Tenten sighed, Hinata hadn't shown up at school yet. It was worrying because she wasn't answering her phone but also she had found the girls books in the photography room. Flicking through her planner Tenten wagered that one of these people must have know where she was. 'first up, Ino and Sakura, I know she's friends with them' Tenten thought, annoyed with the idea of talking to those two. Chucking Hinata's sketch book in her locker for safe keeping, she left the room searching for the girls.
"Kakashi-San sorry for interrupting, but do you mind if I borrow Ino for a few minutes?" he shook his head returning to the lecture. Ino looked relieved, even though she was only escaping for a few minutes.
"Hinata didn't show up to class," Tenten muttered taking a photo of the blonde to keep up appearances.
"She wasn't in home room either, I texted her but she hasn't replied sorry Ten but I've no idea what might of happened," Ino said shrugging. Tenten groaned, it looked like this was going to be harder than she thought.
"Do you know Kiba Inuzuka? he was scheduled to meet her after me, he might know something," she asked sounding a little desperate, Ino smiled slyly.
"He's on the track course." Tenten rolled her eyes, from where Ino had sat she would have had the best view of the guys as they worked out. She hollered a thanks, taking the stairs two at a time.
"Gai can I borrow Inuzuka-san for a minute or two?" she yelled, running down the course to catch up with the other enthusiastic sport teacher. He nodded and began to skip, she took that as her cue to leave.
"Hey Kiba your wanted by some chick," one of the guys yelled, he had over heard the earlier conversation. She thanked him, winking.
"You're Kiba?" She asked making sure. He nodded, looking snapped a photo.
"I was wondering if you knew where Hinata was, I'm her friend and she didn't show up to class so I'm a little worried," she explained, now chewing on her bottom lip.
"I'm not her friend so I wouldn't know but she was a little shaken up when she left yesterday. If my words had any affect, then I reckon she'd be at home workin a few things out, that all?" he asked, not sounding the least bit friendly to her. Tenten glared at him and grudgingly asked the next question.
"Know a guy named Shikamaru Nara?" He nodded.
"He's normally down in the science rooms, if he's not there check the library for a guy with red hair and the kanji for love tattooed on his forehead he'll know," Kiba answered walking off before she could say another word. Tenten flipped the bird at his retreating back and stomped off angrily. Inquiring down at the science lab had been a waste of time. The T.A there had, a little to happily, said he hadn't been in today. The library was looking just as fruitless until she spotting a guy sporting blood-red hair. Walking over she tapped his shoulder.
"Hi, I'm looking for Shikamaru Nara I was told you might know where he is," she said politely, date book clutched between nervous hands almost denting the leather.
"unfortunately Nara-San isn't here today, is there anything else I can help you with?" he asked, Tenten smiled 'at least he's polite' she thought.
"Not unless you know a guy named Gaara" she muttered, sinking into the chair behind her. He smirked, almost laughing. Tenten glared, she had enough of rude boys and was about to tell him so.
"I'm Gaara," he explained. She blushed, groaning of all the day's she had to make a fool of herself it had to be today.
"I'm Tenten, I'm asking about Hinata sh-" Gaara cut her off with a finger to her lips.
"Hinata-San is unwell, I took her home yesterday after our meeting. She has personal issues to sort out, I think it might be a while before she returns, if you will excuse me I have to rejoin my class." He nodded respectfully to her. Tenten returned the gesture, dragging herself back to class.
"Hey China don't look so down, she'll be here tomorrow. Hinata's the strong and silent type." Tenten hit the Uchiha but had to agree with him, otherwise she'd end up a mess herself.