I feel closer to the sky

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[It's been weeks since he left, or maybe even a month but she lost count exactly when, and the memory is still as clear as day in her head. The only difference as time goes by is the fact that she's coming to terms with it and acceptance is becoming her friend slowly but surely. After all, these memories are the only things she'll be holding onto from now. Even if the idea sounds depressing, she tries hard for it not to. Memories are still memories and if it's the only thing that will keep her close to him now, she'll accept it.

It's still a little poignant to think, however, that she won't be able to celebrate Christmas this year with him. Last year, there were so many beautiful lights and he suggested they all get together for it. She can still remember how his voice sounded then.

Glancing fleetingly at the huge toad plush sitting on her bedside drawer, she returns to the task at hand. Which turns out to be decorating this little Christmas tree in her room. After she hangs one Christmas ball, her small smile widens a little.]

I... guess it's that time of the year once more. I can't hardly believe I will be celebrating this occasion in this place again, but I suppose the future is unpredictable that way.

[Unpredictable, just like him leaving. There's a visible shift in her eyes but she quickly maintains the earlier tone of her voice as she continues.]

Though, I think the beautiful lights from last year won't be having a repeat performance this year.

[As she finishes hanging another ball, she goes for her journal and types a private message.]

( Private to Neji )

[After this, she stands up but when she does, she trips over some of the Christmas balls laying on the ground. In a feeble attempt to hold on to something, Hinata grabs for the nearest thing - the Christmas tree - but we all know how that will end.

A loud crash and a tree on top of her.]

Um... [Now where is her journal?] A little help? [Looks like Hinata just turned into one messy Christmas ornament on the ground.]

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[After visiting Shikamaru in the Battle Dome clinic, she goes ahead and kills two birds with one stone when she decided to do some training there as well. It's been a while since she had a proper training session and from the looks of her movements, she's become a little rusty. As sweatbeads begin to gather on her brow, Hinata tries to compose herself.

It will be a shame if he ever comes back and she's lagging behind on her training. She won't forgive herself if that ever happens. And even when he's not here to watch her, she knows he'll be proud of her. She can already hear him cheering her on.

Feel free to come bother her!]

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[It's a nice clear day and Hinata wants to take advantage of this. She has been staying in her room for days now (not that it's something she didn't initially choose) and today seems like a good day to be staying outdoors.

Of course, this doesn't mean she's engaging on outdoor activities because the moment one passes by the park, she's peacefully seated on one of the benches reading her book. There's a small smile on her lips as she turns its pages. Whatever it is she's reading, it seems interesting enough for her that any outer distraction flies over her head. Proof of this is that when the gentle wind dances along her tresses, she only tucks one stray strand of hair under her ear in a careful motion while her pearl eyes never left the text of her book.

From where she's seated, sunlight tries to peek through the leaves of the tree behind her, casting playful lazy beams on her serene form. Flipping another page, Hinata uses her pressed flower as a bookmark when the wind picks up.]

Ah-!

[The flower then escapes her grasp as it glides through the wind. She tries to catch it but it proves futile. Now if only someone will be able to find it for her.]