Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto and its characters. This is just a product of my imagination. Also, I am not a professional writer so please bear with my grammar.

P.S this is a SasuHina story. If you hate the pairing please don't follow and read...:)

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180 days before the incident

The application form that father gave me, was left untouched on top of my desk. Neiji, had called me thrice already asking for an update. The first reason I gave him, I am busy with school projects. The second, I forgot to mail it. The last one, I am not feeling well. If he calls me now, I can no longer think of an alibi.

"Ms.Hyuga, can you please continue reading the part where Mr. Uzumaki stopped?" Ms. Kurenai sensei suddenly caught my attention. I'm in deep thoughts that I completely forgot I am having my English class right now. I haven't had any slightest idea of our lesson.

"Ms. Hyuga?" She called again.

"I am sorry. I do not know where. I am not listening." I said barely audible. My eyes are looking down, I can't look her straight in the face. At the background I heard some of my classmates laughed.

"You better be thinking of something important. After your last class, report to the faculty room."

"Yes, Kurenai sensei."

"Sit down." She said before she turned back to class, "Any volunteer?"

"Thank you." I shyly said and took my seat.

"Yes, Sakura."

"I shall be telling this with a sigh

Somewhere, ages and ages hence:

Two roads diverged in a wood,and I --

Took the one less traveled by

And that has made all the difference."

(The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost)

"Thank you Sakura. Ok class, tell me what is the meaning of this poem?"

And the class go on. I gave it my full attention but Kurenai sensei did not call me again.

And when my last class was over, I headed to the faculty room.

"Good afternoon Ms. Kurenai. "

"Oh hi Ms. Hyuga, come take a seat." She said and pointed the seat in front of her. "Is there something that's bothering you?"

"Nothing really." I lied.

"I was surprised that you're not paying attention in my class. It was rather unusual of you."

"My thoughts just wandered of somewhere. I am really sorry for that. I promise this will be the first and last time."

"If in case something is bothering you, you can always tell me. " she said and she gently squeeze my arm.

"Thank you." I sincerely told her.

"Anyway, you still need to do a two pages reaction paper of any of your chosen poem. I need it first thing tomorrow." She said with a gentle smile.

I thank her again and left. A two pages reaction paper is better than detention. But well, Ms. Kurenai is known for being an understanding teacher. She would not give punishment that she thinks her students can't handle.

When I dropped by the club room, Sasuke is already there.The last time he was here was three days ago. When I turned down the coffee invite.

"Hey." I said with a smile. Then an idea came on my mind. "Want to grab some coffee?"

"Good thing you ask."

"Alright. Should I meet you on the same spot?"

"Nah. Just follow me in the parking lot."

I can't hide being surprised.

"Don't worry, the school is almost empty."

We walked towards the parking lot in silence. I purposely distance myself from him. I still don't want to attract unnecessary attention. When we reached his car, he opened the door of the passenger seat for me. I first made sure that the place is empty before I jumped inside his car

As usual, we drove in silence. But when we reached the cafe, just before we got off the car, he spoke.

Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto or any of its characters. This is just a product of my imagination. I am no professional writer so I apologize in case my grammar is terrible.

P.S this isba SasuHina story. If you don't like them, do bother reading. :)

"You seem off today. Something's bothering you?" He asked.

"It's just some family matters. It's no big deal." I said and I smiled. "Let's go?"

"Alright."

He really is not a conversationalist but I appreciate how he's here having coffee with me.

"It's sucks being a member of such prestigious clan." I suddenly burts out.

"You must be feeling really down to use such word." He said amuse.

"I am being serious. I can't handle the pressure. How about you?"

"I don't get pressure simply because I don't give a shit or two about what my father wants. And besides there's my brother who clean up after my mess. "

"You're lucky then. I wish I could do that."

"Do you want to smoke?"

"No. I am not that down to try that."

"You really are a goody two shoes."

"Well, smoking won't solve my problem."

"It won't, but it may feel good."

"I'm good with my milkshake." I told him and took a sip.

He just shook his head and drink his coffee. Sasuke, I wonder how many girls will kill me once they see us like this.