Chapter 4 Unavoidable Encounter

The Konoha students had finished the tour of Suna school. The school was as expected. It was a big school just like Konoha. But Suna school gave more importance to building more of buildings than nature. Konoha was different. It was known for its nature but that didn't mean Suna was any less beautiful. It was the difference between their culture though their believes were the same. Protect what's important to you and for them, their town and it's peoples happiness was more important.

"Okay then, i will be leaving you guys on your own. I have got some business in the student council since it is the last day of school. I'll see you guys later," Gaara said as he left.

"I also have some work with the vice principal. You guys go on ahead but don't wander anywhere away from school. Neji, i leave these guys to you," and Kakashi also disappeared from their sight.

Neji signed as he was given the responsibility to take care of the most troublesome group of students of Konoha. "You heard what Kakashi-sensei said. Don't wander around and don't leave the group."

"Ano?"
"What is it, Hinata-sama?" Neji asked and everyone turned towards Hinata.

"Naruto-kun has disappeared," Hinata informed as she looked around followed by suprised and troubled Neji and the others.

"That idiot," Sakura shouted angrily.

"He really is so troublesome," Kiba sighed as he sniffed around.

"Kiba, it doesn't look good coming from you," Shino said as a matter of fact.

"Shut up," Kiba cursed at Shino.

Neji just signed and ordered everyone, "Let's spread and search for him around school and meet back here after 30 minutes, okay?"

"Okay," everyone agreed and Neji added warningly, "And don't go out of the school alone," looking especially at Kiba.

"What!?" Kiba asked innocently and everyone dispersed to different direction ignoring him.

It was really hard to find him and everyone knew it won't be easy and it never was. After sometime Hinata spoted Naruto who was surrounded by a group of Suna High students. It seemed like he was enjoying their company and they were enjoying his. She didn't want to disturb his fun but she had to since everyone's looking for him. She walked towards him and she was very nervous. She had to get Narutos' attention but it was going to be very hard. She wasn't a good talker and on top of that, she had to call Naruto in front of so many people.

"Na-Naruto-Kun?" she called him but he didn't hear. "Um, Naruto-kun?" she called out more loudly but it wasn't loud enough. She started to feel very scared and was about to cry when she felt a hand hold hers and dragged her away from the crowd.

"Hey, who do you think you are?" one of the guys in the crowd growled in anger followed by several growls agreeing with the guy. The guy with the cap and mask on halted for a second and turned towards the crowd and when he did, they gasped in panic and all scattered around. The guy with the mask and cap then dragged Hinata along with him some safe place.

After walking for sometime, Hinata awkwardly called,"Ano?" The person with the cap stopped immediately and turned towards her. They stood there for a while neither of them said a thing; Hinata was silent because she was confused and the guy with the cap and mask was just lost in her eyes but that soon came to an end when Hinata coughed a little looking downwards. The person followed her gaze and realized they were sill hand-in-hand. The person let go immediately, nervously looking anywhere but Hinata and inquired, "Are you okay?"

She was a bit startled at the sudden concern and realized that this person saved her from brusting into tears in front of the big crown. She noticed how nervous the person who saved her was and giggled a bit.

"Why are you laughing?" the person asked a bit annoyed.

"No nothing," she simply replied but was actually thinking, "He was so brave earlier and now he is all nervous."

"Are you ok?" he asked again. This time she replied seriously and smiled, "Y es, thanks to you."

"That's good," he simply said and went silent again.

"Are you ok?" Hinata asked the person this time.

The person looked confused as to whom she was referring. "You are sick, aren't you?" Hinata was concerned. "You are covering youself from head till toe with the mask and all."

"Ah!" he exclaimed. Hinata didn't know what this guy was thinking. "*cough cough*" the guy coughed,"I just have a slight cough and cold. I will be fine."

"Thank you very much for saving me there," Hinata sincerly bowed and showed her appreciation.

"No, don't worry."

It was there again; the awkward silence. Hinata then noticed something unusual about the guy. She stared at him hard. "Did she recognize me?" the guy thought nervously. She kept on staring for almost 2 minutes when she suddenly spoke, "You-" the guy flinched "You have a very beautiful eyes," Hinata commented with a sincere smile "Crimson red just like the heart."

The guy was lost in the girls smile when he suddenly realized what she just said, "Crimson red?" he repeated as a question. He panicked then realizing his sharingan had awakened again. The anger he felt earlier must have activated itself earlier. Now that Hinata has seen it, will she realie that it was him? He wished she wouldn't realize because he didn't want to meet her and especially with this evil red eyes. He subconciously hide it with his hand.

"Don't hide it. It's beautiful," Hinata really meant it. It was indeed beautiful. It reminded her of Sasuke somehow. Her expression soften and added, " it's really beautiful."

Sasuke then was not thinking about his red eyes anymore but was only looking at Hinata and to his and Hinatas surprise he blurted out unintentionally, "No, you are much more beautiful."

Hinata looked at him blankly for sometime when she turned really red till her ears and neck. He then realized what he had just said and also turned really red. They were both blushing so hard that they were looking everywhere except towards eachother.

"Um, then i will be leaving," Hinata said as she turned to walk away but stopped in her tracks and ran towards the guy again.

"Um... do you think you can atleast tell me your name?" HInata asked and when the guy didn't say anything, she immediately added, "You don't have to if you don't want to."

"Ah no, it's not like that," he replied fast but went silent again. He didn't know what to do. Should he tell her who he is? Will he be able to face her right now as himself? Will she remember him? Will he look at him the way she is looking at him now? "I'm Sas-"

"Sas?" Hinata waited.
"Satoshi. I'm Satoshi," he said. He was a coward. He didn't know what happens to him he is near her. He does things he wouldn't normally do. He was acting out of character. Has her effect on him always been this huge? He didn't know but one thing was sure; her effect is huge on him now

"Satoshi," Hinata repeated which brought him out of is thoughts."Satoshi-san! Once again, thank you very much," Hinata smiled brightly as Sasuke noticed a slight blush on her chicks. She was still very polite and cute? He blushed as different thoughts crossed his mind. As he was having cute thoughts regarding Hinata, he didn't even hear Hinata say 'Bye' and just stared at her back as she left. His love for her hadn't diminished even a little over the years. On contrary, he has fallen even more in love with her than ever.

"Sasuke-kun? There you are," someone called him out and stood beside him. But he didn't even notice her and just stared as Hinata went further away.

Blenda had been searching for Sasuke for like forever. She couldn't find him so she asked other students but no on saw him. And suddenly he heard guys complain, "Who was that guy? He dragged the Konoha beauty like he owned her." "Yeah, he was acting all high and mighty with the mask on. Bet he is a small fry of this schoolwho cannot face us upfront," another added. "But he reminded me of someone," the other stated. "Yeah, i also felt that way."

Blenda then knew who that person can be. There was only one person like that around here and she had no doubt it as him since it involved that girl. "Which direction did you see them go?" Blenda asked seriously as she joined the group. The guys looked at eachother and asked, "Who are you talking about?"

"The guy with the mask?" she stated as a matter of fact.

"Oh, that way," the guys pointed towards the east and Blenda soon dosappeared.

Blenda then saw the masked guy standing there in the corridoor and knew right away who it was. He guess was right. It was Sasuke in that weird get up and she didn't understand why he was wearing the mask and a baseball cap. "Sasuke-kun? There you are," Blenda called but Sasuke didn't turn towards her. He hadn't even noticed her. She somehow felt irritated after searhing for him and when she found him, he couldn't even see her. She walked in front of him and looked at his face. She froze. "What is this?" she thought to herself. "Is this a dream?" she really was confused so she pinched arm and felt the pain, "Ow" she cried.

"What the hell are you doing?" Sasuke seemed to have noticed her after she blocked his vision of Hinata as she walked away. Blenda was then blushing very hard. "Nothing, i was searching for you. What were you doing? I-" and before Blenda could complete her question she heard someone call, "Hinata?" She turned back to the voice and saw a yellow haired guy holding hands with Hinata as they disappeared from their vision around the corner. She turned back to Sasuke and saw the darkness covering his eyes. She wanted to say something but words wouldn't come out.

She was startled when Sasuke spoke, "Let's go." That was all he said as he removed his mask and cap and walked towards the direction leading to the classroom. But she could feel thousand of his feeling. But it wasn't the same as earlier when he was blushing under the mask. Just a minute ago he was blushing inder the mask and she could see it. He looked innocent and happy; an expression she hadn't seen before but right now, it was no where to be seen. He was sad, angry, pitiful, hopeless and many things that couldn't be listed. She was just too confused. What kind of love was this? Can loving someone really hurt a person this much? Is love capable of turning even the strongest person into someone so weak? She didn't know, she knew nothing. Her thought of true love was all heartwarming and colorful but truth seem to be different. But this was not going to stop her thoughts of true love. She then decided whether it is full of happiness or struggle and sadness, she wasn't going to give up on true love nor was she going to allow Sasuke to give up on his love. "I am going to make them one, isn't two better than one?" she decided as she followed Sasuke.

Sorry for the late update. Have been busy since college started and being a final year student, schedule is hectic as you can imagine. Also, since i didn't have time to recheck it, i couldn't write it the way i wanted it and there might be typing and spelling mistakes for which i'm very sorry. Since English isn't my native language, there might be grammar mistakes.

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