As I was walking, I saw a payphone; a different one from the first time. I wanted nothing more than to call Hanabi again, but I was hesitant. I mean, it's only been a few weeks since I last talked to her, it's not like I'm gonna die or anything.

But I also miss her. I was tempted, but whatever right, it's just a call.

I put the change in the little slot and quickly dialed her number and waited for her to answer.

". . . Hello?"

"Hanabi it's me."

"Hinata! What's going on with you now? Are you okay? Do you need help with something? Did anyone figure you out?" she kept bombarding me with questions and I stopped her.

"How can I answer, if you won't let me?" I giggled a little at her behavior.

"Sorry."

"I'm doing fine. Um..."

Maybe I should tell her about them.

"Spill it Hinata, we don't have all day remember?"

I took a deep breath before speaking. "Sasuke and TenTen are here, we got together, and I think we're friends again, they even have their own group too, and I guess I hang out with them."

"Wow! Really? You made some new friends?" She giggled.

"I don't know actually. I think? Maybe more like acquaintances. Yeah that's better."

I could practically hear her roll her eyes on the other end of the phone. "Whatever.. So does that mean they know about the wig and everything?"

"Not everything. Just the wig and eyes." I said ashamed. "And.. father?" I had to literally force the words out my mouth.

"What about him?"

"Um..is he.."

"Oh! Er, he seems. . . distracted these days."

"How so?" I lifted an eyebrow. Has the old bastard  miss me already?

"I dunno. After, at least two weeks after you went 'missing' he seems different, but it could be something else, like I said, I don't know for sure."

We both paused a little before she began to speak again, after she sighed.

"Hinata, I think it's getting worse."

"What do you mean?"

"I heard people talking, saying that the police finally found some evidence.. but that could just be a rumor." she quickly said the last sentence to reassure me.

I sighed a little, I didn't know what to think now.

"Should I go someplace else for just in case."

Although, that sentence left my mouth, it made me feel kind of sad. Yes, it was true, I kinda didn't want to leave, but if I wanted to stay hidden, then it's for the best.

"NO! Are you kidding?! I said those were rumors, don't leave because of gossip. Meeting new people is a huge thing for you, I want you to be happy for once."

I held a sad smile on my face. She wants me to make friends. She always telling me to stop being an-.

"Stop being some type of anti-social, wallflower."

'Aannd yup, there it is.'

I'm social! If anything, I'm a social butterfly: talkative and beautiful.. Yeah right, who am I kidding?

"I bet you sit in the back of the class, staring out a window or something, like in the cartoons and stuff."

. . . Okay . . . she has a point..

"That was so a coincidence!"

"Whatever, don't run just yet. I need to find a way to make sure it's safe, and then I'll tell you."

"You don't have any contact with me." I reminded her sadly.

"Your call will end in one minute."

"Right.... OH YEAH!"

"What?" I asked at her sudden voice, which may I add, almost gave me a heart attack.

"N-"

Before she could say anything else, someone came up from behind me and covered my mouth, with their huge hand, tightly around my lips.

I was fighting in their grasp trying to scream, but to no avail. I was already staring to cry not wanting anything to happen to me, since this scene almost seems slightly familiar to me. I could hear Hanabi on the other end calling my name, panicking, wondering what happened to the sound of her big sister's voice.

I was kicking, and punching my way through their arms, when suddenly their voice made me stop completely.

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"Hinata, it's me, would you please calm down?"

"N..Ne..Neji?" I said in disbelief. Now I really want to cry from the relief that left my body. Then the call ended, and now I feel bad for making Hanabi worry... wait! It's not my fault!

"NEJI YOU FUCKING IDIOT! Look at what you done, Hanabi is probably crying right now you stupid jerk!"

"Okay, please calm down, we're getting people's attention." He said as he glanced at the people staring at us.

"And who's fault is that dumbass! Call her back right now!!"

"Okay, okay."

He quickly pulled out his phone and dialed her number, then he gave it to me once it started ringing.
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"NEJI! HURRY! I THINK HINATA GOTTEN KIDNAPPED!"

"Hanabi, it's me. Neji thought that it would be fun to scare the shit out of me by grabbing me from behind." I said as I glared at him, and he held a nervous look on his face.

"Oh thank god! I was going to tell you that Neji was coming, but it seems he showed up before I had the chance."

"Yeah." I said as I sighed heavily into the phone.

"I'll talk to you later Hinata. Love ya."

"Love you too."

I gave Neji back his stupid phone and put my hands on my hips and glared at him once more. He looked anywhere, but me, avoiding my gaze on him.

"Well, the weather seems nice-"

"NEJI, WHAT THE FUCK?!"

"I'm sorry okay."

"You scared me to death you retard! Who the hell goes up behind someone, and then covers their mouth! What the fuck kind of hello is that?!"

"I understand my mistake." He said sarcastically, just trying to end the conversation.

"And how did you possibly even know it was me, if I was in disguise?!"

"Hanabi told me you were wearing a brown wig, and I caught sight of brown hair, so I thought it was you." he said calmly.

"What if it was someone else, you fucking idiot. I'm not the only one with brown hair."

The look of realization on his face made me sweat drop. He could've went to jail because of some random girl. I rolled my eyes at him.

'But he's suppose to be the smart one...'

Imma pray for him tonight. Hopefully god will help this child.

"Since when have you started cussing this much." He asked, changing the subject, as we started walking back to my apartment.

"Ever since my dad started eating dick." I said casually, like there was nothing wrong with what I said.

"What the hell?" He asked, highly confused.

"They say you are what you eat right?"

He scoffed before saying, "Well, if that's the case he's been eating it almost your whole life."

He snickered, and I couldn't help but bust out into laughter. Then he started laughing too.

"So why did you show up? What are you doing here anyways?"

His face turned serious than ever, and it made my whole body stiffen.

"The real question is why are you here."

"Kinda the same question, just aimed back at me."

"Hinata I'm serious."

"Neji, don't worry about that."

"DON'T WORRY!?! How can I not!? I was worried about you, I still am!! You disappeared out of thin air, and act like nothing has happened at all!"

"That's exactly the point!" I shouted at him. I don't want him to think that I'm acting innocent, because I'm not.

"Things did happen. That's the reason why I left." I turned my gaze anywhere but him.

"I know." He said quietly. That's when my eyes finally faced his again.

"What do you mean?"

If he knew, then why ask that question?

My heart started beating uncontrollably. My heart was pounding against my skin, and my chest hurt so much.

We reached my apartment, climbed the stairs and I opened the door with the key. I let myself in while he followed close behind and shut the door after me.

"Neji, what do you mean? What do you know?" I asked, the thumping never leaving my system.

He sighed heavily, and ran a hand through his long hair, all while leaning on my front door.

Then, he stared at me, with that look. The look I hated most when he gave it to me. I never wanted those eyes to come from him when he stared at me that way. He gave me those same eyes only once, and after that, I made sure he never gave me that stare again. It hurt my very soul, and it broke me down completely. I look up to him too much to have those eyes stare at me like that. Neji is my beloved cousin, and I hated not making him anything, but happy. I never wanted to come face to face with that look. His gaze was on me still, until he spoke one of my worse nightmares...

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"Hinata, I'm disappointed in you."