Title: Black Tortoise and The Snake

Naruto FanFiction written by: Noble Fool

Disclaimer: This brilliant work of the Manga and Anime; Naruto, is not done by me.

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She woke feeling warm and cozy, flipping around and cuddling in to the material. She felt really good and couldn't help but let out a yawn and stretch out her body, rubbing her eyes. Opening her eyes and taking in the area however turned out to not be a wise idea…such as what she was laying on. A couch…a black couch. She didn't own a black couch.

She flung off and slammed onto the ground, the blanket now tangled around her, as she looked around the living room she was placed in. This had caused her eyes to meet something she definitely did not want to see first thing when she woke. That damn smirk...

"Morning Hyuuga. Sleep well?" he smirked further while she turned her head away with a blush, instantly remembering what happened.

"What time is it?"

"Eleven,"

… oh how she disliked this Uchiha.

She immediately rose, detangling herself from the blanket, and shuffled through her bags grabbing another set of her Hyuuga training attires that was still slightly wet. All the while Sasuke watched her with an amused gaze. Hinata then ran into the bathroom quickly changing. She put the borrowed clothing into one of the sacks for her to 'wash and return,' she quickly told him as she was about to run out to just make it for her class at 11:30.

However, he stopped her and pointed to the couch. She glared at it while placing her bags down next to the door, went to fix the unleveled cushions, and folded the blankets where she then went to the door to leave. However, he stopped her once more with a; "Hn."

"H-Hai?"

"Dishes,"

"But…"

"Hyuuga," he sternly said while reading a scroll. Hinata bit her bottom lip and went to the sink and washed, dried, and placed them away. Once done, she walked past him and hesitantly reached for the handle of the door, but he didn't stop her. She let out a sigh and quickly turned the handle.

"Hyuuga," he called as she dropped her head, her hand pulling away from the handle. So close...

"Yes?" He offhandedly waved to her bags as she blushed and grabbed them. With a deep bow and a 'thank you,' she left quickly before he could change his mind.

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"WooHoo!" Hinata cheered as she exited the door of the office as the Landlord's eyes bulged out in fear of the usual quiet tenant. Hinata would soon have her apartment back as she was told he would have it fixed within the hour. So – at six! Excellent! She could get dinner meanwhile.

She had since then dropped her bags off on her rooftop, except for her usual handbag, as she headed towards town to figure out exactly what she was in the mood for. She definitely couldn't take ramen again.

She passed Shikamaru-kun and Chouji-kun who were headed to the All-You-Can-Eat BBQ buffet, which she passed down the invitation and stopped before a cart she could not refuse. Cinnamon rolls! She should really eat some real food however, hm. She ran over to get a few rice balls, beef broth, and a pot sticker, which she ate, and then very happily bought two cinnamon rolls in sweet joy.

She was about to enjoy the very steamy, mouth-watering first bite when of course someone would have to disturb her. Curse fate.

"You can really eat," The figure said with a smirk as she blushed and lowered the treat she was about to devour from her mouth slightly.

"Uchiha, unlike you, I eat," Sasuke smirked wider as he looked around to see the area deserted as he sat down on the bench, watching her eat it currently.

"You must enjoy those, you're attacking it," she blushed deeper as she began coughing. The sugary treat smeared along her mouth and face.

"I'm hungry…" she whispered.

"No you aren't, you're gorging,"

"Uchiha! Leave me alone," she said with a blush, biting into her second one as she smiled absentmindedly into the warm treat.

"Are you going to train later?"

"Why?" She blinked in surprise as to why he would ask such a question, turning her head to face him.

He smirked wider as she couldn't help but laugh at the obvious picture of herself as she placed the rest of her cinnamon roll into the container.

"I'll remember to bother you when you eat," she said as she rose and threw the container away, sad to see it go but knew it was best. Hinata and cinnamon rolls were dangerous together.

He shrugged and they walked in silence as she tried to rub the hard sugar off her face. He only shook his head watching her.

"I don't get how you have fan girls," Hinata whispered in observation, but Sasuke heard as he smirked.

"I'm handsome," she snickered which caused him to look at her with his eyebrow raised.

"Oh – I'm sorry. I mean, you are…well, I-I guess attractive. It's just your attitude," Sasuke shrugged it off.

"Coming from someone who is a fan girl of dobe,"

"Naruto is a great man!" She called out louder then she had meant to as eyes glanced over at her from random villagers.

She blushed and covered her mouth as she saw Sasuke shake his head and continue walking oh ahead. She ran up to catch up with him.

"He's an idiot, but then again I guess you two would make a great match," Sasuke said with his head tilted as if in deep thought. Hinata bit her bottom lip.

"And so would you and Sakura-chan! Her always praising you and you and your big head sucking it up!" Hinata stuck her tongue out at him as his mouth dropped and he stuck his tongue out at her in return.

Hinata couldn't help but smile at his face like that, and in return he smiled as well while they continued walking together.

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Hinata was just beginning her training as Sasuke sat against a tree looking bored as usual, when someone suddenly ran up.

"Hinata-san! Kiba-san has been injured while on his mission, I've been told to come get you!" Not even half the sentence had been blurted out before Hinata took off running in full speed towards the hospital. Kiba-kun!

"He's lost a great amount of blood and it seems that because his chakra had been reversed, due to an advanced genjutsu, many of his organs have been ruptured. I'm not going to lie; he has a high percent chance of not making it, and that all depends on you, Hinata, because only you are trained to see so closely in depth in the chakra," Tsunade said to the young girl.

"All right," Hinata whispered standing outside the operating room.

"Hinata, are you-"

"Please…Tsunade-sama," Hinata interrupted as she pushed the doors open to enter to see a figure on the operating table that looked nothing like her beloved friend.

This cannot be Kiba…not her hyperactive friend that would rustle her hair, tell her he loved her like a sister, run off happily while screaming kindly for her to go home after they trained all day… no this wasn't him.

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Many hours had passed since the surgery as Hinata kept her Byakugan activated, watching Kiba's chakra carefully. She had controlled his chakra and redirected it as she directed fellow and higher-ranked medics on where to heal and what spots to not disrupt the chakra that would end up injuring or killing one of her closest friends.

Now however – she was simply scared that something would happen, and that it would all happen once more. But it was all pumping excellent, and just to make sure she would close his points every now and then so that his chakra wouldn't overflow at once and that his highway can get use to having a large amount once again. She gazed up at his face, which didn't hold a cheerful smile but instead a look pain, and was determined to never see it that way ever again.

She noticed how he clenched his hand in pain as she slowly rested her hand on his, and he seemed to calm suddenly at her touch. She smiled as he sniffed, recognizing her scent, and held her hand gently even in sleep. That was Kiba-kun for you. She scooted her chair closer to his bed as she held his hand tighter.

"Kiba-kun – p-please never scare me like this again,"

-Knock knock-

Hinata deactivated her bloodline as she looked up at the door as it opened to see the wild hair of Kiba's mother, and of course Kiba's older sister right behind her as they quickly came to his side. Akamaru was directly behind them who barked happily at Hinata and then sadly at his master. Hinata rose immediately as she bowed, still holding Kiba's hand, which she blushed and pulled it away.

"Hinata…" Tsume, Kiba's mother, started with tears in her eyes as she grabbed the younger girl and hugged her tightly. "Thank you so much Hinata, thank you for saving my knuckle-head of a son's life, thank you," she cried out hugging her tighter as Hinata nodded, feeling her own tears cloud her vision.

Once Tsume pulled away, Kiba's older sister Hana hugged her with tears as well.

"Oy – what's with all the tears?" A weak but deep voice asked as the three women turned around to see Kiba trying to sit up, but suddenly smacked down.

"Idiot! Don't even try to sit up in your condition! Did you know you almost died?! Hinata here saved your life!" Tsume shouted while Kiba rubbed his head and suddenly grinned towards Hinata who gently smiled and bowed.

"I need to go and report to Tsunade-sama. Kiba-kun, I'll be back soon to see you," Kiba smiled wider as the Inuzuka family waved Hinata off.

As soon as Hinata walked out the door, she felt her eyes burning and tears almost come out. She leaned against the wall, holding onto her chest, trying to compose herself. She is a ninja under Konoha! She needs to be strong!

Suddenly she heard a loud slap noise, followed by a groan of pain from inside the room. Hinata gasped and turned around towards the door, listening carefully. She knew it was wrong to do so...but who couldn't after such a noise?

"All right! What kind of trouble did you get into this time?!"

"Aw jeez…mom…what's with the abuse?!"

That was the Inuzukas that she knew. She smiled in the slightest as she walked out of the emergency ward and sent a message to the Hokage about Kiba being awake, knowing she would arrive shortly to do an exam. Walking out into the Waiting Room, she then met Shino and Ino, worried expressions on their faces and looking deathly pale as they sprung to meet her immediately.

"Kiba-kun is well. He's up and about now, getting beat by his mother," Hinata smiled to them as Ino let out a small laugh and Shino nodded. "Don't feel guilty Shino-kun, you know how Kiba-kun is. He'd rather take the hit rather then his comrades,"

"Thank you Hinata," Shino said, Ino nodded in agreement.

"Thank you Hinata-chan," Ino gave her a hug, which Hinata returned very lightly.

Hinata then bowed.

"You can go visit him as soon as Tsunade-sama comes and examines him, she should be here soon. Just tell her," she bowed again as they nodded and she left.

With each step she took, she felt those tears in the back of her eyes waiting to come and as she felt her eyes burn she began to run quickly through the halls, ignoring the stares and calls, until she was out of the Hospital. She took a deep breath of the night air, but still with each blink, her eyelashes were getting wet and suddenly she chocked back as she fell on her knees. She covered her face as she began to cry.

A figure grabbed her up suddenly and pulled her quickly away. She didn't pay attention however as she clung to the dark figure. Crying into a person whom she didn't care was at the moment. She needed someone to comfort her as she cried, not care if she gripped to him or her, and let her cry because she needed to. The figure stopped running and placed them both down, separating them a little bit, allowing for her to lean slightly against them, yet not touching her themselves.

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Hinata had her head against the obvious male's chest as she listened to him breath, trying to calm down her own irregular ones, to get them to match his. She sniffled lightly, wiping her eyes, as she listened more closely to hear his heartbeats, which soothed her as she closed her eyes. Wait…she shot her eyes open and pulled away from the figure as if she'd been shocked. A few feet away and after taking a deep breath, she looked up to see the amused look of none other then Sasuke Uchiha. That damn smirk, always that damn smirk.

Hinata rubbed her eyes to make sure this was real, and of course it was.

"I'm sorry," she whispered, turning to face the other direction. However once she had done that she had suddenly felt, not heard, him move and now sat beside her, a little more then a foot away, in the empty fields of Konoha.

"Don't be,"

"Uchiha – why did you do this?"

"If I'm going to be seen with you I don't want you to be seen crying in public like an idiot," he casually said as if it was nothing.

Hinata nodded but then blinked in confusion. What?

"Why would you be seen with me?"

"I can't have you forgetting our deal, and with how absentminded you are…" he allowed the sentence to fall as Hinata stuck her tongue out at him, which caused him to smile. A comfortable silence fell over the two as they just stared into the nothingness of nature. Sasuke stretched his arms.

"So Hyuuga, why were you weeping?" Hinata gaped at the question, resting her head on her folded arms, which set on her bent legs against her chest.

"Kiba-kun…he was critically injured and it was me who would decide if he would live or die. I tried to do a perfect job, but…"

"There's no perfect job and you saved his life. Why were you crying?" he questioned, simply looking at the night sky.

Hinata frowned as she bit her bottom lip.

"Kiba-kun…almost died, and that got me thinking to how he is in battle. How he wants to take the hit so that he will be hurt and not his comrades, which ends up with sometimes him being more hurt then what the original attack would have caused. He has such a big heart…which will get him killed," Hinata looked down as Sasuke glanced over at her, but returned his focus back to the sky.

"Naruto is like that, but he gets through it. You know what helps him though?" Hinata looked up at him who in return smirked while looking up at the moon. "Someone to kick his ass," Hinata nodded knowing what he meant as she wondered how she could do that with Kiba-kun. Well – she actually couldn't, Shino-kun could however!

Hinata smiled as she looked up at the moon as well.

"Thank you…Sasuke-san," Sasuke turned to look at Hinata as he nodded curtly.

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He should have left her, he wouldn't have had any problem what so ever with leaving her in the fields. He glanced down at the sleeping figure in his arms as he growled.

All right, he would feel a little bit guilty, but it would have been funny to see her face when she woke up to wonder where the heck she was. Sasuke held the lightweight girl as he stood in front of her door, noticing that she didn't have her bag with her.

He rolled his eyes.

'Good job Hyuuga,'

He placed one finger on a part of a door, then dragged it along to another part, then continued doing this until he heard a click where he pushed the door open casually. An easy trick. He walked through the apartment and placed her on her bed, pulling the blankets over her sleeping form where he smirked at the alarm clock and thought of turning it on. Nah.

He was about to close her bedroom door when he turned back around to glance over her once more.

"Night Hinata," he said as he closed the door and walked out.

He frankly didn't care about having her cry on him, didn't matter to him, just as long as she didn't expect anything from him…which he knew she didn't. She wasn't a foolish fan girl. He just didn't want her laying there crying her eyes out with all those idiots just standing there watching her. Tch, bastards.

Jumping from the apartment complex, he turned his head to glance one last time over her apartment door. Idiotic Hyuuga, he rolled his eyes with a smile.


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