifer blurted, recognizing the red car better when they were closer. Itachi smirked.
"1969 Mustang Fastback." Itachi said proudly, he walked to the driver's side and got into the car.
Nervously, Jennifer got into the passenger's seat and admired the inside features. She put on her seat beat and listened as the engine rumbled to life.
His driving skills however had scared the wits out of her, she grabbed on to her seat so hard that her knuckles were turning white. Itachi casually sped out of the car park, expertly skidding around corners and avoiding other cars and people.
He noticed the paling on Jennifer's face and slowed his speed rapidly, "Sorry." He said emotionlessly after a moment of awkwardness. Jennifer took her time to let her breath and heart to calm down.
"I-It's o-ok….I d-don't think I'm not used to p-people driving like t-that" she stuttered, staring wide-eyed at him. Itachi chuckled slightly, "I 'spose you haven't gotten into a car with that blonde haired kid yet either?" He asked absentmindedly.
"Who, Naruto?" she said, eyebrows furrowed. He nodded while watching the road; "Trust me when I say 'Don't get into a car with Naruto'" Itachi said and noticed the bewildered look on her face.
"He's not a good driver." He added. Jennifer nodded slightly, choosing to let the confusing topic pass when she saw they were finally on their street.
She saw Kisame relaxing on the grass and said sarcastically, "Seems like he has a lot of work to do."
Itachi ignored her and parked the car in the driveway. He got out and Kisame looked towards them with his trademark sharp grin.
"Heey Itachi! Took your sweet ass time did ya? You're usually here way before me!" Kisame said with mockery. He only then noticed Jennifer when she got out of the passenger side, an understanding look crossed his face and he stood up.
"Hey Jennifer! How was your first day?" He greeted her, picking up the towel he was laying on and chucking it over his shoulder.
"Hi Kisame-san." Jennifer said happily, "It was a good day, I'm glad to have met many people already."
He nodded, a mocking smirk playing on his lips, "Yeah I saw your new buddies today, the wan-" Itachi slammed the front door open suddenly, distracting Kisame and Jennifer. Itachi was glaring warningly at Kisame, his hand on the door from where he obviously pushed it harshly into the wall.
"Whoops sorry Itachi-san." Kisame suddenly said, his enthusiasm seemingly fake, "Your lil' brother's with them isn't he?" he teased lightly. Jennifer stayed put looking from one to the other, wondering what they were trying to hide.
"Come on, you needed some help didn't you, that's the reason why I got Jennifer here." Itachi snapped, walking inside, Jennifer watched him with concern. There was something slightly off about Itachi but she wasn't sure, he seemed to be on edge.
"Yeah. Yeah. Don't worry about him. he can be such an asshole sometimes." Kisame shrugged and motioned Jennifer to follow him. "I just need help with moving some of my boxes into another room. Itachi's too lazy to help me you see." He muttered.
He took her into the lounge room, passing by the kitchen where Itachi stood watching them with a drink in his hand. He smirked at jennifer when they passed by again with a heavy box and stifled his laugh when he saw Jennifer struggling.
"What have you got in here?!" she huffed out, Kisame laughed "Just a bunch of things…that are pretty much made out of metal…..yeah they are pretty heavy aren't they?"
He guided them into a room that was fairly dark, she could see boxes were already in there and most of them were ripped from obviously someone attempting to drag them around.
Once they dropped the box carefully as Kisame said, they moved a few more into the room before Jennifer decided to collapse on the floor, huffing tiredly.
Kisame left the room for a moment, laughing at her tired form and Itachi returned, handing her a drink which she took gratefully.
"Now you see why I didn't bother helping him." He told her. Jennifer nodded, taking a gulp of the juice he gave her. The juice tasted slightly too sweet and she looked at him suspiciously. "Yeah I put in some vodka." he admitted, his smirk once again on his face.
"Come and sit in the lounge room, the couches are better than the floor." Itachi hinted to her, moving out of the doorway for her to follow. Jennifer did, slowly getting up from the floor, only to freeze when she noticed something sticking out of a box.
It was a bit dark to see what it actually was but she was sure that it was a …gun?
Jennifer's insides felt like they were freezing when that thought passed through her head, she swallowed nervously, why would they have a gun? She thought absurdly, shaking her head and quickly walking out of the room. She was probably seeing things, after all that work she did today, she was tired.
In the lounge room, they both entered to see Kisame sprawled out on the couch, flickering channels on TV. Itachi moved and stood in front of the widescreen TV and stared pointedly down at Kisame and then towards Jennifer.
"You got her to help, now pay up so she can leave." that stung Jennifer a little as she looked at him, did she do something wrong?
"Oh yeah that's right." Kisame chuckled, getting up from the couch and reaching to his back pocket. He pulled out a black leather wallet and grabbed a few notes.
"Here" Kisame said, handing Jennifer the notes. She lightly took them and gasped at how much he gave her.
"150 is a bit too much don't you think?" Jennifer stared at them both incredulously; Itachi shrugged nonchalantly and took a seat on the couch.
Kisame just waved his hand in the air with an undisturbed look, "No. No. you did awesome and I thought I might spoil ya a bit. I mean, I'm glad at least someone helped me out." He said and glared out the corner of his eyes to Itachi.
"O…okay" Jennifer said hesitantly, pocketing the money. "You know what. You should come hang out some more. We got pool table and all, and if you want to have a few drinks behind your parents back, we'll help ya out, wont we Itachi?" Kisame said with a wink.
"Don't bring me on this." Itachi said looking at him with a 'you've got to be kidding me' look.
"I'll uh…think about it." Jennifer smiled slightly, "Well now though I better go…."
Kisame just jumped and lounged on the couch and mumbled a 'cya.' This made Itachi sigh and get up, "I'll shut the door behind you then.". He then walked with her to the door and leaned against the door frame once she stepped outside the house.
"You are welcome to drop by as Kisame said, he wasn't joking or anything, if you get bored or anything and we're home you can drop by some time." Itachi said suddenly. Jennifer made contact with his eyes, locking them with his and saw the seriousness and insistence that were showing in his eyes. Her heart fluttered slightly.
"y-yeah… I might take that offer up, my aunt doesn't have anything too interesting in her house" Jennifer laughed slightly.
Itachi smirked and nodded, "Well cya later I guess." He said and shut the door softly.
Jennifer turned around and walked home with flushed face. "I think I really like him." She murmured to herself and went inside, collapsing on her bed, sighing blissfully. She did like him.
What do you think? any thoughts? and there's definitely something happening that hasn't been revealed yet. give ya hint. its not going to be a school angst, its alot more dangerous with these groups of ppl.
heh....thats all for now. reviews? *puppy eyes*