Beyond Konoha - Different Dimensions

Chapter 5

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Sasuke’s POV

I tossed and turned, trying to get to sleep. For some reason I was stressing about Kasumi. I felt like something bad was going to happen to her. I groaned in agony, why was my mind playing tricks on me? I sat up and pulled the covers off me. I slowly crept out of my room and down the hall to hers. I slowly slid the door open and peeked in. My heart skipped a beat when I saw an empty bed. I held my breath as I noticed Kasumi sitting by the open window. I sighed with relief, quiet so she wouldn’t hear me.

 I heard her talking; I tilted my head to the side, curious.

‘Don’t worry, I’ll find a way back home soon,’ she whispered. She sat staring out at the moon, large, round and bright white in the starry night sky. I glanced down at my feet, slightly sad. I’d only just met this girl and I already felt I’d known her all my life, I felt I could trust her, I didn’t really want her to go, to be left alone again...

Kasumi stood up, pushing her long red hair behind her ears. She walked backwards slowly, still looking at the moon. She was about to turn around. I darted silently back down the hall, into my own room. I jumped back into bed and smiled to myself, she was okay, now I could sleep better. We’d have to get up in a few hours, to meet Kakashi Sensei and the others. I rolled my eyes at the thought of Naruto and Sakura, those two were so annoying, especially Sakura.

Earlier at lunch today, after Naruto had kidnapped me and tied me up, I’d ran into her. She kept saying how much she hated Naruto, I don’t blame her, he is pretty annoying; but she had no right to say what she’d said about being alone without any parents. She’s got no idea what pain and suffering I feel, what Naruto feels. As much as I hate that kid’s guts, we’re nearly the same, we’re both alone.

I tilted my head towards my door and thought of Kasumi, just a few rooms down the hall from me. Well, maybe I wasn’t completely alone...

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Kasumi’s POV

I woke up at three, my ankle was throbbing. I sighed, there wasn’t really any point in going back to sleep, I’d only have to wake myself up again in half an hour, though an extra half hour in bed wouldn’t hurt...NO Kasumi!

I groaned and dragged myself out of bed. I hobbled into the bathroom, limping at the pressure I put on my right foot. It was fine yesterday, but why was it hurting today? Of all days?! I opened the bathroom cupboard and found some pain killers. I hope Sasuke-kun won’t mind if I take two...

I hopped down the stairs, as quietly as I could, not wanting to wake Sasuke. I made my way into the kitchen and flicked on the lights. To my surprise, Sasuke was already up and dressed.

‘Oh, sorry Sasuke-kun, did I wake you up?’ I asked worriedly. Sasuke shook his head, smiling.

‘No, you didn’t I’ve been up for a while now,’ Sasuke said quietly. I smiled, well at least didn’t wake him up. I took a seat opposite him and yawned.

‘Want anything to eat?’ he asked. I shook my head, I was gonna follow Kakashi Sensei’s advice and not eat anything.

‘Kakashi Sensei told us not to eat anything and I’m not sure I look that good when I’m throwing up in the bushes, what about you?’ I joked. Sasuke laughed.

‘Hai, yeah, not the best look,’ he chuckled. He opened the fridge and pulled out some milk and offered me some, I shrugged and he gave me a glass. I sipped it slowly, I wasn’t a huge lover of milk. I watched as Sasuke gulped it down and removed the glass from his mouth, revealing a sexy looking milk moustache. (I meant sexy in a sarcastic way, he looked like a total douche but he was still hot) I mentally slapped myself in the face. No! Bad Kasmui, bad! Sasuke-kun is your friend and that’s all he’ll ever be.