Hi there everyone! So nice to see you all again! I hope you are all doing well. Wow, the 7th chapter! This is so crazy! Lol but I hope you are all enjoying the story as much as I am writing it (even though it takes too long lol) Anyways I just want to say to all of you a big thank you! Thank you for just taking the time to read my stories and even review once and a while. If it wasn't for you guys reading my stories I would have to motivation. Just thank you all so much for your love and support!
XxXRyssaNara23XxX: Never enough questions! Lol I love Ino's character which is why she is in so many of my stories, Shino and Kiba? I haven't decided their fates yet hehehe and as for Gaara, you shall find out soon enough! I hope you enjoy!
Deepxwriterxaboutxeverything: No dying! Unless you sign the papers then its okay lol jk I'm very happy you are enjoying the story! Drama! Drama!
Ayuzawa: Here is (finally) an update! We will see eventually if Hinata realizes any feeling for poor Sasuke-chan.
bubblezzx3: Yes it would make his life easier just to tell her but hey, he's a guy jk Now for Naruto liking Sakura more? Good question lol
imatwilightfan: I guess that would be easier said than done. But hey good suggestions on life, I totally agree. Ino isn't a fan girl because . . . well who knows lol I think you've been sneaking into my brain O.o
Gum Gum11: It's all out of my great love for you lol
Serene-Aspiration723: Hahahaha poor Naru-chan! Ita-kun? Hmm . . . maybe I'll give him a role. He played a nice roll in "Beauty with the Beat". We shall see . . .
a smiles façade: It's okay, I'm a sucker for chocolate chip cookies when I cry lol I hope you enjoy this chapter :)
julieyang92: Yes, it does explain a lot of his actions. As for what he is going to do? I have no clue. Lol
Anime-Frekkkk: I'm sorry, I hope you still enjoyed it! This one will be a less sad :)
Blackirishawk: *hands tissue* I have a whole box, it's okay.
Saki-Hime: Yeah it's horrible that he has hung onto it for so long :(
WhiteFlowerHinata: I'm so happy you enjoyed it and thank you. I am trying to be better about updating but this story is giving me some trouble :( But I promise you I will finish it and give you a wonderful ending!
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The male walked out of the house with such sorrow in his eyes. He stopped and took a deep breath looking up into the grey sky. 'What am I doing?' He thought blinking feeling a wet drop on his nose. It was beginning to rain. 'The sun was out earlier . . .' then the rain poured even harder onto his skin. He couldn't sleep at all in the night because of all the nightmares that ate him away. So he just kept on walking feeling his feet get soaked by the puddles.
He knew he was going somewhere but he had suddenly forgotten as he walked. The faces of strangers past him by, some ignoring him, some oddly staring at him. But not of that mattered to him. Why was he feeling this way? Because someone else knew his secret? That wasn't it . . . it was just her.
"Hinata." He whispered off his lips. He leaned against the side of a building and took a deep breath. 'God, I feel so pathetic.' It had been several days since Hinata accepted to be Naruto girlfriend and Sasuke did nothing to change it. 'Some man I am . . . not even worth to be called an Uchiha.' His hand covered his face as he chuckled to himself. 'Self-pity isn't any better.' But for some odd reason, he could hear the rain, but didn't feel it.
"Sasuke-chan?" The innocent voice spoke. Removing his hand he caught his eyes with pearl eyed ones. "What are you doing out in the rain?" She giggled. Over the both of them was lavender with white polka dotted umbrella.
"Hinata?" She nodded with that simple smile of hers.
"That would be me Sasuke-chan." She giggled again pulling out her handkerchief patting Sasuke's face. "You're completely soaked Sasuke-chan. What are you doing wondering around in the rain without even a jacket?" She shook her head at him. All he could do was stare at her and listen to her sweet voice. Her smell was intoxicated to him. He finally patted her hand for her to stop cleaning his face.
"Thanks." He smirked down at her. "What are you doing out here?" He noticed the dress she was wearing.
"O-oh! N-Naruto-kun and I were going to go on a date but it started to rain so we decided to wait for another day." Crimson covered her cheeks. This only created a deep feeling of jealousy in Sasuke's stomach. "Were you shopping today Sasuke-chan?"
"Huh? Oh yeah . . ." He looked towards the ground. "I was . . . but I guess it wasn't important." He shrugged his shoulders.
"Are you feeling alright?" She poked her nose up towards his. Her small face was so close to his. "You seem a little out of it." Placing her hand on Sasuke's forehead, he had to hold himself from blushing and remain calm. "No fever, maybe we should get you home." She quickly grabbed ahold of his hand and began walking.
"Hey I was shopping though . . ."
"It doesn't matter. Health comes first!" He wouldn't argue, not at a small moment like this. For the rest of the way back to Sasuke's house Hinata held his hand and never thought one thing about it. Of course Sasuke would raise the question either, but then again, this used to be normal for them. She would always grab ahold of his hand and drag him around. And like always he would happily follow.
"I'm fine on my own now Hinata, you don't have to stay." Sasuke twitched as he stood in his bathroom changing into his pajama's (because of Hinata's bickering.)
"It's alright. I want to make sure that you're fine Sasuke-chan." He could tell she had a smile on her face. Hinata had always been the 'care taker' kind of person. He walked out to see Hinata sitting on his bed holding a picture frame. "Do you remember this? The day we went to the carnival?"
"Yeah." He sat next to her. "You cried for hours because you popped that damn balloon." He teased.
"I liked that balloon!" She pouted. "Look at my hair, it was so short." Her fingers immediately played with the ends of her hair. "I don't think I could cut it that short again . . ."
"Why's that?" Sasuke chuckled.
"My mother." He froze. "You know, remember she had such long hair." Her voice lowered. "It always smelled nice to." Her fingers traced over the picture. "That was the last carnival my mother went with me," She looked out the window, "I miss her so much on some days." She smiled and looked over at Sasuke. "I guess that's why I'm so close to your mom." Her giggles slowly faded into slow breathing. Sasuke felt her head fall against his shoulder and she was quiet.
"It's okay." He wrapped his arm around her brushing her head with his hand. This happened from time to time with Hinata. She would just cry from missing her mom. He just hated it because every time he just wanted to tell her the truth but he held it back each time. But each time became worse and worse. "Hinata . . ." She glanced up at him, eyes full of tears. "Look . . . there is something that you really need to know . . . something I should have told you years ago." She blinked wiping her tears away.
"Wh-what is it Sasuke-chan?" Her little red face asked. He grabbed down onto her hands and took a deep breath.
"Hinata I . . . uh . . . when we were kids-" A knock came to the door causing Sasuke almost to fall over.
"Who the hell is it now?" He yelled walking towards the door. "What?" He opened the door quickly but who was at the door made him take a step back.
"Sasuke, it's nice to see you." The male gave a faint smile. Both Sasuke and Hinata were silent. "Aren't you going to say hello to me?"
"No." Sasuke slammed the door and locked it.
"S-Sasuke-chan! W-Was that Gaara-kun?" She promptly stood up and ran towards the door.
"Leave that bastard out there! Hell, kick him out of the damn house!" Sasuke sat on his bed.
"Stop that Sasuke-chan," Hinata opened the door and smiled at the red head, "It's so nice to see you again Gaara-kun." Trying to hold back her tears of happiness but it didn't last long before Hinata was hugging him and crying.
"He's not anyone special so quit crying." Sasuke pouted.
"I see some of us never change." Gaara smirked patting Hinata's head.
"Gaara-kun! You have to tell us everything!" Hinata perked right back up holding his hand and pulling him towards Sasuke bed.
"Who said he was allowed to sit on my bed?" Sasuke shouted but was ignored.
"How have you been? Is the company well? How long are you staying in Japan?" Question after question popped out of Hinata's mouth and Gaara could do nothing but smile.
"I have been well. The company is doing fine as well, we've made many new contracts. As for staying here," Gaara reached into his pocket, "I'll be joining you for the rest of high school." He pulled out his new student I.D.
"WHAT?" Sasuke stood in anger! "There is no way in hell you're going to our school you bastard!"
"Sasuke-chan, calm down." Hinata panicked. Even though they all grew up together, Gaara and Sasuke never got along, simply because they are competitive with each other. At everything. "That is so exciting Gaara-kun! We should celebrate you being back!"
"I thought you had plan with that dobe today?" Sasuke mumbled.
"Oh, I'm sure Naruto-kun wouldn't mind! How about it Gaara-kun?" She turned bright eyed towards him.
"That sounds fine. But Naruto, what are you doing with him?" Just then Hinata froze. She had never mentioned to him about Naruto being her boyfriend. "Isn't he that trouble maker?" He eyed Hinata.
"W-Well you see . . . N-Naruto-kun and I . . . are kind of . . . dating." She blushed a deep red.
"Dating?" He turned looked at Sasuke who just gave him a glare in return.
"Oh! But Sasuke-chan, are you feeling alright to go out? You were acting odd earlier."
"Nah," He shook his head, "I'll go. I'm feeling fine." 'Not like I'd leave those bastards alone with her.' He thought.
"Sounds great then! I'll go get Naruto-kun and I'll call you guys when we should meet up!" She stood up and smiled at Gaara. "I'm happy you're back Gaara-kun." And then she left.
"I'm glad to see she is happy as ever." Sasuke ignored him walking towards his bathroom again to change. "But it concerns me that it's Naruto . . . and not someone else."
"What does that mean?" Sasuke glared him down.
"Simple." Gaara stood up walking towards him. "You are going to make this too easy for me." Sasuke's eyes shot wide open.
"What was that you son-of-a-bitch?" He grabbed Gaara by his shirt.
"You heard me. You call yourself a man who loves her yet you don't even have the courage to say one word to her. Let's not forget about your little secret either." His aqua eyes held Sasuke's coal ones.
"Don't you dare use a threat against me Gaara. I'll have you dead before you would even have the chance to touch her."
"I thought we made this clear the last time? You would never lead her on if we never told her about your secret?" After that they both stood in silence just fighting each other with their wills. Finally Sasuke sighed and let go of Gaara.
"Get out." He turned around.
"Things like this are why you'll never have her." Gaara fixed his shirt. "I love her Sasuke." Sasuke clenched his fist. "I have no intention of leaving Japan without her being mine."
"I said get out." Gaara smiled and walked out.
"See you later Sasuke." He shut the door behind him leaving Sasuke alone with his thoughts.
"Dammit!" He shouted hitting the wall besides him. "I'll kill that jerk the next moment I get." He heard his phone go off. "Now what?" He picked up his phone.
Sasuke-chan, I know you and Gaara-kun don't get along very well but I'm sure you guys will be better since we are older. But I'm always here for you Sasuke-kun! :)
It was a text message from Hinata. And just like that all his anger and frustration went flying out the window. When it came to Hinata, nothing else mattered. 'I still wasn't able to tell her today.' He sighed to himself. 'This isn't going to get any easier because of that bastard and dobe but,' He glanced at Hinata's message again, "I have no intention of letting those two have her." He smiled.
-Later-
"Where is this place?" Sasuke looked up and down on the street. "I think she gave me the wrong place." He sighed. Hinata had called him and told him to meet the rest of them up at a small restaurant in town but for the life of him, he couldn't seem to find it. "What a pain in the ass." He sighed.
"Lost are we?" A giggle came from behind.
"Huh? Oh Ino, what are you doing here?" The blonde female smiled.
"I was at the store to go grab some hair stuff, what are you doing?" She eyed him noticing he looked annoyed holding his phone.
"I'm meeting Hinata and some others at some place but . . ." He drifted off.
"But you're lost." She bluntly smiled and could see Sasuke's face turn red. "It's okay to admit you're lost." She laughed at him. "Where are you going?"
"Some small place called "Imo", Hinata said it was new and wanted to try it."
"I know where that is! Father took me there a week ago. It's a cute little place." She smiled. "Okay, you're going to want to go up two more streets and turn right. Then it should be about another block down." She began pointing down the streets.
"Thanks Ino." He smiled.
"No problem, I'll see you later Sasuke-kun."
"Hey Ino," She turned back towards him, "Did you want to join? I'm sure Hinata would like another female there."
"Are you sure? I don't want to interrupt."
"Nah, c'mon." He smiled and began walking with the little blonde right behind him. They walked in silence . . . almost awkwardly silence.
"So . . . how's basketball going?"
"Fine." He spat out his words quickly.
"That's good. . ." She bit her bottom lip. "How's your family?"
"They're fine."
"Oh, that's good . . . how did you do on that test yesterday?"
"Fine . . . you can stop asking questions you know." He sighed. Again it was silent. Finally . . .
"I didn't tell anyone."
"Huh?" Sasuke looked over at her.
"About Hinata's mom, I didn't tell anyone. Just wanted you to know." She fiddled her fingers.
"I figured you wouldn't. If I knew you would I wouldn't have told you." He smiled. And for some odd reason it made Ino . . . blush.
-The others-
"I hope Sasuke-chan shows up. He's taking so long." Hinata looked out the window to find him.
"Don't worry Hinata; I'm sure he will show up." Gaara sipped his tea.
"So . . ." The blonde male stared at Gaara. "Who the hell are you again?" Gaara looked up at him almost . . . annoyed like.
"Naruto-kun, I told you before. This is Gaara-kun, he grew up with me and Sasuke-chan. For the past few years he has been in China for business and will now be joining us in school. It's very exciting!" She smiled.
"It is." Gaara sipped his tea again and gave Naruto a victory look.
"Greeeat." Naruto sighed. Naruto could already tell by the way Gaara looked and talked with Hinata that he was in love with her. 'Well I'm glad I just have to deal with him and not that teme. That would just suck.' Speaking of Sasuke. "That teme is taking way too long. I bet you any money he got lost. He is pretty brainless like that." He laughed.
"What was that you damn dobe?" Naruto turned around to see the fury of Sasuke.
"Oh . . . hey Sasuke." Naruto chuckled.
"That's what I thought." Sasuke shook his head. "Sorry I'm late, also," He stepped to the side.
"Ino-chan?" Hinata asked.
"Yeah, we bumped into each other, I asked her to join us if that was okay?"
"Sure! More the merrier!" Naruto clapped. Hoping that the focus would be taken off Hinata and put on Ino. The two sat down and they all ordered.
Even though they were all chatting for some odd reason, something was nudging at Hinata. It's been poking at her since Sasuke arrived and she had no clue why. 'I hope I'm no getting sick.' She thought feeling her own forehead.
"Are you okay Hinata?" Sasuke asked since he kicked Naruto out of his seat to sit next to Hinata.
"Y-Yes I am alright!" She smiled with a small blush. "B-But I don't believe we've introduced Ino-chan to Gaara-kun." She turned to the red head that was also at her other side. "Gaara-kun this is my best friend Ino-chan, she is very smart and is the best player on the volleyball team." He nodded towards Ino but quickly put his focus back on Hinata. 'You have to be kidding me . . .' Ino dreaded the thought but she could easily spot it . . . "Ino-chan, Gaara-kun is an old friend of Sasuke-chan and mine. We use to play all the time together until Gaara-kun moved about five years ago. He is also very smart, top of his class every year and he will be joining us at school on Monday."
Ino just gave a small smile but she just knew it. 'He . . . he's in love with Hinata as well . . .' She could practically see the sparks of aura fighting with each other between Sasuke and Gaara. 'This isn't going to get any easier.' She sighed to herself.
"Hey Ino . . ." She turned to Naruto who was whispering.
"What do you want?" She answered irritated.
"That Gaara guy . . ." He pointed.
"What about him?" She took a drink from her tea.
"I think he likes Hinata . . . what do you think?" 'Of course he is you stupid idiot!' She shouted in her mind.
"I dunno, maybe you're just over analyzing things." She lied. 'It's odd that Sasuke never mention this guy in the story he told me . . . does Gaara know? I mean, why wouldn't he? Since he is their friend from childhood.' This whole thing left her with nothing but questions, questions that had to wait.
"Gaara, what made you come back now?" The voice of the Uchiha asked.
"Why does it matter? Did you miss me Sasuke?" Gaara sneered.
"Not even if my life depended on it."
"I'm glad that the feelings are mutual." Ino and Naruto just hid deep in their chairs watching the lion and tiger duke it out once again. 'So scary . . .' they both thought while Hinata hardly noticed.
-Later-
"Well t-that was lots of fun. We should do it again." Ino smiled putting her jacket on.
'I don't think so.' The boys all thought.
"Yes it was so much fun!" Hinata clapped her hands together. "Well Naruto-kun, are you ready?"
"Yeah, should probably get you home before Neji finds us." He spoke jokingly taking ahold of Hinata's hand. "See you guys later." He waved with a victory smile. Leaving Sasuke and Gaara to send their evil aura's out to fight again. And Ino felt it.
"Ahahaha . . . I guess I will leave you two best friends alone." She giggled patting Sasuke on the shoulder and he glanced at her. "It's alright." She winked.
"Hm, you and the blonde seem to get along well . . . very well." Gaara stated.
"You know who else would get along?" Gaara arched his brow at the raven. "My foot and your ass." He grunted as Gaara let out a chuckle. "Gaara, why are you really here?"
"Does it matter?" He began to walk away.
"Yes." He stopped and looked back at Sasuke. "What do you want?" Gaara just sighed.
"I thought it would be obvious to you."
"It is but I'm hoping you have another answer."
"Why are you here?"
"What is that supposed to mean you bastard?"
"You could easily be somewhere far away to work for your family, yet, here you are. In this pathetic place and school that offers you absolutely nothing. It's for her. Just her. I've let you had a head start for far too long Sasuke, I'm taking Hinata from you and that idiot Naruto." Turning his back towards Sasuke he didn't get very far before he was facing the ground from a punch.
"None of you assholes learn do you?" Sasuke tightened his fist. "But I guess I'll just have to let you know. I have no intention of letting you have her and no intention of letting that damn dobe out do me! If you dare threaten me again I will make sure you pay."
"You think I'm scared of you?" Gaara stood up brushing himself off. "You have another thing coming Uchiha." They stood face to face.
"Don't test me Gaara."
"Heh, we'll see won't we? I won't give up on her but it should be an easy win for me. All I really have to do is steal her from Naruto, since you don't even have the guts to say how you feel." He smirked. Sasuke had to let that one role since he half-way agreed with that. "That's what I thought. See you later Uchiha."
Sasuke stood there wanting to strangle the red head as he walked away. 'Damn him. Damn that dobe. Damn all of those bastards!' He took a deep breath. Since you don't even have the guts to say how you feel. 'He did get me there. Not fair since he plays dirty.' Suddenly his phone vibrated. "Hinata?"
Hey Sasuke-chan! I wanted to say thank you so much for coming out with us! I had so much fun and we should do it again.
He just laughed at the silly message that was sent by a silly girl. How was it that each time he was angry or upset she would just magically appear in some shape or form? It didn't matter because as long as she was there, that was enough for him. And not Gaara or anyone was going to take that away from him.
Yeah we should. I had fun to.
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Usagi: What a cute and fun chapter!
MaNa: We just kept forgetting to finish the chapter lol
Usagi: Yes . . . sorry about that. But this chapter I just wanted to show some SasuHina-ness and of course introduce Gaara into the story!
MaNa: Cocky bastard.
Usagi: Shhh! Last thing we need is him knocking on our door.
MaNa: I don't care, bring it little devil child.
*Knock Knock*
Usagi: . . . oh dear . . .
MaNa: Come in you bastard! *evil laugh*
Usagi: Well before I die . . . I hope you all enjoyed this chapter and please review if you would like :)
