Konoha School of the Arts

Chapter VII: While Sakura was Gone (Part I)

A/N: SO. Sorry about how long it's taken me to update. Life has just hitting me full on for the last two years. I'm actually in the process of re-writing many of my fics so, in the next chapter I'm probably gonna have two or more of the other chapters rewritten, edited and up. As you can tell my grammar has improve by a crap load XD Well, this chapter is more centered around Temari, Hinata and Ten Ten and their crushes. All of the events in this chapter happened while Sakura was in the hospital. I hope you all enjoy and I hope you'll tell me if you see a typo or two.

Until next time, your humble servant as always,

Momo Mirasaki~

It had been the next day when they had heard the news about Sakura being run over by a car. They had been wondering the day before what had happened to her as she had never answered their calls or been at the house when they had gone looking for her. You see, it had been around four p.m. on Friday when Hinata had shown up first at Ten Ten's house in a limo. Ten Ten was shocked but got into the car nonetheless a huge grin on her face. As they drove down the familiar streets that lead to Temari's house the girls talked.

"So, I can see you're rich," Ten Ten commented with a small smile. Hinata blushed a shy smile gracing her lips as well.

"Sorry. I'm just so used to everyone already knowing."

Ten Ten leaned against her arm as she nodded. She knew what Hinata meant. After all, all these Konoha kids probably grew up together and all went to the same school as each other. They had to have known about Hinata's wealth from the start. This was just another reminder of how much she and Temari and Sakura really were outsiders. She felt a wave of homesickness over ride her. These Konoha kids probably felt like she had at Suna.

"Well, no use wanting what is already in the past." She thought soberly "You're Konoha now so you'd better start getting adapt."

She sighed. Sometimes she was just too levelheaded for her own liking. But, if she couldn't keep her feet on the ground who would?

While Hinata and Ten Ten went on an epic journey to reach the mansion that was Temari's house said blonde was out in the back leaning forward on the balls of her feet. She had a racquet in her hands, her grip loosely tight as a bead of sweat rolled down her sun kissed skin. She had been going crazy at school not moving around as much as she was used to. At Suna the students were more than encouraged to move around at any moment they possibly could.

Being the daughter and eldest child of a politician she had been told all her life to be quiet and sit still. Even though it screamed against her every instinct she had done so for her father was far more intimidating than any urge. So, when she had arrived at Suna a small little quiet blonde girl she had found her heaven, her voice, her friends and her passion.

When she had declared that she wanted to switch to Konoha her brothers stared at her like she was a crazy person. Which, she was of course but, it hadn't stopped her before why was it going to stop her now? Not like she cared about anyone else's opinion of her before either.

"Temari did you hit your head?" Kankuro asked "You've always said Suna was like your Nirvana. Why leave now?"

"Because," She replied her emerald green eyes thoughtful yet serious as she traced a scar on the palm of her left hand. "My friend needs me." And that was the end of that.

She bounced the soft fuzzy tennis ball before leaning back to serve. The ball flew into the air easily as it was slick with her sweat. Before the ball knew what was coming the racquet had made acquaintance with it for the umpteenth time and it flew into the wall.

She was done with her exercising for today. Throwing a towel over her head she went inside to change. After all, Hinata and the others were on their way.

When all three girls pulled up to Sakura's house they knew something was wrong. For starters, all three girls had tried calling her and texting her to tell her they were on their way not even getting a single reply once. Secondly, no cars were in the drive way whatsoever. It didn't make sense. Mrs. Haruno got off of work early on Friday's and she would go home right after. It was almost like a family rule that no one would leave on Friday's once they got home.

They tried knocking and got no reply. Silently worried they gave up and got back in the limo. Maybe she had just gone out with her family to dinner. They highly doubted it but they couldn't stay their all night and wait for the Haruno family to return.

About forty minutes later they had arrived at Hinata's house. It turned out that the Hyuuga Manor was located towards the outskirts of town and huger than either of the girls could've imagined. When they asked Hinata who would be at the house she took a second to think.

"Well, my parents are out of town on business. So, besides us, Neji, Hanabi and the servants will be there. That's only in the main house though."

"T-the main house?" Ten Ten asked astounded. She had heard of families having more than one house if they were clans or of the sort, but she never really believed it.

"Yes." Hinata seemed to be more calm. Her voice was still soft and low but she wasn't stuttering as much. "We have several houses built on our lands for all of our family members. Since I'm from the main blood line I live in the Main house. Neji lives with us as well since he's my cousin."

"Oh okay. I guess that does make sense." Ten Ten said, Temari nodding in agreement.

"So, what do you think about our school so far? Is it really so different from Suna?"

Ten Ten and Temari shared a look.

"Well," Ten Ten was fiddling with her hands now. They had softened considerably since she stopped training. Her callouses were fading and though most girls would love to soft hands it was more of a disappointment for her. "They're more different than I thought,"

"Yeah." Temari agreed. Her body was still humming with the urge to move. She had thought that practicing earlier would have calmed her down and fed her urge but all it had served to do was pump her up more. "Like, your school is more relaxed than ours. At Suna we had to be studying something that had to do with our professional skills and we had to join a club or sport."

"And we had to attend all meetings and school events. We'd always be busy, always moving. There was no such thing as free time there."

"Wow. It sounds..."

"Crazy? Well, it was. But it was fun too."

Ten Ten patted Temari on the back. The blonde didn't like to talk about school too much now. She missed it a lot more than anyone beside Sakura and Ten Ten could've thought.

"You said you joined a club or sport. Which ones did you join Ten Ten, Temari?" Hinata was just curious but Ten Ten could feel Temari starting to get uneasy. It was a good thing Hinata had just asked right when they got to the manor's gate.

"We'll tell you about it later, it looks like we're here," Ten Ten smiled so cheerfully that Hinata couldn't help but smile as well.

"Okay. We'd better get ready." Hinata patted down her dress gently, trying to smooth out any wrinkles. She wore a pale purple dress that made her hair and face stick out more. The dress was soft, silky and long sleeved. She wore soft flats on her feet, also the same color of her dress and her hair was done in delicate curls.

Hinata had told her maid, Obaa-san, that she was going out with her friends. The old maid had taken it the wrong way not letting the young lady explain that she was going to pick them up and bring out to the manor. So, as a Hyuuga family member, Obaa-san demanded that she be dressed appropriately. Hinata with a soft sigh and resigned smile decided to let her dress her up. She knew the maid was excited to hear that the girl had actually made friends.

As the car pulled up to the front door the chauffeur opened the door with a bow.

" Hyuuga Manor Ma'am."

"Thank you." Hinata replied waiting for Temari and Ten Ten to get out of the car. Both stared at the manor in awe.

Hinata laughed a bit at their shocked faces.

"And I thought Temari's house was big..." Ten Ten walked up the steps in a daze her eyes wide.

"I know right? I feel kind of small and under dressed now," Temari laughed wickedly.

Both girls broke out in laughter prompting Hinata to join them. Next to Hinata both girls stood out of place as they wore casual clothes.

Ten Ten wore a pink tank top and khaki capri's along with pink wristbands (that were weighted) and tennis wore a purple skirt and t-shirt. She wore purple tennis shoes as well. Both still wore their hair in their usual bun and pigtail styles.

Suddenly a head popped out around the door, it was a small girl.

"I knew I heard laughter. And since Neji's friends aren't here it was strange. Keep it down." Then the head was gone.

Everyone looked at Hinata for an explanation.

"That was Hanabi. Well, let's go in."

Then, they were on the grand tour. After dropping their backpacks off in Hinata's room they were given the tour by Hinata. They had gone to nearly every part in the house when they stopped somewhere in the back hallway on the second floor.

"This is the art room," Hinata said stopping in front of a strange door.

"usually Neji is the only one in here. I come here when I need stuff for an art but other than that I don't come in here. You can come in just don't touch anything."

The girls nodded both curious as to how talented their classmate must be. Hinata walked in first, and let Temari and Ten Ten look around and stare in awe. On the right side of the roomwas just plain glass where the wall should've been with windows. You could see out into the forest that surrounded the house and land, the sun was in the background. And about four miles in you could see a lake.

Finally looking around the actual room they began walking around. Temari took two steps in, took a look at the art on the walls and on the canvases lying around then stopped. But Ten Ten was in heaven. Even though she may not be the best artist ever she still loved to draw.

"Look at how beautiful this is! Look at how the flower pops out, the contrast, how he only used warm colors...It's so amazing!"

Ten Ten wandered around, observing each piece of art and saying her thoughts out loud.

"I see you brought some...guests."

Temari and Ten Ten jumped. They hadn't noticed when Neji had gotten there. Hinata seemed calm enough turning around to face her cousin. She nodded.

"I-I did."

Neji was gazing at Hinata with such intensity that Ten Ten could feel the tension in the air. Someone had to get them outta there.

"Gomen is we were trespassing." Ten Ten bowed to Temari's amusement and Hinata and Neji's shock. The cousins had their eyes on her now. "Your art is amazing Hyuuga-san. I think we should go now Hina,"

Hinata nodded. "Yeah. Do you want to go rock climb-" Temari had covered Hinata's mouth as Ten Ten went rigid.

"Damnit," Temari mumbled. "She's afraid of heights," She whispered in Hinata's ear. Apparently she hadn't said it low enough because Neji heard it as well.

"Uh, n-never mind why don't we-"

"I-it's okay Hina," Ten Ten had gotten ahold of herself even though she was shaking a bit. "I'll stay in the room and you can go rock climbing."

Temari was about to say that they can do something else when Ten Ten glared at her.

"And don't say we can do something else Temari. I know you're itching to move around. You've been twitching and tapping around. You're restless. Plus, I'll be fine. It's not like I'll be bored. I brought a few things to keep me occupied."

Hinata stared at her in shock. She was right. Temari had been restless.

Temari herself was blushing. Was she really that obvious?

"Damnit,"

"Seriously, it's okay. I'll see you guys later." Ten Ten walked out, passing by Hinata and Neji quickly.

"Ten Ten!" Hinata was about to go after her when Temari stopped her. Even though it screamed against every nerve in her body she knew that when Ten Ten wanted to be alone it was best to leave her alone.

That's exactly what she told to Hinata.

"Let's just go. I'm sure we've been in your cousins way."

Hinata nodded, apologized to Neji and walked out followed by Temari. They both prepared to go climb in the family gym.


Ten Ten sat out in the hallway finding Hinata's room too foreign.

She had her sketchbook in her hands, her color pencil set and markers. She had forgotten her headphones so she couldn't listen to any music. But she still drew nonetheless.

She had wondered how much time had passed when she finally took a break. Looking at her phone she was surprised that only ten minutes had passed and that she had been able to complete an entire picture in such a short amount of time.

"You aren't that bad,"

Jumping again mid stretch Ten Ten thought that Neji really needed a bell or something to warn people he was near.

"Thanks," she replied quietly as he studied her sketchbook.

"Come."

Ten Ten looked at him in shock. Why was he even around here in the first place? He had already turned away and was walking down the hall her book and a piece of wood in his hands. He wasn't going to tell her again apparently. So, getting her things she followed him.


Author's Note:

So, like I said above, I have been editing chapters. I have reposted the first two chapters. ( Today on the 3rd of September) The third and fourth are well on their way as is the second part to chapter seven. I hope you will go back and read the first two chapters and tell me if they look better than what they were before!

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