Class ends and I quickly grab my things, knowing from my classmates' expressions that this morning's incident has not been forgotten. The sooner this day ends, the better. But I still have third and fourth period to get through.
As I grab my lunch and head down to the cafeteria, I can only hope that I'll be given a chance to recover and figure out what, exactly is going on. As I spot the familiar silver-headed boy seated at a table with his friends, I soon realize that my recovery from today's events will not happen.
"Hey Mousy Girl, where are you goin'? We saved you a seat over here!"
I scan the cafeteria for an escape, something or someone to rescue me. For a split second, my eyes meet Itachi's. My desperation and fear must be overwhelmingly obvious, for a look of concern and understanding crosses his face. Not knowing what else to do , I turn to the group of boys hollering at me and approach their table.
"What'sa matter? We ain't gonna hurt you, Mousy Girl. Have a seat!" One of them, a boy with long golden hair, slaps my back so hard I nearly lose my balance and fall on the table. The others laugh. I'm shaken up now; my heart is hammering in my chest. I don't know what else to do, so I sit.
"Mousy Girl, meet Deidara, Sasori, and Nagato." Hidan beckons to each of them in turn. I nod shyly, unable to lift my eyes from the table. "We're gonna meet down at the abandoned house on Elm street during third period. Make sure you don't get caught."
"What do you think you're doing?" My heart sored at the sound of Itachi's voice; he's come to rescue me! I look up trying to send my saviour my deepest gratitude with a smile. Itachi looked extremely cross, Hidan just annoyed.
"The real question is what the fuck do you think you're doing," Hidan retorted "I'm trying to have a nice conversation with Mousy Girl here."
Itachi glanced at me as if to ask, What have you gotten yourself into? If only I had an answer. "You have no business harassing my fiancée."
Hidan snickers "Your fiancée?"
Itachi, clam as ever replied, "Yes. My fiancée." He gestures for me to stand, and I obediently follow. As we walk away, Itachi leading, Hidan raises his voice to be heard over the chattering of the other students.
"Hey Mousy Girl, Your fiancée's a real douche."