We walked in the direction of a huge mall centre.
The girls walked in front of us, while we walked right behind them.
Today we didn't wear school uniforms.
Thanks to that we could see an individual style, that each of them has:
Ino is sort of like a little, sweet fashionista. Every thing that she wore, I've seen on billboards before or on a shop window display.
Sai and Shino they look like a models - tight shirts, dark and round glasses, jeans and they had white coats over their shoulders. Every girl has looked at them.
Hinata she's very feminine and stylish - a skirt with high waist plus an elegant white top.
Kiba like I've said before - his style resembles hip hop one: wide trousers and long top.
Temari total punk
Tayuya same as Temari, but in a more "seductive" version.
Neji...How to say that...his style was the most shocking. I won't drag it - Neji is a total hyppie. colourful and loose top, trousers in flowers, rainbow sneakers, and two thin headbands on his head.
Choji his clothes are normal, but thanks to his long hair he is outstanding.
I'm the only one "plain" looking...
Soon we reached our destination...
***
After like 4 hours of walking around shops, tired but satisfied we sat in a cafe.
This day can count as successful.
And very funny too.
It was close, Neji almost convinced me to dye my hair blonde.
Oh God, luckily Kiba was near by and he got that idea out of my head...
-Well...what do you plan for the future? Who do you want to be after high-school and so on?- asked Ino
I only stirred my straw in my vanilla shake as a response.
-Tell me...Sasuke.- she pointed at me.
I felt as if I've been called up front, in front of the classroom - without knowing how to answer.
-I don't know...
-No? she asked surprised.- Then what will you do?
-I don't know, stop tiring me.- I said resigned and I sat comfortably
Since childhood I was saying that I will become a jockey.
But since Itachi found himself an activity named "Kill Sasuke" I stopped horse riding and my dreams popped like a bubble.
I don't know any more what to do with myself.
-Sasuke is right, let's leave him alone. But if you have any problem then talk to us - we will help.- said Cho with a smile.
-Thanks, but I just simply don't know what to do.- I replied to him, while biting my lip.
-Then maybe...do you like doing anything specific? I don't know...do you play on something?
-Apart from playing on nerves, nah nothing.- I said.
-Heh...then maybe...o! What subjects are you best at?
-Humanistic.- I said while playing with Shino's key fob.
After a moment of silence Tayuya and Kiba shouted at the same time:
-A lawyer!
-Me? A lawyer?- I looked them as if ,it was the most stupid thing that one could say.
-Yea. It gives good cash.- said Tayuya
-And you are so serious, you're suited to be a lawyer- added Kiba
-Thanks.- I said clearly not pleased with what I just heard.
-Don't feel offended...but they are right. You suit to be someone with "higher position"- said Neji
-Look who says that- I mumbled while taking a sip of coffee.
Neji smiled to himself.
-Ah yeah, Neji- what about you?- asked Hinata - I know that your father wants you to be like him, but what do you want to do?
-Something that is far off ,from what my father planned for me...- he said with a sad tone.
-Erotic dancing?- I asked with a smile. and he hit me in my head as a response.
-No, idiot.
-Then what?- I asked while massaging the place that he had just hit.
-H....ha...-he was mumbling, and he lowered his head.
-What? Because I couldn't hear you.- I said and I leaned over to him.
-Hai...dr..
-What?- I got even closer to him.
-Hairdresser!- he shouted and I jumped back, while covering my ear.
-Hairdresser?- asked Kiba with disbelief.
-Are you kidding?- asked Temari.
-No- he replied.
-Then you have a problem.- I said.
-I know...-he said with a depressed face.
-Stand up against your father.- I suggested while drinking coffee.
-Do you think it's so easy?- asked Neji.
-Of course. You saw yourself yesterday ,how a master does it.-he pointed at himself proudly.
-But it wasn't your own father. Did you even see his reaction, when he saw me with those clothes on..
-Mine or not mine- same person. Ah yes Neji, Neji...have you got any problems because of me?
-Surprisingly no. He avoided me for the rest of the day without saying anything.
-That's good then...-I said with a relief while sipping vanilla shake this time.
I was about to answer Temari's question when she asked "How would I look with ginger hair?" but I saw Itachi in front of the cafe doors.
I was shocked.
My body became stiff, and I looked at him with eyes full of fear.
I was scared that he came for...you know what.
The worst scenarios were passing through my mind, starting from killing me and ending on setting the cafe on fire.
He began looking around and our eyes met.
I sat nervously while playing with my fingers.
Soon I will begin to panic...
Itachi smiled at me and he began to wave in my direction.
I didn't move.
I noticed someone behind him...a very familiar gi-
Wait a moment!
It's that a guy, who gave me the directions!
He looked at me and he also began to wave.
-Hello Sasuke!- the blonde guy called me.
How does he know my name?
Itachi after seeing the boy's behaviour smiled.
Wait..."smiled"?
The blonde guy came up to our table and he greeted Temari and Neji.
I didn't know what's going on.
I had no control whatsoever over this situation.
I saw Itachi coming up to us as well.
I opened my lips, I wanted to scream, but I didn't do it.
I was nervously looking around, to see which route I could take to escape.
-Hey Sasuke.- said Itachi, when he ended up next to me.
I became paralysed and I looked at the wall in front of me.
-H-hey...-I replied
He was smiling kindly to the rest of the group.
Ino was staring at him, the same as the rest of the girls.
Now, I don't know what's going on at all...
-He-hello! I'm Ino!- she shouted, while standing up and passing him her hand.
He grabbed her hand and kissed it.
One out of 9374843848478438343...9 things that are pissing me off...
A fucking gentleman...
Ino was so excited that she almost "passed out". Itachi greeted with everyone, by introducing himself.
I was interested in the fact that Kiba didn't shake hands with him, and he was looking at him suspiciously.
Itachi was ignoring that fact, he stood while smiling next to the blonde guy.
I was still looking with absent eyes, while wondering "what to do?".
-Ah by the way! - said the blonde guy - I haven't introduced myself to you, Sasuke.- he sat in front of me - Deidera, nice to meet you.- he said with a smile.
-Nice to meet you too.- I said with nervous tone and I shook his hand.
-How do you know each other?- Temari asked Deidera, while pointing at Itachi.
-Thanks to acquaintances. Itachi moved here with his parents. He wanted to go to an ar-
-You know what?- interrupted him Itachi, while putting a hand on his shoulder.- Let's go now,because Nobu is waiting for us. See you later, brother.- he said while pulling Deidera towards the exit.
I was paralysed.
He didn't do anything to me?
-Who was that, who was that?- stood up Ino- Oh God, soooooo handsome!
-He was hot.- Hinata became red.
-Ahh so dreamy.- said Tayuya with a smile.
-So, who was that?- asked Ino impatiently.
-My brother...
-Really? Kyaaa!- Ino started to jump around.
-Don't get so excited, he's too old for you.- mumbled Kiba.
-Yeaaaa? - she said - It's interesting b-
-Ey change the subject.-I interrupted them.
Girls looked at me confused.
Kiba turned his head towards the window and he took a sip of coffee.
-But Sasuke we only- - Ino started speaking.
-DON'T TALK ABOUT MY BROTHER IN FRONT OF ME.-I said annoyed.
Ino looked at me surprised, but after a moment she sat back on her place.
-So...- said Neji nervously...since we drank some coffee and we are..in...heh..."good" mood, then maybe we should go to a cosmetic store?- he suggested, seems he did that so girls would forget about what just happened.
-Yes!- all the girls stood up excited by that proposition.
Only Hinata looked at me worried, what I tried to ignore...
-OK, then let's go.- said Kiba, while picking up his coat with not too pleased expression.
***
After two more hours in cosmetic stores, in quite "heavy atmosphere" we took train to get back home.
Everyone was busy getting involved in conversation that Neji has started.
I was grateful to him for that - I knew that he does it for me, because every now and then he looked at me with a smile.
While I only said few words from time to time ,pretending that I'm taking part in their conversation.
Kiba was silent for the entire way.
Choji and Shino couldn't help but notice that - they were surprised that he wasn't using this time to spend it with Ino.
I was pretending that nothing is happening ,and I was avoiding eye contact.
***
-Then what? See you on Monday!- shouted Neji while waving at us.
We said goodbye and everyone went in their direction- Neji, Tayuya and Temari went left, Sai and Choji straight, me, Kiba, Shino and Ino right.
-It was so fuuuun. I can't believe that I managed to get those boots from the latest collection- said Ino cheerfully.
-Why wouldn't you be able to get them? - asked Shino - Collection was released yesterday morning.
-Oi , Shino, Shino - such stuff get sold very quickly - the girl said while hugging her bag with boots inside them.
I only smiled.
We stood in front of Ino's house.
-Well then, see you.- the girl said with a smile.
She kissed me and Shino on a cheek.
She walked up to Kiba and she grabbed his face with her hands.
-Are you OK?- she asked while looking at him.
-Yes everything is fine.- he said while smiling gently.
The girl moved her thumb on his cheek, she stood on her toes and she kissed his forehead.
Kiba slightly blushed and smiled, he stood back and he watched the girl enter the house.
-Nice view.- said Shino when we walked away from her home.
-Yeaaa...- I said with a smile on my face.
Shino is right - Kiba and Ino would be a great couple.
But Kiba is a sissy ,and he won't ask her out for a date.
I don't know why but I feel like helping them get together...
-Well, I have to say goodbye and immediately run to my house.- said Shino while looking at his watch - And remember - Ayamate aratamaru - ni habakaru nakare. (Never hesitate to admit to a mistake and apologize)
I looked at Kiba, and he looked at me.
-He's right...-I'm sorry for behaving like this today...-he said.
-That's fine, but why did you behave like this?- I asked when we headed home.
-I don't know how to tell you that...I just had a feeling that your wound is related to your brother- He said and I was totally shocked.
I stopped walking, and he looked at me with a questioning face.
How...how did he reach that conclusion...? How is that possible? For 8 years no one even have thought of it...and he only looked at Itachi and...he knew?
-Sasuke what's wrong?
I don't know how to react...I have to...no.
I can't tell him.
But if he ever finds out the truth? The fact that I lied would come out.
But how...we know each other for such short period of time, and he noticed...instantly? He just knew it? After hiding the truth for so many years...
But what happened that he thought of that? Were my feelings that obvious, after I saw Itachi in a cafe? Was my fear that obvious?
Itachi will kill me...
-Sasuke, what's going on?
I felt tears in my eyes.
I feel so helpless, like never before in my life.
I stood in front of Kiba, and I felt as if ,I was awaiting for my death sentence.
-Kiba, I.- I began with a trembling voice, I stood in the middle of pavement while clenching my fists, when he suddenly interrupted me.
-I know, sorry, stupid thought. Let's pretend that I never said that, ok?- he said while forcing a smile.
-OK.- I replied.
I felt relieved.
I still have to be more careful from now on.
Kiba - you have no idea that you are an idiot and a genius at the same time.
-What's up with you? - he laughed when my tear dropped.
I wiped it with my sleeve.
-Nothing, nothing, I have to get used to this windy weather. It irritates my eyes.- I laughed.
Kiba patted my back.
We carried on walking.
***
When I came back home parents sat in a kitchen, Itachi still wasn't home.
Mom kept throwing questions at me about how I feel, if I'm ok. how's the wound and so on.
Dad only said a short "Hi"
At least he said something...
I went upstairs.
I saw that the doors in Itachi's room were slightly opened.
I couldn't resist the temptation to go inside and check that paper.
My curiosity was taking over.
I went inside of his room ,and I began to look blindly through his stuff on the desk.
Then I checked the cabinet.
In the end I checked under the bed, there was cardboard under it.
I took it out and I peaked inside - loads of papers.
I was looking at every paper one after one, till I found the creased up paper.
"Unfortunately we would like you to inform you ,that..."
Yes, that's the one!
I looked around to make sure that no one is watching me, I began to read.
"Unfortunately we would like to inform you, that we have rejected your application for Art University-"
...Art?
I stopped reading.
I put the paper back where it was, I put everything back on it's place ,and I left his room.
Art...
***
I couldn't sleep at night.
Why Itachi sent an application to an Art University?
That guy has no talent whatsoever in drawing, not to mention that he was never interested in it before.
And how come Kiba...discovered THAT?
It's Sunday after all.
I went downstairs in underwear and my new anti slippery socks - gift from mom...
I went inside the kitchen. I took out a bowl and I have poured in some colourful cereals.
I added milk and I lay on a sofa in a living room. I turned on a TV.
I was about to take the first spoon of cereals, when I remembered that I haven't replied to Naruto's SMS yesterday.
Should I...reply or not?
Should I show up myself, in this condition?- I thought and I touched my bandaged eyebrow.
I put the bowl away on a table, and I leaned my elbow on it.
Some stupid show was running on TV.
Should I reply or not...
I know! If I will switch a channel now ,and If it will end up on a music programme then - I will reply.
If not- then I won't.
I reached out for remote control and I pressed number 9.
...music programme..
I know! I will move on two channels backwards - if there will be a music programme - I will reply.
If not - I wont.
I pressed number 7
...music programme..
I know! I will press...57- If there will be a music programme - I will reply
If not - I won't
I pressed 57...
...music programme...?
I will press..98!
If there will be a music programme - I will reply.
If not - I won't.
I pressed 98.
...music programme.
Eeee...
....666!
There won't be anything to do with music for sure!
I pressed 666
....programme with Arabic music.
Even TV is against me.
Resigned I reached for my phone.
Is the meeting still valid? - I asked
Of course :D. I was scared that you won't reply :(
When and where?
Maybe at 2 pm? I will come to pick you up and we will go somewhere :D
Ok.
;*
Somewhere...
I stretched my body on a carpet by the sofa. I looked at my phone's display and I smiled to myself.
***
It was almost 2 pm, and I was running around the house in 2 different socks, while looking for a hoodie which turned out to be in a laundry.
Additionally battery in my phone died, and I couldn't inform Naruto, to come a little later.
That's what happens when you fall asleep on a carpet by the sofa, on channel 666...
"Bollywood" movies make me sleepy...
After few minutes I somehow managed to get ready on time. I heard the knocking.
I opened the doors.
Naruto stood on the other side.
He wore a blue hoodie with long sleeves with some overprint, blue sneakers and dark jeans. He had an orange bag over his shoulder. He had a messy hairstyle.
He looked...great.
-Like always colourful- I said, Naruto slightly blushed.
-Thanks...shall we go then?- he suggested optimistically, without saying a word I took my bag and I locked the doors behind me.
***
Today's weather, wasn't too great - Dark clouds and there was about 10 degrees outside.
If not for Sakura trees, it wouldn't feel like a spring.
But this day has been brightened by the sun, who proudly walked by my side, while keep talking about something.
I was surprised, that Naruto was able to talk so much. My jaw would hurt me...
It was nice that he wasn't talking about one subject all time time, while boring everyone around him,, instead he moved any possible subject that came to his mind - and on every subject he has his own interesting opinion.
His laugh is so sweet!
I love looking at him, when he laughs. His eyes are sparkling every time.
I loved Naruto's voice - it was so...so...unique. A bit childish, but at the same time it was so darn sexy.
Jeez I would give a lot, just to hear him moan.
I like his style too.
What was weird. Since "colourful" people used to annoy me, as for him I could eat him up, because he's so sweet. And his behaviour...he is jumping around me like a ping pong ball, he's not tired at all.-Like a squirrel on drugs.
Naruto is like a typical teenager from Harajuku - colourful, crazy with friendly attitude towards everything. He only thinks of fun.
Usually I'm against such things, because a guy his age should behave seriously and think about the future, but when it comes to Naruto, I don't ever want him to stop being childish and cheerful.
--Emmm...Sasuke..I know that you want to talk about this, but-
-I won't talk about Sakura,- I said before he could finish
-But Sas-
-NO. -Naruto stopped walking, while I didn't pay attention to his reaction.
Suddenly I heard him run.
Then I felt how he grabs my arm and turns me around. We were facing each other.
-How can you leave it like that!- he shouted - You know, that it's important to me!
-But it doesn't involve me. I don't love her and I won't, just because "You want that".
-But that's not what I want! Just treat her differently.
-No!- I opposed like a little child.
-Why not?!
-I hate her, do you understand?! I feel like puking every time I see , what she does to other people! I'm sick when I see, how you care about her! - I shouted and I pushed his hand off my arm.
I walked forward but Naruto caught up to me, and he block my way again.
-Why are you like this..?- he asked in calmer tone.
-Like this? You don't like the fact that, I'm not cheerful non stop?!- I yelled.
I was pissed off by this situation.
-No! I don't like the fact, that you don't pay attention to how other people feel!
-I don't? - I laughed - Do you? Did you ever think at least once, about how the fuck do I feel in this situation?! You're trying to tell me what to do. I got a brain, not a hard disk! You can't change my mind, just by telling me to! - I shouted,
Naruto looked at me and he nodded.
He walked towards the zebra crossing.
I stood in the middle of the pavement, while breathing heavily from anger.
I wanted to hit him, but on the other side I wanted to jump in his arms and cry.
Why is it this way?!
Suddenly I heard a beep.
Without knowing what's going on, I looked at the truck which was going straight towards Uzumaki.
-Naruto! - I yelled.
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