Born To Be Real, Not Perfect!

Chapter 8 - Our New Home: Part 1

- Chapter 8 -

~ Oji's POV ~

Our meeting with the principal was pretty short-lived, though it sure did leave us thinking. The principal didn't seem all that bad, she was odd, don't get me wrong, though not someone I'd ever have any reason to worry about.

Though what I was really worried about right now was probably... I could feel a vain begin to throb on the side of my forehead. "HOW THE HELL DID WE GET LOST AGAIN!"

Tenten patted me on the shoulder. "Drop it Oji, complaining about it will only add more salt to the wound." She responded regrettably as she looked away with tears lingering in her eyes.

I sighed as we continued to try to find some type of exit. My attention soon diverted as I turned to see my sister walking almost five feet away from us, her eyes glued to the floor.

I'd be lying if I said that I hadn't noticed how strange she had been acting since we left home, but she seemed normal after that fucked up plane ride so I stopped worrying about it. That is until right now.

I shoved my hands in my pocket while I waited for Hinata to catch up. By the time she did, I could already tell that she still hadn't noticed how far she drifted apart from us. And to be honest, it kinda pissed me off. Which also made me feel less guilty for what I was about to do next.

I extend my leg out, purposely causing her to trip, falling face-first onto the ground which created a loud thud causing the others to stop and look back.

Hinata slowly sat up as she placed her hand on her nose as she growled. "Dammit Oji!"

"Hey, want to tell me whats going on? Ever since we left you've been acting weird. You bearly make eye contact with anyone, always looking far into the distance as if you're looking for something. If something is bothering you tell us or else we won't know how the hell to help you, dumb ass!"

For a moment Hinata solely stared at me, but after while she looked away. "Well it's not like I was really trying to hide anything from you guys, it's just not something that can be so easily said." She stood up as she wiped some dirt off her pants. "Ever since we left home I've had this bad feeling, I don't know if it was because of the move or what happens if we get expelled but I thought I'd have some type of answer by the time we finished talking with the principal, though I still feel so uneasy like there was something we don't know yet."

For a while, no one said a thing. It was as if we were waiting for something, but for what? I don't know about the others though I was waiting for Neji, he was always better at the big brother role then I was. At a moment like this, I bet he would know exactly what to say.

I clenched my fist as I watched how Hinata's pained face looked away from us. I inhaled deeply before speaking. "Hinata, you know I suck at all this sentimental crap, but that doesn't mean I don't care. Your demons are my demons so whatever tomorrow brings I'll be there," Temari walked up from behind me as she placed her hand on my shoulder. "Will all be there

I watched how Hinata finally looked up at us. "You loser, I thought I was the one protecting you." I could feel my face go red as everyone laughed. "W-What the hell are you saying!? Obviously I'm supposed to be the one looking after you dumbass!"

Suddenly Ino screamed. "Exit!" She quickly ran, with Tenko following close behind as he roared. "Freedom at last!" Temari smiled at Hinata one last time as she and Tenten soon followed.

I waited for Hinata, her expression was suddenly serious. "Hey, Oji," I gave her a nod. "If we screw this up, we will be forced to go back to The Hyuga Compound, right."