Yes! Yes! Chapter 2!! Screw semestral testes! I feel like writing!! WOOT!!
Actually, I started this 2 two days before the tests, but finished it in winter vacation…^-^' …after I was sick for 1 week. My friends kept calling and coming over…they were worried because it's unusual for me to be sick…
Chapter 2: Best friends have bad luck in the same days
~Hinata's story~
Dear god…dear god…Oh my god…I mentally slapped my self. Snap out of it Hinata, keep your cool, breathe, smile, breathe, don't faint, breathe, whatever you do, do not faint and keep breathing.
"Hinata? You alright?", Naruto-kun questioned and I released the breath I didn't even know I was holding. So much for that thought. Alright, now answer and don't faint.
"Y-yes! I'm fine!", oh, now I'm probably as red as a tomato! Oh god, I can't believe I'm on a date with Naruto-kun; it's like a dream…no…no…no, no, no, no, NO! Not that dream again! As if Naruto-kun would actually ask me out in the real world. Uff, might as well enjoy it in dream land I guess.
!Naruto's story!
Looking to my right I saw Hinata a bit…sad. S-sad?! W-what did I do?! We haven't even reached the ramen shop! I quickly took both her petite hands in my big ones:
"Did I upset you with anything?", she seemed shocked by my actions.
"No! No, what would m-make you think t-that? I'm just worrying about Sasuke and Sakura…",she quickly responded and I felt a huge wave of relief wash over me. I must admit, now that she mentioned it, I'm a little worried too.
"I'm sure they'll be fine! Wanna bet that tomorrow we'll see those two holding hands? ", I gave her a reassuring grin. She smiled sweetly and nodded.
~Hinata's story~
Phew, got away with that excuse. I feel bad that I lied to him, but I couldn't tell him something like 'Nothing, nothing, it's just that I'm sure you're an illusion created by my mind'.
And it was so sweet of him to try and cheer me up. I could have really used that while I was looking for Sasuke earlier, I was so worried about how their conversation could issue.
"So~…Do I get any reward for making you feel better?", he asked while pointing his cheek, grinning sheepishly. Oh god! What do I do? What do I do?
I stopped dead in my tracks, staring like a scared rabbit at his whisker marked cheek. I just couldn't bring my self to do it, no matter how much I wanted to. And not just his cheek, I wanted to kiss his lips, I wanted him so badly. Yet, once again my shyness ruins all these wonderful opportunities- Hey, wait a sec! Didn't I just decide that this was a mere, harmless dream? So, I can go ahead and kiss him without worries!
His facial expression turned from a playful one to a disappointed one. I have to do it now! Tiptoeing and placing both my hands on his shoulder for support (he's a head and a half taller that me) I pressed my trembling lips on his soft, tanned cheek. My heels went back on the ground and I bit my lip out of nervousness. I felt I faint taste of Sprite and remembered how he slipped some on himslef earlier. Looking up at his face, I blushed the deepest red human skin allows. His face was a bright red, making the light pink imprint of my lips stand out.
It all felt so real, almost as if this isn't a dream. Oh no! Don't tell me…I'm a-awake? This actually happened? I-I think I'm gonna…*thud*!
!Naruto's story!
I stared at Hinata's red face, then at her lips and then settled with admiring the perfect, pink imprint on my blushing cheek in a shop window behind her. What a beautiful-*thud* H-HUH?
"Hinata? O-oi? Wh-What the?!", I looked at the fainted Hinata and picked her up, placing her on my back. I know from experience that trying to wake her up would be futile. Guess I'd better take her home; it might take a while for her to wake up. Demo, I would have liked to spend a little more time with her. Maybe I could take her to my place…Yeah, that sounds like a good idea!
After a while I realized that there were a lot of people –meaning the whole street- staring at us. Oh man, I can just hear the next gossip: 'World hero and Hyuuga heiress! Can it work out?'
Then again, it doesn't sound bad, does it? It has a really nice resonance if you ask me: Uzumaki Naruto and Hyuuga Hinata; Uzumaki Hinata –that sounds perfect!!
#At the bench near the gate entrance#
*Sasuke's story*
"Well? Aren't you going to say something, Sasuke-kun?", your soft whisper takes me out of my thoughts. How can you expect me to answer when I'm torn between what I want and what's best for you?
"Sakura, you know that'll never work out. You worked too hard on-", I finally speak, but you grow angry and interrupt me. Can't you see I'm struggling to keep my voice from shaking? I know this means I'm losing you and I don't want that, but what else can I do for you to move on?
"You're not starting with that crap about my reputation again, get it?! I don't want to hear it again!", you yell at me, you're upset. And once again it's my fault that you're close to tears. You take a deep breath and your voice lowers just above a whisper. "I don't care. I don't care about my status in the village. I just can't pretend anymore. I can't pretend that I'm going over at your house to heal your eyes, when I'm just coming over to talk and kiss. I can't pretend that I'm still a virgin when we do it after every mission one of us accomplishes. Sasuke-kun, I don't want to hide anymore…", you burry your head in my chest to hide your tears, but I can still see them. I hold you close to me and kiss the top of your head. To stop pretending…how I wish for that. But the looks I get daily for being a traitor come to mind. I don't want anyone looking at you like that. And I don't want you getting in trouble with your own familly, I made a promise. When I was fighting Madara with Naruto, I was so worried what would happen to you if he won, so I made a promise, I promised myself that I'll keep you safe... and you're not safe with me.
"Neither do I…so…let's end this…", I say while hoping that you don't feel my hands trembling on you back. You gasp and slowly leave my arms. Searching in your back pocket you pull out a bracelet with red beads. You place it on my wrist.
"The colour red attracts positive chi and brings luck. Happy birthday, Sasuke-k-.", you stop and shake your head, "Sasuke…", it breaks my heart to hear this as you walk past me, tears running down your face, eyes hidden by pink locks. I turn around to face your back. You stop walking and stay unmoved for a second, then you turn around and we share a kiss for what seems like the last time. I try to make it last longer but you pull away. After taking a few steps backwards you start running.
Resisting the urge to run after you, I walk towards the tea shop where I meet up once a week with your two brothers. It's weird that I actually get along with them, but I think that might change after they hear what happened.
#...yeah, Back to the happy couple#
~Hinata's story~
Mnnn…w-what happened? Did I pass out again? My body is laying on something soft and warm- a bed?- and so is my head- a pillow?- and I'm covered up to my chin with something equally warm- a plush blanket? It all smells like ramen and a little bit of sweat along with an all too familiar aftershave…Naruto-kun?
Opening my eyes he comes into view. Looking down at ourselves I see that we're in a rather intimate position. His face is resting on another pillow inches away form my face, his arms are around me in a weak embrace and his legs are intertwined with mine. The only thing in between our bodies is the blanket. It's warped around me in a secure, warm way; it's making me feel like a small child being tucked in by his parents. He isn't covered and is wearing only his orange pants and a dark brown muscle shirt. I stretch my hand out of the warm cocoon and place my palm on his forearm. He's freezing. I carefully unwrap the covers from my body and place them upon him as well. He snuggles closer to the heat emitted by the blanket and my body. Sigh….and the way the moonlight contrasts whi- m-moonlight?! I jump out of the bed and look out the window. God, is it this late?
"H-hmmmm…Hinata?", I hear Naruto-kun mumble from behind. He sounds sleepy and really cute. "What time is it?", he continues while yawing, stretching and rubbing the sleep away from his eyes.
"U-um…", the clock on his bed table comes in view, "Half past eleven…pm…", oh god, it is late! Father won't be happy about this…
"Ohhh, man! I'm so sorry Hinata! You passed out and I thought I'd bring you here until you woke up, but I guess I fell asleep! ", he panicked. Does he think I'm upset with him?
"I-it's alright, j-just that I have to get home or my father will get angry.", I explained. Great… I've never been embarrassed about having a curfew before, but with Naruto-kun…I'm nineteen and a skilled, well-respected kunoichi and I have a curfew! How does that work?
"I'll walk you home!", he said cheerfully and grabbed my hand leading the way towards the exit. When he opened the door we realized how chilly it was outside. Good day for a light, cotton blouse, huh? Naruto-kun asked me to wait as went back in for a couple of minutes.
"Here, we don't want you catching a cold.", he spoke as he gingerly placed his jacket over my shoulders. I blushed a deep red and thanked him.
Turning around to face him… I really have no idea what happened after that or why I did it…or he did it but…his lips were over mine and our arms were around the other in this sort of vague embrace. It was that kind of embrace where you don't even realize that you're hugging someone; it feels rather as if they are a very part of your being, it made me feel whole, even though I wasn't sure if my feet were still on the ground. We went back in the apartment without breaking the kiss. And that'd where things got out of hand.
An hour later we reached the Hyuuga household.
"Soooo~…think we can do that again sometime. Well, without you getting back so late, but…", he said with a big, childish grin while rubbing the back of his head. I just smiled and nodded my head as a yes. God I- I can't believe we did it. It hurt a little at first but after it was so…Kyaaa, I can't even say it!! He was just so gentle and sweet and fast and skilled! Seriously, I still don't know when he took off my bra or where he threw it but- right~ to much info….
!Naruto's story!
God it was A-MA-ZA-ZING! I don't know if that's a word, but it should be, dattebayo! It means triple amazing! I mentally sighed. Guess it's time to let her get inside. I bend down and capture her lips in a goodnight kiss.
BANG!!!!!
My eyes snap open and I turn towards the attacker, pushing Hinata behind me. Great, why do I never get a good fight when I ask for it and I get it when I'm busy?!! Stupid, stupid, stupid- uh, oh…Hinata's dad just slammed the gates open and is glaring at me…Byakugan glaring.
"Let's make it clear Uzumaki-san. I do not care that you are a hero. You are still a very loud, stubborn and immature person, in other words, unsuitable for my daughter. Did I make myself clear?", he said bluntly and straight to the subject. This wasn't going to be an easy conversation, so I had to be sneaky, diplomat and a little flattering.
"No. Not at all, sir! If you think I'll give up on Hinata-chan just because her father says so, then you are greatly mistaking!! Sir!", Hinata made a sign for me to stop, but I really think I can change his mind.
"And To make it clear as well, it's Hinata's choice! She's nineteen and responsible, sweet, kind, mature, strong, gorgeous-ouch!!", Hinata just poked my ribs for some reason, as if telling me to stop. I might have overdone it…,"Anyways, the idea is that Hinata choose me and you can't control her!", I finished. I'm pretty proud of myself actually!
#Minutes later (a.k.a. so much for the happy couple)#
I can't believe this. I CAN'T BELIEVE THIS!! …irony's a bitch, huh?
Why did he kick me out?! And he forced Hinata to go to her room too! WHY!!?? I was very respectfull, I explained calmly! C'mon, I mean, I wasn't as loud as usual! I didn't scream I only spoke loudly!! URRRRGGGG!! He makes me so angry I could- Hey!! Is that Sasuke? Why is he at the training grounds so late? He doesn't look like he's training either.
"Oiiii~! Sasuke-teme!!", I yell in his direction, but the bastard ignores me. Damn him, I am pissed damn it!
I approach him, 'cause I feel like a could use a Naruto-Sasuke fight right now, but I realize something is off…very off, because it's not like Sasuke to look so down.
I try waking him up from his thoughts and, after five full minutes of screaming his name in his ears, he reacts. Snapping his head up, he looks confused with my presence but then returns to his cold façade. Has he only now realized I'm standing next to him? Seams like it.
"Hn, dobe, what are you doing here?", he asks. You've got to be kidding me.
"Sasuke, I've been here for the last half an hour trying to talk to you!", I explain. He makes that 'Oh, I see' face and realizes that I know something is wrong. He drops that old, cold mask and returns to his thoughts, knowing that it's no use to lie and say 'I'm fine' now. I'm about to punch him right now for being so emo, but he's staring at his wrist and I want to know why. I narrow my eyes to adjust them to the darkness. He's wearing a red beaded bracelet around said wrist. Narrowing my eyes further, I see the beads have gold kanji written on them: health, wisdom, luck, fortune, happiness, friendship and…love.
"It's Sakura's present, right? How'd it go?", I say in a sad voice. I just know it didn't turn out well.
Soon after he started talking I was gapping like a fish. Sasuke and Sakura have been secretly 'dating' for the last 2 years! I can't believe this! And her brothers knew about it, they told her brothers but not me!! I'm hurt. Even so, Sasuke's hurting more than me right now.
"How can you be so stupid?! What did Rei and Taichi say about this?"
"Same as you. Then they slapped me over the head and told me to go after her.", he said in a lost, un-Sasuke-ish voice. I slapped him over the head and he gave me the 'what was that for?' look.
"Go after her.", I said shortly. He shook his head."Sasuke, I don't get you! Why do you even care about what the village says?"
"It's not just that Naruto!", he snaps angrily at me.
"Then what else is it?!", I snap back. I'm just as upset, I don't feel like wasting my whole night here trying to figure him out. He sighs.
"Do you have any idea who her father is? I'd get her in trouble…", his sad, concerned voice is back and I certainly don't like it. I raise an eyebrow, urging him to continue. Another sigh escapes his lips. " Haruno Michio.", he said and I chocked. I always thought it was just a name coincidence, Haruno is quite a common name after all. His name means 'man with strength of three thousand', and believe me, I now know where Sakura took her inhuman strength from. It's not Tsunade. Haruno Michio is one of Konoha's most devoted shinobi. He is well respected for his power and rank. He thinks the laws of a shinobi are extremely important and the only one he goes against is the one that says to leave your comrades behind in a mission. He is also known as 'the rogue bingo book ninja', because he has no mercy for traitors and was greatly shocked that Sasuke got away from execution. So, yes, he is against Sasuke's existence... and would certainly be very mad at Sakura if he knew they've been dating. I remember Sakura saying that she got in a few fights with her father because of her feelings for Sasuke, but I didn't think it was that serious up until now. Guess I'm not the only one that has problems with his girls' dad.
"Hey!! I know how to fix that! Hinata-chan's and Sakura's fathers won't know what hit them!", I said and started rubbing my hands together, snickering evilly at my plan and at Sasuke's confused and stupefied expression. Mwahahahahahahahahaha!!
Ahhh, finally done! Sorry it took me sooooooo long!!
R & R please!
P.S. : Yes, I had to add sasusaku!!
