rebel love

chapter 2

"So we'll be staying in the centre of the campus. It was really hard to get a hold of this flat, honestly people would kill to stay here. You should consider yourself lucky." Ino told me as she led me into the huge apartment.

I was awestruck with the place, it was perfect, I seriously mean it. It had a living room, a kitchen, four bedrooms and individual bathrooms. The place was massive and spacious. I instantly fell in love with the flat.

"So what do you think of the place?" she asked me after completing the tour.

"It is absolutely fucking amazing, thank you so much."

Although this place was really good, I doubt I could afford it.

"However, I don't think I'll be able to afford it."

She had a sheepish smile on a face and then she spoke up, "You are going to live here on rent, and I already own this apartment so the fee is pretty basic plus the two other boys who will be living with you will also pay.."

"No way. That's just perfect. Thank you so so much Ino, I think I'm ready to be your roommate" I said, smiling brightly.

She came over to hug me, and I reciprocated it for a few seconds. The deal was sealed with some signatures and I couldn't wait for the college to begin.

A few moths had passed since the party, I was now officially going to leave for Konoha. Live in a new city with a new crowd and leave this shitty town behind. I'm going to miss my parents, but not a lot, they were never really there for me in the first place. Don't get me wrong, I love them but I needed a break from everything that this place had to offer, them included.

I reached my apartment and began setting up my new room. Ino wasn't there yet, she texted me saying she would be coming the next day. We frequently texted after the New Years party, turns out she is this amazing badass girl who I'd aspire to be one day. She had a great sense of fashion and a love for nature, she has designed a few outfits but she truly finds herself in love with medicine.

I began unpacking a box of room decorations which I'd decided on after my last visit here. Suddenly I heard the sound of the door unlocking, I didn't expect Ino to be here yet so I assumed it was one of the boys who would be sharing the flat with me. I stepped out, still in my pjs and an oversized tee, which I normally used when cleaning.

I saw a tall boy, about my age, he had black hair tied in a ponytail and tired look plastered on his face. He looked like he would pass out any minute. I went ahead and introduced myself.

"Hey I'm Sakura, Ino must have told you about me?"

"Oh yeah... Hi I'm Shikamaru, umm if you don't mind, could you help me bring up my stuff?"

"Ya sure no probs."

I went down to help him. He was man of few words, but seemed pretty casual. I liked him. He didn't talk to much and he was hot.

After helping him bring his fifty thousand boxes, (for a guy who looks lazy he sure had a lot of stuff to get) I grabbed a coke from the fridge and passed him one. I had got well accustomed to the place.

"So you're a medical student too?" I attempted to make small talk and know more about him.

"No, I'm into law."

Following an awkward silence.

After that I didn't want to continue a conversation with him. I took my drink with me, waved a bye and continued unpacking in my room. Shikamaru seemed rather off, I honestly wasn't that desperate to know every thing about him, he seemed like he didn't want to share much, so I wasn't one to pry and ask too many questions. Maybe I would have preferred him reciprocating the inquisitive attitude, but he seemed tired so I just gave him the pass.

It was almost midnight, and I was finally done unpacking. I blopped onto my bed and slept like a baby who had been crying for hours.

The next day, I woke up with sore muscles and a red mark on my face, which I assume was because of sleeping on my phone. I got out of bed and went into the kitchen, looking like a monkey who hadn't showered for days. Ino was there, along with Shikamaru and another boy.

I didn't even bother to wave, I was so sleepy my brain barely comprehended the figures in front of me. I made some green tea and went back in my room to shower.

I felt much better after the shower, and wearing more comfortable clothes. I decided to relax for the rest of the day and went to the living room. A really hot guy who I think I've seen before was sitting on the sofa. My heart skipped a beat as his jet black eyes met my emerald ones. His eyes were like black holes, they had me pulled into them and lost forever. I snapped out of my daze and sat next to him on the couch.

"Hey I'm Sakura"

"Sasuke." He said barely looking at me.

"So are you staying here?"

"Ya, didn't you see me in the morning?"

"What? No I didn't"

"I was literally right there" he said pointing at the dining table for four. "You walked right past me and into the kitchen."

"No way, I totally ignored you didn't I? Sorry I'm such a sleepy head I was barely awake my body was just subconsciously moving I guess" I rambled and chuckled awkwardly.

"Hmm"

We sat in a not-so-comfortable silence when I decided to switch on the television. I skimmed through the channels before stopping on one which had my favourite show playing, The Vampire Diaries.

"Do you like TVD?" He asked

"Love it." I replied excitedly.

"Hmm" he grinned and focused on the show in front of us.

"So, who's your favourite character?" I asked tilting my head towards him.

"Damon. You?"

"Literally, same... but I like Stefan too and Klaus.... ok never mind all of them are my fav."

"Hmm"

We finished a few episodes. I heard the doorbell ring and figured Ino was here, I was more than excited to meet her after so many days. We went to my room and talked for a while.

Soon after I went into my room to just bury my head into my pillow and scream. Why? I just totally had a huge crush on this boy who I barely even knew. I know I'm in deep shit, cause I can't have a crush. I don't want to have a crush. I want to be left alone for eternity, but why is he so attractive?

I let out a small "ughh" as all the memories of my ex came flooding back in my brain. Things I'd locked in a vault in the back of my head and the keys were in the deep blue ocean. But how did it manage to swim back into my head and torment me like this? This is going to be a rough day, filled with mentally punching myself for all my mistakes and already hating myself for liking Sasuke.

I knew what I had to do, I just had to ignore Sasuke, and all of this torture would just go. Yup, that's easy not like we live in the same house right?