Rule #2: Unhappiness is only misinterpreted happiness.
"You're disgusting," Hinata retorted, crossing her arms and sulking her way next to the Uchiha. "I don't understand how Naruto is still―"
"Hinata!" a familiar voice called out to her. The Hyuuga turned and saw her old teammates, as well as Shikamaru and Sai. They were all alone, save for each other's company, but Hinata was just happy to see them.
She smiled, forgetting her impatience with Sasuke. "Hello," she greeted pleasantly. "How're things?"
"Great," Kiba answered, shooting her a bright grin. "We just got back from a mission and we're relaxing now. Akamaru's sleeping at home." The rough Inuzuka dropped his grin as he started to think, scratching his head, "Hey, don't you have your teacher training?"
Hinata laughed halfheartedly, sighing. She stepped aside and pulled Sasuke ― who was standing quite far away ― to her friends. "I'm doing a favour for Naruto," she replied, using her hand to gesture to the irate Uchiha. The bright blue diamond on her finger shone in the sun. "I'm babysitting Sasuke for two months, till he's off probation."
Shikamaru chuckled. "So Sasuke's going to get off probation when you and Naruto finally get married?" he summarized, and Hinata nodded. "Congratulations."
Memories of when the couple announced their engagement came flooding back to her; the thousands of congratulations, the many gifts and flowers from her friends and family, the meeting with her father... Hinata felt a rush of bliss and adrenaline; how lucky could she get? "Thank you."
"You're most welcome," Sai said, a genuine congratulatory expression on his face. "Anyway we're on our way to see Naruto now to turn our report in. We'll have to catch up later. See you." With murmured goodbyes, the four men turned their heels and walked off, laughing and joking with each other.
Another blanket of silence descended on the pair, and Sasuke decided to break this when he cleared his throat. "So," he started, his hands in his pockets. "You sure seem happy."
Hinata didn't look at him. "Yes, I am happy."
"And they seem pretty content too."
She raised an eyebrow, suspicious. "If you want to know about the Konoha 11's lives now, just say so."
"Shut up," Sasuke mumbled, closing his eyes, impudent. "Just tell me," he added softly.
"Well," Hinata's white eyes seemed to light up, as if talking about her friends brought her excitement and joy. "Shikamaru's in a long distance relationship with Temari-san, Shino is dating Hana-san, Chouji is dating Shiho-san, Neji-Nii-san has been going out with Ten-Ten-chan for a while now, and so have Sai and Ino. Sakura and Lee are single, but all of us think they're going to start going out with each other soon―"
"Sakura?" Sasuke reiterated, "single?"
"Yes," Hinata assured. She stopped talking for a while, but suddenly realised, "Hey! Perhaps you and Sakura could go out with each other!"
If Sasuke had been drinking any liquids, he would have spat them out and onto the Hyuuga next to him. He laughed, "I'm sure Sakura's forgotten about me. There's no chance with her anymore."
"Hmm," Hinata thought this over. "Guess you're right. Sakura hasn't been talking much about you anymore."
"She used to talk about me?" Sasuke's interest piqued.
"Everyday," Hinata replied. "But nowadays she doesn't. Usually she's cooped up in the hospital, doing her duties."
Sasuke didn't say anything else, so Hinata went on to talk about she and Naruto. "Naruto and I are engaged. He's the Hokage-in-training now, and we're getting married in two months. I think you're invited."
Sasuke rolled his onyx eyes. "Whoop-dee-do. You're perfectly happy, aren't you?"
"More than that. I've more than I've ever wanted."
"Well," Sasuke spoke, aloof. "Apparently I've come to disrupt this bliss of yours."
Hinata shook her head. "I wouldn't say that. Naruto thinks of you as a brother."
"Excuse me," the Uchiha said sotto voce, starting in the opposite direction.
"Hey," Hinata called, starting to run after her charge. "Where are you going? I'm supposed to be watching you. If you don't get off probation..."
Sasuke stopped, turning back to look at the woman. "I'll be honest with you," he sighed, annoyed. "I'm going to the restroom, and when I get there I'm going to poof myself home. Now, unless you want me to spend your honeymoon with you and that idiot of a Hokage, I'd advise you to keep this a secret between you and me."
Before Hinata could rebut his proposal, the Uchiha jumped away.
Hinata frowned. How on earth was she to observe this man for another two months? Regardless, instinct took over as she activated her Byakugan and proceeded to chase Uchiha Sasuke throughout Konoha.
Oh, how he made her look like a fool.
