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Chapter Four: Alexia’s News
“Ashley, why are you wearing a dress?” Alexia asked, staring at her sister and Sasuke. They were in the living room. “And why didn’t you answer my calls?”
“And Sasuke, you didn’t answer your phone too.” Itachi said, sitting beside his girlfriend. “What’s going on here and why do you look like you went to a prom?”
“I…” Sasuke said. “We….well…”
“Ashley, please tell me.” Alexia said, standing up and grabbing her hand. “I know you and you don’t like Sasuke as a lover. So don’t say you went on a date with him because I can’t believe that. Please, I love you too much.”
Damn it… Her love speech and then the puppy eyes… I don’t know if I can take it… Ashley thought.
“We were….” Sasuke said. “My friends were hosting a party for her honor. I forced her to wear a dress and the music was so loud that we didn’t hear our phones.”
“But don’t worry Lexi, there was no beer and drugs involved.” Ashley added, smiling. “Right Sasuke???”
“Yeah, I wouldn’t let her do those things…” Sasuke replied.
“Well, I hope you guys are still hungry.” Alexia replied cheerfully. “I made pasta…”
“Sounds great…” They both said. They actually bought that…
“We also have some news…” Itachi added. They all sat on the dinner table. “Ashley, how was your first day in school?”
“It was great… If it wasn’t for Sasuke, I wouldn’t have any friends.” Ashley said, pulling her hair back. Alexia placed plates in front of them. “Thank you…”
“Ashley, we are so happy that you are opening up to people.” Alexia said, smiling. “You were actually smiling.”
“I just felt happy being here, my real home.” Ashley replied, eating her meal.
“Well, I am so happy.” Alexia said. “And our news is that my birthday is three days from now.”
“Yes, I know… You remind me every day.” Ashley replied.
“You also remind me too.” Sasuke added. “We already know that news.”
“Well, that is not what we wanted to announce.” Itachi said.
“Aleria is coming over to celebrate our birthday together.” Alexia cheered. “Isn’t that wonderful?”
No…. It can’t be… Ashley thought, dropping her fork. She’s coming… Oh no…
“Ashley, is there something wrong?” Alexia asked, looking concerned.
“Somehow I lost my appetite. Can I be excuse?” Ashley asked, standing up.
“Sure sweetie…” Alexia said, watching her sister leave. “Did I say something wrong?”
“No, I think she’s just tired.” Itachi answered, holding her hand. “She did have a long day today. She went to do a class project and a party… She should get some rest.”
“I guess you are right.” Alexia said. “I didn’t even tell her that Aleria is coming tomorrow.” Sasuke squirted out milk when he heard that. “Sasuke, sweetie, are you okay?”
“Aleria is coming tomorrow…” Sasuke said. Oh no, things are going to get hectic here…
“Yes, isn’t it wonderful?” She asked, smiling. “I can finally see my twin sister again and she is bringing some friends in the Akatsuki.”
“Well, they are also my friends too. I used to be in that band but I found something better in my life.” Itachi said, kissing his girlfriend’s hand. “Sasori and Deidara are coming…”
“What? Sasori I can deal with but why Deidara?” Sasuke asked. “He drives anyone nuts and he has a thing for Ashley. He tried to peak in the bathroom to see her naked.”
“Don’t worry… They are not going to live here expect for Aleria.” Itachi said. “I am already aware of Deidara’s crush on Ashley so there is no need to worry.” Then he let out a sigh. “Well, I don’t think we can restrain him when it comes to the Beach Party.”
“WHAT…” Sasuke screamed. “We are having a beach party. Ashley is against bikini.”
“It will be fine. It will be good for her and I want you to invite your friends as well.” Alexia said, smiling. “This is going to be so much fun.”
“I guess you should tell Ashley.” Itachi said, kissing her on the cheek. “Go to her…”
“Alright…” Alexia said, walking upstairs.
“Sasuke, what do you think about Alexia?” Itachi asked.
“She is alright. She is not annoying like your other girlfriends.” Sasuke said, crossing his arms. “She is good in my book.”
“Good…” Itachi said, smiling. I feel the same way… She is very different from the rest. When I used to be in the Akatsuki, I dated many women. It never lasted long and it didn’t mean anything. The one night, after getting drunk after a gig, I got injured from a fight. I was sent to the hospital, unconscious.
“Where am I?” I said, waking up. I stood up and found myself wrapped in bandages.
“You are finally up.” A voice said. I turned and long orange red hair and glimmering golden eyes. “Hello Itachi Uchiha, my name is Alexia Hisatake. I am your doctor.”
“Wow…” I said, staring at her. I didn’t know if I was dreaming. She was so beautiful. “Hello…”
“You’ve been through a lot lately. Your friends brought you in.” She explained, smiling. Damn, what a smile. I will give her anything to smile like that. “You have a lot of cuts and bruises.”
“Hisatake… Sounds familiar…” I said. She let out a giggle.
“Well, I guess you don’t remember me. My father Aaron Hisatake used to work with your dad in the Police Force.” She explained. “I was the girl you hang out with.”
“Lexi, is that you?” I said. My childhood friend…
“Yup…” We spent a lot of time together in the hospital. I was so happy that she was my doctor. She was always there for me and finally I was out of the hospital. I wanted to stay but my life and her life were so different. “Goodbye Itachi…”
“I will miss you.” I said. She then hugged me. “Alexia…”
“I will miss you too pal.” She teased, pulling back. “It’s time for you to go.” I wanted to tell her, that I wanted to be with her but I couldn’t. She was happy here and my life is not a life I want her to be in. I left, leaving feeling untold. “Bye…” I couldn’t handle it. I felt something missing when I left her. I wanted her. I wanted to see her pretty smile, hear her voice, and hold her hand. I wanted her. Then one night, she was walking alone. Then my fan girls stopped her. “Hello, may I help you?”
“You took Itachi away from us.” The girl snapped.
“What? Itachi and I are nothing.” Alexia replied.
“Don’t lie **** and just for that you won yourself a makeover.” The girl said, pulling out a scissor. They pulled her down and cut her orange hair.
“PLEASE STOP…” Alexia screamed. Then I came and saved her. All the girls fled… “Itachi…”
“Alexia, are you okay?” I asked, helping her up.
“Why are you here? I thought you have a gig in LA.” She asked.
“I did but I couldn’t stop thinking about you. Alexia, I made a lot of mistakes but the mistake that I regret the most is leaving you without telling you something very important.” I said, cupping her face. “I know I am just a patient but I want you to know that I love you.” She cried even more. “Lexi, is there something wrong? Why are you crying?”
“I am not sad. I am crying because I am happy because I feel the same way about you. Itachi, I love you too.” Alexia said. Then I kissed her, our first kiss.
“Alexia, I love your hair.” I whispered. She giggled in response. “You should keep it like this.”
“Sasuke, I am going to propose to Alexia on her birthday.” Itachi said.
“What???” Sasuke said, looking shocked. “You are going to married her.”
“Yes and I want you to be my best man.” Itachi said, smiling. “You have a problem with that?”
“No, I am just shocked that you waited this long to tell her.” Sasuke said.
“Well, someone I know is still taking his sweet time getting a certain pink hair beauty.” Itachi teased. Sasuke glared at him. “Somehow, me and that someone are alike.”
“Shut it Itachi…” Sasuke snapped.
“Ah, I guess I was wrong. I guess a baby blue head stole his heart.” Itachi teased.
“HELL NO…” Sasuke snapped. “I am not in love with her. She is like a sister to me.”
“Really, is that all?” Itachi asked. “I know you have a thing for Sakura but you are more outgoing when you are with Ashley. So little brother, is there a love triangle here?”
“No…” Sasuke snapped.
“Brother, I will give you one advice.” Itachi said. “Just find a girl that will be hard for you to let go. If you find her, then she is the one for you.”
“I don’t need dating advice from you.” Sasuke snapped. “I can take care of things on my own.”
“Well, you should be happy that I am giving you such advice.” Itachi said. “After all, I am soon going to be the luckiest man in the planet.”
Meanwhile…
“Ashley, is there something wrong?” Alexia asked, standing in front of her door. “You only took one bite of the spaghetti, was it bad?”
“No, it was delicious…” Ashley said, opening the door. She was wearing boxers and a tank top. “You know that Aleria hates me.”
“She does not hate you.” Alexia said.
“Really, she writes to you and not to me. She only calls you and to makes matter worst; she forgot my birthday nine times in the roll.” Ashley pointed out.
“No she didn’t… she sent you gifts.” Alexia pointed out.
“All those gifts were secretly from you.” Ashley replied. “I know how you write.”
“Ashley, she loves you…” Alexia said, smiling. Damn she is smart… I forgot that she spent a lot of time with dad in the Police Force. She must have learned some criminal justice skills…hehehe. That’s my little sister.
“Lexi, I really don’t see that.” Ashley said. “All I see is anger when she sees me and all I get is a cold shoulder. I will never be accepted by her.”
“Ashley, you know how short-temper she is. She just went through a lot.” Alexia said.
“And I didn’t.” Ashley said. “I almost died and almost went blind.”
“You should try to understand her. She is just lost.” Alexia said. “And she has a hard time dealing with things.” She smoothed her hair. “Like you…” Ashley let out a smile. “Oh, a smile…How cute… Anyway, we are having a Beach Party.”
“A beach party…”Ashley said, staring at her. As much that I hate the idea, I owe her. “Sounds fun…”
“Really…” Alexia cheered, hugging her. “We are going to go shopping.”
“I am so excited.” Ashley said sarcastically. “A bikini that will show my ass and breast off…. I am really looking forward to it.”
“Oh, Aleria is coming tomorrow.” Alexia said. “She is living with us for a few days.”
“You got to be kidding me.” Ashley said. “So I am giving up my room for her.”
“Only for a couple of days….” Alexia said. “You are going to be sleeping in Sasuke’s room while she is here. I know you hate the idea.”
“Wow, you know how I feel.” Ashley said.
“Ashley, please just for once you get along with her. That is what I want for my birthday.” Alexia begged. “I want this.”
“Alright just because I love you…” Ashley said, letting out a sigh.
“You even say the three words to me… I want to cry.” Alexia said, crying. She hugged her tight. “I love you too Ashley…”
“Why me?” Ashley said, letting out a smile. Damn I hate being a good sister…Well, at least I am one… I at least I have sisters…
The next morning, Ashley and Sasuke were walking to school. “Sasuke, you heard about Aleria coming today?” Ashley asked, walking beside him. “And you know that I will be sleeping in your room with you for a couple of days.”
“Yeah, I know the deal…” Sasuke said, letting out a sigh. “I guess sleeping on the floor wouldn’t be that bad.”
“Sasuke…”
“Yeah…”
“Thank you for making up a story for me.” Ashley said, smiling. “You saved me and I thank you for it.”
“Don’t mention it.” Sasuke replied. “So the Great Ashley is thanking me… I am so honored.”
“And the Great Sasuke knows how to accept such honor. I thought I have to teach him how to do it.” Ashley said. “Also, he knows how to lie. I hope my honor will redeem him from his sins.”
“Why you little…” Sasuke snapped, gritting his teeth.
“Just remember who started this…” Ashley interrupted. “Then ask yourself if you want to fight with me.”
“I hate it when you win…” Sasuke pouted.
“I hate when I win too.” Ashley said. “It makes you grumpy and I will get endless yelling from you in the future. But it’s an old habit.”
“Did anyone tell you that you think too much?” Sasuke snapped.
“Did anyone tell you that you talk too much?” Ashley replied.
“I told him that.” A voice said. We turned and found Naruto. “Morning you two… Starting the day with an argument…”
“Well, we do it all the time so there is nothing wrong.” Ashley said.
“Ashley, I was wondering if you want to go get some ramen after school.” Naruto asked.
“I will love to but I have plans with Gaara.” Ashley said. “We are taking turns telling things about each other this week so after school; I am going to be with him.”
“My sister has a boy now…” Naruto teased. “So Blue, are you going out with Gaara?”
“No, we are just friends.” Ashley said. “I was hoping for you and Sakura to hook up. After all, you were in love with her during preschool.”
“Don’t say that to the whole world.” Naruto said, covering her mouth.
“It’s obvious loser… even I know…” Sasuke said. Does he still have feelings for her? He has a better chance of getting Sakura than I do…
“Hmmm…” Ashley mumbled, waiting for Naruto to let go of her mouth.
“Sorry…” Naruto said, letting go. He paused when he found something on his palm. “Blood…” She coughed out blood. “ASHLEY…” She collapsed to the ground, coughing out more blood. “ASHLEY…”
“Ashley, what’s wrong?” Sasuke said, grabbing her shoulder.
“Please take me to Tsunade…” She said. Sasuke carried her and the boys raced away into the campus. She coughed blood on Sasuke’s uniform. “Sorry…”
“Shut it loser…” Sasuke snapped, racing towards campus. “It’s just a damn shirt.” Her hair brushed away from her eyes, her face was pale. Damn it… She then closed her eyes, being unconscious. “Ashley, stay with me loser…” Naruto kicked the door and Tsunade watched them with shocked.
“Uzumaki Naruto… Uchiha Sasuke, what is the meaning of this?” Tsunade snapped.
“Granny, Ashley needs help… She is coughing out blood…” Naruto pleaded. “Please help her.”
“Shizune, give me my medical kit now.” Tsunade ordered. Sasuke laid her on the couch.
“Yes ma’am…”
“What happened?” Tsunade asked.
“Well, we were talking and I just covered her mouth and when I release her, I found blood.” Naruto explained. “We were just joking around.”
“That explains it…” Tsunade said, grabbing her bag for her assistant. “Please wait outside… I will call you two in when I am done with her.”
“But…”
“No buts…” Tsunade said, throwing them out. “Wait out here…”
“It’s all my fault…” Naruto said, sinking to the ground. “****… This is all my fault. I am such an idiot.”
“Ashley will be fine loser…” Sasuke said, letting out a sigh. “She will be fine.” A few minutes as pass and class already started. “Shit… What’s taking so long?” The door finally opened and Shizune was there to greet them. “Vice Principle Shizune…”
“You two may come in…” She said, escorting them back in the room. They found Ashley conscious and breathing into an air mask.
“Ashley, are you okay?” Naruto said, racing towards her side. “I am so sorry… I didn’t mean to. I…” He started crying. “I was just playing around.” Ashley took off her mask and patted his head. He turned to her and found her smiling.
“I’m okay… It was an accident.” Ashley said. “You shouldn’t beat yourself up you know.” She wiped his tears. “It’s basically my fault for not mentioning my condition.”
“Condition?” Naruto asked.
“Ashley was barely alive after a brutal car crash. Her eyes were damage and her lungs were stabbed by glass from a car mirror.” Tsunade explained. “I was her doctor. It was amazing that she was still breathing. I did surgery on her and she attained stability however her eyes were beyond normal and her lungs were donated. Ashley still has problems breathing. When you covered her mouth, her newfound lung had trouble adjusting and giving her air. It began to pressure more and as a result, bleeds.”
“All I need is air Naruto.” Ashley said, smiling. “Then I will be okay in no time.” She then turned to Sasuke. “And you didn’t tell him… You made him cry you idiot.”
“WAIT YOU KNEW ABOUT THIS…” Naruto screamed.
“Yeah, I told you that she will be fine but you have to cry.” Sasuke said, smiling evilly. “Tears suits you loser.”
“WHY YOU LITTLE…” Naruto screamed, wrestling with Sasuke on the floor.
“Ashley, how are you feeling?” Tsunade asked.
“I am better now…” Ashley said.
“Well, you will all be excuse and head to class.” Tsunade said.
“Okay Tsunade. Thank you very much…” Ashley said, bowing. She grabbed the boys by the collar. “Come on you two… We are going to get scolded by Kakashi sensei.” She pulled them out the door. “Goodbye Tsunade… Thanks again…”
“ASHLEY… LET US GO…” They screamed, getting pulled in the hallway.
“She is just like her father.” Tsunade said, smiling. She is just like you Aaron… Only smiles when it’s necessary and never shows emotions unless it is to someone he loves. Then her smile faded. “And yet she is going to meet him shortly.”
“Hmmm??” Shizune said.
“Ashley, why are you wearing a dress?” Alexia asked, staring at her sister and Sasuke. They were in the living room. “And why didn’t you answer my calls?”
“And Sasuke, you didn’t answer your phone too.” Itachi said, sitting beside his girlfriend. “What’s going on here and why do you look like you went to a prom?”
“I…” Sasuke said. “We….well…”
“Ashley, please tell me.” Alexia said, standing up and grabbing her hand. “I know you and you don’t like Sasuke as a lover. So don’t say you went on a date with him because I can’t believe that. Please, I love you too much.”
Damn it… Her love speech and then the puppy eyes… I don’t know if I can take it… Ashley thought.
“We were….” Sasuke said. “My friends were hosting a party for her honor. I forced her to wear a dress and the music was so loud that we didn’t hear our phones.”
“But don’t worry Lexi, there was no beer and drugs involved.” Ashley added, smiling. “Right Sasuke???”
“Yeah, I wouldn’t let her do those things…” Sasuke replied.
“Well, I hope you guys are still hungry.” Alexia replied cheerfully. “I made pasta…”
“Sounds great…” They both said. They actually bought that…
“We also have some news…” Itachi added. They all sat on the dinner table. “Ashley, how was your first day in school?”
“It was great… If it wasn’t for Sasuke, I wouldn’t have any friends.” Ashley said, pulling her hair back. Alexia placed plates in front of them. “Thank you…”
“Ashley, we are so happy that you are opening up to people.” Alexia said, smiling. “You were actually smiling.”
“I just felt happy being here, my real home.” Ashley replied, eating her meal.
“Well, I am so happy.” Alexia said. “And our news is that my birthday is three days from now.”
“Yes, I know… You remind me every day.” Ashley replied.
“You also remind me too.” Sasuke added. “We already know that news.”
“Well, that is not what we wanted to announce.” Itachi said.
“Aleria is coming over to celebrate our birthday together.” Alexia cheered. “Isn’t that wonderful?”
No…. It can’t be… Ashley thought, dropping her fork. She’s coming… Oh no…
“Ashley, is there something wrong?” Alexia asked, looking concerned.
“Somehow I lost my appetite. Can I be excuse?” Ashley asked, standing up.
“Sure sweetie…” Alexia said, watching her sister leave. “Did I say something wrong?”
“No, I think she’s just tired.” Itachi answered, holding her hand. “She did have a long day today. She went to do a class project and a party… She should get some rest.”
“I guess you are right.” Alexia said. “I didn’t even tell her that Aleria is coming tomorrow.” Sasuke squirted out milk when he heard that. “Sasuke, sweetie, are you okay?”
“Aleria is coming tomorrow…” Sasuke said. Oh no, things are going to get hectic here…
“Yes, isn’t it wonderful?” She asked, smiling. “I can finally see my twin sister again and she is bringing some friends in the Akatsuki.”
“Well, they are also my friends too. I used to be in that band but I found something better in my life.” Itachi said, kissing his girlfriend’s hand. “Sasori and Deidara are coming…”
“What? Sasori I can deal with but why Deidara?” Sasuke asked. “He drives anyone nuts and he has a thing for Ashley. He tried to peak in the bathroom to see her naked.”
“Don’t worry… They are not going to live here expect for Aleria.” Itachi said. “I am already aware of Deidara’s crush on Ashley so there is no need to worry.” Then he let out a sigh. “Well, I don’t think we can restrain him when it comes to the Beach Party.”
“WHAT…” Sasuke screamed. “We are having a beach party. Ashley is against bikini.”
“It will be fine. It will be good for her and I want you to invite your friends as well.” Alexia said, smiling. “This is going to be so much fun.”
“I guess you should tell Ashley.” Itachi said, kissing her on the cheek. “Go to her…”
“Alright…” Alexia said, walking upstairs.
“Sasuke, what do you think about Alexia?” Itachi asked.
“She is alright. She is not annoying like your other girlfriends.” Sasuke said, crossing his arms. “She is good in my book.”
“Good…” Itachi said, smiling. I feel the same way… She is very different from the rest. When I used to be in the Akatsuki, I dated many women. It never lasted long and it didn’t mean anything. The one night, after getting drunk after a gig, I got injured from a fight. I was sent to the hospital, unconscious.
“Where am I?” I said, waking up. I stood up and found myself wrapped in bandages.
“You are finally up.” A voice said. I turned and long orange red hair and glimmering golden eyes. “Hello Itachi Uchiha, my name is Alexia Hisatake. I am your doctor.”
“Wow…” I said, staring at her. I didn’t know if I was dreaming. She was so beautiful. “Hello…”
“You’ve been through a lot lately. Your friends brought you in.” She explained, smiling. Damn, what a smile. I will give her anything to smile like that. “You have a lot of cuts and bruises.”
“Hisatake… Sounds familiar…” I said. She let out a giggle.
“Well, I guess you don’t remember me. My father Aaron Hisatake used to work with your dad in the Police Force.” She explained. “I was the girl you hang out with.”
“Lexi, is that you?” I said. My childhood friend…
“Yup…” We spent a lot of time together in the hospital. I was so happy that she was my doctor. She was always there for me and finally I was out of the hospital. I wanted to stay but my life and her life were so different. “Goodbye Itachi…”
“I will miss you.” I said. She then hugged me. “Alexia…”
“I will miss you too pal.” She teased, pulling back. “It’s time for you to go.” I wanted to tell her, that I wanted to be with her but I couldn’t. She was happy here and my life is not a life I want her to be in. I left, leaving feeling untold. “Bye…” I couldn’t handle it. I felt something missing when I left her. I wanted her. I wanted to see her pretty smile, hear her voice, and hold her hand. I wanted her. Then one night, she was walking alone. Then my fan girls stopped her. “Hello, may I help you?”
“You took Itachi away from us.” The girl snapped.
“What? Itachi and I are nothing.” Alexia replied.
“Don’t lie **** and just for that you won yourself a makeover.” The girl said, pulling out a scissor. They pulled her down and cut her orange hair.
“PLEASE STOP…” Alexia screamed. Then I came and saved her. All the girls fled… “Itachi…”
“Alexia, are you okay?” I asked, helping her up.
“Why are you here? I thought you have a gig in LA.” She asked.
“I did but I couldn’t stop thinking about you. Alexia, I made a lot of mistakes but the mistake that I regret the most is leaving you without telling you something very important.” I said, cupping her face. “I know I am just a patient but I want you to know that I love you.” She cried even more. “Lexi, is there something wrong? Why are you crying?”
“I am not sad. I am crying because I am happy because I feel the same way about you. Itachi, I love you too.” Alexia said. Then I kissed her, our first kiss.
“Alexia, I love your hair.” I whispered. She giggled in response. “You should keep it like this.”
“Sasuke, I am going to propose to Alexia on her birthday.” Itachi said.
“What???” Sasuke said, looking shocked. “You are going to married her.”
“Yes and I want you to be my best man.” Itachi said, smiling. “You have a problem with that?”
“No, I am just shocked that you waited this long to tell her.” Sasuke said.
“Well, someone I know is still taking his sweet time getting a certain pink hair beauty.” Itachi teased. Sasuke glared at him. “Somehow, me and that someone are alike.”
“Shut it Itachi…” Sasuke snapped.
“Ah, I guess I was wrong. I guess a baby blue head stole his heart.” Itachi teased.
“HELL NO…” Sasuke snapped. “I am not in love with her. She is like a sister to me.”
“Really, is that all?” Itachi asked. “I know you have a thing for Sakura but you are more outgoing when you are with Ashley. So little brother, is there a love triangle here?”
“No…” Sasuke snapped.
“Brother, I will give you one advice.” Itachi said. “Just find a girl that will be hard for you to let go. If you find her, then she is the one for you.”
“I don’t need dating advice from you.” Sasuke snapped. “I can take care of things on my own.”
“Well, you should be happy that I am giving you such advice.” Itachi said. “After all, I am soon going to be the luckiest man in the planet.”
Meanwhile…
“Ashley, is there something wrong?” Alexia asked, standing in front of her door. “You only took one bite of the spaghetti, was it bad?”
“No, it was delicious…” Ashley said, opening the door. She was wearing boxers and a tank top. “You know that Aleria hates me.”
“She does not hate you.” Alexia said.
“Really, she writes to you and not to me. She only calls you and to makes matter worst; she forgot my birthday nine times in the roll.” Ashley pointed out.
“No she didn’t… she sent you gifts.” Alexia pointed out.
“All those gifts were secretly from you.” Ashley replied. “I know how you write.”
“Ashley, she loves you…” Alexia said, smiling. Damn she is smart… I forgot that she spent a lot of time with dad in the Police Force. She must have learned some criminal justice skills…hehehe. That’s my little sister.
“Lexi, I really don’t see that.” Ashley said. “All I see is anger when she sees me and all I get is a cold shoulder. I will never be accepted by her.”
“Ashley, you know how short-temper she is. She just went through a lot.” Alexia said.
“And I didn’t.” Ashley said. “I almost died and almost went blind.”
“You should try to understand her. She is just lost.” Alexia said. “And she has a hard time dealing with things.” She smoothed her hair. “Like you…” Ashley let out a smile. “Oh, a smile…How cute… Anyway, we are having a Beach Party.”
“A beach party…”Ashley said, staring at her. As much that I hate the idea, I owe her. “Sounds fun…”
“Really…” Alexia cheered, hugging her. “We are going to go shopping.”
“I am so excited.” Ashley said sarcastically. “A bikini that will show my ass and breast off…. I am really looking forward to it.”
“Oh, Aleria is coming tomorrow.” Alexia said. “She is living with us for a few days.”
“You got to be kidding me.” Ashley said. “So I am giving up my room for her.”
“Only for a couple of days….” Alexia said. “You are going to be sleeping in Sasuke’s room while she is here. I know you hate the idea.”
“Wow, you know how I feel.” Ashley said.
“Ashley, please just for once you get along with her. That is what I want for my birthday.” Alexia begged. “I want this.”
“Alright just because I love you…” Ashley said, letting out a sigh.
“You even say the three words to me… I want to cry.” Alexia said, crying. She hugged her tight. “I love you too Ashley…”
“Why me?” Ashley said, letting out a smile. Damn I hate being a good sister…Well, at least I am one… I at least I have sisters…
The next morning, Ashley and Sasuke were walking to school. “Sasuke, you heard about Aleria coming today?” Ashley asked, walking beside him. “And you know that I will be sleeping in your room with you for a couple of days.”
“Yeah, I know the deal…” Sasuke said, letting out a sigh. “I guess sleeping on the floor wouldn’t be that bad.”
“Sasuke…”
“Yeah…”
“Thank you for making up a story for me.” Ashley said, smiling. “You saved me and I thank you for it.”
“Don’t mention it.” Sasuke replied. “So the Great Ashley is thanking me… I am so honored.”
“And the Great Sasuke knows how to accept such honor. I thought I have to teach him how to do it.” Ashley said. “Also, he knows how to lie. I hope my honor will redeem him from his sins.”
“Why you little…” Sasuke snapped, gritting his teeth.
“Just remember who started this…” Ashley interrupted. “Then ask yourself if you want to fight with me.”
“I hate it when you win…” Sasuke pouted.
“I hate when I win too.” Ashley said. “It makes you grumpy and I will get endless yelling from you in the future. But it’s an old habit.”
“Did anyone tell you that you think too much?” Sasuke snapped.
“Did anyone tell you that you talk too much?” Ashley replied.
“I told him that.” A voice said. We turned and found Naruto. “Morning you two… Starting the day with an argument…”
“Well, we do it all the time so there is nothing wrong.” Ashley said.
“Ashley, I was wondering if you want to go get some ramen after school.” Naruto asked.
“I will love to but I have plans with Gaara.” Ashley said. “We are taking turns telling things about each other this week so after school; I am going to be with him.”
“My sister has a boy now…” Naruto teased. “So Blue, are you going out with Gaara?”
“No, we are just friends.” Ashley said. “I was hoping for you and Sakura to hook up. After all, you were in love with her during preschool.”
“Don’t say that to the whole world.” Naruto said, covering her mouth.
“It’s obvious loser… even I know…” Sasuke said. Does he still have feelings for her? He has a better chance of getting Sakura than I do…
“Hmmm…” Ashley mumbled, waiting for Naruto to let go of her mouth.
“Sorry…” Naruto said, letting go. He paused when he found something on his palm. “Blood…” She coughed out blood. “ASHLEY…” She collapsed to the ground, coughing out more blood. “ASHLEY…”
“Ashley, what’s wrong?” Sasuke said, grabbing her shoulder.
“Please take me to Tsunade…” She said. Sasuke carried her and the boys raced away into the campus. She coughed blood on Sasuke’s uniform. “Sorry…”
“Shut it loser…” Sasuke snapped, racing towards campus. “It’s just a damn shirt.” Her hair brushed away from her eyes, her face was pale. Damn it… She then closed her eyes, being unconscious. “Ashley, stay with me loser…” Naruto kicked the door and Tsunade watched them with shocked.
“Uzumaki Naruto… Uchiha Sasuke, what is the meaning of this?” Tsunade snapped.
“Granny, Ashley needs help… She is coughing out blood…” Naruto pleaded. “Please help her.”
“Shizune, give me my medical kit now.” Tsunade ordered. Sasuke laid her on the couch.
“Yes ma’am…”
“What happened?” Tsunade asked.
“Well, we were talking and I just covered her mouth and when I release her, I found blood.” Naruto explained. “We were just joking around.”
“That explains it…” Tsunade said, grabbing her bag for her assistant. “Please wait outside… I will call you two in when I am done with her.”
“But…”
“No buts…” Tsunade said, throwing them out. “Wait out here…”
“It’s all my fault…” Naruto said, sinking to the ground. “****… This is all my fault. I am such an idiot.”
“Ashley will be fine loser…” Sasuke said, letting out a sigh. “She will be fine.” A few minutes as pass and class already started. “Shit… What’s taking so long?” The door finally opened and Shizune was there to greet them. “Vice Principle Shizune…”
“You two may come in…” She said, escorting them back in the room. They found Ashley conscious and breathing into an air mask.
“Ashley, are you okay?” Naruto said, racing towards her side. “I am so sorry… I didn’t mean to. I…” He started crying. “I was just playing around.” Ashley took off her mask and patted his head. He turned to her and found her smiling.
“I’m okay… It was an accident.” Ashley said. “You shouldn’t beat yourself up you know.” She wiped his tears. “It’s basically my fault for not mentioning my condition.”
“Condition?” Naruto asked.
“Ashley was barely alive after a brutal car crash. Her eyes were damage and her lungs were stabbed by glass from a car mirror.” Tsunade explained. “I was her doctor. It was amazing that she was still breathing. I did surgery on her and she attained stability however her eyes were beyond normal and her lungs were donated. Ashley still has problems breathing. When you covered her mouth, her newfound lung had trouble adjusting and giving her air. It began to pressure more and as a result, bleeds.”
“All I need is air Naruto.” Ashley said, smiling. “Then I will be okay in no time.” She then turned to Sasuke. “And you didn’t tell him… You made him cry you idiot.”
“WAIT YOU KNEW ABOUT THIS…” Naruto screamed.
“Yeah, I told you that she will be fine but you have to cry.” Sasuke said, smiling evilly. “Tears suits you loser.”
“WHY YOU LITTLE…” Naruto screamed, wrestling with Sasuke on the floor.
“Ashley, how are you feeling?” Tsunade asked.
“I am better now…” Ashley said.
“Well, you will all be excuse and head to class.” Tsunade said.
“Okay Tsunade. Thank you very much…” Ashley said, bowing. She grabbed the boys by the collar. “Come on you two… We are going to get scolded by Kakashi sensei.” She pulled them out the door. “Goodbye Tsunade… Thanks again…”
“ASHLEY… LET US GO…” They screamed, getting pulled in the hallway.
“She is just like her father.” Tsunade said, smiling. She is just like you Aaron… Only smiles when it’s necessary and never shows emotions unless it is to someone he loves. Then her smile faded. “And yet she is going to meet him shortly.”
“Hmmm??” Shizune said.
