Noroi no Uchiha

When someone dies in the grip of a powerful rage,

A curse is born

The curse gathers in that place of death

And those who encounter it will be consumed by its fury.

Sounds of Normality

正規のサウンド

The soft drizzle of rain didn't bother her in the slightest. She knew Sasuke was there, standing on the porch a few feet away his eyes scanning the outside of his house as he stood on the porch. Every minute or so, his eyes would flick to her to check what she was doing.

It may be common sense to stay under shelter when it rains, but the soft mist of rain was refreshing to her after being cramped in that house. She wanted to go out and socialise, have some fun and relax for a while. But Sasuke wouldn't exactly be a fun guest to bring along. She guessed she'd underestimated the scale of the job to look after him. But she endured it by telling herself 'it would only be for a few more days', days that passed at the pace of a lethargic snail.

"Onee-chan."

She wondered, were they even trying to find someone for him?

"Onee-chan."

Or would she be doomed looking after him forever?

"Onee-chan!!"

Hinata jumped, visibly startled by the shout directly into her ear. Blinking, she noticed a pouting girl standing before her.

"Hanabi-chan?"

"Onee-chan, you really are out of it aren't you!" Hanabi huffed, folding her arms and scowling at her older sister. Really, how could she ignore her like that?

"Hanabi-chan, not meaning to be rude, but… Why exactly are you here?" Hinata asked puzzled, shuddering slightly at the burning feeling of Sasuke's eyes on her back.

"Ever thought of calling Onee-chan?" Hanabi asked, narrowing her eyes and pursing her lips. "I've had to go wandering around looking for you for days! You weren't at your own place and your phone was there so I couldn't call you," she dumped Hinata's cell phone in her lap. "And when I asked your friends none of them knew where you were! Honestly, I was so close to going to Father to ask for some detectives."

"Gomen," Hinata said placing a hand on Hanabi's head. The smaller girl waved off Hinata's hand and combed through her brown locks in case it had been messed up.

"What are you doing on Uchiha property?"

Ah, and the Uchiha decides to make himself known. Oh dear, here she goes…

"Onee-chan!" Hanabi cried delighted. "So this is why you didn't call, you were with a hottie!"

"Hanabi-chan! It's not like that! I'm looking after Sasuke-san for work," Hinata scolded.

"Sasuke-kun, hm?" Hanabi said raising a delicate brow and looking the unimpressed Uchiha up and down. "Onee-chan, you scored big time."

"Hanabi…"

"Get out," Sasuke said, his patience thinning.

"Alright, but I'll be back sweet cheeks!" Hanabi called with a wave, before walking off. Hinata watched her go, immediately wanting her to come back. No matter how annoying she was, at least it was company.

"That was?" Sasuke asked, demanding to know who that odd little girl was.

"My little sister, sorry about that," Hinata apologised. She stepped onto the sheltered porch and her phone vibrated in her hand.

You have one new text message.

From: Unknown.

Message:

A blank message from an unknown number? Hinata's eyebrows furrowed in confusion, and she checked through her phone.

822 missed calls.

704 new messages.

Looking at the oldest missed calls first she noticed loads from Kiba. A smile twitched at her lips at the thought of her over protective friend pressing redial at random points during the day. Counting them, there was 114. There were 17 from Shino, he was far more level headed. Hanabi called 25 times.

666 calls were from an unknown number.

666 texts were blank from an unknown number.

Slightly disturbed, Hinata cleared her calls and the blank texts.

"What are you doing?" Sasuke's voice said nearby to her left.

"My friends were worried because I didn't get in contact," Hinata replied. She couldn't help but notice that the hospital had not called. The thought depressed her. "I should let them know I'm alright."

"Hn."

Looks like she wasn't going to get any privacy. In that case she should probably call Shino, he would be calm and able to tell Kiba. If she called Kiba… Well, half the country would probably hear him.

"Good day, Aburame Shino speaking," came the familiar smooth monotone.

"Sh-Shino-kun?"

"Ah Hinata, it's you and not your sister this time."

"Gomen, Shino-kun."

"Did you just say Hinata?! Gimmie the phone!!"

"It was I she called."

"GIVE ME THE PHONE!"

"Kiba. Sit. DOWN."

"Umm…?"

"My apologies Hinata, we were both very concerned. Naturally, Kiba is more expressive with his feelings."

"I understand. I'm sorry, I was given a job by Shizune."

"I'm aware. I did call up and find out, but Kiba got upset when you didn't call."

"Stop making me out to be a whiny little kid!"

"Then stop acting like one."

"What?!"

"If you speak in a civilised fashion I will allow you to talk to Hinata."

"Give me the phone."

"Manners?"

"Now."

-sigh-

"Hinata, Hinata is that you?!"

"Yes Kiba-kun," Hinata said a giggle escaping her.

"Do you have any idea how worried I was?! Seriously, I thought you'd been raped or murdered or kidnapped or eaten! Don't scare me like that!"

"I'm sorry."

"You should be missy! Poor Akamaru was beside himself!"

"Thank you for caring," she replied.

"Kiba stop blushing like a hormonal schoolboy."

"Shut up!"

-rustle, bang, thud-

"Hinata, are you safe and well where you are?" Shino's voice asked taking a serious tone.

"Yes, yes I am," she replied, though couldn't help feel uneasy with her answer. She didn't feel safe nor well at this place.

"If you're certain. You know our doors are always open."

"You know where our spare keys are babes!"

"Kiba. What have I told you about calling Hinata in such a way?"

"Not to do it?"

"Exactly. Now be quiet you imbecile."

"Who are you calling an imbecile bug lover?!"

"I'm glad you two are alright," Hinata said a genuine smile pulling at her lips. "Its good to hear from you again."

"The same with you Hinata."

-ding dong-

"Pizza!"

"Kiba. Tell me you did not order that awful muck again."

"I did not order 'that awful muck' again. This time I got pepperoni!"

"…Forgive me Hinata, but I have a house to protect."

"Of course Shino-kun, send Kiba-kun my love."

"Hinata sends her love."

"Ehh?! No she can't go yet!"

"I doubt she wants to listen to you talking with your mouth full. It's disgusting just to see it."

"Oi!"

"And stop blushing dimwit."

"I'm not!"

"Say goodbye to Hinata."

"Bye Hinata-chaaaaaaaan!! We love youuuuuu!"

"-aggravated sigh- Goodbye Hinata, love from us both."

"Goodbye." With that she hung up, feeling better than she had the whole time she had been here. She'd go and see them if she could, but they'd interrogate and threaten Sasuke.

"Done?" Sasuke asked, hands burried deep into his pockets.

"Yes," she replied, slipping her phone into her pocket. He huffed slightly and turned to open the door. He glanced back at her and with a sigh she stepped inside, back into the prison under his watchful gaze.

"Give me your phone."

"Hm? Why?" she asked confused. She was half scared he would confiscate it and forbid her from speaking to her friends.

"What do you think? To put in my number," he scoffed taking it from her. As it left her hands, the small object shuddered in Sasuke's hands. "You have a message," he said dropping it back in her hands. She blinked and turned to her phone.

One new message.

From: Unknown.

Message:

I'm always watching, my hime.

She almost dropped her phone in horror. Sasuke gave her a confused look and she quickly composed herself.

"My father, he's mad I didn't call him," she lied quickly. She closed the message and opened a new contact for Sasuke to put his details in. The Uchiha did so and then gave it back to her.

"Are you sure you're alright? You're pale as a sheet," he stated.

"Fine. I'm... I'm fine."