At least the sun feels sorry for me...
As for body, I feel strangely wet...
I got up gently - I don't know what caught my attention more - The fact that the entire bed sheet and bandages were covered in blood, or the huge pain in my arm.
It seems that my wound haven't got "healed enough".
I sat on the edge of my bed, I was trying to catch oxygen. It's getting harder and harder to breathe and I feel weak...
I "crawled" to the bathroom and I stood in front of the mirror. I began to undo my bandages. Yes, the wound on my thigh bleeds like hell. And I got only one bandage left.
I have to buy more...but where?
Calm down Sasuke, don't get irritated first thing in the morning.
I will ask father. But how will I explain that I need to know where pharmacy is? Maybe I will say, that I feel unwell and I have to buy...magnesium? Or better not, mom will surely eavesdrop and <knowing her> put 6 packages of magnesium on the table from somewhere.
That's the way she is - She has everything. Bandages surely too, but when she would notice that she's lacking even one and after quick investigation she would know that I took it then what will happen?
-"Sasuke-kun! Sweetie why do you need that? Are you hurt? We need to wash it and take you to a hospital!"
And a doctor after seeing me would get a heart attack.
Fuck...no, I will come up with something without over thinking.
I washed the blood off and I used the last bandage on my thigh, I wore some clothes and went downstairs.
Dad sat on the sofa and was reading a newspaper. Mom was in the kitchen.
-Dad?
Father looked over the newspaper with a face expression saying "fuck, him again"
- Yes?
- Do you know how to get to the town centre? You know pharmacy, shoe shop and so on.
- Why do you ask?
- I was to check out the area. Also I would want to get some...err...shoes. That's why I want to know where I can find a shoe shop.
Please believe that bullshit, pleaseeeeee!
If you want, I can take you with me, because I have to go to a bank and some other places. Also while we are at it we can get your books for school. Don't forget, that tomorrow you got school. You have to learn well, so that there will be some use from you. You have to be like Itachi. I know that you can't be as perfect as him, but you can try.
- Yes , dad...
- Change your clothes, in 20 minutes we will be leaving. And do something about yourself. I can't look at you the way you are.
-Ok...
Nice.
I went upstairs, I changed clothes into "everyday clothes" and I brushed my hair,
I went downstairs. Dad was putting on his shoes. Without saying anything I went passed him with my head facing the ground and I entered the car. Dad came too and we left.
After about 10 minutes we arrived at the town centre. Dad left car on the car parking and came to me. He gave me some money.
-Here, buy what you need. In one hour be here, so we will get the books afterwards. I have to do my stuff.
-Ok, thanks.
Dad took out a cigarette and lit it. After that he left,
I turned away and I went forward in order to find pharmacy and shop with school items.
After 10 steps, I felt that everyone is looking at me as if I'm an alien.
I wonder, what's the matter? So what if I limp because of my thigh and that I look miserable?
I don't like that, I hate that.
I put my hood on and I tried to walk faster. Luckily the pharmacy was right on the corner.
I went inside and <of course> everyone was staring at me. I didn't even feel like saying good morning.
I lined up in the queue and with curiosity I looked at one old lady who after seeing me... did the sign of the cross.
What's wrong with me? Black hoodie, dark jeans, black sneakers -normal right?
In a moment I realised that it's my turn now.
But wait a minute, where's the cashier? Cashier went to pray too? For fuck's sake.
-Hinata, can you replace me?
-Yes!
A moment later a girl came, about my age wearing white apron. Long hair, and almost white eyes looking at me were showing...fear?
- Good morning, how can I help you? - I heard the girl's voice and I thought I will collapse.
She sounded like a 5 years old girl!
-Eee...Good morning. Can I get here some bandages and tourniquets?
The girl suddenly blushed and covered her mouth with her hand.
-Hh-hh-ai! - she said loudly and ran away somewhere, probably to get what I asked for.
Strange people live here...
***
Narration - Hinata
It's already 2nd week since I'm helping at pharmacy. I like this work - calm and enjoyable.
Right now I'm taking out syrups from cardboards, when suddenly mom called me.
-Hinata, can you replace me?
- Yes!
I went to the checkout desk and...I thought I will fall over.
In front of me stood...an angel! Really! Tall, very skinny, with beautiful dark eyes which were slightly covered by his hair...Ahh, If only Ino saw him.
-Good morning, how can I help you?
-Eee...Good morning. Can I get here some bandages and tourniquets?
Oh my god...his voice...HE'S REALLY AN ANGEL!
I'm blu-blushing..?
-Hh-hh-ai! - I shouted and I ran between the shelves. I leaned on one with my back. My heart was beating like crazy. He's beautiful...
I didn't ask how many bandages he wants!
-Excuse me, but how many bandages do you want and how many tourniquets?
- 5 bandages and 3 tourniquets please
-Hai...
I went back to the shelves and I began searching for those products.
After a while I went back to the "Angel" and I was scanning the products,
I was all shaken up! I packed his bandages and when I was about to give them to him I noticed big wound on his arm. It looked really bad.
Impulsively I grabbed his hand and I uncovered his arm.
-It doesn't look good. You should see a doctor.
- With that? Nah...It's not big deal, really. - He said plainly
-Not big deal? That wound is horrible, did you at least wash it with peroxide?
***
Narration - Sasuke
When she grabbed my hand - I got scared.
-It doesn't look good. You should see a doctor.
-With that? Nah...It's not big deal,really. - I tried to calm down the girl by slightly smiling.
-Not big deal? That wound is horrible, did you at least wash it with peroxide?
-Yes...
-Come with me.- She said and pulled me to the back room. She pointed at the chair, telling me to sit down. I hesitantly sat down as she told me to.
She went out of the room and came back with various things and sat next to me.
She grabbed my hand and put it on her knee.
-But it's really nothing, you don't have to...-I wanted to finish when I knew that the girl wanted to treat my wound, but she put her finger on my lips.
-By looking at you I can tell that you wouldn't listen to me and you wouldn't go to the doctor. - she said.
She's quite observant.
-So it's better for you if you shut up and sit still.- last words she said while almost shouting.
It's not a sweet girl anymore, like she was at the beginning.
I obeyed and sat quietly.
- Take off your top.
-But...
-Take it off.- She said. I looked at her and did what she asked for.
Well and happened as I predicted. Girl got shocked when she saw the entire arm. Scared she stood up (she sat on chair before) and she covered her mouth. She probably wanted to ask how, or who did that to me but after seeing my head down she calmed and sat back on her place.
She breathed out heavily and she put my hand on her knee again
- I will stain your apron.- I stated after seeing my blood drop from my wound.
-It doesn't matter.
I didn't say anything else. I was looking at her treating my wound. The girl washed her few times, then she sprayed it with something, then she bandaged it and then she put something on my arm that looked like a bandage. She's good at it, I never would be able to treat my arm that way.
When she was done, she checked few times if I can move it smoothly.
-Ready- she said cheerfully and smiled.
-Thank you.- I replied and smiled back. To show my gratefulness I kissed her forehead. She slightly blushed.
-You're welcome.- she looked me in the eyes.- Now the next wound.- she said and she got another bandage ready.
-W-what?
-I want to treat your other wound.
-But I don't have more wounds...
-You do. I can see that you are limping.
-Oh that? It's nothing...I hit myself before.It's nothing really.
-Then let me see.
-But there's nothing to see. Today in the morning a cardboard fell on my foot and that's why I limp. I will be fine tomorrow.
-On foot? But from what I see your foot is fine.-She said. I was surprised that she saw through me.
-But really...
-Even if only a cardboard fell on your foot I still want to see. It might get swollen by tomorrow or something worse could happen. You aren't afraid of me,right?
-No,no,but really.I don't want to take more of your time.-I said and stood up violently as I forgot about the wound on my thigh for a brief moment. I would fall if not the fact that the girl helped me.
-It;s nothing,it's nothing. It's obviously something, you're not going anywhere till I'm 100% sure, that on your way home you won't get yourself killed. I got a lot of time.
-But I...- I wanted to finish but the doors opened suddenly and interrupted me.
-Hinata,I wanted to tell you that you can go home.I will manage myself.
-Ok mom.
The woman looked at us and smiled gently. Only when she left I realised that we were in each other's arms.
The girl obviously realised that too and she jumped back as if she got burned. She became red on her face.
-So-sorr-sorry...
-Eh, I'm sorry...
-So will you let me treat your wound...ee...-I looked at the girl and I recalled that I haven't told her my name yet.
-Oh sorry! Sasuke- I said and I put my hand forward for her to grab it.
-Hinata.- she said quietly and gently grabbed my hand.- So, Sasuke will you let me?
I looked down.
I really don't want to show it to her.
-Sasuke, trust me, I won't tell anyone and I won't ask anything,ok?
I looked her in the eyes.
I knew I could trust her, I felt that. But opening to other people isn't my strong side.
-Ok, but better not here...
-Hmm, then should we go to my house?
-Exactly. So I want to ask you to help me. Can you?
-Of course. Wait here I will get changed.
-Ok.
After roughly 5 minutes we went out from the pharmacy. People looked at us strangely. It seems that everyone knew Hinata, and seeing her with some weird guy, in addition holding each other by arm must had made them curious.
-So, Sasuke, how did you end up here? Did you move?
-Yes, 2 days ago we moved here permanently. Tomorrow I'm going to new school and I got no idea where it is and in which class I will be.
-It's quite possible that you will be in the same school as me. You're 15 ,right?
-Yes.
-Then that would make sense. It would be funny if we ended up in the same class.
-How come?
-You know...girls in my class could hurt you.
-Hurt me, why?
- How to say that...from what I observed they like guys like you.
-Guys like me?
-You know...
-I don't.
-Well, unusual type. Don't laugh at me.
-I'm sorry, sorry.- I said and tried to looked like I deeply regret. And now the girl laughed at me.
***
After roughly 20 minutes and going around to some shops I had all I needed.
-Wow, that was fast.- I was surprised.
- You see how skilled I am?
-Haha, I do. We still got 20 minutes left. Is there some cafe or something?
-There are some, but what's with your leg?- I asked
-Hey, I even forgot about it.- I said and to proof it I did swing it around few times.
-Well, I don't know...
-Come on, leg doesn't hurt me but instead you have walked a lot. Lets eat some cake and we can go. Pleaseeeee!
-Ok, but I have to treat your leg today.
-Jeez, you are so stubborn...
-And you are whining. So how will it be?
-Ok, ok...
-Then it's decided. Let's go then...Here! Here they have a good coffee! - She shouted and pulled me in the direction of the mentioned cafe.
We came inside.
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