Autor note: So, here I am again. This fic will be a sasuhina one. Yeah I know I should be doing the next chapter of "Monotonous circumstances" but I've already did it. The thing is that I saved it in my past pc and I'm not able to transfer it now. So please be patient. Although I don't like Sasuke in the anime, I always had a thing for this pairing. Well enough of talking and more fiction.

Disclaimer: If I did own Naruto, Gaara would never die and he will be paired with Hinata, and Ino will be with Neji.

"Rejected Sun"

Chapter 1

By Gaahina chan

At the age of 18, Hinata still had a crush for Naruto. Although she was done with the finger fidgeting thing, her blushes still appeared and she felt the typical butterflies in her stomach when she saw him. She didn't stutter anymore and she was very strong by now. When she became a jounin her father accepted her as the Heir of the Hyuuga clan. She was so happy that she decided that she was strong enough to tell Naruto about her feelings.

That morning at the training grounds, Hinata trained with Neji, who became ANBU last month. They were both tired so they decided to let it go for the day. Hinata went to her room and started taking a bath. Covering her porcelain skin with soap, Hinata smelled freshly the lavender lotion and put it in her body. She then directed her attention to her now long navy hair. She put the conditioner and then she washed it. After the bath she pulled her typical clothes. Deciding that it was her special day, she decided to let her hair fall down freely. She brushed it and then she went to the ramen stand where she would meet with Naruto.

When she approached him, she felt her cheeks burning. Her eyes stared at his now handsome body. At the jounin level for almost 1 year, Naruto grew in a very attractive man. His chest was broad and his eyes were less childish. He still had his foxy grin that Hinata loved, making him look so cute and innocent.

When Hinata sat down next to him, Naruto turned to her direction.

"Hinata chan, how are you?" he said grinning before putting a bunch of noodles in his mouth. Hinata giggled at the gesture and decided to order.

"I'm fine Naruto kun. Although I want to speak with you" she said blushing furiously. Naruto as oblivious as ever, nodded. When they were finished with their meals, they parted to the training grounds. Hinata felt her heart beating so rapidly that she feared a heart attack, but then she remembered her promise to herself and quickly ignored the nervousness.

"So Hinata, what do you want to tell me?" Naruto said stopping in a clearing. Hinata stared at his ocean eyes and then she stared at the grass below her.

"Well…the thing is that…well…" Hinata couldn't find the right words. Her throat began to burn and her hands trembled.

"Come on Hinata chan, you can tell me anything" he said with a happy smile. Hinata nodded.

"Well, for a long time… I have been feeling these things inside my chest, and now I have decided to tell you." She said looking at his face shyly.

"Tell me what?" he asked curiously.

"That… I'm in love with you…Naruto kun" she said blushing fire and her eyes expectant.

Naruto didn't know what to say. He did liked Hinata but wasn't sure if it was that kind of feeling.

"Uhm, Hinata I'm not sure about this… I mean, I like you, but… I also like Sakura chan. You two are so different that, it's difficult to think that I like you in that way." He said with a wicked smile, scratching the back of his head. Hinata stared at him with shock. Then her eyes, turned into her normal ones. Deciding that it wasn't meant to be, she held her tears and bowed to him properly.

"Thanks Naruto kun. I'll see you soon" she said and parted.

-o-

"What was I thinking?! Of course she likes Sakura san. She is everything I'm not; so beautiful and smart and the Hokage's apprentice. How stupid" Hinata thought as the tears rolled freely. Her cheeks were rosy and her lips were dry. She felt heartbroken so she decided to hit something to take away the pain. She started to hit a wooden log but stopped when her knuckles began to bleed.

"This is unfair…I thought that after all these years, he would like me" she thought sadly, her eyes puffy and red. She didn't notice another man behind her until he announced his presence.

-o-

I saw the whole thing and felt sad for her. Everybody knew about her crush on Naruto and wondered when she would confess to him. But now that she did it her world broke and now she is helpless. I decided to confront her. Although I didn't admit it at first, I had a thing for her because she wasn't like my fan girls. She always kept hiding and looking at the dobe. But now that he screwed up his chance I can make my move. After I came back my feelings grew because she was more beautiful than ever.

As I stepped in front of her, she didn't notice me because she was rubbing her eyes.

"Hinata san" I said calmly. She looked surprised at first but then her eyes calmed as she saw me. I kneeled in front of her and put away her hair from her face. Her eyes widened at the action.

"Why are you crying?" I asked as if I didn't know.

"Uchiha san… what are you doing here?" she asked evading my question and standing up.

"I was passing by and then I saw you. Now could you please answer my question?" I asked with a smile. She nodded.

"Naruto kun rejected me" she said her head falling down.

"I see. But don't be depressed. I know why he rejected you" I said confidently. She looked up to me and her eyes widened at my words.

"What do you mean Uchiha san?"

"What I mean is that he doesn't like you because you are too shy and reserved. You need to be more… open" I said looking at her purplish eyes.

She nodded and then she started thinking. I decided to wait for her to collect her thoughts.

"And how can I do that?" she asked finding her courage.

"Well first of all, your clothes are so big that no one notices your body, your attitude is shy and your general profile screams shyness." I said sweat dropping. Hinata let her head fall once more and then she started to walk away.

"Wait Hinata san, I can help you" I said grabbing her wrist. She looked at me and then she nodded, a small smile forming on her face.

This is going to be interesting.

-o-

Both ninjas went to the heart of Konoha and decided to think about ideas to make Hinata more open. When they reached a small bench they sat down and started talking.

"What I have to do Uchiha san?"

"First of all, call me Sasuke kun" She nodded.

"Now, we will need to change a little bit your appearance Hinata san. You don't mind?" She shook her head. "As long as I'm comfortable with the new clothes" Sasuke nodded. "Well then lets part to some clothes store" Sasuke said grabbing Hinata by the wrist. She nodded and started walking beside him.

Hinata felt weird because some girls were looking at her furiously. She thought that they were Sasuke's fans so she didn't mind. When they reach a small but fancy boutique Hinata could only think "Too much tight". Sasuke noticed her sudden stop and decided to convince her that it was fine. When Hinata was done with the clothes duel she decided that it wasn't that bad. She was old enough to try new and shapelier clothes. They slowly checked all the clothes and Sasuke gave her a pair of skirts and short sleeved blouses that combined. When Hinata got out of the fitting room, Sasuke could only gape.

"Why do you hide this amazing curves Hinata san?" he asked not realizing what he was saying. Hinata blushed furiously and then she felt like a naked ninja.

"U-m Sasuke kun is this alright? I feel a little bit sluty" Hinata said her cheeks red and her hands resting on the hem of her short skirt.

"You could always try some shorts underneath the skirt Hinata" he said staring at her long pale legs. Hinata noticed and blushed even more. She felt… kind of stalked. When she nodded she decided to put some shorts below her skirt.

"Thanks for this Sasuke kun. I really appreciate this" Hinata said blushing slightly while walking out of the store. Hinata wore a white sleeveless blouse that reached her waist, a navy blue skirt that reached her mid thighs and underneath it some black shorts. She wore her typical blue sandals and her forehead protector on her neck.

"It's fine Hinata san. You look even prettier showing the well grown woman that you have become" he said smirking at her sudden red face. She thanked him and they went to a coffee shop to take a rest.

"So far, how do you feel Hinata san? Are you comfortable with the new style and everything? I mean, everyone is looking at you" Sasuke said as he glanced at the people surrounding them.

"I feel, a little bit of shame. But also I feel happy, people now see me more. They don't look at me just because I'm the heir of the Hyuuga Clan, but because of my own person." Hinata said sipping at her tea.

Sasuke could only blink. Hinata sure was a mature woman. She valued everyone's opinion and she held strong feelings that could make her heart explode in a second. Then he remembered when he saw her at the forest. She was devastated, that was Naruto's fault. Suddenly Sasuke could feel a little rage within him because of Hinata's pain after Naruto's rejection. His fists clenched and he gritted his teeth.

"Sasuke kun, are you alright? You seem to be a little thoughtful" Hinata asked, a little bit of worry in her eyes.

"I'm fine Hinata san. I was just planning some more things for your makeover" he said composing himself.

"So what next?" Hinata asked as she finished with her tea. "Well maybe we could work with your hair now… The Hyuuga style seems so… typical. I mean no offense, but if you really want to appear a little more open, you need to change some rules" Sasuke responded.

"Uhm, okay." she said as they head out of the coffee house. They ended in front of a salon that seemed to be expensive. "It looks like if it is too expensive." Hinata said as she stared at the well decorated walls and all the machines in the surroundings. "Maybe, but your hair is too beautiful and it needs to be treated by professionals" Sasuke said as a woman approached. She led Hinata to a chair and then Sasuke moved to the couch to check some magazines.

As time passed by, the lady was done with Hinata. Sasuke took the chance to glance at her and then he couldn't stop staring. She looked…beautiful, shocking, and stunning. Sasuke was mesmerized and couldn't help the sudden rapid heartbeat.

Hinata blushed at his reaction and then she looked at herself in the mirror. She did look better. Her hair was cut to shoulder length. Small navy bangs flowed freely around her cute face, framing the sidelines of her jaw and neck. She felt as if a new Hinata was about to born.

When they got out, Hinata couldn't stop blushing because of all the attention she was getting. Many men bumped into themselves because they were to concentrated in her than in the road. Hinata giggled shyly and then she glanced at Sasuke. He was smiling, probably because he was proud of himself.

"Hinata san, the reason I'm happy is because you are taking this a lot better than I thought. Maybe you did have another side of you that was inside and couldn't get out. I'm proud of you" He said smiling to her and only her. Suddenly Hinata felt very happy and she wanted to hug him for all he did but she knew that he was very reserved.

"Sasuke kun thanks. I'll pay you the salon and the clothes when we get home. For now I can only thank you for all of this. I feel very different. I'm proud and I feel happy. Maybe I just needed a friend" Hinata said smiling too. They couldn't help the happiness in their hearts.

As they approached the Hyuuga household, Hinata started to run to go for the money but suddenly Sasuke grabbed her arm.

"No need to pay me Hinata san. I'll be grateful if you let me do that for you"

"You sure Sasuke kun?" he nodded. She nodded apprehensively and they parted to their homes.

-o-

Gaahina chan: So this is it for now. I have other ideas but I wanted to post first how they meet and everything that followed. This fic will be 2 chapters long I think, so be prepared. Please review and thanks for reading! D